Matrox MXO2 Installation And User Manual

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Welcome to Matrox MXO2 ................................................................... 2 Matrox MXO2 system requirements .................................................... 2 Supported programs .................................................................................. 2 Check our website for equipment information............................................ 3 Battery requirements and guidelines for MXO2 ................................... 3 About this manual................................................................................. 3 Style conventions ....................................................................................... 3 How video formats are expressed ............................................................. 4 Last-minute information.............................................................................. 4 Chapter 2 Installing Your Matrox MXO2 Hardware and Software Important installation information ......................................................... 6 Before installing your Matrox hardware ............................................... 6 Start with a functioning system................................................................... 6 Avoid costly damage .................................................................................. 6 Installing your Matrox PCIe adapter ..................................................... 6 Installing your PCIe host adapter (for desktops)..........................................7 Installing your PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter (for laptops) ..................7 Removing your PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter ................................... 8 Installing your Matrox MXO2 software ................................................. 8 Updating your MXO2 firmware ................................................................... 8 Disable App Nap for editing applications on Mac OS X Mavericks ...... 9 Removing your Matrox MXO2 software ............................................... 9 Chapter 3 Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 Available MXO2 connections...............................................................12 MXO2 video connections........................................................................... 12 MXO2 audio connections .......................................................................... 12 Powering MXO2................................................................................... 12 MXO2 power functionality.......................................................................... 12 Connecting MXO2 to your Mac system............................................... 14 Contents

Using Matrox MXO2 Dock ......................................................................... 15 Using the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter ........................................... 15 Using the Matrox PCIe host adapters ....................................................... 16 MXO2 RS-422 serial connection ..........................................................17 Typical Matrox MXO2 connections ..................................................... 18 Analog component video connections ...................................................... 18 Digital video connections........................................................................... 19 Chapter 4 Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 Rack Available MXO2 Rack connections .....................................................22 MXO2 Rack video connections .................................................................22 MXO2 Rack audio connections .................................................................22 Rack mounting your MXO2 Rack ........................................................22 Powering MXO2 Rack .........................................................................24 MXO2 power functionality .........................................................................24 Connecting MXO2 Rack to your Mac system .....................................25 Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection ....................................................25 Using Matrox MXO2 Dock .........................................................................26 Using the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter ...........................................26 Using the Matrox PCIe host adapters .......................................................27 MXO2 Rack RS-422 serial connection................................................28 Typical Matrox MXO2 Rack connections ............................................29 Analog component video connections ......................................................29 Digital video connections...........................................................................30 Chapter 5 Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 LE Available MXO2 LE connections .........................................................32 MXO2 LE video connections .....................................................................32 MXO2 LE audio connections .....................................................................32 Powering MXO2 LE .............................................................................32 MXO2 LE power functionality ....................................................................32 Connecting MXO2 LE to your Mac system .........................................34 Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection ....................................................34 Using Matrox MXO2 Dock .........................................................................35

Using the Matrox PCIe host adapters....................................................... 36 MXO2 LE RS-422 serial connection ................................................... 37 Typical Matrox MXO2 LE connections................................................ 38 Analog component video connections ..................................................... 38 Digital video connections.......................................................................... 39 Chapter 6 Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 Mini Available MXO2 Mini connections ...................................................... 42 MXO2 video and audio connections ......................................................... 42 Powering MXO2 Mini .......................................................................... 42 MXO2 Mini power supply and adapter plugs ............................................ 42 Connecting MXO2 Mini to your computer .......................................... 44 Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection ................................................... 44 Using Matrox MXO2 Dock ........................................................................ 45 Using the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter .......................................... 45 Using the Matrox PCIe host adapters....................................................... 46 Connecting S-Video devices to MXO2 Mini........................................ 47 Typical Matrox MXO2 Mini connections ............................................. 48 Analog component video connections ..................................................... 48 HDMI video connections .......................................................................... 49 Chapter 7 Configuring Your MXO2 System Introduction......................................................................................... 52 Custom presets.................................................................................. 52 Saving custom presets ............................................................................. 52 Loading custom presets........................................................................... 52 Specifying your general settings ........................................................ 53 Specifying your genlock settings........................................................ 54 Specifying your A/V input settings ...................................................... 55 Specifying your video output settings ................................................ 58 Specifying your audio output settings ................................................ 62 Closed captioning and AFD ................................................................ 64 Adobe closed caption playback ............................................................... 64

Specifying your Matrox WYSIWYG settings ........................................70 Specifying the Apple Final Cut Pro X setting .......................................72 Viewing MXO2 information..................................................................72 MXO2 core audio support...................................................................73 Capture .....................................................................................................73 Playback....................................................................................................73 Chapter 8 Calibrating Your HDMI Monitor for Video Overview .............................................................................................76 Calibrating your HDMI monitor............................................................76 Loading Matrox HDMI calibration settings.......................................... 77 Enabling and disabling the Matrox HDMI calibration settings ............78 Chapter 9 Using Matrox MXO2 with Supported Programs Introduction .........................................................................................80 Working with Adobe Premiere Pro......................................................80 Support for Adobe Premiere Pro CC and CS6........................................... 81 Creating a new Adobe Premiere Pro project............................................. 81 Defining your playback settings.................................................................82 Defining your capture settings...................................................................84 Adding a voice-over to your sequence .....................................................86 Closed captioning and AFD ....................................................................... 91 Setting up Matrox device control...............................................................99 Exporting your sequence to tape .............................................................101 Using the Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame codec ............................................... 105 Working with Adobe Encore.............................................................. 108 Working with Adobe Prelude............................................................. 109 Working with Adobe After Effects ...................................................... 110 Working with Adobe Photoshop..........................................................111 Working with Adobe SpeedGrade...................................................... 112 Working with Avid Media Composer and Symphony ......................... 114 Creating a new Matrox MXO2 project ......................................................114 Defining your playback settings................................................................114

Adding a voice-over to your sequence..................................................... 117 Specifying settings for exporting Matrox 4VANC AFD and closed captioning to a file....................................................................... 120 Specifying settings for importing a Matrox 4VANC file............................. 120 Specifying your audio output settings.......................................................121 Exporting your sequence to tape ............................................................ 122 Working with Apple Final Cut Pro X ...................................................123 Playback using Matrox MXO2.................................................................. 123 Chapter 10 Using the Matrox MAX H.264 Codec Overview............................................................................................128 Using Apple Compressor ..................................................................128 Assigning a Matrox MAX H.264 setting ................................................... 129 Creating a custom Matrox MAX H.264 setting ........................................ 130 Using Apple Final Cut Pro X............................................................... 137 Using Adobe Premiere Pro or Media Encoder ..................................138 Assigning a Matrox MAX H.264 preset.................................................... 139 Creating a custom Matrox MAX H.264 preset......................................... 139 Using Telestream Episode.................................................................142 Using Avid Media Composer or Symphony .......................................145 Using Apple QuickTime Pro, and other QuickTime-based applications ......................................................................................149 Appendix A Understanding Pulldown Overview............................................................................................154 Standard pulldown.............................................................................154 Appendix B Matrox MXO2 Connectors Inputs.................................................................................................158 MXO2 inputs............................................................................................ 158 MXO2 Rack inputs ................................................................................... 159 MXO2 LE inputs....................................................................................... 160 MXO2 Mini inputs .....................................................................................161 Input connector descriptions................................................................... 162

Outputs.............................................................................................. 165 MXO2 outputs ......................................................................................... 165 MXO2 Rack outputs ................................................................................ 166 MXO2 LE outputs .....................................................................................167 MXO2 Mini outputs.................................................................................. 168 Output connector descriptions................................................................ 169 Output connector descriptions (MXO2 Mini) ............................................ 171 Appendix C Matrox MXO2 Supported Input and Capture Formats Supported input formats ................................................................... 174 Supported capture formats............................................................... 176 Appendix D Matrox MXO2 Supported Output Formats Supported main and SD video output formats.................................. 180 Avid Media Composer/Symphony ........................................................... 183 Video formats supported on MXO2 outputs ..................................... 184 Chapter E Connecting and Using Matrox MXO2 Dock Powering Matrox MXO2 Dock........................................................... 186 MXO2 Dock power supply and adapter plugs ......................................... 186 Connecting MXO2 Dock to your MXO2 system ................................ 188 Connecting to Matrox MXO2................................................................... 188 Connecting to Matrox MXO2 Rack .......................................................... 189 Connecting to Matrox MXO2 LE.............................................................. 190 Connecting to Matrox MXO2 Mini ............................................................191 Available MXO2 Dock connections ................................................... 192 HDMI ....................................................................................................... 192 Gigabit Ethernet ...................................................................................... 193 USB ......................................................................................................... 193 Understanding the MXO2 Dock status LED ...................................... 193

Matrox MXO2 specifications .............................................................196 General.................................................................................................... 196 Connections ............................................................................................ 196 Environmental specifications .................................................................. 200 Matrox MXO2 Rack specifications ................................................... 200 General................................................................................................... 200 Connections ............................................................................................ 201 Environmental specifications .................................................................. 204 Matrox MXO2 LE specifications ....................................................... 205 General................................................................................................... 205 Connections ........................................................................................... 205 Environmental specifications .................................................................. 209 Matrox MXO2 Mini specifications..................................................... 209 General................................................................................................... 209 Connections ........................................................................................... 209 Environmental specifications ................................................................... 212 Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter specifications............................213 Matrox MXO2 Dock specifications ....................................................213 Connections ............................................................................................ 213 Environmental specifications ................................................................... 214 Matrox PCIe host adapter specifications ..........................................214 Matrox PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter (for laptops)............................................................................................ 214 Matrox PCIe host adapter (for desktops) ................................................ 214 Appendix G Matrox Customer Support How to get Matrox customer support...............................................216 Registration ............................................................................................. 216 Keep up to date with our website ........................................................... 216 Contacting us .......................................................................................... 216 Index ......................................................................................... 217

This chapter lists the MXO2 system requirements, details the battery requirements and guidelines, and describes the MXO2 documentation.

