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Rainbow Runner G-Series
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10619-301-0110
1998.09.04

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  • Page 1 Rainbow Runner G-Series • User Guide • 10619-301-0110 1998.09.04...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    S-video and composite video.................... 15 SCART connector information ..................16 Rainbow Runner G-Series input ..................17 Software installation Rainbow Runner G-Series Installation CD-ROM ............18 MediaStudio CD-ROM..................... 19 Photo Express CD-ROM....................19 Matrox PC-VCR Remote program Input setting ........................21 Video file input .........................
  • Page 3 Requirements........................38 Network setup........................38 VDOPhone setup ......................38 Connecting with other VDOPhone users ................. 39 More information ......................40 Troubleshooting Video editing ........................41 Sound..........................47 Display information Customer support Warranty Index Matrox Rainbow Runner G-Series – User Guide...

  • Page 4: Using This Guide

    For more information on the types of documentation provided, see each software section in this guide. Also, be sure to check for any last-minute release notes at the end of this manual and in the Matrox CD-ROM readme file.

  • Page 5: Overview

    With a direct connection to an antenna or cable TV, you can change channels on your computer or preview up to 30 channels simultaneously. Rainbow Runner G-Series turns your computer into a home entertainment center and digital video editing studio.

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    (for video viewing and recording) Matrox Rainbow Runner must be used with Windows 95/98. * Some “G” series graphics cards can’t be used with Rainbow Runner G-Series. For example: Marvel G200, Marvel G200-TV, Productiva G100 MMS with a TV tuner.

  • Page 7: Hardware Installation

    Save the card’s fastening screw and note which slot the card was in. * If you have a Matrox TV output add-on (sold separately) attached to your Matrox graphics card, you should remove the TV output add-on before you remove your graphics card.
  • Page 8 Press the two cards together slowly and evenly until the connectors are fully joined and the plastic support pin snaps into place. Support pin Rainbow Runner G-Series card Matrox Rainbow Runner G-Series – User Guide...
  • Page 9 WARNING: Pressing together incorrectly aligned connectors can damage them. The connectors on the ends of the ribbon cables and the connectors on the Matrox cards are made so they attach to each other only one way. Before pressing connectors together, make sure all pins and holes are correctly aligned.
  • Page 10 With the fastening screws you saved, card secure the brackets of your Matrox cards to the computer frame. Put your computer cover back on. Your Rainbow Runner G-Series card is now installed. Before restarting your computer, connect your external devices (see “Connection setup”, page 11).

  • Page 11: Connection Setup

    Connection setup After the Rainbow Runner G-Series card is installed, you need to connect your external video devices (TVs, VCRs, and so on), then install the Matrox video software. This section describes how to connect video devices to your computer.
  • Page 12 (see picture), you may need to purchase a SCART video connector. For more information, see “SCART connector information”, page * A video player can be any device that generates a video signal. For example, a VCR, videodisc player or DVD player. Matrox Rainbow Runner G-Series – User Guide...
  • Page 13 Use the short audio cable included with Rainbow Runner G-Series. Plug one end into on your AUDIO OUT Rainbow Runner G-Series card. Plug the other end into on your LINE IN sound card. Matrox Rainbow Runner G-Series – User Guide...
  • Page 14 If the cable from your antenna is flat and ends with twin leads, you need a 300-to-75-ohm adapter to connect to the Rainbow Runner G-Series card (see below). You can find this type of adapter at most electronics stores. 300-to-75-ohm adapter Matrox Rainbow Runner G-Series – User Guide...

  • Page 15: S-Video And Composite Video

    Both video input types may be connected at the same time, but only one video input signal at a (Note: Using the Matrox composite time can be used by Rainbow Runner G-Series. video and S-video connectors at You need to select either the composite video the same time is optional.)

  • Page 16: Scart Connector Information

    If your TV or VCR only has a SCART connector, you need a SCART cable adapter to connect to Rainbow Runner G-Series. If you don’t already have a SCART adapter, you should be able to purchase one from your local electronics store.

  • Page 17: Rainbow Runner G-Series Input

    Matrox assumes no responsibility for the illegal duplication, use or other acts which infringe on the rights of copyright owners. Your Matrox product may not let you record from a copy-protected video source.

  • Page 18: Software Installation

    Software installation After installing the Rainbow Runner G-Series hardware and connecting it to your external video devices (TV, VCR, and so on), you need to install software. This section describes how to install the software that comes with your Rainbow Runner G-Series card.

  • Page 19: Mediastudio Cd-Rom

    For more information on software installed from the “Rainbow Runner G-Series Installation” CD-ROM, see the following sections: “Matrox PC-VCR Remote program”, page 20 “Matrox VidCap driver”, page 27 “VDOnet Internet VDOPhone program”, page 38 MediaStudio CD-ROM To install Ulead MediaStudio, insert the MediaStudio CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive – its main setup program automatically starts.

  • Page 20: 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, double-click the icon ( ) on the Windows desktop background. PC-VCR Remote The first 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 21: Input Setting

    – for video file playback. FILE – to use your Matrox TV tuner. – to use a device connected to your Matrox connector. This can LINE VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN be a video camera or video player.

  • Page 22: Tv Tuner Input

    However, instead of using the controls on your VCR, you can use the PC-VCR Remote software controls. TV tuner software setup To make sure PC-VCR Remote is set up to use your Matrox TV tuner: Click the input button on the PC-VCR Remote.
  • Page 23 Before you record to a video file Make sure the VCR or video camera is properly connected to your Matrox line input. For more information on how to connect video devices, see “Connection setup”, page Make sure your Windows sound card settings are correct. For more information, see “Sound”,...

  • Page 24: Mini Remote

    Video files you create with this button selected are still Audio Video Interleaved files (*.avi), but only someone with a Matrox video editing card and its software drivers can use them. This is because Matrox video editing cards have special hardware to decompress MJPEG-encoded video files.

  • Page 25: More Features

    Play video files continuously. * If your display area setting is too large, input and playback from Matrox MJPEG-encoded AVI video LINE files may appear centered on a black screen when viewed “full-screen”. Playback from other types of AVI files may appear blocky when viewed full-screen because of the way the video is encoded.
  • Page 26 With a sound card installed in your computer, you can adjust your computer’s sound output with the PC-VCR Remote. TV tuner With the TV tuner built into your Rainbow Runner G-Series card, you can: Simultaneously preview up to 30 channels in a single window. Change channels with PC-VCR Remote controls.

  • Page 27: Matrox Vidcap Driver

    Matrox VidCap driver Video capture programs (other than Matrox PC-VCR) use the Matrox driver interface. For VidCap example, when you use Ulead or VDOnet , you see the Matrox VidCap Photo Express VDOPhone driver interface when you adjust video settings. This section describes VidCap source and format setting controls.

  • Page 28: 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 G-Series – User Guide...

  • Page 29: Ulead Mediastudio Software

    . With this program you arrange and edit your various media Video Editor “clips” (text, images, sound, animations or video). With Rainbow Runner, you can capture your own video files to use as clips in Video Editor. After you complete your video project, you can save it as a video file, then play it back or distribute it.

  • Page 30: Step 2 - Adding Clips

    Pause your mouse pointer over each control to see a pop-up tooltip identifying it and a longer description on the status bar. Toolbars Ruler Video track ‘a’ Timeline Effects track Video track ‘b’ Video overlay track Audio track ‘a’ Navigator Production Library Status bar Matrox Rainbow Runner G-Series – User Guide...
  • Page 31 Insert Color Clip – to mute part of your audio track. Insert Silence Clip Use the resulting dialog box to adjust the settings, then click Click a track to place the clip (see “Placing clips”). Matrox Rainbow Runner G-Series – User Guide...

  • Page 32: Step 3 - Editing Clips

    To play the preview, click ). For the preview to be closer to what the selected settings will look Play like, click Actual Image Matrox Rainbow Runner G-Series – User Guide...
  • Page 33 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...

  • Page 34: Step 4 - Adding Effects

    Click the type of effect you want to apply: Video Filters Audio Filters (tracks …) Overlay Options Adjust the settings in the resulting dialog box, then click For more information, click in the dialog box. Help Matrox Rainbow Runner G-Series – User Guide...

  • Page 35: Step 5 - Saving Your Video

    As a result, you may not need to change some settings. For more information, click in the dialog box. Click to close this dialog box. Help Click to begin file creation. Matrox Rainbow Runner G-Series – User Guide...

  • Page 36: More Information

    Transferring a video file to video tape If your Matrox graphics card supports TV output, you can transfer video files to video tape. To do so: Connect the output from your graphics card to the input of your VCR. For more information, see your Matrox graphics card manual.

  • Page 37: Ulead Photo Express Program

    For more information on how to use Photo Express, see the online Help. There are interactive tutorials and a Screenbook which you can access through the Photo Express CD-ROM (the path to the Screenbook is Manual\English\pe2.pdf). Matrox Rainbow Runner G-Series – User Guide...

  • Page 38: Vdonet Internet Vdophone Program

    VDOnet Internet VDOPhone program With VDOPhone and your Matrox video editing card, you can use your computer as a video phone. You can send and receive live video, high-quality sound, and text over the Internet. Requirements To send and receive any information: Internet connection –...

  • Page 39: Connecting With Other Vdophone Users

    S-video appropriate Matrox input line. This setup lets you send out live video of yourself. However, your video source could also be a video player or your Matrox TV tuner. For more information, see “Rainbow Runner G-Series input”, page For more information on the dialog box, see “Video source settings”, page...

  • Page 40: More Information

    For online Help for VDOPhone, click . See Programs VDOPhone VDOPhone Help also in the folder. For frequently asked questions and ReadMe VDOPhone Manual VDOPhone troubleshooting information, see VDOPhone’s Web site at www.clubvdo.net. Matrox Rainbow Runner G-Series – User Guide...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Can’t use Rainbow Runner G-Series Cause Your computer may have not given an interrupt request (IRQ) to your Matrox graphics card or may have given one used by another device in your computer. This may be because your computer’s “Plug-and-Play” feature is turned off.
  • Page 42 Cause Matrox hardware may not be properly installed. Solution Make sure the Matrox hardware is properly installed. Specifically, make sure your Matrox graphics and Rainbow Runner G-Series cards are firmly in place. For more information, see “Hardware installation”, page Problem Can’t use a video program...
  • Page 43 Cause An unsupported video file resolution (size) may be selected. Solution In the video file creation settings of the program you’re using, make sure an MJPEG resolution supported by Rainbow Runner is selected (see “Matrox MJPEG resolutions”, page 49). For information on how to select the video file creation resolution, see the documentation of the program you’re using.
  • Page 44 On the PC-VCR Remote, click Properties General Clear the check box. Use tooltips Click to apply changes and close the dialog box. Solution For other programs, avoid pausing your mouse pointer over controls. Matrox Rainbow Runner G-Series – User Guide...
  • Page 45 PCI graphics cards only: Try moving your Matrox graphics card to another PCI slot in your computer. Solution PCI graphics cards only: Use the irqset program to manually assign a different IRQ number to your Matrox graphics card. For instructions on how to use irqset, click Programs Matrox PowerDesk Readme Matrox Rainbow Runner G-Series –...
  • Page 46 Make sure your antenna or cable TV connection to your TV tuner is okay. “Connect your TV antenna or cable TV”, page Solution If you’re using an antenna, try adjusting it, checking all the connections to it, or using a different antenna. Matrox Rainbow Runner G-Series – User Guide...

  • Page 47: Sound

    ” check box. Show volume control on the taskbar Click Double-click the speaker icon on the taskbar. Click Options Properties Click the button, enable all check boxes in the list box, then click Recording Matrox Rainbow Runner G-Series – User Guide...
  • Page 48 (if you’re not sure, try half level), and the Mute check boxes are 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 manual. Matrox Rainbow Runner G-Series – User Guide...

  • Page 49: Display Information

    * With G200 graphics cards, the viewing of MJPEG video files or live video is supported only with a 16- or 32-bit color palette. Matrox MJPEG resolutions The Matrox Rainbow Runner G-Series card can capture Matrox MJPEG video at the following resolutions: Resolution...
  • Page 50 8.0:1 Supported sound quality settings (video file recording) Setting Bits per sample Stereo or Mono Sample rate MB / min CD-quality Stereo 44.100 kHz 10.3 TV-quality Stereo 22.050 kHz Low-quality Mono 11.025 kHz Matrox Rainbow Runner G-Series – User Guide...

  • Page 51: Customer Support

    514-685-6008. The communication parameters are 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity. You’ll be prompted to enter your first and last name and a password. If you don’t have an account, it’s created when you enter your name for the first time. See also “Matrox Web and FTP sites”.
  • Page 52 Direct Matrox Technical Assistance – If you still can’t resolve a problem, you can get direct technical assistance four ways: Call Technical Support (Canada) at 514-685-0270. For residents of Quebec only, call 514-822-6330. Send a FAX to 514-822-6363, Att: Graphics Technical Assistance.
  • Page 53 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 54: Warranty

    Conditions and limitations of Matrox’s warranty are stated below. 2. 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: a.
  • Page 55 3. If you are still experiencing difficulties, please contact your dealer where you purchased your Matrox product. 4. If you must return a Matrox product, leave the configuration as it was when you were using it, and leave all identification stickers on the product. Pack the product in its original box and return to your Matrox dealer where the product was purchased, together with your proof of purchase.

  • Page 56: Index

    – hardware – connection setup overview – PC-VCR Remote – – software customer support IRQ (interrupt request) cutlist Photo Express settings Plug-and-Play preview mode disk Productiva G100 labels (on video devices) space speed Matrox Rainbow Runner G-Series – User Guide...
  • Page 57 Web, Matrox quality – troubleshooting S-video connection setup SCART software setup technical assistance Teletext – troubleshooting TV output TV tuner connection setup input software setup – VDOPhone – VidCap driver Matrox Rainbow Runner G-Series – User Guide...

  • Page 58: Software License Agreement

    Making telecommunication data transmissions of the Software. Matrox reserves the right to terminate this license if there is a violation of its term 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 59 Thank you for choosing Matrox Please register online (www.matrox.com/register) to be eligible for customer support, new product announcements, and information on special offers and upcoming events.
  • 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.
  • Page 62 E-mail: 106332.1007@compuserve.com Web-Site: www.matrox.com/mga/deutsch France Italia Matrox France SARL Agenzia Italiana di Matrox Graphics Inc. 2, rue de la Couture, Silic 225 3G electronics 94528 Rungis Cedex, France via Boncompagni 3B 20139 Milano, Italia Tél: 01 45.60.62.00 Fax: 02-5253045 Fax: 01 45.60.62.05...

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