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DigiSuite LX MAX

Installation Manual

November 5, 2001

10767-101-0700

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Page 1 DigiSuite LX MAX Installation Manual November 5, 2001 10767-101-0700...
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.
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Page 5 Making telecommunication data transmissions of the Software. Matrox reserves the right to terminate this license if there is a violation of its terms or default by the original purchaser. Upon termination, for any reason, all copies of the Software must be immediately returned to Matrox, and the original purchaser shall be liable to Matrox for any and all damages suffered as a result of the violation or default.
Page 6 Matrox is not responsible for consequential damages. Matrox shall not be liable under this warranty for (i) the goods that the buyer alleges are defective and have been repaired or altered by someone other than Matrox designated personnel or an authorized representative, unless such repair or alteration was affected pursuant to prior written approval from Matrox Electronic Systems, Ltd., or (ii) where...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
DigiSuite LX MAX documentation .................... 4 About this manual ........................5 Style conventions..........................6 Chapter 2 Preparing Your DigiSuite System for Upgrading to DigiSuite LX MAX Upgrading to DigiSuite LX MAX ....................8 Check our web site for recommendations ..................8 Installation overview ........................8 Uninstall DigiUtils ........................
Page 8 Take care of your Movie-2 bus—Important!................25 Mount your optional digital module on DigiSuite LX ............27 Assemble and install your DigiSuite LX MAX card set ............27 Connect the digital module internal cable ................30 Connect the VIP ribbon cable to your Matrox display card ..........31 Connecting your MAX card to a Matrox G450 or G550 card............
Page 9 Installing Video Clipboard for DigiSuite ................. 63 Installing the VFW software codecs for use on a system without the DigiSuite hardware ..................... 64 Installing the Matrox File Converter for use on a system without the DigiSuite hardware ..................... 65 Installing the Matrox DVD Player ....................66 Installing Sonic Solutions DVDit! SE ..................
Page 10 Configuring the audio output pairs ....................91 Testing the performance of your A/V drives................92 Notes on configuring your storage devices for use with DigiSuite LX MAX ....... 94 Displaying DigiSuite LX information ..................97 Displaying Matrox MAX information ..................97 Configuring your VTR settings ....................
Page 11 Appendix A DigiSuite LX MAX Specifications DigiSuite LX electrical specifications ................... 120 Typical operating voltages and current consumption..............120 Video input/output ........................120 Analog video input signals ......................120 .................121 Analog video output signals Serial digital video input/output.......................121 Audio input/output ........................122 Movie-2 bus input/output ......................
Page 12 Your notes Contents...
Page 13: Introducing Matrox Digisuite Lx Max
Ch apter Introducing Matrox DigiSuite LX MAX This chapter outlines some of the features of your DigiSuite LX MAX and associated optional digital module. It also specifies the computer system requirements for your DigiSuite LX MAX and explains the available documentation.
Page 14: Digisuite Lx Max
DigiSuite LX MAX DigiSuite LX MAX is designed to meet a wide variety of professional video/audio needs. It features state-of-the-art effects processors, a digital video mixer, three multi-standard DV/MPEG-2 codecs, and multitrack digital audio mixing. The optional digital module provides serial digital video and AES/EBU audio inputs and outputs.
Page 15: Audio
Panning and mixing among eight audio streams. ✄ Soft cuts. ✄ Optional digital module features The digital module for DigiSuite LX MAX adds serial digital video and AES/EBU audio input/output capabilities to your system. Digital video SMPTE 259M serial 4:2:2 at 270 Mb/sec. ✃...
Page 16: Digisuite Lx Max System Requirements
✃ manual at print time is provided to you in the following ways: All Matrox testing and validation of compatible motherboards and computer systems is carried out using Windows 2000 with Service Pack 2. Chapter 1, Introducing Matrox DigiSuite LX MAX...
Page 17: About This Manual
Chapter 6, “Installing the DigiSuite LX MAX Software,” explains ✃ how to install the drivers required to use your DigiSuite LX MAX and optional software that’s provided with DigiSuite. Chapter 7, “Configuring Your DigiSuite LX MAX,” presents ✃...
Page 18: Style Conventions
The data is stored in the sample.wav file. ✄ The file is located in your C:\Windows\System directory. ✄ Please refer to your DigiSuite LX MAX Installation & User Guide. ✄ Menus and commands that you need to choose are displayed in the ✃...
Page 19: Preparing Your Digisuite System For Upgrading To Digisuite Lx Max
Chapter Preparing Your DigiSuite System for Upgrading to DigiSuite LX MAX This chapter outlines the step- by-step procedures for preparing your existing DigiSuite LX system for upgrading to DigiSuite LX MAX.
Page 20: Upgrading To Digisuite Lx Max
Upgrading to DigiSuite LX MAX This chapter assumes you’re upgrading your existing DigiSuite LX system to DigiSuite LX MAX. If you’re preparing for a new DigiSuite LX MAX installation, see Chapter 3, “Preparing Your System for a New Installation.” Check our web site for recommendations We’re constantly testing the latest available computer systems and...
Page 21: Uninstall Digiutils
The program will restart your computer for the changes to take effect. Remove your existing DigiSuite hardware Before you can install your DigiSuite LX MAX hardware, you must shut down your computer and remove all existing DigiSuite hardware from your system, including your DV-1394TI card and your DigiDesktop card because neither of these cards is compatible with DigiSuite LX MAX.
Page 22: Set Your Display Resolution
DigiSuite 3D Studio MAX plug-in. If you update other software for which you’ve installed a DigiSuite plug-in, you’ll need to re- install the plug-in only if you place the new version in a different directory. Chapter 2, Preparing Your DigiSuite System for Upgrading to DigiSuite LX MAX...
Page 23: Run Digiutils Setup To Prepare Some Configuration Files
