Motu HD Express HDMI Tower PCIe User manual

HD Express

User’s Guide for Windows

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• Relocate or re-orient the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver

• Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected

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Contents

Part 1: Getting Started

Quick Reference: HD Express Front Panel

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Quick Reference: HD Express Rear Panel

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Quick Reference: MOTU Video Console

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About the HD Express

Packing List and System Requirements

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Installing the HD Express Windows Software

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Installing the HD Express Hardware

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Part 2: Using the HD Express

HD Express Basics

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MOTU Video Console

Adobe Premiere Pro

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Part 3: Appendices

Troubleshooting

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

CAUTION! READ THIS SAFETY GUIDE BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION OR OPERATION. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
COULD RESULT IN BODILY INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.

HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES: CONTACT MAY CAUSE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR BURN. TURN OFF UNIT BEFORE SERVICING.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR OTHER MOISTURE.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING: DO NOT PERMIT FINGERS TO TOUCH THE TERMINALS OF PLUGS WHEN INSTALLING OR REMOVING THE PLUG TO OR FROM THE OUTLET.

WARNING: IF NOT PROPERLY GROUNDED THE MOTU HD Express COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK.

The MOTU HD Express is equipped with a three-conductor cord and grounding type plug which has a grounding prong, approved by Underwriters' Laboratories and the Canadian Standards Association. This plug
requires a mating three-conductor grounded type outlet as shown in Figure A below. If the outlet you are planning to use for the MOTU HD Express is of the two prong type, DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER THE
GROUNDING PRONG IN ANY MANNER. Use an adapter as shown below and always connect the grounding lug to a known ground. It is recommended that you have a qualified electrician replace the TWO
prong outlet with a properly grounded THREE prong outlet. An adapter as illustrated below in Figure B is available for connecting plugs to two-prong receptacles.

Figure A Figure B

Grounding lug

Screw

3-prong plug

Grounding prong

Properly grounded 3-prong outlet

3-prong plug

Mak e sur e th is i s con nec ted to
a known ground.

Adapter

Two-prong receptacle

WARNING: THE GREEN GROUNDING LUG EXTENDING FROM THE ADAPTER MUST BE CONNECTED TO A PERMANENT GROUND SUCH AS TO A
PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET BOX. NOT ALL OUTLET BOXES ARE PROPERLY GROUNDED.

If you are not sure that your outlet box is properly grounded, have it checked by a qualified electrician. NOTE: The adapter illustrated is for use only if you already have a properly grounded two-prong
receptacle. Adapter is not allowed in Canada by the Canadian Electrical Code. Use only three wire extension cords which have three-prong grounding type plugs and three-prong receptacles which
will accept the MOTU HD Express plug.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. Read these instructions. All the safety and operating instructions should be read before operating the HD Express.

2. Keep these instructions. These safety instructions and the HD Express owner’s manual should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed all warnings. All warnings on the HD Express and in the owner’s manual should be adhered to.

4. Follow all Instructions. All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Do not use the HD Express near water.

6. Cleaning - Unplug the HD Express from the computer and clean only with a dry cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

7. Ventilation - Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Heat - Do not install the HD Express near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or another apparatus (including an amplifier) that produces heat.

9. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock.

10. Grounding - Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade
or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult and electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

11. Power cord - Protect the HD Express power cord from being walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to cords and plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the HD Express.

12. Power switch - Install the HD Express so that the power switch can be accessed and operated at all times.

13. Disconnect - The main plug is considered to be the disconnect device for the HD Express and shall remain readily operable.

14. Accessories - Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

15. Placement - Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the HD Express. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

16. Surge protection - Unplug the HD Express during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

17. Servicing - Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the HD Express has been damaged in any way, such as when a power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the HD Express, the HD Express has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

18. Power Sources - Refer to the manufacturer’s operating instructions for power requirements. Be advised that different operating voltages may require the use of a different line cord and/or attachment plug.

