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FlashPoint
128 User's Guide
July 1998
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© Copyright 1998, Integral Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
FlashPoint 128 and Integral Technologies are trademarks of Integral Technologies, Inc. Other
trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming
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interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
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Technologies shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential
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  • Page 1 Integral Technologies makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Integral Technologies shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ......................7 What’s included with FlashPoint 128 ................8 System Requirements ....................8 Optional Equipment ..................... 9 Hardware Installation ..................11 Before Installation...................... 12 Installing the FlashPoint 128 Board ................12 Software Installation ..................17 Quick Start for Windows 95/98 .................. 18 Quick Start for Windows NT 4.0 ................
  • Page 4 Installation for ImagePro 3.0 ................72 Installation for ImagePro 2.0 ................73 Installation for ImagePro 1.3 ................74 FlashPoint 128 Video for Windows VidCap Driver ............. 75 Troubleshooting ....................77 Verifying Hardware and Software Setup ..............78 How to Contact Integral Technologies’ Customer Support ......... 80...
  • Page 5 Appendix A ......................81 FlashPoint 128 and FlashPoint 128 CPCI Specifications ........... 82 FlashPoint 128 and FlashPoint 128 CPCI Jumper Settings ........83 FlashPoint 128 and FlashPoint 128 CPCI Output Connector ........84 FlashPoint 128 Lite Specifications ................85 FlashPoint 128 Lite Jumper Settings ................. 86 FlashPoint 128 Lite Output Connector ...............

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction Chapter 1...

  • Page 7: What's Included With Flashpoint 128

    What’s included with FlashPoint 128 System Requirements FlashPoint 128, FlashPoint 128 CPCI and FlashPoint Lite 128 are compatible with the newest Pentium II processor-based PCs.

  • Page 8: Optional Equipment

    Optional Equipment Inputs and Outputs Cables available from Integral Technologies There are any number of packages with optional equipment available. Some cables are not compatible with the FlashPoint 128 Lite board. Contact Integral or your Integral representative. Software...

  • Page 9: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation Chapter 2...

  • Page 10: Before Installation

    Before Installation 1. Register your FlashPoint 128 board - 2. Make Backup Disks - Installing the FlashPoint 128 Board Step 1 - Set the FlashPoint 128 Jumper Switches (only if necessary) The installation of FlashPoint 128 is simple and straightforward. The...
  • Page 11 Installing the FlashPoint 128 Board (Cont.) Step 2 - Power off your computer and peripherals. Step 3 - Disconnect the monitor and other peripherals from the computer. Step 4 - Ground yourself to remove static electricity before touching Static electricity can your board or any components inside your computer.
  • Page 12 Installing the FlashPoint 128 Board (Cont.) Step 6 - Carefully remove the computer’s cover. Step 7 - Remove any existing VGA card or disable built-in VGA. Step 8 - Select an empty expansion slot for FlashPoint 128.
  • Page 13 Installing the FlashPoint 128 Board (Cont.) Step 9 - Reinstall the computer’s cover. Step 10 - Power up the monitor and computer. Step 11 - Now install the software.

  • Page 14: Software Installation

    Software Installation Chapter 3...

  • Page 15: Quick Start For Windows 95/98

    Quick Start for Windows 95/98 Step 1 - FlashPoint 128 Display Drivers Disk Step 2 - FlashPoint Setup Disks...

  • Page 16: Quick Start For Windows Nt 4.0

    Quick Start for Windows NT 4.0 Step 1 - FlashPoint 128 Display Drivers Disk Step 2 - FlashPoint Setup Disks...

  • Page 17: Windows 95 Display Driver Installation

    Windows 95 Display Driver Installation Step 1 - Step 2 - Step 3 - New Hardware Found FlashPoint 128 Display Drivers Disk...
  • Page 18 Windows 95 Display Driver Installation (Cont.) Step 4 - FlashPoint 128 Display Drivers Disk Step 5 - WIN95 Step 6 - Step 7 - Step 8 -...

  • Page 19: Windows 95 Osr2 Display Driver Installation

    Windows 95 OSR2 Display Driver Installation Step 1 - Step 2 - Step 3 - Update Device Driver Wizard FlashPoint 128 Display Drivers Disk Step 4 - Step 5 - Windows 95 may report that the driver disk or files from disk could not be found.

