Matrox MXO2 Installation and User Guide (Mac OS version) June 18, 2014 Y11080-201-0420
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Contents Chapter 1 Introducing Matrox MXO2 Welcome to Matrox MXO2 ................................................................... 2 Matrox MXO2 system requirements .................................................... 2 Supported programs .................................................................................. 2 Check our website for equipment information............................................ 3 Battery requirements and guidelines for MXO2 ...................................
vi Connecting MXO2 to your Mac system .............................................. 16 Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection .................................................... 16 Using Matrox MXO2 Dock ..........................................................................17 Using the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter ............................................17 Using the Matrox PCIe host adapters ....................................................... 18 MXO2 RS-422 serial connection ...............
vii Connecting MXO2 LE to your Mac system......................................... 36 Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection ................................................... 36 Using Matrox MXO2 Dock .........................................................................37 Using the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter ...........................................37 Using the Matrox PCIe host adapters....................................................... 38 MXO2 LE RS-422 serial connection ..................
viii Specifying your audio output settings .................................................64 Closed captioning and AFD.................................................................66 Adobe closed caption playback ................................................................66 Matrox 4VANC capture and playback .......................................................68 Specifying your Matrox WYSIWYG settings ........................................ 72 Specifying the Apple Final Cut Pro X setting .....
ix Using Adobe After Effects v12.x or earlier................................................. 112 Working with Adobe Photoshop ........................................................ 113 Working with Adobe SpeedGrade ..................................................... 114 Working with Avid Media Composer and Symphony......................... 116 Creating a new Matrox MXO2 project ...................................................... 116 Defining your playback settings ................................
x Matrox MXO2 Connectors Inputs ................................................................................................ 160 MXO2 inputs............................................................................................ 160 MXO2 Rack inputs.................................................................................... 161 MXO2 LE inputs....................................................................................... 162 MXO2 Mini inputs ..........................................
xi Available MXO2 Dock connections....................................................194 HDMI ....................................................................................................... 194 Gigabit Ethernet ...................................................................................... 195 USB ......................................................................................................... 195 Understanding the MXO2 Dock status LED.......................................
xii Contacting us .......................................................................................... 218 Index .........................................................................................
1 Introducing Matrox MXO2 This chapter lists the MXO2 system requirements, details the battery requirements and guidelines, and describes the MXO2 documentation.
2 Welcome to Matrox MXO2 Matrox MXO2 connects to your Mac system to provide broadcast-quality input/output, monitoring, and up/down/cross conversion to streamline your workflow with supported video editing applications. MXO2 provides built-in surround sound monitoring, as well as the flexibility to map any audio track from a video editing application to any audio output.
3 Check our website for equipment information For up-to-date information about recommended computer systems, batteries, and other MXO2-compatible devices, check the Matrox MXO2 Support section of our website at www.matrox.com/video/support. Battery requirements and guidelines for MXO2 ¦ Note This section does not apply to Matrox MXO2 Rack and Matrox MXO2 Mini as they cannot be powered by a battery. As an alternative to using an AC outlet, you can use a battery to power Matrox MXO2 or MXO2 LE.
4 How video formats are expressed With the exception of NTSC and PAL, all SD and HD video formats are expressed in the Matrox MXO2 documentation as follows: VRp or i or PsF at n fps Where: • VR is the vertical resolution. For 1440×1080 video, however, both the horizontal and vertical resolutions are specified. • p or i or PsF represents either progressive, interlaced, or progressive segmented frame video. • n fps is the frame rate in frames per second. Here are some examples: • 486p at 23.
5 Your notes About this guide
6 Chapter 1, Introducing Matrox MXO2
2 Installing Your Matrox MXO2 Hardware and Software This chapter describes how to install Matrox MXO2 hardware (PCIe adapters only) and software.
8 Important installation information This chapter explains how to install Matrox software and hardware on your Mac system. However, hardware installation is required only if you’ll be using MXO2 with the Matrox MXO2 PCIe host adapter or Matrox MXO2 PCIe ExpressCard/34 adapter. If you want to use MXO2 with the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter or MXO2 Dock, hardware installation is not required.
9 ¦ Note If you want to use MXO2 with the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter or MXO2 Dock, hardware installation is not required. Installing your PCIe host adapter (for desktops) The Matrox PCIe host adapter is a standard low-profile PCIe x1 card designed to operate in an Intel-based Mac system. For detailed instructions on how to perform the following steps, refer to your Mac desktop computer’s documentation.
10 Removing your PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter You can remove the Matrox PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter when the laptop is either on or off. However, you must power off the card before removing it. ¡ Important Do not disconnect the PCIe cable from the Matrox PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter when your laptop is running. Instead, remove the adapter from your laptop with the Matrox PCIe cable attached. 1 Close all video/audio applications that are running on your system.
11 MXO2 software and MXO2 firmware will appear on the Info pane (see “Viewing MXO2 information” on page 74), along with a Launch firmware updater button. To update the MXO2 firmware from the Matrox Utilities preferences window, make sure your MXO2 hardware is powered and connected to your computer, and then click Launch firmware updater on the Info pane to run the Matrox Firmware Updater.
12 1 In the Finder menu, choose File > New Finder Window. 2 In the Applications folder, click the Matrox utilities folder, and then double-click the software uninstaller file. 3 In the uninstaller dialog box, select or clear the Delete the Matrox software user preferences option. When selected, all current user settings in the Matrox Utilities preferences window will be removed from your computer.
3 Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 This chapter shows how to supply power and connect external devices to Matrox MXO2.
14 ¦ Note This chapter details how to connect external devices to Matrox MXO2 only. For another MXO2 product, see Chapter 4, “Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 Rack”, Chapter 5, “Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 LE”, or Chapter 6, “Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 Mini.” Available MXO2 connections Matrox MXO2 features a full compliment of professional inputs and outputs, and allows you to connect multiple devices for up to five user-selectable simultaneous video outputs.
15 shut down your Mac system. That is, when you shut down your Mac system, your MXO2 turns off. Starting up your Mac system turns your MXO2 on. To manually turn your MXO2 on, press the power button. To turn off your MXO2, press and hold the power button for at least two seconds. ¡ Important When MXO2 is connected to a Mac system that is running, do not disconnect MXO2 from its power source, or power off MXO2. Shut down your Mac system before removing power from MXO2.
16 Connecting MXO2 to your Mac system Connect MXO2 to your Mac system using the Matrox PCIe cable and the appropriate Matrox host adapter or MXO2 Dock. Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection To ensure functionality and avoid damaging the PCIe cable or host connector when connecting MXO2 to your computer, the PCIe cable must be connected to your MXO2 and host connector as shown below: To Matrox MXO2 “B” side of PCIe cable must face the side labeled “HOST” on MXO2.
17 Using Matrox MXO2 Dock For instructions on how to connect and use Matrox MXO2 Dock, see Appendix E, “Connecting and Using Matrox MXO2 Dock,” on page 187. Using the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter Use the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter to connect MXO2 to your computer’s Thunderbolt port. When doing this, it may take up to ten seconds for your MXO2 to be detected by your system and its applications.
18 Using the Matrox PCIe host adapters For MXO2 to be detected on a Mac desktop system, power must be supplied to MXO2 (see “Powering MXO2” on page 14), and it must be connected to your computer before starting up your system. ¡ Important Do not disconnect the Matrox PCIe cable from the adapter, or MXO2, when your Mac system is running. To safely remove the Matrox PCIe host Expresscard/34 adapter, see “Removing your PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter” on page 10.
19 MXO2 RS-422 serial connection MXO2’s RS-422 serial connector allows a video editing application, such as Adobe Premiere Pro, to control a device that uses the RS-422 SMPTE time code protocol, such as a VTR or digital disk recorder, to ensure frame-accurate capture and export to tape.
20 Typical Matrox MXO2 connections In the following typical connection examples, we’ve connected a monitor to view the signal that will be recorded, and separate source and record decks. You may, however, use the same deck as both your source and record device by making the input and output connections to a single deck. For details on the Matrox MXO2 connectors, see Appendix B, “Matrox MXO2 Connectors.
21 Digital video connections In this illustration, we’re using SDI connectors for video and audio, an SDI connector for video monitoring, and we’re monitoring the audio on a surround sound speaker system through RCA connectors. The video is genlocked using a tri-level sync generator.
22 Your notes Chapter 3, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2
4 Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 Rack This chapter shows how to rack mount, supply power, and connect external devices to Matrox MXO2 Rack.
24 ¦ Note This chapter details how to connect external devices to Matrox MXO2 Rack only. For another MXO2 product, see Chapter 3, “Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2”, Chapter 5, “Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 LE”, or Chapter 6, “Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 Mini.
25 3 MXO2 Rack can be recess mounted to allow extra space for connectors and cables. Depending on your mounting needs, align the screw holes on each rackmount bracket with the desired screw holes on either side of the MXO2 Rack. Front rackmounting Rackmount bracket MXO2 Rack Rear rackmounting Recessed rackmounting ²Caution For stability and safety, whichever mounting method you choose, make sure to fasten each rackmount bracket to MXO2 Rack using all four supplied screws.
26 Powering MXO2 Rack You can power MXO2 Rack using an AC outlet and an IEC-C13 power cord. MXO2 power functionality When power is supplied to MXO2 Rack and it is connected to your Mac system, the MXO2 Rack will turn on or off automatically when you start up or shut down your Mac system. That is, when you shut down your Mac system, your MXO2 Rack turns off. Starting up your Mac system turns your MXO2 Rack on.
27 Connecting MXO2 Rack to your Mac system Connect MXO2 Rack to your Mac system using the Matrox PCIe cable and the appropriate Matrox host adapter or MXO2 Dock. Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection To ensure functionality and avoid damaging the PCIe cable or host connector when connecting MXO2 Rack to your computer, the PCIe cable must be connected to your MXO2 Rack and host connector as shown below: To Matrox MXO2 Rack “B” side of PCIe cable must face the side labeled “HOST” on MXO2 Rack.
28 Using Matrox MXO2 Dock For instructions on how to connect and use Matrox MXO2 Dock, see Appendix E, “Connecting and Using Matrox MXO2 Dock,” on page 187. Using the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter Use the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter to connect MXO2 Rack to your computer’s Thunderbolt port. When doing this, it may take up to ten seconds for your MXO2 Rack to be detected by your system and its applications.
