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HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card
IEI Technology Corp.
MODEL:
HDC-3x Series
HDMI Input Channel,1920x1080@60p,
Rev. 2.00 – 28 September, 2012
Video/Audio Capture Card with
and Hardware H.264 Codec
User Manual
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  • Page 1 HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card IEI Technology Corp. MODEL: HDC-3x Series Video/Audio Capture Card with HDMI Input Channel,1920x1080@60p, and Hardware H.264 Codec User Manual Page I Rev. 2.00 – 28 September, 2012...
  • Page 2 HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card Revision Date Version Changes 28 September, 2012 2.00 Updated for new software version v2.00 10 May, 2011 1.01 Added HDC-302E information 11 April, 2011 1.00 Initial release Page II...
  • Page 3 HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card Copyright COPYRIGHT NOTICE The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION......................1 1.1 O ........................2 VERVIEW 1.2 M ....................2 ODEL ARIATIONS 1.3 F ........................3 EATURES 1.4 A ......................3 PPLICATIONS 1.5 C ..................... 4 ONNECTOR VERVIEW 1.5.1 HDC-301......................4 1.5.2 HDC-301E ......................
  • Page 5 HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card 3.2.1 Driver Installation in 64-bit Windows 7 OS............. 28 3.2.2 Uninstall Driver ....................31 3.3 S ) ..............32 OFTWARE NSTALLATION INDOWS 3.3.1 System Requirements..................32 3.3.2 HDCapture Program Installation ..............33 4 HDCAPTURE APPLICATION (WINDOWS) ............36 4.1 HDC...
  • Page 6 HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card List of Figures Figure 1-1: HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card................2 Figure 1-2: HDC-301 Connector Overview ...................4 Figure 1-3: HDC-301E Connector Overview.................5 Figure 1-4: HDC-302E Connector Overview.................5 Figure 1-5: HDC-304E Connector Overview.................6 Figure 1-6: HDC-301 Dimensions (mm) ..................9 Figure 1-7: HDC-301E Dimensions (mm) ...................10...
  • Page 7 HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card Figure 4-5: Decoding Settings.....................43 Figure 4-6: Select Transmitter Bus for HDC-302E..............44 Figure 4-7: Select Transmitter Bus for HDC-304E..............45 Figure 4-8: Select Transmitter Device for HDC-302E..............46 Figure 4-9: Select Transmitter Device for HDC-304E..............46 Figure 4-10: Uninstall HDCapture ....................47 Figure 4-11: Uninstall HDCapture Confirmation Window............48...
  • Page 8 HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card List of Tables Table 1-1: HDC Video Capture Card Models................2 Table 1-2: Specifications .......................8 Table 2-1: Package List Contents ....................15 Table 2-2: HDC-304E HDMI Output Kit Connector Pinouts ............19 Page VIII...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card Chapter Introduction Page 1...

  • Page 10: Overview

    1.1 Overview Figure 1-1: HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card The low power HDC-3x Series video capture card supports 1080p Full HD video via HDMI connection. The HDC-3x Series video capture card is equipped with the high-performing codec component with HDMI video input channels and either audio input channel.

  • Page 11: Features

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card 1.3 Features Some of the HDC-3x Series video capture card features are listed below. Encoding or decoding up to 1920x1080@60p HDMI input channel with 1920x1080@60p (per channel) Pass through for transmitting uncompressed video up to 1080p resolution.

  • Page 12: Connector Overview

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card 1.5 Connector Overview The following section introduce the three models of the HDC-3x Series. NOTE: The other connectors, jumpers and interfaces on the board not specified below are for R&D diagnostic purposes and should not be used by the end user.

  • Page 13: Hdc-302E

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card Figure 1-3: HDC-301E Connector Overview 1.5.3 HDC-302E The HDC-302E comes with two HDMI input connectors. A PCIe edge connector on the bottom of the capture card enables the HDC-302E to interface with a motherboard. Figure 1-4: HDC-302E Connector Overview 1.5.4 HDC-304E...

  • Page 14: Figure 1-5: Hdc-304E Connector Overview

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card Figure 1-5: HDC-304E Connector Overview Page 6...

  • Page 15: Specifications

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card 1.6 Specifications The HDC-3x Series specifications are listed in the table below: HDC-301 HDC-301E HDC-302E HDC-304E Four Video Input Channels HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI Video Input Type Four Audio Input Channels HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI...

