May 9, 2000Manual no. 10704-101-0200Matrox OrionInstallation and Hardware Reference
10 Chapter 1: IntroductionThe MGA-G400 integrates DACs and three 256x8-bit output LUTs. These LUTs can be used by the overlay frame buffer surfac
What you need to get started 11Intellicam Matrox Intellicam is an interactive Windows program that allows fast camera interfacing and provides in
12 Chapter 1: IntroductionOptional partsYou might have also ordered one or more of the following: MIL-32/CD, which includes MIL and ActiveMIL; o
Installation overview 13Installation overviewThe installation procedure consists of the following steps:1. Complete the hardware installation as
14 Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Hardware installationThis chapter explains how to install the Matrox Orion board in your computer.
16 Chapter 2: Hardware installationInstalling Matrox OrionBefore you install your board, some precautionary measures must be taken. Turn off powe
Installing Matrox Orion 175. Lower the board gently into the slot.6. Once the board is perfectly aligned, press the board firmly but carefully in
18 Chapter 2: Hardware installation9. Secure the adapter bracket with the reserved screw.A board installed in an AGP or PCI slot should look like
Connecting external devices 19Connecting external devicesMatrox Orion has four external interface connectors of which three are located on its ma
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20 Chapter 2: Hardware installationOutputting to external video devicesConnecting a monitor Matrox Orion works with VGA and high-resolution monit
Connecting external devices 21Connecting external devices to the encoder’s outputMatrox Orion’s encoder can output NTSC/PAL and RGB video, throug
22 Chapter 2: Hardware installationY/C input Matrox Orion supports a maximum of four Y/C inputs with the DBHD44-TO-13BNC cable.To connect a Y/C c
Chapter 3: Installing software This chapter explains how to install the Matrox Orion software.
24 Chapter 3: Installing softwareInstalling the softwareOnce the Matrox Orion board is installed, read the documentation of your Matrox software
Chapter 4: Matrox Display Properties and Matrox PowerDeskThis chapter provides information about the Matrox Display Properties dialog box, as well as
26 Chapter 4: Matrox Display Properties and Matrox PowerDeskOverviewThis chapter discusses how to configure your display settings to take advanta
Configuring your display 27Configuring your displayYou can customize your display settings with the Matrox Display Properties utility. To lauch
28 Chapter 4: Matrox Display Properties and Matrox PowerDeskWindows NT 4.0 Under Windows NT 4.0. When using a Plug-and-Play (DDC) monitor, Window
Additional information 29Additional informationAdditional information regarding the Matrox Display Properties utility and other Matrox PowerDesk
Contents
30 Chapter 4: Matrox Display Properties and Matrox PowerDesk
Chapter 5: Matrox Orion hardware referenceThis chapter explains the hardware architecture of the Matrox Orion, as well as the available features and m
32 Chapter 5: Matrox Orion hardware referenceMatrox Orion hardware referenceThis chapter provides information on the hardware architecture of the
Acquisition section 33Acquisition sectionThe acquisition section of Matrox Orion provides two different methods of capturing images. It uses a vi
34 Chapter 5: Matrox Orion hardware referenceThe video decoder also features an automatic gain control (AGC). However, you can disable this featu
Acquisition section 35RGB digitization sectionThe RGB digitization section includes circuitry to select, amplify, and filter the video signal pri
36 Chapter 5: Matrox Orion hardware referenceA/D converters Matrox Orion uses three independent 10-bit analog/digital converters, one for each R,
Acquisition section 37Pixel ConverterThe Pixel Converter serves as an interface between Matrox Orion’s digitization section and the G400 chip. Th
38 Chapter 5: Matrox Orion hardware referenceTriggerMatrox Orion accepts an external trigger input which allows image acquisition to be synchroni
Display section 39Display sectionTo drive the display section, Matrox Orion uses the Matrox MGA-G400 graphics display controller. It has a 128-bi
Chapter 4: Matrox Display Properties and Matrox PowerDesk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Overview . . . . .
