Matrox MXO2 Installation and User Guide (Windows version) June 18, 2014 Y11125-201-0760
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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 ...................................
xiv Chapter 3 Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 Available MXO2 connections .............................................................. 14 MXO2 video connections .......................................................................... 14 MXO2 audio connections .......................................................................... 14 Powering MXO2 .................................................................................. 14 MXO2 power functionality .................................
xv Connecting MXO2 LE to your computer............................................. 34 Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection ................................................... 34 Using the Matrox PCIe host adapters....................................................... 35 MXO2 LE RS-422 serial connection ................................................... 36 Typical Matrox MXO2 LE connections................................................ 37 Analog component video connections ............................
xvi Specifying Specifying Specifying Specifying Specifying your your your your your video output settings ........................................................56 video output settings (MXO2 Mini) ................................... 61 genlock settings for playback ...........................................64 audio output settings........................................................65 closed captioning settings................................................
xvii Creating a Matrox primary color correction......................................106 Using Split View ....................................................................................... 108 Working with Split View in the Program Monitor ...................................... 109 Using RGB curves .................................................................................... 110 Adjusting tonal range................................................................................
xviii Recording your voice-over .......................................................................167 Exporting your sequence to tape...................................................... 169 Requirements for using RS-422 device control ................................ 170 Chapter 12 Using Matrox A/V Tools About Matrox A/V Tools .................................................................... 172 Starting Matrox A/V Tools .................................................................
xix Configuring the Matrox WYSIWYG Control Panel............................. 206 Required steps to use the WYSIWYG plug-ins ................................. 207 Adobe After Effects .................................................................................207 Adobe Photoshop ...................................................................................207 Autodesk 3ds Max ..................................................................................207 Autodesk Combustion .................
xx Chapter 18 Using Matrox MXO2 with StudioCoast vMix Overview ...........................................................................................240 Specifying your settings for media streaming ..................................240 Chapter 19 Using the Matrox Video for Windows Codecs Overview ...........................................................................................244 Using VFW programs without the MXO2 hardware ..........................244 Before you start rendering..........
xxi Displaying hardware information ............................................................ Monitoring your MXO2’s operating temperatures .................................. Selecting your primary Matrox I/O device............................................... Error notification ..................................................................................... 284 285 285 285 Appendix A Understanding Pulldown Overview...............................................................................
xxii Appendix D Matrox MXO2 Supported Output Formats Supported video output formats for playback .................................. 314 Playback using Adobe Premiere Pro, Prelude, and Encore ..................... 314 Playback using Adobe SpeedGrade ........................................................ 319 Playback using Avid editing applications .................................................322 Playback using Matrox A/V Tools and Matrox WYSIWYG........................
xxiii Appendix F Matrox Customer Support How to get Matrox customer support.............................................. 354 Registration ............................................................................................ 354 Keep up to date with our website .......................................................... 354 Contacting us ......................................................................................... 354 Index ...............................................................
xxiv Your notes Contents
1 Introducing Matrox MXO2 This chapter lists the MXO2 system requirements, explains the battery requirements and guidelines, and describes the MXO2 documentation.
2 Welcome to Matrox MXO2 Matrox MXO2 products connect to your desktop computer or laptop to provide broadcast-quality video input/output, monitoring, and up/down/cross conversion. MXO2 streamlines your workflow with supported video editing applications, and provides WYSIWYG output when working with many popular compositing and animation programs. You also get HDMI video monitoring with calibration controls.
3 Check our website for equipment information For up-to-date information about system requirements and MXO2-compatible devices, check the Matrox MXO2 Support section of our website at www.matrox.com/video/support. ¡ Important To use Matrox MXO2 with Avid editing software, you must use an Avid-certified system as listed in the “System Recommendations” section of the Matrox MXO2 Support section of our website at www.matrox.com/video/support.
4 • Menus and commands that you need to choose are displayed in the form Menu > Command. For example, File > Save means click File in the menu bar, then click Save in the menu that appears. • The names of keys are displayed in small capital bold letters, such as the CTRL key. • A plus (+) sign is used to indicate combinations of keys and/or mouse operations. For example: $ CTRL+C means to hold down the CTRL key while pressing the C key.
2 Installing Your Matrox MXO2 Hardware and Software This chapter explains how to install the Matrox MXO2 hardware and software.
6 Installing multiple Matrox MXO2 devices You can choose to install multiple Matrox MXO2 devices to feed live video and audio to Telestream Wirecast for streaming and recording (see Chapter 17, “Using Matrox MXO2 with Telestream Wirecast”). All other applications used with your Matrox MXO2 hardware, such as Matrox A/V Tools and editing applications, support only one Matrox I/O device. If you have multiple Matrox I/O devices, you can use Matrox X.
7 Installing your Matrox PCIe adapter The Matrox PCIe adapter is the interface between your MXO2 and computer. Matrox provides dedicated adapters for use with desktop computers or laptops. Use the Matrox PCIe host adapter with your desktop computer, and the Matrox PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter with your laptop. Installing your PCIe host adapter (for desktops) The Matrox PCIe host adapter is designed to operate in your desktop computer’s PCIe slot.
8 on how to safely remove your Matrox PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter from your laptop, see “Removing your PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter” on page 8. PCIe cable Matrox PCIe ExpressCard/34 adapter ExpressCard/34 slot ²Caution To ensure functionality and avoid damaging the PCIe cable or host connector, the side labeled “B” on the PCIe cable connector must face the top of the Matrox PCIe ExpressCard/34 adapter.
9 Installing Matrox Mtx.utils Matrox Mtx.utils Setup installs the MXO2 device drivers, and all the software required to use your MXO2 hardware with supported programs. Before installing Matrox Mtx.utils, make sure that you’ve installed the third-party software that you’ll be using with MXO2. You can install Matrox Mtx.utils on a computer with or without the MXO2 hardware connected. To download and install the latest version of Matrox Mtx.utils, visit the MXO2 Support section of our website at www.matrox.
10 Installing additional Matrox WYSIWYG plug-ins or removing unneeded plug-ins When you install Matrox Mtx.utils, you are prompted to install the Matrox WYSIWYG plug-ins for any supported programs that are currently installed on your system. If after you’ve installed Matrox Mtx.utils you want to install additional Matrox WYSIWYG plug-ins, or re-install or remove a currently installed plug-in, you can update your system by choosing Start > All Programs > Matrox Mtx.utils > Update Matrox WYSIWYG Plug-ins.
11 Setting Matrox MXO2 as your default audio playback device You can use Matrox MXO2 as your output device for playing back audio using Windows Driver Model (WDM)-based applications on your Windows system, such as Windows Media Player. To set MXO2 as your default sound playback device in Windows, do the following: 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound, and click the Playback tab. 2 Right-click Matrox WDM audio device LE, and click Set as Default Device.
12 Your notes Chapter 2, Installing Your Matrox MXO2 Hardware and Software
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 explains 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 system. That is, when you shut down your system, your MXO2 will turn off. Starting up your 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 computer that is running, do not disconnect MXO2 from its power source, or power off MXO2. Shut down your computer before removing power from MXO2.
16 Connecting MXO2 to your computer Connect MXO2 to your computer using the Matrox PCIe cable and the appropriate Matrox host adapter. 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 the Matrox PCIe host adapters For MXO2 to be detected on your desktop computer, 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 computer is running. To safely remove the Matrox PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter from your laptop, see “Removing your PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter” on page 8.
18 MXO2 RS-422 serial connection MXO2’s RS-422 serial connector lets you use RS-422 device control with a supported video editing application when capturing material and exporting your sequence to tape. This serial connection supports any device that uses the RS-422 SMPTE time code protocol, such as a VTR or digital disk recorder. For information on how to configure Matrox RS-422 device control settings in Adobe Premiere Pro, see “Setting up Matrox device control” on page 91.
19 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.
20 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.
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.
22 ¦ Note This chapter explains 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.
23 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.
24 Powering MXO2 Rack You can power MXO2 Rack using an AC outlet and an IEC-C13 power cord. To turn off your MXO2 Rack, unplug it from the AC outlet while your computer is shut down. ¡ Important When MXO2 Rack is connected to a computer that is running, do not disconnect MXO2 Rack from its power source. Shut down your computer before removing power from MXO2 Rack.
25 Connecting MXO2 Rack to your computer Connect MXO2 Rack to your computer using the Matrox PCIe cable and the appropriate Matrox PCIe host adapter. 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.
26 Using the Matrox PCIe host adapters For MXO2 Rack to be detected on a desktop computer, power must be supplied to MXO2 Rack (see “Powering MXO2 Rack” on page 24), 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 computer is running. To safely remove the Matrox PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter from your laptop, see “Removing your PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter” on page 8.
27 MXO2 Rack RS-422 serial connection The Matrox MXO2 Rack RS-422 serial connector lets you use RS-422 device control with a supported video editing application when capturing material and exporting your sequence to tape. This serial connection supports any device that uses the RS-422 SMPTE time code protocol, such as a VTR or digital disk recorder. For information on how to configure Matrox RS-422 device control settings in Adobe Premiere Pro, see “Setting up Matrox device control” on page 91.
28 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.
29 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) Video monitor To another device’s reference input. If not used, terminate the signal with a BNC 75-ohm terminator.
30 Your notes Chapter 4, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 Rack
5 Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 LE This chapter shows how to supply power and connect external devices to Matrox MXO2 LE.
32 ¦ Note This chapter explains 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.
33 your computer before removing power from MXO2 LE. If using a battery to power MXO2 LE, ensure that the battery is sufficiently charged.
34 Connecting MXO2 LE to your computer Connect MXO2 LE to your computer using the Matrox PCIe cable and the appropriate Matrox PCIe host adapter. 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.
35 Using the Matrox PCIe host adapters For MXO2 LE to be detected on your desktop computer, power must be supplied to MXO2 LE (see “Powering MXO2 LE” on page 32), 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 computer is running. To safely remove the Matrox PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter from your laptop, see “Removing your PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter” on page 8.
36 MXO2 LE RS-422 serial connection MXO2 LE’s RS-422 serial connector lets you use RS-422 device control with a supported video editing application when capturing material and exporting your sequence to tape. This serial connection supports any device that uses the RS-422 SMPTE time code protocol, such as a VTR or digital disk recorder. For information on how to configure Matrox RS-422 device control settings in Adobe Premiere Pro, see “Setting up Matrox device control” on page 91..
37 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.
38 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.
6 Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 Mini This chapter shows how to connect external devices to Matrox MXO2 Mini.
40 ¦ Note This chapter explains 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.
41 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
42 Connecting MXO2 Mini to your computer Connect MXO2 Mini to your computer using the Matrox PCIe cable and the appropriate Matrox PCIe host adapter. 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.
43 Using the Matrox PCIe host adapters For MXO2 Mini to be detected on your desktop computer, power must be supplied to MXO2 Mini (see “Powering MXO2 Mini” on page 40), 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 computer is running. To safely remove the Matrox PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter from your laptop, see “Removing your PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter” on page 8.
44 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.
45 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.
46 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. When using HDMI connections, the embedded uncompressed HDMI audio is also available.
7 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.
48 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.
49 Matrox WYSIWYG Control Panel, see “Configuring the Matrox WYSIWYG Control Panel” on page 204. ¡ Important When running the Matrox HDMI Calibration Utility, make sure that you don’t run any other application that uses your Matrox MXO2 hardware, such as Matrox A/V Tools, or another application that displays Matrox WYSIWYG output.
50 Loading Matrox HDMI calibration settings After calibrating your HDMI monitor and saving your calibration settings to a file (see “Calibrating your HDMI monitor” on page 48), the calibration settings are automatically loaded as the current HDMI calibration settings for your system. You can, however, load another HDMI calibration settings file at any time, but only one calibration settings file can be loaded for your system at any given time.
51 you want to output native RGB HDMI video to an HDMI recorder to perform an export to tape. ¦ Note When you configure your Matrox WYSIWYG output settings, the settings apply to all programs that display Matrox WYSIWYG output. This means that when you set the HDMI video output to RGB - calibrated using the Matrox WYSIWYG Control Panel, the currently loaded calibration settings will be applied when you preview HDMI video using any program that displays Matrox WYSIWYG output, such as Adobe After Effects.
52 Your notes Chapter 7, Calibrating Your HDMI Monitor for Video
8 Using Matrox MXO2 with Adobe Premiere Pro This chapter explains how to define various settings for using Matrox MXO2 with Adobe Premiere Pro. This includes creating a new Premiere Pro project, and specifying your playback, capture, and export settings.
54 ¦ Note This chapter provides instructions 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 Premiere Pro dialog boxes are for the CC version only. Dialog boxes in the CS6 version may be slightly different.
55 6 Choose File > New > Sequence (CC only). The New Sequence dialog box opens on the Sequence Presets page. 7 Under Available Presets, select the preset that matches the type of sequence you want to create. Matrox MXO2 supports all the available presets, including custom presets that you create. ¦ Note When you select any of the MPEG-2 I-frame, uncompressed 10-bit, or uncompressed 8-bit presets, the appropriate Matrox codec will be set for rendering your video previews.
56 Defining your playback settings In order to use your Matrox MXO2 hardware to output video and audio played back in Adobe Premiere Pro, you must set your video and audio devices to use the Matrox Player as follows: 1 Choose Edit > Preferences > Playback. 2 From the Audio Device list, select Matrox Player. 3 Under Video Device, select Matrox Player. 4 To configure your playback settings on Matrox MXO2, click Setup beside Matrox Player under Video Device.
57 on your sequence’s video format. For a list of the supported video output formats, see “Playback using Adobe Premiere Pro, Prelude, and Encore” on page 312. ° To specify your video output settings: 1 In the Matrox Playback Settings dialog box, click the Video Output tab. 2 Select Lock output formats if you want to ensure that the currently selected main and secondary video output formats for playback won’t change when working in your project.
58 different video output formats for each sequence in your project, the video output formats must not be locked. 3 Under Main Output and Secondary Output, you can specify the settings you want for your main and secondary outputs from MXO2. Depending on your sequence’s video format, you may not be able to change some of the settings. Use this to select the video format you want for your outputs. Be aware that the format you select may not be supported on all the MXO2 outputs.
59 Specifies the analog video output type. If you’re outputting SD analog video, the output type will be set to All Available to indicate that the output will be available on all the analog outputs. If you’re outputting HD analog video, the output type will be set to Component. $ Output Type $ Setup (NTSC) $ Use this to select the setup level you want for your NTSC analog video. This affects both the NTSC analog video input and output. • 0 IRE Applies a setup level of 0 IRE.
