Matrox MXO2 Guide de l'utilisateur

Y11125-201-0730Matrox MXO2Installation and User Guide(Windows version)March 1, 2013

viiiMatrox End-user VFW Software Codec License Agreement (“Agreement”) limited to, understandings, proposals, negotiations, representations or warrant

80Chapter 8, Using Matrox MXO2 with Adobe Premiere ProSelecting your MPEG-2 I-frame settingsWhen using the Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame or Matrox MPEG-2 I-fr

81Selecting your MPEG-2 I-frame settings¦NoteThe higher the DC precision value that’s used to capture or render your video, the more likely that the D

82Chapter 8, Using Matrox MXO2 with Adobe Premiere ProSelecting your MPEG-2 IBP settingsWhen capturing video to a Matrox .m2v file using Adobe Premier

83Selecting your MPEG-2 IBP settings• Variable bit rate (VBR) Video is compressed at varying data rates based on the complexity of the video. The targ

84Chapter 8, Using Matrox MXO2 with Adobe Premiere ProExporting to a Matrox .avi fileSeveral software codecs are included with Adobe Premiere Pro so t

85Exporting to a Matrox .avi file¦NoteExported audio will be embedded in your .avi file. Matrox MXO2 does not support audio-only exports to an .avi fi

86Chapter 8, Using Matrox MXO2 with Adobe Premiere Pro7 If you’re exporting to Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame format, click the Configure button to select your

87Exporting an NTSC or 486p sequence to Adobe Premiere Pro 720x480 Exporting an NTSC or 486p sequence to Adobe Premiere Pro 720x480 formatsWhen you ch

88Chapter 8, Using Matrox MXO2 with Adobe Premiere Pro5 The audio input channels are set to Channel 1-2. On MXO2 Rack, make sure that your XLR or AES/

89Adding a voice-over to your sequence¦NoteIf a track that you’ll be recording your voice-over on already contains audio at the current-time indicator

Chapter 1Introducing Matrox MXO2Welcome to Matrox MXO2 ... 2Matrox MXO2 system require

90Chapter 8, Using Matrox MXO2 with Adobe Premiere Pro6 Test the audio input levels by speaking into the microphone, and watch the levels in the meter

91Setting up Matrox device control3 Click Options to display the following dialog box:4 From the Port list, select Matrox RS-422 if you’ve connected y

92Chapter 8, Using Matrox MXO2 with Adobe Premiere Proas LTC or VITC for device control, you should select this option only if you’re having problems

93Setting up Matrox device controlstart at your specified In point and stop at your specified Out point on the tape. For example, if the recording sta

94Chapter 8, Using Matrox MXO2 with Adobe Premiere ProExporting your sequence to tapeTo export your Adobe Premiere Pro sequence to tape without using

95Exporting your sequence to tape5 Choose File > Export > Tape to display the following dialog box:6 To review or change your device control set

96Chapter 8, Using Matrox MXO2 with Adobe Premiere Pro$ Insert Records selected tracks (video and/or audio), without affecting the control track. This

97Exporting your sequence to tapeObtaining a frame-accurate export to tape using Matrox device controlIn order to obtain a frame-accurate export to ta

98Chapter 8, Using Matrox MXO2 with Adobe Premiere Pro6 Make any required adjustment to the Mark In Time Code Offset in the Matrox RS-422 Device Contr

9Setting Up Matrox Effects with AdobePremiere ProThis chapter explains how to set up Matrox effects such as color corrections and wipes using the Matr

xContentsChapter 3Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2Available MXO2 connections ...

100Chapter 9, Setting Up Matrox Effects with Adobe Premiere ProAvailable effectsThe Matrox plug-in for Adobe Premiere Pro lets you set up the followin

101How to apply a Matrox video effect in Adobe Premiere ProHow to apply a Matrox video effect in Adobe Premiere ProThe Matrox plug-in for Adobe Premie

102Chapter 9, Setting Up Matrox Effects with Adobe Premiere ProApplying a mask to your Matrox effectsThe Matrox color correction, chroma key, and luma

103Applying a mask to your Matrox effectsUsing Select Mask To apply a mask to your Matrox effect using the Select Mask dialog box, click the triangle

104Chapter 9, Setting Up Matrox Effects with Adobe Premiere ProCreating a Matrox primary color correctionColor correction is important for all product

105Creating a Matrox primary color correctionthe clip will remain unchanged. For more information, see “Using Split View” on page 106.¡ Important This

106Chapter 9, Setting Up Matrox Effects with Adobe Premiere Pro$ Graphical Allows you to see a graphical representation of your changes when you adjus

107Creating a Matrox primary color correctionWorking with Split View in the Program Monitor To activate the Split View controls in the Program Monitor

108Chapter 9, Setting Up Matrox Effects with Adobe Premiere ProUsing RGB curves¦NoteThe RGB Curves settings are available only with the advanced versi

109Creating a Matrox primary color correctionClick the R, G, or B button to select the curve corresponding to the color channel you want to adjust, or

xiContentsConnecting MXO2 LE to your computer... 34Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection ...

110Chapter 9, Setting Up Matrox Effects with Adobe Premiere ProIf you want to reset the Master, R, G, or B curve to its default setting at any time, c

111Creating a Matrox primary color correctionUsing the color balance graphThe color balance graph allows you to modify the Color Balance settings for

112Chapter 9, Setting Up Matrox Effects with Adobe Premiere Prowant to decrease. For example, if you move the handle towards red, you also decrease cy

113Creating a Matrox primary color correctionluminance for only the shadows, drag the luminance slider under the Shadows color map.Luminance slider

114Chapter 9, Setting Up Matrox Effects with Adobe Premiere ProPerforming an auto balanceBefore matching colors, you can perform an auto balance on yo

115Creating a Matrox primary color correctionMatching colors between two clipsYou can perform a color match to match colors between two clips (such as

116Chapter 9, Setting Up Matrox Effects with Adobe Premiere Pro6 Select a reference color from your reference clip by using the Reference Color eyedro

117Creating a Matrox primary color correctionUsing the luma mapping graphTo modify your luma mapping values directly in the graph, click the triangle

118Chapter 9, Setting Up Matrox Effects with Adobe Premiere Proin the graph to adjust the Input and Output levels for black and white, as well as the

119Creating a Matrox secondary color correctionCreating a Matrox secondary color correctionMatrox secondary color correction offers all the properties

xiiContentsSpecifying your video output settings ...56Specifying your video output settings (MXO2

120Chapter 9, Setting Up Matrox Effects with Adobe Premiere Pro• Enable Split View Select this option to split your clip into two sections in the Prog

121Creating a Matrox secondary color correction$ Graphical Allows you to see a graphical representation of your changes when you adjust the luma mappi

