Matrox MXO2 User's Guide

vY11080-201-0250Matrox MXO2Installation and User Guide(Mac OS version)March 15, 2012

viiiContentsPlayback... 77Chapter 8Calibrating Your H

86Chapter 9, Using Matrox MXO2 with Supported ProgramsMatrox MXO2 presetsYou can create a new MXO2 sequence, capture, and device control preset, or ed

87Working with Apple Final Cut Pro¦NoteA General Error message may appear when you select the digitizer. If this occurs, you will not be able to set t

88Chapter 9, Using Matrox MXO2 with Supported ProgramsSpecifying settings for Matrox 4VANC closed captioning ¦NoteMatrox MXO2 Mini does not support cl

89Working with Apple Final Cut Pro5 Click OK.6 Choose Final Cut Pro > User Preferences.7 On the General pane, select Medium or High from the Audio

90Chapter 9, Using Matrox MXO2 with Supported ProgramsSpecifying settings for Matrox 4VANC AFD¦NoteMatrox MXO2 Mini does not support AFD.MXO2 lets you

91Working with Apple Final Cut Pro6 Choose Final Cut Pro > User Preferences.7 On the General pane, select Medium or High from the Audio Playback Qu

92Chapter 9, Using Matrox MXO2 with Supported ProgramsSpecifying your video and audio output device settingsThis section explains how to specify your

93Working with Apple Final Cut Pro¦NoteIf you want to capture video with closed captioning or AFD, see “Settings for capturing Matrox 4VANC closed cap

94Chapter 9, Using Matrox MXO2 with Supported ProgramsWorking with Apple Color and Apple MotionYou can output an Apple Color or Apple Motion project u

95Working with Adobe Premiere Pro¥Tip Specifying the same scratch disk settings for all your projects will help shorten the amount of time it takes to

ixContentsCreating a custom Matrox MAX H.264 setting ... 104Using Adobe Media Encoder...

96Chapter 9, Using Matrox MXO2 with Supported ProgramsWorking with Adobe EncoreThe MXO2 video output plug-in for Encore lets you monitor video and aud

97Working with Adobe Photoshopfrom the Default Device list, and launch RAM Preview (Composition > Preview > RAM Preview).Working with Adobe Phot

98Chapter 9, Using Matrox MXO2 with Supported Programs1 Connect the video and audio input sources that you want to stream to the corresponding inputs

99Using Matrox MXO2 with live media streaming applicationsWorking with Telestream WirecastThis section provides instructions on how to use MXO2 as the

100Chapter 9, Using Matrox MXO2 with Supported Programsmatches the format that you want to output. The format that you select must have a compatible f

10Using the Matrox MAX H.264 CodecThis chapter explains how to use the Matrox MAX H.264 codec that is available on Matrox MXO2 products with MAX techn

102Chapter 10, Using the Matrox MAX H.264 CodecOverviewIf you have an MXO2 product with Matrox MAX technology, you can quickly and easily create H.264

103Using Apple CompressorMatrox MAX technology also supports the closed caption data from SCC files for web deliverables (.mov) when encoding at 1:1,

104Chapter 10, Using the Matrox MAX H.264 Codec°To assign a Matrox MAX H.264 setting:1 In Apple Compressor, add the source media file that you want to

105Using Apple Compressor(.mov) for QuickTime, and Extension is set to 264 for Blu-ray or mov for QuickTime, and then click Options. 4 Under Encoding

xContentsAppendix BMatrox MXO2 ConnectorsInputs ... 144MX

106Chapter 10, Using the Matrox MAX H.264 Codec$ H.264 Level Select the H.264 level that you want for your encoded video.Remarks$ Use H.264 level 4.0

107Using Apple Compressor• DVCPRO HD 720p Sets the pixel aspect ratio to 16:9 using 960×720 pixels.• DVCPRO HD 1080i 59.94 Sets the pixel aspect ratio

108Chapter 10, Using the Matrox MAX H.264 Codec¦NoteWhen creating an H.264 elementary stream file for Blu-ray, the GOP size must be less than one seco