60 Outputs horizontally compressed side-by-side 3D video (also referred to as side-by-side horizontal). • Side-by-side • Over/Under Outputs over/under 3D video (also referred to as top bottom). ¦ Note This feature may not be supported on some 3D monitors. 6 Under SDI Output, specify whether you want the format for your SDI output to be the same as the main or secondary output. 7 Under Advanced, you can specify advanced video output settings.
61 Specifying your video output settings (MXO2 Mini) You can specify various settings to configure your main analog output and secondary HDMI output from the MXO2 Mini. Some of the settings are predetermined for you based on your sequence’s video format. For a list of the supported video output formats, see “Playback using Adobe Premiere Pro, Prelude, and Encore” on page 312. ° To specify your video output settings: 1 In the Matrox Playback Settings dialog box, click the Video Output tab.
62 3 Under Analog Output (Main), you can specify the settings you want for your analog output from MXO2 Mini. Under HDMI Output (Secondary) you can specify the settings you want for your secondary HDMI output. Depending on your sequence’s video format, you may not be able to change some of the settings. Use this to select the video format you want for your outputs. For a list of the supported formats, see “Playback using Adobe Premiere Pro, Prelude, and Encore” on page 312.
63 • $ Center Zoom Outputs the standard 4:3 picture by evenly cropping the top and bottom edges of the picture for display on a widescreen 16:9 television screen. Output Type (for analog output) For your main analog output, you can select Component, or Composite & S-Video if you’re outputting SD analog video. If you’re outputting HD analog video, the output type will be set to Component (and the composite and S-Video outputs will be invalid).
64 ¦ Note Super white and super black should not be allowed when producing your final video production for broadcast. 5 Under Video Bit Depth, select either 8-bit or 10-bit to indicate the bit depth that you want for your video output. ¡ Important Only 10-bit uncompressed clips without effects or with GPU-accelerated effects, and video previews that have been rendered using the Matrox 10-bit uncompressed codec can be output at 10-bit.
65 Genlock to MXO2’s internal reference signal. Select this option only if you don’t have an external sync generator or other reliable external video sync source. $ Internal $ Black Burst Broadcast Quality $ SDI, Composite, Component, S-Video, and HDMI Input Genlock to your SDI, composite, component, S-Video, or HDMI video source connected to the video input on MXO2. Genlock to an external analog sync source connected to the reference (REF) input on MXO2.
66 ° To specify your audio output settings: 1 In the Matrox Playback Settings dialog box, click the Audio Output tab. 2 Under Analog Audio Volume, drag the sliders to adjust the volume of your analog audio output. By default, the sliders are locked so that they move together. To move each slider independently, click the lock button ( ) to disable it. 3 Under SDI Audio Bit Depth, select the bit depth you want for your embedded SDI audio output (20-bit or 24-bit).
67 Specifying your closed captioning settings ¦ Note This section does not apply to Matrox MXO2 Mini. You can specify various settings for playing back and exporting to tape closed captions in your sequence on Matrox MXO2. For example, you can choose to embed the closed captioning data in the SDI VANC output for display on an SDI video monitor that supports closed captioning.
68 pulldown, you can still display the closed captions by selecting Enable overlay on output as explained below. 3 Under Video Output, select Enable overlay on output if you want to overlay the closed captions on all the MXO2 video outputs, which lets you display closed captioning on video monitors that don’t have a closed captioning feature.
69 Defining your video preview settings When you select an MPEG-2 I-frame, uncompressed 10-bit, or uncompressed 8-bit sequence preset, an appropriate Matrox preview file format and codec are automatically set for rendering your video previews on MXO2. When you create a custom preset using a Matrox codec editing mode, you can specify the Matrox codec that you want to use to render your video previews. To check your video preview settings, choose Sequence > Sequence Settings.
70 Mapping audio output for a 5.1 master track To properly output embedded HDMI audio on Matrox MXO2 for a 5.1 master track, you must map the audio output channels in your sequence as follows: • Channel 1: Left front • Channel 2: Right front • Channel 3: Low frequency effects • Channel 4: Center front • Channel 5: Left surround • Channel 6: Right surround ° To specify your 5.1 surround audio output mapping: 1 Choose Edit > Preferences > Audio Hardware (CC) or Audio Output Mapping (CS6).
71 Defining your capture settings The Matrox Capture Settings dialog box provides various settings for capturing video and audio in Adobe Premiere Pro on Matrox MXO2. For information about the supported capture formats, see Appendix C, “Matrox MXO2 Supported Input and Capture Formats.” For a list of the supported video output formats for monitoring the video that you’re capturing, see “Supported video output formats for monitoring” on page 326.
72 3 Click the Configure button, then click the Video Capture Settings tab. 4 Under Input Format, select the video format that matches your source video. For a list of the video input formats supported on the various MXO2 inputs for capturing clips, see “Supported input formats” on page 306. 5 Under Input Aspect Ratio, select the aspect ratio of your SD source video (4:3 or 16:9). For example, to capture SD video that was recorded using the standard TV screen format, select 4:3.
73 when you try to capture from certain composite and S-Video devices, especially from low-quality VCRs. If this happens, selecting Consumer-quality Source will allow the video to be captured, but you may experience dropped frames during the capture. ¦ Note For any change to the input type to take effect, you must restart Premiere Pro and open your project again.
74 Captures the widescreen 16:9 picture as letterbox video by adding black bars at the top and bottom of the picture for display on a standard 4:3 television screen. $ 16x9 Letterbox $ 4x3 Pillarbox $ Center Cut Captures the widescreen 16:9 picture by evenly cropping the left and right sides of the picture for display on a standard 4:3 television screen.
75 3 Click the Configure button, then click the Audio Capture Settings tab: 4 Under Input Source, select your audio source. For example, if you want to capture the embedded audio of your HDMI source, select HDMI (embedded audio). Your audio input source may be set for you based on your selected video input source. ¦ Note When capturing HDMI embedded audio, only uncompressed embedded audio is supported. 5 Under Capture Format, select the bit-depth for your captured audio files.
76 files depending on the type of audio being captured). Select None for the particular .wav files you don’t want to be created, or click the D (default) button for each Filename list if you want to capture only channels 1 and 2. When Matrox MXO2 saves each .wav file, it assigns a .Stereo.wav or .Mono.wav suffix to the base name you gave for the associated video file. For example, if you’ve named your video file MyFile.avi, the associated stereo audio files would be named MyFile.Stereo1.wav, MyFile.
77 Monitoring audio levels for capture If you select Show VU meters on the Audio Capture Settings page, each time you configure your Matrox MXO2 capture settings or open the Capture panel to start a capture in Adobe Premiere Pro, VU meters will be displayed to let you monitor the levels of your currently selected audio input source.
78 Specifying your video output settings for previewing captured clips While capturing clips on Matrox MXO2, you can preview your captured video using the MXO2 video outputs. You can specify various video output settings for previewing your captured video as follows: 1 Choose File (CC) or Project (CS6) > Project Settings > General. 2 From the Capture Format list, select Matrox AVI to capture to an .avi file, or Matrox M2V to capture to an .m2v file.
79 4 The settings provided are similar to the genlock settings for playback (see “Specifying your genlock settings for playback” on page 64), except the settings apply only during capture. Remarks $ To avoid inaccurate In/Out points during batch capture, you must select an external sync source. $ If you want to genlock to your video input source, select Video Input. 5 Click OK to save your settings.
80 Notes about capturing to Matrox .m2v files When capturing to Matrox .m2v files, keep the following points in mind: • Automatic scene detection (Scene Detect) is not supported, but batch capture is supported. • An associated .xmp metadata file is created for all captured and logged (offline) .m2v clips. These files are created in your specified video capture folder, and contain time code and other information that you provided for your .m2v clips, such as tape name, description, and scene.
81 Selecting your MPEG-2 I-frame settings When using the Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame or Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame HD codec to capture or render video, you can specify various settings for the MPEG-2 I-frame compression. ° To select your MPEG-2 I-frame settings: 1 Click the Configure button. This displays a dialog box similar to the following: 2 Drag the Data Rate slider until your desired data rate is displayed. The higher the data rate you select, the better the video quality will be.
82 ¦ Note The higher the DC precision value that’s used to capture or render your video, the more likely that the DC content will be increased at the expense of the AC content in the encoded stream. This may result in lowering the overall quality of the compressed stream at a specified data rate.
83 Selecting your MPEG-2 IBP settings When capturing video to a Matrox .m2v file using Adobe Premiere Pro, the codec is set to Matrox MPEG-2 IBP. You can specify various settings for the MPEG-2 IBP compression. ° To select your MPEG-2 IBP settings: 1 Click the Configure button. This displays a dialog box similar to the following: 2 Under Data Rate (Mb/sec), you can select the encoding type and data rate for the MPEG-2 IBP compression.
84 • $ Variable bit rate (VBR) Video is compressed at varying data rates based on the complexity of the video. The target data rate you select is used as the average data rate for the compression. Min, Target, and Max sliders Use these sliders to select your desired data rate. The higher the target data rate you select, the better the video quality will be. Only the Target slider will be available if you selected Constant bit rate (CBR).
85 Exporting to a Matrox .avi file Several software codecs are included with Adobe Premiere Pro so that you can export your video to different formats. Your Matrox MXO2 system adds several Matrox codecs to the ones included with Premiere Pro to allow you to export your sequence to a Matrox .avi file. If you have a Matrox MXO2 product with MAX technology, you can also export your sequence to a Matrox MAX H.264 file as explained in Chapter 20, “Using the Matrox MAX H.264 Codec with Adobe Software.
86 ¦ Note Exported audio will be embedded in your .avi file. Matrox MXO2 does not support audio-only exports to an .avi file. 6 Click the Video tab. Under Codec, an appropriate Matrox codec is automatically selected for you based on your selected preset. You can change the codec if you want. Renders video to DV or DVCAM format.
87 7 If you’re exporting to Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame format, click the Configure button to select your MPEG-2 I-frame settings (see “Selecting your MPEG-2 I-frame settings” on page 81). 8 Under Video, appropriate settings are applied based on your selected preset. You can customize these settings as follows: $ Frame Size Sets the width and height for your exported video. The available frame sizes depend on your selected codec.
88 Exporting an NTSC or 486p sequence to Adobe Premiere Pro 720x480 formats When you choose File > Export > Media to export a sequence, Adobe Premiere Pro provides the MPEG2-DVD export format in the Export Settings dialog box, which lets you export your sequence to a DVD-compliant MPEG-2 file suitable for use with most DVD authoring programs, such as Adobe Encore.
89 5 The audio input channels are set to Channel 1-2. On MXO2 Rack, make sure that your XLR or AES/EBU audio input source is connected to the channel 1/2 connector(s) only. 6 Click OK to save your settings, and then click OK to close the Preferences dialog box. 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.
90 ¦ 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. Enable track for recording Volume Play/Stop toggle Record 3 In the mixer’s panel, click the Enable track for recording button (R) for each track on which you want to record audio. You can record your voice-over on multiple tracks at the same time.
91 6 Test the audio input levels by speaking into the microphone, and watch the levels in the meters. If needed, adjust the audio level on your source device so that the input levels are sufficiently high but not clipping. 7 Click the Record button ( 8 Click the Play button ( ) to prepare the sequence for recording. ) to start recording your voice-over. ¦ Note During recording, there’s a slight delay in the audio preview of your voice-over.
92 3 Click Options to display the following dialog box: 4 From the Port list, select Matrox RS-422 if you’ve connected your device to the RS-422 connector on your MXO2 hardware (not available on MXO2 Mini). For MXO2 Mini, select the COM port on your computer to which you’ve connected your device. 5 From the Time Source list, select the time source to be used for controlling your device: $ LTC Longitudinal Time Code recorded on a track adjacent to the video (this is the default time source).
93 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. 7 Select Use VTR’s internal cue if the Matrox device control is having problems cueing your VTR, such as when you cue to a specific In or Out point.
94 set the Mark In Time Code Offset to 3 (or -3 if the recording starts three frames too late). You should adjust the Mark In time code offset first, because once this setting is accurate your device may also be accurate at the Out point. $ Specifies the number of frames to offset the playback of your sequence for export to tape. For example, if playback starts too late and you’re missing the first three frames of your sequence recorded on the tape, enter an offset of -3.
95 Exporting your sequence to tape To export your Adobe Premiere Pro sequence to tape without using device control, simply play back your sequence and record the output from any of the available outputs on your MXO2 system. If your recorder supports RS-422 device control, you can export your sequence to tape using Matrox device control as explained in “Exporting to tape using Matrox device control (CC)” on page 95 or “Exporting to tape using Matrox device control (CS6)” on page 96.
96 3 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 91. 4 Load a striped recordable tape into your recorder, and set your recorder to Remote or VTR mode. 5 Choose File > Export > Tape (Serial Device) and select the settings that you want for the recording as explained in your Adobe Premiere Pro documentation. 6 Click Record to start the recording.
97 5 Choose File > Export > Tape to display the following dialog box: 6 To review or change your device control settings, click Device Options. This displays the Matrox RS-422 Device Control Settings dialog box as explained in “Setting up Matrox device control” on page 91 (except you won’t be able to change the specified port). 7 Under Export to Tape Mode, you can specify the type of export you want to perform and the tracks you want to be recorded: Determines the video format for the export to tape.
98 $ Insert Records selected tracks (video and/or audio), without affecting the control track. This lets you perform a video or audio dub. For example, you can choose to record only video, only selected audio tracks, or video and selected audio tracks from your sequence. ¦ Note You can record a maximum of four audio tracks (tracks 1 to 4). Check your device’s documentation to determine its recording capabilities for assemble and insert editing.
99 specified Out point, you can adjust these offsets so that the recording starts/stops earlier or later. ¦ Note Adjusting the Mark In and Out time code offsets won’t be required if your recorder has auto edit capabilities and you set the edit mode for export to tape to Auto Edit as explained in “Setting up Matrox device control” on page 91. • The Playback Offset determines when your sequence starts playing back.
100 00:00:19:25 (five frames before your specified Out point), then you need to set the Mark Out Time Code Offset to 5. 8 Once you’ve made any required adjustments to the Mark In and Out time code offsets and ensured that your bars and tone clip starts and stops recording at your specified In and Out points, perform another export to tape with the In point for the recording set to 00:00:30:00.
9 Setting Up Matrox Effects with Adobe Premiere Pro This chapter explains how to set up Matrox effects such as color corrections and wipes using the Matrox plug-in for Adobe Premiere Pro.
102 Available effects The Matrox plug-in for Adobe Premiere Pro lets you set up the following Matrox effects in your Adobe Premiere Pro projects1: • Color corrections. • Chroma key and luma key effects. • Chroma clamper effect. • Wipes. When you install Matrox Mtx.utils, all the Matrox effects are added to Adobe Premiere Pro. You set up Matrox effects in your projects the same way as other effects included with your Adobe software.