Welcome to Matrox MXO2 Matrox MXO2 connects to your Mac system to provide broadcast-quality input/output, monitoring, and up/down/cross conversion to streamline your workflow with supported video editing applications. MXO2 provides built-in surround sound monitoring, as well as the flexibility to map any audio track from a video editing application to any audio output. MXO2 also features the Matrox HDMI Calibration Utility, which is a unique tool designed to calibrate your RGB HDMI monitor or television so that it performs like a traditional broadcast video monitor. For Matrox MXO2 products with Matrox MAX technology, the dedicated hardware processor accelerates the creation of H.264 .mov files for Blu-ray Disc, the web, and mobile devices. Matrox MXO2 system requirements Matrox MXO2 requires a Mac system with the following configuration: ¦ Note For the most up-to-date system requirements, see the Matrox MXO2 Support section of our website at www.matrox.com/video/support. • Mac OS X Mavericks, Mountain Lion, or Lion. For the supported OS versions for this release, see the “Supported OS and Applications” document provided in the “Downloads” section of the Matrox MXO2 Support website. ¦ Note MXO2 Dock is supported with Mac OS X Mavericks and Mountain Lion only. • One free PCIe slot to install the Matrox PCIe host adapter (for desktops), or one free ExpressCard/34 slot to install the Matrox PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter (for laptops), or one free Thunderbolt port to connect the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter or MXO2 Dock. ¦ Note A third-party Thunderbolt cable is required to connect the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter or Matrox MXO2 Dock to your computer. • We recommend an HDMI monitor that supports the following: $ An HDMI input resolution of 1920×1080 for previewing all HD formats. $ 1:1 pixel mapping for displaying your MXO2 output at its exact resolution, and for use with the Matrox HDMI Calibration Utility. Supported programs For a complete list of the third-party applications supported with this release, see the “Supported OS and Applications” document provided in the “Downloads” section of the Matrox MXO2 Support website.

Check our website for equipment information For up-to-date information about recommended computer systems, batteries, and other MXO2-compatible devices, check the Matrox MXO2 Support section of our website at www.matrox.com/video/support. Battery requirements and guidelines for MXO2 ¦ Note This section does not apply to Matrox MXO2 Rack and Matrox MXO2 Mini as they cannot be powered by a battery. As an alternative to using an AC outlet, you can use a battery to power Matrox MXO2 or MXO2 LE. To avoid damage to your MXO2 system and peripheral devices when using a battery, please observe the following requirements and guidelines. For instructions on how to connect a battery, see “Powering MXO2” on page 12 or “Powering MXO2 LE” on page 32. • Use a standard self-protected (fused) battery with a nominal voltage of 12V, 13.2V, or 14.4V. A higher-voltage battery will damage your MXO2 system. • Disconnect MXO2 from the battery when not in use. Do not leave MXO2 connected to the battery when not in use as this may damage your MXO2 system and/or battery. • Do not power your MXO2 using your vehicle’s battery via the power socket. ²Caution To avoid damage to your MXO2 system and peripheral devices, use a Matrox-recommended battery. For a list of batteries recommended for use with your MXO2, visit the Matrox MXO2 Support section of our website at www.matrox.com/video/support. About this manual This manual provides you with information about installing and using your Matrox MXO2 hardware and software, including how to configure your Matrox MXO2 for use with supported programs. Style conventions The following style conventions are used in this manual: • The names of files, folders, and manuals appear in italics. For example: $ The data is stored in the Sample Movie file. $ The file is located in the Clips folder. $ Please refer to your Matrox MXO2 Installation and User Guide. • Menus and commands that you need to choose are displayed in the form Menu > Command. For example, File > Save means click File in the menu bar, and then click Save in the menu that appears.

How video formats are expressed With the exception of NTSC and PAL, all SD and HD video formats are expressed in the Matrox MXO2 documentation as follows: VRp or i or PsF at n fps Where: • VR is the vertical resolution. For 1440×1080 video, however, both the horizontal and vertical resolutions are specified. • p or i or PsF represents either progressive, interlaced, or progressive segmented frame video. • n fps is the frame rate in frames per second. Here are some examples: • 486p at 23.98 fps Represents 720×486 progressive video at 23.98 frames per second. • 720p at 59.94 fps Represents 1280×720 progressive video at 59.94 frames per second. • 1440x1080i at 29.97 fps Represents 1440×1080 interlaced video at 29.97 frames per second. This format is used for HDV 1080i material. • 1080i at 29.97 fps Represents full-size 1920×1080 interlaced video at 29.97 frames per second. 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 MXO2 Release Notes.

Hardware and Software This chapter describes how to install Matrox MXO2 hardware (PCIe adapters only) and software.

Important installation information This chapter explains how to install Matrox software and hardware on your Mac system. However, hardware installation is required only if you’ll be using MXO2 with the Matrox MXO2 PCIe host adapter or Matrox MXO2 PCIe ExpressCard/34 adapter. If you want to use MXO2 with the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter or MXO2 Dock, hardware installation is not required. Before installing your Matrox hardware Read the following information carefully before attempting to install the Matrox MXO2 PCIe host adapter on your Mac system. Start with a functioning system Before attempting any Matrox MXO2 installation, you should have a Mac computer system with Mac OS X fully installed and functioning smoothly. This will avoid potential problems later on. Avoid costly damage Static electricity from your body can damage your Matrox PCIe host adapter or your computer. Although you may not notice it, static electricity is generated every time you move. It’s often too small to cause a spark, but it can still cause damage to sensitive electronic components or at least reduce their lifespan. To avoid damage, please observe the following precautions: • Do not remove your Matrox PCIe host adapter from its antistatic bag until you’re ready to install it. Before removing the card, place the package within easy reach of the area where you intend to perform the installation. • You should avoid touching the chips and other components on the circuit board. Try to handle the card by its edges. • Try to work in an area where the relative humidity is at least 50%. • Do not wear wool or synthetic clothing. These fabrics tend to generate more static electricity than cotton, which is best for this kind of work. • Turn off the power switches on your computer and its connected components. Once you’ve opened your computer, drain static electricity from your body by touching a bare metal surface on your computer chassis before you install or remove any parts of your system. If you have a grounding wrist strap, use it while handling and installing any components in your computer. Installing your Matrox PCIe adapter This section details how to install the Matrox MXO2 host adapter and Matrox MXO2 host ExpressCard/34 adapter on your Mac computer.

¦ Note If you want to use MXO2 with the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter or MXO2 Dock, hardware installation is not required. Installing your PCIe host adapter (for desktops) The Matrox PCIe host adapter is a standard low-profile PCIe x1 card designed to operate in an Intel-based Mac system. For detailed instructions on how to perform the following steps, refer to your Mac desktop computer’s documentation. 1 Shut down the computer, unplug the power cord and all the cables from the unit, and open the computer’s chassis. 2 Insert the Matrox PCIe host adapter in an available PCIe slot in the computer, and secure the adapter into place. 3 Close the computer chassis, and reconnect the power cord and all the cables to the unit. Installing your PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter (for laptops) The Matrox PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter is designed to operate in your Mac laptop’s ExpressCard/34 slot. You can install the Matrox PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter when your laptop is on or off. Connect the Matrox PCIe cable to the host ExpressCard/34 adapter, and then insert the host adapter in your laptop’s ExpressCard/34 slot until the adapter clicks into place. For details on how to safely remove your Matrox PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter from your laptop, see “Removing your PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter” on page 8. ExpressCard/34 slot Matrox PCIe ExpressCard/34 adapter PCIe cable ²Caution To ensure functionality and avoid damaging the PCIe cable or host connector, the side labeled “B” on the PCIe cable connector must face the top of the Matrox PCIe ExpressCard/34 adapter.

Removing your PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter You can remove the Matrox PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter when the laptop is either on or off. However, you must power off the card before removing it. ¡ Important Do not disconnect the PCIe cable from the Matrox PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter when your laptop is running. Instead, remove the adapter from your laptop with the Matrox PCIe cable attached. 1 Close all video/audio applications that are running on your system. 2 From the menu bar, click the ExpressCard icon ( ). 3 Click Power off Card. 4 Remove the Matrox PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter from your laptop’s ExpressCard/34 slot. Installing your Matrox MXO2 software You can install the MXO2 software on a computer with or without the MXO2 hardware connected. To download and install the latest version of the MXO2 software, visit the MXO2 Support section of our website at www.matrox.com/video/support. You can also contact your MXO2 dealer for the latest software. ¡ Important • If your MXO2 system also includes a Matrox CompressHD card, you must install the Matrox MAX Utilities software, even if your MXO2 hardware does not include Matrox MAX technology. Installing the Matrox MAX Utilities software installs the software for your CompressHD card as well. If the CompressHD software is already installed on your computer, you must uninstall it before installing the Matrox MAX Utilities software. • If you plan on working with a supported video editing application, such as Adobe Premiere Pro, you must install that application before installing the MXO2 software. Updating your MXO2 firmware When you install the MXO2 software while your MXO2 hardware is powered and connected to your Mac system, the software installation automatically verifies the firmware on your MXO2 hardware and updates it if required. However, if you install the MXO2 software on your Mac system without a powered MXO2 connected, your MXO2 hardware may have a firmware version that is not supported by the installed MXO2 software. If your MXO2 hardware has an incompatible firmware version when you later connect the MXO2 hardware to your Mac system, the Matrox Utilities preferences window options will be unavailable and a message regarding the incompatibility between the

MXO2 software and MXO2 firmware will appear on the Info pane (see “Viewing MXO2 information” on page 72), along with a Launch firmware updater button. To update the MXO2 firmware from the Matrox Utilities preferences window, make sure your MXO2 hardware is powered and connected to your computer, and then click Launch firmware updater on the Info pane to run the Matrox Firmware Updater. You’ll be required to shut down your system, with your MXO2 powered and connected to your computer, to complete the firmware update. If updating the firmware for Matrox MXO2 Mini, you must unplug your MXO2 Mini from the AC outlet, and then re-plug it before restarting your system. ²Caution Do not disconnect or power off MXO2, or interrupt the firmware update during the update process. Doing so may damage your MXO2 hardware. Alternately, you can update your MXO2 firmware by running the Matrox firmware updater from the Finder window as follows: 1 With your Mac system shut down, supply power to your MXO2, and connect it to your Mac system. 2 Start your computer. 3 In the Finder menu, choose File > New Finder Window. 4 In the Applications folder, click the Matrox utilities folder, and then double-click the firmware updater file to run the Matrox Firmware Updater. You’ll be required to shut down your system, with your MXO2 powered and connected to your computer, to complete the firmware update. If updating the firmware for Matrox MXO2 Mini, you must unplug your MXO2 Mini from the AC outlet, and then re-plug it before restarting your system. Disable App Nap for editing applications on Mac OS X Mavericks To avoid issues with using your editing applications on a Mac OS X Mavericks system, you should turn off the App Nap feature for those applications. To do this, open the application’s folder (such as for Final Cut Pro), right-click the application, choose Get Info, and in the displayed pane, select Prevent App Nap in the General section. When App Nap is disabled, the application will always run at full power. Removing your Matrox MXO2 software Perform the following steps to remove the MXO2 software from your Mac system.

