Magewell XI006AE User manual

XI006AE 6-channelAudio and Video Capture Adapter
User’s Guide
Rev 1.0
2011/7/27

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Content
1 Preface ..........................................................................................................................................1
2 Minimum Hardware Configuration..............................................................................................1
3 Recommended Hardware Configuration......................................................................................1
4 System Requirements ...................................................................................................................1
5 Hardware and Driver Installation .................................................................................................2
6 Connection of Input......................................................................................................................2
6.1 SD Video Signal(CVBS) .......................................................................................................2
6.2 Audio Signal ..........................................................................................................................3
7 Video Capture Device Instruction................................................................................................3
7.1 Display "Filter Properties Dialog Window" In Common Software.......................................4
7.2 “Device” Instruction ..............................................................................................................4
7.3 Capture Device "Advanced Settings" Instruction..................................................................6
7.3.1 Capture ...............................................................................................................................7
7.3.2 Image Processing................................................................................................................7
7.3.3 Image Output......................................................................................................................7
8 Video Formats Setting..................................................................................................................8
8.1 Display "Filter Output Pin" In Common Software................................................................8
8.2 “Out Format” Instruction .......................................................................................................8
9 Audio Capture Device Instruction................................................................................................9
9.1 Windows XP, Windows 2003................................................................................................9
9.2 Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 2008, Windows 2008 R2......................................10
10 Compatible Software Instruction................................................................................................11

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1Preface
Thank you for purchasing XI006AE 6-channel audio and video capture adapter!
XI006AE is featured with small and exquisite bulk, superior performance. The
XI006AE can simultaneously capture six Standard-Definition video signals, and six
stereo analog audio signals.
The user’s guide will provide with necessary instruction for proper use of XI006AE
capture adapter.
2Minimum Hardware Configuration
Intel Core Solo
1G of RAM
Available PCI-Express x1 expansion slot on motherboard
3Recommended Hardware Configuration
Intel Core i5
2G of RAM
Available PCI-Express x1 expansion slot on motherboard
4System Requirements
System should be one of the following systems (x 86 version or x64 version):
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Server 2003

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Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
5Hardware and Driver Installation
Please refer to " XI006AE Installation Guide" to install the hardware and the driver.
6Connection of Input
6.1SD Video Signal(CVBS)
Figure 1, SD video signal connection sketch map

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6.2Audio Signal
Figure 2, audio signal connection sketch map
Notes: The audio signal input is up to" Line in" level standard, if you need to connect
to microphone, must connect microphone with microphone input of "microphone
amplifier" or "mixer", and then "microphone amplifier" or "mixer" output is
connected to the interface.
7Video Capture Device Instruction
XI006AE is based on Microsoft DirectShow interface, six video capture devices will
be increased in operating system after installation:
Video 1 (XI006AE Adapter x)
Video 2 (XI006AE Adapter x)
Video 3 (XI006AE Adapter x)
Video 4 (XI006AE Adapter x)
Video 5 (XI006AE Adapter x)
Video 6 (XI006AE Adapter x)
The Video 1 to 6(XI006AE Adapter x) is corresponding to yellow video BNC
interface with the same number in breakout cable.
XI006AE not only offers basic options, such as image brightness, contrast, hue,
saturation, Gamma and so on, but also provides additional options for setting function.

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You can use "Filter Properties dialog window" in DirectShow to set options.
7.1Display "Filter Properties Dialog Window" In Common Software
Double click "AmCap.exe", choose SD video device "Video 1
(XI006AE Adapter1)" in "Devices" menu, then click "Video Capture Filter ..." in
"Settings" menu, pop-up " Filter Properties dialog window".
7.2 “Device” Instruction
Figure 3, Device Properties tab
Device Number: display serial of card, the number should be accorded with the
barcode on the card.
Version: display related version number, versions include hardware version,
firmware version, driver version, and device serial. You may request user to provide

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relevant version number when you solve problems.
Firmware: if new features need to upgrade the firmware, we should first backup it
and then upgrade the firmware.
Notes: The different versions of the firmware and hardware cannot be mixed together,
or else it will get error when upgrade. Additionally, do not power outage in the
process of firmware upgrade, otherwise it will lead to upgrade firmware fail, then the
capture card will not work. You have to return the capture card back to factory for
being repaired.

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7.3Capture Device "Advanced Settings" Instruction
Figure 4, "Advanced Settings" page