 Matrox MXO
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Monitor • Output • Convert
Matrox MXO is a versatile, all-in-one monitoring, output, and scan conversion device for the Mac that you'll use in many different ways. Because its small and portable, it makes your laptop a mobile editor. And because its hot swappable, you can easily move it to any workstation in your facility.
- Inexpensive HD and SD monitoring – now you can trust your Apple Cinema Display or other DVI monitor, even for color grading
- Frame accurate, broadcast-quality audio/video output in HD and SD with guaranteed a/v sync
- Genlockable HD/SD SDI, HD/SD analog component, Y/C, and composite outputs with up to 8 channels SDI embedded audio output and stereo audio monitoring
- Realtime downscaling of HD projects to SD resolution with proper color space and aspect ratio conversion for monitoring and output
- WYSIWYG video output from QuickTime-based applications
- Genlockable HD/SD scan conversion for flicker-free video output of your computer desktop with any application
- Portable, hot-swappable versatility
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Inexpensive HD monitoring
Matrox MXO turns your Apple Cinema Display or other DVI monitor into an artifact-free, true-color video display you can trust, even for color grading. It's packed with features that make it the ideal monitoring solution for Final Cut Pro, Apple Color, Adobe Premiere Pro CS3, and other QuickTime-based applications. You won't need to buy expensive HD monitoring equipment or the SDI-to-DVI converter required for preview with some I/O cards. In fact, MXO provides better HD video definition on a flat panel (1920 x1200) than you will get on a more expensive professional HD monitor which is typically limited to approximately 800 lines of resolution.
If you work in HDV, you'll appreciate the fact that MXO bypasses the conforming step needed to preview your timelines. MXO's realtime downscaling feature also lets you view your HD projects on an SD monitor.
 Interlacing artifact elimination
When scaling your video to full-screen to match the resolution of your display, MXO uses a special interpolation technique rather than simple line doubling to provide the best possible viewing experience without "jaggy" aliasing artifacts. If you preview interlaced video on your computer display, you've no doubt noticed tearing due to interlacing artifacts in the displayed image. The progressive display inherent in computer monitors is ideal for graphics, but when it comes to displaying interlaced video you see those annoying artifacts. Matrox MXO solves this problem, letting you enjoy artifact-free previews.
DVI monitor calibration
Matrox MXO lets you adjust and control your DVI monitor exactly like you would a broadcast HD/SD monitor. Controls for hue, chroma, contrast, brightness, and blue-only are provided. This unique control gives you completely accurate color representation so that you can use your ACD or DVI monitor even for color grading.
Super black and super white monitoring on the DVI display
Matrox MXO provides super black and super white monitoring, expanding your viewable color range.
Pixel-to-pixel mapping on the DVI display
Matrox MXO provides user-selectable 1:1 pixel mapping, providing accurate monitoring on your DVI display in the following resolutions:
- 720x486 (NTSC)
- 720x576 (PAL)
- 1920x1080
- 1280x720
"Virtual bezel" on the DVI display
Matrox MXO lets you select a pre-defined resolution to mimic the monitor bezel found on all TVs. For example, this feature can be used to simulate a safe title area so you can check title placement on your DVI monitor. You can create your own bezel or select from the following resolutions:
- 720x486 (NTSC)
- 720x576 (PAL)
- 1920x1080
- 1280x720
Monitor HD projects on your SD monitor
Matrox MXO provides realtime HD to SD downscaling so that you can use your SD monitor to preview and/or record an SD master of your HD project in real time. MXO provides proper conversion of the HD color space to the SD color space and proper aspect ratio conversion to anamorphic, letterbox, and center cut. The scaling is done in hardware, placing no burden on the CPU and GPU, so you have more processing power available for your application.
 Frame accurate output
Matrox MXO provides frame accurate output for all QuickTime-based applications that support the V-out component including Final Cut Pro, Color, Soundtrack Pro, Motion, Adobe Premiere Pro CS3, and After Effects. It features genlockable HD/SD SDI with up to 8 channels of embedded audio, HD/SD analog component, Y/C, and composite outputs, and stereo audio monitoring. Genlock timing offset controls can be used to align your video output relative to your external genlock source to compensate for cable delays within your facility. Simultaneous SDI and analog outputs in HD or SD let you view your project on a broadcast video monitor and record to tape at the same time. A third-party RS-422 adapter is required for deck control.
