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Matrox DigiSuite LX MAX User & Installation Manual (160 pages)

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Table of Contents
7
Chapter 1 Introducing Matrox Digisuite LX MAX

13
Digisuite LX MAX

14
Features

14
- System
  14
- Video
  14
- Audio
  15
- Optional Digital Module Features
  15
Digisuite LX MAX System Requirements

16
Recommended Systems and Storage Devices

16
Digisuite LX MAX Documentation

16
About this Manual

17
- Style Conventions
  18
Chapter 2 Preparing Your Digisuite System for Upgrading to Digisuite LX MAX

19
Upgrading to Digisuite LX MAX

20
- Check Our Web Site for Recommendations
  20
Installation Overview

20
Uninstall Digiutils

21
Remove Your Existing Digisuite Hardware

21
Install Your Matrox G400, G450, or G550

21
Install the Matrox Display Driver from Your Digisuite CD

21
Set Your Display Resolution

22
Install Your Third-Party Software

22
Run Digiutils Setup to Prepare some Configuration Files

23
Chapter 3 Preparing Your System for a New Installation

26
Installing Digisuite LX MAX for the First Time

26
- Check Our Web Site for Recommendations
  26
Installation Overview

26
Prepare Your System

27
Are You Ready

29
Chapter 4 Installing Your Digisuite LX MAX Hardware

31
Important Notes

32
- Start with a Functioning System
  32
Before You Begin

32
- Avoid Costly Damage
  32
Identify Your Expansion Slots

33
Plan for Adequate Ventilation

34
- Monitoring Your Digisuite LX Operating Temperature
  35
Use the PCI Retainer Brackets

35
- Removing the PCI Retainer Bracket
  35
Set the Termination Switch on Digisuite LX

36
Connect the VIP Cable to Your MAX Card

36
Typical Digisuite LX MAX Installation

37
Take Care of Your Movie-2 Bus-Important

37
Mount Your Optional Digital Module on Digisuite LX

39
Assemble and Install Your Digisuite LX MAX Card Set

39
Connect the Digital Module Internal Cable

42
Connect the VIP Ribbon Cable to Your Matrox Display Card

43
- Connecting Your MAX Card to a Matrox G450 or G550 Card
  44
- Connecting Your MAX Card to a Matrox G400 Card
  44
Before Restarting Your Computer

44
Chapter 5 Connecting Your External Devices

45
Identifying Your Connectors

46
Digisuite LX MAX Input/Output Audio Connections

48
Digisuite LX MAX Digiconnect/Audio Breakout Box

48
Digisuite LX MAX Audio Cables

51
Avoiding Audio Connection Problems

53
Digisuite LX MAX Input/Output Video Connections

54
Digisuite LX MAX Digiconnect/Video Breakout Box

54
Digisuite LX MAX Cables

59
- Analog Video Cable
  59
- Digital Video Cable
  60
- 1394 Cable
  60
Typical Digisuite LX MAX Video Connections

62
Chapter 6 Installing the Digisuite LX MAX Software

71
Completing the Installation

72
What Does Digiutils Setup Install

74
Installing Video Clipboard for Digisuite

75
Installing the VFW Software Codecs for Use on a System Without the Digisuite Hardware

76
Installing the Matrox File Converter for Use on a System Without the Digisuite Hardware

77
Installing the Matrox DVD Player

78
Installing Sonic Solutions Dvdit! SE

78
Installing Ligos LSX-MPEG Plug-In for Adobe Premiere

78
Uninstalling Digiutils

79
Changing Your Digisuite Hardware

79
Connect Your VTR for Device Control

79
Chapter 7 Configuring Your Digisuite LX MAX

81
Disabling Energy Saving Mode

82
Checking Your Digisuite LX MAX Display Properties

83
Setting up Your Digisuite Audio Driver in Windows

85
Optimizing Your Windows 2000 Virtual Memory

86
Configuring Your Digisuite LX MAX

87
Using the Digisuite Configuration Program

87
- Making Permanent or Temporary Settings
  89
- Changing Default Proc Amp Settings
  89
Selecting Your Genlock Source

90
- Genlock Options for Digisuite LX Without the Digital Module
  91
- Genlock Options for Digisuite LX with the Digital Module
  91
Selecting Your Editing Aspect Ratio

92
Configuring Your Video Settings

93
Configuring Your Audio Settings

101
Testing the Performance of Your A/V Drives

104
- Notes on Configuring Your Storage Devices for Use with Digisuite LX MAX
  106
Displaying Digisuite LX Information

109
Displaying Matrox MAX Information

109
Configuring Your VTR Settings

110
Chapter 8 Digisuite LX MAX Troubleshooting

117
Problems, Possible Causes, and Solutions

118
- Installation/Configuration
  119
- Operation
  121
- Using Adobe Premiere or Speed Razor
  129
If Nothing Works