122Chapter 9, Setting Up Matrox Effects with Adobe Premiere Pro$ Hue Use this to rotate the indicator around the perimeter of the color spectrum so th

123Creating a Matrox secondary color correction$ Low Clip Use this to select the lower (darker) luminance values to be keyed. A Low Clip setting of 0

124Chapter 9, Setting Up Matrox Effects with Adobe Premiere ProUsing the selective key graphThe selective key graph allows you to modify your selectiv

125Creating a Matrox secondary color correctioneach luminance value present in your image as a vertical line. A longer line indicates a higher amount

126Chapter 9, Setting Up Matrox Effects with Adobe Premiere Probe able to see the Sat Key indicator and handles to modify the Saturation Key propertie

127Creating a Matrox secondary color correction¦NoteIf you want to reset the hue, saturation, and luma key properties to the default settings at any t

128Chapter 9, Setting Up Matrox Effects with Adobe Premiere ProThis allows you to see the original colors of your clip before any modifications were m

129Overview of the Matrox chroma key effects4 Apply a mask surrounding the colored object you want to remain intact (see the next section, “Applying a

xiiiContentsWorking with Split View in the Program Monitor ... 107Using RGB curves ...

130Chapter 9, Setting Up Matrox Effects with Adobe Premiere Proadditional effects to your chroma key, you will get more desirable results by using the

131Creating a chroma key or chroma key shadow effect$ Show Key Click this button to display the matte used to create your key effect. This enables you

132Chapter 9, Setting Up Matrox Effects with Adobe Premiere Pro• Chroma Suppression Use this to remove any tint that your key color imposes on your fo

133Creating a chroma key or chroma key shadow effectUsing the chroma key graph to modify key colors and perform an auto keyTo modify your key colors d

134Chapter 9, Setting Up Matrox Effects with Adobe Premiere Provertical line. A longer line indicates a higher amount of pixels in your image of that

135Creating a chroma key or chroma key shadow effect$ Click the eyedropper button and click and drag anywhere on your clip to select a rectangular are

136Chapter 9, Setting Up Matrox Effects with Adobe Premiere ProOverview of the Matrox luma key effectYou can apply a Matrox luma key to make certain a

137Creating a luma key effectCreating a luma key effectTo set up a Matrox luma key effect, click the triangle next to Matrox Luma Key to expand the pr

138Chapter 9, Setting Up Matrox Effects with Adobe Premiere Proof the Low Gain control as defining a “Transparent to Opaque” range for keying the dark

139Creating a luma key effectYou can select luminance values on which to key by adjusting the Low Clip and High Clip handles, or you can use the lumin

xivContentsChapter 11Using Matrox A/V ToolsAbout Matrox A/V Tools ... 166Starting Mat

140Chapter 9, Setting Up Matrox Effects with Adobe Premiere ProCreating a wipe transitionThe Matrox wipe transitions support standard dissolves, SMPTE

141Creating a wipe transition$ Color Click this button to select a color for your border.$ Balance Lets you adjust the prominence of the border betwee

142Chapter 9, Setting Up Matrox Effects with Adobe Premiere ProUsing the Matrox chroma clamper effectYou can use the Matrox chroma clamper effect to e

10Using Matrox MXO2 with Avid EditingApplicationsThis chapter explains how to define various settings for using Matrox MXO2 with Avid editing applicat

144Chapter 10, Using Matrox MXO2 with Avid Editing ApplicationsCreating a new project on Matrox MXO2You can create a new project for editing on Matrox

145Defining your playback settings°To specify your video output settings:1 Click the Settings tab in the Project window, and then double-click Video O

146Chapter 10, Using Matrox MXO2 with Avid Editing Applications• 16x9 Letterbox Outputs the widescreen 16:9 picture in letterbox mode by adding black

147Defining your playback settingsif you connected the component output to a device that accepts an RGB signal.5 Under HDMI Output, you can specify yo

148Chapter 10, Using Matrox MXO2 with Avid Editing Applications$ Allow Super White/Allow Super Black Select Allow Super White to allow the highest lum

149Defining your playback settings°To specify your video output settings:1 Click the Settings tab in the Project window, and then double-click Video O

xvContentsAutodesk 3ds Max ... 201Autodesk Combustion ...

150Chapter 10, Using Matrox MXO2 with Avid Editing Applications$ Format Use this to select the video format you want for your outputs. For a list of t

151Defining your playback settings$ YUV/RGB (for analog output) Select YUV or RGB - native to set the type of video signal that is sent from the compo

152Chapter 10, Using Matrox MXO2 with Avid Editing ApplicationsSpecifying your genlock settings¦NoteThis section does not apply to Matrox MXO2 Mini.Yo

153Defining your playback settings$ SDI, Composite, Component, S-Video, and HDMI Input Genlock to your SDI, composite, component, S-Video, or HDMI vid

154Chapter 10, Using Matrox MXO2 with Avid Editing ApplicationsSpecifying your audio output settingsThe simultaneous audio outputs on your Matrox MXO2

155Defining your playback settings3 Click the Hardware tab in the Audio Project Settings dialog box, and then click the Hardware Setup button ( ).4 Un

156Chapter 10, Using Matrox MXO2 with Avid Editing ApplicationsDefining your capture settingsThe Matrox Capture Settings dialog box provides settings

157Defining your capture settings$ In the Capture tool, click the Hardware Setup button ( ).¡ Important In order to perform a capture, make sure that

158Chapter 10, Using Matrox MXO2 with Avid Editing Applications3 Under Video Input Source, select the type of video you want to capture. For example,

159Defining your capture settings¦NoteWhen capturing HDMI embedded audio, only uncompressed embedded audio is supported.9 Select Use Automatic Gain Co

xviContentsChapter 17Using the Matrox MAX H.264 Codec with Adobe SoftwareExporting to Matrox MAX H.264 files using Adobe Media Encoder .238Performing

160Chapter 10, Using Matrox MXO2 with Avid Editing ApplicationsAdding a voice-over to your sequenceMatrox MXO2 supports the Audio Punch-In tool, which

161Adding a voice-over to your sequence3 Select Audio Punch-in mode and click Configure.4 From the Input Source list, select the audio source type cor

162Chapter 10, Using Matrox MXO2 with Avid Editing Applications1 With a sequence loaded in the Timeline, choose Tools > Audio Punch-In.2 Make sure

163Exporting your sequence to tape6 When you’re ready to start the voice-over, click the Record button ( ). 7 Click the Stop button ( ) to stop the re

164Chapter 10, Using Matrox MXO2 with Avid Editing ApplicationsYour notes

11Using Matrox A/V ToolsThis chapter explains how to use Matrox A/V Tools to capture clips, grab single-frame images, and play back clips in a clip li

166Chapter 11, Using Matrox A/V ToolsAbout Matrox A/V ToolsMatrox A/V Tools is an application that allows you to capture and play back clips. With A/V

167Using the Matrox A/V Tools interfaceUsing the Matrox A/V Tools interfaceOnce you’ve specified your A/V Tools options, a dialog box similar to the f

168Chapter 11, Using Matrox A/V Tools$ CAM mode lets you capture live video from your camera, or video on tape.$ Disk mode lets you play back captured

169Using the Matrox A/V Tools interfaceThe transport controls are much like those on your VTR:Most of these controls perform standard transport functi

xviiContentsMXO2 Mini inputs ... 281Input connector descriptions ...