When the update is complete, a message box appears prompting you to shut down your system. Click to shut down your system and proceed to Chapter 4, “Installing Your DigiSuite LX MAX Hardware” for hardware installation. Run DigiUtils Setup to prepare some configuration files...
Page 24 Your notes Chapter 2, Preparing Your DigiSuite System for Upgrading to DigiSuite LX MAX...
Page 25 Ch apter Preparing Your System for a New Installation This chapter gives you important instructions on preparing for a new DigiSuite LX MAX installation. The procedures covered include installing Windows 2000, configuring your display card for DigiSuite LX MAX, installing your third-party...
Page 26: Preparing Your System For A New Installation
If you’re purchasing a new system for use with DigiSuite LX MAX, this information can help you choose the best system for your needs. If you already have a computer you intend to use with DigiSuite LX MAX, the recommendations may help you configure your system properly.
Page 27: Prepare Your System
Follow the steps below carefully to prepare your system for DigiSuite LX MAX installation. °Important Do not install your DigiSuite LX MAX card set in your system before carrying out a standard Windows 2000 installation and configuring the display as detailed below.
Page 28: Install Your Third-Party Software
DigiUtils software. Setup is designed to detect and modify these files so that you’ll have a trouble-free installation once you’ve installed your DigiSuite LX MAX. Insert the DigiSuite CD in your CD-ROM drive. From the DigiSuite CD menu, choose Run DigiUtils Setup Setup detects and modifies the initialization files.
Page 29: Are You Ready
Installed your third-party software? ✃ Run DigiUtils Setup to prepare configuration files? ✃ If you’ve prepared your system for DigiSuite LX MAX installation, shut down Windows and turn your computer’s power off before proceeding to the next chapter. Are you ready?
Page 30 Your notes Chapter 3, Preparing Your System for a New Installation...
Page 31: Installing Your Digisuite Lx Max Hardware
Ch apter Installing Your DigiSuite LX MAX Hardware This chapter describes how to install DigiSuite LX MAX and associated optional digital module.
Page 32: Important Notes
If you have a grounding wrist strap, use it while handling and installing any components in your computer. Chapter 4, Installing Your DigiSuite LX MAX Hardware...
Page 33: Identify Your Expansion Slots
Identify your expansion slots All DigiSuite cards are installed in your computer’s expansion slots. Most computers currently manufactured have an AGP slot, several PCI slots, and in some cases, ISA slots. AGP and PCI slots are shorter in length than ISA slots;...
Page 34: Plan For Adequate Ventilation
Forced air ventilation is therefore extremely important, particularly if you plan to install DigiSuite LX MAX with its associated digital module. Inadequate ventilation may result in erratic operating behavior.
Page 35: Monitoring Your Digisuite Lx Operating Temperature
Monitoring your DigiSuite LX operating temperature Your DigiSuite LX is equipped with a temperature gauge at both the front and back of the card to let you monitor the operating temperature at these locations. Your DigiSuite LX’s current, average, and maximum operating temperatures for both gauges (named T1 and T2) are displayed in the dialog box of the DigiSuite Configuration DigiSuite LX Information...
Page 36: Set The Termination Switch On Digisuite Lx
Hi Z. Connect the VIP cable to your MAX card If your VIP cable was not shipped already attached to your Matrox MAX card, you must attach one end of the VIP cable to the connector on the component side of your MAX card before you assemble your card set.
Page 37: Typical Digisuite Lx Max Installation
DigiSuite LX MAX and related components in your system. Notice that the digital module for DigiSuite LX MAX is designed to fit behind the Movie-2 bus, thereby saving a slot space. In the diagram below, the digital module sits behind the Movie-2 bus with its connector plate installed in the unused position for the shared ISA-PCI slot.
Page 38 Then do the same with the other end of the connector. Chapter 4, Installing Your DigiSuite LX MAX Hardware...
Page 39: Mount Your Optional Digital Module On Digisuite Lx
¯Note Before proceeding, you should review the antistatic and safety precautions described earlier on page 20. If you’re upgrading to the DigiSuite LX MAX digital module (that is, if you already have DigiSuite LX MAX installed in your system and wish to add the digital module), refer to the Digital Module Upgrade for DigiSuite DTV/LX Quick Installation for complete installation procedures.
Page 40 Flip the entire unit over and insert the remaining mounting screws through the top of the Movie-2 bus. Avoid putting too much stress on the Movie-2 bus. DigiSuite LX Digital module Movie-2 bus connector Chapter 4, Installing Your DigiSuite LX MAX Hardware...
Page 41 30. If you have no digital module, skip to the next step. Connect the VIP ribbon cable to your Matrox G400, G450, or G550 display card, as explained in the section “Connect the VIP ribbon cable to your Matrox display card”...
Page 42: Connect The Digital Module Internal Cable
Secure the cable’s back plate to the computer. Connect the appropriate power connector to your power source. °Important Make sure you connect the power connector before starting up your system for the first time. Chapter 4, Installing Your DigiSuite LX MAX Hardware...
Page 43: Connect The Vip Ribbon Cable To Your Matrox Display Card
Connect the VIP ribbon cable to your Matrox display card The supplied VIP (Video Input Port) ribbon cable connects your MAX card to your Matrox G400, G450, or G550 display card. This connection provides you with higher quality video on your computer.
Page 44: Connecting Your Max Card To A Matrox G450 Or G550 Card
Connecting your MAX card to a Matrox G450 or G550 card Attach the free end of your VIP cable to the connector near the top edge of your G450 or G550 display card. The red edge of the cable should be on the side closest to the card bracket.
Page 45: Connecting Your External Devices
Ch apter Connecting Your External Devices This chapter shows you how to connect external devices to DigiSuite LX MAX and its associated optional digital module.
Page 46: Identifying Your Connectors
Identifying your connectors The following diagrams show the location of the connectors on DigiSuite LX card, its associated optional digital module, and the MAX card: Movie 2 bus connectors 90 Pins 70 Pins 26 pin video bracket connector DigiSuite LX 26 pin audio bracket connector...
