Matrox MicroQuad User Guide
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1. 12 Monitoring audio a nien Eo UPERN RYE NENXERE ENTER M ERR a RYE MERE 13 Using the Matrox MicroQuad buttons eene 14 Setting the Matrox MicroQuad DIP switches 15 Using the Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel 17 Using the Matrox MicroQuad keyboard 20 Supported SDI input and HDMI output formats 21 Vi Appendix A Matrox MicroQuad Specifications Matrox MicroQuad specifications 44 40 eee eee eee eee eee eee eeeeeee 24 je rip s 24 Environmental specifications senenn ein on bai UU EEEN ERER EER 25 Appendix B Matrox Customer Support How to get Matrox customer support 28 Registrati fi een 28 Keep to date with our ainas 28 WS danse nine 28 po 29 Contents Introduction This chapter lists the Matrox MicroQuad requirements and explains how to install your Matrox MicroQuad software Welcome to Matrox MicroQuad Matrox MicroQuad is an SDI to HDMI multiviewer that allows you to monit2. Quebec Canada H9P 2T4 Tel 514 685 2630 Fax 514 685 2853 World Wide Web www matrox com Matrox License Agreement Warranty and Service A Matrox software firmware license agreement By using the Matrox MicroQuad software firmware the original purchaser You or Licensee indicate your acceptance of these terms If You do not agree to the terms of this agreement please return your Matrox product to your Matrox representative This Matrox MicroQuad software firmware any included sample images other files and documentation Program is copyrighted by Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd rights are reserved You are granted a license to use the Program only subject to the following restrictions and limitations 1 The license is to You the original purchaser only and is not transferable without written permission of Matrox 2 You must use the Program on a single computer owned or leased by You at a time in conjunction for the purpose of operating the Matrox MicroQuad hardware 3 You may make back up copies of the Program for your own use only subject to the use limitations of this license 4 You may not engage in nor permit third parties to engage in any of the following a Providing or disclosing the Program to third parties b Providing use of the Program in a computer service business network time sharing multiple CPU or multi user arrangement to users who are not individually licensed by Matrox c Making alteration
3. LAW THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS ASSUMED BY YOU SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE YOU AND NOT MATROX ITS DISTRIBUTORS OR DEALERS ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING REPAIR OR CORRECTION MATROX DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE OPERATION OF THE PROGRAM WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE THAT DEFECTS IN THE PROGRAM WILL BE CORRECTED OR THAT THE PROGRAM WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR PERFORM WITH ANY HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE PROVIDED BY THIRD PARTIES Matrox License Agreement Warranty and Service C End user registration Before using your Matrox MicroQuad product please take a moment to register your product in the Matrox MicroQuad Support section of our web site at www matrox com video support The information you provide will assist Matrox to quickly diagnose and correct any problem that might arise when using the product Only registered end users are entitled to customer support Hardware limited warranty MATROX WARRANTS TO YOU THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER WHO PROVIDES AN ADEQUATE PROOF OF PURCHASE THAT THE MATROX MICROQUAD HARDWARE PRODUCTS WILL BE FREE FROM FACTORY DEFECTS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE 3 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE MATROX WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE AT THE CHOICE OF MATROX THE MATROX MICROQUAD HARDWARE PRODUCTS WHICH PROVE TO BE DEFECTIVE DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD PROVIDED THAT THEY ARE RETURNED TO MATROX SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING LIMITATIONS Matrox s limited warranty c
4. indicating PsF video input 16 locking audio input channel 16 locking buttons 15 Displaying input in quadrant view 12 19 Displaying source in full screen view 12 19 E Environmental specifications 25 F Full screen view displaying 12 19 keyboard shortcuts 20 using the Matrox MicroQuad buttons 14 Index H HDMI output connection 8 displaying 12 labels 10 19 specifications 24 synchronizing audio and video 12 Hiding HDMI labels 15 20 red selection box 15 20 VU meters 16 20 Indicating PsF video input 16 Inputs on Matrox MicroQuad BNC 8 SDI 8 supported video formats 21 Internet site Matrox 28 L LEDs on Matrox MicroQuad 10 License agreement 1 Locking the Matrox MicroQuad audio input channel 16 20 Locking the Matrox MicroQuad buttons 15 M Matrox contacting us 28 WWW site 28 Matrox MicroQuad AC power connection 6 AC DC adapter specifications 24 adapter plug connection 6 audio channel pair selection 12 19 available connections 6 buttons 14 development library 3 dimensions 24 DIP switches 15 displaying HDMI output 12 displaying input in quadrant view 12 19 displaying source in full screen view 12 19 30 environmental specifications 25 features 2 flashing SDI LEDs 6 hiding HDMI labels 15 20 hiding the red selection box 15 20 hiding VU meters 16 20 indicating PsF video input 16 input channels 10 installing software for 2 labelling HDMI output 19 LEDs 10 locking audio input