103 How to apply a Matrox video effect in Adobe Premiere Pro The Matrox plug-in for Adobe Premiere Pro allows you to apply several Matrox video effects to your clips. To apply a Matrox video effect, drag the desired effect from the Effects panel onto the clip in the Timeline panel. By default, the Matrox video effects are found in the Matrox bin under Video Effects. ¥ Tips • You can also apply preconfigured Matrox video effects found in the Matrox Effect Presets bin under Presets.
104 Applying a mask to your Matrox effects The Matrox color correction, chroma key, and luma key effects allow you to add a mask to define the area where you want to apply your effect. For example, you may want to apply a color correction to only one area of your clip and leave the rest of the clip untouched. ° To adjust the mask properties: Click the triangle next to Mask to expand the property list. The properties under Mask let you control the area on the clip where you want to apply the mask.
105 Using Select Mask To apply a mask to your Matrox effect using the Select Mask dialog box, click the triangle next to the Select property to expand it, then click the Select Mask button: The Select Mask dialog box allows you to apply a mask in two ways: • Click and drag directly in the Select Mask window to create the rectangular area where you wish to apply the mask. You can resize the mask area by dragging any side of the rectangle.
106 Creating a Matrox primary color correction Color correction is important for all productions, whether you want to achieve continuity when cutting between shots, ensure broadcast safe levels, or establish and emphasize a “look.” Matrox color correction provides basic proc amp control, three-way color correction complete with master, shadows, midtones, and highlights control, and input and output level control. You can also easily match colors with a reference shot.
107 the clip will remain unchanged. For more information, see “Using Split View” on page 108. ¡ Important This option is for preview only. You should clear it before you render your clip, otherwise the split will appear in your video output. • Proc Amps The processing amplifier (proc amp) controls allow you to adjust different aspects of your clip: Adjusts the tint of the colors in the image. $ Hue $ Saturation $ Contrast $ Brightness Adjusts the saturation (vividness) of the image’s colors.
108 Allows you to see a graphical representation of your changes when you adjust the luma mapping settings. You can also modify the luminance of your clip directly within the graph. For more information, see “Using the luma mapping graph” on page 119. $ Graphical $ Numerical Lets you adjust the luma mapping settings numerically by entering values in the text boxes, or by dragging the corresponding sliders.
109 Working with Split View in the Program Monitor To activate the Split View controls in the Program Monitor, click the Transform icon ( ) beside the name of the Matrox color correction effect in the Effect Controls panel. The Split View button will appear in the upper left corner of the Program Monitor: Split View button Enable Split View by clicking the Split View button. You can then drag the handles on the corners of the split rectangle to define the area you want to split.
110 Using RGB curves ¦ Note The RGB Curves settings are available only with the advanced versions of the Matrox primary and secondary color correction effects. With RGB curves, you can individually adjust the red, green, and blue color channels across the entire tonal range of your clip, or adjust all three color channels simultaneously with a master curve.
111 Click the R, G, or B button to select the curve corresponding to the color channel you want to adjust, or click the Master button for the master curve, and then drag the curve to obtain your desired effect. For example, click the R button and drag the top right end point towards the top left of the grid to increase the slope of the curve and add red to the clip. Drag that same point towards the bottom right of the grid to decrease the slope of the curve and remove red from the clip.
112 If you want to reset the Master, R, G, or B curve to its default setting at any time, click the appropriate Reset button. Red curve Reset button ¥ Tip By applying a mask to your clip, you can adjust the RGB channels for that specific area of your clip, or invert the mask to isolate that same area from being affected by your RGB adjustments. Adjusting tonal range ¦ Note The Tonal Range settings are available only with the advanced versions of the Matrox primary and secondary color correction effects.
113 Using the color balance graph The color balance graph allows you to modify the Color Balance settings for each tonal range directly within the color maps. You can also perform an auto balance or a color match using the buttons beneath the color maps. For more information, see “Performing an auto balance” on page 116 and “Matching colors between two clips” on page 117. Depending on which color map you use, you can adjust your clip globally, or only the shadows, midtones, or highlights.
114 want to decrease. For example, if you move the handle towards red, you also decrease cyan by the same amount, as shown in the following diagram: RED YELLOW GREEN ¥ Tip MAGENTA BLUE CYAN For increased precision, hold down the ALT key while you drag the handle. If you want to reset the color balance (Hue and Saturation) setting, click the Reset Color Balance button under the color map you are using.
115 luminance for only the shadows, drag the luminance slider under the Shadows color map.
116 Performing an auto balance Before matching colors, you can perform an auto balance on your target clip to automatically apply a color shift to your clip to compensate for different lighting conditions. To do this, click the Auto Balance button under the corresponding color map and use the eyedropper to select the area you want to correct in your clip.
117 Matching colors between two clips You can perform a color match to match colors between two clips (such as skin tone, sky, etc.). The color match lets you select colors from a reference clip to match to your target clip. You can affect the colors globally (Master), or just the Shadows, Midtones, or Highlights. You can select the colors for your reference color and match color by either clicking the Color Picker button or the eyedropper.
118 6 Select a reference color from your reference clip by using the Reference Color eyedropper under the color map you want to affect (Master, Shadows, Midtones, or Highlights). Reference Color eyedropper 7 For example, to match a very dark color in your reference clip to your target clip, click the Reference Color eyedropper under the Shadows color map, and click (or click and drag) on the desired color in your reference clip.
119 Using the luma mapping graph To modify your luma mapping values directly in the graph, click the triangle next to the Luma Mapping Graphical property to expand it: • Map This is the default view when you first expand the Graphical property. You can drag the handles in the graph to adjust the Input and Output levels for black and white, as well as the Gamma.
120 in the graph to adjust the Input and Output levels for black and white, as well as the Gamma. i 0 Input Black Level 1 Input White Level 2 Output Black Level 3 Output 4 Gamma White Level • Auto Black Click this to define the darkest pixels in your clip as black. The intermediate luminance values are proportionally redistributed. • Auto White Click this to define the lightest pixels in your clip as white. The intermediate luminance values are proportionally redistributed.
121 Creating a Matrox secondary color correction Matrox secondary color correction offers all the properties found in Matrox primary color correction, with the added capability of limiting the color correction to a specific range of pixels using the selective key properties.
122 • Enable Split View Select this option to split your clip into two sections in the Program Monitor and on your video monitor. One section will display your clip as you adjust the color correction controls, and the other section of the clip will remain unchanged. For more information, see “Using Split View” on page 108. • Proc Amps The processing amplifier (proc amp) controls allow you to adjust different aspects of your clip: Adjusts the tint of the colors in the image.
123 Allows you to see a graphical representation of your changes when you adjust the luma mapping settings. You can also modify the luminance of your clip directly within the graph. For more information, see “Using the luma mapping graph” on page 119. $ Graphical $ Numerical Lets you adjust your luma mapping settings numerically by entering values in the text boxes, or by dragging the corresponding sliders.
124 • $ Hue Use this to rotate the indicator around the perimeter of the color spectrum so that you can select different hues (colors) on which to key. $ Aperture Use this to widen or narrow the aperture of the indicator to increase or decrease the range of colors on which you want to key. $ Softness Sets the amount of softness applied to the range of colors specified in the aperture region.
125 Use this to select the lower (darker) luminance values to be keyed. A Low Clip setting of 0 represents black, and a setting of 255 represents white. Intermediate settings represent different shades of gray, from very dark to very light gray. $ Low Clip $ Low Gain Use this to set the range of luminance values you want to be partially affected based on the value set by the Low Clip control. As you increase the Low Gain setting, more luminance values become partially affected by the color correction.
126 Using the selective key graph The selective key graph allows you to modify your selective key settings (Hue Key, Saturation Key, and Luma Key) directly in the graph. You can also perform an auto key. • Map This is the default view when you first expand the graphical property. You can drag the handles to move the indicator to different regions in the graph to adjust the Hue Key, Saturation Key, and Luma Key settings.
127 each luminance value present in your image as a vertical line. A longer line indicates a higher amount of pixels in your image of that line’s luminance value. • Hue Click this button to enable or disable the Hue Key properties (Hue, Aperture and Softness). When enabled you will be able to see the Hue Key indicator and handles to modify the Hue Key properties in the selective key graph.
128 be able to see the Sat Key indicator and handles to modify the Saturation Key properties in the selective key graph. i 0 Low Clip 1 Low Gain 2 High Gain 3 High Clip • Lum Click this button to enable or disable the Luma Key properties (Low Clip, Low Gain, High Gain, and High Clip). When enabled you will be able to see the Lum Key indicator and handles to modify the Luma Key properties in the selective key graph.
129 ¦ Note If you want to reset the hue, saturation, and luma key properties to the default settings at any time, click the appropriate Reset button. Saturation Key Reset button • Show Key Click this button to display the matte used to define your selective key region. This enables you to further refine your key. Areas that are completely affected by the color correction are white, untouched areas are black, and gray areas are partially affected.
130 This allows you to see the original colors of your clip before any modifications were made. • Indicator Click this button to turn the indicator lines on or off. • Handles Click this button to turn the handles for the indicator lines on or off. Creating a color pass effect You can use the Matrox secondary color correction to create a color pass effect to convert your clip to black and white, with the exception of one specified color.
131 4 Apply a mask surrounding the colored object you want to remain intact (see the next section, “Applying a mask to your Matrox effects). 5 Select Expand Outside Mask. Overview of the Matrox chroma key effects You can apply a Matrox chroma key or chroma key shadow effect to make certain areas of a foreground image transparent based on a color in that image, so that an underlying image can show through.
132 additional effects to your chroma key, you will get more desirable results by using the chroma key effect without shadow controls. For example, if you want to apply an Adobe Motion effect to your chroma key, you should use the chroma key effect and not the chroma key shadow effect.
133 Click this button to display the matte used to create your key effect. This enables you to further refine your key. For example, when you display the matte, your key color (such as green) appears as black, and opaque areas appear as white. If you notice some white spots that you want to key, you can adjust the key controls until the undesired white spots disappear. $ Show Key $ Auto Key Click this button to automatically key on the most common color at the current frame in your clip (except gray).
134 • Chroma Suppression Use this to remove any tint that your key color imposes on your foreground image. For example, if your solid color backdrop (key color) is green and you are using a person in your foreground image, the person’s skin may have a green tint. You can adjust the Chroma Suppression to replace the green tint with the opposite color in the spectrum to return the person’s skin to a more natural-looking color.
135 Using the chroma key graph to modify key colors and perform an auto key To modify your key colors directly within the chroma key graph or perform an auto key, click the triangle next to the Graphical property to expand it: • Map This is the default view when you first expand the Graphical property. You can drag the handles in the color spectrum to move the indicator to different regions in the cube to adjust the Hue, Aperture, Saturation, and Saturation Threshold.
136 vertical line. A longer line indicates a higher amount of pixels in your image of that line’s luminance value. i ¦ Note The Plot graph will contain a luma plot histogram only if you are creating a chroma key shadow effect. You can drag the handle in the luma plot histogram to adjust the Luminance. 0 Hue 1 Saturation 2 Saturation 3 Aperture 4 Luminance Threshold • Show Key Click this button to display the matte used to create your key effect.
137 $ Click the eyedropper button and click and drag anywhere on your clip to select a rectangular area containing colors on which you want to key. ¦ Note The Show Key mode and any chroma key applied will be temporarily deactivated in the Program Monitor when using the auto key eyedropper. This allows you to see the original colors of your clip before any modifications were made. • Indicator • Handles Click this button to turn the indicator on or off.
138 Overview of the Matrox luma key effect You can apply a Matrox luma key to make certain areas of a foreground image transparent based on the luminance in that image, so that an underlying image can show through. In the following example of a luma key effect, two video clips are combined to produce the effect of two cowboys riding through fire.
139 Creating a luma key effect To set up a Matrox luma key effect, click the triangle next to Matrox Luma Key to expand the property list: • Graphical Allows you to see a graphical representation of your changes when you adjust the property settings. You can adjust the luma key properties directly in the graph to select the luminance values on which you want to key. For more information, see “Using the luma key graph” on page 140.
140 of the Low Gain control as defining a “Transparent to Opaque” range for keying the dark areas of your foreground image. • High Clip This control is similar to Low Clip, except you use it to select the higher (brighter) luminance values to be keyed. • High Gain This control is similar to Low Gain, except you use it to set the range of luminance values you want to be partially transparent based on the value set by the High Clip control.
141 You can select luminance values on which to key by adjusting the Low Clip and High Clip handles, or you can use the luminance eyedropper to automatically pick the luminance value you want to key on. The eyedropper can be used in two ways: • Click the eyedropper button and click on the color with the desired luminance value in your clip. • Click the eyedropper button and click and drag anywhere on your clip to create a rectangular area containing the luminance values you want to select.
142 Creating a wipe transition The Matrox wipe transitions support standard dissolves, SMPTE wipes, and organic wipes with soft edges and color borders. ° To set up a Matrox wipe transition: Click the transition’s icon in your sequence, then click the Custom button in the Effect Controls panel. This opens the Customize Matrox Wipes dialog box: 1 Under Wipe Pattern, click the Select Pattern button and choose a pattern for your wipe.
143 Click this button to select a color for your border. $ Color $ Balance Lets you adjust the prominence of the border between image A and image B. For example, positive values make the border more prominent in image B, while negative values make the border more prominent in image A. $ Reset Click this button to restore the default Border values. 3 Use the controls under Softness to create a soft edge on the border of your wipe. This option is selected by default.
144 Using the Matrox chroma clamper effect You can use the Matrox chroma clamper effect to ensure that when you’ve applied effects that perform color space conversion on part of a clip, the clip’s colors remain constant throughout. Some Adobe Premiere Pro native effects perform color space conversions (YUV to RGB) that will clip RGB values to the acceptable range of 0-255 per color component. The clipping, however, is usually only required on clips that have very bright or highly saturated colors.
10 Using Matrox MXO2 with Adobe SpeedGrade This chapter explains how to specify your playback settings for previewing video played back in Adobe SpeedGrade on Matrox MXO2.
146 Defining your playback settings You can output video played back in Adobe SpeedGrade on the Matrox MXO2 video outputs to preview your clips on your video monitor. For a list of the supported video output formats, see “Playback using Adobe SpeedGrade” on page 317. ¦ Note Adobe SpeedGrade does not support embedded audio in .avi files, but separate .wav files are supported.
11 Using Matrox MXO2 with Avid Editing Applications This chapter explains how to define various settings for using Matrox MXO2 with Avid editing applications. This includes your playback and capture settings.
148 Creating a new project on Matrox MXO2 You can create a new project for editing on Matrox MXO2 as explained in your Avid documentation, with the following exceptions: • Avid supports only standard raster dimensions for projects created on Matrox MXO2 hardware. This means that when you create an HD project on MXO2, the raster dimension will be set to 1280×720 for a 720p project, or 1920×1080 for a 1080i/p project.