Page 47 Movie-2 bus connector 90 Pins 1394 connectors PCI bus connector °Important Make sure you insert the connectors on your DigiSuite LX analog cables or breakout box cables into the proper bracket connectors. As shown in the following diagram, pin position 15 has been blocked off with a key plug on the DigiSuite LX video bracket connector;...
Page 48: Digisuite Lx Max Input/Output Audio Connections
DigiSuite LX MAX input/output audio connections There are various audio connection possibilities available for DigiSuite LX MAX and its associated digital module. DigiConnect/Audio breakout box The DigiSuite LX MAX DigiConnect/Audio breakout box (DDTV/DCT/ AUD) supports four balanced inputs and outputs, and four unbalanced inputs (use the supplied XLR-to-RCA adapters for unbalanced outputs).
Page 49 Do not use the long screws! Line up each bracket with its respective screw holes on the side of the breakout box. Using a hand screwdriver only (no power screwdrivers), carefully tighten each screw until snug. Do not overtighten! DigiSuite LX MAX DigiConnect/Audio breakout box...
Page 50: Connect Digiconnect/Audio To Your Computer
Connect DigiConnect/Audio to your computer Attach the two connectors on your breakout box cable to the correct jacks on the backplate of your installed DigiSuite LX and digital module (if applicable). Tighten the thumb screws until snug to ensure a stable connection.
Page 51: Digisuite Lx Max Audio Cables
The DigiConnect/Audio breakout box provides two stereo AES/EBU input and output connections for use with the optional digital module. DigiSuite LX MAX audio cables The following illustrations show the DigiSuite LX MAX XLR, RCA, and digital audio cables. XLR audio cable...
Page 52 RCA audio cable IN 1 IN 2 Top of DigiSuite LX IN 3 IN 4 OUT 1 Audio cable OUT 2 connector Bottom OUT 3 OUT 4 Digital audio cable Chapter 5, Connecting Your External Devices...
Page 53: Avoiding Audio Connection Problems
To avoid this problem, make sure that all external devices connected to DigiSuite LX MAX are turned off and their volume controls turned down whenever you are doing one of the following actions: Connecting or disconnecting cables, except when using a 1394 device ✃...
Page 54: Digisuite Lx Max Input/Output Video Connections
✃ firmly grasping the plug body and pulling directly outward. DigiSuite LX MAX input/output video connections There are several video connection possibilities for DigiSuite LX MAX. DigiConnect/Video breakout box The DigiConnect/Video breakout box for use with DigiSuite LX MAX (DDTV/DCT/AUD) provides you with the maximum flexibility possible for connecting external devices to your computer.
Page 55 Do not use the long screws! Line up each bracket with its respective screw holes on the side of the breakout box. Using a hand screwdriver only (no power screwdrivers), carefully tighten each screw until snug. Do not overtighten! DigiSuite LX MAX DigiConnect/Video breakout box...
Page 56: Connect Digiconnect/Video To Your Computer
Connect DigiConnect/Video to your computer Attach the connector on your breakout box cable to the video bracket connector on the backplate of your installed DigiSuite LX. Tighten the thumb screws until snug to ensure a stable connection. °Important Do not bend the attached cable too sharply. Excessive bending or flexing can damage internal, shielded wires.
Page 57 IN MODE setting to switch from one signal to the other. Remember that you’ll also need to change your video source in the DigiSuite Configuration program as explained in “Configuring your video settings” on page 81. DigiSuite LX MAX DigiConnect/Video breakout box...
Page 58 DigiSuite LX” on page 24). 75-ohm terminator (supplied) Video outputs The DigiConnect/Video breakout box for use with DigiSuite LX MAX supports any of the following combinations of video output connections: One S-Video and one composite connection (Preview). ✃...
Page 59: Digisuite Lx Max Cables
DigiSuite LX MAX cables Analog video cable The DigiSuite LX MAX analog video cable, shown in the following diagram, supports any of these combinations of video connections: Two Y/C (S-Video) connections. ✃ Two composite connections. ✃ One Y/C and one composite connection.
Page 60: Digital Video Cable
settings in the DigiSuite Configuration program as explained in “Configuring your video settings” on page 81. Digital video cable SDI IN Top of DigiSuite LX REF IN Digital REF LOOP OUT video Bottom cable SDI KEY OUT connector SDI OUT 1394 cable You can plug a 1394 device (such as a DV camcorder or DV deck) into either of the input connectors on the MAX card and attain identical...
Page 61 ²Caution Use extra care when plugging in or unplugging this connector. It’s very easy to bend the connector pins inside your DV device, rendering it useless. Use only minimal force. DigiSuite LX MAX cables...
Page 62: Typical Digisuite Lx Max Video Connections
Typical DigiSuite LX MAX video connections °Important Make sure that you insert your DigiSuite LX MAX analog video cable or video breakout box cable into the proper bracket connector. To locate the video bracket connector on DigiSuite LX, see “Identifying your connectors”...
Page 63 PROGRAM OUT MODE IN MODE COMPONENT ONLY S-VIDEO/COMPOSITE PREVIEW OUT Y/COMPOSITE S-VIDEO COMPOSITE S-VIDEO COMPOSITE S-VIDEO COMPOSITE S-VIDEO Di gi t al Vi deo Sol ut i ons IN 1 IN 2 DigiSuite LX video connector Typical DigiSuite LX MAX video connections...
Page 64 S-Video connections with DigiConnect/Video Program External monitor sync input source SYNC VIDEO VIDEO SYNC SYNC S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO Source Recorder (Deck 1) (Deck 2) REF IN IN S-VIDEO PROGRAM S-VIDEO 75- terminator IN MODE PROGRAM OUT MODE COMPONENT ONLY S-VIDEO/COMPOSITE PREVIEW OUT Y/COMPOSITE...
Page 65 PROGRAM OUT MODE IN MODE COMPONENT ONLY S-VIDEO/COMPOSITE PREVIEW OUT Y/COMPOSITE S-VIDEO COMPOSITE S-VIDEO COMPOSITE S-VIDEO COMPOSITE S-VIDEO Di gi t al Vi deo Sol ut i ons IN 1 IN 2 DigiSuite LX video connector Typical DigiSuite LX MAX video connections...
Page 66 Analog component video cable connections Program External monitor sync source input SYNC VIDEO VIDEO 75Ω Ω SYNC SYNC COMPONENT OUT COMPONENT IN Recorder Source (Deck 1) (Deck 2) REF IN IN Y2/Y/COMPS2 PROGRAM B-Y IN C2/R-Y PROGRAM R-Y/C IN C1/B-Y PROGRAM Y DigiSuite LX video connector Chapter 5, Connecting Your External Devices...
Page 67 Composite video cable connections Program External monitor sync input source VIDEO SYNC VIDEO 75Ω Ω SYNC SYNC COMPOSITE VIDEO COMPOSITE VIDEO Source Recorder (Deck 2) (Deck 1) REF IN IN Y1/COMPS1 PROGRAM COMPS DigiSuite LX video connector Typical DigiSuite LX MAX video connections...
Page 68 S-Video cable connections Program External sync monitor source input VIDEO SYNC VIDEO 75Ω Ω SYNC SYNC S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO Source Recorder (Deck 2) (Deck 1) REF IN IN Y/C 2 PROGRAM Y/C DigiSuite LX video connector Chapter 5, Connecting Your External Devices...
