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The VisionAV-HD
Audio/Video Capture Card
User Manual
Version 1.0.0

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Summary of Contents for Datapath VisionAV-HDAudio/Video Capture Card

  • Page 1 The VisionAV-HD Audio/Video Capture Card User Manual Version 1.0.0...
  • Page 2: Introduction

    VisionAV-HD also adds HDMI audio capture, which can be perfectly synchronised with either HD video capture channel. Analog audio is available using the optional Datapath Audio Module (AM2). • A single card solution for distance learning, lecture capture and web casting • Viewing analog or DVI sources from a wide range of PCs, MACs, Industrial/Medical equipment,...
  • Page 3: Hardware Overview

    Flexible Audio Capture • Balanced (XLR) and Unbalanced (RCA) from optional audio module • HDMI audio through HD Video Channel Datapath Unified Vision Driver • Multiple cards per system, 16 streams per channel • Frame sync and time stamping • Direct Show interface • Datapath RGBEasy API...
  • Page 4: Specification

    Operating System Support Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Linux (audio not supported), see www.datapath.co.uk for updates. Power Requirements Max current at 12V – 1A Max current at 3.3V – 1A...
  • Page 5: Unpacking

    Operating Temperature 0 to 35 ºC ( 32 to 96ºF) Storage Temperature -20 to 70 ºC ( -4 to 158ºF) Relative Humidity 5% to 90% non-condensing Warranty 3 years We are continuously developing the technology used within our product ranges delivering outstanding innovative solutions, therefore the specification may change from time to time.
  • Page 6: Installing The Capture Card

    Installing the Capture Card You are likely to need a flat blade and /or a cross head screwdriver for the installation of the VisionAV-HD card; it would be useful to have these to hand before you begin. • Power down the PC (including peripherals), switch off at the mains and disconnect all the cables connected to the computer, noting the positions for accurate reconnection • Remove the PC cover • Locate a vacant PCI Express slot (x4 or higher) on the motherboard and remove the blanking plate...
  • Page 7 An HDMI input is connected to the DVI-I connector using the supplied DVI-HDMI Adapter: A Component input is connected to the DVI-I connector using the supplied DVI-Component Adapter: An RGB (VGA) input is connected to the DVI-I connector using the supplied DVI-VGA Adapter: A Standard Definition input is connected directly into the RCA (female) connector on the VisionAV-HD card:...
  • Page 8: Using The Optional Audio Module (Am2)

    Using the Optional Audio Module (AM2) Audio is connected to the AM2 using the Audio Break Out cable provided with the AM2: Balanced (XLR) Input Left Balanced (XLR) Input Right Unbalanced Input Left Unbalanced Input Right Audio Out Left Audio Out Right...
  • Page 9 Installing Multiple Cards Multiple cards can be installed in a system providing a large number capture channels. Combinations of Vision capture cards in the same machine are supported by the Vision driver. In order to control the order in which the driver uses the cards, it is recommended when installing multiple cards that the links on the VisionAV-HD are configured.
  • Page 10: Directshow

    Firmware Upgrades The VisionAV-HD cards allow firmware upgrade to be completed on site rather than returning the card to Datapath. Whenever a firmware upgrade is performed, the J8 Link MUST BE FITTED on the VisionAV-HD. To perform the upgrade, follow the step-by-step instructions provided by the upgrade application.
  • Page 11: Application Overview

    Datapath graphics card with the same benefit of non-tearing captures. When the data is displayed on a non Datapath graphics card, the VisionAV-HD sends the data to system memory or direct to the graphics card, dependant on the software used for display.
  • Page 12: Datapath Limited

    Datapath Limited Datapath has a long and very successful history in the computer graphics industry. Datapath has been designing and supplying high performance, high quality graphics display systems to the world’s larg- est and most demanding companies and institutions since 1982. Datapath was one of the founding companies of multi-screen Windows acceleration using single and multi board solutions.
  • Page 13: Index

    Firmware Upgrades - VisionRGB-E2 9 Audio 7 Audio Break Out cable 7 HDMI 5 Audio Capture 3 HDMI Capture 3 Audio feed 5 HDMI input 6 Audio Out 7 Help File 9 Balanced XLR 2 Input Sources 5 Balanced (XLR) Input 7 Installing the Capture Card 5 Installing the VisionRGB-E2 5 Component input 6 Composite Video Capture 3 J11 link 9 Copyright Statement 11 Multiple cards 8 Datapath 11 Multiple Cards 8 Datapath CD 9 Datapath Limited 11 Operating System Support 3 Direct3D 10 Operating Temperature 4 DirectShow 9 DirectShow interface 9 packing box 4 DMA Engine 3 Power Requirements 3 dplinks program 9 DVI Capture 3 Relative Humidity 4 DVI input 5 RGBEasy API 2 RGB (VGA) input 6 firmware upgrade 9...
  • Page 14 software 9 Standard Definition 6 Standard Definition input 6 Storage Temperature 4 Technical Support 11 Unbalanced Input 7 Unbalanced RCA 2 Unpacking - VisionRGB-E2 5 VGA / YPbPr Capture 3 video buffer 10 Video Capture Memory 3 Video Processing 3 Warranty 4...
  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction....................1 Dual Channel Video..................2 Flexible Audio Capture................2 Datapath Unified Vision Driver..............2 Models.......................2 Specification....................3 Unpacking....................4 Installing the Capture Card.................5 Using the Optional Audio Module (AM2)............7 DirectShow....................9 Software Installation..................9 Application Overview................10 Using the card with other Datapath products...........10 Datapath Limited..................11 Index......................12...

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