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Chapter 1, Introducing Matrox RT.X2
• A plus (+) sign is used to indicate combinations of keys and/or mouse
operations. For example:
$ CTRL+C means to hold down the CTRL key while pressing the C key.
$ SHIFT+click means to hold down the SHIFT key while you click an item
with the mouse.
How video formats are expressed
With the exception of NTSC and PAL, all SD and HD video formats are
expressed in the Matrox RT.X2 documentation and dialog boxes as follows:
VRp or i @ n fps
Where:
• VR is the vertical resolution. For 1440×1080 video, however, both the
horizontal and vertical resolutions are specified.
• p or i represents either progressive or interlaced video.
• @ n fps is the frame rate in frames per second.
Here are some examples:
• 486p @ 23.98 fps Represents 720×486 progressive video at 23.98 frames
per second.
• 720p @ 59.94 fps Represents 1280×720 progressive video at 59.94
frames per second.
• 1440x1080i @ 29.97 fps Represents 1440×1080 interlaced video at 29.97
frames per second. This format is used for HDV 1080i material.
• 1080i @ 29.97 fps Represents full-size 1920×1080 interlaced video at
29.97 frames per second.
Other documentation
In addition to this user guide, the following Matrox RT.X2 documents are
available:
• Matrox RT.X2 Quick Installation Guide Provides brief installation
instructions to help you quickly set up your Matrox RT.X2 system.
• Matrox RT.X2 Installation Manual Provides detailed instructions for
installing your Matrox RT.X2 hardware and software, including how to
connect your external devices to the RT.X2 breakout box.
• Matrox RT.X2 Release Notes Provides any important last-minute
information and operational limitations.