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M.Key/100
User Guide
January 29, 2007
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  • Page 1 Matrox M.Key/100 User Guide January 29, 2007...
  • Page 2 Unauthorized recording or use of broadcast television programming, video tape, or other copyrighted material may violate copyright laws. Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. assumes no responsibility for the illegal duplication, use, or other acts that infringe on the rights of copyright owners.
  • Page 3 This Matrox M.Key software, any included sample images and other files (the “Software”), is copyrighted by Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. All rights are reserved. You are granted a license to use the Software only, subject to the following restrictions and limitations: 1 The license is to you the original purchaser only, and is not transferable without written permission of Matrox.
  • Page 4 C. End-user registration Before using your Matrox M.Key product, please take a moment to register your product in the Matrox M.Key Support section of our web site to quickly diagnose and correct any problem that might arise when using the product. Only registered end users are entitled to customer support.
  • Page 5 WHOLE OR IN PART, WILL BE FREE FROM INFRINGEMENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OR PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. TO THE EXTENT THAT THESE LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENTS ARE INCONSISTENT WITH THE LAW OF THE LOCALITY WHERE YOU PURCHASED THE MATROX PRODUCT, THESE LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENTS SHALL BE DEEMED MODIFIED TO BE CONSISTENT WITH SUCH LOCAL LAW.
  • Page 6 H. Procedure for returning goods No returned goods, for service or otherwise, will be accepted without prior authorization from Matrox. To obtain return authorization, contact Matrox M.Key Customer Support (see the contact information at www.matrox.com/video/support). Once approved, Matrox will contact you with your Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Matrox M.Key/100 software ...3 If you plug M.Key/100 into a different USB port...3 Using Matrox M.Key/100 with Adobe Premiere Pro ...4 Important: If you unplug M.Key/100 when using Adobe Premiere Pro ...4 Using Matrox M.Key/100 with VFW programs ...5 Before you start rendering...5 Rendering material to a Matrox VFW .avi file ...8...
  • Page 8 Your notes Contents...

  • Page 9: What Is Matrox M.key/100

    The Matrox DVCPRO HD, MPEG-2 I-frame + Alpha, and HDV VFW codecs require Matrox video hardware and are available with M.Key/100. Unless you have Matrox video hardware or M.Key/100, the Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame HD codec supports HDV 1080i (1440 × 1080) files only.

  • Page 10: Hardware Supplied For Matrox M.key/100

    Connecting Matrox M.Key/100 to your computer You can plug Matrox M.Key/100 directly into your computer’s USB port, or use the provided USB extension cable. With the wide variety of USB port designs on desktop and notebook computers, you may find that the extension cable provides greater convenience and flexibility for connecting M.Key/100 to your USB port.

  • Page 11: Installing The Matrox M.key/100 Software

    After you have installed the M.Key/100 software, it is recommended that you always use M.Key/100 in the same USB port that you used when you installed the software. If you plug M.Key/100 into a different USB port, the “Found New Hardware Wizard”...

  • Page 12: Using Matrox M.key/100 With Adobe Premiere Pro

    Important: If you unplug M.Key/100 when using Adobe Premiere Pro Make sure that M.Key/100 is connected to your USB port when working with your Matrox Desktop project. If M.Key/100 is accidentally unplugged from your USB port while you are working in Adobe Premiere Pro, you must do the following: Save your project.

  • Page 13: Using Matrox M.key/100 With Vfw Programs

    Adobe Premiere Pro sequence. ¦ Note Although Matrox has tested many VFW programs, there may be certain operational limitations when using Matrox M.Key/100 with some of these programs (as well as with untested programs). Before you start rendering Before you start rendering material to a Matrox .avi file, make the following...
  • Page 14 Matrox VFW Software Codecs MPEG-2 I-frame SD, and offline HD codecs. Click Properties , and then Settings . Using Matrox M.Key/100 with VFW programs for NTSC video, Upper Field First for PAL and interlaced HD to configure all the Matrox DV, M-JPEG,...
  • Page 15 If you find that your rendered images appear to be blurred, try clearing one or both of these options. and Chroma interpolation Select these options to Using Matrox M.Key/100 with VFW programs...

  • Page 16: Rendering Material To A Matrox Vfw .Avi File

    4:2:2 Profile @ High Level at a selected data rate. Matrox Uncompressed SD uncompressed SD format. Using Matrox M.Key/100 with VFW programs Select this option to help is not selected, as this option can cause Renders video to DV or DVCAM format.
  • Page 17 Renders video to 8-bit or 10-bit Renders video to 8-bit or 10-bit Renders video to 8-bit or 10-bit Renders video to a proxy HD video format for button. For details, see Configure button to configure a Matrox Configure Using Matrox M.Key/100 with VFW programs...
  • Page 18 Under Zig Zag Order , select one of the following: Regular coefficient of the DCT block as defined in the ISO/IEC 13818-2 (figure 7-2) specification documentation. Using Matrox M.Key/100 with VFW programs button to configure a Matrox Configure button. Sets the regular (default) zig zag scanning pattern of the AC...
  • Page 19 In some cases, graphics will yield less artifacts if this option is selected. Click to save your settings. The settings you selected will be used each time you render material with your program, until you change the settings again. Using Matrox M.Key/100 with VFW programs...

  • Page 20: Matrox M.key/100 Specifications

    Matrox M.Key/100 specifications General Regulatory compliance Total power consumption Environmental specifications • Minimum/maximum ambient operating temperatures: 0 to 70º C • Operating humidity: 20 to 80% relative humidity (non-condensing) • Minimum/maximum storage temperature: –10 to 85º C • Storage humidity: 5 to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing) Matrox M.Key/100 specifications...

  • Page 21: Compliance Statements

    Compliance Statements FCC Compliance Statement Remark for the Matrox hardware products supported by this guide These devices have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 22 www.matrox.com/video...

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