Description of video cards
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Alpha Plus PCI-E – card for graphics generation and overlay for pass-through analog
video signal ................................................................................................................................... 3
Main features
Technical characteristics
Description of connectors and schema for wiring
Sound Pro – extention sound card ............................................................................................. 6
Main features
Technical characteristics
Description of connectors and schema for wiring
MSP2 – card with two ASI/SDI ports for generation/overlay of computer graphics........... 8
Main features
Description of connectors and schema for wiring
Configuration of MSP2 for Windows
AlphaSDI HD - card for graphics generation and overlay for pass-through video signal 11
Main features
Technical characteristics
Description of connectors and schema for wiring
MS 416 – curcuit board for multichannel input of AV signals ............................................. 14
Technical characteristics
Description of connectors
Schema for wiring/connection to SBCC board
MS4, MS2 – curcuit boards for multichannel input of AV signals ...................................... 17
Main features
Desciption of connectors and schema for wiring
MH4LM - curcuit board for multichannel input of AV signals ........................................... 19
Main features
Description of connectors and schema for wiring
SBCC – extension board for input of analog sound ............................................................... 22
Description of connectors and schema for wiring
Schema for connecting of SBCC to video capture card
Cable for input of analog audio signal - 16 RCA inputs (8 stereo pairs) ............................ 24
Drscription of connectors
Cable for input of analog video signal 16/8 BNC inputs ....................................................... 25
Description of connector
Installation of drivers for Windows' curcuit boards ............................................................. 26
Contacts ...................................................................................................................................... 27
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Alpha Plus PCI-E - card for graphics generation and overlay for passthrough analog video signal
Stream Alpha Plus PCI-E could be implemented in PC based systems for real time graphics design
during broadcast (CG-system) and broadcasting video servers. The board can be used for overlays for
composite and/or S-Video signals in PAL, SECAM, NTSC standards.
Main features
 Automatic turn on of relay for video signal BYPASS after PC’s shut down.
 Output of component YUV and alpha channel signal allows using card for work with mixer,
which has corresponding DSK-input (Down Stream Key).
 During overlay in analog mode the pass-through signal does not get decoded, bur goes thru the
board without alterations, preserving frequency mode and service information.
 During overlay in digital mode signal gets decoded using color combine filter for separation of
signals, responsible for brightness and color.
 During overlay in digital mode it is possible to use combination of input and output signals in
different signal formats. It allows, for instance, to lower requirements for quality of input signal,
preserving high quality of output one.
 All output signals are processed with filters and measured up to the level of black. Green signal
of component output and alpha-channel have built-in video synchronization, which could be
turned off.
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 During digital overlay and output in SECAM standard, signals of color field synchronization are
being inserted into output stream according to GOST 7845-92 and OST 58-18-96, what allows
using board for trans-coding of signal from PAL to SECAM.
 There is an option for capture and hardware based scaling of input video signal. It allows
resizing of pass-through signal along with overlaid graphics in real time. Ability to capture by
ALPHA Plus PCI-E board also allows deploying of chromo-key function.
 Optional remote firmware update.
Technical characteristics
Size:
188х126 мм.
Bus:
PCI-Express 1х.
Inputs (1,0 В / 75 Ohm):
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Composite: PAL/SECAM/NTSC;
S-video: PAL, SECAM, NTSC.
Outputs (1,0 В / 75 Ohm):
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Composite: PAL/SECAM/NTSC;
S-video: PAL, SECAM, NTSC;
Component YUV;
Output of linear analog DSK-signal of alpha-channel
with synchronal mix (BNC).
«Relayed» BYPASS in case of
emergency power shut down:
CVBS, S-Video.
Channel bandwidth for analog
overlay:
> 10 МHz.
Differential nonlinearity:
< 0,2%.
Alpha-channel:
256 levels of transparency
Delay of alpha-channel:
From -127 to +127 with ¼ of pixel.
Color-phase alteration:
From 0 to 360° (256 values).
Positioning of graphics relative to
synchronal signal:
Within the limits if entire line with precision up to the pixel.
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Description of connectors and schema for wiring
S-Video Output (J4):
Thru connector miniDIN-4 video signal in S-Video (Y/C) format is out.
Composite Output (J3):
Thru connector BNC composite video signal is out.
S-Video Input (J2):
Thru connector miniDIN-4 video signal in S-Video (Y/C) format is in.
Composite Input (J3):
Thru connector BNC composite video signal is in.
YUV+Key/RGB+Key Output: (J6):
15-n pin connector D-SUB, which allows connecting VGA cable with BNC outputs Y/G, Cr/R, Cb/B
(green, red and blue, correspondingly) and Key signal (yellow).
During analog overlay, only computer’s graphics is being outputted thru 15-n pin connector. During
digital decoding/coding an output is identical to the main output.
Cable with additional connectors is not a part of a standard package and is being supplied separately.
15-n pin connector D-SUB (J6):
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R/Cr
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Ground
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G/Y
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Ground
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B/Cb
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Ground
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Key
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Ground
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Relay
Connector J9:
For input/output of analog sound via extension audio card Sound Pro.
Sound Pro – extension audio card
This board is installed inside PC and connects either to video card or Stream Alpha Plus PCI-E or
AlphaSDI HD using special ribbon cable for transmission of audio stream and control signals. Board
provides professional quality audio track, synchronized with video. It grants precise insertion of audio
in pass-through audio stream. Also, this board has capability for analog and digital mixing of passthrough audio streams and provides Audio BYPASS after shut down of PC.
Main features
 Microchips with laser calibration of resistor’s matrixes;
 Relay with orthogonal prismatic contacts;
 Topology, what is used in valve/tube studio equipment and hi-end amplifiers;
 «Ground» bus is connected to «ground» of PC only in one point;
 Non trivial power supply;
 Full galvanic insulation from power train of PC;
 Physical and technological minimization of noise and interference.
Technical characteristics
 Size: 107x90 mm;
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 16-n bit audio codec UDA1380;
 Sampling rate — 48 KHz;
 Signal/noise ratio for audio in — 96 dB;
 Signal/noise ratio for audio — 90 dB;
 Channel separation for audio out — 68 dB.
Description of connectors and schema for wiring
Audio input (balanced analog) J3-4:
2 jacks TRS 1/4' — balanced input for stereo audio.
Line In (Stereo) J5:
Phone jack Stereo — linear input for stereo audio.
Line Out (Stereo) J6:
Phone jack Stereo — linear output of stereo signal.
Audio output (balanced analog) J1-2:
2 jacks TRS 1/4' — balanced output of stereo audio.
J7:
2х8 pin connector, which connects audio card to Alpha Plus PCI-E or AlphaSDI HD cards, using
ribbon cable.
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J8:
Power supply connector (Molex 4 pin), which connects audio board to PC power supply, using
corresponding ribbon cable.
Jumpers Jp1, Jp2:
Sensitivity: middle and left - 200 мV, middle and right – 0.775 V.
Jumpers Jp3, Jp4:
Resistance of balanced input: middle and left – 18 кОhm, middle and right – 600 Оhm.
Jumpers Jp5, Jp6:
Sensitivity of asymmetrical output 3.5 mm: middle and left – 200 мV, middle and right – 0.775 V.
Attention! Connect head phones only when Jp5 and Jp6 are middle and left.
MSP2 – board with two ports ASI/SDI for generation/overlay of
computer graphics
MSP2 –multi-functional board with two ports ASI/SDI for generation/overlay of computer graphics. It
could be implemented for development of computer systems for graphics design for real time TV-air
(CG-систем) and broadcast video servers.
Main features
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Size: 102x64 mm;
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Low-profile board, manufactured in form-factor PCI Express 4x (is supplied either with low or
standard profile of mounting bracket, what allows mounting in 1U servers);
Two independent ports ASI/SDI: input + output; or two outputs (configuration is handled
programmatically in operating system);
Automatic turn on of relay based BYPASS for video signal after PC shut down;
Input port may receive DVB-ASI from 216 Mbps and up to full frame mode: 10-bit SDI;
Adaptive aligning of cable and inversion ASI;
Control of application functioning (watchdog timer). During “freeze” of application or
operating system board provides pass-through mode for the stream;
Flexible reception of packets with possibility of designation of duration and order of reception;
SDI coding/decoding without loss of quality;
Gauging of bit rate of input/output stream and management of statistics;
Option for remote firmware update.
Description of connectors and schema for wiring
Port 1: SD-SDI/ASI input/output / SD-SDI Key output (J2):
For input/output of video signal or output of key signal in SD-SDI/ASI format.