  • Page 16: Table 1-2: Specifications

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card HDC-301 HDC-301E HDC-302E HDC-304E Win7DSFilterTweaker tool (for Windows 7 OS only) Visual C++ 2005 & 2008 Redistributable Linux: Fedora 16 (Kernel 3.1.0) SOFTWARE SUPPORT Driver for Windows XP, Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit) and Device Driver Linux Fedora 16...

  • Page 17: Dimensions

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card 1.7 Dimensions The dimensions for the HDC-3x Series are listed in the following sections. 1.7.1 HDC-301 Dimensions Figure 1-6: HDC-301 Dimensions (mm) Page 9...

  • Page 18: Hdc-301E Dimensions

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card 1.7.2 HDC-301E Dimensions Figure 1-7: HDC-301E Dimensions (mm) Page 10...

  • Page 19: Hdc-302E Dimensions

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card 1.7.3 HDC-302E Dimensions Figure 1-8: HDC-302E Dimensions (mm) Page 11...

  • Page 20: Hdc-304E Dimensions

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card 1.7.4 HDC-304E Dimensions Figure 1-9: HDC-304E Dimensions (mm) Page 12...

  • Page 21: Hardware Installation

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card Chapter Hardware Installation Page 13...

  • Page 22: Unpacking

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card 2.1 Unpacking 2.1.1 Anti-static Precautions WARNING: Failure to take ESD precautions during the installation of the video capture card may result in permanent damage to the capture card and severe injury to the user. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the video capture card.

  • Page 23: Unpacking Checklist

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card 2.1.3 Unpacking Checklist NOTE: If some of the components listed in the checklist below are missing, please do not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or vendor you purchased the video capture card from or contact an IEI sales representative directly.

  • Page 24: Hardware Installation Procedure

    Once the steps above have been completed, the hardware installation procedures are complete. 2.3 Video Capture Card Installation The HDC-3x Series video capture card has either a PCIe x1 or a PCI interface. To install the HDC-3x Series, please follow the steps below: Step 1: Align the PCIe/PCI edge connector on the bottom of the video capture card with the PCIe x1 or PCI slot on the system motherboard.

  • Page 25: Install The Hdmi Output Kit (Hdc-304E Model Only)

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card HDC-301E, HDC-302E & HDC-304E Figure 2-1: HDC-3x Series Installation Step 4: Insert a retention screw through the top of the video capture card external bracket into the chassis to secure the card to the chassis.

  • Page 26: Figure 2-2: Hdmi Output Kit Installation

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card Figure 2-2: HDMI Output Kit Installation Step 4: Secure the HDMI port bracket to the system chassis. Step 5: Connect the HDMI cable (not included) from the HDMI output kit to the HDMI display. Step 0:...

  • Page 27: Hdc-304E Hdmi Output Kit Connector (Jr1)

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card NOTE: The HDC-301 and HDC-301E models have one HDMI output port on the external peripheral IO panel. There is no need for these two models to install the HDMI output kit to enable the HDMI output connection.

  • Page 28: Hdmi Devices Installation

    Figure 2-4: HDC-304E HDMI Output Kit Connector Location 2.5 HDMI Devices Installation Various HDMI devices can be connected to the HDC-3x Series. Video input and video output are all supported. Follow the steps below to connect the HDMI devices to the HDC-3x Series.

  • Page 29: Figure 2-5: Hdmi Devices Connect To The Video Capture Card

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card Figure 2-5: HDMI Devices Connect to the Video Capture Card Page 21...

  • Page 30: Driver And Application Installation (Windows)

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card Chapter Driver and Application Installation (Windows) Page 22...

  • Page 31: Overview

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card 3.1 Overview A CD is shipped with the video capture card. The CD contains a driver for the video capture controllers on the card. When the video capture card is installed on the system, the driver must be installed. Failure to install the driver means that that video capture card cannot be detected by the system.

  • Page 32: Driver Installation

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card 3.2 Driver Installation To install the HDC-3x Series driver, please follow the steps below: If the HDC-3x Series driver is already installed, please refer to Section 3.2.1 to uninstall the driver first. NOTE: If the User Access Control dialog box appears during installation, click Yes to continue.