5. input channel 1 SDI 1 Even if locked the audio channels selected will be output but the audio will correspond to input channel 1 When OFF the audio corresponds to the currently selected input source in quadrant or full screen view Remarks If nothing is connected to SDI input channel 1 SDI 1 when DIP switch 5 is ON then no audio is output to the HDMI display device If you lock the audio to input channel 1 SDI 1 but you do not indicate which audio pairs to output using the Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel see Using the Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel on page 17 audio channels 1 to 8 are output by default DIP switch 6 Turn the switch ON when your video inputs are PsF Turn it OFF when your video inputs are progressive or interlaced DIP switches 7 and 8 Not used Chapter 3 Using Your Matrox MicroQuad 17 Using the Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel Matrox MicroQuad has an optional Remote Control Panel for controlling the Matrox MicroQuad unit remotely To install the Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel see Installing your Matrox MicroQuad software on page 2 The Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel is accessed through the Mini USB Type B port on the Matrox MicroQuad unit and lets you control many functions on the Matrox MicroQuad unit such as to switch from quadrant view to full screen view select the audio channels for the VU meters and HDMI output and lock the audio to inpu
6. meters Using the Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel 20 6 Under DIP Switch Settings select Hide HDMI labels if you do not want to display the HDMI labels of the input sources on the HDMI output display device Hide selection box if you do not want the red selection box to appear when viewing the input sources in quadrant view on the HDMI ouput display device Hide VU meters if you do not want to display the VU meters of the input sources on the HDMI output display device Lock audio to channel 1 to lock the audio output to the HDMI display device to input channel 1 SDI 1 Note Ifnothing is connected to SDI input channel 1 when you select Lock audio to channel 1 then no audio will be output Using the Matrox MicroQuad keyboard shortcuts The Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel allows you to use keyboard shortcuts to display an input source in full screen view or select an input source in quadrant view on your HDMI output display device Keyboard shortcuts Full screen view Input 1 CTRL SHIFT 1 Input 2 CTRL SHIFT 2 Input 3 CTRL SHIFT 3 Input 4 CTRL SHIFT 4 Quadrant view Input 1 CTRL SHIFT 5 Input 2 CTRL SHIFT 6 Input 3 CTRL SHIFT 7 Input 4 CTRL SHIFT 8 Chapter 3 Using Your Matrox MicroQuad 21 Supported SDI input and HDMI output formats The HDMI output format corresponds to the SDI input format For example if the input format is 1920 x 1080p at 60 fps the output format will als
7. 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 Note Fora 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 corres
8. 1 DIP switches 2 3 4 and 5 respectively are reflected in the Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel For more information on DIP switches see Setting the Matrox MicroQuad DIP switches on page 15 If you change these settings in the Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel these settings will override the DIP switch settings To reset the DIP switch settings on the Matrox MicroQuad unit to reflect their actual settings unplug and reconnect the power cable see Powering Matrox MicroQuad on page 6 Chapter 3 Using Your Matrox MicroQuad 19 3 Under Full Screen View or Quadrant View click Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 or Input 4 to display an input source in full screen view or select an input source in quadrant view on your HDMI output display device For information on full screen view and quadrant view see HDMI output display on page 12 Alternatively you can select an input source in full screen or quadrant view using keyboard shortcuts see Using the Matrox MicroQuad keyboard shortcuts on page 20 or the Matrox MicroQuad buttons see Using the Matrox MicroQuad buttons on page 14 Remarks If the resolution and frame rate on all SDI input sources do not match only SDI input channel 1 SDI 1 will be displayed while the other channels will appear black Switching between quadrant view and full screen view or switching from one input source to another is done without signal interruption Under HDMI Label
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10. Matrox MicroQuad User Guide November 6 2012 Digital Video Solutions Y11204 301 0100 Trademarks Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd Matrox MicroQuad ADDIE INGE scorre de eret E ere Apple Mac Mac 0S9 HDMI Licensing LLC ces HDMI Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows USB Implementers Forum Inc USB HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC All other nationally and internationally recognized trademarks and tradenames are hereby acknowledged Copyright 2012 Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd All rights reserved Disclaimer Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time and without notice The information provided by this document is believed to be accurate and reliable However no responsibility is assumed by Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd for its use nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties resulting from its use No license is granted under any patents or patent rights of Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd Unauthorized recording or use of broadcast television programming video tape or other copyrighted material may violate copyright laws Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd assumes no responsibility for the illegal duplication use or other acts that infringe on the rights of copyright owners Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd 1055 St Regis Blvd Dorval
