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- Page 1 Matrox Rainbow Runner Studio • Installation & User Guide • 10537-201-0200 1997.12.19...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Video line input ........................21 Mini remote .......................... 23 More features........................23 Matrox TV Out property sheet Using TV mode ........................26 Returning to computer display mode..................27 Important notes on TV mode....................27 Matrox Rainbow Runner Studio – Installation & User Guide... - Page 3 More information ......................... 41 Display information Hardware information Troubleshooting Customer support Matrox Web and FTP sites ....................53 If you have a problem......................53 Free CompuServe introductory membership offer............... 54 Warranty Index Matrox Rainbow Runner Studio – Installation & User Guide...
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Page 4: Using This Guide
(guides\english\ar32e301), to view or print PDF files. This guide is available on the CD-ROM as a PDF file (guides\english\rrst_eng.pdf). The online version of this guide includes “Matrox software license agreement”, “Customer support” and “Warranty” information. For more information on the types of documentation provided, see each software section in this guide. -
Page 5: Overview
* * Included with Rainbow Runner Studio for Millennium II only (MIL2/RRST series). For use with Millennium II AGP only. For more information, see page Software supplied Rainbow Runner drivers – to use the Rainbow Runner hardware Matrox PC-VCR Remote –... -
Page 6: Hardware Installation
2. If your Matrox graphics card has an add-on memory module attached, carefully remove it. The Rainbow Runner Studio add-on card and the memory module can’t be attached to the Matrox graphics card at the same time because they use the same connectors. - Page 7 Runner TV card, connect it to Rainbow Runner Studio (see Matrox Rainbow Runner TV – Installation Guide). Put your computer’s cover back on. (If you have a Millennium II AGP card, see step 4 first.) Matrox Rainbow Runner Studio – Installation & User Guide...
- Page 8 Your Rainbow Runner Studio add-on card is now installed. For information on how to connect it to external devices like your VCR or video camera, see “Connection...
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Page 9: Connection Setup
Connection setup After the Rainbow Runner Studio add-on card is installed, you need to connect your external video devices (TVs, VCRs, and so on), then install the Rainbow Runner software. This section describes how to connect video devices to your computer. - Page 10 SCART connectors: If your VCR or TV only uses a SCART audio/video connector (see picture), you may need to purchase a SCART video connector. For more information, see “SCART connector information”, page Matrox Rainbow Runner Studio – Installation & User Guide...
- Page 11 2. If your sound card has no connector, you can use its connector instead. In this case, all your LINE OUT SPKR computer’s sound output goes to the video device you connected to. Matrox Rainbow Runner Studio – Installation & User Guide...
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Page 12: S-Video And Composite Video
S-VIDEO OUT For Rainbow Runner video input, you need to select either the composite ( ) or VIDEO IN S-video ( ) line in the software (see S-VIDEO IN page 21). Matrox Rainbow Runner Studio – Installation & User Guide... -
Page 13: Scart Connector Information
S-video SCART adapter with your TV or VCR. For more information on with 6 male connectors 6 male connectors connecting to a TV or VCR, see “Quick connection setup”, steps 3–6. Male-to-male adapter (RCA) Matrox Rainbow Runner Studio – Installation & User Guide... -
Page 14: Rainbow Runner Input
Rainbow Runner input COPYRIGHT INFORMATION: Unauthorized recording or use of broadcast television programming, video tape or other copyrighted material may violate copyright laws. Matrox assumes no responsibility for the illegal duplication, use or other acts which infringe on the rights of copyright owners. -
Page 15: Rainbow Runner Output
WARNING: Continuous on-screen displays, like your Windows desktop, can cause permanent damage to TV screens. This damage appears as “pattern burns” on your TV screen. This type of damage may not be covered by the warranty for your TV, and Matrox assumes no responsibility for such damage. - Page 16 . For more information, see your VIDEO TV’s manual. 1. If your TV only has an antenna or cable TV connector, you can use an RF modulator (available in most electronics stores) to connect directly. Matrox Rainbow Runner Studio – Installation & User Guide...
