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Matrox Mojito MAX
Installation and User Guide
(Mac OS version)
April 22, 2015
Y11145-201-0451

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  • Page 1 Matrox Mojito MAX Installation and User Guide (Mac OS version) April 22, 2015 Y11145-201-0451...
  • 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: Limited Warranty Statement

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  • Page 7 However, Licensee must use the Software on a single computer owned or leased by Licensee at a time, in conjunction with and for the purpose of, operating the Matrox hardware. Licensee shall also have the right to make one copy of the Software in any computer-readable or printed form for back-up or archival purposes;...
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  • Page 9 This License will automatically terminate if Licensee fails to comply with any of the terms and conditions hereof. In such event, Licensee must destroy all copies of the Software and all of its component parts. Matrox reserves the right to terminate this License without prejudice to any additional recourses Matrox may have against Licensee if Licensee violates any of this Licenses' terms and conditions.
  • Page 10 The failure of Matrox to enforce at any time any of the provisions of this Agreement, or the failure to require at any time performance by the Licensee of any of the provisions of this Agreement, shall in no way be construed to be a present or future waiver of such provisions, nor in any way affect the right of Matrox to enforce each and every such provision thereafter.
  • Page 11 Mojito MAX audio connections ............... 10 Connecting the Mojito I/O cable to your system ........ 10 Connecting HDMI and SDI devices to Mojito MAX ........11 Connecting S-Video devices to Mojito MAX ......... 12 Mojito MAX RS-422 serial connection ..........13 Typical Matrox Mojito MAX connections ..........
  • Page 12 Video Overview ..................42 Calibrating your HDMI monitor ............. 42 Loading Matrox HDMI calibration settings ........43 Enabling and disabling the Matrox HDMI calibration settings ... 44 Chapter 6 Using Matrox Mojito MAX with Supported Programs Introduction ..................46...
  • Page 13 Working with Adobe Photoshop ............77 Working with Adobe SpeedGrade ............78 Working with Avid Media Composer and Symphony ......80 Creating a new Matrox Mojito MAX project ..........80 Defining your playback settings ..............80 Defining your capture settings ............... 81 Adding a voice-over to your sequence ............
  • Page 14 Matrox Mojito MAX Supported Output Formats Supported main and SD video output formats ........ 126 Avid Media Composer/Symphony ..............129 Video formats supported on Mojito MAX outputs ......130 Appendix D Matrox Mojito MAX Specifications General ....................132 Connections ..................132 Video ......................
  • Page 15 Introducing Matrox Mojito MAX This chapter lists the Mojito MAX system requirements, and describes the Mojito MAX documentation.

  • Page 16: Welcome To Matrox Mojito Max

    • We recommend an HDMI monitor that supports the following: An HDMI input resolution of 1920×1080 for previewing all HD formats. 1:1 pixel mapping for displaying your Mojito MAX output at its exact resolution, and for use with the Matrox HDMI Calibration Utility.

  • Page 17: Style Conventions

    • 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 Mojito MAX Release Notes. About this guide...
  • Page 18 Your notes Chapter 1, Introducing Matrox Mojito MAX...

  • Page 19: Installing Your Matrox Mojito Max

    Installing Your Matrox Mojito MAX Hardware and Software This chapter describes how to install Matrox Mojito MAX hardware and software.

  • Page 20: Start With A Functioning System

    To avoid damage, please observe the following precautions: • Do not remove your Matrox Mojito MAX 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 21: Installing Your Matrox Mojito Max Software

    Installing your Matrox Mojito MAX software You can install the Mojito MAX software on a computer with or without the Mojito MAX hardware installed. To download and install the latest version of the Mojito MAX software, visit the Mojito MAX Support section of our website at www.matrox.com/video/support.

  • Page 22: Disable App Nap For Editing Applications On Mac Os X Mavericks

    Make sure that your Matrox Mojito MAX card is installed in your computer. Start your computer. In the Finder menu, choose File > New Finder Window . In the Applications folder, click the Matrox utilities folder, and then double-click the firmware updater file to run the Matrox Firmware Updater.

  • Page 23: Connecting External Devices To

    Connecting External Devices to Matrox Mojito MAX This chapter shows how to connect external devices to Matrox Mojito MAX.

