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- Page 1 Matrox MXO Installation and User Guide January 31, 2007 Y10969-201-0120...
- 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 MXO 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 MXO product, please take a moment to register your product in the Matrox MXO Support section of our web site at www.matrox.com/video/support. The information you provide will assist Matrox 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 MATROX SPECIFICALLY MAKES NO REPRESENTATION AND DISCLAIMS ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. Matrox MXO License Agreement, Warranty, and Service...
- 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 MXO Customer Support (see you with your Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Matrox cannot be responsible for units returned without an RMA number.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Analog component connections ...9 S-Video connections... 10 Composite connections... 11 SDI connections... 12 Chapter 3 Installing Your Matrox MXO Software and Configuring Your System Installing your Matrox MXO software... 14 Removing your Matrox MXO software... 14 Calibrating your secondary display ... 14 Defining your settings in the MXO Preference pane... - Page 8 Chapter 4 Using Matrox MXO with Final Cut Pro and Other Supported Programs Loading project presets for Final Cut Pro ... 24 Specifying your video and audio output device settings ... 24 Specifying settings for Final Cut Pro ... 24 Specifying settings for Adobe After Effects ...
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Page 9: Introducing Matrox Mxo
Introducing Matrox MXO This chapter outlines the features of Matrox MXO, describes the MXO operation modes, lists the contents of your kit, provides the MXO system requirements, and describes the available MXO documentation. -
Page 10: Welcome To Matrox Mxo
Matrox MXO works in two different modes depending on your application: • Mastering mode This mode is for video editors using QuickTime-based applications such as Final Cut Pro. Matrox MXO uses the DVI port on your Mac computer in a unique way to output frame-accurate audio/video for insert editing and printing to tape. -
Page 11: Supported Video Output Standards
1280 ×720p at 23.98 frames per second, it will be converted to 1280×720p at 59.94 frames per second for output. Hardware supplied for Matrox MXO • Matrox MXO box. • Matrox MXO cable (includes USB, DVI, and audio connectors). • Y/C (S-Video) adapter cable. • External AC/DC adapter and power cord. “Specifying your on page 24. -
Page 12: Matrox Mxo System Requirements
Last-minute information Any important information that wasn’t available for inclusion in this manual by publication time is provided to you in the Matrox MXO Release Notes. Chapter 1, Introducing Matrox MXO . For example, File > Save means click File in the... - Page 13 Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO This chapter shows you how to connect external devices to Matrox MXO.
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Page 14: Connecting External Devices To Matrox Mxo
• DC power jack. Connecting your MXO to your Mac system The Matrox MXO kit includes a cable to connect the MXO box to your Mac system. The cable has four connectors on the system end, and two connectors to attach to the MXO box. - Page 15 Remarks The MXO requires a High-Speed USB 2.0 connection. Do not plug the USB cable connector to the USB socket on your keyboard. If you disconnect the USB cable at any time or shut your system down, the MXO will automatically shut off. Plug the male stereo audio connector on the system end of the MXO cable into the LINE OUT jack on your sound card or laptop.
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Page 16: Typical Matrox Mxo Connections
You can also connect an external sync generator to ensure proper equipment timing. However, this is optional as the MXO generates its own internal reference signal if an external genlock is not available. Chapter 2, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO... -
Page 17: Analog Component Connections
Secondary DVI USB A connector connector Mac system Video device (VTR, video monitor, etc.) Audio R Audio L Pr/C REF IN DVI IN USB B connector Female Male stereo stereo jack plug LINE-OUT Typical Matrox MXO connections Amplified computer speakers... -
Page 18: S-Video Connections
S-Video connections Apple Cinema Display Chapter 2, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO Video device (VTR, video monitor, etc.) S-VIDEO S-Video adapter cable REF IN Y/VIDEO Pb/Y Pr/C DVI OUT DVI IN Female stereo jack Secondary DVI USB A LINE-OUT... -
Page 19: Composite Connections
USB A Secondary DVI connector connector Mac system Video device (VTR, video monitor, etc.) AUDIO R AUDIO L REF IN Pb/Y Pr/C DVI IN USB B connector Female Male stereo stereo jack plug LINE-OUT Typical Matrox MXO connections Amplified computer speakers... -
Page 20: Sdi Connections
SDI connections Apple Cinema Display Chapter 2, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO REF IN Y/VIDEO Pb/Y Pr/C DVI OUT DVI IN Female stereo jack Secondary DVI USB A LINE-OUT connector connector Mac system Video device (VTR, video monitor, etc.) -
Page 21: Installing Your Matrox Mxo Software And Configuring Your
Installing Your Matrox MXO Software and Configuring Your System This chapter explains how to install the Matrox MXO software and how to configure your system in the MXO Preference pane. -
Page 22: Installing Your Matrox Mxo Software
Final Cut Pro before installing the MXO software. For information on installing Final Cut Pro, see your Final Cut Pro User’s Manual. Insert your Matrox MXO installation CD in your DVD-ROM drive and run the installation program on the CD. -
Page 23: Defining Your Settings In The Mxo Preference Pane
You can also use the MXO Preference pane to view information about MXO, such as the serial number and current operating temperature. Specifying your Mastering mode settings To specify your Mastering mode settings on Matrox MXO: From the Apple menu, click System Preferences , and then click the icon. - Page 24 SDI audio. Chapter 3, Installing Your Matrox MXO Software and Configuring Your System Outputs the widescreen 16:9 picture in letterbox mode by Outputs the widescreen 16:9 picture as horizontally...
