Procedure
to Install Our PCI Bt878 PICO Capture Card and Blue Iris Software
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Important Note:
The following is the procedure
to install the single camera 15 day trial program. Once it is installed you will
be able to test all of your cameras, but only one camera at a time.
When you are fully satisfied with the program,
and you have asked for, received and entered your Registration Number for the
full version, you will be able to view all of your cameras (up to 25) at one
time with the multi camera views that become enabled. Also, the words Trial
Version across each camera view will disappear.
It is important to fully test the program in
Trial Mode and be completely satisfied with it, BEFORE you ask for the
Registration Code, because once it is sent to you there is no refund
available.
First - Let's Check!! --
Does your computer meet the minimum requirements?
MINIMUM PC
REQUIREMENTS
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Pentium 4 class 800 MHz processor or better
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512 MB
or better system RAM
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Microsoft Windows XP, Server 2003 or Vista
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Microsoft DirectX version 8.0 or better
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One or
more USB, DV (Firewire), or Network IP cameras, or an analog
capture card.
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4 MB
or better graphics adaptor with DirectX support drivers.
Do not start by physically installing the PCI DVR card just yet,
But please, physically remove any "other" capture devices first.
Before you install the card, we will help you verify that there are no pre-existing conflicts in
your machine.
To do so, click start - control panel - system icon (you may wish to "switch to
classic view" to find the
system icon)
The System Properties Window comes up
Select Hardware Tab
Click on Device Manager button
Verify there are no yellow exclamation marks or yellow questions marks on any
item in the device
manager.
If there are, you will need to deal with those conflicts first. They have to be resolved as it
means you have a
conflict in your machine before you even start. As this is a pre-existing
conflict we naturally are unable help you
resolve this. You may need help from your local computer shop or guru.
Once you have resolved those conflicts, you are back on track and ready to proceed.
Download and Test the Program runs on
your Computer
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Now Download the Blue Iris program to your desktop from this link -
http://www.blueirissoftware.com/7.html
Close all the programs on your task bar now.
Click on the downloaded exe file and install the Blue Iris program
Read and Accept License
Accept the Default Destination Folder
Be Patient
Click Finish
Now let's launch it to make sure it is running properly.
Enter your name and eMail Address
Select Country
Select How You Wish to Send Your Info to Blue Iris
Click Next
Click on demo button to enter program. This makes sure
just the program is properly Installed.
It does not mean you will see your cameras yet!!....you are just getting
started ...
(Do not ask us for the registration code
at this point. You are not ready for it!!)
For now, let's just close the Blue Iris program.
Download
and Install Drivers
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Next, let's download the driver to make this program work with your DVR card
and camera(s).
It is called btwdmdrvinstaller5.3.8.zip. Please download this zip file to your desktop.
"Do not attempt to install the driver at this
point. Just download it"
Here is where you download it from
Here is the site
http://btwincap.sourceforge.net/ - Take a moment to review this
site so you see what an extensive resource this is for you. Do not worry about
learning and understanding everything here. It is a fantastic resource but
overwhelming to non technical people.
We will walk you through what you need to do,
step-by-step. Think of this site as a reference book....
The actual link you need to download the driver is...
http://btwincap.sourceforge.net/download.html
Choose
02/24/2004 5.3.8 btwdmdrvinstaller5.3.8.zip Driver Installer (Binary)-
The only file required to
try driver
Leave this
downloaded file on your desktop for now.
Now turn off your computer and physically install the PCI card. Make sure you have
a clear and
well lit desktop to work on.
If you have never installed a PCI card in a computer
before, here is a link to take a quick tutorial. (You have no cables to worry
about at this stage.)
http://compreviews.about.com/od/tutorials/ss/DIYPCICard.htm
Close the machine up.
Boot it up.
Ignore the "Found New Hardware - Multimedia Controller" window that comes up.
Click cancel on "Found new Hardware Wizard." You may have to do this several
times.
When you reach your desktop make sure you first close any programs that may
have launched on boot-up..
Ignore any "Found new Hardware Wizard - May not work
properly." messages.
Click on btwdmdrvinstaller5.3.8.zip folder and
then click on the
btwdmdrvinstaller5.3.8.zip icon
The driver install program will launch
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Read this if you have an old
version of PICO or DICO previously installed on your computer
From a customer...During the installation of the btwdmdrvinstaller5.3.8
drivers there where 2 choices; "Install this Driver" and "Uninstall
any previously installed driver associated with the Bt8xx hardware".
I selected the Uninstall since the card had used drivers from DICO and
PICO2000. During the uninstall it did successfully remove drivers left
behind from DICO and PICO2000.
When it was done uninstalling, it requested a
reboot which I did. After the PC booted up I re-started the
btwdmdrvinstaller5.3.8 driver install and successfully installed the driver and
followed all your install steps , again with with success. .
If you have
trouble at this point - call us at 1-306-789-3063 or email us to call you!!
Select install the driver.
Click Next.
Select to accept license and click on Next
Your PCI video card will have been already auto detected as 024 (many vendors)
CPH05x/06X
(BT878)
Now we move to the
most serious part of the installation.
""At this point you need to be very focused.""
Click on the "Select Video Capture Card" setting and you will be presented with a
huge list of possible cards.
Scroll down to the bottom till you see "Custom Card Defined by User"
Select this setting.
Now click on the second field box "Select TV Tuner Model used in your
card" and change that setting to "Absent-No TV Tuner will be available".
Ignore miscellaneous setting Leave them blank.
Click Next.
You will get this screen.
