How To : FCP preview editing result realtime on HDTV? at DVinfo.net

Mac Treouser · April 2nd, 2009, 11:23 PM

Hi,

I have a used 19" HD Ready TV from Samsung.I wish to use it as my Editing Monitor.BTW ,i shoot in Panny SD100. And edit on MacBook Pro.

Question:

How s'ld i connect the 19' monitor (HDMI? AV? RCA?) with my editing software through MacBook Pro?

Thanks!!!

Mike Barber · April 3rd, 2009, 01:21 PM

To connect via HDMI, you will need something like the Matrox MXO2.

Heath McKnight · April 3rd, 2009, 02:36 PM

I've used the MXO and MXO2, and the MXO is best for monitoring (the MXO2 is a lot like the ioHD, but you can monitor, just not with all the extra cool features the MXO has).

Welcome to Matrox

heath

Nigel Barker · April 4th, 2009, 10:30 AM

If you want to use the HDTV for broadcast-quality input/output, monitoring, and up/down/cross conversion then you will need the MX02 for use with your MBP. On the other hand if you only want to hook up an external monitor for more casual video playback then you just need a DVI-HDMI convertor lead to connect from the DVI-out of the laptop to the HDMI-in of the TV.

Cheers

Nigel

Heath McKnight · April 4th, 2009, 11:01 AM

Some video formats, like HDV, need a converter to be able to monitor. A capture card, the MXO devices, etc. can do that. Btw, here are the comparisons of the MXO family of products:

http://www.matrox.com/video/media/pd..._selection.pdf

heath

Mac Treouser · April 7th, 2009, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Barker

If you want to use the HDTV for broadcast-quality input/output, monitoring, and up/down/cross conversion then you will need the MX02 for use with your MBP. On the other hand if you only want to hook up an external monitor for more casual video playback then you just need a DVI-HDMI convertor lead to connect from the DVI-out of the laptop to the HDMI-in of the TV.

Cheers

Nigel

Thanks Nigel,

Let say, i'm using MBP + Cinema Display for my workflow...then, i'll not able to use the DVI-HDMI convertor for my HDTV display anymore...am i right? so what s'ld i do?

Nigel Barker · April 7th, 2009, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mac Treouser

Thanks Nigel,

Let say, i'm using MBP + Cinema Display for my workflow...then, i'll not able to use the DVI-HDMI convertor for my HDTV display anymore...am i right? so what s'ld i do?

Of course if you are using the MBP's DVI connector for a Cinema Display it won't be available for the HDTV display but you didn't mention that you were already using an external monitor with your laptop.

I was trying to understand whether you just want to add another display on your laptop or whether you really need all of the facilities of an MXO2 which costs almost as much as the MacBook Pro. If it's just another monitor then a something like a Kensington USB dual monitor adaptor at about $100 is all you need & should work OK with your 'HD Ready' TV Kensington - K33907US - Dual Monitor Adapter

Cheers

Nigel

Mac Treouser · April 7th, 2009, 11:13 AM

Oppss...sorry, that's my fault...haaa..thanks for understanding!!!

Erm...it is a very good idea and thanks for the link, will look into it!!!

May i know, Nowaday Preview via DVI is the new ERA and better playback quality?

April 2nd, 2009, 11:23 PM	#1
Mac Treouser Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 43	How To : FCP preview editing result realtime on HDTV? Hi, I have a used 19" HD Ready TV from Samsung.I wish to use it as my Editing Monitor.BTW ,i shoot in Panny SD100. And edit on MacBook Pro. Question: How s'ld i connect the 19' monitor (HDMI? AV? RCA?) with my editing software through MacBook Pro? Thanks!!!

April 3rd, 2009, 01:21 PM	#2
Mike Barber Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto ON Canada Posts: 731	To connect via HDMI, you will need something like the Matrox MXO2. __________________ Mike Barber "I'm laughing to stop myself from screaming."

April 3rd, 2009, 02:36 PM	#3
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	I've used the MXO and MXO2, and the MXO is best for monitoring (the MXO2 is a lot like the ioHD, but you can monitor, just not with all the extra cool features the MXO has). Welcome to Matrox heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

April 4th, 2009, 11:01 AM	#5
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	Some video formats, like HDV, need a converter to be able to monitor. A capture card, the MXO devices, etc. can do that. Btw, here are the comparisons of the MXO family of products: http://www.matrox.com/video/media/pd..._selection.pdf heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

April 4th, 2009, 10:30 AM	#4
Nigel Barker Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK Posts: 3,531	If you want to use the HDTV for broadcast-quality input/output, monitoring, and up/down/cross conversion then you will need the MX02 for use with your MBP. On the other hand if you only want to hook up an external monitor for more casual video playback then you just need a DVI-HDMI convertor lead to connect from the DVI-out of the laptop to the HDMI-in of the TV. Cheers Nigel

April 7th, 2009, 11:13 AM	#8
Mac Treouser Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 43	Oppss...sorry, that's my fault...haaa..thanks for understanding!!! Erm...it is a very good idea and thanks for the link, will look into it!!! May i know, Nowaday Preview via DVI is the new ERA and better playback quality?