  • Page 20: Windows Nt Display Driver Installation

    Windows NT Display Driver Installation Step 1 - Step 2 - Step 3 - Display Properties...
  • Page 21 Windows NT Display Driver Installation (Cont.) Step 4 - Display Type...
  • Page 22 Windows NT Display Driver Installation (Cont.) Step 5 - Change Display FlashPoint 128 Display Drivers Disk Step 6 - Install From Disk The Windows NT 3.51 drivers are located in the WINNT35 directory. Install From Disk...
  • Page 23 Windows NT Display Driver Installation (Cont.) Step 7 - Change Display Third-Party Driver Step 8 - Installing Driver Step 9 - System Settings Change You can change the display properties such as resolution and refresh rates at any time by accessing the Display window through the system’s Control Panel.

  • Page 24: Windows 98 Display Driver Installation

    Windows 98 Display Driver Installation FlashPoint 128 Display Drivers Disk Step 1 - Step 2 - Step 3 - Display Properties Step 4 - Step 5 - Step 6 - Step 7 - Step 8 - Update Device Driver Wizard...
  • Page 25 Windows 98 Display Driver Installation (Cont.) Step 9 - Step 10 - FlashPoint 128 Display Drivers Disk Step 11 - Install from Disk Windows 98 uses the same display drivers as Windows 95 for the FlashPoint 128 frame grabber. Step 12 -...

  • Page 26: Flashpoint Fpg Setup For Windows 3.1, 95, 98, Nt

    FlashPoint FPG Setup for Windows 3.1, 95, 98, NT Step 1 - Windows NT users should be logged in as Adminis- trator. Step 2 - FlashPoint Setup Disk 1 of 3 Step 3 - Welcome...
  • Page 27 FlashPoint FPG Setup for Windows (Cont.) Step 4 - Choose Destination Location...
  • Page 28 FlashPoint FPG Setup for Windows (Cont.) Step 5 - Choose Destination Location Choose Folder...
  • Page 29 FlashPoint FPG Setup for Windows (Cont.) Step 6 - Select Components...
  • Page 30 FlashPoint FPG Setup for Windows (Cont.) Step 7 - Select Components If the destination folder is already correct and the Available Disk Space disk space is adequate, skip this step and proceed to Step 8. Available Disk Space Select Components...
  • Page 31 FlashPoint FPG Setup for Windows (Cont.) Step 8 - Select Program Folder...
  • Page 32 FlashPoint FPG Setup for Windows (Cont.) Step 9 - FlashPoint Setup Disk 2 of 3 Disk 3 is used only in a Windows 3.1 installation. When installing into a Windows 3.1 environment, a dialog will appear asking you to insert Disk #3. Locate FlashPoint Setup Disk 3 of 3 and insert it into the drive currently...
  • Page 33 This will make your system fully operational. You may opt, however, to restart your computer later. Integral Technologies recommends that you read the ReadMe files after the installation of the software is complete.

  • Page 34: Flashpoint Fpg Setup For Ms Dos

    FlashPoint FPG Setup for MS DOS As this MS-DOS installa- tion program does not operate under Microsoft Windows, all components can be installed, but Windows specific tasks Step 1 - such as creating the FlashPoint VGA group and icons cannot be accom- plished.

  • Page 35: Flashpoint Fpg Setup For Os/2

    FlashPoint FPG Setup for OS/2 Step 1 - The FlashPoint versions of the software have been tested under OS/2 Warp 3 and Warp 4. In addition, Step 2 - .BMP files are saved and loaded in Windows BMP format only. Support for native OS/2 bitmaps is under development.

  • Page 36: Flashpoint 128 Cables

    FlashPoint 128 Cables Chapter 4...

  • Page 37: Basic Cable

    75 Ohm Coax 4-pin Mini-DIN Male S-Video 75 Ohm Dual Coax Integral Part #3620 - for use with FlashPoint 128 Appendix A lists all of the connector information for The connectors for the Standard Cable are: the purposes of making a custom cable.

  • Page 38: Expanded Cable

    ACQ-IN Photocoupler ACQ-OUT Female Flash Integral Part #3610 - for use with FlashPoint 128 The connectors for the Expanded Cable are: DB-9 Male RGB This is a standard RGB connector. BNC Male Connects to NTSC or PAL composite video source. An RCA male phono adapter is included.

  • Page 39: Dual Composite Cable

    Dual Composite Cable BNC Male Composite Video 75 Ohm Coax BNC Male Composite Video 75 Ohm Coax The connectors for the Expanded Cable are: Two BNC Male Connects to NTSC or PAL composite video sources, or to RS170 or CCIR video sources.

  • Page 40: Rgb Cable

    RGB Cable BNC Male BNC Male Green 1,2,8,9 75 Ohm Quad Coax BNC Male Blue BNC Male Composite Sync Integral Part #3615 - Used only in conjunction with the Expanded Cable (Integral part #3610) The connectors for the Expanded Cable are: Two BNC Male Connects to NTSC or PAL composite video sources, or to RS170 or CCIR video sources.

