Matrox MXO Installation and User Guide January 31, 2007 v Y10969-201-0120
Trademarks Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. ....................................... Matrox®, MXO™ Adobe Systems Inc.......................................................... Adobe®, After Effects®, Photoshop® Apple Computer, Inc. ....................................................... Apple®, QuickTime®, Mac OS®, Final Cut Pro®, Keynote™ Autodesk, Inc. ................................................................. Autodesk ®, Combustion® Microsoft Corporation................................................
i Matrox MXO License Agreement, Warranty, and Service A. Matrox software license agreement for single-user products By installing the software, you, the original purchaser, indicate your acceptance of these terms. If you do not agree to the terms of this agreement, please return the package unopened. This Matrox MXO software, any included sample images and other files (the "Software"), is copyrighted by Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. All rights are reserved.
ii C. End-user registration Before using your Matrox MXO product, please take a moment to register your product in the Matrox MXO Support section of our web site at www.matrox.com/video/support. The information you provide will assist Matrox to quickly diagnose and correct any problem that might arise when using the product. Only registered end users are entitled to customer support. D.
iii TO THE EXTENT THAT THESE LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENTS ARE INCONSISTENT WITH THE LAW OF THE LOCALITY WHERE YOU PURCHASED THE MATROX PRODUCT, THESE LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENTS SHALL BE DEEMED MODIFIED TO BE CONSISTENT WITH SUCH LOCAL LAW. UNDER SUCH LOCAL LAW, CERTAIN LIMITATIONS OF THESE LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENTS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THE REMEDIES PROVIDED IN THESE LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENTS ARE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. F.
iv H. Procedure for returning goods No returned goods, for service or otherwise, will be accepted without prior authorization from Matrox. To obtain return authorization, contact Matrox MXO Customer Support (see page 32). Once approved, Matrox will contact you with your Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Matrox cannot be responsible for units returned without an RMA number. Matrox will advise you of the shipping address. The packaging must indicate the RMA number on the outside.
Contents Chapter 1 Introducing Matrox MXO Welcome to Matrox MXO.................................................................2 Matrox MXO key features ................................................................ 2 Matrox MXO operation modes.........................................................2 Supported video output standards ..................................................3 Hardware supplied for Matrox MXO ................................................3 Matrox MXO system requirements ......
vi Chapter 4 Using Matrox MXO with Final Cut Pro and Other Supported Programs Loading project presets for Final Cut Pro ..................................... 24 Specifying your video and audio output device settings ............... 24 Specifying settings for Final Cut Pro .................................................... 24 Specifying settings for Adobe After Effects ......................................... 25 Ensuring accurate printing to tape using Final Cut Pro .................
1 Introducing Matrox MXO This chapter outlines the features of Matrox MXO, describes the MXO operation modes, lists the contents of your kit, provides the MXO system requirements, and describes the available MXO documentation.
2 Welcome to Matrox MXO Matrox MXO connects to your Mac computer or laptop to provide broadcast-quality audio/video output. You can view your Apple Final Cut Pro projects or the output of many other QuickTime-based applications without interlacing artifacts, and record them to tape at the same time. You can also use Matrox MXO to provide flicker-free recording of Keynote and PowerPoint presentations, web browser sessions, and software application training.
3 mode, you must first select the MXO as the output device for your application. For more information on how to do this, see “Specifying your video and audio output device settings” on page 24. • Presentation mode This mode mirrors the contents of your desktop and outputs it as high-quality video, such as for display on a video monitor or recording to a VTR. Presentation mode can be used to display and record Keynote and PowerPoint presentations or web browser sessions.
4 Matrox MXO system requirements Matrox MXO requires a Mac system with the following system configuration: • Mac OS X v10.4.7 or later. • DVD-ROM drive to install the MXO software. • Free USB port. • Display card with a secondary DVI-I connector. Must be able to display 1920 ×1200 @ 60 Hz. ¦ Note You must have a secondary DVI-I connector for use with Matrox MXO, and connect your primary DVI monitor to a different connector on your display card.
2 Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO This chapter shows you how to connect external devices to Matrox MXO.
