Matrox Convert DVI, Installation And User Manual

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Chapter 2, Connecting External Devices to Matrox Convert DVI
Connecting Convert DVI to a Mac Pro using two
DVI monitors
If your display card has multiple DVI outputs, you can connect a DVI monitor
and Convert DVI to different DVI outputs on your display card, and then connect
a DVI monitor to Convert DVI’s DVI OUT for viewing the Convert DVI desktop.
By doing this, you can use two monitors in your workflow. You can use your
primary monitor as a workspace to configure Convert DVI and perform other
tasks, and your secondary monitor exclusively to preview what will be output
through Convert DVI’s analog and SDI outputs.
¦ Note After connecting Convert DVI to your computer, you must configure
your display settings as detailed in “Configuring your display settings for use
with Convert DVI” on page 20 .
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Connect the USB B connector on the Convert DVI end of the cable to the
USB B port on your Convert DVI.
1
Connect the DVI connector on the Convert DVI end of the cable to the DVI
IN connector on the Convert DVI. Tighten the thumb screws to ensure a
stable connection.
2
Connect the DVI connector on the computer end of the cable to a secondary
DVI output on your display card. Tighten the thumb screws to ensure a
stable connection.
¦ Note
If your computer has an HDMI or DisplayPort output, you can use a
third-party HDMI to DVI or DisplayPort to DVI adapter.
3
Connect the USB A connector on the computer end of the cable to the USB
A port on your computer (a High-Speed USB 2.0 connection is required).
4
Insert the male stereo audio plug on the computer end of the Convert DVI
cable into the LINE OUT jack on your sound card or laptop.
5
Connect the female stereo audio jack on the computer end of the Convert
DVI cable to your speakers.You can also connect your speakers to Convert
DVI’s RCA audio outputs if you have the proper adapter.
6
Connect the DVI connector on your secondary DVI monitor to the DVI OUT
on Convert DVI.
¦ Note If your monitor has an HDMI or DisplayPort output, you can use a
third-party HDMI to DVI or DisplayPort to DVI adapter.
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Connect the external power supply to the DC power jack on the Convert
DVI, and to an AC outlet. If your Convert DVI comes with an external power
supply cable with international adapter plugs for use in different regions, see
“Convert DVI power supply and adapter plugs” on page 13 .