Page 69 SYNC SERIAL SERIAL 75Ω Ω SYNC SYNC SERIAL OUT SERIAL IN Recorder Source (Deck 1) (Deck 2) REF IN SDI IN 75- terminator Ω REF LOOP OUT SDI OUT Digital module video connector Typical DigiSuite LX MAX video connections...
Page 70 Your notes Chapter 5, Connecting Your External Devices...
Page 71: Installing The Digisuite Lx Max Software
Ch apter Installing the DigiSuite LX MAX Software This chapter explains how to install the software required to use DigiSuite LX MAX, and optional software that’s provided with DigiSuite.
Page 72: Completing The Installation
°Important Some of the messages that appear onscreen during the detection refer to Matrox display cards, such as the Matrox Mystique. This is because your DigiSuite LX card contains some of the same advanced graphics processing chips as the Mystique, and Windows detects these chips as display cards.
Page 73: Run Digiutils Setup A Second Time
Filter Driver. Select to install the driver. 2. Setting your Matrox MAX display properties During the DigiUtils installation, you’ll be prompted to set your Matrox MAX display properties. °Important You must follow these instructions carefully if your system is to work correctly.
Page 74: What Does Digiutils Setup Install
What does DigiUtils Setup install? The DigiUtils Setup program that’s provided on your DigiSuite CD installs the drivers needed to use DigiSuite LX MAX with Video for Windows and DirectShow programs, and also installs the DigiSuite Configuration program, the Matrox File Converter, Matrox MediaTools, Matrox MediaExport, and the Matrox DigiView program.
Page 75: Installing Video Clipboard For Digisuite
Installing Video Clipboard for DigiSuite Inscriber Technology’s Video Clipboard for DigiSuite program lets you copy images to DigiSuite LX MAX from any application that supports the shared Windows Clipboard. You’ll see the copied images on your Program monitor when DigiSuite LX MAX is configured to display the graphic frame buffer (for details, see “Configuring the video and key output...
Page 76: Installing The Vfw Software Codecs For Use On A System Without The Digisuite Hardware
°Important To capture material, your system must be equipped with DigiSuite LX MAX or other DigiSuite hardware. If you later decide to add the DigiSuite hardware to your computer, you must remove the Matrox...
Page 77: Installing The Matrox File Converter For Use On A System Without The Digisuite Hardware
Matrox File Converter. As well, if you uninstall the Matrox File Converter, you’ll need to re-install the Matrox VFW software codecs. Installing the Matrox File Converter for use on a system without the DigiSuite hardware...
Page 78: Installing The Matrox Dvd Player
Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. An information box indicates when the installation is complete. For information on using the Matrox DVD Player, see the program’s online Help. To play back a DVD Volume that you’ve created using Sonic Solutions DVDit! SE, see your DigiSuite MAX User Guide.
Page 79: Uninstalling Digiutils
Uninstalling DigiUtils To remove all the DigiUtils software from your system, do either one of the following: Choose Start > Programs > Matrox DigiSuite Utilities > UnInstall ✃ DigiUtils Run DigiUtils Setup again, select , then click UnInstall DigiUtils Next ✃...
Page 80 Your notes Chapter 6, Installing the DigiSuite LX MAX Software...
Page 81: Configuring Your Digisuite Lx Max
This chapter presents important information on how to configure various settings on your computer for use with Matrox DigiSuite LX MAX. It also explains how to test the maximum data rates your A/V drives can achieve, configure your VTR for...
Page 82: Disabling Energy Saving Mode
✃ Plug-and-Play feature of your monitor can’t be used. To use the Plug- and-Play feature of your monitor instead of the BNC connectors, use the 15-pin connector at the back of your monitor. Chapter 7, Configuring Your DigiSuite LX MAX...
Page 83: Checking Your Digisuite Lx Max Display Properties
Matrox monitor settings. Checking your DigiSuite LX MAX display properties When you ran Matrox DigiUtils Setup to install the DigiSuite software, you were prompted to assign appropriate display properties to your Matrox MAX card. These settings are required to ensure that your MAX works correctly.
Page 84 Windows desktop onto this monitor Matrox MAX will not work correctly! ¯Note The settings for the MAX display driver Colors Screen area are fixed at and cannot be High Color (16 bit) 640 by 480 pixels changed. Chapter 7, Configuring Your DigiSuite LX MAX...
Page 85: Setting Up Your Digisuite Audio Driver In Windows
Setting up your DigiSuite audio driver in Windows To ensure stability in video editing applications such as Adobe Premiere, make sure that the Matrox DigiSuite Wave driver is the preferred device for audio playback and recording and that Windows uses only preferred devices.
Page 86: Optimizing Your Windows 2000 Virtual Memory
Select the drive where you wish to store your paging file. Enter a number three times the size of your physical RAM in both the boxes. Initial size Maximum size Click to apply the new settings. Chapter 7, Configuring Your DigiSuite LX MAX...
Page 87: Configuring Your Digisuite Lx Max
DigiSuite Configuration program to customize your input and output settings. Remember that if you’ve connected several inputs to your DigiSuite LX MAX, you’ll have to change the settings in the Configuration program every time you want to switch from one connection to another.
Page 88 , and DigiSuite LX click Open ¯Note Once you’ve configured all your cards, it’s a good idea to save the settings for your card set to a .cfg file for backup purposes. Chapter 7, Configuring Your DigiSuite LX MAX...
Page 89: Making Permanent Or Temporary Settings
Making permanent or temporary settings Unless you want your card configuration settings to be effective only for the current work session, make sure you select . If you Permanent Settings clear this option, any changes you make (except to audio, storage, or VTR settings) will be cleared the next time you start your system.
Page 90: Selecting Your Genlock Source
To select an audio genlock source, use the dialog box as explained on page DigiSuite LX Audio Genlock Chapter 7, Configuring Your DigiSuite LX MAX...
Page 91: Genlock Options For Digisuite Lx Without The Digital Module
Genlock options for DigiSuite LX without the digital module When DigiSuite LX is the genlock master (that is, you don’t have the optional digital module), you can select one of the following genlock options: Genlock to an external sync generator External Broadcast Quality ✃...