1 In the Finder menu, choose File > New Finder Window. 2 In the Applications folder, click the Matrox utilities folder, and then double-click the software uninstaller file. 3 In the uninstaller dialog box, select or clear the Delete the Matrox software user preferences option. When selected, all current user settings in the Matrox Utilities preferences window will be removed from your computer. Clear this option if you wish to keep your current MXO2 user settings for a future MXO2 software installation. 4 Click Continue. 5 Enter your administrator password, and click OK to remove the MXO2 software from your computer.

Matrox MXO2 This chapter shows how to supply power and connect external devices to Matrox MXO2.

¦ Note This chapter details how to connect external devices to Matrox MXO2 only. For another MXO2 product, see Chapter 4, “Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 Rack”, Chapter 5, “Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 LE”, or Chapter 6, “Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 Mini.” Available MXO2 connections Matrox MXO2 features a full compliment of professional inputs and outputs, and allows you to connect multiple devices for up to five user-selectable simultaneous video outputs. MXO2 video connections • One HD HDMI input and one HD/SD HDMI output, both with up to eight channels of embedded audio support. The HDMI input/output supports YUV and RGB devices. • One HD/SD SDI input and two HD/SDI outputs with up to 16 channels of embedded audio. Both SDI outputs simultaneously output the same video and embedded audio. • One HD/SD analog component input/output, one S-Video input/output, and one composite input/output. • Analog black burst reference input. MXO2 audio connections • Two balanced analog XLR inputs (stereo pair). • Four balanced analog XLR outputs (two stereo pairs). • One AES/EBU stereo input/output. • Two unbalanced analog RCA inputs (stereo pair). • Six unbalanced analog RCA outputs (for surround sound monitoring). Powering MXO2 Supply power to MXO2 using an AC outlet via the Matrox external power supply and a power cord, or using a battery via the Matrox battery power cable. Matrox MXO2 connects to the battery via a 4-pin XLR connector. For information on how to connect your battery to portable video equipment, such as Matrox MXO2, contact the battery manufacturer. Before connecting MXO2 to a battery, please read the “Battery requirements and guidelines for MXO2” on page 3. MXO2 power functionality MXO2 features a power button that you can use to manually turn the MXO2 on and off. However, when power is supplied to MXO2 and it is connected to your Mac system, the MXO2 will turn on or off automatically when you start up or

MXO2 turns off. Starting up your Mac system turns your MXO2 on. To manually turn your MXO2 on, press the power button. To turn off your MXO2, press and hold the power button for at least two seconds. ¡ Important When MXO2 is connected to a Mac system that is running, do not disconnect MXO2 from its power source, or power off MXO2. Shut down your Mac system before removing power from MXO2. If using a battery to power MXO2, ensure that the battery is sufficiently charged. OR External power supply Female 4-pin XLR cable Battery on a universal battery adapter Matrox battery power cable To AC outlet Power cord Power button ²Caution When disconnecting the power supply from MXO2, make sure that you slide back the casing on the connector to release the locking mechanism. MXO2 (side view)

Connecting MXO2 to your Mac system Connect MXO2 to your Mac system using the Matrox PCIe cable and the appropriate Matrox host adapter or MXO2 Dock. Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection To ensure functionality and avoid damaging the PCIe cable or host connector when connecting MXO2 to your computer, the PCIe cable must be connected to your MXO2 and host connector as shown below: To Matrox PCIe ExpressCard/34 adapter To Matrox PCIe host adapter “B” side of PCIe cable must face the side labeled “XI LINK” on the Matrox PCIe host adapter. “B” side of PCIe cable must face the side labeled “HOST” on the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter. “B” side of PCIe cable must face the top of the Matrox PCIe ExpressCard/34 adapter. To Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter To Matrox MXO2 “B” side of PCIe cable must face the side labeled “HOST” on MXO2. To Matrox MXO2 Dock “B” side of PCIe cable must face the top of MXO2 Dock.

Using Matrox MXO2 Dock For instructions on how to connect and use Matrox MXO2 Dock, see Appendix E, “Connecting and Using Matrox MXO2 Dock,” on page 185. Using the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter Use the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter to connect MXO2 to your computer’s Thunderbolt port. When doing this, it may take up to ten seconds for your MXO2 to be detected by your system and its applications. ¡ Important Make sure that the Matrox PCIe cable is connected to the adapter and MXO2 before connecting the adapter to your computer via the Thunderbolt cable. If you want to disconnect or connect MXO2 when your system is running, you must do it by disconnecting/connecting the Thunderbolt cable. Do not disconnect the Matrox PCIe cable from the adapter, or MXO2, when your Mac system is running. Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter PCIe cable ²Caution To ensure functionality and avoid damaging the PCIe cable or host connector, you must connect the PCIe cable as shown in “Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection” on page 14. To your computer’s Thunderbolt port. MXO2 (side view) Thunderbolt cable (Not included. A Thunderbolt cable is required to connect the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter to your computer.)

Using the Matrox PCIe host adapters For MXO2 to be detected on a Mac desktop system, power must be supplied to MXO2 (see “Powering MXO2” on page 12), and it must be connected to your computer before starting up your system. ¡ Important Do not disconnect the Matrox PCIe cable from the adapter, or MXO2, when your Mac system is running. To safely remove the Matrox PCIe host Expresscard/34 adapter, see “Removing your PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter” on page 8. OR Matrox PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter Matrox PCIe host adapter PCIe cable ²Caution To ensure functionality and avoid damaging the PCIe cable or host connector, you must connect the PCIe cable as shown in “Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection” on page 14. To your laptop’s ExpressCard/34 slot (see “Installing your PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter (for laptops)” on page 7). MXO2 (side view)

MXO2 RS-422 serial connection MXO2’s RS-422 serial connector allows a video editing application, such as Adobe Premiere Pro, to control a device that uses the RS-422 SMPTE time code protocol, such as a VTR or digital disk recorder, to ensure frame-accurate capture and export to tape. RS-422 serial cable RS-422 device MXO2 (side view)

Typical Matrox MXO2 connections In the following typical connection examples, we’ve connected a monitor to view the signal that will be recorded, and separate source and record decks. You may, however, use the same deck as both your source and record device by making the input and output connections to a single deck. For details on the Matrox MXO2 connectors, see Appendix B, “Matrox MXO2 Connectors.” Analog component video connections In this illustration, we’re using analog component connectors for video, XLR connectors for audio, and an HDMI connector for video monitoring. The video is genlocked using MXO2’s internal genlock. Source (Deck 1) Recorder (Deck 2) HDMI monitor MXO2 Outputs MXO2 Inputs

Digital video connections In this illustration, we’re using SDI connectors for video and audio, an SDI connector for video monitoring, and we’re monitoring the audio on a surround sound speaker system through RCA connectors. The video is genlocked using a tri-level sync generator. Recorder (Deck 2) Video monitor Surround sound speaker system Source (Deck 1) Tri-level sync generator MXO2 Outputs MXO2 Inputs

Matrox MXO2 Rack This chapter shows how to rack mount, supply power, and connect external devices to Matrox MXO2 Rack.

¦ Note This chapter details how to connect external devices to Matrox MXO2 Rack only. For another MXO2 product, see Chapter 3, “Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2”, Chapter 5, “Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 LE”, or Chapter 6, “Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 Mini.” Available MXO2 Rack connections Matrox MXO2 Rack features a full compliment of professional inputs and outputs, and allows you to connect multiple devices for up to five user-selectable simultaneous video outputs. MXO2 Rack video connections • One HD HDMI input and one HD/SD HDMI output, both with up to eight channels of embedded audio support. The HDMI input/output supports YUV and RGB devices. • One HD/SD SDI input and two HD/SDI outputs with up to 16 channels of embedded audio. Both SDI outputs simultaneously output the same video and embedded audio. • One HD/SD analog component input/output, one S-Video input/output, and one composite input/output. • One analog black burst reference input and loop-through output. MXO2 Rack audio connections • Four balanced analog XLR inputs (two stereo pairs). • Eight balanced analog XLR outputs (four stereo pairs). • Two AES/EBU stereo inputs/outputs. Rack mounting your MXO2 Rack Use the supplied rackmount brackets to mount your Matrox MXO2 Rack to a standard 19-inch rack. The rackmount brackets can be used to either front or rear mount your MXO2 Rack. You can also mount MXO2 Rack so that it’s recessed to allow more space for cables. MXO2 Rack takes up two vertical rack unit spaces. 1 Unpack the two rackmount brackets and their eight mounting screws. ²Caution Use only the screws supplied with your MXO2 Rack to attach the rackmount brackets to your MXO2 Rack. If you use screws that are larger or longer than the ones supplied, you can damage your equipment. 2 Depending if you want to front or rear mount your MXO2 Rack, position the rackmount brackets so that the bracket face is either towards the front (connector side) or the back of your MXO2 Rack.

3 MXO2 Rack can be recess mounted to allow extra space for connectors and cables. Depending on your mounting needs, align the screw holes on each rackmount bracket with the desired screw holes on either side of the MXO2 Rack. ²Caution For stability and safety, whichever mounting method you choose, make sure to fasten each rackmount bracket to MXO2 Rack using all four supplied screws. 4 Using a hand screwdriver only (no power screwdrivers), carefully tighten each screw until snug. Do not overtighten! 5 Fasten your MXO2 Rack to the standard 19-inch rack as per your rack’s instructions. Front rackmounting Rear rackmounting Recessed rackmounting Rackmount bracket MXO2 Rack

Powering MXO2 Rack You can power MXO2 Rack using an AC outlet and an IEC-C13 power cord. MXO2 power functionality When power is supplied to MXO2 Rack and it is connected to your Mac system, the MXO2 Rack will turn on or off automatically when you start up or shut down your Mac system. That is, when you shut down your Mac system, your MXO2 Rack turns off. Starting up your Mac system turns your MXO2 Rack on. ¡ Important When MXO2 Rack is connected to a Mac system that is running, do not disconnect MXO2 Rack from its power source. Shut down your Mac system before removing power from MXO2 Rack. To AC outlet IEC-C13 power cord MXO2 Rack

Connecting MXO2 Rack to your Mac system Connect MXO2 Rack to your Mac system using the Matrox PCIe cable and the appropriate Matrox host adapter or MXO2 Dock. Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection To ensure functionality and avoid damaging the PCIe cable or host connector when connecting MXO2 Rack to your computer, the PCIe cable must be connected to your MXO2 Rack and host connector as shown below: To Matrox PCIe ExpressCard/34 adapter To Matrox PCIe host adapter “B” side of PCIe cable must face the side labeled “XI LINK” on the Matrox PCIe host adapter. “B” side of PCIe cable must face the side labeled “HOST” on the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter. “B” side of PCIe cable must face the top of the Matrox PCIe ExpressCard/34 adapter. To Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter To Matrox MXO2 Rack “B” side of PCIe cable must face the side labeled “HOST” on MXO2 Rack. To Matrox MXO2 Dock “B” side of PCIe cable must face the top of MXO2 Dock.