109Using Apple Compressorencode these transitions as I-frames. This results in multi-pass quality in a single pass. This option can be useful for crea

110Chapter 10, Using the Matrox MAX H.264 Codecset automatically and cannot be changed. Unlock the minimum and maximum data rates to set custom rates

111Using Adobe Media EncoderUsing Adobe Media EncoderThis section details how to specify the Matrox MAX H.264 compression settings in Adobe Media Enco

112Chapter 10, Using the Matrox MAX H.264 Codec2 In the Export Settings window, under Export Settings, select QuickTime from the Format list.3 In the

113Using Final Cut Pro, QuickTime Pro, or other QuickTime-based applications$ Select the Noise filter level that will be applied to your video before

114Chapter 10, Using the Matrox MAX H.264 CodecMatrox MAX H.264 settings from Apple Compressor directly to your clip or sequence in Final Cut Pro for

115Using Final Cut Pro, QuickTime Pro, or other QuickTime-based applications6 Under Motion and Data Rate, select your desired settings as explained in

xiContentsGeneral... 182Connections ...

116Chapter 10, Using the Matrox MAX H.264 Codec10 Select the H.264 level that you want to be used to encode your video.¦NoteUse H.264 level 3.1 to cre

117Using Final Cut Pro, QuickTime Pro, or other QuickTime-based applications¦NoteThe minimum frame size is 64×64, and the maximum frame size depends o

118Chapter 10, Using the Matrox MAX H.264 Codec• High-Quality Use these settings for high-quality encoding of QuickTime files. With these settings, th

11Using Matrox Vetura Capture andVetura PlaybackThis chapter explains how to use the Matrox Vetura Capture and Vetura Playback applications to capture

120Chapter 11, Using Matrox Vetura Capture and Vetura PlaybackMatrox Vetura CaptureThe Matrox Vetura Capture stand-alone application gets installed wi

121Matrox Vetura CaptureCapturing a clipYou can capture a clip using any codec that is installed on your system. A captured clip is saved as a .mov fi

122Chapter 11, Using Matrox Vetura Capture and Vetura Playbackduring capture, so make sure to set the audio levels accordingly. Click the Reset button

123Matrox Vetura Capture1 Start Matrox Vetura Capture, and choose Matrox Vetura Capture > Preferences.¥Tip You can press COMMAND+COMMA to open the

124Chapter 11, Using Matrox Vetura Capture and Vetura Playbacknot stop capturing if one or more frames are dropped, and a dropped frames message will

125Matrox Vetura CaptureUsing the Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame codecThe Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame codec is a full-raster HD codec that gets installed automatical

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126Chapter 11, Using Matrox Vetura Capture and Vetura Playback3 To apply advanced compression settings, set the options under Compressor. The default

127Matrox Vetura PlaybackMatrox Vetura PlaybackThe Matrox Vetura Playback stand-alone application gets installed with your MXO2 software. Through the

128Chapter 11, Using Matrox Vetura Capture and Vetura Playback3 Use the Vetura Playback interface controls to play back your clip (see “Using the Vetu

129Matrox Vetura PlaybackRewind / Fast Forward Click to search your clip from the playhead’s current position starting at a speed of 2x normal speed,

130Chapter 11, Using Matrox Vetura Capture and Vetura PlaybackJog Control Drag the jog control left or right to navigate within your clip.¦NoteYou can

131Matrox Vetura PlaybackAudio controls and Matrox 4VANC dataAudio meter and master volume When audio is enabled, the digital audio meter lets you mon

132Chapter 11, Using Matrox Vetura Capture and Vetura PlaybackCC track If your clip contains Matrox 4VANC closed captioning, Vetura Playback will play

133Matrox Vetura PlaybackSetting the Vetura Playback preferencesThe Vetura Playback preferences are the global settings for timecode format, Matrox 4V

134Chapter 11, Using Matrox Vetura Capture and Vetura Playback$ Non-drop frame This format counts without dropping any frames from the timecode counte

135Matrox Vetura PlaybackTo output AFD data from MXO2’s SDI output, set the appropriate settings as explained in “Matrox 4VANC AFD capture and playbac

