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- Page 1 Matrox Multi Installation and User Guide May 13, 2011 Y11163-201-0222...
- Page 2 Disclaimer Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time and without notice. The information provided by this document is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. for its use; nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties resulting from its use. No license is granted under any patents or patent rights of Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd.
- Page 3 The license is to you the original purchaser only, and is not transferable without written permission of Matrox. You may install the Software on an unlimited number of computers owned or leased by you in any location.
- Page 4 PERIOD, PROVIDED THAT THEY ARE RETURNED TO MATROX, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING LIMITATIONS: Matrox's limited warranty covers only those defects which arise as a result of normal use of the hardware and does not apply to any: improper or inadequate maintenance;...
- Page 5 CHARGES INCURRED ON ALL RETURNED PRODUCTS. G. Indemnification disclaimer Matrox disclaims and shall have no obligation to indemnify or defend you or any third party in respect of any actual or alleged infringement of any actual or pending patents, copyright or other intellectual property rights.
- Page 6 This will speed up processing. Each individual, returned unit or group of units MUST have an RMA number issued by Matrox. Matrox must authorize the number of units grouped under one RMA number. Any units received without prior approval by Matrox will be returned to you freight collect.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Style conventions ..................2 Chapter 2 Installing Your Matrox Multi Hardware and Software Before you install your Matrox Multi hardware ........4 Start with a functioning system..............4 Avoid costly damage .................. 4 Setting the genlock loop-through switch ..........5 Installing your Matrox Multi card ............ - Page 8 Matrox Multi Specifications General....................28 Connections ..................28 Video ......................28 Audio ......................29 Environmental specifications ..............29 Appendix C Matrox Customer Support How to get Matrox customer support ..........32 Registration ....................32 Keep up to date with our website .............32 Contacting us ....................32 Index ................... 15 Contents...
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Page 9: Introducing Matrox Multi
Introducing Matrox Multi This chapter lists the Multi system requirements, and describes the Multi documentation. -
Page 10: Welcome To Matrox Multi
Multi cards include a 10-bit on-board hardware scaler, and support a full range of broadcast-quality video/audio inputs and outputs in NTSC and PAL, as well as 480p, 720p, 1080p, and 1080i resolutions at all frame rates. -
Page 11: Installing Your Matrox Multi Hardware And Software
Installing Your Matrox Multi Hardware and Software This chapter describes how to install the Multi hardware and software. -
Page 12: Before You Install Your Matrox Multi Hardware
To avoid damage, please observe the following precautions: • Do not remove your Matrox Multi card from its antistatic bag until you’re ready to install it. Before removing the card, place the package within easy reach of the area where you intend to perform the installation. -
Page 13: Setting The Genlock Loop-Through Switch
If you will connect an external genlock source to Multi’s REF IN connector, and you plan on using the REF OUT connector, set the genlock switch to HI-Z . If the REF OUT connector will not be used, set the switch to 75Ω... -
Page 14: Installing Your Matrox Multi Card
Ensure that the genlock loop-through switch on the card is set as desired (see “Setting the genlock loop-through switch” on page 5). Insert the Matrox Multi card in an available PCIe slot in your Mac Pro or Xserve, and secure the card into place. ²Caution... -
Page 15: Removing Your Matrox Multi Software
Alternately, you can update your Multi firmware by running the Matrox Firmware Updater from the Finder window as follows: Make sure that your Matrox Multi card is installed in your computer (see “Installing your Matrox Multi card” on page 6). - Page 16 Your notes Chapter 2, Installing Your Matrox Multi Hardware and Software...
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Page 17: Connecting External Devices To Matrox Multi
Connecting External Devices to Matrox Multi This chapter shows how to connect external devices to Matrox Multi. -
Page 18: Available Matrox Multi Connections
Available Matrox Multi connections Matrox Multi cards feature professional inputs and outputs. The SDI connectors are located on the Matrox Multi card, and all other available inputs and outputs are located on the Multi cable. For descriptions of the Multi inputs and outputs, “Multi input and output descriptions”... -
Page 19: Connecting The Multi Cable To Your System
Connecting the Multi cable to your system The Multi cable is the link between the Multi card and your external devices. The Multi cable includes all the available connectors for your Multi system, except for the SDI connectors, which are located on your Multi card (see “Connecting... -
Page 20: Multi Rs-422 Serial Connection
To use Multi’s RS-422 serial connector for device control, connect the Multi cable to your Mac system, and then connect the RS-422 cable on the Multi cable to the RS-422 serial connector on your external device. -
Page 21: Multi Input And Output Descriptions
This section describes the inputs that are available on the Multi card and cable. Matrox Multi card • SDI 1 to 4 (Multi-Ingest) / SDI 1 and 2 (Multi-I/O) Provide inputs for use with SDI devices. Each SDI input supports HD/SD video and up to 16 channels of embedded audio. -
Page 22: Outputs
Multi system with a master time source device. Outputs This section describes the outputs that are available on the Multi card and cable. Matrox Multi card • SDI 1 to 4 (Multi-Playback) / SDI 3 and 4 (Multi-I/O) Provide outputs for use with SDI devices. - Page 23 REF OUT connector, you must terminate the reference signal by connecting a BNC 75Ω terminator to REF OUT. • OUT 1 to OUT 4 (Multi-I/O and Multi-Playback) Allow you to output two stereo pairs of unbalanced analog audio for monitoring any audio track from the Multi SDI outputs (see “Specifying your analog audio output...
- Page 24 Your notes Chapter 3, Connecting External Devices to Matrox Multi...
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Page 25: Configuring Your Multi System
Configuring Your Multi System This chapter explains how to configure your Multi settings. -
Page 26: Introduction
Multi preferences window when the card is selected. Multi card settings are stored by PCIe slot and Multi card type. For example, if you specify settings for a Multi-Playback card installed in PCIe slot #1, the “Multi-Playback”... -
Page 27: Specifying Your Genlock Settings
From the Apple menu, click System Preferences , and then click the icon. Matrox Multi If you have more than one Multi card installed in your system, select the card that you want to configure from the Matrox Multi card list (see “Matrox Multi card selection and settings”... -
Page 28: Specifying Your Analog Audio Output Settings
Analog audio output settings do not apply to Matrox Multi-Ingest cards. The Matrox Multi analog audio outputs (OUT 1 to 4) let you monitor any audio pair from any Multi SDI output. You can choose to use your Multi card’s default audio mapping settings, or customize the settings to suit your needs. - Page 29 Click Analog Audio Output . Matrox Multi-I/O Matrox Multi-Playback Specifying your analog audio output settings...
- Page 30 Enable audio mapping option. See “Specifying your genlock settings” on page to modify your genlock settings. You can mute a Multi analog audio output pair by selecting Mute for the corresponding audio pair. Chapter 4, Configuring Your Multi System...
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Page 31: Viewing Multi Information
From the Apple menu, click System Preferences , and then click the Matrox Multi icon. If you have more than one Multi card installed in your system, select the card that you want to configure from the Matrox Multi card list (see “Matrox Multi card selection and settings”... - Page 32 Chapter 4, Configuring Your Multi System...
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Page 33: Supported Input And Output Formats
Supported Input and Output Formats This appendix provides information on the video formats supported on the Multi inputs and outputs. -
Page 34: Supported Video Formats
Supported video formats The following table lists the video formats that are supported on the Multi inputs and outputs. For a list of video formats that are supported by your third-party application, see your application’s documentation. Input and output formats... -
Page 35: Matrox Multi Specifications
Matrox Multi Specifications This appendix provides specifications for all Matrox Multi cards. -
Page 36: General
• SDI input (Multi-Ingest/Multi-I/O) 16 channels of embedded SDI audio (SMPTE 272M, 299M) 24-bit, 48 kHz SD/HD: Compliant with SMPTE 259M, 292M, and 424M BNC connector (75 Ω ), terminated Equalized input for maximum cable length support Appendix B, Matrox Multi Specifications... -
Page 37: Audio
• SDI output (Multi-Playback/Multi-I/O) 16 channels of embedded SDI audio (SMPTE 272M, 299M) 24-bit, 48 kHz SD/HD: Compliant with SMPTE 259M, 292M, and 424M BNC connector (75 Ω ) Audio • Unbalanced analog audio outputs 2x stereo pair RCA connectors (75 Ω ) Output impedance: <... - Page 38 Your notes Appendix B, Matrox Multi Specifications...
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Page 39: Matrox Customer Support
Matrox Customer Support This appendix explains how you can register your Matrox product and obtain customer support. -
Page 40: How To Get Matrox Customer Support
How to get Matrox customer support For issues relating to the Matrox Multi hardware or Multi hardware settings as described in this document, contact Matrox customer support. However, since your Matrox Multi card is designed to be used with third-party applications, contact the third-party company (application provider) directly if you require support for issues relating to your application. -
Page 41: Index
See Mac system WWW site Connections Multi card available on Matrox Multi before you install input and output descriptions installing Multi cable to Mac system registration RS-422 safety precautions selecting in the preferences window Customer support specifications updating firmware Device control, RS-422 connection... - Page 42 Service, returns Settings audio output genlock selecting a Multi card Software installation removing Specifications Style conventions System requirements Technical support Warranty Warranty, standard WWW site, Matrox Index...
- Page 43 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 B 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.
- Page 44 www.matrox.com/video...
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