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Matrox MXO2

Installation and User Guide

(Windows version)

June 18, 2014

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- Table of Contents15
Chapter 1 Introducing Matrox MXO227
- Welcome to Matrox MXO228
- Matrox MXO2 System Requirements28
  - Supported Programs28
  - Check Our Website for Equipment Information29
- Battery Requirements and Guidelines for MXO229
- About this Manual29
Chapter 2 Installing Your Matrox MXO2 Hardware and Software32
- Installing Multiple Matrox MXO2 Devices32
- Before You Install Your Matrox MXO2 Hardware32
  - Start with a Functioning System32
  - Avoid Costly Damage32
- Installing Your Matrox Pcie Adapter33
- Installing Matrox Mtx.utils35
  - Updating Your MXO2 Firmware35
- Installing the Matrox Effect Patterns35
- Installing Additional Matrox WYSIWYG Plug-Ins or Removing Unneeded Plug-Ins36
- Installing the Matrox VFW Software Codecs on a System Without the MXO2 Hardware36
- Updating Your Display Card's Drivers36
- Setting Matrox MXO2 as Your Default Audio Playback Device37
- Note about Using Sleep and Hibernation Modes with MXO237
- Removing Your Matrox MXO2 Software37
Chapter 3 Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO239
- Available MXO2 Connections40
  - MXO2 Video Connections40
  - MXO2 Audio Connections40
- Powering MXO240
  - MXO2 Power Functionality40
- Connecting MXO2 to Your Computer42
  - Ensuring Proper Pcie Cable Connection42
  - Using the Matrox Pcie Host Adapters43
- MXO2 RS-422 Serial Connection44
- Typical Matrox MXO2 Connections45
  - Analog Component Video Connections45
  - Digital Video Connections46
Chapter 4 Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 Rack47
- Available MXO2 Rack Connections48
  - MXO2 Rack Video Connections48
  - MXO2 Rack Audio Connections48
- Rack Mounting Your MXO2 Rack48
- Powering MXO2 Rack50
- Connecting MXO2 Rack to Your Computer51
  - Ensuring Proper Pcie Cable Connection51
  - Using the Matrox Pcie Host Adapters52
- MXO2 Rack RS-422 Serial Connection53
- Typical Matrox MXO2 Rack Connections54
  - Analog Component Video Connections54
  - Digital Video Connections55
Chapter 5 Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 LE57
- Available MXO2 LE Connections58
  - MXO2 LE Video Connections58
  - MXO2 LE Audio Connections58
- Powering MXO2 LE58
  - MXO2 LE Power Functionality58
- Connecting MXO2 LE to Your Computer60
  - Ensuring Proper Pcie Cable Connection60
  - Using the Matrox Pcie Host Adapters61
- MXO2 LE RS-422 Serial Connection62
- Typical Matrox MXO2 LE Connections63
  - Analog Component Video Connections63
  - Digital Video Connections64
Chapter 6 Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXO2 Mini65
- Available MXO2 Mini Connections66
  - MXO2 Video and Audio Connections66
- Powering MXO2 Mini66
  - MXO2 Mini Power Supply and Adapter Plugs66
- Connecting MXO2 Mini to Your Computer68
  - Ensuring Proper Pcie Cable Connection68
  - Using the Matrox Pcie Host Adapters69
- Connecting S-Video Devices to MXO2 Mini70
- Typical Matrox MXO2 Mini Connections71
  - Analog Component Video Connections71
  - HDMI Video Connections72
Chapter 7 Calibrating Your HDMI Monitor for Video73
- Calibrating Your HDMI Monitor73
- Loading Matrox HDMI Calibration Settings76
- Enabling and Disabling the Matrox HDMI Calibration Settings76
Chapter 8 Using Matrox MXO2 with Adobe Premiere Pro79
- Running Antivirus Software with Adobe Premiere Pro80
- Displaying Warnings in Adobe Premiere Pro's Events Panel80
- Creating a New Adobe Premiere Pro Project80
- About the Matrox 10-Bit Editing Workflow81
- Defining Your Playback Settings82
- Defining Your Video Preview Settings95
- Mapping Audio Output for a 5.1 Master Track96
- Defining Your Capture Settings97
- Selecting Your MPEG-2 I-Frame Settings107
- Selecting Your MPEG-2 IBP Settings109
- Exporting to a Matrox .Avi File111
- Exporting an NTSC or 486P Sequence to Adobe Premiere Pro 720X480 Formats114
- Adding a Voice-Over to Your Sequence114
  - Connection and Setup114
  - Recording Your Voice-Over115
- Setting up Matrox Device Control117
  - Requirements for Using Matrox Device Control120
- Exporting Your Sequence to Tape121
Chapter 9 Setting up Matrox Effects with Adobe Premiere Pro128
- Available Effects128
- How to Apply a Matrox Video Effect in Adobe Premiere Pro129
- How to Apply a Matrox Video Transition in Adobe Premiere Pro129
- Applying a Mask to Your Matrox Effects130
  - Using Select Mask131
- Creating a Matrox Primary Color Correction132
- Creating a Matrox Secondary Color Correction147
  - Using the Selective Key Graph152
  - Creating a Color Pass Effect156