  • Page 24: Mojito Max Video Connections

    The HDMI and SDI inputs and outputs are located on the Mojito MAX card, and all other available inputs and outputs are located on the Mojito I/O cable.

  • Page 25: Connecting Hdmi And Sdi Devices To Mojito Max

    Your Matrox Mojito MAX card includes one HDMI input and output, and one SDI input and output. Connect an HDMI or SDI device to your Mojito MAX via an HDMI or SDI cable connected to the corresponding input/output on your Mojito MAX card.

  • Page 26: Connecting S-Video Devices To Mojito Max

    C (chrominance) BNC connectors on the S-Video adapter cable to the Pb/Y and Pr/C connectors on the Mojito I/O cable respectively, as shown below. When you connect an S-Video device to Mojito MAX, you won’t be able ¦ Note to connect an analog component device at the same time.

  • Page 27: Mojito Max Rs-422 Serial Connection

    SMPTE time code protocol, such as a VTR or digital disk recorder, to ensure frame-accurate capture and export to tape. To use Mojito MAX’s RS-422 serial connector for device control, connect the Mojito I/O cable to your Mac system, and then connect the RS-422 cable on the Mojito I/O cable to the RS-422 serial connector on your external device.

  • Page 28: Typical Matrox Mojito Max 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 Mojito “Mojito MAX input and output descriptions”...

  • Page 29: Digital Video Connections

    HDMI connector for video monitoring. The video is genlocked using a tri-level sync generator. Matrox Mojito MAX card Matrox Mojito I/O cable To Mojito MAX card Tri-level sync Source (Deck 1) Recorder (Deck 2) HDMI generator monitor Typical Matrox Mojito MAX connections...

  • Page 30: Mojito Max Input And Output Descriptions

    This section describes the inputs and outputs available on the Matrox Mojito MAX card and I/O cable. Inputs This section describes the inputs that are available on the Mojito MAX card and I/O cable. You can select the video and audio inputs to be used as your capture “Specifying your A/V source in the Matrox Utilities preferences window (see input settings”...

  • Page 31: Outputs

    Outputs This section describes the outputs that are available on the Mojito MAX card and I/O cable. HD to SD downscaling, SD to HD upscaling, and cross conversion are supported on all video outputs simultaneously. To select your video output “Specifying your video output settings”...
  • Page 32 SD video to an analog S-Video device. Connect an S-Video cable, via an S-Video adapter cable, to a video monitor, VTR, or other S-Video device. For instructions on how to connect S-Video devices to Mojito MAX, “Connecting S-Video devices to Mojito MAX”...
  • Page 33 Configuring Your Mojito MAX System This chapter explains how to configure your Mojito MAX settings.

  • Page 34: Custom Presets

    This section describes the settings in the Matrox Utilities preferences window. The Matrox Utilities preferences window allows you to specify various settings for working with Mojito MAX. You can also save and load custom presets, and view information about your Mojito MAX, such as the serial number and software version.

  • Page 35: Specifying Your General Settings

    Open . Specifying your general settings You can specify general settings for working with Matrox Mojito MAX. These settings are applied to the Mojito MAX video inputs and outputs. From the Apple menu, click System Preferences , and then click the Matrox Utilities icon.

  • Page 36: Specifying Your Genlock Settings

    Specifying your genlock settings You can select the source to which you want to genlock all devices connected to your Mojito MAX system, as well as adjust the timing offset for all Mojito MAX video outputs. From the Apple menu, click System Preferences , and then click the Matrox Utilities icon.

  • Page 37: 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 Mojito MAX 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 38 Scale input for capture if your source video is 720p at 59.94 fps and you want to capture to 1080i at 29.97 fps. For a list of the input and capture formats that are supported on Mojito MAX, and to view the Chapter 4, Configuring Your Mojito MAX System...
  • Page 39 If you selected Scale input for capture in step 5, select the format of your source video (Mojito MAX input) from the Source format list: ¦ Note Depending on the input type selected in step 3, some options may not be available.

