EMS Imaging XtremeDV-HD4+ User manual

XtremeDV-HD4+
User Guide
Version 1.0.5

Contents
Safety Instructions ........................................................................ 1
FCC Statement. ......................................................................... 2
Introduction. ........................................................................................ 3
Hardware Overview. ...................................................................... 4
Software Overview. ........................................................................ 5
Specification. ................................................................................ 7
Unpacking. .................................................................................... 8
Installing the Capture Card. .................................................................... 9
Installing Multiple Cards. ...................................................................... 10
Firmware Upgrades. ...................................................................... 11
Software Installation. .......................................................................... 12
EMS Limited. ................................................................................ 13
Index. .................................................................................................. 14

Safety Instructions
1
Safety Instructions (UK)
To prevent damage to your EMS 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 those who will use and operate EMS
products.
Power Supply
All EMS products require a mains 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 as this can
cause damage and possibly lead to exposed live wires.
Ventilation
All computer equipment should be located in a well ventilated area. All ventilation
holes on the computer casing must be kept clear of any obstruction at all times.
Failure to do so will result in the system over heating and damaging your equipment.
Working Environment
The equipment should be located in an environment free from dust, moisture and
extreme changes in temperature and should be placed on a stable and solid work
surface. Liquids (hot/cold drinks etc) should not be placed near the equipment as
spillage could cause serious damage.
Gas/Flammable Liquids
Electronic equipment should never be used in the presence of gas or any flammable
liquid, doing so could result in an explosion or serious fire.
Smoke/Unusual Smells
Should you notice smoke or unusual smells being emitted from your computer, turn
off and unplug the system from the mains supply. The system should then be passed
to a qualified technician for
inspection. Continued operation could result in personal injury and damage to
property.
Maintenance
Maintenance should only be carried out by competent technicians, any EMS plug-in
cards that are physically damaged should be returned to EMS for repair using EMS
RMA procedures.
Disposal
At the end of life all EMS products should be disposed of as per local laws and
regulations dictate. In UK contact EMS to arrange disposal. Our WEE registration
number is WEEE/AA0005ZR.
Consignes de sécurité (Fr)
Afin de ne pas endommager votre produit EMS et d’éviter tout risque de blessure du
personnel exploitant le matériel, veuillez lire les consignes de sécurité suivantes avant
toute utilisation. Ces instructions doivent être mises à disposition de toute per- sonne
souhaitant utiliser et exploiter les produits EMS.
Alimentation électrique
Tous les produits EMS requièrent une alimentation électrique principale. Cette
alimentation électrique doit être interrompue en cas de mise à jour ou de relocalisation
du matériel.
Câbles
Ne pas exposer les câbles à un liquide quelconque car cela pourrait provoquer un court-
circuit susceptible d’endommager le matériel.
Ne pas placer d’objets lourds sur les câbles car cela pourrait causer des dommages et
conduire éventuellement à des fils électriques dénudés.
Ventilation
Tout matériel informatique doit être disposé dans un endroit bien ventilé. Veiller à ne
jamais obstruer les orifices de ventilation du boîtier de l’ordinateur ; sinon, il y a risque
de surchauffe du système et votre matériel peut être endommagé.
Environnement de travail
Le matériel doit être placé sur une surface de travail stable et solide, dans un environne-
ment exempt de poussière et d’humidité et non exposé à des variations extrêmes de
températures. Ne pas placer de liquides (boissons chaudes/froides, etc.) près du maté-
riel, car un déversement accidentel pourrait causer de graves dommages.
Gaz/Liquides inflammables
Le matériel électronique ne doit jamais être utilisé en présence de gaz ou de liquide
inflammable ; cela pourrait entraîner une explosion ou un grave incendie.
Fumée/odeurs inhabituelles
Si vous constatez la présence de fumée ou d’odeurs inhabituelles émanant de votre
ordinateur, éteignez-le et débranchez le système de l’alimentation secteur. Dans ce
cas, le système devra être confié à un technicien qualifié pour inspection. Une poursuite
de son utilisation risquerait de provoquer des blessures corporelles et des dommages
matériels.
Entretien
L’entretien doit impérativement être effectué par des techniciens compétents, toute
carte enfichable EMS physiquement endommagée est à retourner à EMS pour