- Overview of the Matrox Chroma Key Effects157
- Creating a Chroma Key or Chroma Key Shadow Effect158
  - Using the Chroma Key Graph to Modify Key Colors and Perform an Auto Key161
- Overview of the Matrox Luma Key Effect164
- Creating a Luma Key Effect165
  - Using the Luma Key Graph166
- Creating a Wipe Transition168
- Using the Matrox Chroma Clamper Effect170
Chapter 10 Using Matrox MXO2 with Adobe Speedgrade171
- Defining Your Playback Settings172
Chapter 11 Using Matrox MXO2 with Avid Editing Applications174
- Creating a New Project on Matrox MXO2174
- Defining Your Playback Settings174
- Defining Your Capture Settings186
- Adding a Voice-Over to Your Sequence190
  - Connection and Setup190
  - Recording Your Voice-Over191
- Exporting Your Sequence to Tape193
- Requirements for Using RS-422 Device Control194
Chapter 12 Using Matrox A/V Tools195
- About Matrox A/V Tools196
- Starting Matrox A/V Tools196
- Using the Matrox A/V Tools Interface197
  - Using the A/V Tools Pop-Up Menu198
  - Navigating through Clips with the Transport Controls198
- Defining Your A/V Tools Options200
- How A/V Tools Assigns Clip Names222
- Capturing Clips222
  - Capturing Live Video222
  - Capturing from Tape Without Device Control223
- Editing Clips223
  - Updating Clip Information223
  - Changing a Clip's in and out Icons223
- Working with the Clip List224
- Grabbing a Single-Frame Image226
- Keyboard Shortcuts228
Chapter 13 Using the Matrox WYSIWYG Plug-Ins229
- Overview230
- Configuring the Matrox WYSIWYG Control Panel230
- Required Steps to Use the WYSIWYG Plug-Ins231
Chapter 14 Using MXO2 with Adobe and Microsoft Live Media Encoders233
- Overview234
- Specifying Your Settings for Media Streaming234
Chapter 15 Using MXO2 with Webcam Applications237
- Overview238
- Specifying Your Settings for Media Streaming238
Chapter 16 Using Matrox MXO2 with Livestream Procaster241
- Overview242
- Specifying Your Settings for Media Streaming242
Chapter 17 Using Matrox MXO2 with Telestream Wirecast245
- Overview246
- Specifying Your Settings for Media Streaming246
- Specifying Your Settings for Matrox ISO Recording249
Chapter 18 Using Matrox MXO2 with Studiocoast VMIX268
Chapter 19 Using the Matrox Video for Windows Codecs268
- Using Vfw Programs Without the Mxo2 Hardware268
- Before You Start Rendering269
  - Selecting Color Space Conversion Options270
- Rendering Material to a Matrox Vfw .Avi File271
Chapter 20 Using the Matrox Max H.264 Codec with Adobe Software275
- Performing a Direct Export of an Adobe Premiere Pro Sequence281
- Transcoding for Blu-Ray Disc Authoring in Adobe Encore283
- Specifying Your Matrox Max H.264 Settings286
Chapter 21 Using Matrox Max H.264 Capture291
- How to Capture Clips293
- Specifying Your Input Settings294
- Specifying Your Output Settings296
- Specifying Your Capture Format Settings298
- Starting Your Capture302
Chapter 22 Monitoring Your Matrox Mxo2 System305
- Using X.info to Display Mxo2 Information306
Appendix A Understanding Pulldown311
- Standard 2:3 Pulldown312
- Advanced 2:3:3:2 Pulldown313
Appendix B Matrox Mxo2 Connectors315
- Mxo2 Inputs316
- Mxo2 Le Inputs318
- Mxo2 Mini Inputs319
- Input Connector Descriptions320
- Input Connector Descriptions (Mxo2 Mini)322
- Mxo2 Outputs323
- Mxo2 Rack Outputs324
- Mxo2 Le Outputs325
- Mxo2 Mini Outputs326
- Output Connector Descriptions327
- Output Connector Descriptions (Mxo2 Mini)329
Appendix C332
- Supported Input Formats332
- Supported Capture Formats for Adobe Premiere Pro333
- Supported Capture Formats for Avid Editing Applications334
- Supported Capture Formats for Matrox A/V Tools335
- Supported Capture Formats for Matrox Max H.264 Capture336
Appendix D343
- Playback Using Adobe Speedgrade343
- Playback Using Avid Editing Applications346
- Playback Using Matrox A/V Tools and Matrox Wysiwyg348
- Avid Editing Applications353
- Matrox A/V Tools354
- Matrox Max H.264 Capture and Telestream Wirecast355
Appendix E Environmental Specifications362
- Matrox Mxo2 Le Specifications367
- Matrox Mxo2 Mini Specifications371
- Matrox Pcie Host Adapter Specifications374

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Matrox MXO2 Specifications

General

Category	Media Converter
Power Supply	External power adapter
Compatibility	Mac and Windows
Input Connections	HDMI, SDI, Component, Composite
Output Connections	HDMI, SDI, Component, Composite
Supported Resolutions	Up to 1080p
Host Interface	USB
Video Formats	NTSC, PAL, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Software Support	Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer
Weight	Varies depending on the specific MXO2 model