How Video Formats Are Expressed; Other Documentation - Matrox RT.X2 User Manual

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• A plus (+) sign is used to indicate combinations of keys and/or mouse
operations. For example:
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How video formats are expressed

With the exception of NTSC and PAL, all SD and HD video formats are
expressed in the Matrox RT.X2 documentation and dialog boxes as follows:
VRp or i @ n fps
Where:
• VR is the vertical resolution. For 1440×1080 video, however, both the
horizontal and vertical resolutions are specified.
• p or i represents either progressive or interlaced video.
• @ n fps is the frame rate in frames per second.
Here are some examples:
• 486p @ 23.98 fps
per second.
• 720p @ 59.94 fps
frames per second.
• 1440x1080i @ 29.97 fps Represents 1440×1080 interlaced video at 29.97
frames per second. This format is used for HDV 1080i material.
• 1080i @ 29.97 fps
29.97 frames per second.

Other documentation

In addition to this user guide, the following Matrox RT.X2 documents are
available:
• Matrox RT.X2 Quick Installation Guide Provides brief installation
instructions to help you quickly set up your Matrox RT.X2 system.
• Matrox RT.X2 Installation Manual Provides detailed instructions for
installing your Matrox RT.X2 hardware and software, including how to
connect your external devices to the RT.X2 breakout box.
• Matrox RT.X2 Release Notes Provides any important last-minute
information and operational limitations.
Chapter 1, Introducing Matrox RT.X2
means to hold down the
CTRL+C
click means to hold down the
SHIFT+
with the mouse.
Represents 720×486 progressive video at 23.98 frames
Represents 1280×720 progressive video at 59.94
Represents full-size 1920×1080 interlaced video at
key while pressing the
CTRL
key while you click an item
SHIFT
key.
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