Realtime HD to SD downscaling
Matrox MXO provides realtime HD to SD downscaling so that you can record an SD master of your HD project in real time. MXO provides proper conversion of the HD color space to the SD color space and proper aspect ratio conversion to anamorphic, letterbox, and center cut. The scaling is done in hardware, placing no burden on the CPU and GPU, so you have more processing power available for your application.
Genlockable HD/SD scan conversion for flicker-free video output of your computer desktop
Matrox MXO is a high-quality scan converter that is genlockable, with timing offset controls. In "Presentation Mode", it mirrors the contents of your secondary desktop and displays it as high quality SDI and analog video simultaneously. This mode can be used, for example, to record, display, or broadcast Keynote and PowerPoint presentations or web browser sessions such as Google Earth. It can also be used to create software application training. A flicker reduction filter ensures solid, stable video output. The system's audio playback will be routed to the analog audio outputs and to all stereo pairs in the embedded SDI signal.
One-to-one pixel mapping is provided in HD for optimal desktop recording. In SD, MXO lets you map from 640x480 to 720x486 (NTSC) and 800x600 to 720x576 (PAL).
Region of interest
MXO also lets you select a region of interest of any size within a larger resolution and have that window output for broadcast or recording. Presets for NTSC, PAL, 720p, and 1080i/PsF are provided.
How does Matrox MXO work?
When Matrox MXO is used with QuickTime-based applications that support the V-out component including Final Cut Pro, Color, Soundtrack Pro, Motion, Adobe Premiere Pro CS3, and After Effects, it operates in "Mastering Mode". Matrox MXO patent-pending technology uses the DVI port on your Mac computer in a unique way to provide frame-accurate audio/video output for insert editing and print-to-tape with guaranteed a/v sync. Normally when previewing video from a QuickTime application, the native YCbCr video (sometimes inaccurately called "YUV" video) is converted to the RGB color space for output over the DVI connection. The frame rate of the RGB video does not match the standard for broadcast video. For example, it may be 75 Hz rather than the 59.94 Hz standard for NTSC. The frame sequence, therefore, inevitably includes dropped and/or repeat frames. Matrox MXO, on the other hand, takes the YCbCr video from the QuickTime application and sends it directly out over the DVI connection with time-stamping information that allows the MXO box to reconstruct the frame sequence at the broadcast standard frame rate. It also sends eight digital audio tracks that are then embedded in the SDI signal in perfect sync with the video.
Mastering Mode video output resolutions
The following video output standards are supported:
| Editing |
Output |
Downscaled output |
| NTSC |
NTSC |
N/A |
| PAL |
PAL |
N/A |
| 720p at 23.98 fps |
720p at 59.94 fps |
NTSC |
| 720p at 25 fps |
720p at 50 fps |
PAL |
| 720p at 29.97 fps |
720p at 59.94 fps |
NTSC |
| 720p at 50 fps |
720p at 50 fps |
PAL |
| 720p at 59.94 fps |
720p at 59.94 fps |
NTSC |
| 1080p at 23.98 fps |
1080PsF at 23.98 fps |
N/A |
| 1080p at 23.98 fps (at 29.97 fps) |
1080PsF at 29.97 fps |
NTSC |
| 1080p at 25 fps |
1080PsF at 25 fps |
PAL |
| 1080p at 29.97 fps |
1080PsF at 29.97 fps |
NTSC |
| 1080i at 25 fps |
1080i at 25 fps |
PAL |
| 1080i at 29.97 fps |
1080i at 29.97 fps |
NTSC |
Presentation Mode video resolutions
Recommended desktop display resolutions for optimal results:
- 640x480 for NTSC
- 800x600 for PAL
- 1920x1200 for 1080i
- 1280x800 for 720p
Supported video output resolutions:
- CCIR 601 NTSC 720x486 interlace at 29.97 frames/sec.
- CCIR 601 PAL 720x576 interlace at 25.00 frames/sec.
- HDTV 1920x1080 interlace at 29.97 frames/sec.
- HDTV 1920x1080 interlace at 25.00 frames/sec.
- HDTV 1280x720 progressive at 59.94 frames/sec.
