Black Box Radian VWP-2090 User manual

User Manual
Radian Video Wall Processor
VWP-2090 VWX-2110 VCC-SD-HD-A-2 VCC-DP-2 VWS-2001
VWP-2110 VGC-DP-4 VCC-SD-HD-3 VCC-HD-4-H VWS-2002
VWP-2040 VGC-HD-4-D VCC-SDI-SD-HD-3 VCC-HD-4-D VWS-2003
VWX-2090 VGC-HD-4-H VCC-HD-4 VCC-SDI-4
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FCC and IC RFI Statements
Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada Radio Frequency Interference
Statements
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own
expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio
Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques
de la classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.
Disclaimer:
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NOM Statement
Instrucciones de Seguridad
(Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement)
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas.
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca
de una alberca, etc.
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea recomendado por el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación.
Todo otro servicio deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico
sobre una cama, sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes
que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilación.
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros
aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor.
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como
se indique en el aparato.
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados
sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia.
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

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Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions
To prevent damage to your Radian Video Wall Processor product or injury to personnel operating the equipment, please read the
following safety precautions prior to operation. These instructions should be made available to all who will use and operate
Radian Video Wall Processor products.
Power Supply
All Radian Video Wall Processor products require a power supply. This power supply must be disconnected when equipment is
being upgraded or relocated.
Cables
Do not expose cables to any liquids; doing so may cause a short circuit, which could damage the equipment. Do not place heavy
objects on top of any cables, because this can cause damage and possibly lead to exposed live wires.
Ventilation
All computer equipment should be located in a well ventilated area. Keep all ventilation holes on the computer casing clear of any
obstruction at all times. Failure to do so will result in the system overheating and damaging your equipment.
Working Environment
Locate the equipment in an environment free from dust, moisture, and extreme changes in temperature and place it on a stable
and solid work surface. Do not place liquids (hot/cold drinks etc) near the equipment because spillage could cause serious dam-
age.
Gas/Flammable Liquids
Never use electronic equipment in the presence of gas or any flammable liquid, doing so could result in an explosion or serious
fire.
Smoke/Unusual Smells
If you notice smoke or unusual smells being emitted from your computer, turn it off and unplug the system from the power sup-
ply. The system should then be passed to a qualified technician for inspection. Continued operation could result in personal injury
and damage to property.
Maintenance
Only competent technicians should perform maintenance on the Radian Video Wall Processor. Return any Radian Video Wall
Processor plug-in cards that are physically damaged to Black Box Corporation.
Disposal
At the end of life, dispose of all Radian Video Wall Processor products according to local laws and regulations.
Rackmount Safety Instructions
Temperature
If you plan to install Radian Video Wall Processor systems in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, make sure the amount of air
flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised. Maintain the operating ambient temperature of the rack
environment below 35 degrees centigrade under all conditions. Appropriate cooling arrangements should be built into the cabinet
to ensure that this specification is maintained.
Mechanical Loading
Mount the equipment in the rack so that uneven mechanical loading does not cause a hazard.

