Matrox MC-100 User Guide August 11, 2014 Y11196-301-0130
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome to Matrox MC-100 ................................................................ 2 Matrox MC-100 requirements..................................................................... 2 Updating your MC-100 hardware ......................................................... 2 Last-minute information ....................................................................... 3 Chapter 2 Connecting External Devices to Matrox MC-100 Available Matrox MC-100 connections..........
vi Saving option settings.........................................................................24 Resetting the DIP switches to factory defaults ..........................................24 Appendix A Matrox MC-100 Supported Output Formats Supported output formats when using input SDI 1 only ......................26 Supported output formats when using input SDI 2 only......................28 Supported output formats when using inputs SDI 1 and SDI 2 ...........
1 Introduction This chapter lists the Matrox MC-100 requirements, and explains how to update the MC-100 hardware.
2 Welcome to Matrox MC-100 Matrox MC-100 is a dual SDI to HDMI mini converter that supports a wide range of display resolutions through 3G, dual link, HD, and SD-SDI. The Matrox MC-100 unit can be used as an HD-SDI switcher, a distribution amplifier, a multiplexer, and a 3D processing unit. The Matrox MC-100 is configured using an on-screen display (OSD) that is accessed by three buttons directly on the unit. The Matrox MC-100 unit has predefined and user-defined DIP switches.
3 ° To update the MC-100 hardware: 1 Download the latest version of the Matrox MC Updater on a Windows system. ¦ Note To revert to the previous version of the MC-100 hardware, you can download and run the older version of the Matrox MC Updater. 2 Disconnect all SDI and HDMI cables from MC-100. 3 Power your MC-100 (see “Powering Matrox MC-100” on page 6), and then connect a third-party USB cable from MC-100’s USB port to your computer’s USB port.
2 Connecting External Devices to Matrox MC-100 This chapter shows how to supply power and connect external devices to Matrox MC-100.
6 Available Matrox MC-100 connections Matrox MC-100 provides the following inputs and outputs for connecting external devices: • Two BNC SDI input connectors, and two BNC SDI output connectors, with up to 16 channels of embedded audio per connector. • One HDMI output connector with up to eight channels of embedded audio. Powering Matrox MC-100 You can supply power to Matrox MC-100 using an AC outlet via the Matrox external power supply cable.
7 1 Adapter plug 0 Power adapter Removing an adapter plug To AC outlet Inserting an adapter plug Power supply cable Fasten the power supply cable to MC-100 using the locking connector.
8 Connecting input and output devices The Matrox MC-100 unit supports two SDI input sources via two BNC input connectors, two SDI output devices via two BNC output connectors, and one HDMI output device. For a list of the supported input and output formats, see Appendix A, “Matrox MC-100 Supported Output Formats,” on page 25. ¡ Important If you’re connecting two input sources to MC-100, the input sources must be the same video format.
3 Using Your Matrox MC-100 Hardware This chapter explains how to use your Matrox MC-100 hardware.
10 Overview Matrox MC-100 is operated through an on-screen display (OSD) using the OSD buttons, which are located on the MC-100 unit. MC-100 also features status LEDs (see “Understanding the MC-100 status LEDs”), and eight DIP switches for performing various functions (see “Using the MC-100 DIP switches”). Understanding the MC-100 status LEDs Matrox MC-100 features the following status LEDs: • SDI 1 and SDI 2 $ Green $ Red An input source is detected. An input source is not connected.
11 loss-of-signal switcher feature, and loading user-defined settings. A DIP switch is ON when the switch is down, and OFF when it is up. O O M • DIP switch 1 When ON, the OSD buttons are locked and will not function. • DIP switch 2 outputs. When ON, the OSD or HUD is displayed on the SDI • DIP switch 3 output. When ON, the OSD or HUD is not displayed on the HDMI • DIP switch 4 When ON, the loss-of-signal switcher feature is enabled (see “Loss-of-signal switcher” on page 12”).
12 output using the SDI 2 bypass option only (see “Specifying your output settings” on page 18). • When you select the Channel 1, Channel 2, 3D, Analysis, or Multiplex option for a given output (see “Specifying your output settings” on page 18), channel 1 and/or channel 2 is output using the current MC-100 settings. If you want to output an input video signal without applying the MC-100 settings, choose the SDI 1 bypass or SDI 2 bypass output option instead.
13 In the event of a signal loss on the SDI 1 input, the MC-100 will automatically switch to the input on SDI 2 to output a video signal on SDI 4. The SDI 3 and HDMI outputs will display a purple screen as long as the signal on SDI 1 remains invalid. This indicates that there is no valid input on SDI 1. When a valid primary signal is again detected on SDI 1, SDI 4 will automatically switch back to display the signal from SDI 1.
