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Page 11: Table Of Contents
Matrox MXO2 system requirements ............ 2 Supported programs .................. 2 Check our website for equipment information..........3 Battery requirements and guidelines for MXO2 ........3 About this manual ................. 3 Style conventions ..................3 How video formats are expressed ............. 4 Last-minute information................
Page 12 Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection ............ 14 Using Matrox MXO2 Dock ................. 15 Using the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter ........... 15 Using the Matrox PCIe host adapters ............16 MXO2 RS-422 serial connection ............17 Typical Matrox MXO2 connections ............. 18 Analog component video connections ............
Page 13 Available MXO2 Mini connections ............42 MXO2 video and audio connections ............42 Powering MXO2 Mini ................42 MXO2 Mini power supply and adapter plugs ..........42 Connecting MXO2 Mini to your computer .......... 44 Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection ........... 44 Using Matrox MXO2 Dock ................
Page 14 Calibrating Your HDMI Monitor for Video Overview ..................... 76 Calibrating your HDMI monitor ............76 Loading Matrox HDMI calibration settings .......... 77 Enabling and disabling the Matrox HDMI calibration settings .... 78 Chapter 9 Using Matrox MXO2 with Supported Programs Introduction ..................80 Working with Adobe Premiere Pro............80...
Page 15 Adding a voice-over to your sequence............. 117 Specifying settings for exporting Matrox 4VANC AFD and closed captioning to a file............... 120 Specifying settings for importing a Matrox 4VANC file......120 Specifying your audio output settings ............121 Exporting your sequence to tape ............122 Working with Apple Final Cut Pro X ...........
Page 16 Chapter E Connecting and Using Matrox MXO2 Dock Powering Matrox MXO2 Dock............186 MXO2 Dock power supply and adapter plugs ......... 186 Connecting MXO2 Dock to your MXO2 system ........ 188 Connecting to Matrox MXO2 ..............188 Connecting to Matrox MXO2 Rack ............189 Connecting to Matrox MXO2 LE ..............
Page 17 Environmental specifications ..............214 Matrox PCIe host adapter specifications ..........214 Matrox PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter (for laptops).................... 214 Matrox PCIe host adapter (for desktops) ..........214 Appendix G Matrox Customer Support How to get Matrox customer support..........216 Registration ..................... 216 Keep up to date with our website ............
Page 18: Your Notes
Your notes Contents...
Page 19: Introducing Matrox Mxo2
Introducing Matrox MXO2 This chapter lists the MXO2 system requirements, details the battery requirements and guidelines, and describes the MXO2 documentation.
Page 20: Welcome To Matrox Mxo2
MXO2 Dock is supported with Mac OS X Mavericks and Mountain Lion only. • One free PCIe slot to install the Matrox PCIe host adapter (for desktops), or one free ExpressCard/34 slot to install the Matrox PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter (for laptops), or one free Thunderbolt port to connect the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter or MXO2 Dock.
Page 21: Check Our Website For Equipment Information
This section does not apply to Matrox MXO2 Rack and Matrox MXO2 Mini as they cannot be powered by a battery. As an alternative to using an AC outlet, you can use a battery to power Matrox MXO2 or MXO2 LE. To avoid damage to your MXO2 system and peripheral devices when using a battery, please observe the following requirements and guidelines.
Page 22: How Video Formats Are Expressed
• 1080i at 29.97 fps Represents full-size 1920×1080 interlaced video at 29.97 frames per second. Last-minute information Any important information that wasn’t available for inclusion in this manual by publication time is provided to you in the Matrox MXO2 Release Notes. Chapter 1, Introducing Matrox MXO2...
Page 23: Installing Your Matrox Mxo2 Hardware And Software
Installing Your Matrox MXO2 Hardware and Software This chapter describes how to install Matrox MXO2 hardware (PCIe adapters only) and software.
Page 24: Important Installation Information
To avoid damage, please observe the following precautions: • Do not remove your Matrox PCIe host adapter from its antistatic bag until you’re ready to install it. Before removing the card, place the package within easy reach of the area where you intend to perform the installation.
Page 25: Installing Your Pcie Host Adapter (For Desktops)
MXO2 Dock, hardware installation is not required. Installing your PCIe host adapter (for desktops) The Matrox PCIe host adapter is a standard low-profile PCIe x1 card designed to operate in an Intel-based Mac system. For detailed instructions on how to perform the following steps, refer to your Mac desktop computer’s...
Page 26: Removing Your Pcie Host Expresscard/34 Adapter
ExpressCard/34 slot. Installing your Matrox MXO2 software You can install the MXO2 software on a computer with or without the MXO2 hardware connected. To download and install the latest version of the MXO2 software, visit the MXO2 Support section of our website at www.matrox.com/video/support.
Page 27: Disable App Nap For Editing Applications On Mac Os X Mavericks
To update the MXO2 firmware from the Matrox Utilities preferences window, make sure your MXO2 hardware is powered and connected to your computer, and then click Launch firmware updater on the Info pane to run the Matrox Firmware Updater. You’ll be required to shut down your system, with your MXO2 powered and connected to your computer, to complete the firmware update.
Page 28 When selected, all current user settings software user preferences in the Matrox Utilities preferences window will be removed from your computer. Clear this option if you wish to keep your current MXO2 user settings for a future MXO2 software installation. Click Continue .
Page 29: Connecting External Devices To Matrox Mxo2
Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 This chapter shows how to supply power and connect external devices to Matrox MXO2.
Page 30: Available Mxo2 Connections
3. MXO2 power functionality MXO2 features a power button that you can use to manually turn the MXO2 on and off. However, when power is supplied to MXO2 and it is connected to your Mac system, the MXO2 will turn on or off automatically when you start up or...
Page 31 Mac system. That is, when you shut down your Mac system, your MXO2 turns off. Starting up your Mac system turns your MXO2 on. To manually turn your MXO2 on, press the power button. To turn off your MXO2, press and hold the power button for at least two seconds.
Page 32: Connecting Mxo2 To Your Mac System
Connecting MXO2 to your Mac system Connect MXO2 to your Mac system using the Matrox PCIe cable and the appropriate Matrox host adapter or MXO2 Dock. Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection To ensure functionality and avoid damaging the PCIe cable or host connector...
Page 33: Using Matrox Mxo2 Dock
¡ Important Make sure that the Matrox PCIe cable is connected to the adapter and MXO2 before connecting the adapter to your computer via the Thunderbolt cable. If you want to disconnect or connect MXO2 when your system is running, you must do it by disconnecting/connecting the Thunderbolt cable. Do not disconnect the Matrox PCIe cable from the adapter, or MXO2, when your Mac system is running.
Page 34: Using The Matrox Pcie Host Adapters
Using the Matrox PCIe host adapters For MXO2 to be detected on a Mac desktop system, power must be supplied to MXO2 (see “Powering MXO2” on page 12), and it must be connected to your computer before starting up your system.
Page 35: Mxo2 Rs-422 Serial Connection
