EMS XtremeDV-UHD2 User manual

XtremeDV-UHD2
User Guide
Version 1.0.0

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Table of Contents
FCC STATEMENT. ............................................................................................................................ 2
Introduction. ................................................................................................................................ 3
Features. .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Xtreme Performance Features. ........................................................................................................................................ 3
Unpacking. .................................................................................................................................. 4
Installing the Capture Card. .......................................................................................................... 5
How to Connect Input Sources. ........................................................................................................................................ 5
Changing Input / Grouping Order .................................................................................................... 6
Firmware Upgrades. ...................................................................................................................... 7
Software Installation. ................................................................................................................... 7
Also available on the EMS DVD: ........................................................................................................................................ 7
Software Features. ....................................................................................................................... 8
XtremeApplication Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 8
XtremeConfigure. .............................................................................................................................................................8
RGBHelper ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Video
S
TREAMING
.
.................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Supported API’s. .................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Graphics Support and HDCP Con
TENT
.
.................................................................................................................................. 10
Specifi
cation. ................................................................................................................................................. 11
EMS
L
IMITED
.
................................................................................................................................................. 12
I
NDEX
.
............................................................................................................................................................. 13

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Note: 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 manual, 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 his own expense.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Statement

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Congratulations on your purchase of the
X
TREME
DV-UHD2 .
This high-performance capture card provides highest resolution
video
offering
both detail and colour accuracy when creating the most stunning visual displays. From command and control
rooms to reception areas, collaboration environments and digital signage applications, the
X
TREME
DV-UHD2
ensures the
very best quality and ultimate customer satisfaction.
Providing two HDMI 2.0 capture channels with HDCP 2.2 at 4K60p with full 4:4:4 chroma sampling, the
X
TREME
DV-
UHD2
compliments our hugely successful XtremeDV- capture card family and
offers
unparalleled performance in
frame grabber technology.
Features
•
Two independent HDMI 2.0 capture channels with HDCP 2.2 SUPPORT.
•
x8 PCIe Gen.3 interface providing 6GB/s total capture bandwidth.
•
2GB of frame buffer memory.
•
Full 10-BIT signal processing.
•
Includes the XtremePerformance Feature set.
Xtreme Performance Features
LiveStream
•
Low latency video and audio capture minimises the delay prior to post processing.
MultiStream
•
Independently control and route up to 16 video clients per card. These can all be on the same input or split between inputs.
Powerful hardware scaler
•
Adjust the incoming video size to your requirements in real time without incurring latency or using CPU resources.
Text and bitmap overlay
•
Overlay text and images onto the capture buffer.
Automatic video signal detection
•
Accurate signal detection for all signal sources.
Colour Space Converter
•
Format converter eliminates the need for user post processing.
Hardware Timestamping
•
Provides precise knowledge of when a frame is captured.
Flexible and configurable EDID Management
•
Allows programming of custom EDID parameters for capture cards using the Xtreme Configure dialogue.
Support for third party graphics cards
•
Compatibility with AMD DirectGMA.
•
Compatibility with Nvidia GPUDirect .
Introduction

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Unpacking
Your packing box contains the following items:
•
XTREMEDV-UHD2 - Dual HDMI 2.0 capture card.
•
Safety Instructions.
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
X
TREME
DV-UHD2
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.

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Installing the Capture Card
You are likely to need a
flat
blade and /or a cross head screwdriver for the installation of the
X
TREME
DV-UHD2
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 re-connection.
1. Remove the PC cover.
2. Locate a vacant PCI Express slot (x8 or X16) on the motherboard and remove the blanking plate (retain all screws).
3. Reconnect all cables to the PC then connect HDMI cables* (not supplied), distributing the video source signal to the
HDMI connectors on the XTREMEDV-UHD2 capture card.
4. Power up the PC and commence the software installation.
How to Connect Input Sources
The
X
TREME
DV-UHD2
card has two HDMI connectors, input 1 at the top and input 2 at the bottom. See Fig. 1.
Fig. 1
Care must be taken not to damage the connectors internally by forcing cables into the card (Fig. 2).
Fig. 2
Ensure all cables are fully inserted, failure to do so can result in cables falling out and the captured signal being lost.
* Note: It is recommended that only authentic cables, approved and
certified
by HDMI are used with the
X
TREME
DV-
UHD2
card. When capturing 4k60p, Premium
Certified
cables should be used.
Certified cables have a hologram/QR coded label attached.

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By default, the Xtreme software will identify the input order of the cards installed in the system, allocating an input number
as cards are discovered. If the user wishes to change the order either by grouping specific types of Xtreme cards or by
assigning specific inputs then the J9 links should be set as per the following illustration.
Direct Show users please note:
In addition, if a DirectShow application is used, the dplinks.exe is required to be run to reflect the new input
configuration within the DirectShow filter.
To run the dplinks program open the “Run” by clicking on Start button and type dplinks and then press
Enter. The program will run, however no notifications are displayed.
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Changing Input / Grouping Order

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We are continuously developing the technology used within our product ranges and from time to time we may issue
firmware
upgrades. The
X
TREME
DV-UHD2
cards allow
firmware
upgrades to be completed on site rather than returning the
card to EMS. To perform the upgrade, follow the step-by-step instructions provided by the upgrade application.
In the unlikely event that something goes wrong during the upgrade process (e.g. System power outage) the card has a back-up
facility to enable the software to automatically detect and reprogram the upgrade.
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
Firmware Upgrades
Software Installation

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Software Features
Xtreme Application Overview
Xtreme capture cards are supplied with a powerful software application for configuring the format of the input sources and
displaying the data in various ways.
The Xtreme application is available when a Xtreme window is
opened: Start | Programs | Xtreme| Xtreme window
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.
Xtreme Configure
Xtreme Configure is a comprehensive EDID management tool which enables the user to program custom EDID parameters for all
capture cards.
To open the Xtreme configure
dialogue: Start | Programs
|Xtreme|XtremeConfigure

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Xtreme Configure.......
RGB Helper
RGB Helper is a diagnostic tool providing detailed information for each EMS Xtreme card installed in your system. To
open, click on the Start button and type RGB Helper and select the RGBHelper.exe file:
Each Xtreme card is listed in the Summary panel, giving specific details of the cards including serial numbers, driver version
and firmware version.
Click on a device and details of that particular device/input is displayed:
RGB Helper also allows the user to extract diagnostic information which may be useful to support
staff
should any
problems arise with your
X
TREME
DV-UHD2
card. To create a diagnostic
file
open the File menu and select Dump
Diagnostics. A dump
file
is then created and can be forwarded to EMS support
staff
.