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Page 17: Software Installation
, then follow the on-screen instructions. We Next recommend you select a installation when prompted. Typical If the setup program doesn’t detect Matrox Rainbow Runner and Microsoft ActiveMovie software installed on your computer, the setup program prompts to install them. Click , then Next follow the on-screen instructions. -
Page 18: Mediastudio Cd-Rom
Insert the iPhoto Express CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive – its main setup program automatically starts. To install the software, follow the on-screen instructions. For more information on see “Ulead iPhoto Express program”, page iPhoto Express Matrox Rainbow Runner Studio – Installation & User Guide... -
Page 19: Matrox Pc-Vcr Remote Program
Matrox PC-VCR Remote program With the Matrox PC-VCR Remote program, you can use your computer like you would a TV or VCR. To start, click the icon ( ) on the Windows desktop background. The first PC-VCR Remote time you start PC-VCR Remote, you see the PC-VCR Remote and its video window. Use the PC-VCR Remote to control what you see in the video window and what you record to file. -
Page 20: Input Setting
– for video file playback. FILE – to use the Matrox Rainbow Runner TV card (sold separately). – to use a device connected to Rainbow Runner Studio line input. This can be a VCR, video LINE camera or videodisc player (see “Rainbow Runner input”, page... -
Page 21: Tv Tuner Card Input
TV tuner card input To use the PC-VCR Remote input button, you need a Matrox Rainbow Runner TV card (sold separately) installed in your computer. With this card, you can view, record and edit TV programs on your computer, like you would with a VCR. However, instead of using the controls on your VCR, you can use the PC-VCR Remote software controls. - Page 22 Video files you create with this button selected are still Audio Video Interleaved files (*.avi), but only someone with a Matrox Rainbow Runner card and its software drivers can use them. This is because the Rainbow Runner card has special hardware to decompress MJPEG- encoded video files.
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Page 23: Mini Remote
“full-screen”. Playback from other types of AVI files may appear blocky when viewed full-screen because of the way the video is encoded. 2. Video window output to TV is supported for the playback of AVI video files encoded with Matrox MJPEG, input. - Page 24 Hot keys Assign keyboard shortcuts to many PC-VCR Remote controls. Audio With a sound card installed in your computer, you can adjust your computer’s sound output with the PC-VCR Remote. Matrox Rainbow Runner Studio – Installation & User Guide...
- Page 25 TV tuner If you have a Matrox Rainbow Runner TV card (sold separately) installed in your computer, you can access still more features; Simultaneously preview up to 30 channels in a single window. Change channels with PC-VCR Remote controls. Schedule TV program timer events for different channels.
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Page 26: Matrox Tv Out Property Sheet
Note: When settings are applied, your screen may flicker for a few seconds while the settings are being changed. For more information, click “ ” on the title bar of the dialog box, then click the item you want context-sensitive Help on. Matrox Rainbow Runner Studio – Installation & User Guide... -
Page 27: Returning To Computer Display Mode
Some computer monitors may not support this refresh rate and may be damaged if this refresh rate is used. Matrox does not assume responsibility for such damage. To see if your computer monitor supports a 50 Hz refresh rate, check your computer monitor’s documentation. - Page 28 DOS programs are not supported by TVs. If you have a Mystique graphics card, its settings can be changed to support the viewing of 640 × 400 and 640 × 480 VESA display modes on a TV. For more information, see “Software installation”, page Matrox Rainbow Runner Studio – Installation & User Guide...
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Page 29: Matrox Vidcap Driver
, you see Video Capture iPhoto Express VDOPhone the Matrox VidCap driver interface when you adjust video settings. This section describes VidCap source and format setting controls. Video source settings – Click a button in this group box to select a... -
Page 30: Video Format Settings
The amount of graphics memory available depends on how much memory is on your graphics card, the size of the video window, and the resolution and color palette settings of your display. Matrox Rainbow Runner Studio – Installation & User Guide... -
Page 31: Ulead Mediastudio Software
PC-VCR Remote program”, page 19). If you have a Matrox Rainbow Runner TV card (sold separately), you can also use PC-VCR Remote to record video from cable TV or an antenna connected directly to your computer. For best results, make sure all the video files you plan to use together in a video project are captured with the same settings. -
Page 32: Step 2 - Adding Clips
Track lengths, as measured by the ruler, represent time and all tracks use the same timeline. Clips can be video, audio or images. Matrox Rainbow Runner Studio – Installation & User Guide... -
Page 33: Step 3 - Editing Clips
– otherwise, there are blank areas in your video production. To preview or edit a clip, double-click it. To remove a clip from a track, click it, then press [Delete]. Matrox Rainbow Runner Studio – Installation & User Guide... - Page 34 Make sure the matches that of your video clips (see “Tip 2”). General Frame size (The frame size must be one of the resolutions listed under “Matrox MJPEG resolutions”, page 43.) Matrox Rainbow Runner Studio – Installation & User Guide...