Port 2: SD-SDI/ASI output (J3):
For output of video signal in SD-SDI/ASI format.
Разъем J5:
For pre-programming of board.
Configuration of MSP2 for Windows
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In order to change assignment for ports, select «SL Devices – Settings for Stream Lab devices» in
Windows’ «Device Manager». Then select corresponding device from the list «Device Name» and
press button «Settings».
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Operational modes for ports are selected from drop down lists (Port 1, Port 2).
Enable timestamp on input ASI –option for turning on reception of timestamps, embedded in
incoming ASI-signal.
After completion of settings and pressing OK button, reboot of PC is required. After reboot, if Port 1
is designated for input, check if corresponding driver has been installed in «Sound devices» in «Device
Manager». If driver has not been installed, then either reboot PC one more time or install it manually.
AlphaSDI HD – board for generation and overlay of computer graphics
onto pass-through signal
AlphaSDI HD could be implemented for development of computer systems for graphics design for real
time TV-air (CG-систем) and broadcast video servers.
Main features
 Works with 8 and 10 –bit sequential component signal 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, DVB-ASI
according to recommendations ITU-R.601, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 274M,
SMPTE 259M and DVB-ASI;
 Automatic turn on of relay based BYPASS for video signal after PC’s shut down;
 Synchronization, using input SD/HD/3G-SDI signal or analog Black burst/tri-level. In lieu of
external synchronization internal synchronal generator is used.
 Optional sending of output to HDMI v.1.3; or to preview;
 Alpha-channel in digital format is provided for work with external mixer with DSK (Down
Stream Key). Delay of alpha-channel with respect to outgoing graphics is controlled
programmatically in a wide range;
 Option for simultaneous capture of incoming 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, DVB-ASI video
signals, and with result of internal mixing with incoming signal;
 Possibility for capture of audio stream, extracted from incoming video signal;
 Support of 16-channel audio, embedded into SD/HD/3G-SDI stream. Possibility for insertion of
new packets of audio, replacement and transmission of existing packets;
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 Incoming SDI signal is controlled for errors, using checksum EDH. At the output of EDH
packets are formed again according to recommendation SMPTE165;
 Option for expanding of capability of the board by connecting to Sound Pro board, what allows
addition of analog linear and balanced audio inputs and outputs;
 Optional remote firmware update.
Technical characteristics
Size:
129х121 мм.
Bus:
PCI-Express 4X.
Input:
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3G/SD/HD SDI (ITU-R.601, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE
292M, SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 259M) with embedded
audio, or DVB-ASI, combined with analog input of
external synchronization (genlock) Blackburst/ tri-level
(BNC).
Outputs:
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3G/SD/HD SDI (ITU-R.601, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE
292M, SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 259M) with embedded
audio (BNC);
HDMI v.1.3.
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«Relayed» BYPASS in case of
emergency power shut down:
3G/SD/HD SDI with embedded audio or DVB-ASI.
Alpha-channel:
256 kevels of transparency.
Delay of alpha-channel:
From -127 to +127 with ¼ of pixel.
Positioning of graphics relative
to synchronal signal:
Within the limits if entire line with precision up to the pixel.
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Description of connectors and schema for wiring
3G/HD/SD-SDI Input / 3G/HD/SD-SDI/Tri-Level Ref. (J4):
For input of video signal in 3G/HD/SD-SDI format or synchronal signal in 3G/HD/SD-SDI/Tri-Level
analog formats.
3G/HD/SD-SDI Fill output (J5):
For output of video signal in 3G/HD/SD-SDI formats.
3G/HD/SD-SDI Key output (J6):
For output of key video signal in 3G/HD/SD-SDI formats.
HDMI output (preview) (J7):
For output of Preview video signal in HDMI format.
Connector J8:
For input and output of analog audio thru optional Sound Pro card.
Connector J3:
For pre-programming of the board.
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MS 416 – board for multi-channel input of AV signals
This board could be implemented in PC-based systems for monitoring and recording of TV-air (logs),
systems for multi-channel visual monitoring of TV-air (multi-viewers), surveillance systems, etc.
Compare to majority of similar boards, present on a market, this board allows recording of analog
stereo audio with high quality digitizing instead of mono audio.
