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1 26 Oct 09
VisionRGB-PRO
User Manual
Datapath Limited
Alfreton Road,
Derby, DE21 4AD, England
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: http://www.datapath.co.uk

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Contents
FCC Compliance..............................................................................................3
Introduction......................................................................................................6
Hardware Overview............................................................................................... 6
Specification ....................................................................................................8
Unpacking........................................................................................................9
Installing the VisionRGB-PRO.......................................................................10
VisionRGB-PRO Connections ............................................................................. 10
Multiple VisionRGB-PRO Cards........................................................................... 11
Software Installation.......................................................................................12
VisionRGB-PRO Application Overview................................................................ 13
Using VisionRGB-PRO With Other Datapath Products..................................14
Datapath Limited............................................................................................15
Technical Support................................................................................................ 15
UK Headquarters and Main Sales Office ............................................................. 16
French Office....................................................................................................... 16
Index..............................................................................................................17

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FCC Compliance
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial, industrial
or business environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturers
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193.1993. Washington DC: Office of the Federal Register, National
Archives and Records Administration, US Government Printing Office.
Warning! Any changes or modifications to this product not expressly
approved by the manufacturer could void any assurances of safety or
performance and could result in violation of Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a)
Responsible Party Name:
Datapath Limited
Address:
Alfreton Road, Derby,
Phone:
[phone]
Hereby declares the product:
Product Name:
VisionRGB-PRO
Model Number:
DGC103
Conforms to the following specifications:
FCC Part 15 Subpart B
Class B Digital Device
Supplementary Information:
This device has been shown to be in compliance with and was tested in
accordance with the measurement procedures specified in the Standards &
Specifications listed above and as indicated in the measurement report number:
03U2396-1
Representative Persons Name: Tony Jones, Chairman
Signature: Date: 09 December 2003

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Per EN55022
Responsible Party Name:
Datapath Limited
Address:
Alfreton Road, Derby,
Phone:
[phone]
Hereby declares the product:
Product Name:
VisionRGB-PRO
Model Number:
DGC103
Conforms to the following specifications:
CE Regulation EN55022
Class B Digital Device
Supplementary Information:
This device has been shown to be in compliance with and was tested in
accordance with the measurement procedures specified in the Standards &
Specifications listed above and as indicated in the measurement report number:
03U2396-2
Representative Persons Name: Tony Jones, Chairman
Signature: Date: 09 December 2003

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Introduction
The VisionRGB-PRO captures most RGB/VGA video sources.
The VisionRGB-PRO is an ideal solution in many applications where information is
distributed as RGB/VGA, including display/process monitoring in engineering, and for
secure data in financial institutions and trading floors.
Windows Media Encoder® can be used to stream video across a network or save the
video to disk. Windows Media Player® can be used to display the stream or the
video that has previously been saved.
Using our SDK, you can interface to your own application programs.
Hardware Overview
Each VisionRGB-PRO channel can capture up to 1664x1260 pixels from a RGB
source with a dot clock up to 280MHz. The RGB data is stored in a 6MB frame buffer
on the VisionRGB-PRO card in real time.
The RGB data is transferred using PCI bus master DMA with scatter gather.
The RGB data can be transferred to system memory or to off-screen memory on a
Datapath iH graphics card.
The RGB data can be displayed or processed in other ways.
Typical update rates with a standard VGA graphics card are:
1 channel at 1280 x 1024 - 12Hz.
1 channel at 1024 x 768 - 17Hz.
Typical update rates with a Datapath iH4 or Horizon graphics card are:

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1 channel at 1280 x 1024 - 35Hz.
1 channel at 1024 x 768 - 60Hz.
Models
VisionRGB-PRO1 - A single channel PCI capture card.
VisionRGB-PRO2 - A dual channel PCI capture card.