19. Installation - Do not install the HD Express in an unventilated rack, or directly above heat-producing equipment such as power amplifiers. Observe the maximum ambient operating temperature listed below.

20. Power amplifiers- Never attach audio power amplifier outputs directly to any of the unit’s connectors.

21. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions
may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

22. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this MOTU HD Express, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating conditions.

ENVIRONMENT

Operating Temperature: 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°)

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE

Do not handle the power cord with wet hands. Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it from an AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug. Do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Do not place objects containing liquids on it.

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AC INPUT

100 - 240VAC ~ • 50 / 60Hz • 20 Watts.

Part 1

Getting Started

ON mode. With this main power switch flipped to the

AUTO ON position, the HD Express will power on and off

with your computer.

When using the HD Express rack-mount interface with

the laptop ExpressCard adapter, operation is

plug-and-play: you can disconnect and reconnect the

interface, and freely switch it on or off as desired.

When using the PCIe card adapter on a desktop

machine, the HD Express rack-mount interface must be

connected and switched on before starting up the

computer. Similarly, you must shut down the computer

before switching it off and/or disconnecting it. If the

interface gets disconnected or switched off before

computer shut-down, you’ll need to restart the

7. Keep this switch in the down position to enable AUTO

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successfully locked to the currently selected clock

source. The CAPTURE light glows when the HD Express is

capturing or previewing video; the MONITOR light

glows when the HD Express is playing back (whether

still-framed or not).

face successfully establishes communication with the

computer via the PCIe card or ExpressCard adapter.

the HD Express powers up when you switch on your

4. The GENLOCK light glows when the HD Express has

5. The HOST light illuminates when the HD Express inter-

computer and powers down when you switch off your

6. When the power switch is in the AUTO ON position,

computer to bring the interface back on line.

computer.

Quick Reference: HD Express Front Panel

player, VHS deck or any other composite or S-Video

1. Connect an SD source here, such as a camcorder, DVD

source.

player, set-top box, video game console, AV receiver or

other HDMI device. Note that many consumer HDMI

sources (such as DVD players) implement HDCP (High

Bandwidth Digital Content Protection), which does not

allow video capture of copy-protected signals via I/O

devices like the HD Express.

Its output always matches analog outputs 1-2 on the

2. Connect an HDMI source here, such as a camcorder, DVD

rear panel. Use the volume knob to control its level.

3. This is a standard quarter-inch stereo headphone jack.

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The HD/SD Component section of the HD Express is

equipped with 12-bit converters that deliver 10-bit

capture and playback, with support for either RGB or

YPbPr component color space. Alternately, you can

connect a composite video (CVBS) input or output

signal to the Y connectors or an S-Video input or output

signal to the Y/C connectors.

supply that provides 12 watts of power. The connector

DVI-equipped device with an adapter cable. The

HD Express supports 8-channel PCM (uncompressed)

can be either tip-positive or tip-negative.

7. The HD Express uses an external, 10-24 volt power

embedded audio over HDMI, so you could also connect

this output to an HDMI-equipped home theater

receiver to deliver both picture and multi-channel

audio.

6. Connect component HD or SD input and output here.

a standard HDMI-to-mini-HDMI cable. In either case, it

is recommended that you use the supplied cable. If you

use another cable, the length should not exceed six

feet, and use a high-quality cable.

monitor here. Alternately, you can connect a

5. Connect a plasma, LCD, DLP or other HDMI-equipped

Quick Reference: HD Express Rear Panel

surround sound monitoring. Connect them to a

surround speaker system, or to a mixer. They are

equipped with 24-bit converters that support sample

1. These six RCA analog outputs provide 5.1 and 7.1

rates from 44.1 kHz up to 96 kHz.

2. Outputs 1-2 are the main stereo audio outputs.

input and output.

standard HDMI cable. If you are connecting the inter-

3. These connectors provide stereo S/PDIF digital audio

face to an ExpressCard adapter for laptop operation, use

4. Connect the HD Express to the computer here using any

Quick Reference: MOTU Video Console

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Choose the video format that you
wish to capture or play back.

