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Matrox Digidesktop Installation Manual And User's Manual

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  • Page 1 D I G I D E S K T O P I N S T A L L A T I O N M A N U A L & U S E R ’ S G U I D E 1 2, 19 9 9 E B R U A R Y 1 0 55 6 - M O - 0 3 00...
  • 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.,...

  • Page 5: Fcc Compliance Statement

    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

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Welcome to DigiDesktop............... 1 DigiDesktop — state of the art ............2 Features..................2 System requirements ..............3 DigiDesktop documentation ............3 About this manual ................4 Style conventions ................. 4 DigiDesktop accessories ..............5...
  • Page 8 Configuring the video input signals ..........26 Configuring the on-screen video windows ........27 Displaying DigiDesktop information ..........29 Chapter 5 Displaying Video in a Window with Matrox DigiView ....... 31 Using the Matrox DigiView program ..........32 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting .................. 35 Problems, possible causes, and solutions ........
  • Page 9 Connecting your external devices ............ 43 Appendix B DigiDesktop Specifications ............... 45 Electrical specifications ..............46 Operating voltages and currents ..........46 Mechanical specifications ............... 46 Physical dimensions..............46 Connector types ................. 46 Environmental specifications ............46 DigiDesktop block diagram ............
  • Page 10 viii Table of Contents...

  • Page 11: Welcome To Digidesktop

    C h a p t e r Welcome to DigiDesktop This chapter outlines some of the powerful features of your DigiDesktop, lists its computer system requirements, and briefly describes this manual’s contents.

  • Page 12: Digidesktop - State Of The Art

    DigiDesktop — state of the art Features Two graphic display controllers with independent non-interlaced output. Dual-screen Windows NT desktop. Ultra-high resolution up to 1600 × 1200 × 24-bit color. Accelerated 3D modeling. Up to four simultaneous video windows. Four composite or four Y/C video inputs.

  • Page 13: System Requirements

    The Readme file installed with the software in the Matrox DigiSuite Utilities folder. Printed Release Notes packaged with the manuals. If you’re installing DigiDesktop with other DigiSuite cards, refer to the DigiSuite Installation Manual, 10477-MT or DigiSuite LE Installation Manual & User’s Guide, 10578-MO for information on installing the individual components to assemble a state-of-the-art audio/video system tailored to your specific needs.

  • Page 14: About This Manual

    DigiDesktop card. Chapter 5, “Displaying Video in a Window with Matrox DigiView,” explains how to use the Matrox DigiView program to display video in a window on your computer’s monitor. Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting,” suggests solutions to various installation and configuration problems.

  • Page 15: Digidesktop Accessories

    DigiDesktop accessories Two cables (DTOP/IO/CBL), each of which provides the following connectors: – Two Y/C (S-Video) inputs – One VGA output Four Y/C-to-composite adapters (ILMPRO-BNC-ADP) so that each cable supports two composite inputs. Two adapters (DTOP/VGA/ADP), each of which provides an HD-15- VGA output (no analog video inputs).
  • Page 16 Notes Chapter 1, Welcome to DigiDesktop...

  • Page 17: Hardware Installation

    C h a p t e r Hardware Installation This chapter describes how to install DigiDesktop in your computer system as a stand-alone component. It also provides BIOS configuration information for all types of DigiDesktop installations.

  • Page 18: Important

    Important! The installation instructions in this chapter are to be used only when installing DigiDesktop as a stand-alone component without any other DigiSuite cards. For all types of DigiDesktop installations, this chapter provides configuration information in “Configuring your system BIOS settings”...

  • Page 19: Make Sure Your Computer Is Compatible

    Failure to read the detailed instructions may result in broken parts and/or system malfunctions. The following steps summarize the DigiDesktop installation as a stand- alone component. Each step is explained in detail in the following sections. This list is simply to give you an overview. Do not attempt to install DigiDesktop without reading the detailed instructions that follow.

