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DirectShow

If you change the link ordering after installation you must run dplinks.exe.  This program will update the 
existing input names used by the Windows® DirectShow interface.

To run the dplinks program open the 

Run

 by clicking on 

Start/Run

 and type dplinks and then press Enter.

The program will run, however no notifications are displayed.

Firmware Upgrades 

The VisionHD4 cards allow firmware upgrade to be completed on site rather than returning the card to  
Datapath.  Whenever a firmware upgrade is performed, the J1 Link 

MUST BE FITTED on the 

VisionHD4.   

To perform the upgrade, follow the step-by-step instructions provided by the upgrade application.

In the unlikely event that something goes wrong during the upgrade process (e.g. System power outage) it 
is possible to revert to the factory settings by powering down the system, temporarily removing the J1 link 
then powering up the system with the link removed.  Once the system has rebooted, replace the J1 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.  Therefore, prior to installing the application and driver, ensure that J1 link is fitted.

Software Installation

The Vision software (driver and application) is installed by inserting the CD that was shipped with your 
card into your CD ROM drive.  The installation process should start automatically.

Should the CD fail to autorun use 

Explorer

 to browse the CD, locate then double click on 

install.exe

 

file e.g. 

d:/install.exe

 and click on 

Install Software…

 and follow the installation wizard instructions as 

prompted.

Regular software updates are available from our website:  www.datapath.co.uk

Also available on the Datapath CD:

• 

The Release Notes  -  The release notes contain the latest information on the VisionHD4

• 

Installation instructions.

• 

Release history

• 

Known problems

• 

Troubleshooting

• 

The  application Help File  -  Instructions on how to use the application.  The help file is in d:/software/
vision.chm.  The help file must be located on the local machine to view its content.

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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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