Matrox Orion Installation and Hardware Reference Manual no.
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Contents Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Matrox Orion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Acquisition features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Matrox MGA-G400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Display features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Video encoding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 What you need to get started. . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 4: Matrox Display Properties and Matrox PowerDesk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Configuring your display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Specifying your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Matrox Uninstall Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Chapter 5: Matrox Orion hardware reference . . . . . . .
Video display problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Problems during application development. .48 Contacting Matrox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Appendix B: Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Board summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Global information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Technical features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Board input and output connectors . .
Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter outlines the key features of Matrox Orion.
Chapter 1: Introduction Matrox Orion Matrox Orion is a frame grabber, capable of acquiring color and monochrome images from standard video sources and displaying them. Matrox Orion is available in both AGP and PCI versions. You can use Matrox Imaging Library (MIL) or any of its derivatives to program your Matrox Orion.
Matrox Orion 9 Orion features eight software-selectable input channels to which you can attach up to eight CVBS, four Y/C, or two RGB cameras and then grab from one of these cameras. Matrox Orion includes three 256x8-bit programmable input lookup-tables (LUTs) to remap the video stream. Matrox Orion can accept an opto-isolated differential trigger input or a TTL trigger input to capture the next valid frame or field. Matrox MGA-G400 Matrox Orion features the Matrox MGA-G400 controller.
Chapter 1: Introduction The MGA-G400 integrates DACs and three 256x8-bit output LUTs. These LUTs can be used by the overlay frame buffer surface. In addition, the MGA-G400 performs Chroma keying, which allows non-destructive overlay of graphics on a static image or live video. Video encoding Driven by the secondary CRT controller, the NTSC/PAL/RGB video encoder provides an additional video output with overlay, from Matrox Orion to external video devices (for example, TVs or VCRs).
What you need to get started Intellicam 11 Matrox Intellicam is an interactive Windows program that allows fast camera interfacing and provides interactive access to all the acquisition features of your Matrox board. Matrox Intellicam can be used to fine tune acquisition settings on your Matrox Orion board. Intellicam is included with both MIL and MIL-Lite.
Chapter 1: Introduction Optional parts You might have also ordered one or more of the following: ■ MIL-32/CD, which includes MIL and ActiveMIL; or MIL-Lite/CD, which includes MIL-Lite ActiveMIL-Lite. MIL and MIL-Lite CDs include intellicam. ■ A DBHD44-TO-13BNC input cable with a high density 44-pin male connector and thirteen BNC-type connectors. Six BNC-TO-SVHS adaptor cables for Y/C input are shipped with the DBHD44-TO-13BNC cable, although only four can be used.
Installation overview 13 Installation overview The installation procedure consists of the following steps: 1. Complete the hardware installation as described in Chapter 2. If you have any problems, refer to Appendix A. 2. Complete the software installation as described in Chapter 3. 3. Familiarize yourself with the MGA PowerDesk by reading Chapter 4. More information For in-depth hardware information, refer to Chapter 5. For technical specifications and connector pinout descriptions, see Appendix B.
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Hardware installation This chapter explains how to install the Matrox Orion board in your computer.
Chapter 2: Hardware installation Installing Matrox Orion Before you install your board, some precautionary measures must be taken. Turn off power to the computer and its peripherals, and drain static electricity from your body (by touching a metal part of the computer chassis). Next, proceed with the following steps to install your board. Steps for installation 1. Remove the cover from your computer using the instructions from your computer manual. 2.
Installing Matrox Orion 17 5. Lower the board gently into the slot. SCREW MATROX OR METAL PLATE ION AGP or PCI BOARD SLOT 6. Once the board is perfectly aligned, press the board firmly but carefully into the slot. 7. Anchor the board by replacing the screw that you removed. If you do not plan to connect a video input device to the expanded video I/O adaptor bracket, proceed to step 10. 8.
Chapter 2: Hardware installation 9. Secure the adapter bracket with the reserved screw. A board installed in an AGP or PCI slot should look like this: Note: AGP version presented here. PCI version might vary slightly. 10. Replace the cover of your computer. 11. Attach your monitor(s) and input video sources. For details, see the Connecting external devices section. 12. Turn on your computer.
Connecting external devices 19 Connecting external devices Matrox Orion has four external interface connectors of which three are located on its main bracket. Expanded video I/O connector (DB-44) Expanded video I/O adapter bracket Expanded video I/O interface connector Ribbon cable Stripe Video input connector TV output connector VGA output connector (DB-15) Note: AGP version presented here. PCI version might vary slightly. ■ Video input connector.
