Matrox RT X100 to Betacam SP at DVinfo.net

March 6th, 2003, 03:42 AM

Hi there,

We recently moved from our old Perception PVR setup to the Matrox RT X100 but we're having trouble outputting to our BetacamSP.

The Betacam is still looking for a REF signal (screen flickers) which the PVR card would have provided in the past.

How can we generate the REF signal?

Do we need to get a extra black burst generator?

Can we use any other Matrox (or other) break out box with the X100?

thanks, al

Ed Smith · March 6th, 2003, 11:08 AM

If you are shooting with Betacam I would suggest to go to the Matrox Digisuite cards they give, Composite, component, SDI and Firewire (depending on what card you go for) I know they cost more but they are dedicated to high end video production like Betacam (they also come with Premiere).

However I'm not to sure on how to get your BetacamSP back again through RTX100. I would search on Matrox's website:

www.matrox.com/video

All the best,

Ed Smith

Mike Rehmus · March 6th, 2003, 01:36 PM

The BetaSP decks do require an external sync. As I recall, the video does not have to be locked to it. Although you could do that through a TBC fairly easily if necessary.

March 6th, 2003, 03:42 AM	#1
Alistair Hope Posts: n/a	Matrox RT X100 to Betacam SP Hi there, We recently moved from our old Perception PVR setup to the Matrox RT X100 but we're having trouble outputting to our BetacamSP. The Betacam is still looking for a REF signal (screen flickers) which the PVR card would have provided in the past. How can we generate the REF signal? Do we need to get a extra black burst generator? Can we use any other Matrox (or other) break out box with the X100? thanks, al

March 6th, 2003, 11:08 AM	#2
Ed Smith Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hampshire, England Posts: 1,545	If you are shooting with Betacam I would suggest to go to the Matrox Digisuite cards they give, Composite, component, SDI and Firewire (depending on what card you go for) I know they cost more but they are dedicated to high end video production like Betacam (they also come with Premiere). However I'm not to sure on how to get your BetacamSP back again through RTX100. I would search on Matrox's website: www.matrox.com/video All the best, Ed Smith __________________ Ed Smith Hampshire, UK Good things come to those who wait My Skiing web www.Frostytour.co.uk For quick answers Search dvinfo.net \| The best in the business: dvinfo.net Sponsors

March 6th, 2003, 01:36 PM	#3
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	The BetaSP decks do require an external sync. As I recall, the video does not have to be locked to it. Although you could do that through a TBC fairly easily if necessary. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!