IEI Technology IVCE-C604 User manual

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IEI Technology Corp.
User Manual
MODEL:
IVCE-C608/IVCE-C604/IVCME-C604
V
ideo Capture Card with PCIe/PCIe Mini Interface
8-Channel/4-Channel Input, RoHS Compliant
Rev. 1.00 – 6 February, 2012

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Revision
Date Version Changes
6 February, 2012 1.00 Initial release

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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................ 10
1.1 OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................11
1.1.1 Model Variations.............................................................................................. 12
1.1.2 Features ........................................................................................................... 12
1.1.3 Software Support.............................................................................................. 12
1.2 OVERVIEW PHOTO.................................................................................................... 13
1.2.1 IVCE-C608 Overview ...................................................................................... 13
1.2.2 IVCE-C604 Overview ...................................................................................... 14
1.2.3 IVCME-C604 Overview................................................................................... 15
2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................. 16
2.1 SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................... 17
2.1.1 Video Interfaces................................................................................................ 17
2.1.2 Video Processing.............................................................................................. 18
2.1.3 Audio Processing ............................................................................................. 19
2.1.4 System Requirements........................................................................................ 19
2.1.5 Mechanical and Environmental Specifications................................................ 20
2.2 DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................. 21
2.2.1 IVCE-C608 Dimension Drawing..................................................................... 21
2.2.2 IVCE-C604 Dimension Drawing..................................................................... 22
2.2.3 IVCME-C604 Dimension Drawing.................................................................. 23
3 PACKING LIST........................................................................................................... 24
3.1ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 25
3.2 UNPACKING PRECAUTIONS....................................................................................... 25
3.3 PACKING LIST........................................................................................................... 26
3.4 OPTIONAL ITEMS...................................................................................................... 28
4 CONNECTORS AND JUMPERS.............................................................................. 29
4.1 VIDEO CAPTURE CARD CONNECTOR DIAGRAMS........................................................ 2
4.1.1 IVCE-C608 Pinouts ........................................................................................... 2

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4.1.1.1 IVCE-C608 Switch (SW1) ......................................................................... 3
4.1.1.2 IVCE-C608 LED Screen (LED2)............................................................... 3
4.1.1.3 IVCE-C608 LED Indicators (LED1).......................................................... 3
4.1.1.4 IVCE-C608 Reset Input Connector (CN4)................................................. 4
4.1.1.5 IVCE-C608 Reset Output Connector (CN5) .............................................. 4
4.1.1.6 IVCE-C608 Video/Audio Input/Output Connector (J1)............................. 4
4.1.1.7 IVCE-C608 GPIO Connector (CN2, CN3) ................................................ 5
4.1.2 IVCE-C604 Pinouts ........................................................................................... 6
4.1.2.1 IVCE-C604 Switch (SW1) ......................................................................... 7
4.1.2.2 IVCE-C604 LED Screen (LED2)............................................................... 7
4.1.2.3 IVCE-C604 LED Indicators (LED1).......................................................... 7
4.1.2.4 IVCE-C604 Reset Input Connector (CN4)................................................. 8
4.1.2.5 IVCE-C604 Reset Output Connector (CN5) .............................................. 8
4.1.2.6 IVCE-C604 Video/Audio Input/Output Connector (J1)............................. 8
4.1.2.7 IVCE-C604 GPIO Connector (CN3).......................................................... 9
4.1.3 IVCME-C604 Pinouts...................................................................................... 10
4.1.3.1 IVCME-C604 Video/Audio Input Connector (CN1).................................11
4.1.3.2 IVCME-C604 GPIO Connector (CN2) .....................................................11
5 HARDWARE INSTALLATION................................................................................. 12
5.1ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 13
5.2 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS.............................................................................. 14
5.3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENT............................................................................................ 15
5.4 IVCE-C608/IVCE-C604 HARDWARE INSTALLATION .............................................. 15
5.4.1 Hardware Installation Procedures................................................................... 15
5.4.2 Video Capture Card Installation...................................................................... 15
5.4.3 Install the Reset Cables (Optional).................................................................. 16
5.4.4 Install the GPIO Card (Optional).................................................................... 17
5.4.4.1 GPIO Card Pinouts ................................................................................... 18
5.4.5 Set the Rotary Switch ID Settings .................................................................... 19
5.4.6 Video and Audio Input Connection.................................................................. 20
5.4.7 Video Output Connection................................................................................. 21
5.5 IVCME-C604 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ............................................................... 22
5.5.1 Hardware Installation Procedures................................................................... 22
5.5.2 Video Capture Card Installation...................................................................... 23