MXO2 RS-422 serial connection MXO2’s RS-422 serial connector allows a video editing application, such as Adobe Premiere Pro, to control a device that uses the RS-422 SMPTE time code protocol, such as a VTR or digital disk recorder, to ensure frame-accurate capture and export to tape.
Page 36: Typical Matrox Mxo2 Connections
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...
Page 37: Digital Video Connections
RCA connectors. The video is genlocked using a tri-level sync generator. Source Tri-level (Deck 1) sync generator MXO2 Inputs MXO2 Outputs Video monitor Recorder (Deck 2) Surround sound speaker system Typical Matrox MXO2 connections...
Page 38 Your notes Chapter 3, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2...
Page 39: Connecting External Devices To Matrox Mxo2 Rack
Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 Rack This chapter shows how to rack mount, supply power, and connect external devices to Matrox MXO2 Rack.
Page 40: Available Mxo2 Rack Connections
19-inch rack. The rackmount brackets can be used to either front or rear mount your MXO2 Rack. You can also mount MXO2 Rack so that it’s recessed to allow more space for cables. MXO2 Rack takes up two vertical rack unit spaces.
Page 41 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...
Page 42: Powering Mxo2 Rack
When power is supplied to MXO2 Rack and it is connected to your Mac system, the MXO2 Rack will turn on or off automatically when you start up or shut down your Mac system. That is, when you shut down your Mac system, your MXO2 Rack turns off.
Page 43: Connecting Mxo2 Rack To Your Mac System
Connecting MXO2 Rack to your Mac system Connect MXO2 Rack to your Mac system using the Matrox PCIe cable and the appropriate Matrox host adapter or MXO2 Dock. Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection To ensure functionality and avoid damaging the PCIe cable or host connector...
Page 44: Using Matrox Mxo2 Dock
Thunderbolt port. When doing this, it may take up to ten seconds for your MXO2 Rack to be detected by your system and its applications. ¡ Important Make sure that the Matrox PCIe cable is connected to the adapter and MXO2 Rack before connecting the adapter to your computer via the Thunderbolt cable.
Page 45: Using The Matrox Pcie Host Adapters
Using the Matrox PCIe host adapters For MXO2 Rack to be detected on a Mac desktop system, power must be supplied to MXO2 Rack (see “Powering MXO2 Rack” on page 24), and it must be connected to your computer before starting up your system.
Page 46: Mxo2 Rack Rs-422 Serial Connection
MXO2 Rack RS-422 serial connection The Matrox MXO2 Rack RS-422 serial connector allows a video editing application, such as Adobe Premiere Pro, to control a device that uses the RS-422 SMPTE time code protocol, such as a VTR or digital disk recorder, to ensure frame-accurate capture and export to tape.
Page 47: Typical Matrox Mxo2 Rack Connections
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...
Page 48: Digital Video Connections
(Deck 2) MXO2 Rack (partial view) To another device’s reference input. If not used, terminate the signal with a BNC 75-ohm terminator. MXO2 Rack (partial view) Source (Deck 1) Tri-level sync generator Chapter 4, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 Rack...
Page 49: Connecting External Devices To Matrox Mxo2 Le
Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 LE This chapter shows how to supply power and connect external devices to Matrox MXO2 LE.
Page 50: Available Mxo2 Le Connections
MXO2 LE features a power button that you can use to manually turn the MXO2 LE on and off. However, when power is supplied to MXO2 LE and it is connected to your Mac system, the MXO2 LE will turn on or off automatically when you start up or shut down your Mac system.
Page 51 To turn off your MXO2 LE, press and hold the power button for at least two seconds. ¡ Important When MXO2 LE is connected to a Mac system that is running, do not disconnect MXO2 LE from its power source, or power off MXO2 LE. Shut down your Mac system before removing power from MXO2 LE.
Page 52: Connecting Mxo2 Le To Your Mac System
Connecting MXO2 LE to your Mac system Connect MXO2 LE to your Mac system using the Matrox PCIe cable and the appropriate Matrox host adapter or MXO2 Dock. Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection To ensure functionality and avoid damaging the PCIe cable or host connector...
Page 53: Using Matrox Mxo2 Dock
Thunderbolt cable. If you want to disconnect or connect MXO2 LE when your system is running, you must do it by disconnecting/connecting the Thunderbolt cable. Do not disconnect the Matrox PCIe cable from the adapter, or MXO2 LE, when your Mac system is running.
Page 54: Using The Matrox Pcie Host Adapters
Using the Matrox PCIe host adapters For MXO2 LE to be detected on a Mac desktop system, power must be supplied to MXO2 LE (see “Powering MXO2 LE” on page 32), and it must be connected to your computer before starting up your system.
Page 55: Mxo2 Le Rs-422 Serial Connection
MXO2 LE RS-422 serial connection MXO2 LE’s RS-422 serial connector allows a video editing application, such as Adobe Premiere Pro, to control a device that uses the RS-422 SMPTE time code protocol, such as a VTR or digital disk recorder, to ensure frame-accurate capture and export to tape.
Page 56: Typical Matrox Mxo2 Le Connections
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...
Page 57: Digital Video Connections
HDMI connector. The video is genlocked using a tri-level sync generator. Tri-level Source sync (Deck 1) generator MXO2 LE Inputs MXO2 LE Outputs Video monitor Recorder (Deck 2) Surround sound speaker system Typical Matrox MXO2 LE connections...
Page 58 Your notes Chapter 5, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 LE...
Page 59: Connecting External Devices To Matrox Mxo2 Mini
Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 Mini This chapter shows how to supply power and connect external devices to Matrox MXO2 Mini.
Page 60: Available Mxo2 Mini Connections
• Two unbalanced analog RCA audio inputs/outputs (stereo pair). Powering MXO2 Mini You can supply power to MXO2 Mini using an AC outlet via the Matrox external power supply cable. To turn MXO2 Mini off, unplug the Matrox external power supply cable from the AC outlet while your computer is shut down.
Page 61 Adapter plug Power adapter Removing an adapter plug Inserting an adapter plug MXO2 Mini Power supply cable To AC outlet Powering MXO2 Mini...
Page 62: Connecting Mxo2 Mini To Your Computer
Connecting MXO2 Mini to your computer Connect MXO2 Mini to your Mac system using the Matrox PCIe cable and the appropriate Matrox host adapter or MXO2 Dock. Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection To ensure functionality and avoid damaging the PCIe cable or host connector...
Page 63: Using Matrox Mxo2 Dock
Thunderbolt port. When doing this, it may take up to ten seconds for your MXO2 Mini to be detected by your system and its applications. ¡ Important Make sure that the Matrox PCIe cable is connected to the adapter and MXO2 Mini before connecting the adapter to your computer via the Thunderbolt cable.
Page 64: Using The Matrox Pcie Host Adapters
Using the Matrox PCIe host adapters For MXO2 Mini to be detected on a Mac desktop system, power must be supplied to MXO2 Mini (see “Powering MXO2 Mini” on page 42), and it must be connected to your computer before starting up your system.
Page 65: Connecting S-Video Devices To Mxo2 Mini
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. To S-Video OUT connector...
Page 66: Typical Matrox Mxo2 Mini Connections
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...
Page 67: Hdmi Video Connections
S-Video for video monitoring. The video is genlocked to the input source using MXO2 Mini’s built-in genlock. ¦ Note When using HDMI connections, the embedded uncompressed HDMI audio is also available. Source (Deck 1) MXO2 Mini Recorder S-Video (Deck 2) monitor Typical Matrox MXO2 Mini connections...
