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E-Mediavision X-View XV-RGB-E1 User Manual

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Summary of X-View XV-RGB-E1

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    User manual version 01.02.0 the x-view range of video capture cards.

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    Contents chapter 1 safety instructions 1 chapter 2 introduction chapter 3 2 xv-rgb-e1/e1s chapter 4 3 xv-rgb-e2/e2s chapter 5 13 xv-rgb-x2 chapter 6 22 xv-sd8 chapter 7 32 xv-sd4+1/sd4+1s chapter 8 40 xv-sdi2 chapter 9 50 xv-dvi-dl chapter 10 59 e-mediavision limited chapter 11 65 index 67.

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    Chapter 1 safety instructions safety instructions (uk) to prevent damage to your x-view product or injury to personnel operating the equipment, please read the following safety precautions prior to operation. These instructions should be made avail- able to all those who will use and operate x-view ...

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    2 chapter 2 introduction the x-view range of video capture cards capture hd, hdmi, vga/ rgb or dvi video sources in real time enabling you to view data from pcs, macs, industrial / medical equipment, cameras and other video equipment. The xv-sd8 , xv-sd4+1 and the xv-sd4+1s captures pal, secam and n...

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    3 chapter 3 fcc compliance xv-rgb-e1 federal communications commission statement this device complies with fcc rules part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: this device may not cause harmful interference, and this device must accept any interference received, including interfe...

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    4 declaration of conformity per fcc part 2 section 2. 1077(a) responsible party name: e-mediavision limited address: 19 park ave, hounslow phone: +44208 755 2014 hereby declares the product: product name: rgb video capture pcie card model number: xv-rgb-e1 conforms to the following specifications: f...

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    5 introduction - xv-rgb-e1/ e1s the xv-rgb-e1/e1s a single channel pcie capture card can capture: • component hd up to 1080p at 60 frames per second hdmi up to 1080p dvi up to 1920 x 1200 (audio not supported, hdcp not supported) • rgb/vga up to 2048 x 1536 the data is stored in a 32mb frame buffer ...

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    Specification - xv-rgb-e1/ xv-rgb-e1s board format pcie x4 low profile card, 68.Mm x 167.6mm pcie bus master with scatter gather dma providing maximum data rate of 480mb/s for the xv-rgb-e1 and 650mb/s for the xv-rgb- e1s connectors one dvi-i type connector maximum sample rate 170 mpixels per second...

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    7 unpacking your packing box contains the following items: • the xv-rgb-e1 or xv-rgb-e1s data capture card. • 1 x dvi/vga, 1 x dvi/component and 1 x dvi/hdmi adapter • 1 x low profile card bracket • installation cd rom if there are any discrepancies, you should contact e-mediavision immediately. Not...

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    Installing the capture card you are likely to need a flat blade and a phillips head screwdriver for the installation of the capture card; it would be useful to have these to hand before you begin. Installing the card is a simple process, follow the steps below to be up and running in a few minutes: ...

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    9 installing multiple cards multiple cards can be installed in a system providing a large number of capture channels. Combinations of xv- capture cards in the same machine are supported by the driver. To control the order in which the driver uses the cards, it is recommended when installing multiple...

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    Firmware upgrades the xv-rgb-e1/e1s cards allow firmware upgrades to be completed on site rather than returning the card to us. Whenever a firmware upgrade is performed, lk4 must be fitted on the xv-rgb- e1/e1s. To perform the upgrade, follow the step-by-step instructions provided by the upgrade app...

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    Application overview the application displays the input source in a window; it has the following features: • scales the data to fit in the window • ability to set up sources accurately (settings automatically saved) • save a single frame to a file in one of the following formats: bmp, jpeg, gif, tif...

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    Notes: 12.

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    13 chapter 4 fcc compliance xv-rgb-e2 federal communications commission statement this device complies with fcc rules part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: this device may not cause harmful interference, and this device must accept any interference received, including interf...

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    Declaration of conformity per fcc part 2 section 2. 1077(a) responsible party name: e-mediavision limited address: 19 park avenue, hounslow phone: +44208 7552014 hereby declares the product: product name: rgb video capture pcie card model number: xv-rgb-e2 conforms to the following specifications: f...

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    15 introduction – xv-rgb-e2/e2s the xv-rgb-e2/e2s, a dual channel pcie capture card can capture: • component hd up to 1080p at 60 frames per second • hdmi up to 1080p (audio not supported, hdcp not supported) • dvi up to 1920 x 1200 • rgb/vga up to 2048 x 1536 the data is stored in a 32mb frame buff...

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    Specification - xv-rgb-e2/e2s board format pcie half size plug-in card, 110mm x 170mm pcie bus master with scatter gather dma providing maximum data rate of 480mb/s for the xv-rgb-e2 and 650mb/s for the xv-rgb- e2s connectors two dvi-i type connectors maximum sample rate 170 mpixels per second analo...

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    17 unpacking your packing box contains the following items: • the xv-rgb-e2/e2s • 2 x dvi/vga, 1 x dvi/component and 1 x dvi/hdmi adapter • installation cd rom if there are any discrepancies, you should contact e-mediavision immediately. Note: all plug-in cards are static sensitive and are packed in...

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    Connections the xv-rgb-e2/e2s card has two dvi-i type connectors for two separate, simultaneous inputs. The top connector is referred to as channel 1, the bottom connector, channel 2. • connect to the source using: • dvi-d cable • dvi-a cable • analog vga (rgb) cable (adapter supplied) • hdmi cable ...

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    19 directshow if you change the link ordering after installation you must run dplinks.Exe. This program will update the existing input names used by the windows directshow interface. To run the dplinks program open the run by clicking on start/run and type dplinks and then press enter. The program w...

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    20 20 also available on the x-view cd: • the release notes - the release notes contain the latest information on the xv-rgb-e2/e2s installation instructions. Release history known problems troubleshooting • the application help file - instructions on how to use the application. The help file is in d...

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    21 using the card with other x-view products the xv-rgb-e2/e2s captures the hd/hdmi/analog rgb/dvi data and stores it in an on-board video buffer. This data is then copied using dma to the host system for display, storage or streaming. When a x-view graphics card is used, xv-rgb-e2/e2s transfers the...

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    22 22 chapter 5 fcc compliance xv-rgb-x2 federal communications commission statement this device complies with fcc rules part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: this device may not cause harmful interference, and this device must accept any interference received, including int...

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    23 declaration of conformity per fcc part 2 section 2. 1077(a) responsible party name: e-mediavision limited address: 19 park avenue, hounslow phone: +44208 7552014 hereby declares the product: product name: rgb video capture pci-x card model number: xv-rgb-x2 conforms to the following specification...

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    24 24 introduction - xv-rgb-x2 the xv-rgb-x2, a dual channel pci-x capture card can capture: • component hd up to 1080p at 60 frames per second • hdmi up to 1080p ( audio not supported, hdcp not supported) • dvi up to 1920 x 1200 • rgb/vga up to 2048 x 1536 the data is stored in a 32mb frame buffer ...

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    Specification - xv-rgb-x2 board format 64 bit, up to 66mhz pci-x, half size plug-in card 105mm x 170mm. Pci bus master with scatter gather dma providing maximum data rate of 480mb/s connectors two dvi-i type connectors maximum sample rate 170 mpixels per second analog rgb or 165mhz dvi video samplin...

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    26 unpacking your packing box contains the following items: • the xv-rgb-x2 • 2 x dvi/vga, 1 x dvi/component and 1 x dvi/hdmi adapter • installation cd rom if there are any discrepancies, you should contact e-mediavision immediately. Note: all plug-in cards are static sensitive and are packed in ant...

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    27 connections the xv-rgb-x2 has two dvi-i type connectors for two separate, simultaneous inputs. The top connector is referred to as channel 1, the bottom connector, channel 2. Connect to the source using: • dvi-d cable • dvi-a cable • analog vga (rgb) cable (adapter supplied) • hdmi cable (adapter...

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    28 installing multiple cards multiple cards can be installed in a system providing a large number of capture channels. Combinations of xv- capture cards in the same machine are supported by the driver. In order to control the order in which the driver uses the cards, it is recommended when installin...

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    29 firmware upgrades the xv-rgb-x2 card allows firmware upgrades to be completed on site rather than returning the card to us. Whenever a firmware upgrade is performed, lk1 must be fitted on the xv-rgb-x2. To perform the upgrade, follow the step-by-step instructions provided by the upgrade applicati...

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    30 software installation the xv- software (driver and application) is installed by inserting the cd that was shipped with your card into your cd rom drive. The installation process should start automatically. Should the cd fail to autorun use explorer to browse the cd, locate then double click on in...

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    31 note: the supplied drivers and software require that you are using: windows® xp, windows® vista, windows® server 2003, windows® server 2008 or windows® 7 (x86 and x64 operating systems) cd / dvd rom drive using the card with other x-view products the xv-rgb-x2 captures the hd/hdmi/ rgb/dvi data a...

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    32 chapter 6 fcc compliance xv-sd8 federal communications commission statement this device complies with fcc rules part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: this device may not cause harmful interference, and this device must accept any interference received, including interfere...

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    33 declaration of conformity per fcc part 2 section 2. 1077(a) responsible party name: e-mediavision limited address: 19 park avenue, hounslow phone: +44208 7552014 hereby declares the product: product name: sd video capture pci-e x4 card model number: xv-sd8 conforms to the following specifications...

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    34 introduction – xv-sd8 the xv-sd8 is an eight channel pci express video capture card. The card supports pal, ntsc and secam in both composite and s-video input formats, supports de-interlaced video capture and allows display at 25/30 frames/sec for real-time video overlays. The windows® software p...

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    35 specification - xv-sd8 board format 4 lane pci express 110x170mm (approx) connectors two 26 way d connectors maximum capture resolution 8x 720x576x16bit frame buffer memory 32mb supported video formats pal, ntsc, secam or s-video for sd inputs. Operating system support windows® xp professional (x...

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    36 installing the xv-sd8 capture card you are likely to need a flat blade and a phillips head screwdriver for the installation of the capture card; it would be useful to have these to hand before you begin. Installing the card is a simple process, follow the steps below to be up and running in a few...

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    37 video passthrough by connecting a second bnc16 input cable (available from x-view) to the second xv-sd8 connector it is possible to daisy-chain the video signals to another device. In this case the video will normally be terminated on the downstream device; therefore, the inbuilt terminations on ...

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    38 directshow if you change the link ordering after installation you must run dplinks.Exe. This program will update the existing input names used by the windows directshow interface. To run the dplinks program open the run by clicking on start/run and type dplinks and then press enter. The program w...

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    39 application overview the application displays the video source in a window; it has the following features: • scales the video data to fit in the window • save a single frame to a file in one of the following formats: bmp, jpeg, gif, tiff, png • print a single frame • record and playback captured ...

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    40 chapter 7 fcc compliance xv-sd4+1 federal communications commission statement this device complies with fcc rules part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: this device may not cause harmful interference, and this device must accept any interference received, including interfe...

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    41 declaration of conformity per fcc part 2 section 2. 1077(a) responsible party name: e-mediavision ltd address: 19 park avenue, hounslow phone: +44208 7552014 hereby declares the product: product name: sd video/rgb/dvi capture pci-e x4 card model number: xv-sd4+1 (dgc 151) conforms to the followin...

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    Introduction – xv-sd4+1/sd4+1s the xv-sd4+1/sd4+1s is an ideal solution for applications that require the capture of up to four sd video sources and a single component hd/hdmi/rgb/dvi source simultaneously. Typical applications include: • viewing analog or dvi sources from pcs, macs, industrial/medi...

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    43 • high quality down scaling • support for yuv 4:2:2, rgb 5:5:5, 5:6:5 and 8:8:8 video formats • high performance dma to system memory or direct to graphics memory with scatter gather • support for separate h/v sync, composite sync or sync on green • support for windows® xp/vista/server 2003/serve...

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    Specification board format pci-e x4 plug-in card, 110mm x 204mm. Pci-e bus master with scatter gather dma providing maximum data rate of 480mb/s for the xv-sd4+1 and 650mb/s for the xv-sd4+1s. Connectors one dvi-i type connector and one d-type connector for sd inputs. Maximum sample rate:(rgb/dvi) 1...

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    45 unpacking your packing box contains the following items: • xv-sd4+1 or xv-sd4+1s • sd4-cable • 1 x dvi/vga, 1 x dvi/component and 1 x dvi/hdmi adapter • installation cd rom if there are any discrepancies, you should contact x-view immediately. Note: all plug-in cards are static sensitive and are ...

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    Installing the xv-sd4+1/sd4+1s capture card you are likely to need a flat blade and a phillips head screwdriver for the installation of the capture card; it would be useful to have these to hand before you begin. Installing the card is a simple process, follow the steps below to be up and running in...

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    47 d-type connector connect sd inputs using the 4-way splitter cable (provided). The splitter cable consists of 4 rca sockets numbered s1-s4, connected to a 26-way d connector. To connect a video input, connect as indicated in the table below. Video input rca connetor 1 s1 2 s2 3 s3 4 s4 if you wish...

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    Installing multiple cards multiple cards can be installed in a system providing a large number of capture channels. Combinations of xv- capture cards in the same machine are supported by the driver. To control the order in which the driver uses the cards, it is recommended when installing multiple c...

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    It should be noted that the driver installation program includes an automatic firmware update, if required. Therefore, prior to installing the application and driver, ensure that lk1 is fitted. Extended display identification data (edid) - disable links edid is data provided by a display monitor and...

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    Chapter 8 xv-sdi2 the x-view xv-sdi2 is a dual channel pci express hd-sdi video capture card. The card supports sd- sdi, hd-sdi and 3g-sdi. The xv-sdi2, a stand alone pcie x4 plug in card, delivers extreme performance with 650mb/s transfer bus bandwidth making it ideal for a wide range of applicatio...

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    51 hardware overview • dual channel pci express hd-sdi capture card • four lane pcie bus with maximum data rate of 650mb/sec • support for all sd and hd video modes up to 1080p 60hz • loop through sdi bnc connections • 64mb per channel, total 128mb on-board frame buffer • on board processor for real...

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    Specification board format pci-e half size plug-in card, 110mm x 170mm pci-e bus master with scatter gather dma providing maximum data rate of 650mb/s connectors four bnc connectors for sdi inputs (green led) and loop through outputs (blue led) maximum capture resolution 2 x 2048x1556 frame buffer m...

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    53 unpacking your packing box should contain the following items: • the xv-sdi2 • installation cd rom if there are any discrepancies, you should contact e-mediavision immediately. Note: all plug-in cards are static sensitive and are packed in anti-static material. Please keep the card in its packagi...

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    Connections the xv-sdi2 card has four bnc type connectors for two separate, simultaneous inputs and two loop through outputs. The connectors are identified by coloured led’s; green for input and blue for loop through outputs: supported formats the xv-sdi2 card supports the following formats: • sd-sd...

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    Installing multiple cards multiple cards can be installed in a system providing a large number capture channels. Combinations of xv- capture cards in the same machine are supported by the driver. In order to control the order in which the driver uses the cards, it is recommended when installing mult...

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    56 directshow if you change the link ordering after installation you must run dplinks.Exe. This program will update the existing input names used by the windows directshow interface. To run the dplinks program open the run by clicking on start/run and type dplinks and then press enter. The program w...

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    Also available on the x-view cd: • the release notes - the release notes contain the latest information on the xv-sdi2 • installation instructions. • release history • known problems • troubleshooting • the application help file - instructions on how to use the application. The help file is in d:/so...

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    58 using the card with other x-view products the xv-sdi2 captures data and stores it in an on-board video buffer. This data is then copied using dma to the host system for display, storage or streaming. When a x-view graphics card is used, xv-sdi2 transfers the data directly to the graphics card the...

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    59 chapter 9 xv-dvi-dl the xv-dvi-dl is a single channel pci express dual-link dvi video capture card. A stand alone pcie x4 plug in card, the xv-dvi-dl delivers extreme performance with 650mb/s transfer bandwidth. A maximum canvas of 4kx4k allows any dvi source to be captured. The xv-dvi-dl does no...

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    Specification - xv-dvi-dl board format pci-e x4 card, 110mm x 170mm. Pci-e bus master with scatter gather dma providing a maximum data rate of 650mb/s. Connectors one dual-link dvi-d connector. Maximum sample rate 330 mhz dvi - capable of quad hd at 24/25/30fps. Video capture memory 128 mb, triple b...

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    61 unpacking your packing box contains the following items: • the xv-dvi-dl capture card installation cd-rom (for latest drivers go to www.X-viewmedia.Com) if there are any discrepancies, you should contact x-view immediately. Note: all plug-in cards are static sensitive and are packed in anti-stati...

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    62 connections the xv-dvi-dl has one dvi dual-link connector. The card is connected to the source using a dvi dual-link cable (not supplied). Installing multiple cards multiple cards can be installed in a system providing a large number of dvi dual-link capture channels. Combinations of xv- capture ...

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    63 firmware upgrades the xv-dvi-dl card allows firmware upgrades to be completed on site rather than returning the card to x- view. Whenever a firmware upgrade is performed, lk1 must be fitted on the xv-dvi-dl. To perform the upgrade, follow the step-by-step instructions provided by the upgrade appl...

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    64 application overview the application displays the source in a window; it has the following features: • scales the data to fit in the window • ability to set up sources accurately (settings automatically saved) • save a single frame to a file in one of the following formats: bmp, jpeg, gif, tiff, ...

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    Chapter 10 e-mediavision ltd e-mediavision is a leading manufacturer of video graphic solutions, its range of products are used by some of the worlds leading organisations. As new technology advances, so we at x-view improve the performance and functionality of both our hardware and software to give...

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    66 copyright statement © x-view ltd., england, 2011 e-mediavision ltd claims copyright on this documentation. No part of this documentation may be reproduced, released, disclosed, stored in any electronic format, or used in whole or in part for any purpose other than stated herein without the expres...

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    A application overview 11, 64 c cable 1 connections - xv-rgb-e2/e2s 18, 54 connections - xv-rgb-x2 27 copyright statement 65 d e-mediavision ltd 65 directshow 9 dvi-i connector 46 e edid 29 f fcc compliance xv-rgb-e1 3 fcc compliance xv-rgb-e2 13 fcc compliance xv-rgb-x2 22 fcc compliance xv-sd4+1 4...

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    68 s sdk 2 specification - xv-rgb-e1/e1s 6 specification - xv-rgb-e2/e2s 16, 52 specification - xv-rgb-x2 25 specification - xv-sd4+1 44 specification - xv-sd8 35 t technical support 65 u uk headquarters 66 unpacking - xv-rgb-e2/e2s 17, 53 up to 16 xv-rgb-e1/e1s cards 9, 18, 28, 37, 48 v video passt...