29 Using the Matrox PCIe host adapters For MXO2 Rack to be detected on a Mac desktop system, power must be supplied to MXO2 Rack (see “Powering MXO2 Rack” on page 26), and it must be connected to your computer before starting up your system. ¡ Important Do not disconnect the Matrox PCIe cable from the adapter, or MXO2 Rack, when your Mac system is running. To safely remove the Matrox PCIe host Expresscard/34 adapter, see “Removing your PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter” on page 10.
30 MXO2 Rack RS-422 serial connection The Matrox MXO2 Rack RS-422 serial connector allows a video editing application, such as Adobe Premiere Pro, to control a device that uses the RS-422 SMPTE time code protocol, such as a VTR or digital disk recorder, to ensure frame-accurate capture and export to tape.
31 Typical Matrox MXO2 Rack connections In the following typical connection examples, we’ve connected a monitor to view the signal that will be recorded, and separate source and record decks. You may, however, use the same deck as both your source and record device by making the input and output connections to a single deck. For details on the Matrox MXO2 Rack connectors, see Appendix B, “Matrox MXO2 Connectors.
32 Digital video connections In this illustration, we’re using SDI connectors for video and audio, an SDI connector for video monitoring, and we’re monitoring the audio on a surround sound speaker system through XLR connectors. The video is genlocked using a tri-level sync generator. Surround sound speaker system Recorder (Deck 2) MXO2 Rack (partial view) To another device’s reference input. If not used, terminate the signal with a BNC 75-ohm terminator.
5 Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 LE This chapter shows how to supply power and connect external devices to Matrox MXO2 LE.
34 ¦ Note This chapter details how to connect external devices to Matrox MXO2 LE only. For another MXO2 product, see Chapter 3, “Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2”, Chapter 4, “Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 Rack”, or Chapter 6, “Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 Mini.” Available MXO2 LE connections Matrox MXO2 LE features a full compliment of professional inputs and output, and allows you to connect multiple devices for up to five user-selectable simultaneous video outputs.
35 To turn off your MXO2 LE, press and hold the power button for at least two seconds. ¡ Important When MXO2 LE is connected to a Mac system that is running, do not disconnect MXO2 LE from its power source, or power off MXO2 LE. Shut down your Mac system before removing power from MXO2 LE. If using a battery to power MXO2 LE, ensure that the battery is sufficiently charged.
36 Connecting MXO2 LE to your Mac system Connect MXO2 LE to your Mac system using the Matrox PCIe cable and the appropriate Matrox host adapter or MXO2 Dock. Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection To ensure functionality and avoid damaging the PCIe cable or host connector when connecting MXO2 LE to your computer, the PCIe cable must be connected to your MXO2 LE and host connector as shown below: To Matrox MXO2 LE “B” side of PCIe cable must face the side labeled “HOST” on MXO2 LE.
37 Using Matrox MXO2 Dock For instructions on how to connect and use Matrox MXO2 Dock, see Appendix E, “Connecting and Using Matrox MXO2 Dock,” on page 187. Using the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter Use the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter to connect MXO2 LE to your computer’s Thunderbolt port. When doing this, it may take up to ten seconds for your MXO2 LE to be detected by your system and its applications.
38 Using the Matrox PCIe host adapters For MXO2 LE to be detected on a Mac desktop system, power must be supplied to MXO2 LE (see “Powering MXO2 LE” on page 34), and it must be connected to your computer before starting up your system. ¡ Important Do not disconnect the Matrox PCIe cable from the adapter, or MXO2 LE, when your Mac system is running. To safely remove the Matrox PCIe host Expresscard/34 adapter, see “Removing your PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter” on page 10.
39 MXO2 LE RS-422 serial connection MXO2 LE’s RS-422 serial connector allows a video editing application, such as Adobe Premiere Pro, to control a device that uses the RS-422 SMPTE time code protocol, such as a VTR or digital disk recorder, to ensure frame-accurate capture and export to tape.
40 Typical Matrox MXO2 LE connections In the following typical connection examples, we’ve connected a monitor to view the signal that will be recorded, and separate source and record decks. You may, however, use the same deck as both your source and record device by making the input and output connections to a single deck. For details on the Matrox MXO2 LE connectors, see Appendix B, “Matrox MXO2 Connectors.
41 Digital video connections In this illustration, we’re using SDI connectors for video and audio, an SDI connector for video monitoring, and we’re monitoring the audio on a surround sound speaker system through an HDMI connector. The video is genlocked using a tri-level sync generator.
42 Your notes Chapter 5, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 LE
6 Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 Mini This chapter shows how to supply power and connect external devices to Matrox MXO2 Mini.
44 ¦ Note This chapter details how to connect external devices to Matrox MXO2 Mini only. For another MXO2 product, see Chapter 3, “Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2”, Chapter 4, “Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 Rack”, or Chapter 5, “Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 LE.” Available MXO2 Mini connections Matrox MXO2 Mini provides inputs and outputs for connecting external devices, including HDMI, analog component, S-Video, and composite video devices.
45 1 Adapter plug Power adapter 0 Removing an adapter plug Inserting an adapter plug MXO2 Mini Power supply cable To AC outlet Powering MXO2 Mini
46 Connecting MXO2 Mini to your computer Connect MXO2 Mini to your Mac system using the Matrox PCIe cable and the appropriate Matrox host adapter or MXO2 Dock. Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection To ensure functionality and avoid damaging the PCIe cable or host connector when connecting MXO2 Mini to your computer, the PCIe cable must be connected to your MXO2 Mini and host connector as shown below: To Matrox MXO2 Mini “B” side of PCIe cable must face the side labeled “HOST” on MXO2 Mini.
47 Using Matrox MXO2 Dock For instructions on how to connect and use Matrox MXO2 Dock, see Appendix E, “Connecting and Using Matrox MXO2 Dock,” on page 187. Using the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter Use the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter to connect MXO2 Mini to your computer’s Thunderbolt port. When doing this, it may take up to ten seconds for your MXO2 Mini to be detected by your system and its applications.
48 Using the Matrox PCIe host adapters For MXO2 Mini to be detected on a Mac desktop system, power must be supplied to MXO2 Mini (see “Powering MXO2 Mini” on page 44), and it must be connected to your computer before starting up your system. ¡ Important Do not disconnect the Matrox PCIe cable from the adapter, or MXO2 Mini, when your Mac system is running. To safely remove the Matrox PCIe host Expresscard/34 adapter, see “Removing your PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter” on page 10.
49 Connecting S-Video devices to MXO2 Mini To support S-Video connections on MXO2 Mini, your MXO2 Mini kit includes two S-Video adapter cables (one for S-Video input and one for S-Video output). ¦ Note When you connect an S-Video device to MXO2 Mini, you won’t be able to connect an analog component device at the same time.
50 Typical Matrox MXO2 Mini connections In the following typical connection examples, we’ve connected a monitor to view the signal that will be recorded, and separate source and record decks. You may, however, use the same deck as both your source and record device by making the input and output connections to a single deck. For details on the Matrox MXO2 Mini connectors, see Appendix B, “Matrox MXO2 Connectors.
51 HDMI video connections In this illustration, we’re using HDMI for video, RCA connectors for audio, and S-Video for video monitoring. The video is genlocked to the input source using MXO2 Mini’s built-in genlock. ¦ Note When using HDMI connections, the embedded uncompressed HDMI audio is also available.
52 Your notes Chapter 6, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 Mini
7 Configuring Your MXO2 System This chapter explains how to configure your MXO2 settings.
54 Introduction This chapter describes the settings in the Matrox Utilities preferences window for all MXO2 products. The Matrox Utilities preferences window allows you to specify various settings for working with MXO2. You can also save and load custom presets, and view information about your MXO2, such as the serial number and software version.
55 ¦ Note Since the FCP X setting is not saved in a custom preset, this setting is not updated in your Matrox Utilities preferences window when loading a preset. 1 From the Apple menu, click System Preferences, and then click the Matrox Utilities icon. 2 Click Load Preset, select the custom preset file (.plist) that you want to load, and then click Open. Specifying your general settings You can specify general settings for working with Matrox MXO2.
56 4 Under Setup Level, select the pedestal setting that you want for your NTSC analog video from the Analog NTSC pedestal menu: Applies the standard NTSC pedestal of 7.5 IRE. $ 7.5 IRE $ Applies a pedestal of 0 IRE. You should select this option when working with a commercial DV device that uses the Japanese analog NTSC pedestal of 0 IRE.
57 3 Select Use external genlock source (REF) if you connected an external analog genlock source to MXO2’s REF/REF IN connector, such as a bi-level analog black burst for SD or a tri-level sync for HD. If you don’t have an external genlock source connected to MXO2, clear this option to genlock to MXO2’s internal reference signal during playback, and genlock to your capture source during capture (see “Specifying your A/V input settings” on page 57).
58 1 From the Apple menu, click System Preferences, and then click the Matrox Utilities icon. 2 Click A/V Input. 3 Under Input Source, select the Video and Audio inputs that you want to capture. Remarks $ The SDI embedded audio option can be used with the SDI video input option only. $ When capturing from an HDMI source, only uncompressed embedded audio is supported.
59 you want to capture to 1080i at 29.97 fps. For a list of the input and capture formats that are supported on MXO2, and to view the MXO2 input scaling options, see Appendix C, “Matrox MXO2 Supported Input and Capture Formats.” ¦ Note If Scale input for capture is not selected, your capture format must match your source video’s format.
60 Specifying your video output settings MXO2 features simultaneous video outputs that allow you to send your video to a variety of devices at the same time. MXO2 provides two separate video output channels to choose from: main channel and SD channel. The video output settings allow you to set the main channel’s video format, assign a video channel to an MXO2 output, and define the channel’s behavior.
61 MXO2 Mini 3 For MXO2 Mini only, from the Active analog output menu, select the type of connection that you want to use for MXO2 Mini’s Y, Pb, and Pr output connectors (see “Outputs” on page 167). ¦ Note When you connect an analog component device to MXO2 Mini, you won’t be able to connect an S-Video or composite device at the same time. If you’re outputting HD analog component video, the composite and S-Video outputs will be invalid.
