Orchid Vidiola User manual

Vidiola
User’s Manual
for models:
Vidiola
Vidiola Pro
Vidiola Premium
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Vidiola User's Manual
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Vidiola User's Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 4
About This Manual 5
Important - Before You Begin 6
SECTION 1 - INSTALLING VIDIOLA 9
Quick Install 9
Hardware Installation 9
Software Installation 10
Figure 1.1: Vidiola Diagram 11
Figure 1.2: Vidiola Pro Diagram 12
Figure 1.3: Vidiola S-Video Sub card 13
Figure 1.4: Vidiola Premium Daughtercard 13
Step 1: Preparing Your Computer 14
Step 2: Preparing Your Vidiola 14
Jumper Settings 14
JP1: IRQ Address 15
JP2: Base Address 16
JP15: VGA Compat. (Vidiola) 16
JP15: VGA Compat. (Vidiola Pro & Premium) 17
JP4 & JP3: Compressor Base Address 17
Step 3: Installing Your Vidiola 18
Vidiola Premium Daughtercard Installation 20
Using S-Video (S-VHS) 20
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SECTION 2 - VIDIOLA DRIVER INSTALLATION 23
Before You Begin 23
Installing the Vidiola Drivers 23
SECTION 3 - USING VIDIOLA 25
The Vidiola Configuration Program 25
Align Configuration 25
Source Configuration 26
SuperZoom Configuration 27
Picture Configuration 27
Hardware Configuration 28
Using Video Capture Applications 29
Video Format Configuration 29
Video Source Configuration 31
Video Display Configuration 31
Video Capture Guidelines 32
Motion Video 32
Still Image Grab 32
Vidiola Live Video 33
Quick Start 33
NTSC Video Output 33
PAL Video Output 34
JPEG Video Compression Guidelines 36
Running in High Resolutions 38
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APPENDIX A - TECHNICAL INFORMATION 39
CompuServe 39
Troubleshooting Vidiola 39
Avoiding Address Conflicts 46
Vidiola Technical Specifications 47
Memory Upgrade 49
Memory Upgrade Software Changes 50
Vidiola VGA-OUT Pin-Out Specifications 51
Feature Connector Pin-Outs 52
APPENDIX B - TECH SUPPORT TIPS 53
From the Trenches: Tech Support Tips 53
System Configuration Chart 57
APPENDIX C - PLAYING AVI FILES 59
Playing AVI Files on non-Vidiola Systems 59
APPENDIX D - USING VIDEO DIRECTOR 61
Video Director and Vidiola Pro/C 61
FCC NOTICE 62
INDEX 63
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Introduction
Vidiola™ is a high-performance digital video card
for 386, 486 and Pentium systems. It features
SuperZoom™ digitalvideoplayback,whichincor-
porates advanced scaling techniques and allows
digitized video clips to be played back up to full
screen without affecting the frame rate.
Three versions of Vidiola are available: Vidiola,
Vidiola Pro and Vidiola Premium. Vidiola is a video
overlaycardthatallowsgraphicstobe"overlaid"on
top of video. Overlay modes are 640x480 up to 65K
colors and 800x600 up to 256 colors, however, actual
captureabilityisgraphiccarddependent.Forhigher
resolutions, Vidiola's built-in VGA loop-thru is en-
abled. Depending on system performance, motion
video capture is 30 fps at 160x120 and 15-30fps at
320x240.
The software included allows Vidiola to provide
you with a total video capture, editing and presen-
tation solution for Microsoft Video for Windows.By
making use of the feature connector on a standard
VGA card, video is displayed in full color without
the need for a high-performance VGA Windows
accelerator. To record audio as well as video, you
need a compatible audio card installed in your
computer.
Thank you for purchasing Vidiola. Care has been
takento ensure that your card will provide you with
years of trouble-free operation. We believe you will
be pleased with your purchase.
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About This Manual
This manual presumes that you are already familiar
withyourIBMPCcompatiblecomputer.WhileVidiola
has been designed to be easy to install, we recom-
mend that you refer to your computer’s reference
manual when terminology or installation steps are
unfamiliar to you. This manual has been organized to
help you set up and install Vidiola as quickly as
possible. Each section is divided into short, easy-to-
follow steps, to help you understand the installation
and function of Vidiola.
Section 1: Installing Vidiola
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced user,
this section will give you important information on
the proper installation of Vidiola.
Section 2: Vidiola Driver Installation
Here you will be given the information needed to
install Vidiola drivers.
Section 3: Using Vidiola
This section covers using the Vidiola configuration
program and video capture applications.
Appendix A: Technical Information
If you are experiencing installation difficulties or
require troubleshooting information, this appendix
gives you checkpoints to look at to ensure that your
Vidiola is operating properly. This appendix also
includestheVidiolatechnicalspecifications,andgives
you instructions for upgrading the memory.