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Safety Instructions
Circuit Overloading
Consider the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the supply might have
on any overcurrent protection or supply wiring. Be sure to consider appropriate equipment nameplate ratings.
Reliable Earthing
Maintain reliable earthing of all rack-mounted equipment. Pay attention to supply connections other than direct connections to
the branch circuit (for example, when you are using power strips).
Replaceable Batteries
WARNING:
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws/regulations and manufacturer’s instructions.
User Manual
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. Specifications....................................................................................................................................................................... 10
1.1 Radian Video Wall Processor Chassis, VWP-2040, VWP-2090, VWP-2110.................................................................. 10
1.2 Video Graphics Card (VGC-DP-4): 4-Port DisplayPort Graphics Card .......................................................................... 12
1.3 Video Graphics Card (VGC-DP-4-D): 4-Port DisplayPort Graphics Card with DVI Adapters ........................................ 13
1.4 Video Graphics Card (VGC-DP-4-H): 4-Port DisplayPort Graphics Card with HDMI Adapters..................................... 14
1.5 Video Capture Card (VCC-SD-HD-A-2): (1) HD Channel plus AM2 + Cable, Full Height ............................................. 15
1.6 Video Capture Card (VCC-SD-HD-3): (2) HD Channels plus (1) SD Channel, Full Height ............................................. 16
1.7 Video Capture Card (VCC-SDI-SD-HD-3): (1) HD Channel plus (1) SD Channel, Full Height......................................... 17
1.8 Video Capture Card (VCC-HD-4): (4) Channel DVI/RGB/HD ....................................................................................... 18
1.9 Video Capture Card (VCC-DP-2): (2) Channel DisplayPort 4K...................................................................................... 19
1.10 Video Capture Card (VCC-HD-4-H): (4) Channel HD Capture Card with (2) HDMI Splitter Cables .............................20
1.11 Vdieo Capture Card (VCC-HD-4-D): (4) Channel HD Capture Card with (2) DVI Splitter Cables ................................. 21
1.12 Video Capture Card (VCC-SDI-4): (4) Channel 3G-SDI ................................................................................................22
1.13 Video Capture Card (VCC-STREAM): Dedicated Decoding Card .................................................................................23
2. Overview .............................................................................................................................................................................24
2.1 introduction................................................................................................................................................................. 24
2.2 Features.......................................................................................................................................................................24
2.3 Available Components.................................................................................................................................................25
2.4 What's Included .......................................................................................................................................................... 26
2.4.1 V W P-20 4 0 ..........................................................................................................................................................26
2.4.2 VWP-2090 .........................................................................................................................................................26
2.4.3 V W P -2110 .......................................................................................................................................................... 26
2.4.4 Radian Video Wall Processor Cards ....................................................................................................................27
2.5 Hardware Description..................................................................................................................................................27
2.5.1 V W P-20 40 .......................................................................................................................................................... 27
2.5.2 VWP-2090 .........................................................................................................................................................30
2.5.3 V W P -2110 ..........................................................................................................................................................32
2.5.4 Radian Video Graphics and Capture Cards ........................................................................................................33
2.5.5 Cables and Adapters ..........................................................................................................................................34
3. Onboard Graphics Adapter .................................................................................................................................................35
3.1 Video Graphics Card BIOS (VWP-2090 or VWP-2110) ................................................................................................35
3.2 Using the Onboard Graphics Adapter for the VWP-2040 ...........................................................................................36
3.2.1 Onboard Graphics Adapter used as Control Screen (VWP-2040).......................................................................36
3.2.2 Onboard Graphics Adapter Disabled (VWP-2040).............................................................................................36
3.3 Using the Onboard Graphics Adapter for the VWP-2090 or VWP-2110 .....................................................................37
3.3.1 Onboard Graphics Adapter used as Control Screen (VWP-2090 or VWP-2110).................................................37
3.3.2 Onboard Graphics Adapter Disabled (VWP-2090 or VWP-2110) .......................................................................38
4. Hardware Installation...........................................................................................................................................................39
4.1 V WP-204 0...................................................................................................................................................................39
4.2 VWP-2090 Backplane Layout......................................................................................................................................39
4.3 Connecting the VWX-2090 Expansion Chassis to the VWP-2090 Radian Video Wall Processor Chassis .................... 41
4.4 VWP-2110 Backplane Layout.......................................................................................................................................42
4.5 Connecting the VWX-2100 Expansion Chassis to the VWP-2110 Radian Video Wall Processor Chassis......................45
5. Software Overview..............................................................................................................................................................47
5.1 V W S -20 01 ...................................................................................................................................................................47
5.2 Video Capture Card Software .....................................................................................................................................48