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5.5.3 Video and Audio Input Connection.................................................................. 23
5.5.4 Install the GPIO Card (Optional).................................................................... 25
6 SOFTWARE AND DRIVER....................................................................................... 26
6.1 OVERVIEW................................................................................................................ 27
6.2 DRIVER AND APPLICATION INSTALLATION................................................................ 27
6.2.1 FFDShow Installation...................................................................................... 31
6.2.2 Uninstall Driver and Application .................................................................... 33
6.3 IEI VIDEO CAPTURE TEST SUITE.............................................................................. 34
6.3.1 Video Capture................................................................................................... 34
6.3.2 Video Bypass (IVCE-C608 and IVCE-C604 Only).......................................... 40
6.3.3 Video Out (IVCE-C608 and IVCE-C604 Only) ............................................... 42
6.3.4 Other Functions............................................................................................... 44
6.3.4.1 Frame Rate................................................................................................ 45
6.3.4.2 Color Control............................................................................................ 46
6.3.4.3 GPIO......................................................................................................... 47
6.3.4.4 Watchdog Timer (WDT)........................................................................... 48
6.3.4.5 General Information.................................................................................. 49
A HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE ......................................................... 50
A.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL DISCLOSURE TABLE FOR IPB PRODUCTS CERTIFIED AS
ROHS COMPLIANT UNDER 2002/95/EC WITHOUT MERCURY ....................................... 51

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: IVCE-C608/IVCE-C604/IVCME-C604 Capture Cards ..............................................11
Figure 1-2: IVCE-C608 Overview.................................................................................................13
Figure 1-3: IVCE-C604 Overview.................................................................................................14
Figure 1-4: IVCME-C604 Overview..............................................................................................15
Figure 2-1: IVCE-C608 Dimension Drawing ...............................................................................21
Figure 2-2: IVCE-C604 Dimension Drawing ...............................................................................22
Figure 2-3: IVCME-C604 Dimension Drawing ............................................................................23
Figure 4-1: IVCE-C608 Connectors and Pinouts (pin numbers in red).....................................3
Figure 4-2: IVCE-C604 Connectors and Pinouts (pin numbers in red).....................................7
Figure 4-3: IVCME-C604 Connectors and Pinouts (pin numbers in red)................................10
Figure 5-1: IVCE-C608 and IVCE-C604 Installation...................................................................16
Figure 5-2: Cascade Reset Connection......................................................................................17
Figure 5-3: GPIO Cable for IVCE-C608 and IVCE-C604.............................................................18
Figure 5-4: GPIO Card Pinouts....................................................................................................18
Figure 5-5: LED Screen and ID Rotary Switch...........................................................................19
Figure 5-6: Video and Audio Input Connection.........................................................................20
Figure 5-7: Video Output Connection.........................................................................................22
Figure 5-8: IVCME-C604 Installation...........................................................................................23
Figure 5-9: Video and Audio Input Connection (IVCME-C604) ................................................24
Figure 5-10: GPIO Cable for IVCME-C604 ..................................................................................25
Figure 6-1: Autorun Startup Screen............................................................................................27
Figure 6-2: Driver Directory Icon.................................................................................................28
Figure 6-3: Driver Installation - Select Card ID..........................................................................29
Figure 6-4: Windows Warning Window......................................................................................29
Figure 6-5: Driver Installing.........................................................................................................30
Figure 6-6: Driver Installation Complete ....................................................................................30
Figure 6-7: Device Manager.........................................................................................................31
Figure 6-8: IEI Video Capture Test Suite Shortcut Icon............................................................31
Figure 6-9: FFDShow - VFW Configuration................................................................................32
Figure 6-10: FFDShow Video Encoder Configuration Window................................................32

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Figure 6-11: Uninstall IEI Video Capture Test Suite (Start Menu)............................................33
Figure 6-12: Device Manager – Uninstall Driver........................................................................34
Figure 6-13: IEI Video Capture Test Suite..................................................................................35
Figure 6-14: Available Cards.......................................................................................................36
Figure 6-15: Capture Settings Window.......................................................................................36
Figure 6-16: Audio Preview Selection ........................................................................................38
Figure 6-17: Recording File Path Selection ...............................................................................39
Figure 6-18: Start Video Capture.................................................................................................39
Figure 6-19: Capturing Video ......................................................................................................40
Figure 6-20: Video Out Window ..................................................................................................41
Figure 6-21: Video Out – By pass ...............................................................................................41
Figure 6-22: Video Out Window (Upper).....................................................................................43
Figure 6-23: Video Out Window (Bottom) ..................................................................................44
Figure 6-24: Frame Rate Window................................................................................................45
Figure 6-25: Color Settings..........................................................................................................46
Figure 6-26: GPIO Control ...........................................................................................................47
Figure 6-27: WDT Window ...........................................................................................................48
Figure 6-28: WDT Options for Multiple Cards............................................................................48
Figure 6-29: General Window......................................................................................................49
Figure 6-30: LED Function Test ..................................................................................................49
Figure 6-31: AES Check - Pass ...................................................................................................49