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Specification
Board Format:
PCI Level 2.1 compliant, half size plug-in card 105mm x 170mm.
PCI Bus Master with scatter/gather DMA providing up to 132
Mbytes per second data transfer.
Connectors:
Two VGA D Type connectors
Maximum Sample Rate:
280 Mpixels per second.
Video Sampling:
16 bits per pixel/5-6-5 format, 24 bits per pixel/8-8-8 format.
Video Capture Memory:
6MB per channel (updated in real time).
RGB Mode Support:
640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 1024, 1600 x 1200.
Pixel Display Formats:
5-5-5, 5-6-5 or 8-8-8 pixels.
Update Rate:
User defined, typically up to 30 frames per second.
Video Format Options:
RGB plus HSync and VSync (5 wire).
RGB with Sync on Green (3 wire).
RGB with Composite Sync (4 wire).
Operating System
Support
Windows® 2000, Windows® Server 2003 and Windows® XP.
Power Requirements:
VisionRGB-PRO1: 8 watts (max), +5 @ 1.5A, +12v @ 150mA.
VisionRGB-PRO2: 10 watts (max), +5 @ 2A, +12 @ 200mA.
Operating Temperature:
0 to 35 deg C.
Storage Temperature:
-20 to 70 deg C.
Relative Humidity
5% to 90% non-condensing.

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Unpacking
Your packing box should contain the following items:
The VisionRGB-PRO data capture card.
Installation CD ROM.
If there are any discrepancies, you should contact Datapath immediately.
Note:
All plug-in cards are static sensitive and are packed in anti-static material.
Please keep the card in its packaging until you are ready to install.
It is recommended that you do not discard the packing box until you are
completely satisfied with the VisionRGB-PRO and it is fully installed and
working correctly. We also recommend that you make a note of the serial
number of the card in a prominent place before the card is plugged into the
computer. This should hasten any query should you need to contact our
Technical Support Department. The serial number is displayed on the card
itself and the box label.

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Installing the VisionRGB-PRO
You are likely to need a flat blade and a Phillips head screwdriver for the installation
of the VisionRGB-PRO card; it would be useful to have these to hand before you
begin.
Installing the VisionRGB-PRO is a simple process, follow the steps below to be up
and running in a few minutes:
Power down the PC (including peripherals), switch off at the mains and
disconnect all the cables connected to the computer, noting the positions for
accurate reconnection. Remove the PC cover.
Locate a vacant PCI slot on the motherboard and remove the backing plate
(retain all screws).
Remove the VisionRGB-PRO card from its packaging and secure it firmly into
the empty PCI slot. Extreme care should be taken when sliding the card into
the PCI slot.
Screw the VisionRGB-PRO bracket to the back panel of the PC and replace
the cover.
Connect the cable(s) distributing the RGB signals to the connectors on the
VisionRGB-PRO card located on the back panel. Re-connect all cables to the
PC.
VisionRGB-PRO Connections
The VisionRGB-PRO2 card has two VGA D-type connectors for two separate,
simultaneous inputs. The top connector is referred to as Channel 1, the bottom
connector, Channel 2. These connections have identical pin outs as illustrated on
the following page.
The VisionRGB-PRO1 also has two VGA D connectors however only the top
connector (Channel 1) can be used for RGB capture.

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The VisionRGB-PRO card is connected using a VGA to VGA (male) cable (not
supplied). Connect one end of the VGA cable to the source i.e. the computer you
wish to display on your desktop. The source is the actual VGA output from the
machine, the port where you would normally plug in a monitor.
Connect the other end of the VGA cable to a VGA D connector located on the
VisionRGB-PRO card in your computer.
Multiple VisionRGB-PRO Cards
If you need to capture more than 2 RGB sources, more VisionRGB-PRO cards can
be installed up to a maximum of 32 cards (64 RGB sources).

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Software Installation
The VisionRGB-PRO software (Driver and Application) is installed using one of the
following methods:
The Datapath Software Installation CD
Insert the CD that was shipped with your card into your CD ROM drive. The
installation process will start automatically.
Should the CD fail to autorun use Explorer to browse the CD, locate then double
click on setup.exe file e.g. d:/setup.exe and click on Install Software… and follow
the installation wizard instructions as prompted.
Also available on the Datapath CD:
The VisionRGB-PRO Release Notes - The release notes contain the latest
information on the VisionRGB-PRO including:
Installation instructions.
Release history
Known problems.
The VisionRGB-PRO Help File -Instructions on how to use the VisionRGB-PRO
application. The help file is in d:/software/vsnrgb.hlp
Test patterns to assist in setting up an RGB source (see help file topic –How to set
up an RGB Source).
From The Datapath Website:
The most up to date VisionRGB-PRO drivers can be downloaded from the web site
www.datapath.co.uk/DRIVERS/vrgbpro.zip and installed using the Driver Install
Wizard.
Follow the Installation Wizard instructions as prompted.
Once the installation is complete, reboot the system.