6 MXO connections Matrox MXO allows you to connect multiple devices for simultaneous output. The connections you make depend on which video formats you wish to output. ¡ Important Only DVI monitors that accept digital input are supported for use as a secondary display with Matrox MXO. In order to preview full-resolution HDV video, your DVI monitor must support a display resolution of at least 1920×1200. Available MXO connections • One DVI input. • One DVI output. • One USB 2.0 connector.
7 Remarks $ The MXO requires a High-Speed USB 2.0 connection. Do not plug the USB cable connector to the USB socket on your keyboard. $ If you disconnect the USB cable at any time or shut your system down, the MXO will automatically shut off. 4 Plug the male stereo audio connector on the system end of the MXO cable into the LINE OUT jack on your sound card or laptop. 5 Plug the female stereo audio connector on the system end of the MXO cable into your speakers.
8 Typical Matrox MXO connections The following illustrations show some typical MXO connections. In these illustrations we’ve connected an Apple Cinema Display as the secondary display, and also connected a video device, such as a VTR or video monitor. We’ve connected the audio output from the MXO box to the video device, but you can connect it to a sound mixer if you are using one. ¦ Note You can also connect an external sync generator to ensure proper equipment timing.
9 Analog component connections Video device (VTR, video monitor, etc.
10 S-Video connections Video device (VTR, video monitor, etc.
11 Composite connections Video device (VTR, video monitor, etc.
12 SDI connections Video device (VTR, video monitor, etc.
3 Installing Your Matrox MXO Software and Configuring Your System This chapter explains how to install the Matrox MXO software and how to configure your system in the MXO Preference pane.
14 Installing your Matrox MXO software If you are planning on using MXO in Mastering mode for video editing, you should install Final Cut Pro before installing the MXO software. For information on installing Final Cut Pro, see your Final Cut Pro User’s Manual. 1 Insert your Matrox MXO installation CD in your DVD-ROM drive and run the installation program on the CD. 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to install the Matrox MXO software on your computer.
15 Defining your settings in the MXO Preference pane The MXO Preference pane allows you to specify various settings to configure your video and audio output from MXO for the Mastering and Presentation modes. You can also use the MXO Preference pane to view information about MXO, such as the serial number and current operating temperature.
16 4 Under Video Output Control, select Downconvert HD video to SD if you want to downconvert HD video output to SD. ¦ Note When you select Downconvert HD video to SD, you do not need to change your video playback settings in Final Cut Pro. Your project’s video playback settings should always match your sequence settings.
17 Specifying your Presentation mode settings To specify your Presentation mode settings on Matrox MXO: 1 From the Apple menu, click System Preferences, and then click the Matrox MXO icon. 2 Click the Presentation tab. 3 Under Video Output Control, from the Output desktop as menu, select the video standard in which you want your desktop to be encoded and routed to the MXO video outputs, such as for display on a video monitor or recording to a VTR.
18 4 The Anti-flicker filter option is enabled by default to prevent flickering when previewing interlaced video. You may want to clear this option when working with graphics files in Photoshop, or when displaying full-screen video with QuickTime Player. ¥ Tip Depending on the monitor you are using, you may notice color bleeding around the text in your display.
19 Specifying your General settings To specify your General settings on Matrox MXO: 1 From the Apple menu, click System Preferences, and then click the Matrox MXO icon. 2 Click the General tab. 3 Under Video Output Control, select the setup level you want for your NTSC analog video from the Set analog pedestal to menu: $ 7.5 IRE Applies the standard NTSC setup level of 7.5 IRE. $ 0 IRE Applies a setup level of 0 IRE.
20 4 Under Video Output Control, from the Set analog video as menu, select the type of analog video output you want by selecting Component, or Composite & Y/C . 5 Under Genlock Control, for Genlock source select one of the following: $ Internal Select this to genlock to MXO’s internal reference signal. Select this option only if you don’t have an external sync generator connected to the REF IN on your MXO. $ External Select this if you connected an external sync generator to the REF IN on your MXO.
21 Viewing MXO information To view MXO information, such as the serial number and operating temperature: 1 From the Apple menu, click System Preferences, and then click the Matrox MXO icon. 2 Click the Device tab. 3 To display the current MXO operating temperature, select Monitor temperature . ¡ Important If your MXO exceeds the maximum operating temperature at any time, it will display a warning and automatically shut down to avoid damage.
