Specifications

Connecting external devices 19
Connecting external devices
Matrox Orion has four external interface connectors of which
three are located on its main bracket.
■ Video input connector. A BNC connector used to receive
analog composite video.
■ TV output connector. A BNC connector used to output
analog composite video to an external device, such as a
television or VCR.
■ VGA output connector. A 15-pin D-type (DB-15) connector,
used to output analog video and digital synchronization
signals to the monitor. The pinout is compatible with VGA
monitors.
■ Expanded video I/O connector. Located on a separate
bracket. A standard, high density, 44-pin, D-type (DB-44)
connector, used to input analog video and input/ouput
synchronization signals, as well as the encoder’s output
signals.
Expanded video I/O
interface connector
Expanded video I/O
adapter bracket
VGA output connector
(DB-15)
Video input connector
TV output connector
Ribbon cable
Stripe
Expanded video I/O
connector (DB-44)
Note: AGP version presented here. PCI version might vary slightly.