62 at 23.98 fps project will be output as 486p, and a 720p at 25 fps project will be output as 576p. $ 720p Sets the main channel’s video output to 720p at a frame rate compatible with your project’s video frame rate. $ Sets the main channel’s video output to a 1080i or 1080PsF format, depending on your project’s video format. For 23.98 fps video, selecting this option outputs 1080PsF at 23.98 fps video by default. However, you can use the Pulldown feature (see step 5) to convert 1080PsF at 23.
63 16:9 display setting on your NTSC/PAL monitor to display the video with the correct proportions. 8 Under HDMI 3D Viewing Mode, select the 3D Signal type that will be sent to your 3D monitor via MXO2’s HDMI output. This option signals your 3D monitor to automatically switch to the selected 3D viewing mode. You must select the signal type that matches the 3D video that you want to output, or disable this option (this feature may not be supported on some 3D monitors).
64 11 From the Set component output to menu, select YUV or RGB to set the type of video that is sent from MXO2’s component (Y, Pb, Pr) output. For example, select RGB if your MXO2’s component output is connected to a device that accepts an RGB signal. ¦ Note Component outputs are not available on MXO2 Mini. 12 Click the Calibrate button to calibrate your HDMI monitor or load HDMI calibration settings using the Matrox HDMI Calibration Utility (see Chapter 8, “Calibrating Your HDMI Monitor for Video”).
65 2 Click Audio Output. ¦ Note The available MXO2 audio outputs depend on your MXO2 hardware. 3 Under Audio Mapping, select or clear the Enable audio mapping option. If this option is cleared, your application’s audio track outputs will be routed to the corresponding MXO2 audio outputs by default. For example, when you output audio tracks as Pair 1/2 from your application, the audio will be routed to the corresponding 1/2 MXO2 audio outputs.
66 ¦ Note The Attenuate analog audio by 4dB option is not available on MXO2 Mini. Closed captioning and AFD ¦ Note Closed captioning and AFD are suppported on Matrox MXO2, MXO2 Rack, and MXO2 LE only. The Matrox 4VANC tool lets you capture and play back digital closed caption and AFD (active format description) data along with your video using a supported video application. Matrox MXO2 also supports Adobe Premiere Pro’s closed captioning feature for playback and export to tape.
67 2 Click CC/AFD. 3 Select Use Adobe CC Playback. 4 Specify where you want the closed caption data to be embedded in the video signal during playback. Since MXO2 features simultaneous outputs, you can select more than one of the following options. $ Embed in SDI VANC (HD/SD) Use this option if you want to play back HD or SD video from MXO2’s SDI output, and embed the closed captioning data in your video’s VANC.
68 5 Specify the appropriate settings in your video application. Matrox 4VANC capture and playback The Matrox 4VANC tool lets you capture and play back AFD (active format description) and digital closed caption data, along with your video, using audio tracks 15 and 16, respectively. This section describes Matrox 4VANC, as it applies to AFD and closed captioning, and details how to enable these features on MXO2.
69 1 From the Apple menu, click System Preferences, and then click the Matrox Utilities icon. 2 Click CC/AFD. 3 Select Use Matrox 4VANC CC/AFD. 4 Under Capture, select Preserve SDI VANC AFD using audio track 15 to capture the AFD data from your source video’s VANC using SDI audio track 15. ¦ Note To capture AFD data, you must select SDI as your video input source (see “Specifying your A/V input settings” on page 57).
70 Closed caption capture and playback If you have an SDI video source that contains digital closed caption data in the VANC (vertical ancillary data space), Matrox 4VANC lets you capture the closed caption data as an audio track using MXO2’s SDI input, along with the video. The Matrox 4VANC audio track that contains the closed caption data can then be used in a supported video application to play back closed captioning through MXO2’s SDI or analog output.
71 1 From the Apple menu, click System Preferences, and then click the Matrox Utilities icon. 2 Click CC/AFD. 3 Select Use Matrox 4VANC CC/AFD. 4 Under Capture, select Preserve SDI VANC closed Captioning using audio track 16 to capture the digital closed caption data from your source video’s VANC using SDI audio track 16. ¦ Note To capture digital closed captioning, you must select SDI as your video input source (see “Specifying your A/V input settings” on page 57).
72 $ Embed in SDI VANC (HD/SD) Use this option if you want to play back HD or SD video from MXO2’s SDI output, and embed the closed captioning data in your video’s VANC. $ Embed in SDI Line 21 (SD) $ Embed in analog Line 21 (SD) Use this option if you want to play back SD video from any of MXO2’s analog outputs (component, S-Video, and composite), and embed the closed captioning data on Line 21 of the VBI (vertical blanking interval) portion of your video signal.
73 2 Click WYSIWYG. 3 From the Video format menu, select the format that matches your composition/image, or the format that is closest in resolution and aspect ratio. The video format at which your composition/image is output from MXO2 is set in the Video Output pane (see step 6). ¦ Note To view a 1:1 representation of your composition/image on an HDMI monitor that does not support 1:1 pixel mapping, select your monitor’s native resolution as the video format, and disable Scale to fit.
74 7 To output your project using MXO2, specify the settings in Adobe After Effects/Photoshop as explained in Chapter 9, “Using Matrox MXO2 with Supported Programs.” Specifying the Apple Final Cut Pro X setting The FCP X pane in the Matrox Utilities preferences window is used when working with Apple Final Cut Pro X only. For details on setting the FCP X setting when using Matrox MXO2 with Final Cut Pro X, see “Working with Apple Final Cut Pro X” on page 125.
75 MXO2 core audio support You can use MXO2 as the input and output audio device for your Mac OS, and any audio application on your system. The Matrox MXO2 input and output audio device options allow you to set MXO2 as the input and output audio device in your Mac OS Sound settings for your entire system, for use with such applications as Apple iTunes. You can also set MXO2 as the input and output audio device within specific audio applications on your system.
76 Your notes Chapter 7, Configuring Your MXO2 System
8 Calibrating Your HDMI Monitor for Video This chapter explains how to use the Matrox HDMI Calibration Utility to calibrate your RGB HDMI monitor for video.
78 Overview The Matrox HDMI Calibration Utility is a unique tool designed to calibrate your RGB HDMI monitor or television so that it performs like a traditional broadcast video monitor. This utility provides a wizard that walks you through the calibration process using specially designed patterns to effectively identify and compensate for the processing errors that may be present in your HDMI monitor.
79 4 Under Miscellaneous, from the Set HDMI output to list, select RGB - calibrated. 5 Click Calibrate, and follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate your HDMI monitor. ¦ Note When the Matrox HDMI Calibration Utility is running, you will not have access to the MXO2 options in the Matrox preferences window, and the MXO2 inputs and outputs will not be available to any other application. 6 At the end of the calibration process, save your calibration settings to a file anywhere on your system.
80 Enabling and disabling the Matrox HDMI calibration settings The HDMI calibration settings that are loaded for your system (see “Loading Matrox HDMI calibration settings” on page 79) can be enabled or disabled. When enabled, the video that is output from the MXO2 HDMI output will have the color settings that are saved in the currently loaded calibration file. This is used when you want to monitor video on your RGB HDMI monitor.
9 Using Matrox MXO2 with Supported Programs This chapter explains how to define various settings for using MXO2 with supported programs.
82 Introduction This chapter provides information on how to configure the following applications for use with MXO2: • Adobe Premiere Pro (page 82) • Adobe Encore (page 110) • Adobe Prelude (page 111) • Adobe After Effects (page 112) • Adobe Photoshop (page 113) • Adobe SpeedGrade (page 114) • Avid Media Composer and Symphony (page 116) • Apple Final Cut Pro X (page 125) ¡ Important Matrox MXO2 features scaling options that you can use to scale your video for capture and output.
83 • Use the Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame codec. (page 107) Support for Adobe Premiere Pro CC and CS6 The following instructions are for using Adobe Premiere Pro CC and Adobe Premiere Pro CS6. When an operation is different between the CC and CS6 versions, the version is displayed after the operation as (CC) or (CS6). Screen shots of the Adobe Premiere Pro dialog boxes are for the CC version only. Dialog boxes in the CS6 version may be slightly different.
84 c In the Settings pane, under Audio, select 48000 Hz from the Sample Rate list. 10 Click OK to apply the settings. ¦ Note To avoid playback issues when using Matrox Player as the playback device, make sure that a Matrox audio device is not selected in the Audio Hardware preferences (and Audio Output Mapping preferences in Premiere Pro CS6).
85 3 In the Preferences dialog, select Matrox Player from the Audio Device list. 4 Under Video Device, select Matrox Player, and then click Setup beside Matrox Player. 5 In the Matrox Player Setup dialog, select the bit depth for your video output (8-bit or 10-bit).
86 Defining your capture settings To capture video and audio in Premiere Pro using your Matrox MXO2 hardware, you must define your capture settings as detailed in this section. For a list of the input and capture formats that are supported on MXO2, and to view the MXO2 input scaling options, see Appendix C, “Matrox MXO2 Supported Input and Capture Formats.” 1 In Premiere Pro, choose File > Capture. 2 In the Capture panel, in the Settings pane, under Capture Settings, click Edit.
87 7 Click A/V Input Preferences to set the appropriate video and audio input settings in the Matrox Utilities preferences window (see “Specifying your A/V input settings” on page 57). ¦ Note To ensure that changes made in the Matrox Utilities preferences window are applied to Premiere Pro when switching between Premiere Pro and the Matrox Utilities preferences window, select Disable video output when in the background in Premiere Pro’s Playback settings (Premiere Pro > Preferences > Playback).
88 Adding a voice-over to your sequence Matrox MXO2 supports voice-over in Adobe Premiere Pro, which allows you to record audio tracks as .wav files to add commentary to video clips, such as newsreels and documentaries. ¦ Note Matrox voice-over supports recording to standard, mono, and adaptive audio tracks only.
89 d Highlight the Matrox Audio aggregate device, and then select to use the Matrox audio input and output. e Quit Audio MIDI Setup. 3 From the Apple menu, click System Preferences, and then click the Matrox Utilities icon. 4 Click A/V Input.
