Matrox Streaming Media Decoder User manual

User Guide
20064-301-0305
2012.05.08
Matrox
®
Streaming Media Decoder
™
(SMD-2)
ENGLISH

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Contents
About this user guide...............................................................................................3
Using this guide.........................................................................................................................................3
More information .....................................................................................................................................3
Overview ...................................................................................................................4
Hardware supplied....................................................................................................................................4
Installation overview.................................................................................................................................4
Installing your Matrox SMD-2 hardware .................................................................5
Before you begin .......................................................................................................................................5
Step-by-step installation...........................................................................................................................5
Updating your firmware...........................................................................................................................7
Product information .................................................................................................8
Specifications ............................................................................................................................................8
Environmental ..........................................................................................................................................8
Digital flat panel information ..................................................................................................................9
Customer support ..................................................................................................10
Matrox Web.............................................................................................................................................10
Technical support....................................................................................................................................10
View your warranty information ...........................................................................................................11
Register your Matrox product................................................................................................................11
Index .......................................................................................................................12

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About this user guide
Your Matrox user guide provides information on installing and using your Matrox hardware.
Using this guide
This guide assumes you’re familiar with basic functions like click, right-click and double-click, and
that you’re familiar with the basics of the operating system you’re using. Also, we use the following
conventions:
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the same as “click
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being referenced.
More information
We provide additional information in help and Readme files. Be sure to check for any last-minute
release notes included with your product. Also, check the Matrox Web site
(www.matrox.com/graphics) for the latest Matrox software, technical support, and product
information.

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Overview
Thank you for purchasing a Matrox Streaming Media Decoder (SMD-2) product. This product is
designed to decode large numbers of IP network video streams in several different resolutions and
formats.
Hardware supplied
1
 Matrox Streaming Media Decoder card
 1 Matrox cable (KX20 to dual-DVI)
Installation overview
To install your Matrox product, see “Installing your Matrox SMD-2 hardware”, page 5.
1 The hardware supplied with your Matrox product may vary depending on the SKU or part number of your product. For more
information, contact your Matrox representative.
Note: If your Matrox product is already partially or fully installed on your computer, some
or all the installation information in this guide may not apply to you. However, this
information may be useful if you need to reinstall your Matrox product.

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Installing your Matrox SMD-2 hardware
This section describes how to install your Matrox SMD-2 card. For information specific to your
computer, like how to remove its cover, see your system manual.
Before you begin
To avoid personal injury and to prevent damage to your computer or Matrox hardware, read the
following guidelines before installing your Matrox hardware.
Preventing damage to your graphics hardware
 Always turn off your computer, unplug it, then wait for it to cool before touching any of
the internal parts of your computer or installing your Matrox product.
 While your computer is turned off but still plugged in, some electrical current is supplied
to the motherboard. This current may prevent newly installed hardware from working
properly.
 Static electricity can severely damage electronic parts. Before touching any electronic
parts, drain static electricity from your body (for example, by touching the metal frame
of your computer).
 When handling a card, carefully hold it by its edges and avoid touching its circuitry.
 Always try to insert or remove your card as straight as possible.
Step-by-step installation
1Open your computer
Turn off your computer and open it.
Note: Before installing your Matrox SMD-2 card(s), make sure you have enough power in
your system to properly run the SMD-2 card. We recommend using a separate system for
the SMD-2 card(s). For more information, see “Product information”, page 8.

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2Choose an expansion slot
Most computers have different types of
expansion slots. Choose a PCI™ slot for
your Matrox card. Your card supports both
64-bit and 32-bit PCI slots. Your system
manual should identify the location of each
type of expansion slot in your computer.
3Insert your Matrox card
a Position your Matrox card over the
expansion slot you’ve chosen.
b Push the card in firmly and evenly until
it’s fully seated in the slot.
c Secure the bracket of your Matrox card
to the computer frame.
(Back of computer)
(×4)
(×16)
(×8)
(64-bit)
PCI
slots PCI Express
slots
(32-bit)
(×1)
WAR NING: Inserting your Matrox card
into the wrong type of slot could damage
your card, your computer, or both.
PCI card
32-bit
64-bit

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4Connect the power supply
Connect the +12V AUX connector to the
connector on the SMD-2 card.
If you don’t have a +12V AUX connector
you’ll need a PCI express video card power
adapter cable (sold separately).
Updating your firmware
After installing your SMD-2 hardware, make sure you’re using the latest firmware package for your
SMD-2 product. If you need to install the latest firmware package for your SMD-2 product, use the
Matrox Appliance Configuration Utility . For more information, see the help file for your Matrox
Appliance Configuration Utility. For the latest firmware package for your SMD-2 product, contact
your Matrox representative.
Your Matrox card is now installed. For information on connecting other Matrox hardware to your
SMD-2 product, see the user guide for that hardware.

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Product information
Specifications
Environmental
Matrox Streaming Media Decoder (SMD-2)
Streaming resolution support Megapixel, D1, CIF, VGA, HD
Codec support MJPEG, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264
Card type PCI 32-bit, 64-bit
Form factor ATX
Connectors 1× KX20
Maximum card dimensions
L:
12.28 " / 31.19 cm
H:
4.25 " / 10.80 cm
W:
1.52 " / 3.87 cm
Temperature, operational Operating: 10 to 35 ºC (50 to 95 ºF)
Temperature, non-operational
storage and transportation -40 to 65 ºC (-40 to 149 ºF)
Humidity, operational (indoor) 20 to 80% (non-condensing)
Humidity, non-operational storage
and transportation 10% to 95% (non-condensing)
Atmospheric pressure, operational 650hPa (3,580 meters / 11,745 feet)
to 1013hPa (0 meters / 0 feet)
Atmospheric pressure,
non-operational and transportation
192hPa (12,000 meters / 39,370 feet)
to 1020hPa (-50 meters / -164 feet)

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Digital flat panel information
 TMDS® (Transition Minimized Differential Signaling) encoding for DVI connectors
 DDWG (Digital Display Working Group) compliant DVI connector
 EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) 1.2, 1.3 (without the extended data block),
and 2.0 support

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Customer support
Matrox Web
Our Web site has product literature, press releases, technical material, a sales office list, trade show
information, and other relevant material. Visit the Matrox Graphics Web site at
www.matrox.com/graphics.
Technical support
Matrox values your business and offers professional support for your Matrox product. If you have a
problem, we recommend you follow the procedure below for the quickest results.
1 Contact your integrator – This is usually the quickest and most effective method of
technical assistance. Your integrator is familiar with your complete system. In the case of
hardware warranty assistance, the product must be returned to the integrator, who will
return it to Matrox.
2 If your Matrox product was provided by your computer manufacturer, contact this
manufacturer. For contact information, see your computer documentation or contact
the vendor.
3 Direct Matrox technical support – If you still can’t resolve a problem (and your Matrox
product wasn’t provided by your computer manufacturer), you can get technical
assistance by contacting Matrox technical support at [e-mail].
Information we need
Please give a complete description of the problem, and include:
 Matrox card serial number, model number, revision number, BIOS number, driver type
and version, and memory address at which the Matrox card is installed.
 Computer brand and model name.
 Monitor brand and model name.
 Operating system, version, and service pack.
 Brand and model of any other cards and devices installed on your system.