170Chapter 11, Using Matrox A/V ToolsChanging the time code displayA value in a time code field can be displayed as a time code or a specific number o

171Defining your A/V Tools options3 Under Editing Video Format, select the video format and aspect ratio you want for your clips. For example, select

172Chapter 11, Using Matrox A/V ToolsSelecting your capture folderYou can select the folder where you want A/V Tools to store your captured clips by t

173Defining your A/V Tools optionsyour picture when you pause while scrubbing interlaced video. Scrubbing fields can also be used to check for any dro

174Chapter 11, Using Matrox A/V ToolsSpecifying your video output settingsThis section explains how to specify your video output settings for Matrox M

175Defining your A/V Tools options4 Under Main Output and Secondary Output, you can specify the settings you want for your main and secondary outputs

176Chapter 11, Using Matrox A/V Toolsindicate that the output will be available on all the analog outputs. If you’re outputting HD analog video, the o

177Defining your A/V Tools options• Over/Under Outputs over/under 3D video (also referred to as top bottom).¦NoteThis feature may not be supported on

178Chapter 11, Using Matrox A/V ToolsSpecifying your video output settings (MXO2 Mini)You can specify various settings to configure your main analog o

179Defining your A/V Tools options$ Pulldown Method If this setting is available, select the pulldown method you want to be applied to your video outp

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xviiiContentsMatrox MXO2 Rack specifications ...320General ...

180Chapter 11, Using Matrox A/V Tools• YUV Outputs YUV HDMI video. Select this only if you connected the HDMI output to a device that accepts a YUV si

181Defining your A/V Tools optionsSpecifying your genlock settings¦NoteThis section does not apply to Matrox MXO2 Mini.You can select the source to wh

182Chapter 11, Using Matrox A/V Toolsselected genlock source. When you change the genlock source, distorted video and silent audio will be output unti

183Defining your A/V Tools optionsSpecifying your audio output settingsThe audio output page lets you adjust various settings for your audio output fr

184Chapter 11, Using Matrox A/V ToolsDefining your capture settingsThe Matrox Capture Settings dialog box has pages that you can use to specify your s

185Defining your A/V Tools options3 Click the Video Capture Settings tab.4 From the Input Source list, select the type of input you want to capture. F

186Chapter 11, Using Matrox A/V Toolspage) to 8-bit, and then change back to 10-bit after you’ve completed your capture.$ Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame Captur

187Defining your A/V Tools options$ Broadcast-quality Source Select this if your source device is broadcast-quality. This setting provides the best ca

188Chapter 11, Using Matrox A/V ToolsSpecifying your audio capture settingsYou can specify various audio capture settings, such as to specify the type

189Defining your A/V Tools options6 If you want the VU meters to be displayed each time you configure your capture settings or start a capture in A/V

1Introducing Matrox MXO2This chapter lists the MXO2 system requirements, explains the battery requirements and guidelines, and describes the MXO2 docu

190Chapter 11, Using Matrox A/V ToolsMonitoring audio levels for captureIf you select Show VU meters on the Audio Capture Settings page, each time you

191How A/V Tools assigns clip namesHow A/V Tools assigns clip namesWhen using the New tab, Clip ID displays the base name for your new clips. For exam

192Chapter 11, Using Matrox A/V ToolsCapturing from tape without device control1 In the A/V Tools dialog box, click the CAM button. To capture video f

193Working with the clip listWorking with the clip listThe following sections explain how to add new clips to the clip list, play back clips, save and

194Chapter 11, Using Matrox A/V ToolsRemarks$ The first time you double-click a .dvl file in Windows Explorer, you will need to specify Matrox A/V Too

195Grabbing a single-frame imageDetaching and resizing the clip listYou can change the size of your clip list to suit your needs. First, detach the cl

196Chapter 11, Using Matrox A/V Tools°To grab a single-frame image: 1 Play back your source video. If it is on disk, you can use the transport control

197Keyboard shortcutsKeyboard shortcutsThe following table provides a complete list of keyboard shortcuts available for using A/V Tools.Keyboard Short

198Chapter 11, Using Matrox A/V ToolsYour notes

12Using the Matrox WYSIWYG Plug-insThis chapter explains how to use the Matrox WYSIWYG plug-ins available with Matrox MXO2 so that you can display the

2Chapter 1, Introducing Matrox MXO2Welcome to Matrox MXO2Matrox MXO2 products connect to your desktop computer or laptop to provide broadcast-quality

200Chapter 12, Using the Matrox WYSIWYG Plug-insOverviewTogether with your Matrox MXO2 hardware, the Matrox WYSIWYG Control Panel and Matrox WYSIWYG p

201Required steps to use the WYSIWYG plug-ins¦NoteThe Genlock page is also available to let you adjust the genlock settings for your video output, if

202Chapter 12, Using the Matrox WYSIWYG Plug-insAutodesk Combustion1 Start Autodesk Combustion and open the file you want to preview.2 Choose File >

13Using MXO2 with Adobe and MicrosoftLive Media EncodersThis chapter explains how to use your Matrox MXO2 system as an input device to feed live video

204Chapter 13, Using MXO2 with Adobe and Microsoft Live Media EncodersOverviewYou can use your Matrox MXO2 system as an input device to feed live vide

205Specifying your settings for media streamingsource video device settings only). This displays a dialog box similar to the following:4 From the Vide

206Chapter 13, Using MXO2 with Adobe and Microsoft Live Media Encoderssize and frame rate specified in your application match the frame size and frame

14Using Matrox MXO2 with LivestreamProcasterThis chapter explains how to use your Matrox MXO2 system as an input device to feed live video and audio t

208Chapter 14, Using Matrox MXO2 with Livestream ProcasterOverviewYou can use your Matrox MXO2 system as an input device to feed live video and audio

209Specifying your settings for media streaming1 Connect the video and audio input sources that you want to stream to the corresponding inputs on your

3Battery requirements and guidelines for MXO2$ Microsoft Expression Encoder 4.$ Livestream Procaster 20.3.7.Check our website for equipment informatio

210Chapter 14, Using Matrox MXO2 with Livestream Procaster4 Click Input Source to display the input source page, similar to the following example:¦Not