149 ° To specify your video output settings: 1 Click the Settings tab in the Project window, and then double-click Video Output. 2 In the Matrox Playback Settings dialog box, click the Video Output tab. 3 Under Main Output and Secondary Output, you can specify the settings you want for your main and secondary outputs from MXO2. Depending on your project’s video format, you may not be able to change some of the settings. Use this to select the video format you want for your outputs.
150 Outputs the widescreen 16:9 picture in letterbox mode by adding black bars at the top and bottom of the picture for display on a standard 4:3 television screen. • 16x9 Letterbox • 4x3 Pillarbox • Anamorphic • Center Cut Outputs the widescreen 16:9 picture by evenly cropping the left and right sides of the picture for display on a standard 4:3 television screen.
151 if you connected the component output to a device that accepts an RGB signal. 5 Under HDMI Output, you can specify your HDMI output format and type. Use this to specify whether you want the format for your HDMI output to be the same as the main or secondary output. $ Format $ YUV/RGB Select the type of video signal that you want to be sent from the HDMI output: $ • YUV Outputs YUV HDMI video. Select this only if you connected the HDMI output to a device that accepts a YUV signal.
152 $ Select Allow Super White to allow the highest luminance level of your video output to exceed the standard maximum white level. Select Allow Super Black to allow the lowest luminance level of your video output to fall below the standard black level. These options apply to all video outputs. Allow Super White/Allow Super Black ¦ Note Super white and super black should not be allowed when producing your final video production for broadcast. 8 Click OK to save your settings.
153 ° To specify your video output settings: 1 Click the Settings tab in the Project window, and then double-click Video Output. 2 In the Matrox Playback Settings dialog box, click the Video Output tab. 3 Under Priority Output (never blanked), select either Analog or HDMI to indicate whether you want the analog or HDMI output to have priority (never be blanked) when MXO2 Mini needs to blank either the main or secondary output to perform additional scaling on the video output.
154 Use this to select the video format you want for your outputs. For a list of the supported video output formats, see “Playback using Avid editing applications” on page 320. $ Format $ Pulldown Method Depending on your project’s frame rate and the current video output format, the pulldown method may be automatically set to Standard 2:3. $ Setup (NTSC) $ $ Use this to select the setup level you want for your NTSC analog video. This affects both the NTSC analog video input and output.
155 $ YUV/RGB (for analog output) Select YUV or RGB - native to set the type of video signal that is sent from the component output. For example, select RGB - native if you connected the component output to a device that accepts an RGB signal. $ YUV/RGB (for HDMI output) $ Select the type of video signal that you want to be sent from the HDMI output: • YUV Outputs YUV HDMI video. Select this only if you connected the HDMI output to a device that accepts a YUV signal.
156 Specifying your genlock settings ¦ Note This section does not apply to Matrox MXO2 Mini. You can select the source to which you want to genlock all devices connected to your MXO2 system, as well as adjust the timing settings for all video outputs from MXO2. For examples of how to connect an external sync source to your system, see “Typical Matrox MXO2 connections” on page 19, “Typical Matrox MXO2 Rack connections” on page 28, and “Typical Matrox MXO2 LE connections” on page 37.
157 $ SDI, Composite, Component, S-Video, and HDMI Input Genlock to your SDI, composite, component, S-Video, or HDMI video source connected to the video input on MXO2. Remarks • The status of your genlock source will be displayed, such as Locked or Not Locked, to indicate whether or not MXO2 is presently locked to your selected genlock source. When you change the genlock source, distorted video and silent audio will be output until MXO2 locks to the new genlock source.
158 Specifying your audio output settings The simultaneous audio outputs on your Matrox MXO2 hardware allow you to send your audio to a variety of devices at the same time. Your Avid editing application and Matrox provide various settings to configure your audio output on MXO2. ° To specify your audio output settings: 1 Click the Settings tab in the Project window, and then double-click Audio Project.
159 3 Click the Hardware tab in the Audio Project Settings dialog box, and then click the Hardware Setup button ( ). 4 Under Analog Audio Volume, drag the sliders to adjust the volume of your analog audio output. By default, the sliders are locked so that they move together. To move each slider independently, click the lock button ( ) to disable it. 5 Under SDI Audio Output Format, select the bit depth you want for your embedded SDI audio output (20-bit or 24-bit).
160 Defining your capture settings The Matrox Capture Settings dialog box provides settings that allow you to capture material from any of your MXO2 system’s video and audio inputs. The settings available are based on your project’s video format and your input source (video is always captured to your project’s video format). For information about the supported capture formats, see Appendix C, “Matrox MXO2 Supported Input and Capture Formats.
161 $ In the Capture tool, click the Hardware Setup button ( ). ¡ Important In order to perform a capture, make sure that Audio Punch-in mode is not selected. This mode is used only for recording a voice-over as explained in “Adding a voice-over to your sequence” on page 164. 2 Under Input Type, select the type of equipment you’re using for capture: Select this if your source device is broadcast-quality. This setting provides the best capture results for most devices.
162 3 Under Video Input Source, select the type of video you want to capture. For example, to capture material from your composite source, select Composite. The available video input sources depend on your project’s video format. 4 Under Video Input Format, select the video format that matches your source video. If required, your source video will be scaled during capture to match your project’s video format. The formats available depend on your selected input source.
163 ¦ Note When capturing HDMI embedded audio, only uncompressed embedded audio is supported. 9 Select Use Automatic Gain Control (AGC) if you want the gain of your composite or S-Video input signal to be adjusted automatically to compensate for very bright or dark images. This improves the brightness or contrast of your picture. 10 Click OK to save your settings. Remarks • To capture video on Matrox MXO2, your project’s color space must be set to YCbCr.
164 Adding a voice-over to your sequence Matrox MXO2 supports the Audio Punch-In tool, which allows you to record audio directly into the Timeline to add voice-over narration, such as to add commentary to newsreels and documentaries. ¦ Note The Audio Punch-In tool supports recording to mono tracks only.
165 3 Select Audio Punch-in mode and click Configure. 4 From the Input Source list, select the audio source type corresponding to the device to which the microphone is connected. 5 The audio input channels are set to Channel 1-2. On MXO2 Rack, make sure that your XLR or AES/EBU audio input source is connected to the channel 1/2 connector(s) only. 6 Click OK to save your settings, and then click OK to close the Matrox Capture Settings dialog box.
166 1 With a sequence loaded in the Timeline, choose Tools > Audio Punch-In. Stop button Record button Punch-in monitoring is disabled Audio tool button 2 Make sure that the Input Source is set to Matrox. 3 Select the input channels that you want to record (CH1 and/or CH2), and select the corresponding tracks on which you want to record. If you select an existing track, you can replace all or part of the audio on the track with your voice-over.
167 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. ¦ Note During recording, your voice-over will not be output to your Matrox MXO2 hardware, and audio punch-in monitoring is not supported. Exporting your sequence to tape You can record your sequence onto tape using device control or manually as explained in your Avid documentation.
168 Requirements for using RS-422 device control When using RS-422 device control with Matrox MXO2, keep the following points in mind: • You must set your device to Remote or VTR mode. • When using an analog RS-422 device on MXO2, MXO2 Rack, or MXO2 LE, you must genlock to an external broadcast-quality analog sync source.
12 Using Matrox A/V Tools This chapter explains how to use Matrox A/V Tools to capture clips, grab single-frame images, and play back clips in a clip list.
170 About Matrox A/V Tools Matrox A/V Tools is an application that allows you to capture and play back clips. With A/V Tools, you can: • Capture analog, SDI1, or HDMI video from your camera or VTR into .avi files on your computer. • Use onscreen transport controls to navigate quickly and easily through clips on disk. • Grab single-frame images and save them as .tga files, such as to create photo montages.
171 Using the Matrox A/V Tools interface Once you’ve specified your A/V Tools options, a dialog box similar to the following appears: 0 1 2 4 8 3 5 6 7 Here’s a brief description of the A/V Tools dialog box: 0 New tab Use this tab to capture new clips to add to your clip list. See “Capturing clips” on page 196. 1 Edit tab Use this tab to edit clips, and update clip information. For details, see “Editing clips” on page 197.
172 $ CAM mode lets you capture live video from your camera, or video on tape. $ Disk mode lets you play back captured clips in your clip list. 4 Clip identification area This section contains several items to help you identify your clips. $ Tape ID Displays the name that you’ve assigned to the tape in your VTR. Displays the base name for your new clips when using the New tab, or the name of the currently selected clip when using the Edit tab.
173 The transport controls are much like those on your VTR: Loop button Positioner Most of these controls perform standard transport functions, but some can be used for special tasks: • Scrub Drag the slider on the Positioner to scrub through any clip in your clip list. • Cue to In or Out point on disk Click the Rewind or Fast Forward button to cue to the beginning or end of a clip on disk. • View frame-by-frame Click the Frame Reverse or Frame Advance button. • Play a clip on disk repeatedly Play button.
174 Changing the time code display A value in a time code field can be displayed as a time code or a specific number of frames. The first time you run A/V Tools, the fields display time codes. To toggle between the two formats, press CTRL+SHIFT while the insertion point (flashing vertical bar) is in any time code field.
175 3 Under Editing Video Format, select the video format and aspect ratio you want for your clips. For example, select NTSC and 4:3 if you want to capture and play back NTSC clips with a standard 4:3 aspect ratio. Remarks $ When you select an editing video format, many of the playback and capture settings are predetermined for you. All clips are captured to your selected video format, and clips added to the clip list must have the same frame size and frame rate.
176 Selecting your capture folder You can select the folder where you want A/V Tools to store your captured clips by typing the drive and folder name directly into the Capture Folder box, or by using the Browse button. To ensure the best capture and playback performance of your clips, save them on one of your A/V drives. A/V Tools will save your video and audio clips in a subfolder with the same name as the Tape ID.
177 your picture when you pause while scrubbing interlaced video. Scrubbing fields can also be used to check for any dropped fields that may have occurred in your video during a telecine process. ¦ Note When using a progressive editing video format, the scrubbing mode is set to Frame. 5 Under Video Processing Format, select either 8-bit or 10-bit to indicate the bit depth you want to use for processing video. This option is automatically set to 8-bit when using a 1440×1080i/p editing video format.
178 Specifying your video output settings This section explains how to specify your video output settings for Matrox MXO2, MXO2 Rack, and MXO2 LE. For MXO2 Mini, see “Specifying your video output settings (MXO2 Mini)” on page 182. You can specify various settings to configure the main and secondary outputs from your MXO2 system. Some of the settings are predetermined for you based on your editing video format.
179 4 Under Main Output and Secondary Output, you can specify the settings you want for your main and secondary outputs from MXO2. Depending on the editing video format you chose in the Options dialog box, you may not be able to change some of the settings. Use this to select the video format you want for your outputs. Be aware that the format you select may not be supported on all the MXO2 outputs. For a list of the supported formats, see “Playback using Matrox A/V Tools and Matrox WYSIWYG” on page 322.
180 indicate that the output will be available on all the analog outputs. If you’re outputting HD analog video, the output type will be set to Component. $ $ Use this to select the setup level you want for your NTSC analog video. This affects both the NTSC analog video input and output. Setup (NTSC) • 0 IRE Applies a setup level of 0 IRE. You should select this option only when working with a commercial DV device that uses the Japanese analog NTSC setup of 0 IRE.
181 • Over/Under Outputs over/under 3D video (also referred to as top bottom). ¦ Note This feature may not be supported on some 3D monitors. 7 Under SDI Output, specify whether you want the format for your SDI output to be the same as the main or secondary output. 8 Under Advanced, you can specify advanced video output settings. $ Use this slider to advance or delay your analog video output’s subcarrier phase with respect to the horizontal sync of the genlock source (for composite video only).
182 Specifying your video output settings (MXO2 Mini) You can specify various settings to configure your main analog output and secondary HDMI output from the MXO2 Mini. Some of the settings are predetermined for you based on your editing video format. For a list of the supported video output formats, see “Playback using Matrox A/V Tools and Matrox WYSIWYG” on page 322. ° To specify your video output settings: 1 Click the Options button in the Matrox A/V Tools dialog box.
183 $ Pulldown Method If this setting is available, select the pulldown method you want to be applied to your video output (Standard 2:3 or Advanced 2:3:3:2). Depending on your editing video format’s frame rate and the current video output format, a pulldown method may automatically be selected. $ Setup (NTSC) $ Use this to select the setup level you want for your NTSC analog video. This affects both the NTSC analog video input and output. • 0 IRE Applies a setup level of 0 IRE.
184 $ • YUV Outputs YUV HDMI video. Select this only if you connected the HDMI output to a device that accepts a YUV signal. • RGB - calibrated Outputs adjusted RGB HDMI video using the currently loaded Matrox HDMI calibration settings for your HDMI monitor or television. For details on calibrating your HDMI monitor and loading calibration settings using the Matrox HDMI Calibration Utility, see Chapter 7, “Calibrating Your HDMI Monitor for Video.
185 Specifying your genlock settings for playback ¦ Note This section does not apply to Matrox MXO2 Mini. You can select the source to which you want to genlock all devices connected to your MXO2 system during playback, as well as adjust the timing settings for all video outputs from MXO2.
186 ¦ Note The status of your genlock source will be displayed, such as Locked or Not Locked, to indicate whether or not MXO2 is presently locked to your selected genlock source. When you change the genlock source, distorted video and silent audio will be output until MXO2 locks to the new genlock source. 5 Under Genlock Video Format, select your genlock source’s video format. If you can’t select a video format, make sure that your genlock source matches the specified video format.
187 Specifying your audio output settings The audio output page lets you adjust various settings for your audio output from your MXO2 system. For example, you can adjust the volume of your analog audio output before or while playing back clips. ¦ Note Before adjusting these settings, you must have a clip in the clip list and click the Disk button. ° To specify your audio output settings: 1 Click the Options button in the Matrox A/V Tools dialog box. 2 Click the Playback Settings button.
188 Defining your capture settings The Matrox Capture Settings dialog box has pages that you can use to specify your settings for capturing video and audio in A/V Tools. The settings available are based on your editing video format and your input source (video is always captured to your selected editing video format). For a list of the supported capture formats, see Appendix C, “Matrox MXO2 Supported Input and Capture Formats.
189 3 Click the Video Capture Settings tab. 4 From the Input Source list, select the type of input you want to capture. For example, to capture material from your HDMI source, select HDMI. 5 From the Input Format list, select the video format that matches your source video. If required, your source video will be scaled during capture to match your editing video format. The formats available depend on your selected input source.