  • Page 40: Specifying Your Video Output Settings

    When capturing, Mojito MAX 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 Mojito MAX main and SD channels, and the supported video formats for the Mojito MAX outputs, see Appendix C, “Matrox Mojito MAX Supported Output...
  • Page 41 From the Set main channel format to menu, you can select the video output format that you want for the Mojito MAX main channel. For a list of the supported video output formats for the Mojito MAX main and SD “Supported main and SD video output formats”...
  • Page 42 Under HDMI 3D Viewing Mode , select the 3D Signal type that will be sent to your 3D monitor via Mojito MAX’s HDMI output. This option signals your 3D monitor to automatically switch to the selected 3D viewing mode.

  • Page 43: Specifying Your Audio Output Settings

    HDMI recorder to perform an export to tape. From the Set component output to menu, select YUV or RGB to set the type of video that is sent from Mojito MAX’s component (Y, Pb, Pr) output. For example, select RGB if your Mojito MAX’s component output is connected to a device that accepts an RGB signal.
  • Page 44 Mojito MAX’s HDMI output. This option is especially useful for HDMI monitors that don’t accept more than two audio channels. If you choose to output two audio channels, Mojito MAX will output the audio pair mapped to HDMI 1/2 .

  • Page 45: Closed Captioning And Afd

    Pro, you can choose to use Premiere Pro’s closed captioning feature instead of the Matrox 4VANC tool to play back closed captioning using Mojito MAX. This section details how to specify the settings in Mojito MAX when using the Matrox 4VANC tool or Premiere Pro’s closed captioning feature.
  • Page 46 Embed in SDI VANC (HD/SD) Use this option if you want to play back HD or SD video from Mojito MAX’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 Mojito MAX’s SDI output, and embed the closed...

  • Page 47: Matrox 4Vanc Capture And Playback

    24-bit 48 kHz audio file that contains the AFD data. When using Mojito MAX’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 48 22). 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 Mojito MAX’s SDI output.
  • Page 49 If you have an SDI video source that contains digital closed caption data in the VANC (vertical ancillary data space), Matrox 4VANC lets you capture the closed caption data as an audio track using Mojito MAX’s SDI input, along with the video. The Matrox 4VANC audio track that contains the closed caption data can then be used in a supported video application to play back closed captioning through Mojito MAX’s SDI or analog output.
  • Page 50 22). 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 Mojito MAX’s SDI or analog output.

  • Page 51: Specifying Your Matrox Wysiwyg Settings

    Embed in SDI VANC (HD/SD) Use this option if you want to play back HD or SD video from Mojito MAX’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 Mojito MAX’s SDI output, and embed the closed...
  • Page 52 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 Mojito MAX output that you will use for monitoring is set to output the Main channel under Channel Selection .

  • Page 53: Specifying The Apple Final Cut Pro X Setting

    To output your project using Mojito MAX, specify the settings in Adobe Chapter 6, “Using Matrox Mojito After Effects/Photoshop as explained in MAX 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 54: Mojito Max Core Audio Support

    7. Mojito MAX core audio support You can use Mojito MAX as the input and output audio device for your Mac OS, and any audio application on your system. The Matrox Mojito MAX input and output audio device options allow you to set Mojito MAX 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 55: Calibrating Your Hdmi Monitor

    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 56: Calibrating Your Hdmi Monitor

    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 57: Loading Matrox Hdmi Calibration Settings

    When the Matrox HDMI Calibration Utility is running, you will not have access to the Mojito MAX options in the Matrox preferences window, and the Mojito MAX 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 58: Enabling And Disabling The Matrox Hdmi Calibration Settings

    Matrox HDMI calibration settings” on page 43) can be enabled or disabled. When enabled, the video that is output from the Mojito MAX HDMI output will have the color settings that are saved in the currently loaded calibration file. This is used when you want to monitor video on your RGB HDMI monitor.

  • Page 59: Using Matrox Mojito Max

    Using Matrox Mojito MAX with Supported Programs This chapter explains how to define various settings for using Mojito MAX with supported programs.

  • Page 60: Working With Adobe Premiere Pro

    You can use Adobe Premiere Pro to play back, capture, export, and output video and audio using Matrox Mojito MAX. For a list of the supported video output formats for the Mojito MAX main and SD channels, and the supported video Appendix D, “Matrox MXO2...

