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The MXO2 line does not support the output as a second desktop unfortunately. The outputs on the MXO2 are exclusively for video monitoring.
What is the video format that you are editing? SD or HD? Frame rates? If you are not using 1080P footage and you are using 1080i, 720P, or SD, you will be fine to monitor your video from the component outputs. Although through the component you can't use the Matrox Calibration as that is only HDMI. To monitor 1080P with monitor calibration, you will need to use the HDMI.
To have a second desktop you will need to have a cable directly from your MBP. Which MBP do you have? From what year? If you are using ExpressCard 34 you either have an older MBP, a late 2008 15", or a 17" unibody. But that does mean that either your DVI port or your mini Display Port will be open. Get a cable that will take you from there to your monitor's Display Port input or DVI input. That will be how you will have a second desktop configuration.
Then you should still have the HDMI input on your monitor open for the HDMI signal from the MXO2. Just make sure that when you go to use the MXO2 for color grading, that you unplug the DVI or mini Display Port cable from your computer so that you don't send two signals to your monitor and so that your computer doesn't extend things to a desktop that shouldn't be there.
Hope this helps!
- Matt
Panasonic HPX170 P
2011 Macbook Pro 17", 2.3 Ghz Quad Core, 8GB RAM
AJA IoXT
Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5, Final Cut Pro Studio 3, Avid Media Composer 3.5.4
The College of William and Mary
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