14 4 On the MC-100, turn on DIP switch 4 (turn the switch down) to enable the loss-of-signal switcher. For more information, see “Using the MC-100 DIP switches” on page 10. The loss-of-switcher feature is enabled, and will trigger a switch to the backup channel if a signal loss is detected on the main channel. Using the OSD buttons The on-screen display (OSD) buttons are used to navigate through the Matrox MC-100 options in the OSD menu.
15 2 Press any OSD button on the Matrox MC-100 unit. The Matrox MC-100 OSD main menu will appear on the display device connected to MC-100’s SDI and/or HDMI output. Select EXIT to close the OSD.
16 Specifying your input settings The INPUT menu allows you to select the input signal type and reference source priority. You can also view the reference status, and the video formats for the connected input sources. ° To set the input settings: 1 Access the Matrox MC-100 on-screen display (OSD) main menu. 2 Select INPUT from the OSD main menu. 3 Select SIGNAL TYPE, and then select the setting that corresponds to the format of the input source connected to MC-100’s SDI input.
17 using MC-100’s time base corrector, see “Time base correction and synchronization” on page 12. When only one input source is connected to MC-100, this option does not apply, and the connected video signal is automatically used as the reference source. Sets the video signal connected to the SDI 1 input as the reference. $ SDI 1 $ SDI 2 Sets the video signal connected to the SDI 2 input as the reference.
18 Specifying your output settings The OUTPUT menu allows you to select the video signal for a given output connector, as well as the HDMI audio channels. The output signal also includes the ancilliary data contained in the input video signal. If you select 3D or Analysis, the ancilliary data that is output is from channel 1 only. ° To set the output settings: 1 Access the Matrox MC-100 on-screen display (OSD) main menu. 2 Select OUTPUT from the OSD main menu.
19 appropriate DIP switch for the OSD has been set (see “Using the MC-100 DIP switches” on page 10). Outputs the video signal connected to input SDI 1 as is, without any processing. The MC-100 settings do not apply for this option. $ SDI 1 bypass $ SDI 2 bypass $ Channel 1 Outputs the video signal on channel 1 using the current MC-100 settings. $ Channel 2 Outputs the video signal on channel 2 using the current MC-100 settings.
20 Specifying your 3D settings The 3D SETTINGS menu allows you to select the 3D viewing mode and 3D analysis mode for channels 1 and 2. It also allows you to flip the channel 1 and channel 2 video input signals horizontally or vertically, as well as apply a vertical and horizontal offset to channels 1 and 2. See “MC-100 channel definitions” on page 11 for information about the MC-100 channels. ° To set the 3D settings: 1 Access the Matrox MC-100 on-screen display (OSD) main menu.
21 Remarks $ The 3D MODE option is not supported for 3G level A input signals. $ Frame Packing is not supported on the SDI outputs. 4 Select ANALYSIS MODE, and then select the layering method that you want to use to analyze the two video input channels. This option is useful for finding disparities between the two input channel images.
22 Using the MC-100 selection modes Matrox MC-100 offers different selection modes that allow you to quickly cycle through different output options without having to change the MC-100 settings. When using the MC-100 selection modes, the on-screen display (OSD) is replaced by a heads-up display (HUD) at the bottom of the video output that allows you to view the current selection mode setting.
23 Remarks • PsF input video signals are not supported on the HDMI output. For SDI outputs, PsF input video signals are only supported in bypass mode. • You must have two input channels for the 3D, Anaglyph, 50/50, and Difference option settings to function properly. • The 3D output setting does not support 3G level A input signals.
24 Saving option settings The SAVE SETTINGS menu allows you to save the currently selected input, output, and 3D settings to one of four available DIP switches (DIP switches 5 to 8) so that you can quickly set the appropriate settings for a particular workflow by simply turning the corresponding DIP switch ON. See “Using the MC-100 DIP switches” on page 10 for more information. The SAVE SETTINGS menu also allows you to restore the settings for the MC-100 options back to factory defaults.
A Matrox MC-100 Supported Output Formats This appendix provides information on the output formats that are supported on Matrox MC-100.
26 Supported output formats when using input SDI 1 only The following table lists the video formats that are supported on the SDI and HDMI outputs based on the MC-100 output settings (see “Specifying your output settings” on page 18) when using an input source on SDI 1 only. ¦ Note In order to view the selected video output format, the format must be supported by your SDI or HDMI display device.