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6. Filter Maintenance (VWP-2090 or VWP-2110) ....................................................................................................................50
Appendix A. Installing the Video Graphics Card (VGC-DP-4, VGC-HD-4-D, or VGC-HD-4-H) .................................................. 51
A.1 Introduction................................................................................................................................................................. 51
A.2 Features....................................................................................................................................................................... 51
A.3 Installing the Video Graphics Card ..............................................................................................................................52
A.3.1 Installing the Display Drivers...............................................................................................................................52
A.3.2 Installing Additional Video Graphics Cards ........................................................................................................53
A.4 Video Graphics Card Video BIOS.................................................................................................................................53
A.5 Card Ordering...............................................................................................................................................................54
A.6 Multi-Screen Configuration .........................................................................................................................................56
A.7 Defining Custom Modes ............................................................................................................................................. 59
A.8 Screen Order ...............................................................................................................................................................59
Appendix B. Installing the Video Capture Cards .......................................................................................................................60
B.1 Video Capture Card (VCC-SD-HD-A-2)........................................................................................................................ 61
B.1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 61
B.1.2 Hardware Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 61
B.1.3 What's Included..................................................................................................................................................62
B.1.4 Installing the Capture Card.................................................................................................................................62
B.1.5 How to Connect Input Sources...........................................................................................................................63
B.1.6 Installing Multiple Cards......................................................................................................................................65
B.1.7 Firmware Upgrades.............................................................................................................................................66
B.1.8 Software Installation ...........................................................................................................................................66
B.2 Video Capture Card (VCC-SD-HD-3)............................................................................................................................66
B.2.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................................66
B.2.2 Hardware Overview ...........................................................................................................................................67
B.2.3 What's Included .................................................................................................................................................67
B.2.4 Installing the Capture Card ................................................................................................................................67
B.2.5 How to Connect Input Sources ..........................................................................................................................68
B.2.6 Installing Multiple Cards..................................................................................................................................... 70
B.2.7 Firmware Upgrades ............................................................................................................................................ 71
B.1.8 Software Installation ........................................................................................................................................... 71
B.3 Video Capture Card (VCC-SDI-SD-HD-3) .....................................................................................................................72
B.3.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................................72
B.3.2 Hardware Overview ...........................................................................................................................................72
B.3.3 What's Included .................................................................................................................................................73
B.3.4 Installing the Capture Card ................................................................................................................................73
B.3.5 How to Connect Input Sources .......................................................................................................................... 74
B.3.6 Installing Multiple Cards .....................................................................................................................................77
B.3.7 Firmware Upgrades ............................................................................................................................................77
B.3.8 Software Installation ..........................................................................................................................................78
B.4 Video Capture Card (VCC-HD-4).................................................................................................................................79
B.4.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................................79
B.4.2 Hardware Overview ...........................................................................................................................................79
B.4.3 What's Included .................................................................................................................................................80
B.4.4 Installing the Capture Card ................................................................................................................................80
B.4.5 How to Connect Input Sources ..........................................................................................................................81
B.4.6 Installing Multiple Cards.....................................................................................................................................82
B.4.7 Firmware Upgrades ............................................................................................................................................83
B.5 Video Capture Card (VCC-DP-2)..................................................................................................................................83
B.5.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................................83

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B.5.2 Hardware Overview ...........................................................................................................................................84
B.5.3 What's Included .................................................................................................................................................84
B.5.4 Installing the Capture Card ................................................................................................................................84
B.5.5 How to Connect Input Sources ..........................................................................................................................85
B.5.6 Installing Multiple Cards .....................................................................................................................................86
B.5.7 Firmware Upgrades ............................................................................................................................................87
B.6 Video Capture Card (VCC-HD-4-H or VCC-HD-4-D) ...................................................................................................88
B.6.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................................88
B.6.2 Hardware Overview ...........................................................................................................................................88
B.6.3 What's Included .................................................................................................................................................89
B.6.4 Installing the Capture Card ................................................................................................................................89
B.6.5 How to Connect Input Sources ..........................................................................................................................90
B.6.6 Installing Multiple Cards..................................................................................................................................... 91
B.6.7 Firmware Upgrades ............................................................................................................................................92
B.7 Video Capture Card (VCC-SDI-4) .................................................................................................................................92
B.7.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................92
B.7.2 Hardware Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 92
B.7.3 What's Included..................................................................................................................................................93
B.7.4 Installing the Capture Card................................................................................................................................. 93
B.7.5 How to Connect Input Sources...........................................................................................................................94
B.7.6 Installing Multiple Cards .....................................................................................................................................95
B.7.7 Firmware Upgrades.............................................................................................................................................96
B.8 VCC-STREAM...............................................................................................................................................................96
B.8.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................................96
B.8.2 Hardware Overview ...........................................................................................................................................96
B.8.3 Installing VCC-STREAM Cards.............................................................................................................................97
B.8.4 IP Addressing .....................................................................................................................................................99
B.8.5 Software Overview...........................................................................................................................................100
B.8.6 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................... 101
Appendix C: Installing the Expansion Chassis.......................................................................................................................... 102
Appendix D: Radian Video Wall Processor Software Capabilities............................................................................................ 103