Page 68 Your notes Chapter 6, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 Mini...
Page 69: Configuring Your Mxo2 System
Configuring Your MXO2 System This chapter explains how to configure your MXO2 settings.
Page 70: Introduction
You can save and load custom presets of your Matrox MXO2 preference settings. Saving custom presets Saving a custom MXO2 preference settings preset creates a .plist file that you can load at any time. All settings, except the FCP X setting, are saved in your custom preset.
Page 71: Specifying Your General Settings
Open . Specifying your general settings You can specify general settings for working with Matrox MXO2. These settings are applied to the MXO2 video inputs and outputs. From the Apple menu, click System Preferences , and then click the icon.
Page 72: Specifying Your Genlock Settings
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 offset for all MXO2 video outputs. From the Apple menu, click System Preferences , and then click the Matrox Utilities icon.
Page 73: Specifying Your A/V Input Settings
This lets you compensate for cable delays within your system. Specifying your A/V input settings You can select the MXO2 video and audio inputs to be used as your capture source. Only one video and audio input source can be used at a time. You can also capture your video to a different format than your source video by enabling scaling on the input.
Page 74 If the format to which you want to capture does not match the format of your source video, select Scale input for capture . MXO2 will either upscale, downscale, or cross-convert to the desired capture format. For example, select Scale input for capture if your source video is 720p at 59.94 fps and...
Page 75 1080i at 29.97 fps. For a list of the input and capture formats that are supported on MXO2, and to view the MXO2 input scaling options, see Appendix C, “Matrox MXO2 Supported Input and Capture Formats.”...
Page 76: Specifying Your Video Output Settings
When capturing, MXO2 outputs your source video at the capture format. The Matrox video output settings are ignored during capture. For a list of the supported video output formats for the MXO2 main and SD channels, and the supported video formats for the MXO2 outputs, see Appendix D, “Matrox MXO2 Supported Output...
Page 77 MXO2 Mini For MXO2 Mini only, from the Active analog output menu, select the type of connection that you want to use for MXO2 Mini’s Y, Pb, and Pr output connectors (see “Outputs” on page 165). ¦ Note When you connect an analog component device to MXO2 Mini, you won’t be able to connect an S-Video or composite device at the same time.
Page 78 If 1080i/PsF was selected in step 4, select Pulldown to output 23.98 fps video as 1080i at 29.97 fps video instead of 1080PsF at 23.98 fps. Matrox uses standard pulldown to convert 1080PsF at 23.98 fps video to 1080i at 29.97 fps video.
Page 79 Under HDMI 3D Viewing Mode , select the 3D Signal type that will be sent to your 3D monitor via MXO2’s HDMI output. This option signals your 3D monitor to automatically switch to the selected 3D viewing mode. You...
Page 80: Specifying Your Audio Output Settings
From the Set component output to menu, select YUV or RGB to set the type of video that is sent from MXO2’s component (Y, Pb, Pr) output. For example, select RGB if your MXO2’s component output is connected to a device that accepts an RGB signal.
Page 81 Pair 1/2 from your application, the audio will be routed to the corresponding 1/2 MXO2 audio outputs. If you selected the Enable audio mapping option, for each of the MXO2 outputs, select the desired audio pair from your application.
Page 82: Closed Captioning And Afd
Premiere Pro’s closed captioning feature instead of the Matrox 4VANC tool to play back closed captioning using MXO2. This section details how to specify the settings in MXO2 when using the Matrox 4VANC tool or Premiere Pro’s closed captioning feature.
Page 83 Embed in SDI VANC (HD/SD) Use this option if you want to play back HD or SD video from MXO2’s SDI output, and embed the closed captioning data in your video’s VANC. Embed in SDI Line 21 (SD) Use this option if you want to play back SD video from MXO2’s SDI output, and embed the closed captioning...
Page 84: Matrox 4Vanc Capture And Playback
24-bit 48 kHz audio file that contains the AFD data. When using MXO2’s SDI input for capture, you can choose to use audio track 15 to preserve the AFD data that is in your source video’s VANC. Because audio track 15 is used for capturing AFD data, that channel will not be available for capturing audio.
Page 85 54). Under Playback , select Retrieve AFD from audio track 15 to retrieve the Matrox 4VANC AFD data from audio track 15 in your video application, and play back the video with the AFD data restored to the VANC using MXO2’s SDI output.
Page 86 When using MXO2’s SDI input for capture, you can choose to use audio track 16 to preserve the closed caption data that is in your source video’s VANC. Because audio track 16 is used for capturing closed captioning, that channel will not be available for capturing audio.
Page 87 54). Under Playback , select Retrieve closed captioning from audio track 16 to retrieve the Matrox 4VANC closed caption data from track 16 in your video application, and play back the video with closed captioning using MXO2’s SDI or analog output.
Page 88: Specifying Your Matrox Wysiwyg Settings
Use this option if you want to play Embed in SDI VANC (HD/SD) back HD or SD video from MXO2’s SDI output, and embed the closed captioning data in your video’s VANC. Embed in SDI Line 21 (SD) Use this option if you want to play back SD video from MXO2’s SDI output, and embed the closed captioning...
Page 89 To output your composition/image at the video format selected in step 3, select Follow Application from the Set main channel format to list, and make sure that the MXO2 output that you will use for monitoring is set to output the Main channel under Channel Selection .
Page 90: Specifying The Apple Final Cut Pro X Setting
To output your project using MXO2, specify the settings in Adobe After Effects/Photoshop as explained in Chapter 9, “Using Matrox MXO2 with Supported Programs.” Specifying the Apple Final Cut Pro X setting The FCP X pane in the Matrox Utilities preferences window is used when working with Apple Final Cut Pro X only.
Page 91: Mxo2 Core Audio Support
MXO2 core audio support You can use MXO2 as the input and output audio device for your Mac OS, and any audio application on your system. The Matrox MXO2 input and output audio device options allow you to set MXO2 as the input and output audio device in your Mac OS Sound settings for your entire system, for use with such applications as Apple iTunes.
Page 92 Your notes Chapter 7, Configuring Your MXO2 System...
Page 93 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.
Page 94: Calibrating Your Hdmi Monitor For Video Overview
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.
Page 95: Loading Matrox Hdmi Calibration Settings
¦ Note When the Matrox HDMI Calibration Utility is running, you will not have access to the MXO2 options in the Matrox preferences window, and the MXO2 inputs and outputs will not be available to any other application. At the end of the calibration process, save your calibration settings to a file anywhere on your system.
Page 96: Enabling And Disabling The Matrox Hdmi Calibration Settings
This is used when you want to monitor video on your RGB HDMI monitor. Disable the calibration settings if you want the HDMI video to be output from MXO2 with its native color settings, such as when performing an edit-to-tape.
Page 97: Using Matrox Mxo2 With Supported Programs
Using Matrox MXO2 with Supported Programs This chapter explains how to define various settings for using MXO2 with supported programs.
Page 98: Introduction
MXO2 outputs, see Appendix D, “Matrox MXO2 Supported Output Formats.” For a list of the input and capture formats that are supported on MXO2, and to view the MXO2 input scaling options, see Appendix C, “Matrox MXO2 Supported Input and Capture Formats.”...
Page 99: Support For Adobe Premiere Pro Cc And Cs6
Choose File > New > Sequence (CC only). The New Sequence dialog opens on the Sequence Presets pane. Under Available Presets , select the preset that matches the type of sequence that 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 presets, the Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame codec will be set for rendering your video previews.
Page 100: Defining Your Playback Settings
MXO2 hardware to output video and audio that is played back in Adobe Premiere Pro. For a list of the supported video output formats for the MXO2 main and SD channels, and the supported video formats for the MXO2 outputs, Appendix D, “Matrox MXO2 Supported Output...
Page 101 In the Preferences dialog, select Matrox Player from the Audio Device list. Under Video Device , select Matrox Player , and then click Setup beside Matrox Player. In the Matrox Player Setup dialog, select the bit depth for your video output ( 8-bit or 10-bit ).
Page 102: Defining Your Capture Settings
To capture video and audio in Premiere Pro using your Matrox MXO2 hardware, you must define your capture settings as detailed in this section. For a list of the input and capture formats that are supported on MXO2, and to view the MXO2 input scaling options, see Appendix C, “Matrox MXO2 Supported Input and...
Page 103 Pro > Preferences > Playback Click OK to save your settings in the Matrox Recorder Configuration dialog. If you want to use Matrox device control for frame-accurate capture from a device, see “Setting up Matrox device control” on page 99.
Page 104: Adding A Voice-Over To Your Sequence
Create Aggregate Device . Double-click the newly created aggregate device that appears in the left pane, and type a descriptive name for the device, such as Matrox Audio . Chapter 9, Using Matrox MXO2 with Supported Programs...
Page 105 Highlight the Matrox Audio aggregate device, and then select to use the Matrox audio input and output. Quit Audio MIDI Setup . From the Apple menu, click System Preferences , and then click the icon. Matrox Utilities Click A/V Input .
Page 106 Under Input Source , select the Audio input on your Matrox hardware to which your audio source device is connected, and then select Component from the Video list. Close the Matrox Utilities preferences window. In Premiere Pro, choose Premiere Pro > Preferences > Playback , and then select Adobe Desktop Audio as the Audio Device .
Page 107 Matrox MXO2 (serial number) Input/Matrox MXO2 (serial number) . Do not select the Matrox option for output only. Output Mac OS X Mavericks or Mountain Lion Select the Matrox aggregate audio device created in step from the Adobe Desktop Audio list (CC) or the Default Device list (CS6).
Page 108 In the mixer’s panel, click the Enable track for recording button ( ) for the tracks on which you want to record audio. You can record your voice-over on multiple tracks at the same time. Chapter 9, Using Matrox MXO2 with Supported Programs...
Page 109: Closed Captioning And Afd
For each track selected in step 3, select the Matrox audio input channel that you want to record from the Track Input Channel list at the top of the panel.
Page 110 Working with Matrox 4VANC AFD MXO2 lets you capture the AFD (active format description) data stored in your video’s VANC, along with your video, and restore the AFD data during playback, using the Matrox 4VANC tool. This section details how to capture and play back Matrox 4VANC AFD using Adobe Premiere Pro.
Page 111 Matrox 4VANC AFD data to an audio output pair (for example, 3 + 4 ), and then use the Pan/balance control to set the balance of the Matrox 4VANC track completely to the left or Working with Adobe Premiere Pro...
Page 112 For example, if the Matrox 4VANC AFD audio track balance is set to the left, set the balance for the other audio track that is assigned to the same audio outputs to the right.
Page 113 Capture as you would normally. Playing back Matrox 4VANC closed captioning During playback, MXO2 retrieves the closed caption data from the Matrox 4VANC audio track that is assigned to audio output 16, and outputs it using MXO2’s SDI or analog output. To play back Matrox 4VANC closed captioning: In Premiere Pro, choose File >...
Page 114 , 5.1 , and Stereo are not supported when exporting Mono Matrox 4VANC closed caption data. From the Sample Size list, select 24 bit . Export your sequence to file. If you have an MXO2 product with MAX technology, see Chapter 10, “Using the Matrox MAX H.264 Codec” for information on exporting your sequence using the Matrox MAX H.264...
Page 115 VANC on output for display on an SDI or analog video monitor that supports closed captioning, or you can choose to overlay the closed captions on all the MXO2 video outputs for display on video monitors that do not support closed captioning.
Page 116 Embed in SDI VANC (HD/SD) Use this option if you want to play • back HD or SD video from MXO2’s SDI output, and embed the closed captioning data in your video’s VANC. Use this option if you want to play back Embed in SDI Line 21 (SD) •...
Page 117: Setting Up Matrox Device Control
• MXO2, MXO2 Rack, and MXO2 LE Connect the RS-422 connector on your MXO2 hardware to the serial device control port on your source device or recorder using an RS-422 serial cable (see “MXO2 RS-422 serial connection”...
Page 118 From the Devices list, select Matrox Device Control . Click Options to display the Matrox Device Control Options panel. From the Port list, select Matrox RS-422 Port . If the list contains more than one Matrox RS-422 Port option, which occurs when your system has more than one serial device control connection, select the option corresponding to the desired connection.
Page 119: Exporting Your Sequence To Tape
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)”...
Page 120 To preview the export to tape in the Edit to Tape panel: Connect your recorder’s output to the input on MXO2, and set the MXO2 input settings as specified in “Specifying your A/V input settings”...
Page 121 Adobe Premiere Pro will automatically render sections that have a red render bar when you start an export to tape, but to avoid having dropped frames you must render both the red and yellow sections before performing a Matrox export to tape.
Page 122 Alternately, you can select Duration and enter the duration you want for the recording. The Out point will then be calculated for you. By default, the duration is set to the duration of the work area. Click the reset button Chapter 9, Using Matrox MXO2 with Supported Programs...
Page 123: Using The Matrox Mpeg-2 I-Frame Codec
HD codec installed on their system. To capture SD/HD video using the Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame codec, the MXO2 software must be installed on your system, and the MXO2 hardware must be connected. If the captured video will be played back on another system, the Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame codec must be installed on that system as well.
Page 124 ¦ Note If you’re using the Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame codec for playback, some of the options described in this section may not apply. Under Motion , select the frame rate for your captured video in Frames per , and enter a target data rate in the Limit data rate to box.
Page 125 Truncates the AC coefficients to the lowest whole Matrox custom • number when calculating the quantization coefficient. In some cases, this setting may yield less artifacts in graphics. From the DC precision list, select the bit-depth precision of the DC intra block.
Page 126: Working With Adobe Encore
The MXO2 playback device for Encore lets you monitor video and audio from your Encore project using the MXO2 outputs. For a list of the supported video output formats for the MXO2 main and SD channels, and the supported video formats for the MXO2 outputs, see Appendix D, “Matrox MXO2 Supported...
Page 127: Working With Adobe Prelude
The MXO2 playback device for Prelude lets you monitor video and audio from your Prelude project using the MXO2 outputs. For a list of the supported video output formats for the MXO2 main and SD channels, and the supported video formats for the MXO2 outputs, see Appendix D, “Matrox MXO2 Supported...
Page 128: Working With Adobe After Effects
MXO2 outputs automatically. However, if you want to monitor audio from the MXO2 outputs as well, you must select MXO2 as the audio hardware device and then play back your clip in RAM Preview mode.
Page 129: Working With Adobe Photoshop
Matrox WYSIWYG Preview Matrox WYSIWYG options, you must export the image again to refresh the output. ¥ Tip You can create a Photoshop Action shortcut for File > Export > Matrox WYSIWYG Preview . For information on creating Actions, see your Adobe Photoshop documentation.
Page 130: Working With Adobe Speedgrade
Working with Adobe SpeedGrade You can output video played back in Adobe SpeedGrade on the Matrox MXO2 video outputs to preview your clips on your video monitor. You can also choose to output audio played back in Adobe SpeedGrade on your Matrox MXO2 hardware.
Page 131 The Enable CC overlay on output (Adobe CS6) option is not used. Click OK to return to the Preferences dialog. If you also want to output audio from your Matrox MXO2 hardware, click Sound , select Core Audio from the Engine list, and then select the Matrox MXO2 audio output option from the Device list.
Page 132: Working With Avid Media Composer And Symphony
• Avid supports only standard raster dimensions for projects created on Matrox MXO2 hardware. This means that when you create an HD project for MXO2, the raster dimension will be set to 1280×720 for a 720p project, or 1920 ×1080 for a 1080i/p project. You can, however, still import, export, and play back thin raster material in your HD project.
Page 133: Defining Your Capture Settings
In Avid Media Composer/Symphony, open the project that you want to play back. When using an MXO2, MXO2 LE, or MXO2 Rack SDI output for playback, you can choose to play back Matrox 4VANC AFD (active format description) or closed caption data that is stored as an audio track, and restore the data to your video's VANC (vertical ancillary data space) on output.
Page 134 Matrox MXO2 Support section of our website at www.matrox.com/video/support. Remarks • To capture video on Matrox MXO2, your project’s color space must be set to YCbCr. • Matrox MXO2 supports the Audio tool so that you can monitor and adjust your audio input levels for capture.
Page 135: Adding A Voice-Over To Your Sequence
Capture as you would normally. 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.
Page 136 Click A/V Input . Under Input Source , select the Audio input on your Matrox hardware to which your audio source device is connected, and then select Component from the Video list. Close the Matrox Utilities preferences window. Recording your voice-over You use the Audio Punch-In tool to record your voice-over.
Page 137 With a sequence loaded in the Avid Media Composer/Symphony timeline, choose Tools > Audio Punch-In . Select Matrox from the Input Source list. ¥ Tip If Matrox MXO2 (serial number) Audio Input appears in the Input list instead of Matrox , the Matrox hardware is deactivated in Avid. Source Click the Toggle Hardware button in Avid to activate the Matrox hardware, and then select Matrox .
Page 138: Specifying Settings For Exporting Matrox 4Vanc Afd And Closed Captioning To A File
114. In Avid Media Composer/Symphony, make sure that the audio track that contains the Matrox 4VANC AFD data is set to output as audio channel 15, and/or the audio track that contains the Matrox 4VANC closed caption data is set to output as audio channel 16.
Page 139: Specifying Your Audio Output Settings
For information on how to capture and play back Matrox 4VANC data in Avid Media Composer/Symphony, see “Defining your capture settings” on page “Defining your playback settings” on page 114. For information on how to specify your settings in Avid Media Composer/Symphony to maintain the Matrox 4VANC AFD and closed caption data when exporting your project, see “Specifying settings for exporting Matrox 4VANC AFD and closed captioning to...
Page 140: Exporting Your Sequence To Tape
If you’re using an SDI RS-422 device and you don’t have an external broadcast-quality analog sync source, you can set your genlock source to the MXO2 internal reference and configure the setting on your deck to genlock to the SDI video input. For details on how to set your genlock source, see “Specifying...
Page 141: Working With Apple Final Cut Pro X
Playback using Matrox MXO2 This section details how to play back and output video and audio in Apple Final Cut Pro X using Matrox MXO2. For a list of the supported video output formats, Appendix D, “Matrox MXO2 Supported Output Formats.”...
Page 142 If the Output format list is unavailable and “ (In use) ” appears, the MXO2 hardware is currently being used by an application on your system. To change the output format, you must first disable A/V Output in Final Cut Pro X ( Window >...
Page 143 Open Final Cut Pro X, choose Final Cut Pro > Preferences , and ensure that the Matrox video format that you selected in step appears as the A/V option in the Playback pane. Output In the Playback pane, set Playback Quality to High Quality . However, if...
Page 144 From the Window menu, enable A/V Output . Play back your video in Final Cut Pro X. Chapter 9, Using Matrox MXO2 with Supported Programs...
Page 145: Using The Matrox Max H.264 Codec
Using the Matrox MAX H.264 Codec This chapter explains how to use the Matrox MAX H.264 codec that is available on Matrox MXO2 products with MAX technology for exporting material for Blu-ray Disc, the web and mobile devices.
Page 146: Overview
Overview If you have an MXO2 product with Matrox MAX technology, you can quickly and easily create H.264 files for Blu-ray Disc (Apple Compressor only), the web and mobile devices, such as Apple TV, iPod, and iPhone, using the Matrox MAX H.264 codec.
Page 147: Assigning A Matrox Max H.264 Setting
(.mov). Assigning a Matrox MAX H.264 setting This section describes how to assign a Matrox MAX H.264 setting to your source file in Apple Compressor. The Matrox MAX H.264 settings include the predefined settings installed with your MXO2 software, and any custom settings that you create (see “Creating a custom Matrox MAX H.264 setting”...
Page 148: Creating A Custom Matrox Max H.264 Setting
You can create a custom Matrox MAX H.264 setting in Apple Compressor for delivering H.264 files for either Blu-ray (.264) or QuickTime (.mov). Once you create a new Matrox MAX H.264 setting, you can assign it to your source file in Apple Compressor using the steps described in “Assigning a Matrox MAX H.264...
Page 149 In the Inspector window, type a Name and Description . On the Encoder pane of the Inspector window, make sure that File Format is set to Matrox MAX H.264 (.264) for Blu-ray or Matrox MAX H.264 (.mov) for QuickTime, and Extension is set to 264 for Blu-ray or mov for QuickTime, and then click Options .
Page 150 59.94 Remarks Use H.264 level 4.0 if you want to create Matrox MAX H.264 files intended for mass replication of Blu-ray Discs. You can use either level 4.0 or 4.1 if you want to author and burn individual copies that are compatible with Blu-ray Disc players.
Page 151 Under GOP Structure , specify the GOP structure settings that you want the Matrox MAX H.264 codec to use to encode your video: GOP type (.264 files only) Select the type of GOP structure for your...
Page 152 If your source video must be scaled for encoding, Hardware scaling select this option if you want the scaling to be done by the MXO2 hardware. This produces the best-quality results and frees your system’s resources for other tasks. Clear this option to leverage your system’s resources with the MXO2 hardware for even faster encoding times.
Page 153 Scene detection (.mov files only) Enabling this option allows the Matrox MAX H.264 codec to detect scene changes while encoding, and encode these transitions as I-frames. This results in multi-pass quality in a single pass. This option can be useful for creating higher quality video at a given data rate .
Page 154 A complex video can be defined as containing scenes with many colors, sharp edges, or transitions. The Matrox MAX H.264 codec uses this setting to determine how much compression is required in order to deliver high-quality video at your specified target data rate.
Page 155: Using Apple Final Cut Pro X
When working in Final Cut Pro X, you can send your clip to Apple Compressor and then use the Matrox MAX H.264 Compressor settings to export H.264 files for Blu-ray, the web, and other mobile devices. For detailed information on Final Cut Pro X- or Compressor-related subjects, see your application’s...
Page 156: Using Adobe Premiere Pro Or Media Encoder
Compressor’s Geometry pane to maintain your source video’s aspect ratio. • High-Quality Use these settings for high-quality encoding of QuickTime files. With these settings, the encoding is performed entirely by the MXO2 hardware, which frees your system’s resources for other tasks. The encoded file’s extension will be .mov.
Page 157: Assigning A Matrox Max H.264 Preset
Media Encoder for delivering QuickTime files for the web, and for use with Apple TV, iPad, iPod, iPhone, and other QuickTime-based devices. Once you create a new Matrox MAX H.264 preset, you can assign it to your source file in Premiere Pro and Media Encoder using the steps described in “Assigning a...
Page 158 To export your file/sequence to more than one Matrox MAX H.264 setting, you must add a separate item to the queue for each Matrox MAX H.264 setting. If you’re working with Premiere Pro, choose File > Export > Media . If you’re working with Media Encoder, in the Queue panel, right-click the clip...
Page 159 However, if you lose too much detail in your encoded video you may need to decrease the noise filter level. Click OK to save and close the Matrox MAX H.264 Codec Settings dialog. In the Export Settings dialog, in the Video pane, under Bitrate Settings , enable the Limit data rate to option and enter a value if you’re using the...
Page 160: Using Telestream Episode
Using Telestream Episode This section details how to specify Matrox MAX H.264 compression settings in Telestream Episode for delivering QuickTime files for the web, and for use with Apple TV, iPad, iPod, iPhone, and other QuickTime-based devices. The encoded file’s extension will be .mov.
Page 161 Remarks If using the CAVLC entropy coding algorithm (see step 7), you must enable Limit data rate to and type a value. If using CABAC, you can enable or disable this option. The Limit data rate to option applies to the video portion of your encoded file only.
Page 162 AAC or AAC QuickTime as the in the Inspector Panel . Audio Codec Drag a deployment location to the Workflow Panel , and encode the file as you would normally. Chapter 10, Using the Matrox MAX H.264 Codec...
Page 163: Using Avid Media Composer Or Symphony
Using Avid Media Composer or Symphony This section details how to specify the Matrox MAX H.264 compression settings in Avid Media Composer and Avid Symphony for delivering QuickTime files for the web and mobile devices. The encoded file’s extension will be .mov.
Page 164 In the Movie Settings dialog, under Video , click Settings . From the Compression Typ e menu, select Matrox MAX H.264 . Under Motion and Data Rate , select your desired settings as explained in your Avid documentation. Chapter 10, Using the Matrox MAX H.264 Codec...
Page 165 Remarks If using the CABAC entropy coding algorithm (see step 10), you can use either the Automatic or Restrict to data rate option. If using CAVLC, you must use the Restrict to data rate option. The Restrict to data rate option applies to the video portion of your encoded file only.
Page 166 Once all settings are specified, click OK in the Movie Settings window. Click Save in the Export Settings dialog, and then click Save in the Export As window to encode your video. Chapter 10, Using the Matrox MAX H.264 Codec...
Page 167: Using Apple Quicktime Pro, And Other Quicktime-Based Applications
Using Apple QuickTime Pro, and other QuickTime-based applications This section details how to specify Matrox MAX H.264 compression settings in QuickTime Pro v7.6.x for delivering QuickTime files for the web, and for use with Apple TV, iPad, iPod, iPhone, and other QuickTime-based devices. The encoded file’s extension will be .mov.
Page 168 Select the H.264 level that you want to be used to encode your video. Maximum Maximum Maximum H.264 level Frame rate Data rate Frame size (fps) (Mb/s) 352 ×288 29.97 720 ×576 29.97 1280×720 29.97 1920×1080 29.97 1920×1080 29.97 1920×1080 59.94 Chapter 10, Using the Matrox MAX H.264 Codec...
Page 169 ¦ Note Use H.264 level 3.1 to create HD video for use with Apple iPad. Select the Noise filter level that will be applied to your video before encoding. Increasing the noise filter level reduces the amount of high frequencies in your source video by softening the high-detail portions of your video.
Page 170 Your notes Chapter 10, Using the Matrox MAX H.264 Codec...
Page 171: Understanding Pulldown
Understanding Pulldown This appendix describes MXO2 pulldown.
Page 172: Overview
23.98 fps video to 29.97 fps or 59.94 fps video for output on MXO2 (see Appendix D, “Matrox MXO2 Supported Output Formats”). If you choose to enable Pulldown in the Video Output pane of the Matrox preferences window (see Chapter 7, “Configuring Your MXO2 System”), Matrox uses the standard pulldown method to convert 23.98 fps to 29.97 fps or 59.94 fps video.
Page 173 (frame C) as two fields (fields c1 and c2), and the fourth frame (frame D) as three fields (fields d1, d2, and d3). This sequence repeats six times each second. Standard pulldown...
Page 174 Your notes Appendix A, Understanding Pulldown...
Page 175: Matrox Mxo2 Connectors
Matrox MXO2 Connectors This appendix describes the inputs and outputs for MXO2, MXO2 Rack, MXO2 LE, and MXO2 Mini.
Page 176: Inputs
Inputs The following sections detail the MXO2, MXO2 Rack, MXO2 LE, and MXO2 Mini inputs. MXO2 inputs Appendix B, Matrox MXO2 Connectors...
Page 177: Mxo2 Rack Inputs
MXO2 Rack inputs Inputs...
Page 178: Mxo2 Le Inputs
Analog audio video External (unbalanced) (HD/SD) reference L (CH 1) (REF) Matrox MXO2 LE Composite HDMI R (CH 2) video (S-Video) (HD/SD) Analog audio (unbalanced) Component video (HD/SD) CH 1 CH 2 (HD/SD) Analog audio (balanced) Appendix B, Matrox MXO2 Connectors...
Page 179: Mxo2 Mini Inputs
S-Video devices to MXO2 Mini” page 47) Power (see “Powering MXO2 Mini” page 42) HDMI Analog audio (HD only) (unbalanced) Component video (HD/SD) Host (see “Connecting (CH 1) (CH 2) MXO2 Mini to your computer” page 44) Matrox MXO2 Mini Inputs...
Page 180: Input Connector Descriptions
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)” page 164. You can select the video and audio inputs to be used as your capture source in the MXO2 preferences window (see “Specifying your A/V input settings”...
Page 181 Connect a coaxial BNC audio cable from a camera, VTR, audio mixer, or other audio input source. ¦ Note Not available on MXO2 LE. Analog audio (balanced) Allows you to input balanced stereo analog audio. Connect XLR cables from a camera, VTR, audio mixer, or other audio input source.
Page 182: Input Connector Descriptions (Mxo2 Mini)
Input connector descriptions (MXO2 Mini) This section describes the Matrox MXO2 Mini inputs. For other MXO2 products, “Input connector descriptions” on page 162. You can select the video and audio inputs to be used as your capture source in the MXO2 Mini preferences window (see “Specifying your video output settings”...
Page 183: Outputs
Outputs The following sections detail the MXO2, MXO2 Rack, MXO2 LE, and MXO2 Mini outputs. MXO2 outputs Outputs...
Page 184: Mxo2 Rack Outputs
MXO2 Rack outputs Appendix B, Matrox MXO2 Connectors...
Page 185: Mxo2 Le Outputs
MXO2 LE outputs Component Analog audio video (unbalanced) (HD/SD) SDI B L (CH 1) (HD/SD) Matrox MXO2 LE Composite HDMI R (CH 2) video (S-Video) (HD/SD) Analog audio (unbalanced) Component SDI A video (HD/SD) CH 1 CH 2 (HD/SD) Analog...
Page 186: Mxo2 Mini Outputs
44) Component video (CH 1) (CH 2) (HD/SD) Analog audio HDMI (unbalanced) (HD/SD) Power (see “Powering MXO2 Mini” page 42) S-Video (see “Connecting S-Video devices to MXO2 Mini” page 47) Composite video (CVBS) Appendix B, Matrox MXO2 Connectors...
Page 187: Output Connector Descriptions
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)” page 171. HD to SD downscaling, SD to HD upscaling, and cross conversion are supported on all video outputs simultaneously.
Page 188 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. ¦ Note Not available on MXO2 LE. Analog audio (balanced) Allows you to output balanced stereo analog audio. Connect XLR cables to a VTR, audio mixer, speakers, or other audio device.
Page 189: Output Connector Descriptions (Mxo2 Mini)
To select your video output settings, see “Specifying your video output settings” on page 58. You can also map any audio track in your video application to any MXO2 Mini audio output (see “Specifying your audio output settings”...
Page 190 S-Video Output connectors Pb and Pr allow you to connect the MXO2 S-Video adapter cable for outputting SD video to an analog S-Video device. Connect an S-Video cable, via the MXO2 S-Video adapter cable, to a video monitor, VTR, or other S-Video device.
Page 191: Matrox Mxo2 Supported Input And Capture Formats
Matrox MXO2 Supported Input and Capture Formats This appendix provides information on the video input and capture formats that are supported on all MXO2 products.
Page 192: Supported Input Formats
— — — 1080p at 24 fps — — — 1080p at 25 fps — — — 1080p at 29.97 fps — — — 1080p at 30 fps — — — Appendix C, Matrox MXO2 Supported Input and Capture Formats...
Page 193 Matrox MXO2 Mini Matrox MXO2 Mini input Source video Component S-Video Composite HDMI format (Y, Pb, Pr) (Pb, Pr) NTSC — — NTSC 16:9 — PAL 16:9 — 720p at 50 fps — — 720p at 59.94 fps — —...
Page 194: Supported Capture Formats
If the format to which you want to capture does not match the format of your source video, you must enable scaling on the input For a list of the video formats that are supported on the Matrox MXO2 inputs, see “Supported input formats”...
Page 195 — — — — — — — — — — — — You must enable Scale input for capture in the A/V Input pane of the Matrox Utilities preferences window (see Chapter 7, “Configuring Your MXO2 System”). Supported capture formats...
Page 196 Your notes Appendix C, Matrox MXO2 Supported Input and Capture Formats...
Page 197: Matrox Mxo2 Supported Output Formats
Matrox MXO2 Supported Output Formats This appendix provides information on the video output formats that are available on the MXO2 main and SD channels, and the video formats that are supported on the MXO2 outputs.
Page 198: Supported Main And Sd Video Output Formats
Supported main and SD video output formats This section lists the video output formats that are available on the MXO2 main and SD channels based on your project’s video format. You can specify the main and SD channel settings on the Video Output pane of the Matrox Utilities preferences window (see Chapter 7, “Configuring Your MXO2...
Page 199 Main channel output Project’s video channel Follow 486p/576p 720p 1080i/PsF 1080p format output application 960× 720p at 1280 ×720p at 720 ×486p at 1280 ×720p at 1920× 1080PsF at 1920× 1080p at 720× 486PsF 29.97 fps 59.94 fps 59.94 fps 59.94 fps 29.97 fps 29.97 fps...
Page 200 Matrox Utilities preferences window to output as 16:9 (see Chapter 7, “Configuring Your MXO2 System”). Enable Pulldown in the Video Output pane of the Matrox Utilities preferences window to output 1080i at 29.97 fps (see Chapter 7, “Configuring Your MXO2 System”).
Page 201: Avid Media Composer/Symphony
Matrox Utilities preferences window to output as 16:9 (see Chapter 7, “Configuring Your MXO2 System”). Enable Pulldown in the Video Output pane of the Matrox Utilities preferences window to output 1080i at 29.97 fps (see Chapter 7, “Configuring Your MXO2 System”).
Page 202: Video Formats Supported On Mxo2 Outputs
SD channels (see “Supported main and SD video output formats” on page 180). To assign the main or SD channel to an MXO2 output, see “Specifying your video output settings” on page 58. For descriptions of the MXO2 outputs, see “Outputs”...
Page 203: Connecting And Using Matrox Mxo2 Dock
Connecting and Using Matrox MXO2 Dock This chapter shows how to power MXO2 Dock, how to connect it to your MXO2 system, and lists the available connections for use with your peripheral devices.
Page 204: Powering Matrox Mxo2 Dock
Powering Matrox MXO2 Dock To power Matrox MXO2 Dock, connect the power supply cable to MXO2 Dock and an AC outlet as shown in this section. To remove power from MXO2 Dock, unplug the power supply cable from the AC outlet.
Page 205 Matrox MXO2 Dock (back view) Power supply To AC cable outlet Powering Matrox MXO2 Dock...
Page 206: Connecting Mxo2 Dock To Your Mxo2 System
Thunderbolt port. When doing this, it may take up to ten seconds for your MXO2 to be detected by your system and its applications. ¡ Important Make sure that the Matrox PCIe cable is connected to MXO2 Dock and MXO2 before connecting MXO2 Dock to your computer via the Thunderbolt cable.
Page 207: Connecting To Matrox Mxo2 Rack
PCIe cable “Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection” page 25. Thunderbolt cable (Not included. A Thunderbolt cable is required to connect Matrox MXO2 Dock to your computer.) Matrox MXO2 Dock To your computer’s Thunderbolt port. Connecting MXO2 Dock to your MXO2 system...
Page 208: Connecting To Matrox Mxo2 Le
“Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection” page 34. Thunderbolt cable (Not included. A Thunderbolt cable is required to connect Matrox MXO2 Dock to your computer.) Matrox MXO2 Dock To your computer’s Thunderbolt port. Chapter E, Connecting and Using Matrox MXO2 Dock...
Page 209: Connecting To Matrox Mxo2 Mini
“Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection” PCIe cable page 44. Thunderbolt cable (Not included. A Thunderbolt cable is required to connect Matrox MXO2 Dock to your computer.) Matrox MXO2 Dock To your computer’s Thunderbolt port. Connecting MXO2 Dock to your MXO2 system...
Page 210: Available Mxo2 Dock Connections
Matrox MXO2 Dock features one HDMI connector for connecting an HDMI monitor. By default, the monitor connected to MXO2 Dock is detected by your system as a secondary monitor. However, you can change your system’s display settings ( System Preferences > Display ) so that the HDMI monitor connected to MXO2 Dock’s HDMI output is the primary monitor.
Page 211: Gigabit Ethernet
The MXO2 Dock USB ports support wake-on-USB. Understanding the MXO2 Dock status LED Matrox MXO2 Dock features a status LED on the front of the unit to indicate the following conditions: • Green Matrox MXO2 Dock is connected to a computer via the Thunderbolt cable, and is functioning properly.
Page 212 Your notes Chapter E, Connecting and Using Matrox MXO2 Dock...
Page 213: Matrox Mxo2 Specifications
Matrox MXO2 Specifications This appendix provides specifications for all Matrox MXO2 products.
Page 214: Matrox Mxo2 Specifications
HDMI Y,Cb,Cr 4:2:2 (10-bit) / RGB (8-bit) • Eight channels of embedded audio • Standard Type A HDMI connector (19 pins) • • SDI HDTV input HD-SDI with 16 channels of embedded SDI audio • Appendix F, Matrox MXO2 Specifications...
