Matrox MXO2
Quick Installation Guide
January 11, 2013
Y11078-101-0330
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Contents
About this guide.......................................................................................... 1
Installing your MXO2 software ................................................................... 1
Installing your Matrox MXO2 hardware ...................................................... 1
Installing your PCIe host adapter (for desktops)................................................1
Installing and removing your PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter (for laptops) 2
Rack mounting your MXO2 Rack...................................................................... 2
Powering Matrox MXO2 ............................................................................ 4
Matrox MXO2 and MXO2 LE ............................................................................ 4
Matrox MXO2 Rack .......................................................................................... 7
Matrox MXO2 Mini............................................................................................ 7
Matrox MXO2 Dock (Mac OS only)................................................................... 9
Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection ................................................... 10
Connecting MXO2 to your computer.........................................................11
Using Matrox MXO2 Dock (Mac OS only) ........................................................ 11
Using the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter (Mac OS only)..........................12
Using the Matrox PCIe host adapters..............................................................13
Connecting MXO2 LE to your computer................................................... 14
Using Matrox MXO2 Dock (Mac OS only) ........................................................14
Using the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter (Mac OS only)..........................15
Using the Matrox PCIe host adapters..............................................................16
Connecting MXO2 Rack to your computer............................................... 17
Using Matrox MXO2 Dock (Mac OS only) ........................................................ 17
Using the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter (Mac OS only)..........................18
Using the Matrox PCIe host adapters..............................................................19
Connecting MXO2 Mini to your computer ............................................... 20
Using Matrox MXO2 Dock (Mac OS only) ....................................................... 20
Using the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter (Mac OS only).......................... 21
Using the Matrox PCIe host adapters............................................................. 22
Typical MXO2 digital video connections .................................................. 23
Typical MXO2 LE digital video connections ............................................. 24
Typical MXO2 Rack digital video connections......................................... 25
Typical MXO2 Mini HDMI video connections ........................................... 26
Registration and customer support .........................................................27
Contacting us ................................................................................................. 27
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Contents
About this guide
This guide provides brief instructions for installing your Matrox MXO2 hardware and
software. It is intended to help you quickly set up your Matrox MXO2 system. For
detailed installation instructions, please refer to your Matrox MXO2 Installation and
User Guide.
Installing your MXO2 software
In order to provide our customers with products of the highest quality, we are
regularly improving our products through frequent software updates. To ensure that
you have the latest software version, the Matrox MXO2 software is available on our
website. To download the latest version of the MXO2 software and documentation,
visit the MXO2 Support section of our website at www.matrox.com/video/support.
You can also contact your Matrox representative for the latest software and
documentation.
¦NoteYou can install the MXO2 software on a computer with or without the MXO2
hardware connected.
Installing your Matrox MXO2 hardware
Installing your PCIe host adapter (for desktops)
The Matrox PCIe host adapter is designed to operate in your desktop computer’s PCIe
slot. For detailed instructions on how to perform the following steps, refer to your
computer’s documentation.
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²Caution Static electricity from your body can damage your Matrox PCIe host adapter
or your computer. 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. You should avoid touching
the chips and other components on the circuit board. Try to handle the card by its edges.
1 Shut down your computer, remove the power cord and all the cables from the
computer, and open your computer’s chassis.
2 Insert the Matrox PCIe host adapter in an available PCIe slot in your computer,
and secure the adapter into place.
3 Close your computer’s chassis, and reconnect the power cord and all the cables to
the computer. You can now supply power to MXO2 and connect it to your
computer as described in this guide.
About this guide
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ExpressCard/34 slot
Matrox PCIe
ExpressCard/34
adapter
PCIe
cable
²Caution To ensure functionality and
avoid damaging the PCIe cable or host
connector, the side labeled “B” on the PCIe
cable connector must face the top of the
Matrox PCIe ExpressCard/34 adapter.
