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Matrox MicroQuad User Manual

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Matrox MicroQuad
User Guide
July 7, 2014
Y11204-301-0120

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  • Page 1 Matrox MicroQuad User Guide July 7, 2014 Y11204-301-0120...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Connecting External Devices to Matrox MicroQuad Available Matrox MicroQuad connections..........6 Powering Matrox MicroQuad ............... 6 Matrox MicroQuad operating safety feature..........6 Matrox MicroQuad power supply and adapter plugs ......... 6 Connecting input and output devices........... 8 Chapter 3 Using Your Matrox MicroQuad Overview....................
  • Page 3 Matrox MicroQuad Specifications Matrox MicroQuad specifications ............24 General .....................24 Environmental specifications ..............25 Appendix B Matrox Customer Support How to get Matrox customer support ..........28 Registration ....................28 Keep up to date with our website .............28 Contacting us ....................28 Index ..................29 Contents...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction This chapter lists the Matrox MicroQuad requirements and explains how to install your Matrox MicroQuad software.

  • Page 5: Welcome To Matrox Microquad

    Welcome to Matrox MicroQuad Matrox MicroQuad is an SDI to HDMI multiviewer that allows you to monitor up to four SDI (3G, HD, or SD) inputs on an HDMI display. You can view each of the four SDI inputs in full screen independently or together through a quadrant view on an HDMI display.

  • Page 6: Updating Your Matrox Microquad Firmware

    Click Update to begin the firmware update. ¦ Note If the updater shows that the MicroQuad is up-to-date, you can still force an update by selecting Force update , and then clicking Update . The MicroQuad has been updated, and will be running the latest firmware after you reboot the device.
  • Page 7 Connecting External Devices to Matrox MicroQuad This chapter shows how to supply power and connect external devices to Matrox MicroQuad.

  • Page 8: Connecting External Devices To Matrox Microquad

    • One HDMI output connector with up to eight channels of embedded audio. Powering Matrox MicroQuad You can supply power to Matrox MicroQuad using an AC outlet via the Matrox external power supply cable. To turn Matrox MicroQuad off, unplug the Matrox external power supply cable from the AC outlet.
  • Page 9 Removing/inserting adapter plug Adapter plug Power adapter Removing an adapter plug Inserting an adapter plug Powering Matrox MicroQuad To AC Power supply outlet cable Fasten the power supply cable to Matrox MicroQuad using the locking connector. Matrox MicroQuad Powering Matrox MicroQuad...

  • Page 10: Connecting Input And Output Devices

    Connecting input and output devices The Matrox MicroQuad unit supports four SDI input sources via four BNC input connectors and one HDMI output device via an HDMI output connector. For a list of the supported input and output formats, see “Supported SDI input and...

  • Page 11: Using Your Matrox Microquad

    Using Your Matrox MicroQuad This chapter explains how to use your Matrox MicroQuad to monitor video and audio.

  • Page 12: Overview

    For example, SDI input connector 1 (SDI 1) corresponds to input channel 1 and SDI input connector 4 (SDI 4) corresponds to input channel 4. If DIP switch 2 is OFF on the Matrox MicroQuad unit (see “Setting the Matrox MicroQuad DIP switches”...
  • Page 13 ¦ Note If the resolution and frame rate on all SDI input sources do not match, only SDI input channel 1 (SDI 1) will be displayed while the other channels will appear black. Matrox MicroQuad full screen view Matrox MicroQuad input channels...

  • Page 14: Matrox Microquad's Synchronized Inputs

    ¦ Note If nothing is connected to SDI input channel 1 (SDI 1), then Matrox MicroQuad automatically synchronizes the HDMI output to the next available valid SDI input channel.

  • Page 15: Monitoring Audio Levels

    Monitoring audio levels You can monitor the audio levels of your input sources through VU meters by setting the DIP switch setting accordingly on the Matrox MicroQuad unit (see “Setting the Matrox MicroQuad DIP switches” on page 15) or in the Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel (see “Using the Matrox MicroQuad Remote...

  • Page 16: Using The Matrox Microquad Buttons

    Using the Matrox MicroQuad buttons The Matrox MicroQuad buttons are used to switch from quadrant view to full screen view and to cycle through the input sources on the HDMI display of Matrox MicroQuad. • (Cycle buttons) Use these buttons to move from one input source to the next when in quadrant view, or to cycle through the different video inputs when in full screen view.

  • Page 17: Setting The Matrox Microquad Dip Switches

    Setting the Matrox MicroQuad DIP switches Matrox MicroQuad features DIP switches on the side of the unit for locking the Matrox MicroQuad buttons, hiding the HDMI labels, hiding the red selection box, hiding the VU meters, locking the audio to input channel 1 (SDI 1), and for indicating whether or not your video inputs are PsF.
  • Page 18 ON, then no audio is output to the HDMI display device. If you lock the audio to input channel 1 (SDI 1), but you do not indicate which audio pairs to output using the Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel (see “Using the Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel”...

  • Page 19: Using The Matrox Microquad Remote Control Panel

    2. The Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel is accessed through the Mini USB Type B port on the Matrox MicroQuad unit, and lets you control many functions on the Matrox MicroQuad unit, such as to switch from quadrant view to full screen view, select the audio channels for the VU meters and HDMI output, and lock the audio to input channel 1 (SDI 1).
  • Page 20 ¦ Note When you first access the Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel, the DIP switch settings on the Matrox MicroQuad unit for hiding the HDMI labels, hiding the red selection box, hiding the VU meters, and locking the audio to input channel 1 (DIP switches 2, 3, 4, and 5, respectively) are reflected in the Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel.
  • Page 21 Remarks The HDMI labels are limited to ten characters. If you disconnect the USB cable from the Matrox MicroQuad unit, the unit will display the current HDMI labels. Under VU Meter and Output Audio Channel Selection , select the audio input channels that you would like to monitor on the VU meters and output to the HDMI display device.

  • Page 22: Using The Matrox Microquad Keyboard Shortcuts

    Using the Matrox MicroQuad keyboard shortcuts The Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel allows you to use keyboard shortcuts to display an input source in full screen view or select an input source in quadrant view on your HDMI output display device.

  • Page 23: Supported Sdi Input And Hdmi Output Formats

    1920×1080p at 60 fps, the output format will also be 1920×1080p at 60 fps. ¡ Important If you are connecting more than one input source to Matrox MicroQuad, the input sources must have the same video format.

  • Page 24: Matrox Microquad Specifications

    Matrox MicroQuad Specifications This appendix provides specifications for Matrox MicroQuad.

  • Page 25: General

    • 150 m (492 ft) for HD • 50 m (164 ft) for 3G • • HDMI output HDMI support of YUV 4:2:2 Eight channels of embedded audio Standard Type A HDMI connector (19 pins) Appendix A, Matrox MicroQuad Specifications...

  • Page 26: 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) Matrox MicroQuad specifications...
  • Page 27 Your notes Appendix A, Matrox MicroQuad Specifications...

  • Page 28: Matrox Customer Support

    Matrox Customer Support This appendix explains how you can register your Matrox MicroQuad and obtain customer support.

  • Page 29: 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 30: Index

    Matrox MicroQuad input sources output device LEDs on Matrox MicroQuad Customer support License agreement Locking the Matrox MicroQuad audio input channel Development library Locking the Matrox MicroQuad buttons DIP switches on Matrox MicroQuad hiding HDMI labels hiding the red selection box...
  • Page 31 Returning procedure using requirements specifications Safety feature when operating Matrox MicroQuad supported video input and output formats SDI input synchronizing audio and video channels updating firmware for connections Matrox MicroQuad Updater, using...

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