IEI Technology HDC-301EL-R10 User manual

HDC-301EL Video/Audio Capture Card
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User Manual
MODEL:
HDC-301EL-R10
PCI Express
V
ideo
/
A
udio Capture Card with
One HDMI Input Channel and One HDMI Output Channel,
1920x1080
@
30
p
,
H.264 Hardware Encoder
Rev. 1.03 – June 26, 2017

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Revision
Date Version Changes
June 26, 2017 1.03 Updated IEI HD Capture application
June 2, 2017 1.02 Updated specifications, Chapter 2 and Chapter 3
September 2, 2015 1.01 Added Chapter 4: FAQ
April 2, 2015 1.00 Initial release

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Copyright
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to
improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part
of the manufacturer.
In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or
documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are
reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic, or
other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
TRADEMARKS
All registered trademarks and product names mentioned herein are used for identification
purposes only and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective
owners.

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Manual Conventions
WARNING
Warnings appear where overlooked details may cause damage to the
equipment or result in personal injury. Warnings should be taken
seriously.
CAUTION
Cautionary messages should be heeded to help reduce the chance of
losing data or damaging the product.
NOTE
These messages inform the reader of essential but non-critical
information. These messages should be read carefully as any directions
or instructions contained therein can help avoid making mistakes.
HOT SURFACE
This symbol indicates a hot surface that should not be touched without
taking care.

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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................. 2
1.2 FEATURES................................................................................................................... 3
1.3APPLICATIONS ............................................................................................................ 3
1.4 CONNECTOR OVERVIEW............................................................................................. 4
1.5 SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................... 5
1.6 DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................... 7
2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION................................................................................... 8
2.1 UNPACKING................................................................................................................ 9
2.1.1 Anti-static Precautions....................................................................................... 9
2.1.2 Unpacking Precautions...................................................................................... 9
2.1.3 Unpacking Checklist........................................................................................ 10
2.2 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS...............................................................................11
2.3 VIDEO/AUDIO CAPTURE CARD INSTALLATION ......................................................... 12
2.4 HDMI DEVICES INSTALLATION................................................................................ 13
3IEIHDCAPTURE(WINDOWS).................................................................................. 14
3.1 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION (WINDOWS).................................................................... 15
3.1.1 System Requirements........................................................................................ 15
3.1.2 IEI HD Capture Installation............................................................................ 15
3.2 USING IEI HD CAPTURE APPLICATION..................................................................... 22
3.2.1 IEI HD Capture Interface Overview................................................................ 22
3.2.2 Capture Video................................................................................................... 23
3.2.3 Play Video ........................................................................................................ 24
3.2.4 Assign Keyboard Shortcut................................................................................ 25
3.2.5 Schedule Recording.......................................................................................... 26
4 FAQ ............................................................................................................................... 28
A REGULATORY COMPLIANCE.............................................................................. 30
B HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE ......................................................... 32

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: HDC-301EL Video/Audio Capture Card.....................................................................2
Figure 1-2: HDC-301EL Connector Overview ..............................................................................4
Figure 1-3: HDC-301EL Dimensions (mm) ...................................................................................7
Figure 2-1: HDC-301EL Installation.............................................................................................12
Figure 2-2: Connecting HDMI Devices to the Video/Audio Capture Card...............................13
Figure 3-1: IEI_HDCapture_AP Setup Wizard Welcome Window ............................................16
Figure 3-2: Select Installation Folder..........................................................................................16
Figure 3-3: Confirm Installation ..................................................................................................17
Figure 3-4: Installing IEI HD Capture..........................................................................................17
Figure 3-5: USB to PCIe Driver Installation Wizard...................................................................18
Figure 3-6: Confirm USB to PCIe Driver Installation.................................................................19
Figure 3-7: USB to PCIe Driver Installation Complete..............................................................19
Figure 3-8: Device Driver Installation Wizard Welcome Window ............................................20
Figure 3-9: Window Security.......................................................................................................20
Figure 3-10: Device Driver Installation Complete......................................................................21
Figure 3-11: IEI HD Capture.........................................................................................................22
Figure 3-12: Playing the Video....................................................................................................24
Figure 3-13: Keyboard Shortcut Setup Window........................................................................25
Figure 3-14: Recording Schedule Screen ..................................................................................26
Figure 3-15: Schedule Setting Window......................................................................................27