The status area tells you what mode
the HD Express hardware is in. It also
provides helpful troubleshooting info.

When capturing video, choose the
input source here. Also deter­mines the clock source for
playback, if the Playback Clock
Source is set to Input Source.

Click a tab to view its settings above.
For complete details on the settings
in these tabs, see chapter 6, “MOTU
Video Console” (page 29).

Indicates the video format detected on the
currently chosen video Input Source (above).

Indicates when the HD Express has
successfully achieved lockup to the
currently selected clock source, which
could be the HD Express’s internal clock
or the current video input source.

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About the HD Express

OVERVIEW

The HD Express is a PCI Express video interface
for Windows that provides broadcast-quality video
capture and monitoring for Adobe Premiere Pro.

The HD Express connects to a PC desktop
computer via a standard PCI Express card or a PC
laptop via an ExpressCard adapter and turns the
computer into a powerful HD/SD video
production workstation equipped with broadcast
quality HD and SD video and audio capture and
monitoring.

In Premiere Pro, the HD Express supports full­raster 1920 x 1080 HD capture and playback using
any video format supported natively by Premiere
Pro, including uncompressed, P2 (DVCProHD),
XD CAM, HDV, and AVCHD.

The HD Express is ideal for any natively supported
workflow because you can immediately play back
clips (either imported or ingested) with no
transcoding necessary. Conversely, you can
connect any SD or HD video source such as an
HDV camera, legacy video deck or DVD player
and then capture it directly in the format of your
choice in Premiere. Many cameras now feed their
uncompressed component output directly from
the camera’s optics and image sensor, before
compression, for the best-possible picture quality
during capture with the HD Express.

A wide range of video equipment can be connected
to the HD Express, from legacy SD camcorders to
the latest HD cameras, video decks, LCD reference
monitors and plasmas.

The HD Express is housed in a rugged aluminum
alloy chassis with a standard half-rack, mountable
form factor. Included rack mounting brackets can
easily be removed for convenient desktop
operation.

The HD Express is designed to streamline your
video production workflow, with unified control
over all your video gear from the convenience of
your computer desktop.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

■

HD/SD PCI Express video interface for Mac and
Windows — provides HD and SD capture and
playback for any current-generation PCIe- or
ExpressCard-equipped computer.

■

Tower or laptop operation — connects to a Mac
or PC tower via PCI Express for ultra-fast
operation, or to a laptop via ExpressCard
connectivity for mobile operation.

■

Comprehensive video capture & monitoring —
captures and plays uncompressed video in all
standard SD and HD video formats up to and
including 1080p30 (720p, 1080i, 1080p &
1080PsF).

■ Supports Adobe Premiere Pro.

■ Captures and plays uncompressed HD and SD

— 10-bit 4:2:2 color depth and 1920 x 1080
resolution, all standard HD and SD formats up to
and including 1080p30 (720p, 1080i, 1080p and
1080PsF).

■ Support for all codecs supported natively by

Premiere Pro — capture and monitor any host­based codecs supported by Premiere.

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■ Support for file-based workflows — lets you edit

and monitor file-based workflow codecs supported
natively in Premiere Pro, including HDV, XD
CAM, P2/DVCPro, AVCHD, and others with no
transcoding needed.

■ 1 x S-Video in (10-bit) on 4-pin mini-DIN

■ 1 x composite in and out (10-bit CVBS) on

shared RCA

■ 1 x S-Video in/out (10-bit Y/C) on shared RCA

■ Broadcast quality — 10-bit 4:2:2 signal path

throughout.

■ HDMI capture and monitoring — provides

both HDMI in and out.

■ Color grading — provides flexible, industry-

standard color adjustment with separate controls
for capture and playback.

■ Comprehensive audio — capture stereo analog

or 8-channel embedded HDMI digital audio.
Mon itor u p to eig ht cha nne ls of su rro und audi o via
RCA analog or HDMI embedded at sample rates
up to 96kHz.

