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DigiSuite
Installation Manual
June 20, 1997
10477-MT-0100

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  • Page 1 DigiSuite Installation Manual June 20, 1997 10477-MT-0100...
  • Page 2 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 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 4 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 the buyer fails to notify Matrox Electronic Systems, Ltd.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introducing DigiSuite ................1 DigiSuite – digital audio/video building blocks ........2 DigiSuite hardware components ............3 DigiMix ..................3 DigiMotion ..................3 DigiVid ..................3 Marvel Millennium ................ 3 Movie-2 bus ................. 3 Third-party hardware components ............. 3 DigiLinx ..................
  • Page 6 Connect your VTR for device control ......... 28 Running DigiUtils Setup..............28 Step-by-step installation instructions.......... 28 Installing the DigiSuite VFW drivers in Windows NT......29 Windows NT 4.0 installation ............29 Windows NT 3.51 installation ............. 29 Installing Video Clipboard for DigiMix ..........30 Installing the Marvel Millennium drivers ...........
  • Page 7 Special Installation Instructions............51 Special situations................52 What’s a card set? ................52 How DigiSuite software looks at your system ........53 Installing more than one card set in a system ........53 Installing two card sets that share one Movie-2 bus....54 Changing an existing card set............
  • Page 8 Appendix D DigiSuite Technical Support............... 65 Index ......................67 Table of Contents...

  • Page 9: Introducing Digisuite

    Chapter Introducing DigiSuite This chapter presents an overview of Matrox DigiSuite and explains the contents of this manual.

  • Page 10: Digisuite - Digital Audio/Video Building Blocks

    The Movie-2 bus By using an over-the-top expansion bus for high-speed, audio/video data transfer, DigiSuite systems free up the host system bus for other tasks, thus offering you much more power. Movie-2 bus for high-speed, audio/video data transfer between cards...

  • Page 11: Digisuite Hardware Components

    DigiSuite hardware components Matrox is constantly developing new and powerful additions to the DigiSuite line. The following are some of the core DigiSuite components: DigiMix Video/graphics mixer with powerful 2D effects capabilities. DigiMotion Hybrid component featuring two Motion-JPEG codec modules, a digital audio mixer, and an onboard Fast-20 Ultra-Wide SCSI controller.

  • Page 12: Digisuite System Requirements

    A software guide The Getting the Most from DigiSuite manual explains how to use the free software included with DigiSuite so that you can take full advantage of your system’s powerful features.

  • Page 13: Important, Last-Minute Information

    DigiSuite. Chapter 4, “Configuring Your DigiSuite Cards and VTR Settings,” explains how to configure your DigiSuite cards to meet specific input and output requirements, as well as configure your VTR for device control with DigiTools.

  • Page 14: Style Conventions

    Appendix B, “Ensuring Adequate Ventilation for Your DigiSuite Cards,” provides suggestions for improving the air flow in your computer system and thus avoiding problems related to heat buildup. Appendix C, “DigiSuite Glossary,” serves as a reference for the terminology used in the various DigiSuite manuals.

  • Page 15: Installing The Digisuite Hardware

    Chapter Installing the DigiSuite Hardware This chapter provides you with instructions for installing the DigiSuite cards and related Movie-2 bus connector.

  • Page 16: Important! - Special Installation Instructions

    Multiple card sets It’s possible to install more than one DigiSuite card set in a single computer system. A card set is considered to be one or more DigiSuite cards recognized as a single functional unit by DigiSuite software. See “Installing more than one card set in a system”...

  • Page 17: Before You Begin

    Avoid costly damage CAUTION STATIC DISCHARGE Static electricity from your body can damage your DigiSuite cards or your computer. Although you may not notice it, static electricity is generated every time you move. It’s often too small to cause a spark, but it can still cause damage to sensitive electronic components or at least reduce their lifespan.

  • Page 18: Make Sure Your Computer Is Compatible

    Make sure your computer is compatible To make sure that your computer is compatible with the DigiSuite cards you’ll be installing, refer to the Matrox DigiSuite Compatibility List. To obtain this list, visit our Web site at: http://www.matrox.com/video. You can also call Matrox Video Products Group Sales at: U.S.