90 5 Under Input Source, select the Audio input on your Matrox hardware to which your audio source device is connected, and then select Component from the Video list. 6 Close the Matrox Utilities preferences window. 7 In Premiere Pro, choose Premiere Pro > Preferences > Playback, and then select Adobe Desktop Audio as the Audio Device. 8 Click OK to apply the change.
91 Matrox MXO2 (serial number) Input/Matrox MXO2 (serial number) Output. Do not select the Matrox option for output only. $ Mac OS X Mavericks or Mountain Lion Select the Matrox aggregate audio device created in step 2 from the Adobe Desktop Audio list (CC) or the Default Device list (CS6).
92 10 Click OK to apply the change. Recording your voice-over You use Adobe Premiere Pro’s Audio Track Mixer (CC) or Audio Mixer (CS6) to record your voice-over. For further information on using this mixer, see your Adobe Premiere Pro documentation. 1 In Premiere Pro, choose Window > Audio Track Mixer (CC) or Audio Mixer (CS6), and then select the sequence in which you want to record your voice-over, such as Sequence 01.
93 ¦ Note If a track that you’ll be recording your voice-over on already contains audio at the current-time indicator, the audio will be overwritten by your voice-over. 4 For each track selected in step 3, select the Matrox audio input channel that you want to record from the Track Input Channel list at the top of the panel. 5 Select Meter Input(s) Only in the mixer’s menu to display the MXO2 audio input levels in the meters.
94 output for display on an SDI or analog video monitor that supports closed captioning, or you can choose to overlay the closed captions on all the MXO2 video outputs for display on video monitors that do not support closed captioning. Working with Matrox 4VANC AFD MXO2 lets you capture the AFD (active format description) data stored in your video’s VANC, along with your video, and restore the AFD data during playback, using the Matrox 4VANC tool.
95 • From the Number of channels list, select 16, and then set the Track Type for each track in your sequence to Mono. • In the Settings pane, under Audio, select 48000 Hz from the Sample Rate list. b Set the remaining settings in the New Sequence dialog, and then click OK.
96 right. If the selected audio output pair is assigned to another audio track, set the balance for the other audio track to the other side. For example, if the Matrox 4VANC AFD audio track balance is set to the left, set the balance for the other audio track that is assigned to the same audio outputs to the right. d Choose File > Export > Media. e In the Audio pane, select a lossless or uncompressed Audio Codec. Compressed audio codecs are not supported for use with Matrox 4VANC.
97 a Enable capture of Matrox 4VANC closed captioning in the Matrox Utilities preferences window (see “Closed caption capture and playback” on page 70). b Specify your capture settings in Premiere Pro as detailed in “Defining your capture settings” on page 86. c Capture as you would normally.
98 Exporting Matrox 4VANC closed captioning to a file This section details how to maintain the Matrox 4VANC closed caption data when exporting your sequence to a file. The exported file can then be used in Premiere Pro for playback (see “Playing back Matrox 4VANC closed captioning” on page 97). a In Premiere Pro, choose File > New > Sequence. In the New Sequence dialog: • In the Tracks pane, select Multichannel from the Master list.
99 Working with Premiere Pro’s closed captioning Matrox MXO2 supports Premiere Pro’s closed captioning feature for playback and export to tape. The closed captions on your sequence can be embedded in your video’s VANC on output for display on an SDI or analog video monitor that supports closed captioning, or you can choose to overlay the closed captions on all the MXO2 video outputs for display on video monitors that do not support closed captioning.
100 d Specify where you want the closed caption data to be embedded in the video signal during playback. Since MXO2 features simultaneous outputs, you can select more than one of the following options. • Embed in SDI VANC (HD/SD) Use this option if you want to play back HD or SD video from MXO2’s SDI output, and embed the closed captioning data in your video’s VANC.
101 a In Premiere Pro, specify your playback settings as detailed in “Defining your playback settings” on page 84. When specifying your playback settings, make sure to select the Enable CC overlay on output (Adobe CS6) option in the Matrox Player Setup dialog. b From the Program monitor pop-up menu, choose Closed Captioning Display > Enable. c Play back your sequence.
102 ° To configure your Matrox device control settings: 1 In Premiere Pro, choose Premiere Pro > Preferences > Device Control. ¦ Note When exporting to tape, Matrox uses a preroll of five seconds. This value is hardcoded and cannot be changed. The Preroll and Timecode Offset options available in Premiere Pro are ignored when using Matrox device control for export to tape (see “Exporting your sequence to tape” on page 103). 2 From the Devices list, select Matrox Device Control.
103 $ Control Track Select this if you want to use only your tape’s control track as the time source. Because using the control track is not as reliable as LTC or VITC for device control, you should select this option only if you’re having problems using the time code on your tape. 6 From the Time Base list, select the time base that matches your tape, such as 30 fps Drop Frame if you’re using NTSC video with drop frame time code, or 25 fps if you’re using PAL video.
104 4 If you haven’t already done so, render all sections that are identified with a red or yellow render bar. ¦ Note Adobe Premiere Pro will automatically render sections that have a red render bar when you start an export to tape, but to avoid having dropped frames you must render both the red and yellow sections before performing an export to tape. 5 Load a striped recordable tape into your recorder, and set your recorder to Remote or VTR mode.
105 ¦ Note Adobe Premiere Pro will automatically render sections that have a red render bar when you start an export to tape, but to avoid having dropped frames you must render both the red and yellow sections before performing a Matrox export to tape. 4 Make sure that you’ve properly connected your RS-422 recorder and configured Matrox device control as explained in “Setting up Matrox device control” on page 101. ¦ Note When exporting to tape, Matrox uses a preroll of five seconds.
106 7 Under Export to Tape Mode, select the Edit mode for your export to tape. Check your device’s documentation to determine its recording capabilities for assemble and insert editing: $ Assemble Records all tracks (video and audio) sequentially onto the tape. The control track and previously recorded material on the tape will be replaced with the material recorded from your sequence. $ Insert Records selected tracks (video and/or audio), without affecting the control track.
107 ( ) at any time to set the duration back to the duration of the work area. ¦ Note When Out is selected, the duration is calculated based on your selected In and Out points. When Duration is selected, the Out point is calculated based on your specified In point and duration. 12 Click Export to start the export to tape. ¦ Note The Export button is not available when the tape/recorder is in Record Inhibit mode, when there is no tape in the recorder, or when an invalid connection is detected.
108 ¦ Note If you’re using the Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame codec for playback, some of the options described in this section may not apply. 1 Under Motion, select the frame rate for your captured video in Frames per second, and enter a target data rate in the Limit data rate to box. ¦ Note The data rate must be between 10 Mb/s (975 KB/s) and 300 Mb/s (36621 KB/s) for SD material, and 50 Mb/s (6100 KB/s) and 300 Mb/s for HD material. 2 To apply advanced compression settings, set the options under Compressor.
109 • Matrox custom Truncates the AC coefficients to the lowest whole number when calculating the quantization coefficient. In some cases, this setting may yield less artifacts in graphics. $ From the DC precision list, select the bit-depth precision of the DC intra block. The higher the DC precision value that’s used to render your video, the more likely that the DC content will be increased at the expense of the AC content in the encoded stream.
110 Working with Adobe Encore The MXO2 playback device for Encore lets you monitor video and audio from your Encore project using the MXO2 outputs. For a list of the supported video output formats for the MXO2 main and SD channels, and the supported video formats for the MXO2 outputs, see Appendix D, “Matrox MXO2 Supported Output Formats.
111 Working with Adobe Prelude The MXO2 playback device for Prelude lets you monitor video and audio from your Prelude project using the MXO2 outputs. For a list of the supported video output formats for the MXO2 main and SD channels, and the supported video formats for the MXO2 outputs, see Appendix D, “Matrox MXO2 Supported Output Formats.
112 Working with Adobe After Effects You can output video and audio from the MXO2 outputs during playback in Adobe After Effects. The procedure to do this depends on which version of After Effects you’re using as explained in the following sections. Using Adobe After Effects v13.x When working with After Effects v13.x, you can output video and audio from the MXO2 outputs during playback as follows: 1 Start Adobe After Effects and either open an existing project, or start a new composition.
113 3 Play back your clip. When playing back your clip in After Effects, the video portion of your clip is sent to the MXO2 outputs automatically. However, if you want to monitor audio from the MXO2 outputs as well, you must select MXO2 as the audio hardware device and then play back your clip in RAM Preview mode. To do so, choose After Effects > Preferences > Audio Hardware, select Matrox MXO2 Audio Output from the Default Device list, and launch RAM Preview (Composition > Preview > RAM Preview).
114 Working with Adobe SpeedGrade You can output video played back in Adobe SpeedGrade on the Matrox MXO2 video outputs to preview your clips on your video monitor. You can also choose to output audio played back in Adobe SpeedGrade on your Matrox MXO2 hardware. For detailed information about using Adobe SpeedGrade, see your Adobe SpeedGrade documentation. ° To specify your playback settings for use with Matrox MXO2: 1 In Adobe SpeedGrade, click Preferences ( ) at the top left of the window.
115 ¦ Note The Enable CC overlay on output (Adobe CS6) option is not used. 7 Click OK to return to the Preferences dialog. 8 If you also want to output audio from your Matrox MXO2 hardware, click Sound, select Core Audio from the Engine list, and then select the Matrox MXO2 audio output option from the Device list. ¡ Important For your sound device setting to take effect, you must quit and restart Adobe SpeedGrade.
116 Working with Avid Media Composer and Symphony You can use Avid Media Composer and Avid Symphony with MXO2 to capture and play back video and audio. For a list of the supported input and capture video formats, see Appendix C, “Matrox MXO2 Supported Input and Capture Formats.” For a list of the supported video output formats, see Appendix D, “Matrox MXO2 Supported Output Formats.” This section includes information on how to: • Create a new Matrox MXO2 project. (page 116) • Define your playback settings.
117 1 Specify the MXO2 General settings, and if applicable to your Matrox hardware, specify the Genlock settings (see Chapter 7, “Configuring Your MXO2 System). 2 In Avid Media Composer/Symphony, open the project that you want to play back.