réparation via la procédure EMS RMA.
Élimination
En fin de vie, tous les produits EMS seront éliminés conformément aux législa- tions
et réglementations locales. Au Royaume-Uni, veuillez contacter EMS pour organiser
l’élimination. Notre numéro d’enregistrement de Déchets d’équipements électriques
et électroniques : WEEE/AA0005ZR.
Instrucciones de seguridad (Esp)
Rogamos leer las siguientes instrucciones de seguridad antes de poner en funcionami-
ento el equipo, a fin de evitar daños en su producto de EMS o lesiones al personal
encargado de su manejo. Poner estas instrucciones a disposición de todos aquellos que
vayan a utilizar y/o manejar los productos de EMS.
Alimentación eléctrica
Todos los productos de EMS requieren una fuente de alimentación eléctrica. Esta
fuente de alimentación eléctrica debe ser desconectada durante las tareas de
renovación o traslado.
Cables
No exponer los cables a líquidos, ya que ello puede causar un cortocircuito y, por consi-
guiente, daños en el equipo. No colocar objetos pesados sobre los cables, ya que esto
puede ocasionar daños y poner al descubierto los cables vivos.
Ventilación
Todos los equipos informáticos deben estar situados en un área bien ventilada. Man-
tener todos los orificios de ventilación de la carcasa del ordenador siempre libres de
obstrucciones de cualquier tipo. En caso contrario, podría producirse un sobrecalen-
tamiento del sistema y daños en el equipo.
Entorno de trabajo
El equipo debe estar emplazado en un ambiente sin polvo, humedad ni cambios brus-
cos de temperatura y debe ser situado sobre una superficie estable y sólida. No colocar
líquidos (bebidas calientes/frías, etc.) cerca del equipo, ya que un derrame podría causar
graves daños.
Gas/líquidos inflamables
El equipo electrónico nunca debe ser usado en presencia de gas o líquido inflamable, ya
que esto podría causar una explosión o un incendio grave.
Humo/olores inusuales
En caso de percibir humo u olores inusuales provenientes de su ordenador, apagar y
desenchufar el equipo de la red eléctrica. El sistema debe ser confiado entonces a un
técnico cualificado para su
inspección. Si el equipo continuara funcionando, esto podría ocasionar lesiones person-
ales y daños materiales.
Mantenimiento
El mantenimiento solo debe ser ejecutado por técnicos capacitados. Las tarjetas
insertables (plug-in) de EMS que estén físicamente dañadas deben ser devueltas a
EMS para su reparación
SEGÚN
los procedimientos RMA (Return Merchandise
Agreement) de EMS.
Eliminación
Al
final
de su vida
ÚTIL
,
todos los productos de EMS deben ser eliminados de acuerdo
con las leyes y normativas locales. En el Reino Unido, contactar a EMS para organizar
la eliminación. Nuestro
NÚMERO
de registro WEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment) es WEEE/AA0005ZR.
Sicherheitsanweisungen (D)
Die folgenden Sicherheitsanweisungen dienen der Vermeidung von Schäden an Ihrem
EMS-Produkt und Verletzungen der Nutzer. Bitte lesen Sie sie sorgfältig durch, bevor
Sie Ihr Produkt in Betrieb nehmen. Diese Anweisungen sollten allen Personen
zugänglich gemacht werden, die mit der Nutzung und der Bedienung von EMS-
Produkten betraut sind.
Stromversorgung
Alle EMS-Produkte
MÜSSEN
an die Hauptstromversorgung angeschlossen werden. Die
Stromversorgung muss unterbrochen werden, wenn Geräte ausgetauscht oder an einer
anderen Stelle platziert werden sollen.
Kabel
Kabel
DÜRFEN
nicht mit
F
LÜSSIGK
eiten in
B
ERÜHRUNG
kommen, da dadurch ein Kurzschluss
und somit ein Schaden an dem Gerät ausgelöst werden könnte. Stellen Sie außerdem
keine schweren Objekte auf die Kabel, um Schäden und
offen
liegende
STROMFÜHRENDE
Leitungen zu vermeiden.
L
ÜFTUNG
C
OMPUTERAUSRÜSTUNG
sollte in einem gut
GELÜFTETEN
Bereich aufgestellt werden. Die
L
ÜFTUNGSLÖCHER
am Computergehäuse
MÜSSEN
stets freigehalten werden, um eine
Überhitzung und somit einen Geräteschaden zu vermeiden.
Arbeitsumgebung
Die Geräte sollten in einer staubfreien und trockenen Umgebung, in der keine extremen
Temperaturänderungen zu erwarten sind, auf einer stabilen
Arbeitsfläche
aufgestellt
werden. In der Nähe der Geräte sollten keine
F
LÜSSIGK
eiten (heiße/kalte Getränke etc.)
platziert werden, die
VERSCHÜTTET
werden und schwerwiegende Schäden anrichten
könnten.
Gas/brennbare
F
LÜSSIGK
eiten
Elektronische Geräte sind nicht in Umgebungen zu verwenden, in denen Gas oder
brennbare
F
LÜSSIGK
eiten vorhanden ist/sind und somit Brand- und Explosionsgefahr
besteht.
Rauch/ungewöhnliche
G
ERÜCHE
Schalten Sie das System aus und trennen Sie es von der Hauptversorgung, wenn von
Ihrem Computer Rauch ausgeht oder dieser ungewöhnliche
G
ERÜCHE
abgibt. Lassen Sie
das System anschließend von einem
qualifizierten
Techniker
PRÜFEN
.
Bei
FORTGEFÜHRTEM
Betrieb besteht die Gefahr von Verletzungen und Sachschäden.
Wartung
Wartungsarbeiten sollten nur von
qualifizierten
Technikern
DURCHGEFÜHRT
werden.
Physisch beschädigte Plug-in-Karten von EMS sollten zur Reparatur unter Einsatz der
RMA-Verfahren von EMS an EMS
ÜBERGEBEN
werden.
Entsorgung
Am Ende ihrer Nutzungsdauer sollten EMS-Produkte gemäß den lokalen Gesetzen und
Bestimmungen entsorgt werden.
F
ÜR
Nutzer in Großbritannien: Bitte kontaktieren Sie
EMS, um Vorkehrungen zur Entsorgung von EMS-Produkten zu
treffen.
Unsere WEE-Registrierungsnummer lautet WEEE/AA0005ZR.

