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Hi ,

SDK Version : 12.1
Card : DecklinkQuad

I am capturing 6 inputs all together , Currently the issue I am facing is that all the channels start at a different frame time , the frame time that I get in the VideoFrame's GetFrameTime function is different for all the channels even in the first FrameArrived callback , I tried to use the captureGroup but in this case the capture doesn't start at all . Tried to use the SynchronisedCapture.exe as well but it stucks at "Waiting for Signal Lock..." . Are there some settings that has to be done ?

Hi Shilpi,

Unmodified, the SynchronizedCapture SDK example will perform the following:

• Iterate the first 2 devices (typically DeckLink Quad (1) and DeckLink Quad (2)) - the device count is defined by constant kDeviceCount
• Add both devices to the same Synchronised Capture group
• Enable inputs on both devices with video mode 1080p25 - defined by kDisplayMode
• Wait until the detected inputs on both devices are 1080p25
• Synchronously start streams on both inputs

The example will wait forever until a valid input is detected on the 2 inputs. You may want to run the DeviceStatus SDK sample to check that there are valid detected inputs on each device.

Regards
Cameron

Hi Cameron ,

Thanks for your reply but I am using single device for 6 inputs , the Video frames that I am receiving in the VideoInputFrameArrived callback have different frame times , I am getting the different frame time (obtained from GetFrameTime() ) for all the capture channels , is there a way out where i can get the same frame time ..

Hi Shilpi,

Synchronised Capture is the only way to ensure the stream times for all inputs are aligned - IDeckLinkVideoInputFrame::GetStreamTime will output the same stream time at the same frame period for all inputs.

But you must ensure that all inputs are locked to a common reference and the inputs are detected before you can start synchronised streams. It is not required that the DeckLink itself is locked to the same reference.

Regards
Cameron