Page 92: Selecting Your Editing Aspect Ratio
Remember to create all graphics, animations, and titles for your production using the same aspect ratio as your source video. °Important Your new aspect ratio will take effect only after you restart your computer. Chapter 7, Configuring Your DigiSuite LX MAX...
Page 93: Configuring Your Video Settings
Configuring your video settings You can customize your DigiSuite LX to meet specific video input and output requirements. For example, you can select a default video source, adjust your incoming video signal’s proc amps, and calibrate your video and key output signals. Configuring the video input signal To select a default video source and configure your video input signal, click the...
Page 94: Configuring The Video And Key Output Signals
Configuring the video and key output signals To configure the video output signals from DigiSuite LX, click the tab, then the tab. DigiSuite LX Video Out Chapter 7, Configuring Your DigiSuite LX MAX...
Page 95 To ensure you make accurate adjustments, you must connect your system to a vectorscope and select an appropriate test pattern. To check your timing adjustments, make sure you genlock DigiSuite LX (or the optional digital module) and all your external devices to the same external video genlock source.
Page 96 Click this button to view the settings applied by the Settings ✄ currently selected preset, or to customize your video output level settings as explained in “Customizing your video output levels (for advanced users only)” on page 87. Chapter 7, Configuring Your DigiSuite LX MAX...
Page 97: Timing Settings For Digisuite Lx Without The Digital Module
Select this option to help Apply Edge Filtering to Graphics ✃ eliminate distorted or “ringing” edges in your graphics. These can result from abrupt changes in brightness at the edges of objects. Because this option reduces the sharpness of your graphics, you should select it only when needed.
Page 98: Timing Settings For Digisuite Lx With The Digital Module
Adjusts the horizontal timing of H Phase Fine-tune H Phase ✄ the video and key outputs. Use the control only Fine-tune H Phase if you need to fine-tune the adjustment by subpixels. H Phase Chapter 7, Configuring Your DigiSuite LX MAX...
Page 99: Customizing Your Video Output Levels (For Advanced Users Only)
Adjusts the vertical timing of the video and key outputs. V Phase ✄ Use these controls to make additional timing Timing Offsets ✃ adjustments to your analog and/or digital outputs. Adjusts the horizontal timing of only the Video H Phase (SDI) ✄...
Page 100 DV clips at the correct brightness. Applies the standard NTSC setup level of 7.5 IRE. 7.5 IRE ✄ ¯Note On an NTSC-EIAJ (Japan) system, analog video always uses a setup level of 0 IRE. Chapter 7, Configuring Your DigiSuite LX MAX...
Page 101: Configuring Your Audio Settings
Configuring your audio settings You can select the default DigiSuite LX audio input and output pairs you want to use with DigiTools and third-party programs. You can also adjust the gain of your analog audio input and output pairs. If you have the optional digital module, you can select a genlock source for your audio.
Page 102: Configuring The Audio Input Pairs
Input Pair 1 Gain/Input Pair 2 Gain ✃ default gain of your analog audio input pairs. To obtain a precise setting, click the arrows instead of dragging the slider. To return to the factory default setting, click the button. Chapter 7, Configuring Your DigiSuite LX MAX...
Page 103: Configuring The Audio Output Pairs
Configuring the audio output pairs To configure your audio output pairs, click the tab, then the DigiSuite LX tab. Audio Out °Important All your audio input and output pairs must be either analog or digital. Digital audio is available only with the optional digital module. The audio output type will be set Analog Output Digital Output...
Page 104: Testing The Performance Of Your A/V Drives
Dual Stream Only ✄ back) two video files simultaneously. This technique is used to support A/B roll edits in your projects. Performs both the Single Stream and Dual Single and Dual Stream ✄ Stream tests. Chapter 7, Configuring Your DigiSuite LX MAX...
Page 105 Tests a drive’s performance for Dual Read / Single Write ✄ simultaneously reading two video files and writing to a single video file. This technique is used when recompressing and exporting realtime video segments to an .avi file. If you have a Ciprico RAID disk array connected to your system, the option will be available.
Page 106: Notes On Configuring Your Storage Devices For Use With Digisuite Lx Max
Recommended storage devices Hard disks play an important role in the overall functionality of any DigiSuite LX MAX system. Although your DigiSuite LX MAX should be compatible with most storage solutions now available on the market (EIDE, SCSI, SSA, Fibre Channel), choosing and configuring an adequate...
Page 107 Using defragmentation programs and disk optimizers To ensure maximum system performance, we recommend that you use the Disk Defragmenter utility included with Windows 2000. The amount of footage you capture to your A/V drives determines how often you should use your defragmentation utility. On average, however, you should defragment your A/V drives once a month.
Page 108 Primary IDE Channel Properties Click the tab. Advanced Settings Under in the box, select Device 0 Device 1 Transfer Mode . Click if available Repeat this procedure for the Secondary IDE Channel Restart your system. Chapter 7, Configuring Your DigiSuite LX MAX...
Page 109: Displaying Digisuite Lx Information
DigiSuite LX Information You may be asked to provide this information if you call the Matrox DigiSuite Customer Support Department for assistance. Displaying Matrox MAX information To display system usage and other information about your Matrox MAX, click the tab.
Page 110: Configuring Your Vtr Settings
Configuring your VTR settings °Important The following procedures do not apply to DV-1394 devices, such as the DV camcorder or deck you’ve connected to your Matrox MAX. These procedures apply to RS-422 devices only. The DigiSuite Configuration program lets you configure your VTR for...
Page 111 ¯Note If the VTR driver detects a problem, such as would happen if your VTR is not properly connected, you’ll see a warning in the box. Message You use the dialog box to configure your VTR for device VTR Settings control, as well as to stripe your tapes.
Page 112: Calibrating Your Recorder Using The Calibration Wizard