22 Your notes Chapter 3, Installing Your Matrox MXO Software and Configuring Your System
4 Using Matrox MXO with Final Cut Pro and Other Supported Programs This chapter explains how to define various settings for using your MXO with Final Cut Pro and other supported programs.
24 Loading project presets for Final Cut Pro The Matrox MXO QuickTime video output component for Final Cut Pro includes project presets that you can load to immediately apply appropriate MXO settings. ° To load a Matrox MXO project preset: 1 Start Final Cut Pro and select Final Cut Pro > Easy Setup . 2 From the drop down menu in the Easy Setup dialog box, select the preset that matches the format of your project.
25 Remarks • The MXO Audio setting will not work unless you have an MXO setting selected from the Video Playback menu. • If the External Video option is off in the Video Playback menu, you will not be able to monitor your audio through Matrox MXO. In order to hear your audio, you must choose a device other than MXO Audio from the Audio Playback menu. Specifying settings for Adobe After Effects 1 Start Adobe After Effects and choose After Effects > Preferences > Video Preview.
26 Ensuring accurate printing to tape using Final Cut Pro In order to perform an accurate print-to-tape using Final Cut Pro with Matrox MXO, you may need to adjust the Playback Offset value in the Device Control Preset Editor. ° To adjust the Playback Offset value: 1 Start Final Cut Pro and choose Final Cut Pro > Audio/Video Settings, and then click the Device Control Presets tab. 2 Select the preset for your device, click Edit or Duplicate, and then click OK .
A Matrox MXO Specifications This appendix provides specifications for your Matrox MXO box.
28 Matrox MXO box specifications General Video standards Regulatory compliance Dimensions External AC/DC adapter Total power consumption NTSC, PAL, NTSC-EIAJ, 720p, and 1080i FCC Class A, CE Mark Class A, C-Tick Mark, VCCI RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC 134mm (L) × 161mm (W) × 45mm (H) 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz Input: IEC320-C8 inlet Output: +5V DC, 3A max., 2.
29 HDTV analog component video output Analog stereo line out Analog stereo loop through Other Supported video formats: 720p and 1080i Compliant with EIA-770.3 Frequency response Y: +/- 0.3 dB max to 28 MHz Frequency response Pb, Pr: +/-0.4 dB max to 14 MHz Component channel delay: +/- 0.5ns Component S/N (Y, Pb, Pr): > 57 dB, unified weighted BNC connectors (75 Ω) Left and right RCA connectors 4.35 Vp-p (+6 dBu) maximum output level Input: Stereo 3.5mm female connector on MXO cable Output: Stereo 3.
30 Your notes Appendix A, Matrox MXO Specifications
B Matrox MXO Customer Support This appendix explains how you can register your Matrox MXO and obtain customer support.
32 How to get Matrox MXO Customer Support If you have a problem that you’re unable to solve by referring to your Matrox MXO documentation, please contact your Matrox MXO representative. He or she should be able to help you quickly correct any installation or system configuration problem. If your representative is unable to solve your problem, contact Matrox for further information and assistance. Registration You can register your Matrox MXO in the Matrox MXO Support section of our website at www.matrox.
Index A Adobe After Effects specifying settings for 25 After Effects See Adobe After Effects Audio output device settings specifying in Final Cut Pro 24 C Computer system requirements for Matrox MXO 4 Connections analog component 9 composite 11 MXO to Mac system 6 SDI 12 S-Video 10 typical 8 Customer support 32 D Desktop selecting output video standard for 17 Display monitor calibrating secondary 14 E Environmental specifications Matrox MXO 29 F Final Cut Pro ensuring accurate print-to-tape using 26 loa
34 P Preference pane See Matrox MXO Presentation mode about 3 specifying settings for 17 Project presets loading for Final Cut Pro 24 R Registering your Matrox MXO 32 Returning procedure iv S Secondary display calibrating 14 Service, returns iv Specifications for Matrox MXO 28 Style conventions 4 System requirements for Matrox MXO 4 T Technical support See Customer support 32 Temperature monitoring for Matrox MXO 21 V Video output device settings specifying in Adobe After Effects 25 specifying in Final
Compliance Statements USA FCC Compliance Statement Remark for the Matrox hardware products supported by this guide This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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