ADLINK Technology PCI-MP4S User manual

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Manual Rev. 2.00

Revision Date: January 7, 2005

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PCI-MP4S

4-CH MPEG4 Software

Video Compression Card

User’s Manual

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Table of Contents i

Table of Contents

Table of Contents..................................................................... i

List of Tables.......................................................................... iv

List of Figures ......................................................................... v

1 Introduction ........................................................................ 1

1.1 Features............................................................................... 2

Image Acquisition ........................................................... 2

MPEG4 Encoding ........................................................... 3

MPEG4 Decoding ........................................................... 4

Motion Detection ............................................................. 4

TCP/IP Data Transmission ............................................. 4

Watch Dog Timer ............................................................ 4

I/O Lines ......................................................................... 5

Supported Software ........................................................ 5

1.2 Applications ......................................................................... 5

1.3 System requirement............................................................. 6

1.4 Compression Benchmark .................................................... 6

PCI-33 Platform .............................................................. 6

Video Format: QCIF (160*120) ....................................... 7

Video Format: CIF(320*240) ........................................... 9

Video Format: 4CIF(640*480) ....................................... 10

PCI-X Platform .............................................................. 10

Video Format: QCIF (160*120) ..................................... 11

Video Format: CIF(320*240) ......................................... 13

Video Format: 4CIF(640*480) ....................................... 15

2 Hardware Reference......................................................... 17

2.1 PCI-MP4S Specification .................................................... 17

Video Input ................................................................... 17

Channel Extension ........................................................ 17

General Purpose I/O Lines ........................................... 17

Watch Dog Timer .......................................................... 18

4-channel software trigger output ................................. 18

User EEPROM .............................................................. 18

Form Factor .................................................................. 18

PCI-MP4S Appearance ................................................ 19

ii Table of Contents

PCI-MP4S Standard Accessories ................................. 19

PCI-MP4S Connectors and Pin Definitions .................. 20

2.2 RTV-E4 Extension board for RTV-24 and PCI-MP4S........ 23

RTV-E4 Connectors and Pin Definitions ....................... 23

2.3 RTV-I4 Isolation GPIO board for RTV-24 and PCI-MP4S . 24

RTV-I4 Connectors and Pin Definitions ........................ 24

Input 2R10P pin header pin definition: .......................... 26

D-sub 25-pin output connector pin ................................ 27

3 Installation Guide.............................................................. 29

3.1 Hardware Installation ......................................................... 29

PCI-MP4S ..................................................................... 29

3.2 Driver Installation ............................................................... 30

WDM Driver Installation ................................................ 30

4 ViewCreator Utility ............................................................ 47

4.1 Overview ............................................................................ 47

4.2 Component Description ..................................................... 48

4.3 Operation Theory ............................................................... 48

MPEG4 Encoding ......................................................... 49

Video image configuration ............................................ 49

Video adjustments ........................................................ 50

Save image file ............................................................. 50

Special image effect ..................................................... 50

Tools ............................................................................. 51

5 Function Library................................................................ 53

5.1 List of Functions................................................................. 53

5.2 Encode Functions .............................................................. 55

AngeloMPEG4_Encode_Initial– ................................... 57

AngeloMPEG4_Encode_InitialEx– ............................... 57

AngeloMPEG4_Encode_Set_Callback– ....................... 62

AngeloMPEG4_Encode_Start– .................................... 65

AngeloMPEG4_Encode_Stop– .................................... 65

AngeloMPEG4_Encode_Close– ................................... 65

AngeloMPEG4_Encode_Save_File_Start– .................. 67

AngeloMPEG4_Encode_Save_File_Stop– .................. 67

AngeloMPEG4_Encode_Create_Directory– ................. 67

AngeloMPEG4_Encode_Set_Motion_Detection– ........ 70

5.3 Decode Functions .............................................................. 74

Table of Contents iii

AngeloMPEG4_Decode_Connect – ............................. 79

AngeloMPEG4_Decode_Disconnect – ......................... 79

AngeloMPEG4_Decode_Set_Callback– ...................... 81

AngeloMPEG4_Decode_Set_Image_Config– .............. 84

AngeloMPEG4_Decode_Set_Motion_Detection– ........ 87

AngeloMPEG4_Decode_Get_Config– ......................... 90

AngeloMPEG4_Decode_Start– .................................... 93

AngeloMPEG4_Decode_Stop– .................................... 93

AngeloMPEG4_Decode_Get_FlowRate– ..................... 94

AngeloMPEG4_Decode_ ReInitial– .............................. 96

AngeloMPEG4_Decode_ ReInitialEx– ......................... 96

AngeloMPEG4_Decode_ Save_File_Start– ................. 99

AngeloMPEG4_Decode_ Save_File_Stop– ................. 99

AngeloMPEG4_Decode_File– .................................... 101

AngeloMPEG4_Decode_File_Start– .......................... 101

AngeloMPEG4_Decode_File_Set_Position– .............. 101

AngeloMPEG4_Decode_File_Pause– ........................ 101

AngeloMPEG4_Decode_File_Continue– ................... 101

AngeloMPEG4_Decode_File_Get_Position– ............. 101

AngeloMPEG4_AVI_2_M4V– ..................................... 101

AngeloMPEG4_M4V_2_AVI– ..................................... 101

5.4 System Functions ............................................................ 110

AngeloMPEG4_Get_Version – ................................... 110

Appendix.............................................................................. 113

Appendix A: Glossary ...................................................... 113

Appendix B: Standard Compliance.................................. 116

Warranty Policy................................................................... 119

iv List of Tables

List of Tables

Table 1-1: Acquisition Speed ..................................................... 2

Table 1-2: Quality Index ............................................................. 3

Table 1-3: Video Format: QCIF (160*120) ................................. 7

Table 1-4: Video Format: CIF(320*240) ..................................... 9

Table 1-5: Video Format: 4CIF(640*480) ................................. 10

Table 1-6: Video Format: QCIF (160*120) ............................... 11

Table 1-7: Video Format: CIF(320*240) ................................... 13

Table 1-8: Video Format: 4CIF(640*480) ................................. 15

Table 2-1: General Purpose I/O Lines ..................................... 17

Table 2-2: Video Inputs ............................................................ 20

Table 2-3: Channel Extension Video Input (CN2) .................... 20

Table 2-4: Channel Extension Video Input (CN3) .................... 21

Table 2-5: Channel Extension Video Input (CN5) .................... 21

Table 2-6: GPIO (CN8) ............................................................ 21

Table 2-7: GPIO (CN9) ............................................................ 22

Table 2-8: Watchdog Timer Reset ........................................... 22

Table 2-9: RTV-E4 Connectors and Pin Definitions ................. 23

Table 2-10: GPIO (CN1) ............................................................ 26

Table 2-11: GPIO (CN2) ............................................................ 26

Table 2-12: D-sub 25-pin output connector pin .......................... 27

Table 5-1: List of Functions ...................................................... 53

Table 5-2: Quality Index ........................................................... 59

Table 5-3: Video adjustments table ......................................... 85

Table 5-4: Video quality table .................................................. 97

List of Figures v

List of Figures

Figure 2-1: 4-channel software trigger output ............................ 18

Figure 2-2: PCI-MP4S Appearance ........................................... 19

Figure 2-3: Watchdog reset cable, GPIO bracket, AIO CD........ 19

Figure 2-4: RTV-E4.................................................................... 23

Figure 2-5: RTV-I4 ..................................................................... 24

Introduction 1

1 Introduction

The PCI-MP4S is a MPEG4 software video compression develop-

ment kit that combines excellent real-time image acquisition and

advanced MPEG4 software video compression algorithm for secu-

rity and remote video surveillance applications. This 32-bit,

33MHz/66MHz PCI bus frame grabber simultaneously captures

four video analog streams in real time.

It accepts standard composite color (PAL, NTSC) or monochrome

video format (CCIR, EIA) camera input. The resolution can be pro-

grammed (640 x 480 or 768 x 576) and scaled down before

images are transferred to PC memory.

The MPEG4 software video compression function library provides

high quality video encoding and decoding. Image quality and bit-

rate are adjustable for more efficient data transmission via TCP/IP.

The PCI-MP4S also has a sensitive partial or whole image motion

detection area for smart video encoding or alarm signaling. Up to

4X image expansion technology for enhanced decoded image

quality is available.

Each PCI-MP4S board has a unique hardware ID number. System

integrators can use this to implement protection to lock their sys-

tem product. Other useful features are a watchdog timer for fault-

tolerant applications and easy-to-use standard connectors.

2Introduction

1.1 Features

Image Acquisition

Acquisition speed

Color Image: The color video format is compatible with the follow-

ing composite video input formats: NTSC-M, NTSC-Japan, PCL-

B, PAL-D, PAL-G, PAL-H, PAL-I, PAM-M, PAL-N, and SECAM

Monochrome Image: The monochrome video acquisition is com-

patible with CCIR and EIA (RS-170).

Optional scaling: Optional scaling of acquired image or portions

of an image is available as follows:

X Acquisition of a programmable area of interest.