Chapter 2: Hardware installation Outputting to external video devices Connecting a monitor Matrox Orion works with VGA and high-resolution monitors. To display the standard video output of Matrox Orion: 1. If your monitor has impedance switches, set the switches for the red, green, and blue inputs to 75 ohms, as shown in the illustration below. Set the switches for the synchronization inputs according to your monitor’s manual.
Connecting external devices Connecting external devices to the encoder’s output 21 Matrox Orion’s encoder can output NTSC/PAL and RGB video, through the expanded video I/O connector, and composite video in NTSC/PAL through the TV output connector. To connect devices to the expanded video I/O connector, use the optional DBHD44-TO-13BNC cable, connecting the wires as described below: Wires White (5) Signals RED_C_OUT Expected output Encoded Video Output (C or red).
Chapter 2: Hardware installation Y/C input Wires on 13BNC Cable Signals Expected Input BROWN (8) VID_IN5 Analog Video Input5 or Y3 ORANGE (10) VID_IN6 Analog Video Input6 or C3 PINK (11) VID_IN7 Analog Video Input7 or Y4 LIGHT GREEN (12) VID_IN8 Analog Video Input8 or C4 GRAY (13) OPTOTRIG External trigger input LIGHT BLUE (9) TRIGGER Non-protected TTL trigger input Matrox Orion supports a maximum of four Y/C inputs with the DBHD44-TO-13BNC cable.
Chapter 3: Installing software This chapter explains how to install the Matrox Orion software.
Chapter 3: Installing software Installing the software Once the Matrox Orion board is installed, read the documentation of your Matrox software package for installation and licensing information. In general, you will have to place the installation CD of the package in the appropriate drive; the setup.exe program will run automatically. In some cases, installation of a hardware key is required.
Chapter 4: Matrox Display Properties and Matrox PowerDesk This chapter provides information about the Matrox Display Properties dialog box, as well as the Matrox PowerDesk group.
Chapter 4: Matrox Display Properties and Matrox PowerDesk Overview This chapter discusses how to configure your display settings to take advantage of Matrox Orion’s special display features. The display section of Matrox Orion is powered by the Matrox G400 graphics display controller. Matrox Orion uses the Matrox display drivers to drive the display section.
Configuring your display 27 Configuring your display You can customize your display settings with the Matrox Display Properties utility. To lauch this utility under: ■ Windows 2000. Select Properties from the Windows desktop context-menu. From the Display Properties window, select the Settings property page and then click on the Advanced button. ■ Windows NT 4.0. Select Programs from the Start menu. From the presented submenu, select Matrox PowerDesk NT, and then Matrox Display Properties.
Chapter 4: Matrox Display Properties and Matrox PowerDesk Windows NT 4.0 Under Windows NT 4.0. When using a Plug-and-Play (DDC) monitor, Windows should automatically use the correct settings for your monitor. To make sure the correct monitor is selected in Windows: 1. Click on the Monitor property page of the Matrox Display Properties utility. 2. Make sure the Plug-and-Play (DDC) monitor option is selected. If so, the Matrox display driver automatically uses the correct settings for your monitor.
Additional information 29 Additional information Additional information regarding the Matrox Display Properties utility and other Matrox PowerDesk tools, is available in the on-line help for those products, as well as the following resources: Windows 2000 ■ Select Properties from the Windows desktop context-menu. From the Display Properties window, select the Information property page and then click on View Readme File button. Windows NT 4.0 ■ Select Programs from the Start menu.
Chapter 4: Matrox Display Properties and Matrox PowerDesk
Chapter 5: Matrox Orion hardware reference This chapter explains the hardware architecture of the Matrox Orion, as well as the available features and modes of operation.
Chapter 5: Matrox Orion hardware reference Matrox Orion hardware reference This chapter provides information on the hardware architecture of the Matrox Orion, as well as the features and operating modes supported by the board. The chapter is divided into three sections. The first section describes the Matrox Orion hardware that is associated with the acquisition of images, while the second section describes the hardware related to the display of images.
Acquisition section 33 Acquisition section The acquisition section of Matrox Orion provides two different methods of capturing images. It uses a video decoder to capture monochrome video in RS-170/CCIR format, or composite (CVBS) or component (Y/C) color video in NTSC/PAL format. Matrox Orion uses an RGB digitization section to acquire monochrome or component RGB analog video from standard cameras. Matrox Orion has three 256x8-bit input LUTs, which are included to map the video data stream.