40 Chapter 5: Matrox Orion hardware referenceVideo encoderIn the display section, an NTSC/PAL video encoder provides an additional video output w
Data interfaces 41AGP and PCI interfaceThe PCI version of the Matrox Orion is capable of a peak data transfer rate of 132 Mbytes/sec.With the AGP
42 Chapter 5: Matrox Orion hardware reference
Appendix A: TroubleshootingThis appendix gives suggestions to help you resolve potential problems. If your problem is not addressed here, contact your
44 Appendix A: TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you have problems using your Matrox Orion board, please try the following: Check for disconnecte
Common problems and solutions 45Display Properties dialog box appears. Select the Settings property page. Set the resolution to one that is suppo
46 Appendix A: Troubleshootingsystem. Use the MILConfig utility to do so. Alternatively, uninstall and reinstall MIL and specify the appropriate
Common problems and solutions 47 Check that the brightness and contrast controls are set correctly. Set the monitor’s switches (if any) to 75 o
48 Appendix A: Troubleshooting☛ The picture quality is poor, with a dim picture, poor contrast, and poor sharpness.The monitor might be improperl
Contacting Matrox 49Contacting MatroxBefore contacting your local Matrox representative or the Matrox Imaging Customer Support Group, you will ne
Video display problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Problems during application development. .48Contacting Matrox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
50 Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Appendix B: Technical information This appendix contains information that might be useful when installing your Matrox Orion board.
52 Appendix B: Technical informationBoard summaryGlobal information Operating systems: Windows. See your software manual for supported versions
Board input and output connectors 53 Encoder, which provides separate output for standard video. AGP or PCI interface.Default settings Boot vi
54 Appendix B: Technical informationExpanded video I/O connectorThe expanded video I/O connector is a high density DB-44 female connector, and is
Board input and output connectors 55Use Matrox cable DBHD44-TO-13BNC to interface to this connector. This cable has thirteen BNC connectors and a
56 Appendix B: Technical informationVGA output connectorThe video output connector is a high density DB-15 female connector that provides analog
Board input and output connectors 57Video input and TV output connectorsMatrox Orion’s video input and TV output connectors are BNC connectors. I
58 Appendix B: Technical informationSpecificationsElectricalOperating voltage and current:❖ Values are based on preliminary measurements and are
Appendix C: GlossaryThis appendix defines some of the specialized terms used in this Matrox Orion document.
60 Appendix C: Glossary AGPAccelerated Graphics port. A high-performance interface which is capable of displaying 3-D graphics at high speeds.
61 DCFDigitizer Configuration Format. A DCF defines the input data format and among other things, how to accept or generate video timing signal
62 Appendix C: Glossary Horizontal syncThe part of a video signal that indicates the end of a line and the start of a new one.See also vertical
63 MSPSMega samples per second. PCIPeripheral Component Interconnect. An expansion bus standard for the ’90s. PLLPhase-locked loop. A PLL cre
64 Appendix C: Glossary Single-screen modeA display configuration using a single monitor to display both the Host operating system’s user interf
IndexAacquisition features 8, 33AGPbus 60data transfer rates 41interface 41attaching a video source 21, 54automatic gain control 34, 52Bblank monitor
MMatrox Intellicam 11, 24Matrox MGA G400 40maximum desktop resolution 52MGA display drivers 26MGA Display Properties 26–28MGA Power Desk 24MGA PowerDe
Regulatory ComplianceFCC Compliance StatementWarningChanges or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for the comp
EU Notice (European Union)WARNING: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the us
Product supportWarranty This product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from date of delivery. We will
Product Assistance Request FormName:Company:Address:Phone: Fax:E-mail:Hardware Specific InformationComputer: CPU:System memory: PCI Chipset:System BIO
Describe the problem:
8 Chapter 1: IntroductionMatrox OrionMatrox Orion is a frame grabber, capable of acquiring color and monochrome images from standard video source
Matrox Orion 9Orion features eight software-selectable input channels to which you can attach up to eight CVBS, four Y/C, or two RGB cameras and
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