118 When using MXO2 with Avid Media Composer/Symphony, your source material is captured to your project’s video format. You can also preview the captured video using the Matrox MXO2 outputs. When previewing the captured video, the output video format will match your project’s video format. For a list of the supported input and capture video formats, see Appendix C, “Matrox MXO2 Supported Input and Capture Formats.” ¦ Note The SD channel video output setting is not supported on MXO2 during capture.
119 To capture AFD and/or closed caption data, in Avid's Capture tool, enable all 16 audio channels, set audio channels 15 and 16 to Mono, and select 1:1 MXF from the Res list. ¦ Note Matrox 4VANC is not available on Matrox MXO2 Mini. 5 Click the Hardware Setup ( ) button to open the Matrox Utilities preferences window, and specify your Matrox capture settings as described in “Specifying your A/V input settings” on page 57.
120 3 Click A/V Input. 4 Under Input Source, select the Audio input on your Matrox hardware to which your audio source device is connected, and then select Component from the Video list. 5 Close the Matrox Utilities preferences window. Recording your voice-over You use the Audio Punch-In tool to record your voice-over. The following steps provide guidelines for recording a voice-over. For details on using the Audio Punch-In tool, see your Avid documentation.
121 1 With a sequence loaded in the Avid Media Composer/Symphony timeline, choose Tools > Audio Punch-In. 2 Select Matrox from the Input Source list. ¥ Tip If Matrox MXO2 (serial number) Audio Input appears in the Input Source list instead of Matrox, the Matrox hardware is deactivated in Avid. Click the Toggle Hardware button in Avid to activate the Matrox hardware, and then select Matrox.
122 5 Move the position indicator on the timeline to where you want the voice-over to begin. You can also set In and Out points to specify the section of the timeline to which you want to add your voice-over, and specify preroll and postroll values if desired. 6 When you’re ready to start the voice-over, click the Record button ( ). 7 Click the Stop button ( ) to stop the recording. Your voice-over will be added as an audio clip on the Timeline.
123 For information on how to capture and play back Matrox 4VANC data in Avid Media Composer/Symphony, see “Defining your capture settings” on page 117 and “Defining your playback settings” on page 116. For information on how to specify your settings in Avid Media Composer/Symphony to maintain the Matrox 4VANC AFD and closed caption data when exporting your project, see “Specifying settings for exporting Matrox 4VANC AFD and closed captioning to a file” on page 122.
124 $ To preserve the integrity of Matrox 4VANC AFD or closed caption data for playback (see “Defining your playback settings” on page 116), do not manipulate the audio tracks that contain the AFD and closed caption data in any way. For example, do not adjust the audio gain or balance, or add audio effects to the tracks. 3 MXO2 lets you map any audio track in Avid Media Composer/Symphony to any MXO2 audio output.
125 ¡ Important If you want to downconvert a 720p/23.976, 1080p/23.976, or 1080p24 sequence to SD to record a digital cut, you must change your project’s format (project type) to SD. For example, to downconvert a 720p/23.976 or 1080p/23.976 sequence to NTSC to record a digital cut, you must change the project type to 23.976p NTSC. You can then select the output format that you want in the Digital Cut tool.
126 ¦ Note If the Output format list is unavailable and “(In use)” appears, the MXO2 hardware is currently being used by an application on your system. To change the output format, you must first disable A/V Output in Final Cut Pro X (Window > A/V Output), or close any application that is using Matrox MXO2. 4 In System Preferences > Sound, set Matrox MXO2 as the Output audio device for your Mac OS system. Close the Sound preferences window.
127 5 Open Final Cut Pro X, choose Final Cut Pro > Preferences, and ensure that the Matrox video format that you selected in step 3 appears as the A/V Output option in the Playback pane. 6 In the Playback pane, set Playback Quality to High Quality. However, if you experience dropped frames in your video output, select Better Performance.
128 7 From the Window menu, enable A/V Output. 8 Play back your video in Final Cut Pro X.
10 Using the Matrox MAX H.264 Codec This chapter explains how to use the Matrox MAX H.264 codec that is available on Matrox MXO2 products with MAX technology for exporting material for Blu-ray Disc, the web and mobile devices.
130 Overview If you have an MXO2 product with Matrox MAX technology, you can quickly and easily create H.264 files for Blu-ray Disc (Apple Compressor only), the web and mobile devices, such as Apple TV, iPod, and iPhone, using the Matrox MAX H.264 codec. Remarks • The MXO2 inputs and outputs will not be available when creating H.264 files using the Matrox MAX H.264 codec. This limitation, however, does not apply if your system includes a Matrox CompressHD card. In this case, the Matrox MAX H.
131 The Matrox MAX H.264 Blu-ray settings encode video only. Audio is not encoded by the Matrox MAX H.264 codec when creating H.264 elementary streams for Blu-ray. To include audio when exporting to Blu-ray format, you must assign a separate audio setting to your source media file. However, audio is encoded by the Matrox MAX H.264 codec when creating QuickTime files for the web and mobile devices. The Matrox MAX H.
132 you can select Preserve source aspect ratio from the Padding list in Compressor’s Geometry pane to maintain your source video’s aspect ratio. • High-Quality Use these settings for high-quality encoding of QuickTime files. With these settings, the encoding is performed entirely by the MXO2 hardware, which frees your system’s resources for other tasks. The encoded file’s extension will be .mov. ° To assign a Matrox MAX H.
133 1 In Apple Compressor, click the Create a new setting button in the Settings window, and then click either Matrox MAX H.264 (.264) for Blu-ray or Matrox MAX H.264 (.mov) for QuickTime. ¦ Note You can also select and duplicate an existing Matrox MAX H.264 setting that you want to use as a starting point for creating the new setting. 2 In the Inspector window, type a Name and Description. 3 On the Encoder pane of the Inspector window, make sure that File Format is set to Matrox MAX H.264 (.
134 4 Under Encoding Resolution, select the resolution settings for your encoded video: ¦ Note Matrox MAX technology supports closed caption data from SCC files for web deliverables (.mov) when encoding at 1:1, or when downscaling. When an SCC (CEA-608) closed caption file is associated with your source media file in Compressor, Matrox MAX technology embeds the closed caption data to the encoded video file (.mov). $ H.264 Level Select the H.264 level that you want for your encoded video. H.
135 • Square Use this for video that will be displayed on a computer, or when exporting to 1280×720 or 1920×1080. • NTSC (4:3) • NTSC (16:9) Sets the pixel aspect ratio to 4:3 using 720×480 pixels. Sets the pixel aspect ratio to 16:9 using 720×480 pixels. Sets the pixel aspect ratio to 4:3 using 720×576 pixels. • PAL (4:3) • PAL (16:9) • DVCPRO HD 720p Sets the pixel aspect ratio to 16:9 using 720×576 pixels. Sets the pixel aspect ratio to 16:9 using 960×720 pixels.
136 Blu-ray Disc. For compatibility with most Blu-ray players and Adobe Encore, we recommend using a simple GOP structure when encoding to Blu-ray. $ Select the GOP size in frames (must be a multiple of the distance between P frames). The GOP size can be either 2048, or an integer value between 3 and 254. GOP size ¦ Note When creating an H.264 elementary stream file for Blu-ray, the GOP size must be less than one second of video. For example, if the frame rate that you want for your encoded video is 29.
137 high-detail portions of your video. Since high frequencies require more bits to encode, increasing the noise filter level leaves more bits available for the encoding of other frames, which can improve the overall quality of your encoded video. However, if you lose too much detail in your encoded video you may need to decrease the noise filter level. $ Scene detection (.mov files only) Enabling this option allows the Matrox MAX H.
138 $ Target data rate (Variable/Constant data rate only) Enter the target data rate, in Mb/s or Kb/s, for your encoded video. The higher the target data rate you specify, the better the video quality will be. $ Minimum/Maximum data rate (Variable data rate only) If locked ( ) to the Target data rate, the minimum and maximum data rates are set automatically and cannot be changed. Unlock the minimum and maximum data rates to set custom rates for your encoded video.
139 ¦ Note To export a clip for use with Apple iPod or iPhone devices, you must choose AAC (advanced audio coding) as your export audio file format. To do this, in the Sound Settings window, select AAC from the Format list, and then click Save. 10 Click Save. Using Apple Final Cut Pro X When working in Final Cut Pro X, you can send your clip to Apple Compressor and then use the Matrox MAX H.264 Compressor settings to export H.264 files for Blu-ray, the web, and other mobile devices.
140 you can select Preserve source aspect ratio from the Padding list in Compressor’s Geometry pane to maintain your source video’s aspect ratio. • High-Quality Use these settings for high-quality encoding of QuickTime files. With these settings, the encoding is performed entirely by the MXO2 hardware, which frees your system’s resources for other tasks. The encoded file’s extension will be .mov. ° To send a Final Cut Pro X clip to Apple Compressor for export using the Matrox MAX H.
141 Assigning a Matrox MAX H.264 preset This section describes how to assign a Matrox MAX H.264 preset to your source file in Premiere Pro and Media Encoder for delivering QuickTime files for the web, and for use with Apple TV, iPad, iPod, iPhone, and other QuickTime-based devices. The Matrox MAX H.264 presets include the predefined presets installed with your MXO2 software, and any custom presets that you create (see “Creating a custom Matrox MAX H.264 preset” on page 141).
142 To export your file/sequence to more than one Matrox MAX H.264 setting, you must add a separate item to the queue for each Matrox MAX H.264 setting. 2 If you’re working with Premiere Pro, choose File > Export > Media. If you’re working with Media Encoder, in the Queue panel, right-click the clip or sequence that you want to export, and then click Export Settings. 3 In the Export Settings dialog, under Export Settings, select QuickTime from the Format list.
143 $ $ Select the H.264 level that you want to be used to encode your video. H.264 level Maximum Frame size Maximum Frame rate (fps) Maximum Data rate (Mb/s) 2.0 352×288 29.97 2 3.0 720×576 29.97 10 3.1 1280×720 29.97 14 4.0 1920×1080 29.97 20 4.1 1920×1080 29.97 50 4.2 1920×1080 59.94 50 Select the Noise filter level that will be applied to your video before encoding.
144 Using Telestream Episode This section details how to specify Matrox MAX H.264 compression settings in Telestream Episode for delivering QuickTime files for the web, and for use with Apple TV, iPad, iPod, iPhone, and other QuickTime-based devices. The encoded file’s extension will be .mov. 1 Start Telestream Episode, drag the source file that you want to encode, and an encoder preset, to the Workflow Panel.
