460e - Video Capture Card Osprey - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Video Capture Card
Brand	Osprey
Model	460e
Interface	PCI Express (x1 or x16 slot)
Number of Channels	4 independent channels (A, B, C, D)
Video Inputs (per channel, with A/V option)	Up to 4 composite, 1 component (Y, Pb, Pr), 1 Y/C (S-Video)
Audio Inputs	4 pairs unbalanced stereo (RCA on bracket) + 4 pairs balanced stereo via A/V option (DB25, TASCAM DTRS compatible)
Rear Panel Connectors	4 composite BNC, 4 unbalanced stereo RCA
A/V Option Connectors	DB25 (balanced audio), DB15 (video: composite/component/Y/C)
Video Standards Supported	NTSC and PAL (via video decoder)
Compliance	FCC Class B, UL 60950-1, RoHS
Operating System Support	Windows 7, Windows Server 2003, and later (AVStream driver)
Power Source	PCI Express slot (no external power required)
Installation Requirements	PCI Express slot; use grounding strap for ESD protection
Accessories Included	A/V option board, 2 ribbon cables; optional panels: 95-00459, 95-00460, 95-00462, 95-00463
Environmental Disposal	Comply with WEEE regulations; recycle electronic waste
Maintenance	Keep dry; clean with soft cloth; avoid liquid cleaners
Safety Precautions	Use shielded cables for FCC compliance; avoid modifications not approved by Osprey
Repairability	No user-serviceable parts; contact Osprey for repairs

Frequently Asked Questions - 460e Osprey

How do I install the Osprey 460e video capture card?

First, install the driver software before inserting the card. Then, power off the computer, open the case, and insert the card into a PCI Express slot (usually black). Secure the card, close the case, and power on. The OS will detect the card and activate the driver. Reboot to complete installation.

What tools are needed for installation?

You need a grounding strap to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD), a screwdriver to open the computer case and secure the card, and the Osprey 460e card and its driver software.

How do I connect the A/V option board?

Locate Audio pin 1 and Video pin 1 on the Osprey card. Use the ribbon cables with arrows aligned to pin 1. Connect one end to the Osprey card and the other to the A/V option board, ensuring the ribbons do not cross. Press firmly to seat the connections.

How do I select video inputs for each channel?

Open OspreyConfig from Control Panel. Select the Video Filter for the desired device (e.g., Device 1A). Under the Video Input drop-down list, choose from Composite 1-4, Component, or Y/C. Click OK to apply. Only one video input can be active per channel at a time.

What is the purpose of the breakout panel (95-00460)?

The Osprey 460e/440 breakout panel extends the rear panel connectors (4 composite BNC and 4 unbalanced stereo RCA) to a standard 19-inch rack panel, making it easier to connect cables in a rack-mount setup.

How do I ensure FCC compliance?

Use shielded cables for all connections between the device and peripherals. Do not modify the device without approval from Osprey, as modifications can void FCC authorization. If interference occurs, try reorienting antennas, increasing separation, or connecting to a different circuit.

Is the Osprey 460e compatible with Linux?

The manual only mentions Windows operating systems. Osprey may not provide official Linux drivers. You can check Osprey's website for any third-party or open-source drivers, but compatibility is not guaranteed.

How do I dispose of the Osprey 460e?

Dispose of the product in accordance with local and national regulations for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). Do not dispose of it as unsorted municipal waste. Recycle it at an appropriate facility.

Can I use multiple Osprey 460e cards in one system?

Yes, the driver supports multiple cards. Each card is enumerated as separate devices (e.g., Device 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D for the first card; Device 2A, etc., for the second). Ensure you have enough PCI Express slots and system resources.

What is the maximum video resolution supported?

The Osprey 460e captures standard definition analog video. The maximum resolution depends on the video standard: NTSC (720x480) or PAL (720x576). Higher resolutions like HD are not supported as it is an analog capture card.

USER MANUAL 460e Osprey

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UL Statement

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. has not tested the performance or reliability of the security or signaling aspects of this product. UL has only tested for re, shock and casualty hazards as outlined in UL's Standard for Safety UL 60950-1. UL Certicaon does not cover the performance or reliability of the security or signaling aspects of this product. UL MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES OR CERTIFICATIONS WHATSOEVER REGARDING THE PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY OF ANY SECURITY OR SIGNALING RELATED FUNCTIONS OF THIS PRODUCT.

To maintain UL compliance, this product is to be used only with UL Listed computers that include instrucons for user-installed accessories.

FCC Noce

WARNING: Connections between this device and peripherals must be made using shielded cables in order to maintain compliance with FCC radio emission limits.

WARNING: Modificaons to this device not approved by Osprey by Variosystems could void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate the device.

The Osprey 460e video capture device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable proteon against harmful interference in a residential installaon. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instrucons, may cause harmful interference to radio communicaons. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a parcular installaon. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separaon between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the computer into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

If the above measures are unsuccessful, please consult the dealer or manufacturer of your radio or television receiver, or speak with an experienced radio/TV technician.

Note: This reminder is provided to call to the CATV installer's aenon Secon 820-40 of the NEC, which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, species that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Shielded Cables: Connecons between this device and peripherals must be made using shielded cables in order to maintain compliance with FCC radio emission limits.

Modicaons: Modicaons to this device not approved by Osprey by Variosystems could void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate the device.

Note to CATV Installer: This reminder is provided to call to the CATV installer's aention Secon 820-40 of the NEC, which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, species that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as praccal.

Product Disposal Informaon

Dispose of this product in accordance with local and naonal disposal regulaons (if any), including those governing the recovery and recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

RoHS Compliant: Osprey by Variosystems is commied to compliance with the European direcve on the Restricon of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Direcve 2002/95/EC, the RoHS direcve.

For current RoHS statement, visit www.ospreyvideo.com

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Osprey 460e A/V Option

The Osprey 460e video capture card is a PCI® Express card designed to simultaneously capture four independent channels of analog video and unbalanced stereo audio signals and process them independently, minimizing internal PC space requirements. The Osprey® 460e audio/video (A/V) opon includes additional internal video inputs and four additional balanced audio inputs that can be switched in as alternaves to the rear panel connectors. The internal video inputs include the selecon of component or Y/C (S-Video) for each of the 4 channels or 3 additional composite inputs for a total of 12 composite inputs per video capture card.

Osprey provides the following cable/panel opons for the A/V opon:

• 95-00459 Osprey 460e A/V Option
• 95-00460 Osprey 460e/440 Breakout Panel
• 95-00462 Osprey 460e Balanced Audio Panel
• 95-00463 Osprey 460e Component Video Panel

This guide lists the steps for installing an A/V opon board to the Osprey 460e video capture cards. This installaon requires the following acons:

• Connect the A/V option board.
• Configure the additional video and balanced audio inputs.

Note: A grounding strap should be used when performing these actions.

A/V Opon Kit Contents

Figure 1. A/V Opon Figure 2. Ribbon Cables

Close-up of a blue electronic circuit board with visible traces and connectors (no readable text or symbols)

Two identical cable or wire mesh structures with rainbow-colored wires, no text or symbols visible

The Osprey 460e A/V Opon kit contains the following:

• A/V Option Board
- 2 ribbon cables

A/V Opon Board

The Osprey 460e A/V Opon Board (Figure 3) has two connectors, an industry standard DB25 female connector and a DB15 male connector (see pinout tables). Balanced audio is provided on the DB25 connector and it is TASCAM DTRS compatible.

Figure 3. A/V Opon Board (Front View)

DB25

H = Hot
C = Cold
G = Ground

DB 25 Pinouts

Pin	Descripon
1	D Right +
2	D Right Shield
3	D Le -
4	C Right +
5	C Right Shield
6	C Le -
7	B Right +
8	B Right Shield
9	B Le -
10	A Right +
11	A Right Shield
12	A Le -
13	Empty

Pin	Descripon
14	D Right -
15	D Le +
16	D Le Shield
17	C Right -
18	C Le +
19	C Le Shield
20	B Right -
21	B Le +
22	B Le Shield
23	A Right -
24	A Le +
25	A Le Shield

DB15

DB 15 Pinouts

Pin	Composite	Component	Y/C
1	A4	A-Pr	A-S-Chroma
2	B3	B-Pb
3	C2	C-Y	C-S-Luma
4	C4	C-Pr	C-S-Chroma
5	D3	D-Pb
6	A3	A-Pb
7	B2	B-Y	B-S-Luma
8	B4	B-Pr	B-S-Chroma
9	C3	C-Pb
10	D2	D-Y	D-S-Luma
11	A2	A-Y	A-S-Luma
12	Shield/Gnd	Shield/Gnd	Shield/Gnd
13	Shield/Gnd	Shield/Gnd	Shield/Gnd
14	Shield/Gnd	Shield/Gnd	Shield/Gnd
15	D4	D-Pr	D-S-Chroma

Connecting the A/V Option to the Osprey card

Note: It is best to use a grounding strap when performing these steps.