27 Input source format SDI 1 HDMI/SDI output SDI 2 SDI 1 bypass SDI 2 bypass Channel 1 Channel 2 3D Over/Under 3D Side-by-Side 3D Frame Packing1 Analysis Multiplex2 1920×1080p at 50 fps (3G level A) — 1920×1080p at 50 fps (3G level A) — 1920×1080p at 50 fps (3G level A) — — — — — — 1920×1080p at 59.94 fps (3G level A) — 1920×1080p at 59.94 fps (3G level A) — 1920×1080p at 59.
28 Supported output formats when using input SDI 2 only The following table lists the video formats that are supported on the SDI and HDMI outputs based on the MC-100 output settings (see “Specifying your output settings” on page 18) when using an input source on SDI 2 only. ¦ Note In order to view the selected video output format, the format must be supported by your SDI or HDMI display device.
29 Input source format HDMI/SDI output Channel 1 Channel 2 3D Over/Under 3D Side-by-Side 3D Frame Packing1 Analysis Multiplex2 1920×1080p at 50 fps (3G level A) — 1920×1080p at 50 fps (3G level A) — — — — — — 1920×1080p at 59.94 fps (3G level A) — 1920×1080p at 59.
30 Supported output formats when using inputs SDI 1 and SDI 2 The following table lists the video formats that are supported on the SDI and HDMI outputs based on the MC-100 output settings (see “Specifying your output settings” on page 18) when using an input source on both SDI 1 and SDI 2. ¦ Note In order to view the selected video output format, the format must be supported by your SDI or HDMI display device.
31 Input source format SDI 1 SDI 2 HDMI/SDI output SDI 1 bypass SDI 2 bypass 3D 3D Over/Under Side-by-Side 3D Frame Packing1 Analysis Multiplex2 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Channel 1 Channel 2 1920×1080PsF 1920×1080PsF 1920×1080PsF 1920×1080PsF at 24 fps at 24 fps at 24 fps2 at 24 fps2 — — — 1920×1080PsF 1920×1080PsF 1920×1080PsF 1920×1080PsF at 25 fps at 25 fps at 25 fps2 at 25 fps2 — — 1920×1080PsF 1920×1080PsF 1920×1080PsF 1920×1080PsF at 29.
B Matrox MC-100 Specifications This appendix provides specifications for the Matrox MC-100.
34 Matrox MC-100 specifications General • Video formats NTSC, PAL, 720p, 1080p/i/PsF • Regulatory compliance $ FCC Class B, CE Mark Class B, ACMA Class B $ RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC • Dimensions $ Length $ Width 118 mm (4.65 in) 125 mm (4.92 in) $ Height 26 mm (1.02 in) • External AC/DC adapter $ Input: 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz $ Output: +5V DC, 3A max $ Dimensions: L 78 mm × W 46 mm × H 36 mm (3.1" × 1.8" × 1.
35 Environmental specifications • Minimum/maximum operating temperature: 0 to 40º C • Minimum/maximum storage temperature: –40 to 75º C • Maximum altitude for operation: 3,000 meters • Maximum altitude for transport: 12,000 meters • Operating humidity: 20 to 80% relative humidity (non-condensing) • Storage humidity: 5 to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing) Matrox MC-100 specifications
Index Numerics 3D settings analysis mode 21 channel flip 21 horizontal offset 21 selecting mode 20 specifying 20 vertical offset 21 3G level B channel definition 11 multiplexing 19 A AC power to Matrox MC-100 6 Adapter plug connection 6 Analysis selecting 3D settings 19 mode 21 output 19 Audio, multiplexing 19 B BNC, connectors input 8 output 8 C Channel definitions on Matrox MC-100 11 selecting flip 21 horizontal offset 21 vertical offset 21 Connections AC power to Matrox MC-100 6 available on Matrox MC
40 Internet site, Matrox 38 L LEDs on Matrox MC-100 10 License agreement i Locking the Matrox MC-100 OSD 11 Loss-of-signal switcher feature 11, 12 M Matrox contacting us 38 WWW site 38 Matrox MC-100 AC power connection 6 AC/DC adapter specifications 34 accessing OSD main menu 14 adapter plug connection 6 available connections 6 channel definitions 11 dimensions 34 DIP switches 10 display HUD on SDI output 11 display OSD on SDI output 11 environmental specifications 35 features 2 flashing SDI LEDs 6 hide H
41 using buttons 14 viewing input information 17 Outputs on Matrox MC-100 HDMI 8 SDI 8 specifying settings 18 supported video formats 26, 28, 30 P Power, connecting adapter plugs 6 to Matrox MC-100 6 R Reference source priority 16 Registering your Matrox product 38 Regulatory compliance 34 Returning procedure iv S output 26, 28, 30 System requirements 2 T Technical support 38 Time base correction 12 U User-defined DIP switches 11 V Video formats supported input 17, 26, 28, 30 output 26, 28, 30 Video,
