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Page 5 FCC compliance statement Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for the compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the card is required to meet FCC requirements.
Page 6 Grounding information If this device is connected to a CATV system, please ensure that proper grounding guidelines are followed. Specifically, the cable ground should be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Consult the relevant code entries for your area or section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Removing the PCI retainer bracket ..........13 Set the termination switch on DigiSuite LE ........ 14 Assemble DigiSuite LE and the optional digital module ..... 14 Install non-DigiSuite cards first! ..........15 Adding DigiSuite cards to your system ........15 Install your DigiSuite LE and optional digital module ....
Page 8 Chapter Connecting Your External Devices and Configuring Your BIOS Settings ........... 23 Identifying your connectors............24 DigiSuite LE input/output audio connections ......26 DigiSuite LE DigiConnect/Audio breakout box ......27 Prepare for mounting ............... 27 Connect DigiConnect/Audio to your computer......28 Choosing your connection signal options .........29...
Page 9 Notes on using A/V drives with DigiSuite LE ......46 Recommended storage devices ..........46 Formatting your SCSI drives............46 What to store on your A/V drives ..........46 Creating a stripe set ..............47 Copying files................47 Access to IDE drives during capture .......... 47 Using third-party disk defragmentation programs and disk optimizers ..............
Page 10 Configuring the video and key output signals ......63 Timing settings for DigiSuite LE without the digital module ..66 Timing settings for DigiSuite LE with the digital module .... 67 Configuring your audio settings..........68 Selecting your audio genlock source (digital module only) ..68 Configuring the audio input pairs ..........69...
Page 11 Appendix DigiSuite LE Specifications ........ 101 Electrical specifications ............102 Typical operating voltages and current consumption ....102 Video input/output ..............102 Audio input/output ..............104 Movie-2 bus input/output ............104 Audio specifications ............... 104 Mechanical specifications ............105 Physical Dimensions ............... 105 Connector types..............
Page 12 Notes Table of Contents...
Page 13: Introducing Digisuite Le
Introducing DigiSuite LE This chapter outlines some of the powerful features of your DigiSuite LE and associated optional digital module. It also specifies the computer system requirements for your DigiSuite LE and explains the available documentation.
Page 14: Digisuite Le - State Of The Art
Motion-JPEG codecs, along with multitrack digital audio mixing. The optional digital module provides serial digital video and AES/EBU audio inputs and outputs. DigiSuite LE is designed to meet a wide variety of professional video/audio needs. DigiSuite LE features The following summarizes some of DigiSuite LE’s main features:...
Page 15: Optional Digital Module Features
Panning and mixing among eight audio streams. – Soft cuts. Optional digital module features The digital module for DigiSuite LE adds serial digital video and AES/EBU audio input/output capabilities to your system. Digital video SMPTE 259M serial 4:2:2 at 270 Mb/sec.
Page 16: Digisuite System Requirements
DigiSuite LE documentation Most of the information you’ll require to install DigiSuite LE is included in this manual. However, for explanations on how to use your DigiSuite software and any other additional information, you should consult the...
Page 17: About This Manual
About this manual This manual provides you with specific reference information about installing DigiSuite LE and its optional digital module in your computer system. Chapter 1, “Introducing DigiSuite LE,” outlines the features for both DigiSuite LE and its associated digital module, system requirements, and the available documentation.
Page 18: Style Conventions
Menus and commands that you need to choose are displayed in the form Menu | Command . For example, File | Save means click File the menu bar, then click in the menu that appears. Save Chapter 1, Introducing DigiSuite LE...
Page 19: Installing Your Digisuite Hardware
Installing Your DigiSuite Hardware This chapter describes how to install all types of DigiSuite LE (and associated optional digital module) card sets.
Page 20: Important
Important! The instructions in this chapter cover installing DigiSuite LE, along with its associated digital module, as a stand-alone component as well as with other DigiSuite cards. You will be guided through the sections that are relevant to your type of installation.
Page 21: Make Sure Your Computer Is Compatible
Open your computer and identify the expansion slots in which you’ll install your DigiSuite LE or combination of DigiSuite cards. If you’re upgrading to the digital module for DigiSuite LE, assemble the card and module outside of your computer. If you’re installing several DigiSuite cards, carefully assemble the cards and Movie-2 bus connector as a unit outside of your computer.
Page 22: Choose The Best Installation Position
Install your software and configure your DigiSuite system. Choose the best installation position It’s much easier to install DigiSuite components if you do so vertically from above. For typical desktop systems, this is easy because access to the expansion slots in such systems is from the top. If, however, you have a tower-type system, it’s best to place the computer on its side.