  • Page 61: Creating A New Adobe Premiere Pro Project

    Sequence Presets pane. Under Available Presets , select the preset that matches the type of sequence that you want to create. Matrox Mojito MAX 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 62: Defining Your Playback Settings

    This section details how to define your settings in order to use your Matrox Mojito MAX 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 Mojito MAX main and SD channels, and the supported video formats for the Mojito Appendix D, “Matrox MXO2 Supported Output...
  • Page 63 58), you can select Enable CC overlay on output (Adobe CS6) if you want to overlay the closed captions on all the Mojito MAX video outputs for display on video monitors that do not support “Overlay closed captions (CS6)” closed captioning as explained in page 65.

  • Page 64: Defining Your Capture Settings

    To capture video and audio in Premiere Pro using your Matrox Mojito MAX 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 Mojito MAX, and to Appendix B, “Matrox Mojito...
  • Page 65 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 “Setting up Matrox device control” device, see on page 66.

  • Page 66: 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 6, Using Matrox Mojito MAX with Supported Programs...
  • Page 67 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 Matrox Utilities icon. Working with Adobe Premiere Pro...
  • Page 68 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. Chapter 6, Using Matrox Mojito MAX with Supported Programs...
  • Page 69 Choose Premiere Pro > Preferences > Audio Hardware , and then select the option based on your operating system: Mac OS X Lion Select the Matrox input/output option from the Adobe Desktop Audio list (CC) or the Default Device list (CS6). For example,...
  • Page 70 Matrox Mojito (serial number) Input/Matrox Mojito (serial number) Output . Do not select the Matrox option for output only. Mac OS X Mavericks or Mountain Lion Select the Matrox aggregate from the Adobe Desktop Audio list (CC) audio device created in step or the Default Device list (CS6).
  • Page 71 Click OK to apply the change. Recording your voice-over You use Adobe Premiere Pro’s Audio Track Mixer (CC) or Audio Mixer (CS6) to record your voice-over. For further information on using this mixer, see your Adobe Premiere Pro documentation. In Premiere Pro, choose Window > Audio Track Mixer (CC) or Audio Mixer (CS6), and then select the sequence in which you want to record your voice-over, such as Sequence 01 .

  • Page 72: 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 73 SDI or analog video monitor that supports closed captioning, or you can choose to overlay the closed captions on all the Mojito MAX video outputs for display on video monitors that do not support closed captioning.
  • Page 74 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 Chapter 6, Using Matrox Mojito MAX with Supported Programs...
  • Page 75 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 76 During playback, Mojito MAX retrieves the closed caption data from the Matrox 4VANC audio track that is assigned to audio output 16, and outputs it using Mojito MAX’s SDI or analog output. To play back Matrox 4VANC closed captioning: In Premiere Pro, choose File > New > Sequence . In the New...
  • Page 77 With your project files on the timeline, in the Audio Track Mixer , assign the audio track that contains the Matrox 4VANC closed caption data to an audio output pair (for example, 3 + 4 ), and then use the Pan/balance...
  • Page 78 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 Mojito MAX video outputs for display on video monitors that do not support closed captioning.
  • Page 79 • Embed in SDI VANC (HD/SD) Use this option if you want to play back HD or SD video from Mojito MAX’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 Mojito MAX’s SDI output, and embed the closed...

  • Page 80: Setting Up Matrox Device Control

    Play back your sequence. Setting up Matrox device control Matrox device control lets you control any device that supports the RS-422 SMPTE time code protocol when capturing or exporting material to tape in Adobe Premiere Pro. To use device control, you must connect the RS-422 connector on the Mojito I/O cable to the serial device control port on your source “Mojito MAX RS-422 serial connection”...
  • Page 81 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 82: Exporting Your Sequence To Tape

    To export your Adobe Premiere Pro sequence to tape without using device control, simply play back your sequence and record the output from any of the available outputs on your Mojito MAX system. If your recorder supports RS-422 device control, you can export your sequence to tape using Matrox device control “Exporting to tape using Matrox device control (CC)”...
  • Page 83 To preview the export to tape in the Edit to Tape panel: Connect your recorder’s output to the input on Mojito MAX, and set the “Specifying your A/V input Mojito MAX input settings as specified in settings” on page 23.
  • Page 84 If Insert was selected as the Edit mode , select whether to export the Video track , and select the Audio tracks to export. Chapter 6, Using Matrox Mojito MAX with Supported Programs...