11. are de Matrox apoyados por este manual Estos dispositivos cumplen con la directiva de la CE 2006 95 EC para dispositivos digitales de Clase B Dichos dispositivos han sido sometidos a prueba y se ha comprobado que cumplen con las normas EN55022 CISPR22 y EN55024 CISPR24 En entornos residenciales estos productos pueden causar interferencias en las comunicaciones por radio en tal caso el usuario deber adoptar las medidas adecuadas Para satisfacer las disposiciones de la CE deber n utilizarse cables apantallados para conectar el equipo y dem s perif ricos a la tarjeta Estos pro ductos han sido sometidos a prueba en un t pico sistema anfitri n que responde a los requisitos de la clase B Se supone que estos productos cumplir n tambi n con las normas en cualquier sistema que responda a los requisitos de la clase B Digital Video Solutions www matrox com video
12. channel 16 20 locking buttons 15 monitoring audio levels 13 operating safety feature 6 power supply 6 regulatory compliance 24 Remote Control Panel audio channel pair selection 19 DIP switch settings 18 20 displaying input in quadrant view 19 displaying source in full screen view 19 installing 2 keyboard shortcuts 20 labelling HDMI output 19 locking audio input channel 20 user interface 18 using 17 requirements 2 specifications 24 supported video input and output formats 21 synchronizing audio and video 12 Matrox MicroQuadUtils installing 2 MicroQuad See Matrox MicroQuad MveTetraLibrary 3 O Operating safety feature of Matrox MicroQuad 6 Output on Matrox MicroQuad audio channel pair selection 12 19 HDMI connection 8 HDMI display 12 supported video formats 21 Index P Power connecting adapter plugs 6 to Matrox MicroQuad 6 PsF video input indicating 16 Q Quadrant view displaying 12 19 keyboard shortcuts 20 using the Matrox MicroQuad buttons 14 R Registering your Matrox product 28 Regulatory compliance 24 Remote Control Panel audio channel pair selection 19 DIP switch settings 18 20 displaying input in quadrant view 19 displaying source in full screen view 19 installing 2 keyboard shortcuts 20 labelling HDMI output 19 user interface 18 using 17 Returning procedure iv S Safety feature when operating Matrox MicroQuad 6 SDI input channels 10 connections 8 specifications 24 Service r
13. d DIP switches on page 15 or the Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel see Using the Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel on page 17 To switch from quadrant view to full screen view to move from one input source to the next or to select a video input to view in full screen see Using the Matrox MicroQuad buttons on page 14 or Using the Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel on page 17 Selecting the audio channel pairs to output Matrox MicroQuad allows you to select up to four audio channel pairs from audio channels 1 to 8 to output to the HDMI display device To do this you must use the Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel see Using the Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel on page 17 If you do not indicate which audio pairs to output audio channels 1 to 8 will be output by default Audio is output for the currently selected input source or you can lock the audio output to input channel 1 SDI 1 using the DIP switches see Setting the Matrox MicroQuad DIP switches on page 15 or using the Matrox MicroQuad Remote Chapter 3 Using Your Matrox MicroQuad 13 Control Panel see Using the Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel on page 17 Monitoring audio levels You can monitor the audio levels of your input sources through VU meters by setting the DIP switch setting accordingly on the Matrox MicroQuad unit see Setting the Matrox MicroQuad DIP switches on page 15 or in the Matrox MicroQuad Remote Contro
14. e Matrox the Matrox T6 e e mmm MicroQuad MicroQuad buttons 6 o HDMI OUT 1 E BN E E E EH M NM E on page 14 To SDI input To HDMI sources output device AN Caution Using a low quality HDMI cable can damage the HDMI connector on the Matrox MicroQuad unit Chapter 2 Connecting External Devices to Matrox MicroQuad Using Your Matrox MicroQuad This chapter explains how to use your Matrox MicroQuad to monitor video and audio 10 Overview Matrox MicroQuad is operated using the Matrox MicroQuad buttons located on the unit see Using the Matrox MicroQuad buttons on page 14 or using the Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel see Using the Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel on page 17 Matrox MicroQuad also features status LEDs see Understanding the Matrox MicroQuad status LEDs and DIP switches for performing various functions see Setting the Matrox MicroQuad DIP switches on page 15 Understanding the Matrox MicroQuad status LEDs Matrox MicroQuad features the following status LEDs SDI 1 SDI 2 SDI 3 and SDI 4 Green The input source is connected Red The input source is not connected e Power The LED is green when power is supplied to Matrox MicroQuad and the hardware is functioning properly Note If the Matrox MicroQuad unit exceeds normal op
