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Available S-Video and composite video connections
The Matrox RTMac breakout box has two composite video connectors (one input and one
output), and two S-Video connectors (one input and one output). Most video equipment uses
composite video, but some devices (for example, S-VHS VCRs) use S-Video, which
provides a higher quality video signal.
If you have a video device with S-Video connectors, you should use the Matrox
and
S-VIDEO OUT
connectors instead of—or in addition to—the composite video connectors. If you use
composite and S-Video connectors, you can connect up to four video devices to the RTMac
at the same time (two input and two output).
Matrox RTMac video output is simultaneous on its composite (
(
S-VIDEO OUT
one video input signal at a time can be used by RTMac. You need to select either the
composite video input or the S-Video input signal in your Final Cut Pro audio/video settings.
For more information on how to do this, see
settings"
on page 20.
Chapter 2, Installing Your RTMac and Connecting Your Devices
connectors on your breakout box. You can use the Matrox S-Video
) lines. Both video input types can be connected at the same time, but only
Composite
S-Video
VIDEO IN
L - AUDIO IN - R
S-VIDEO IN
Input
VIDEO OUT
"Specifying your Matrox RTMac analog
S-Video
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
Output
S-VIDEO IN
) and S-Video
Composite
L - AUDIO - R
OUT
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