  • Page 85: Using The Matrox Mpeg-2 I-Frame Codec

    Inhibit mode, when there is no tape in the recorder, or when an invalid connection is detected. Using the Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame codec The Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame codec is a full-raster HD codec that gets installed automatically when you install your Mojito MAX software. It is included Working with Adobe Premiere Pro...
  • Page 86 To capture SD/HD video using the Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame codec, the Mojito MAX software must be installed on your system, and the Mojito MAX 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 87 Rounds the AC coefficient up to the nearest whole number when calculating the quantization coefficient. • Matrox custom Truncates the AC coefficients to the lowest whole number when calculating the quantization coefficient. In some cases, this setting may yield less artifacts in graphics.

  • Page 88: Working With Adobe Encore

    The Mojito MAX playback device for Encore lets you monitor video and audio from your Encore project using the Mojito MAX outputs. For a list of the supported video output formats for the Mojito MAX main and SD channels, and...

  • Page 89: Working With Adobe Prelude

    The Mojito MAX playback device for Prelude lets you monitor video and audio from your Prelude project using the Mojito MAX outputs. For a list of the supported video output formats for the Mojito MAX main and SD channels, and...

  • Page 90: Working With Adobe After Effects

    Working with Adobe After Effects You can output video and audio from the Mojito MAX outputs during playback in Adobe After Effects. The procedure to do this depends on which version of After Effects you’re using as explained in the following sections.

  • Page 91: Working With Adobe Photoshop

    Play back your clip. When playing back your clip in After Effects, the video portion of your clip is sent to the Mojito MAX outputs automatically. However, if you want to monitor audio from the Mojito MAX outputs as well, you must select Mojito MAX as the audio hardware device and then play back your clip in RAM Preview mode.

  • Page 92: Working With Adobe Speedgrade

    Working with Adobe SpeedGrade You can output video played back in Adobe SpeedGrade on the Matrox Mojito MAX 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 Mojito MAX hardware.
  • Page 93 ¦ Note Click OK to return to the Preferences dialog. If you also want to output audio from your Matrox Mojito MAX hardware, click Sound , select Core Audio from the Engine list, and then select the Matrox Mojito MAX audio output option from the Device list.

  • Page 94: Working With Avid Media Composer And Symphony

    • Avid supports only standard raster dimensions for projects created on Matrox Mojito MAX hardware. This means that when you create an HD project for Mojito MAX, 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 95: Defining Your Capture Settings

    In Avid Media Composer/Symphony, open the project that you want to play back. When using Mojito MAX’s 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 96 The SD channel video output setting is not supported on Mojito MAX ¦ Note during capture. To preview the captured video, Main channel must be selected for the Mojito MAX outputs in the Video Output pane of the Matrox Utilities “Specifying your video output settings” preferences window (see on page 26.

  • Page 97: Adding A Voice-Over To Your Sequence

    Capture as you would normally. Adding a voice-over to your sequence Matrox Mojito MAX 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 98 Click the Toggle Hardware button in Avid to activate the Matrox hardware, and then select Matrox . Select the Matrox audio input channels that you want to record, and then select the corresponding tracks on which you want to record. If you select an existing track, you can replace all or part of the audio on the track with your voice-over.

  • Page 99: Specifying Settings For Exporting Matrox 4Vanc Afd And Closed Captioning To A File

    80. 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 100: Specifying Settings For Importing A Matrox 4Vanc File

    When working in Avid Media Composer or Symphony, you can import a video file that contains Matrox 4VANC AFD and/or closed caption data to your project. You can also import a Matrox 4VANC closed caption audio file that was created using a supported captioning software, such as CPC MacCaption. This section details how to import your Matrox 4VANC file in Avid Media Composer/Symphony.

  • Page 101: Exporting Your Sequence To Tape

    Formats.” To export to tape without device control, simply play back your sequence and record the output from any of the available outputs on your Mojito MAX system. If your recorder supports RS-422 device control, you can connect the RS-422 connector on Matrox Mojito MAX to the RS-422 serial control port on your “MXO2 RS-422 serial connection”...