Chapter 5: Matrox Orion hardware reference Sampling Rates for NTSC/PAL Standards Video format Square Pixels CCIR-601 NTSC 12.27 MHz (640x480) 13.5 MHz (720x480) PAL 14.75 MHz (768x576) 13.5 MHz (720x576) The video decoder also features an automatic gain control (AGC). However, you can disable this feature (MIL-Lite MdigControl() with M_GRAB_AUTOMATIC_INPUT_GAIN set to M_DISABLE) and adjust the gain manually (MdigControl() with M_GRAB_INPUT_GAIN).
Acquisition section 35 RGB digitization section The RGB digitization section includes circuitry to select, amplify, and filter the video signal prior to sending it to the three independent analog-to-digital converters (A/D converters). RGB input The RGB digitization section can be connected to and switch between two RGB or up to six monochrome cameras. The synchronization signal can be on any component of the RGB input or can be received on the separate sync input (VID_IN4 or VID_IN8).
Chapter 5: Matrox Orion hardware reference A/D converters Input video signal amplitude (excluding sync) Total input Required video signal gain setting amplitude (includin!g sync) MIL 0.0 V up to 0.5 V 0.0 - 0.7 Vpp 4 M_GAIN3 0.5 V up to 0.7 V 0.7 - 1.0 Vpp 2.8 (Default) M_GAIN2 0.7 V up to 1.0 V 1.0 - 1.4 Vpp 2 M_GAIN1 1.0 V up to 2.0 V 1.4 - 2.8 Vpp 1.3 M_GAIN0 Matrox Orion uses three independent 10-bit analog/digital converters, one for each R, G, and B channel.
Acquisition section 37 Pixel Converter The Pixel Converter serves as an interface between Matrox Orion’s digitization section and the G400 chip. The Pixel Converter contains the following stages: Pixel Formatters 1 and 2, input lookup tables, Color space converter, and Capture Control.
Chapter 5: Matrox Orion hardware reference Trigger Matrox Orion accepts an external trigger input which allows image acquisition to be synchronized to external events (MIL-Lite MdigControl()). The trigger initiates the capture of the next valid frame or field. Direct TTL trigger Trigger signals can be received directly (pin 20 on the expanded video I/O connector) in TTL format. The amplitude of the TTL level signal must not exceed 5 V. A signal over 2 V is considered high, while anything less than 0.
Display section 39 Display section To drive the display section, Matrox Orion uses the Matrox MGA-G400 graphics display controller. It has a 128-bit wide memory interface with the AGP or PCI bus and stores both graphics and video data in the 32-Mbyte frame buffer (SDRAM). The MGA-G400 chip is capable of dynamically allocating both an overlay and underlay frame buffer surface; these can be combined by the controller to display a live video window on your Windows desktop with non-destructive annotations.
Chapter 5: Matrox Orion hardware reference Video encoder In the display section, an NTSC/PAL video encoder provides an additional video output with overlay from Matrox Orion to external video devices (for example, VCRs). The video encoder can output either component RGB video or both composite and Y/C (NTSC/PAL) video in either square pixel or CCIR 601 resolutions. Note that composite and Y/C video is outputted simultaneously.
Data interfaces 41 AGP and PCI interface The PCI version of the Matrox Orion is capable of a peak data transfer rate of 132 Mbytes/sec. With the AGP version of the Matrox Orion, data can be transferred at one of two speeds which are outlined in the table below: AGP bus speed 1X 2X Peak transfer rate (Mbytes/sec) 266 532 The data transfer rate between the bus master and the target memory is highly dependent on the Host chipset.
Chapter 5: Matrox Orion hardware reference
Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix gives suggestions to help you resolve potential problems. If your problem is not addressed here, contact your local Matrox representative, or the Matrox Imaging Customer Support Group.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have problems using your Matrox Orion board, please try the following: ■ Check for disconnected power cords. ■ Read the Common problems and solutions section in this chapter.
