Elecard HEVC Analyzer v.1.x
User Guide
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Elecard HEVC Analyzer v.1.x User Guide
First edition: March 2013
Date modified: November 20, 2013.
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 PREFACE ................................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 USING THIS GUIDE .................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2.1 Purpose .................................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.2.2 Topics Covered ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2.3 Related Documentation ......................................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................................. 5
1.3.1 Hardware Requirements ........................................................................................................................................ 5
1.3.2 Software Requirements .......................................................................................................................................... 5
1.4 LICENSING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT ............................................................................................................................ 5
2. GETTING STARTED ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 INSTALLING ELECARD HEVC ANALYZER ...................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 UNINSTALLING ELECARD HEVC ANALYZER ................................................................................................................. 6
2.3 RUNNING ELECARD HEVC ANALYZER ......................................................................................................................... 6
3. DESCRIBING ELECARD HEVC ANALYZER ............................................................................................................ 7
3.1 OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.2.1 Supported Formats ................................................................................................................................................ 7
3.3 FEATURES ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
4. USING ELECARD HEVC ANALYZER ......................................................................................................................... 9
4.1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
4.2 DESCRIBING ELECARD HEVC ANALYZER GUI .............................................................................................................. 9
4.2.1 ToolBars ................................................................................................................................................................ 9
4.2.2 Navigation Controls ............................................................................................................................................ 11
4.2.3 Hex Viewer .......................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.2.4 Stream Viewer ..................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.2.5 Prediction Panel .................................................................................................................................................. 15
4.2.6 Pixels Panel ......................................................................................................................................................... 15
4.2.7 VPS, SPS, PPS, Slice Panel ................................................................................................................................ 16
4.2.8 Picture Panel ....................................................................................................................................................... 17
4.2.9 Stream Panel ....................................................................................................................................................... 18
4.2.10 CU Panel ........................................................................................................................................................... 19
4.2.11 CTU Tree Panel ................................................................................................................................................ 20
4.2.12 CTU Presenter Panel ........................................................................................................................................ 21
4.2.13 DBP Panel ......................................................................................................................................................... 22
4.2.14 Buffer Panel ...................................................................................................................................................... 22
4.2.15 Video Out Panel ................................................................................................................................................ 23
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1. Introduction
1.1 Preface
Elecard HEVC Analyzer is a powerful software tool designed for professionals and prosumers in
video compression field. Elecard HEVC Analyzer enables the user to perform an effective in-depth
analysis of video sequences. Elecard HEVC Analyzer provides a visual representation of the
encoded video features and a stream structure analysis of HEVC/Н.265 (ISO/IEC 23008-2
MPEG-H Part 2) Video Elementary Stream (VES).
1.2 Using this Guide
1.2.1 Purpose
This guide is intended to help HEVC video encoder developers quickly analyze HEVC-compliant
video streams.
1.2.2 Topics Covered
The following lists the topics covered in this document:
● Section 1: Introduction – provides a general overview of the Elecard HEVC Analyzer
program and describes the purpose of the document and its contents.
● Section 2: Getting Started – describes how to install, uninstall, and run the Elecard HEVC
Analyzer program.
● Section 3: Describing Elecard HEVC Analyzer – provides a detailed description of the
Elecard HEVC Analyzer program including features and supported stream formats.
● Section 4: Using Elecard HEVC Analyzer – describes the Elecard HEVC Analyzer GUI.
1.2.3 Related Documentation
For additional information, review the following documents:
● ISO/IEC 23008-2 MPEG-H Part 2
● ITU-T Recommendation H.265
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1.3 System Requirements
1.3.1 Hardware Requirements
● 4 GB RAM for video resolution below HD
● 8 GB RAM for HD video (or higher)
1.3.2 Software Requirements
● 32-bit Windows® operating system for SD video
● 64-bit Windows® operating system for HD video (or higher)
● Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 (or higher)
1.4 Licensing and Technical Support
By installing, copying, or otherwise using the SOFTWARE PRODUCT or any UPDATES, you
agree to be bound by the terms of the "Elecard" End-User License Agreement (''EULA''). This
EULA is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and Elecard for the
"Elecard" software product(s) accompanying this EULA, which include(s) computer software and
may include "online" or electronic documentation, associated media, and printed materials
(''SOFTWARE PRODUCT'').
For technical support, please contact the Elecard Technical Support Team: tsup@elecard.com
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