  • Page 20: If You Already Have A Graphics Card

    Open your computer and determine, based on the following explanation, which position is best suited to your type of system. It’s easiest to install DigiDesktop (and to remove your existing graphics card) from above. For typical desktop systems, this is easy because access to the expansion slots in such systems is from the top.

  • Page 21: Identify Your Expansion Slots

    PCI slot P1 and ISA slot I1 are considered “shared” slots. As such, only one of the two may be used at a time. We recommend that you install DigiDesktop in slot P3. This will ensure easier installation should you wish to add a DigiMix, or any other card in the future.

  • Page 22: Use The Pci Retainer Brackets

    Removing the PCI retainer bracket This section explains how to remove the DigiDesktop PCI retainer bracket. Please do not attempt to handle your card until you have reached “Installing DigiDesktop” on page 14. With some computer models, you may have to remove the PCI retainer bracket.
  • Page 23 TriMedia Module), simply remove the screws holding the bracket in place and then carefully remove the bracket. In the case of DigiDesktop with the TriMedia Module, however, the PCI retainer bracket also acts as a spacer between the base circuit board and the TriMedia Module.

  • Page 24: Install Non-Digisuite Cards First

    DigiDesktop. If you don’t do so, your DigiSuite system may not work properly. In addition, try to leave empty slots between your DigiDesktop and non- DigiSuite cards if it’s possible. This will permit additional air flow between cards.

  • Page 25: Configuring Your System Bios Settings

    You are now ready to configure your BIOS settings as explained in the following section. Configuring your system BIOS settings For DigiDesktop to function properly as a part of your PCI-based computer system, you may have to change certain BIOS settings. under Selecting will suffice in most cases.
  • Page 26 Notes Chapter 2, Hardware Installation...

  • Page 27: Software Installation And Monitor Setup

    C h a p t e r Software Installation and Monitor Setup This chapter describes how to install the DigiDesktop software and set up your monitor.

  • Page 28: What Software Do You Install For Digidesktop

    DigiView), the DigiSuite Configuration program that lets you configure your video input/output settings and on-screen video windows, and drivers that let you use DigiDesktop with Video for Windows and DirectShow programs. For details on additional software that you can choose to install if your...

  • Page 29: Set Administration Permission Level

    Check amount of free disk space To install all the software for DigiDesktop, you’ll need about 12 MB of free space on your hard drive. If you don’t have enough free space, delete some files before continuing with the software installation.

  • Page 30: Monitor Setup

    Default monitor (60 Hz) option. You can use this option, or the Matrox monitor selection method. For more information on Matrox monitor selection, see the Matrox PowerDesk online guide. To view this document, choose Start|Programs|Matrox PowerDesk NT If you have a VESA-compatible monitor:...

  • Page 31: Installing Digiutils

    Uninstalling the DigiDesktop software To remove the Matrox PowerDesk software from your system, choose Start | Programs | Matrox PowerDesk NT | Matrox PowerDesk NT Uninstall To remove all the DigiUtils software from your system:...

  • Page 32: Changing Your Digisuite Hardware

    – Choose Start | Programs| Matrox DigiSuite Utilities| UnInstall DigiUtils – Run DigiUtils Setup again, select , then click UnInstall DigiUtils Next The program will restart your computer for the changes to take effect. Changing your DigiSuite hardware If you want to change your card set combination, such as by adding a new DigiSuite card, you must first uninstall DigiUtils.

  • Page 33: Configuring Digidesktop

    C h a p t e r Configuring DigiDesktop This chapter explains how to customize your DigiDesktop card’s configuration to meet specific video input and on-screen display requirements.

  • Page 34: Using The Digisuite Configuration Program

    Important Before starting the DigiSuite Configuration program, close any program that’s using DigiDesktop, such as Matrox PowerDesk. If you don’t do so, your system and video signals may become unstable. To start the DigiSuite Configuration program:...