15. e to state in the United States from province to province in Canada and from country to country elsewhere in the world Limitations of warranty EXCEPT FOR THE SOFTWARE FIRMWARE LIMITED WARRANTY AND HARDWARE LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENTS NEITHER MATROX NOR ANY OF ITS THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS MAKES ANY OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WITH RESPECT TO MATROX PRODUCTS MATROX SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS AND YOU BY ACCEPTING THE MATROX PRODUCT SPECIFICALLY ACCEPTS SUCH DISCLAIMER AND WAIVES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR OR INTENDED PURPOSE OR USE AND THE WARRANTY AGAINST LATENT Matrox License Agreement Warranty and Service iii DEFECTS WITH RESPECT TO THE HARDWARE AND OR SOFTWARE FIRMWARE MATROX FURTHER DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY THAT MATROX PRODUCTS IN WHOLE OR IN PART WILL BE FREE FROM INFRINGEMENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OR PROPRIETARY RIGHTS TO THE EXTENT THAT THESE LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENTS ARE INCONSISTENT WITH THE LAW OF THE LOCALITY WHERE YOU PURCHASED THE MATROX PRODUCT THESE LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENTS SHALL BE DEEMED MODIFIED TO BE CONSISTENT WITH SUCH LOCAL LAW UNDER SUCH LOCAL LAW CERTAIN LIMITATIONS OF THESE LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENTS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW THE REMEDIES PROVIDED IN THESE LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENTS ARE YOUR SOLE
16. elect the video input to view in full screen view when in quadrant view or to toggle between full screen view and quadrant view Instead of using the Matrox MicroQuad buttons you can use the Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel to switch from quadrant view to full screen view and to cycle through the input sources on the HDMI display see Using the Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel on page 17 Remarks e You can lock the Matrox MicroQuad buttons by setting DIP switch 1 accordingly on the Matrox MicroQuad unit see Setting the Matrox MicroQuad DIP switches on page 15 Ifthe resolution and frame rate on all SDI input sources do not match only SDI input channel 1 SDI 1 will be displayed while the other channels will appear black Switching between quadrant view and full screen view or switching from one input source to another is done without signal interruption If you want to select the audio channels for the VU meters and HDMI output you must use the Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel see Using the Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel on page 17 Chapter 3 Using Your Matrox MicroQuad 15 Setting the Matrox MicroQuad DIP switches Matrox MicroQuad features DIP switches on the side of the unit for locking the Matrox MicroQuad buttons hiding the HDMI labels hiding the red selection box hiding the VU meters locking the audio to input channel 1 SDI 1 and for indicating whether or not your video in
17. erating temperature all four SDI LEDs will flash red as a warning For more information see Matrox MicroQuad operating safety feature on page 6 Matrox MicroQuad input channels Matrox MicroQuad supports four input channels that correspond to the SDI input connectors SDI 1 to SDI 4 The SDI input connector number and the input channel number correspond For example SDI input connector 1 SDI 1 corresponds to input channel 1 and SDI input connector 4 SDI 4 corresponds to input channel 4 If DIP switch 2 is OFF on the Matrox MicroQuad unit see Setting the Matrox MicroQuad DIP switches on page 15 or Hide HDMI labels in the DIP Switch Settings of the Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel is not selected see Using the Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel on page 17 the HDMI labels that appear on the HDMI output will correspond to the input channel numbers In the following examples SDI input connector 1 SDI 1 corresponds to CAM 1 input channel 1 and SDI input connector 4 SDI 4 corresponds to CAM 4 input channel 4 You can also show the VU meters for each input channel For more information on VU meters see Monitoring audio levels on page 13 Chapter 3 Using Your Matrox MicroQuad 11 Matrox MicroQuad quadrant view Note Ifthe resolution and frame rate on all SDI input sources do not match only SDI input channel 1 SDI 1 will be displayed while the other channels will appear black Matrox MicroQuad ful
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19. eturns iv Software installing 2 Specifications AC DC adapter 24 environmental 25 HDMI output 24 Matrox MicroQuad 24 SDI input 24 Supported video input and output formats 21 Synchronizing audio and video on HDMI output 12 System requirements 2 31 T Technical support 28 V Video input and output formats supported 21 VU meters for monitoring audio levels 13 19 W Warranty i WWW site Matrox 28 Index 32 Your notes Index Compliance Statements USA FCC Compliance Statement FC Remark for the Matrox hardware products supported by this guide These devices have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment causes harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect
20. hnumgebung k nnen diese Produkte Funkinterferenzen erzeugen und der Benutzer kann gen tigt sein entsprechende Mafinahmen zu ergreifen Um EG Anforderungen zu entsprechen m ssen zum AnschlieBen des ausr stung und anderer Peripherieger te an die Karte abgeschirmte Kabel verwendet werden Diese Produkt wurden in einem typischen der Klasse B entsprechenden Host System getestet Es wird davon ausgegangen da diese Produkte auch in jedem Klasse B entsprechenden System entsprechend funktionieren Italiano Informazioni per gli utenti europei Dichiarazione di conformit Nota per i prodotti hardware Matrox supportati da questa guida Questi dispositivi sono conformi alla direttiva CEE 2006 95 EC relativamente ai dispositivi digitali di Classe B Sono stati provati e sono risultati conformi alle norme EN55022 CISPR22 e EN55024 CISPR24 In un ambiente domestico questi prodotti possono causare radiointerferenze nel qual caso all utente potrebbe venire richiesto di prendere le misure adeguate Per soddisfare i requisiti CEE l apparecchiatura e le altre periferiche vanno collegati alla scheda grafica con cavi schermati Questi prodotti sono stati provati in un tipico sistema host conforme alla classe B Inoltre si d per scontato che questi prodotti acquisiranno la conformit in qualsiasi sistema conforme alla classe B Espa ol Informaci n para usuarios europeos Declaraci n de conformidad Observaci n referente a los productos de hardw