The Calibration Wizard guides you through a sequence of steps to calibrate your VTR for frame-accurate recording. It records color bars, time code, and a series of Matrox logos onto your tape, prompts you to locate the first and last frames in the series of logos, then adjusts your VTR’s calibration settings ( ) according to your response.
Page 113: Checking The Frame Accuracy Of Your Recorder Using The Frame Accuracy Test Wizard
It records color bars, time code, and a series of Matrox logos onto your tape. You’re then prompted to check that the first and last frames in the series of logos appear at provided time codes.
Page 114: Manually Adjusting Your Recorder's Calibration Settings
Calibration Wizard or Frame Accuracy Test Wizard detects that there is a problem cueing your VTR, you’ll be prompted to restart the wizard and the option will automatically be selected for you. Use Device Cue Chapter 7, Configuring Your DigiSuite LX MAX...
Page 115: Striping Your Tapes
Striping your tapes Before recording material onto a tape, you should stripe the tape with color bars and time code. Having continuous and consecutive time code on a tape lets you perform frame-accurate editing.You may also want to stripe the tape with a 1-kHz tone to help you check the record level of your VTR. You can stripe your tapes using the capabilities of your VTR as explained in your VTR’s manual, or you can use the Stripe Tape utility included with the DigiSuite Configuration Program.
Page 116 Your notes Chapter 7, Configuring Your DigiSuite LX MAX...
Page 117: Digisuite Lx Max Troubleshooting
Ch apter DigiSuite LX MAX Troubleshooting This chapter provides some possible answers if you have trouble installing or operating your DigiSuite system.
Page 118: Problems, Possible Causes, And Solutions
For hardware such as your motherboard, soundcard, and storage devices, check the manufacturers’ web sites for the latest updates that you can download and install. As for Matrox hardware and software, check the DigiSuite Customer Support section of our web site for the latest updates and patches.
Page 119: Installation/Configuration
Solution Check the list of compatible computers You can consult our list of compatible computers and motherboards located on our web site at www.matrox.com/videoweb/support. If your system BIOS version is out of date, Possible cause 2 Incorrect BIOS version there may be conflicts with hardware and thus your computer may not be able to start.
Page 120 In the DigiSuite System Possible cause 2 Incompatible motherboard Recommendations section of the Matrox web site, we provide a list of motherboards that we’ve tested for compatibility with our DigiSuite products. If you’re using a motherboard not validated by us, there’s no guarantee that our cards will work in this motherboard.
Page 121: Operation
Solution 1 Uninstall/re-install DigiUtils Do not attempt to use the update option in Matrox DigiUtils Setup. Uninstall the DigiUtils software as follows: Choose Start > Programs > Matrox DigiSuite Utilities > Uninstall DigiUtils Move the card set.
Page 122 , for example) so that it matches the physical Composite 1 connection. In addition... Make sure the card is not overheating. ✄ Make sure your video source is turned on. ✄ If the problem persists, contact Matrox DigiSuite Customer Support. Chapter 8, DigiSuite LX MAX Troubleshooting...
Page 123 “Defining your Adobe Premiere Settings” in your DigiSuite MAX User Guide. Solution 3 Use Force Render option Some of the complex realtime Matrox effects may cause dropped frames during playback. For those cases, you can use option to ensure smooth playback without dropped Force render frames.
Page 124 For instance, if you mix up the three analog component connections, your video monitor will display the wrong color information. Solution Check cabling You need to check your cable connections as follows: Chapter 8, DigiSuite LX MAX Troubleshooting...
Page 125 Close all other applications and run the DigiSuite Configuration program. Click the tab and then the tab. DigiSuite LX Video Out Load a test pattern such as the . If you see an output, 75% color bars then your output cable and frame buffer are working correctly. Verify the following aspects of your video input: The input cables are properly connected.
Page 126 Make sure your audio software settings in the DigiSuite Configuration program match your physical connections and ensure that is set to default. Input Pair 1 Gain Make sure your audio source is turned on. Solution 2 Turn on source Chapter 8, DigiSuite LX MAX Troubleshooting...
Page 127 Some or all functions are not operating properly Possible cause 1 Faulty hardware installation Your DigiSuite hardware may not be installed properly. Solution 1 Check card installation in computer Your DigiSuite cards must be properly installed. See Chapter 4, “Installing Your DigiSuite LX MAX Hardware,”...
Page 128 Make sure your VIP ribbon cable is properly attached and secured to both the MAX card and your display card. For more information, see “Connect the VIP ribbon cable to your Matrox display card” on page 31. Chapter 8, DigiSuite LX MAX Troubleshooting...
Page 129: Using Adobe Premiere Or Speed Razor
Using Adobe Premiere or Speed Razor Adobe Premiere or Speed Razor displays error message “The Matrox realtime plug-in could not start” when starting Possible cause Incorrect MAX display properties You may not have selected Extend for your Matrox MAX card.
Page 130: If Nothing Works
Need more answers? We’re constantly adding new information to our documentation, both printed and on the internet. Check our web site at www.matrox.com/ videoweb/support often and keep in touch with your Matrox DigiSuite representative. Chapter 8, DigiSuite LX MAX Troubleshooting...
Page 131 Appendix DigiSuite LX MAX Specifications This appendix provides hardware specifications for DigiSuite LX MAX and its associated optional digital module.
Page 132: Appendix A Digisuite Lx Max Specifications
75 Ω 1.0 V Component Video (Y, (B-Y), (R-Y)) ON=75 Ω 1.0 V Reference In OFF= 200 K Ω hardware selectable via DIP switch. See “Set the termination switch on DigiSuite LX” on page 24. Appendix A, DigiSuite LX MAX Specifications...
Page 133: Analog Video Output Signals
Analog video output signals Signal Type Quantity Voltage Impedance Preview Out 75 Ω 1.0 V Composite Video Y/C Video 75 Ω Luminance signal 1.0 V 75 Ω Chrominance signal PAL: 700 mV at 100% Color Bar NTSC: 700 mV at 75% Color Bar 75 Ω...
Page 134: Audio Input/Output
TTL compatible, driven by 74LVTxxx-type registers Audio specifications Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz ± 1.4 dB Signal-to-noise ratio >80 dB THD + noise 0.015 % Sampling frequency 48 kHz Quantization 16 bits/sample Appendix A, DigiSuite LX MAX Specifications...
Page 135: Digisuite Lx Mechanical Specifications