145 Remarks $ If using the CAVLC entropy coding algorithm (see step 7), you must enable Limit data rate to and type a value. If using CABAC, you can enable or disable this option. $ The Limit data rate to option applies to the video portion of your encoded file only. When factoring in the encoded audio, the overall data rate for your encoded file may exceed the specified data rate limit.
146 H.264 level Maximum Frame size Maximum Frame rate (fps) Maximum Data rate (Mb/s) 4.2 1920×1080 59.94 50 ¦ Note Use H.264 level 3.1 to create HD video for use with Apple iPad. 10 Select the Noise filter level that will be applied to your video before encoding. Increasing the noise filter level reduces the amount of high frequencies in your source video by softening the high-detail portions of your video.
147 Using Avid Media Composer or Symphony This section details how to specify the Matrox MAX H.264 compression settings in Avid Media Composer and Avid Symphony for delivering QuickTime files for the web and mobile devices. The encoded file’s extension will be .mov. 1 Open Avid Media Composer/Symphony, and open the project that you want to export. 2 Choose File > Export. 3 In the Export As dialog, select Untitled from the Export setting list, and then click Options.
148 6 In the Movie Settings dialog, under Video, click Settings. 7 From the Compression Type menu, select Matrox MAX H.264. 8 Under Motion and Data Rate, select your desired settings as explained in your Avid documentation. Chapter 10, Using the Matrox MAX H.
149 Remarks $ If using the CABAC entropy coding algorithm (see step 10), you can use either the Automatic or Restrict to data rate option. If using CAVLC, you must use the Restrict to data rate option. $ The Restrict to data rate option applies to the video portion of your encoded file only. When factoring in the encoded audio, the overall data rate for your encoded file may exceed the specified data rate limit.
150 H.264 level Maximum Frame size Maximum Frame rate (fps) Maximum Data rate (Mb/s) 3.1 1280×720 29.97 14 4.0 1920×1080 29.97 20 4.1 1920×1080 29.97 50 4.2 1920×1080 59.94 50 ¦ Note Use H.264 level 3.1 to create HD video for use with Apple iPad. 13 Select the Noise filter level that will be applied to your video before encoding. Increasing the noise filter level reduces the amount of high frequencies in your source video by softening the high-detail portions of your video.
151 Using Apple QuickTime Pro, and other QuickTime-based applications This section details how to specify Matrox MAX H.264 compression settings in QuickTime Pro v7.6.x for delivering QuickTime files for the web, and for use with Apple TV, iPad, iPod, iPhone, and other QuickTime-based devices. The encoded file’s extension will be .mov. The settings described in this section are the same when exporting to QuickTime from other QuickTime-based video applications.
152 $ The Restrict to data rate option applies to the video portion of your encoded file only. When factoring in the encoded audio, the overall data rate for your encoded file may exceed the specified data rate limit. To minimize the impact of the audio on the overall data rate, select AAC as the audio format for your encoded file (see step 13). 7 Under Compressor, set the Quality level for your encoded video.
153 ¦ Note Use H.264 level 3.1 to create HD video for use with Apple iPad. 11 Select the Noise filter level that will be applied to your video before encoding. Increasing the noise filter level reduces the amount of high frequencies in your source video by softening the high-detail portions of your video.
154 Your notes Chapter 10, Using the Matrox MAX H.
A Understanding Pulldown This appendix describes MXO2 pulldown.
156 Overview Depending on your project’s video output format, you may choose to apply a pulldown to convert 23.98 fps video to 29.97 fps or 59.94 fps video for output on MXO2 (see Appendix D, “Matrox MXO2 Supported Output Formats”). If you choose to enable Pulldown in the Video Output pane of the Matrox preferences window (see Chapter 7, “Configuring Your MXO2 System”), Matrox uses the standard pulldown method to convert 23.98 fps to 29.97 fps or 59.94 fps video.
157 (frame C) as two fields (fields c1 and c2), and the fourth frame (frame D) as three fields (fields d1, d2, and d3). This sequence repeats six times each second.
158 Your notes Appendix A, Understanding Pulldown
B Matrox MXO2 Connectors This appendix describes the inputs and outputs for MXO2, MXO2 Rack, MXO2 LE, and MXO2 Mini.
Matrox MXO2 Analog audio (balanced) CH 1 Analog audio (balanced) CH 2 Analog audio (unbalanced) CH 2 Analog audio (unbalanced) CH 1 AES/EBU digital audio CH 1/2 Appendix B, Matrox MXO2 Connectors HDMI (HD only) SDI (HD/SD) Composite video Component video (HD/SD) Pr Y/C (S-Video) Component video External (HD/SD) reference (REF) Pb Y 160 Inputs The following sections detail the MXO2, MXO2 Rack, MXO2 LE, and MXO2 Mini inputs.
Power (see “Powering MXO2 Rack” on page 26) Matrox MXO2 Rack (partial view) Host (see “Connecting MXO2 Rack to your Mac system” on page 27) RS422 (see “MXO2 Rack RS-422 serial connection” on page 30) CH 1 CH 3 CH 2 Analog audio (balanced) CH 4 AES/EBU digital audio CH 3/4 AES/EBU digital audio CH 1/2 Y/C (S-Video) HDMI (HD only) Y Pb IN Pr OUT External reference (REF) Component video (HD/SD) Composite video SDI (HD/SD) 161 MXO2 Rack inputs Inputs
162 MXO2 LE inputs Component video External (HD/SD) reference Pb Y (REF) Analog audio (unbalanced) L (CH 1) Matrox MXO2 LE R (CH 2) Analog audio (unbalanced) CH 1 CH 2 Analog audio (balanced) Appendix B, Matrox MXO2 Connectors Y/C HDMI (HD/SD) (S-Video) Composite video Component video (HD/SD) Pr SDI (HD/SD)
163 MXO2 Mini inputs Composite video (CVBS) Y S-Video (see “Connecting S-Video devices to MXO2 Mini” on page 49) Pb (Y) Pr (C) Power (see “Powering MXO2 Mini” on page 44) HDMI (HD only) Component video (HD/SD) Pr Y Pb Analog audio (unbalanced) L R (CH 1) (CH 2) Host (see “Connecting MXO2 Mini to your computer” on page 46) Matrox MXO2 Mini Inputs
164 Input connector descriptions This section describes the Matrox MXO2, MXO2 Rack, and MXO2 LE inputs. For MXO2 Mini inputs, see “Input connector descriptions (MXO2 Mini)” on page 166. You can select the video and audio inputs to be used as your capture source in the MXO2 preferences window (see “Specifying your A/V input settings” on page 57). For a list of the supported input and capture formats, see Appendix C, “Matrox MXO2 Supported Input and Capture Formats.
165 SDI Provides an input for use with a digital SDI device. This input supports HD-SDI and SD-SDI video, and up to 16 channels of embedded audio. You can also use this input to capture closed captioning and AFD data (see “Matrox 4VANC capture and playback” on page 68). Connect an SDI video/audio cable from a camera, VTR, or other video input source. Component video (Y, Pb, Pr) Provide inputs for use with an analog component device, and support HD and SD video.
166 Input connector descriptions (MXO2 Mini) This section describes the Matrox MXO2 Mini inputs. For other MXO2 products, see “Input connector descriptions” on page 164. You can select the video and audio inputs to be used as your capture source in the MXO2 Mini preferences window (see “Specifying your video output settings” on page 60). For a list of the supported input and capture formats, see Appendix C, “Matrox MXO2 Supported Input and Capture Formats.
Y SDI A (HD/SD) Pb Y/C HDMI AES/EBU (S-Video) (HD/SD) digital audio CH 1/2 Component video (HD/SD) Pr Composite video SDI B (HD/SD) Component video (HD/SD) CH 2 CH 4 CH 6 Analog audio (unbalanced) CH 1 CH 3 CH 5 Analog audio (unbalanced) CH 1 CH 3 CH 2 Analog audio (balanced) CH 4 Matrox MXO2 167 Outputs The following sections detail the MXO2, MXO2 Rack, MXO2 LE, and MXO2 Mini outputs.
Matrox MXO2 Rack (partial view) CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH 5 Analog audio (balanced) CH 6 CH 7 CH 8 AES/EBU digital audio CH 3/4 AES/EBU digital audio CH 1/2 Appendix B, Matrox MXO2 Connectors Y/C (S-Video) HDMI (HD/SD) Y Pb Pr Component video (HD/SD) Composite video SDI B (HD/SD) SDI A (HD/SD) 168 MXO2 Rack outputs
169 MXO2 LE outputs SDI B (HD/SD) Component video (HD/SD) Y Analog audio (unbalanced) L (CH 1) Pb Matrox MXO2 LE Composite video SDI A (HD/SD) Y/C HDMI (S-Video) (HD/SD) Component video (HD/SD) Pr R (CH 2) Analog audio (unbalanced) CH 1 CH 2 Analog audio (balanced) Outputs
170 MXO2 Mini outputs Matrox MXO2 Mini Y Pr Pb Component video (HD/SD) L R (CH 1) (CH 2) Analog audio (unbalanced) Host (see “Connecting MXO2 Mini to your computer” on page 46) HDMI (HD/SD) Power (see “Powering MXO2 Mini” on page 44) Pb Pr (Y) (C) S-Video (see “Connecting S-Video devices to MXO2 Mini” on page 49) Composite video (CVBS) Y Appendix B, Matrox MXO2 Connectors
171 Output connector descriptions This section describes the Matrox MXO2, MXO2 Rack, and MXO2 LE outputs. For MXO2 Mini outputs, see “Output connector descriptions (MXO2 Mini)” on page 173. HD to SD downscaling, SD to HD upscaling, and cross conversion are supported on all video outputs simultaneously. To select your video output settings, see “Specifying your video output settings” on page 60.
172 SDI A and SDI B Provide two simultaneous outputs of the same HD-SDI or SD-SDI video, with up to 16 channels of embedded audio. You can also output closed captioning and AFD data using the SDI outputs (see “Matrox 4VANC capture and playback” on page 68). For each output, connect an SDI video/audio cable to a video monitor, VTR, or other SDI device. You can also perform surround sound monitoring through the SDI output by connecting to a third-party device, such as an SDI audio de-embedder.