Common problems and solutions 45 Display Properties dialog box appears. Select the Settings property page. Set the resolution to one that is supported by your monitor and click on Apply. ■ ☛ Reinstall the Matrox display driver provided with the Matrox Orion software. Device attached to the computer fails to start When this occurs under Windows NT, your computer will prompt you to go to the Event Viewer utility to identify the device that was unable to start.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting system. Use the MILConfig utility to do so. Alternatively, uninstall and reinstall MIL and specify the appropriate amount of DMA memory. Grabbing problems ☛ Opto-isolated trigger pulse is not connected When using the opto-isolated trigger, both OPTOTRIG- and OPTOTRIG+ signals must be connected. OPTOTRIG- is usually connected to the ground of the trigger source.
Common problems and solutions ☛ 47 ■ Check that the brightness and contrast controls are set correctly. ■ Set the monitor’s switches (if any) to 75 ohms for the video (RGB) inputs, and set the synchronization to ‘ external’ (and to high-impedance if this option is available). If there is a Digital/Analog switch on your monitor, set it to Analog. ■ Ensure that Matrox Orion is sitting evenly and is fully inserted into its slot. To do this, press the board down firmly.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting ☛ The picture quality is poor, with a dim picture, poor contrast, and poor sharpness. The monitor might be improperly adjusted. ☛ ■ Adjust the brightness, sharpness, and contrast controls of your monitor. ■ Ensure that the cable is correctly and completely inserted at both ends. ■ Make sure that the RGB input switches are set to 75 ohms. The picture is broken up, with bad horizontal sync; in other words, it rolls, jitters, or blinks.
Contacting Matrox 49 Contacting Matrox Before contacting your local Matrox representative or the Matrox Imaging Customer Support Group, you will need the following information: ■ A description of what happened. ■ Computer type, environment, and peripherals (especially boards sharing the computer with your Matrox Orion). ■ Your board’s serial number (printed on the bar code label). Use the Product Assistance Request Form at the back of this manual to record the necessary information.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Appendix B: Technical information This appendix contains information that might be useful when installing your Matrox Orion board.
Appendix B: Technical information Board summary Global information ■ Operating systems: Windows. See your software manual for supported versions of Windows. ■ System requirements: A PC with an AGP or PCI bus and a Pentium-II processor or equivalent. Note that the AGP version of the Matrox Orion supports AGP 1X on chipsets such as Intel 440LX, and AGP 2X on chipsets such as Intel 440BX, 820, and 840.
Board input and output connectors 53 ■ Encoder, which provides separate output for standard video. ■ AGP or PCI interface. Default settings ■ Boot video mode/resolution: VGA Mode 3 (80 characters, 25 lines). ■ Memory map: System-determined (configured on power-up). Board input and output connectors Matrox Orion has four external interface connectors, of which three are located on its main bracket: Video input, TV output, and VGA output.
Appendix B: Technical information Expanded video I/O connector pin 30 pin 16 pin 44 pin 31 The expanded video I/O connector is a high density DB-44 female connector, and is located on the second bracket. Its pinout is as follows: pin 15 pin 1 Pin Signal I/O Description 2 VID_IN8 I Analog Video Input 8 (CVBS8, C4, or SYNC2). 3-5 GROUND - Ground. 8 USER2OUT O TTL User Bit output. 9 USER2IN I TTL User Bit input. 10 COMP_OUT O Encoded Video Output (CVBS).
Board input and output connectors Pin Signal I/O Description 42 GROUND - Ground. 43 VID_IN4 I Analog Video Input 4 (CVBS4, C2 or SYNC1). 44 VID_IN2 I Analog Video Input 2 (CVBS2, C1 or GREEN1). 1, 6, 16, 21-22, 32, 36-38 Not used 55 Use Matrox cable DBHD44-TO-13BNC to interface to this connector. This cable has thirteen BNC connectors and a high-density 44-pin D-Subminiature male connector.
Appendix B: Technical information VGA output connector pin 15 pin 10 pin 11 pin 6 The video output connector is a high density DB-15 female connector that provides analog video and digital synchronization signals to the monitor. The pinout of the output pin 5 connector is compatible with VGA monitors and is as follows: pin 1 Pin I/O Signal Description 1 O RED Analog Red output. 2 O GREEN Analog Green output. 3 O BLUE Analog Blue output. 4 - N/C Monitor ID 2 Not Connected.
Board input and output connectors 57 Video input and TV output connectors 2 1 Matrox Orion’s video input and TV output connectors are BNC connectors. It is important that when connecting a video source to the video input connector, you do not connect an additional video source to the VID_IN1 pin on the expanded video I/O connector.
