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Summary of Contents for Digidesktop

Page 1: ...DIGIDESKTOP INSTALLATION MANUAL USER S GUIDE FEBRUARY 12 1999 10556 MO 0300 PDF...

Page 2: ...egistered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation DirectShow and Video for Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other nationally and internationally recognized trademarks and tradenames are...

Page 3: ...ay 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 Soft...

Page 4: ...damaged in such a way that Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd reasonably determines to affect the performance or reliability or where the equipment has been subject to misuse neglect or accident This warra...

Page 5: ...frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is li...

Page 6: ...ux r glements locaux pertinents ou la section 54 du Code canadien de l lectricit EC declaration of conformity This device complies with EC Directive 89 336 EEC for a Class A digital device It has been...

Page 7: ...a functioning system 9 DigiDesktop installation overview 9 If you already have a graphics card 10 Choose the best installation position 10 Identify your expansion slots 11 Use the PCI retainer bracke...

Page 8: ...25 Changing default proc amp and video input settings 25 Configuring the video input signals 26 Configuring the on screen video windows 27 Displaying DigiDesktop information 29 Chapter 5 Displaying Vi...

Page 9: ...cal specifications 46 Operating voltages and currents 46 Mechanical specifications 46 Physical dimensions 46 Connector types 46 Environmental specifications 46 DigiDesktop block diagram 47 Appendix C...

Page 10: ...viii Table of Contents...

Page 11: ...C h a p t e r 1 Welcome to DigiDesktop This chapter outlines some of the powerful features of your DigiDesktop lists its computer system requirements and briefly describes this manual s contents...

Page 12: ...aneous video windows q Four composite or four Y C video inputs q Two independent YUV 4 2 2 video decoders q Multiple YUV 4 2 2 video input sources over the Movie 2 bus q PCI mezzanine connector that s...

Page 13: ...t time is provided to you in the following ways q The Readme file installed with the software in the Matrox DigiSuite Utilities folder q Printed Release Notes packaged with the manuals If you re insta...

Page 14: ...window on your computer s monitor q Chapter 6 Troubleshooting suggests solutions to various installation and configuration problems q Appendix A DigiDesktop Cables and Connectors provides an overview...

Page 15: ...ach of which provides the following connectors Two Y C S Video inputs One VGA output q Four Y C to composite adapters ILMPRO BNC ADP so that each cable supports two composite inputs q Two adapters DTO...

Page 16: ...6 Chapter 1 Welcome to DigiDesktop Notes...

Page 17: ...Hardware Installation This chapter describes how to install DigiDesktop in your computer system as a stand alone component It also provides BIOS configuration information for all types of DigiDesktop...

Page 18: ...u 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...

Page 19: ...Desktop installation overview Warning Failure to read the detailed instructions may result in broken parts and or system malfunctions The following steps summarize the DigiDesktop installation as a st...

Page 20: ...apter under Display in the Change Display dialog box and click OK 5 Shut down Windows NT and turn off your computer You will be removing your card at a later stage in the installation process Choose t...

Page 21: ...lots there is always one PCI slot bordering the other type usually ISA Start counting outwards from this border in each direction for each type In the following diagram there are three PCI slots refer...

Page 22: ...PCI retainer bracket The following diagram depicts the retainer bracket s use Removing the PCI retainer bracket This section explains how to remove the DigiDesktop PCI retainer bracket Please do not...

Page 23: ...sten the PCI retainer bracket A and carefully extract the bracket from between the DigiDesktop base circuit board and TriMedia Module To do so you may have to loosen the screw located in the top left...

Page 24: ...another PCI card either move it to an unused PCI slot or remove it completely 3 Remove the metal plate located at the back of the slot Save the screw as you ll need it to fasten DigiDesktop after you...

Page 25: ...f your PCI based computer system you may have to change certain BIOS settings Selecting Optimal under Defaults will suffice in most cases However if the BIOS on your PCI system allows for enabling dis...

Page 26: ...16 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Notes...

Page 27: ...C h a p t e r 3 Software Installation and Monitor Setup This chapter describes how to install the DigiDesktop software and set up your monitor...

Page 28: ...uite LE refer to your DigiSuite Installation Manual or DigiSuite LE Installation Manual User s Guide Note The Microsoft DirectShow run time files are always installed by the DigiUtils Setup program If...

Page 29: ...ble with the Matrox Millennium and Mystique cards Whenever you see these names or MGA in the installation process you can assume that this applies to your DigiDesktop card as well 1 Insert the DigiSui...

Page 30: ...settings of your VESA compatible monitor Note Many Plug and Play monitors do not automatically report whether they re capable of 1152 864 or higher display resolutions To use these resolutions or high...

Page 31: ...tallation If you wish to change an installation choice in a previous dialog box move back when you ve finished go on to the next step Step by step installation instructions 1 Close Control Panel and a...

Page 32: ...or the changes to take effect Changing your DigiSuite hardware If you want to change your card set combination such as by adding a new DigiSuite card you must first uninstall DigiUtils Once you ve ins...

Page 33: ...C h a p t e r 4 Configuring DigiDesktop This chapter explains how to customize your DigiDesktop card s configuration to meet specific video input and on screen display requirements...

Page 34: ...mportant Before starting the DigiSuite Configuration program close any program that s using DigiDesktop such as Matrox PowerDesk If you don t do so your system and video signals may become unstable To...

Page 35: ...e you start your system This lets you assign temporary settings to DigiDesktop For example if Permanent Settings isn t selected when you click OK the card configuration changes you ve made will be sav...