Appendix B: Tech Support Tips
Hereyouareprovided withalist ofthemost common
issues to help you get up and running with your new
Vidiola card.
Appendix C: Playing AVI Files
This section gives you instructions on how to play
Vidiola compressed files on non-Vidiola systems.
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Important! - Before You Begin
This manual contains information for the products
listed below. All references to "Vidiola" will refer to
all these products, unless otherwise noted.
Vidiola
Vidiola provides full motion capture and playback
of digital video. Text and graphics overlay on top of
full screen live video. The hardware design pro-
videsfeaturessuchasSuperZoomplaybackandreal
time compression (3:1).
Vidiola Pro
Vidiola Pro is the same as Vidiola and adds NTSC
output and S-Video output. Two configurations are
available for Vidiola Pro; the hardware is the same,
but the software is different. Vidiola Pro/D offers
digital video capture and editing with transitions
and video output. Vidiola Pro/C offers full screen
"cuts-only" video editing and titling utilizing
camcordercontrolandoverlaywithoutstoringvideo
to hard disk.
Vidiola Premium
Vidiola Premium is the same as Vidiola Pro/D and
adds real-time Motion JPEG compression with ra-
tios up to 56:1.
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This manual will familiarize you with the features,
installation and use of your Vidiola. There are several
symbolsandconventionsusedthroughoutthismanual
which will help to draw your attention to a feature or
to focus on important information:
WhenyouseetheMagnifyingGlass,it
means the text is referring to some-
thing you should take a closer look at
before proceeding further.
When you see the Exclamation Mark,
it gives important information on
avoiding damage to property.
Common Names
AVI Audio/Video Interleaved
PC Refers to the family of IBM PC, PC/XT or
PC/AT compatible computers
JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group
NTSC National Television Standards Committee
PAL Phase Alternate Line
VGA Video Graphics Array
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Section INSTALLING VIDIOLA
Vidiola is designed to be easy to use and easy to
install.Before installingVidiola intoyour computer,
make sure that it will not conflict with existing
components. See Appendix A for help on checking
for potential conflicts.
There are three fundamental steps to the installa-
tion, which are explained in detail on the following
pages. To get up and running quickly, see the quick
installation steps; otherwise skip to "Step 1: Prepar-
ing Your Computer."
Quick Install (for experienced users only)
Hardware Installation
1. Check yourVidiola jumpersettings tomake sure
there are no conflicts with existing cards (see
"Step 2: Preparing Your Vidiola").
2. Install Vidiola into a 16-bit expansion slot.
3. Connect the ribbon cable between the Vidiola's
feature connector and your VGA card's feature
connector (see Figure 1.10 or 1.11).
4. Connect the external VGA loop-thru cable be-
tween your Vidiola's 6-pin connector, and your
VGA card's 15-pin connector (see Figure 1.12).
5. Connect your monitor cable to the 15-pin con-
nector on Vidiola.
6. If you want to use S-Video input or output with
your Vidiola Pro or Premium, see the section
"Using S-Video (S-VHS)."
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Section 1: Installing Vidiola
STATIC!
Before
handling
Vidiola,be
suretoguard
against
electrostatic
discharge.
Beproperly
groundedby
touchingthe
powersupply
housing,or
youmay
want to buy a
Groundstrap
fromyour
local
computer
store.

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Software Installation
1. First you must install the bundled software that
comeswithVidiola.ThesoftwareincludesVideo
For Windows, which is required by Vidiola. See
the software documentation for installation in-
structions.
2. After installing the bundled software, install the
Vidiola software drivers. From Microsoft Win-
dows, run the SETUP.EXE program from the
Vidiola software disk.
3. Follow the instructions. Restart Windows after
the installation is complete.
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JP15
JP5
Composite Video In
S-Video In
VGA In (from graphics card) VGA Out (to monitor)
JP1
JP2
Z O O M
SUPER
Vidiola
Feature Connector
Compatibility
Figure1.1:VidiolaDiagram
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Figure 1.2:VidiolaProDiagram
JP15
JP5
Composite Video Input (VCR, Camcorder)
Composite Video Output
VGA In (Loop-Thru Cable) (from graphics card)
VGA Out (to monitor)
JP1
JP2
Z O O M
SUPER
Vidiola Pro
Feature Connector
Compatibility
JP12
JP8
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S-Video
Input
S-Video
Output
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Figure 1.3:Vidiola S-Video Sub card
Figure1.4:VidiolaPremiumDaughtercard

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Forbest
results,we
recommend
runningyour
VGA card at
arefresh
rateof 60Hz.
Toconfigure
the
resolution,
colorsand
refreshrate,
refer to your
VGA card
user's
manual.