Page 23 I1, you'll have to move it to another free ISA slot in order to use slot P1. If you’ll be using DigiSuite LE with other DigiSuite cards, refer to the diagrams in “Determine your DigiSuite card set order” on page 17 identify the proper slot positions for the combination of cards you’ll be...
Page 24: Plan For Adequate Ventilation
Forced air ventilation is therefore extremely important, particularly if you plan to install DigiSuite LE with its associated digital module or more than one DigiSuite card. Inadequate ventilation may result in erratic operating behavior.
Page 25: Monitoring Your Digisuite Le Operating Temperature
75°C, and that the maximum temperature does not exceed 100°C. The current operating temperature of your DigiSuite LE card, as well as the average and maximum temperatures achieved, are displayed in the...
Page 26: Set The Termination Switch On Digisuite Le
Digital Module Upgrade for DigiSuite LE Quick Installation for complete installation procedures. This sheet is supplied with the digital module. Lay DigiSuite LE on a flat surface so that the module board is facing Chapter 2, Installing Your DigiSuite Hardware...
Page 27: Install Non-Digisuite Cards First
The four plastic pins on the digital module should be aligned with the four holes in the DigiSuite LE card. Snap the module in place as indicated on the label. To ensure that all pins on the SDI connector are...
Page 28: Install Your Digisuite Le And Optional Digital Module
PCI slot or remove it completely. Remove the metal plate located at the back of the PCI slot in which you’ll be installing DigiSuite LE (generally slot P1). Don't lose the screw as you'll need it to fasten DigiSuite LE later on.
Page 29: Determine Your Digisuite Card Set Order
DigiSuite cards in your computer system. The following card combinations are presently available: DigiSuite LE (with the optional digital module) and Genie. DigiSuite LE (with the optional digital module) and DigiDesktop. DigiSuite LE, (with the optional digital module) Genie, and DigiDesktop.
Page 30: Digisuite Le, Genie, And Digidesktop
DigiSuite cards over by one or more PCI slots to take full advantage of your motherboard configuration. For example, if your system requires a SCSI controller, you may want to install DigiSuite LE in P2 (and any other DigiSuite cards in subsequent PCI slots). This frees up slot P1, in which you can install your SCSI controller.
Page 31: Install Your Digisuite Cards
Make sure your termination switch is set to the proper position, as explained in “Set the termination switch on DigiSuite LE” on page Also, make sure you’ve removed the PCI retainer bracket, as indicated “Removing the PCI retainer bracket” on page 13, if necessary.
Page 32 Lay the first card to be installed on its side and carefully install the Movie-2 bus as shown below. Insert the mounting screw through the top of the Movie-2 bus and secure it to the card. Flip the assembled card and Movie-2 bus over with the bus underneath.
Page 33: Connect The Digital Module Internal Cable
Secure each card’s back plate to the computer. If you’ve installed the digital module for DigiSuite LE, you must connect the internal cable, as indicated in “Connect the digital module internal cable”...
Page 34: Note On Removing The Digital Module
Your BIOS Settings,” on page Note on removing the digital module If you wish to remove the digital module from DigiSuite LE, keep in mind that the male SDI connector should remain connected to the digital module at all times. If the male SDI connector gets disconnected from the digital...
Page 35: Connecting Your External Devices And Configuring Your Bios Settings
Connecting Your External Devices and Configuring Your BIOS Settings This chapter shows you how to connect external devices to DigiSuite LE and its associated optional digital module. It also explains how to configure your system BIOS settings.
Page 36: Identifying Your Connectors
Identifying your connectors The following diagrams show the location of the connectors on DigiSuite LE and its associated optional digital module: SDI connector (female) 26-pin video bracket connector DigiSuite LE 26-pin audio bracket connector PCI bus connector Internal power connectors...
Page 37 As shown in the following diagram, pin position 15 has been blocked off with a key plug on the DigiSuite LE video bracket connector; the corresponding pin on the video cable connector and breakout box cable connector is missing.
Page 38: Digisuite Le Input/Output Audio Connections
If you’re installing DigiSuite LE with DigiDesktop, pay special attention when connecting your DigiSuite hardware, as the bracket connectors on both cards are of the same type. As shown below, pin position 14 has been blocked off with a key plug on both DigiDesktop bracket connectors.
Page 39: Digisuite Le Digiconnect/Audio Breakout Box
Available DigiSuite LE audio cables The analog XLR input/output audio cable (DLITE/XLR/CBL) and the analog RCA input/output audio cable (DLITE/RCA/CBL) both provide four input and output connections. The digital input/output audio cable for use with the optional digital module (DLE/DIG/AUD/CBL) provides two stereo AES/EBU inputs and outputs.