Using Matrox MXO2 Dock For instructions on how to connect and use Matrox MXO2 Dock, see Appendix E, “Connecting and Using Matrox MXO2 Dock,” on page 185. Using the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter Use the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter to connect MXO2 Rack to your computer’s Thunderbolt port. When doing this, it may take up to ten seconds for your MXO2 Rack to be detected by your system and its applications. ¡ Important Make sure that the Matrox PCIe cable is connected to the adapter and MXO2 Rack before connecting the adapter to your computer via the Thunderbolt cable. If you want to disconnect or connect MXO2 Rack when your system is running, you must do it by disconnecting/connecting the Thunderbolt cable. Do not disconnect the Matrox PCIe cable from the adapter, or MXO2 Rack, when your Mac system is running. Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter PCIe cable ²Caution To ensure functionality and avoid damaging the PCIe cable or host connector, you must connect the PCIe cable as shown in “Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection” on page 25. To your computer’s Thunderbolt port. MXO2 Rack Thunderbolt cable (Not included. A Thunderbolt cable is required to connect the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter to your computer.)

Using the Matrox PCIe host adapters For MXO2 Rack to be detected on a Mac desktop system, power must be supplied to MXO2 Rack (see “Powering MXO2 Rack” on page 24), and it must be connected to your computer before starting up your system. ¡ Important Do not disconnect the Matrox PCIe cable from the adapter, or MXO2 Rack, when your Mac system is running. To safely remove the Matrox PCIe host Expresscard/34 adapter, see “Removing your PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter” on page 8. OR Matrox PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter Matrox PCIe host adapter PCIe cable ²Caution To ensure functionality and avoid damaging the PCIe cable or host connector, you must connect the PCIe cable as shown in “Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection” on page 25. To your laptop’s ExpressCard/34 slot (see “Installing your PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter (for laptops)” on page 7). MXO2 Rack

MXO2 Rack RS-422 serial connection The Matrox MXO2 Rack RS-422 serial connector allows a video editing application, such as Adobe Premiere Pro, to control a device that uses the RS-422 SMPTE time code protocol, such as a VTR or digital disk recorder, to ensure frame-accurate capture and export to tape. RS-422 serial cable RS-422 device MXO2 Rack (partial view)

Typical Matrox MXO2 Rack connections In the following typical connection examples, we’ve connected a monitor to view the signal that will be recorded, and separate source and record decks. You may, however, use the same deck as both your source and record device by making the input and output connections to a single deck. For details on the Matrox MXO2 Rack connectors, see Appendix B, “Matrox MXO2 Connectors.” Analog component video connections In this illustration, we’re using analog component connectors for video, XLR connectors for audio, and an HDMI connector for video monitoring. The video is genlocked using MXO2’s internal genlock. Source (Deck 1) Recorder (Deck 2) HDMI monitor MXO2 Rack (partial view) MXO2 Rack (partial view)

Digital video connections In this illustration, we’re using SDI connectors for video and audio, an SDI connector for video monitoring, and we’re monitoring the audio on a surround sound speaker system through XLR connectors. The video is genlocked using a tri-level sync generator. Recorder (Deck 2) Video monitor Surround sound speaker system Source (Deck 1) Tri-level sync generator MXO2 Rack (partial view) MXO2 Rack (partial view) To another device’s reference input. If not used, terminate the signal with a BNC 75-ohm terminator.

Matrox MXO2 LE This chapter shows how to supply power and connect external devices to Matrox MXO2 LE.

¦ Note This chapter details how to connect external devices to Matrox MXO2 LE only. For another MXO2 product, see Chapter 3, “Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2”, Chapter 4, “Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 Rack”, or Chapter 6, “Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 Mini.” Available MXO2 LE connections Matrox MXO2 LE features a full compliment of professional inputs and output, and allows you to connect multiple devices for up to five user-selectable simultaneous video outputs. MXO2 LE video connections • One HD HDMI input and one HD/SD HDMI output, both with up to eight channels of embedded audio support. The HDMI input/output supports YUV and RGB devices. • One HD/SD SDI input and two HD/SDI outputs with up to 16 channels of embedded audio. Both SDI outputs simultaneously output the same video and embedded audio. • One HD/SD analog component input/output, one S-Video input/output, and one composite input/output. • Analog black burst reference input. MXO2 LE audio connections • Two balanced analog XLR inputs/outputs (stereo pair). • Two unbalanced analog RCA inputs/outputs (stereo pair). Powering MXO2 LE Supply power to MXO2 LE using an AC outlet via the Matrox external power supply and a power cord, or using a battery. Matrox MXO2 LE connects to the battery via a 4-pin XLR connector. For information on how to connect your battery to portable video equipment, such as Matrox MXO2 LE, contact the battery manufacturer. Before connecting MXO2 LE to a battery, please read the “Battery requirements and guidelines for MXO2” on page 3. MXO2 LE power functionality MXO2 LE features a power button that you can use to manually turn the MXO2 LE on and off. However, when power is supplied to MXO2 LE and it is connected to your Mac system, the MXO2 LE will turn on or off automatically when you start up or shut down your Mac system. That is, when you shut down your Mac system, your MXO2 LE turns off. Starting up your Mac system turns your MXO2 LE on. To manually turn your MXO2 LE on, press the power button.

To turn off your MXO2 LE, press and hold the power button for at least two seconds. ¡ Important When MXO2 LE is connected to a Mac system that is running, do not disconnect MXO2 LE from its power source, or power off MXO2 LE. Shut down your Mac system before removing power from MXO2 LE. If using a battery to power MXO2 LE, ensure that the battery is sufficiently charged. OR External power supply Battery on a universal battery adapter To AC outlet Power cord Power button MXO2 LE (side view) Female 4-pin XLR cable

Connecting MXO2 LE to your Mac system Connect MXO2 LE to your Mac system using the Matrox PCIe cable and the appropriate Matrox host adapter or MXO2 Dock. Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection To ensure functionality and avoid damaging the PCIe cable or host connector when connecting MXO2 LE to your computer, the PCIe cable must be connected to your MXO2 LE and host connector as shown below: To Matrox PCIe ExpressCard/34 adapter To Matrox PCIe host adapter “B” side of PCIe cable must face the side labeled “XI LINK” on the Matrox PCIe host adapter. “B” side of PCIe cable must face the side labeled “HOST” on the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter. “B” side of PCIe cable must face the top of the Matrox PCIe ExpressCard/34 adapter. To Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter To Matrox MXO2 LE “B” side of PCIe cable must face the side labeled “HOST” on MXO2 LE. To Matrox MXO2 Dock “B” side of PCIe cable must face the top of MXO2 Dock.

Using Matrox MXO2 Dock For instructions on how to connect and use Matrox MXO2 Dock, see Appendix E, “Connecting and Using Matrox MXO2 Dock,” on page 185. Using the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter Use the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter to connect MXO2 LE to your computer’s Thunderbolt port. When doing this, it may take up to ten seconds for your MXO2 LE to be detected by your system and its applications. ¡ Important Make sure that the Matrox PCIe cable is connected to the adapter and MXO2 LE before connecting the adapter to your computer via the Thunderbolt cable. If you want to disconnect or connect MXO2 LE when your system is running, you must do it by disconnecting/connecting the Thunderbolt cable. Do not disconnect the Matrox PCIe cable from the adapter, or MXO2 LE, when your Mac system is running. Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter PCIe cable ²Caution To ensure functionality and avoid damaging the PCIe cable or host connector, you must connect the PCIe cable as shown in “Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection” on page 34. To your computer’s Thunderbolt port. MXO2 LE (side view) Thunderbolt cable (Not included. A Thunderbolt cable is required to connect the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter to your computer.)

Using the Matrox PCIe host adapters For MXO2 LE to be detected on a Mac desktop system, power must be supplied to MXO2 LE (see “Powering MXO2 LE” on page 32), and it must be connected to your computer before starting up your system. ¡ Important Do not disconnect the Matrox PCIe cable from the adapter, or MXO2 LE, when your Mac system is running. To safely remove the Matrox PCIe host Expresscard/34 adapter, see “Removing your PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter” on page 8. OR Matrox PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter Matrox PCIe host adapter PCIe cable ²Caution To ensure functionality and avoid damaging the PCIe cable or host connector, you must connect the PCIe cable as shown in “Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection” on page 34. To your laptop’s ExpressCard/34 slot (see “Installing your PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter (for laptops)” on page 7). MXO2 LE (side view)

MXO2 LE RS-422 serial connection MXO2 LE’s RS-422 serial connector allows a video editing application, such as Adobe Premiere Pro, to control a device that uses the RS-422 SMPTE time code protocol, such as a VTR or digital disk recorder, to ensure frame-accurate capture and export to tape. RS-422 serial cable RS-422 device MXO2 LE (side view)

Typical Matrox MXO2 LE connections In the following typical connection examples, we’ve connected a monitor to view the signal that will be recorded, and separate source and record decks. You may, however, use the same deck as both your source and record device by making the input and output connections to a single deck. For details on the Matrox MXO2 LE connectors, see Appendix B, “Matrox MXO2 Connectors.” Analog component video connections In this illustration, we’re using analog component connectors for video, XLR connectors for audio, and an HDMI connector for video monitoring. The video is genlocked using MXO2 LE’s internal genlock. Source (Deck 1) Recorder (Deck 2) HDMI monitor MXO2 LE Outputs MXO2 LE Inputs

Digital video connections In this illustration, we’re using SDI connectors for video and audio, an SDI connector for video monitoring, and we’re monitoring the audio on a surround sound speaker system through an HDMI connector. The video is genlocked using a tri-level sync generator. Recorder (Deck 2) Video monitor Surround sound speaker system Source (Deck 1) Tri-level sync generator MXO2 LE Outputs MXO2 LE Inputs

Matrox MXO2 Mini This chapter shows how to supply power and connect external devices to Matrox MXO2 Mini.