Installing and removing your PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter (for laptops)
The Matrox PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter is designed to operate in your laptop’s
ExpressCard/34 slot. You can install the Matrox PCIe host ExpressCard/34 adapter
when your laptop is on or off. Connect the Matrox PCIe cable to the host
ExpressCard/34 adapter, and then insert the host adapter in your laptop’s
ExpressCard/34 slot until the adapter clicks into place.
For Mac OS systems, you don’t have to shut down your laptop, but you must power
off the card before removing it from your laptop by clicking the ExpressCard icon
( ) from the menu bar, and then clicking
Power off Card.
Rack mounting your MXO2 Rack
Use the supplied rackmount brackets to mount your Matrox MXO2 Rack to a
standard 19-inch rack. The rackmount brackets can be used to either front or rear
mount your MXO2 Rack. You can also mount MXO2 Rack so that it’s recessed to
allow more space for cables. MXO2 Rack takes up two vertical rack unit spaces.
1 Unpack the two rackmount brackets and their eight mounting screws.
²Caution Use only the screws supplied with your MXO2 Rack to attach the
rackmount brackets to your MXO2 Rack. If you use screws that are larger or longer
than the ones supplied, you can damage your equipment.
2 Depending if you want to front or rear mount your MXO2 Rack, position the
rackmount brackets so that the bracket face is either towards the front (connector
side) or the back of your MXO2 Rack.
3 MXO2 Rack can be recess mounted to allow extra space for connectors and
cables. Depending on your mounting needs, align the screw holes on each
rackmount bracket with the desired screw holes on either side of the MXO2
Rack.
Installing your Matrox MXO2 hardware
²Caution For stability and safety, whichever mounting method you choose, make
Front rackmounting
Rear rackmounting
Recessed rackmounting
Rackmount
bracket
MXO2 Rack
sure to fasten each rackmount bracket to MXO2 Rack using all four supplied
screws.
4 Using a hand screwdriver only (no power screwdrivers), carefully tighten each
screw until snug. Do not overtighten!
5 Fasten your MXO2 Rack to the standard 19-inch rack as per your rack’s
instructions.
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Installing your Matrox MXO2 hardware
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Powering Matrox MXO2
This section describes how to supply power to your MXO2 system.
Matrox MXO2 and MXO2 LE
You can power MXO2 and MXO2 LE using an AC outlet via the Matrox external
power supply and a power cord, or using a battery. MXO2 and MXO2 LE feature a
power button that you can use to manually turn the unit on and off. To turn your
MXO2/MXO2 LE on, press the power button. Press and hold the power button for at
least two seconds to turn off the unit.
¡ Important When MXO2/MXO2 LE is connected to a computer that is running, do
not disconnect the unit from its power source, or power it off. Shut down your
computer before removing power from MXO2/MXO2 LE. If using a battery to power
MXO2/MXO2 LE, ensure that the battery is sufficiently charged.
Battery requirements and guidelines
As an alternative to using an AC outlet, you can use a battery to power Matrox MXO2
or MXO2 LE. To avoid damage to your MXO2 system and peripheral devices when
using a battery, please observe the following requirements and guidelines.
• Use a standard self-protected (fused) battery with a nominal voltage of 12V,
13.2V, or 14.4V. A higher-voltage battery will damage your MXO2 system.
• Disconnect the battery when not in use. Do not leave the unit connected to the
battery when not in use as this may damage your MXO2 system and/or battery.
• Do not power your MXO2 system using your vehicle’s battery via the power
socket.
²Caution To avoid damage to your MXO2 system and peripheral devices, use a
Matrox-recommended battery. For a list of batteries recommended for use with your
MXO2 system, visit the Matrox MXO2 Support section of our website at
www.matrox.com/video/support.