  • Page 19: Identify Your Expansion Slots

    “shared” slots. As such, only one of the two may be used at a time. For the sake of consistency, all DigiSuite systems will use slot P1, the first PCI slot from the center. Thus, the first ISA slot, I1, is unusable in DigiSuite systems.

  • Page 20: Use The Pci Retainer Brackets

    Install non-DigiSuite cards first! It’s important to install any non-DigiSuite cards in your system before installing your DigiSuite cards. If you don’t do so, your DigiSuite system may not work properly. In addition, try to leave empty slots between your DigiSuite card sets and non-DigiSuite cards if it’s possible.

  • Page 21: Determine Your Digisuite Card Set Order

    Determine your DigiSuite card set order Each of the following diagrams illustrates the proper placement of DigiSuite cards in your computer system. The following card combinations are presently available: Single card sets 1. DigiMix (by itself). 2. DigiMix and DigiMotion.

  • Page 22: Single Card Sets

    DigiMix Installation Manual instead of the instructions found in this chapter. DigiMix in P1 Back of computer 2. DigiMix and DigiMotion DigiMotion in P2 DIG-BUS/MB DigiMix in P1 Back of computer Chapter 2: Installing the DigiSuite Hardware...
  • Page 23 Movie-2 bus with “V2” at the end of the part number. Use of an earlier model without this designation can cause serious damage to your equipment. Contact your Matrox dealer for further details. 4. DigiVid and DigiMotion...
  • Page 24 Back of computer 6. DigiVid and DigiMix DigiMix in P1 DIG-BUS/LM DigiVid in I2 Back of computer 7. DigiLinx, DigiMix, and DigiMotion DigiMotion in P2 DigiMix in P1 DIG-BUS/LMB DigiLinx in I2 Back of computer Chapter 2: Installing the DigiSuite Hardware...
  • Page 25 Genie in P3 DigiMotion in P2 DIG-BUS/MBD DigiMix in P1 Back of computer 9. DigiLinx, DigiMix, DigiMotion, and Genie Genie in P3 DigiMotion in P2 DIG-BUS/LMBD DigiMix in P1 DigiLinx in I2 Back of computer Determine your DigiSuite card set order...

  • Page 26: Two Card Sets Sharing A Single Movie-2 Bus

    Movie-2 bus with “V2” at the end of the part number. Use of an earlier model without this designation can cause serious damage to your equipment. Contact your Matrox dealer for further details. Chapter 2: Installing the DigiSuite Hardware...
  • Page 27 DigiMotion in P2 DigiMotion in P1 DIG-BUS/LLBB/V2 DigiVid in I2 DigiVid in I3 Back of computer 12. Two DigiLinx–DigiMix sets DigiMix in P2 DigiMix in P1 DIG-BUS/LLMM DigiLinx in I2 DigiLinx in I3 Back of computer Determine your DigiSuite card set order...

  • Page 28: Take Care Of Your Movie-2 Bus-Important

    Before installing your Movie-2 bus, carefully inspect the connectors on the bus and on the DigiSuite cards themselves, as well as their pins. The connectors should not be cracked or broken, and none of the pins should be bent or missing.

  • Page 29: Install Your Digisuite Cards

    1. Open your computer and identify the expansion slots in which you’ll install your DigiSuite cards. If any of the required slots already contain cards, either move them to unused slots or remove them completely.
  • Page 30 Rest the plate end of the card on a flat surface and place one hand under the Movie-2 bus while installing the second card with the other hand. 8. Continue supporting the Movie-2 bus with one hand while installing the third card with the other hand. Chapter 2: Installing the DigiSuite Hardware...

  • Page 31: Configure Your System Bios Settings

    Configure your system BIOS settings The first time you restart your computer, you will have to reconfigure your system's BIOS settings. The settings for each DigiSuite card are different, so each individual installation reference manual contains a section entitled “System BIOS settings.” Refer to this section for each card you've installed in your system.
  • Page 32 Chapter 2: Installing the DigiSuite Hardware...

  • Page 33: Installing The Digisuite Software

    Chapter Installing the DigiSuite Software This chapter explains how to install the drivers required to use your DigiSuite cards, and optional software that’s provided with DigiSuite.

  • Page 34: What Does Digiutils Setup Install

    Video for Windows programs with DigiSuite, refer to your Getting the Most from DigiSuite manual. Important If you update your version of 3D Studio MAX to version 1.1 or 1.2, you’ll need to re-install the DigiSuite 3D Studio MAX plug-in. Chapter 3: Installing the DigiSuite Software...

  • Page 35: Before You Begin

    A/V drives exclusively for storing audio and video files. Set Administration permission level In order to install or remove any DigiSuite software, you must be configured as an Administrator in Windows NT User Manager. For details about the User Manager program, consult the appropriate Microsoft documentation.

  • Page 36: Connect Your Vtr For Device Control

    DigiTools, you should connect your VTR to your computer as explained in the section “Setting up for device control” in Chapter 2 of your Getting the Most from DigiSuite manual. DigiUtils Setup will prompt you for the COM port to which you’ve connected your VTR.

  • Page 37: Installing The Digisuite Vfw Drivers In Windows Nt

    Windows NT. Installing the DigiSuite VFW drivers in Windows NT DigiUtils Setup copies the DigiSuite VFW drivers onto your hard drive, but does not add them to your list of installed drivers in Windows NT.

  • Page 38: Installing Video Clipboard For Digimix

    Ë To install Video Clipboard for DigiMix: 1. Close all Windows programs. 2. Insert the DigiSuite CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. 3. Choose Start | Run 4. In the resulting dialog box, type e:\videoclipboard\setup (where e: represents your CD-ROM drive), and click 5.

  • Page 39: Installing The Marvel Millennium Drivers

    Installing the Marvel Millennium drivers If your system includes a Marvel Millennium card and you want to use its “video in a window” capabilities with DigiSuite, you’ll need to install additional drivers as explained in the following steps. Important You may use only one Marvel Millennium card with DigiSuite.

  • Page 40: Uninstalling Digiutils

    Next 2. When prompted, restart your computer for the changes to take effect. Be aware that the DigiSuite VFW drivers will be removed from your hard drive, but not from your list of drivers in Windows NT. For details on how to remove drivers from Windows NT, refer to your Microsoft documentation.

  • Page 41: Configuring Your Digisuite Cards And Vtr Settings

    Chapter Configuring Your DigiSuite Cards and VTR Settings This chapter explains how to configure your DigiSuite cards to meet specific input and output requirements, as well as how to configure your VTR for device control with DigiTools.

  • Page 42: Using The Digisuite Configuration Program

    For example, you may want to change the default proc amp settings for your analog video input signal. If you chose to install the VTR driver, you must use the DigiSuite Configuration program to configure your VTR for device control with DigiTools.

  • Page 43: Making Permanent Or Temporary Settings

    Always Restore Default Settings , when you start the DigiSuite Configuration program you’ll be notified if the proc amp and/or audio gain settings were changed during the current work session. You may then indicate whether or not you want to use those settings as your new defaults.

  • Page 44: Selecting Your Genlock Source

    Master Information box. Note The genlock master is automatically set when you install the DigiSuite card drivers, and cannot be changed using the DigiSuite Configuration program. The following sections explain the genlock options for each card. Genlock options for DigiMix...

  • Page 45: Genlock Options For Digilinx

    Genlock options for DigiLinx When DigiLinx is the genlock master, you may select one of the following genlock options: Blackburst (REF IN) Genlock to an external analog sync source connected to REF IN on DigiLinx, such as an external sync generator. 4:2:2 (SDI) 1 , or Genlock to one of your digital input sources.

  • Page 46: Configuring Digimix

    Adjusts the tint of the colors in the picture. – Adjusts the vividness (saturation) of the picture’s colors. Chroma – Adjusts the difference in luminance between the lightest Level and darkest areas of the picture. Chapter 4: Configuring Your DigiSuite Cards and VTR Settings...
  • Page 47 – Setup Adjusts the level of black in the picture. Select this option if you want Use Automatic Gain Control (AGC) the gain of your analog input signal to automatically be adjusted to compensate for very bright or dark images. This improves the brightness or contrast of your picture.

  • Page 48: Configuring The Video And Key Output Signals

    “ringing” (multiple) edges in your graphics. These can result from abrupt changes in brightness at the edges of objects. For most graphics, edge filtering gives you the best results. Chapter 4: Configuring Your DigiSuite Cards and VTR Settings...
  • Page 49 Key H-Pos Use this control to advance or delay the key output signal with respect to the video output signal. You may need to do this to align your key images with their underlying images when routing the key output to a downstream switcher. To check the external key alignment, set the display source to Graphic (external key) , then select...

  • Page 50: Displaying Digimix Information

    To display system usage and other information about your DigiMix, click DigiMix tab, then the Information tab. You may be asked to provide this information if you call the Matrox DigiSuite technical support department for assistance. Chapter 4: Configuring Your DigiSuite Cards and VTR Settings...

  • Page 51: Configuring Digilinx

    Configuring DigiLinx You can configure DigiLinx to meet specific video or key input and output requirements. For example, you can set your third digital input to a key input, and invert and expand the key input signal. Configuring Input 3 To configure Input 3 to DigiLinx (labelled 4:2:2 IN 3), click the DigiLinx tab, then the...

  • Page 52: Configuring The Output Signals

    This lets you compensate for delayed input signals. Use this control to advance or delay the key output Output 2 H-Pos from Output 2 to compensate for delayed input signals. Chapter 4: Configuring Your DigiSuite Cards and VTR Settings...

  • Page 53: Displaying Digilinx Information

    Displaying DigiLinx information To display system usage and other information about DigiLinx, click the DigiLinx tab, then the Information tab. You may be asked to provide this information if you call the Matrox DigiSuite technical support department for assistance. Configuring DigiLinx...

  • Page 54: Configuring Digimotion

    Input Pair 1 Gain your analog audio Input Pair 1. To obtain a precise setting, click the arrows instead of dragging the slider. To return to the factory default setting, click the button. Chapter 4: Configuring Your DigiSuite Cards and VTR Settings...

  • Page 55: Configuring The Audio Output Pairs

    Input Pair 2 Use this list to select your default analog audio Input Pair 2. For example, to use the source connected to your unbalanced analog IN 3 and IN 4 inputs, select RCA (unbalanced analog) Use these controls to adjust the default gain of Input Pair 2 Gain your analog audio Input Pair 2.

  • Page 56: Selecting Your A/V Drive Type

    Select this option if you’re using a Ciprico RAID disk array Ciprico tested for use with DigiMotion by Matrox, such as the Ciprico 6900 Series. Your system will be optimized to use the high-performance features of your Ciprico disk array.

  • Page 57: Configuring Your Vtr Settings

    1. Connect your VTR as explained in Chapter 2 of your Getting the Most from DigiSuite manual. 2. Install DigiTools and the VTR driver as explained in the previous chapter of this manual. 3. Start the DigiSuite Configuration program, click the tab, Card Set 1 then the VTR Settings tab.
  • Page 58 To improve cueing performance, enter a high number in the corresponding text box. A low number causes the driver to slow the deck more often to check for discontinuities. Chapter 4: Configuring Your DigiSuite Cards and VTR Settings...

  • Page 59: Special Installation Instructions

    Appendix Special Installation Instructions This appendix explains how to install multiple DigiSuite card sets or change your hardware installation by adding or removing cards.

  • Page 60: Special Situations

    DigiSuite software considers a card set. What’s a card set? In DigiSuite systems, a card set is considered to be one or more DigiSuite cards recognized as a single functional unit by DigiSuite software. Let’s say you have a single DigiMix installed by itself in your system.

  • Page 61: How Digisuite Software Looks At Your System

    Important If one of your card sets consists of DigiMix and DigiMotion, install this first as Card Set 1. Most of the DigiSuite software such as DigiTools and the DigiSuite Video for Windows drivers require that DigiMix and DigiMotion be present as Card Set 1.

  • Page 62: Installing Two Card Sets That Share One Movie-2 Bus

    5. If you’re installing more card sets, repeat the same procedures. Installing two card sets that share one Movie-2 bus Some DigiSuite card sets share a single Movie-2 bus connector. In this case, each card set must also be installed one at a time, but this involves removing the first card set to add the second one.

  • Page 63: If You Have More Than One Card Set

    DigiUtils Setup to update the NT Registry entries to reflect only the remaining cards. Note If you’re removing all DigiSuite hardware and no longer wish to use your computer system for DigiSuite, uninstall the DigiUtils software by choosing...
  • Page 64 Appendix A: Special Installation Instructions...

  • Page 65: Ensuring Adequate Ventilation For Your Digisuite Cards

    Appendix Ensuring Adequate Ventilation for Your DigiSuite Cards This appendix provides suggestions for improving the air flow in your computer system and thus avoiding problems related to heat buildup.

  • Page 66: Possible Heat Buildup Problems

    Adding one fan Position a fan directly facing the end of the DigiSuite cards with the PCI retainer brackets. You should make sure the fan directs air between the various circuit boards.
  • Page 67 Important Fan installation should be done by a qualified technician. Improper installation procedures can result damage to your DigiSuite components and/or your computer system. Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. is not responsible for any damage caused by faulty installation. Recommendations...
  • Page 68 Appendix B: Ensuring Adequate Ventilation for Your DigiSuite Cards...

  • Page 69: Digisuite Glossary

    Appendix DigiSuite Glossary This appendix serves as a reference for the terminology used in the various DigiSuite manuals.
  • Page 70 2. Their female counterpart on a Movie-2 bus. distinctions between similar or confusing terms. Combination of the Movie-2 bus Connector set connectors CON 1 and 2 on a DigiSuite card and/ A/V drive SCSI hard drive capable of storing or a Movie-2 bus.
  • Page 71 PCI retainer bracket Bracket attached to DigiSuite PCI cards with the function of extending their length to line up with and be inserted in standard ISA card guides. Connection slot to a type of expansion PCI slot bus found in most Pentium-based computers. It...
  • Page 72 Appendix C: DigiSuite Glossary...
  • Page 73 Appendix DigiSuite Technical Support This appendix lets you know how to contact us for technical support.
  • Page 74 Internet ............www.matrox.com/video Driver updates by FTP or BBS Free driver updates can be obtained from our FTP site or the Matrox BBS. FTP site ............ftp.matrox.com/pub/video BBS U.S. & Canada ............(514) 969-6244 BBS France ............+33 (0) 1 45 60 62 08 BBS Germany ............
  • Page 75 BIOS settings DigiMotion configuring configuring audio input pairs configuring audio output pairs selecting A/V drive type Card configuration See also Card installation See DigiSuite Configuration program DigiSuite Card order compatible computers list DigiLinx and DigiMotion documentation DigiLinx, DigiMix, and DigiMotion glossary...
  • Page 76 Factory default configuration software installation restoring software removal third-party hardware components updating current installation Genlock source selecting DigiSuite Configuration program Always Restore Default Settings option configuring DigiLinx Heat buildup problems configuring DigiMix Hue control configuring DigiMotion configuring VTR settings Default button...
  • Page 77 Level control Registration end-user Loading configuration settings Saving configuration settings Marvel Millennium installing drivers for SC/H Phase control Matrox Service returns contacting us Setup control WWW site Slots Microsoft ActiveMovie identifying installing Software installation or removal Movie-2 bus See DigiUtils Setup...
  • Page 78 Video H-Pos control for DigiLinx for DigiMix Video source selecting default VTR driver installing VTR settings configuring for device control Warranty Windows NT compatible versions Index...
  • Page 80 Corporate Headquarters Matrox Video Products Group Video Products Group 1055 St. Regis Blvd. Dorval, Quebec Canada H9P 2T4 Telephone: (514) 685-2630 Fax: (514) 685-2853 BBS: (514) 969-6244 World Wide Web: www.matrox.com United Kingdom Matrox (UK) Ltd. 6 Cherry Orchard West...

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