¦ Note This chapter details how to connect external devices to Matrox MXO2 Mini only. For another MXO2 product, see Chapter 3, “Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2”, Chapter 4, “Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 Rack”, or Chapter 5, “Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 LE.” Available MXO2 Mini connections Matrox MXO2 Mini provides inputs and outputs for connecting external devices, including HDMI, analog component, S-Video, and composite video devices. MXO2 video and audio connections • One HD HDMI input and one HD/SD HDMI output, both with up to eight channels of embedded audio support. The HDMI input/output supports YUV and RGB devices. • One HD/SD analog component input/output, or one S-Video input/output and one composite input/output. ¦ Note S-Video input/output is available by using the provided S-Video adapters (see “Connecting S-Video devices to MXO2 Mini” on page 47). • Two unbalanced analog RCA audio inputs/outputs (stereo pair). Powering MXO2 Mini You can supply power to MXO2 Mini using an AC outlet via the Matrox external power supply cable. To turn MXO2 Mini off, unplug the Matrox external power supply cable from the AC outlet while your computer is shut down. ¡ Important When MXO2 Mini is connected to a computer that is running, do not disconnect MXO2 Mini from its power source. Shut down your computer before removing power from MXO2 Mini. MXO2 Mini power supply and adapter plugs MXO2 Mini provides an external power supply cable with international adapter plugs for use in different regions: • To remove an adapter plug from the power adapter, hold down the button labeled PUSH on the power adapter, and then slide the adapter plug up until it releases from the power adapter. • To insert an adapter plug into the power adapter, ensure that the adapter plug is properly aligned with the corresponding slot on the power adapter, and then slide the adapter plug down into the power adapter until it locks into place.

0 1 Removing an adapter plug Inserting an adapter plug Power adapter Adapter plug To AC outlet MXO2 Mini Power supply cable

Connecting MXO2 Mini to your computer Connect MXO2 Mini to your Mac system using the Matrox PCIe cable and the appropriate Matrox host adapter or MXO2 Dock. Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection To ensure functionality and avoid damaging the PCIe cable or host connector when connecting MXO2 Mini to your computer, the PCIe cable must be connected to your MXO2 Mini and host connector as shown below: To Matrox PCIe ExpressCard/34 adapter To Matrox PCIe host adapter “B” side of PCIe cable must face the side labeled “XI LINK” on the Matrox PCIe host adapter. “B” side of PCIe cable must face the side labeled “HOST” on the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter. “B” side of PCIe cable must face the top of the Matrox PCIe ExpressCard/34 adapter. To Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter To Matrox MXO2 Mini “B” side of PCIe cable must face the side labeled “HOST” on MXO2 Mini. To Matrox MXO2 Dock “B” side of PCIe cable must face the top of MXO2 Dock.

Using Matrox MXO2 Dock For instructions on how to connect and use Matrox MXO2 Dock, see Appendix E, “Connecting and Using Matrox MXO2 Dock,” on page 185. Using the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter Use the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter to connect MXO2 Mini to your computer’s Thunderbolt port. When doing this, it may take up to ten seconds for your MXO2 Mini to be detected by your system and its applications. ¡ Important Make sure that the Matrox PCIe cable is connected to the adapter and MXO2 Mini before connecting the adapter to your computer via the Thunderbolt cable. If you want to disconnect or connect MXO2 Mini when your system is running, you must do it by disconnecting/connecting the Thunderbolt cable. Do not disconnect the Matrox PCIe cable from the adapter, or MXO2 Mini, when your Mac system is running. Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter PCIe cable ²Caution To ensure functionality and avoid damaging the PCIe cable or host connector, you must connect the PCIe cable as shown in “Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection” on page 44. To your computer’s Thunderbolt port. MXO2 Mini Thunderbolt cable (Not included. A Thunderbolt cable is required to connect the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter to your computer.)

Using the Matrox PCIe host adapters For MXO2 Mini to be detected on a Mac desktop system, power must be supplied to MXO2 Mini (see “Powering MXO2 Mini” on page 42), and it must be connected to your computer before starting up your system. ¡ Important Do not disconnect the Matrox PCIe cable from the adapter, or MXO2 Mini, when your Mac system is running. To safely remove the Matrox PCIe host Expresscard/34 adapter, see “Removing your PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter” on page 8. OR Matrox PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter Matrox PCIe host adapter PCIe cable ²Caution To ensure functionality and avoid damaging the PCIe cable or host connector, you must connect the PCIe cable as shown in “Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection” on page 44. To your laptop’s ExpressCard/34 slot (see “Installing your PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter (for laptops)” on page 7). MXO2 Mini

Connecting S-Video devices to MXO2 Mini To support S-Video connections on MXO2 Mini, your MXO2 Mini kit includes two S-Video adapter cables (one for S-Video input and one for S-Video output). ¦ Note When you connect an S-Video device to MXO2 Mini, you won’t be able to connect an analog component device at the same time. S-Video adapter cable MXO2 Mini To S-Video OUT connector on source device To S-Video IN connector on output device

Typical Matrox MXO2 Mini connections In the following typical connection examples, we’ve connected a monitor to view the signal that will be recorded, and separate source and record decks. You may, however, use the same deck as both your source and record device by making the input and output connections to a single deck. For details on the Matrox MXO2 Mini connectors, see Appendix B, “Matrox MXO2 Connectors.” Analog component video connections In this illustration, we’re using component connectors for video, RCA connectors for audio, and an HDMI connector for video monitoring. The video is genlocked to the input source using MXO2 Mini’s built-in genlock. Source (Deck 1) Recorder (Deck 2) HDMI monitor MXO2 Mini

HDMI video connections In this illustration, we’re using HDMI for video, RCA connectors for audio, and S-Video for video monitoring. The video is genlocked to the input source using MXO2 Mini’s built-in genlock. ¦ Note When using HDMI connections, the embedded uncompressed HDMI audio is also available. Recorder (Deck 2) Source (Deck 1) MXO2 Mini S-Video monitor

Introduction This chapter describes the settings in the Matrox Utilities preferences window for all MXO2 products. The Matrox Utilities preferences window allows you to specify various settings for working with MXO2. You can also save and load custom presets, and view information about your MXO2, such as the serial number and software version. Depending on your MXO2 hardware, some of the options described in this chapter may not be available, and your Matrox Utilities preferences window may not appear exactly as shown. Remarks • Before defining your settings, make sure that you’ve installed your MXO2 hardware, powered your MXO2, and connected your MXO2 to your Mac system. • If you have an MXO2 product with Matrox MAX technology, the MXO2 inputs and outputs will not be available when creating H.264 files using the Matrox MAX H.264 codec. This limitation, however, does not apply if your system includes a Matrox CompressHD card. In this case, the Matrox MAX H.264 codec on your CompressHD card will always be used for the encoding, and your Matrox inputs and outputs will be available when creating H.264 files. For details on using the Matrox MAX H.264 codec, see Chapter 10, “Using the Matrox MAX H.264 Codec.” Custom presets You can save and load custom presets of your Matrox MXO2 preference settings. Saving custom presets Saving a custom MXO2 preference settings preset creates a .plist file that you can load at any time. All settings, except the FCP X setting, are saved in your custom preset. 1 From the Apple menu, click System Preferences, and then click the Matrox Utilities icon. 2 Specify your MXO2 settings. 3 Click Save Preset, specify a filename and location, and then click Save. ¡ Important Do not save your preset, or overwrite any Matrox files, in Users/~/Library/Preferences. Loading custom presets You can load a custom MXO2 preference settings preset at any time. Your MXO2 settings are automatically updated when you load a preset.

¦ Note Since the FCP X setting is not saved in a custom preset, this setting is not updated in your Matrox Utilities preferences window when loading a preset. 1 From the Apple menu, click System Preferences, and then click the Matrox Utilities icon. 2 Click Load Preset, select the custom preset file (.plist) that you want to load, and then click Open. Specifying your general settings You can specify general settings for working with Matrox MXO2. These settings are applied to the MXO2 video inputs and outputs. 1 From the Apple menu, click System Preferences, and then click the Matrox Utilities icon. 2 Click General. 3 Under Luminance Levels, select Allow super white to allow the highest luminance level of your video to exceed the standard maximum white level. Select Allow super black to allow the lowest luminance level of your video to fall below the standard black level. ¦ Note Super white and super black should not be allowed when producing your final video production for broadcast.

4 Under Setup Level, select the pedestal setting that you want for your NTSC analog video from the Analog NTSC pedestal menu: $ 7.5 IRE Applies the standard NTSC pedestal of 7.5 IRE. $ 0 IRE Applies a pedestal of 0 IRE. You should select this option when working with a commercial DV device that uses the Japanese analog NTSC pedestal of 0 IRE. For example, if the video appears too bright when you play back DV clips on your NTSC monitor, you can change the pedestal to 0 IRE to output your DV clips at the correct brightness. ¦ Note If your device has a different NTSC pedestal for input and output, you can switch the pedestal setting as needed before capturing or recording to tape. Specifying your genlock settings ¦ Note This section does not apply to Matrox MXO2 Mini. You can select the source to which you want to genlock all devices connected to your MXO2 system, as well as adjust the timing offset for all MXO2 video outputs. 1 From the Apple menu, click System Preferences, and then click the Matrox Utilities icon. 2 Click Genlock.

3 Select Use external genlock source (REF) if you connected an external analog genlock source to MXO2’s REF/REF IN connector, such as a bi-level analog black burst for SD or a tri-level sync for HD. If you don’t have an external genlock source connected to MXO2, clear this option to genlock to MXO2’s internal reference signal during playback, and genlock to your capture source during capture (see “Specifying your A/V input settings” on page 55). Remarks $ When capturing RGB material from a DVI source using MXO2’s HDMI input, you must use an external genlock source. $ When capturing video with digital closed captioning (see “Matrox 4VANC capture and playback” on page 66), you must genlock to your capture source and not an external genlock source. Clear this option to genlock to your capture source. To indicate whether or not MXO2 is presently locked to your external genlock source, the status will be displayed next to the Genlock format menu as Locked or Not locked. 4 From the Genlock format menu, select the video format of your external genlock source. ¡ Important To ensure good output results, make sure that your genlock source’s video format is compatible with the MXO2 video output format. 5 Use the horizontal and vertical settings under Video Output Timing Offset to adjust the timing of the video output relative to your external genlock source. This lets you compensate for cable delays within your system. Specifying your A/V input settings You can select the MXO2 video and audio inputs to be used as your capture source. Only one video and audio input source can be used at a time. You can also capture your video to a different format than your source video by enabling scaling on the input. ¦ Note When capturing, MXO2 outputs your source video at the capture format. The Matrox video output settings are ignored during capture. For descriptions of the MXO2 inputs, see “Inputs” on page 158. For a list of the input and capture formats that are supported on MXO2, and to view the MXO2 input scaling options, see Appendix C, “Matrox MXO2 Supported Input and Capture Formats.” ¦ Note The HDMI video input does not support SD video for capture. When capturing RGB material from a DVI source using MXO2’s HDMI input, you must use an external genlock source (see “Specifying your genlock settings” on page 54).

1 From the Apple menu, click System Preferences, and then click the Matrox Utilities icon. 2 Click A/V Input. 3 Under Input Source, select the Video and Audio inputs that you want to capture. Remarks $ The SDI embedded audio option can be used with the SDI video input option only. $ When capturing from an HDMI source, only uncompressed embedded audio is supported. 4 To capture an unstable or low-quality video signal, such as from a low-quality composite or S-Video VCR, select Capture unstable video signals to ensure that the capture application does not stop the capture due to a poor video signal/signal loss. The captured video, however, may include dropped or black frames. If this option is disabled, a low-quality video signal or signal loss may cause the capture application to stop the capture. 5 If the format to which you want to capture does not match the format of your source video, select Scale input for capture. MXO2 will either upscale, downscale, or cross-convert to the desired capture format. For example, select Scale input for capture if your source video is 720p at 59.94 fps and

you want to capture to 1080i at 29.97 fps. For a list of the input and capture formats that are supported on MXO2, and to view the MXO2 input scaling options, see Appendix C, “Matrox MXO2 Supported Input and Capture Formats.” ¦ Note If Scale input for capture is not selected, your capture format must match your source video’s format. 6 If you selected Scale input for capture in step 5, select the format of your source video (MXO2 input) from the Source format list: ¦ Note Depending on the input type selected in step 3, some options may not be available. $ SD 4:3 Select this option for standard 4:3 NTSC or PAL video. When upscaling to HD, the video is captured in pillarbox format. $ SD 16:9 Select this option for widescreen 16:9 NTSC or PAL video. When upscaling to HD, the video is captured in anamorphic format. $ 720p Select this option for 720p video. $ 1080i Select this option for 1080i video. $ 1080PsF Select this option for 1080PsF video. $ 1080p Select this option for 1080p video. 7 If you selected Scale input for capture in step 5, select the Aspect ratio formatting option to be used when your source video’s aspect ratio does not match the capture aspect ratio: $ Letterbox/Pillarbox When capturing 16:9 video from a 4:3 source, your video is captured in pillarbox mode (black bars to the left and right of the picture). When capturing 4:3 video from a 16:9 source, your video is captured in letterbox mode (black bars at the top and bottom of the picture). When capturing SD 16:9 from an SD 4:3 source, this option is not supported and will result in anamorphic video. $ Center cut/Center zoom When capturing 16:9 video from a 4:3 source, your video is captured in center zoom mode (picture is zoomed with even cropping of the top and bottom edges of the picture). When capturing 4:3 video from a 16:9 source, your video is captured in center cut mode (even cropping of the left and right edges of the picture). $ Anamorphic Captures the source video so that the entire picture fills the capture aspect ratio, without cropping. The source video’s aspect ratio is not maintained.

Specifying your video output settings MXO2 features simultaneous video outputs that allow you to send your video to a variety of devices at the same time. MXO2 provides two separate video output channels to choose from: main channel and SD channel. The video output settings allow you to set the main channel’s video format, assign a video channel to an MXO2 output, and define the channel’s behavior. You can also select other settings such as the scrub and pause method, and calibrate your HDMI monitor for video. ¦ Note When capturing, MXO2 outputs your source video at the capture format. The Matrox video output settings are ignored during capture. For a list of the supported video output formats for the MXO2 main and SD channels, and the supported video formats for the MXO2 outputs, see Appendix D, “Matrox MXO2 Supported Output Formats.” ¦ Note When working with Apple Final Cut Pro X, changes made to certain video output settings won’t take effect until you play back the clip in Final Cut Pro X. 1 From the Apple menu, click System Preferences, and then click the Matrox Utilities icon. 2 Click Video Output. MXO2, MXO2 Rack, and MXO2 LE

3 For MXO2 Mini only, from the Active analog output menu, select the type of connection that you want to use for MXO2 Mini’s Y, Pb, and Pr output connectors (see “Outputs” on page 165). ¦ Note When you connect an analog component device to MXO2 Mini, you won’t be able to connect an S-Video or composite device at the same time. If you’re outputting HD analog component video, the composite and S-Video outputs will be invalid. 4 From the Set main channel format to menu, you can select the video output format that you want for the MXO2 main channel. For a list of the supported video output formats for the MXO2 main and SD channels, see “Supported main and SD video output formats” on page 180. $ Follow application Sets the main channel’s video output to match your project’s video format, or to a compatible format for your project. For example, if your project’s video format is NTSC, the MXO2 main channel will be set to NTSC as well. If your project’s video format is 720p at 23.98 fps, the MXO2 main channel will be set to the compatible 720p at 59.94 fps output format. $ 486p/576p Sets the main channel’s video output to either 486p or 576p, depending on your project’s video frame rate. For example, a 720p MXO2 Mini

at 23.98 fps project will be output as 486p, and a 720p at 25 fps project will be output as 576p. $ 720p Sets the main channel’s video output to 720p at a frame rate compatible with your project’s video frame rate. $ 1080i/PsF Sets the main channel’s video output to a 1080i or 1080PsF format, depending on your project’s video format. For 23.98 fps video, selecting this option outputs 1080PsF at 23.98 fps video by default. However, you can use the Pulldown feature (see step 5) to convert 1080PsF at 23.98 fps video to 1080i at 29.97 fps video at the output. $ 1080p Sets the main channel’s video output to 1080p at a frame rate compatible with your project’s video frame rate. 5 If 1080i/PsF was selected in step 4, select Pulldown to output 23.98 fps video as 1080i at 29.97 fps video instead of 1080PsF at 23.98 fps. Matrox uses standard pulldown to convert 1080PsF at 23.98 fps video to 1080i at 29.97 fps video. For a description of standard pulldown, see Appendix A, “Understanding Pulldown.” 6 Under Channel Selection, select the video channel (main or SD) that you want for your MXO2 analog (composite, S-Video, and component), SDI (not available on MXO2 Mini), and HDMI outputs: $ Main channel Outputs your project’s video as defined for the main channel (see step 4). $ SD channel Outputs your project’s video as NTSC or PAL, depending on your project’s video output frame rate. 7 Under Channel Behavior, select the Aspect ratio formatting option to be used for your video output when the source video’s aspect ratio does not match the main channel/SD channel output’s aspect ratio: $ Letterbox/Pillarbox When outputting 16:9 video from a 4:3 source, the video is output in pillarbox mode (black bars to the left and right of the picture). When outputting 4:3 video from a 16:9 source, the video is output in letterbox mode (black bars at the top and bottom of the picture). When outputting SD 16:9 from an SD 4:3 source, this option is not supported and will result in anamorphic video. $ Center cut/Center zoom When outputting 16:9 video from a 4:3 source, the video is output in center zoom mode (picture is zoomed with even cropping of the top and bottom edges of the picture). When outputting 4:3 video from a 16:9 source, the video is output in center cut mode (even cropping of the left and right edges of the picture). $ Anamorphic Outputs the source video so that the entire picture fills the capture aspect ratio, without cropping. The source video’s aspect ratio is not maintained. When outputting 4:3 video from a 16:9 source, select the

16:9 display setting on your NTSC/PAL monitor to display the video with the correct proportions. 8 Under HDMI 3D Viewing Mode, select the 3D Signal type that will be sent to your 3D monitor via MXO2’s HDMI output. This option signals your 3D monitor to automatically switch to the selected 3D viewing mode. You must select the signal type that matches the 3D video that you want to output, or disable this option (this feature may not be supported on some 3D monitors). $ Disabled Select this if you’re not outputting 3D video, or to disable this option. You can still monitor 3D video, but you must select the correct viewing mode on your 3D monitor manually. $ Side by Side Select this for horizontally-compressed side-by-side 3D video (also referred to as side-by-side horizontal). $ Over/Under Select this for over/under 3D video (also referred to as top bottom). ¦ Note If your Avid Media Composer or Avid Symphony project’s Stereoscopic setting is anything other than Side by side, Over/Under, or Full, make sure that you set the HDMI 3D Viewing Mode to Disabled. For example, if your project’s Stereoscopic setting is Off or Leading Eye, you must disable the HDMI 3D Viewing Mode option in order to properly view the HDMI output. 9 Under Miscellaneous, select First field, Second field, or Both fields from the Scrub and pause menu to indicate whether you want to display both fields or only one field when pausing video playback or scrubbing the timeline in your project. For example, you may want to scrub the first or second field to eliminate the flickering that can be seen in your picture when you pause while scrubbing interlaced video. 10 From the Set HDMI output to menu, select the type of video signal that you want to be sent from the HDMI output: $ YUV Outputs YUV HDMI video. Select this only if you connected the HDMI output to a device that accepts a YUV signal. $ RGB - calibrated Outputs adjusted RGB HDMI video using the currently loaded Matrox HDMI calibration settings for your HDMI monitor or television. For details on calibrating your HDMI monitor and loading HDMI calibration settings using the Matrox HDMI Calibration Utility, see Chapter 8, “Calibrating Your HDMI Monitor for Video.” $ RGB - native Outputs native RGB HDMI video that does not apply any calibration compensation. This is useful when you want to output RGB HDMI video to a device other than an HDMI monitor or television, such as an HDMI recorder to perform an export to tape.

11 From the Set component output to menu, select YUV or RGB to set the type of video that is sent from MXO2’s component (Y, Pb, Pr) output. For example, select RGB if your MXO2’s component output is connected to a device that accepts an RGB signal. ¦ Note Component outputs are not available on MXO2 Mini. 12 Click the Calibrate button to calibrate your HDMI monitor or load HDMI calibration settings using the Matrox HDMI Calibration Utility (see Chapter 8, “Calibrating Your HDMI Monitor for Video”). ¦ Note In order to run the Matrox HDMI Calibration Utility, the HDMI output type must be set to RGB - calibrated (see step 10). Specifying your audio output settings MXO2’s simultaneous audio outputs allow you to send your audio to a variety of devices at the same time. You can also map any audio track in your video application to any MXO2 audio output. For descriptions of the MXO2 outputs, see “Outputs” on page 165. ¡ Important Audio mapping must be disabled for surround sound HDMI audio output. 1 From the Apple menu, click System Preferences, and then click the Matrox Utilities icon.

2 Click Audio Output. ¦ Note The available MXO2 audio outputs depend on your MXO2 hardware. 3 Under Audio Mapping, select or clear the Enable audio mapping option. If this option is cleared, your application’s audio track outputs will be routed to the corresponding MXO2 audio outputs by default. For example, when you output audio tracks as Pair 1/2 from your application, the audio will be routed to the corresponding 1/2 MXO2 audio outputs. 4 If you selected the Enable audio mapping option, for each of the MXO2 outputs, select the desired audio pair from your application. ¦ Note If you enable playback of Matrox 4VANC AFD or Matrox 4VANC closed captioning, audio track 15 or 16 will be muted and won’t be available for audio playback (see “Matrox 4VANC capture and playback” on page 66). 5 Under Miscellaneous, select the Number of HDMI channels that you want to output from MXO2’s HDMI output. This option is especially useful for HDMI monitors that don’t accept more than two audio channels. If you choose to output two audio channels, MXO2 will output the audio pair mapped to HDMI 1/2. 6 Select Attenuate analog audio by 4dB to decrease the level of the audio that is output from the MXO2 analog outputs by 4dB.

¦ Note The Attenuate analog audio by 4dB option is not available on MXO2 Mini. Closed captioning and AFD ¦ Note Closed captioning and AFD are suppported on Matrox MXO2, MXO2 Rack, and MXO2 LE only. The Matrox 4VANC tool lets you capture and play back digital closed caption and AFD (active format description) data along with your video using a supported video application. Matrox MXO2 also supports Adobe Premiere Pro’s closed captioning feature for playback and export to tape. If you’re working with Adobe Premiere Pro, you can choose to use Premiere Pro’s closed captioning feature instead of the Matrox 4VANC tool to play back closed captioning using MXO2. This section details how to specify the settings in MXO2 when using the Matrox 4VANC tool or Premiere Pro’s closed captioning feature. Adobe closed caption playback Matrox MXO2 supports Premiere Pro’s closed captioning feature for playback and export to tape. When using Premiere Pro, you can choose to use the closed captioning feature in Premiere Pro instead of the Matrox 4VANC tool to play back closed captioning using MXO2. The closed captions on your sequence can be embedded in your video’s VANC on output for display on an SDI or analog video monitor that supports closed captioning, or you can choose to overlay the closed captions on all the MXO2 video outputs for display on video monitors that do not support closed captioning. For detailed instructions on how to use Adobe Premiere Pro’s closed captioning feature with MXO2, see “Closed captioning and AFD” on page 91. 1 From the Apple menu, click System Preferences, and then click the Matrox Utilities icon.

2 Click CC/AFD. 3 Select Use Adobe CC Playback. 4 Specify where you want the closed caption data to be embedded in the video signal during playback. Since MXO2 features simultaneous outputs, you can select more than one of the following options. $ Embed in SDI VANC (HD/SD) Use this option if you want to play back HD or SD video from MXO2’s SDI output, and embed the closed captioning data in your video’s VANC. $ Embed in SDI Line 21 (SD) Use this option if you want to play back SD video from MXO2’s SDI output, and embed the closed captioning data on Line 21 of the VBI (vertical blanking interval) portion of your video signal. $ Embed in analog Line 21 (SD) Use this option if you want to play back SD video from any of MXO2’s analog outputs (component, S-Video, and composite), and embed the closed captioning data on Line 21 of the VBI (vertical blanking interval) portion of your video signal. ¦ Note To preview HD video with closed captioning on an SD monitor, you must set the output that is connected to your monitor to SD (see “Specifying your video output settings” on page 58), and select either Embed in SDI Line 21 (SD) or Embed in analog Line 21 (SD).

5 Specify the appropriate settings in your video application. Matrox 4VANC capture and playback The Matrox 4VANC tool lets you capture and play back AFD (active format description) and digital closed caption data, along with your video, using audio tracks 15 and 16, respectively. This section describes Matrox 4VANC, as it applies to AFD and closed captioning, and details how to enable these features on MXO2. AFD capture and playback If you have an SDI video source that contains AFD (active format description) data in the VANC (vertical ancillary data space), Matrox 4VANC lets you preserve the data during capture, maintain the data during playback and export to disk, and restore the data during output. When using a supported video application, Matrox 4VANC captures the AFD data as an audio track using MXO2’s SDI input, along with the video. The Matrox 4VANC audio track that contains the AFD data can then be used in a supported video application to play back the AFD data through MXO2’s SDI output. Matrox 4VANC preserves the SDI VANC AFD data during capture by encoding the data into the audio stream using audio track 15. The resulting file is an uncompressed 24-bit 48 kHz audio file that contains the AFD data. When using MXO2’s SDI input for capture, you can choose to use audio track 15 to preserve the AFD data that is in your source video’s VANC. Because audio track 15 is used for capturing AFD data, that channel will not be available for capturing audio. When using MXO2’s SDI output for playback, you can choose to retrieve and output the Matrox 4VANC AFD data from your video application. The AFD data is retrieved from audio track 15 and output using MXO2’s SDI output. The AFD data is restored to your HD/SD video’s VANC on output. When Matrox 4VANC is being used, track 15 is muted during playback, therefore it will not be available for playing back audio. The follwing steps describe how to enable Matrox 4VANC AFD for capture and playback on MXO2:

1 From the Apple menu, click System Preferences, and then click the Matrox Utilities icon. 2 Click CC/AFD. 3 Select Use Matrox 4VANC CC/AFD. 4 Under Capture, select Preserve SDI VANC AFD using audio track 15 to capture the AFD data from your source video’s VANC using SDI audio track 15. ¦ Note To capture AFD data, you must select SDI as your video input source (see “Specifying your A/V input settings” on page 55). You must also genlock to your capture source and not an external genlock source (see “Specifying your genlock settings” on page 54). 5 Under Playback, select Retrieve AFD from audio track 15 to retrieve the Matrox 4VANC AFD data from audio track 15 in your video application, and play back the video with the AFD data restored to the VANC using MXO2’s SDI output. 6 Specify the appropriate settings in your video application. For information on how to set your video application settings to capture, play back, and export Matrox 4VANC AFD, see Chapter 9, “Using Matrox MXO2 with Supported Programs.”

Closed caption capture and playback If you have an SDI video source that contains digital closed caption data in the VANC (vertical ancillary data space), Matrox 4VANC lets you capture the closed caption data as an audio track using MXO2’s SDI input, along with the video. The Matrox 4VANC audio track that contains the closed caption data can then be used in a supported video application to play back closed captioning through MXO2’s SDI or analog output. Matrox 4VANC preserves the SDI VANC closed caption data during capture by encoding the data into the audio stream using audio track 16. The resulting file is an uncompressed 24-bit 48 kHz audio file that contains the closed caption data. You can also create a Matrox 4VANC closed caption audio file using supported captioning software, such as CPC MacCaption. You can add a Matrox 4VANC closed caption audio file to any project timeline in your video application, or transport and store the audio file on any video/audio device as an audio track. When using MXO2’s SDI input for capture, you can choose to use audio track 16 to preserve the closed caption data that is in your source video’s VANC. Because audio track 16 is used for capturing closed captioning, that channel will not be available for capturing audio. ¦ Note Closed caption data that is present in line 21 of a video’s VBI (vertical blanking interval) is not transferred to an audio track because it is captured by MXO2 as part of the video signal. When using MXO2’s SDI or analog output for playback, you can choose to retrieve and output the Matrox 4VANC closed caption data from your video application. The closed caption data is retrieved from audio track 16 and output using MXO2’s SDI or analog output. When Matrox 4VANC is being used, track 16 is muted during playback, therefore it will not be available for playing back audio. For playback, MXO2 lets you choose whether to embed the closed caption data in your HD/SD video’s VANC, or in Line 21 of the VBI portion of SD video. The following steps describe how to enable Matrox 4VANC closed captioning for capture and playback on MXO2:

1 From the Apple menu, click System Preferences, and then click the Matrox Utilities icon. 2 Click CC/AFD. 3 Select Use Matrox 4VANC CC/AFD. 4 Under Capture, select Preserve SDI VANC closed Captioning using audio track 16 to capture the digital closed caption data from your source video’s VANC using SDI audio track 16. ¦ Note To capture digital closed captioning, you must select SDI as your video input source (see “Specifying your A/V input settings” on page 55). You must also genlock to your capture source and not an external genlock source (see “Specifying your genlock settings” on page 54). 5 Under Playback, select Retrieve closed captioning from audio track 16 to retrieve the Matrox 4VANC closed caption data from track 16 in your video application, and play back the video with closed captioning using MXO2’s SDI or analog output. 6 If you selected Retrieve closed captioning from audio track 16 in step 5, specify where you want the closed captioning data to be embedded in the video signal during playback. Since MXO2 features simultaneous outputs, you can select more than one of the following options.

$ Embed in SDI VANC (HD/SD) Use this option if you want to play back HD or SD video from MXO2’s SDI output, and embed the closed captioning data in your video’s VANC. $ Embed in SDI Line 21 (SD) Use this option if you want to play back SD video from MXO2’s SDI output, and embed the closed captioning data on Line 21 of the VBI (vertical blanking interval) portion of your video signal. $ Embed in analog Line 21 (SD) Use this option if you want to play back SD video from any of MXO2’s analog outputs (component, S-Video, and composite), and embed the closed captioning data on Line 21 of the VBI (vertical blanking interval) portion of your video signal. ¦ Note To preview HD video with closed captioning on an SD monitor, you must set the output that is connected to your monitor to SD (see “Specifying your video output settings” on page 58), and select either Embed in SDI Line 21 (SD) or Embed in analog Line 21 (SD). 7 Specify the appropriate settings in your video application. For information on how to set your video application settings to capture, play back, and export Matrox 4VANC closed captioning, see Chapter 9, “Using Matrox MXO2 with Supported Programs.” Specifying your Matrox WYSIWYG settings The Matrox WYSIWYG settings configure the MXO2 video output when working with Adobe After Effects and Photoshop only (see Chapter 9, “Using Matrox MXO2 with Supported Programs”). 1 From the Apple menu, click System Preferences, and then click the Matrox Utilities icon.

2 Click WYSIWYG. 3 From the Video format menu, select the format that matches your composition/image, or the format that is closest in resolution and aspect ratio. The video format at which your composition/image is output from MXO2 is set in the Video Output pane (see step 6). ¦ Note To view a 1:1 representation of your composition/image on an HDMI monitor that does not support 1:1 pixel mapping, select your monitor’s native resolution as the video format, and disable Scale to fit. 4 If the selected video format does not match your composition/image, select Scale to fit to upscale/downscale your project to fit the selected video format. Clear this option to display your composition/image at its exact resolution (1:1) within the selected video format. 5 Select Alpha channel only to output only the alpha channel from your composition/image. 6 Specify the Video Output settings in the Matrox preferences window as described in “Specifying your video output settings” on page 58. ¦ Note To output your composition/image at the video format selected in step 3, select Follow Application from the Set main channel format to list, and make sure that the MXO2 output that you will use for monitoring is set to output the Main channel under Channel Selection.