Technical characteristics
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Size: 192x96mm;
Number of analog video inputs: 16;
Number of linear audio stereo inputs: 16;
Hardware based scaling of input video;
Support of NTSC(M/4.43) / PAL(B/D/G/H/I/K/L/M/N/60)/SECAM standards for analog video;
Capture of analog audio in 24 bit/48kGz;
Bus: PCI Express x4;
Remote firmware update;
Power consumption: 5W.
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Description of connectors
Connectors J1, J3, J4:
(J3 and J4 – 1st hookup is marked with an arrow on a jack and with a square on a schema
Vsource<N> – input of analog video signal N;
AGNDVIN – shared «ground» for analog video signals;
GND – shared «ground» (case);
VOUT – not used.
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Connector J1 is for connection of video adapter 16/8xBNC (jack) – DB-25M. Connectors J3 and J4 are
for connection to inputs for video signal on a rear panel of rack-mount cases for video servers.
Connectors J2, J5, J6, J11, J12:
For analog audio from video signal
(J5, J6, J11 and J12 – 1st hookup is marked with an arrow on a jack and with a square on a schema
SL<N> – input for left channel of analog audio from video signal N;
SR<N> – input for right channel of analog audio from video signal N;
AGND_S<N> – «ground» for analog channel from video channel N;
GND – shared «ground» (case);
AOUT1 – not used;
AOUT2 – not used.
Connectors J5, J6, J11 and J12 are used for input of analog audio from all 16 video channels. They can
be connected with ribbon cables to audio inputs on a rear panel of rack-mount case of video server; or
to extension board SBCC.
Connectors J9 and J10 (watchdog):
pin 1 (right) – connects to Reset-button; or to output of Reset-button on mother board;
pin 2 (left) - «ground».
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Draft schema for connection to SBCC board
MS4, MS2 – boards for multi-channel input of AV signals
MS4
MS2
These boards could be implemented in PC based system for multi-channel monitoring of MPEG-2/4
transport streams and/or SD-SDI/CVBS signals; and systems for recoding/reception of ASI/SDI/CVBS
signals, surveillance systems, etc.
Main features
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Size: MS4 - 108x108 mm, MS2 - 108x68 mm;
MS2 - Low-profile board, supplied either with low or standard profile of mounting bracket,
what allows mounting in 1U servers;
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4 or 2 BNC connectors with LED for status indication;
Software based assigning of DVB-ASI/SD-SDI/CVBS interface to each input of board;
Support of standards of analog video NTSC(M/4.43) / PAL(B/D/G/H/I/K/L/M/N/60) /
(SECAM – optional);
4 or 2 linear stereo inputs for audio;
Capture of analog audio in 24 bit/48KGz;
Decoding and capture of samples of embedded audio signal from all channels and all audio
groups;
Adaptive aligning of cable and automatic inversion of ASI;
Hardware gauges for bit rate calculation and statistics;
10-bit SDI, full stream 270 Mbit/s;
ASI/SDI connectors 75-Ом BNC (4x);
Inverse loss of input channel > 15dB;
ASI: According to spec DVB-ASI (coax) EN50083-9; Rx bitrate:0-214Mbit/s;
SDI: According to spec SMPTE 259M 270Mbit/s; Разрядность: 8 или 10bit;
BUS PCI Express x1;
Optional remote firmware update.
Description of connectors and schema for wiring
Connectors Video In N SD-SDI/CVBS (I_N):
For input of incoming video signal in SD-SDI/CVBS formats.
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Connector J4:
(J4 – 1st hookup is marked with arrow on a jack
SL<N> – input for left channel of analog audio from video signal N;
SR<N> – input for right channel of analog audio from video signal N;
AGND_S<N> – «ground» for analog audio channel from video signal N.
Connector J7 is used for input of analog audio for all 4 video channels. It can be connected with ribbon
cables to audio inputs on a rear panel of rack-mount case of video server; or to extension board SBCC.
MH4LM – board for multi-channel input of AV signals
This board could be implemented in PC based system for studio multi-channel recording and
decelerated replays; system for monitoring and recording of TV-air (logs); system for multi-channel
visual monitoring of TV-air (multi-viewer); system of PIP-projection and multi-cam virtual studio, etc.
