ForeFront Imaging VC204XE User manual
VC204XE Dual HD+ 4 SD Signals + Audio Capture Adapter
User’s Guide
Rev 1.0
10/4/2012
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 HD Input ...............................................................................................................2
6.1 DVI-D/DVI-I Signal ..............................................................................................................2
6.2 HDMI Signal..........................................................................................................................3
6.3 VGA Signal（RGB-HV）....................................................................................................3
6.4 YPbPr Signal..........................................................................................................................4
6.5 CVBS .....................................................................................................................................4
7 Connection of SD Input................................................................................................................5
8 Connection of Audio Signal .........................................................................................................5
9 Video Capture Device Instruction ................................................................................................6
9.1 Display "Filter Properties Dialog Window" In Common Software.......................................6
9.2 “Device” Instruction ..............................................................................................................7
9.3 HD Capture Device "Advanced Settings" Instruction...........................................................8
9.3.1 Input Signal ........................................................................................................................8
9.3.1.1 Input Interface ....................................................................................................................8
9.3.1.2 Signal Status.......................................................................................................................9
9.3.2 Image Adjustment ..............................................................................................................9
9.3.3 Image Output....................................................................................................................10
9.4 SD Capture Device” Advanced Video Settings” Instruction...............................................11
9.4.1 "Color Adjustment" Instruction........................................................................................12
10 Video Formats Setting................................................................................................................12
10.1 Display "Filter Output Pin" In Common Software..............................................................13
10.2 “Out Format” Instruction .....................................................................................................13
11 Audio Capture Device Instruction..............................................................................................13
11.1 Windows XP, Windows 2003..............................................................................................14
11.2 Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 2008, Windows 2008 R2 ......................................15
12 Compatible Software Instruction................................................................................................16
1Preface
Thank you for purchasing VC204XE HD video capture adapter!
The VC102XE is featured with small and exquisite bulk, superior performance and
flexible characteristics. The VC204XE capture adapter can simultaneously capture two
High-Definition video signals, four Standard-Definition video signals, and two stereo
analog audio signals. The HD input can connect with HDMI, DVI, YPbPr, VGA
(RGB-HV), composite video broadcast signal (CVBS).
The user’s guide will provide with necessary instruction for proper use of VC204XE.
2Minimum Hardware Configuration
Intel Core Solo
1G of RAM
Available PCI-Express x4 expansion slot on motherboard
3Recommended Hardware Configuration
Intel Core i5
2G of RAM
Available PCI-Express x4 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
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
5Hardware and Driver Installation
Please refer to "VC204XE Installation Guide" to install the hardware and the driver.
6Connection of HD Input
6.1 DVI-D/DVI-I Signal
Figure 1, DVI signal connection sketch map
6.2 HDMI Signal
Figure 2, HDMI signal connection sketch map
6.3 VGA Signal（RGB-HV）
Figure 3, VGA signal connection sketch map
6.4 YPbPr Signal
Figure 4, 6.4YPbPr signal connection sketch map
6.5 CVBS
Figure 5, CVBS connection sketch map
7Connection of SD Input
Figure 6, CVBS on connection of SD interface sketch map
8Connection of Audio Signal
Figure 7, audio line in signal connection sketch map
Notes: The audio signal input is up to" Line in" level standard, if you need to connect
microphone , must connect microphone with microphone input of "microphone
amplifier" or "mixer" , and then "microphone amplifier" or " mixer "output is
connected to the interface.
capture card will not work. You have to return the capture card back to factory for
being repaired.
9.3 HD Capture Device "Advanced Settings" Instruction
Figure 9, "Advanced Settings " page
9.3.1 Input Signal
9.3.1.1 Input Interface
By default, select “Auto Select Input Interface”, supporting input interface includes:
DVI / HDMI input, VGA input, YPbPr input, CVBS input.
9.2 “Device” Instruction
Figure 8, Device Properties tab
Device Number: display serial of VC204XE, 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
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
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