Powering Matrox MXO2
Matrox MXO2
OR
External
power supply
Female 4-pin
XLR cable
Battery on a
universal battery
adapter
Matrox battery
power cable
To AC
outlet
IEC-C13
power cord
Power button
²Caution When
disconnecting the power
supply from MXO2,
make sure that you slide
back the casing on the
connector to release the
locking mechanism.
MXO2
(side view)
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Powering Matrox MXO2
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OR
External
power supply
Battery on a
universal battery
adapter
To AC
outlet
Power cord
Power button
MXO2 LE
(side view)
Female 4-pin
XLR cable
Matrox MXO2 LE
Powering Matrox MXO2
Matrox MXO2 Rack
To AC
outlet
IEC-C13
power cord
MXO2 Rack
You can power MXO2 Rack using an AC outlet and an IEC-C13 power cord.
¡ Important When MXO2 Rack is connected to a computer that is running, do not
disconnect MXO2 Rack from its power source. Shut down your computer before
removing power from MXO2 Rack.
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Matrox MXO2 Mini
You can power MXO2 Mini using an AC outlet via the Matrox external power supply
cable. MXO2 Mini provides an external power supply cable with international
adapter plugs for use in different regions:
• To remove an adapter plug from the Matrox power adapter, hold down the button
labeled PUSH on the power adapter, and then slide the adapter plug up until it
releases from the power adapter.
• To insert an adapter plug into the Matrox power adapter, ensure that the adapter
plug is properly aligned with the corresponding slot on the power adapter, and
then slide the adapter plug down into the power adapter until it locks into place.
Powering Matrox MXO2
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Removing an adapter plug Inserting an adapter plug
Power
adapter
Adapter
plug
To AC
outlet
MXO2 Mini
Power supply
cable
Powering Matrox MXO2
Matrox MXO2 Dock (Mac OS only)
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Removing an adapter plug Inserting an adapter plug
Power
adapter
Adapter
plug
0
Power
supply
cable
MXO2 Dock
To AC
outlet
You can power MXO2 Dock using an AC outlet via the Matrox external power supply
cable. MXO2 Dock provides an external power supply cable with international
adapter plugs for use in different regions:
• To remove an adapter plug from the power adapter, hold down the button on the
adapter plug, and then slide the adapter plug up until it releases from the power
adapter.
• To insert an adapter plug into the power adapter, ensure that the adapter plug is
properly aligned with the corresponding slot on the power adapter, and then slide
the adapter plug down into the power adapter until it locks into place.
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Powering Matrox MXO2
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To Matrox PCIe ExpressCard/34 adapter
To Matrox PCIe host adapter
“B” side of PCIe cable must face the side
labeled “XI LINK” on the Matrox PCIe
host adapter.
“B” side of PCIe cable must face the
side labeled “HOST” on the Matrox
MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter.
“B” side of PCIe cable must face the
top of the Matrox PCIe
ExpressCard/34 adapter.
To Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter
(Mac OS only)
To Matrox MXO2
“B” side of PCIe cable must face the side
labeled “HOST” on MXO2.
To Matrox MXO2 Dock (Mac OS only)
“B” side of PCIe cable must face the top
of MXO2 Dock.
Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection
To ensure functionality and avoid damaging the PCIe cable or host connector when
connecting MXO2 to your computer, the PCIe cable must be connected to your
MXO2 and host connector as shown below:
Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection
Connecting MXO2 to your computer
Matrox MXO2 Dock
PCIe cable
²Caution To ensure functionality and avoid
damaging the PCIe cable or host connector, you
must connect the PCIe cable as shown in
“Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection” on
page 10.
To your computer’s
Thunderbolt port.
MXO2
(side view)
Thunderbolt cable
(Not included. A
Thunderbolt cable is
required to connect
MXO2 Dock to your
computer.)
Connect MXO2 to your computer using the Matrox PCIe cable and the appropriate
Matrox host adapter or MXO2 Dock.
Using Matrox MXO2 Dock (Mac OS only)
Use Matrox MXO2 Dock to connect MXO2 to your computer’s Thunderbolt port.
