
Contents
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Contents
1
SDB System Requirements and Components
1-1
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Describes the items that are delivered as part of the SDB kit. Explains the hardware and
software requirements necessary to install and use the SDB.
1.1
System Requirements
1-2
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1.2
TMS320C8x SDB PCI Plug-In Card
1-4
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1.3
Peripheral Cables
1-6
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2
Installing the TMS320C8x SDB
2-1
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Describes step-by-step procedures for installing the SDB. Explains how to install the board,
how to connect the peripherals (if applicable), and how to install the software.
2.1
Before Starting the Installation Process
2-2
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2.2
Step 1: Installing the SDB Card Into Your PC
2-4
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2.3
Step 2: Connecting Peripheral Cables to the SDB
2-5
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2.4
Step 3: Installing the System Software
2-8
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2.5
Where to Go From Here
2-9
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3
Running the Board Diagnostics
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Explains how to run the SDB board diagnostics application to verify the operation of the major
components of the SDB, such as audio capture and playback, video display, video capture, and
host communications.
4
Troubleshooting
4-1
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Lists primary error conditions and explains how to correct them.
A
SDB Connector Pinouts
A-1
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Lists the pinouts for each peripheral cable connector for the SDB.
A.1
S-VHS Input Pinout
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A.2
VGA Pass-Through Pinout
A-3
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A.3
Graphics Output Monitor Pinout
A-4
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A.4
Audio I/O Pinout
A-5
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B
Glossary
B-1
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Defines acronyms and key terms used in this book.