  • Page 33: Figure 3-2: Windows Warning Window

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card Figure 3-2: Windows Warning Window Step 6: The Device Driver Installation Wizard appears. Click Next to start. Figure 3-3: Device Driver Installation Wizard Step 7: The driver starts to install and the screen in Figure 3-4 appears.

  • Page 34: Figure 3-4: Driver Installing

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card Figure 3-4: Driver Installing Step 8: When the driver installation is complete, the screen in Figure 3-5 appears. Click the Finish button to finish driver installation. Figure 3-5: Driver Installation Complete Step 9: Check the device manager in the Windows control panel to ensure the driver (MB86H55-REB PCI, HDC controller and WinDriver) has been properly installed.
  • Page 35 HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card HDC-301 and HDC-301E HDC-302E Page 27...

  • Page 36: Driver Installation In 64-Bit Windows 7 Os

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card HDC-304E Figure 3-6: Device Manager 3.2.1 Driver Installation in 64-bit Windows 7 OS NOTE: The HDC-301/301E series does not support Windows 7 64-bit operating system. Please install the HDC-301/301E series in a system with other OS, such as Windows 7 32-bit.

  • Page 37: Figure 3-7: Disable Driver Signature Enforcement

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card Figure 3-7: Disable Driver Signature Enforcement Step 2: Make sure to log in the system as the administrator. Step 3: Insert the driver CD. Step 4: Launch the Command Prompt application in Windows 7 as an administrator (right click the Command Prompt and select “Run as administrator”).

  • Page 38: Figure 3-8: Command Prompt - Driver Installation

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card Figure 3-8: Command Prompt – Driver Installation Step 6: Follow Step 5 ~ Step 8 in Section 3.2 to complete installing the driver to a 64-bit Windows 7 operating system. Step 7: Check the device manager in the Windows control panel to ensure the driver (MB86H55-REB PCI, DEVICE and WinDriver) has been properly installed.

  • Page 39: Uninstall Driver

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card Figure 3-9: Device Manager – 64-bit OS 3.2.2 Uninstall Driver To uninstall the driver, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Make sure to login the system as the administrator. Step 2: Locate the “Driveruninstaller.bat” file in the driver CD. Double click it to uninstall the driver.

  • Page 40: Software Installation (Windows)

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card 3.3 Software Installation (Windows) The HDC-3x Series comes with a video capture application – HDCapture. This section describes how to install the application in Windows environment. 3.3.1 System Requirements The supported OS versions are listed below:...

  • Page 41: Hdcapture Program Installation

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card 3.3.2 HDCapture Program Installation To install the HDCapture demo program, please follow the steps below. NOTE: If the User Access Control dialog box appears during installation, click Yes to continue. Step 1: Insert the driver CD.

  • Page 42: Figure 3-11: Select Installation Folder

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card Figure 3-11: Select Installation Folder Step 5: The following screen appears. Click Next to confirm the installation. Figure 3-12: Confirm Installation Step 6: The system starts installing the HDCapture. Step 7: When the HDCapture is successfully installed, the following window appears.

  • Page 43: Figure 3-13: Installation Complete

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card Figure 3-13: Installation Complete NOTE: To be able to install the HDCapture Demo Program in a 64-bit Windows 7 operating system, please do the followings: When the system is booting, press F8 to enter the Advanced Boot Options menu.

  • Page 44: Hdcapture Application (Windows)

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card Chapter HDCapture Application (Windows) Page 36...

  • Page 45: Hdcapture Overview

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card 4.1 HDCapture Overview The HDCapture application is a video capture tool that allows user to capture video through the HDMI input ports in Windows environment. The HDCapture application also includes decoding function that decodes the video signal for video output to the HDMI-enabled display device.
  • Page 46 HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card HDC-301 and HDC-301E HDC-302E Page 38...

  • Page 47: Figure 4-1: Hdcapture

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card HDC-304E Figure 4-1: HDCapture Step 2: Enable and configure the device settings by clicking the Device # (0, 1, 2, 3) buttons. The device number is decided by which port the device is installed. If the HDC-301 series is installed, there will be only one Device 0 button to choose.

  • Page 48: Figure 4-2: Hdc-302E And Hdc-304E Device Ports

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card Figure 4-2: HDC-302E and HDC-304E Device Ports Step 3: Click the Device # button. The Encoding window appears (Figure 4-3). Choose the video input format which depends on the video device. The video format selected here must be same with the HDMI input video format. The...