FCC Statement
2
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction guide, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Introduction
3
The XtremeDV-HD4+ has four on board video capture channels; two channels of HDMI 1.4
offering
3840
X
2160
@ 30 frames per second (fps) and two HDMI 1.3 channels
offering
192
0x1080
@60 fps, all
operating independently of each other. This enables four separate video sources to be captured and
controlled simultaneously. The XtremeDV-HD4+ card also has embedded audio support across all
four channels.
Key Features
LiveStream
Technology
•
Low latency video and audio capture minimizes the delay prior to post processing
MultiStream
•
Open and independently control multiple instances of the same capture from a single input source
Powerful hardware scaler
•
Adjust the incoming video size to your requirements
Text and bitmap overlay
•
Overlay text and images onto the capture buffer
Automatic video signal detection
•
Accurate signal detection for all signal sources.

Hardware Overview
4
Quad Channel Video Capture
Channel TDMS Signalling HDCP Max Resolution Pixel Clock MHz
1 HDMI
1.4
A
HDCP 1.4
4096
X
2160
297
2 HDMI
1.4
A
HDCP 1.4 2
096
X
2
096 165
3 HDMI
1.4
A
HDCP 1.4
4096
X
2160
297
4 HDMI
1.4
A
HDCP 1.4 2
096
X
2
096 165
Audio Capture
•
Embedded audio support across all four channels.
EMS Xtreme Performance Driver
•
Multiple cards per system, 16 streams per card
•
Frame sync and time stamping
•
Automatic signal detection
•
Direct Show interface
•
EMS RGBEasy API
Models;
XtremeDV-HD4+/H Capture card with 2 x HDMI splitter cables.
XtremeDV-HD4+/D - Capture card with 2 x DVI splitter cables.