  • Page 35: Making Permanent Or Temporary Settings

    . If you Permanent Settings clear this option, any changes you make will be cleared the next time you start your system. This lets you assign temporary settings to DigiDesktop. For example, if isn’t selected when you click , the Permanent Settings card configuration changes you’ve made will be saved only until you...

  • Page 36: Configuring The Video Input Signals

    Input B Video Source Use this list to select which video input to use from the DigiDesktop connectors. For example, select Y/C (S-Video) 1 use the Y/C device connected to cable 1 for the specified input source (either Input A or Input B).

  • Page 37: Configuring The On-Screen Video Windows

    If your source device doesn’t have a time base corrector or meet broadcast-quality standards, make sure this option isn’t selected. DigiDesktop will then filter the signal to increase the tolerance for sync pulse instability. Configuring the on-screen video windows...
  • Page 38 Input A from the list. Source Note If your DigiDesktop is connected to one or more other cards with a Movie-2 bus, you can select Movie-2 Bus Main Movie-2 Bus Preview to assign the Main or Preview output from the Movie-2 bus as your video window source.

  • Page 39: Displaying Digidesktop Information

    To display system usage and other information about your DigiDesktop, click the tab, then the tab. DigiDesktop Information You may be asked to provide this information if you call the Matrox DigiSuite Customer Support Department for assistance. Displaying DigiDesktop information...
  • Page 40 Notes Chapter 4, Configuring DigiDesktop...

  • Page 41: Displaying Video In A Window With Matrox Digiview

    C h a p t e r Displaying Video in a Window with Matrox DigiView This chapter explains how to use the Matrox DigiView program to display video in a window on your computer’s monitor.

  • Page 42: Using The Matrox Digiview Program

    You can use this window instead of a Program monitor to display your DigiDesktop analog video input. If your DigiDesktop is connected to one or more other cards with a Movie-2 bus, you can also choose to display the Main or Preview output from the bus.
  • Page 43 . When you resize the window, such as by dragging one of its sides, your selected aspect ratio will be maintained. If you’d like to resize the window without maintaining its aspect ratio, choose Aspect Ratio | Not Maintained Using the Matrox DigiView program...
  • Page 44 Notes Chapter 5, Displaying Video in a Window with Matrox DigiView...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    C h a p t e r Troubleshooting This chapter provides some possible answers if you have trouble installing or operating your DigiDesktop.

  • Page 46: Problems, Possible Causes, And Solutions

    Warning The card does not fit Possible cause Unused slot If you’re installing your DigiDesktop card in a new or previously unused slot, there may be considerable resistance as the card slides into the slot. This is normal. Solution Install carefully Make sure that the card is perfectly aligned with the PCI slot and push it in firmly but gently until it is correctly seated.
  • Page 47 Possible cause 2 Faulty hardware installation Your DigiDesktop hardware may not be installed properly. Solution 1 Check card installation in computer Your DigiDesktop card must be properly installed. See appropriate sections of this manual for more details. Solution 2 Check card connections Make sure that all connectors are firmly attached and properly connected.

  • Page 48: If Nothing Works

    If nothing works Contact your DigiSuite representative. Before doing so, please have the following information ready: A description of what happened. The serial number for your DigiDesktop card. As much system information as possible. – Your computer specs. – The manufacturer and version number of your computer’s BIOS.

  • Page 49: Digidesktop Cables And Connectors

    A p p e n d i x DigiDesktop Cables and Connectors This appendix provides an overview of DigiDesktop cables and connections as well as pin definitions.

  • Page 50: Cable Overview

    Y/C-to-composite Adaptors Bracket Connector VGA Monitor Connector DigiDesktop adapters (DTOP/VGA/ADP), each of which provides an HD- 15-VGA output (no analog video inputs), are also available. Two adapters are required per card. To DigiDesktop To VGA Monitor Appendix A, DigiDesktop Cables and Connectors...