190 page) to 8-bit, and then change back to 10-bit after you’ve completed your capture. $ Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame Captures video to MPEG-2 intra-frame format using the 4:2:2 Profile @ Main Level at a selected data rate (SD resolution only). $ Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame HD Captures video to MPEG-2 intra-frame format using the 4:2:2 Profile @ High Level at a selected data rate (HD resolution only). 8 If you’re capturing to a Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame format, click the Configure button to configure your settings.
191 Select this if your source device is broadcast-quality. This setting provides the best capture results for most devices. $ Broadcast-quality Source $ Consumer-quality Source Select this if you’re having problems capturing video because your source device doesn’t meet broadcast-quality standards. For example, the capture may be interrupted when you try to capture from certain composite and S-Video devices, especially from low-quality VCRs.
192 Specifying your audio capture settings You can specify various audio capture settings, such as to specify the type of audio files (either stereo .wav or mono .wav) that you want to create when capturing audio in A/V Tools. Remarks • When you capture to an .avi file using A/V Tools, the clip’s video and audio are saved to the .avi file, and the clip’s audio is also saved to one or more separate .wav files. You could choose to edit the separate .wav files using audio post-processing software.
193 6 If you want the VU meters to be displayed each time you configure your capture settings or start a capture in A/V Tools, select Show VU meters. This option is not available if you’re working with 1080i @ 29.97 fps video and using a 10-bit video processing format. For details on using the VU meters, see “Monitoring audio levels for capture” on page 194. 7 If you experience dropped frames during capture, select Disable audio preview to disable the audio preview only while you’re capturing material.
194 Monitoring audio levels for capture If you select Show VU meters on the Audio Capture Settings page, each time you configure your capture settings or start a capture in A/V Tools, VU meters will be displayed to let you monitor the levels of your currently selected audio input source. ¦ Note The VU meters won’t be available if you’re working with 1080i @ 29.97 fps video and using a 10-bit video processing format.
195 Specifying your genlock settings for capture ¦ Note This section does not apply to Matrox MXO2 Mini. You can select the source to which you want to genlock all devices connected to your MXO2 system during capture, as well as adjust the timing settings for all video outputs from MXO2.
196 How A/V Tools assigns clip names When using the New tab, Clip ID displays the base name for your new clips. For example, if the Clip ID is “MyClip,” A/V Tools will assign the name MyClip000.avi to the first new clip you capture, and continue naming clips sequentially (for example, MyClip001.avi, MyClip002.avi, etc.). Before capturing new clips, you can change the Clip ID to any base name you like. When editing clips using the Edit tab, Clip ID displays the name of the selected clip in the clip list.
197 Capturing from tape without device control 1 In the A/V Tools dialog box, click the CAM button. To capture video from tape, your device must be set to VTR mode. 2 In the Tape ID box, type a name for the tape presently loaded in your VTR. 3 In the Clip ID box, type the base clip name you’d like to be assigned to your clip. For more information, see “How A/V Tools assigns clip names” on page 196. 4 Press the Play button on your device.
198 Working with the clip list The following sections explain how to add new clips to the clip list, play back clips, save and load clip lists, copy, move and delete clips, and how to detach and resize the clip list. Adding clips You can add a clip or a series of clips (.avi files) to the clip list using any of the following methods: • Drag an .avi file from a file management program, such as Windows Explorer, to the clip list.
199 Remarks $ The first time you double-click a .dvl file in Windows Explorer, you will need to specify Matrox A/V Tools as the program you want to use to open .dvl files. $ If you load a .dvl file to a clip list that already contains clips, it will replace the current clip list. If needed, your editing video format in A/V Tools will be changed to match the video format of the clips in the loaded clip list.
200 Detaching and resizing the clip list You can change the size of your clip list to suit your needs. First, detach the clip list from the Matrox A/V Tools dialog box by clicking the Float/dock clip list button ( ) above the clip list. Now the clip list can be freely moved and resized. To resize the clip list, drag the sides or corner of the clip list as needed. You can also use the standard Windows Maximize and Restore buttons in the top right corner of the window.
201 ° To grab a single-frame image: 1 Play back your source video. If it is on disk, you can use the transport controls to locate the clip 2 In the A/V Tools dialog box, click the Grab Image button to open the Grab Image dialog box. 3 When the frame you want is displayed in the Preview Window, click the Grab button. 4 If you notice flickering in your image, you can choose to grab only one of the fields. From the Grab list, select Field 1 or Field 2.
202 Keyboard shortcuts The following table provides a complete list of keyboard shortcuts available for using A/V Tools.
13 Using the Matrox WYSIWYG Plug-ins This chapter explains how to use the Matrox WYSIWYG plug-ins available with Matrox MXO2 so that you can display the contents of your composition or animation on your video monitor.
204 Overview Together with your Matrox MXO2 hardware, the Matrox WYSIWYG Control Panel and Matrox WYSIWYG plug-ins let you display the contents of your composition or animation on your video monitor. This lets you see the exact color temperature, safe-title area, and any interlaced artifacts as you work. You can preview video played back using the following applications that are supported by the Matrox WYSIWYG plug-ins: • Adobe After Effects (v12.x or earlier as explained in the note below).
205 1 From the Project Format menu, select the format that matches your composition or animation, such as NTSC 4:3. 2 Choose Output Configuration to specify the video output settings you want for previewing your video. The available settings depend on your selected project format (editing video format), and are the same as those provided when using Matrox A/V Tools as explained in “Specifying your video output settings” on page 178 and “Specifying your video output settings (MXO2 Mini)” on page 182.
206 Autodesk 3ds Max 1 Start Autodesk 3ds Max and open the file you want to preview. 2 Open the Render Scene dialog box by choosing Rendering > Render Setup. 3 Click the Common tab. 4 Under Render Output, click Devices. 5 In the Select Image Output Device dialog box, select Matrox WYSIWYG Preview, and click OK. 6 Click Render. Autodesk Combustion 1 Start Autodesk Combustion and open the file you want to preview. 2 Choose File > Preferences > Framebuffer.
14 Using MXO2 with Adobe and Microsoft Live Media Encoders This chapter explains how to use your Matrox MXO2 system as an input device to feed live video and audio to Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder or Microsoft Expression Encoder.
208 Overview You can use your Matrox MXO2 system as an input device to feed live video and audio to Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder or Microsoft Expression Encoder. This lets you stream media for broadcasting live events such as sports, concerts, news, educational seminars, and corporate meetings.
209 source video device settings only). This displays a dialog box similar to the following: 4 From the Video Input Format list, select the video format that matches your source video. For a list of the video input formats supported on the various MXO2 inputs, see “Supported input formats” on page 306. 5 From the Video Input Source list, select the type of video input you want to stream. For example, to stream video from your composite source, select Composite.
210 size and frame rate specified in your application match the frame size and frame rate that you selected for your Matrox A/V settings. 9 Click OK to save your settings and return to your media encoding application. You should see your selected video source play back in your application’s live preview window. If you don’t see your source video, check that your Matrox MXO2 hardware and selected video source are properly connected.
15 Using MXO2 with Webcam Applications This chapter explains how to use your Matrox MXO2 system as an input device that emulates a USB webcam on your computer to feed live video and audio to streaming applications that use webcam devices.
212 Overview You can use your Matrox MXO2 system as an input device that emulates a USB webcam on your computer to feed live video and audio to streaming applications that use webcam devices. For example, you can select any video and audio source connected to the MXO2 inputs as the A/V sources that you want to be used as a webcam stream for video conferencing with applications such as Skype, GoToMeeting, and AdobeConnect.
213 2 Choose Start > All Programs > Matrox Mtx.utils > Matrox USB Webcam Emulator. This displays the following dialog box: 3 From the Video Input Format list, select the video format that matches your source video. For a list of the video input formats supported on the various MXO2 inputs, see “Supported input formats” on page 306. 4 From the Video Input Source list, select the type of video input you want to stream. For example, to stream video from your HDMI video source, select HDMI.
214 8 Click Apply and then OK to save your settings. 9 Start your webcam application and apply the following settings: a Set the webcam or camera input to Matrox A/V Input. Some applications may automatically be set to use the Matrox A/V input. You should see your selected video source play back in your application’s live preview window. If you don’t see your source video, check that your Matrox MXO2 hardware and selected video source are properly connected.
16 Using Matrox MXO2 with Livestream Procaster This chapter explains how to use your Matrox MXO2 system as an input device to feed live video and audio to Livestream Procaster.
216 Overview You can use your Matrox MXO2 system as an input device to feed live video and audio to Livestream Procaster. This lets you stream media for broadcasting live events such as sports, concerts, news, educational seminars, and corporate meetings. For example, you can select any video and audio source connected to the MXO2 inputs as your A/V sources for use with Procaster, and stream the live video and audio to your Livestream channel.
217 1 Connect the video and audio input sources that you want to stream to the corresponding inputs on your MXO2 hardware. 2 Start Livestream Procaster, enter your username and password, then click LOGIN. 3 Below the GO LIVE button, your Matrox hardware will automatically be selected as your video input source.
218 4 Click Input Source to display the input source page, similar to the following example: ¦ Note The available video and audio inputs depend on your Matrox MXO2 hardware. 5 Under Select Video Input, select the video input source and format that match your source video. You should see a preview of your selected video source play back at the top of the page. If you don’t see your source video, check that your Matrox MXO2 hardware and selected video source are properly connected.
17 Using Matrox MXO2 with Telestream Wirecast This chapter explains how to stream and record your video and audio input feeds using Matrox MXO2 in Telestream Wirecast.
220 Overview You can use Matrox MXO2 or any combination of Matrox I/O devices (MXO2 and Mojito MAX products) to feed live video and audio to Telestream Wirecast for streaming, and simultaneously record your original feeds to disk. The easy-to-use Matrox ISO recording tool lets you create high-quality ISO recordings of your feeds, ready for post-event editing in your favorite editing application. Using Wirecast, you can choose any stereo pair for your streaming production.
221 4 To configure your source settings, choose Sources > Show Sources Settings. 5 In the Source Settings dialog box, under MATROX INPUT DEVICES, select the Matrox device that you want to configure, and then specify the following settings: $ From the Video Format list, select the video format that matches your source video. For a list of the video input formats supported on the various MXO2 inputs, see “Supported input formats” on page 306.
222 $ Aspect Ratio Specify the aspect ratio of your SD source video. For HD sources, this option is automatically set to 16:9. $ From the Audio Source list, select your audio source. For example, if you want to stream your HDMI embedded audio input, select HDMI (embedded audio). The available audio input sources depend on your selected video input source. This setting is ignored if you selected a system audio source for your Matrox shot (see step 3).
223 Specifying your settings for Matrox ISO recording Your Matrox hardware not only sends your source feeds to Wirecast for streaming (see “Specifying your settings for media streaming” on page 220), it can also simultaneously record your original feeds to disk using the Matrox ISO recording tool. You can, however, record your feeds without streaming. You can choose to record your input sources to disk using various Matrox codecs. You can use the Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame codec to create .
224 1 Connect the video and audio input sources that you want to record to the corresponding inputs on your Matrox hardware. 2 To configure your source settings, choose Sources > Show Sources Settings. 3 In the Source Settings dialog box, under MATROX INPUT DEVICES, select the Matrox device that you want to configure, and then specify your source settings for recording as follows: $ From the Video Format list, select the video format that matches your source video.
225 $ From the Video Source list, select the type of video input you want to record. For example, to record video from your HDMI source, select HDMI. The available video input sources depend on your selected video input format. $ Aspect Ratio Specify the aspect ratio of your SD source video. For HD sources, this option is automatically set to 16:9. $ From the Audio Source list, select your audio source. For example, if you want to record your HDMI embedded audio input, select HDMI (embedded audio).
226 9 Click to open Windows Explorer at the specified Record Path location to view the recorded video/audio files, including the record log file (Record.Log). Once you’ve finished recording, you can import your recorded video and audio files into an editing application, such as Adobe Premiere Pro, for post-event editing.
227 Preset selection If you’d like to load a preset to apply Matrox ISO record settings to an input, click beside the input, choose Load Preset, and select the preset that you want in the displayed dialog box. Matrox presets are provided for recording .mp4 files on devices that have Matrox MAX technology. For more details on this feature, see “Saving and loading record presets” on page 229.
228 • If the Video File Type is set to Matrox MOV and your source video is HD, the codec will be set to Matrox DVCPRO HD. For SD source video, you can select one of the following codecs for recording your video: $ Matrox DV/DVCAM $ Matrox DVCPRO $ Matrox DVCPRO50 Records video to DV or DVCAM format. Records video to DVCPRO format. Records video to DVCPRO50 format. • If the Video File Type is set to Matrox MP4, click Matrox MAX Settings to customize the Matrox MAX H.264 codec settings.
229 Unless you choose to record embedded audio only, separate .wav or .aac audio files will be created for the first two, four, six, or eight audio channels from your audio source respectively (the number of available audio channels depends on your selected audio source). • Audio Bit Depth If 2, 4, 6, or 8 is selected for Audio Channels, select the bit depth that you want for your recorded audio.
230 • To load a preset for a Matrox input, click beside the input, choose Load Preset and select the preset that you want in the displayed dialog box. Only presets that are compatible with your input’s video format will be listed, and a Matrox preset will be listed only if your input is for a device that has Matrox MAX technology. ¦ Note To delete a custom preset, select the preset and click .
231 connect a source with a different video format, however, you must select the source’s video format in the Source Settings dialog box. • Audio files If you’re recording to separate .wav or .aac audio files, the audio files are named the same as the video files, except that they also include the audio channel type (mono or stereo) and an incremental suffix using the following convention: basename_input_recordingnumber_channeltypesuffix.wav or .aac For example, if you’re recording input 1 to separate .
232 Recording methods: • Selecting an input and then starting a recording session If an input is selected with a valid video signal when you start a recording session, a recording is created for that input. If the selected input is invalid or disconnected, the recording will start once a valid signal is connected to the input. See “Input states and video formats” on page 233 for information on how to determine the video format of an “invalid input.
233 Audio Channel Type Stereo Audio Bit Depth Approximate Maximum Duration 16-bit 6 hours 24-bit 3 hours Record status The Matrox ISO Record dialog box includes a record status indicator. If the indicator remains green throughout the entire recording session, all recordings completed without any dropped or skipped frames. If dropped or skipped frames occur during a recording, the indicator turns red for the duration of the recording. Check the Record.
234 • No input signal/Invalid input signal If your Matrox hardware detects no input signal or an invalid signal for an input, Disconnected or Invalid Input Signal will be displayed. If the input is selected, the input indicator switches between displaying the state (Disconnected or Invalid Input Signal) and the expected video format for that input. To record the input, you must connect a source that matches the displayed video format.
