User`s manual

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Introduction
The PCI-MP4S is a MPEG4 software video compression development kit that
combines excellent real-time image acquisition and advanced MPEG4 software
video compression algorithm for security and remote video surveillance
applications. This 32-bit, 33MHz 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 programmed (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 system product. Other useful
features are a watchdog timer for fault-tolerant applications and easy-to-use
standard connectors.