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: Specifications ...............................................................................................................6
Table 2-1: Package List Contents...............................................................................................10

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Chapter
1
1 Introduction

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1.1 Overview
Figure 1-1: HDC-301EL Video/Audio Capture Card
The low power HDC-301EL video/audio capture card supports 1080p Full HD video via
HDMI connection. The HDC-301EL video/audio capture card is equipped with the
high-performing codec component with one HDMI input channel and one HDMI output
channel.
A software development kit (SDK) is available and the flexible system architecture
simplifies the integration of cameras, video signal processing, storage and video
management and or security applications.

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1.2 Features
Some of the HDC-301EL video/audio capture card features are listed below.
Encoding up to 1920x1080@30p
HDMI input channel with 1920x1080@60p
Pass through for transmitting uncompressed video up to 1080p resolution
Capture or record HD video in H.264 format
Reduce the amount of hard disk space needed by real-time H.264 recording
compression capability
Low power consumption
Software development kit (SDK)
1.3 Applications
The HDC-301EL can connect to the following devices:
Game consoles (PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360)
DVD / Blue-ray player
Camcorder
Industrial video recording devices (marine, in-vehicle, factory or healthcare)
Some possible applications include:
Video surveillance
Video analyzer
Video post production

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1.4 Connector Overview
NOTE:
The other connectors, jumpers and interfaces on the board not
specified below are for R&D diagnostic purposes and should not be
used by the end user.
The HDC-301EL comes with one HDMI input connector and one HDMI output connector.
A PCIe edge connector on the bottom of the capture card enables the HDC-301EL to
interface with a motherboard.
Figure 1-2: HDC-301EL Connector Overview

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1.5 Specifications
The HDC-301EL specifications are listed in the table below:
HDC-301EL
PC Interface PCI Express x1
INPUT PORT
Video Input Channel One
Video Input Type HDMI
Audio Input Channel One
Audio Input Type HDMI (stereo)
NO DELAY HDMI PASSTHROUGH
Video Output Channel One
Video Output Type HDMI
Audio Output Channel One
Audio Output Type HDMI (stereo)
VIDEO PROCESSING
Video Compression H.264/AVC High Profile Level 4.1 (hardware compression)
Recording Bitrate Up to 30 Mbps
Input Resolution
1920x1080 24p/25p/30p/50p/60p
1920x1080 60i/59.94i/50i
1280x1024 30p
1280x800 60p
1280x768 60p
1280x720 50p/60p
1024x768 60p
800x600 60p
720x576 50p
720x480 60p
640x480 60p

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Recording Resolution
1920x1080 24p/25p/30p
1280x1024 30p
1280x800 60p
1280x768 60p
1280x720 50p/60p
1024x768 60p
800x600 60p
720x576 50p
720x480 60p
640x480 60p
AUDIO PROCESSING
Sampling Frequencies 44.1 k, 48 kHz
Audio Compression MPEG-4 AAC
Recording Bitrate 128 kbps
FUNCTIONALITY
Multiple Card Support 4 cards, 4 channels
Scaling Video scaling down compression
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
System 2.4 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo CPU or above
Memory 2 GB or more
OS Environment
Windows:
Microsoft® Windows® 7/8.1/10 32-bit/64-bit
Microsoft® DirectX 10.0c (32-bit)
Linux:
Ubuntu 16.04 (64-bit) (kernel version 4.4.0-21-generic)
SDK Provides SDK and demo program with sample source code
OTHERS
Dimensions (WxH) 83.82 mm x 64.41 mm
Operating Temperature 0ºC ~ 60ºC (32ºF ~ 140ºF), non-condensing
Power Consumption 4.5 W
Table 1-1: Specifications

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1.6 Dimensions
The dimensions for the HDC-301EL are listed below.
Figure 1-3: HDC-301EL Dimensions (mm)

