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DigiMix Installation

Reference Manual

June 20, 1997

10463-MT-0100

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Page 1: ...DigiMix Installation Reference Manual June 20 1997 10463 MT 0100...

Page 2: ...on All other nationally and internationally recognized trademarks and tradenames are hereby acknowledged Copyright Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd 1997 All rights reserved Disclaimer Matrox Electronic S...

Page 3: ...ent The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the card is required to meet FCC requirements Note This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following...

Page 4: ...adian Electrical Code Dans le cas o cet quipement est branch au r seau de c blodistribution il est n cessaire de s assurer que les pratiques de mise la terre soient respect es Particuli rement le c bl...

Page 5: ...Choose the best installation position 10 Identify your expansion slots 10 Set your termination switch 12 Use the PCI retainer brackets 12 Take care of your Movie 2 bus 13 Install your DigiMix 13 Syst...

Page 6: ...ifications 29 DigiMix block diagram 30 Appendix B DigiSuite Glossary 31 Appendix C DigiSuite Technical Support DigiSuite technical support 36 Contacting us by voice fax or Email 36 World Wide Web 36 D...

Page 7: ...giMix This chapter outlines some of the powerful features of your DigiMix and explains the available documentation It also specifies the computer system requirements for your DigiMix as well as variou...

Page 8: ...al mixing keying effects and switching q Five advanced ADO quality digital video effects processors featuring initialized edges and subpixel precision q Onboard digital signal processor master genlock...

Page 9: ...ta DVE processors and a 4 MB megabyte graphic frame buffer would be identified as DMX 4 4 IT N Note Not all combinations of features are available Please contact your Matrox dealer for further details...

Page 10: ...r version 3 51 with Service Pack 5 DigiSuite documentation Since our DigiSuite audio video products are modular we ve provided modular documentation as well An overall installation manual The DigiSuit...

Page 11: ...le installed with the software in the Matrox DigiSuite Utilities folder q Printed Release Notes packaged with the manuals if required PDF documents on CD ROM The DigiSuite manuals are also available a...

Page 12: ...tions q Appendix B DigiSuite Glossary serves as a reference for the terminology used in the various DigiSuite manuals q Appendix C DigiSuite Technical Support lets you know how to contact us for techn...

Page 13: ...Chapter 2 Installing DigiMix This chapter describes how to install DigiMix in your computer as a stand alone component It also provides configuration information for all types of DigiMix installations...

Page 14: ...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 q Do not remove Digi...

Page 15: ...636 DigiMix installation overview The following steps summarize the DigiMix installation as a stand alone component This is simply to give you an overview Please do not attempt to install DigiMix with...

Page 16: ...n the following diagram Identify your expansion slots All DigiSuite cards are installed in your computer s expansion slots Most PCI bus computers currently manufactured have a combination of PCI slots...

Page 17: ...irst PCI slot from the center Thus the first ISA slot I1 is unusable in DigiSuite systems We recommend that you install DigiMix in slot P1 This will ensure easier installation should you wish to add o...

Page 18: ...the PCI retainer brackets Almost all computers contain card guides at the front end of the computer chassis These help to stabilize cards Since PCI cards are neither long enough nor correctly centered...

Page 19: ...ck of slot P1 Don t lose the screw as you ll need it to fasten DigiMix later on 6 Remove DigiMix from its antistatic bag and make sure the termination switch is set to the position marked 75 if you wa...

Page 20: ...dual slots Some newer systems determine the correct settings automatically so you need not worry about them If your system is not automatic it is essential that you configure the slot you ve chosen fo...

Page 21: ...rding connect a Program monitor NTSC or PAL to your recorder s output Typical DigiMix connections The following illustrations show some typical video connections In these illustrations we ve connected...

Page 22: ...nnections External Sync Source SYNC OUT Source Deck 1 DigiMix Connector R Y IN Y CMPS IN B Y IN R Y OUT Y OUT B Y OUT Y B Y R Y COMPONENT OUT Y B Y R Y COMPONENT IN 75 ON OFF W Recorder Deck 2 SYNC 75...