Appendix B: Technical information Specifications Electrical Operating voltage and current: 5 V ±5% 12 V ±10% 3.3 V ±5% ❖ AGP 500 mA 400 mA 3.0 A PCI 3.5 A 400 mA --- Values are based on preliminary measurements and are not final. Environmental ■ Min/max ambient operating temperature: 0°C - 55° C. ■ Min/max storage temperature: -40° C - 75° C. ■ Maximum altitude for operation: 3000 meters. ■ Maximum altitude for transport: 12000 meters.
Appendix C: Glossary This appendix defines some of the specialized terms used in this Matrox Orion document.
Appendix C: Glossary ■ AGP Accelerated Graphics port. A high-performance interface which is capable of displaying 3-D graphics at high speeds. ■ Band One of the surfaces of a buffer. A grayscale image requires one band. A color image requires three bands, one for each color component. ■ Bandwidth A term describing the capacity to transfer data. Greater bandwidth is needed to sustain a higher transfer rate. Greater bandwidth can be achieved, for example, by using a wider bus.
■ DCF Digitizer Configuration Format. A DCF defines the input data format and among other things, how to accept or generate video timing signals such as horizontal sync, vertical sync, and pixel clock. ■ Display memory See frame buffer. ■ Driver A software program that services an operating system so that the operating system can use a hardware device. ■ Field One of the two halves that make up an image.
Appendix C: Glossary ■ Horizontal sync The part of a video signal that indicates the end of a line and the start of a new one. See also vertical sync. ■ HSL A color space that represents color using components of hue, saturation, and luminance. The hue component describes the actual color of a pixel. The saturation component describes the concentration of that color. The luminance component describes the combined brightness of the primary colors.
■ MSPS Mega samples per second. ■ PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect. An expansion bus standard for the ’90s. ■ PLL Phase-locked loop. A PLL creates a pixel clock which is a multiple of a referenced signal’s frequency; usually the referenced signal is the horizontal sync. A PLL adjusts the pixel clock frequency according to changes or variations of its reference signal. Adjusting the pixel clock frequency ensures that the same number of pixels appears on every line.
Appendix C: Glossary ■ Single-screen mode A display configuration using a single monitor to display both the Host operating system’s user interface and images from the Matrox Orion display memory. ■ Trigger A signal that allows image acquisition to be synchronized to external events.
Index A acquisition features 8, 33 AGP bus 60 data transfer rates 41 interface 41 attaching a video source 21, 54 automatic gain control 34, 52 B blank monitor 46–47 BNC-TO-SVHS cable 12, 22, 55 booting problems 44 C Capture Control 37 colors, problems with 47 components, handling 12 connector expanded video I/O 19, 21 TV output 19 VGA output 19–20 video input 22, 57 connector pinouts expanded video I/O 54 TV output 57 VGA output 56 video input 57 D DBHD44-TO-13BNC cable 12, 21, 55 default settings Matro
M S Matrox Intellicam 11, 24 Matrox MGA G400 40 maximum desktop resolution 52 MGA display drivers 26 MGA Display Properties 26–28 MGA Power Desk 24 MGA PowerDesk tools 26 MGA QuickDesk 26 MGA-G400 graphics display controller 39 monitor 20, 47 analog switch 47 blank 46 customizing 27–28 impedance 20, 47 monitor settings Windows 95/98/2000 27 Windows NT 4.
Regulatory Compliance FCC Compliance Statement Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for the compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Note This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
EU Notice (European Union) WARNING: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures AVERTISSEMENT: Cet appareil est de la classe A. Lorsque cet appareil est utilisé dans un environnment résidentiel, il peut entraîner des interférences radioélectriques. Dans ce cas, l'usager peut être prié de prendre des mesures correctives appropriées.
Product support Warranty This product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from date of delivery. We will repair or replace products that prove to be defective during the warranty period provided they are returned, at the user’s expense, to Matrox Electronic Systems Limited. No other warranty is expressed or implied. Matrox is not liable for consequential damages.
Product Assistance Request Form Name: Company: Address: Phone: E-mail: Hardware Specific Information Computer: System memory: System BIOS rev: Video card used: Network Card: Other cards in system: Software Specific Information Operating system: Matrox SW used: Compiler: Fax: CPU: PCI Chipset: Resolution: Network Software: Rev: Rev: Rev: Fill out only if you are returning a board RMA #: Who were you talking to in customer support? Date board was received: Date of failure: MOD #: SER #: REV #: PMB #: PNS
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