173 Analog audio (unbalanced) Provide outputs for unbalanced analog audio. Matrox MXO2 offers outputs for channels one to six, or three stereo pairs suitable for 5.1 surround sound monitoring. Connect RCA cables to a VTR, audio mixer, speakers, or other audio device. Output connector descriptions (MXO2 Mini) This section describes the Matrox MXO2 Mini outputs. For other MXO2 products, see “Output connector descriptions” on page 171.
174 Component video (Y, Pb, Pr) Allows you to output HD or SD video to an analog component device. Connect component Y, Pb, Pr video cables to a video monitor, VTR, or other component device. ¦ Note The component output supports YUV devices only. When you connect an analog component device to MXO2 Mini, you won’t be able to connect an S-Video or composite device at the same time.
C Matrox MXO2 Supported Input and Capture Formats This appendix provides information on the video input and capture formats that are supported on all MXO2 products.
176 Supported input formats The following tables list the video formats that are supported on the various MXO2 inputs. For descriptions of the inputs, see “Inputs” on page 160, and for a list of the supported capture formats, see “Supported capture formats” on page 178. Matrox MXO2, MXO2 Rack, and MXO2 LE Matrox MXO2 input Source video format HDMI SDI NTSC — Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z PAL — NTSC 16:9 — PAL 16:9 — 720p at 50 fps 1080i at 29.97 fps Z Z Z Z 1080PsF at 23.
177 Matrox MXO2 Mini Matrox MXO2 Mini input Source video format HDMI NTSC — PAL — NTSC 16:9 — PAL 16:9 — 720p at 50 fps 1080i at 29.97 fps Z Z Z Z 1080PsF at 23.98 fps — 1080PsF at 25 fps Z Z Z Z Z Z Z 720p at 59.94 fps 1080i at 25 fps 1080PsF at 29.97 fps 1080p at 23.98 fps 1080p at 24 fps 1080p at 25 fps 1080p at 29.
178 Supported capture formats The following table lists the capture formats that are supported on MXO2 based on the format of your source video. If the format to which you want to capture does not match the format of your source video, you must enable scaling on the input. For a list of the video formats that are supported on the Matrox MXO2 inputs, see “Supported input formats” on page 176. Avid Media Composer/Symphony Supported capture format (project video format) Source video format 23.
179 Adobe Premiere Pro Supported capture format Source video format NTSC NTSC Z Z PAL — — NTSC 16:9 Z NTSC PAL 16:9 Z PAL 16:9 PAL 16:9 720p 23.98 720p 720p 720p 720p 1080p 1080p 1080p 1080p 1080p 1080i 25 29.97 50 59.94 23.98 24 25 29.97 30 25 1080i 29.
180 Your notes Appendix C, Matrox MXO2 Supported Input and Capture Formats
D Matrox MXO2 Supported Output Formats This appendix provides information on the video output formats that are available on the MXO2 main and SD channels, and the video formats that are supported on the MXO2 outputs.
182 Supported main and SD video output formats This section lists the video output formats that are available on the MXO2 main and SD channels based on your project’s video format. You can specify the main and SD channel settings on the Video Output pane of the Matrox Utilities preferences window (see Chapter 7, “Configuring Your MXO2 System”).
183 Main channel output Project’s video format1,2 Follow application 486p/576p4 720p 1080i/PsF 1080p SD channel output3,4 960×720p at 29.97 fps 1280×720p at 59.94 fps 720×486p at 59.94 fps 1280×720p at 59.94 fps 1920×1080PsF at 29.97 fps 1920×1080p at 29.97 fps 720×486PsF at 29.97 fps 960×720p at 50 fps 1280×720p at 50 fps 720×576p at 50 fps 1280×720p at 50 1920×1080i at 25 fps fps 1920×1080p at 25 fps PAL 960×720p at 59.94 fps 1280×720p at 59.94 fps 720×486p at 59.
184 Main channel output Project’s video format1,2 Follow application 486p/576p4 720p 1080i/PsF 1080p 1920×1080p at 24 fps 1920×1080p at 24 fps — — — 1920×1080p at 24 fps — 1920×1080p at 25 fps 1920×1080p at 25 fps 720×576p at 50 fps 1280×720p at 50 fps 1920×1080PsF at 25 fps 1920×1080p at 25 fps 720×576PsF at 25 fps 1920×1080p at 29.97 fps 1920×1080p at 29.97 fps 720×486p at 59.94 fps 1280×720p at 59.94 fps 1920×1080PsF at 29.97 fps 1920×1080p at 29.97 fps 720×486PsF at 29.
185 Avid Media Composer/Symphony Main channel output Project’s video format 1080i/PsF 1080p NTSC 486p at 59.94 fps 720p at 59.94 fps 1080i at 29.97 fps 1080p at 29.97 fps NTSC NTSC 16:9 486p at 59.94 fps 720p at 59.94 fps 1080i at 29.97 fps 1080p at 29.97 fps NTSC 24p NTSC NTSC 486p at 59.94 fps 720p at 59.94 fps 1080i at 29.97 fps 1080p at 29.97 fps NTSC 24p NTSC 16:9 NTSC 16:9 486p at 59.94 fps 720p at 59.94 fps 1080i at 29.97 fps 1080p at 29.97 fps NTSC 30i NTSC NTSC 486p at 59.
186 Video formats supported on MXO2 outputs The following table lists the video formats that you can output from the various Matrox MXO2 outputs. The listed video output formats are those that are supported on the main and SD channels (see “Supported main and SD video output formats” on page 182). To assign the main or SD channel to an MXO2 output, see “Specifying your video output settings” on page 60. For descriptions of the MXO2 outputs, see “Outputs” on page 167.
E Connecting and Using Matrox MXO2 Dock This chapter shows how to power MXO2 Dock, how to connect it to your MXO2 system, and lists the available connections for use with your peripheral devices.
188 Powering Matrox MXO2 Dock To power Matrox MXO2 Dock, connect the power supply cable to MXO2 Dock and an AC outlet as shown in this section. To remove power from MXO2 Dock, unplug the power supply cable from the AC outlet.
189 Matrox MXO2 Dock (back view) To AC outlet Power supply cable Powering Matrox MXO2 Dock
190 Connecting MXO2 Dock to your MXO2 system Use the Matrox MXO2 Dock docking station to connect MXO2 to your computer’s Thunderbolt port. When doing this, it may take up to ten seconds for your MXO2 to be detected by your system and its applications. ¡ Important Make sure that the Matrox PCIe cable is connected to MXO2 Dock and MXO2 before connecting MXO2 Dock to your computer via the Thunderbolt cable.
191 Connecting to Matrox MXO2 Rack MXO2 Rack PCIe cable ²Caution To ensure functionality and avoid damaging the PCIe cable or host connector, you must connect the PCIe cable as shown in “Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection” on page 27. Thunderbolt cable (Not included. A Thunderbolt cable is required to connect Matrox MXO2 Dock to your computer.) Matrox MXO2 Dock To your computer’s Thunderbolt port.
192 Connecting to Matrox MXO2 LE MXO2 LE (side view) PCIe cable ²Caution To ensure functionality and avoid damaging the PCIe cable or host connector, you must connect the PCIe cable as shown in “Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection” on page 36. Thunderbolt cable (Not included. A Thunderbolt cable is required to connect Matrox MXO2 Dock to your computer.) Matrox MXO2 Dock To your computer’s Thunderbolt port.
193 Connecting to Matrox MXO2 Mini MXO2 Mini ²Caution To ensure functionality and avoid damaging the PCIe cable or host connector, you must connect the PCIe cable as shown in “Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection” on page 46. PCIe cable Thunderbolt cable (Not included. A Thunderbolt cable is required to connect Matrox MXO2 Dock to your computer.) Matrox MXO2 Dock To your computer’s Thunderbolt port.
194 Available MXO2 Dock connections When your computer is connected to MXO2 Dock (see “Connecting MXO2 Dock to your MXO2 system” on page 190), all peripheral devices connected to MXO2 Dock are automatically detected by your Mac system. Matrox MXO2 Dock features the following connections for your peripheral devices: Matrox MXO2 Dock (front view) USB 3.
195 Gigabit Ethernet Matrox MXO2 Dock has one Gigabit Ethernet port for connecting to a Gigabit Ethernet network. The network connected to MXO2 Dock is automatically selected by your computer. If for any reason you need to select the network connected to MXO2 Dock, the MXO2 Dock port appears as Thunderbolt Ethernet Slot in System Preferences > Network.
196 Your notes Chapter E, Connecting and Using Matrox MXO2 Dock
F Matrox MXO2 Specifications This appendix provides specifications for all Matrox MXO2 products.
198 Matrox MXO2 specifications General • Video formats NTSC, PAL, NTSC-EIAJ, 1080p/i/PsF, 720p, 576p, 480p • Regulatory compliance $ FCC Class A, CE Mark Class A, ACMA C-Tick Mark, VCCI $ RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC • Dimensions $ Length 330 mm (13") $ Width 241 mm (9.5") $ Height 51 mm (2") • External AC/DC adapter $ 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz $ Input: IEC320-C14 inlet $ Output: +12V DC, 3A max $ Dimensions: L 104 mm × W 46 mm × H 36 mm (4.1" × 1.8" × 1.
199 $ $ $ • 24-bit, 48 kHz • Compliant with SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 299M • BNC connector (75 Ω), terminated • Equalized input for maximum cable length support HDTV output • HD-SDI with 16 channels of embedded SDI audio • 24-bit, 48 kHz • Compliant with SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 299M • BNC connector (75 Ω) SDTV input • SD-SDI with 16 channels of embedded audio • 24-bit, 48 kHz • BNC connector (75 Ω), terminated • Equalized input for maximum cable length support • Compliant with SMPTE 259M-C, S
200 • Analog component video input $ $ $ $ HDTV input • EIA-770.3 compliant • BNC connectors (75 Ω) • 12-bit ADC • Anti-aliasing filtering HDTV output • EIA-770.
201 • $ S/N: > 58 dB, unified weighted SDTV analog component video (passthrough) • Frequency response Y: +/- 0.5 dB max to 5 MHz • Frequency response Pb, Pr: +/- 1.