21. l AC DC adapter Input 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Output 5V DC 3A max Dimensions L 78 mm x W 46 mm x H 36 mm 3 1 in x 1 8 in x 1 4 in Total power consumption 12 watts Video SDI input Compliant with SMPTE 259M 292M 424M SDI support of YUV 4 2 2 8 bit 10 bit Automatic detection of input signal 16 channels of embedded audio Four BNC SDI connectors 75 Q terminated Belden 1694a cable length supported 350m 1148 ft for SD 150 m 492 ft for HD 50m 164 ft for 3G HDMI output HDMI support of YUV 4 2 2 Eight channels of embedded audio Standard Type A HDMI connector 19 pins Appendix A Matrox MicroQuad Specifications 25 Environmental specifications Minimum maximum operating temperature 0 to 40 C Minimum maximum storage temperature 40 to 75 C Maximum altitude for operation 3 000 meters Maximum altitude for transport 12 000 meters Operating humidity 20 to 80 relative humidity non condensing Storage humidity 5 to 95 relative humidity non condensing Matrox MicroQuad specifications 26 Your notes Appendix A Matrox MicroQuad Specifications Matrox Customer Support This appendix explains how you can register your Matrox MicroQuad and obtain customer support 28 How to get Matrox customer support If you have a problem that you re unable to solve by referring to the documentation for your Matrox product please contact your Matrox rep
22. l Panel see Using the Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel on page 17 Vertical colored bars indicate the input level As the audio source is played the color of the input level is green at or below 18 dBFS yellow between 17 to 9 dBFS and red above 8 dBFS Gray boxes indicate that no audio is present If needed adjust the audio level on your input source device to keep the average input level between 60 and 18 dBFS To select the audio input pair that you would like to monitor see Using the Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel on page 17 By default input pair 1 2 will be displayed on the VU meters Matrox MicroQuad VU meters Red zone from 0 to 8 dBFS MM Yellow zone from rl 9 to 17 dBFS E Ex Green zone from 18to 60dBFS Gray boxes indicate that no P audio is present Note In quadrant view audio is output only for the currently selected input source However the VU meters will display the audio levels for each of your input sources HDMI output display 14 Using the Matrox MicroQuad buttons The Matrox MicroQuad buttons are used to switch from quadrant view to full screen view and to cycle through the input sources on the HDMI display of Matrox MicroQuad Q and Cycle buttons Use these buttons to move from one input source to the next when in quadrant view or to cycle through the different video inputs when in full screen view Select button Use this button to s
23. l screen view Matrox MicroQuad input channels 12 Matrox MicroQuad s synchronized inputs Matrox MicroQuad synchronizes the video and audio on the HDMI output to SDI input channel 1 SDI 1 This ensures that when the HDMI display is in quadrant view all four video outputs are synchronized thereby eliminating artifacts and video tearing Note If nothing is connected to SDI input channel 1 SDI 1 then Matrox MicroQuad automatically synchronizes the HDMI output to the next available valid SDI input channel HDMI output display Matrox MicroQuad outputs the video and audio from the SDI inputs to an HDMI display device The video output can be displayed either in quadrant view or in full screen view and you can select the audio channel pairs to be output Quadrant view and full screen view Matrox MicroQuad allows you to monitor up to four SDI input sources at the same time in quadrant view see figure Matrox MicroQuad quadrant view on page 11 or view a selected SDI input source in full screen view on the HDMI display device see figure Matrox MicroQuad full screen view on page 11 The quadrant view is the default view when you first supply power to Matrox MicroQuad A red selection box can be used in quadrant view to indicate which video input will be viewed in full screen view when selected You can show or hide the red selection box using the DIP switch settings on the Matrox MicroQuad unit see Setting the Matrox MicroQua
24. l the latest version of the Matrox MicroQuad software MicroQuadUtils visit the Downloads section of our website at www matrox com video support Remarks You must download and run Matrox MicroQuadUtils on a Windows system Matrox MicroQuadUtils does not support Mac OS systems To uninstall your Matrox MicroQuad software choose Start gt All Programs gt Matrox MicroQuadUtils gt Uninstall Matrox MicroQuadUtils Chapter 1 Introduction Matrox MicroQuad Development Library Matrox MicroQuad provides a development library MveTetraLibrary that contains programming information in h dll and lib files for Matrox MicroQuad so that you can integrate the functions of the MicroQuad interface within your own application All the functions needed to control the Matrox MicroQuad unit are provided in MveTetraLibrary To download the latest version of MveTetraLibrary visit the Downloads section of our website at www matrox com video support Last minute information Any important information that wasn t available for inclusion in this manual by publication time is provided to you in the Matrox MicroQuad Release Notes Matrox MicroQuad Development Library Your notes Chapter 1 Introduction Connecting External Devices to Matrox MicroQuad This chapter shows how to supply power and connect external devices to Matrox MicroQuad Available Matrox MicroQuad connections Matrox MicroQuad provides the following inputs and
