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Matrox CompressHD
Installation and User Guide
(Mac OS version)
September 7, 2009
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Y11128-201-0160

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  • Page 1 Matrox CompressHD Installation and User Guide (Mac OS version) September 7, 2009 Y11128-201-0160...
  • Page 2 Disclaimer Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time and without notice. The information provided by this document is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. for its use; nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties resulting from its use. No license is granted under any patents or patent rights of Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd.
  • Page 3 The license is to you the original purchaser only, and is not transferable without written permission of Matrox. You may install the Software on an unlimited number of computers owned or leased by you in any location.
  • Page 4 PERIOD, PROVIDED THAT THEY ARE RETURNED TO MATROX, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING LIMITATIONS: Matrox's limited warranty covers only those defects which arise as a result of normal use of the hardware and does not apply to any: improper or inadequate maintenance;...
  • Page 5 CHARGES INCURRED ON ALL RETURNED PRODUCTS. G. Indemnification disclaimer Matrox disclaims and shall have no obligation to indemnify or defend you or any third party in respect of any actual or alleged infringement of any actual or pending patents, copyright or other intellectual property rights.
  • Page 6 This will speed up processing. Each individual, returned unit or group of units MUST have an RMA number issued by Matrox. Matrox must authorize the number of units grouped under one RMA number. Any units received without prior approval by Matrox will be returned to you freight collect.
  • Page 7 Creating a custom Matrox MAX H.264 setting .......... 12 Matrox MAX H.264 settings in Final Cut Pro and QuickTime Pro..22 Assigning a Matrox MAX H.264 Compressor setting in Final Cut Pro ..22 Specifying settings for exporting to QuickTime in Final Cut Pro and QuickTime Pro ..................
  • Page 8 Appendix B Matrox CompressHD Customer Support How to get Matrox CompressHD customer support......30 Registration ....................30 Keep up to date with our website .............30 Contacting us ....................30 Index ................... 31 Contents...
  • Page 9 Introducing Matrox CompressHD This chapter lists the CompressHD system requirements, and describes the CompressHD documentation.

  • Page 10: About This Manual

    • Mac OS X v10.5.6 to v10.5.8 (Leopard). • One free PCIe x1 slot. • If using CompressHD with Final Cut Studio 2 or 3, you need 2 GB of RAM when working with compressed HD and uncompressed SD sources, or 4 GB of RAM when working with uncompressed HD sources.

  • Page 11: Last-Minute Information

    . For example, File > Save means click File in the menu bar, then click Save in the menu that appears. 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 CompressHD Release Notes. About this manual...
  • Page 12 Your notes Chapter 1, Introducing Matrox CompressHD...

  • Page 13: Installing Your Matrox Compresshd Hardware And Software

    Installing Your Matrox CompressHD Hardware and Software This chapter describes how to install the Matrox CompressHD card, and how to install the CompressHD software.

  • Page 14: Before You Install Your Matrox Compresshd Hardware

    To avoid damage, please observe the following precautions: • Do not remove your Matrox CompressHD card 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 15: Installing Your Matrox Compresshd Card

    Shut down your Mac Pro or Xserve system, unplug the power cord and all the cables from the unit, and open the Mac Pro or Xserve chassis. Insert the Matrox CompressHD card in an available PCIe slot in your Mac Pro or Xserve, and secure the card into place.
  • Page 16 Alternately, you can update your CompressHD firmware by running the Matrox Firmware Updater from the Finder window as follows: Make sure that your Matrox CompressHD card is installed in your computer (see “Installing your Matrox CompressHD card” on page 7).

  • Page 17: Using Matrox Compresshd With Supported Programs

    Using Matrox CompressHD with Supported Programs This chapter defines various settings for using Matrox CompressHD with Apple Compressor, and other QuickTime-based applications, for exporting material to Blu-ray and other media formats.

  • Page 18: Overview

    ¡ Important Apple Compressor and other QuickTime-based applications must be closed before activating/deactivating the Matrox MAX H.264 codec. Make sure to deactivate the Matrox MAX H.264 codec if you want to use another codec to encode your video. ° To activate or deactivate the Matrox MAX H.264 codec: Make sure that all QuickTime-based applications are closed.

  • Page 19: Matrox Max H.264 Settings In Apple Compressor

    Blu-ray. To include audio when exporting to Blu-ray format, you must assign a separate audio setting to your source media file. However, audio is encoded by the Matrox MAX H.264 codec when creating QuickTime files for the web and mobile devices.