15Using Matrox MXO2 withTelestream WirecastThis chapter explains how to stream and record your video and audio input feeds using Matrox MXO2 in Telest

212Chapter 15, Using Matrox MXO2 with Telestream WirecastOverviewYou can use Matrox MXO2 or any combination of Matrox I/O devices (MXO2 and Mojito MAX

213Specifying your settings for media streaming4 To configure your source settings, choose Sources > Show Sources Settings. 5 In the Source Setting

214Chapter 15, Using Matrox MXO2 with Telestream Wirecast$ Aspect Ratio Specify the aspect ratio of your SD source video. For HD sources, this option

215Specifying your settings for Matrox ISO recordingSpecifying your settings for Matrox ISO recordingYour Matrox hardware not only sends your source f

216Chapter 15, Using Matrox MXO2 with Telestream Wirecast1 Connect the video and audio input sources that you want to record to the corresponding inpu

217Specifying your settings for Matrox ISO recording$ From the Video Source list, select the type of video input you want to record. For example, to r

218Chapter 15, Using Matrox MXO2 with Telestream Wirecast9 Click to open Windows Explorer at the specified Record Path location to view the recorded

219Specifying your settings for Matrox ISO recordingPreset selectionIf you’d like to load a preset to apply Matrox ISO record settings to an input, cl

4Chapter 1, Introducing Matrox MXO2$ The file is located in your C:\Windows\System folder.$ Please refer to your Matrox MXO2 Release Notes.• Menus and

220Chapter 15, Using Matrox MXO2 with Telestream Wirecast• If the Video File Type is set to Matrox MOV and your source video is HD, the codec will be

221Specifying your settings for Matrox ISO recordingUnless you choose to record embedded audio only, separate .wav or .aac audio files will be created

222Chapter 15, Using Matrox MXO2 with Telestream Wirecast• To load a preset for a Matrox input, click beside the input, choose Load Preset and selec

223Specifying your settings for Matrox ISO recordingconnect a source with a different video format, however, you must select the source’s video format

224Chapter 15, Using Matrox MXO2 with Telestream WirecastRecording methods:• Selecting an input and then starting a recording session If an input is s

225Specifying your settings for Matrox ISO recordingRecord statusThe Matrox ISO Record dialog box includes a record status indicator. If the indicator

226Chapter 15, Using Matrox MXO2 with Telestream Wirecast• No input signal/Invalid input signal If your Matrox hardware detects no input signal or an

227Specifying your output settings¦NoteIn order to monitor the audio channels that you’re streaming, you must connect your speakers to the output of y

228Chapter 15, Using Matrox MXO2 with Telestream WirecastHDMI video from MXO2 using its native color settings for previewing video on your HDMI monito

16Using the Matrox Video for WindowsCodecsThis chapter explains how to use the Matrox Video for Windows codecs to render material to Matrox .avi files

2Installing Your Matrox MXO2Hardware and SoftwareThis chapter explains how to install the Matrox MXO2 hardware and software.

230Chapter 16, Using the Matrox Video for Windows CodecsOverviewWhen using Video for Windows (VFW) programs to render material to an .avi file, you ca

231Before you start renderingBefore you start renderingBefore you start rendering material to a Matrox .avi file, make the following settings in your

232Chapter 16, Using the Matrox Video for Windows CodecsSelecting color space conversion optionsWhen you render material to an .avi file using a Matro

233Rendering material to a Matrox VFW .avi file$ Chroma filtering and Chroma interpolation Select these options to adjust the chroma bandwidth of RGB

234Chapter 16, Using the Matrox Video for Windows Codecs$ Matrox Uncompressed SD Renders video to 8-bit or 10-bit uncompressed SD format.$ Matrox Unco

235Rendering material to a Matrox VFW .avi file1 Under Bit Depth, select the bit depth you want for your video. ¦NoteMatrox RT.X2 does not support 10-

236Chapter 16, Using the Matrox Video for Windows Codecs$ Regular Sets the regular (default) zig zag scanning pattern of the AC coefficient of the DCT

17Using the Matrox MAX H.264 Codecwith Adobe SoftwareThis chapter explains how to use the Matrox MAX H.264 codec on your Matrox MXO2 product with MAX

238Chapter 17, Using the Matrox MAX H.264 Codec with Adobe SoftwareExporting to Matrox MAX H.264 files using Adobe Media EncoderIf you have a Matrox M

239Exporting to Matrox MAX H.264 files using Adobe Media Encoderon this feature, see “Performing a direct export of an Adobe Premiere Pro sequence” on

6Chapter 2, Installing Your Matrox MXO2 Hardware and SoftwareInstalling multiple Matrox MXO2 devicesYou can choose to install multiple Matrox MXO2 dev

240Chapter 17, Using the Matrox MAX H.264 Codec with Adobe Software4 Select Export Video and Export Audio if you want to export both video and audio.5

241Exporting to Matrox MAX H.264 files using Adobe Media Encoderframe size, or select Custom (Square Pixels) if you want to enter a custom size. If yo

242Chapter 17, Using the Matrox MAX H.264 Codec with Adobe Software8 Click the Audio tab to display the settings for your exported audio. The availabl

243Performing a direct export of an Adobe Premiere Pro sequencePerforming a direct export of an Adobe Premiere Pro sequenceWhen you export an Adobe Pr

244Chapter 17, Using the Matrox MAX H.264 Codec with Adobe Software4 If you’ve attached a closed caption data file to your sequence and you’d like the

245Transcoding for Blu-ray Disc authoring in Adobe EncoreTranscoding for Blu-ray Disc authoring in Adobe EncoreInstead of exporting material to a Matr

246Chapter 17, Using the Matrox MAX H.264 Codec with Adobe Software4 Click the Video tab to display the settings for your transcoded video.5 Under Cod

247Transcoding for Blu-ray Disc authoring in Adobe Encore$ Aspect Ratio This is set to 16:9.$ De-interlace video If you’re transcoding interlaced vide

248Chapter 17, Using the Matrox MAX H.264 Codec with Adobe Software9 Click OK to save your settings. If you changed any of the preset settings, you’ll

249Specifying your Matrox MAX H.264 settings°To select your Matrox MAX H.264 settings:1 Click the Configure button provided for the Matrox MAX H.264 c

7Installing your Matrox PCIe adapterInstalling your Matrox PCIe adapterThe Matrox PCIe adapter is the interface between your MXO2 and computer. Matrox

250Chapter 17, Using the Matrox MAX H.264 Codec with Adobe Software2 Under H.264 Level, select the H.264 level that you want for your encoded video. T

251Specifying your Matrox MAX H.264 settingsspecify a high target data rate to avoid having frames of blocky video in your file. ¦NoteWhen creating Ma