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: IVCE-C608/IVCE-C604/IVCME-C604 Video Capture Card Models..........................12
Table 2-1: Video Interfaces..........................................................................................................17
Table 2-2: Video Processing........................................................................................................18
Table 2-3: Audio Processing.......................................................................................................19
Table 2-4: System Requirements................................................................................................19
Table 2-5: Mechanical and Environmental Specifications .......................................................20
Table 3-1: Packing List.................................................................................................................27
Table 3-2: Optional Items.............................................................................................................28
Table 4-1: IVCE-C608 Connectors.................................................................................................2
Table 4-2: IVCE-C608 Reset Input Connector Pinouts................................................................4
Table 4-3: IVCE-C608 Reset Output Connector Pinouts.............................................................4
Table 4-4: IVCE-C608 Video/Audio Input Connector Pinouts ....................................................5
Table 4-5: IVCE-C608 GPIO Connector Pinouts..........................................................................5
Table 4-6: IVCE-C604 Connectors.................................................................................................6
Table 4-7: IVCE-C604 Reset Input Connector Pinouts................................................................8
Table 4-8: IVCE-C604 Reset Output Connector Pinouts.............................................................8
Table 4-9: IVCE-C604 Video/Audio Input Connector Pinouts ....................................................9
Table 4-10: IVCE-C604 GPIO Connector Pinouts........................................................................9
Table 4-11: IVCME-C604 Connectors..........................................................................................10
Table 4-12: IVCME-C604 Video/Audio Input Connector Pinouts .............................................11
Table 4-13: IVCME-C604 GPIO Connector Pinouts...................................................................11
Table 6-1: Supported Resolutions..............................................................................................37

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Chapter
1
1 Introduction

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1.1 Overview
Figure 1-1: IVCE-C608/IVCE-C604/IVCME-C604 Capture Cards
The low power IVCE-C608/IVCE-C604/IVCME-C604 video capture cards are essential
surveillance system components. The IVCE-C608/IVCE-C604/IVCME-C604 video
capture cards are equipped with the high-performing Conexant video capture controllers
with up to eight video and audio input channels.
A software development kit (SDK) and a demo application are shipped with each card and
the flexible system architecture simplifies the integration of cameras, video signal
processing, storage and video management as well as security applications.

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1.1.1 Model Variations
There are three video capture card models with different connecting interfaces. These
models are listed below:
Model Name Interface Video Input Audio Input
IVCE-C608 PCIe 8 channels 8 channels
IVCE-C604 PCIe 4 channels 4 channels
IVCME-C604 PCIe Mini 4 channels 4 channels
Table 1-1: IVCE-C608/IVCE-C604/IVCME-C604 Video Capture Card Models
1.1.2 Features
Some of the IVCE-C608/IVCE-C604/IVCME-C604 video capture card features are listed
below.
Low power
Multiple card support
Easy ID programming
PCIe/PCIe Mini connection interface
Software development kit (SDK)
Demo application
1.1.3 Software Support
IEI provides the following software support for the IVCE-C608/IVCE-C604/IVCME-C604:
Device Driver: for Windows XP or Windows 7
SDK: SDK and demo program with source code in C++

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1.2 Overview Photo
The IVCE-C608/IVCE-C604/IVCME-C604 video capture cards have a wide variety of
peripheral interface connectors. The following sections give an overview of each model.
1.2.1 IVCE-C608 Overview
The IVCE-C608 comes with one Conexant CX25853 video capture controller, two GPIO
connectors, one rotary switch, LED indicators and one DB-26 video/audio connector. A
PCIe edge connector on the bottom of the capture card enables the IVCE-C608 to
interface with a motherboard or CPU card. An overview can be seen in Figure 1-2:
IVCE-C608 Overview.
Figure 1-2: IVCE-C608 Overview

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1.2.2 IVCE-C604 Overview
The IVCE-C604 comes with one Conexant CX25850 video capture controller, one GPIO
connector, one rotary switch, LED indicators and one DB-26 video/audio connector. A
PCIe edge connector on the bottom of the capture card enables the IVCE-C604 to
interface with a motherboard or CPU card. An overview can be seen in Figure 1-3:
IVCE-C604 Overview.
Figure 1-3: IVCE-C604 Overview