7 To output your project using MXO2, specify the settings in Adobe After Effects/Photoshop as explained in Chapter 9, “Using Matrox MXO2 with Supported Programs.” Specifying the Apple Final Cut Pro X setting The FCP X pane in the Matrox Utilities preferences window is used when working with Apple Final Cut Pro X only. For details on setting the FCP X setting when using Matrox MXO2 with Final Cut Pro X, see “Working with Apple Final Cut Pro X” on page 123. ¦ Note The FCP X setting in the Matrox Utilities preferences window is not saved when saving a custom preset (see “Saving custom presets” on page 52). Viewing MXO2 information To view your MXO2’s serial number, firmware version, and software version: 1 From the Apple menu, click System Preferences, and then click the Matrox Utilities icon. 2 Click Info. ¦ Note If a message appears indicating an unsupported firmware version on your MXO2 hardware, you must update the MXO2 firmware as explained in “Updating your MXO2 firmware” on page 8.

MXO2 core audio support You can use MXO2 as the input and output audio device for your Mac OS, and any audio application on your system. The Matrox MXO2 input and output audio device options allow you to set MXO2 as the input and output audio device in your Mac OS Sound settings for your entire system, for use with such applications as Apple iTunes. You can also set MXO2 as the input and output audio device within specific audio applications on your system. Capture If you want to perform a capture in an application that has MXO2 as the audio device, you must close any other application that has MXO2 selected as the audio device before capturing. Playback When playing back in an application that uses MXO2 as the output audio device, you must close any other application that uses MXO2 as the output audio device.

for Video This chapter explains how to use the Matrox HDMI Calibration Utility to calibrate your RGB HDMI monitor for video.

Overview The Matrox HDMI Calibration Utility is a unique tool designed to calibrate your RGB HDMI monitor or television so that it performs like a traditional broadcast video monitor. This utility provides a wizard that walks you through the calibration process using specially designed patterns to effectively identify and compensate for the processing errors that may be present in your HDMI monitor. The Matrox HDMI Calibration Utility calibrates your monitor’s black and white levels, white point, gamma response, and hue and chroma. This utility is optimized for calibrating HDMI LCD/LED monitors or televisions that support 1:1 pixel mapping, which allows you to view the output on your HDMI monitor at its exact resolution without any scaling. Although instructions are provided for calibrating plasma HDMI monitors, and HDMI monitors that scale the output, a blue-only filter will be required for the color calibration (hue and chroma). Some HDMI monitors feature a built-in blue-only mode that you can use for color calibration. If your HDMI monitor does not have a built-in blue-only mode, you can use a proper third-party blue-only filter (for example, a blue gel filter, or blue-only calibration glasses) that completely blocks out all colors except for blue. Because some blue-only filters do not block out colors effectively, the Matrox HDMI Calibration Utility includes a blue-only filter test that you can use to determine if your blue-only filter is adequate for color calibration. ¦ Note This utility is best viewed at a display resolution of 1280×800 or higher. Calibrating your HDMI monitor The Matrox HDMI Calibration Utility provides on-screen instructions to calibrate your HDMI monitor. At the end of the calibration process, you must save your calibration settings to a file. Once saved, the calibration settings are automatically loaded as your system’s current calibration settings. If you’re calibrating more than one HDMI monitor, you can calibrate and save settings for each monitor and load the corresponding settings at any time (see “Loading Matrox HDMI calibration settings” on page 77). You can later choose to enable or disable the loaded calibration settings (see “Enabling and disabling the Matrox HDMI calibration settings” on page 78). ¦ Note An administrator username and password is required to calibrate your HDMI monitor. 1 Ensure that your HDMI monitor is connected to MXO2’s HDMI output, turn the HDMI monitor on, and allow it to warm up for about 20 or 30 minutes. 2 From the Apple menu, click System Preferences, and then click the Matrox Utilities icon. 3 Click Video Output.

4 Under Miscellaneous, from the Set HDMI output to list, select RGB - calibrated. 5 Click Calibrate, and follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate your HDMI monitor. ¦ Note When the Matrox HDMI Calibration Utility is running, you will not have access to the MXO2 options in the Matrox preferences window, and the MXO2 inputs and outputs will not be available to any other application. 6 At the end of the calibration process, save your calibration settings to a file anywhere on your system. You’ll be required to enter an administrator username and password to save the settings. Once saved, your settings are automatically loaded as your system’s current calibration settings. You can later choose to enable or disable the loaded calibration settings (see “Enabling and disabling the Matrox HDMI calibration settings” on page 78). ¦ Note The calibration settings file is saved as a .plist file. If you cancel the HDMI calibration, or close the utility at any time before saving the calibration settings, the current calibration settings will be lost. Loading Matrox HDMI calibration settings After calibrating your HDMI monitor and saving your calibration settings to a file (see “Calibrating your HDMI monitor” on page 76), the calibration settings are automatically loaded as the current HDMI calibration settings for your system. You can, however, load another HDMI calibration settings file at any time, but only one calibration settings file can be loaded for your system at any given time. Once loaded, you can enable or disable the calibration settings (see “Enabling and disabling the Matrox HDMI calibration settings” on page 78). If your system has multiple users, the loaded calibration settings apply to all users. ¦ Note An administrator username and password is required to load HDMI calibration settings. 1 From the Apple menu, click System Preferences, and then click the Matrox Utilities icon. 2 Click Video Output. 3 Under Miscellaneous, from the Set HDMI output to list, select RGB - calibrated. 4 Click Calibrate, enter an administrator username and password, and then click Load Settings from the Welcome page. 5 Select the desired .plist calibration file, and then click Open.

Enabling and disabling the Matrox HDMI calibration settings The HDMI calibration settings that are loaded for your system (see “Loading Matrox HDMI calibration settings” on page 77) can be enabled or disabled. When enabled, the video that is output from the MXO2 HDMI output will have the color settings that are saved in the currently loaded calibration file. This is used when you want to monitor video on your RGB HDMI monitor. Disable the calibration settings if you want the HDMI video to be output from MXO2 with its native color settings, such as when performing an edit-to-tape. 1 From the Apple menu, click System Preferences, and then click the Matrox Utilities icon. 2 Click Video Output. 3 Under Miscellaneous, from the Set HDMI output to list, select RGB - calibrated to enable the loaded HDMI calibration settings. Depending on your HDMI output device, select RGB - native or YUV to disable the loaded calibration settings. For more information on setting the MXO2 HDMI output type, see “Specifying your video output settings” on page 58.

with Supported Programs This chapter explains how to define various settings for using MXO2 with supported programs.

Introduction This chapter provides information on how to configure the following applications for use with MXO2: • Adobe Premiere Pro (page 80) • Adobe Encore (page 108) • Adobe Prelude (page 109) • Adobe After Effects (page 110) • Adobe Photoshop (page 111) • Adobe SpeedGrade (page 112) • Avid Media Composer and Symphony (page 114) • Apple Final Cut Pro X (page 123) ¡ Important Matrox MXO2 features scaling options that you can use to scale your video for capture and output. To ensure desired results, always scale your video using the MXO2 scaling options (see Chapter 7, “Configuring Your MXO2 System”) instead of the scaling options found in your video editing application. Working with Adobe Premiere Pro You can use Adobe Premiere Pro to play back, capture, export, and output video and audio using Matrox MXO2. For a list of the supported video output formats for the MXO2 main and SD channels, and the supported video formats for the MXO2 outputs, see Appendix D, “Matrox MXO2 Supported Output Formats.” For a list of the input and capture formats that are supported on MXO2, and to view the MXO2 input scaling options, see Appendix C, “Matrox MXO2 Supported Input and Capture Formats.” ¦ Note To ensure that changes made in the Matrox Utilities preferences window are applied to Premiere Pro when switching between Premiere Pro and the Matrox Utilities preferences window, select Disable video output when in the background in Premiere Pro’s Playback settings (Premiere Pro > Preferences > Playback). This section provides information on how to: • Create a new Adobe Premiere Pro project. (page 81) • Define your playback settings. (page 82) • Define your capture settings. (page 84) • Add a voice-over to your sequence. (page 86) • Work with closed captioning and AFD. (pages 91–94) • Set up Matrox device control. (page 99) • Export your sequence to tape. (page 101)

• Use the Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame codec. (page 105) Support for Adobe Premiere Pro CC and CS6 The following instructions are for using Adobe Premiere Pro CC and Adobe Premiere Pro CS6. When an operation is different between the CC and CS6 versions, the version is displayed after the operation as (CC) or (CS6). Screen shots of the Adobe Premiere Pro dialog boxes are for the CC version only. Dialog boxes in the CS6 version may be slightly different. Creating a new Adobe Premiere Pro project Creating a new Adobe Premiere Pro project involves specifying the location of your scratch disks and selecting a sequence preset. 1 Start Adobe Premiere Pro and click the New Project icon. The New Project dialog appears. You can leave all the settings on the General pane at the default settings. For details on changing these settings, see your Adobe Premiere Pro documentation. 2 On the Scratch Disks pane, use the Browse button to select an appropriate A/V drive for each scratch disk type. When specifying the location of your scratch disks, make sure you follow the recommendations in your Adobe Premiere Pro documentation. For example, store your video and audio files on a separate hard drive dedicated to your media assets. ¥ Tip Specifying the same scratch disk settings for all your projects will help shorten the amount of time it takes to open new or existing projects. 3 From the Location list, select where you want to save your project. 4 Specify a Name for your project. 5 Click OK to save your settings. 6 Choose File > New > Sequence (CC only). The New Sequence dialog opens on the Sequence Presets pane. 7 Under Available Presets, select the preset that matches the type of sequence that you want to create. Matrox MXO2 supports all the available presets, including custom presets that you create. ¦ Note When you select any of the MPEG-2 I-frame presets, the Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame codec will be set for rendering your video previews. 8 Specify a Sequence Name. 9 If you plan on playing back or exporting Matrox 4VANC AFD or Matrox 4VANC closed caption data: a In the Tracks pane, select Multichannel from the Master list. b From the Number of channels list, select 16, and then set the Track Type for each track in your sequence to Mono.

c In the Settings pane, under Audio, select 48000 Hz from the Sample Rate list. 10 Click OK to apply the settings. ¦ Note To avoid playback issues when using Matrox Player as the playback device, make sure that a Matrox audio device is not selected in the Audio Hardware preferences (and Audio Output Mapping preferences in Premiere Pro CS6). Defining your playback settings This section details how to define your settings in order to use your Matrox MXO2 hardware to output video and audio that is played back in Adobe Premiere Pro. For a list of the supported video output formats for the MXO2 main and SD channels, and the supported video formats for the MXO2 outputs, see Appendix D, “Matrox MXO2 Supported Output Formats.” 1 In Premiere Pro, choose Premiere Pro > Preferences > Audio Hardware, and make sure that a Matrox audio device is not selected for Adobe Desktop Audio (CC) or Default Device (CS6). This includes a Matrox aggregate audio device that you created for your Mac OS X Mavericks or Mountain Lion system for the purposes of adding a voice-over (see “Adding a voice-over to your sequence” on page 86). 2 Choose Premiere Pro > Preferences > Playback.