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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 it’s small and portable, it makes your
laptop a mobile editor. And because it’s hot swappable, you can easily
move it to any workstation in your facility.
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Matrox MXO is ideal for:
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| • | Inexpensive HD monitoring |
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Frame-accurate, broadcast-quality HD/SD
output |
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Genlockable HD/SD scan conversion for
flicker-free
video output of your computer desktop |
Key features
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Inexpensive HD and SD monitoring – now you can trust your Apple Cinema Display or other DVI monitor,
even for color grading |
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Frame accurate, broadcast-quality audio/video output in HD and SD with guaranteed a/v sync |
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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 |
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Realtime downscaling of HD projects to SD resolution with proper color space and aspect ratio conversion
for monitoring and output |
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WYSIWYG video output from QuickTime-based applications |
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Genlockable HD/SD scan conversion for flicker-free video output of your computer desktop with any application |
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Portable, hot-swappable versatility |
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:
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720x486 (NTSC) |
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720x576 (PAL) |
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1920x1080 |
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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:
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720x486 (NTSC) |
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720x576 (PAL) |
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1920x1080 |
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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, broadcast-quality HD/SD output
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.
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