  • Page 20: Assigning A Matrox Max H.264 Setting

    Toast without having to transcode the files. 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 CompressHD software, and any custom settings that you create (see “Creating a custom Matrox MAX H.264 setting”...
  • Page 21 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) , and Extension is set to 264 , and then click Options .
  • Page 22 H.264 level. The horizontal and vertical values must be even numbers. ¦ Note The available frame sizes in the list depend on the selected H.264 level. If the compression frame size differs from your source video’s frame size, Chapter 3, Using Matrox CompressHD with Supported Programs...
  • Page 23 CompressHD’s onboard scaler will either upscale or downscale your source video. If you entered a custom compression frame size, Pixel aspect ratio specify a pixel aspect ratio for your encoded video. You can select a pixel aspect ratio from the list, or enter a custom value: Custom Enter a custom pixel aspect ratio using a decimal value.
  • Page 24 If this option is selected, CompressHD will encode your source video as pillarbox video when encoding to a larger aspect ratio, or letterbox video when encoding to a smaller aspect ratio.
  • Page 25 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 (.mov) , and Extension is set to mov , and then click Options .
  • Page 26 Select this for interlaced video that displays the • bottom field before the top field, such as for NTSC video. On the Video Compression pane, select the video compression settings that you want for your encoded video: Chapter 3, Using Matrox CompressHD with Supported Programs...
  • Page 27 ¦ Note The available frame sizes in the list depend on the selected H.264 level. If the compression frame size differs from your source video’s frame size, CompressHD’s onboard scaler will either upscale or downscale your source video. Pixel aspect ratio If you entered a custom compression frame size, specify a pixel aspect ratio for your encoded video.
  • Page 28 If this option is selected, CompressHD will encode your source video as pillarbox video when encoding to a larger aspect ratio, or letterbox video when encoding to a smaller aspect ratio.
  • Page 29 To export a clip for use with Apple iPod or iPhone devices, you must choose AAC (advanced audio coding) as your export audio file format. To do this, in the Sound Settings window, select AAC from the Format list, and then click Save . Matrox MAX H.264 settings in Apple Compressor...

  • Page 30: Matrox Max H.264 Settings In Final Cut Pro And Quicktime Pro

    Assigning a Matrox MAX H.264 Compressor setting in Final Cut Pro If using Final Cut Pro version 7 or later, you can assign a Matrox MAX H.264 Compressor setting to your Final Cut Pro clip or sequence to export H.264 files for Blu-ray, the web, and other mobile devices.

  • Page 31: Specifying Settings For Exporting To Quicktime In Final Cut Pro And Quicktime Pro

    QuickTime-based application, see your application’s documentation. ¦ Note If using Final Cut Pro version 7 or later, you can assign a Matrox MAX H.264 Compressor setting directly to your Final Cut Pro clip or sequence for delivering H.264 files for Blu-ray, the web, and mobile devices (see “Assigning a...
  • Page 32 In the Movie Settings window, 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 Final Cut Pro documentation.
  • Page 33 Once all settings are specified, click OK , and then Save in the Save exported file as (Final Cut Pro) or Save (QuickTime Pro) window to encode your video. Matrox MAX H.264 settings in Final Cut Pro and QuickTime Pro...
  • Page 34 Your notes Chapter 3, Using Matrox CompressHD with Supported Programs...

  • Page 35: Matrox Compresshd Specifications

    Matrox CompressHD Specifications This appendix provides specifications for the Matrox CompressHD card.

  • Page 36: Matrox Compresshd Card Specifications

    13 mm • Minimum/maximum ambient operating temperatures: 0 to 40º C • Typical operating voltages and current consumption: Voltage +3.3 V +12 V Current 3.0 A Total power consumption: 10 watts Appendix A, Matrox CompressHD Specifications...

  • Page 37: Customer Support

    Matrox CompressHD Customer Support This appendix explains how to register your Matrox CompressHD product and obtain customer support.

  • Page 38: How To Get Matrox Compresshd Customer Support

    How to get Matrox CompressHD customer support If you have a problem that you’re unable to solve by referring to your Matrox CompressHD documentation, please contact your Matrox CompressHD representative. He or she should be able to help you quickly correct any installation or system configuration problem.

  • Page 39: Index

    Matrox MAX H.264 Apple Compressor Matrox MAX H.264 codec setting in Final Cut Pro activating and deactivating assigning a Matrox MAX H.264 setting in Apple Compressor assigning a Matrox MAX H.264 Apple Compressor setting in Final Cut Pro creating a custom Matrox MAX H.264 setting in...
  • Page 40 Service, returns Software installation Specifications Style conventions Supported programs using CompressHD with System requirements Technical support Warranty WWW site, Matrox Index...
  • Page 41 (Español) Información para usuarios europeos – Declaración de conformidad Observación referente a los productos de hardware de Matrox apoyados por este manual Estos dispositivos cumplen con la directiva de la CE 2006/95/EC para dispositivos digitales de Clase A. Dichos dispositivos han sido sometidos a prueba y se ha compro- bado que cumplen con las normas EN55022/CISPR22 y EN55024/CISPR24.
  • Page 42 www.matrox.com/video...

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