  • Page 41: Composite Cable

    Composite Cable BNC Male BNC Male Composite Video Composite Video 75 Ohm Coax Integral Part #3651 - for use with FlashPoint 128 Lite S-video Cable 75 Ohm Dual Coax 4-pin 4-pin Mini-DIN Male Mini-DIN Male S-Video S-Video Integral Part #3652 - for use with FlashPoint 128 Lite...

  • Page 42: Flashpoint Fpg Application

    FlashPoint FPG Application Chapter 5 FlashPoint FPG is a utility application designed to control all aspects of the FlashPoint Intrigue video card under Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95 and Windows NT. Using standard Windows interface menus and commands, FlashPoint FPG provides a full package of features to use and control the FlashPoint Intrigue board, including: •...

  • Page 43: System Requirements For Flashpoint Fpg

    Intel Pentium Computer or greater • 16 MB RAM • Microsoft Windows 3.1, 95 or NT • FlashPoint 128. FlashPoint 128 CPCI of FlashPoint 128 Lite video capture card • Video input cable (see Chapter 4) • Video input device (camera, VCR, etc.) •...

  • Page 44: Fpg Features

    FPG Features FPG Main Window When FPG is first started, the FPG Main Window comes up in a default state of 320x240, NTSC Composite video input, live mode. For purposes of illustration in this manual, standard SMPTE color bars are being used as the video source.

  • Page 45: File Menu

    FPG Features (Cont.) File Menu The FPG File menu contains options for saving default settings, loading and saving images or a series of images in many standard image file formats. The File menu also includes items for printing to standard Windows print devices, and exiting the program.
  • Page 46 FPG Features (Cont.) Save Image Save the file using the Saves images from the main FPG window. File standard Windows format options include BMP, TGA, JPEG and techniques for saving files. TIFF. Load Image Loads saved images into the main FPG window. File format options include BMP, TGA, JPEG and TIFF.
  • Page 47 FPG Features (Cont.) Series File Allows the loading and saving of a series file, in which images are saved and incrementally numbered as they are automatically captured. Print Setup Standard Windows print device setup dialog box.
  • Page 48 FPG Features (Cont.) Print Prints to selected Windows standard print device. About Brings up the About FPG Information box which contains the version number of the software and a copyright notice.

  • Page 49: Edit Menu

    FPG Features (Cont.) Exit Exits the application. Edit Menu Copy Copies the current image to a clipboard. The image may then be imported to other applications.

  • Page 50: Tools Menu

    FPG Features (Cont.) Tools Menu Provides access to the Configuration and Advanced Configuration menues. These are examined further in the following pages. Set Key Sets the video key color on the current image. This allows live video to be displayed over that selected color on an image loaded into the frame buffer.

  • Page 51: Configuration Setup

    FPG Features (Cont.) Configuration Setup Scale Video Selects between scaling a full frame of video to the video window, or using the video window as a viewer to the full frame video signal. See Page 59 for examples of this function. Keep Aspect Selects between maintaining proper aspect ratio for the video window, or allowing an arbitrary size for the...

  • Page 52: Advanced Configuration Setup

    FPG Features (Cont.) Advanced Configuration Setup Remote Grab Custom cables with a button-type contact closure switch and arbitrary cable length are available for special order from Integral Technologies. Series Delay The Series Capture Controls are used in timed exposure, long-term exposure, or random Series Off collected exposure.
  • Page 53 FPG Features (Cont.) Advanced Configuration Setup (Cont.) Long Term Exposure (LTE) Capture Controls More detailed camera integration information can be found in Appendix LTE Max MS Sync Mode LTE Enable Live Mode Camera Type Visit www.integraltech.com for the latest camera configuration information.

  • Page 54: Setup Menu

    FPG Features (Cont.) Setup Menu The Setup menu contains the control panels to set the video parameters, the video grab parameters, the flash type and delay and the general board configuration Video Setup Menu Brightness, Contrast Sets the relative level of brightness and contrast for the live video input.

  • Page 55: Grab Setup Menu

    FPG Features (Cont.) Grab Setup Menu This control panel sets the video input parameters for the video capture. Brightness, Contrast Sets the relative level of brightness and contrast for the video input during a video capture. In most instances of a video capture with flash, the brightness and contrast will be set to the same values as the Video Control Panel values.

