IEI Technology HDC-3X SERIES User manual

HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card
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IEI Technology Corp.
User Manual
MODEL:
HDC-3x Series
V
ideo/Audio Capture Card with
HDMI Input Channel,1920x1080@60p,
and Hardware H.264 Codec
Rev. 2.00 – 28 September, 2012

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HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card
Revision
Date Version Changes
28 September, 2012 2.00 Updated for new software version v2.00
10 May, 2011 1.01 Added HDC-302E information
11 April, 2011 1.00 Initial release

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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................. 2
1.2 MODEL VARIATIONS ................................................................................................... 2
1.3 FEATURES................................................................................................................... 3
1.4APPLICATIONS ............................................................................................................ 3
1.5 CONNECTOR OVERVIEW............................................................................................. 4
1.5.1 HDC-301............................................................................................................ 4
1.5.2 HDC-301E ......................................................................................................... 4
1.5.3 HDC-302E ......................................................................................................... 5
1.5.4 HDC-304E ......................................................................................................... 5
1.6 SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................... 7
1.7 DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................... 9
1.7.1 HDC-301 Dimensions........................................................................................ 9
1.7.2 HDC-301E Dimensions ................................................................................... 10
1.7.3 HDC-302E Dimensions ....................................................................................11
1.7.4 HDC-304E Dimensions ................................................................................... 12
2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION................................................................................. 13
2.1 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 14
2.1.1 Anti-static Precautions..................................................................................... 14
2.1.2 Unpacking Precautions.................................................................................... 14
2.1.3 Unpacking Checklist........................................................................................ 15
2.2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE................................................................... 16
2.3 VIDEO CAPTURE CARD INSTALLATION..................................................................... 16
2.4 INSTALL THE HDMI OUTPUT KIT (HDC-304E MODEL ONLY)................................. 17
2.4.1.1 HDC-304E HDMI Output Kit Connector (JR1)....................................... 19
2.5 HDMI DEVICES INSTALLATION................................................................................ 20
3 DRIVER ANDAPPLICATION INSTALLATION (WINDOWS) .......................... 22
3.1 OVERVIEW................................................................................................................ 23
3.2 DRIVER INSTALLATION............................................................................................. 24

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3.2.1 Driver Installation in 64-bit Windows 7 OS..................................................... 28
3.2.2 Uninstall Driver............................................................................................... 31
3.3 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION (WINDOWS).................................................................... 32
3.3.1 System Requirements........................................................................................ 32
3.3.2 HDCapture Program Installation.................................................................... 33
4 HDCAPTURE APPLICATION (WINDOWS) ......................................................... 36
4.1 HDCAPTURE OVERVIEW.......................................................................................... 37
4.2 VIDEO CAPTURE....................................................................................................... 37
4.3 VIDEO DECODING .................................................................................................... 43
4.4 VIDEO BYPASS ......................................................................................................... 45
4.5 UNINSTALL HDCAPTURE ......................................................................................... 47
4.6 FAQ......................................................................................................................... 49
A HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE ......................................................... 51
A.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL DISCLOSURE TABLE FOR IPB PRODUCTS CERTIFIED AS
ROHS COMPLIANT UNDER 2002/95/EC WITHOUT MERCURY....................................... 52

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card...........................................................................2
Figure 1-2: HDC-301 Connector Overview...................................................................................4
Figure 1-3: HDC-301E Connector Overview.................................................................................5
Figure 1-4: HDC-302E Connector Overview.................................................................................5
Figure 1-5: HDC-304E Connector Overview.................................................................................6
Figure 1-6: HDC-301 Dimensions (mm)........................................................................................9
Figure 1-7: HDC-301E Dimensions (mm) ...................................................................................10
Figure 1-8: HDC-302E Dimensions (mm) ...................................................................................11
Figure 1-9: HDC-304E Dimensions (mm) ...................................................................................12
Figure 2-1: HDC-3x Series Installation .......................................................................................17
Figure 2-2: HDMI Output Kit Installation ....................................................................................18
Figure 2-3: HDC-304E and Display Connection.........................................................................18
Figure 2-4: HDC-304E HDMI Output Kit Connector Location...................................................20
Figure 2-5: HDMI Devices Connect to the Video Capture Card ...............................................21
Figure 3-1: Windows Security.....................................................................................................24
Figure 3-2: Windows Warning Window......................................................................................25
Figure 3-3: Device Driver Installation Wizard ............................................................................25
Figure 3-4: Driver Installing.........................................................................................................26
Figure 3-5: Driver Installation Complete ....................................................................................26
Figure 3-6: Device Manager.........................................................................................................28
Figure 3-7: Disable Driver Signature Enforcement...................................................................29
Figure 3-8: Command Prompt – Driver Installation ..................................................................30
Figure 3-9: Device Manager – 64-bit OS.....................................................................................31
Figure 3-10: HDCapture Setup Wizard........................................................................................33
Figure 3-11: Select Installation Folder........................................................................................34
Figure 3-12: Confirm Installation ................................................................................................34
Figure 3-13: Installation Complete..............................................................................................35
Figure 4-1: HDCapture .................................................................................................................39
Figure 4-2: HDC-302E and HDC-304E Device Ports..................................................................40
Figure 4-3: Encoding Settings.....................................................................................................41
Figure 4-4: Video Capture Control..............................................................................................42

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Figure 4-5: Decoding Settings.....................................................................................................43
Figure 4-6: Select Transmitter Bus for HDC-302E.....................................................................44
Figure 4-7: Select Transmitter Bus for HDC-304E.....................................................................45
Figure 4-8: Select Transmitter Device for HDC-302E................................................................46
Figure 4-9: Select Transmitter Device for HDC-304E................................................................46
Figure 4-10: Uninstall HDCapture...............................................................................................47
Figure 4-11: Uninstall HDCapture Confirmation Window.........................................................48