When doing this, it may take up to ten seconds for your MXO2 to be detected by your
system and its applications.
¡ Important Make sure that the Matrox PCIe cable is connected to MXO2 Dock and
MXO2 before connecting MXO2 Dock to your computer via the Thunderbolt cable.
If you want to disconnect or connect MXO2 when your system is running, you must
do it by disconnecting/connecting the Thunderbolt cable. Do not disconnect the
Matrox PCIe cable from MXO2 Dock, or MXO2, when your Mac system is running.
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Connecting MXO2 to your computer
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Matrox MXO2
Thunderbolt adapter
PCIe cable
²Caution To ensure functionality and avoid
damaging the PCIe cable or host connector,
you must connect the PCIe cable as shown in
“Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection” on
page 10.
To your computer’s
Thunderbolt port.
MXO2
(side view)
Thunderbolt cable
(Not included. A
Thunderbolt cable is
required to connect the
Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt
adapter to your computer.)
Using the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter (Mac OS only)
Use the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter to connect MXO2 to your computer’s
Thunderbolt port. When doing this, it may take up to ten seconds for your MXO2 to
be detected by your system and its applications.
¡ Important Make sure that the Matrox PCIe cable is connected to the adapter and
MXO2 before connecting the adapter to your computer via the Thunderbolt cable. If
you want to disconnect or connect MXO2 when your system is running, you must do
it by disconnecting/connecting the Thunderbolt cable. Do not disconnect the Matrox
PCIe cable from the adapter, or MXO2, when your system is running.
Connecting MXO2 to your computer
Using the Matrox PCIe host adapters
OR
Matrox PCIe host
ExpressCard/34
adapter
Matrox PCIe
host adapter
PCIe cable
²Caution To ensure functionality and
avoid damaging the PCIe cable or host
connector, you must connect the PCIe
cable as shown in “Ensuring proper PCIe
cable connection” on page 10.
To your laptop’s ExpressCard/34
slot (see “Installing and removing
your PCIe host ExpressCard/34
adapter (for laptops)” on page 2).
MXO2
(side view)
For MXO2 to be detected on a desktop computer, power must be supplied to MXO2,
and it must be connected to your system before starting up your computer.
¡ Important Do not disconnect the Matrox PCIe cable from the adapter, or MXO2,
when your computer is running. To safely remove the Matrox PCIe host
Expresscard/34 adapter, see “Installing and removing your PCIe host ExpressCard/34
adapter (for laptops)” on page 2.
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Connecting MXO2 to your computer
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Matrox MXO2 Dock
PCIe cable
²Caution To ensure functionality and avoid
damaging the PCIe cable or host connector, you
must connect the PCIe cable as shown in
“Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection” on
page 10.
To your computer’s
Thunderbolt port.
MXO2 LE
(side view)
Thunderbolt cable
(Not included. A
Thunderbolt cable is
required to connect MXO2
Dock to your computer.)
Connecting MXO2 LE to your computer
Connect MXO2 LE to your computer using the Matrox PCIe cable and the
appropriate Matrox host adapter or MXO2 Dock.
Using Matrox MXO2 Dock (Mac OS only)
Use Matrox MXO2 Dock to connect MXO2 LE to your computer’s Thunderbolt port.
When doing this, it may take up to ten seconds for your MXO2 LE to be detected by
your system and its applications.
¡ Important Make sure that the Matrox PCIe cable is connected to MXO2 Dock and
MXO2 LE before connecting MXO2 Dock to your computer via the Thunderbolt
cable. If you want to disconnect or connect MXO2 LE when your system is running,
you must do it by disconnecting/connecting the Thunderbolt cable. Do not disconnect
the Matrox PCIe cable from MXO2 Dock, or MXO2 LE, when your Mac system is
running.