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1.2.3 IVCME-C604 Overview
The IVCME-C604 comes with one Conexant CX25854 video capture controller, one GPIO
connector and one video/audio connector. The PCIe Mini interface of the capture card
enables the IVCME-C604 to interface with a motherboard. An overview can be seen in
Figure 1-4: IVCME-C604 Overview.
Figure 1-4: IVCME-C604 Overview

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2 Product Specifications
Chapter
2

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2.1 Specifications
The following specifications are listed in the tables below:
Table 2-1: Video Interfaces
Table 2-2: Video Processing
Table 2-3: Audio Processing
Table 2-4: System Requirements
Table 2-5: Mechanical and Environmental Specifications
2.1.1 Video Interfaces
The following table lists detailed specifications for the interfaces on the three video
capture cards.
IVCE-C608 IVCE-C604 IVCME-C604
Video Input Channels Eight Four Four
Video Input Format NTSC or PAL NTSC or PAL NTSC or PAL
Video Input Type BNC BNC BNC
Audio Input Channels Eight Four Four
Audio Input Connector RCA RCA RCA
Video Output Channels Two Two N/A
Video Output Type BNC BNC N/A
PCI/PCIe PCIe x1 PCIe x1 PCIe Mini
Alarm I/O Yes Yes Yes
Card ID Rotary switch selectable
with LED for ID indication
Rotary switch selectable
with LED for ID indication N/A
LED Indicators
Red: self-defined*
Green: self-defined*
Amber: watchdog alarm
Red: self-defined*
Green: self-defined*
Amber: watchdog alarm
N/A
*API will be provided for users to define the LED function.
Table 2-1: Video Interfaces

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2.1.2 Video Processing
The following table lists detailed specifications for the video processing features on the
three video capture cards.
VIDEO PROCESSING IVCE-C608 IVCE-C604 IVCME-C604
Video Compression Software compression Software compression Software compression
Video Engine One Conexant CX25853 One Conexant CX25850 One Conexant CX25854
NTSC
720x480
720x240
640x480
640x240
352x240
320x240
160x120
720x480
720x240
640x480
640x240
352x240
320x240
160x120
720x480
720x240
640x480
640x240
352x240
320x240
160x120
Resolution
PAL
720x576
720x288
352x288
720x576
720x288
352x288
720x576
720x288
352x288
NTSC Total 240fps @ D1 for
eight channels
Total 120fps @ D1 for
four channels
Total 120fps @ D1 for
four channels
Frame
Rate PAL Total 200fps @ D1 for
eight channels
Total 100fps @ D1 for
four channels
Total 100fps @ D1 for
four channels
On-screen Display Yes Yes Yes
Table 2-2: Video Processing

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2.1.3 Audio Processing
The following table lists detailed specifications for the audio processing features on the
three video capture cards.
AUDIO PROCESSING IVCE-C608 IVCE-C604 IVCME-C604
Audio Compression Software compression Software compression Software compression
Sampling rates (hardware
spec.)
32 kHz
44.1 kHz
48 kHz
96 kHz
32 kHz
44.1 kHz
48 kHz
96 kHz
8 kHz
16 kHz
32 kHz
44.1 kHz
48 kHz
Quantization (hardware
spec.) 24-bit 24-bit 16-bit
Table 2-3: Audio Processing
2.1.4 System Requirements
The following table lists detailed system requirements for the three video capture cards.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS IVCE-C608 IVCE-C604 IVCE-C604
System x86 compatible
computer
x86 compatible
computer
x86 compatible
computer
PCIe
PCIe x1 lane
compatible with PCIe
x1, x4, x8 and x16
slots
PCIe x1 lane
compatible with PCIe
x1, x4, x8 and x16
slots
PCIe Mini
Minimum Memory 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB
Graphics
DirectX compatible
VGA card with YUV
overlay mode support
DirectX compatible
VGA card with YUV
overlay mode support
DirectX compatible
VGA card with YUV
overlay mode support
Table 2-4: System Requirements

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2.1.5 Mechanical and Environmental Specifications
The following table lists the dimensions, operating temperature and power consumption
for each model.
OTHERS IVCE-C608 IVCE-C604 IVCME-C604
Dimensions (mm) 111.00 x 102.40 111.23 x 102.39 50.92 x 30.00
Operating Temperature -5ºC – 65ºC,
non-condensing
-5ºC – 65ºC,
non-condensing
-5ºC – 65ºC,
non-condensing
Power Consumption
5.3 W
(3.3V @1.39 A,
12V @0.06 A)
3.51 W
(3.3V @0.9 A,
12V @0.045 A)
1.65 W
(3.3V @500mA)
Table 2-5: Mechanical and Environmental Specifications