  • Page 56: Examples Of Using Scale Video

    Examples of using Scale Video The three images below illustrate the difference between selecting Scale Video, and thus viewing the entire video image in a resizable video window, and deselecting Scale Video, which turns the resizable video window into a viewer, where you can pan around the full-size video image underneath.

  • Page 57: Examples Of Using Keep Aspect

    Examples of using Keep Aspect The three images below illustrate the difference between selecting Keep Aspect, where the full frame video image is always in a 1:1 aspect ratio in the video window, and deselecting Keep Aspect, where the video image can be distorted in the horizontal or vertical direction.

  • Page 58: Special Drivers

    Special Drivers Chapter 6...

  • Page 59: Flashpoint 128 Twain Driver

    FlashPoint 128 TWAIN Driver The FlashPoint 128 TWAIN driver allows the FlashPoint 128 board to be The control settings within used as an image capture source for any Microsoft Windows program that the FlashPoint 128 TWAIN capture dialog operate in allows acquisition from a TWAIN compliant device.

  • Page 60: Flashpoint 128 Mci Overlay Driver

    FlashPoint 128 MCI Overlay Driver The Media Control Interface (MCI) driver provides a device independent interface to the FlashPoint 128 VGA board. Any Windows application which supports MCI can be used to display and capture video images. Application developers can communicate with the MCI driver using command-message functions, although most developers and all end users will probably find it easier to use the command-string interface.
  • Page 61 FlashPoint 128 MCI Overlay Driver (Cont.) Standard Allows setting the default video standard to NTSC or PAL. Type Allows setting the video type to Composite, S-video or RGB. Source Although most FlashPoint Intrigue cables supply RGB as Source 0 and...
  • Page 62 FlashPoint 128 MCI Overlay Driver (Cont.) Position video Reposition the video when the associated window is moved. This setting can only be disabled by an MCI ‘SET AUTOWIN’ call. Size video Resize the video when the associated window is sized. This setting can only be disabled by an MCI ‘SET AUTOWIN’...

  • Page 63: Mci Commands And Syntax

    FlashPoint 128 MCI Overlay Driver (Cont.) MCI Commands and Syntax The following is an example MCI command string sequence used to display a video window and capture the video image to a BMP file: open overlay alias ov window ov state show freeze ov save ov testfile.bmp depth...
  • Page 64 FlashPoint 128 MCI Overlay Driver (Cont.) MCI Commands and Syntax (Cont.) Capability...
  • Page 65 FlashPoint 128 MCI Overlay Driver (Cont.) MCI Commands and Syntax (Cont.) Status...
  • Page 66 FlashPoint 128 MCI Overlay Driver (Cont.) MCI Commands and Syntax (Cont.) Freeze Unfreeze Where...
  • Page 67 FlashPoint 128 MCI Overlay Driver (Cont.) MCI Commands and Syntax (Cont.) Window Load Save...
  • Page 68 FlashPoint 128 MCI Overlay Driver (Cont.) MCI Commands and Syntax (Cont.) Copy...

  • Page 69: Flashpoint 128 Imagepro Plus™ Driver

    FlashPoint 128 ImagePro Plus ™ Driver The FlashPoint 128 ImagePro Drivers allow the FlashPoint 128 board to be For additional information used in conjunction with the Media Cybernetics ImagePro Plus image on the Image-Pro software, processing software versions 1.3, 2.0 and 3.0. Please refer to the ReadMe file...

  • Page 70: Installation For Imagepro 2.0

    FlashPoint 128 ImagePro Plus ™ Driver (Cont.) Installation for ImagePro 2.0 Run ImagePro 2.0 and select ‘Acquire Setup’ from the ‘Image’ menu. Highlight ‘Install Unlisted or Updated Video Capture Driver’ in the lower list and press ‘Install’. Click ‘Browse’. For Windows 95 move to \FLASHPT\IPRO\WIN95 and press ‘OK’.

  • Page 71: Installation For Imagepro 1.3

    FlashPoint 128 ImagePro Plus ™ Driver (Cont.) Installation for ImagePro 1.3 The ImagePro Driver must be installed under Windows. Run ‘INSTALL’ from the \FLASHPT\IPRO directory using Program Manager, File Manager or the Windows 95 Start menu. Once the installation is complete, run ‘CONFIG’. Select ‘FlashPoint ’ and press ‘Set as Default’.

  • Page 72: Flashpoint 128 Video For Windows Vidcap Driver

    FlashPoint 128 Video for Windows VidCap Driver To Capture Streaming AVI Video To Capture Still Frame...

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Chapter 7...

  • Page 74: Verifying Hardware And Software Setup

    (if you manufactured the cable) the pin configuration is correct. The following are other difficulties you may encounter: After installing FlashPoint 128 and booting your computer, you hear There are some mother three consecutive beeps.