252Chapter 17, Using the Matrox MAX H.264 Codec with Adobe Software5 Under GOP Structure, select the GOP structure that you want to be used to encode

18Using Matrox MAX H.264 CaptureThis chapter explains how to use the Matrox MAX H.264 Capture application to capture clips to various formats on Matro

254Chapter 18, Using Matrox MAX H.264 CaptureOverviewThe Matrox MAX H.264 Capture application lets you use your Matrox MXO2 product with MAX technolog

255How to capture clipsHow to capture clips1 Connect the video and audio input sources from which you want to capture clips to the corresponding input

256Chapter 18, Using Matrox MAX H.264 Capture7 Click Capture to specify where you want to store your captured clips, the base filename to use, and sta

257Specifying your input settings4 From the Audio Input Source list, select your audio source. For example, if you want to capture the embedded audio

258Chapter 18, Using Matrox MAX H.264 CaptureSpecifying your output settingsTo specify the output settings you want for monitoring the source material

259Specifying your output settingsyou can change the setup to 0 IRE to output the video at the correct brightness.• 7.5 IRE Applies the standard NTSC

8Chapter 2, Installing Your Matrox MXO2 Hardware and Softwareon how to safely remove your Matrox PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter from your laptop, se

260Chapter 18, Using Matrox MAX H.264 CaptureSpecifying your capture format settingsWhen you select a capture preset, appropriate capture format setti

261Specifying your capture format settings• Matrox MP4 Creates an .mp4 file with embedded stereo AAC audio, which is suitable for the web and mobile d

262Chapter 18, Using Matrox MAX H.264 Capture¦NoteWhen using the Matrox MAX H.264 codec to capture to a 1440×1080 or 1920 ×1080 progressive video form

263Specifying your capture format settings$ File Type Specifies the type of audio files to be captured:• AAC Captures AAC audio to separate .aac files

264Chapter 18, Using Matrox MAX H.264 Capturesize limit has been reached (available only when capturing to Matrox .mp4 files without .wav or .avi file

265Starting your capturesequentially with a three-digit suffix, such as MyClip.000.mp4, MyClip.001.mp4, and so on. ¦NoteEach time you start a new capt

266Chapter 18, Using Matrox MAX H.264 CaptureYour notes

19Monitoring Your Matrox MXO2 SystemThis chapter explains how to use the Matrox X.info program to display important details about your Matrox MXO2 sys

268Chapter 19, Monitoring Your Matrox MXO2 SystemUsing X.info to display MXO2 informationThe Matrox X.info program lets you display information about

269Using X.info to display MXO2 informationCreate. If Open file after scan is selected, the HTML system log opens after it is created.If you had previ

9Installing Matrox Mtx.utilsInstalling Matrox Mtx.utilsMatrox Mtx.utils Setup installs the MXO2 device drivers, and all the software required to use y

270Chapter 19, Monitoring Your Matrox MXO2 SystemDisplaying hardware informationTo display information about your Matrox MXO2 hardware, select Hardwar

271Using X.info to display MXO2 informationwith further instructions as explained in the section “Error notification” on page 271.Monitoring your MXO2

272Chapter 19, Monitoring Your Matrox MXO2 SystemYour notes

AUnderstanding PulldownThis appendix describes the available MXO2 pulldown methods.

274Appendix A, Understanding PulldownOverviewDepending on your editing video format, a pulldown may be required to convert 23.98 fps video to 29.97 fp

275Advanced 2:3:3:2 pulldownAdvanced 2:3:3:2 pulldownAdvanced 2:3:3:2 pulldown was developed as an alternative to the standard pulldown method for mak

276Appendix A, Understanding PulldownYour notes

BMatrox MXO2 ConnectorsThis appendix describes the inputs and outputs for all MXO2 products.

278Appendix B, Matrox MXO2 ConnectorsInputsThe following sections detail the MXO2, MXO2 Rack, MXO2 LE, and MXO2 Mini inputs.MXO2 inputsAnalogaudio(bal

279InputsMXO2 Rack inputsAnalogaudio(balanced)AES/EBUdigitalaudioCH 3/4HDMI(HD only)Y/C(S-Video)Externalreference(REF)CompositevideoSDI(HD/SD)CH 2Comp

iMatrox License Agreement, Warranty, and ServiceMatrox License Agreement, Warranty, and ServiceA. Matrox software license agreement for single-user pr

10Chapter 2, Installing Your Matrox MXO2 Hardware and SoftwareInstalling additional Matrox WYSIWYG plug-ins or removing unneeded plug-insWhen you inst

280Appendix B, Matrox MXO2 ConnectorsMXO2 LE inputsComponentvideo (HD/SD)PrCompositevideoSDI(HD/SD)Component video(HD/SD)YPbHDMI(HD/SD)Y/C(S-Video)R (

281InputsMXO2 Mini inputsHDMI(HD only)S-Video(see “Connecting S-Video devices to MXO2 Mini” on page 44)Analog audio(unbalanced)Component video (HD/SD)

282Appendix B, Matrox MXO2 ConnectorsInput connector descriptionsThis section describes the Matrox MXO2, MXO2 Rack, and MXO2 LE inputs. For MXO2 Mini

283InputsComponent video (Y, Pb, Pr) Provide inputs for use with an analog component device, and support HD and SD video. Connect component Y, Pb, Pr

284Appendix B, Matrox MXO2 ConnectorsInput connector descriptions (MXO2 Mini)This section describes the Matrox MXO2 Mini inputs. For other MXO2 produc

285OutputsOutputsThe following sections detail the MXO2, MXO2 Rack, MXO2 LE, and MXO2 Mini outputs.MXO2 outputsAnalogaudio(balanced)CH 2 CH 4CH 3CH 1A

286Appendix B, Matrox MXO2 ConnectorsMXO2 Rack outputsHDMI(HD/SD)Y/C(S-Video)SDI B(HD/SD)SDI A(HD/SD)AES/EBUdigitalaudioCH 3/4AES/EBUdigitalaudioCH 1/

287OutputsMXO2 LE outputsComponentvideo (HD/SD)PrCompositevideoSDI A(HD/SD)SDI B(HD/SD)Component video(HD/SD)YPbHDMI(HD/SD)Y/C(S-Video)R (CH 2)Analog

288Appendix B, Matrox MXO2 ConnectorsMXO2 Mini outputsMatrox MXO2 MiniComponent video (HD/SD)PbYPrAnalog audio(unbalanced)L(CH 1)R(CH 2)S-Video(see “C

289OutputsOutput connector descriptionsThis section describes the Matrox MXO2, MXO2 Rack, and MXO2 LE outputs. For MXO2 Mini outputs, see “Output conn

11Setting Matrox MXO2 as your default audio playback deviceSetting Matrox MXO2 as your default audio playback deviceYou can use Matrox MXO2 as your ou

290Appendix B, Matrox MXO2 ConnectorsY/C (S-Video) Provides an output for SD video to an analog S-Video device. Connect an S-Video cable to a video mo

291OutputsOutput connector descriptions (MXO2 Mini)This section describes the Matrox MXO2 Mini outputs. For other MXO2 products, see “Output connector

292Appendix B, Matrox MXO2 ConnectorsComposite video (Y) Allows you to output SD video to an analog NTSC or PAL device. Connect a composite video cabl

CMatrox MXO2 Supported Input andCapture FormatsThis appendix provides information on the video input and capture formats that are supported on MXO2.

