User`s guide

Windows Video Hardware
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• Verify that the version is compatible with the Image Acquisition Toolbox
software. For the correct driver information, check the list of supported drivers
on the Image Acquisition Toolbox product page at the MathWorks Web site
(www.mathworks.com/products/imaq).
If you discover that you are using an unsupported driver version, visit the hardware
manufacturer's Web site for the correct drivers.
Note: The Windows Video driver is a generic interface and should only be used if
you do not have a more specific driver to use with your device. For example, use the
device-specific driver if your device has one. If your device is a DCAM or FireWire
device, use the DCAM driver. Only use the Windows Video driver if there is no more
specific option for your device.
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Make sure you have the correct version of Microsoft DirectX installed on your
computer. The Image Acquisition Toolbox software is only compatible with specific
versions of the Microsoft DirectX multimedia technology and is not guaranteed to
work with any other versions.
• Find out which driver version you are using on your system. To learn how to
get this information, see “Determining the Microsoft DirectX Version” on page
16-37.
• Verify that the version is compatible with the Image Acquisition Toolbox
software. For the correct version information, check the Image Acquisition
Toolbox product page at the MathWorks Web site (www.mathworks.com/
products/imaq).
If you discover that you are using an unsupported version, visit the Microsoft Web
site for the correct version of DirectX.
Determining the Microsoft DirectX Version
To determine the version of Microsoft DirectX you are using, run the DirectX Diagnostic
Tool. You can access this software through the Windows Start button.
Select Start > Run.
In the Run dialog box, launch the DirectX Diagnostic Tool by opening the dxdiag
program.