Chapter 2
Configuration and Installation
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Unpacking
Your 1409 device is shipped in an antistatic package to prevent
electrostatic damage to the board. Electrostatic discharge can damage
several components on the board. To avoid such damage in handling the
board, take the following precautions:
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Ground yourself via a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object.
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Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of your computer chassis
before removing the board from the package.
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Remove the board from the package and inspect the board for loose
components or any other signs of damage. Notify National Instruments
if the board appears damaged in any way. Do
not
install a damaged
board in your computer.
•
Never
touch the exposed pins of connectors.
Board Configuration
This section describes how to configure the VIDEO0 input mode on the
1409 device.
All other configuration options are software configurable.