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VisionRGB-PRO Application Overview
The VisionRGB-PRO application displays the RGB source in a window, it has the
following features:
Scales the RGB data to fit in the window.
Ability to set up RGB sources accurately (settings automatically saved).
Save a single frame to a file in one of the following formats:
BMP, JPEG, GIF, TIFF, PNG.
Print a single frame.
Maintain the aspect ratio of the displayed RGB data.
Cropping.
Display text over the RGB data (on-screen display).
Command line interface.
Help file documenting all features.
Note:
The supplied drivers and software require that you are using:
A Pentium PCI bus computer.
At least 64 Mbytes RAM.
Windows® 2000, Windows® Server 2003 or Windows® XP
CD ROM Drive.
Vacant PCI Slot.

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Using VisionRGB-PRO With Other Datapath
Products
If a non-Datapath graphics card is being used, the RGB data must be transferred to
system memory and then the operating system is asked to display it. The RGB data
then has to be transferred to the graphics card so that it can be displayed.
If a Datapath iH/Vantage4 multi-screen graphics card is used to display the RGB
data, the RGB data can be transferred into off screen memory attached to the
graphics chip on the iH/Vantage4 card. This means the data does not have to be
transferred a second time. All the graphics chips that are displaying a part of the
RGB data will scale the RGB data at the same time. This means that an RGB source
can be displayed over a number of screens in a video or data wall application and
reasonable update rates can be achieved.

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Datapath Limited
Datapath has a long and very successful history in the computer graphics industry.
Datapath has been designing and supplying high performance, high quality graphics
display systems to the worlds largest and most demanding companies and
institutions since 1982. Datapath was one of the founding companies of multi-screen
Windows acceleration using single and multi board solutions. Now using the very
latest display technology Datapath offers some of the world’s leading multi screen
graphics accelerators for the most demanding applications.
As new technology advances, so we at Datapath improve the performance and
functionality of both our hardware and software to give our customers more.
Following a continuous development program, we pride ourselves on our support and
responsive nature towards all our customers and their changing needs. As more
sophisticated equipment and techniques become readily available, so we are there to
exploit the power and potential that this technology presents.
Technical Support
Users can access our technical support line using, email, and the Support page on
the Datapath Website, usually with a response within 24 hours (excluding
weekends).
www.datapath.co.uk/suppnew.asp
Via Email:
Send an email to [e-mail] with as much information about your
system as possible. To enable a swift response we need to know the following
details:
Specification of the PC - including processor speed
Operating System
Application Software
Datapath Hardware / Software
The exact nature of the problem - and please be as specific as possible.
Please quote version and revision numbers of hardware and software in use
wherever possible.
Copyright Statement
© Datapath Ltd., England, 2006
Datapath Limited claims copyright on this documentation. No part of this
documentation may be reproduced, released, disclosed, stored in any electronic
format, or used in whole or in part for any purpose other than stated herein without
the express permission of Datapath Limited.

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Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the information contained in this User
Manual is correct, Datapath Limited make no representations or warranties with
respect to the contents thereof, and do not accept liability for any errors or omissions.
Datapath reserves the right to change specification without prior notice and cannot
assume responsibility for the use made of the information supplied. All registered
trademarks used within this documentation are acknowledged by Datapath Limited.
UK Headquarters and Main Sales Office
Datapath Limited
Alfreton Road
Derby, DE21 4AD
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.datapath.co.uk
French Office
Datapath France
7 rue des Pinsons
78990 Elancourt
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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Index
Board Format, 8
Channel 1, 10
Channel 2, 10
Connectors, 8
Data wall, 14
Datapath, 15
Dot clock, 6
French Office, 16
German Office, 16
Help File, 12
iH graphics card, 6
Installing, 10
Maximum Sample Rate, 8
Media Encoder, 6
Media Player, 6
Models, 7
Multiple VisionRGB-PRO, 11
Operating System Support, 8
Operating Temperature, 8
Pixel Display Formats, 8
Power Requirements, 8
Relative Humidity, 8
RGB Mode Support, 8
Software, 12
Storage Temperature, 8
Test patterns, 12
UK Headquarters, 16
Update rates, 6
VGA D-type connectors, 10
Video Capture Memory, 8
Video Format, 8
Video Sampling, 8
Video wall, 14

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