202 $ BNC connector $ Output impedance: 75 Ω $ Nominal output level: 1Vp-p • Balanced and unbalanced analog audio performance $ Sampling frequency: 48 kHz (using 64x oversampling) $ Quantization: 24 bits $ S/N: > 85 db $ THDN at 1 kHz, nominal level: < 0.
203 • Total power consumption 15 watts Connections • Genlock reference input $ HD analog tri-level sync or SD analog bi-level black burst $ BNC connector (75 Ω) • Genlock reference output $ HD analog tri-level sync or SD analog bi-level black burst $ Loop through $ BNC connector (75 Ω) • RS-422 D-sub connector (9 pins) Video • HDMI $ $ HD input and output • HDMI Y,Cb,Cr 4:2:2 (10-bit) / RGB (8-bit) • Eight channels of embedded audio • Standard Type A HDMI connector (19 pins) SD output
204 $ $ SDTV input • SD-SDI with 16 channels of embedded audio • 24-bit, 48 kHz • BNC connector (75 Ω), terminated • Equalized input for maximum cable length support • Compliant with SMPTE 259M-C, SMPTE 272M SDTV output • SD-SDI with 16 channels of embedded audio • 24-bit, 48 kHz • BNC connector (75 Ω) • Compliant with SMPTE 259M-C, SMPTE 272M • S-Video and composite video input $ $ SDTV input • PAL, NTSC, NTSC-EIAJ • BNC connector for composite (75 Ω), terminated • 4-pin mini-DIN
205 $ $ • 12-bit DAC • 2x oversampling SDTV input • Betacam, Betacam SP (NTSC and NTSC-EIAJ) • SMPTE/EBU N10 (PAL) • BNC connectors (75 Ω) • 12-bit ADC • 4x oversampling • Anti-aliasing filter SDTV output • Betacam, Betacam SP (NTSC and NTSC-EIAJ) • SMPTE/EBU N10 (PAL) • BNC connectors (75 Ω) • 12-bit DAC • 8x oversampling • Analog video performance $ $ $ HDTV analog component video (passthrough) • Frequency response Y: +/- 1.
206 Audio • Balanced analog inputs $ 2x stereo pair $ 4x XLR female connectors $ Nominal levels: +4 dBu (+4 dBm) $ Input impedance: Hi-Z $ Headroom (max level): 18 db • Balanced analog outputs $ 4x stereo pair $ 8x XLR male connectors $ Nominal levels: +4 dBu (+4 dBm) $ Output impedance: 50 Ω $ Headroom (max level): 18 db • Unbalanced digital (AES/EBU) input $ 2x stereo pair $ 2x BNC connector (75 Ω), terminated $ Maximum input level: 5 Vp-p • Unbalanced digital (AES/EBU) output $
207 Matrox MXO2 LE specifications General • Video formats NTSC, PAL, NTSC-EIAJ, 1080p/i/PsF, 720p, 576p, 486p • Regulatory compliance $ FCC Class A, CE Mark Class A, ACMA C-Tick Mark, VCCI $ RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC • Dimensions $ Length 237 mm (9.3") $ Width 241 mm (9.5") $ Height 51 mm (2") • External AC/DC adapter $ 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz $ Input: IEC320-C14 inlet $ Output: +12V DC, 3A max $ Dimensions: L 104 mm × W 46 mm × H 36 mm (4.1" × 1.8" × 1.
208 $ $ $ • 24-bit, 48 kHz • Compliant with SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 299M • BNC connector (75 Ω), terminated • Equalized input for maximum cable length support HDTV output • HD-SDI with 16 channels of embedded SDI audio • 24-bit, 48 kHz • Compliant with SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 299M • BNC connector (75 Ω) SDTV input • SD-SDI with 16 channels of embedded audio • 24-bit, 48 kHz • BNC connector (75 Ω), terminated • Equalized input for maximum cable length support • Compliant with SMPTE 259M-C, S
209 • Analog component video input $ $ $ $ HDTV input • EIA-770.3 compliant • BNC connectors (75 Ω) • 12-bit ADC • Anti-aliasing filtering HDTV output • EIA-770.
210 • $ S/N: > 58 dB, unified weighted SDTV analog component video (passthrough) • Frequency response Y: +/- 0.5 dB max to 5 MHz • Frequency response Pb, Pr: +/- 1.
211 Environmental specifications • Minimum/maximum ambient operating temperatures: 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 MXO2 Mini specifications General • Video formats NTSC, PAL, NTSC-EIAJ, 1080p/i/PsF, 720p, 576p, 486p • Regulatory compliance $ F
212 • Composite video (not available if using analog component input/output) $ $ SDTV input • PAL, NTSC, NTSC-EIAJ • RCA connector • 10-bit ADC • 4x oversampling • Anti-aliasing filtering • Automatic gain control SDTV output • PAL, NTSC, NTSC-EIAJ • RCA connector • 12-bit DAC • 16x oversampling • S-Video (not available when using analog component input/output) $ $ SDTV input • PAL, NTSC, NTSC-EIAJ • RCA connectors • 10-bit ADC • 4x oversampling • Anti-aliasing filtering •
213 $ $ • RCA connectors • 12-bit DAC • 4x oversampling SDTV input • Betacam, Betacam SP (NTSC and NTSC-EIAJ) • SMPTE/EBU N10 (PAL) • RCA connectors • 10-bit ADC • 2x oversampling • Anti-aliasing filter SDTV output • Betacam, Betacam SP (NTSC and NTSC-EIAJ) • SMPTE/EBU N10 (PAL) • RCA connectors • 12-bit DAC • 16x oversampling • Analog video performance $ $ $ HDTV analog component video • Frequency response Y: +/- 1.0 dB max to 28 MHz • Frequency response Pb, Pr: +/- 1.
214 Audio • Unbalanced analog audio inputs $ 1x stereo pair $ RCA connectors $ Input impedance: > 10 kΩ $ Line level with 18 db headroom (max level: +8 dBv) • Unbalanced analog audio outputs $ 1x stereo pair $ RCA connectors $ Output impedance: < 200 Ω $ Line level with 18 db headroom (max level: +8 dBv) • Unbalanced analog audio performance $ Sampling frequency: 48 kHz (using 128x oversampling) $ Quantization: 24 bits $ S/N: > 90 db $ THDN at 1 kHz, nominal level: < 0.
215 Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter specifications • Dimensions $ Length $ Width $ Height 87 mm (3.4") 48 mm (1.9") 19 mm (.75") • Power consumption 3.6 watts • Minimum/maximum ambient operating temperatures 0 to 40º C Matrox MXO2 Dock specifications • Regulatory compliance $ FCC Class B, CE Mark Class B $ RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC • Dimensions $ Length 91 mm (3.6") $ Width 201 mm (7.9") $ Height 32 mm (1.25") • Weight 484 g (1.
216 $ One Gigabit Ethernet port with wake-on-LAN (WOL) Environmental specifications • Minimum/maximum operating temperature: 10º C to 35º C • Minimum/maximum storage temperature: –20º C to 47º C • Maximum altitude for operation: 3,000 m • Maximum altitude for transport: 10,000 m • Operating humidity: 20% to 80% relative humidity (non-condensing) Matrox PCIe host adapter specifications Matrox PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter (for laptops) $ Standard ExpressCard/34 $ Dimensions: L 96 mm × W 33 mm × H 13
G Matrox Customer Support This appendix explains how you can register your Matrox product and obtain customer support.
218 How to get Matrox customer support If you have a problem that you’re unable to solve by referring to the documentation for your Matrox product, please contact your Matrox 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 product in the Matrox Support section of our website at www.
Index Numerics 264 files See Blu-ray Disc files (.264) A A/V input settings 57 Adobe After Effects, using Matrox with 112 Adobe Encore, using Matrox with 110 Adobe Media Encoder assigning a Matrox MAX H.264 preset 141 creating a custom Matrox MAX H.264 preset 141 Matrox MAX H.264 settings 140 Adobe Photoshop, using Matrox with 113 Adobe Prelude, using Matrox with 111 Adobe Premiere Pro adding voice-over to sequence 88 assigning a Matrox MAX H.264 preset 141 creating a custom Matrox MAX H.
220 C Calibration, monitor See HDMI monitor calibration Capture AFD (active format description) 68 closed captioning 70 supported video formats 178 using Premiere Pro AFD settings 94 closed captioning settings 96 Channels, video output specifying settings for 60 supported formats 182 Closed captioning 70 capture settings in Premiere Pro 96 exporting to a file in Premiere Pro 98 playback settings in Premiere Pro 97, 99 Codec See Matrox MAX H.
221 updating firmware 10 HDMI monitor calibration calibrating your HDMI monitor 78 enabling and disabling the Matrox HDMI calibration settings 80 loading Matrox HDMI calibration settings 79 overview 78 I Inputs supported video formats 176 Inputs on MXO2 Mini analog RCA audio 166 available 163 component (Y, Pb, Pr) 166 composite (Y) 166 HDMI 166 scaling on 58 specifying 57 S-Video (Pb, Pr) 166 Inputs on MXO2, MXO2 Rack, and MXO2 LE AES/EBU audio 165 analog RCA audio 165 analog XLR audio 165 available on MXO
222 Monitor calibration See HDMI monitor calibration MOV files See QuickTime files (.
223 assigning a Matrox MAX H.264 preset in Adobe Media Encoder 141 assigning a Matrox MAX H.264 preset in Adobe Premiere Pro 141 assigning a Matrox MAX H.264 setting in Apple Compressor 131 creating a custom Matrox MAX H.264 preset in Adobe Media Encoder 141 creating a custom Matrox MAX H.264 preset in Adobe Premiere Pro 141 creating a custom Matrox MAX H.264 setting in Apple Compressor 132 creating in Avid Media Composer using Matrox MAX H.264 147 specifying Matrox MAX H.
224 Voice-over adding to sequence in Adobe Premiere Pro 88 in Avid editing applications 119 connection and setup in Adobe Premiere Pro 88 in Avid editing applications 119 recording in Adobe Premiere Pro 92 in Avid editing applications 120 W Warranty i WWW site, Matrox 218 WYSIWYG, specifying settings 72 Index
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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