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1. Specifications
1.1 Radian Video Wall Processor Chassis, VWP-2040, VWP-2090, VWP-2110
Motherboard
Type VWP-2040: ASUS Z97-WS-LGA 1150 Intel®ATX;
VWP-2090, VWP-2110: SBC4, Portwell ROBOB112 Q87
Processor VWP-2040: Intel Core i5 Haswell processor;
VWP-2090, VWP-2110: Intel Core i7 477os
Clock Speed 3.1 GHz
Memory 16 GB RAM
Ethernet VWP-2040:
Dual 10/100/1000BASE-T PCI Express x1 interface based Gb Ethernet;
Dual RJ-45 connectors with (2) LED indicators;
VWP-2090, VWP-2110:
Dual 10/100 /1000BASE-T
On-board Graphics VWP-2040: DisplayPort or HDMI connection;
WVP-2090, WVP-2110: DVI connection for control screen
RS-232 For control
Disk Storage
HDD (2) Western Digital RED 750 GB
Optical Drive DVD/RW combo drive
Connectivity
USB VWP-2040: No;
VWP-2090, VWP-2110:
(2) USB 3.0 on back panel;
(6) USB 2.0 connectors, (2) front, (2) back, (2) internal*
NOTE: Internal ports are used for security dongles.
Operating System
Windows Ultimate 64 bit
Backplane/Expansion
Backplane VWP-2090, VWP-2110: 3rd generation PCIe switched fabric;
VWP-2090:(1) x8 slot, 8-Gbps uplink and downlink,
(8) x4 slots, 4 Gbps uplink and downlink;
VWP-2110: (11) x8 slots, 8-Gbps uplink and downlink
Expansion VWP-2040:
(4) PCIe 3.0/2.0 connectors;
(16) dual x16 or x16/x8/x8 or (8) quad,
Factory configured for (4) x8 slots
Power
Type
Consumption VWP-2040: 600 watts;
VWP-2090: 600 watts;
VWP-2110: 800 watts

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1.1 Radian Video Wall Processor Chassis, VWP-2040, VWP-2090, VWP-2110 (continued)
Environment
Operating Temperature 32 to 95° F (0 to 35° C)
Storage Temperature -4 to +158° F (-20 to +70° C)
Relative Humidity 5 to 90%, noncondensing
Noise 48.6 dB (A) up to 67.9 dB (A)
Physical
Indicators (1) PWR LED (red)
Number of Card Slots VWP-2040: (4);
VWP-2090: (9);
V W P-2110 : (11)
Dimensions 6.8"H x 19"W x 19.7"D (17.5 x 48.2 x 50 cm), Including handles
Weight Product: 41.8–55 lb. (19–25 kg);
Shipping: 66–72.6 lb. (30–33 kg)
Compliance VWP-2040: CE, RoHS;
VWP-2090, VWP-2110: FCC, CE, RoHS, UL, CCC

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1.2 Video Graphics Card (VGC-DP-4): (4) port DisplayPort graphics card
Physical
Board Format 16-lane PCI Express
Connectors (4) DisplayPort
Dimensions 4.3" x 6.9" (11 x 17.7 cm), including heat sink
Performance
Maximum Output
Resolution
(4) 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz (max. 359 Mpixels or (2) 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz
Maximum Cards per System (16) (64 display channels)
Graphic Card Memory 512 MB total
Power
Currrent (maximum) 3.3 V @ 0.25 A (1.8 A when powering four channels);
12 V @ 1.2 A
Thermal Dissipation 15 W, maximum
Environmental
Operating Temperature 32 to 96° F (0 to 35° C)
Storage Temperature -4 to +158° F (-20 to +70° C)
Relative Humidity 5 to 90%, noncondensing
MTBF Over 180,000 hours

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1.3 Video Graphics Card (VGC-HD-4-D): (4) port DisplayPort graphics card with DVI adapters
Physical
Board Format 16-lane PCI Express
Connectors (4) DisplayPort on card, (4) DisplayPort to DVI on included adapters
Dimensions 4.3" x 6.9" (11 x 17.7 cm), including heat sink
Performance
Maximum Output
Resolution
(4) 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz (max. 359 Mpixels or (2) 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz
Maximum Cards per System (16) (64 display channels)
Graphic Card Memory 512 MB total
Power
Currrent (maximum) 3.3 V @ 0.25 A (1.8 A when powering four channels);
12 V @ 1.2 A
Thermal Dissipation 15 W, maximum
Environmental
Operating Temperature 32 to 96° F (0 to 35° C)
Storage Temperature -4 to +158° F (-20 to +70° C)
Relative Humidity 5 to 90%, noncondensing
MTBF Over 180,000 hours

