![The image features four right-pointing triangles arranged horizontally in a nested sequence. From left to right, the triangles are white, light grey, pale peach, and medium orange. The triangles overlap, creating a layered effect that resembles an expanding arrow or burst.](.PCI-MPG24_Datasheet_21/5dcb9a87adfd4e9fb979c85db0bfedf910ed05e1428b00c74a18d185809d0e54.jpg) # PCI-MPG24 # 4-CH MPEG4 Hardware Real-time Video Compression Card ![Green printed circuit board with various electronic components and connectors (no visible text or symbols)](.PCI-MPG24_Datasheet_21/d76f1d19731a34f9c8c31937d1f025ada4ac7dd7116846474eb14507c7b96ae8.jpg) ![The image displays a simple icon of a camera, represented by a rectangle with a smaller rectangle on the left and a larger rectangle on the right. Below this graphic is the text 'Grayscale Camera'.](.PCI-MPG24_Datasheet_21/d42ee52baf8003ec1f31a0a9a25bdb57e2563e2454e9c050c9489f205a9efed3.jpg) ![The image displays a cropped section of a digital interface. At the top, a small gray square element is positioned next to a horizontal bar featuring a rainbow color gradient. Below these graphics, the text 'Color Camera' appears in black, sans-serif font.](.PCI-MPG24_Datasheet_21/0cb957023fa66bd290c11094db87c16c3562ddfd2b0c86d11a94cff7216caa53.jpg) ![The image displays a square icon with a light gray background and rounded corners. Centered in the upper portion is a black, wavy line resembling a sine wave. Below the wave, the word 'Analog' is written in black, sans-serif text. To the left of the square, a small portion of a triangular shape is visible.](.PCI-MPG24_Datasheet_21/a841b2635f6e51eb81368eef21864c5335f432ee5e31447002147f36fd0137dd.jpg) # Features 4-CH MPEG4 hardware video encoder ■ Real-time Full D1 video encoding up to I20 fps ■ Supports real-time video raw data preview ■ On-board 64 MB SDRAM memory buffer On-board TTL I/O lines ■ Build-in watchdog timer ■ Security protection circuit # Applications Digital Video Recorder (DVR) ■ Intelligent traffic monitoring systems ■ Remote surveillance systems ■ Factory monitoring systems # Software Support Windows® Platform • Available for Windows® 2000/XP/XPe • Available for Microsoft® DirectX® - Recommended programming environments: C#/.NET/VC++/VB/C++ Builder/Delphi • Sample programs included Linux Platform • Red Hat 9.0, Kernel 2.4.23 ViewCreator™ ViewCreator assists developers in evaluating initial tests and functions. ![The image displays a computer screen showing a PDF document opened in a software application, likely Adobe Acrobat Reader.\n\n**Software Interface Text:**\n* **Menu Bar:** File, Edit, View, Document, Window, Help\n* **Sidebar:** Bookmarks\n\n**Document Content (PCB Layout):**\nThe document displays a schematic of a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) with the following legible text:\n* **ADLINK** (with a triangular logo above it)\n* **BIOSTAR**\n* **D10** (large, central text)\n* **PCB Layout**\n\nThe bottom portion of the PCB image contains a dense grid of text, likely pin assignments or component lists, which is too small to read clearly.](.PCI-MPG24_Datasheet_21/f68bbee2830e3f0430e03973d671cd5aea72f93edafce6579917ccdb9221a8c7.jpg) # Ordering Information PCI-MPG24 4-CH MPEG4 hardware real-time video compression card # Introduction The PCI-MPG24 is a MPEG4 hardware video compression card that provides 4 channels of real-time Full D1 MPEG4 video encoding and decoding with a preview function for digital video surveillance applications. This 32-bit, 33 MHz PCI bus frame grabber simultaneously captures and encodes four video analog streams in real time. It accepts standard composite color (PAL, NTSC) or monochrome video formats (CCIR, EIA) cameras inputs. Each PCI-MPG24 card has a unique hardware ID number. System integrators can design protections to lock their system product. System integrators will benefit from a watchdog timer (for fault-tolerant applications) and easy-to-use standard connectors. # Real-time Video Encoding Supports real-time Full D1, quarter or downscale video size encoding. Full D1 video format: - NTSC (720 x 480) at 30 fps per channel, 4-CH total up to 120 fps • PAL (720 x 576) at 25 fps per channel, 4-CH total up to 100 fps # Adjustable Video Quality Bit and frame rates are adjustable to fit variable bandwidths, as seen in remote Internet applications. I, IP, IBP, and IBBP GOP structures are programmable for enhanced video quality. # Real-time Video Encoding - Single Channel: real-time preview at VGA resolution • 4-CH: simultaneously real-time preview at quad resolution # Video Decoding Enhanced software decodes video for playback or remote client monitoring. The PCI-MPG24 card is not needed for playback. # Video Saving The PCI-MPG24 saves video in the AVI video file format. which can easily be viewed on standard video player software (such as Microsoft® Windows® Media Player®). # I/O Lines TTL compatible I/O lines are provided, supporting 4 inputs, 4 outputs, and one +5 V output for device control. # Watchdog Timer A hardware watchdog is available on the PCI-MPG24. The watchdog is able to monitor the PC's application operation and will automatically reset the PC after a programmable inactivity time-out. This ensures a reliable operation of remote systems. # Minimum System Requirements ◆ Platform: Intel® Pentium® III, 850 MHz CPU, and 512 MB SDRAM or above ◆ VGA Display: AGP 4X above (VIA or SiS VGA chipset solution not recommended) ◆ Display Setting: 800 x 600 above resolution, 16-bit above color format ◆ OS: Windows 2000 Professional with SP4 or Windows XP Professional with SP1 ◆ Software Requirement: - For end users: Microsoft DirectX 9.0 End-User Runtime • For developers: Microsoft DirectX 9.0 SDK • DivX Video Decoder (Optional) As software decoding consumes system resources, a system platform upgrade must be made for system decoding. [🔗 Link to the original document](.PCI-MPG24_Datasheet_21/PCI-MPG24_Datasheet_21.pdf)