  • Page 51: Connector Overview

    Connector overview Bracket connector (on card) HD-26 female connector. # Signal # Signal 1. RED_VIDEO 2. GREEN_VIDEO 3. BLUE_VIDEO 4. GND 5. MONITOR_ID1 (SDA) 6. Y0_CVBS0 7. MONITOR_ID2 8. Y1_CVBS1 9. VCC 10. RED_GND 11. GREEN_GND 12. BLUE_GND 13. GND 14.

  • Page 52: Vga Monitor Cable Output

    10. SYNC_GND 11. MONITOR_ID0 12. MONITOR_ID1 (SDA) 13. H_SYNC 14. V_SYNC 15. MONITOR_ID3 (SCL) Y/C (S-Video) cable input 4-pin mini-DIN male Y/C connector. # Signal # Signal 1. LUMA_GND 2. CHROMA_GND 3. LUMA 4. CHROMA Appendix A, DigiDesktop Cables and Connectors...

  • Page 53: Connecting Your External Devices

    As shown in the following diagram, pin position 14 has been blocked off with a key plug on both DigiDesktop bracket connectors. Consequently, pin 14 is missing on both DigiDesktop video cables. This has been done to ensure that your external devices are properly connected when installing DigiDesktop with other DigiSuite cards.
  • Page 54 Notes Appendix A, DigiDesktop Cables and Connectors...

  • Page 55: Digidesktop Specifications

    A p p e n d i x DigiDesktop Specifications This appendix provides DigiDesktop hardware specifications.

  • Page 56: Electrical Specifications

    Storage temperature........–40°F (–40°C) to 167°F (75° C) Maximum altitude for operation ............... 10,000 ft (3000 m) for transport ............. 40,000 ft (10,000 m) Humidity operation ..........20% to 80% of relative humidity storage........... 5% to 95% of relative humidity non-condensing Appendix B, DigiDesktop Specifications...

  • Page 57: Digidesktop Block Diagram

    DigiDesktop block diagram Movie-2 Bus CON 1 Frame Buffer Y/C A0 Rainbow Video WRAM 8MB Runner Decoder RAMDAC A Y/C A1 VC064S A Digital Input Y/C B0 Video Crosspoint Decoder Switch Y/C B1 MGA- 2064W Movie-2 Bus CON 2 Frame...
  • Page 58 Notes Appendix B, DigiDesktop Specifications...

  • Page 59: Customer Support

    A p p e n d i x Customer Support This appendix explains how to reach us to obtain customer support.

  • Page 60: Contacting Us By Voice, Fax, Or Email

    (FAQ's), and a complete list of DigiSuite compatible computers and motherboards. Internet ............www.matrox.com/video You can also obtain free software updates from the Matrox FTP site. FTP site ............ftp.matrox.com/pub/video DigiForum If you’d like to join your peers on DigiForum, send Email to video.digisuite.techsupport@matrox.com and request to subscribe to...

  • Page 61: Index

    Chroma control using for video input DirectShow files for video window installing Configuring DigiDesktop Display drivers See DigiSuite Configuration program See also Matrox display driver Customer support switching Display settings Display Window option DDC monitor Documentation DigiDesktop accessories Drivers...
  • Page 62 FTP site Expansion slots WWW site Matrox DigiView Factory default configuration installing restoring using FTP site Matrox display driver installing uninstalling Hardware installation Matrox PowerDesk Hue control installing for video input uninstalling for video window Microsoft DirectShow...
  • Page 63 Plug-and-Play features BIOS settings Troubleshooting monitor general operating problems PCI slot getting updated information PowerDesk if nothing works See Matrox PowerDesk installation problems specific operating problems Proc amp settings changing default 25, 26, Uninstalling DigiDesktop software Registration end-user VESA-compatible monitor...
  • Page 64 Index...
  • Page 66 C o r p o ra t e H e a d q u ar t e r s Ge rma ny Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. Matrox Electronic Systems GmbH Video Products Group Inselkammerstraße 8 D-82008 Unterhaching bei 1055 St. Regis Blvd.

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