To connect the A/V opon:

1. Locate Audio pin 1 on the Osprey 460e card (Figure 4).

Figure 4. Osprey 450e Video Capture Card

1. An arrow is located at one end of the ribbon cable (Figure 5). Align the arrow to Audio pin 1.

Figure 5. Ribbon Cable End

1. Connect the ribbon cable by pressing down rmly.

2. Locate Audio pin 1 on the A/V opon board (Figure 6).

Figure 6. A/V Opon Board

1. Locate the arrow at the other end of the ribbon cable. Align this arrow to Audio pin 1 on the A/V opon board.
2. Connect the ribbon cable by pressing down rmly.
3. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for video.

Make sure the ribbons do not cross.

Figure 7. Complete Assembly

Close-up of a computer motherboard with colorful cable routing (no visible text or symbols)

Note: The recommended procedure is to install the driver software prior to installing the Osprey video capture card in the computer. As soon as you install an Osprey card in the PC, the card and its drivers are detected automatically.

1. Install the driver and follow the prompted instrucons.
2. Turn o the computer and install the Osprey 460e or 450e and the A/V Opon Card.

WARNING!: Be sure to install the card in the PCI Express slot. This slot is usually black. Refer to Figure 8 as a guide. Placing the card in the wrong slot can damage the card.

Figure 8. PCI Express Slot

1. Power up the computer. The OS will detect the newly present Osprey card, and begin to acvate the driver.

2. When the installaon is complete, reboot the system.

Configuring the additional A/V inputs

The Osprey 460e and 450e have four independent channels which are denoted by A, B, C, and D. Each channel can support up to four composite inputs, a component input, and a Y/C input. With the addition of the A/V opon and component panel, the Osprey AVStream Driver enables you to select any of these as physical inputs to each channel.

As an example, the driver lists Osprey 460 Device 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D. The number "1" indicates the first physical Osprey 460e card in a system. A second card is listed as Osprey 460 Device 2A, 2B, and so on.

Figure 9. Property Page

To congregate the A/V inputs:

1. Select Video Filter on Device 1A (Figure 9). The Property page displays (Figure 10).

Figure 10. Video Input Drop-Down List

1. Click on the Video Input drop-down list to display all of the available video inputs for channel A, Composite1, Composite2, Composite3, Composite4, Y/C (S-Video) and Component.

Note: The Osprey 460e can capture video from only one of the four composite video inputs at any given time.

See the Osprey driver manual for information on changing the inputs.

1. Click OK.

Connecting to the optional panels

The oponal panels include the cables that connect to the A/V opon connectors or the Osprey 460e or 450e video capture card and a standard 19-inch rack panel. Cables are removable from the panels.

Figure 11. 95-00463 Osprey 460e Component Video Panel

On the Component panel, Composite 2, Composite3 and Composite4 are indicated by A2, A3, and A4 for the A channel. Composite1 (A1) would be the physical input on the bracket of the Osprey 460e video capture card. Y/C (S-Video) is indicated by S-Luma and S-Chroma. Component is indicated by Y, Pb and Pr.

Figure 12. 95-00462 Osprey 460e Balanced Audio Panel

The balanced audio panel brings out 4 stereo pairs of balanced audio from the A/V opon DB25 connector.

Figure 13. 95-00460 Osprey 460e/440 Breakout Panel

Front panel of a network equipment unit with multiple ports and connectors (no visible text or symbols)

The Osprey 460e/440 breakout panel extends the connector on the Osprey 460e, 450e, or 440 video capture card to the panel. This includes the 4 composite video connectors (BNC) and the 4 pairs of unbalanced stereo audio (RCA) from the breakout cable.

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