Connecting MXO2 LE to your computer
Using the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter (Mac
Matrox MXO2
Thunderbolt adapter
PCIe cable
²Caution To ensure functionality and avoid
damaging the PCIe cable or host connector,
you must connect the PCIe cable as shown in
“Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection” on
page 10.
To your computer’s
Thunderbolt port.
MXO2 LE
(side view)
Thunderbolt cable
(Not included. A
Thunderbolt cable is
required to connect the
Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt
adapter to your computer.)
OS only)
Use the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter to connect MXO2 LE to your computer’s
Thunderbolt port. When doing this, it may take up to ten seconds for your MXO2 LE
to be detected by your system and its applications.
¡ Important Make sure that the Matrox PCIe cable is connected to the adapter and
MXO2 LE before connecting the adapter to your computer via the Thunderbolt cable.
If you want to disconnect or connect MXO2 LE when your system is running, you
must do it by disconnecting/connecting the Thunderbolt cable. Do not disconnect the
Matrox PCIe cable from the adapter, or MXO2 LE, when your system is running.
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Connecting MXO2 LE to your computer
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OR
Matrox PCIe host
ExpressCard/34
adapter
Matrox PCIe
host adapter
PCIe cable
²Caution To ensure functionality and
avoid damaging the PCIe cable or host
connector, you must connect the PCIe
cable as shown in “Ensuring proper PCIe
cable connection” on page 10.
To your laptop’s ExpressCard/34
slot (see “Installing and removing
your PCIe host ExpressCard/34
adapter (for laptops)” on page 2).
MXO2 LE
(side view)
Using the Matrox PCIe host adapters
For MXO2 LE to be detected on a desktop computer, power must be supplied to
MXO2 LE, and it must be connected to your system before starting up your computer.
¡ Important Do not disconnect the Matrox PCIe cable from the adapter, or MXO2
LE, when your computer is running. To safely remove the Matrox PCIe host
Expresscard/34 adapter, see “Installing and removing your PCIe host ExpressCard/34
adapter (for laptops)” on page 2.
Connecting MXO2 LE to your computer
Connecting MXO2 Rack to your computer
Matrox MXO2 Dock
PCIe cable
²Caution To ensure functionality and avoid
damaging the PCIe cable or host connector,
you must connect the PCIe cable as shown in
“Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection” on
page 10.
To your computer’s
Thunderbolt port.
MXO2 Rack
Thunderbolt cable
(Not included. A
Thunderbolt cable is
required to connect MXO2
Dock to your computer.)
Connect MXO2 Rack to your computer using the Matrox PCIe cable and the
appropriate Matrox host adapter or MXO2 Dock.
Using Matrox MXO2 Dock (Mac OS only)
Use Matrox MXO2 Dock to connect MXO2 Rack to your computer’s Thunderbolt
port. When doing this, it may take up to ten seconds for your MXO2 Rack to be
detected by your system and its applications.
¡ Important Make sure that the Matrox PCIe cable is connected to MXO2 Dock and
MXO2 Rack before connecting MXO2 Dock to your computer via the Thunderbolt
cable. If you want to disconnect or connect MXO2 Rack when your system is
running, you must do it by disconnecting/connecting the Thunderbolt cable. Do not
disconnect the Matrox PCIe cable from MXO2 Dock, or MXO2 Rack, when your
Mac system is running.
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Connecting MXO2 Rack to your computer
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Matrox MXO2
Thunderbolt adapter
PCIe cable
²Caution To ensure functionality and avoid
damaging the PCIe cable or host connector, you
must connect the PCIe cable as shown in “Ensuring
proper PCIe cable connection” on page 10.
To your computer’s
Thunderbolt port.
MXO2 Rack
Thunderbolt cable
(Not included. A
Thunderbolt cable is
required to connect the
Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt
adapter to your computer.)
Using the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter (Mac OS only)
Use the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter to connect MXO2 Rack to your
computer’s Thunderbolt port. When doing this, it may take up to ten seconds for your
MXO2 Rack to be detected by your system and its applications.
