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Matrox MXO2
Quick Installation Guide
March 25, 2010
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Y11078-101-0200

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  • Page 1 Matrox MXO2 Quick Installation Guide March 25, 2010 Y11078-101-0200...
  • Page 2 Unauthorized recording or use of broadcast television programming, video tape, or other copyrighted material may violate copyright laws. Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. assumes no responsibility for the illegal duplication, use, or other acts that infringe on the rights of copyright owners.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connecting MXO2 to your computer............9 Connecting MXO2 LE to your computer........... 10 Connecting MXO2 Rack to your computer..........11 Connecting MXO2 Mini to your computer ..........12 Typical MXO2 digital video connections ........... 13 Typical MXO2 LE digital video connections ..........14 Typical MXO2 Rack digital video connections ..........
  • Page 4 Your notes Contents...
  • Page 5: About This Guide

    About this guide This guide provides brief instructions for installing your Matrox MXO2 hardware and software. It is intended to help you quickly set up your Matrox MXO2 system. For detailed installation instructions, please refer to your Matrox MXO2 Installation and User Guide.
  • Page 6: Installing And Removing Your Pcie Host Expresscard/34 Adapter (For Laptops)

    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 7 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. ²Caution For stability and safety, whichever mounting method you choose, make sure to fasten each rackmount bracket to MXO2 Rack using all four supplied screws.
  • Page 8: Powering Matrox Mxo2

    MXO2/MXO2 LE, ensure that the battery is sufficiently charged. Battery requirements and guidelines 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 9 Matrox MXO2 MXO2 (side view) Power button External power supply ²Caution When disconnecting the power supply from MXO2, make sure that you slide back the casing on the connector to release the locking mechanism. Matrox battery power cable IEC-C13 Female 4-pin...
  • Page 10 Matrox MXO2 LE MXO2 LE (side view) Power button External power supply Female 4-pin XLR cable Power cord Battery on a universal battery adapter To AC outlet Powering Matrox MXO2...
  • Page 11: Matrox Mxo2 Rack

    You can power MXO2 Rack using an AC outlet and an IEC-C13 power cord. ¡ Important When MXO2 Rack is connected to a computer that is running, do not disconnect MXO2 Rack from its power source. Shut down your computer before removing power from MXO2 Rack.
  • Page 12 Adapter plug Power adapter Removing an adapter plug Inserting an adapter plug MXO2 Mini Power supply cable To AC outlet Powering Matrox MXO2...
  • Page 13: Connecting Mxo2 To Your Computer

    Connecting MXO2 to your computer Connect MXO2 to your computer using the Matrox PCIe cable. For MXO2 to be detected on a desktop computer, power must be supplied to MXO2, and it must be connected to your system before starting your computer.
  • Page 14: Connecting Mxo2 Le To Your Computer

    Connect MXO2 LE to your computer using the Matrox PCIe cable. For MXO2 LE to be detected on a desktop computer, power must be supplied to MXO2 LE, and it must be connected to your system before starting your computer.
  • Page 15: Connecting Mxo2 Rack To Your Computer

    Connect MXO2 Rack to your computer using the Matrox PCIe cable. For MXO2 Rack to be detected on a desktop computer, power must be supplied to MXO2 Rack, and it must be connected to your system before starting your computer.
  • Page 16: Connecting Mxo2 Mini To Your Computer

    Connect MXO2 Mini to your computer using the Matrox PCIe cable. For MXO2 Mini to be detected on a desktop computer, power must be supplied to MXO2 Mini, and it must be connected to your system before starting your computer.
  • Page 17: Typical Mxo2 Digital Video Connections

    Typical MXO2 digital video connections In the following illustration, we’ve connected a video monitor to view the signal that will be recorded, and separate source and record decks. You may, however, use the same deck as both your source and record device by making the input and output connections to a single deck.
  • Page 18: Typical Mxo2 Le Digital Video Connections

    Typical MXO2 LE digital video connections In the following illustration, we’ve connected a video monitor to view the signal that will be recorded, and separate source and record decks. You may, however, use the same deck as both your source and record device by making the input and output connections to a single deck.
  • Page 19: Typical Mxo2 Rack Digital Video Connections

    Typical MXO2 Rack digital video connections In the following illustration, we’ve connected a video monitor to view the signal that will be recorded, and separate source and record decks. You may, however, use the same deck as both your source and record device by making the input and output connections to a single deck.
  • Page 20: Typical Mxo2 Mini Hdmi Video Connections

    Typical MXO2 Mini HDMI video connections In this illustration, we’re using HDMI for video, RCA connectors for audio, and S-Video for video monitoring. The video is genlocked to the input source using MXO2 Mini’s built-in genlock. ¦ Note When using HDMI connections, the embedded uncompressed HDMI audio is also available.
  • Page 21: Registration And Customer Support

    Registration and customer support You can register your Matrox MXO2 system in the Matrox MXO2 Support section of our website at www.matrox.com/video/support. ¡ Important Only registered users are entitled to customer support, software updates, access to our user forums, and special promotional offers.
  • Page 22 Your notes Registration and customer support...
  • Page 24 www.matrox.com/video...

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