294Appendix C, Matrox MXO2 Supported Input and Capture FormatsSupported input formatsThe following table shows the video input formats that are suppor

295Supported capture formats for Adobe Premiere ProSupported capture formats for Adobe Premiere ProThe following table lists the supported capture for

296Appendix C, Matrox MXO2 Supported Input and Capture FormatsSupported capture formats for Avid editing applicationsThe following table lists the sup

297Supported capture formats for Matrox A/V ToolsSupported capture formats for Matrox A/V ToolsThe following table lists the supported capture formats

298Appendix C, Matrox MXO2 Supported Input and Capture FormatsSupported capture formats for Matrox MAX H.264 CaptureThe following table lists the supp

DMatrox MXO2 Supported OutputFormatsThis appendix provides information on the video output formats that are supported on MXO2.

12Chapter 2, Installing Your Matrox MXO2 Hardware and SoftwareYour notes

300Appendix D, Matrox MXO2 Supported Output FormatsSupported video output formats for playbackThis section lists the formats that are supported on the

301Supported video output formats for playback486p @ 29.97 fpsNTSCNTSC, 480p @ 59.94 fps5, 720p @ 59.94 fps, or 1080i/p3/PsF @ 29.97 fps480p @ 59.94 f

302Appendix D, Matrox MXO2 Supported Output Formats720p @ 50 fpsPALPAL, 576p @ 50 fps5, or 720p @ 50 fps576p @ 50 fps4,5720p @ 50 fps PAL, 576p @ 50 f

303Supported video output formats for playback1080i @ 29.97 fpsNTSC NTSC or 1080i @ 29.97 fps720p @ 59.94 fps 720p @ 59.94 fps or 1080i @ 29.97 fps108

304Appendix D, Matrox MXO2 Supported Output FormatsAll other custom formats (cont’d)71080PsF @ 23.98 fpsNTSC, 480p @ 59.94 fps5, 720p @ 59.94 fps, 108

305Supported video output formats for playbackPlayback using Avid editing applicationsThe following table shows the formats that are supported on the

306Appendix D, Matrox MXO2 Supported Output Formats1080p/23.9765NTSCNTSC, 480p @ 59.94 fps6, 1080i @ 29.97 fps, or 1080p3/PsF @ 23.98 fps480p @ 59.94

307Supported video output formats for playbackPlayback using Matrox A/V Tools and Matrox WYSIWYGThe following table shows the formats that are support

308Appendix D, Matrox MXO2 Supported Output Formats720p @ 23.98 fpsNTSCNTSC, 480p @ 59.94 fps5, or 720p @ 59.94 fps480p @ 59.94 fps4,5720p @ 59.94 fps

309Supported video output formats for playback1440× 1080p @ 23.98 fpsNTSCNTSC or 480p @ 59.94 fps5480p @ 59.94 fps4,5720p @ 59.94 fps 720p @ 59.94 fps

3Connecting External Devices toMatrox MXO2This chapter shows how to supply power and connect external devices to Matrox MXO2.

310Appendix D, Matrox MXO2 Supported Output Formats1080p @ 25 fpsPALPAL, 576p @ 50 fps5, or 1080p3/PsF @ 25 fps576p @ 25 fps4,5720p @ 50 fps 720p @ 50

311Supported video output formats for monitoringSupported video output formats for monitoringThis section lists the formats that are supported on the

312Appendix D, Matrox MXO2 Supported Output FormatsAvid editing applicationsThe following table shows the formats that are supported on the MXO2 video

313Supported video output formats for monitoringMatrox A/V ToolsThe following table shows the formats that are supported on the MXO2 video outputs for

314Appendix D, Matrox MXO2 Supported Output FormatsMatrox MAX H.264 Capture and Telestream WirecastThe following table shows the formats that are supp

EMatrox MXO2 SpecificationsThis appendix provides specifications for all Matrox MXO2 products, and Matrox PCIe host adapters.

316Appendix E, Matrox MXO2 SpecificationsMatrox MXO2 specificationsGeneral• Video formats NTSC, PAL, NTSC-EIAJ, 1080i/p/PsF, 720p, 576p, 480p• Regulat

317Matrox MXO2 specifications• 24-bit, 48 kHz• Compliant with SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 299M• BNC connector (75 ), terminated• Equalized input for maximum ca

318Appendix E, Matrox MXO2 Specifications• Analog component video input$ HDTV input• EIA-770.3 compliant• BNC connectors (75 )• 12-bit ADC• Anti-alia

319Matrox MXO2 specifications• S/N: > 58 dB, unified weighted$ SDTV analog component video (passthrough)• Frequency response Y: +/- 0.5 dB max to 5

14Chapter 3, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2¦NoteThis chapter explains how to connect external devices to Matrox MXO2 only. For another MXO

320Appendix E, Matrox MXO2 Specifications$ BNC connector$ Output impedance: 75 $ Nominal output level: 1Vp-p• Balanced and unbalanced analog audio pe

321Matrox MXO2 Rack specifications• Total power consumption 15 wattsConnections• Genlock reference input$ HD analog tri-level sync or SD analog bi-lev

322Appendix E, Matrox MXO2 Specifications$ SDTV input• SD-SDI with eight channels of embedded SDI audio• 24-bit, 48 kHz• Compliant with SMPTE 259M-C,

323Matrox MXO2 Rack specifications• 12-bit DAC• 2x oversampling$ SDTV input• Betacam, Betacam SP (NTSC and NTSC-EIAJ)• SMPTE/EBU N10 (PAL)• BNC connec

324Appendix E, Matrox MXO2 SpecificationsAudio• Balanced analog inputs$ 2x stereo pair$ 4x XLR female connectors$ Nominal levels: +4 dBu (+4 dBm)$ Inp

325Matrox MXO2 LE specificationsMatrox MXO2 LE specificationsGeneral• Video formats NTSC, PAL, NTSC-EIAJ, 1080i/p/PsF, 720p, 576p, 480p• Regulatory co

326Appendix E, Matrox MXO2 Specifications• 24-bit, 48 kHz• Compliant with SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 299M• BNC connector (75 ), terminated• Equalized input fo

