VIDEOINLET Zoran Corporation, VIDEOINLET Datasheet
VIDEOINLET
Manufacturer Part Number
VIDEOINLET
Description
Usb Video Capture Reference Design
Manufacturer
Zoran Corporation
Datasheet
1.VIDEOINLET.pdf
(2 pages)
PRODUCT BRIEF
FEATURES
n The Video Inlet is a USB plug and play peripheral for
n High-quality, low-cost and easy-to-use solution
n Input is standard NTSC or PAL composite video from
n Output signal is USB compliant, can be connected to any
n There are two output modes: MJPEG compressed video and
n Capture resolutions in NTSC/PAL are:
n Real-time capture (30 fps in NTSC, 25 fps in PAL) of CIF
n Capture of uncompressed QCIF resolution video at 15 fps
n Audio is captured simultaneously using the PC sound card
APPLICATIONS
n Video capture of real time clips
n Capture of still images
n Video editing (e.g. VideoWave,
n Video mail
DESCRIPTION
The Video Inlet is an external USB box that enables connection
of any composite video source from a standard camera, VCR,
TV set or camcorder and transfer into the PC in compressed
format (optional). This high quality video can be used in the PC
for storage onto the hard disk, video editing, or sending as video
mail. It works also with video conferencing applications and for
ZORAN Corporation
real-time capture of full motion video to the PC
camcorder, VCR, desktop camera or TV
USB port
4:2:2 uncompressed YUV video
Full (704 X 480/576), CIF (352 X 240/288) and
QCIF (176 X 120/144)
resolution in MJPEG compression mode
MediaStudio)
Standard Camera
n
3112 Scott Blvd.
n
Composite
Signal
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Video
Figure 1. Video Inlet System Block Diagram
n Video on the web
n Desktop video conferencing (e.g.
n Video clips in presentations (Power
NetMeeting)
Point)
Video Inlet
n
(408) 919-4111
USB VIDEO CAPTURE REFERENCE DESIGN
n Software drivers are for Windows 95 and Windows 98,
n JPEG software decoder included for real-time display while
n JPEG software encoder included to support video editing
n Hot attach / detach, no reboot, no need to open PC box
n Supports OHCI and UHCI USB controllers and Microsoft
n Complete reference design kit contains evaluation board,
n Royalty free license provided for software drivers distribution
n Drivers source code also available
n Based on Zoran field proven MJPEG codec technology
video servers on the web. The video is decompressed in
software by the CPU and displayed on the PC monitor. The main
advantages of the Video Inlet are its high-quality and simple
installation. It supports hot attach / detach to the USB port and
there is no need to open the PC box or to reboot the system.
Protocol
n
USB
FAX (408) 919-4122
supporting Video For Windows applications
capturing and for playback from a file
applications
USBD software stack
documentation, schematics, bill of materials and software in
object code
USB Port
n
PC
www.zoran.com
n Video for training
n Video in educational titles
n Video clips for entertainment
n Photo album
Video Inlet™
PC Monitor
December 1997
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VIDEOINLET Summary of contents
Page 1
... It works also with video conferencing applications and for Composite Standard Camera Video Signal n n ZORAN Corporation 3112 Scott Blvd. Santa Clara, CA 95054 USB VIDEO CAPTURE REFERENCE DESIGN n Software drivers are for Windows 95 and Windows 98, supporting Video For Windows applications n JPEG software decoder included for real-time display while ...
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... Board in a plastic case and USB cable n DC adapter (optional) n Electrical schematics (Orcad and Postscript) n Technical reference manual For More Information: U.S. Headquarters n Zoran Corporation 3112 Scott Blvd. Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Telephone: +1 (408) 919-4111 FAX: +1 (408) 919-4122 n Israel Operations Zoran Microelectronics, Ltd. ...