1Introducing Matrox MXO2This chapter lists the MXO2 system requirements, details the battery requirements and guidelines, and describes the MXO2 docum

136Chapter 11, Using Matrox Vetura Capture and Vetura PlaybackTaking a frame grabMatrox Vetura Playback allows you to take a high-quality snapshot of

137Matrox Vetura PlaybackViewing file informationTo view a clip’s information, such as the video resolution and frame rate, video format, and audio fo

138Chapter 11, Using Matrox Vetura Capture and Vetura PlaybackYour notes

AUnderstanding PulldownThis appendix describes the available MXO2 pulldown methods.

140Appendix A, Understanding PulldownOverviewDepending on your project’s video output format, a pulldown may be required to convert 23.98 fps video to

1412:3:3:2 pulldown (advanced)frame (frame C) as two fields (fields c1 and c2), and the fourth frame (frame D) as three fields (fields d1, d2, and d3)

142Appendix A, Understanding PulldownYour notes

BMatrox MXO2 ConnectorsThis appendix describes the inputs and outputs for all MXO2 products.

144Appendix B, Matrox MXO2 ConnectorsInputsThe following sections detail the MXO2, MXO2 Rack, MXO2 LE, and MXO2 Mini inputs.MXO2 inputsAnalogaudio(bal

145InputsMXO2 Rack inputsAnalogaudio(balanced)AES/EBUdigitalaudioCH 3/4HDMI(HD only)Y/C(S-Video)Externalreference(REF)CompositevideoSDI(HD/SD)CH 2Comp

2Chapter 1, Introducing Matrox MXO2Welcome to Matrox MXO2Matrox MXO2 connects to your Mac system to provide broadcast-quality input/output, monitoring

146Appendix B, Matrox MXO2 ConnectorsMXO2 LE inputsComponentvideo (HD/SD)PrCompositevideoSDI(HD/SD)Component video(HD/SD)YPbHDMI(HD/SD)Y/C(S-Video)R (

147InputsMXO2 Mini inputsHDMI(HD only)S-Video(see “Connecting S-Video devices to MXO2 Mini” on page 49)Analog audio(unbalanced)Component video (HD/SD)

148Appendix B, Matrox MXO2 ConnectorsInput connector descriptionsThis section describes the Matrox MXO2, MXO2 Rack, and MXO2 LE inputs. For MXO2 Mini

149InputsSDI Provides an input for use with a digital SDI device. This input supports HD-SDI and SD-SDI video, and up to 16 channels of embedded audio

150Appendix B, Matrox MXO2 ConnectorsInput connector descriptions (MXO2 Mini)This section describes the Matrox MXO2 Mini inputs. For other MXO2 produc

151OutputsOutputsThe following sections detail the MXO2, MXO2 Rack, MXO2 LE, and MXO2 Mini outputs.MXO2 outputsAnalogaudio(balanced)CH 2 CH 4CH 3CH 1A

152Appendix B, Matrox MXO2 ConnectorsMXO2 Rack outputsHDMI(HD/SD)Y/C(S-Video)SDI B(HD/SD)SDI A(HD/SD)AES/EBUdigitalaudioCH 3/4AES/EBUdigitalaudioCH 1/

153OutputsMXO2 LE outputsComponentvideo (HD/SD)PrCompositevideoSDI A(HD/SD)SDI B(HD/SD)Component video(HD/SD)YPbHDMI(HD/SD)Y/C(S-Video)R (CH 2)Analog

154Appendix B, Matrox MXO2 ConnectorsMXO2 Mini outputsMatrox MXO2 MiniComponent video (HD/SD)PbYPrAnalog audio(unbalanced)L(CH 1)R(CH 2)S-Video(see “C

155OutputsOutput connector descriptionsThis section describes the Matrox MXO2, MXO2 Rack, and MXO2 LE outputs. For MXO2 Mini outputs, see “Output conn

3Battery requirements and guidelines for MXO2• Roxio Toast v11.0.4.• CPC MacCaption v5.3.7.• Boinx Software BoinxTV v1.8.4.• Softron MovieRecorder v2.

156Appendix B, Matrox MXO2 ConnectorsSDI A and SDI B Provide two simultaneous outputs of the same HD-SDI or SD-SDI video, with up to 16 channels of em

157OutputsAnalog audio (unbalanced) Provide outputs for unbalanced analog audio. Matrox MXO2 offers outputs for channels one to six, or three stereo p

158Appendix B, Matrox MXO2 ConnectorsComponent video (Y, Pb, Pr) Allows you to output HD or SD video to an analog component device. Connect component

CMatrox MXO2 Supported Input andCapture FormatsThis appendix provides information on the video input and capture formats that are supported on all MXO

160Appendix C, Matrox MXO2 Supported Input and Capture FormatsSupported input formatsThe following table lists the video formats that are supported on

161Supported input formats (MXO2 Mini)Supported input formats (MXO2 Mini)The following table lists the video formats that are supported on the various

162Appendix C, Matrox MXO2 Supported Input and Capture FormatsSupported capture formatsThe following table lists the capture formats that are supporte

163Supported capture formats (MXO2 Mini)Supported capture formats (MXO2 Mini)The following table lists the capture formats that are supported on MXO2

164Appendix C, Matrox MXO2 Supported Input and Capture FormatsYour notes

DMatrox MXO2 SupportedOutput FormatsThis appendix provides information on the video output formats that are available on the MXO2 main and SD channels

4Chapter 1, Introducing Matrox MXO2• Disconnect MXO2 from the battery when not in use. Do not leave MXO2 connected to the battery when not in use as t

166Appendix D, Matrox MXO2 Supported Output FormatsSupported main and SD video output formatsThis section lists the video output formats that are avai

167Supported main and SD video output formats1080PsF at 23.98 fps11080PsF at 23.98 fps486p at 59.94 fps 720p at 59.94 fps1080PsF at 23.98 fps1080i at

168Appendix D, Matrox MXO2 Supported Output FormatsMXO2 MiniProject’s video formatMain channel outputSD channel outputFollow application486p/576p 720p

169Supported main and SD video output formatsMatrox Vetura Playback, Adobe Premiere Pro and Encore¦NoteWhen using Matrox Vetura Playback with video re

170Appendix D, Matrox MXO2 Supported Output Formats960×720p at 29.97 fps1280×720p at 59.94 fps720×486p at 59.94 fps1280×720p at 59.94 fps1920× 1080PsF

171Supported main and SD video output formats1920×1080p at 24 fps1920×1080p at 24 fps——1920×1080p at 24 fps——1920×1080p at 25 fps1920×1080PsF at 25 fp

172Appendix D, Matrox MXO2 Supported Output FormatsMXO2 MiniProject’s video formatMain channel output SD channel outputFollow application 486p/576p 72

173Supported main and SD video output formats1280×720p at 29.97 fps1280×720p at 59.94 fps720×486p at 59.94 fps1280×720p at 59.94 fps1920× 1080PsF at 2

174Appendix D, Matrox MXO2 Supported Output FormatsVideo formats supported on MXO2 outputsThe following table lists the video formats that you can out

175Video formats supported on MXO2 outputsMXO2 MiniMatrox MXO2 Mini outputVideo output formatHDMIComponent(Y, Pb, Pr)S-Video(Pb, Pr)Composite(Y)NTSC 4

5About this manual• 720p at 59.94 fps Represents 1280×720 progressive video at 59.94 frames per second.• 1440x1080i at 29.97 fps Represents 1440×1080

176Appendix D, Matrox MXO2 Supported Output FormatsYour notes

EMatrox MXO2 SpecificationsThis appendix provides specifications for all Matrox MXO2 products, and Matrox PCIe host adapters.

178Appendix E, Matrox MXO2 SpecificationsMatrox MXO2 specificationsGeneral• Video formats NTSC, PAL, NTSC-EIAJ, 1080p/i/PsF, 720p, 576p, 480p• Regulat

179Matrox MXO2 specifications• 24-bit, 48 kHz• Compliant with SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 299M• BNC connector (75 Ω), terminated• Equalized input for maximum ca

180Appendix E, Matrox MXO2 Specifications• Analog component video input$ HDTV input• EIA-770.3 compliant• BNC connectors (75 Ω)• 12-bit ADC• Anti-alia

181Matrox MXO2 specifications• S/N: > 58 dB, unified weighted$ SDTV analog component video (passthrough)• Frequency response Y: +/- 0.5 dB max to 5

182Appendix E, Matrox MXO2 Specifications$ BNC connector$ Output impedance: 75 Ω$ Nominal output level: 1Vp-p• Balanced and unbalanced analog audio pe

183Matrox MXO2 Rack specifications• Total power consumption 15 wattsConnections• Genlock reference input$ HD analog tri-level sync or SD analog bi-lev

184Appendix E, Matrox MXO2 Specifications$ SDTV input• SD-SDI with 16 channels of embedded audio• 24-bit, 48 kHz• BNC connector (75 Ω), terminated• Eq

185Matrox MXO2 Rack specifications• 12-bit DAC• 2x oversampling$ SDTV input• Betacam, Betacam SP (NTSC and NTSC-EIAJ)• SMPTE/EBU N10 (PAL)• BNC connec

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6Chapter 1, Introducing Matrox MXO2Your notes

186Appendix E, Matrox MXO2 SpecificationsAudio• Balanced analog inputs$ 2x stereo pair$ 4x XLR female connectors$ Nominal levels: +4 dBu (+4 dBm)$ Inp

187Matrox MXO2 LE specificationsMatrox MXO2 LE specificationsGeneral• Video formats NTSC, PAL, NTSC-EIAJ, 1080p/i/PsF, 720p, 576p, 486p• Regulatory co

188Appendix E, Matrox MXO2 Specifications• 24-bit, 48 kHz• Compliant with SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 299M• BNC connector (75 Ω), terminated• Equalized input fo

189Matrox MXO2 LE specifications• Analog component video input$ HDTV input• EIA-770.3 compliant• BNC connectors (75 Ω)• 12-bit ADC• Anti-aliasing filt

190Appendix E, Matrox MXO2 Specifications• S/N: > 58 dB, unified weighted$ SDTV analog component video (passthrough)• Frequency response Y: +/- 0.5

191Matrox MXO2 Mini specificationsEnvironmental specifications• Minimum/maximum ambient operating temperatures: 0 to 40º C• Minimum/maximum storage te

192Appendix E, Matrox MXO2 Specifications• Composite video (not available if using analog component input/output)$ SDTV input• PAL, NTSC, NTSC-EIAJ• R

193Matrox MXO2 Mini specifications• RCA connectors• 12-bit DAC• 4x oversampling$ SDTV input• Betacam, Betacam SP (NTSC and NTSC-EIAJ)• SMPTE/EBU N10 (

194Appendix E, Matrox MXO2 SpecificationsAudio• Unbalanced analog audio inputs$ 1x stereo pair$ RCA connectors$ Input impedance: > 10 kΩ$ Line leve

195Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapterMatrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter•Dimensions$ Length 87 mm (3.4")$ Width 48 mm (1.9")$ Height 19 mm (.75&quo

2Installing Your Matrox MXO2Hardware and SoftwareThis chapter describes how to install the Matrox MXO2 hardware and software.

196Appendix E, Matrox MXO2 SpecificationsYour notes

FMatrox Customer SupportThis appendix explains how you can register your Matrox product and obtain customer support.

198Appendix F, Matrox Customer SupportHow to get Matrox customer supportIf you have a problem that you’re unable to solve by referring to the document

Numerics264 filesSee Blu-ray Disc files (.264)AA/V input settingsMXO2 Mini 60MXO2, MXO2 Rack, and MXO2 LE 57Adobe After Effects, using Matrox with 96A

200IndexSee also Device controlChannels, video outputspecifying settings for 62, 66supported formats 166Closed captioning 72capture settings in Final

201Indexinstalling 8safety precautions 8specifications 177updating firmware 10HDMI monitor calibrationcalibrating your HDMI monitor 80enabling and dis

202Indexframe grab 135, 136keyboard shortcuts 137loading a clip 127Matrox 4VANC playback 127playback controls 128playhead and scrubber bar 130prefere

203Indexspecifying A/V input settings 57, 60specifying audio output settings 69specifying general settings 55specifying genlock settings for MXO2, MXO

204IndexMatrox MXO2 Mini 191Matrox MXO2 Rack 182PCIe host adapter 195Standard pulldowndescription of 140See also Advanced pulldownStreamingSee Live me

Compliance StatementsUSAFCC Compliance StatementRemark for the Matrox hardware products supported by this guideThis equipment has been tested and foun

8Chapter 2, Installing Your Matrox MXO2 Hardware and SoftwareBefore installing your Matrox hardwareRead the following information carefully before att

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9Installing your Matrox PCIe adapterInstalling your PCIe host adapter (for desktops)The Matrox PCIe host adapter is a standard low-profile PCIe x1 car

10Chapter 2, Installing Your Matrox MXO2 Hardware and SoftwareRemoving your PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapterYou can remove the Matrox PCIe host Expres

11Removing your Matrox MXO2 softwarepowered MXO2 connected, your MXO2 hardware may have a firmware version that is not supported by the installed MXO2

12Chapter 2, Installing Your Matrox MXO2 Hardware and Softwareinstalled on your computer, your custom Matrox MAX H.264 settings will be deleted by Com

3Connecting External Devices toMatrox MXO2This chapter shows how to supply power and connect external devices to Matrox MXO2.

14Chapter 3, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2¦NoteThis chapter details how to connect external devices to Matrox MXO2 only. For another MXO2

15Powering MXO2shut down your Mac system. That is, when you shut down your Mac system, your MXO2 turns off. Starting up your Mac system turns your MXO

iMatrox License Agreement, Warranty, and ServiceMatrox License Agreement, Warranty, and ServiceA. Matrox software license agreement for single-user pr

16Chapter 3, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2Connecting MXO2 to your Mac systemConnect MXO2 to your Mac system using the Matrox PCIe cable a

17Connecting MXO2 to your Mac systemUsing the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapterUse the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter to connect MXO2 to your computer’

18Chapter 3, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2Using the Matrox PCIe host adaptersFor MXO2 to be detected on a Mac Pro system, power must be s

19MXO2 RS-422 serial connectionMXO2 RS-422 serial connectionMXO2’s RS-422 serial connector allows an application, such as Final Cut Pro, to control a

20Chapter 3, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2Typical Matrox MXO2 connectionsIn the following typical connection examples, we’ve connected a

21Typical Matrox MXO2 connectionsDigital video connectionsIn this illustration, we’re using SDI connectors for video and audio, an SDI connector for v

22Chapter 3, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2Your notes

4Connecting External Devices toMatrox MXO2 RackThis chapter shows how to rack mount, supply power, and connect external devices to Matrox MXO2 Rack.

24Chapter 4, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 Rack¦NoteThis chapter details how to connect external devices to Matrox MXO2 Rack only. For an

25Rack mounting your MXO2 Rack3 MXO2 Rack can be recess mounted to allow extra space for connectors and cables. Depending on your mounting needs, alig

iiMatrox License Agreement, Warranty, and Service THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR PERFORM WITH ANY HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE PROVIDED BY T

26Chapter 4, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 RackPowering MXO2 RackYou can power MXO2 Rack using an AC outlet and an IEC-C13 power cord.MXO

27Connecting MXO2 Rack to your Mac systemConnecting MXO2 Rack to your Mac systemConnect MXO2 Rack to your Mac system using the Matrox PCIe cable and t

28Chapter 4, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 RackUsing the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapterUse the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter to connec

29Connecting MXO2 Rack to your Mac systemUsing the Matrox PCIe host adaptersFor MXO2 Rack to be detected on a Mac Pro system, power must be supplied t

30Chapter 4, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 RackMXO2 Rack RS-422 serial connectionThe Matrox MXO2 Rack RS-422 serial connector allows an a

31Typical Matrox MXO2 Rack connectionsTypical Matrox MXO2 Rack connectionsIn the following typical connection examples, we’ve connected a monitor to v

32Chapter 4, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 RackDigital video connectionsIn this illustration, we’re using SDI connectors for video and au

5Connecting External Devices toMatrox MXO2 LEThis chapter shows how to supply power and connect external devices to Matrox MXO2 LE.

34Chapter 5, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 LE¦NoteThis chapter details how to connect external devices to Matrox MXO2 LE only. For anothe

35Powering MXO2 LETo turn off your MXO2 LE, press and hold the power button for at least two seconds.¡ Importan t When MXO2 LE is connected to a Mac s

iiiMatrox License Agreement, Warranty, and ServiceIMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR OR INTENDED PURPOSE OR USE AND TH

36Chapter 5, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 LEConnecting MXO2 LE to your Mac systemConnect MXO2 LE to your Mac system using the Matrox PCI

37Connecting MXO2 LE to your Mac systemUsing the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapterUse the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter to connect MXO2 LE to your com

38Chapter 5, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 LEUsing the Matrox PCIe host adaptersFor MXO2 LE to be detected on a Mac Pro system, power mus

39MXO2 LE RS-422 serial connectionMXO2 LE RS-422 serial connectionMXO2 LE’s RS-422 serial connector allows an application, such as Final Cut Pro, to c

40Chapter 5, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 LETypical Matrox MXO2 LE connectionsIn the following typical connection examples, we’ve connec

41Typical Matrox MXO2 LE connectionsDigital video connectionsIn this illustration, we’re using SDI connectors for video and audio, an SDI connector fo

42Chapter 5, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 LEYour notes

6Connecting External Devices toMatrox MXO2 MiniThis chapter shows how to supply power and connect external devices to Matrox MXO2 Mini.

44Chapter 6, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 Mini¦NoteThis chapter details how to connect external devices to Matrox MXO2 Mini only. For an

45Powering MXO2 Mini01Removing an adapter plug Inserting an adapter plugPower adapterAdapter plugTo AC outletMXO2 MiniPower supplycable

ivMatrox License Agreement, Warranty, and Service unauthorized use, even if such claim alleges that Matrox was negligent regarding the design or manuf

46Chapter 6, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 MiniConnecting MXO2 Mini to your computerConnect MXO2 Mini to your Mac system using the Matrox

47Connecting MXO2 Mini to your computerUsing the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapterUse the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter to connect MXO2 Mini to your c

48Chapter 6, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 MiniUsing the Matrox PCIe host adaptersFor MXO2 Mini to be detected on your Mac Pro, power mus

49Connecting S-Video devices to MXO2 MiniConnecting S-Video devices to MXO2 MiniTo support S-Video connections on MXO2 Mini, your MXO2 Mini kit includ

50Chapter 6, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 MiniTypical Matrox MXO2 Mini connectionsIn the following typical connection examples, we’ve co

51Typical Matrox MXO2 Mini connectionsHDMI video connectionsIn this illustration, we’re using HDMI for video, RCA connectors for audio, and S-Video fo

52Chapter 6, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 Mini

7Configuring Your MXO2 SystemThis chapter explains how to configure your MXO2 settings.

54Chapter 7, Configuring Your MXO2 SystemIntroductionThis chapter describes the settings in the MXO2 preferences window for all MXO2 products. The MXO

55Specifying your general settings1 From the Apple menu, click System Preferences, and then click the Matrox MXO2 or Matrox MXO2 Mini icon.2 Click Loa

Chapter 1Introducing Matrox MXO2Welcome to Matrox MXO2 ... 2Matrox MXO2 system require

56Chapter 7, Configuring Your MXO2 System$ 0 IRE Applies a pedestal of 0 IRE. You should select this option when working with a commercial DV device t

57Specifying your A/V input settingsgenlock to MXO2’s internal reference signal during playback, and genlock to your capture source during capture (se

58Chapter 7, Configuring Your MXO2 System2 Click A/V Input. 3 Under Input Source, select the type of input that you want to capture for Video and Audi