Page 40: Connect Digiconnect/Audio To Your Computer
Connect DigiConnect/Audio to your computer Attach the two connectors on your breakout box cable to the correct jacks on the backplate of your installed DigiSuite LE and digital module (if applicable). Tighten the thumb screws until snug to ensure a stable connection.
Page 41: Choosing Your Connection Signal Options
You can choose between the XLR and RCA input connections by simply sliding the appropriate BAL/UNBAL switch towards the jack you wish to use. In addition, each 600 OHM switch provides termination on the XLR jack located directly above it. UNBAL DigiSuite LE DigiConnect/Audio breakout box...
Page 42: Digisuite Le Audio Cables
The DigiConnect/Audio breakout box provides two stereo AES/EBU input and output connections for use with the optional digital module. DigiSuite LE audio cables The following illustrations show the DigiSuite LE XLR, RCA, and digital audio cables. XLR audio cable IN 1...
Page 43 IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 OUT 1 Audio cable OUT 2 connector Bottom OUT 3 OUT 4 Digital audio cable IN 1/2 IN 3/4 Digital audio Bottom cable OUT 1/2 connector OUT 3/4 DigiSuite LE audio cables...
Page 44: Avoiding Audio Connection Problems
Avoiding unwanted pops and clicks As is the case with many electronic audio components, DigiSuite LE may generate audible popping and clicking sounds that will be reproduced in any external audio equipment connected to it.
Page 45: Digisuite Le Input/Output Video Connections
DigiSuite LE input/output video connections There are several video connection possibilities for DigiSuite LE. DigiConnect/Video breakout box The DigiConnect/Video breakout box for use with DigiSuite LE (DLE/ DCT/VID) provides you with the maximum flexibility possible for connecting external devices to your computer.
Page 46 Attaching the desktop pedestals 75-ohm terminator (supplied) PROGRAM OUT MODE IN MODE COMPONENT ONLY S-VIDEO/COMPOSITE PREVIEW OUT Y/COMPOSITE S-VIDEO COMPOSITE S-VIDEO COMPOSITE S-VIDEO COMPOSITE S-VIDEO Digital Video Solutions IN 1 IN 2 Unpack the two desktop pedestals and their four long mounting screws.
Page 47: Connect Digiconnect /Video To Your Computer
Connect DigiConnect / Video to your computer Attach the connector on your breakout box cable to the video bracket connector on the backplate of your installed DigiSuite LE. Tighten the thumb screws until snug to ensure a stable connection. Important Do not bend the attached cable too sharply.
Page 48 ½ To choose your connection signal options: Set the IN 1 switch to the desired position. If you have an analog component input source, you must connect it to IN 1, as IN 2 only supports composite and S-Video inputs. Switch position for analog component Switch position...
Page 49: Digisuite Le Cables
DigiSuite LE is set to Hi Z (see “Set the termination switch on DigiSuite LE” on page 14). 75-ohm terminator (supplied) Video outputs The DigiConnect/Video breakout box for use with DigiSuite LE supports any of the following combinations of video output connections: 1 S-Video and 1 composite connection (Preview).
Page 50 Warning Simultaneous Y/C (S-Video) and analog component input and output connections are not supported on DigiSuite LE. IN Y/C2 should never be connected at the same time as IN Y2/Y/COMPS2 and/ or IN C2/R-Y, as this will short-circuit your hardware and damage your equipment.
Page 51: Digital Video Cable
SDI OUT Typical DigiSuite LE video connections Important Make sure that you insert your DigiSuite LE analog video cable or video breakout box cable into the proper bracket connector. Refer “Identifying your connectors” on page 24 to locate the video bracket connector on DigiSuite LE.
Page 52: Analog Component Connections With Digiconnect/Video
PROGRAM OUT MODE IN MODE COMPONENT ONLY S-VIDEO/COMPOSITE PREVIEW OUT Y/COMPOSITE S-VIDEO COMPOSITE S-VIDEO COMPOSITE S-VIDEO COMPOSITE S-VIDEO Digital Video Solutions IN 1 IN 2 DigiSuite LE video connector Chapter 3, Connecting Your External Devices and Configuring Your BIOS Settings...
Page 53: S-Video Connections With Digiconnect/Video
IN S-VIDEO Ω PROGRAM S-VIDEO 75- terminator PROGRAM OUT MODE IN MODE COMPONENT ONLY S-VIDEO/COMPOSITE PREVIEW OUT Y/COMPOSITE S-VIDEO COMPOSITE S-VIDEO COMPOSITE S-VIDEO COMPOSITE S-VIDEO Digital Video Solutions IN 1 IN 2 DigiSuite LE video connector Typical DigiSuite LE video connections...
Page 54: Analog Component Video Cable Connections
SYNC COMPONENT OUT COMPONENT IN Recorder Source (Deck 1) (Deck 2) REF IN PROGRAM B-Y IN Y2/Y/COMPS2 IN C2/R-Y PROGRAM R-Y/C IN C1/B-Y PROGRAM Y DigiSuite LE video connector Chapter 3, Connecting Your External Devices and Configuring Your BIOS Settings...
Page 55: Composite Video Cable Connections
Composite video cable connections External Program sync monitor source input VIDEO SYNC VIDEO 75Ω Ω SYNC SYNC COMPOSITE VIDEO COMPOSITE VIDEO Recorder Source (Deck 2) (Deck 1) REF IN IN Y1/COMPS1 PROGRAM COMPS DigiSuite LE video connector Typical DigiSuite LE video connections...
Page 56: S-Video Video Cable Connections
VIDEO SYNC VIDEO 75Ω Ω SYNC SYNC S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO Source Recorder (Deck 1) (Deck 2) REF IN IN Y/C 2 PROGRAM Y/C DigiSuite LE video connector Chapter 3, Connecting Your External Devices and Configuring Your BIOS Settings...
Page 57: Digital Video Cable Connections
75- terminator* REF LOOP OUT SDI OUT Digital module video connector * To have the sync signal loop through to your DigiSuite LE card, connect REF LOOP OUT to the REF IN connection on DigiSuite LE. Typical DigiSuite LE video connections...
Page 58: Configuring Your Digisuite Le
DigiSuite Configuration program to customize your input and output settings. Remember that if you’ve connected several inputs to your DigiSuite LE, you’ll have to change the settings in the Configuration program every time you want to switch from one connection to another.
Page 59: Creating A Stripe Set
If you install Norton Utilities after the DigiSuite software, you’ll have to rename or delete the mfc42.dll file and then uninstall and reinstall your DigiSuite software. Contact Customer Support for further assistance. Notes on using A/V drives with DigiSuite LE...
Page 60: Bios Settings
Please refer to your computer system’s manuals for the correct procedure. BIOS settings PCI Interrupts................... Enabled PCI Interrupt number ..............Any available Bus mastering ..........Enabled (for DigiSuite LE slot) PCI burst mode ................Enabled Plug ‘n Play ..................Disabled To complete your installation, proceed to Chapter 4, “Installing the DigiSuite Software,”...
Page 61: Installing The Digisuite Software
Installing the DigiSuite Software This chapter explains how to install the drivers required to use DigiSuite LE, and optional software that’s provided with DigiSuite.
Page 62: What Does Digiutils Setup Install
For instructions on how to use the DigiSuite software, refer to your Getting the Most from DigiSuite manual. To install this software, you must have DigiSuite LE installed in your computer. If you’d like to create and play back DigiSuite-compatible .avi files without having the DigiSuite hardware installed in your computer, see “Installing the VFW software...
Page 63: Before You Begin
Before you begin This section explains what you need to do to prepare your system for the DigiUtils software installation. Important Make sure you’ve correctly installed your DigiSuite hardware before attempting to install the software on your system. Install your third-party software To install the DigiSuite plug-in for a program, such as the plug-in for 3D Studio MAX or Adobe Premiere RT, you must first install that program on your computer.
Page 64: Update The Display Driver For Your Digidesktop
Update the display driver for your DigiDesktop or other Matrox display card If your system includes DigiDesktop or any other Matrox display card (such as Millennium, G400, etc.), update your Matrox display driver with the one provided on your DigiSuite CD-ROM before running DigiUtils Setup.
Page 65: Installing Video Clipboard For Digisuite
Installing Video Clipboard for DigiSuite Inscriber Technology’s Video Clipboard for DigiSuite lets you copy images to DigiSuite LE from any application that supports the shared Windows Clipboard. You’ll see the copied images on your Program monitor when DigiSuite LE is configured to display the graphic frame buffer (for details, see “Configuring the video and key output signals”...
Page 66: Uninstalling Digiutils
Important To capture material, your system must be equipped with DigiSuite LE or other DigiSuite hardware. If you later decide to add the DigiSuite hardware to your computer, you must remove the Matrox VFW software codecs from your system (using...
Page 67: Configuring Your Digisuite Le And Vtr Settings
Configuring Your DigiSuite LE and VTR Settings This chapter explains how to configure DigiSuite LE to meet specific input and output requirements. It also explains how to test the maximum data rates your A/V drives can achieve, configure your VTR for RS-422 device control, and stripe...
Page 68: Using The Digisuite Configuration Program
Using the DigiSuite Configuration program When you ran DigiUtils Setup to install the DigiSuite software, your DigiSuite LE was assigned default settings that are suitable for most applications. The DigiSuite Configuration program lets you customize these settings to meet specific video and audio input or output requirements.
Page 69: Making Permanent Or Temporary Settings
Once you reboot, your settings will be returned to their previous state. Changing default proc amp settings If you’d like your default proc amp settings for DigiSuite LE to be restored each time you start the DigiSuite Configuration program, select Always .
Page 70: Selecting Your Genlock Source
DigiSuite LE, click the tab. General Different genlock options are available depending on whether DigiSuite LE or the optional digital module is the genlock master, as indicated in the Master Information box. When the optional digital module is installed, it is automatically set as the genlock master. You cannot change the genlock master using the DigiSuite Configuration program.
Page 71: Genlock Options For Digisuite Le Without The Digital Module
Genlock options for DigiSuite LE without the digital module When DigiSuite LE is the genlock master (that is, you don’t have the optional digital module), you can select one of the following genlock options: External Broadcast Quality Genlock to an external sync generator connected to REF IN on DigiSuite LE.
Page 72: Selecting Your Editing Aspect Ratio
Selecting your editing aspect ratio To specify the aspect ratio of the material you’re editing on DigiSuite LE, click the tab. General Standard screen format Wide screen format Under Editing Aspect Ratio , select the aspect ratio that matches your source material.
Page 73: Configuring Your Video Settings
Configuring your video settings You can customize your DigiSuite LE to meet specific video input and output requirements. For example, you can select a default video source, adjust your incoming video signal’s proc amps, and calibrate your video and key output signals.
Page 74 If your source device doesn’t have a time base corrector or meet broadcast-quality standards, make sure this option isn’t selected. DigiSuite LE will then filter the signal to increase the tolerance for sync pulse instability. Note...
Page 75: Configuring The Video And Key Output Signals
Configuring the video and key output signals To configure the video output signals from DigiSuite LE, click the tab, then the tab. DigiSuite LE Video Out To ensure you make accurate adjustments, you must connect your system to a vectorscope and select an appropriate test pattern. To check your...
Page 76 (SDI) output will always be available. From this list, select the signal type you Preview Output Source want for the preview output from DigiSuite LE. For most applications, the preview output should be set to . Set the preview output to Program Preview only if you’re using a program that’s configured to use the...
Page 77 Select this option to reduce Apply Chroma Filtering to Graphics the chroma bandwidth of RGB graphics, if needed. For most video editing programs, it’s best that you not select this option. If your rendered images appear to be blurred, try clearing this option. Apply Edge Filtering to Key Select this option to help eliminate distorted or “ringing”...
Page 78: Timing Settings For Digisuite Le Without The Digital Module
Key H Phase Use this control to advance or delay the horizontal timing of the DigiSuite LE key output and sync signals 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.
Page 79: Timing Settings For Digisuite Le With The Digital Module
Use these controls to advance or delay the video and Master Timing key outputs from both DigiSuite LE and the digital module with respect to your video genlock source (your analog and digital signals are adjusted simultaneously). This lets you compensate for cable delays within your system.
Page 80: Configuring Your Audio Settings
Configuring your audio settings You can select the default DigiSuite LE audio input and output pairs you want to use with DigiTools and third-party programs. You can also adjust the gain of your analog audio input pairs.
Page 81: Configuring The Audio Input Pairs
Configuring the audio input pairs To configure your audio input pairs, click the tab, then the DigiSuite LE tab. Audio In Important Both audio input pairs must be either analog or digital. Digital audio is available only with the optional digital module.
Page 82: Configuring The Audio Output Pairs
XLR High Impedance (balanced analog) Note Refer to your VTR’s documentation for instructions on how to set its audio input impedance. If you’re unsure of your VTR’s setting, select XLR High Impedance (balanced analog) Chapter 5, Configuring Your DigiSuite LE and VTR Settings...
Page 83: Testing The Performance Of Your A/V Drives
To determine the maximum data rates supported by your A/V drives: Click the tab, then the tab. DigiSuite LE Storage From the list of hard drives connected to your computer, select the A/V drives you want to test. Use click to select drives in any order, CTRL+ click to select a range of drives.
Page 84 You should use the lower (conservative) number as a guideline when selecting the data rate for creating .avi files on DigiSuite LE to be sure you won’t exceed the data rate your A/V drive is capable of achieving.
Page 85: Displaying Digisuite Le Information
To display system usage and other information about your DigiSuite LE, click the tab, then the tab. DigiSuite LE Information You may be asked to provide this information if you call the Matrox DigiSuite Customer Support Department for assistance. Displaying DigiSuite LE information...
Page 86: Configuring Your Vtr Settings
Install DigiTools with the VTR driver or the DigiSuite Effects plug-in for Adobe Premiere RT as explained in the previous chapter of this manual. Start the DigiSuite Configuration program, click the tab, Card Set 1 then the tab. VTR Settings Chapter 5, Configuring Your DigiSuite LE and VTR Settings...
Page 87 Note If the VTR driver detects a problem, such as would happen if your VTR is not properly connected, you’ll see a warning in the box. Message You use the dialog box to configure your VTR for device VTR Settings control, as well as to stripe your tapes.
Page 88: Calibrating Your Recorder Using The Calibration Wizard
The Calibration Wizard guides you through a sequence of steps to calibrate your VTR for frame-accurate recording. It records color bars, time code, and a series of Matrox logos onto your tape, prompts you to locate the first and last frames in the series of logos, then adjusts your VTR’s calibration settings ( ) according to your response.
Page 89: Checking The Frame Accuracy Of Your Recorder Using The Frame Accuracy Test Wizard
It records color bars, time code, and a series of Matrox logos onto your tape. You’re then prompted to check that the first and last frames in the series of logos appear at provided...
Page 90: Manually Adjusting Your Recorder's Calibration Settings
77). If you want to return the calibration settings to their default values, click Default Click to save your changes. Run the Frame Accuracy Test Wizard again to ensure that the new calibration settings are correct. Chapter 5, Configuring Your DigiSuite LE and VTR Settings...
Page 91: Striping Your Tapes
Striping your tapes Before recording material onto a tape, you should stripe the tape with color bars and time code. Having continuous and consecutive time code on a tape lets you perform frame-accurate editing.You may also want to stripe the tape with a 1-kHz tone to help you check the record level of your VTR. You can stripe your tapes using the capabilities of your VTR as explained in your VTR’s manual, or you can use the Stripe Tape utility included with the DigiSuite Configuration Program.
Page 92 Notes Chapter 5, Configuring Your DigiSuite LE and VTR Settings...
Page 93: Digisuite Le Troubleshooting
DigiSuite LE Troubleshooting This chapter provides some possible answers if you have trouble installing or operating your DigiSuite LE system.
Page 94: Problems, Possible Causes, And Solutions
On/Off switch. Simple software restart (from ) or logging off the system and the logging Start | Shut Down back on are not sufficient. Warning Never open your computer system when its power is on! Chapter 6, DigiSuite LE Troubleshooting...
Page 95: Installation/Configuration
Solution Check the list of compatible computers You can consult our list of compatible computers and motherboards located on our web site www.matrox.com/video Possible cause 2 Incorrect BIOS version If your system BIOS version is out of date, there may be conflicts with hardware and thus your computer may not be able to start.
Page 96 If you have one of these video cards, you may have to replace it with another video card. If your card isn’t listed here but doesn’t work with your DigiSuite system, please contact our Customer Support department. Chapter 6, DigiSuite LE Troubleshooting...
Page 97 Matrox. If you use a non-validated motherboard, we can’t guarantee anything more than limited support. Possible cause 4 Damaged Movie-2 bus The Movie-2 bus connectors might have bent pins or may not be properly seated.
Page 98 Solution Uninstall/re-install DigiUtils Do not attempt to use the update option in Matrox DigiUtils Setup. Uninstall the DigiUtils software as follows: Choose Start | Programs | Matrox DigiSuite Utilities | Uninstall DigiUtils Move the card set(s).
Page 99: Operation
If no errors are reported in the Event Viewer, then turn off your computer and check to make sure your DigiSuite cards and Movie-2 bus are properly seated. If the problem still persists after restarting your computer, contact Matrox DigiSuite Customer Support. Operation...
Page 100 Make sure the card is not overheating. – Make sure your video source is turned on. If the problem persists, contact Matrox DigiSuite Customer Support. Remarks The above assumes that the DigiSuite cards are operational. If not, see “DigiSuite cards not initializing or drivers not loading” on page...
Page 101 DigiSuite video output is jumpy Possible cause Improper genlocking Your genlock termination and/or cable connections may not be set up properly. Solution Check genlock Check various aspects of your genlock setup as follows: If you’re using an external sync signal, make sure the cable is properly connected and terminated only once.
Page 102 If the color is bad on all of the output connections, then there could be something wrong with your DigiSuite LE card. Important Refer to your manual for information on certain limitations to switch combinations on your video breakout box.
Page 103 Do not operate it in areas with an ambient temperature above 104°F (40°C). If the problem persists, one or more of your DigiSuite cards may be faulty. Contact Matrox DigiSuite Customer Support. No audio output Possible cause 1 Audio driver not installed The audio driver has to be installed to use audio input and output.
Page 104 DigiSuite LE cable output signal is attenuated Possible cause Double-termination The DigiSuite LE cable does not support simultaneous outputs for analog component and Y/C signals. Double- termination will result if you connect the analog component and Y/C video output signals at the same time.
Page 105 Pink or green video when playing back Motion-JPEG files Note Make sure that DMA is enabled on your IDE Drive. Possible cause 1 System unstable after application failure The system may be in an unstable state after one or more of your programs have failed. Solution Restart your system Once a program has failed, system resources such as memory, etc., may not be freed up for proper use.
Page 106 Shut off your system. Remove the Movie-2 bus connector and check for bent or broken pins in connectors CON 1 and/or CON 2 located on all your installed DigiSuite cards. Chapter 6, DigiSuite LE Troubleshooting...
Page 107 Possible cause 3 SCSI problems Your SCSI drives and/or chain may be damaged or not configured properly. Solution 1 Check equipment Check your SCSI cable and drives for broken or bent connector pins. Solution 2 Check configuration Make sure each drive connected in the SCSI chain has a separate ID number and that the last drive in the SCSI chain is the only one terminated.
Page 108: Storage
36 feet long. Solution 2 Terminate your SCSI connections Each end of the SCSI chain must be properly terminated, which depends on the type of hard drive you have. Consult your hard drive documentation for termination instructions. Chapter 6, DigiSuite LE Troubleshooting...
Page 109 Remove the Movie-2 bus connector and check for bent or broken pins in connectors CON 1 and/or CON 2 located on all your installed DigiSuite cards. When capturing/playing back video with a Matrox-recommended stripe set, the process stops after capturing/playing a few frames Possible cause Stripe set configuration DigiTools stops capturing or playing back video when the hard drives can’t sustain the selected video data rate.
Page 110: If Nothing Works
The manufacturer and version number of your computer’s BIOS. – Windows NT version. – Operating environment. – Peripherals (especially cards occupying other slots in your computer). Anything else you feel will help us correct the problem. Chapter 6, DigiSuite LE Troubleshooting...
Page 111: Need More Answers
Need more answers? We’re constantly adding new information to our documentation, both printed and on the internet. Check our web site often and keep in touch with your Matrox DigiSuite representative. Need more answers?
Page 112 Notes Chapter 6, DigiSuite LE Troubleshooting...
Page 113: Appendix
DigiSuite LE Specifications This appendix provides hardware specifications for DigiSuite LE and its associated optional digital module.
Page 114: Electrical Specifications
, burst 75 Ω Component Video 1.0 V (Y, (B-Y), (R-Y)) ON=75 Ω Reference In 1.0 V OFF= 200 K Ω hardware selectable via DIP switch. See “Set the termination switch on DigiSuite LE” on page Appendix A, DigiSuite LE Specifications...
Page 115 Analog video output signals Signal Type Quantity Voltage Impedance Preview Out 75 Ω Composite Video 1.0 V Y/C Video 75 Ω Luminance signal 1.0 V 75 Ω Chrominance signal PAL: 0.300 V , burst 75 Ω NTSC: 0.286 V , burst Program Out Composite Video 1.0 V...
Page 116: Audio Input/Output
Digital I/O levels:TTL compatible, driven by 74LVTxxx-type registers Audio specifications Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz ± 1.4 dB Signal-to-noise ratio >80 dB THD + noise 0.015 % Sampling frequency 48 kHz Quantization 16 bits/sample Appendix A, DigiSuite LE Specifications...
Page 117: Mechanical Specifications
Mechanical specifications Physical Dimensions DigiSuite LE: 12.135" long × 4.2" high × 0.71" wide Optional digital module: 4.62" long × 3.72" high × 0.475" wide Connector types DigiSuite LE – Analog video and audio input/output: EDAC 134-026-263-032 Optional digital module –...
Page 118 Notes Appendix A, DigiSuite LE Specifications...
Page 119: Appendix
DigiSuite Glossary This glossary defines many of the terms used in the DigiSuite documentation.
Page 120: Glossary Of Terms
Glossary of terms analog signal Use this glossary as a reference for many of the A video or audio signal that basic terms in the DigiSuite manuals. varies continuously, as opposed to a digital signal which varies only by fixed steps. Numerics anti-aliasing A technique that smooths jagged...
Page 121 character generator independently. See also I-frame (Intra-frame) and A device or computer P-frame (Predicted frame). program used to create text that can be overlaid onto video. BIOS Basic Input/Output System settings for chroma key system components, peripherals, etc. This An effect that makes portions of a information is stored in a special battery-powered foreground image fully or partially transparent memory and is usually accessible for changes at...
Page 122 contrast The difference in brightness between counts at 30 frames per second. NTSC color the lightest and darkest areas of an image on the signals, however, actually have a display screen. frequency rate close to 29.97 frames per second. Drop-frame time code compensates for this time control track A continuous, stable, low- difference by dropping two frames from the count...
Page 123 Edit Decision List (EDL) graphics overlay A file containing a Text or a graphics image list of edit decision statements used to create a that’s superimposed on video. video production. genlock The process of synchronizing the edit master The first generation (original) of a timing between different video signals by final edited tape.
Page 124 video. Non-interlaced scanning displays the odd and even lines sequentially so that the complete IBP compression See MPEG-2 IBP. image is displayed in one pass. NTSC and PAL IEEE-1394 An international standard data displays are interlaced, VGA displays are non- transfer protocol created by Apple Computer interlaced.
Page 125 key source The image that contains the colors Contrast with lossy compression. See also or luminance values on which you key to create a uncompressed-quality video. chroma or luminance key effect. M-JPEG See Motion-JPEG. module board Printed circuit board and lossless compression See mathematically mounted components that is attached to the base...
Page 126 MPEG-1 See MPEG. Phase Alternate Line. A video standard that MPEG-2 A video compression standard that uses a composite interlaced display comprised of improves upon the MPEG standard by supporting 625 scan lines per frame, refreshed at a rate of 25 data rates of up to 100 Mb/sec (12.5 MB/sec), frames per second.
Page 127 have an aspect ratio of 0.9, and PAL pixels have an aspect ratio of 1.067. On DigiSuite with the wide saturation A measure of the depth of a color. screen 16:9 format, NTSC pixels have an aspect Fully saturated colors are vivid, while colors that ratio of 1.185, and PAL pixels have an aspect ratio lack saturation look washed out or faded.
Page 128 synchronize video equipment and keep pictures stable on the screen. Uncompressed-quality video Video that has the same image quality as uncompressed video, but has been compressed using mathematically See time base corrector. lossless compression to optimize storage space. temporal redundancy reduction See inter- Also called lossless video.
Page 129: Appendix
Customer Support This appendix explains how to reach us to obtain customer support.
Page 130: Digisuite Customer Support
If your representative is unable to solve your problem, you may contact Matrox for further information and assistance. Contacting us Matrox is proud to offer worldwide technical support. Please use the contact information for your area. United States & Canada Telephone ................
Page 131: Digiforum
DigiForum If you’d like to join your peers on DigiForum, send Email to: listproc@matrox.com The body of the message should contain: SUBSCRIBE DIGIFORUM <your name> Substitute your first and last name for <your name> Only customers who’ve purchased and registered a DigiSuite product will be allowed to join DigiForum.
Page 132 Notes Appendix C, Customer Support...
Page 133: Index
Apply Edge Sharpening to Video option Card configuration Aspect ratio See DigiSuite Configuration program selecting Card information Audio connections displaying avoiding problems Card installation using adapters card order Audio genlock source proper position selecting safety precautions step-by-step instructions DigiSuite LE (and digital module) Index...
Page 134 DigiForum subscribing to Card operating temperature monitoring DigiSuite compatible computers list Card order glossary DigiSuite LE (and digital module) and software installation DigiDesktop software removal DigiSuite LE (and digital module) and system requirements Genie updating current installation DigiSuite LE (and digital module), Genie,...
Page 135 Fine-tune H Phase control 66, WWW site Frame Accuracy Test Wizard Matrox DigiView running installing Matrox display card installing driver for Genlock source selecting Matrox display driver See also Audio genlock source installing Matrox VFW software codecs installing H Phase control 66, Index...
Page 136 Microsoft DirectShow SCSI drives installing runtime files formatting See also A/V drives Movie-2 bus avoiding damage SDI Key Output Mode See also Card order SDI module See Digital module Service Operating system returns required NT version Setup control Output Pair 1 Slots selecting default identifying...
Page 137 RS-422 device control assigning to DigiSuite LE striping tapes testing for frame accuracy Termination on DigiConnect/Video breakout box VTR driver on DigiSuite LE (termination switch) installing on digital module cable Test patterns Warranty selecting for video output adjustments Windows NT...
Page 138 Notes Index...
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Matrox DigiSuite LE Installation Manual

Introducing Digisuite LE

Installing Your Digisuite Hardware

Connecting Your External Devices and Configuring Your BIOS Settings

Installing the Digisuite Software

Configuring Your Digisuite LE and VTR Settings

Digisuite LE Troubleshooting

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