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: HDC Video Capture Card Models................................................................................2
Table 1-2: Specifications ...............................................................................................................8
Table 2-1: Package List Contents...............................................................................................15
Table 2-2: HDC-304E HDMI Output Kit Connector Pinouts......................................................19

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Chapter
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1 Introduction

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1.1 Overview
Figure 1-1: HDC-3x Series Video Capture Card
The low power HDC-3x Series video capture card supports 1080p Full HD video via HDMI
connection. The HDC-3x Series video capture card is equipped with the high-performing
codec component with HDMI video input channels and either audio input channel.
A software development kit (SDK) is shipped with each card and the flexible system
architecture simplifies the integration of cameras, video signal processing, storage and
video management and or security applications.
1.2 Model Variations
There are three HDC-3x Series video capture card models with different connecting
interfaces. These models are listed below:
Model Name Interface Video Input Video Output
HDC-301 PCI 1 channel 1 channel
HDC-301E PCIe 1 channel 1 channel
HDC-302E PCIe 2 channels 2 channels
HDC-304E PCIe 4 channels 1 channel via
HDMI output kit
Table 1-1: HDC Video Capture Card Models

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1.3 Features
Some of the HDC-3x Series video capture card features are listed below.
Encoding or decoding up to 1920x1080@60p
HDMI input channel with 1920x1080@60p (per channel)
Pass through for transmitting uncompressed video up to 1080p resolution.
Capture or record HD video in H.264 format
Playback the recordings on HDMI monitor or television
Reduce the amount of hard disk space needed by real-time H.264 recording
compression capability
Low power consumption
Software development kit (SDK)
1.4 Applications
Some possible applications include:
Video game
DVD/Blue-ray player,
Camcorder
Video surveillance
Video analyzer
Video post production

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1.5 Connector Overview
The following section introduce the three models of the HDC-3x Series.
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.
1.5.1 HDC-301
The HDC-301 comes with one HDMI input connector. A PCI edge connector on the
bottom of the capture card enables the HDC-301 to interface with a motherboard.
Figure 1-2: HDC-301 Connector Overview
1.5.2 HDC-301E
The HDC-301E comes with one HDMI input connector. A PCIe edge connector on the
bottom of the capture card enables the HDC-301E to interface with a motherboard.

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Figure 1-3: HDC-301E Connector Overview
1.5.3 HDC-302E
The HDC-302E comes with two HDMI input connectors. A PCIe edge connector on the
bottom of the capture card enables the HDC-302E to interface with a motherboard.
Figure 1-4: HDC-302E Connector Overview
1.5.4 HDC-304E
The HDC-304E comes with four HDMI input connectors and one HDMI output kit
connector that provides an HDMI output port. A PCIe edge connector on the bottom of the
capture card enables the HDC-304E to interface with a motherboard.

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Figure 1-5: HDC-304E Connector Overview

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1.6 Specifications
The HDC-3x Series specifications are listed in the table below:
HDC-301 HDC-301E HDC-302E HDC-304E
Video Input Channels One One Two Four
Video Input Type HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI
Audio Input Channels One One Two Four
Audio Input Type HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI
Video Output Channel One One Two One via video
output kit
Interface PCI PCIe x1 PCIe x1 PCIe x1
VIDEO PROCESSING
Video Engine H.264/AVC High Profile Level 4.2
Resolution
1920 x 1080 60p/59.94p/50p
1920 x 1080 60i/59.94i/50i
1280 x 720 60p/59.94p/50p
720 x 576 50i
720 x 480 60i/59.94i
AUDIO PROCESSING
Audio Format MPEG-1 Audio Layer 2
Bit Rate 256 kbps
FUNCTIONALITY
HDCP Compatibility Yes
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
System
Windows:
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack2 (SP2) (32-bit version)
Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit
Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit (not supported by the HDC-301/301E series)
Microsoft DirectX 9.0c
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0/3.5/4.0

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HDC-301 HDC-301E HDC-302E HDC-304E
Win7DSFilterTweaker tool (for Windows 7 OS only)
Visual C++ 2005 & 2008 Redistributable
Linux:
Fedora 16 (Kernel 3.1.0)
SOFTWARE SUPPORT
Device Driver Driver for Windows XP, Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit) and
Linux Fedora 16
SDK
SDK provided with demo program and sample source code
Windows: Provide SDK and demo program with sample source code in
C#
Linux: Provide SDK and driver/demo program with sample source code
in C
OTHERS
Dimensions (WxH) (mm) 167.7 x 64.4 167.6 x 68.9 155 x 106.7 230 x 106.7
Operating Temperature 0ºC – 65ºC (32ºF - 149ºF), non-condensing
Power Consumption
5.29 W
5 [email protected] A
3.3 [email protected] A
6.07 W
12 [email protected] A
3.3 [email protected] A
9.53 W
12 [email protected] A
3.3 [email protected] A
12.7 W
12 [email protected] A
3.3 [email protected] A
Table 1-2: Specifications

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1.7 Dimensions
The dimensions for the HDC-3x Series are listed in the following sections.
1.7.1 HDC-301 Dimensions
Figure 1-6: HDC-301 Dimensions (mm)

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1.7.2 HDC-301E Dimensions
Figure 1-7: HDC-301E Dimensions (mm)

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1.7.3 HDC-302E Dimensions
Figure 1-8: HDC-302E Dimensions (mm)

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1.7.4 HDC-304E Dimensions
Figure 1-9: HDC-304E Dimensions (mm)