Software Overview
5
All EMS capture cards are supplied with a powerful software application for configuring the format of
the input sources and displaying the data.
Video Streaming
DirectShow drivers for WDM Streaming driver supports the following applications, to encode, record and
stream video over networks or the Internet:
•
Microsoft Media Encoder®
•
VLC
•
VirtualDub
•
Any other DirectShow encoding software
For streaming applications, Xtreme cards can be used with Windows Media Encoder to compress
and stream captured video. To replay the video, use Windows® Media Player.
Any application compatible with Windows® DirectShow technology can use Xtreme capture cards
due to their built-in WDM support.
Xtreme Software Capabilities
Timestamp support for streaming synchronisation:
•
Synchronisation of multiple inputs across multiple cards
•
Synchronise systems using network clock synchronisation
•
For edge blending and other applications
Flexible and configurable EDID Management:
•
Allows programming of custom EDID parameters for capture
cards Low Input to Output Capture Latency
DMA to third party graphics vendors back and front buffers via Direct3D
•
Compatibility with AMD DirectGMA
•
Compatibility with Nvidia GPUDirect
User Mode filter for source selection
•
Enables cropping support in DirectShow on all inputs
•
Supports Start and Stop trigger interface on all Visi0n inputs
EMS Unified Xtreme Driver
•
Multiple cards per system, 16 streams per card
•
Frame sync and time stamping

6
•
DirectShow interface
•
The RGBEasy API for advanced audio and video control
•
Fully integrated for use with EMS Wall Control software for video wall applications
Multistream
EMS’s MultiStream feature is available on all EMS capture cards and enables multiple
independently formatted video streams to be setup in parallel.
Each stream can be formatted completely independently and individual selection of resolution, colour
space, and cropping region can be set for each stream. This maximizes bandwidth utilisation of the
capture card PCIe interface, and also simplifies development tasks for application developers who do
not need to implement video stream reformatting separately.
Xtreme Application Overview
The application displays the connected source in a window; it has the following features:
•
Scales the data to fit in the window
•
Ability to set up 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 captured data
•
Cropping
•
Display text over the data (on-screen display)
•
Command line interface
•
Help file documenting all features
Note:
The supplied drivers and software require that you are using:
•
Windows® XP, Windows® Vista, Windows® Server 2003, Windows® Server 2008, Windows® 7
(x86 and x64 Operating Systems), Windows® 8 or Linux
•
CD / DVD ROM Drive

Specification
7
Board Format PCI-Express x8 plug-in card,
110
MM
x 177mm (incl heat sync)
Connectors (main board) 2 x DSM59 connectors plus adapters (see model options)
Maximum Capture
Resolution
Channels 1 & 3: 2X3840X2160P @60 fps
Channels 2 & 4:
2
X
1920x1080
@60 fps
Frame Buffer 768MB
Pixel Transfer Formats RGB:5-5-5, 5-6-5 or 8-8-8
(24
BIT
/32
BIT
)
YUV: 4:2:2
MONO: 8bit
Audio Capture HDMI audio can be selected as source for audio streaming.
Signaling Support TMDS
Operating System Support Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008,
Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1 and Linux
Power Requirements Max current at 12V – 0.85A
Max current at 3.3V – 0.45A
Max power ≈ 18W
Operating Temperature 0 to 35 ºC ( 32 to 96ºF)
Storage Temperature -20 to 70 ºC ( -4 to 158ºF)
Relative Humidity 5% to 90% non-condensing
Warranty 3 years
We are continuously developing the technology used within our product ranges delivering
outstanding innovative solutions, therefore the specification may change from time to time.

Unpacking
8
Your packing box should contain the following items:
•
XtremeDV-HD4+ - Quad HDMI video capture card and depending on which model ordered, either:
•
2 x HDMI splitter cables, or
•
2 x DVI splitter cables
Fig.3
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 capture card 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.