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Chapter
2
2 Hardware Installation

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2.1 Unpacking
2.1.1 Anti-static Precautions
WARNING:
Failure to take ESD precautions during the installation of the
HDC-301EL may result in permanent damage to the capture card and
severe injury to the user.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components,
including the video/audio capture card. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It
is therefore critical that whenever the video/audio capture card, or any other electrical
component is handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.
Wear an anti-static wristband: Wearing a simple anti-static wristband can
help to prevent ESD from damaging the board.
Self-grounding: Before handling the board, touch any grounded conducting
material. During the time the board is handled, frequently touch any
conducting materials that are connected to the ground.
Use an anti-static pad: When configuring the video/audio capture card, place
it on an anti-static pad. This reduces the possibility of ESD damaging the
video/audio capture card.
Only handle the edges of the PCB: When handling the PCB, hold the PCB
by the edges.
2.1.2 Unpacking Precautions
When the video/audio capture card is unpacked, please do the following:
Follow the anti-static precautions outlined in Section 2.1.1.
Make sure the packing box is facing upwards so the video/audio capture card
does not fall out of the box.
Make sure all the components listed in Section 2.1.3 are present.

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2.1.3 Unpacking Checklist
NOTE:
If some of the components listed in the checklist below are missing,
please do not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or
vendor you purchased the HDC-301EL from or contact an IEI sales
representative directly. To contact an IEI sales representative, please
send an email to [email protected].
The video/audio capture card is shipped with the following components:
Quantity Item Image
1 HDC-301EL video/audio capture card
1 Quick installation guide
Table 2-1: Package List Contents

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2.2 Installation Considerations
NOTE:
The following installation notices and installation considerations should
be read and understood before installation. All installation notices must
be strictly adhered to. Failing to adhere to these precautions may lead
to severe damage and injury to the person performing the installation.
WARNING:
The installation instructions described in this manual should be
carefully followed in order to prevent damage to the components and
injury to the user.
Before and during the installation please DO the following:
Read the user manual:
oThe user manual provides a complete description of the HDC-301EL
installation instructions and configuration options.
Wear an electrostatic discharge cuff (ESD):
oElectronic components are easily damaged by ESD. Wearing an ESD cuff
removes ESD from the body and helps prevent ESD damage.
Place the HDC-301EL on an anti-static pad:
oWhen installing or configuring the motherboard, place it on an anti-static
pad. This helps to prevent potential ESD damage.
Turn all power to the HDC-301EL off:
oWhen working with the HDC-301EL, make sure that it is disconnected
from all power supplies and that no electricity is being fed into the system.
Before and during the installation of the HDC-301EL, DO NOT:
Remove any of the stickers on the PCB board. These stickers are required for
warranty validation.

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Use the product before verifying all the cables and power connectors are
properly connected.
Allow screws to come in contact with the PCB circuit, connector pins, or its
components.
2.3 Video/Audio Capture Card Installation
The HDC-301EL video/audio capture card has a PCIe x1 interface. To install the
HDC-301EL, please follow the steps below:
Step 1: Align the PCIe edge connector on the bottom of the video/audio capture card
with the PCIe x1 slot on the system motherboard.
Step 2: Gently insert the video/audio capture card into the PCIe x1 slot.
Step 3: Push down gently on the video/audio capture card to make sure it is firmly
inserted into the PCIe x1 slot.
Figure 2-1: HDC-301EL Installation
Step 4: Insert a retention screw through the top of the video/audio capture card external
bracket into the chassis to secure the card to the chassis. Step 0:

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2.4 HDMI Devices Installation
Various HDMI devices can be connected to the HDC-301EL, such as the gaming console
(PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360) and camcorder. Follow the steps below to connect the HDMI
devices to the HDC-301EL.
Step 1: Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI device to the HDMI input connector on
the HDC-301EL.
Step 2: Use another HDMI cable to connect the HDMI output connector on the
HDC-301EL to the HDMI socket of a monitor/TV. Step 0:
Figure 2-2: Connecting HDMI Devices to the Video/Audio Capture Card