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26. nts shielded cables must be used to connect equipment and other peripherals to the card These products have been tested in a typical class B compliant host system It is assumed that these products will also achieve compliance in any class B compliant system Francais Informations aux utilisateurs Europ ens D claration de conformit Remarque sur les produits mat riels Matrox couverts par ce guide Ces unit s sont conformes la directive communautaire 2006 95 EC pour les unit s num riques de classe B Les tests effectu s ont prouv qu elles sont conformes aux normes EN55022 CISPR22 et EN55024 CISPR24 Le fonctionnement de ces produits dans un environnement r sidentiel peut causer des interf rences radio dans ce cas l utilisateur peut tre amen prendre les mesures appropri es Pour respecter les imp ratifs communautaires les c bles de connexion entre l quipement ou autres p riph riques et la carte doivent tre blind s Ces produits ont t test s dans un syst me h te typique compatible classe B On suppose qu ils pr senteront la m me compatibilit dans tout syst me compatible classe B Deutsch Information f r europ ische Anwender Konformit tserkl rung Anmerkung f r die Matrox Hardware Produktunterst tzung durch dieses Handbuch Diese Ger te entsprechen EC Direktive 2006 95 EC f r ein digitales Ger t Klasse B Sie wurden getestet und entsprechen demnach EN55022 CISPR22 und EN55024 CISPR24 In einer Wo
27. o be 1920 x 1080 at 60 fps D Important If you are connecting more than one input source to Matrox MicroQuad the input sources must have the same video format Matrox MicroQuad supports the following SDI input and HDMI output video formats NTSC PAL 1280x720p at 50 59 94 and 60 fps 1920x10801 at 50 59 94 and 60 fps 1920x1080PsF at 23 98 24 25 29 97 and 30 fps 1920 x1080p at 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 50 59 94 and 60 fps Remarks Make sure that your HDMI monitor supports the SDI input format that you are using Otherwise your HDMI monitor will not display an output When using PsF video input formats DIP switch 6 must be in the ON position see Setting the Matrox MicroQuad DIP switches on page 15 Dual link input is only supported on 3G Level B as a single SDI connector Two SDI connectors cannot be used to create a dual link input 4 4 4 video input signals are not supported Supported SDI input and HDMI output formats 22 Your notes Chapter 3 Using Your Matrox MicroQuad Matrox MicroQuad Specifications This appendix provides specifications for Matrox MicroQuad 24 Matrox MicroQuad specifications General Video formats NTSC PAL 720p 1080p i PsF Regulatory compliance FCC Class B CE Mark Class B ACMA Class B RoHS Directive 2002 95 EC Dimensions Length 125 mm 4 92 in Width 118 mm 4 65 in Height 26 mm 1 02 in Weight 220 g 7 3 oz Externa
28. or up to four SDI 3G HD or SD inputs on an HDMI display You can view each of the four SDI inputs in full screen independently or together through a quadrant view on an HDMI display Matrox MicroQuad does not require a computer and has three buttons on the unit for switching between full screen view and quadrant view The Matrox MicroQuad unit has predefined DIP switches and a Mini USB port that can be used to control the Matrox MicroQuad unit remotely Matrox MicroQuad requirements Matrox MicroQuad requires the following An HDMI display device for viewing the SDI inputs and a good quality HDMI cable for connecting the HDMI display device to the HDMI output connector on the Matrox MicroQuad unit Caution Using a low quality HDMI cable can damage the HDMI connector on the Matrox MicroQuad unit To use the optional Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel you will need a computer with the following Microsoft Windows 7 32 bit or 64 bit with Service Pack 1 or Microsoft Windows XP 32 bit with Service Pack 3 A USB port and a third party USB cable to connect Matrox MicroQuad to your computer If your computer does not have a USB port or if it has a different type of USB port you can use a compatible USB adapter cable Installing your Matrox MicroQuad software Matrox MicroQuad has a Remote Control Panel that can be installed on your Windows system for controlling the Matrox MicroQuad unit remotely To download and instal
29. overs only those defects which arise as a result of normal use of the hardware and does not apply to any improper or inadequate maintenance incompatibilities due to the user s hardware or software applications with or in which the Matrox product interfaces product of a special or custom made nature unauthorized modification or misuse improper installation misapplication or negligence operation outside the product s environmental specifications improper site preparation or maintenance software other causes that do not relate to a product defect defects or damage suffered as a result of force majeure including theft defects or damage suffered as a result of normal wear and tear and or stolen goods If Matrox receives from You during the applicable warranty period notice of a defect in a warranted hardware product and the defective Matrox product in question Matrox shall at its sole option either repair or replace the product and shall return the repaired product or a replacement product within a reasonable delay The replacement product may not be new provided that it has functionality at least equal to that of the product being replaced This warranty is valid in any country where Matrox hardware products are distributed by Matrox or its authorized dealers This limited warranty statement gives You specific legal rights You may also have other rights which vary from stat