¡ Important Make sure that the Matrox PCIe cable is connected to the adapter and
MXO2 Rack before connecting the adapter to your computer via the Thunderbolt
cable. If you want to disconnect or connect MXO2 Rack when your system is
running, you must do it by disconnecting/connecting the Thunderbolt cable. Do not
disconnect the Matrox PCIe cable from the adapter, or MXO2 Rack, when your
system is running.
Connecting MXO2 Rack to your computer
Using the Matrox PCIe host adapters
OR
Matrox PCIe host
ExpressCard/34
adapter
Matrox PCIe
host adapter
PCIe cable
²Caution To ensure functionality and
avoid damaging the PCIe cable or host
connector, you must connect the PCIe cable
as shown in “Ensuring proper PCIe cable
connection” on page 10.
To your laptop’s ExpressCard/34
slot (see “Installing and removing
your PCIe host ExpressCard/34
adapter (for laptops)” on page 2).
MXO2 Rack
For MXO2 Rack to be detected on a desktop computer, power must be supplied to
MXO2 Rack, and it must be connected to your system before starting up your
computer.
¡ Important Do not disconnect the Matrox PCIe cable from the adapter, or MXO2
Rack, when your computer is running. To safely remove the Matrox PCIe host
Expresscard/34 adapter, see “Installing and removing your PCIe host ExpressCard/34
adapter (for laptops)” on page 2.
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Connecting MXO2 Rack to your computer
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Matrox MXO2 Dock
PCIe cable
²Caution To ensure functionality and avoid
damaging the PCIe cable or host connector,
you must connect the PCIe cable as shown in
“Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection” on
page 10.
To your computer’s
Thunderbolt port.
MXO2 Mini
Thunderbolt cable
(Not included. A
Thunderbolt cable is
required to connect MXO2
Dock to your computer.)
Connecting MXO2 Mini to your computer
Connect MXO2 Mini to your computer using the Matrox PCIe cable and the
appropriate Matrox host adapter or MXO2 Dock.
Using Matrox MXO2 Dock (Mac OS only)
Use Matrox MXO2 Dock to connect MXO2 Mini to your computer’s Thunderbolt
port. When doing this, it may take up to ten seconds for your MXO2 Mini to be
detected by your system and its applications.
¡ Important Make sure that the Matrox PCIe cable is connected to MXO2 Dock and
MXO2 Mini before connecting MXO2 Dock to your computer via the Thunderbolt
cable. If you want to disconnect or connect MXO2 Mini when your system is running,
you must do it by disconnecting/connecting the Thunderbolt cable. Do not disconnect
the Matrox PCIe cable from MXO2 Dock, or MXO2 Mini, when your Mac system is
running.
Connecting MXO2 Mini to your computer
Using the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter (Mac
Matrox MXO2
Thunderbolt adapter
PCIe cable
²Caution To ensure functionality and avoid
damaging the PCIe cable or host connector,
you must connect the PCIe cable as shown in
“Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection” on
page 10.
To your computer’s
Thunderbolt port.
MXO2 Mini
Thunderbolt cable
(Not included. A
Thunderbolt cable is
required to connect the
Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt
adapter to your computer.)
OS only)
Use the Matrox MXO2 Thunderbolt adapter to connect MXO2 Mini to your
computer’s Thunderbolt port. When doing this, it may take up to ten seconds for your
MXO2 Mini to be detected by your system and its applications.
¡ Important Make sure that the Matrox PCIe cable is connected to the adapter and
MXO2 Mini before connecting the adapter to your computer via the Thunderbolt
cable. If you want to disconnect or connect MXO2 Mini when your system is running,
you must do it by disconnecting/connecting the Thunderbolt cable. Do not disconnect
the Matrox PCIe cable from the adapter, or MXO2 Mini, when your system is
running.
