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Specification

Board Format

Full size, 8 Lane PCIe 3.0 interface

Connectors

Two DMS59 high density video connectors

Maximum Sample Rate

170Mpixels per second analogue RGB or 165 MHz DVI.

Maximum Data Rate

800 MB/s bandwidth per capture processor

Video Sampling

24 bits per pixel / 8-8-8 format.

Video Capture Memory

256MB per capture channel, triple buffered

Analogue RGB Mode Support

640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 1024, 1600 x 1200, 1920 x 

1080, 1920 x 1200, custom modes.

DVI Single Link Mode Support

640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 1024, 1600 x 1200, 

1920x1080, 1920 x 1200, and custom modes.

HD Modes

1080p,1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p and 480i using a Component-

DVI connector For HDCP support, contact the Sales department for 

more information

Input Mode Detection

Automatic detection of input modes in hardware, enabling the 

tracking of mode changes in the source signal.  DirectShow streams 

are maintained at a fixed resolution across mode changes.

Pixel Transfer Formats

RGB:  5-5-5, 5-6-5 or 8-8-8 (24bit/32bit) pixels. 

YUV:  4:2:2.   

MONO:  8bit.

Update Rate

User defined, captured frame rate will match the source providing 

max data rate (800MB/s) is not exceeded.

Multi-buffered to eliminate tearing artifacts.

Video Format Options

Analogue RGB plus HSync and VSync (5 wire).  

Analogue RGB with Composite Sync (4 wire).  

Analogue RGB with Sync on Green/YPbPr (3 wire).   

DVI Single Link, HDMI 1.3 

Operating System Support

Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 

2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Linux*  

support (not audio) See www.datapath.co.uk for updates.

Power Requirements

Max current at 1.9A @ 12V 

Max current at 2.5A @3.3V 

Max power 31 Watts

Operating Temperature

0 to 35 deg C / 32 to 96 deg F

Storage Temperature

-20 to 70 deg C / -4 to 158 deg F

Relative Humidity

5% to 90% non-condensing.

Warranty

3 years.

We are continuously developing the technology used within our product ranges delivering outstanding in-
novative solutions,     therefore the specification may change from time to time.

* Denotes not yet available, contact sales for details

Summary of Contents for The VisionHD4

Page 1: ...User Manual Version 1 0 0 The VisionHD4 Quad Channel Capture Card...

Page 2: ...eo channels simultaneously and triple buffers them into onboard storage for tear free video alongside up to four audio streams that can be selected from the HDMI audio ports This data can then be proc...

Page 3: ...s for the card Audio Features HDMI Audio capture and streaming from each DVI Channel supports audio capture to the PCI Express bus at popular sample rates from 44 1 to 96 ksamples s at 16 bits sample...

Page 4: ...resolution across mode changes PixelTransfer Formats RGB 5 5 5 5 6 5 or 8 8 8 24bit 32bit pixels YUV 4 2 2 MONO 8bit Update Rate User defined captured frame rate will match the source providing max d...

Page 5: ...until you are ready to install It is recommended that you do not discard the packing box until you are completely satisfied with the VisionHD4 capture card and it is fully installed and working correc...

Page 6: ...n the motherboard for theVisionDH4 card to fit If you are in doubt consult your motherboard documentation to correctly identify a PCI Express slot If the card is forced into a 32 or 64 bit PCI or PCI...

Page 7: ...VI I connector on the splitter cable using a DVI Component Adapter An RGB VGA input is connected to the DVI I connector on the splitter cable using a DVI VGA Adapter Product Name Description DVI VGA D...

Page 8: ...e supported by the driver In order to control the order in which the driver uses the cards it is recommended when installing multiple cards that the J4 links on theVisionHD4 are configured The example...

Page 9: ...link link whilst the system is powered up and restart the firmware upgrade process It should be noted that the latest driver installation program includes an automatic firmware update if required The...

Page 10: ...path products TheVisionHD4 captures data and stores it in an on board video buffer This data is then copied using DMA to the host system for display storage or streaming When a Datapath graphics card...

Page 11: ...Site usually with a response within 24 hours excluding weekends Via Email Send an email to support datapath co uk with as much information about your system as possible To enable a swift response we...

Page 12: ...dplinks program 8 DVI input 5 F firmware upgrade 8 Firmware Upgrades VisionHD4 8 H HDMI 5 HDMI input 6 Help File 8 I Input Sources 5 Installing the Capture Card 5 Installing the VisionHD4 5 J J11 link...

Page 13: ...edVision Driver 2 Specification 3 Unpacking 4 Installing the Capture Card 5 Installing Multiple Cards 7 DirectShow 8 Software Installation 8 Also available on the Datapath CD 8 Application Overview 9...

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