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Page 35: Step 4 - Adding Effects
Specifically, video files should be Matrox MJPEG-encoded and have the same resolution (frame size). You should also make sure the frame rate and audio settings match. For your audio to stay synchronized with your video,... -
Page 36: Step 5 - Saving Your Video
For better image quality, use the same settings used to capture each video file in your project. Specifically, make sure the frame size ( tab) and compression type ( tab) are General Compression Matrox Rainbow Runner Studio – Installation & User Guide... -
Page 37: More Information
Start playing the video file at the same time you start recording on your VCR. For more information on video file playback, see “To view a video file”, page If the video file is not encoded with Matrox MJPEG, enable TV output (see “Using TV mode”, page 26), and play the file full-screen (see “Full-screen video window”, page... -
Page 38: Ulead Iphoto Express Program
Screenbook which you can access through the iPhoto Express CD-ROM (the path to the Screenbook is ipe.eng\manual\ipeguide.pdf). Also in the iPhoto Express window: Click this button, then click an item for context-sensitive Help. Click this button for step-by-step instructions on a task. Matrox Rainbow Runner Studio – Installation & User Guide... -
Page 39: Vdonet Vdophone Internet Program
To send video: Video camera to send live video VCR to send taped video or TV signals Matrox Rainbow Runner TV card (sold separately) to send TV signals direct from an antenna or cable TV connection Network setup Before starting VDOPhone, you need an Internet connection. If you have full Internet access (you can send and receive e-mail and browse the World Wide Web), you can begin the VDOPhone setup. -
Page 40: Connecting With Other Vdophone Users
S-video appropriate Rainbow Runner input line. This setup lets you send out live video of yourself. However, your video source could also be a VCR or the Matrox Rainbow Runner TV card. For more information, see “Rainbow Runner input”, page... -
Page 41: More Information
For online Help for VDOPhone, click . See also Programs VDOPhone VDOPhone Help in the folder. For frequently asked questions and ReadMe VDOPhone Manual VDOPhone troubleshooting information, see VDOPhone’s Web site at www.vdo.net. Matrox Rainbow Runner Studio – Installation & User Guide... -
Page 42: Display Information
“NTSC” is the TV standard for North America. Maximum video window resolutions for Matrox MJPEG There are maximum video window sizes (resolutions) for viewing Matrox MJPEG video files and live video ( input). The following tables list the maximum sizes (measured in pixels) based LINE on your graphics card, and the color palette and resolution settings of your display. - Page 43 — — — — (Dashes indicate a mode not supported by Rainbow Runner Studio hardware acceleration.) Matrox MJPEG resolutions The Matrox Rainbow Runner Studio card can capture Matrox MJPEG video at the following resolutions: Resolution NTSC PAL/SECAM Full 704 × 480 704 ×...
- Page 44 : 640 × 400 VESA and 640 × 480 VESA 1. With Millennium II, DirectX display modes can be viewed on a TV only while using a 16-bit color palette. 2. With Mystique only. Matrox Rainbow Runner Studio – Installation & User Guide...