Page 23: ...S Video connections External Sync Source SYNC OUT Source Deck 1 DigiMix Connector Y C IN 1 or 2 Y C OUT 75 ON OFF W Recorder Deck 2 SYNC 75 ON OFF W SYNC VIDEO IN OUT Program Monitor Input VIDEO IN RE...

Page 24: ...e consisting of drivers and utilities to make the most of DigiMix s advanced capabilities Because the same software is used for all components the software package is documented in Chapters 3 and 4 of...

Page 25: ...Chapter 3 DigiMix Troubleshooting This chapter provides some possible answers if you have trouble installing or operating your DigiMix...

Page 26: ...800 361 4903 Worldwide 514 685 2630 ext 2636 q Make sure your system BIOS settings match those outlined in System BIOS settings on page 14 General operating problems Some or all DigiMix functions are...

Page 27: ...ake sure your computer system is well ventilated with no obstructions blocking any openings especially at the rear of the unit q Avoid operating your DigiMix equipped computer system in areas where th...

Page 28: ...sing other media from the same SCSI drive your throughput will be reduced This may result in jerky playback or premature termination on capture q You may be using a sentinel drive with an out of date...

Page 29: ...t happened q Your DigiMix s serial number printed on the card q As much system information as possible Your computer specs The manufacturer and version number of your computer s BIOS Windows NT versio...

Page 30: ...24 Chapter 3 DigiMix Troubleshooting...

Page 31: ...Appendix A DigiMix Specifications This appendix provides DigiMix hardware specifications...

Page 32: ...t NTSC Betacam PAL B G Component PAL SMPTE EBU N10 Input signals hardware selectable via DIP switch See Set your termination switch on page 12 Signal Type Quantity Voltage Impedance Composite Video 3...

Page 33: ...Video Luminance signal Chrominance signal 1 1 1 0 Vp p 1 0 Vp p PAL 0 300 Vp p burst NTSC 0 286 Vp p burst 75 75 75 75 Program Out Composite Video S Video Luminance signal Chrominance signal Component...

Page 34: ...In Loopback 38 Y In 3 or Composite In 3 9 Reference In 24 Ground 39 Ground 10 Ground 25 Ground 40 C In 3 or R Y In 2 11 B Y In 2 or C In 2 26 12 VDC or N C 41 Ground 12 Ground 27 Ground 42 Y In 2 or C...

Page 35: ...put EDAC 634 044 563 042 Movie 2 bus CON 1 BERG 87402 145 90 pins CON 2 BERG 87402 135 70 pins Environmental specifications Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C Storage Temperature 40 C to 75 C Maximum a...

Page 36: ...eo 1 2 or 3 Reference In Video Input Selector Graphics Processor Effects 1 Effects 4 Effects 3 Effects 2 Siesta II Video Mixer RGB Alpha I0 I1 Key Out Main Out Preview Out Loop Out B Loop Out A Loop I...

Page 37: ...Appendix B DigiSuite Glossary This appendix serves as a reference for the terminology used in the various DigiSuite manuals...

Page 38: ...ed by a Movie 2 bus There may be more than one card set connected by a Movie 2 bus connector CON 1 and CON 2 1 Male connectors usually with 90 or 70 pins mounted at the top of a DigiSuite card closest...

Page 39: ...tion of extending their length to line up with and be inserted in standard ISA card guides PCI slot Connection slot to a type of expansion bus found in most Pentium based computers It is smaller in si...

Page 40: ...34 Appendix B DigiSuite Glossary...

Page 41: ...Appendix C DigiSuite Technical Support This appendix lets you know how to contact us for technical support...

Page 42: ...stance Telephone U 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 We also invite you to visit our World Wi...

Page 43: ...uters list 9 documentation 4 glossary 32 software 18 Drivers getting updates 36 I Installation proper position 10 safety precautions 8 software 18 step by step instructions 13 Internet Matrox FTP site...

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