IMPORTANT: Change
Composite ins to 4 and click Next
NOTE:
If you are installing 2 Cards, select 4 for 8 cameras -
The program will install 4 drivers - just say yes each time it asks you. It is
installing 2 video and 2 audio drivers
If you are installing 3 Cards, select 4 for 12 cameras -
The program will install 6 drivers - just say yes each time it asks you. It is
installing 3 video and 3 audio drivers
If you are installing 4 Cards, select 4 for 16 cameras -
The program will install 8 drivers - just say yes each time it asks you. It is
installing 4 video and 4 audio drivers
After you select 4 and press next, this is what will appear.
Do not change anything...just accept this and click
Next
This screen will appear.
Change the setting in "Select your country" to (222)
- U.S.A. (1 . NTSC -M)
Do not change the country code and default video standard defaults
Select Next
Click Finish
Do not worry about the windows compatibility verification message ... it may
come up several
times ... always click Continue Anyways
Wait .. be patient....
You will eventually get a Drivers Successfully installed message window
Let's check to see if they are installed.
Click start - control panel - system icon (you may wish to "switch to classic
view" to find it)
The System Properties Window comes up
Select Hardware Tab
Click on Device Manager button
There should be no yellow explanation marks or yellow question marks on any
device.
Click on the Plus Sign in front of Sound, Video and Game Controllers
You should see, (amongst other entries)
Conexant's BTPCI WDM Audio Controller and
Conexant's BTPCI WDM Video Controller and
If they are there, you have successfully installed the drivers.
Now Run
Blue Iris Program to View Cameras for the First Time
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ImportantNow would be a good time to install your
camera (s) onto the back of your card. If you have 4 cameras, connect them all
up. Make sure the power is connected to each one.
Now go back to your Desktop and launch the Blue Iris
Program
- Select
Demo
Click on Icon to set up Cameras
How to ADD A CAMERA Procedure
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Put
your mouse over the main windows and right hand click to get this menu
The New Camera Window will come up. We will start installing the first camera.
Select Video Tab. You are still working on Camera1
Select USB, Firewire, or Analog. It should be defaulted to Conexant's BtPCI Capture
Select the first Composite Video under Input Pin.
The 4 "Video Composite" entries in the Input Pin
section refer to each of the 4 channels on your DVR card..
Then Select the X,Y Size. Here is where you are selecting
the resolution. We suggest you take 640 X 480.
Leave the frame rate at 5 frames per second for now.
You can go back and experiment with this setting once you have everything
running.
You can achieve
30 frames per second with 1 camera installed
15 frames per second with 2 cameras installed
10 frames per second with 3 cameras installed
7.5 frames per second with 4 cameras installed.
Please take a moment to view our Frames Per Second YouTube Video below.
Leave all the other settings alone. Your screen should show like this photo
below.
Under the Audio Tab....do not select
anything. Your PICO card is not Audio enabled. Leave that option unticked.
You should have video now.
You
may have trouble if the Composite Video selection you made pertains to a
different channel on your card. If you have installed 4 cameras already, this
usually is
not a problem. If you have less than 4 you may need to move them from one
connector to a free one until you match the setting in the program with the
actual camera going into the computer.
Also, you may need to click on the refresh tab on the General Tab to get it.
Once you successfully have video, then proceed to the next camera.
Change the entries on the General Tab to Camera2. as
follows.....
And then change to the Video Tab and select the second
composite Video input setting.
Select the X,Y Size as 640 X 480 and the frame rate at
5.
Click back to General Tab and
click refresh.
The second
camera should now come up.
Repeat for the 3rd and 4th camera.
Having trouble?????
Take a break.........come back to it after 1/2 an
hour.....
Do not get frustrated!! eMail or Phone us for Support
- Click Here for Contact Info
From a customer..
All went well, except for the part about "Select the first Composite Video under
Input Pin" for camera 1. In my case the the top most video input on the card was
the 3rd Composite Video in the Input pin box and the next (or 2nd) video
input on the card was the 4th Composite Video. I
You have just completed the procedure to
install the 15 day trial program.
When you are full satisfied with the program,
and you have asked for, received and entered your Registration Number for the
full version, the words
Trial Version across each camera view will disappear.
It is important to fully test the program in
Trial Mode and be completely satisfied with it, BEFORE you ask for the
Registration code, because once it is granted there is no refund available.
Visit our Support FAQ Page where we discuss issues we have had with our clients
Visit our Support Forum to read how others have
resolved issues.
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ
Be sure to choose a different input
pin for each new camera!!!!!
Suggestions
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You may wish to disable any screen savers that run as they may interfere with
the Blue Iris
program. We suggest you turn off the monitor when you are not using it instead
of using a
screen saver
Don't forget to read through the manual for the program. Click on the "i" for
information or help
icon at the top of the program. You may wish to read it over several times,
taking a break
between reading sessions...especially if you have grey hair like we do!!! :)
How to Adjust for Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Saturation and Sharpness Controls
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Select Camera
Properties ( Sprocket Top Left Hand Corner or Right Hand Click when Mouse is
within a Camera Frame)
Click on Advanced
Click on Driver Source
Click on Video Proc Amp
Adjust Controls
Last STEP
Once you
have successfully installed and launched the program, email us and let us know
that you have it running 100%. Make sure you have video on each of your cameras
in the program
WHEN WE HAVE YOUR EMAIL TELLING US THE "Blue Iris" PROGRAM IS RUNNING
SUCCESSFULLY - we will send you the Registration number promptly.
Please be
sure you are completely satisfied with the program and the system you are
running it on BEFORE emailing us and asking for the registration number because
once it
is emailed to you,
there are no longer any refund privileges.
