Specifying Your Genlock Settings - Matrox Axio Installation And User Manual

Specifying your genlock settings

You can select the source to which you want to genlock all devices connected to
your Matrox Axio system, as well as adjust the timing settings for all video
outputs from Matrox Axio.
For examples of connecting an external sync source to your system, see
Matrox Axio LE connections"
connections"
to connect an external broadcast-quality analog sync source, such as a tri-level
sync generator, as shown in the illustrations.
° To specify your genlock settings:
Choose Sequence > Sequence Settings and click the Playback
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Settings
Click the Genlock tab.
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From the Genlock Source list, select one of the following:
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Internal
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option only if you don't have an external sync generator or other reliable
external video sync source.
Black Burst Broadcast Quality
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broadcast-quality analog sync source connected to REF IN on your X.link
breakout box. This must be a stable sync source, such as an external sync
generator (bi-level black burst for SD or tri-level sync for HD), or a source
VTR that has a built-in TBC.
Black Burst VTR Quality
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connected to REF IN on your X.linkSD breakout box. (This option is not
available on X.linkHD or X.linkLE.)
on page
on page 40. When using Matrox RS-422 device control. you need
button.
Genlock to Matrox Axio's internal reference signal. Select this
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Genlock to an external
Genlock to your analog source VTR
Defining your sequence settings
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