  • Page 49: Figure 4-3: Encoding Settings

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card bitrate (must be in the range of video format). When “CBR” is selected, the “Bitrate” text box is displayed. When “VBR” is selected, the “Average bitrate” and “Peak bitrate” text boxes are displayed. Close the window to save the settings.

  • Page 50: Figure 4-4: Video Capture Control

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card Step 5: Repeat Step 2 ~ Step 4 to configure the connected input devices if necessary. Step 6: Click Start to start capture the video. Click Stop to stop capture. Click to reboot the device.

  • Page 51: Video Decoding

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card 4.3 Video Decoding The HDCapture also includes decoding function that decodes the video signal for video output to the HDMI-enabled display device. To decode a captured video clip, follow the steps below. Step 1: Launch the HDCapture.

  • Page 52: Figure 4-6: Select Transmitter Bus For Hdc-302E

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card Step 5: Close the window to save the settings. Step 6: This step is only required for the HDC-302E. Select the transmitter bus (2 or 3) (Figure 4-7). For example, when the Device0 button is selected to decode the encoded file, please select 2 from the device2 (transmitter bus) drop-down menu to display the video on HDMI display device via video output port.

  • Page 53: Video Bypass

    Connect the HDMI cable from HDMI display device to the HDMI output port or the HDMI output kit (HDC-304E). Step 3: Connect the video input source to the HDMI input port of the HDC-3x Series. Step 4: This step is only required for the HDC-302E.

  • Page 54: Figure 4-8: Select Transmitter Device For Hdc-302E

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card Figure 4-8: Select Transmitter Device for HDC-302E Step 5: This step is only required for the HDC-304E. Select the transmitter bus from 0 to 3 (Figure 4-9). For example, to view the video input source 1 on HDMI display device, select the transmitter bus 0.

  • Page 55: Uninstall Hdcapture

    1 will show on the HDMI display, if 1. the HDMI output kit from the HDC-3x Series is connecting to HDMI display, 2. the video input source is connecting to the video input 1 connector of the HDC-3x Series.

  • Page 56: Figure 4-11: Uninstall Hdcapture Confirmation Window

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card Step 3: A confirmation window appears. Click Yes to uninstall the HDCapture. Figure 4-11: Uninstall HDCapture Confirmation Window Page 48...

  • Page 57: Faq

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card 4.6 FAQ Q: One device of the HDC-304E appears exclamation mark in Windows Device Manager. An error code generated by Windows Device Manager: This device cannot find enough free resources that it can use. If you want to use this device, you will need to disable one of the other devices on this system.
  • Page 58 HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card Q: How to know the current DirectX version used on the system? A: In Windows, Start Type ‘dxdiag’ Enter. Then you can find the current version in DirectX Diagnostic Tool window. Q: How to obtain the latest driver? Step 4: A: Please go to http://www.ieiworld.com/.

  • Page 59: A Hazardous Materials Disclosure

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card Appendix Hazardous Materials Disclosure Page 51...

  • Page 60: Hazardous Material Disclosure Table For Ipb Products Certified As Rohs Compliant Under 2002/95/Ec Without Mercury

    HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card A.1 Hazardous Material Disclosure Table for IPB Products Certified as RoHS Compliant Under 2002/95/EC Without Mercury The details provided in this appendix are to ensure that the product is compliant with the Peoples Republic of China (China) RoHS standards. The table below acknowledges the presences of small quantities of certain materials in the product, and is applicable to China RoHS only.
  • Page 61 HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card Part Name Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) Chromium Biphenyls Diphenyl Ethers (CR(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) Housing Display Printed Circuit Board Metal Fasteners Cable Assembly Fan Assembly...
  • Page 62 HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card 此附件旨在确保本产品符合中国 RoHS 标准。以下表格标示此产品中某有毒物质的含量符 合中国 RoHS 标准规定的限量要求。 本产品上会附有”环境友好使用期限”的标签，此期限是估算这些物质”不会有泄漏或突变”的 年限。本产品可能包含有较短的环境友好使用期限的可替换元件，像是电池或灯管，这些 元件将会单独标示出来。 部件名称 有毒有害物质或元素 铅 汞 镉 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯醚 (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (CR(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) 壳体 显示 印刷电路板 金属螺帽 电缆组装 风扇组装 电力供应组装 电池 O: 表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有物质材料中的含量均在 SJ/T11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求以下。...

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