General
Universal compatibility
Intel- and PowerPC-based computers and laptops
Video standards
NTSC, PAL, NTSC-EIAJ, 1080i, 1080p, 720p
Regulatory compliance
FCC Class A, CE Mark Class A, C-Tick Mark, VCCI
RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC
Dimensions
134mm (L) × 161mm (W) × 45mm (H)
External AC/DC adapter
100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz
Input: IEC320-C8 inlet
Output: +5V DC, 3A max., 2.5mm barrel type
Dimensions: 95mm (L) x 54mm (W) x 32mm (H)
Total power consumption
10 watts |
Connections
DVI input and output
DVI-I (single-link) 29-pin female connector
Genlock reference input
SD analog black burst (bi-level) or HD tri-level sync
BNC connector (75 Ω), terminated
Timing offset controls provided
SDTV SDI output
SD-SDI with 8 channels of embedded SDI audio
24-bit, 48 kHz
BNC connector (75 Ω)
Compliant with SMPTE 259M-C, SMPTE 272M
SDTV S-Video & composite video output
PAL, NTSC, NTSC-EIAJ
Frequency response: +/- 0.25 dB max to 5 MHz
2T pulse response: 0.5% max
Diff. Gain and Diff. Phase: < 2%
BNC connectors (75 Ω)
SDTV analog component video output
Betacam, Betacam SP (NTSC & NTSC-EIAJ)
SMPTE/EBU N10 (PAL)
Frequency response Y: +/- 0.25 dB max to 5 MHz
Frequency response Pb, Pr: +/-0.2 dB max to 2 MHz
Component channel delay: +/- 3ns
Component S/N (Y, Pb, Pr): > 54 dB, unified weighted
BNC connectors (75 Ω)
HDTV SDI output
HD-SDI with 8 channels of embedded SDI audio
24-bit, 48 kHz
Compliant with SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 299M
BNC connector (75 Ω)
HDTV analog component video output
Supported video formats: 1080i 50, 1080i 59.94, 720p 59.94
Compliant to EIA-770.3
Frequency response Y: +/- 0.3 dB max to 28 MHz
Frequency response Pb, Pr: +/- 0.4 dB max to 14 MHz
Component channel delay: +/- 0.5 ns
Component S/N (Y, Pb, Pr): > 57 dB, unified weighted
BNC connectors (75 Ω) |
Accessories
- MXO cable - DVI and system audio
- loop-through, 1 meter
- External AC-DC adapter
- Power cord
- Y/C video adapter
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System Requirements
Matrox MXO requires a Mac system with the following system configuration:
- Mac OS X v10.4.7 or later.
- DVD-ROM drive to install the MXO software.
- Free USB port.
- Display card with a secondary DVI-I connector. Must be able to display 1920×1200 @ 60 Hz.
Note You must have a secondary DVI-I connector for use with Matrox MXO, and connect your primary DVI monitor to a different connector on your display card. If you are using an AGP display card, it needs to run at a speed of 4X or faster.
- DVI monitor that supports a native display resolution of 1920×1200 is recommended, such as the 23-inch Apple Cinema Display.
- 512 MB physical memory (RAM) if you're using MXO with a QuickTime-based video editing program (Apple recommends 2 GB for HD editing).
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 Connecting Matrox MXO to your Mac
Matrox MXO is an easy-to-use external box. It does not occupy a precious slot in your computer and it has its own power supply. It is also hot swappable, so it can be easily moved from one station to another. MXO is compatible with PowerMacs, iMacs, and laptops that have a DVI connector. It is more versatile than an I/O card because it works with PCI-X PowerMacs and the newer PCIe PowerMacs. It also supports SDI cable lengths needed for broadcast facilities (300 meters in SD, 100 meters in HD). Please visit the support section of the Matrox website for a complete list of compatible devices. Matrox MXO lets you connect multiple devices for simultaneous output. The MXO cable, included in the kit, connects MXO to your Mac.
MXO connections
• DVI input
• USB input (for control)
• Analog genlock input
• Power input
• DVI output (drives secondary Apple Cinema Display or other DVI monitor)
• Left and right RCA stereo output
• Your choice of one of the following output combinations:
• HD SDI (SMPTE 292M) output with embedded audio and simultaneous analog component HD output
• SD SDI (SMPTE 259M) output with embedded audio and simultaneous analog component SD output
• SD SDI (SMPTE 259M) output with embedded audio and simultaneous Y/C and composite output
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