RTX2 and XL1S at DVinfo.net

Alan Van Vliet · January 6th, 2008, 09:47 PM

I am considering the Matrox RT.X2 and have been unable to determine if this card is compatible with the Canon XL1S and the older JVC HR-DVS2U deck.

Matrox has good documentation on system requirements and loads of other info, but I have been unable to locate this info. I've tried JVC as well as Canon...

Anyone know of any resources?

Thanks, Al

Peter Jefferson · January 7th, 2008, 06:32 AM

Yes, it is supported, as these cameras are seen as basic DV devices.
The issue however is whether or not you need an RT2 or just a "lowly" RTx100 s/h

Matrox always offer trade up deals so it might be wise to check with your stockist about any current deals available, as by buying a s/h Matrox or even a Canopus card might bring on some hefty discounts to an RT2

Ed Smith · January 7th, 2008, 03:54 PM

I would not see it as being to much of a problem. If you are really concerned contact a dealer that'll let you connect your cameras to it.

Alan Van Vliet · January 8th, 2008, 04:36 AM

Ed,

Thanks for your reply.

I am mostly interested in determining if the device control will work on the JVC as it is an older unit and I really do not want to replace it at this time.

I may take the deck to a dealer and see if it will work.

Regards, AL

Alan Van Vliet · January 8th, 2008, 05:18 PM

Peter,

Good thoughts.

I shoot instructional tennis videos and do very simple editing but need high quality slow motion capability and also wanted to have the ability to upgrade to HD at some time.

I had not even considered another card and was not aware of the upgrades. I will take a look at the RTx100 s/h.

Thanks, Al

January 6th, 2008, 09:47 PM	#1
Alan Van Vliet Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Pinehurst, NC USA Posts: 69	RTX2 and XL1S I am considering the Matrox RT.X2 and have been unable to determine if this card is compatible with the Canon XL1S and the older JVC HR-DVS2U deck. Matrox has good documentation on system requirements and loads of other info, but I have been unable to locate this info. I've tried JVC as well as Canon... Anyone know of any resources? Thanks, Al

January 7th, 2008, 03:54 PM	#3
Ed Smith Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hampshire, England Posts: 1,545	I would not see it as being to much of a problem. If you are really concerned contact a dealer that'll let you connect your cameras to it. __________________ 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

January 8th, 2008, 04:36 AM	#4
Alan Van Vliet Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Pinehurst, NC USA Posts: 69	Matrox RT.X2 Ed, Thanks for your reply. I am mostly interested in determining if the device control will work on the JVC as it is an older unit and I really do not want to replace it at this time. I may take the deck to a dealer and see if it will work. Regards, AL

January 8th, 2008, 05:18 PM	#5
Alan Van Vliet Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Pinehurst, NC USA Posts: 69	Downgrade Peter, Good thoughts. I shoot instructional tennis videos and do very simple editing but need high quality slow motion capability and also wanted to have the ability to upgrade to HD at some time. I had not even considered another card and was not aware of the upgrades. I will take a look at the RTx100 s/h. Thanks, Al

January 7th, 2008, 06:32 AM	#2
Peter Jefferson Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aus Posts: 3,884	Yes, it is supported, as these cameras are seen as basic DV devices. The issue however is whether or not you need an RT2 or just a "lowly" RTx100 s/h Matrox always offer trade up deals so it might be wise to check with your stockist about any current deals available, as by buying a s/h Matrox or even a Canopus card might bring on some hefty discounts to an RT2