  • Page 75: Verifying Hardware And Software Setup

    When FPG is started, video window is unstable or distorted. Solution When system is booted, VGA screen is blank. Solution Flash unit connected to FlashPoint 128 output trigger will not flash. Solution Video will not capture when remote switch is pressed. Solution...

  • Page 76: How To Contact Integral Technologies' Customer Support

    How to Contact Integral Technologies’ Customer Support Integral Technologies provides technical support to registered users. The quickest turnaround comes from using e-mail. e-mail: support@integraltech.com Fax: +1 (317) 845-9275 Telephone: +1 (317) 845-9242 Web Page: http://www.integraltech.com Operating Hours (Eastern Standard Time, USA, year-round)

  • Page 77: Appendix A

    Appendix A...

  • Page 78: Flashpoint 128 And Flashpoint 128 Cpci Specifications

    FlashPoint 128 and FlashPoint 128 CPCI Specifications Analog Video Input • NTSC, PAL and SECAM selectable inputs • RGB, Composite, S-Video and YUV software selectable • Multiple Video Inputs: (1) RGB, (6) Composite, (3) S-Video, (2)YUV, (7)RS-170/CCIR I/O Control • Optically Isolated Flash Interface Trigger •...

  • Page 79: Flashpoint 128 And Flashpoint 128 Cpci Jumper Settings

    FlashPoint 128 and FlashPoint 128 CPCI Jumper Settings Factory-default Jumper Settings for FlashPoint 128 A function is enabled when a jumper connects both posts. Only one of JP1 or JP2 can be enabled at one time. Default is all off.

  • Page 80: Flashpoint 128 And Flashpoint 128 Cpci Output Connector

    FlashPoint 128 and FlashPoint 128 CPCI Output Connector CV1 / Red / Y3 CV6 / Green / C1 Blue CV5 / Y1 / CSync In CV2 / C3 Y2 / CV3 C2 / CV4 No Connect No Connect No Connect...

  • Page 81: Flashpoint 128 Lite Specifications

    FlashPoint 128 Lite Specifications Analog Video Input • Composite input (BNC connector) • S-Video input (4-pin mini DIN) • NTSC and PAL software selectable inputs Flash Sync Output & TTL Input/Output • Software controllable, optically isolated universal camera flash interface and TTL Input/Output trigger •...

  • Page 82: Flashpoint 128 Lite Jumper Settings

    FlashPoint 128 Lite Jumper Settings Factory-default Jumper Settings for FlashPoint 128 A function is enabled when a jumper connects both posts. Only one of JP1, JP2 or JP3 can be enabled at one time. Default is all off. 1997 INTEGRAL TECHNOLOGIES INC 9400-00021 V1.0...

  • Page 83: Flashpoint 128 Lite Output Connector

    FlashPoint 128 Lite Output Connector Composite Video Input S-Video Input Flash Sync Output and TTL Input/Output VGA Output...

  • Page 84: Lte With The Cohu 4910

    LTE with the Cohu 4910 Jumper Setting Cable Software Setup Instructions The LTE settings from FPG will now be used by the TWAIN and ImagePro drivers.

  • Page 85: Lte With The Sony Dxc-930 Or Dxc-950

    LTE with the Sony DXC-930 or DXC-950 Jumper Setting Cable Software Setup Instructions The LTE settings from FPG will now be used by the TWAIN and ImagePro drivers.

  • Page 86: Lte With The Dage Dc-330 In Index Mode

    LTE with the Dage DC-330 in Index Mode Jumper Setting Cable Software Setup Instructions The LTE settings from FPG will now be used by the TWAIN and ImagePro drivers.

  • Page 87: Lte With The Dage Single Line Gating Cameras

    LTE with the Dage Single Line Gating Cameras Jumper Setting Cable Software Setup Instructions The LTE settings from FPG will now be used by the TWAIN and ImagePro drivers.

  • Page 88: Appendix B

    Appendix B...

  • Page 89: Fcc Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement...

  • Page 90: Ce Notice

    CE Notice...

  • Page 91: One Year Limited Warranty

    One Year Limited Warranty What Does This Warranty Cover? Integral Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) warrants to the Original Purchaser that the Company’s hardware is free from defects in workmanship or material under normal use and service. This warranty commences on the date of delivery of the hardware to the Original Purchaser.
  • Page 92 Company and should not be relied upon. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from one jurisdiction to another. Integral Technologies, Inc. 9855 Crosspoint Blvd., Suite 126 Indianapolis, Indiana 46256 U.S.A.

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