DigiSuite LX mechanical specifications Physical dimensions DigiSuite LX: 12.135" long × 4.2" high × 0.71" wide Optional digital module: 4.62" long × 3.72" high × 0.475" wide Connector types DigiSuite LX ✃ Analog video and audio input/output: EDAC 134-026-263-032 ✄ Optional digital module ✃...
Page 136: Matrox Max Electrical Specifications
Ambient operating temperature: 0° C to 40° C Storage Temperature: –40° C to 75° C Maximum altitude: for operation: 3000 m for transport: 12,000 m Humidity: operation: 20 to 80% of relative humidity* storage: 5 to 95% of relative humidity* non-condensing Appendix A, DigiSuite LX MAX Specifications...
Page 137: Appendix B Digisuite Glossary
Appendix DigiSuite Glossary This glossary defines many of the terms used in the DigiSuite documentation.
Page 138: Glossary Of Terms
Various techniques are used to show 3D images on the image’s file, so that an underlying image can 2D surfaces like your computer screen. show through. 3D tile A Matrox effect that uses rotating tiled analog component video See component patterns with various numbers of rows and video.
Page 139 Blue Book standard See DV. that compresses video to reduce its file size by eliminating redundancies in information. It also blur effect A Matrox effect that uses various decompresses files to play them back. levels of intensity to blur an image.
Page 140 CON 1 and 2 on a DigiSuite card and processor to handle graphics and enhance and/or a Movie-2 bus. display capabilities, such as the Matrox G400 contrast The difference in brightness between card. Also called graphics accelerator card or the lightest and darkest areas of an image on the graphics card.
Page 141 drop-frame time code For NTSC video, time can store video as well as audio and computer code is normally produced by a generator that data. For video storage, DVD uses MPEG-2 counts at 30 frames per second. NTSC color compression to provide better quality than signals, however, actually have a display standard VHS.
Page 142 3D texture mapping to video using a hue The tint or tone of a color. For example, the Matrox 3D graphics accelerator chip and graphics difference between the color green and red is its memory. See also texture mapping.
Page 143 Contrast with intra-frame more effects have been defined on a clip using the compression. See also GOP. Matrox realtime plug-in. Effects applied at a interlaced scanning A method of creating a keyframe remain active on the clip until a later...
Page 144 To select the last frame of a clip. used for broadcast transmission and distribution on DVD. See also 4:2:2P@ML. mask effect A Matrox effect that uses a moving grayscale pattern (matte) to superimpose MPEG A video compression standard that one clip onto another.
Page 145 multi-layer compositing The process of PCI slot Connection slot to a type of expansion rendering a sequence that contains multiple layers bus found in most current computers. It is smaller of realtime effects on DigiSuite for the purpose of in size than older ISA slots and provides playing back the effects or saving them to an .avi connections to the high-speed PCI host bus.
Page 146 posterization An effect that reduces the data is transmitted and received one bit at a time various luminance levels of an image so that it over a signal line. looks flat or two-dimensional, somewhat like a self-key A key effect in which the key source poster or paint-by-number picture.
Page 147 Matrox realtime plug-in. Transform settings can be applied on the x, y, and z axes of a clip. TBC See time base corrector. traveling matte effect See mask effect. temporal redundancy reduction See inter- frame compression. texture mapping A display technique where...
Page 148 x-y-z coordinate system A 3D positioning system that includes a third (z) axis running perpendicular to the horizontal (x) and vertical (y) axes. The x-y-z coordinate system is used in computer graphics for creating models with height, width, and depth, and for moving models in 3D space.
Page 149: Digisuite Customer Support
Appendix DigiSuite Customer Support This appendix explains how you can obtain customer support to get the most from your DigiSuite system.
Page 150: Getting The Most Support
If you have a problem that you’re unable to solve by referring to your DigiSuite documentation, please contact your Matrox DigiSuite 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.
Page 151: Appendix D Matrox Around The World
Appendix Matrox Around the World This appendix provides contact information for Matrox sales offices around the world.
Page 152: Worldwide Headquarters
Worldwide Headquarters Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd., Video Products Group 1055 St. Regis Blvd Dorval, Quebec Canada, H9P 2T4 tel:800 361-4903 (North America) 514 685-2630 ext. 2636 (Worldwide) fax:514 685-2853 Email: video.info@matrox.com Europe, Middle East, Africa Matrox Video and Imaging Technology Europe...
Page 153: Index
See DigiSuite Configuration program Audio Card information choosing correct driver displaying setting driver properties Card installation Audio connections DigiSuite LX MAX card set avoiding problems overview using adapters preparing your system Audio genlock source safety precautions selecting Card operating temperature...
Page 154 DigiSuite LX digital module features installation overview Customer support system requirements typical installation DigiSuite LX MAX card set Defragmentation utilities assembling Device control Digital key output configuring for RS-422 devices selecting type DigiConnect/Audio breakout box Digital module...
Page 155 DMA bus-mastering See Card installation enabling Installing software See DigiUtils Setup Internet Edge filtering Matrox WWW site applying to graphics applying to keyed images Edge sharpening Key H Phase (Analog and SDI) control applying to video Key H Phase control...
Page 156 Specifications Permanent Settings option DigiSuite LX electrical Preparing environmental for new LX MAX installation mechanical for upgrading to DigiSuite LX MAX Preview output electrical selecting type of environmental mechanical Proc amp settings Speed Razor adjusting default installing plug-in for...
Page 157 Video source on DigiConnect/Video breakout box selecting default on DigiSuite LX (termination switch) VIP ribbon cable on digital module cable connecting to Matrox display cards Test patterns Matrox G400 selecting for video output adjustments Matrox G450 Third-party software Matrox G550...
Page 158 Your notes Index...
Page 159 FCC Compliance Statement Remark for the Matrox hardware products supported by this guide These devices have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Matrox DigiSuite LX MAX User & Installation Manual