Step 1: Preparing Your Computer
1. Your VGA card must have a feature connector,
and be configured for one of the following reso-
lutions:
• 640x480 resolution up to 65K
• 800x600 resolution up to 256
If you are not sure about your VGA resolution,
use the default Windows VGA driver. To set up
the driver, follow the instructions below:
a. Change to your Windows directory.
b. The Windows Setup screen is displayed by
typing:
SETUP
c. Highlight the Display option and press EN-
TER. From the menu select the VGA display
driverand press ENTER. Save yourconfigu-
ration and exit to DOS.
2. Turn off the power to your computer and dis-
connect all of the power cords and cables from
the computer.
3. Remove the screws that secure the computer
chassis cover and slide the cover off and keep
the screws in a safe place.
Step 2: Preparing Your Vidiola
Jumper Settings
Thereareseveraljumperblocksusedintheconfigu-
rationof Vidiola, Vidiola Pro and Vidiola Premium.
If the default settings are OK for your Vidiola card,
skip to "Step 3: Installing Your Vidiola."
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IRQ10 (default)
12345678
12345678
IRQ 5
12345678
IRQ 6
12345678
IRQ 7
12345678
IRQ 11
12345678
IRQ 12
12345678
IRQ 14
12345678
IRQ 15
Figure 1.5:IRQ Addresses
The following information details the proper setting
of each jumper. (All jumpers apply to all cards unless
otherwise noted.)
Jumper JP1: IRQ Address
Jumper JP1 sets the interrupt level for Vidiola. The
default setting is IRQ10. If you encounter a conflict
with another device in your system, you can select
IRQ 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 14 or 15.
Theinterrupt
addresson
theVidiola
card must
matchthe
interrupt
addressin
the
Hardware
Configura-
tionprogram
(referto
Section3:
Using
Vidiola).
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Jumper JP2: Base Address
Jumper JP2 sets the base address for Vidiola. The
default address is 700 Hex. To change the base
address to 600 Hex, connect the jumper.
Jumper JP15: VGA Compatibility
For Vidiola only. Jumper JP15 is used for VGA
compatibility. The default setting is normal VGA
operation. If you experience display problems, try
one of the two VGA compatibility options available.
700Hex (default)
12 12
600Hex
Figure 1.6:Base Address
1234
CompatibilityOption1
1234
NormalVGAOperation (default)
1234
CompatibilityOption2
Figure1.7:VGACompatibility
Thebase
addresson
theVidiola
card must
matchthe
base
addressin
the
Hardware
Configura-
tionprogram
(referto
Section3:
Using
Vidiola).
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Jumper JP15: VGA Compatibility
For Vidiola Pro and Premium only. Jumper JP15 is
used for VGA compatibility. The default setting is
normal VGA operation. If you experience display
problems, try one of the four VGA compatibility
options available.
Jumpers JP4 & JP3: Compressor Base Address
Forthe Vidiola Premium daughtercardonly. TheHard-
ware section of the Vidiola Configuration program
includes a setting for "Compressor Base Address."
These options, when set, must match the two jump-
ers on the daughtercard.
123456
CompatibilityOption1
123456
NormalVGAOperation (default)
123456
CompatibilityOption2
123456
CompatibilityOption3
123456
CompatibilityOption4
Figure1.8:VGACompatibility
Base Address JP4 JP3
380-387
3A0-3A7
3C0-3C7
3E0-3E7
Figure 1.9:CompressorBase Address
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Step 3: Installing Your Vidiola
If you are connecting a Vidiola Premium daughtercard to
the Vidiola Pro, go to the section "Vidiola Premium
Daughtercard Installation," otherwise continue. Once
youhave checked your Vidiola jumper settings, you
areready to install Vidiolaandany externaldevices.
1. Select a 16-bit expansion slot for your Vidiola
card. Select a slot as close to your VGA card as
possible.
2. Removethe rearslot coverbracket ifit ispresent
and keep the screw for future use.
3. Connect one end of the ribbon cable to the
feature connector on your Vidiola. Be sure to
match the colored stripe to Pin 1 on the feature
connector. Refer to Figure 1.1 or 1.2.
4. Carefully hold Vidiola by the top edges and
lower it into its expansion slot. Ensure that
Vidiola seats firmly into the slot, and that it
aligns properly with the computer's backplane.
5. Secure Vidiola in place by fastening its metal
bracket to the computer backplane (use the
screw you removed).
6. Connect the other end of
the ribbon cable to the
featureconnectoronyour
videocard(similartoFig-
ures 1.10 or 1.11). Refer
to your VGA card user's
manual for the location
of the feature connector.
VidiolaVGA
Figure 1.10: Connect ribbon cable
Forpin-out
information
onthe
feature
connector
andthe
15-pinVGA
connector,
see
AppendixA.
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