30. ponding slot on the power adapter and then slide the adapter plug down into the power adapter until it locks into place Chapter 2 Connecting External Devices to Matrox MicroQuad Removing inserting adapter plug T el Adapter plug Power adapter Removing an adapter plug Inserting an adapter plug Powering Matrox MicroQuad To AC Power supply outlet cable Fasten the power supply cable to Matrox MicroQuad using the locking connector J et Matrox MicroQuad Powering Matrox MicroQuad Connecting input and output devices The Matrox MicroQuad unit supports four SDI input sources via four BNC input connectors and one HDMI output device via an HDMI output connector For a list of the supported input and output formats see Supported SDI input and HDMI output formats on page 21 a Important If you are connecting more than one input source to Matrox MicroQuad the input sources must have the same video format Matrox MicroQuad connections and buttons To SDI input sources Power see Powering Matrox MicroQuad on page 6 Matrox MicroQuad Infrared sensor not used Mini USB Type B port see Using the Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel on page 17 Matrox MicroQuad buttons see Using matrox
31. puts are PsF A DIP switch is ON when the switch is down and OFF when it is up Instead of using the DIP switches you can set some of the DIP switch actions using the Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel see Using the Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel on page 17 Matrox MicroQuad DIP switches 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 Matrox MicroQuad DIP switch 1 When ON the Matrox MicroQuad buttons are locked and will not function DIPswitch2 When ON the HDMI labels are hidden When OFF the HDMI labels are visible in order to identify the video input channel in quadrant view see figure Matrox MicroQuad quadrant view on page 11 and full screen view see figure Matrox MicroQuad full screen view on page 11 DIP switch 3 When ON the red selection box is hidden When OFF the red selection box is visible in quadrant view to indicate which video input will be viewed in full screen view see figure Matrox MicroQuad quadrant view on page 11 Note Ifthe red selection box is hidden you can still select which video input to view in full screen view Setting the Matrox MicroQuad DIP switches 16 DIP switch 4 When ON the VU meters are hidden When OFF the VU meters are displayed to allow you to monitor the audio levels of your input sources For more information on monitoring the audio levels see Monitoring audio levels on page 13 DIP switch 5 When ON the audio output to the HDMI display device is locked to
32. resentative He or she should be able to help you quickly correct any installation or system configuration problem If your representative is unable to solve your problem contact Matrox for further information and assistance Registration You can register your Matrox product in the Matrox Support section of our website at www matrox com video support Only registered users are entitled to customer support software updates special promotional offers and access to our user forum Keep up to date with our website In addition to registering your Matrox product our website offers you up to the minute information about Matrox products and software updates Be sure to place our site in your favorites or bookmarks www matrox com video support Contacting us Matrox is proud to offer worldwide customer support Please use the contact information for your Matrox product and area as provided on our website at www matrox com video support Appendix B Matrox Customer Support A AC power to Matrox MicroQuad 6 Adapter plug connection 6 Audio channel pair selection 12 19 Audio levels monitoring 13 19 B BNC input connectors 8 Buttons on Matrox MicroQuad 14 C Connections AC power to Matrox MicroQuad 6 available on Matrox MicroQuad 6 input sources 8 output device 8 Customer support 28 D Development library 3 DIP switches on Matrox MicroQuad 15 hiding HDMI labels 15 hiding the red selection box 15 hiding VU meters 16
33. rranty units to your location Matrox License Agreement Warranty and Service Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome to Matrox MicroQuad 6 2 Matrox MicroQuad requirements 2 Installing your Matrox MicroQuad software 2 Matrox MicroQuad Development Library 3 Last minute INFORMATION 3 Chapter 2 Connecting External Devices to Matrox MicroQuad Available Matrox MicroQuad 6 Powering Matrox sence eee 6 Matrox MicroQuad operating safety 6 Matrox MicroQuad power supply and adapter plugs 6 Connecting input and output devices 8 Chapter 3 Using Your Matrox MicroQuad GTI TED a QUT QE TE E 10 Understanding the Matrox MicroQuad status LEDs 10 Matrox MicroQuad input channels 10 Matrox MicroQuad s synchronized inputs 12 HEMI OULDUE Splay e OR 12 Quadrant view and full screen view nennen nennen eene 12 Selecting the audio channel pairs to
34. s you can customize the labels that appear on the HDMI display device Enter or select the HDMI label that you would like for each input in the Label input 1 Label input 2 Label input 3 and or Label input 4 boxes The Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel will retain the last five HDMI labels that were entered so that you can re use your most common labels Remarks The HDMI labels are limited to ten characters If you disconnect the USB cable from the Matrox MicroQuad unit the unit will display the current HDMI labels If you unplug the power cable from the Matrox MicroQuad unit the next time you reconnect the power cable the unit will revert the labels on the HDMI display back to the factory default settings Under VU Meter and Output Audio Channel Selection select the audio input channels that you would like to monitor on the VU meters and output to the HDMI display device If you select 1 2 3 4 5 6 or 7 8 the selected audio input pair will be displayed on the VU meters and output to the HDMI display device If you select 1 to 8 audio input channels 1 to 8 will be output to the HDMI display device and only audio input pair 1 2 will be displayed on the VU meters For more information about monitoring audio levels see Monitoring audio levels on page 13 Note If you do not indicate which audio pairs to output audio input channels 1 to 8 will be output by default and audio input pair 1 2 will be displayed on the VU