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1.4 Video Graphics Card (VGC-HD-4-H): (4) port DisplayPort graphics card with HDMI adapters
Physical
Board Format 16-lane PCI Express
Connectors (4) DisplayPort on card, (4) DisplayPort to HDMI on included adapters
Dimensions 4.3" x 6.9" (11 x 17.7 cm), including heat sink
Performance
Maximum Output
Resolution
(4) 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz (max. 359 Mpixels or (2) 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz
Maximum Cards per System (16) (64 display channels)
Graphic Card Memory 512 MB total
Power
Currrent (maximum) 3.3 V @ 0.25 A (1.8 A when powering four channels);
12 V @ 1.2 A
Thermal Dissipation 15 W, maximum
Environmental
Operating Temperature 32 to 96° F (0 to 35° C)
Storage Temperature -4 to +158° F (-20 to +70° C)
Relative Humidity 5 to 90%, noncondensing
MTBF Over 180,000 hours

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1.5 Video Capture Card (VCC-SD-HD-A-2): (1) HD channel + (1) SD channel + AM2 + cable,
full height
Physical
Connectors Main board: DVI-I, RCA female;
Audio board: HD15 male, used to connect audio breakout cable (included):
Stereo line in: (2) RCA;
Stereo balanced in:(2) XLR;
Stereo line out: (2) RCA
For connection to main board: 16-way header
Performance
HDMI Capture • Supports HDMI 1.3 to 225 MHz (including deep color modes);
• Audio streaming source: HDMI audio;
• TMDS equalizer supports up to 20 m cables
DVI Capture • Supports DVI 1.0 RGB 24-bit capture to 165 MHz;
• TMDS equalizer supports up to 20 m cables
VGA/YPbPr Capture Sampling: Triple ADCs up to 170 Msps,
Full 4:4:4, 8 bits per color;
Formats: 5-wire, 4-wire, or sync-on-green signal
Composite Video Capture Sampling: CCIR601, automatically detects PAL, NTSC, SECAM formats
Audio Capture Stereo Line-In/Stereo balanced inputs with programmable gain (±12 dB);
16-bit sampling at 44.1/48/96 kHz;
Analog stereo line-out for direct passthrough of selected input at up to 64 kHz sampling, sourced
from analog input or HDMI channel;
Analog stereo line-out for direct passthrough of selected input at up to 64 kHz sampling, sourced
from analog input or HDMI channel
Video Capture Memory 256 MB high-bandwidth frame buffer supports triple buffering of HD and SD video;
Local storage of complex scatter-gather tables for DMA engine (eliminates read overhead)
Video Processing Polyphase FIR scaling engine (7x5) for hardward downscaling and and upscaling;
Color space conversion allows captured data to be transferred in any format:
• RGB: 16-bit (5:5:5, 5:6:5), 24-bit (8:8:8), or 32-bit (8:8:8 alpha,
• YUV: 16-bit (4:2:2)
• Mono: 8-bit
DMA Engine Direct DMA to physical or virtual memory buffers with full scatter-gather support;
DMA bandwidth: Up to 800 Mbps;
16 independent DMA streams: Any mix of HD and SD sources, color space, cropping, and scaling
parameters
Operating System Support Windows®XP, Windows Server 2003/2008/2012, Windows Vista, Windows 7/8, and LInux support
Environmental
Operating Temperature 32 to 96° F (0 to 35° C)
Storage Temperature -4 to +158° F (-20 to +70° C)
Relative Humidity 5 to 90%, noncondensing