59Specifying your A/V input settings5 If you selected Scale input for capture in step 4, select the format of your source video (MXO2 input) from the

60Chapter 7, Configuring Your MXO2 System¦NoteIf you’re performing an open-ended capture without a specified In point, you may need to try different o

61Specifying your A/V input settings (MXO2 Mini)1 From the Apple menu, click System Preferences, and then click the Matrox MXO2 Mini icon.2 Click A/V

62Chapter 7, Configuring Your MXO2 System$ SD 16:9 Select this option for widescreen 16:9 NTSC or PAL video. When upscaling to HD, the video is captur

63Specifying your video output settings2 Click Video Output. 3 From the Set main channel format to menu, you can select the video output format that y

64Chapter 7, Configuring Your MXO2 Systemchannel’s video output to 1080i at 29.97 fps (a pulldown will be applied to the video output).¦NoteWhen a pul

65Specifying your video output settings$ Over/Under Select this for over/under 3D video (also referred to as top bottom).¦NoteThis feature may not be

viContentsMXO2 RS-422 serial connection ... 19Typical Matrox MXO2 connections ...

66Chapter 7, Configuring Your MXO2 SystemSpecifying your video output settings (MXO2 Mini)This section specifies the video output settings for Matrox

67Specifying your video output settings (MXO2 Mini)¦NoteWhen you connect an analog component device to MXO2 Mini, you won’t be able to connect an S-Vi

68Chapter 7, Configuring Your MXO2 System$ Center cut Outputs the widescreen 16:9 picture by evenly cropping the left and right edges of the picture f

69Specifying your audio output settings11 Click the Calibrate button to calibrate your HDMI monitor or load HDMI calibration settings using the Matrox

70Chapter 7, Configuring Your MXO2 System4 If you selected the Enable audio mapping option, for each of the MXO2 outputs, select the desired audio pai

71Matrox 4VANC capture and playbackused for capturing AFD data, that channel will not be available for capturing audio.When using MXO2’s SDI output fo

72Chapter 7, Configuring Your MXO2 Systemto your capture source and not an external genlock source (see “Specifying your genlock settings” on page 56)

73Matrox 4VANC capture and playback16 is muted during playback, therefore it will not be available for playing back audio. For playback, MXO2 lets you

74Chapter 7, Configuring Your MXO2 System5 If you selected Retrieve closed captioning from audio track 16 in step 4, specify where you want the closed

75Specifying your Matrox WYSIWYG settings2 Click WYSIWYG. 3 From the Video Format list, select the format that you want for your video output. This s

viiContentsChapter 6Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 MiniAvailable MXO2 Mini connections ...

76Chapter 7, Configuring Your MXO2 Systemoutput the alpha channel from your project, or clear the option to output the image channel.Viewing MXO2 info

77MXO2 core audio supportMXO2 core audio supportYou can use MXO2 as the input and output audio device for your Mac OS, and any audio application on yo

78Chapter 7, Configuring Your MXO2 SystemYour notes

8Calibrating Your HDMI Monitorfor VideoThis chapter explains how to use the Matrox HDMI Calibration Utility to calibrate your RGB HDMI monitor for vid

80Chapter 8, Calibrating Your HDMI Monitor for VideoOverviewThe Matrox HDMI Calibration Utility is a unique tool designed to calibrate your RGB HDMI m

81Loading Matrox HDMI calibration settings4 Under Miscellaneous, from the Set HDMI output to list, select RGB - calibrated.5 Click Calibrate, enter an

82Chapter 8, Calibrating Your HDMI Monitor for VideoEnabling and disabling the Matrox HDMI calibration settingsThe HDMI calibration settings that are

9Using Matrox MXO2with Supported ProgramsThis chapter explains how to define various settings for using all MXO2 products with Final Cut Pro, Premiere

84Chapter 9, Using Matrox MXO2 with Supported ProgramsIntroductionThis chapter provides information on how to configure the following applications for

85Working with Apple Final Cut ProLoading a Matrox MXO2 Easy Setup1 Open Final Cut Pro and choose Final Cut Pro > Easy Setup.2 From the drop down m