35. s or copies of any kind in the Program except as specifically permitted above d Attempting to disassemble decompile or reverse engineer the Program in any way e Granting sublicenses leases or other rights in the Program to others f Making copies or verbal or media translations of the user s guide g Making telecommunication data transmissions of the Program Matrox reserves the right to terminate this license without prejudice to any additional recourses Matrox may have against You if You violate any of its terms and conditions B Software Firmware limited warranty MATROX WARRANTS TO YOU THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER WHO PROVIDES AN ADEQUATE PROOF OF PURCHASE THAT THE MEDIA ON WHICH THE SOFTWARE IS RECORDED IS FREE FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP UNDER NORMAL USE AND THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL PERFORM SUBSTANTIALLY AS DESCRIBED IN THE RELATED DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED BY MATROX FOR A PERIOD OF NINETY 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE MATROX PROVIDES YOU THE PROGRAM AND RELATED DOCUMENTATION ON AN AS IS BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY NON INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AS WELL AS THE WARRANTY AGAINST HIDDEN OR LATENT DEFECTS ALL OF WHICH MATROX SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS AND YOU THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER BY ACCEPTING THE PRODUCT SPECIFICALLY ACCEPTS SUCH DISCLAIMER AND WAIVER TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY
36. t channel 1 SDI 1 Instead of using the Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel to perform certain functions you can use the Matrox MicroQuad buttons and the DIP switches on the Matrox MicroQuad unit see Using the Matrox MicroQuad buttons on page 14 and Setting the Matrox MicroQuad DIP switches on page 15 Note indicate whether or not your video input sources are PsF you must use the DIP switches on the Matrox MicroQuad unit see Setting the Matrox MicroQuad DIP switches on page 15 gt To use the Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel 1 Make sure that power is supplied to the Matrox MicroQuad unit see Powering Matrox MicroQuad on page 6 and that you have an HDMI output display device and at least one SDI input source connected to the Matrox MicroQuad unit see Connecting input and output devices on page 8 2 Connect a third party USB cable from Matrox MicroQuad s USB port to your computer s USB port Note If your computer does not have a USB port or if it has a different type of USB port you can use a compatible USB adapter cable Using the Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel 18 The Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel appears on your computer monitor Note When you first access the Matrox MicroQuad Remote Control Panel the DIP switch settings on the Matrox MicroQuad unit for hiding the HDMI labels hiding the red selection box hiding the VU meters and locking the audio to input channel
37. the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for the compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment The use of shielded cables for connection of equipment and other peripherals to the card is required to meet FCC requirements Declaration of conformity of a Class B digital device according to the FCC rules We the Responsible Party Matrox 625 State Route 3 Unit B Plattsburgh NY 12901 6530 Telephone 514 822 6000 ext 2026 Attention Conformity Group Declaration The Matrox hardware products supported by this guide comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 these devices may not cause harmful interference and 2 these devices must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any question regarding this declaration should be forwarded to the above coordinates Canada English Industry Canada Compliance Statement CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B Remark for the Matrox hardware products supported by this guide These digital devices do not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus devices set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada Fran ais Conformit a
38. vec les exigences du minist re de l Industrie Canada CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B Remarque sur les produits mat riels Matrox couverts par ce guide Ces appareils num riques n mettent aucun bruit radio lectrique d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par Industrie Canada Japan VCCI Compliance Statement Remark for the Matrox hardware products supported by this guide These are Class B products based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment VCCI If these are used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment they may cause radio interference Install and use the equipment according to instructions in the manual COMB HEREZA VCCI ORE KED 722A COREL LoEBATLZACTVUZavXiWCGEUC ERNAS ARRET TTILE NET BURRS IC gt CIEL RO RUE LCT EU Europe English European user s information Declaration of Conformity C Remark for the Matrox hardware products supported by this guide These devices comply with EC Directive 2006 95 EC for a Class B digital device They have been tested and found to comply with EN55022 CISPR22 and EN55024 CISPR24 In a domestic environment these products may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures To meet EC requireme
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