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1.6 Video Capture Card (VCC-SD-HD-3): (2) HD channels + (1) SD channel, full height
Physical
Connectors Main board: (2) DVI-I, (1) RCA female
Performance
HDMI Capture • Supports HDMI 1.3 to 225 MHz (including deep color modes);
• Audio streaming source: HDMI audio;
• TMDS equalizer supports up to 20 m cables
DVI Capture • Supports DVI 1.0 RGB 24-bit capture to 165 MHz;
• TMDS equalizer supports up to 20 m cables
VGA/YPbPr Capture Sampling: Triple ADCs up to 170 Msps,
Full 4:4:4, 8 bits per color;
Formats: 5-wire, 4-wire, or sync-on-green signal
Composite Video Capture Sampling: CCIR601, automatically detects PAL, NTSC, SECAM formats
Audio Capture Stereo Line-In/Stereo balanced inputs with programmable gain (±12 dB);
16-bit sampling at 44.1/48/96 kHz;
Analog stereo line-out for direct passthrough of selected input at up to 64 kHz sampling, sourced
from analog input or HDMI channel;
Analog stereo line-out for direct passthrough of selected input at up to 64 kHz sampling, sourced
from analog input or HDMI channel
Video Capture Memory 256 MB high-bandwidth frame buffer supports triple buffering of HD and SD video;
Local storage of complex scatter-gather tables for DMA engine (eliminates read overhead)
Video Processing Polyphase FIR scaling engine (7x5) for hardward downscaling and and upscaling;
Color space conversion allows captured data to be transferred in any format:
• RGB: 16-bit (5:5:5, 5:6:5), 24-bit (8:8:8), or 32-bit (8:8:8 alpha),
• YUV: 16-bit (4:2:2)
• Mono: 8-bit
DMA Engine Direct DMA to physical or virtual memory buffers with full scatter-gather support;
DMA bandwidth: Up to 800 Mbps;
16 independent DMA streams: Any mix of HD and SD sources, color space, cropping, and scaling
parameters
Operating System Support Windows®XP, Windows Server 2003/2008/2012, Windows Vista, Windows 7/8, and LInux support
Power
Currrent (maximum) 1 A @ 12 V;
1 A @ 3.3 V
Thermal Dissipation 15.5 W
Environmental
Operating Temperature 32 to 96° F (0 to 35° C)
Storage Temperature -4 to +158° F (-20 to +70° C)
Relative Humidity 5 to 90%, noncondensing

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1.7 Video Capture Card (VCC-SDI-SD-HD-3): (1) HD channels + (1) HD-SDI channel +
(1) SD channel, full height
Physical
Board Format Main board: (4) PCI-Express half-length, full-height card, 4.3" x 6.7" (11 x 17 cm)
Connectors (1) DVI-I, (1) RCA, (2) BNC
Indicators (1) input LED (green);
(1) Loopthrough output LED (blue)
Performance
HDMI Capture • Supports HDMI 1.3 to 225 MHz (including deep color modes);
• Audio streaming source: HDMI audio;
• TMDS equalizer supports up to 20 m cables
DVI Capture • Supports DVI 1.0 RGB 24-bit capture to 165 MHz;
• TMDS equalizer supports up to 20 m cables
VGA/YPbPr Capture Sampling: Triple ADCs up to 170 Msps,
Full 4:4:4, 8 bits per color;
Formats: 5-wire, 4-wire, or sync-on-green signal
Composite Video Capture Sampling: CCIR601, automatically detects PAL, NTSC, SECAM formats
SDI Capture SD-SDI: 480i/576i; HD-SDI: Up to 1080i; 3G-SDI: Up to 1080p;;Digital cinema modes: 2 K;
Audio streaming source: SDI audio
Analog Audio Capture Balanced and unbalanced analog audio capture (through optional audio module)
Video Capture Memory 256 MB high-bandwidth frame buffer supports triple buffering of HD and SD video;
Local storage of complex scatter-gather tables for DMA engine (eliminates read overhead)
Video Processing Polyphase FIR scaling engine (7x5) for hardward downscaling and and upscaling;
Color space conversion allows captured data to be transferred in any format:
• RGB: 16-bit (5:5:5, 5:6:5), 24-bit (8:8:8), or 32-bit (8:8:8 alpha),
• YUV: 16-bit (4:2:2)
• Mono: 8-bit
DMA Engine Direct DMA to physical or virtual memory buffers with full scatter-gather support;
DMA bandwidth: Up to 800 Mbps;
16 independent DMA streams: Any mix of HD and SD sources, color space, cropping, and scaling
parameters
Operating System Support Windows®XP, Windows Server 2003/2008/2012, Windows Vista, Windows 7/8, and LInux support
(not audio)
Power
Currrent (maximum) 0.5 A @ 12 V;
0.9 A @ 3.3 V
Thermal Dissipation 15.5 W (typical)
Environmental
Operating Temperature 32 to 96° F (0 to 35° C)
Storage Temperature -4 to +158° F (-20 to +70° C)
Relative Humidity 5 to 90%, noncondensing