  • Page 102: Working With Apple Final Cut Pro X

    Playback using Matrox Mojito MAX This section details how to play back and output video and audio in Apple Final Cut Pro X using Matrox Mojito MAX. For a list of the supported video output Appendix C, “Matrox Mojito MAX Supported Output formats, see Formats.”...
  • Page 103 Final Cut Pro X ( Window > A/V Output ), or close any application that is using Matrox Mojito MAX. In System Preferences > Sound , set Matrox Mojito MAX as the Output audio device for your Mac OS system.
  • Page 104 In the Playback pane, set Playback Quality to High Quality . However, if you experience dropped frames in your video output, select Better Performance From the Window menu, enable A/V Output . Play back your video in Final Cut Pro X. Chapter 6, Using Matrox Mojito MAX with Supported Programs...
  • Page 105 Using the Matrox MAX H.264 Codec This chapter explains how to use the Matrox MAX H.264 codec that is available on Mojito MAX for exporting material for Blu-ray Disc, the web and mobile devices.

  • Page 106: Using Apple Compressor

    Overview With Mojito MAX, 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. Remarks • The Mojito MAX inputs and outputs will not be available when creating H.264 files using the Matrox MAX H.264 codec.

  • Page 107: 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 Mojito MAX software, and any custom “Creating a custom Matrox MAX H.264 setting”...

  • Page 108: 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 “Assigning a Matrox MAX H.264 Apple Compressor using the steps described in setting”...
  • Page 109 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 110 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 111 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 encoded video: •...
  • Page 112 Hardware scaling If your source video must be scaled for encoding, select this option if you want the scaling to be done by the Mojito MAX 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 Mojito MAX hardware for even faster encoding times.
  • Page 113 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 114 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 115: 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 116: Using Adobe Premiere Pro Or Media Encoder

    Matrox MAX H.264 presets that you can use to immediately apply appropriate compression settings for delivering H.264 files. For most deliverables, you can use one of the predefined Matrox MAX H.264 presets (see “Assigning a Matrox MAX H.264 preset”...

  • Page 117: 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 “Assigning a Premiere Pro and Media Encoder using the steps described in Matrox MAX H.264 preset”...
  • Page 118 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 119 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 120: 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 121 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 122 AAC or AAC QuickTime as the Audio Codec in the Inspector Panel . Drag a deployment location to the Workflow Panel , and encode the file as you would normally. Chapter 7, Using the Matrox MAX H.264 Codec...

  • Page 123: 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 124 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 7, Using the Matrox MAX H.264 Codec...
  • Page 125 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 126 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 7, Using the Matrox MAX H.264 Codec...

  • Page 127: 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 128 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 7, Using the Matrox MAX H.264 Codec...

  • Page 129: Using Apple Quicktime Pro, And Other Quicktime-Based Applications

    ¦ 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 130 Your notes Chapter 7, Using the Matrox MAX H.264 Codec...

  • Page 131: Understanding Pulldown

    Understanding Pulldown This appendix describes Mojito MAX pulldown.

  • Page 132: Standard Pulldown

    Formats”). If you choose to enable Pulldown in the Video Output pane of the Chapter 4, “Configuring Your Mojito MAX Matrox preferences window (see System”), Matrox uses the standard pulldown method to convert 23.98 fps to 29.97 fps or 59.94 fps video. Standard pulldown Standard pulldown is often used as part of the telecine process to transfer 24 fps film footage to 29.97 fps interlaced video.
  • Page 133 (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 134 Your notes Appendix A, Understanding Pulldown...
  • Page 135 Matrox Mojito MAX Supported Input and Capture Formats This appendix provides information on the video input and capture formats that are supported on Matrox Mojito MAX.

  • Page 136: Supported Input Formats

    1080p at 23.98 fps — — — 1080p at 24 fps — — — 1080p at 25 fps — — — 1080p at 29.97 fps — — — 1080p at 30 fps Appendix B, Matrox Mojito MAX Supported Input and Capture Formats...

  • Page 137: Supported Capture Formats

    Supported capture formats The following table lists the capture formats that are supported on Mojito MAX based on the format of your source video. If the format to which you want to capture does not match the format of your source video, you must enable scaling...