130
Need more Answers

130
Appendix A Digisuite LX MAX Specifications

132
Digisuite LX Electrical Specifications

132
- Typical Operating Voltages and Current Consumption
  132
- Video Input/Output
  132
- Analog Video Input Signals
  132
- Analog Video Output Signals
  133
- Serial Digital Video Input/Output
  133
- Audio Input/Output
  134
- Movie-2 Bus Input/Output
  134
- Audio Specifications
  134
Digisuite LX Mechanical Specifications

135
- Physical Dimensions
  135
- Connector Types
  135
Digisuite LX Environmental Specifications

135
Matrox MAX Electrical Specifications

136
Matrox MAX Mechanical Specifications

136
- Physical Dimensions
  136
- Connector Types
  136
Matrox MAX Environmental Specifications

136
Appendix B Digisuite Glossary

137
Glossary of Terms

138
Appendix C Digisuite Customer Support

149
Getting the most Support

150
- Register Your Digisuite Product
  150
- Keep up to Date with Our Web Site
  150
Contacting Us

150
Appendix D Matrox Around the World

151
- Worldwide Headquarters
  152
- Europe, Middle East, Africa
  152
- France
  152
- Germany
  152
- Asia Pacific
  152
- Index
  153

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Matrox DigiSuite LX MAX User & Installation Manual (160 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introducing Matrox Digisuite LX MAX

Digisuite LX MAX

Features

Digisuite LX MAX System Requirements

Recommended Systems and Storage Devices

Digisuite LX MAX Documentation

About this Manual

Chapter 2 Preparing Your Digisuite System for Upgrading to Digisuite LX MAX

Upgrading to Digisuite LX MAX

Installation Overview

Uninstall Digiutils

Remove Your Existing Digisuite Hardware

Install Your Matrox G400, G450, or G550

Install the Matrox Display Driver from Your Digisuite CD

Set Your Display Resolution

Install Your Third-Party Software

Run Digiutils Setup to Prepare some Configuration Files

Chapter 3 Preparing Your System for a New Installation

Installing Digisuite LX MAX for the First Time

Installation Overview

Prepare Your System

Are You Ready

Chapter 4 Installing Your Digisuite LX MAX Hardware

Important Notes

Before You Begin

Identify Your Expansion Slots

Plan for Adequate Ventilation

Use the PCI Retainer Brackets

Set the Termination Switch on Digisuite LX

Connect the VIP Cable to Your MAX Card

Typical Digisuite LX MAX Installation

Take Care of Your Movie-2 Bus-Important

Mount Your Optional Digital Module on Digisuite LX

Assemble and Install Your Digisuite LX MAX Card Set

Connect the Digital Module Internal Cable

Connect the VIP Ribbon Cable to Your Matrox Display Card

Before Restarting Your Computer

Chapter 5 Connecting Your External Devices

Identifying Your Connectors

Digisuite LX MAX Input/Output Audio Connections

Digisuite LX MAX Digiconnect/Audio Breakout Box

Digisuite LX MAX Audio Cables

Avoiding Audio Connection Problems

Digisuite LX MAX Input/Output Video Connections

Digisuite LX MAX Digiconnect/Video Breakout Box

Digisuite LX MAX Cables

Typical Digisuite LX MAX Video Connections

Chapter 6 Installing the Digisuite LX MAX Software

Completing the Installation

What Does Digiutils Setup Install

Installing Video Clipboard for Digisuite

Installing the VFW Software Codecs for Use on a System Without the Digisuite Hardware

Installing the Matrox File Converter for Use on a System Without the Digisuite Hardware

Installing the Matrox DVD Player

Installing Sonic Solutions Dvdit! SE

Installing Ligos LSX-MPEG Plug-In for Adobe Premiere

Uninstalling Digiutils

Changing Your Digisuite Hardware

Connect Your VTR for Device Control

Chapter 7 Configuring Your Digisuite LX MAX

Disabling Energy Saving Mode

Checking Your Digisuite LX MAX Display Properties

Setting up Your Digisuite Audio Driver in Windows

Optimizing Your Windows 2000 Virtual Memory

Configuring Your Digisuite LX MAX

Using the Digisuite Configuration Program

Selecting Your Genlock Source

Selecting Your Editing Aspect Ratio

Configuring Your Video Settings

Configuring Your Audio Settings

Testing the Performance of Your A/V Drives

Displaying Digisuite LX Information

Displaying Matrox MAX Information

Configuring Your VTR Settings

Chapter 8 Digisuite LX MAX Troubleshooting

Problems, Possible Causes, and Solutions

If Nothing Works