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Page 25: Specifying Your Presentation Mode Settings
¦ Note For best results, you should set your Matrox MXO desktop resolution (using Displays in the System Preferences pane) to a (stretched) preset and make sure your output video standard and desktop resolution are close in size. - Page 26 To avoid this problem, from the Apple menu, choose System Preferences > Appearance , and then change the Font smoothing style to Standard - best for CRT . Chapter 3, Installing Your Matrox MXO Software and Configuring Your System...
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Page 27: Specifying Your General Settings
Specifying your General settings To specify your General settings on Matrox MXO: From the Apple menu, click System Preferences , and then click the Matrox MXO icon. Click the General tab. Under Video Output Control , select the setup level you want for your NTSC analog video from the Set analog pedestal to menu: 7.5 IRE... - Page 28 REF IN on your MXO. The status of your genlock source will be displayed next to Genlock status as Locked or Not Locked to indicate whether or not Matrox MXO is presently locked to your genlock source. If you select External as the genlock source, from the Genlock standard menu, select your external genlock source’s video standard (this setting is...
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Page 29: Viewing Mxo Information
Viewing MXO information To view MXO information, such as the serial number and operating temperature: From the Apple menu, click System Preferences , and then click the Matrox MXO icon. Click the Device tab. To display the current MXO operating temperature, select Monitor temperature ¡... -
Page 30: Your Notes
Your notes Chapter 3, Installing Your Matrox MXO Software and Configuring Your System... -
Page 31: Using Matrox Mxo With Final Cut Pro And Other Supported
Using Matrox MXO with Final Cut Pro and Other Supported Programs This chapter explains how to define various settings for using your MXO with Final Cut Pro and other supported programs. -
Page 32: Loading Project Presets For Final Cut Pro
Playback Ensure that Mastering mode is enabled by choosing View > External Video > All Frames Chapter 4, Using Matrox MXO with Final Cut Pro and Other Supported Programs . Once you’ve selected an MXO setting from the video menu. -
Page 33: Specifying Settings For Adobe After Effects
• If the External Video option is off in the Video Playback menu, you will not be able to monitor your audio through Matrox MXO. In order to hear your audio, you must choose a device other than MXO Audio from the menu. -
Page 34: Ensuring Accurate Printing To Tape Using Final Cut Pro
Editing (instead of Mastering ) is selected in the Edit to Tape window. To do this, choose File > Edit to Tape , and then select Editing from the pop-up menu at the top of the window. Chapter 4, Using Matrox MXO with Final Cut Pro and Other Supported Programs... -
Page 35: Matrox Mxo Specifications
Matrox MXO Specifications This appendix provides specifications for your Matrox MXO box. -
Page 36: Matrox Mxo Box Specifications
DVI input and output Genlock reference input SDTV S-Video & composite SDTV analog component HDTV SDI output Appendix A, Matrox MXO Specifications Video standards NTSC, PAL, NTSC-EIAJ, 720p, and 1080i FCC Class A, CE Mark Class A, C-Tick Mark, VCCI RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC Dimensions 134mm (L) ×... -
Page 37: Environmental Specifications
4.35 Vp-p (+6 dBu) maximum output level Input: Stereo 3.5mm female connector on MXO cable Output: Stereo 3.5mm male connector on MXO cable 4.35 Vp-p (+6 dBu) maximum input/output levels USB 2.0 type B connector 2.5mm DC power jack Matrox MXO box specifications... - Page 38 Your notes Appendix A, Matrox MXO Specifications...
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Page 39: Matrox Mxo Customer Support
Matrox MXO Customer Support This appendix explains how you can register your Matrox MXO and obtain customer support. -
Page 40: How To Get Matrox Mxo Customer Support
If your representative is unable to solve your problem, contact Matrox for further information and assistance. Registration You can register your Matrox MXO in the Matrox MXO Support section of our website at www.matrox.com/video/support. ¡ Important Only registered users are entitled to customer support, software updates, special promotional offers, and access to our MXO user forum at http://forum.matrox.com/mxo/. -
Page 41: Index
Adobe After Effects specifying settings for After Effects See Adobe After Effects Audio output device settings specifying in Final Cut Pro Computer system requirements for Matrox MXO Connections analog component composite MXO to Mac system S-Video typical Customer support Desktop... - Page 42 Preference pane See Matrox MXO Presentation mode about specifying settings for Project presets loading for Final Cut Pro Registering your Matrox MXO Returning procedure Secondary display calibrating Service, returns Specifications for Matrox MXO Style conventions System requirements for Matrox MXO...
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Page 43: Compliance Statements
Compliance Statements FCC Compliance Statement Remark for the Matrox hardware products supported by this guide This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. - Page 44 www.matrox.com/video...
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