327Matrox MXO2 LE specifications• Analog component video input$ HDTV input• EIA-770.3 compliant• BNC connectors (75 )• 12-bit ADC• Anti-aliasing filt

328Appendix E, Matrox MXO2 Specifications• S/N: > 58 dB, unified weighted$ SDTV analog component video (passthrough)• Frequency response Y: +/- 0.5

329Matrox MXO2 Mini specificationsEnvironmental specifications• Minimum/maximum ambient operating temperatures: 0 to 40º C• Minimum/maximum storage te

15Powering MXO2system. That is, when you shut down your system, your MXO2 will turn off. Starting up your system turns your MXO2 on. To manually turn

330Appendix E, Matrox MXO2 Specifications• Composite video (not available if using analog component input/output)$ SDTV input• PAL, NTSC, NTSC-EIAJ• R

331Matrox MXO2 Mini specifications• RCA connectors• 12-bit DAC• 4x oversampling$ SDTV input• Betacam, Betacam SP (NTSC and NTSC-EIAJ)• SMPTE/EBU N10 (

332Appendix E, Matrox MXO2 SpecificationsAudio• Unbalanced analog audio inputs$ 1x stereo pair$ RCA connectors$ Input impedance: > 10 k$ Line leve

333Matrox PCIe host adapter specificationsMatrox PCIe host adapter specificationsMatrox PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter(for laptops)$ Standard Expres

334Appendix E, Matrox MXO2 SpecificationsYour notes

FMatrox Customer SupportThis appendix explains how you can register your Matrox product and obtain customer support.

336Appendix F, Matrox Customer SupportHow to get Matrox customer supportIf you have a problem that you’re unable to solve by referring to the document

Numerics10-bit editing workflowSee Matrox 10-bit editing workflow10-bit Uncompressed codecSee Matrox 10-bit Uncompressed codec264 filescapturing 254,

338IndexAspect ratioconversion setting for video capture 72, 158, 186, 262conversion setting for video output 58, 62, 145, 150, 175, 179selecting for

339IndexCapturing using Adobe Premiere Promonitoring audio levels for 76specifying Matrox settings for 70Capturing using Avid editing applicationsmoni

16Chapter 3, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2Connecting MXO2 to your computerConnect MXO2 to your computer using the Matrox PCIe cable and t

340Indexfor MXO2 Mini 40for MXO2 Rack 24available on Matrox MXO2 14available on Matrox MXO2 LE 32available on Matrox MXO2 Mini 40available on Matrox M

341IndexGenlock sourceselecting 64, 152, 181Genlock video formatselecting 65, 153, 182GFX filesinstalling for Matrox wipes 9uninstalling 11HH.264 file

342Indexusing the luma key graph 138Luma key graphusing 138Luma mapping graphusing 117Luminance range settingsfor rendering to VFW files 232MM2V files

343Indexaudio settings 220AVI files 215, 219naming convention 222codec settings 219file naming conventions 222input selection 218input states and vide

344IndexMatrox WYSIWYG Control Panelusing 200Matrox WYSIWYG plug-insabout 200installing 10re-installing 10removing 10required steps 201Matrox X.infou

345Indexspecifications 333Photoshop WYSIWYG plug-inSee Adobe Photoshop WYSIWYG plug-inPillarbox videocapturing 73, 158, 186, 262outputting 58, 62, 146

346IndexMatrox WYSIWYG plug-ins 10Sound cardusing to output audio from Avid editing applications 155Specificationshost ExpressCard/34 adapter 333Matro

347IndexVideo preview settingsin Adobe Premiere Pro 69Video processing format 173Voice-overadding to sequencein Adobe Premiere Pro 87in Avid editing a

348IndexYour notes

Compliance StatementsUSAFCC Compliance StatementRemark for the Matrox hardware products supported by this guideThis equipment has been tested and foun

17Connecting MXO2 to your computerUsing the Matrox PCIe host adaptersFor MXO2 to be detected on your desktop computer, power must be supplied to MXO2

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18Chapter 3, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2MXO2 RS-422 serial connectionMXO2’s RS-422 serial connector lets you use RS-422 device control

19Typical Matrox MXO2 connectionsTypical Matrox MXO2 connectionsIn the following typical connection examples, we’ve connected a monitor to view the si

iiMatrox License Agreement, Warranty, and Service THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR PERFORM WITH ANY HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE PROVIDED BY T

20Chapter 3, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2Digital video connectionsIn this illustration, we’re using SDI connectors for video and audio,

4Connecting External Devices toMatrox MXO2 RackThis chapter shows how to rack mount, supply power, and connect external devices to Matrox MXO2 Rack.

22Chapter 4, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 Rack¦NoteThis chapter explains how to connect external devices to Matrox MXO2 Rack only. For a

23Rack mounting your MXO2 Rack3 MXO2 Rack can be recess mounted to allow extra space for connectors and cables. Depending on your mounting needs, alig

24Chapter 4, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 RackPowering MXO2 RackYou can power MXO2 Rack using an AC outlet and an IEC-C13 power cord. To

25Connecting MXO2 Rack to your computerConnecting MXO2 Rack to your computerConnect MXO2 Rack to your computer using the Matrox PCIe cable and the app

26Chapter 4, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 RackUsing the Matrox PCIe host adaptersFor MXO2 Rack to be detected on a desktop computer, pow

27MXO2 Rack RS-422 serial connectionMXO2 Rack RS-422 serial connectionThe Matrox MXO2 Rack RS-422 serial connector lets you use RS-422 device control

28Chapter 4, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 RackTypical Matrox MXO2 Rack connectionsIn the following typical connection examples, we’ve co

29Typical Matrox MXO2 Rack connectionsDigital video connectionsIn this illustration, we’re using SDI connectors for video and audio, an SDI connector

iiiMatrox License Agreement, Warranty, and ServiceWARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERC

30Chapter 4, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 RackYour notes

5Connecting External Devices toMatrox MXO2 LEThis chapter shows how to supply power and connect external devices to Matrox MXO2 LE.