Main features
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4 BNC connectors with LED for status indication;
BNC connector for input of time-code signal LTC;
Software based assigning of DVB-ASI/SD-SDI/HD-SDI /3G-SDI/CVBS interface to each
input of board;
Optional hardware scaling of incoming SD-SDI/HD-SDI/3G-SDI video;
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Support of NTSC(M/4.43) / PAL(B/D/G/H/I/K/L/M/N/60)/SECAM standards for analog video;
4 linear stereo audio inputs:
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Capture of analog audio in 24 bit/48KGz;
Decoding and capture of samples of embedded audio signal of all channels and all audio
groups;
/3G-SDI/ stream 2.970 Mbit/s, 2.970/1.001 Mbit/s;
Adaptive aligning of cable and inversion of ASI;
SD-SDI, stream 270 Mbit/s;
HD-SDI, stream 1485 Mbit/s;
SD board supports 625/25 PAL, 525/29.97 NTSC, 525/23.98 NTSC video standards;
HD board supports 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080PsF23.98, 1080p23.98, 1080PsF24,
1080p24, 1080PsF25, 1080p25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080p29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080p30, 1080i50,
1080i59.94, 1080i60, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 video standards;
ASI/SDI connectors 75-Ohm BNC (4x);
Inverse loss of input channel > 15dB;
ASI: According to spec DVB-ASI (coax) EN50083-9; Rx bitrate 0 .. 214Mbit/s;
SDI: According to spec SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424M, ITU-R BT.656 и ITU-R
BT.601;
Bus: PCI Express x4 GEN1;
Optional remote firmware update.
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Description of connectors and schema for wiring
Connectors Video Input DVB-ASI/3G/HD/SD-SDI/CVBS (J5):
For input of incoming video signal in DVB-ASI/3G/HD/SD-SDI/CVBS formats.
Connector LTC Input (J6):
For input of time-code signal LTC.
Connector J7:
(J7 – hookup is marked with arrow on a jack)
SL<N> – input of left channel of analog audio from video signal N;
SR<N> – input of right channel of analog audio from video signal N;
AGND_S<N> – «ground» of analog audio channel from video signal N.
Connector J7 is used for input of analog audio for all 4 video channels. It can be connected with ribbon
cables to audio inputs on a rear panel of rack-mount case of video server; or to extension board SBCC.
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Connector J7 is used for input of analog audio for all 4 video channels. It can be connected with ribbon
cables to audio inputs on a rear panel of rack-mount case of video server; or to extension board SBCC.
SBCC – extension board for input of analog audio
This board is installed inside PC and connects to boards for video input using special ribbon cable for
transmission of incoming analog audio signals.
Description of connectors and schema for wiring
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Connectors J4, J8, J9:
Connector J4 is for connection of audio adapter 16xRCA – DHR-26M (8 stereo channels). Connectors
J8 and J9 – for connection by ribbon cable to video capture card jack for input of analog audio signals.
Draft schema for connection of SBCC to video capture card
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Cable for input fo analog audio signal - 16 RCA inputs (8 stereo pair)
Description of connector
RCA
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH5
CH6
CH7
CH8
CH9
CH10
CH11
CH12
CH13
CH14
CH15
CH16
Pin
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25
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Cable for input of analog video signal – 16/8 BNC inputs
Description of connector
BNC
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2
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5
6
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10
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16
RED
Pin
24
25
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11
10
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2
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Installation of drivers for Windows
Installation of drivers is executed by launching program SLDriversSetup-YY.XXX.exe, downloaded
from Support page on our website http://www. http://stream-labs.com/support/drivers_sdk.php
The program automatically determines Stream Labs’ boards in a PC and installs corresponding drivers.
After the program finishes, drivers show up in «Device manager» in «Imaging devices» branch, but
some of them still might be missing in «Sound, video and game controllers» branch (marked with «!»,
or «?» signs). In order to fix that, it is necessary either to reboot PC or install them manually. Same
procedure might be needed if board is installed after drivers’ installation.
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Contacts
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Tel: +7 (495) 662-3700
Fax: +7 (495) 662-3700
E-mail: info@streamlabs.ru
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Brooklyn, NY 11235 ,USA
Tel: +1 315 352-4715
E-mail: info@stream-labs.com
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Taiwan, (R.O.C.)
Tel: +886-3-4395850
E-mail: info@stream-labs.com
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LV-5417, Latvia
Tel: + 371 66015710
E-mail: info@stream-labs.com
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