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Chapter 2, Connecting External Devices to Matrox MicroQuad
Available Matrox MicroQuad connections
Matrox MicroQuad provides the following inputs and outputs for connecting
external devices:
• Four BNC SDI input connectors with up to 16 channels of embedded audio
per connector.
• One HDMI output connector with up to eight channels of embedded audio.
Powering Matrox MicroQuad
You can supply power to Matrox MicroQuad using an AC outlet via the Matrox
external power supply cable. To turn Matrox MicroQuad off, unplug the Matrox
external power supply cable from the AC outlet.
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Note
For a secure power connection, use the locking connector supplied on the
power supply cable to fasten it to Matrox MicroQuad.
Matrox MicroQuad operating safety feature
Matrox MicroQuad has an operating safety feature that will cause all four
SDI LEDs to flash red as a warning when the Matrox MicroQuad unit exceeds
normal operating temperature. If all four SDI LEDs flash red, unplug the external
power supply cable from the AC outlet, and wait a few minutes for the Matrox
MicroQuad unit to cool before reconnecting the power supply cable back into the
AC outlet.
Matrox MicroQuad power supply and adapter
plugs
Matrox MicroQuad provides an external power supply cable with international
adapter plugs for use in different regions:
• To remove an adapter plug from the power adapter, hold down the button on
the adapter plug, and then slide the adapter plug up until it releases from the
power adapter.
• To insert an adapter plug into the power adapter, ensure that the adapter plug
is properly aligned with the corresponding slot on the power adapter, and
then slide the adapter plug down into the power adapter until it locks into
place.