  • Page 138: Matrox Mojito Max Supported

    — — — — Scale input for capture Matrox Utilities You must enable in the A/V Input pane of the preferences window (see Chapter 4, “Configuring Your Mojito MAX System”). Appendix B, Matrox Mojito MAX Supported Input and Capture Formats...

  • Page 139: Matrox Mojito Max Supported

    Matrox Mojito MAX Supported Output Formats This appendix provides information on the video output formats that are available on the Mojito MAX main and SD channels, and the video formats that are supported on the Mojito MAX outputs.
  • Page 140 Supported main and SD video output formats This section lists the video output formats that are available on the Mojito MAX 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 Chapter 4, “Configuring Your Mojito MAX...
  • Page 141 Main channel output Project’s video channel Follow 486p/576p 720p 1080i/PsF 1080p format output application 960× 720p at 1280×720p at 50 720×576p at 1280×720p at 50 1920×1080PsF at 1920×1080p at 720×576PsF 25 fps 50 fps 25 fps 25 fps at 25 fps 960×...
  • Page 142 Chapter 4, “Configuring Your Mojito MAX Matrox Utilities preferences window to output as 16:9 (see System”). Enable Pulldown in the Video Output pane of the Matrox Utilities preferences window to output 1080i at 29.97 fps (see Chapter 4, “Configuring Your Mojito MAX System”).

  • Page 143: Avid Media Composer/Symphony

    Chapter 4, “Configuring Your Mojito MAX Matrox Utilities preferences window to output as 16:9 (see System”). Enable Pulldown in the Video Output pane of the Matrox Utilities preferences window to output 1080i at 29.97 fps (see Chapter 4, “Configuring Your Mojito MAX System”).

  • Page 144: Video Formats Supported On Mojito Max Outputs

    The following table lists the video formats that you can output from the various Matrox Mojito MAX outputs.The listed video output formats are those that are “Supported main and SD video supported on the main and SD channels (see output formats”...
  • Page 145 Matrox Mojito MAX Specifications This appendix provides specifications for Matrox Mojito MAX.

  • Page 146: Connections

    HDMI Y,Cb,Cr 4:2:2 (10-bit) / RGB (8-bit) • Eight channels of embedded audio • Standard Type C HDMI connector (19 pins) • SDI HDTV input • HD-SDI with 16 channels of embedded SDI audio • 24-bit, 48 kHz Appendix D, Matrox Mojito MAX Specifications...
  • Page 147 • Compliant with SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 299M BNC connector (75  ), terminated • • 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 ...
  • Page 148 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 • S/N: > 58 dB, unified weighted Appendix D, Matrox Mojito MAX Specifications...

  • Page 149: Audio

    SDTV analog component video (passthrough) • 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 Audio •...

  • Page 150: 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 D, Matrox Mojito MAX Specifications...

  • Page 151: Index

    Premiere Pro exporting to a file in Premiere Pro Blu-ray Disc files (.264) playback settings in Premiere Pro assigning a Matrox MAX H.264 setting in Apple After Effects Compressor See Adobe After Effects creating a custom Matrox MAX H.264 setting in...
  • Page 152 HDMI monitor calibration supported formats calibrating your HDMI monitor Closed captioning enabling and disabling the Matrox HDMI calibra- capture settings in Premiere Pro tion settings exporting to a file in Premiere Pro loading Matrox HDMI calibration settings...
  • Page 153 Programs, using with supported Media Composer See Avid Media Composer QuickTime files (.mov) Monitor calibration assigning a Matrox MAX H.264 preset in Adobe See HDMI monitor calibration Media Encoder MPEG-2 I-frame assigning a Matrox MAX H.264 preset in Adobe See Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame codec Premiere Pro assigning a Matrox MAX H.264 setting in Apple...
  • Page 154 Video formats expressed in Mojito MAX documentation supported in capture supported on inputs See also Video output device settings See also Video output formats, Mojito MAX Video output device settings in Adobe After Effects in Adobe Encore in Adobe Photoshop...
  • Page 155 (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 comprobado que cumplen con las normas EN55022/CISPR22 y EN55024/CISPR24.
  • Page 156 www.matrox.com/video...

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