235 ¦ Note In order to monitor the audio channels that you’re streaming, you must connect your speakers to the output of your sound card (not your Matrox hardware), and make sure that your sound card is set as your default sound playback device in the Windows Control Panel. For a list of the supported video output formats for monitoring your source video, see “Supported video output formats for monitoring” on page 326.
236 HDMI video from MXO2 using its native color settings for previewing video on your HDMI monitor. 3 Under SDI Audio Output Format, select the bit depth you want for your embedded SDI audio output (20-bit or 24-bit). This setting is not available on MXO2 Mini. 4 Under Analog Audio Volume, drag the sliders to adjust the volume of your analog audio output. By default, the sliders are locked so that they move together. To move each slider independently, click the lock button ( ) to disable it.
18 Using Matrox MXO2 with StudioCoast vMix This chapter explains how to use your Matrox MXO2 system as an input device to feed live video and audio to StudioCoast vMix.
238 Overview You can use your Matrox MXO2 system as an input device to feed live video and audio to StudioCoast vMix for streaming, such as for broadcasting live sports events, concerts, news, educational seminars, and corporate meetings. For example, you can select any video and audio source connected to the MXO2 inputs as your A/V sources for use with vMix, and stream your video and audio to a live streaming service.
239 6 From the System list, select your source video’s frame rate. For example, if your source video is interlaced at 29.97 fps, select NTSC 59.94i or 29.97p. 7 From the Input list, select the type of video that you want to stream. For example, to stream video from your HDMI source, select HDMI. 8 Under Audio Device, select Matrox A/V Input. 9 Under Audio Input, select the audio input that you want to stream, such as HDMI to stream the embedded audio from your HDMI source.
240 Your notes Chapter 18, Using Matrox MXO2 with StudioCoast vMix
19 Using the Matrox Video for Windows Codecs This chapter explains how to use the Matrox Video for Windows codecs to render material to Matrox .avi files.
242 Overview When using Video for Windows (VFW) programs to render material to an .avi file, you can use a Matrox VFW codec to create a Matrox .avi file. For example, you may want to render an animation to a Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame .avi file for use in your Adobe Premiere Pro projects on Matrox MXO2. When rendering compositions or animations that have an alpha channel, you can select a “+ Alpha” Matrox VFW codec to render to a Matrox uncompressed or MPEG-2 I-frame .
243 Before you start rendering Before you start rendering material to a Matrox .avi file, make the following settings in your VFW program: • Set the frame size (width and height) of your rendered material to full-screen, depending on the codec that you’ll be using. $ $ $ $ DV/DVCAM, DVCPRO, DVCPRO50, or MPEG-2 I-frame SD: • 720 × 480 to render to NTSC or 486p format. • 720 × 576 to render to PAL or 576p format. Uncompressed SD: • 720 × 486 to render to NTSC or 486p format.
244 Selecting color space conversion options When you render material to an .avi file using a Matrox VFW codec, you can determine how you want the luminance levels and chroma information to be processed during the color space conversion that’s performed during the render. ¦ Note The default settings for color space conversion provide good results for most applications. We recommend that you change these settings only when needed for special purposes.
245 $ Chroma filtering and Chroma interpolation Select these options to adjust the chroma bandwidth of RGB graphics. This improves images that have abrupt changes between different colors, such as a blue box on a black or white background. You should select these options for most animation and compositing work (computer-generated material). For most video editing programs, however, it’s best that you not select these options.
246 $ Matrox Uncompressed SD Renders video to 8-bit or 10-bit uncompressed SD format. $ Matrox Uncompressed SD + Alpha Renders video to 8-bit or 10-bit uncompressed SD format with alpha. Renders video to 8-bit or 10-bit $ Matrox Uncompressed HD uncompressed HD format. $ Matrox Uncompressed HD + Alpha Renders video to 8-bit or 10-bit uncompressed HD format with alpha. ¦ Note The Matrox Offline HD codec is not supported for rendering clips.
247 1 Under Bit Depth, select the bit depth you want for your video. ¦ Note Matrox RT.X2 does not support 10-bit uncompressed video. 2 Under Scan Mode, select the scan mode of your video. 3 Click OK to save your selection. The settings you selected will be used each time you render material with your program, until you change the settings again.
248 Sets the regular (default) zig zag scanning pattern of the AC coefficient of the DCT block as defined in the ISO/IEC 13818-2 (figure 7-2) specification documentation. $ Regular $ Alternate Sets an alternate zig zag scanning pattern of the AC coefficient of the DCT block as defined in the ISO/IEC 13818-2 (figure 7-3) specification documentation. Use this setting when capturing or rendering video at a high data rate (for example, at a data rate of 100 Mb/sec or higher).
20 Using the Matrox MAX H.264 Codec with Adobe Software This chapter explains how to use the Matrox MAX H.264 codec on your Matrox MXO2 product with MAX technology or Matrox CompressHD card to export material to Blu-ray Disc and other media formats from Adobe Media Encoder, Premiere Pro, and Encore.
250 Exporting to Matrox MAX H.264 files using Adobe Media Encoder If you have a Matrox MXO2 product with MAX technology or your system includes a Matrox CompressHD card, you can use the Matrox MAX H.264 codec on MXO2 or CompressHD to quickly and easily export material to H.264 files for Blu-ray Disc and other media formats from Adobe Media Encoder. Matrox presets are provided for creating .264 elementary stream files in HD formats that are supported for Blu-ray Disc authoring using Adobe Encore, and .
251 on this feature, see “Performing a direct export of an Adobe Premiere Pro sequence” on page 255. ° To export material to a Matrox MAX H.264 file: 1 Start Adobe Media Encoder and add the source (clip, sequence, or composition) that you want to export, and then click the source’s format or preset in the Queue panel to display the Export Settings dialog box. 2 From the Format list, select one of the following Matrox formats: $ Matrox 264 (Blu-ray) Creates a .
252 4 Select Export Video and Export Audio if you want to export both video and audio. 5 Click the Video tab to display the settings for your exported video. 6 Under Codec, click Configure to customize your Matrox MAX H.264 codec settings as explained in “Specifying your Matrox MAX H.264 settings” on page 260. ¥ Tip You can check the Estimated File Size at the bottom of the dialog box to determine the approximate file size of your exported material based on your currently selected settings.
253 frame size, or select Custom (Square Pixels) if you want to enter a custom size. If you enter an unsupported frame size, the closest supported frame size will be used. Sets the frame rate for your exported video. $ Frame Rate $ Field Type Indicates the order in which the video fields are displayed, such as Upper First for interlaced HD video, or Progressive for all progressive video formats. $ Aspect Ratio This is set to 16:9 when exporting to HD.
254 8 Click the Audio tab to display the settings for your exported audio. The available settings depend on whether you’re exporting to a Matrox .264 or .mp4 file. 9 Under Audio, you can customize the settings that you want for your exported audio: $ Audio Codec This is set to Uncompressed when exporting to a Matrox .264 file, or AAC when exporting to an .mp4 file. $ Sample Rate $ Output Channels Specifies the audio channels to be exported (set to Stereo when exporting to a Matrox .mp4 file).
255 Performing a direct export of an Adobe Premiere Pro sequence When you export an Adobe Premiere Pro sequence from within Adobe Media Encoder, additional processing is required to transfer the sequence from Premiere Pro to Media Encoder. If you want to export only a single sequence to a Matrox MAX H.264 file (.264 or .mp4 file), you may find it more convenient and get faster results by performing a direct export as explained in this section. If you’ll be exporting to a Matrox .
256 4 If your sequence includes closed caption text and you’d like the closed captioning to be embedded in your exported Matrox .mp4 file, under Video, select Embed closed captioning in file: Remarks $ Only CEA-608 closed captioning data in your sequence can be embedded in your exported Matrox .mp4 file. $ Embedding of closed captioning is supported only when exporting a sequence that has a frame rate of 29.97 fps to an export format that also has a frame rate of 29.97 fps.
257 Transcoding for Blu-ray Disc authoring in Adobe Encore Instead of exporting material to a Matrox .264 file from Adobe Media Encoder or Premiere Pro and then importing the file into Adobe Encore for Blu-ray Disc authoring, you can choose to perform the transcoding of clips directly within Encore. The transcoding will be accelerated using the Matrox MAX H.264 codec. ° To transcode to Matrox H.
258 4 Click the Video tab to display the settings for your transcoded video. 5 Under Codec, click Configure to customize your Matrox MAX H.264 codec settings as explained in “Specifying your Matrox MAX H.264 settings” on page 260. ¥ Tip You can check the Estimated File Size at the bottom of the dialog box to determine the approximate file size of your transcoded material based on your currently selected settings. If needed, you can change your Matrox MAX H.
259 This is set to 16:9. $ Aspect Ratio $ De-interlace video $ Maintain aspect ratio when scaling Select this option if you’re scaling your source video for transcoding, and you want to maintain your source video’s aspect ratio. Your source video will be transcoded as pillarbox video when transcoding SD video to HD for Blu-ray Disc authoring. If this option is not selected, scaled video that doesn’t match the specified aspect ratio will be transcoded as anamorphic video.
260 For more information about using Adobe Encore and specifying transcode settings, see your Adobe Encore documentation. Specifying your Matrox MAX H.264 settings When creating Matrox MAX H.264 files (Matrox .264 or .mp4 files), appropriate codec settings are applied based on the Matrox preset you selected. If needed, you can customize the settings that you want for the H.264 compression. ° To select your Matrox MAX H.264 settings: 1 Click the Configure button provided for the Matrox MAX H.
261 2 Under H.264 Level, select the H.264 level that you want for your encoded video. The available levels depend on your encoded video’s frame size and frame rate. H.264 level Maximum frame size Maximum frame rate (fps) Maximum data rate (Mb/sec) 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 Remarks $ Use H.264 level 4.0 if you want to create Matrox MAX H.
262 specify a high target data rate to avoid having frames of blocky video in your file. ¦ Note When creating Matrox .264 files for Blu-ray Disc authoring, it’s recommended that you use a constant bit rate. • Target/Minimum/Maximum data rate Use these sliders to select your desired data rate. The higher the target data rate you select, the better the video quality will be. Only the Target data rate will be available if you selected Constant bit rate (CBR).
263 5 Under GOP Structure, select the GOP structure that you want to be used to encode your video: $ Select one of the following GOP types (can be changed for CABAC encoding only): GOP type • Simple GOP Offers a fixed structure in how frames are referenced, and may be more easily decoded than advanced GOPs. This is the recommended GOP type when creating Matrox .264 files for Blu-ray Disc authoring.
264 Your notes Chapter 20, Using the Matrox MAX H.
21 Using Matrox MAX H.264 Capture This chapter explains how to use the Matrox MAX H.264 Capture application to capture clips to various formats on Matrox MXO2 products with MAX technology or a Matrox CompressHD card.
266 Overview The Matrox MAX H.264 Capture application lets you use your Matrox MXO2 product with MAX technology or a Matrox CompressHD card to capture clips directly to Matrox MAX H.264 files for Blu-ray Disc, the web, and mobile devices. You can also use this application to capture clips to Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame or uncompressed .avi files. You can capture material from any of your MXO2’s video and audio inputs, and monitor the source material that you’re capturing using the MXO2 video and audio outputs.
267 How to capture clips 1 Connect the video and audio input sources from which you want to capture clips to the corresponding inputs on your MXO2 hardware. 2 Choose Start > Programs > Matrox Mtx.utils> Matrox MAX H.264 Capture. 3 Click Input Settings to select your video and audio input settings for capturing clips as explained in “Specifying your input settings” on page 268.
268 7 Click Capture to specify where you want to store your captured clips, the base filename to use, and start capturing clips as explained in “Starting your capture” on page 276. Specifying your input settings To specify your video and audio input settings for capturing clips, click the Input Settings button. 1 From the Video Input Format list, select the video format that matches your source video.
269 4 From the Audio Input Source list, select your audio source. For example, if you want to capture the embedded audio of your HDMI source, select HDMI (embedded audio). This may be set for you based on your selected video input source. ¦ Note When capturing HDMI embedded audio, only uncompressed embedded audio is supported. 5 From the Input Type list, select the type of equipment you’re using for capture: Select this if your source device is broadcast-quality.
270 Specifying your output settings To specify the output settings you want for monitoring the source material that you’re capturing, click the Output Settings button. ¦ Note For a list of the supported video output formats for monitoring the video that you’re capturing, see “Supported video output formats for monitoring” on page 326. 1 Under Analog Output, you can specify the settings you want for your analog output from MXO2. Specifies the analog video output type.
271 you can change the setup to 0 IRE to output the video at the correct brightness. • 7.5 IRE Applies the standard NTSC setup level of 7.5 IRE. $ Select YUV or RGB to set the type of video signal that is sent from the component output. For example, select RGB if you connected the component output to a device that accepts an RGB signal. $ Under HDMI Output, select the type of video signal that you want to be sent from the HDMI output: YUV/RGB • YUV Outputs YUV HDMI video.
272 Specifying your capture format settings When you select a capture preset, appropriate capture format settings are automatically applied for you. To review or change any of these settings, click the Advanced button. 1 Under Video Capture Format, you can select the video format settings you want for your captured clips. For a list of the supported capture formats based on your selected video input format, see “Supported capture formats for Matrox MAX H.264 Capture” on page 310.
273 $ Creates an .mp4 file with embedded stereo AAC audio, which is suitable for the web and mobile devices. You can choose to also capture audio to separate .wav files (PCM audio), and select an option to simultaneously capture to a Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame .avi file in the same format as your source video. • Matrox MP4 • Matrox AVI Creates an MPEG-2 I-frame or uncompressed .avi file. Audio is embedded in the .avi file and also captured as separate .wav files (PCM audio).
274 ¦ Note When using the Matrox MAX H.264 codec to capture to a 1440×1080 or 1920 ×1080 progressive video format, the highest supported frame rate is 29.97 fps. The specified frame size and frame rate determine the H.264 levels available for your encoded video. For details on the maximum frame size and frame rate supported for each H.264 level, see “Specifying your Matrox MAX H.264 settings” on page 260. $ Scan Mode Determines the scan mode of your captured video (Interlaced or Progressive).
275 $ File Type Specifies the type of audio files to be captured: • AAC Captures AAC audio to separate .aac files (for Matrox .264 files only). • WAV • Matrox MP4 Captures PCM audio to separate .wav files. For Matrox .mp4 files, stereo AAC audio will also be embedded in the .mp4 file. Captures stereo AAC audio that is embedded in the Matrox .mp4 file (separate .wav files will not be created). ¦ Note When capturing to a Matrox .mp4 file with simultaneous capture to a Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame .
276 size limit has been reached (available only when capturing to Matrox .mp4 files with or without .wav files). Select this option to specify the number of minutes after which you want the capture to switch to the next clip. $ Every n minutes $ Every n GB Select this option to specify the maximum file size (in gigabytes) after which you want the capture to switch to the next clip.
