Matrox Convert DVI, Installation And User Manual

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Matrox Convert DVI system requirements
Matrox Convert DVI system requirements
For initial configuration, Matrox Convert DVI requires a Mac system with the
following system configuration:
• Intel-based Mac Pro, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac mini, or iMac. Your
Mac system's display card must have at least one DVI-D output for
connecting to Convert DVI. If your system does not have a DVI connector,
you can use an HDMI to DVI adapter, or a DisplayPort to DVI adapter
(VGA to DVI adapters are not supported). A Mini DisplayPort to DVI
adapter can also be used for connecting to a Mac system with a Thunderbolt
port.
• Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.8, Lion 10.7.5, or Mountain Lion 10.8.2.
• One free USB 2.0 port.
• An optional DVI monitor that supports digital input can be used to preview
the Convert DVI desktop. You should make sure that the preview monitor
supports your desired output resolution.
• To use Convert DVI in stand-alone mode, the only requirement is a DVI
device, such as a camera or medical device, which provides a DVI-D output
signal in a supported resolution. For a list of the supported DVI desktop
resolutions, see
“Supported Convert DVI desktop resolutions” on page 22 .
¦ Note
If the preview monitor or source device that you want to use with Convert
DVI does not have a DVI connector, you can use an HDMI to DVI adapter, or a
DisplayPort to DVI adapter (VGA to DVI adapters are not supported). A Mini
DisplayPort to DVI adapter can also be used for connecting to a Thunderbolt
port.
For up-to-date information about system requirements, check the Support section
of our website for your Matrox product at
www.matrox.com/video/support .
About this manual
This manual provides you with information about how to install, use, and
configure your Matrox Convert DVI.
Style conventions
The following style conventions are used in this manual:
• The names of files, folders, and manuals appear in italics . For example:
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The data is stored in the Sample Movie file.
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The file is located in the Clips folder.
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Please refer to your Matrox Convert DVI Release Notes .