Installing the Capture Card
9
You are likely to need a flat blade and /or a cross head screwdriver for the installation of the
XtremeDV-HD4+ card; it would be useful to have these to hand before you begin.
•
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 Express slot (x4 or higher) on the motherboard and remove the blanking
plate (retain all screws)
•
Reconnect all cables to the PC then connect input cables (not supplied) distributing the video
source signal to a connectors on the XtremeDV-HD4+ capture card
•
Power up the PC and commence the software installation
How to Connect Input Sources
The XtremeDV-HD4+ card has two DSM59 connectors, the connectors support DVI or HDMI using
the supplied splitter cables.
Fig.4
Care should be taken when connecting the splitter cables to the XtremeDV-HD4+ card, there is no
requirement to force the cable into the connector. Forcing the cable into the connector could result
in damage not covered by the warranty.

Installing Multiple Cards
10
Multiple cards can be installed in a system providing a large number of capture channels.
Combinations of Xtreme capture cards in the same machine are supported by the Xtreme driver.
In order to control the order in which the driver uses the cards, it is recommended when installing
multiple cards that the J5 links on the XtremeDV-HD4+ are
configured.
The example below shows the
jumper link settings for up to 32 cards in a single system. When two cards share the same link settings,
their order is determined by the PCIe bus.
Fig.5
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 dialogue by clicking on Start/Run and type dplinks and
then press Enter.
The program will run, however no notifications are displayed.

Firmware Upgrades
11
The XtremeDV-HD4+ cards allow
firmware
upgrades to be completed on site rather than returning the
card to EMS. Whenever a
firmware
upgrade is performed, the SW2 on the DIP switch must be set ON.
The DIP Switch can be located on the back of the XtremeDV-HD4+ (See Fig. 6 ). To perform the
upgrade, follow the step-by-step instructions provided by the upgrade application. The XtremeDV-
HD4+ is shipped with the SW2
SWITCH
set at ON, therefore no action should be necessary.
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 setting
SW2 to the OFF position then powering up the system. Once the system has rebooted, set the SW2
back to the ON position (while the system is still 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 SW2 is set to ON.
Fig.6

Software Installation
12
Software Installation
The Xtreme software (driver and application) is installed from www.ems-imaging.com/downloads
The installation process should start automatically.
Follow the installation wizard instructions as prompted.
Regular software updates are available from our website:
www.ems-imaging.com/downloads
Using the card with other EMS products
The XtremeDV-HD4+ 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 EMS graphics card is used, the XtremeDV-HD4+ transfers the data directly to the graphics card
thereby increasing performance. The XtremeDV-HD4+ sends the relevant portions of each captured
image to each display channel and instructs each channel to use its graphics engine to render the data.
This fully utilises the hardware and dramatically increases performance.
When a Direct3D compatible graphics card is used the data can be transferred direct to the graphics card
in a similar manner to the EMS graphics card with the same benefit of non-tearing captures.
When the data is displayed on a non EMS graphics card, the XtremeDV-HD4+ sends the data to system
memory or direct to the graphics card, dependent on the software used for display.

EMS Limited
13
Technical Support
Registered Users can access our technical support line using, email, and the Support page on the
EMS Web Site, usually with a response within 24 hours (excluding weekends).
Via Email
Send an email to [email protected] 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
•
EMS Hardware / Software
•
The exact nature of the problem - and please be as specific as possible.
Please quote version and re Xtreme numbers of hardware and software in use wherever possible.

Index
A
Application 6
Audio Capture 7
C
C able
1
Composite Video Capture 7
D
EMS
13
EMS CD
12
EMS Limited
13
DIP S wit ch
11
Direct3D
12
Direc tSho w
10
Direc tSho w in ter fac
e 10
dplinks pr og r am
10
F
FC C
2
F ir m w ar
e
Upg r ade
11
H
HDMI 9
HDMI Capture 7
Help F ile
12
I
Input Sources 9
Installing the Capture Card 9
M
M ain t enanc
e 1
M ultiple
car
ds
10
Multistream 6
O
Operating System Support 7
P
Packing Box 8
Power Requirements 7
P o w er Supply
1
R
RGBEasy API 4
S
S of t w ar
e 12
T
T echnical Suppor t
13
U
Unpacking 9
V
V ideo Buff er
12
Video Capture Memory 7
14