■ Ha lf- rac k for m f act or w ith ded icate d con nec tor s

— no cable swapping or gangly, inconvenient
breakout cables.

VIDEO I/O

The HD Express provides comprehensive video
input and output connectivity.

The front panel provides convenient inputs for
legacy SD capture and full 10-bit uncompressed
HDMI capture from today’s latest HD camcorders.

The component section provides both RGB and
YPbPr, but can alternately serve as CVBS
(composite) in/out or even Y/C (S-Video) in/out.

VIDEO FORMATS

■ SD — 576i25 (PAL) and 486i29.97 (NTSC)

■ HD — 720p23.976*, 720p24*, 720p25*,

720p29.97*, 720p30*, 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60,
1080p23.976, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97,
1080p30, 1080PsF23.976, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25,
1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30, 1080i25, 1080i29.97,
1080i30 (* playback only)

■ Supported Premiere Pro HD formats —

Uncompressed HD (8-bit and 10-bit), DVCProHD
720p at all eight frame rates listed above, plus
DVCProHD 1080 (1280 and 1440 rasters) at all
1080 frame rates listed above

■ Supported Premiere SD formats —

Uncompressed 8-bit and 10-bit, DVCPro and
DVCPro 50 at 486i29.97 and 576i25

AUDIO I/O

The HD Express provides stereo analog audio
capture and surround sound monitoring with
support for both 5.1 or 7.1 configurations. The
HD Express also provides 8-channel capture and
monitoring of embedded HDMI digital audio
input and output.

■ Supports all standard audio sample rates from

44.1 to 96kHz

■ 1 x HDMI in and out (4:2:2 10-bit, YUV)

■ Support for DVI output with HDMI-to-DVI

adapter (sold separately)

■ 1 x HD/SD component in and out (10-bit, YPbPr

or RGB) on RCAs

■ 1 x composite in (10-bit) on RCA

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■ 8 x RCA out via direct connection (no breakout

cable)

■ 2 x RCA analog input on the front panel for SD

Composite/S-Video capture

■ 2 x S/PDIF digital in and out on RCA connectors

■ 8 x HDMI embedded audio in and out

ABOUT THE HD EXPRESS

■ Front panel headphone jack with dedicated

volume control

INCLUDED SOFTWARE AND COMPATIBILITY

■ MOTU Video console software — provides

complete control of all programmable features and
settings.

■ Supports Premiere Pro CS5 (version 5.0.3) or

later

ABOUT THE HD EXPRESS

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ABOUT THE HD EXPRESS

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2 Packing List and

System Requirements

PACKING LIST

The HD Express ships with the items listed below.
If any of these items are not present in your
HD Express box when you first open it, please
immediately contact your dealer or MOTU.

■ One HD Express with removable rack ears

■ One HDMI cable

■ One PCI Express card or ExpressCard adapter

■ One power adapter

■ HD Express Mac/Windows manuals

■ One software installer disc

■ Product registration card

WINDOWS SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

The HD Express system requires the following
Windows system:

■ Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Phenom II, or equivalent

64 -bit proce ssor; mu ltipl e pro cesso rs or mult i-cor e
processor required

PLEASE REGISTER TODAY!

Please register your HD Express today. There are
two ways to register.

■ Visit www.motu.com/registration to register

online

OR

■ Fill out and mail the included product

registration card

As a registered user, you will be eligible to receive
technical support and announcements about
product enhancements as soon as they become
available. Only registered users receive these
special update notices, so please register today.

Thank you for taking the time to register your new
MOTU products!

■ Available PCI Express slot or ExpressCard slot

■ 2 GB RAM; 4 GB or more is recommended

■ Windows 7 or Vista, 64-bit versions only; Vista

SP1 or later required

■ Large hard disk drive, preferably at least 500 GB

■ Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 or CS5.5; version 5.0.3

or later required

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PACKING LIST AND SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS