Matrox Axio LE, Axio HD, Axio SD User Manual

Download

Page 1

USO RESTRITO

Matrox

Installation and User Guide

March 31, 2011

Axio

Y10934-201-0512

Page 2

Trademarks

USO RESTRITO

Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. ......................................................... Matrox®, Axio™, CompressHD™, DigiSuite™,

Adobe Systems Inc............................................................................ Adobe®, After Effects®, Encore®, Photoshop®, Premiere®,

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc............................................................. AMD Opteron™

Apple Inc........................................................................................... Apple®, FireWire

Autodesk, Inc. ................................................................................... Autodesk®, 3ds Max®, Combustion

eyeon Software Inc. .......................................................................... Fusion

Intel Corporation ............................................................................... Intel®, Xeon

International Business Machines Corporation .................................... IBM®, VGA

Microsoft Corporation........................................................................ Microsoft®, ActiveMovie®, DirectShow®, DirectX®,

NewTek, Inc. ..................................................................................... LightWave 3D

Panasonic (Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.).................................... Panasonic®, VariCam®, AVCHD™, DVCPRO™,

PCI-SIG ............................................................................................. PCI-SIG®, PCI Express®, PCIe®, PCI-X®, PCI™

Silicon Graphics International ............................................................ OpenGL

Sony Corporation .............................................................................. Sony®, XDCAM®, AVCHD™, DVCAM™, HDV™,

Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC) ............................................ JVC™, D-9™, HDV™

ASIO is a trademark and software of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.

All other nationally and internationally recognized trademarks and tradenames are hereby acknowledged.

Matrox RT™, Mtx.utils™, RT.X2™, X.io™, X.link™, X.linkHD™, X.linkLE™, X.linkSD™

Soundbooth

Windows

, Windows Media®, Windows Vista

DVCPRO50™, DVCPRO HD™

XDCAM EX™

Disclaimer

The information provided by this document is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Matrox

Electronic Systems Ltd. for its use; nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties resulting from its use. No

license is granted under any patents or patent rights of Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. Unauthorized recording or use of broadcast television programming, video tape, or other copyrighted material may violate copyright

laws. Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. assumes no responsibility for the illegal duplication, use, or other acts that infringe on the

rights of copyright owners.

Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. 1055 St. Regis Blvd., Dorval, Quebec, Canada H9P 2T4

Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time and without notice.

Tel: (514) 685-2630 Fax: (514) 685-2853 World Wide Web: www.matrox.com

Page 3

Mat

rox License Agreement, Warranty, and Servic

USO RESTRITO

Matrox License Agreement, Warranty, and Service

A. Matrox software license agreement for single-user products

By installing the software, you, the original purchaser, indicate your acceptance of these terms. If you do not agree to the terms of this agreement, please return your Matrox product to your Matrox representative.

This Matrox software, any included sample images and other files (the “Software”), is copyrighted by Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. All rights are reserved. You are granted a license to use the Software only, subject to the following restrictions and limitations:

The license is to you the original purchaser only, and is not transferable without written permission of Matrox.

You may install the Software on an unlimited number of computers owned or leased by you in any location. However, you must use the Software on a single computer owned or leased by you at a time in conjunction for the purpose of operating the Matrox hardware.

For the purposes of clarity, notwithstanding the fact that you may install the Software on more than one computer owned or leased by you, you may not use the Software on more than a single machine at a time, even if you own or lease more than one machine, without the express written consent of Matrox.

You may make back-up copies of the Software for your own use only, subject to the use limitations of this license.

You may not engage in, nor permit third parties to engage in, any of the following:

a Providing or disclosing the Software to third parties.

b Providing use of the Software in a computer service business, network, time-sharing, multiple CPU, or

multi user arrangement to users who are not individually licensed by Matrox.

c Making alterations or copies of any kind in the Software (except as specifically permitted above). d Attempting to disassemble, decompile, or reverse-engineer the Software in any way. e Granting sublicenses, leases, or other rights in the Software to others.

f Making copies, or verbal or media translations of the user's guide.

g Making telecommunication data transmissions of the Software.

Matrox reserves the right to terminate this license without prejudice to any additional recourses Matrox may have against you if you violate any of its terms and conditions.

B. Software limited warranty

MATROX WARRANTS TO YOU, THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER, WHO PROVIDES AN ADEQUATE PROOF OF PURCHASE, THAT THE MEDIA ON WHICH THE SOFTWARE IS RECORDED IS FREE FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP UNDER NORMAL USE, AND THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL PERFORM SUBSTANTIALLY AS DESCRIBED IN THE RELATED DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED BY MATROX FOR A PERIOD OF NINETY (90) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE.

MATROX PROVIDES YOU THE SOFTWARE AND RELATED DOCUMENTATION ON AN “AS IS” BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AS WELL AS THE WARRANTY AGAINST HIDDEN OR LATENT DEFECTS, ALL OF WHICH MATROX SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS (AND YOU, THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER, BY ACCEPTING THE PRODUCT, SPECIFICALLY ACCEPTS SUCH DISCLAIMER AND WAIVER) TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS ASSUMED BY YOU. SHOULD THE SOFTWARE PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU (AND NOT MATROX, ITS DISTRIBUTORS OR DEALERS) ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION.

MATROX DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS IN THE SOFTWARE WILL BE CORRECTED, OR

Page 4

Mat

rox License Agreement, Warranty, and

Servic

USO RESTRITO

THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR PERFORM WITH ANY HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE PROVIDED BY THIRD PARTIES.

C. End-user registration

Before using your Matrox product, please take a moment to register your product in the Matrox Support section of our website at www.matrox.com/video/support. The information you provide will assist Matrox to quickly diagnose and correct any problem that might arise when using the product. Only registered end users are entitled to customer support.

D. Hardware limited warranty

MATROX WARRANTS TO YOU, THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER, WHO PROVIDES AN ADEQUATE PROOF OF PURCHASE, THAT THE MATROX HARDWARE PRODUCTS WILL BE FREE FROM FACTORY DEFECTS FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. MATROX WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE, AT THE CHOICE OF MATROX, THE MATROX HARDWARE PRODUCTS WHICH PROVE TO BE DEFECTIVE DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, PROVIDED THAT THEY ARE RETURNED TO MATROX, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING LIMITATIONS:

Matrox's limited warranty covers only those defects which arise as a result of normal use of the hardware and does not apply to any:

improper or inadequate maintenance;

incompatibilities due to the user's hardware or software applications with or in which the Matrox

product interfaces;

product of a special or custom-made nature;

unauthorized modification or misuse;

improper installation, misapplication or negligence;

operation outside the product's environmental specifications;

improper site preparation or maintenance;

software;

other causes that do not relate to a product defect;

defects or damage suffered as a result of force majeure (including theft);

defects or damage suffered as a result of normal wear and tear, and/or

stolen goods.

If Matrox receives from you, during the applicable warranty period notice of a defect in a warranted hardware product and the defective Matrox product in question, Matrox shall at its sole option, either repair or replace the product, and shall return the repaired product or a replacement product within a reasonable delay. The replacement product may not be new, provided that it has functionality at least equal to that of the product being replaced. This warranty is valid in any country where Matrox hardware products are distributed by Matrox or its authorized dealers.

This limited warranty statement gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state in the United States, from province to province in Canada, and from country to country elsewhere in the world.

E. Limitations of warranty

EXCEPT FOR THE SOFTWARE LIMITED WARRANTY AND HARDWARE LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENTS, NEITHER MATROX NOR ANY OF ITS THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS MAKES ANY OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO MATROX PRODUCTS. MATROX SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS (AND YOU, BY ACCEPTING THE MATROX PRODUCT, SPECIFICALLY ACCEPTS SUCH DISCLAIMER AND WAIVES) ALL OTHER

Page 5

Mat

rox License Agreement, Warranty, and Servic

USO RESTRITO

WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR OR INTENDED PURPOSE OR USE AND THE WARRANTY AGAINST LATENT DEFECTS, WITH RESPECT TO THE HARDWARE AND/OR SOFTWARE. MATROX FURTHER DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY THAT MATROX PRODUCTS, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, WILL BE FREE FROM INFRINGEMENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OR PROPRIETARY RIGHTS.

TO THE EXTENT THAT THESE LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENTS ARE INCONSISTENT WITH THE LAW OF THE LOCALITY WHERE YOU PURCHASED THE MATROX PRODUCT, THESE LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENTS SHALL BE DEEMED MODIFIED TO BE CONSISTENT WITH SUCH LOCAL LAW. UNDER SUCH LOCAL LAW, CERTAIN LIMITATIONS OF THESE LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENTS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THE REMEDIES PROVIDED IN THESE LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENTS ARE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES.

F. Limitations of liability

EXCEPT FOR THE OBLIGATIONS SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN THE SOFTWARE LIMITED WARRANTY AND HARDWARE LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENTS, IN NO EVENT SHALL MATROX BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, FORESEEABLE OR UNFORESEEABLE, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, DELICT OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY AND WHETHER ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND/OR DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE LOSS OF USE, DATA, PRODUCTION REVENUE AND/OR PROFIT OF IN CONNECTION WITH THE MATROX PRODUCT OR ANY BUSINESS INTERRUPTION. WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE FOREGOING, ANY LIABILITY OF MATROX FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE DEFECTIVE HARDWARE IN QUESTION.

TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, MATROX'S ENTIRE LIABILITY AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD. MATROX DOES NOT OFFER ANY OTHER WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO MATROX HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE OR ANY OTHER HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE.

YOU SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL APPLICABLE TAXES, DUTIES AND CUSTOMS FEES ON ANY REPLACEMENT UNIT, AS WELL AS ALL TRANSPORT, INSURANCE, STORAGE AND OTHER CHARGES INCURRED ON ALL RETURNED PRODUCTS.

G. Indemnification disclaimer

Matrox disclaims and shall have no obligation to indemnify or defend you or any third party in respect of any actual or alleged infringement of any actual or pending patents, copyright or other intellectual property rights. Matrox shall have no liability arising out of any such actual or alleged intellectual property infringement.

MATROX SPECIFICALLY MAKES NO REPRESENTATION AND DISCLAIMS ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT.

H. Unauthorized use

THE MATROX LICENSED SOFTWARE AND ANY DOCUMENTATION RELATED THERETO ARE NOT DESIGNED, INTENDED, OR AUTHORIZED FOR USE IN ANY TYPE OF SYSTEM OR APPLICATION IN WHICH THE FAILURE OF THE LICENSED SOFTWARE COULD CREATE A SITUATION WHERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY OCCUR (E.G., MEDICAL SYSTEMS, LIFE SUSTAINING OR LIFE SAVING SYSTEMS). Should the LICENSEE license or use the Matrox Licensed Software for any such unintended or unauthorized use, the Licensee shall indemnify and hold Matrox and its officers, subsidiaries and affiliates harmless against all claims, costs, damages, and expenses, and reasonable attorney fees arising out of, directly or indirectly, any claim of product liability, personal injury or death associated with such unintended or

Page 6

Mat

rox License Agreement, Warranty, and

Servic

USO RESTRITO

unauthorized use, even if such claim alleges that Matrox was negligent regarding the design or manufacture of the Licensed Software.

I. Procedure for returning goods

No returned goods, for service or otherwise, will be accepted without prior authorization from Matrox. To obtain return authorization, contact Matrox Customer Support (see the contact information at

www.matrox.com/video/support). Once approved, Matrox will contact you with your Returned

Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Matrox cannot be responsible for units returned without an RMA number. Matrox will advise you of the shipping address. The packaging must indicate the RMA number on the outside. It is strongly recommended that a copy of the original packing slip which states the serial number of the items you're returning be included with the returned merchandise. This will speed up processing.

Each individual, returned unit or group of units MUST have an RMA number issued by Matrox. Matrox must authorize the number of units grouped under one RMA number. Any units received without prior approval by Matrox will be returned to you freight collect.

You shall be responsible for the cost of consolidated freight (one way only) for warranty units from your location to the location designated by Matrox. Once repaired, Matrox will incur the cost of consolidated freight for warranty units to your location.

Page 7

Mat

rox

End-user VFW So

ftware Codec License Agreement

(“Agreemen

t”)

USO RESTRITO

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

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING, COPYING OR USING THE SOFTWARE. THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU THE END USER (“END USER”) AND MATROX ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS LTD. (“MATROX”) CONCERNING THE MATROX VIDEO FOR WINDOWS SOFTWARE CODEC PACKAGE (COLLECTIVELY, THE “SOFTWARE”) WHICH END USER WISHES TO USE FOR PERSONAL USE. END USER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT IT WILL BE LEGALLY BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT.

Supported formats: DV/DVCAM, DVCPRO, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO HD, MPEG-2 I-frame SD, MPEG-2 I-frame HD (includes 720p, full-size 1080i/p, and 1440x1080i/p), MPEG-2 I-frame SD + Alpha, MPEG-2 I-frame HD + Alpha, Offline HD, HDV and EZ-HDV (playback only), Uncompressed 8-bit and 10-bit SD, Uncompressed 8-bit and 10-bit HD, Uncompressed 8-bit and 10-bit SD + Alpha, Uncompressed 8-bit and 10-bit HD + Alpha, EZ-MXF (playback only), and Motion-JPEG (playback only).

License

Matrox hereby grants the End User a non-exclusive, non-transferable, royalty-free, right to use and copy in object code form the Software for internal purposes in conjunction with a Matrox product only (the “Purpose”), subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. End user shall only use the Software on a single computer at a time. End User must maintain all copyright notices on all copies of the Software. Matrox may make changes to the Software at any time without prior notice. In addition, Matrox is under no obligation whatsoever to update, maintain, or provide new versions of the Software or to provide any support in connection with the Software.

Restrictions

End User agrees that it will not: (a) sell, rent, assign or transfer or grant a sublicense of the Software or the license contained herein to any other party; (b) adapt, alter, modify, prepare derivative works from, merge or transfer the Software; (c) break or attempt to break the protection algorithm, reverse engineer, reverse assemble, reverse compile or otherwise translate the Software or any portion thereof, even if permitted under any provision of any applicable laws; (d) use Matrox's name, logo or trademark to market its own products; (e) use, reproduce alter and redistribute the Software in whole or in part other than for the Purpose.

End User may not use the Software for any unlawful purpose, including infringement of the copyrights or other propriety rights of others, or in any illegal manner or for creation or distribution of unlawful content. End User agrees to indemnify Matrox for any and all claims arising from any violation by it of the terms of this License Agreement.

End User acknowledges that the Software is subject to export laws and agrees to comply with all applicable international and national laws that apply to these products.

End User acknowledges and agrees that the Software and all associated documentation, including logos, names and other support materials furnished in this package are exclusively owned by Matrox and/or its suppliers. The Software codes, structure and organization are the valuable trade secrets of Matrox. The Software and all associated documentation are also protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. No title to the intellectual property in the Software, the documentation, magnetic/optical/solid-state media or any other material provided therewith is transferred to End User by this Agreement. This Agreement does not convey to End User an interest in or to the Software, but only a limited right to use the Software in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. The Software is licensed to End User and not sold.

Page 8

Mat

rox

End-user VFW So

ftwar

e Co

dec License Agreement (“Agreemen

t”)

USO RESTRITO

Exclusion of warranty

MATROX PROVIDES TO END USER THE SOFTWARE AND RELATED DOCUMENTATION ON AN “AS IS” BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AS WELL AS THE WARRANTY AGAINST HIDDEN OR LATENT DEFECTS, ALL OF WHICH MATROX SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS (AND THE CUSTOMER BY ACCEPTING THE PRODUCT SPECIFICALLY ACCEPTS SUCH DISCLAIMER AND WAIVER) TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS ASSUMED BY END USER. SHOULD THE SOFTWARE PROVE DEFECTIVE, END USER (AND NOT MATROX, ITS DISTRIBUTORS OR DEALERS) ASSUMES THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION.

MATROX DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL MEET END USER'S REQUIREMENTS OR THAT IT'S OPERATION WILL BE ERROR-FREE.

MATROX HAS NO OBLIGATION TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND OR HOLD END USER HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY CLAIM THAT ANY THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE INFRINGES ANY THIRD PARTY PATENT, COPYRIGHT, TRADEMARK OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT. END USER WILL PROMPTLY NOTIFY MATROX IN WRITING OF ANY SUCH CLAIM.

MATROX HAS NO OBLIGATION TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND OR HOLD END USER HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY CLAIMS OF INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY THAT READS UPON OR IS INFRINGED BY A GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, TECHNOLOGY OR PATENT STANDARD OR RECOMMENDATIONS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION AVC/H.264, IEEE 1394, JPEG, JPEG2000, MPEG-1, MPEG-2 AND MPEG-4.

Limitation of Liability

A) Each party as well as any of its officers, employees, suppliers, agents or subcontractors shall under no circumstance whatsoever and whether a claim is based on breach of contract or warranty, infringement or any other intellectual property claims, negligence, strict liability in tort or otherwise or arises under any other doctrine in law or equity, be liable to or have to indemnify the other party for:

(i) Indirect, special, incidental, punitive and consequential damages, whether foreseeable or

unforeseeable, and even if advised of the possibility of such damages or losses;

(ii) Damages arising from loss of use, data, profits, production revenue, bargain, business, revenues,

anticipated savings, opportunities, investment or loss or production, wasted expenditures, costs of substitute goods or services and generally any kind of economic, commercial and financial loss arising directly or indirectly out of or in connection with this Agreement, including without limitation all such damages and losses resulting from the use of the Software, any mistakes, errors, delays, defects, failures, defaults, interruptions or generally any acts or omissions, whether or not the party has been advised of the possibility of such damages or losses. The total and cumulative liability from one party to the other party arising from or in connection with this Agreement (whether liabilities arise from breach of contract or warranty, negligence, strict liability in tort or otherwise or under any other doctrine in law or equity) shall under no circumstance exceed the aggregate of all fees and payments actually received by Matrox from End User under this Agreement.

B) Matrox will have no obligations under this section or otherwise with respect to any infringement claim in whole or in part based upon any direct, contributory or other infringement related to the licensed Software, or the use thereof, with respect to (including conformance to) any standards promulgated, revised or maintained by a standards organization, standards bodies or similar private or public organization, including, without limitation, the various standards promulgated by the MPEG Licensing Authority, LLC (or MPEG LA). Matrox has no obligation to indemnify, defend or hold End User harmless from and against any claims of infringement of intellectual property that reads upon or is infringed by a generally recognized

Page 9

Mat

rox

End-user VFW So

ftware Codec License Agreement

(“Agreemen

t”)

USO RESTRITO

audio, video, technology or patent standard or recommendations, including without limitation AVC/H.264, IEEE 1394, JPEG, JPEG2000, MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4.

Confidentiality

Except as licensed hereunder, End User shall treat the Software and all related information as confidential information and refrain from making any such information or the Software itself available to any other person. End User will take commercially reasonable precautions to safeguard the confidentiality of the Software, including those taken by End User to protect its own trade secrets. The obligation of confidentiality shall not apply or shall cease to apply to any information that (a) was known to End User independently of its receipt hereunder; (b) is or becomes publicly available without breach of this Agreement; or (c) is disclosed by End User pursuant to court order or other requirement imposed by law, provided that Matrox is given a reasonable opportunity to object to or restrict such disclosure requirement to the extent practicable, and then such disclosure shall be permitted only subject to the terms and conditions of such order or other legal requirement.

Termination

This Agreement is effective until terminated. End User may terminate this Agreement at any time by destroying all copies of the Software and related materials. This Agreement is conditioned upon End User's continued compliance with the Agreement and will terminate automatically and irrevocably if End User fails to comply with any material term or condition of this Agreement. Matrox will provide written notice to End User of such termination in advance where practical, or otherwise promptly following such termination. Such termination is without prejudice to Matrox's other rights hereunder at law or in equity. In event of termination, End User must destroy all copies of the Software and related materials and certify in writing and under oath that all such copies have been destroyed, and End User's license and rights under this Agreement shall terminate. In the event of termination of this Agreement, the provisions of Sections 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 10 shall survive and will remain in full force and effect.

General

8.1 Matrox shall not be liable for delay or failure in performance resulting from acts beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, acts of war, terrorism, riot, fire, flood, or other disaster, acts of government, strike, lockout, communication line or power failure.

8.2 End User shall not have the right to assign the benefit of this Agreement without the prior written permission from Matrox and then only under such conditions as Matrox may reasonably determine.

8.3 If any provision of this Agreement is declared by a body of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such provision shall be severed from this Agreement and the other provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

8.4 A term or condition of this Agreement can be waived or modified only with the written consent of both parties. Forbearance or indulgence by either party in any regard shall not constitute a waiver of the term or condition to be performed, and either party may invoke any remedy available under this Agreement or by law despite such forbearance or indulgence.

8.5 The relationship between Matrox and you is that of an independent contractor and its customer and under no circumstances shall either party, its agents or employees be deemed agents or representatives of the other party. Neither party shall have the right to enter into any contracts or commitments in the name of or on behalf of the other party in any respect whatsoever. In addition, neither party shall hold itself out to anyone, or otherwise represent, that it has any such authority vis-a-vis the other party.

Both parties agree to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, orders and ordinances of the state, province and/or country where it resides and in any other state, province and/or country with jurisdiction over it or its activities in performance of its obligations hereunder, including without limitation all applicable duty, taxes, import and/or export regulations and all licensing or permit requirements.

8.6 This Agreement and any schedule attached hereto contains the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, including, but not

Page 10

Mat

rox

End-user VFW So

ftwar

e Co

dec License Agreement (“Agreemen

t”)

USO RESTRITO

limited to, understandings, proposals, negotiations, representations or warranties of any kind whether oral or written with respect to the subject matter hereof. No oral or written representation which is not expressly contained in this Agreement is binding on Matrox or End User.

8.7 This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Quebec. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply to this Agreement.

Unauthorized use

Page 11

USO RESTRITO

Contents

Chapter 1

Introducing Matrox Axio

Welcome to Matrox Axio ..................................................................... 2

Hardware supplied for Matrox Axio LE ................................................ 2

Hardware supplied for Matrox Axio HD and SD ....................................... 2

Matrox Axio LE system requirements .................................................. 2

Matrox Axio HD and SD system requirements ......................................... 3

About this manual ............................................................................... 4

Chapter 2

Installing Your Matrox Axio LE Hardware

Before you install your Matrox Axio LE card ............................................. 8

Install your Matrox Axio LE card ............................................................. 14

Before restarting your computer ........................................................ 14

Style conventions ......................................................................................... 4

How video formats are expressed ............................................................... 4

Last-minute information................................................................................ 5

Start with a functioning system .................................................................... 8

Avoid costly damage .................................................................................... 8

Providing adequate ventilation ..................................................................... 8

Format your A/V drives using NTFS ............................................................... 10

About the PCI retainer bracket ........................................................................ 11

Removing the PCI retainer bracket ......................................................................... 11

Connect the internal power supply cable to your Axio LE PCIe card ............ 12

Connect the internal analog audio cable to your Axio LE card ...................... 13

Chapter 3

Connecting External Devices to Matrox Axio LE

X.linkLE breakout box connections ......................................................... 16

Attaching the rubber feet to X.linkLE ...................................................... 17

Attaching the rackmount brackets to X.linkLE ........................................ 17

Connect your X.linkLE audio/video and SDI cables

to the Axio LE card ................................................................................. 19

X.linkLE video connections ............................................................................. 16

X.linkLE audio connections ............................................................................. 16

Page 12

Contents

USO RESTRITO

Connect your X.linkLE balanced analog audio cable

to the audio cable bracket ............................................................. 20

Connect your X.linkLE 1394 cable to your computer ............................ 21

Using the X.linkLE S-Video adapter cables ........................................... 21

Typical Matrox Axio LE connections .................................................. 23

X.linkLE analog component connections ................................................... 23

X.linkLE S-Video connections ..................................................................... 24

X.linkLE digital video connections ............................................................... 25

Chapter 4

Installing Your Matrox Axio HD or SD Hardware

Before you install your Matrox X.io card ........................................... 28

Start with a functioning system .................................................................. 28

Avoid costly damage .................................................................................. 28

Providing adequate ventilation ....................................................................... 28

Format your A/V drives using NTFS .............................................................. 30

About the PCI retainer bracket ...................................................................... 31

Removing the PCI retainer bracket ............................................................... 31

Connect the internal power supply cable to your X.io card ....................... 32

Install your Matrox X.io card .............................................................. 32

Before restarting your computer ...................................................... 33

Chapter 5

Connecting External Devices to Matrox Axio HD and SD

X.linkHD and X.linkSD breakout box connections ................................. 36

X.linkHD video connections ........................................................................ 36

X.linkHD audio connections ........................................................................ 36

X.linkSD video connections ......................................................................... 36

X.linkSD audio connections ........................................................................ 36

Prepare for mounting ........................................................................ 36

Using the desktop foot ............................................................................... 37

Attaching the desktop pedestal ................................................................. 37

Attaching the rackmount brackets ............................................................. 38

Attach the ferrite beads to the X.link cable ....................................... 38

Connect your X.link breakout box to your computer ......................... 39

Typical Matrox Axio HD and SD connections ........................................ 40

X.linkHD digital video connections ................................................................. 40

Page 13

Contents

USO RESTRITO

X.linkSD analog component connections ...................................................... 41

X.linkSD S-Video connections .................................................................... 42

X.linkSD digital video connections .............................................................. 43

Chapter 6

Installing Your Matrox Axio Software

Overview of the software installation ................................................. 46

Hardware detection .......................................................................... 46

Installing Matrox Mtx.utils .................................................................. 46

Installing the Matrox effect patterns .................................................. 47

Installing additional Matrox WYSIWYG plug-ins or

removing unneeded plug-ins ................................................................ 47

Installing the Matrox VFW software codecs on a system

without the Axio hardware ................................................................ 47

Updating drivers for using DV-1394 devices ...................................... 48

Note about using sleep and hibernation modes with Matrox Axio ..... 48

Setting Matrox Axio as your default audio playback device. .............. 48

Removing your Matrox Axio software ................................................ 49

Chapter 7

Defining Your Adobe Premiere Pro Settings

Running antivirus software with Adobe Premiere Pro ........................ 52

Creating a new Matrox project .......................................................... 52

Defining your player settings ............................................................. 53

Displaying warnings in Adobe Premiere Pro’s Events panel ............... 53

A note about realtime playback capabilities ...................................... 53

Defining your sequence settings ....................................................... 54

Updating your Axio firmware ...................................................................... 46

Specifying your general settings .................................................................... 54

Specifying your video output settings (X.linkLE) ........................................... 58

Specifying your video output settings (X.linkHD) ................................ .......... 61

Specifying your video output settings (X.linkSD) ........................................ 63

Specifying your genlock settings ................................................................ 65

Specifying your audio output settings (X.linkLE) ........................................... 67

Specifying your audio output settings (X.linkHD and X.linkSD) ..................... 71

Page 14

Contents

USO RESTRITO

Selecting your DV-1394 output settings ........................................................ 75

Defining your video preview settings .............................................................. 76

Defining your capture settings ................................................................. 77

Specifying your video capture settings ........................................................... 77

Specifying your audio capture settings ........................................................... 81

Notes about capturing to Matrox .m2v files ................................................ 85

Specifying your audio monitoring settings (X.linkHD and X.linkSD) .............. 86

Selecting your MPEG-2 I-frame settings ........................................... 88

Selecting your MPEG-2 IBP settings ...................................................... 90

Exporting to a Matrox .avi file ........................................................... 92

Exporting a Matrox NTSC or 486p sequence to MPEG-2 for

DVD authoring ........................................................................................ 95

Adding a voice-over to your sequence ............................................. 96

Connection and setup ................................................................................ 96

Recording your voice-over ......................................................................... 97

Setting up Matrox RS-422 device control ......................................... 99

Exporting your sequence to tape .......................................................... 101

Exporting to tape using Matrox RS-422 device control ............................ 101

Obtaining a frame-accurate export to tape using Matrox RS-422

device control .......................................................................................... 104

Exporting to a DVCPRO HD device using DV-1394 device control .......... 105

Creating an SD project in 16:9 format ................................................... 107

Chapter 8

Setting Up Realtime Effects with Adobe Premiere Pro

Available effects ......................................................................................... 110

How to apply a Matrox video effect in Adobe Premiere Pro ................

How to apply a Matrox video transition in Adobe Premiere Pro ..........

Applying a mask to your Matrox effects ................................................ 112

Using Select Mask ................................................................................................. 113

Creating a Matrox primary color correction .......................................... 114

Using Split View ..................................................................................................... 116

Working with Split View in the Program Monitor ................................................. 117

Using RGB curves ................................................................................................. 118

Adjusting tonal range .................................................................................... 120

Using the color balance graph ...................................................................... 121

111 111

Page 15

Contents

USO RESTRITO

Performing an auto balance .......................................................................... 124

Matching colors between two clips .......................................................... 125

Using the luma mapping graph ..................................................................... 127

Creating a Matrox secondary color correction................................. 129

Using the selective key graph ....................................................................... 134

Creating a color pass effect .......................................................................... 138

Overview of the Matrox chroma key effects .................................... 139

Creating a chroma key or chroma key shadow effect ..................... 140

Using the chroma key graph to modify key colors and

perform an auto key ................................................................................ 143

Overview of the Matrox luma key effect ............................................... 146

Creating a luma key effect .................................................................... 147

Using the luma key graph ............................................................................. 148

Creating a wipe transition................................................................ 150

Using the Matrox chroma clamper effect ........................................ 152

Selecting your speed control method ................................................... 152

Chapter 9

Using Matrox A/V Tools

About Matrox A/V Tools ........................................................................ 154

Starting Matrox A/V Tools. .................................................................... 154

Using the Matrox A/V Tools interface ................................................... 155

Defining your A/V Tools options ........................................................... 158

How A/V Tools assigns clip names ...................................................... 168

Capturing clips ....................................................................................... 168

Editing clips. .......................................................................................... 169

Working with the clip list ........................................................................ 170

Using the A/V Tools pop-up menu ........................................................... 156

Navigating through clips with the transport controls ................................ 156

Selecting your capture folder ........................................................................ 160

Defining your playback settings .................................................................... 160

Defining your capture settings ................................................................. 163

Capturing live video ....................................................................................... 168

Capturing from tape without device control ............................................. 169

Updating clip information............................................................................... 169

Changing a clip’s In and Out icons ............................................................... 169

Page 16

Contents

USO RESTRITO

Adding clips ................................................................................................... 170

Playing back clips .................................................................................................. 170

Saving and loading a clip list ......................................................................... 170

Copying clips .......................................................................................................... 171

Moving clips ............................................................................................................ 171

Deleting clips .......................................................................................................... 171

Detaching and resizing the clip list ............................................................... 172

Grabbing a single-frame image ...................................................... 172

Keyboard shortcuts ................................................................................ 174

Chapter 10

Using the Matrox WYSIWYG Plug-ins

Overview ................................................................................................ 176

Configuring the Matrox WYSIWYG Control Panel................................ 176

Required steps to use the WYSIWYG plug-ins .................................... 177

Adobe After Effects ....................................................................................... 177

Adobe Photoshop ................................................................ .......................... 177

Autodesk 3ds Max ......................................................................................... 177

Autodesk Combustion ................................................................................... 178

eyeon Fusion .......................................................................................................... 178

NewTek LightWave 3D ................................................................................. 178

Chapter 11

Using the Matrox Video for Windows Codecs

Overview ................................................................................................ 180

Using VFW programs without the Axio hardware ................................ 180

Before you start rendering ..................................................................... 181

Selecting color space conversion options ................................................ 182

Rendering material to a Matrox VFW .avi file ....................................... 183

Configuring the Matrox DVCPRO HD codec ................................................ 184

Configuring the Matrox Uncompressed codecs ....................................... 184

Configuring the Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame codecs ..................................... 185

Chapter 12

Monitoring Your Matrox Axio System

Using X.info to display Axio information ............................................... 188

Displaying system information ...................................................................... 188

Displaying hardware information ................................................................... 190

Page 17

Contents

USO RESTRITO

Monitoring your Axio hardware operating temperatures .............................. 191

Error notification ..................................................................................................... 191

Appendix A

Understanding Standard and Advanced Pulldown

Overview. ............................................................................................... 194

Standard 2:3 pulldown .......................................................................... 194

Matrox Axio implementation of standard reverse pulldown.......................... 195

Advanced 2:3:3:2 pulldown ................................................................... 195

Matrox Axio implementation of advanced reverse pulldown ........................ 196

Appendix B

Matrox Axio Workflows

Overview. ............................................................................................... 198

Working with SD “24P” material ............................................................ 198

486p @ 23.98 fps workflow example ............................................................ 199

Working with HD material ................................................................ 200

About the Matrox HD codecs .......................................................... 200

Using the Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame HD codec for online editing ....... 201

MPEG-2 I-frame HD codec workflow example for online editing ................ 201

Using the Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame HD codec for offline editing ...... 202

MPEG-2 I-frame HD codec workflow example for offline editing

MPEG-2 I-frame HD workflow example for offline editing on a

Using the Matrox 8-bit and 10-bit Uncompressed HD codecs ......... 205

Matrox Uncompressed codec workflow example .................................... 205

Applying pulldown in HD sequences .................................................... 206

1080p @ 23.98 fps workflow example .......................................................... 207

Other Matrox Axio HD workflows .................................................... 208

720p workflow example. .......................................................................... 208

1080i workflow example ................................................................................ 210

Editing HD sequences on a Matrox Axio SD system ........................... 213

Supported video compression formats ............................................ 215

Matrox Axio LE .............................................................................................. 215

Matrox Axio HD ............................................................................................. 216

Matrox Axio SD ...................................................................................................... 217

on an Axio system .................................................................................. 203

remote system ........................................................................................ 204

Page 18

Contents

USO RESTRITO

Supported main and secondary SDI output formats on

Matrox Axio LE ..................................................................................... 218

Supported master output formats on Matrox Axio HD and SD ......... 219

Appendix C

Matrox Axio Specifications

X.io card ......................................................................................... 222

General ..........................................................................................................222

Typical operating voltages and current consumption .............................. 222

Environmental specifications .......................................................................222

X.linkSD breakout box ..................................................................... 223

General ..........................................................................................................223

Typical operating voltages and current consumption .............................. 223

Video input signals .......................................................................................223

Video output signals .....................................................................................224

Audio input/output signals ................................................................ ........ 224

Audio specifications .....................................................................................225

Environmental specifications .......................................................................225

linkHD breakout box ..................................................................... 226

General ..........................................................................................................226

Typical operating voltages and current consumption .............................. 226

Video input signals .......................................................................................226

Video output signals ..................................................................................... 227

Audio input/output signals ................................................................ ........ 227

Audio specifications ..................................................................................... 227

Environmental specifications .......................................................................228

Axio LE card ..........................................................................................229

General ..........................................................................................................229

Typical operating voltages and current consumption

Typical operating voltages and current consumption (PCI-X card) .......... 229

Video input signals .......................................................................................230

Video output signals ..................................................................................... 231

Audio input/output signals ........................................................................... 231

Audio specifications .....................................................................................232

Environmental specifications .......................................................................232

(PCI Express card) .................................................................................. 229

Appendix D

Matrox Axio Glossary

Page 19

Contents

USO RESTRITO

Glossary of terms ............................................................................ 234

Appendix E

Matrox Customer Support

How to get Matrox customer support ........................................... 246

Registration ..................................................................................................

Keep up to date with our website ............................................................ 246

Contacting us ........................................................................................... 246

Index ............................................................................................. 247

246

Page 20

USO RESTRITO

Page 21

Contents

USO RESTRITO

xviii

Your notes

Page 22

Contents

USO RESTRITO

Introducing Matrox Axio

This chapter lists the contents of your Matrox Axio kit, provides the Axio system requirements, and describes the available documentation.

Page 23

USO RESTRITO

Page 24

Chapter 1, In

troducing Ma

trox Axio

USO RESTRITO

Welcome to Matrox Axio

Matrox Axio provides a complete post-production solution that lets you get maximum productivity from Adobe Premiere Pro. It is designed to give you the most comprehensive realtime feature set, the highest quality native codec technology, and complete file-based workflows – totally integrated with the Adobe software. For more information on Matrox Axio features, see the Matrox Video website at www.matrox.com/video.

Hardware supplied for Matrox Axio LE

• Axio LE card, and internal power supply cable for the PCI Express (PCIe)

version of the Axio LE card.

• Axio LE internal balanced analog audio cable with attached audio cable

bracket.

• X.linkLE breakout box.

• X.linkLE balanced analog audio cable.

• 6-pin to 6-pin IEEE-1394 cable for connecting X.linkLE to your computer’s

1394 port.

• Two S-Video adapter cables for connecting S-Video devices to X.linkLE.

Hardware supplied for Matrox Axio HD and SD

• X.io card — input/output card.

• X.linkHD breakout box for Matrox Axio HD, or X.linkSD breakout box for

Matrox Axio SD.

• X.link cable with attachable ferrite beads.

• 4-to-6 pin IEEE-1394 cable.

• Internal power supply cable for the X.io card.

Matrox Axio LE system requirements

Note

or SD.

Matrox Axio LE requires a computer with the following minimum system configuration:

The Matrox X.effects card is no longer supported with Matrox Axio HD

• Microsoft Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate, or Home Premium (64-bit)

with Service Pack 1, or Windows Vista Business or Ultimate (64-bit) with Service Pack 2.

• Intel Xeon at 3.4 GHz or faster, or AMD Opteron 250 or faster.

• Dual-CPU or one dual-core CPU, depending on processor used.

• 4 GB of RAM.

Page 25

Matrox Axio HD and SD system requirements

USO RESTRITO

• One of the following expansion slots, depending on the type of Axio LE card

you’re installing:

A free PCIe x4 slot (or greater) for the PCIe version of Axio LE. The slot

must be wired electrically with at least four lanes.

A free PCI-X slot for the PCI-X version of Axio LE.

• A free PCI slot near the Axio LE card to install the Axio LE balanced analog

audio cable bracket.

• Added ventilation (fan) as explained in “Providing adequate ventilation” on

page 8.

• NTFS-formatted A/V drives.

• If you want to use your Matrox Axio system with Adobe Premiere Pro, you

must have Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 version 5.0.3 or later.

For up-to-date information about Matrox Axio LE system requirements, check the Matrox Video Support site at www.matrox.com/video/support.

Matrox Axio HD and SD system requirements

Matrox Axio HD and SD require a computer with the following minimum system configuration:

• Microsoft Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate, or Home Premium (64-bit)

with Service Pack 1, or Windows Vista Business or Ultimate (64-bit) with Service Pack 2.

• Intel Xeon at 3.4 GHz or faster, or AMD Opteron 250 or faster.

• Dual-CPU or one dual-core CPU, depending on processor used.

• An internal power supply of at least 530 watts with one free outlet for the

X.io card.

• 4 GB of RAM.

• One free PCI-X expansion slot running at 100 MHz.

• Added ventilation (fan) as explained in “Providing adequate ventilation” on

page 28.

• NTFS-formatted A/V drives.

• If you want to use your Matrox Axio system with Adobe Premiere Pro, you

must have Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 version 5.0.3 or later.

For up-to-date information about Matrox Axio HD and SD system requirements, contact your Matrox Axio dealer.

Page 26

Chapter 1, In

troducing Ma

trox Axio

USO RESTRITO

About this manual

This manual provides you with information about installing and using your Matrox Axio hardware and software, including how to use your Matrox Axio system with Adobe Premiere Pro.

Style conventions

The following style conventions are used in this manual:

• The names of files, directory paths, and manuals appear in italics. For

example:

• Menus and commands that you need to choose are displayed in the form

Menu > Command

menu bar, then click

• The names of keys are displayed in small capital bold letters, such as the

CTRL

• A plus (+) sign is used to indicate combinations of keys and/or mouse

operations. For example:

The data is stored in the sample.wav file.

The file is located in your C:\Windows\System directory.

Please refer to your Matrox Axio Release Notes.

key.

CTRL+C SHIFT+

with the mouse.

means to hold down the

click

means to hold down the

. For example,

Save

in the menu that appears.

File > Save

CTRL

SHIFT

means click

key while pressing the C key.

key while you click an item

File

in the

How video formats are expressed

With the exception of NTSC and PAL, all SD and HD video formats are expressed in the Matrox Axio documentation and dialog boxes as follows:

VRp

or i or

Where:

• VR

is the vertical resolution. For 1440 × 1080 video, however, both the

horizontal and vertical resolutions are specified.

• p

or i or

frame video.

• @ n fps

Here are some examples:

• 486p @ 23.98 fps

per second.

PsF @ n fps

PsF

is the frame rate in frames per second.

represents progressive, interlaced, or progressive segmented

Represents 720 × 486 progressive video at 23.98 frames

Page 27

About this ma

nual

USO RESTRITO

• 720p @ 59.94 fps

frames per second.

• 1440x1080i @ 29.97 fps

frames per second. This format is used for HDV 1080i material.

• 1080i @ 29.97 fps

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 Axio Release Notes.

Represents 1280 × 720 progressive video at 59.94

Represents 1440× 1080 interlaced video at 29.97

Represents full-size 1920 × 1080 interlaced video at

Page 28

Chapter 1, In

troducing Ma

trox Axio

USO RESTRITO

Your notes

Page 29

USO RESTRITO

Installing Your Matrox Axio LE

Hardware

This chapter describes how to install your Matrox Axio LE card.

Page 30

Chapter 2, Inst

alling Your Matrox Axio LE Hard

ware

USO RESTRITO

Before you install your Matrox Axio LE card

Read the following information carefully before attempting to install your Matrox Axio LE card in your computer.

Start with a functioning system

Before attempting any Matrox Axio installation, you should have a computer with an Axio-supported Windows operating system fully installed and functioning smoothly. This will avoid potential problems later on.

Avoid costly damage

Static electricity from your body can damage your Matrox Axio LE card 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 Axio LE card 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.

Providing adequate ventilation

Before using your Matrox Axio system, you must ensure adequate ventilation in your computer. Because your Matrox Axio LE card produces a significant amount of heat, forced air ventilation is extremely important. Inadequate ventilation may result in erratic operating behavior.

Note

sensors to let you monitor the operating temperature of your various Matrox Axio hardware components. These temperatures are displayed in the Matrox X.info program (see “Monitoring Your Matrox Axio System” on page 187 for more information).

Your Matrox Axio system is equipped with numerous temperature

Page 31

efore you install your Matrox Axio LE card

Airflow

USO RESTRITO

To provide as much airflow as possible over the card, you must install a fan as explained below:

• Position a fan directly facing the end of the Matrox Axio LE card with the

PCI retainer bracket. You should make sure the fan directs air over the card. When installed, this fan works in conjunction with your PC exhaust fan to blow warmed air away from your Axio LE card.

• Choose a fan that has a minimum rating of 40 CFM (CFM stands for cubic

feet of air displaced per minute and is a measurement standard for fans). An example of a fan that meets this requirement well is the Sunon model KD1208PTB1, which is a 12 VDC fan with a rating of 42.5 CFM.

• Make sure to mount the fan as close to the card as possible. In most systems,

you should be able to place the fan directly behind the card guide slots.

• Make sure to close your computer’s cover once you’ve finished installing

your hardware. This ensures that the airflow generated by the fan is directed over the card.

²C

aution Fan installation should be done by a qualified technician. Improper

install ation procedures can result in damage to your Axio LE components and/or your computer system. Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. is not respo nsible for any damage caused by faulty installation.

Page 32

Chapter 2, Inst

alling Your Matrox Axio LE Hard

ware

USO RESTRITO

Format your A/V drives using NTFS

Your A/V drives because NTFS overcomes FAT32 file size limitations. When a hard drive is formatted using FAT32, files saved to this drive cannot exceed 4 gigabytes in size. This translates to approximately 20 minutes of DV/DVCAM video, which poses a serious limitation to a nonlinear editing platform like your Matrox Axio system.

With NTFS, you also have the option of creating a striped volume, which consists of multiple hard drives formatted as a single partition. This allows you to work with multiple drives as a single large drive, which offers more disk space and enhances hard drive performance. NTFS also provides better audio and video synchronization than FAT32 when you play back your clips.

If you already have Windows installed on your computer, you can check the format of your drives. In Windows Explorer, right-click the drive letter (such as D:), then choose next to

If you need to format a drive using NTFS, right-click

Manage Management

drive and choose the partition you are creating. From the

Allocation unit size compression

select the

File system

. Under

must

be formatted using NTFS for use with Matrox Axio

Properties

Computer Management > Storage

. In the

Format

option. If you are formatting the drive for the first time, do not

Perform a quick format

. Under

Disk Management

. In the provided dialog box, specify a volume label for

Default

General

. Do not select the

option either.

, check the format of your drive

utility, right-click the appropriate

File System

Enable file and folder

Computer

, select

list, select

Disk

, then choose

NTFS

. Leave the

Important

For more information on how to format your storage devices using NTFS, see your Windows documentation.

Disk defragmentation

It’s important to make sure that your storage does not become too fragmented. Overly fragmented drives will lead to a major reduction in your system’s performance, which will in turn seriously reduce Matrox Axio’s ability to work properly.

Important

defragment your hard drives regularly (daily or several times a week). For information on how to defragment your storage devices, see your Windows

documentation.

All information on the designated drive will be lost.

To ensure that your storage is operating at optimal levels,

Page 33

efore you install your Matrox Axio LE card

USO RESTRITO

About the PCI retainer bracket

Many computers contain card guides at the front end of the computer chassis. These help to stabilize cards. If your Axio LE card is equipped with a PCI retainer bracket, the following diagram depicts the retainer bracket’s use:

Axio LE card

PCI retainer

bracket

Removing the PCI retainer bracket

With some computer models, you may have to remove the PCI retainer bracket. In such a case, once you’ve drained static electricity from your body and removed the Axio LE card from its antistatic bag (see “Before you install your Matrox

Axio LE card” on page 8), simply remove the screws holding the bracket in place

and then carefully remove the bracket.

Card guide

Page 34

Chapter 2, Inst

alling Your Matrox Axio LE Hard

ware

USO RESTRITO

Connect the internal power supply cable to your Axio LE PCIe card

The PCIe version of the Axio LE card requires power from your computer’s internal power supply. An internal power supply cable is provided to connect your Axio LE card to your computer’s internal power supply.

Attach the female end of your internal power supply cable to the male connector on your Axio LE card.

Internal power supply connector

Page 35

efore you install your Matrox Axio LE card

USO RESTRITO

Connect the internal analog audio cable to your Axio LE card

The Axio LE card includes an internal analog audio cable with an attached audio cable bracket that allows you to connect the balanced analog audio (XLR) cable at the back of your X.linkLE breakout box to your Axio LE card.

²C

aution The internal audio cable connector and the corresponding connector

on your Axio LE card are designed to fit together such that the tabs on the cable connector line up with the slots in the card connector. Don’t try to force the audio cable connector the wrong way. Doing so can cause permanent damage by bending the pins on the Axio LE card connector.

Connect the internal audio cable from the audio cable bracket to the corresponding connector located near the middle of your Axio LE card.

Align tabs on audio cable connector with slots in Axio LE card connector

Internal audio cable

Audio cable bracket

Axio LE card

Page 36

Chapter 2, Inst

alling Your Matrox Axio LE Hard

ware

USO RESTRITO

Install your Matrox Axio LE card

Your Matrox Axio LE card is designed to operate in either a PCIe or PCI-X slot, depending on which type of Axio LE card you have. The PCIe version requires a PCIe x4 (or greater) slot that is electrically wired with at least four lanes. For both versions of Axio LE, you need an additional PCI slot near the Axio LE card to install the analog audio cable bracket. If any of the two slots in which you’ll be installing your Axio LE card and analog audio cable bracket contain other cards, either move them to unused slots or remove them completely.

To install your Axio LE card:

Make sure the internal power supply cable is connected to your Axio LE card (PCIe version), as explained in “Connect the internal power supply

cable to your Axio LE PCIe card” on page 12.

Make sure the internal analog audio cable is connected between the Axio LE card and the audio cable bracket as explained in “Connect the internal analog

audio cable to your Axio LE card” on page 13.

Remove the metal plates located at the back of the two slots you’ll be using for your Axio LE card and the audio cable bracket. Save the screws for the mounting brackets.

Position your Axio LE card and audio cable bracket over the two slots that you’ve chosen and push them in firmly and evenly until they are fully seated in the slots.

Connect the male end of the internal power supply cable on your Axio LE card (PCIe version) to a free power outlet of your computer’s internal power supply.

Using the fasten screws you removed in step 3, secure your Axio LE card and audio cable bracket to the computer frame.

Using the four small screws provided with your Axio LE audio cable bracket, secure the two ends of the audio cable bracket to the computer frame.

Replace your computer’s cover.

Before restarting your computer

You must connect your external devices such as X.linkLE breakout box, VTRs, etc., before attempting to restart your computer. For details about these tasks, see

Chapter 3, “Connecting External Devices to Matrox Axio LE.”

Page 37

USO RESTRITO

Connecting External Devices to Matrox

Axio LE

This chapter shows you how to connect external devices to Matrox Axio LE.

Page 38

Chapter 3, Connecting External Devices to Matrox Axio LE

USO RESTRITO

linkLE breakout box connections

The X.linkLE breakout box provides you with the maximum flexibility possible for connecting external video and audio devices to your Matrox Axio LE system. Cables are provided for connecting the X.linkLE breakout box to your Axio LE card and balanced analog audio cable bracket, and a 1394 cable is included with your Axio LE kit to connect X.linkLE to your computer. S-Video adapter cables are also provided for connecting S-Video devices.

linkLE video connections

• One 4:2:2 SDI input/output with embedded audio support.

• Second 4:2:2 SDI output (SD-SDI video only).

• One analog component input, or one S-Video input, or one composite input.

• One analog component output and one composite output, or one S-Video

output and two composite outputs.

Note

component video.

• IEEE-1394 interface.

• Analog black burst reference input.

linkLE audio connections

• Two balanced analog XLR inputs.

• Six balanced analog XLR outputs.

• One unbalanced AES/EBU stereo input.

• Three unbalanced AES/EBU stereo outputs.

• One unbalanced analog RCA stereo output for preview.

Composite output cannot be used when outputting HD analog

Page 39

Attaching the ru

bber

feet to X.linkLE

Adhesive rubber foot (x4)

USO RESTRITO

Attaching the rubber feet to X.linkLE

You can use the adhesive rubber feet provided with the X.linkLE breakout box if you’d like to mount the breakout box on your desktop. To do this, peel the rubber feet from their adhesive backing sheet and attach them to the corresponding round indentations at the corners on the bottom of the breakout box.

Note

19” rack using the rackmount brackets as explained in the following section, the breakout box may not fit in the rack unless you remove the adhesive rubber feet.

X.linkLE breakout box (partial view)

If you later choose to mount your X.linkLE breakout box to a standard

Attaching the rackmount brackets to X.linkLE

You can use the supplied rackmount brackets to mount your X.linkLE breakout box to a standard 19” rack.

Unpack the two rackmount brackets and their eight mounting screws.

²C

aution Use on ly the screws supplied with your Matrox Axio LE kit to

attach the rackmount brackets to your X.linkLE breakout box. If you use screws that are larger or longer than the ones supplied, you can damage your equipment.

With the rackmount brackets positioned so that the bracket face is towards the front of the X.linkLE breakout box, align the screw holes on each

Page 40

Chapter 3, Connecting External Devices to Matrox Axio LE

X.linkLE breakout box

(par

tial view)

Rackmount brac

ket

USO RESTRITO

rackmount bracket with their respective screw holes on either end of the X.linkLE breakout box.

Using a hand screwdriver only ( each screw until snug.

Do not overtighten!

no power screwdrivers

Rackmount bracket

), carefully tighten

Page 41

Connect your X.linkLE audio/video and SDI cables to the Axio LE card

USO RESTRITO

Connect your X.linkLE audio/video and SDI cables to the Axio LE card

Connect the X.linkLE audio/video cable from the back of the X.linkLE breakout box to the X.linkLE audio/video cable connector (labeled B) on your installed Axio LE card. Tighten the thumb screws until snug to ensure a

Back of X.linkLE breakout box (partial view)

stable connection.

X.linkLE audio/video cable

X.linkLE SDI cable

Connect the X.linkLE SDI cable from the back of the X.linkLE breakout box to the respective SDI connectors (labeled OUT A, OUT B, and IN) on your installed Axio LE card.

²C

aution Use extra care when attaching the cables to their respective

connectors (bent pins can cause your Matrox Axio LE system to not perform properly). Also, do not bend the attached cables too sharply. Excessive bending or flexing can damage internal, shielded wires.

SDI OUT A

SDI OUT B

SDI IN

Axio LE card bracket

Axio LE audio/video cable connector (B)

Axio LE SDI connectors

Page 42

Chapter 3, Connecting External Devices to Matrox Axio LE

USO RESTRITO

Connect your X.linkLE balanced analog audio cable to the audio cable bracket

Connect one end of the X.linkLE balanced analog audio cable to the Analog Audio connector at the back of your X.linkLE breakout box. Tighten the thumb screws until snug to ensure a stable connection.

Analog Audio

Back of X.linkLE breakout box (partial view)

Axio LE balanced analog audio cable connector (A)

X.linkLE balanced analog audio cable

Axio LE audio cable bracket

Attach the opposite end of the X.linkLE balanced analog audio cable to the balanced analog audio cable connector (labeled A) on your installed Axio LE audio cable bracket. Tighten the thumb screws until snug to ensure a

²C

stable connection.

aution Use extra care when attaching the cable to its respective connector

(bent pins can cause your Matrox Axio LE system to not perform properly). Also, do not bend the attached cable too sharply. Excessive bending or flexing can damage internal, shielded wires.

Page 43

Connect your X.linkLE 1394 cable to your c

omputer

USO RESTRITO

Connect your X.linkLE 1394 cable to your computer

Connect one end of the X.linkLE 1394 cable to the 1394 connector at the back of your X.linkLE breakout box.

X.linkLE 1394 cable

Attach the opposite end of the X.linkLE 1394 cable to the 1394 connector on your computer.

1394

Analog Audio

Back of X.linkLE breakout box (partial view)

1394 cable connector bracket on your computer

Using the X.linkLE S-Video adapter cables

To support S-Video (Y/C) connections to your X.linkLE breakout box, your Axio LE 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 the X.linkLE breakout box, you

won’t be able to connect an analog component device at the same time.

For S-Video input, connect the S-Video adapter cable labeled Y to the Pb/Y IN connector, and connect the S-Video adapter cable labeled C to the Pr/C IN connector, at the front of the X.linkLE breakout box.

Connect the other end of the cable to the S-Video OUT connector on your source device.

Page 44

Chapter 3, Connecting External Devices to Matrox Axio LE

USO RESTRITO

To S-Video OUT connector on source device

For S-Video output, connect the S-Video adapter cable labeled Y to the Pb/Y

IN 1/2 Y/CVBS IN Pb/Y IN Pr/C IN

DIGIT

AL AUDIO

AES/EBU

OUT 1/2 OUT 3/4 OUT 5/6 Y/CVBS OUT

Pb/Y OUT Pr/C OUT

ANALOG

CVBS OUT

VIDEO

OUT

OUT connector, and connect the S-Video adapter cable labeled C to the Pr/C OUT connector, at the front of the X.linkLE breakout box.

Connect the other end of the cable to the S-Video IN connector on your

X.linkLE S-Video adapter cable

record device.

IN 1/2 Y/CVBS IN Pb/Y IN Pr/C IN

DIGIT

AL AUDIO

AES/EBU

OUT 1/2 OUT 3/4 OUT 5/6 Y/CVBS OUT

Pb/Y OUT Pr/C OUT

ANALOG

VIDEO

CVBS OUT

OUT

X.linkLE breakout box (partial view)

SDI

EF IN

OUT 2

1394 7

5 OHM

SDI

EF IN

OUT 2

1394 7

5 OHM

X.linkLE breakout

box (partial view)

X.linkLE S-Video adapter cable

To S-Video IN connector on record device

Page 45

Typical Matrox Axio LE connections

VIDEO

75 

SYNC

OFF

R-Y B-Y Y

OUT

SYNC

OUT

AUDIO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

B-Y R-Y

75

SYNC

OFF

AUDIO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUT

USO RESTRITO

Typical Matrox Axio LE connections

Illustrations in the following sections show some typical video connections. In these illustrations, we’ve connected a Program monitor (NTSC, PAL, or digital) to view the signal that will be recorded, as well as 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.

X.linkLE analog component connections

Source (Deck 1)

IN 1/2 Y/CVBS IN Pb/Y IN Pr/C IN

AUDIO

DIGITAL AUDIO

AES/EBU

OUT 1/2 OUT 3/4 OUT 5/6 Y/CVBS OUT Pb/Y OUT Pr/C OUT CVBS OUT

IN 1 IN 2

OUT 1

Program

monitor

input

ANALOG AUDIO

OUT 2

OUT 3

Recorder (Deck 2)

OUT 4

OUT 5

PREVIEW

OUT 6

ANALOG

VIDEO

OUT 1 OUT 2

External

sync

source

SDI

REF IN

1394

75 OHM

Page 46

Chapter 3, Connecting External Devices to Matrox Axio LE

SYNC

OUT

VIDEO

OUT OUT

75 

SYNC

OFF

IN IN

SYNC

75 



OFF

OUT IN

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

USO RESTRITO

X.linkLE S-Video connections

The X.linkLE breakout box does not have standard S-Video connectors, however you can still connect S-Video devices to your X.linkLE breakout box by using the two supplied X.linkLE S-Video adapter cables (see “Using the X.linkLE S-Video

adapter cables” on page 21 for more information).

Source (Deck 1)

External

sync

source

X.linkLE S-Video adapter cable

IN 1 IN 2

OUT 1

ANALOG AUDIO

OUT 2

OUT 3

OUT 4

OUT 5

IN 1/2 Y/CVBS IN Pb/Y IN Pr/C IN

AUDIO

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT 6

PREVIEW

AES/EBU

OUT 1/2 OUT 3/4 OUT 5/6 Y/CVBS OUT Pb/Y OUT Pr/C O UT CVBS OUT

Recorder (Deck 2)

ANALOG

VIDEO

OUT 1 OUT 2

SDI

REF IN

1394

75 OHM

Program

monitor

input

Page 47

Typical Matrox Axio LE connections

OUT

SDI

OFF

AES/EBU

IN1/2 OUT1/2

SYNC 75





SYNC

OUT

Y/G B-Y/B R-Y/R

SDI

USO RESTRITO

External

sync

source

IN 1 IN 2 OUT

linkLE digital video connections

Recorder (Deck 2)

SYNC

Source (Deck 1)

ANAL

OG AUDIO

OUT 2

OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6

  



75 

OFF

IN1/2

AUDIO

EVIEW

AES/EBU

OUT1/2

SDI

OUT

IN 1/

DIGIT

AES/EBU

OUT 1/2 OUT 3/4 OUT 5/6 Y /CVBS O UT Pb/Y OUT Pr/C OUT CVBS O UT

AL AUDI

Y/CV

IN Pb/Y IN Pr/C IN

monitor input

Program

ANALOG

VIDEO

OUT

DV-1394

DV-1394 device

SDI

OUT 2

1394

monitor input

Y/G B-Y/B R-Y/R

SDI

AUDIO R AUDIO L

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

EF IN

5 OHM

Program

OUT

Page 48

Chapter 3, Connecting External Devices to Matrox Axio LE

USO RESTRITO

Your notes

Page 49

USO RESTRITO

Installing Your Matrox Axio HD or SD

Hardware

This chapter describes how to install your Matrox X.io card for a Matrox Axio HD or SD system.

Page 50

Chapter 4, Installing Your Matrox Axio HD or SD Hardware

USO RESTRITO

Before you install your Matrox X.io card

Read the following information carefully before attempting to install your Matrox X.io card in your computer.

Start with a functioning system

Avoid costly damage

Static electricity from your body can damage your Matrox X.io card 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 X.io card from its antistatic bag until you’re

ready to install it. Before removing the card, place the packages 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.

Providing adequate ventilation

Before using your Matrox Axio system, you must ensure adequate ventilation in your computer. Because your Matrox X.io card produces a significant amount of heat, forced air ventilation is extremely important. Inadequate ventilation may result in erratic operating behavior.

Note

Your Matrox Axio system is equipped with numerous temperature

Page 51

efore you install your

Matrox X.io card

USO RESTRITO

To provide as much airflow as possible over the card, you must install a fan as explained below:

• Position a fan directly facing the end of the Matrox X.io card with the PCI

retainer bracket. You should make sure the fan directs air over the card. When installed, this fan works in conjunction with your PC exhaust fan to blow warmed air away from your X.io card.

• Choose a fan that has a minimum rating of 40 CFM (CFM stands for cubic

• Make sure to mount the fan as close to the card as possible. In most systems,

you should be able to place the fan directly behind the card guide slots.

• Make sure to close your computer’s cover once you’ve finished installing

your hardware. This ensures that the airflow generated by the fan is directed over the card.

²C

aution Fan installation should be done by a qualified technician. Improper

install ation procedures can result in damage to your Axio components and/or your computer system. Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. is not responsible for any damage caused by faulty installation.

Page 52

Chapter 4, Installing Your Matrox Axio HD or SD Hardware

USO RESTRITO

Format your A/V drives using NTFS

If you already have Windows installed on your computer, you can check the format of your drives. In Windows Explorer, right-click the drive letter (such as D:), then choose next to

If you need to format a drive using NTFS, right-click

Manage Management

drive and choose the partition you are creating. From the

Allocation unit size compression

select the

File system

. Under

must

be formatted using NTFS for use with Matrox Axio

Properties

Computer Management > Storage

. In the

Format

option. If you are formatting the drive for the first time, do not

Perform a quick format

. Under

Disk Management

. In the provided dialog box, specify a volume label for

Default

General

. Do not select the

option either.

, check the format of your drive

utility, right-click the appropriate

File System

Enable file and folder

Computer

, select

list, select

Disk

, then choose

NTFS

. Leave the

Important

For more information on how to format your storage devices using NTFS, see your Windows documentation.

Disk defragmentation

Important

defragment your hard drives regularly (daily or several times a week). For information on how to defragment your storage devices, see your Windows

documentation.

All information on the designated drive will be lost.

To ensure that your storage is operating at optimal levels,

Page 53

efore you install your

Matrox X.io card

USO RESTRITO

About the PCI retainer bracket

Many computers contain card guides at the front end of the computer chassis. These help to stabilize cards. Since PCI-X cards are neither long enough nor correctly centered to use these guides, the X.io card is equipped with a PCI retainer bracket. The following diagram depicts the retainer bracket’s use:

Axio card

Removing the PCI retainer bracket

With some computer models, you may have to remove the PCI retainer bracket. In such a case, once you’ve drained static electricity from your body and removed the X.io card from its antistatic bag (see “Before you install your Matrox X.io

card” on page 28), simply remove the screws holding the bracket in place and

then carefully remove the bracket.

PCI retainer

bracket

Card guide

Page 54

Chapter 4, Installing Your Matrox Axio HD or SD Hardware

USO RESTRITO

Connect the internal power supply cable to your X.io card

Your X.io card requires power from your computer’s internal power supply. An internal power supply cable is provided with Matrox Axio to connect your X.io card to your computer’s internal power supply.

Attach the small end of your internal power supply cable to the 8-pin male connector located near the rear of your X.io card.

Internal power supply cable

LED display

X.link breakout box connector

X.io card

Note

the LED display on your X.io card is not used.

The connector located between the X.link breakout box connector and

When you’ve completed the installation of your X.io card and turned on your computer, an LED display on the backplate of your X.io card will light up, indicating that the internal power supply is properly connected.

Install your Matrox X.io card

Your Matrox X.io card is designed to operate in your computer’s PCI-X slot. If the slot in which you’ll be installing your X.io card contains another card, either

move it to an unused slot or remove it completely. If you want to use a 133-MHz slot, then you must configure the slot to run at 100 MHz in the computer’s BIOS,

or using a jumper on the computer’s motherboard. For details about configuring your computer’s PCI-X slots, see your computer’s documentation.

To determine the particular slot in which you should install your X.io card for recommended systems and motherboards, contact your Matrox Axio dealer.

Page 55

Before restarting y

our c

omputer

USO RESTRITO

Important

slots must operate at 100 MHz or faster. Otherwise, these components might hinder the performance of your X.io card.

To install your X.io card:

Important

Any components that you have installed in your computer’s PCI-X

Make sure the internal power supply connector is connected to your X.io card as explained in “Connect the internal power supply cable to your X.io

card” on page 32.

Remove the metal plate located at the back of the slot you’ll be using. Save

the screw for the mounting bracket. Position your X.io card over the slot that you’ve chosen and push the card

firmly and evenly until it’s fully seated in the slot. Using the fasten screw, secure your X.io card’s bracket to the computer

frame. Connect the male end of the internal power supply cable to a free power

outlet of your computer’s internal power supply.

Make sure that no other devices are sharing this power outlet.

Replace your computer’s cover.

When you’ve completed the installation of your Axio hardware and turned on

your computer, an LED display on the backplate of your X.io card will light up, indicating that the internal power supply is properly connected.

Before restarting your computer

You must connect your external devices such as X.link breakout box, VTRs, etc., before attempting to restart your computer. For details about these tasks, see

Chapter 5, “Connecting External Devices to Matrox Axio HD and SD.”

Page 56

Chapter 4, Installing Your Matrox Axio HD or SD Hardware

USO RESTRITO

Your notes

Page 57

USO RESTRITO

Connecting External Devices to Matrox

Axio HD and SD

This chapter shows you how to connect external devices to Matrox Axio HD and SD.

Page 58

Chapter 5, Connecting External Devices to Matrox Axio HD and SD

USO RESTRITO

linkHD and X.linkSD breakout box

connections

The X.linkHD and X.linkSD breakout boxes provide you with flexibility for connecting external video and audio devices to your Matrox Axio system. The supplied X.link cable is used to connect your X.link breakout box to your X.io card.

linkHD video connections

• One 10-bit 4:2:2 SDI input/output with embedded audio support.

• Analog black burst reference input.

• Analog component or RGB preview output.

linkHD audio connections

• Two balanced AES/EBU stereo inputs.

• Four balanced AES/EBU stereo outputs.

• Two balanced analog XLR outputs for monitoring purposes.

linkSD video connections

• One analog component input/output.

• One composite video input/output.

• One S-Video input/output.

• One 10-bit 4:2:2 SDI input/output with embedded audio support.

• Analog black burst reference input.

linkSD audio connections

• Two balanced analog XLR inputs/outputs.

• Two unbalanced analog RCA inputs/outputs.

Prepare for mounting

You have three choices for mounting your X.link breakout box. You can use the desktop foot or the desktop pedestal to mount your breakout box on your desktop. You can also use the supplied rackmount brackets to mount your breakout box to a standard 19” rack.

Page 59

Prepare for mounting

USO RESTRITO

Using the desktop foot

Desktop foot

You can use the desktop foot to lay your X.link breakout box flush on your desktop with its audio/video connections facing up. To use the desktop foot, pull the foot out from the back of your breakout box and place the breakout box flush on your desktop.

Attaching the desktop pedestal

Desktop pedestal

Unpack the desktop pedestal.

Line up the pedestal guide tabs with the guide slots on the bottom of your X.link breakout box.

Line up the thumb screw on the pedestal with the threaded hole on the X.link breakout box, and carefully tighten the thumb screw until snug.

overtighten!

Note

thumb screw on the pedestal and lift up the breakout box.

To remove the desktop pedestal from the breakout box, unscrew the

Do not

Page 60

Chapter 5, Connecting External Devices to Matrox Axio HD and SD

USO RESTRITO

Attaching the rackmount brackets

Left rackmount bracket

Unpack the two rackmount brackets and their four mounting screws.

²C

aution Use only the screws supplied with your Matrox Axio kit to attach

the rackmount brackets to your X.link breakout box. If you use screws that are larger or longer than the ones sup plied, you can damage your equipment.

Use the guide tabs on the bracket to help line up each bracket with its respective screw holes on the back of the breakout box.

Note

Be aware that the mounting brackets are different. The left bracket is wider than the right bracket in order to accommodate the width of the left side of the breakout box.

Using a hand screwdriver only ( each screw until snug.

no power screwdrivers

Do not overtighten!

Attach the ferrite beads to the X.link cable

The ferrite beads prevent electromagnetic interference from other electronic devices.

Right rackmount bracket

), carefully tighten

Position an open ferrite bead no more than 1” from one end of the X.link cable.

Snap the ferrite bead shut, enclosing the cable within.

Page 61

Connect your X.link break

out box to y

our c

omputer

USO RESTRITO

Repeat steps 1 and 2 with the second ferrite bead at the opposite end of the

X.link cable.

Connect your X.link breakout box to your computer

²C

Connect one end of the X.link cable to the X.link connector on the backside

of your X.link breakout box. Tighten the thumb screws until snug to ensure a

stable connection.

Attach the opposite end of the X.link cable to the bracket connector on the

backplate of your installed X.io card.

X.link cable

aution Use extra care when attaching the X.link connectors (bent pins can

cause your Matrox Axio system to not perform properly). Also, do not bend

the attached cable too sharply. Excessive bending or flexing can damage

internal, shielded wires.

X.link cable

X.io card

X. link cable connector

Page 62

Chapter 5, Connecting External Devices to Matrox Axio HD and SD

USO RESTRITO

Typical Matrox Axio HD and SD connections

X.linkHD digital video connections

Page 63

Typical Matrox Axio HD and SD connections

USO RESTRITO

X.linkSD analog component connections

Page 64

Chapter 5, Connecting External Devices to Matrox Axio HD and SD

USO RESTRITO

X.linkSD S-Video connections

Page 65

Typical Matrox Axio HD and SD connections

USO RESTRITO

linkSD digital video connections

Page 66

Chapter 5, Connecting External Devices to Matrox Axio HD and SD

USO RESTRITO

Your notes

Page 67

USO RESTRITO

Installing Your Matrox Axio Software

This chapter explains how to install the software required to use your Matrox Axio system.

Page 68

Chapter 6, Inst

alling Your Matrox Axio Soft

ware

USO RESTRITO

Overview of the software installation

Once you’ve installed your Matrox Axio hardware and properly connected your devices, you can proceed with the software installation. This includes installing your third-party software and Matrox Mtx.utils. Matrox Mtx.utils installs the Axio device drivers, and all the software required to use Axio with supported programs, such as the Matrox realtime plug-in for Adobe Premiere Pro.

Hardware detection

When you turn on your computer after installing your Matrox Axio hardware, Windows will detect your new hardware. If the “Found New Hardware Wizard” appears, press Mtx.utils Setup program will automatically detect your devices and install the appropriate drivers.

ESC

or click

Installing Matrox Mtx.utils

Before installing Matrox Mtx.utils, you should install all third-party software that you want to use with Matrox Axio. This includes your Adobe software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Media Encoder, Encore, etc.), and any other third-party programs for which you want to install the Matrox WYSIWYG plug-ins. For a list of supported programs, see Chapter 10, “Using the Matrox WYSIWYG Plug-ins.”

You can download and install the latest version of Matrox Mtx.utils from the Matrox Axio Support section of our website at www.matrox.com/video/support. You can also contact your Matrox representative for the latest software.

Cancel

to close the wizard because the Matrox

²C

Note

Matrox CompressHD card. You can therefore use your Matrox Axio hardware with CompressHD. For details on using CompressHD, see your Matrox CompressHD Installation and User Guide.

Updating your Axio firmware

When you install Matrox Mtx.utils on a computer with Axio hardware, the Mtx.utils Setup program automatically verifies the firmware on your Axio hardware and updates it if required.

so may damage your Axio hardware.

Matrox Mtx.utils Setup installs software for Matrox Axio as well as the

aution Do not interrupt the firmware update during the update process. Doing

Page 69

Insta

lling the Matrox effect patterns

USO RESTRITO

Installing the Matrox effect patterns

The Matrox plug-in for Adobe Premiere Pro includes Matrox wipes that you can apply to clips in your Matrox projects as explained in Chapter 8, “Setting Up

Realtime Effects with Adobe Premiere Pro.” In order to apply the Matrox wipes,

you must install Matrox Mtx.utils as well as the Matrox effect patterns (GFX) files. The Matrox effect patterns are available for download with the Matrox Mtx.utils software in the Axio Support section of our website at

www.matrox.com/video/support.

Installing additional Matrox WYSIWYG plug-ins or removing unneeded plug-ins

When you install Matrox Mtx.utils, you are prompted to install the Matrox WYSIWYG plug-ins for any supported programs that are currently installed on your system. If after you’ve installed Matrox Mtx.utils you want to install additional Matrox WYSIWYG plug-ins, or re-install or remove a currently installed plug-in, you can update your system by choosing

Programs > Matrox Mtx.utils > Update Matrox WYSIWYG Plug-ins.

You’ll be prompted to specify which plug-ins you want to install, re-install, or remove. For more information about the programs supported and required settings, see Chapter 10, “Using the Matrox WYSIWYG Plug-ins.”

Note

install that program.

To install the Matrox WYSIWYG plug-in for a program, you must first

Start > All

Installing the Matrox VFW software codecs on a system without the Axio hardware

The Matrox Video for Windows (VFW) software codecs let you render and play back Matrox .avi files in your VFW programs without having to install Matrox Mtx.utils and the Matrox Axio hardware. This flexibility allows you to use a remote editing workstation to create a rough cut of your project, and then copy the project and assets to your Axio system to finish the job.

Note

Matrox VFW software codecs because Matrox Mtx.utils installs all the Matrox codecs on your system.

The Matrox VFW software codecs are available for download in the “Downloads” section of the Matrox Support website at

www.matrox.com/video/support.

If you’ve installed Matrox Mtx.utils, you do not need to install the

Page 70

Chapter 6, Inst

alling Your Matrox Axio Soft

ware

USO RESTRITO

Updating drivers for using DV-1394 devices

To avoid capture or export to tape issues when using DV-1394 devices with Matrox Axio, make sure that all drivers on your system are up to date (card drivers, chipset and BIOS drivers, etc.), and that you have the latest Windows updates.

If you experience issues using DV-1394 devices on a Windows 7 system, you must change the 1394 host controller driver on your system as follows:

Important

turned off when you connect it to your system, and turn the device on only after Windows has started.

In Control Panel, choose

Double-click

Right-click the name of your 1394 host controller, and choose

Driver Software

When prompted, select

Selected

In the provided dialog box, make sure that selected, and from the list of available device drivers, select

Compliant Host Controller (Legacy)

Click

On a Windows 7 system, make sure that your DV-1394 device is

IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers

Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer

to install the driver.

Hardware and Sound > Device Manager

Browse my computer for driver software

Show compatible hardware

Update

1394 OHCI

Note about using sleep and hibernation modes with Matrox Axio

Setting Matrox Axio as your default audio playback device

Before setting your computer to sleep or hibernation mode, make sure that you first quit any application that is using your Matrox Axio hardware, such as Adobe Premiere Pro. As well, never disconnect or remove your Matrox Axio hardware when your computer is in sleep or hibernation mode (always shut down your computer first).

You can use Matrox Axio as your output device for playing back audio using Windows Driver Model (WDM)-based applications on your Windows system, such as Windows Media Player and Adobe Soundbooth. To set your X.link breakout box as your default sound playback device in Windows, do the following:

Page 71

emoving your Matrox Axio software

USO RESTRITO

• For Axio LE, choose

Sound

, and click the

device LE

• For Axio HD and SD, choose

Sound > Sound

available

Device

audio application, try setting another Matrox WDM audio device as the

default device.

, and click

, and click the

Matrox WDM audio device

. If you do not hear audio from your breakout box when using your

Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound

Playback

Set as Default Device

tab. Right-click

Start > Control Panel > Hardware and

Playback

tab. Right-click one of the

options, and click

Matrox WDM audio

Removing your Matrox Axio software

You can remove the various Matrox Axio software components as follows:

• To remove Matrox Mtx.utils from your computer, choose

Programs > Matrox Mtx.utils > Uninstall Matrox Mtx.utils

• To remove the Matrox effect patterns from your computer, choose

All Programs > Matrox Effect Patterns > Uninstall Matrox Effect

Patterns

• To remove the Matrox VFW software codecs from a computer without

Matrox Mtx.utils, choose

Software Codecs > Uninstall Matrox VFW Software Codecs

Start > All Programs > Matrox VFW

Set as Default

Start > All

Start >

Page 72

Chapter 6, Inst

alling Your Matrox Axio Soft

ware

USO RESTRITO

Your notes

Page 73

USO RESTRITO

Defining Your Adobe Premiere Pro

Settings

This chapter explains how to define various settings for using Matrox Axio with Adobe Premiere Pro. This includes creating a new Matrox project, and specifying your sequence and export settings.

Page 74

Chapter 7, Defining Your A

dobe Premiere Pro Settings

USO RESTRITO

Running antivirus software with Adobe Premiere Pro

To avoid having dropped frames or other performance issues when working with your Matrox project, make sure that you disable any antivirus scanning of files while running Adobe Premiere Pro. If possible, schedule your antivirus scanning at a time when you’re not using Premiere Pro, such as overnight or on the weekend.

Creating a new Matrox project

Creating a new Matrox project involves specifying the location of your scratch disks and selecting a Matrox sequence preset. For more information about using the Matrox sequence presets for working with different types of sequences, see

Appendix B, “Matrox Axio Workflows.”

To create a new Matrox project:

Start Adobe Premiere Pro and click the

Project

page at the default settings. For details on changing these settings, see your Adobe Premiere Pro documentation.

Click the 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.

From the

In the

Click the

Sequence Presets

Under sequence you want to create from the appropriate example, if you want to create an NTSC sequence and work in a standard 4:3 editing environment, expand the

Matrox - SD

Note

DV-PAL preset.

In the

Click

New Project

dialog box appears. You can leave all the settings on the

Scratch Disks

Location

Name

box, specify a name for your project.

to save your settings. The

Available Presets

, then select the

To work with PAL DV clips, make sure that you select a Matrox

Sequence Name

to apply the settings.

tab, and use the

list, select where you want to save your project.

page.

, select the preset that matches the type of

Standard

box, specify a name for your sequence.

Browse

New Sequence

720× 486

and

preset.

icon. The

button to select an

dialog box opens on

Matrox

NTSC

folders under

New

folder. For

General

Page 75

USO RESTRITO

Note

DVCPRO HD, you need to copy or import your Matrox sequence into a native Adobe Premiere Pro sequence. For more details about exporting to tape, see

“Exporting your sequence to tape” on page 101.

If you want to export your sequence to a DV-1394 device other than

Defining your player settings

By default, each monitor in Adobe Premiere Pro (Source Monitor, Program Monitor, Trim Monitor, etc.) uses the Adobe Player to play material. However, in order to also preview the video simultaneously on your video monitor when working with Matrox Axio, your player settings need to be set to use the Matrox Player. To do this, choose

Matrox Player

as the default player.

Edit > Preferences > Player Settings

and choose

Remarks

• When using the Multi-Camera Monitor to preview a multi-camera sequence,

• You can also use the Matrox Player to preview video played back from the

you can choose between single-camera preview (active camera only) and

quad-camera preview (all four camera previews) on your video monitor. For

single-camera preview, select

Monitor menu. For quad-camera preview, clear

timeline on your video monitor when working in Adobe Encore. To set the

default project player to

Advanced

page of the

Show Preview Monitor

Matrox Player

Project Settings

in the Multi-Camera

Show Preview Monitor

in Adobe Encore, go to the

dialog box.

Displaying warnings in Adobe Premiere Pro’s Events panel

Matrox Axio uses Adobe Premiere Pro’s messages and warnings. To display these, choose information about using the documentation.

Events

panel to issue certain error

Window > Events

Events

panel, see your Adobe Premiere Pro

. For more

A note about realtime playback capabilities

In most cases, Matrox clips and clips supported by Adobe Premiere Pro that match the frame size and aspect ratio of your sequence will play back in real time. For example, an XDCAM EX or P2 720p @ 29.97 fps clip will be realtime in any Matrox 720p sequence. You can also apply various realtime effects to your clips as explained in Chapter 8, “Setting Up Realtime Effects with Adobe

Premiere Pro.”

When Premiere Pro requires clips to be rendered, a red render bar appears above the clips on the timeline. After playing back your sequence, a red bar will appear over any sections of the sequence that have dropped frames. To ensure that you

Defining your player settings

Page 76

Chapter 7, Defining Your A

dobe Premiere Pro Settings

USO RESTRITO

don’t have dropped frames when you export your sequence to tape, you should play back your sequence and render all sections that have a red render bar before performing your export.

Remarks

• For the best quality output when previewing a sequence that has an

• If you set the playback resolution in the Program Monitor to anything other

interlaced video format, make sure that you choose the Program Monitor menu.

than full resolution, a yellow render bar may appear above realtime sections of the timeline. However, these sections will still play back in real time.

Defining your sequence settings

The

Matrox Playback Settings

specify various settings for editing in Adobe Premiere Pro on Matrox Axio. When you select a Matrox sequence preset, a Matrox editing mode is automatically set for your sequence, and many settings are optimized for editing on Matrox Axio.

Important

Matrox Playback Settings

output and genlock settings, however, are specific to your sequence. Any video output settings you specify for a particular video format will be applied the next time you create a new Matrox sequence in that same format. If you change any of the video output settings, the new settings will be applied to all previously created sequences that have that video format in your project. For example, if you create a new NTSC sequence, the settings you apply for that new NTSC sequence will also be applied to any previously created NTSC sequences in your project.

The general, audio output, and DV-1394 output settings in the

Display Both Fields

dialog box has several pages that you can use to

dialog box apply to your entire project. The video

Specifying your general settings

To specify your general sequence settings on

Matrox Axio

Page 77

Defining your

sequence settings

USO RESTRITO

Choose

Settings

Click the

Sequence > Sequence Settings

button.

General

tab.

and click the

Playback

Under

Scrubbing Mode

whether you want to display frames or only one field when you scrub a

sequence in the

first or second field to eliminate the flickering that can be seen in your

picture when you pause while scrubbing interlaced video. Scrubbing fields

can also be used to check for any dropped fields that may have occurred in

your video during a telecine process.

Note

sequence that has a progressive video format.

Under

applied to luminance levels in your video when rendering and previewing

video in a sequence:

Under

the bit depth you want to use for processing video in a sequence. In some

The scrubbing mode will be set to

Video Luma Level

Broadcast

levels for broadcast video. Any super black or super white luminance levels (that is, levels that fall below the standard black level or exceed the standard white level) are clipped.

Post Production

or super white luminance levels in your video are retained.

Video Processing Format

, select

Frame, 1st Field

Timeline

Processes video using the standard legal range of luminance

panel. For example, you may want to scrub the

, select the type of processing that you want to be

Processes video for post production. Any super black

, select either

, or

2nd Field

Frame

if you’re working with a

8-bit

10-bit

to indicate

Page 78

Chapter 7, Defining Your A

dobe Premiere Pro Settings

USO RESTRITO

cases, such as when the video output for an HD sequence is downconverted to NTSC or PAL, the video processing format will be set to

Note

previews to be rendered to 10-bit format, make sure that you configure the Matrox uncompressed codec to 10-bit for your video previews as explained in “Defining your video preview settings” on page 76.

Under specify the number of audio frames you want to be played before/after the location of the current-time indicator when you scrub a sequence. This lets you hear more audio to help you better identify sounds when scrubbing. For example, if you set the number of preroll frames for audio scrubbing to 3, you will hear the audio for the current frame and three previous frames when you scrub a frame in a sequence.

Note

is available for all sliders in the Matrox dialog boxes.

Under

on playback

genlock source signal is lost when you play back video from the panel. Otherwise, clear this option.

Note

segments of the sequence that have dropped frames, even if you don’t choose to report dropped frames. To ensure that your sequence will play back without dropped frames, you should render all sections identified with red bars as explained in your Adobe Premiere Pro documentation.

Under played back:

Under Matrox RT technology:

If you select a 10-bit video processing format and you also want your

Preroll/Postroll Frames for Audio Scrubbing

To return a slider to it’s default setting, click its D button. This button

Error Reporting

if you want to be warned each time frames are dropped or the

Once playback of the sequence has stopped, a red bar will appear over

Sequence Playback

Postroll after stop

sequence. If you clear this option, the playback will stop at the current-time indicator, and you’ll see a slight jump in the video output when the playback stops (but the correct frame will be displayed).

Accelerate playback of non-realtime segments

performance of non-realtime segments, such as Adobe native effects. Clear this option only if you experience issues while playing back non-realtime segments of a sequence.

Realtime Engine

Enable Matrox RT technology

technology, which provides realtime Matrox effects and acceleration of many Premiere Pro effects. You can clear this option if you want the realtime performance of your project to depend only on the capabilities of Premiere Pro and your computer system.

, select

, you can select the options you want for using

Report dropped frames or lost genlock

, indicate how you want your sequence to be

Applies postroll when you stop playback of a

Select this to enable Matrox RT

, use the sliders to

Improves playback

8-bit

Timeline

Page 79

Defining your

sequence settings

USO RESTRITO

Premiere Pro Accelerated Effects

your realtime/accelerated Premiere Pro effects (available only when Matrox RT technology is enabled):

•

Accelerate effects and transitions

playback of Premiere Pro effects and transitions that support this feature as explained in Chapter 8, “Setting Up Realtime Effects with

Adobe Premiere Pro.” Because Matrox emulates Premiere Pro’s native

version of these effects and transitions, if you don’t like the emulation you can clear this option to revert to Premiere Pro’s native version that

requires rendering.

•

Accelerate Motion

Premiere Pro’s Motion effect. You can clear this option to turn off the Matrox acceleration and revert to Premiere Pro’s version that requires

Click

box.

rendering.

to save your settings and return to the

Select this if you want realtime playback of

Select the options you want for

Select this if you want realtime

Sequence Settings

dialog

Page 80

Chapter 7, Defining Your A

dobe Premiere Pro Settings

USO RESTRITO

Specifying your video output settings (X.linkLE)

You can specify various settings to configure your video output signals from the X.linkLE breakout box, such as to specify your main and secondary SDI output formats, analog output format, and the setup level for NTSC analog video. Advanced settings, such as horizontal delay and SC/H phase adjustments are provided on a separate page.

To specify your video output settings:

Choose

Settings

Click the

Sequence > Sequence Settings

button.

Video Output

and click the

tab, then click the

General

tab.

Playback

Under main SDI output (SDI OUT 1) from the X.linkLE breakout box. Depending on your sequence’s video format, you may not be able to change the main SDI output format.

Note

supports SD-SDI video only. If you’re working with an HD sequence, your secondary SDI output format will be set to NTSC or PAL depending on your sequence’s video format, and the video output will be downconverted (this includes appropriate color space conversion from HD to SD). The second SDI output won’t be available, however, for a 1080p @ 24 fps sequence.

Main SDI Output Format

The second SDI output (SDI OUT 2) from the X.linkLE breakout box

, select the video format you want for your

Page 81

Defining your

sequence settings

USO RESTRITO

If the

Aspect Ratio Conversion

output for an HD sequence is downconverted to NTSC or PAL, select one of

the following settings for the video output:

16x9 Letterbox

Outputs the widescreen 16:9 picture in letterbox mode by adding black bars at the top and bottom of the picture for display on a standard 4:3 television screen.

Anamorphic

Outputs the widescreen 16:9 picture as horizontally compressed 4:3 video, which retains the picture’s full vertical resolution for display on a widescreen television. To display the video with the correct proportions on an NTSC or PAL monitor, select the 16:9 display setting on the monitor.

If the

Pulldown Method

want to be applied to your output video (

2:3:3:2

). Depending on your sequence’s frame rate and the current main

SDI output format, a pulldown method may automatically be selected.

Under

Analog Output

, you can specify your analog output format, NTSC

setup level, and output type:

Output Format

Use this to specify whether you want the format for the analog video outputs from X.linkLE to be the same as the main or the secondary SDI output. If you’re working with an SD sequence or a 1080p @ 24 fps sequence, however, the analog output format will be set to

Same as Main SDI Out

Setup (NTSC)

video:

•

0 IRE

Select the setup level you want for your NTSC analog

Applies a setup level of 0 IRE. You should select this option only when working with a commercial DV device that uses the Japanese analog NTSC setup 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 setup to 0 IRE to output your DV clips at the correct brightness.

•

7.5 IRE

Output Type

Applies the standard NTSC setup level of 7.5 IRE.

Select the type of analog video output you want. If you’re outputting SD analog video, you can select or

Composite & S-Video

analog output type will be set to will be invalid).

Click box.

to save your settings and return to the

list is available, such as when the video

list is available, select the pulldown method you

Standard 2:3

Advanced

Composite & Component

. If you’re outputting HD analog video, the

Component

(and the composite output

Sequence Settings

dialog

Page 82

Chapter 7, Defining Your A

dobe Premiere Pro Settings

USO RESTRITO

Specifying advanced video output settings (X.linkLE)

You can specify advanced video output settings for X.linkLE, such as to make horizontal delay and SC/H phase adjustments.

To specify your advanced video output settings:

Choose

Settings

Click the

Sequence > Sequence Settings

button.

Video Output

tab, then click the

and click the

Advanced

Playback

tab.

Use the of your SDI and analog video outputs.

Select video output to exceed the standard maximum white level. Select

Super Black

below the standard black level.

Note

your SDI and analog video outputs. Super white and super black should not be allowed when producing your final video production for broadcast.

Use the subcarrier phase with respect to the horizontal sync of your genlock source (for composite video only).

Click box.

Horizontal Delay

Allow Super White

to allow the lowest luminance level of your video output to fall

The

Allow Super Black

SC/H Phase

to save your settings and return to the

sliders to advance or delay the horizontal timing

to allow the highest luminance level of your

and

Allow Super White

slider to advance or delay your analog video output’s

Allow

options affect both

Sequence Settings

dialog

Page 83

Defining your

sequence settings

USO RESTRITO

Specifying your video output settings (X.linkHD)

You can specify various settings to configure your video output signals from the X.linkHD breakout box, such as to adjust the gain of your component video, and adjust the horizontal delay of your SDI video.

To specify your video output settings:

Choose

Settings

Click the

Sequence > Sequence Settings

button.

Video Output

tab.

and click the

Playback

Under video outputs from the X.linkHD breakout box. Depending on your sequence’s video format, you may not be able to change the master output format.

If the output for an HD sequence is downconverted to NTSC or PAL, select one of the following settings for the video output:

16x9 Letterbox

by adding black bars at the top and bottom of the picture for display on a standard 4:3 television screen.

Anamorphic

compressed 4:3 video, which retains the picture’s full vertical resolution for display on a widescreen television. To display the video with the

Master Output Format

Aspect Ratio Conversion

Outputs the widescreen 16:9 picture in letterbox mode

Outputs the widescreen 16:9 picture as horizontally

, select the video format you want for all

list is available, such as when the video

Page 84

Chapter 7, Defining Your A

dobe Premiere Pro Settings

USO RESTRITO

correct proportions on an NTSC or PAL monitor, select the 16:9 display setting on the monitor.

If the

Pulldown Method

want to be applied to your output video (

2:3:3:2

). Depending on your sequence’s frame rate and the current master

list is available, select the pulldown method you

Standard 2:3

Advanced

output format, a pulldown method may automatically be selected.

Under

Analog Setup (NTSC)

NTSC analog video:

0 IRE

Applies a setup level of 0 IRE. You should select this option only

, select the setup level you want for your

when working with a commercial DV device that uses the Japanese analog NTSC setup 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 setup to 0 IRE to output your DV clips at the correct brightness.

7.5 IRE

Select

Applies the standard NTSC setup level of 7.5 IRE.

Allow Super White

to allow the highest luminance level of your

video output to exceed the standard maximum white level. Select

Super Black

below the standard black level.

Note

your final video production for broadcast.

Under (luminance), of the component video output.

Under

to allow the lowest luminance level of your video output to fall

Super white and super black should not be allowed when producing

Component Gain

(blue minus luminance), and

, use the sliders to increase or decrease the

(red minus luminance) gain

Advanced Settings

, select the format you want for your component video output, and make any required timing adjustments to your SDI video output:

Component Output Format

RGB

) that matches your component video output connections. For

From this list, select the format (

example, if the component video output from X.linkHD is connected to a video monitor using analog component Y, R-Y, and B-Y, connections, select

YUV

SDI Horizontal Delay

horizontal timing of the SDI video output.

Click

to save your settings and return to the

box.

Use this slider to advance or delay the

Sequence Settings

Allow

YUV

dialog

Page 85

Defining your

sequence settings

USO RESTRITO

Specifying your video output settings (X.linkSD)

You can specify various settings to configure your video output signals from the X.linkSD breakout box, such as to adjust the gain of your analog video, and adjust the horizontal delay of your SDI video.

To specify your video output settings:

Choose

Settings

Click the

Sequence > Sequence Settings

button.

Video Output

tab.

and click the

Playback

Under (luminance), of the component video output.

Under

(luminance) and C (chrominance) gain of the S-Video output.

Under the composite video output.

Under video outputs from the X.linkSD breakout box. Depending on your sequence’s video format, you may not be able to change the master output format.

Note

automatically be set to NTSC or PAL depending on your sequence’s video

Component Gain

(blue minus luminance), and

S-Video Gain

Composite Gain

Master Output Format

If you’re working with an HD sequence, the master output format will

, use the sliders to increase or decrease the

(red minus luminance) gain

, use the sliders to increase or decrease the

, use the slider to increase or decrease the gain of

, select the video format you want for all

Page 86

Chapter 7, Defining Your A

dobe Premiere Pro Settings

USO RESTRITO

format, and the video output will be downconverted (this includes appropriate color space conversion from HD to SD).

If the

Aspect Ratio Conversion

list is available, such as when the video output for an HD sequence is downconverted to NTSC or PAL, select one of the following settings for the video output:

16x9 Letterbox

Outputs the widescreen 16:9 picture in letterbox mode by adding black bars at the top and bottom of the picture for display on a standard 4:3 television screen.

Anamorphic

If the

Pulldown Method

want to be applied to your output video (

2:3:3:2

). Depending on your sequence’s frame rate and the current master

list is available, select the pulldown method you

Standard 2:3

Advanced

output format, a pulldown method may automatically be selected.

Select

Allow Super White

to allow the highest luminance level of your

video output to exceed the standard maximum white level. Select

Super Black

below the standard black level.

Note

your final video production for broadcast.

Under

to allow the lowest luminance level of your video output to fall

Super white and super black should not be allowed when producing

Analog Setup (NTSC)

, select the setup level you want for your

NTSC analog video (this affects both the input and output):

0 IRE

7.5 IRE

Under adjustments to your video output:

SC/H Phase

Applies the standard NTSC setup level of 7.5 IRE.

Advanced Settings

, use the following sliders to make timing

Advances or delays the video output’s subcarrier phase with respect to the horizontal sync of your genlock source (for composite video only).

SDI Horizontal Delay

SDI video output.

Click

box.

Advances or delays the horizontal timing of the

to save your settings and return to the

Sequence Settings

Allow

dialog

Page 87

Defining your

sequence settings

USO RESTRITO

Specifying your genlock settings

You can select the source to which you want to genlock all devices connected to your Matrox Axio system, as well as adjust the timing settings for all video outputs from Matrox Axio.

For examples of connecting an external sync source to your system, see “Typical

Matrox Axio LE connections” on page 23 and “Typical Matrox Axio HD and SD

connections” on page 40. When using Matrox RS-422 device control with an

analog device, you need to connect an external broadcast-quality analog sync source, such as a sync generator, as shown in the illustrations.

To specify your genlock settings:

Choose

Settings

Click the

Sequence > Sequence Settings

button.

Genlock

tab.

and click the

Playback

From the

Internal

option only if you don’t have an external sync generator or other reliable external video sync source.

Black Burst Broadcast Quality

broadcast-quality analog sync source connected to REF IN on your X.link breakout box. This must be a stable sync source, such as an external sync generator (bi-level black burst for SD or tri-level sync for HD), or a source VTR that has a built-in TBC.

Black Burst VTR Quality

connected to REF IN on your X.linkSD breakout box. (This option is not available on X.linkHD or X.linkLE.)

Genlock Source

Genlock to Matrox Axio’s internal reference signal. Select this

list, select one of the following:

Genlock to an external

Genlock to your analog source VTR

Page 88

Chapter 7, Defining Your A

dobe Premiere Pro Settings

USO RESTRITO

SDI Video

your SDI video source is very stable (that is, it has a built-in TBC). (This option is not available on X.linkLE.)

Remarks

When capturing embedded SDI audio on a Matrox Axio SD system, you

must

set your genlock source to

your captured audio.

When capturing from an SDI device on Matrox Axio LE, you

your genlock source to

The status of your genlock source will be displayed, such as

Not Locked

to your selected genlock source. When you change the genlock source, distorted video and silent audio will be output until Matrox Axio locks to the new genlock source.

Under

Genlock Video Format

If you can’t select a video format, make sure that your genlock source matches the specified video format. When the genlock source is set to

Internal

format on Matrox Axio HD or SD, or your sequence’s main SDI output format on Matrox Axio LE.

Important

source’s video format matches the format of your captured material. Under

sliders to adjust the horizontal and vertical timing of your video outputs with respect to your genlock source. This lets you compensate for cable delays within your system.

Select signal. (This option is not available on X.linkLE.)

Click box.

, the genlock video format is set to your sequence’s master output

Advanced Settings

Reference Termination

Genlock to your SDI video source. Use this option only if

SDI Video

Black Burst Broadcast Quality

, to indicate whether or not Matrox Axio is presently locked

, select your genlock source’s video format.

To ensure good capture results, make sure that your genlock

, drag the

to save your settings and return to the

Horizontal Delay

if you want to terminate the analog sync

to avoid audio glitches in

must

Locked

and

Vertical Delay

Sequence Settings

set

dialog

Page 89

Defining your

sequence settings

USO RESTRITO

Specifying your audio output settings (X.linkLE)

Matrox Axio LE lets you customize your audio output settings, such as to adjust the volume of your analog audio output. You can also display audio mapping settings that show which channels are used to output your audio when playing mono, stereo, 5.1 surround, and 16-channel audio tracks.

To specify your audio output settings:

Choose

Settings

Click the

Sequence > Sequence Settings

button.

Audio Output

tab, then click the

and click the

General

tab.

Playback

Under analog audio output. By default, the sliders are locked so that they move together. To move each slider independently, click the lock button ( ) to disable it. The

Right

slider adjusts the analog audio outputs 2, 4, and 6.

From the want for your balanced analog XLR audio output, such as

impedance)

Note

set to 24-bit (as shown under

Click box.