32Chapter 5, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 LE¦NoteThis chapter explains how to connect external devices to Matrox MXO2 LE only. For anoth

33Powering MXO2 LEyour computer before removing power from MXO2 LE. If using a battery to power MXO2 LE, ensure that the battery is sufficiently charg

34Chapter 5, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 LEConnecting MXO2 LE to your computerConnect MXO2 LE to your computer using the Matrox PCIe ca

35Connecting MXO2 LE to your computerUsing the Matrox PCIe host adaptersFor MXO2 LE to be detected on your desktop computer, power must be supplied to

36Chapter 5, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 LEMXO2 LE RS-422 serial connectionMXO2 LE’s RS-422 serial connector lets you use RS-422 device

37Typical Matrox MXO2 LE connectionsTypical Matrox MXO2 LE connectionsIn the following typical connection examples, we’ve connected a monitor to view

38Chapter 5, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 LEDigital video connectionsIn this illustration, we’re using SDI connectors for video and audi

6Connecting External Devices toMatrox MXO2 MiniThis chapter shows how to connect external devices to Matrox MXO2 Mini.

ivMatrox License Agreement, Warranty, and Service unauthorized use, even if such claim alleges that Matrox was negligent regarding the design or manuf

40Chapter 6, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 Mini¦NoteThis chapter explains how to connect external devices to Matrox MXO2 Mini only. For a

41Powering MXO2 Mini01Removing an adapter plug Inserting an adapter plugPower adapterAdapter plugTo AC outletMXO2 MiniPower supplycable

42Chapter 6, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 MiniConnecting MXO2 Mini to your computerConnect MXO2 Mini to your computer using the Matrox P

43Connecting MXO2 Mini to your computerUsing the Matrox PCIe host adaptersFor MXO2 Mini to be detected on your desktop computer, power must be supplie

44Chapter 6, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 MiniConnecting S-Video devices to MXO2 MiniTo support S-Video connections on MXO2 Mini, your M

45Typical Matrox MXO2 Mini connectionsTypical Matrox MXO2 Mini connectionsIn the following typical connection examples, we’ve connected a monitor to v

46Chapter 6, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 MiniHDMI video connectionsIn this illustration, we’re using HDMI for video, RCA connectors for

7Calibrating Your HDMI Monitorfor VideoThis chapter explains how to use the Matrox HDMI Calibration Utility to calibrate your RGB HDMI monitor for vid

48Chapter 7, Calibrating Your HDMI Monitor for VideoOverviewThe Matrox HDMI Calibration Utility is a unique tool designed to calibrate your RGB HDMI m

49Calibrating your HDMI monitorMatrox WYSIWYG Control Panel, see “Configuring the Matrox WYSIWYG Control Panel” on page 200.¡ Important When running t

vMatrox End-user VFW Software Codec License Agreement (“Agreement”)Matrox End-user VFW Software Codec License Agreement (“Agreement”)IMPORTANT - PLEAS

50Chapter 7, Calibrating Your HDMI Monitor for VideoLoading Matrox HDMI calibration settingsAfter calibrating your HDMI monitor and saving your calibr

51Enabling and disabling the Matrox HDMI calibration settingsyou want to output native RGB HDMI video to an HDMI recorder to perform an export to tape

52Chapter 7, Calibrating Your HDMI Monitor for VideoYour notes

8Using Matrox MXO2 with AdobePremiere ProThis chapter explains how to define various settings for using Matrox MXO2 with Adobe Premiere Pro. This incl

54Chapter 8, Using Matrox MXO2 with Adobe Premiere ProRunning antivirus software with Adobe Premiere ProTo avoid having dropped frames or other perfor

55About the Matrox 10-bit editing workflowa Matrox codec editing mode, you can specify the Matrox codec that you want to render your video previews. F

56Chapter 8, Using Matrox MXO2 with Adobe Premiere Pro4 To configure your playback settings on Matrox MXO2, click Setup beside Matrox Player under Vid

57Defining your playback settings°To specify your video output settings:1 In the Matrox Playback Settings dialog box, click the Video Output tab.2 Sel

58Chapter 8, Using Matrox MXO2 with Adobe Premiere Pro3 Under Main Output and Secondary Output, you can specify the settings you want for your main an

59Defining your playback settingsindicate that the output will be available on all the analog outputs. If you’re outputting HD analog video, the outpu

viMatrox End-user VFW Software Codec License Agreement (“Agreement”) 4. Exclusion of warrantyMATROX PROVIDES TO END USER THE SOFTWARE AND RELATED DOCU

60Chapter 8, Using Matrox MXO2 with Adobe Premiere Pro• Over/Under Outputs over/under 3D video (also referred to as top bottom).¦NoteThis feature may

61Defining your playback settingsSpecifying your video output settings (MXO2 Mini)You can specify various settings to configure your main analog outpu

62Chapter 8, Using Matrox MXO2 with Adobe Premiere Pro3 Under Analog Output (Main), you can specify the settings you want for your analog output from

63Defining your playback settings• Center Zoom Outputs the standard 4:3 picture by evenly cropping the top and bottom edges of the picture for display

64Chapter 8, Using Matrox MXO2 with Adobe Premiere Pro¦NoteSuper white and super black should not be allowed when producing your final video productio

65Defining your playback settings$ Internal Genlock to MXO2’s internal reference signal. Select this option only if you don’t have an external sync ge

66Chapter 8, Using Matrox MXO2 with Adobe Premiere Pro°To specify your audio output settings:1 In the Matrox Playback Settings dialog box, click the A

67Defining your playback settingsSpecifying your closed captioning settings¦NoteThis section does not apply to Matrox MXO2 Mini.You can specify variou

68Chapter 8, Using Matrox MXO2 with Adobe Premiere Propulldown, you can still display the closed captions by selecting Enable overlay on output as exp

69Defining your video preview settingsDefining your video preview settingsWhen you select an MPEG-2 I-frame, uncompressed 10-bit, or uncompressed 8-bi

viiMatrox End-user VFW Software Codec License Agreement (“Agreement”)audio, video, technology or patent standard or recommendations, including without

70Chapter 8, Using Matrox MXO2 with Adobe Premiere ProDefining your capture settingsThe Matrox Capture Settings dialog box has pages that you can use

71Defining your capture settings3 Click the Configure button, then click the Video Capture Settings tab.4 Under Input Format, select the video format

72Chapter 8, Using Matrox MXO2 with Adobe Premiere Prowhen you try to capture from certain composite and S-Video devices, especially from low-quality

73Defining your capture settings$ 16x9 Letterbox Captures the widescreen 16:9 picture as letterbox video by adding black bars at the top and bottom of

74Chapter 8, Using Matrox MXO2 with Adobe Premiere Pro3 Click the Configure button, then click the Audio Capture Settings tab:4 Under Input Source, se

75Defining your capture settingsfiles depending on the type of audio being captured). Select None for the particular .wav files you don’t want to be c

76Chapter 8, Using Matrox MXO2 with Adobe Premiere ProMonitoring audio levels for captureIf you select Show VU meters on the Audio Capture Settings pa

77Defining your capture settingsSpecifying your video output settings for previewing captured clipsWhile capturing clips on Matrox MXO2, you can previ

78Chapter 8, Using Matrox MXO2 with Adobe Premiere Pro4 The settings provided are similar to the genlock settings for playback (see “Specifying your g

79Defining your capture settingsNotes about capturing to Matrox .m2v filesWhen capturing to Matrox .m2v files, keep the following points in mind:• Aut