EMS XtremeRGB-Ex1 User manual

10 Nov 2009
Electronic Modular Solutions Limited
Kendal House, 20 Blaby Road, S. Wigston,
Leics., LE18 4SB, England
Tel: [phone]
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116 2774973
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.ems-imaging.com
EMS User Manual
The XtremeRGB Range of Video
Capture Cards
XtremeRGB-Ex1
XtremeRGB-Ex2
XtremeRGB-II
XtremeRGB-Ex8
XtremeRGB-Ex4+

Contents
Chapter 1
Safety Instructions................................................................................................................................3
Chapter 2
Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................4
Chapter 3
XtremeRGB-Ex1...................................................................................................................................5
Chapter 4
XtremeRGB-Ex2.................................................................................................................................14
Chapter 5
XtremeRGB-II.....................................................................................................................................22
Chapter 6
XtremeRGB-Ex8.................................................................................................................................32
Chapter 7
XtremeRGB-Ex4+ ..............................................................................................................................40
Chapter 8
EMS Limited.......................................................................................................................................51
Chapter 9
Index ..................................................................................................................................................53

Chapter 1
Safety Instructions
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 WEE/AA0005ZR.

Chapter 2
Introduction
The EMS XtremeRGB range of video capture cards HD, HDMI, VGA/ RGB or DVI video sources in
real time enabling you to view data from PCs, MACs, industrial / medical equipment, cameras and
other video equipment. The XtremeRGB-Ex8 and XtremeRGB-Ex4+ captures PAL, SECAM and
NTSC in both composite and S-Video.
The Windows® software provided with the cards allows the signal to be captured and displayed on
your desktop or recorded and saved to your hard drive.
Windows Media Encoder® may also 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 produce or customise your own application programs.

Chapter 3
XtremeRGB-Ex1
FCC Compliance XtremeRGB-Ex1
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.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a)
Responsible Party Name: EMS Limited
Address: Leicester, England
Phone: [phone]
Hereby declares the product:
Product Name: RGB Video Capture PCIe Card
Model Number: XtremeRGB-Ex1
Conforms to the following specifications:
FCC Part 15 Subpart b Class A 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: 7G0507GUS3
Representative Persons Name: Tony Jones, Operations Director
Signature: Date: 22 May 2008

Introduction – XtremeRGB-Ex1
The XtremeRGB-Ex1 a single channel PCIe capture card can capture:
•Component HD up to 1080P at 60 frames per second (Requires optional Component HD-DVI adapter)
•HDMI up to 1080P (Requires optional Component HD-DVI adapter, Audio not supported, HDCP not supported)
•DVI up to 1920 x 1200
•RGB/VGA up to 2048 x 1536
The data is stored in a 32MB frame buffer on the card in real time. The data is transferred using PCI
bus master DMA with scatter gather.
The data can be transferred to system memory or to off-screen memory on a EMS graphics card.
Models
XtremeRGB-Ex1 - A single channel PCIe x4 low profile capture card.

Specification
•Board Format
PCIe x4 low profile card, 68.9mm x 167.6mm
PCIe bus master with scatter gather DMA providing maximum data rate of
480MB/s
•Connectors One DVI-I Type connector
•Maximum Sample Rate: 170 Mpixels per second analog RGB or 165MHz DVI
•Video Sampling: Analog RGB: 24 bits per pixel / 8-8-8 format
•Video Capture Memory: 32MB per channel (updated in real time). Triple buffered
•Analog RGB Mode Support: 640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 1024, 1600 x 1200, 1920 x 1080,
2048 x 1536, 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 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 567p, 480p and 480i using a Component HD connector
(HDCP not supported)
•Input Mode Detection: Automatic detection of input modes in hardware enabling the tracking of mode
changes in the source signal
•Pixel Transfer Formats: RGB: 5-5-5, 5-6-5 or 8-8-8 pixels
YUV 4:2:2 modes: UYVY, YUY2 or YVYU
MONO: 8bit
•Update Rate: User defined, captured frame rate will match the source providing max data
rate (480MB/s) is not exceeded.
Triple buffered to eliminate tearing artifacts
•Video Format Options: Analog RGB plus HSync and VSync (5 wire)
Analog RGB with Composite Sync (4 wire)
Analog RGB with Sync on Green (3 wire)
DVI Single Link
•Operating System Support Windows® XP, Windows® Vista, Windows® Server 2003, Windows® Server
2008 and Windows® 7 (x86 and x64 Operating Systems)
•Power Requirements
Max current at +3.3V – 0.25A
Max current at +12V – 0.5A
Max power – 6.8 Watts
•Operating Temperature: 0 to 35 deg C
•Storage Temperature: -20 to 70 deg C.
•Relative Humidity 5% to 90% non-condensing
•Analog Input Range: Min 0.5Vpp Max 1.0Vpp
•Input Offset: +/-2V
•Hsync: 15kHz - 110kHz
•Vsync: No hardware limits, typically 25Hz - 200Hz for real signals

•Separate Sync Polarity: Positive or Negative. (Separate H & V sync, Composite Sync)
•Sync On Green Polarity: Negative
•Inputs: 75 Ohm terminated
Unpacking
Your packing box should contain the following items:
•1 x DVI to VGA Adapter
•1 x low profile card bracket
•Installation CD ROM
If there are any discrepancies, you should contact EMS 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 XtremeRGB-Ex1 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
You are likely to need a flat blade and a Phillips head screwdriver for the installation of the capture
card; it would be useful to have these to hand before you begin.
Installing the card 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 PCIe (x4 or above) slot for the XtremeRGB-Ex1 on the motherboard and
remove the backing plate (retain all screws). If in doubt consult your motherboard
documentation to correctly identify a PCIe (PCI-express) slot. If the card is forced into
a 32 or 64 bit PCI or PCI-X slot it will be irreparably damaged when the system is
powered up and the warranty will be void.
•Remove the card from its packaging and secure it firmly into the empty PCIe slot. Extreme
care should be taken when securing the card into the slot as some motherboards may
have components that impede the siting of the card
•Screw the card bracket to the back panel of the PC and replace the cover
•Re-connect all cables to the PC
•Connect the cable(s) distributing the RGB/DVI signals to the connectors on the XtremeRGB
card located on the back panel.
•Power up the PC and commence the software installation.
Connections
The XtremeRGB-Ex1 has one DVI-I type connector.
The card is connected using:
•DVI-D Cable
•DVI-A Cable
•Analog VGA (RGB) cable (adapter supplied)
•HDMI cable (adapter supplied as optional)
•Component HD cable (adapter supplied as optional)
Connect one end of the cable to the source. Connect the other end of the cable to DVI-I type
connector located on the XtremeRGB-Ex1 card in your computer.
DVI to VGA adapters are supplied for use with an analog VGA (RGB) Cable.