Chapter 1 Introducing Matrox Digisuite LX MAX

Digisuite LX MAX

Features

Digisuite LX MAX System Requirements

Recommended Systems and Storage Devices

Digisuite LX MAX Documentation

About this Manual

Chapter 2 Preparing Your Digisuite System for Upgrading to Digisuite LX MAX

Upgrading to Digisuite LX MAX

Installation Overview

Uninstall Digiutils

Remove Your Existing Digisuite Hardware

Install Your Matrox G400, G450, or G550

Install the Matrox Display Driver from Your Digisuite CD

Set Your Display Resolution

Install Your Third-Party Software

Run Digiutils Setup to Prepare some Configuration Files

Chapter 3 Preparing Your System for a New Installation

Installing Digisuite LX MAX for the First Time

Installation Overview

Prepare Your System

Are You Ready

Chapter 4 Installing Your Digisuite LX MAX Hardware

Important Notes

Before You Begin

Identify Your Expansion Slots

Plan for Adequate Ventilation

Use the PCI Retainer Brackets

Set the Termination Switch on Digisuite LX

Connect the VIP Cable to Your MAX Card

Typical Digisuite LX MAX Installation

Take Care of Your Movie-2 Bus-Important

Mount Your Optional Digital Module on Digisuite LX

Assemble and Install Your Digisuite LX MAX Card Set

Connect the Digital Module Internal Cable

Connect the VIP Ribbon Cable to Your Matrox Display Card

Before Restarting Your Computer

Chapter 5 Connecting Your External Devices

Identifying Your Connectors

Digisuite LX MAX Input/Output Audio Connections

Digisuite LX MAX Digiconnect/Audio Breakout Box

Digisuite LX MAX Audio Cables

Avoiding Audio Connection Problems

Digisuite LX MAX Input/Output Video Connections

Digisuite LX MAX Digiconnect/Video Breakout Box

Digisuite LX MAX Cables

Typical Digisuite LX MAX Video Connections

Chapter 6 Installing the Digisuite LX MAX Software

Completing the Installation

What Does Digiutils Setup Install

Installing Video Clipboard for Digisuite

Installing the VFW Software Codecs for Use on a System Without the Digisuite Hardware

Installing the Matrox File Converter for Use on a System Without the Digisuite Hardware

Installing the Matrox DVD Player

Installing Sonic Solutions Dvdit! SE

Installing Ligos LSX-MPEG Plug-In for Adobe Premiere

Uninstalling Digiutils

Changing Your Digisuite Hardware

Connect Your VTR for Device Control

Chapter 7 Configuring Your Digisuite LX MAX

Disabling Energy Saving Mode

Checking Your Digisuite LX MAX Display Properties

Setting up Your Digisuite Audio Driver in Windows

Optimizing Your Windows 2000 Virtual Memory

Configuring Your Digisuite LX MAX

Using the Digisuite Configuration Program

Selecting Your Genlock Source

Selecting Your Editing Aspect Ratio

Configuring Your Video Settings

Configuring Your Audio Settings

Testing the Performance of Your A/V Drives

Displaying Digisuite LX Information

Displaying Matrox MAX Information

Configuring Your VTR Settings

Chapter 8 Digisuite LX MAX Troubleshooting

Problems, Possible Causes, and Solutions

If Nothing Works

Need more Answers

Appendix A Digisuite LX MAX Specifications