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1.8 Video Capture Card (VCC-HD-4): (4) channel DVI/RGB/HD capture card
Physical
Board Format Full-size, 8-lane PCIe 3.0 interface;
PCI Express card: 4.3" x 12.3" (11.1 x 31.2 cm)
Connectors (2) MDS59 high-density video connectors
Performance
Maximum Data Rate 800 Mbps badwidth per capture processor, 3.2 Gbps for the card
Video Sampling 24 bits per pixel/8:8:8 format
Video Capture Memory 256 MB high-bandwidth frame buffer supports triple buffered
Analog RGB Mode Support 640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 1024, 1600 x 1200, 1920 x 1080, 1920 x 1200, and
custom modes
DVI Single Link Mode
Support
640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 1024, 1600 x 1200, 1920 x 1080, 1920 x 1200, and
custom modes
HD Modes 1080i, 1080p, 720p, 576p, 480p, and 480i using a Component DVI connector;
For HDCP support, contact Black Box Technical Support at 877-877-2269 or [e-mail]
Input Mode Detection Automatically detects input modes in hardware, enabling 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 (24-bit/32-bit) pixels;
YUV: 4:2:2;
Mono: 8-bit
Update Rate User-defined, captured frame rate will match the source as long as the maximum data rate
(800 Mbps) is not exceeded.
Video Format Options Analog RGB plus HSync and VSync (5-wire);
Analog RGB with Composite Sync (4-wire);
Analog RGB with Sync on Green/YPbPr (3-wire);
DVI single link: HDMI 1.3
Operating System Support Windows®XP, Windows Server 2003/2008/2012, Windows Vista, Windows 7/8, and LInux
support (not audio)
Power
Currrent (maximum) 1.9 A @ 12 V;
1.5 A @ 3.3 V
Thermal Dissipation 31 W (typical)
Environmental
Operating Temperature 32 to 96° F (0 to 35° C)
Storage Temperature -4 to +158° F (-20 to +70° C)
Relative Humidity 5 to 90%, noncondensing

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1.9 Video Capture Card (VCC-DP-2): (2) channel DisplayPort 4K capture card
Physical
Board Format PCIe x 8 plug-in card
Connectors Locking dual DisplayPort 1.2
Performance
Maximum Capture
Resolution
616 Mpps capture bandwidth per channel;
Captures up to 4096 x 2160p @ 60 Hz per input
Frame Buffer 768 MB
Input Mode Detection Decodes Main Stream Attribute (MSA) data to determine video geometry
Pixel Transfer Formats RGB: 5:5, 5:6:5 (16-bit) or 8:8:8 (24-bit);
YUV: 4:2:2 (16-bit);
Mono: 8-bit
Pixel Capture Format RGB with 18, 24 bits per pixel
Update Rate User-defined. Captured frame rate will match the source providing max. data rate (6.4 Gbps) is
not exceeded.
Multi-buffered to eliminate tearing artefacts
Operating System Support Windows®XP, Windows Server 2003/2008/2012, Windows Vista, Windows 7/8, and LInux
support (not audio)
Power
Currrent (maximum) 12 V @ 1.0 A
Thermal Dissipation 12 W
Environmental
Operating Temperature 32 to 96° F (0 to 35° C)
Storage Temperature -4 to +158° F (-20 to +70° C)
Relative Humidity 5 to 90%, noncondensing

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1.10 Video Capture Card (VCC-HD-4-H): (4) channel HD capture card with (2) HDMI splitter cables
Physical
Board Format 8-lane PCIe interface;
PCI Express card: 4.3" x 6.9" (11.0 x 17.7 cm), including heat sink
Connectors (2) DSM59 high-density video connectors plus (2) HDMI adapters
Performance
Update Rate Channels 1 and 3: 297 Mpps;
Channels 2 and 4: 165 Mpps
Maximum Capture
Resolution
Channels 1 and 3: (2) 3840 x 2160p @ 30 Hz;
Channels 2 and 4: (2) 1920 x 1080p @ 60 Hz
Frame Buffer 768 MB
Pixel Transfer Formats RGB: 5:5:5, 5:6:5, or 8:8:8 (24-bit/32-bit);
YUV: 4:2:2;
Mono: 8-bit
Video Modes HDMI 1.4, HDMI 1.3, DVI
Operating System Support Windows®XP, Windows Server 2003/2008/2012, Windows Vista, Windows 7/8/8.1, and LInux
support (not audio)
Power
Currrent (maximum) 3.3 V @ 0.45 A;
12 V @ 0.85 A
Thermal Dissipation 18 W, maximum
Environmental
Operating Temperature 32 to 96° F (0 to 35° C)
Storage Temperature -4 to +158° F (-20 to +70° C)
Relative Humidity 5 to 90%, noncondensing