Page 36: ...a precise setting for a control click its left or right arrow instead of dragging the slider To return a control to its factory default setting click its Def button or SHIFT click the slider Hue Adjus...

Page 37: ...e Output tab q Window Selection Under Mon A or Mon B that is Monitor A or Monitor B select the video window you want to configure Apply to all Selectthisoption ifyouwanttheconfigurationchanges you mak...

Page 38: ...If your DigiDesktop is connected to one or more other cards with a Movie 2 bus you can select Movie 2 Bus Main or Movie 2 Bus Preview to assign the Main or Preview output from the Movie 2 bus as your...

Page 39: ...top information To display system usage and other information about your DigiDesktop click the DigiDesktop tab then the Information tab You may be asked to provide this information if you call the Mat...

Page 40: ...30 Chapter 4 Configuring DigiDesktop Notes...

Page 41: ...C h a p t e r 5 Displaying Video in a Window with Matrox DigiView This chapter explains how to use the Matrox DigiView program to display video in a window on your computer s monitor...

Page 42: ...atrox Display Properties in the Windows NT Control panel and set the color palette to True Color 24 bit To display the Matrox DigiView window 1 Choose Start Programs Matrox DigiSuite Utilities DigiVie...

Page 43: ...that s configured to use the Preview output signal 4 To specify the video window s aspect ratio choose Aspect Ratio 4 3 or 16 9 When you resize the window such as by dragging one of its sides your sel...

Page 44: ...34 Chapter 5 Displaying Video in a Window with Matrox DigiView Notes...

Page 45: ...C h a p t e r 6 Troubleshooting This chapter provides some possible answers if you have trouble installing or operating your DigiDesktop...

Page 46: ...cient Warning Never open your computer system with its power turned on The card does not fit Possible cause Unused slot If you re installing your DigiDesktop card in a new or previously unused slot th...

Page 47: ...tors may be faulty Synchronization problems Possible cause Two video sources on the same screen but not synced Two video sources that aren t genlocked together will cause problems if you attempt to pl...

Page 48: ...as possible Your computer specs The manufacturer and version number of your computer s BIOS Windows NT version Operating environment Peripherals especiallycards occupying otherslots in yourcomputer q...

Page 49: ...A p p e n d i x A DigiDesktop Cables and Connectors This appendix provides an overview of DigiDesktop cables and connections as well as pin definitions...

Page 50: ...and one VGA output Two cables are required per card DigiDesktop adapters DTOP VGA ADP each of which provides an HD 15 VGA output no analog video inputs are also available Two adapters are required pe...

Page 51: ..._VIDEO 2 GREEN_VIDEO 3 BLUE_VIDEO 4 GND 5 MONITOR_ID1 SDA 6 Y0_CVBS0 7 MONITOR_ID2 8 Y1_CVBS1 9 VCC 10 RED_GND 11 GREEN_GND 12 BLUE_GND 13 GND 14 Key plug 15 Y0_CVBS0_GND 16 C0_CVBS2_GND 17 Y1_CVBS1_G...

Page 52: ...input 4 pin mini DIN male Y C connector 1 5 6 10 11 15 Signal Signal 1 RED_VIDEO 2 GREEN_VIDEO 3 BLUE_VIDEO 4 MONITOR_ID2 5 GND 6 RED_GND 7 GREEN_GND 8 BLUE_GND 9 VCC 10 SYNC_GND 11 MONITOR_ID0 12 MON...

Page 53: ...off with a key plug on both DigiDesktop bracket connectors Consequently pin 14 is missing on both DigiDesktop video cables This has been done to ensure that your external devices are properly connect...

Page 54: ...44 Appendix A DigiDesktop Cables and Connectors Notes...

Page 55: ...A p p e n d i x B DigiDesktop Specifications This appendix provides DigiDesktop hardware specifications...

Page 56: ...4A type registers Mechanical specifications Physical dimensions 12 22 long 4 50 high 0 63 wide 31 04 cm long 11 43 cm high 1 60 cm wide Connector types Video I O Two HD 26 connectors Movie 2 bus PSHD0...

Page 57: ...ON 2 TriMedia Module Y C A0 Y C A1 Y C B1 Y C B0 Video Decoder A Video Decoder B Digital Input Crosspoint Switch Preview I1 Main I2 Frame Buffer WRAM 8MB RAMDAC A MGA 2064W A Rainbow Runner VC064S B R...

Page 58: ...48 Appendix B DigiDesktop Specifications Notes...

Page 59: ...A p p e n d i x C Customer Support This appendix explains how to reach us to obtain customer support...

Page 60: ...S Canada 800 810 2550 Telephone Worldwide 514 685 2630 ext 2388 Fax 514 685 2853 Email video digisuite techsupport matrox com World Wide Web and FTP We also invite you to visit our World Wide Web sit...

Page 61: ...block diagram 47 cable 40 features 2 specifications 45 DigiForum subscribing to 50 DigiSuite compatible computers list 9 software installation 21 software removal 21 updating current installation 22...

Page 62: ...s 11 L Level control for video input 26 for video window 28 Loading configuration settings 25 M Matrox contacting us 50 FTP site 50 WWW site 50 Matrox DigiView installing 18 using 32 Matrox display dr...

Page 63: ...ments 3 T Technical support See Customer support 50 Time base corrector source device with without 27 TriMedia Module features 2 Troubleshooting general operating problems 36 getting updated informati...

Page 64: ...54 Index...

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