Magewell XI100XE-PRO User manual

XI100XE-PRO HD CaptureAdapter
User’s Guide
Rev 1.0
2012/11/28

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Content
1. Preface..................................................................................................................................................... 4
2. Minimum Hardware Configuration ................................................................................................. 4
3. Recommended Hardware Configuration....................................................................................... 4
4. System Requirements.......................................................................................................................... 4
5. Hardware and Driver Installation ..................................................................................................... 5
6. Connection of Video Input ................................................................................................................ 5
6.1. SDI Signal ........................................................................................................................................ 5
6.2. DVI-D/DVI-I Siganl........................................................................................................................ 5
6.3. HDMI Signal.................................................................................................................................... 6
6.4. VGA Signal(RGB-HV)............................................................................................................... 6
6.5. YPbPr Signal.................................................................................................................................... 6
6.6. Composite Video Broadcast Signal(CVBS)........................................................................ 7
7. Connection of Audio Signal............................................................................................................... 7
8. Video Capture Device Instruction.................................................................................................... 8
8.1. Display "Filter Properties Dialog Window" In Common Software................................... 8
8.2. "Device" Instruction...................................................................................................................... 9
8.3. "Advanced Settings" Instruction............................................................................................. 11
8.3.1. Input Signal............................................................................................................................... 11
8.3.1.1. Input Interface...................................................................................................................... 11
8.3.1.2. Signal Status.......................................................................................................................... 12
8.3.2. Image Adjustment................................................................................................................... 12
8.3.3. Image Output........................................................................................................................... 13
8.4. "Color Adjustment" Instruction............................................................................................... 14
9. Video Formats Setting....................................................................................................................... 14

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9.1. Display "Filter Output Pin" In Common Software.............................................................. 15
9.2. "Out Format" Instruction........................................................................................................... 15
10. Audio Capture Device Instruction .............................................................................................. 15
10.1. Windows XP, Windows 2003................................................................................................ 16
10.2. Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 2008, Windows 2008 R2................................ 16
11. Compatible Software Instruction................................................................................................ 17

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1. Preface
Thank you for purchasing XI100XE-PRO capture adapter!
The XI100XE-PRO is featured with small and exquisite bulk, superior performance and
flexible characteristics. The XI100XE-PRO can capture one High-Definition video signal and
one stereo analog audio signal. Video input can connect with SDI, HDMI, YPbPr,
Composite Video Broadcast Signal (CVBS), Separate Video(S-Video).
The user’s guide will provide with necessary instruction for proper use of XI100XE-PRO
capture adapter
2. Minimum Hardware Configuration
Intel Core Solo
1G of RAM
Available PCI-Express x1 expansion slot on mainboard
3. Recommended Hardware Configuration
Intel Core i5
2G of RAM
Available PCI-Express x1 expansion slot on motherboard
4. System 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

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5. Hardware and Driver Installation
Please refer to "XI100XE-PRO Installation Guide" to install the hardware and the driver.
6. Connection of Video Input
6.1.SDI Signal
Figure 1, SDI signal connection sketch map
6.2.DVI-D/DVI-I Siganl
Figure 2, DVI signal connection sketch map

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6.3.HDMI Signal
Figure 3, HDMI signal connection sketch map
6.4.VGA Signal(RGB-HV)
Figure 4, VGA signal connection sketch map
6.5.YPbPr Signal
Figure 5, YPbPr signal connection sketch map
Note: The first input interface is choosed automatically, but the second one need to be
set manually.

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6.6.Composite Video Broadcast Signal(CVBS)
Figure 6, CVBS signal connection sketch map
7. Connection 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.

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8. Video Capture Device Instruction
XI100XE-PRO is based on Microsoft DirectShow interface, one video capture device will
be increased in operating system after installation:
HD Video (XI100XE-PRO Adapter x)
XI100XE-PRO not only offers basic options, such as image brightness, contrast, hue,
saturation, Gamma and so on, but also provides additional options for setting function.
You can use "Filter Properties dialog window" in DirectShow to set these options.
8.1.Display "Filter Properties Dialog Window" In Common Software
AMCAP:Double click "AmCap.exe", choose HD video device "HD Video(XI100XE-PRO
Adapter1)" in "Devices" menu, then click "Video Capture Filter ..." in "Settings" menu,
pop-up " Filter Properties dialog window".

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8.2."Device" Instruction
Figure 8, 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 relevant
version number when you solve problems.
Firmware: if new features need to upgrade the firmware, we should first backup it and

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then upgrade the firmware.
Notes: The different versions of the firmware and hardware cannot be mixed together,
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7/14 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
XI100XE-PRO will not work. You have to return XI100XE-PRO back to factory for being
repaired.
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