Winnov VIDEUM User manual
Videum Duo & Quattro Xpress
Audio/Video PCI Express Capture Card
QuickStart Guide
Product Description page 2
Scope of Delivery page 2
System Requirements page 3
Safety Instructions page 4
Getting Set Up page 4
Installing Videum page 5
Connecting the Watch Reset Cable page 6
Connecting Digital I/O page 7
Modifying Video Input Termination page 8
Assembling the BOB page 9
Connecting Video Sources via BOB page 10
Installing the Videum Software page 12
©2011 Winnov, LP. All Rights Reserved. P/N 004-620103
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Videum Duo Xpress is a 2-channel streaming PCI Express capture card with 4 audio/
video inputs delivering up to 2 independent streams simultaneously.
The Videum Quattro Xpress is a 4-channel streaming PCI Express capture card with 8
audio/video inputs delivering up to 4 independent streams simultaneously.
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
•QuickStartGuide
•CDwithsoftwaredriveranddocumentation
•BreakoutCable
•BreakoutBox(BOB)
•A/VMediaCable
•WatchdogResetCable
•VideumDuoorQuattroXpresscapturecard
Watchdog Reset
Cable
Breakout Cable A/V Media Cable Breakout Box
PUSH
PUSH PUSH
PUSH
Video In
Vid2/C
Vid1/Y
Audio
Out
Audio
In 1
Right
Le ft
Audio
In 2
Le ft Right
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
•
CPU: AMD or Intel > 1 GHz
•
Slot: x1, x4, x8 or x16 PCI Express, PCI-E 1.1 compliant
•
Memory: > 256 MB
•
OS: Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, Vista & SP1 x86, Server 2003 SP2,
Server2008x86(DirectX9orhigherrequired)
VIDEUM DUO/QUATTRO XPRESS BOARD DRAWING
This drawing illustrates the Videum Duo and Quattro Xpress capture card.
J29
J30
Watchdog Interface
to RESET on Mainboard
Watchdog Interface
RESET from Reset-Button
DVI-I Connector to
Breakout-Box and
Breakout Cable
(only available with Quattro Xpress)
DVI-I Connector to
Breakout-Box and
Breakout Cable
J37
J38
J300
Digital I/Os
Reserved
Video Termination
Port A
Port B
(when Quattro Xpress)
(when Quattro Xpress)
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Power off the computer when installing and removing PC cards.
When the computer is turned off by using the power switch, there still might be power
supplied to the motherboard. To ensure that your computer is completely shut down,
unplug the computer’s power cord from its power source.
Static electricity can damage your client adapter. Before removing the adapter from the
antistatic packaging, discharge static by touching a metal part of a grounded PC.
GETTING SETUP
To get initially set up, you need to:
•InstalltheVideumboard.
•Connectyoursource(s).
•InstallthesoftwarefromtheVideumCD.
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INSTALLING VIDEUM
This section describes how to install the Videum board, connect Winnov’s Watchdog, con-
nect Digital I/O, and modify Video Input Termination.
Installing the Videum Board
To install the Videum board, do the following:
1. Turn off your computer and peripheral devices, and then disconnect the power supply.
2. Remove the computer cover and the adapter slot cover from the slot that matches
your adaptor.
3. Firmly place the adapter edge connector into the PCI Express slot until it is fully
inserted. Secure the bracket to the chassis.
4. Connect the Watchdog reset cable if you require this function.
5. Connect the Digital I/Os if desired – used for trigger input or event signaling output.
See the section on Digital I/Os.
6. Modify the Video Input Termination if desired. See the section on Video Input Termina-
tion.
7. Replace the computer cover. Plug in the power cord and restart your system.
Installing Multiple Boards
Winnov Videum enables you to install several Videum capture cards into your system. If
you have installed multiple boards in one system, Videum software recognizes the num-
ber of capture cards that you have. Each board is one PCI Express device and requires
only one driver installation.
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Connecting the Watchdog Reset Cable
The Watchdog Reset is a crash recovery function that automatically reboots the system in
the event of a software lock-up, thus allowing unattended operation.
To establish Watchdog, do the following:
1. Unplug your computer’s reset cable where it connects to the motherboard.
2. Connectyourcomputer’sresetcablethatyoudisconnectedtothepinconnector(J29)
on your Videum board.
3. ConnecttheWatchdog’sresetcable(red/black)totheresetpinsnowopenedonthe
motherboard.
Front Panel
Reset Button
Mainboard
Front Panel Jumper
Reset
Note:
The polarity of the reset circuit is important.
If the watchdog function isn't working,
reverse the connection by flipping the
black 2-pin connector.
J29
J30
Videum DUO/Quattro PCI Express Card
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Connecting Digital I/O
Your Videum board provides 8 digital I/O which can be used as trigger input or as event
signaling output. Each input and output is used individually as input or output. The Digi-
tal I/O interface on the board is controlled through Winnov’s ActiveX software and the
VideumSDK(SoftwareDevelopmentKit).
When an I/O is configured as an input, the output FET’s
are off, creating high impedance input with a weak pull-up
to +3.3V. If the I/O is configured as an output, then the
output FETs are active depending on the state of the
Output Port register.
Note: Care should be exercised if an external voltage is
applied to an I/O configured as an output because of the
lowimpedance(220Ohm)paththatexistsbetweenthe
pin and either +3.3V or GND.
+3.3V
+3.3V
+3.3V
I/O 7
I/O 6
I/O 5
I/O 4
I²C SCL
I²C SDA
I/O 3
I/O 2
I/O 1
I/O 0
GND
GND
GND
J300
PCB
1
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Modifying Video Input Termination
Each video input is terminated with 75 Ohm. For proper video reception this termination
is required. In some cases, termination is not desired, for example:
•ThecardisinsertedintoanexistingvideolinkviaaT-piece.
•Allinputsarefedfromonevideosource,forexample,toprovidestreamswithdifferent
resolutions from the same video stream.
•SeveralVideumcardsarecascadedorruninparalleltoothervideoequipment.
In these cases, the video termination requires a video amplifier or repeater. This can be
avoided by individually disabling the termination by removing the jumper. One termina-
tion must remain per video link and be as close as possible to the end of the whole link.
If the jumper is removed, the video termination is disabled. If the jumper is replaced, the
videoterminationisenabled(default).
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CONNECTING VIDEO AND AUDIO SOURCES
This section describes how to connect your video sources to the Videum board. The
breakoutcableortheVideumbreakoutbox(BOB)canbeused.
Connecting Video Sources via Breakout Cable
To connect the Videum board with the breakout cable:
1. Plug the cable into the Videum board’s DVI connector.
2. Plug the cable’s BNC connectors into your Video IN source.
3. Plug the cable’s XLR connectors into your balanced stereo Audio In and Audio OUT.
Assembling the BOB
The breakout box can be assembled either as a standalone or attached to a rackmount
BOB bracket then mounted onto a rack.
If you DO NOT have a rackmount BOB bracket, simply attach the front panel label to the
BOB. The following drawing illustrates the front panel.
If you DO have a rackmount BOB bracket, do the following:
1. Attach the BOB to the rackmount BOB bracket in one of the four positions. Using 2
screws insert them from the bottom of the rackmount BOB bracket into the bottom of
the BOB and tighten.
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2. The rackmount BOB bracket is designed for 4 BOBs. The following photo shows a
rackmount BOB bracket with 4 BOBs.
3. Attach the front panel label to the BOB and attach blank labels to the unused posi-
tions.
4. Attach the rackmount BOB bracket onto your rack.
Connecting Video Sources via Breakout Box
This section describes how to connect video sources to your Videum board via the break-
outbox(BOB).
1. Attach the A/V Media cable to the DVI connector on the BOB. Carefully align the cable
plug with the DVI connector and insert.
Rear Side of Breakout Box
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2. Attach the other end of the A/V Media cable to the capture card’s DVI connector.
Note: Be careful handling the A/V Media cable and the pins inside the shrouded cable
plug. Bending the cable or pins my cause internal damage to the signal wires and/or
shielding wires and result in A/V signal quality degradation or complete signal loss.
3. Attach your video and audio sources to the BOB.
Front side of Breakout Box
Vid1/Y, Vid2/C, Vid3/C, Vid4/Y
All inputs can be used as independent composite video inputs. With the help of an
adaptercable(2xBNCto4pinMINDIN)twopairedinputswilltogetherbuildanS-Video
interface.
•Vid1andVid2buildtogetherS-VideoInputVin-Y/C1.
•Vid3andVid4buildtogetherS-VideoInputVin-Y/C2.
AudioOut(balanced)
The audio output can be used for monitoring purpose as input for a professional amplifier.
The balanced audio output amplifier supports an impedance > 600 OHM.
AudioIn1andAudioIn2(botharebalancedinputs)
Both inputs are used to connect to audio sources which do not require a pre-amplifier.
Note: It is recommended using balanced audio equipment to guarantee the best audio
quality. However unbalanced audio devices are also supported.
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INSTALLING THE VIDEUM SOFTWARE
The Videum Software CD contains the Drivers required for using the Videum board, ap-
plications, and documentation.
Note: If the “Found New Hardware Wizard” popup appears after you start up your sys-
tem, be sure to cancel out of it.
1. Start your computer and insert the Videum Software CD.
2. From the Videum Software CD menu, select your preferred language and click to run
Setup. Alternatively, run the “Setup.exe” application directly from the root directory of
the CD.
The installer guides you through the software installation process. It is recommended that
you use the defaults.
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND DRIVER UPDATES
The latest drivers, utilities, and documentation are available at
Winnov’s support website at www.support.winnov.com.
To obtain help or information associated with your Videum board or
Videum applications, use the Videum SDK’s help menus, supplied
documentation(ontheCD),orcontactWinnovsupportviae-mail
at support@winnov.com.
2011 copyright Winnov. All Rights Reserved.
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