Page 215 2x oversampling • Anti-aliasing filtering • Automatic gain control • SDTV output PAL, NTSC, NTSC-EIAJ • BNC connector for composite (75  ) • 4-pin mini-DIN S-Video connector (75  ) • 12-bit DAC • 8x oversampling • Matrox MXO2 specifications...
Page 216 SDTV S-Video and composite video (passthrough) Amplitude error: < 4% • Frequency response: +/- 0.5 dB max to 5 MHz • 2T pulse response: 1.0% max • Diff. Gain: < 2%, Diff. Phase: < 1 degree • Appendix F, Matrox MXO2 Specifications...
Page 217 Output impedance: 50  Line level with 18 db headroom (max level) • Unbalanced digital (AES/EBU) input 1x stereo pair BNC connector (75  ), terminated Maximum input level: 5 V • Unbalanced digital (AES/EBU) output 1x stereo pair Matrox MXO2 specifications...
Page 218: Environmental Specifications
• Dimensions (with rackmount brackets) Length 483 mm (19") Width 208 mm (8.2") Height 89 mm (3.5") (two rack units) • AC power 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz Input: IEC320-C14 inlet Output: +12V DC, 3A max Appendix F, Matrox MXO2 Specifications...
Page 219: Connections
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  ) • Matrox MXO2 Rack specifications...
Page 220 8x oversampling • • Analog component video input HDTV input EIA-770.3 compliant • BNC connectors (75  ) • 12-bit ADC • Anti-aliasing filtering • HDTV output EIA-770.3 compliant • BNC connectors (75  ) • Appendix F, Matrox MXO2 Specifications...
Page 221 Frequency response Y: +/- 0.5 dB max to 5 MHz • Frequency response Pb, Pr: +/- 1.0 dB max to 2 MHz • Component channel delay: < 8 ns • Component S/N (Y, Pb, Pr): > 54 dB, unified weighted • Matrox MXO2 Rack specifications...
Page 222: Environmental Specifications
• Minimum/maximum storage temperature: –40 to 75º C • Maximum altitude for operation: 3,000 meters • Maximum altitude for transport: 12,000 meters • Operating humidity: 20 to 80% relative humidity (non-condensing) • Storage humidity: 5 to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing) Appendix F, Matrox MXO2 Specifications...
Page 223: Matrox Mxo2 Le Specifications
Matrox MXO2 LE specifications General • Video formats NTSC, PAL, NTSC-EIAJ, 1080p/i/PsF, 720p, 576p, 486p • Regulatory compliance FCC Class A, CE Mark Class A, ACMA C-Tick Mark, VCCI RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC • Dimensions Length 237 mm (9.3") Width 241 mm (9.5") Height 51 mm (2")
Page 224 Anti-aliasing filtering • Automatic gain control • SDTV output PAL, NTSC, NTSC-EIAJ • BNC connector for composite (75  ) • 4-pin mini-DIN S-Video connector (75  ) • 12-bit DAC • 8x oversampling • Appendix F, Matrox MXO2 Specifications...
Page 225 SDTV S-Video and composite video (passthrough) Amplitude error: < 4% • Frequency response: +/- 0.5 dB max to 5 MHz • 2T pulse response: 1.0% max • Diff. Gain: < 2%, Diff. Phase: < 1 degree • Matrox MXO2 LE specifications...
Page 226 Output impedance: 50  Headroom (max level): 18 db • 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: < 0.05% Appendix F, Matrox MXO2 Specifications...
Page 227: Environmental Specifications
Height 40 mm (1.6") • Operating voltages and power consumption Included AC/DC adapter: 100-240 V AC 50-60 Hz (5 V DC, 3 A max) MXO2 Mini unit: 5-25 V DC, 2.5 mm barrel-type connector 9 watts power consumption • Connections Video •...
Page 228 • 16x oversampling • • Analog component video (not available when using composite, or S-Video input/output) HDTV input EIA-770.3 compliant • RCA connectors • 10-bit ADC • Anti-aliasing filtering • HDTV output EIA-770.3 compliant • Appendix F, Matrox MXO2 Specifications...
Page 229 Frequency response Y: +/- 0.75 dB max to 5 MHz • Frequency response Pb, Pr: +/- 1.0 dB max to 2 MHz • Component channel delay: < 8 ns • Component S/N (Y, Pb, Pr): > 54 dB, unified weighted • Matrox MXO2 Mini specifications...
Page 230: Environmental Specifications
• Minimum/maximum storage temperature: –40 to 75º C • Maximum altitude for operation: 3,000 meters • Maximum altitude for transport: 12,000 meters • Operating humidity: 20 to 80% relative humidity (non-condensing) • Storage humidity: 5 to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing) Appendix F, Matrox MXO2 Specifications...
Page 231: Matrox Mxo2 Thunderbolt Adapter Specifications
HDCP compliant for protected content playback • • Data ports: One Thuderbolt port One USB 3.0 port with wake-on-USB, and a maximum theoretical data transfer speed of 2.5 Gb/s. Two USB 2.0 ports with wake-on-USB Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter specifications...
Page 232: Environmental Specifications
(for laptops) Standard ExpressCard/34 Dimensions: L 96 mm × W 33 mm × H 13 mm (3.8" × 1.3" × 0.5") Matrox PCIe host adapter (for desktops) Standard low-profile PCIe (x1) card PCB dimensions L 66 mm × H 69 mm (2.6" × 2.7") •...
Page 233: Matrox Customer Support
Matrox Customer Support This appendix explains how you can register your Matrox product and obtain customer support.
Page 234: How To Get Matrox Customer Support
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.matrox.com/video/support.
Page 235: Index
App Nap, disabling for editing applications Blu-ray Disc files (.264) Apple Compressor assigning a Matrox MAX H.264 setting in Apple assigning a Matrox MAX H.264 setting Compressor creating a custom Matrox MAX H.264 setting creating a custom Matrox MAX H.264 setting in Matrox MAX H.264 settings...
Page 236 MXO2 Mini for MXO2 Rack available on Matrox MXO2 Genlock available on Matrox MXO2 LE specifying settings for MXO2, MXO2 Rack, and available on Matrox MXO2 Mini MXO2 LE available on Matrox MXO2 Rack timing offset controls available on MXO2 Dock...
Page 237 Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame codec scaling on configuring settings specifying downloading for playback S-Video (Pb, Pr) overview Inputs on MXO2, MXO2 Rack, and MXO2 LE Matrox MXO2 Dock AES/EBU audio available connections analog RCA audio connecting to MXO2 analog XLR audio...
Page 238 SD channels functionality in MXO2 LE functionality in MXO2 Rack S-Video (Pb, Pr) See also Battery Outputs on MXO2, MXO2 Rack, and MXO2 LE Power adapter plugs AES/EBU audio connecting for MXO2 Dock analog RCA audio...
Page 239 SD channels for playing back closed captioning in Premiere Pro supported on outputs See also Video output device settings general See also Video formats genlock for MXO2, MXO2 Rack, and MXO2 LE Video output settings video output for MXO2 Index...
Page 240 Voice-over adding to sequence in Adobe Premiere Pro in Avid editing applications connection and setup in Adobe Premiere Pro in Avid editing applications recording in Adobe Premiere Pro in Avid editing applications Warranty WWW site, Matrox WYSIWYG, specifying settings Index...
Page 241 Para satisfacer las disposiciones de la CE, deberán utilizarse cables apantallados para conectar el equipo y demás periféricos. Los cables análogos de A/V conectados con Matrox MXO2 Mini se deben limitar a menos de tres metros para conformidad con las directivas del EEC y del EMC.
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Matrox MXO2 Installation And User Manual

Chapter 1 Introducing Matrox MXO2

Chapter 2 Installing Your Matrox MXO2 Hardware and Software

Chapter 3 Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2

Chapter 4 Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 Rack

Chapter 5 Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 LE

Chapter 6 Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 Mini

Chapter 7 Configuring Your MXO2 System

Chapter 8 Calibrating Your HDMI Monitor for Video Overview

Chapter 9 Using Matrox MXO2 with Supported Programs

Chapter 10 Using the Matrox MAX H.264 Codec

Appendix A Understanding Pulldown

Appendix B Matrox MXO2 Connectors

Appendix C Matrox MXO2 Supported Input and Capture Formats

Appendix D Matrox MXO2 Supported Output Formats

Appendix F Matrox Mxo2 Specifications

Appendix G Matrox Customer Support

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