277 sequentially with a three-digit suffix, such as MyClip.000.mp4, MyClip.001.mp4, and so on. ¦ Note Each time you start a new capture, the base filename will be incremented accordingly with a _n suffix (for example, _1, _2, and so on). 3 Click Explore to open Windows Explorer. You can then go to your capture folder and delete any clips that you no longer need, and you’ll be able to see your clips being added as they are captured. 4 If you’re capturing to Matrox .mp4 files without .wav or .
278 Your notes Chapter 21, Using Matrox MAX H.
22 Monitoring Your Matrox MXO2 System This chapter explains how to use the Matrox X.info program to display important details about your Matrox MXO2 system and installed hardware.
280 Using X.info to display MXO2 information The Matrox X.info program lets you display information about your Matrox MXO2 system and installed hardware, and provides warnings when certain problems arise, such as when the temperature of your MXO2 exceeds the maximum operating temperature. If you have multiple Matrox MXO2 devices, you can use X.info to select your primary Matrox I/O device. Matrox X.info runs continuously to monitor your system, whenever your computer is turned on and the MXO2 is connected.
281 Create. If Open file after scan is selected, the HTML system log opens after it is created. If you had previously turned off certain Matrox warnings and want them to be re-enabled, click Re-enable Warnings. For example, some Matrox warnings provide an option to turn off the warning (that is, you can select Don’t display this message again). Clicking Re-enable Warnings allows these warnings to be displayed again. Using X.
282 Displaying hardware information To display information about your Matrox MXO2 hardware, select Hardware from the Display Information About list. This displays a page with hardware information (for example, serial number and production date). You can also monitor the current and maximum operating temperatures for your MXO2 hardware. If you have multiple Matrox MXO2 devices, a separate tab will be provided to display the hardware information for each device.
283 with further instructions as explained in the section “Error notification” on page 283. Monitoring your MXO2’s operating temperatures As shown in the X.info Hardware section, the MXO2 page displays the current and maximum operating temperatures for your Matrox MXO2 hardware. To avoid damage to your Matrox MXO2, make sure that you don’t operate your MXO2 at or near the maximum temperature for a prolonged period of time.
284 Your notes Chapter 22, Monitoring Your Matrox MXO2 System
A Understanding Pulldown This appendix describes the available MXO2 pulldown methods.
286 Overview Depending on your editing video format, a pulldown may be required to convert 23.98 fps video to 29.97 fps video for output on Matrox MXO2. When a pulldown is required for your video output, Matrox MXO2 performs either a standard 2:3 pulldown or an advanced 2:3:3:2 pulldown. Standard 2:3 pulldown Standard 2:3 pulldown is often used as part of the telecine process to transfer 24 fps film footage to 29.97 fps interlaced video. This pulldown method is also used to convert any 23.
287 Advanced 2:3:3:2 pulldown Advanced 2:3:3:2 pulldown was developed as an alternative to the standard pulldown method for making frame rate conversions in DV video. It is used to convert 486p @ 23.98 fps video to NTSC (486i @ 29.97 fps) video. This conversion is used when video footage is acquired by a DV camera at 23.98 fps and recorded to DV tape with the recorder set for advanced pulldown (called 24PA or 24P Advanced mode on some devices).
288 Your notes Appendix A, Understanding Pulldown
B Matrox MXO2 Connectors This appendix describes the inputs and outputs for all MXO2 products.
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 290 Inputs The following sections detail the MXO2, MXO2 Rack, MXO2 LE, and MXO2 Mini inputs.
Power (see “Powering MXO2 Rack” on page 24) Matrox MXO2 Rack (partial view) Host (see “Connecting MXO2 Rack to your computer” on page 25) RS422 (see “MXO2 Rack RS-422 serial connection” on page 27) 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) 291 MXO2 Rack inputs Inputs
292 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)
293 MXO2 Mini inputs Composite video (CVBS) Y S-Video (see “Connecting S-Video devices to MXO2 Mini” on page 44) Pb (Y) Pr (C) Power (see “Powering MXO2 Mini” on page 40) 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 42) Matrox MXO2 Mini Inputs
294 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 296. ¦ Note Depending on your MXO2 hardware, some of the following connectors may not be available or may be available in a limited capacity only. Some connectors on your MXO2 hardware may not appear exactly as shown below.
295 Component video (Y, Pb, Pr) Provide inputs for use with an analog component device, and support HD and SD video. Connect component Y, Pb, Pr video cables from a camera, VTR, or other video input source. Y/C (S-Video) Provides an input for use with an analog S-Video device (SD only). Connect an S-Video cable from a camera, VTR, or other video input source. Composite video (CVBS) Allows you to input SD video from an analog NTSC or PAL device.
296 Input connector descriptions (MXO2 Mini) This section describes the Matrox MXO2 Mini inputs. For other MXO2 products, see “Input connector descriptions” on page 294. ¦ Note Analog A/V cables connected to Matrox MXO2 Mini must be limited to less than three meters to comply with EEC and EMC directives. HDMI Provides an input for HD HDMI video (either YUV or RGB), and up to eight channels of uncompressed embedded audio, from a digital HDMI device.
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 297 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) 298 MXO2 Rack outputs
299 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
300 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 42) HDMI (HD/SD) Power (see “Powering MXO2 Mini” on page 40) Pb Pr (Y) (C) S-Video (see “Connecting S-Video devices to MXO2 Mini” on page 44) Composite video (CVBS) Y Appendix B, Matrox MXO2 Connectors
301 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 303. ¦ Note Depending on your MXO2 hardware, some of the following connectors may not be available or may be available in a limited capacity only. Some connectors on your MXO2 hardware may not appear exactly as shown below.
302 Y/C (S-Video) Provides an output for SD video to an analog S-Video device. Connect an S-Video cable to a video monitor, VTR, or other S-Video device. Composite video (CVBS) Allows you to output SD video to an analog NTSC or PAL device. Connect a composite video cable to a video monitor, VTR, or other NTSC or PAL device. AES/EBU digital audio Allows you to output stereo digital audio. Connect a coaxial BNC audio cable to a VTR, audio mixer, speakers, or other audio device.
303 Output connector descriptions (MXO2 Mini) This section describes the Matrox MXO2 Mini outputs. For other MXO2 products, see “Output connector descriptions” on page 301. ¦ Note Analog A/V cables connected to Matrox MXO2 Mini must be limited to less than three meters to comply with EEC and EMC directives. HDMI Provides an output for HD/SD HDMI video, and up to eight channels of embedded audio, to a digital HDMI device. HDCP is not supported on this output.
304 Composite video (Y) Allows you to output SD video to an analog NTSC or PAL device. Connect a composite video cable to a video monitor, VTR, or other NTSC or PAL device. Analog audio (unbalanced) Provide outputs for unbalanced analog audio channels one and two, or one stereo pair. Connect RCA cables to a VTR, audio mixer, speakers, or other audio device.
C Matrox MXO2 Supported Input and Capture Formats This appendix provides information on the video input and capture formats that are supported on MXO2.
306 Supported input formats The following table shows the video input formats that are supported on the MXO2 video inputs for capturing or recording video. For descriptions of the MXO2 inputs, see “Inputs” on page 290. Matrox MXO2 input Video input format HDMI SDI1 Component S-Video Composite NTSC — PAL — Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z 720p @ 50 fps Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z — — — — — — — — — — — — — Z Z — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 1080i @ 29.
307 Supported capture formats for Adobe Premiere Pro The following table lists the supported capture formats when using Adobe Premiere Pro to capture clips to Matrox .avi and .m2v files, based on your selected video input format. For a list of the video input formats supported on the various MXO2 inputs for capturing clips, see “Supported input formats” on page 306. Captured file format Video input format Matrox AVI Matrox M2V NTSC NTSC, 720p @ 59.94 fps, or 1080i/p @ 29.
308 Supported capture formats for Avid editing applications The following table lists the supported capture formats on Matrox MXO2 products, based on your project’s video format and selected input source in Avid editing applications. Matrox MXO2 input Project video format (capture format)1 30i NTSC 23.976p NTSC 24p NTSC 25i PAL HDMI SDI2 Component NTSC3, 720p @ 59.94 fps, or 1080i/p4/PsF @ 29.97 fps 3 4 NTSC , 720p @ 59.94 fps, or 1080i/p /PsF @ 29.
309 Supported capture formats for Matrox A/V Tools The following table lists the supported capture formats on Matrox MXO2 products, based on your editing video format and selected input source in Matrox A/V Tools. Matrox MXO2 input Editing video format (capture format)1 NTSC PAL SDI2 HDMI Component S-Video Composite NTSC3, 720p @ 59.94 fps, or 1080i/p4/PsF @ 29.97 fps 5 4 PAL , 720p @ 50 fps, or 1080i/p /PsF @ 25 fps 1080p4/PsF @23.98 fps NTSC NTSC PAL PAL — — 486p @ 23.98 fps 1080p @ 23.
310 Supported capture formats for Matrox MAX H.264 Capture The following table lists the supported capture formats when using the Matrox MAX H.264 Capture application to capture clips to Matrox .264, .mp4, and .avi files, based on your selected video input format. For a list of the video input formats supported on the various MXO2 inputs for capturing clips, see “Supported input formats” on page 306. Captured file format Video input format Matrox 264 (Blu-ray) Matrox MP4 Matrox AVI NTSC 720p @ 59.
D Matrox MXO2 Supported Output Formats This appendix provides information on the video output formats that are supported on MXO2.
312 Supported video output formats for playback This section lists the formats that are supported on the main and secondary MXO2 video outputs during playback, depending on the application used. For descriptions of the MXO2 outputs, see “Outputs” on page 297.
313 Matrox MXO2 output Sequence video format Main output1 NTSC 480p @ 59.94 fps4,5 486p @ 29.97 fps NTSC, 480p @ 59.94 fps5, or 720p @ 59.94 fps 1080i @ 29.97 fps NTSC, 480p @ 59.94 fps5, or 1080i @ 29.97 fps 1080p @ 29.97 fps3,4 PAL 576p @ 50 fps4,5 PAL, 576p @ 50 fps5, 720p @ 50 fps, or 1080i/p3/PsF @ 25 fps PAL, 576p @ 50 fps5, or 720p @ 50 fps 1080i @ 25 fps PAL, 576p @ 50 fps5, or 1080i @ 25 fps 1080p @ 25 fps3,4 NTSC 480p @ 59.
314 Matrox MXO2 output Sequence video format Main output1 PAL 720p @ 50 fps 576p @ 50 fps4,5 1440×1080i @ 25 fps 1440×1080i @ 29.97 fps PAL, 576p @ 50 fps5, 720p @ 50 fps, or 1080i @ 25 fps 1080i @ 25 fps 720p @ 50 fps or 1080i @ 25 fps 480p @ 59.94 fps4,5 NTSC, 480p @ 59.94 fps5, or 720p @ 59.94 fps 720p @ 59.94 fps NTSC, 480p @ 59.94 fps5, 720p @ 59.94 fps, or 1080i @ 29.97 fps 1080i @ 29.97 fps 720p @ 59.94 fps or 1080i @ 29.
315 Matrox MXO2 output Sequence video format 1080i @ 29.97 fps Main output1 Secondary output2 NTSC NTSC or 1080i @ 29.97 fps 720p @ 59.94 fps 720p @ 59.94 fps or 1080i @ 29.97 fps 1080i @ 29.97 fps NTSC, 720p @ 59.94 fps, or 1080i @ 29.97 fps NTSC 480p @ 59.94 fps4,5 1080p @ 23.98 fps 720p @ 59.94 fps 1080i @ 29.97 fps 1080PsF @ 23.98 fps 1080p @ 23.98 fps3,4 1080p @ 24 fps 1080PsF @ 24 fps4,6 1080p @ 24 fps3,4 PAL 576p @ 50 fps4,5 1080p @ 25 fps 1080p @ 25 fps3,4 NTSC 480p @ 59.
316 Matrox MXO2 output Sequence video format Main output1 Secondary output2 1080PsF @ 23.98 fps 1080p @ 23.98 fps 3,4 1080PsF @ 24 fps4,6 1080p @ 24 fps3,4 All other custom formats (cont’d)7 1080PsF @ 25 fps 1080p @ 25 fps3,4 1080PsF @ 29.97 fp 1080p @ 29.97 fps3,4 1080p @ 30 fps3,4 NTSC, 480p @ 59.94 fps5, 720p @ 59.94 fps, 1080i @ 29.97 fps, or 1080p3/PsF @ 23.98 fps 1080p/PsF @ 24 fps3,6 PAL, 576p @ 50 fps5, 720p @ 50 fps, or 1080p3/PsF @ 25 fps NTSC, 480p @ 59.94 fps5, 720p @ 59.
317 Playback using Adobe SpeedGrade The following table shows the formats that are supported on the main and secondary MXO2 video outputs during playback using Adobe SpeedGrade, based on your selected display format. Matrox MXO2 output Display format1 Main output2 NTSC 480p @ 59.94 fps4,5 720p @ 23.98 fps NTSC, 480p @ 59.94 fps4, 720p @ 59.94 fps, 1080i @ 29.97 fps, or 1080p6/PsF @ 23.98 fps 1080i @ 29.97 fps 720p @ 59.94 fps or 1080i @ 29.97 fps 1080p @ 23.
318 Matrox MXO2 output Display format1 Main output2 NTSC 480p @ 59.94 fps4,5 1080p @ 23.98 fps 720p @ 59.94 fps 1080i @ 29.97 fps 1080PsF @ 23.98 fps 1080p @ 23.98 fps5,6 1080p @ 24 fps 1080PsF @ 24 fps5,7 1080p @ 24 fps5,6 PAL 576p @ 50 fps4,5 1080p @ 25 fps 720p @ 50 fps 1080PsF @ 25 fps 1080p @ 25 fps5,6 NTSC 480p @ 59.94 fps4,5 1080p @ 29.97 fps 720p @ 59.94 fps 1080PsF @ 29.97 fps 1080p @ 29.
319 Matrox MXO2 output Display format1 Main output2 1080PsF @24 fps5,7 1080p @ 24 fps5,6 1080PsF @ 25 fps Resolutions with custom base frame rates (cont’d)8 1080p @ 25 fps5,6 1080PsF @ 29.97 fp 1080p @ 29.97 fps5,6 1080p @ 30 fps5,6 Secondary output3 1080p6/PsF @ 24 fps5,7 PAL, 576p @ 50 fps4, 720p @ 50 fps, or 1080p6/PsF @ 25 fps NTSC, 480p @ 59.94 fps4, 720p @ 59.94 fps, or 1080p6/PsF @ 29.