Analog Audio Volume

Left

slider adjusts the analog audio outputs 1, 3, and 5. The

XLR Output Impedance

On Matrox Axio LE, the bit depth for your embedded SDI audio is

to save your settings and return to the

, drag the sliders to adjust the volume of your

list, select the impedance setting you

Hi-Z (high

SDI Audio Output Format

Sequence Settings

dialog

Page 90

Chapter 7, Defining Your A

dobe Premiere Pro Settings

USO RESTRITO

Displaying settings for mono and stereo mapping (X.linkLE)

Matrox Axio LE lets you display mono and stereo mapping settings that show which channels are used to output your audio when playing back mono and stereo audio tracks in your sequence.

To display your mono/stereo mapping settings:

Choose

Settings

Click the

Sequence > Sequence Settings

button.

Audio Output

tab, then click the

and click the

Mono/Stereo Mapping

Playback

tab.

This page shows that when playing mono and stereo audio tracks, audio is output to the first embedded SDI audio output pair and the first analog audio and AES/EBU output pairs (ANALOG AUDIO OUT 1 and OUT 2 and AES/EBU OUT 1/2) on X.linkLE.

Page 91

Defining your

sequence settings

USO RESTRITO

Displaying settings for 5.1 surround mapping (X.linkLE)

Matrox Axio LE lets you display 5.1 surround mapping settings that show which channels are used to output your audio when playing back 5.1 surround tracks in your sequence.

To display your 5.1 surround mapping settings:

Choose

Settings

Click the

Sequence > Sequence Settings

button.

Audio Output

tab, then click the

and click the

5.1 Surround Mapping

Playback

tab.

This page shows that when playing back 5.1 surround tracks, audio is output as follows:

• Front left and right surround channels are output to the first embedded SDI

audio output pair and the first analog audio and AES/EBU output pairs (ANALOG AUDIO OUT 1 and OUT 2 and AES/EBU OUT 1/2) on X.linkLE.

• Rear left and right surround channels are output to the second embedded SDI

audio output pair and the second analog audio and AES/EBU output pairs (ANALOG AUDIO OUT 3 and OUT 4 and AES/EBU OUT 3/4) on X.linkLE.

• The center surround channel is output to the third embedded SDI audio

output pair, and the subwoofer channel is output to the fourth embedded SDI audio output pair. Both the center and subwoofer surround channels are output to the third analog audio and AES/EBU output pairs (ANALOG AUDIO OUT 5 and OUT 6 and AES/EBU OUT 5/6) on X.linkLE.

Page 92

Chapter 7, Defining Your A

dobe Premiere Pro Settings

USO RESTRITO

Displaying settings for 16-channel mapping (X.linkLE)

Matrox Axio LE lets you display settings that show which channels are used to output your audio when playing back a 16-channel master audio track in a sequence. Matrox Axio LE supports the output of the first eight channels of your sequence’s master track to the embedded SDI audio output, and the output of the first six channels to the analog and AES/EBU audio output.

To display your 16-channel mapping settings:

Choose

Settings

Click the

Sequence > Sequence Settings

button.

Audio Output

tab, then click the

and click the

16-channel Mapping

Playback

tab.

This page shows that when playing back a 16-channel master audio track, audio is output as follows:

• Channels 1 and 2 are output to the first embedded SDI audio output pair and

the first analog audio and AES/EBU output pairs (ANALOG AUDIO OUT 1 and OUT 2 and AES/EBU OUT 1/2) on X.linkLE.

• Channels 3 and 4 are output to the second embedded SDI audio output pair

and the second analog audio and AES/EBU output pairs (ANALOG AUDIO OUT 3 and OUT 4 and AES/EBU OUT 3/4) on X.linkLE.

• Channels 5 and 6 are output to the third embedded SDI audio output pair and

the third analog audio and AES/EBU output pairs (ANALOG AUDIO OUT 5 and OUT 6 and AES/EBU OUT 5/6) on X.linkLE.

• Channels 7 and 8 are output to the fourth embedded SDI audio output pair.

Page 93

Defining your

sequence settings

USO RESTRITO

Specifying your audio output settings (X.linkHD and X.linkSD)

Matrox Axio HD and SD let you customize your audio output settings, such as to adjust the volume of your analog audio output, select your SDI audio output format, and indicate which channels you want to output when playing mono, stereo, 5.1 surround, and 16-channel audio tracks.

To specify your audio output settings:

Choose

Settings

Click the

Sequence > Sequence Settings

button.

Audio Output

tab, then click the

and click the

General

tab.

Playback

Under analog audio output. By default, the sliders are locked so that they move together. To move each slider independently, click the lock button ( ) to disable it.

From the your embedded SDI audio output (

From the want for your balanced analog XLR audio output, such as

impedance)

Click box.

Analog Audio Volume

SDI Audio Output Format

XLR Output Impedance

to save your settings and return to the

, drag the sliders to adjust the volume of your

list, select the bit depth you want for

20-bit

list, select the impedance setting you

24-bit

Sequence Settings

Hi-Z (high

dialog

Page 94

Chapter 7, Defining Your A

dobe Premiere Pro Settings

USO RESTRITO

Specifying settings for mono and stereo mapping (X.linkHD and X.linkSD)

You can choose to mute or enable each of the audio outputs from the X.linkHD or X.linkSD breakout box when playing back mono and stereo tracks in your sequence.

To specify your mono/stereo mapping settings:

Choose

Settings

Click the

Sequence > Sequence Settings

button.

Audio Output

tab, then click the

and click the

Mono/Stereo Mapping

Playback

tab.

Note

To mute the output for a particular channel, click its speaker button. For example, to mute the analog output, click the speaker button under To re-enable the channel, click the button again.

Under from any two groups). To enable an audio pair for a group that is presently not available, you must mute both audio pairs from one of the currently selected groups. Once an SDI channel becomes available, you can click its button to enable the channel (the speaker icons will appear on the button).

Click box.

The AES/EBU channels are not available on X.linkSD.

SDI

, you can enable a maximum of four SDI audio pairs (two pairs

to save your settings and return to the

Sequence Settings

Analog

dialog

Page 95

Defining your

sequence settings

USO RESTRITO

Specifying settings for 5.1 surround mapping (X.linkHD and X.linkSD)

You can indicate which 5.1 surround channels you want to assign to the audio outputs from the X.linkHD or X.linkSD breakout box when playing back 5.1 surround tracks in your sequence.

To specify your 5.1 surround mapping settings:

Choose

Settings

Click the

Sequence > Sequence Settings

button.

Audio Output

tab, then click the

and click the

5.1 Surround Mapping

Playback

tab.

Note

Under surround channels to the particular output channels to which you want them to be assigned. For example, to output the front left and right channels to the analog left and right outputs, drag the button to

You can select the center and subwoofer surround channels to be output to the same stereo pair (the two channels will be represented as a single button). This setting is required for some equipment.

To mute the output for a particular channel, click its speaker button. To re-enable the channel, you must drag a speaker button to it.

Under audio pairs (two pairs from any two groups). To assign a surround channel to

The AES/EBU channels are not available on X.linkSD.

Surround Channels

Output center/subwoofer to same pair

SDI

, you can assign surround channels to a maximum of four SDI

, drag the speaker buttons representing the 5.1

Analog L/R

if you want both

Page 96

Chapter 7, Defining Your A

dobe Premiere Pro Settings

USO RESTRITO

an audio pair for a group that is presently not available, you must mute both audio pairs from one of the currently selected groups.

Click

to save your settings and return to the

box.

Specifying settings for 16-channel mapping (X.linkHD and X.linkSD)

You can indicate which channels you want to assign to the audio outputs from the X.linkHD or X.linkSD breakout box when playing back a 16-channel master audio track in a sequence. Matrox Axio supports the output of the first eight channels of the master audio track.

To specify your 16-channel mapping settings:

Choose

Settings

Click the

Sequence > Sequence Settings

button.

Audio Output

tab, then click the

and click the

16-channel Mapping

Sequence Settings

Playback

tab.

dialog

Note

Under particular output channels to which you want them to be assigned. For example, to output channels 1 and 2 to the analog left and right outputs, drag the

To mute the output for a particular channel, click its speaker button. To re-enable the channel, you must drag a speaker button to it.

Under (two pairs from any two groups). To assign channels to an audio pair for a

The AES/EBU channels are not available on X.linkSD

Channels

SDI

, drag the speaker buttons representing the channels to the

button to

, you can assign channels to a maximum of four SDI audio pairs

Analog L/R

Page 97

Defining your

sequence settings

USO RESTRITO

group that is presently not available, you must mute both audio pairs from one of the currently selected groups.

Click

to save your settings and return to the

box.

Selecting your DV-1394 output settings

You can choose to output a Matrox sequence over the 1394 interface to perform an export to a DVCPRO HD device.

Note

29.97 fps, and 720p @ 59.94 fps sequences only. For more information about exporting to a DVCPRO HD device, see “Exporting to a DVCPRO HD device

using DV-1394 device control” on page 105.

To select your DV-1394 output settings:

DV-1394 export to DVCPRO HD is supported for 1080i @ 25 fps,

Choose

Settings

Click the

Select to be output over the 1394 interface when you perform an export to tape (that is, when you choose your sequence to a DVCPRO HD device.

Important

may find that when this option is selected some effects that were previously realtime will drop frames and require rendering (you’ll see a red bar over these segments after playing back your sequence). Therefore, you should select this option DVCPRO HD device.

Click box.

Sequence > Sequence Settings

button.

Enable 1394 output for export to tape

DV-1394 Output

Because this option requires additional system resources, you

only

to save your settings and return to the

Sequence Settings

and click the

tab.

if you want your sequence

File > Export > Export to Tape

when you want to export your sequence to a

Playback

). This lets you record

Sequence Settings

dialog

Page 98

Chapter 7, Defining Your A

dobe Premiere Pro Settings

USO RESTRITO

Defining your video preview settings

When you select a Matrox sequence preset, an appropriate preview file format and codec are automatically set for previewing your video on Matrox Axio.

Depending on your sequence’s video format, you can select a different codec to render your video previews. For details on configuring Matrox codec settings, see

“Configuring the Matrox DVCPRO HD codec” on page 184, “Configuring the Matrox Uncompressed codecs” on page 184, and “Configuring the Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame codecs” on page 185.

Remarks

• When you configure a Matrox uncompressed codec (SD or HD resolution),

• The Matrox DVCPRO HD codec is supported for rendering video previews

• When selecting a standard or widescreen preview file format for an SD

• The Matrox MPEG-2 I-frame codec is not supported for rendering video

For details on specifying additional settings for your video previews, see your Adobe Premiere Pro documentation.

make sure you choose the appropriate bit depth and scan mode for your sequence’s format. For example, if you are working with a 10-bit progressive video sequence, set mode.

in 1080i @ 25 fps and 29.97 fps projects only. When you configure the Matrox DVCPRO HD codec, make sure that you choose the frame rate that matches your sequence’s video format.

sequence, make sure that you select the format that matches your sequence’s video format, such as sequence.

previews in Matrox NTSC and 486p sequences. As an alternative for these sequences, you can set the preview file format to render your video previews using the Adobe MPEG I-frame codec.

10-bit

NTSC Standard

as your bit depth and

for a Matrox NTSC standard

Progressive

I-Frame Only MPEG

as the scan

Page 99

Defining your capt

ure settings

USO RESTRITO

Defining your capture settings

The

Matrox Capture Settings

your settings for capturing video and audio in Adobe Premiere Pro on Matrox Axio. If you want to capture material using RS-422 device control, see “Setting

up Matrox RS-422 device control” on page 99. If you want to capture material

from a DV-1394 device using device control, you can use Adobe DV/HDV device control as explained in your Adobe Premiere Pro documentation.

Note

be displayed to let you monitor your audio input levels. For more information, see “Monitoring audio levels for capture” on page 84.

When you specify your capture settings on Matrox Axio, VU meters can

dialog box has pages that you can use to specify

Specifying your video capture settings

Matrox Axio lets you capture your video to various formats depending on your sequence’s video format and Matrox Axio hardware. For example, if you’re working with an SD sequence, you can capture to a DV format such as DVCPRO to create .avi files for use in your Premiere Pro projects. For certain HD sequences, you can capture DVCPRO HD material natively over the DV-1394 interface to an .avi file.

When working with an SD sequence, you can also choose to capture video to an .m2v file for DVD authoring using Adobe Encore. For details about specific limitations when capturing to Matrox .m2v files, see “Notes about capturing to

Matrox .m2v files” on page 85.

To specify your settings for capturing video in Adobe Premiere Pro on

Matrox Axio:

Choose

From the or

Note

over the 1394 interface, you need to use a native Adobe Premiere Pro DV or HDV capture format. For details on how to capture material in Adobe Premiere Pro, see your Adobe Premiere Pro documentation.

Project > Project Settings > General

Capture Format

Matrox M2V

If you want to capture DV material other than DVCPRO HD natively

list, select

to capture to an .m2v file (for SD sequences only).

Matrox AVI

to capture to an .avi file,

Page 100

Chapter 7, Defining Your A

dobe Premiere Pro Settings

USO RESTRITO

Click the

Configure

button, then click the

Video Capture Settings

tab.

Under

Input Device

material (this may be automatically set for you based on your sequence’s video format):

X.linkLE

source connected to your X.linkLE or X.linkSD breakout box.

X.linkHD

to capture material from an SDI video source connected to your

X.linkHD breakout box.

Note

Analog and SDI input is not supported for 486p @ 29.97 fps, 576p @ 25 fps, 1440 × 1080p, and 720p @ 23.98 fps, 25 fps, and 29.97 fps sequences.

DV-1394

to capture material from a DV-1394 device connected to your system. For capture to a Matrox .avi file, DV-1394 input is supported only for native DVCPRO HD capture when working with 1080i, 1080p @ 29.97 fps, and 720p @ 23.98 fps, 25 fps, 29.97 fps, and 59.94 fps sequences. For capture to a Matrox .m2v file, DV-1394 input is supported for all SD sequences.

Note

Capturing audio from a DV-1394 device is not supported for a 720p

@ 25 fps sequence.

If you selected an X.link breakout box as your input device, from the

Source

list, select the type of input you want to capture. If you’re capturing

from X.linkLE or X.linkSD, select

S-Video

. If you’re capturing from X.linkHD, the

SDI

, select the device from which you want to capture

X.linkSD

to capture material from an analog or SDI video

SDI, Component, Composite

Input Source

, or

will be set

Input

Matrox Axio LE, Axio HD, Axio SD User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual