Ituner Networks Spectra 8 User manual

Ituner Networks Corp. Spectra 8
SPECTRA8–MULTI-INPUT VIDEO CAPTURE CARD
USER’S MANUAL
Version 1.4.0
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Ituner Networks Corp.
47801 Fremont Blvd. Fremont, CA 94538
Support phone: [phone]
From outside the U.S.: 1-510-226-6033
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
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Introducing Spectra8- Multi-input video capture card.
Thank you for your purchase of the Spectra8 video capture card. Spectra8 video capture card
allows you to simultaneously capture video from 4 independent video sources at 30 fps,
producing a total of 120 fps with the application of your choice and with resolutions up to 768x576
(full broadcast resolution)
. Single standard PCI card
. Plug and Play, four channel video capture card
. BT878 video capture chipset, low latency DMA access.
. Video capture size up to 768x576
. On-board video inputs: 4 BNC Connector
. External PCI bracket expansion card with 4 additional BNC
inputs
. Power consumption: <5W
. Board size 96mmx157mm
. Supports NTSC/PAL/SECAM video with resolutions up to
768x576
. Supports complex video clipping of video source
. Zero wait state PCI burst writes
. Multiple YCrCb and RGB pixel formats
. Supports planar YUV data format
. Windows 98/Me, 2000/XP and NT support
. Linux 2.2, 2.4 and 2.6 support via BTTV driver
. Works with any major encoder application
1.2 System Requirements:
. Pentium class computer with an available PCI slot.
. Windows 98 or later.
. Additionally, we recommend having Microsoft™ DirectX8.0 or higher version
installed in Windows™ 98/ME/2000/XP system.
Proceed with the following instructions to install your Spectra8 card on your computer. Note:
Leave the Spectra8 card in its static-resistant bag until you are ready to install it.
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Caution! Static electricity discharge may permanently damage your system. In order to avoid
possible static electricity discharge during installation procedures, please follow the guidelines
below:
Discharge any static electricity build up in your body by touching a large
grounded metal surface or the computers’ case (if plugged in) for few seconds.
During installation procedures, avoid any contact with metal parts. Handle
cards only by their edges.
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2.1 Install the Spectra8 video capture card.
Step 1. Power off your computer.
Step 2. Open the casing.
Step 3. Remove the slot bracket by unscrewing the holding screw and sliding it out
(Fig 2.1.1)
Fig. 2.1.1 – Removing the Slot Bracket
Step 4. Insert the Spectra8 onto the available PCI slot and fasten the screws tightly
(Fig 2.1.2)
Fig.2.1.2 – Installing the Spectra8 video capture card
Step 5. Close the casing
Step 6. Turn on the main power.
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2.2. Spectra8 Video Input Card Layout
Fig.2.3 – Spectra8 video input card layout
Four analog inputs can be simultaneously connected to the Spectra8. Capturing frame rate is 30
fps per each channel. With a properly installed device driver you will be able to see 4 video
capture devices. (see Driver installation instructions).
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Spectra8 Video Input Card Layout (cont)
Fig. 2.4 – Spectra8 card with extension bracket
In this mode, 8 multiplexed analog inputs can be simultaneously connected to the Spectra8.
Capturing frame rate is 15fps per each channel. With a properly installed device driver you will
be able to see 4 video capture devices, but each device has 2 ports. (see Driver installation
instructions). Only special software can automatically switch in between all inputs, at a lower
frame rate.
With the extension bracket connected to OP2, the 4 additional inputs are mapped to the
secondary port of each of the 4 inputs. If the extension bracket is connected to OP1 the ports
have the same function as the 4 connectors onboard.
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Note: Before installing Spectra8 driver, please check if you have the BT878 driver installed on
your computer. If you do, please uninstall BT878 driver completely. Otherwise it could have a
compatibility problem with the Spectra8 driver.
3.1 Install the Spectra8 driver under Microsoft™ Windows 98/ME/2000/XP. Spectra8 is a plug
and play video capture card. Spectra8 card can be detected by Microsoft™ Windows
98/ME/2000/XP.
Step 1. When re-starting Windows for the first time after the Spectra8 board has been installed,
the Found New Hardware Wizard will appear.
Please select Install from a list or specific location, (Advanced).
Step2. Please insert the CD driver into your CD-ROM drive (In this example we used
drive D). Click NEXT. A second window will appear.
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Step3. Select your CDROM drive and click on NEXT.
Step 4. Specify the D:\Windows\Driver\Win98_ME_2K_XP folder and click on OK.
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Step 5. Select finish. You will notice that the installation will repeat itself 4 times for the video
drivers. Don't panic, this is normal behavior. Spectra8 is equipped with 4 BT878 video capture
devices. Repeat steps 1 to 5 until all video drivers are installed.
After all four devices are installed, the system will try to install the audio devices as well, to be
repeated 4 times as well.
Repeat the same process another 4 times.
NOTE: This card doesn't have any audio inputs, as a result you will not be able to capture any
audio with this card.
To ensure that your drivers were installed OK, please go to "My
computer/Properties/Hardware/Device Manager and look for:
If you see 8 BT878 WDM Audio and Video without exclamation signs, you successfully installed
your card.
NOTE: Devices are numbered from 0 to 3 for Spectra8 type Acards, 4 to 7 for type Bcards.
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