320 Playback using Avid editing applications The following table shows the formats that are supported on the main and secondary MXO2 video outputs during playback using Avid editing applications, based on your project’s video format. ¡ Important If the main and secondary output formats don’t match and the video quality for playback is not set to Full Quality, the secondary output will be blanked on MXO2, MXO2 Rack, and MXO2 LE.
321 Matrox MXO2 output Project video format Main output1 NTSC 480p @ 59.94 fps6 1080p/23.9765 720p @ 59.94 fps 1080i @ 29.97 fps 1080PsF @ 23.98 fps 1080p @ 23.98 fps3,4 1080p/245 1080PsF @ 24 fps4,7 1080p@ 24 fps3,4 PAL 576p @ 50 fps6 1080p/25 720p @ 50 fps 1080PsF @ 25 fps 1080p @ 25 fps3,4 NTSC 480p @ 59.94 fps6 1080p/29.97 720p @ 59.94 fps 1080PsF @ 29.97 fps 1080p @ 29.97 fps3,4 Secondary output2 NTSC, 480p @ 59.94 fps6, 1080i @ 29.97 fps, or 1080p3/PsF @ 23.98 fps 720p @ 59.
322 Playback using Matrox A/V Tools and Matrox WYSIWYG The following table shows the formats that are supported on the main and secondary MXO2 video outputs during playback using Matrox A/V Tools and the Matrox WYSIWYG plug-ins, based on your selected editing video format. Matrox MXO2 output Editing video format NTSC 1 Main output Secondary output2 NTSC NTSC, 720p @ 59.94 fps, or 1080i/p3/PsF @ 29.97 fps 720p @ 59.94 fps NTSC or 720p @ 59.94 fps 1080i @ 29.97 fps NTSC or 1080i @ 29.
323 Matrox MXO2 output Editing video format Main output1 NTSC 480p @ 59.94 fps4,5 720p @ 23.98 fps NTSC, 480p @ 59.94 fps5, 720p @ 59.94 fps, 1080i @ 29.97 fps, or 1080p3/PsF @ 23.98 fps 1080i @ 29.97 fps 720p @ 59.94 fps or 1080i @ 29.97 fps 1080p @ 23.98 fps3,4 PAL 576p @ 50 fps4,5 720p @ 50 fps 1080p @ 25 fps 480p @ 59.94 fps4,5 NTSC, 480p @ 59.94 fps5, or 720p @ 59.94 fps 1080i @ 29.97 fps 720p @ 59.94 fps or 1080i @ 29.97 fps PAL 576p @ 50 fps4,5 720p @ 59.94 fps or 1080p3/PsF @ 29.
324 Matrox MXO2 output Editing video format Main output1 NTSC 480p @ 59.94 fps4,5 1440×1080p @ 23.98 fps 720p @ 59.94 fps Secondary output2 NTSC or 480p @ 59.94 fps5 720p @ 59.94 fps or 1080p3/Psf @ 23.98 fps 1080i @ 29.97 fps 1080PsF @ 23.98 fps NTSC, 480p @ 59.94 fps5, 1080i @ 29.97 fps, or 1080p3/PsF @ 23.98 fps 1080p @ 23.98 fps3,4 PAL 576p @ 50 fps4,5 1440×1080p @ 25 fps 720p @ 50 fps 1080PsF @ 25 fps 1080p @ 25 fps3,4 NTSC 480p @ 59.94 fps4,5 1440×1080p @ 29.97 fps 720p @ 59.
325 Matrox MXO2 output Editing video format Main output1 PAL 576p @ 50 fps4,5 1080p @ 25 fps 720p @ 50 fps 1080PsF @ 25 fps 1080p @ 25 fps3,4 NTSC 480p @ 59.94 fps4,5 1080p @ 29.97 fps 720p @ 59.94 fps 1080PsF @ 29.97 fps 1080p @ 29.97 fps3,4 1080p @ 30 fps 1080p @ 30 fps3,4 Secondary output2 PAL, 576p @ 50 fps5, or 1080p3/PsF @ 25 fps 720p @ 50 fps or 1080p3/PsF @ 25 fps PAL, 576p @ 50 fps5, 720p @ 50 fps, or 1080p3/PsF @ 25 fps NTSC, 480p @ 59.94 fps5, or 1080p3/PsF @ 29.97 fps 720p @ 59.
326 Supported video output formats for monitoring This section lists the formats that are supported on the MXO2 video outputs for monitoring your video while capturing, recording, or streaming using various applications. For descriptions of the MXO2 outputs, see “Outputs” on page 297. Adobe Premiere Pro The following table shows the formats that are supported on the MXO2 video outputs for monitoring your captured video, based on your selected capture format in Adobe Premiere Pro.
327 Avid editing applications The following table shows the formats that are supported on the MXO2 video outputs for monitoring your captured video, based on your project’s video format in Avid editing applications. Matrox MXO2 output Project video format (capture format)1 HDMI SDI2 Component 30i NTSC or 23.976p NTSC NTSC 25i PAL or 25p PAL PAL 720p/23.976 or 720p/59.94 720p @ 59.
328 Matrox A/V Tools The following table shows the formats that are supported on the MXO2 video outputs for monitoring your captured video, based on your editing video format in Matrox A/V Tools. Matrox MXO2 output Editing video format (capture format)1 SDI2 HDMI Component NTSC Composite NTSC PAL 486p @ 23.98 fps S-Video PAL 480p @ 59.94 fps NTSC 720p @ 50 fps 720p @ 50 fps — — 720p @ 59.94 fps 720p @ 59.94 fps — — 1080i @ 25 fps 1080i @ 25 fps — — 1080i @ 29.97 fps 1080i @ 29.
329 Matrox MAX H.264 Capture and Telestream Wirecast The following table shows the formats that are supported on the MXO2 video outputs for monitoring the source material that you’re capturing using the Matrox MAX H.264 Capture application, or streaming/recording using Telestream Wirecast, based on your selected video input format. For a list of the video input formats supported on the various MXO2 inputs, see “Supported input formats” on page 306.
330 Your notes Appendix D, Matrox MXO2 Supported Output Formats
E Matrox MXO2 Specifications This appendix provides specifications for all Matrox MXO2 products, and Matrox PCIe host adapters.
332 Matrox MXO2 specifications General • Video formats NTSC, PAL, NTSC-EIAJ, 1080i/p/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.
333 $ $ $ • 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 eight channels of embedded SDI audio • 24-bit, 48 kHz • Compliant with SMPTE 259M-C, SMPTE 272M • BNC connector (75 Ω), terminated • Equalized input for maximum cabl
334 • Analog component video input $ $ $ $ HDTV input • EIA-770.3 compliant • BNC connectors (75 Ω) • 12-bit ADC • Anti-aliasing filtering HDTV output • EIA-770.
335 • $ 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.
336 $ 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.
337 $ Input: IEC320-C14 inlet $ Output: +12V DC, 3A max • 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
338 $ $ SDTV input • SD-SDI with eight channels of embedded SDI audio • 24-bit, 48 kHz • Compliant with SMPTE 259M-C, SMPTE 272M • BNC connector (75 Ω), terminated • Equalized input for maximum cable length support SDTV output • SD-SDI with 16 channels of embedded SDI audio • 24-bit, 48 kHz • Compliant with SMPTE 259M-C, SMPTE 272M • BNC connector (75 Ω) • S-Video and composite video input $ $ SDTV input • PAL, NTSC, NTSC-EIAJ • BNC connector for composite (75 Ω), terminated • 4-p
339 $ $ • 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.
340 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 $
341 • Operating humidity: 20 to 80% relative humidity (non-condensing) • Storage humidity: 5 to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing) Matrox MXO2 LE specifications General • Video formats NTSC, PAL, NTSC-EIAJ, 1080i/p/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 $ Width 241 mm (9.5”) 237 mm (9.
342 • SDI $ $ $ $ HDTV input • HD-SDI with eight channels of embedded SDI audio • 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 eight channels of embedded SDI audio • 24-bit, 48 kHz • Compliant with SMPTE 259M-C, SMPTE 272M
343 • 4-pin mini-DIN S-Video connector (75 Ω) • 12-bit DAC • 8x oversampling • Analog component video input $ $ $ $ HDTV input • EIA-770.3 compliant • BNC connectors (75 Ω) • 12-bit ADC • Anti-aliasing filtering HDTV output • EIA-770.
344 $ • Frequency response: +/- 0.5 dB max to 5 MHz • 2T pulse response: 1.0% max • Diff. Gain: < 2%, Diff. Phase: < 1 degree • 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.
345 $ S/N: > 85 db $ THDN at 1 kHz, nominal level: < 0.
346 $ SD 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) • 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
347 $ $ $ • 10-bit ADC • Anti-aliasing filtering HDTV output • EIA-770.
348 • Component S/N (Y, Pb, Pr): > 54 dB, unified weighted 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
349 Matrox PCIe host adapter (for desktops) $ Standard low-profile PCIe (x1) card $ PCB dimensions • 66 mm × 69 mm (2.6” × 2.7”) • overall thickness including components: 19 mm (0.
350 Your notes Appendix E, Matrox MXO2 Specifications
F Matrox Customer Support This appendix explains how you can register your Matrox product and obtain customer support.
352 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 10-bit editing workflow See Matrox 10-bit editing workflow 10-bit Uncompressed codec See Matrox 10-bit Uncompressed codec 264 files capturing 266, 272 exporting directly from Premiere Pro 255 exporting from Adobe Media Encoder 251 3D viewing mode setting for HDMI output 59, 63, 151, 155, 180, 184 3ds Max WYSIWYG plug-in See Autodesk 3ds Max WYSIWYG plug-in 5.
354 Analog audio volume adjusting 66, 159, 187, 236, 271 Anamorphic video capturing 74, 162, 190, 274 outputting 58, 62, 150, 154, 179, 183 Aspect ratio conversion setting for video capture 73, 162, 190, 274 conversion setting for video output 58, 62, 149, 154, 179, 183 selecting for source video 72, 162, 189, 268 selecting for video capture 73 Audio applications setting MXO2 as default audio playback device 11 Audio capture settings in Adobe Premiere Pro 74 in Avid editing applications 160 in Matrox A/V
355 C Calibration, monitor See HDMI monitor calibration Capture format selecting for audio capture 75, 192, 274 selecting for video capture 73, 189, 272 supported on MXO2 in Adobe Premiere Pro 307 in Avid editing applications 308 in Matrox A/V Tools 309 in Matrox MAX H.
356 Compressor selecting for VFW render 245 Computer system connecting to your MXO2 16 connecting to your MXO2 LE 34 connecting to your MXO2 Mini 42 connecting to your MXO2 Rack 25 requirements 2 Connections AC power for MXO2 14 for MXO2 LE 32 for MXO2 Mini 40 for MXO2 Rack 24 available on Matrox MXO2 14 available on Matrox MXO2 LE 32 available on Matrox MXO2 Mini 40 available on Matrox MXO2 Rack 22 battery for MXO2 14 for MXO2 LE 32 MXO2 LE to computer 34 MXO2 Mini to computer 42 MXO2 Rack to computer 25 M
357 Flash Media Live Encoder See Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder Fusion WYSIWYG plug-in See eyeon Fusion WYSIWYG plug-in G General settings in Matrox A/V Tools 176 Genlock settings in Adobe Premiere Pro 64, 78 in Avid editing applicationsr 156 in Matrox A/V Tools 185, 195 Genlock source selecting 64, 156, 185 Genlock video format selecting 65, 157, 186 GFX files installing for Matrox wipes 9 uninstalling 11 GoToMeeting using with MXO2 212 H H.
358 L Letterbox video capturing 74, 162, 190, 274 outputting 58, 62, 150, 154, 179, 183 License agreement v VFW software codecs ix LightWave 3D WYSIWYG plug-in See NewTek LightWave 3D WYSIWYG plug-in Live media streaming using Adobe Connect 212 using Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder 208 using GoToMeeting 212 using Livestream Procaster 216 using Microsoft Expression 208 using Skype 212 using StudioCoast vMix 238 using Telestream Wirecast 220 Livestream Procaster using with MXO2 216 Luma key effect creating 13
359 selecting for VFW render 245 Matrox DVCPRO codec selecting for export in Premiere Pro 86 selecting for Matrox ISO recording 228 selecting for VFW render 245 Matrox DVCPRO HD codec configuring for VFW render 246 selecting for export in Premiere Pro 86 selecting for Matrox ISO recording 228 selecting for VFW render 245 Matrox DVCPRO50 codec selecting for export in Premiere Pro 86 selecting for Matrox ISO recording 228 selecting for VFW render 245 Matrox effect patterns installing 9 removing 11 Matrox HDMI
360 Matrox Uncompressed HD + Alpha codec configuring for VFW render 246 selecting for VFW render 246 Matrox Uncompressed HD codec configuring for VFW render 246 selecting for VFW render 246 Matrox Uncompressed SD + Alpha codec configuring for VFW render 246 selecting for VFW render 246 Matrox Uncompressed SD codec configuring for VFW render 246 selecting for VFW render 246 Matrox USB webcam emulator about 212 specifying settings for 212 Matrox VFW software codecs installing 10 removing 11 Matrox video effec
361 available on MXO2 297 available on MXO2 LE 299 available on MXO2 Rack 298 component (Y, Pb, Pr) 301 composite (CVBS) 302 HDMI 301 SDI 301 S-Video (Y/C) 302 P PCIe host adapter connecting to MXO2 17 connecting to MXO2 LE 35 connecting to MXO2 Mini 43 connecting to MXO2 Rack 26 installing 7 specifications 349 PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter connecting to MXO2 17 connecting to MXO2 LE 35 connecting to MXO2 Mini 43 connecting to MXO2 Rack 26 installing 7 removing 8 specifications 348 Photoshop WYSIWYG plu
362 Scratch disks specifying 54 Scrubbing audio specifying preroll/postroll frames 177 Scrubbing mode selecting 176 Secondary color correction creating a color pass effect 130 Select Mask using 105 Selective key graph using 126 Sequence preset loading for Adobe Premiere Pro 55 Service, returns iii Setup level selecting for NTSC analog video 59, 62, 150, 154, 180, 183, 235, 270 Skype using with MXO2 212 Sleep mode using with MXO2 11 Software installation Matrox effect patterns 9 Matrox Mtx.
363 Video formats expressed in this manual 4 See also Video input formats See also Video output formats Video input formats supported on MXO2 306 See also Capture format Video output formats supported on MXO2 during capture in Adobe Premiere Pro 326 in Avid editing applications 327 in Matrox A/V Tools 328 in Matrox MAX H.
364 Y YUV setting for component output 59, 63, 150, 155, 180, 183, 235, 271 setting for HDMI output 59, 63, 151, 155, 180, 183, 235, 271 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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