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Connecting MXO2 Mini to your computer
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OR
Matrox PCIe host
ExpressCard/34
adapter
Matrox PCIe
host adapter
PCIe cable
²Caution To ensure functionality and avoid
damaging the PCIe cable or host connector,
you must connect the PCIe cable as shown in
“Ensuring proper PCIe cable connection” on
page 10.
To your laptop’s ExpressCard/34
slot (see “Installing and removing
your PCIe host ExpressCard/34
adapter (for laptops)” on page 2).
MXO2 Mini
Using the Matrox PCIe host adapters
For MXO2 Mini to be detected on a desktop computer, power must be supplied to
MXO2 Mini, and it must be connected to your system before starting up your
computer.
¡ Important Do not disconnect the Matrox PCIe cable from the adapter, or MXO2
Mini, when your computer is running. To safely remove the Matrox PCIe host
Expresscard/34 adapter, see “Installing and removing your PCIe host ExpressCard/34
adapter (for laptops)” on page 2.
Connecting MXO2 Mini to your computer
Typical MXO2 digital video connections
Recorder (Deck 2)Video monitor Surround sound
speaker system
Source
(Deck 1)
Tri-le vel
sync
generator
MXO2 Outputs
MXO2 Inputs
In the following illustration, we’ve connected a video monitor to view the signal that
will be recorded, and separate source and record decks. You may, however, use the
same deck as both your source and record device by making the input and output
connections to a single deck. We’re using SDI connectors for video and audio, and
monitoring the audio on a surround sound speaker system through RCA connectors.
The video is genlocked using a tri-level sync generator.
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Typical MXO2 digital video connections
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Recorder (Deck 2)Video monitor Surround sound
speaker system
Source
(Deck 1)
Tri-le vel
sync
generator
MXO2 LE Outputs
MXO2 LE Inputs
Typical MXO2 LE digital video connections
In the following illustration, we’ve connected a video monitor to view the signal that
will be recorded, and separate source and record decks. You may, however, use the
same deck as both your source and record device by making the input and output
connections to a single deck. We’re using SDI connectors for video and audio, an SDI
connector for video monitoring, and we’re monitoring the audio on a surround sound
speaker system through an HDMI connector. The video is genlocked using a tri-level
sync generator.
Typical MXO2 LE digital video connections
Typical MXO2 Rack digital video connections
Recorder
(Deck 2)
Video
monitor
Surround sound
speaker system
Source
(Deck 1)
Tri-level
sync
generator
MXO2 Rack (partial view)
MXO2 Rack (partial view)
To another device’s
reference input. If not used,
terminate the signal with a
BNC 75-ohm terminator.
In the following illustration, we’ve connected a video monitor to view the signal that
will be recorded, and separate source and record decks. You may, however, use the
same deck as both your source and record device by making the input and output
connections to a single deck. We’re using SDI connectors for video and audio, and
monitoring the audio on a surround sound speaker system through XLR connectors.
The video is genlocked using a tri-level sync generator.
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Typical MXO2 Rack digital video connections
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Recorder
(Deck 2)
Source
(Deck 1)
MXO2 Mini
S-Video
monitor
Typical MXO2 Mini HDMI video connections
In this illustration, we’re using HDMI for video, RCA connectors for audio, and
S-Video for video monitoring. The video is genlocked to the input source using
MXO2 Mini’s built-in genlock.
¦NoteWhen using HDMI connections, the embedded uncompressed HDMI audio is
also available.
Typical MXO2 Mini HDMI video connections
Registration and customer support
You can register your Matrox MXO2 system in the Matrox MXO2 Support section of
our website at www.matrox.com/video/support.
¡ Important Only registered users are entitled to customer support, software
updates, access to our user forums, and special promotional offers.
Contacting us
Matrox is proud to offer worldwide customer support. Please use the Matrox MXO2
contact information for your area as provided on our website at
www.matrox.com/video/support.
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Registration and customer support
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Your notes
Registration and customer support
www.matrox.com/video
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