Cardinal Technologies SNAPplus User manual
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graphics software.
Industry standard RGB-video, S-Video and
composite-video inputs (PAL or NTSC)
Industry standard RGB-video, S-Video,
composite-video and VGA video outputs.
NTSC output is enabled when running
640x480 graphics mode only.
Live or still video frame grabbing -up
to
640x480 in 16,777,216 colors.
High performance 16 bit bus interface.
Easy to use -requires no significanttraining.
SNAPplus
Desktop
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Table
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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9. SNAPshot Ribbon Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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11. Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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12. Utility Programs
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15. The Microsoft Windows Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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18. The Ventura 2.0 Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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19. The GEM 3.0/3.1 Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
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21. The
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Figures
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1. Introduction
The SNAPplus Desktop Video Adapter completes the pre-
viously missing link between the video and computer (ana-
log and digital) worlds by capturing live or still video on a
PC monitor or TV screen. With this product, video from
Camcorders or VCRs can be displayed and edited on PCs
while PC graphics can be displayed on TV monitors or re-
corded on VCRs. Moreover, video and graphics from both
sources can
be
merged. The SNAPplus Desktop Video
Adapter is compatible with the IBM PC/
AT,
the PS/2 Model
35 or any 100% compatible computer.
The SNAPplus Desktop Video Adapter is a bridge between
several different video standards. The card accepts compos-
ite, S-Video
or
RGB inputs at NTSC orPAL frequencies and
outputs composite, S-Video or RGB signals
at
NTSC rates.
A built-in VGA graphics controller originates PC graphics
video, and the video output is a mix
of
the incoming video
and graphics, eliminating additional graphics card adapters.
Note on Copyright:
[&]
T~levision programs, films, !
video tapes and any other
materials may
be
copyrighted. Unauthorized
re-
cording of such materials may
be
contrary to the
provisions of the copyright
law.
1.1
Features
• Compatible with standard PC text and graphics soft-
ware.
• Easy
to
use -requires
no
significant training.
• Industry standard RGB-video, S-Video and compos-
ite-video inputs (PAL or NTSC)
• Industry standard RGB-video, S-Video, composite-
video and VGA video outputs. NTSC output is enabled
when running 640x480 graphics mode only.
• Robust GENLOCK-compatible with SVS (Still
Vid-
eo System) products, cameras, VCRs etc.
• Live or still video frame grabbing -up to 640x480 in
16,777,216 colors.
• Live or still video scaling and zooming.
• Built-in VGA graphics controller.
Maximum resolution of800x600 in 32,768 or 65,536
colors.
Maximum resolution of 1024x768 in 256 colors.
Maximum resolution of 1280x1024 in
16
colors
• High performance
16
bit bus interface.
• DOS and Windows 3.0/3.1 drivers included.
• Single card compatible with PC/
AT
and PS/2 Model 35
computers.
Introduction 1
1.2 Standard Items
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1 • SNAPplus Desktop Video Adapter
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• Composite-Video Input/Output Cable
• S- Video Input/Output Cable
• SNAPplus User's Manual
• REELtime User's Manual
• SNAPShot/SNAPTest Diskette
• SNAPplus Drivers Diskette; includes MCI and
AVI
drivers
• SNAPplus Windows 3.1, 3.0 Driver Diskette
• Demo Diskette
1.3 Optional Items
• One Input/Output cable kit, consisting
of:
One BNC type ROB-video cable
One
D-sub
type ROB video cable
One S-Video cable
One composite-video cable
A software developer's kit -SDK
With the optional ROB-video, S-Video and composite-vid-
eo cables the SNAPplus' video inputs and outputs can be
connected to video input/output devices. These connectors
are all industry standard types.
2 Introduction
2.
Hardware Installation
To
achieve optimum performance you must have:
• An 80286 or better
PC.
• 2Mb (or greater)
of
RAM.
• 1.44Mb 3.5" diskette drive.
• 80Mb hard drive (or larger).
• A VGA (Video Graphics Adapter) or an analog multi-
synchronous color monitor.
Warning
The SNAPplus comes packed
in
a protective anti-static foam
tray.
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Do
not remove the card from
the tray until you are ready to configure and
install
it.
Electrostatic discharge can cause damage
to the card. Handle the card only by its edges and
mounting bracket.
DO
NOT TOUCH the edge con-
nector or any of the integrated circuits.
2.1
Switches and Jumpers
For this discussion, please refer
to
the illustrations on the
next page, for further details.
Switch module
SWI
contains four separate switches, which
have been factory set to OFF;
do
not move them!
Jumper
Pl
I controls the zero wait state. When zero wait state
is enabled bus operations are completed faster than under
normal conditions, resulting in faster graphics speeds. Zero
wait states are not supported on all motherboards;
if
your
motherboard falls into this category leave the jumper in the
disabled position (default); see Figure
3.
Jumper P12
is
used to configure interrupts. IRQII (default),
IRQ12
or
no
interrupts are available, see Figure
1.
Most soft-
ware does not require that interrupts be set; however,
if
you
use the
AVI
drivers you should set P12 (see page 98.)
If
your
software requires a specific interrupt, move thejumperto the
correct position.
Hardware Installation 3
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4
0
Interrupt
IRQ
12
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Lft
id
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Jumper
straight
u
an
it
over
the
ne
pI d
re-position
w
ocat1on.
Figure 2 _ Jum
per Re-positioning
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Zero
wait
state
disabled
.
F
(default
pos
ition)
rgure 3 - Zero W . .
art
State Jumper
P11
Hardware Installation
2.2 Installation Procedure
If
you
have
another
graphics
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card installed
in
your computer, f .
you must remove it! •
1.
TURN OFF the computer and disconnect it from the
power source.
2. If the computer's motherboard has a built-in graphics
controller, it must be disabled, please refer to the comput-
er's
user manual.
3.
Remove the cover from your computerto access the card
expansion slots.
This
is
an
example
cover;
your
PC
may
have
a
different
case
from
the
one
shown.
Remove
Cover
Screws
Figure 4 - PC Cover Removal
4.
Select an empty
16-bit
slot, one with two card edge
sockets.It is bestto locate the card as far as possible from
any othercards, disk drives or the power supply to reduce
electrical noise and interference. Rearrange existing
cards
if
necessary.
Figure 5 - Dust Cover Removal
Hardware Installation 5
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5. Remove the slot's dust cover and save the screw.
6.
Remove the SNAPplus Desktop Video Adapter from its
antistatic packing box.
Figure
6-
Card Installation
7. Carefully pick up the SNAPplus Desktop Video Adapter
by
its top edge. Line up the card with the card guide and
the expansion slot openings. Firmly slide the card into
the slots and make sure the card
is
completely seated in
the sockets.
If
the card will not slide in smoothly,
do
not
force it. Make sure the card is lined up properly, and try
again.
You
may needto loosen the adjacent slot's coverto
make the card fit properly.
8.
Use the retaining screw, that was removed in step 5,
to
se-
cure the card's bracket to the chassis.
9. Replace the computer cover; refer to your computer
User's Manual
if
you need assistance
Note:
Some computers have a Graphics Controller built into
the mother board.
If
your PC has that option you may
have to change switch settings on the motherboard; use
the setting for Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) or En-
hanced Graphics Adapter (EGA.) Refer
to
your Comput-
er's User manual for configuration information.
6 Hardware Installation
2.3 Connecting Cables
8-pin
To
SNAPplus
4-pin
To
Input/Output Device
8-pin
To
SNAPplus
RCA plug
To
Input/Output Device
VGA
MONITOR
@
I
@
~
IN
~
OUT
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CONTROL
0
Figure 7 -
S-Video
Cable Figure 8 - Composite Video Cable
Every cable (except the monitor cable) is terminated on one end with an 8 pin connector, the other end
is terminated with a
4-pin
connector
or
an RCA plug. The
8-pin
connector plugs into the SNAPplus card
and the 4-pin/RCAconnectorplugs into an Input/Output device, such
as
a Camcorder, a VCR
or
a Digital
Camera, etc.
When you plugthese connectors into the SNAPplus' sockets be especially careful to observe the direction
of
the connector; the arrow
must
face left, see Figure
8.
These connectors are very delicate, please use
care when you insert them, do not force them into the socket. Gently align the pins
of
both connector and
socket, before you attempt insertion.
Once the card has been installed, the various cables can be connected.
Arrow
When inserting this connector
into the socket, make certain
that the side with the arrow
faces left.
Figure 9 - Connector Insertion
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TROL
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Either
of
these
two
cables
can
be
used
,
depending
on
the
type
of
socket
your
device
features
.
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Either
of
these
two
cables
can
be
used
,
depending
on
the
type
of
socket
your
device
features
.
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n.
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IN
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Hook-up
Scheme; Sample
Hardware Installation
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2.4 Setup and Testing
An on-board test program can be used to quickly verify sys-
tem operation. Before running the test program please make
certain that:
• All required cables and auxiliary video equipment are
attached.
• Verify that all systems power up normally. Make cer-
tain that the computer is in the DOS environment; not
in Windows or OS/2.
2.4.1 Testing Video Input
1.
Provide a video signal to the SNAPplus Desktop Video
Adapter.
2.
Insert the diskette labeled SNAPshot/SNAPtest into the
drive; the assumption is that drive
a:
will be used.
3. Type:
a:snaptest
-in
(
P~ess:
Enter )
4.
If
the video input selection (shown
at
the bottom
of
the
VGA screen) is not correct,press the SPACEbar until the
proper video input is selected, i.e. Composite-video,
S-
Video or RGB-video.
The monitor will display a digitized replica
of
the image
provided by the external device.
5.
To
exit press any key
If
you desire to save the image in a file on the hard disk
drive for later use, begin step 3 above with:
a:snaptest
-in
<filename>; filename is a name you
choose. 0
The generated file will be in 16-bit Targa format
(a
true 2
color file format, widely used by graphics developers)
and will be given a .tga suffix.
6.
To
get out
of
Test: ( Press: Esc)
2.4.2 Testing Video Output
1.
Type:
a:snaptest
-out
( Press: Enter)
2.
The monitor and the auxiliary video output device will
display a standard color bar pattern. Verify that this pat-
tern matches on both monitors.
3.
To
exit press any key
If
you have a 640x480, 16-bitTarga file, you can display
it on the VGA monitor and on the auxiliary video output
device by typing:
a:snaptest
-out
<filename>; filename is the name, mi-
nus the .tga suffix,
of
the 16-bit Targa file.
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