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Page 45: Hardware Information
(for video viewing and recording) Matrox Rainbow Runner must be used with Windows 95. * Matrox Rainbow Runner Studio can’t be used with Mystique or Millennium II memory upgrades. † For MPEG1-encoded video files (*.mpg). (The data transfer rate needed for the playback of most MJPEG-encoded AVI video files is too high for most CD-ROMs.) -
Page 46: Troubleshooting
Rainbow Runner Problem: Can’t use Rainbow Runner Studio Cause – Your Matrox graphics / Rainbow Runner Studio card needs an assigned interrupt request (IRQ). Your computer may not have assigned one, or assigned one already in use by another device in your computer. To check the display adapter’s IRQ:... - Page 47 43). For information on how to select the video file creation resolution, see the documentation of the program you’re using. If you’re using Ulead MediaStudio, see “Creating a video file”, page Matrox Rainbow Runner Studio – Installation & User Guide...
- Page 48 Mute cleared. Close the dialog box. Cause – The problem may be specific to the sound card you have. Solution – For more information, see your sound card’s manual. Matrox Rainbow Runner Studio – Installation & User Guide...
- Page 49 Solution – For other programs, avoid pausing your mouse pointer over controls. Cause – Too many programs may be running (using up computer resources). Solution – Close other programs, including memory resident programs like System Agent Matrox Rainbow Runner Studio – Installation & User Guide...
- Page 50 Cause – The video file you’re playing may not be encoded with Matrox MJPEG or MPEG1. Playback of video files not encoded with Matrox MJPEG or MPEG1 is not accelerated by Rainbow Runner hardware. Solution – Capture your video files with Matrox MJPEG. For more information, “Capture options”, page...
- Page 51 (rolling screen images, overlapping screen images or a blank screen) Cause – Some computer programs and games may directly set the Matrox graphics card to use a display mode that is not compatible with your TV. (Your TV display is restored after you exit the program.)
- Page 52 Click the plus sign next to (if it appears) and Other devices Display adapters Delete all listed display adapters, including any Matrox adapter (click each, then click ), then click Remove Restart your computer and reinstall the MGA display drivers. (If Windows prompts you for the location of driver files, browse to the win95drv folder on the “Rainbow Runner Installation”...
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Page 53: Customer Support
Customer support Matrox Web and FTP sites Matrox is on the Internet with a World Wide Web (WWW) and File Transfer Protocol (FTP) site. Our Web site has product literature, press releases, technical material, a sales office list, trade show information, and other relevant material. -
Page 54: Free Compuserve Introductory Membership Offer
As a Matrox customer, you are entitled to a free Introductory Membership to CompuServe including: Free access to CompuServe’s Basic Services for one month $15 introductory usage credit to explore the Matrox section on the Graphics B Vendor Forum and CompuServe’s other Extended and Premium service offerings A personal User ID Number and Password A complimentary subscription to CompuServe’s monthly magazine, CompuServe Magazine... - Page 55 In the rest of Europe, call 44 117 976 0681. Outside of the U.S., Canada, and Europe, call 614-529-1349. Contact Matrox on CompuServe to receive answers to questions you may have about our graphics accelerators and video products. You can receive:...
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Page 56: Warranty
Returning a Matrox card If you must return a Matrox card, leave the configuration as it was when you were using it. Pack the product in its original box and bring it in to your dealer who will return it to Matrox for you. -
Page 57: Index
.... – PC-VCR Remote ......overview ..........– software disk ...... Plug-and-Play ...... iPhotoExpress ....space ...... preview mode ......speed IRQ (interrupt request) ..– display information Matrox Rainbow Runner Studio – Installation & User Guide... - Page 58 ......output ..tuner card ......video input ..– TV Out property sheet ........ input ....... output ......video input ...... video output ....– VDOPhone ....– VidCap driver Matrox Rainbow Runner Studio – Installation & User Guide...
- Page 59 Matrox on this Licensed Software. In no event shall Matrox be liable to you or to any third party for consequential, special, indirect or incidental damages which you may incur as a result of using the licensed software, including, but not limited to, loss of data, or information of any kind which you may experience.
- Page 60 Copyright © 1998 Matrox Graphics Inc. • (English) All rights reserved. • (Français) Tous droits réservés. • (Deutsch) Alle Rechte vorbehalten. • (Italiano) Tutti i diritti riservati. • (Español) Reservados todos los derechos. Trademarks • Marques déposées • Warenzeichen • Marchi registrati • Marcas registradas ®...
- Page 61 However, no responsibility is assumed by Matrox Graphics Inc. 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 Graphics Inc.
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