Matrox Electronic Systems Matrox MXO User Manual Page 1

vY10969-201-0120 Installation and User GuideJanuary 31, 2007Matrox MXO

2Chapter 1, Introducing Matrox MXOWelcome to Matrox MXOMatrox MXO connects to your Mac computer or laptop to provide broadcast-quality audio/video out

3Supported video output standardsmode, you must first select the MXO as the output device for your application. For more information on how to do this

4Chapter 1, Introducing Matrox MXOMatrox MXO system requirementsMatrox MXO requires a Mac system with the following system configuration:• Mac OS X v1

2Connecting External Devices toMatrox MXOThis chapter shows you how to connect external devices to Matrox MXO.

6Chapter 2, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXOMXO connectionsMatrox MXO allows you to connect multiple devices for simultaneous output. The con

7MXO connectionsRemarks$ The MXO requires a High-Speed USB 2.0 connection. Do not plug the USB cable connector to the USB socket on your keyboard.$ If

8Chapter 2, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXOTypical Matrox MXO connectionsThe following illustrations show some typical MXO connections. In t

9Typical Matrox MXO connectionsAnalog component connectionsY/VIDEODVI OUTDVI INPb/YPbPr/CPr Audio LAudio RREF INININRLSDIApple Cinema DisplayVideo dev

10Chapter 2, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXOS-Video connectionsAUDIO RS-VIDEOINApple Cinema DisplayVideo device(VTR, video monitor, etc.)USB

11Typical Matrox MXO connectionsComposite connectionsVIDEO INAUDIO R AUDIO LINApple Cinema DisplayVideo device(VTR, video monitor, etc.)USB B connecto

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12Chapter 2, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MXOSDI connectionsApple Cinema DisplayVideo device(VTR, video monitor, etc.)SDI INUSB B connectorY/

3Installing Your Matrox MXO Softwareand Configuring Your SystemThis chapter explains how to install the Matrox MXO software and how to configure your

14Chapter 3, Installing Your Matrox MXO Software and Configuring Your SystemInstalling your Matrox MXO softwareIf you are planning on using MXO in Mas

15Defining your settings in the MXO Preference paneDefining your settings in the MXO Preference paneThe MXO Preference pane allows you to specify vari

16Chapter 3, Installing Your Matrox MXO Software and Configuring Your System4 Under Video Output Control, select Downconvert HD video to SD if you wan

17Defining your settings in the MXO Preference paneSpecifying your Presentation mode settingsTo specify your Presentation mode settings on Matrox MXO:

18Chapter 3, Installing Your Matrox MXO Software and Configuring Your System4 The Anti-flicker filter option is enabled by default to prevent flickeri

19Defining your settings in the MXO Preference paneSpecifying your General settingsTo specify your General settings on Matrox MXO:1 From the Apple men

20Chapter 3, Installing Your Matrox MXO Software and Configuring Your System4 Under Video Output Control, from the Set analog video as menu, select th

21Defining your settings in the MXO Preference paneViewing MXO informationTo view MXO information, such as the serial number and operating temperature

iMatrox MXO License Agreement, Warranty, and ServiceMatrox MXO License Agreement, Warranty, and ServiceA. Matrox software license agreement for single

22Chapter 3, Installing Your Matrox MXO Software and Configuring Your SystemYour notes

4Using Matrox MXO with Final Cut Proand Other Supported ProgramsThis chapter explains how to define various settings for using your MXO with Final Cut

24Chapter 4, Using Matrox MXO with Final Cut Pro and Other Supported ProgramsLoading project presets for Final Cut ProThe Matrox MXO QuickTime video o

25Specifying your video and audio output device settingsRemarks•The MXO Audio setting will not work unless you have an MXO setting selected from the V

26Chapter 4, Using Matrox MXO with Final Cut Pro and Other Supported ProgramsEnsuring accurate printing to tape using Final Cut ProIn order to perform

AMatrox MXO SpecificationsThis appendix provides specifications for your Matrox MXO box.

28Appendix A, Matrox MXO SpecificationsMatrox MXO box specificationsGeneralVideo standards NTSC, PAL, NTSC-EIAJ, 720p, and 1080iRegulatory compliance

29Matrox MXO box specificationsHDTV analog component video outputSupported video formats: 720p and 1080iCompliant with EIA-770.3Frequency response Y:

30Appendix A, Matrox MXO SpecificationsYour notes

BMatrox MXO Customer SupportThis appendix explains how you can register your Matrox MXO and obtain customer support.

iiMatrox MXO License Agreement, Warranty, and ServiceC. End-user registrationBefore using your Matrox MXO product, please take a moment to register yo

32Appendix B, Matrox MXO Customer SupportHow to get Matrox MXO Customer SupportIf you have a problem that you’re unable to solve by referring to your

AAdobe After Effectsspecifying settings for25After EffectsSee Adobe After EffectsAudio output device settingsspecifying in Final Cut Pro24CComputersys

34IndexPPreference paneSee Matrox MXOPresentation modeabout3specifying settings for 17Project presetsloading for Final Cut Pro24RRegistering your Matr

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

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iiiMatrox MXO License Agreement, Warranty, and ServiceTO THE EXTENT THAT THESE LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENTS ARE INCONSISTENT WITH THE LAW OF THE LOCALI

ivMatrox MXO License Agreement, Warranty, and ServiceH. Procedure for returning goodsNo returned goods, for service or otherwise, will be accepted wit

ContentsChapter 1Introducing Matrox MXOWelcome to Matrox MXO...2Matrox MXO key features

viContentsChapter 4Using Matrox MXO with Final Cut Pro and Other Supported ProgramsLoading project presets for Final Cut Pro ...

1Introducing Matrox MXOThis chapter outlines the features of Matrox MXO, describes the MXO operation modes, lists the contents of your kit, provides t