X Scaling of the image (down to 1:16).

X Adjustment of hue (for NTSC signals), contrast (0 to 200%),

brightness, and saturation (0 to 200% for U and V signals).

X Automatic chrominance gain control.

NTSC 1 Camera 2 Cameras 3 Cameras 4 Cameras 8 Cameras

Fields 60 120 180 240 240

Frames 30 60 90 120 120

PAL 1 Camera 2 Cameras 3 Cameras 4 Cameras 8 Cameras

Fields 50 100 150 200 200

Frames 25 50 75 100 100

Table 1-1: Acquisition Speed

Introduction 3

MPEG4 Encoding

Quality Index:

Supports setting of initial motion detection area and assigning or

creating directory for saved files.

Save video file: Supports save continued video to M4V or AVI

video file format. Users can play AVI files using MS Media Player

after installing XVID CODEC (see ADLINK All-in-One CD).

Quality

Level

NTSC

4CIF (640 x 480) CIF (320 x 240) QCIF (160 x 120)

Lowest

Bit-rate = 400000*4

Frame rate = 5

Bit-rate = 400000

Frame rate = 5

Bit-rate = 400000/4

Frame rate = 5

Low

Bit-rate = 480000*4

Frame rate = 10

Bit-rate = 480000

Frame rate = 10

Bit-rate = 480000/4

Frame rate = 10

Normal

Bit-rate = 560000*4

Frame rate =15

Bit-rate = 560000

Frame rate =15

Bit-rate = 560000/4

Frame rate =15

High

Bit-rate = 560000*4

Frame rate = 30

Bit-rate = 560000

Frame rate = 30

Bit-rate = 560000/4

Frame rate = 30

Highest

Bit-rate = 1024000*4

Frame rate = 30

Bit-rate = 1024000

Frame rate = 30

Bit-rate = 1024000/4

Frame rate = 30

Quality

Level

PAL

4CIF (768 x 576) CIF (384 x 288) QCIF (192 x 144)

Lowest

Bit-rate = 400000*4

Frame rate = 4

Bit-rate = 400000

Frame rate = 4

Bit-rate = 400000/4

Frame rate = 4

Low

Bit-rate = 480000*4

Frame rate = 8

Bit-rate = 480000

Frame rate = 8

Bit-rate = 480000/4

Frame rate = 8

Normal

Bit-rate = 560000*4

Frame rate =12

Bit-rate = 560000

Frame rate =12

Bit-rate = 560000/4

Frame rate =12

High

Bit-rate = 560000*4

Frame rate = 25

Bit-rate = 560000

Frame rate = 25

Bit-rate = 560000/4

Frame rate = 25

Highest

Bit-rate = 1024000*4

Frame rate = 25

Bit-rate = 1024000

Frame rate = 25

Bit-rate = 1024000/4

Frame rate = 25

Table 1-2: Quality Index

4Introduction

Save single image file: Supports save single image to BMP or

JPEG image file format.

MPEG4 Decoding

MPEG4 video decoding: Video decoding can be assigned a

source from the local memory buffer, file access, or TCP/IP port.

The quality of decoded video can be used to adjust the video

encoding level. Decoding quality can also be used to control the

flow rate between encoder and decoder and to adjust motion

detection settings.

Save video file: Supports save continued video to M4V or AVI

video file format, User may play AVI file by MS Media Player after

installing XVID CODEC (see ADLINK All-in-One CD).

Save single image file: Supports save single image to BMP or

JPEG image file format.

Motion Detection

Up to four detection areas can be set in one frame or the entire

frame can be used for motion detection actions. The motion detec-

tion occurrence can be adjusted for sensitivity.

TCP/IP Data Transmission

Video data can be transferred by TCP/IP after connecting to the IP

of the encoding site and data transmission speed can be moni-

tored using the flow rate.

Watch Dog Timer

A hardware watchdog is available on the PCI-MP4S and is able to

monitor PC application operation and will automatically reset the

PC after a programmable inactivity time-out. This ensures reliable

operation of remote systems.

Introduction 5

I/O Lines

The PCI-MP4S is fitted with TTL compatible I/O lines protected

against overloads and electrostatic discharges. Each line may be

configured for input or output. They can be used to trigger acquisi-

tions or to report alarm signals.

Supported Software

WDM driver - Supports VC++/VB/BCB/Delphi programming under

Windows NT/98/2000/XP platforms with DLL.

ViewCreator - This package will assist in initial testing and func-

tional evaluation.

1.2 Applications

X PC Based Surveillance System

X Digital Video Recorder (DVR)

X Factory Monitoring System

X Machine Vision Inspection System

X Scientific Research Instrumentation

X Medical Research Instrumentation

6Introduction

1.3 System requirement

For real-time* to compression 4-CH color MPEG4 video require-

ment, the PCI-MP4S minimum system requirement are as follows:

X Platform: Pentium 4, 2.4GHz CPU, 256MB DDRAM above.

X VGA display: AGP 4X above (No recommend VIA or SiS

VGA chipset solution).

X Display setting: 800 x 600 above resolution, 16-bit above

color format.

X OS: if OS uses Windows 2000 then please upgrade to Ser-

vice Pack 4.0 or above.

X The CPU consumption average around 70% when based

on the above system configuration.

X Less system configuration will lower acquisition perfor-

mance.

* Real-time MPEG4 color video – Provides 320 x 240 pixels image

resolution at RGB 16-bit color format, each channel acquired and

compress speed at 30 frames per second and 4-CH with a total of

up to 120 frames per second.

1.4 Compression Benchmark

PCI-33 Platform

X SBC: ADLINK NuPRO-842

X CPU: Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, 2.4HHz

X Memory: DDR266 256MB

X PCI Bus: 32-bit, 33MHz

X VGA: AGP 4X

X OS: Windows 2000/SP4

X Encoding color format: RGB 16-bit

Introduction 7

Video Format: QCIF (160*120)

# Port

Encoding

Quality

CPU loading

(max. %)

Decoding

Microsoft Media

Player

ADLINK M4V

Player

1

Lowest 11 OK OK

Low 13 OK OK

Normal 16 OK OK

High 17 OK OK

Highest 20 OK OK

2

Lowest 13 OK OK

Low 17 OK OK

Normal 17 OK OK

High 25 OK OK

Highest 23 OK OK

3

Lowest 13 OK OK

Low 17 OK OK

Normal 20 OK OK

High 33 OK OK

Highest 30 OK OK

4

Lowest 16 OK OK

Low 17 OK OK

Normal 22 OK OK

High 39 OK OK

Highest 34 OK OK

8

Lowest 17 OK OK

Low 30 OK OK

Normal 39 OK OK

High 61 OK OK

Highest 61 OK OK

Table 1-3: Video Format: QCIF (160*120)

8Introduction

* When CPU loading up to 100% then will start have time-lapse

effect.

12

Lowest 34 OK OK

Low 42 OK OK

Normal 61 OK OK

High 91 OK OK

Highest 91 OK OK

13

Lowest 45 OK OK

Low 58 OK OK

Normal 72 OK OK

High 100* - -

Highest 100* - -

Table 1-3: Video Format: QCIF (160*120)

Introduction 9

Video Format: CIF(320*240)

* When CPU loading up to 100% then will start have time-lapse

effect.

# Port

Encoding

Quality

CPU loading

(max. %)

Decoding

Microsoft

Media Player

ADLINK M4V

Player

1

Lowest 9 OK OK

Low 14 OK OK

Normal 17 OK OK

High 30 OK OK

Highest 28 OK OK

2

Lowest 16 OK OK

Low 20 OK OK

Normal 31 OK OK

High 53 OK OK

Highest 55 OK OK

3

Lowest 22 OK OK

Low 31 OK OK

Normal 44 OK OK

High 80 OK OK

Highest 80 OK OK

4

Lowest 32 OK OK

Low 42 OK OK

Normal 56 OK OK

High 98 OK OK

Highest 95 OK OK

5

Lowest 35 OK OK

Low 53 OK OK

Normal 73 OK OK

High 100* - -

Highest 100* - -

Table 1-4: Video Format: CIF(320*240)

10 Introduction

Video Format: 4CIF(640*480)

* When CPU loading up to 100% then will start have time-lapse

effect.

PCI-X Platform

X SBC: ADLINK NuPRO850

X CPU: Intel Pentium 4, Hyper Threading Disable

X Memory: DDR266 1GB

X PCI-X Bus: 32-bit, 66MHz

X VGA: AGP 8X

X OS: Windows 2000/SP4

X Encoding color format: RGB 16-bit

# Port

Encoding

Quality

CPU loading

(max. %)

Decoding

Microsoft

Media Player

ADLINK M4V

Player

1

Lowest 22 OK OK

Low 39 OK OK

Normal 50 OK OK

High 86 OK OK

Highest 88 OK OK

2

Lowest 42 OK OK

Low 63 OK OK

Normal 67 OK OK

High 100* - -

Highest 100* - -

Table 1-5: Video Format: 4CIF(640*480)

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