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... Document 1 Other Documents 1 System Requirements 2 2 NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI 3 Feature Overview 3 Graphics and BNC Connections 3 Supported SDI Signal Formats 3 Supported SDI Color Formats 4 Supported Output Modes 4 Desktop Region Adjustment Capability 4 Genlock and Frame Lock Capability 4 Installing and Preparing the NVIDIA Quadro SDI 5 About Your NVIDIA Quadro SDI 5 Installing the NVIDIA Quadro SDI 6 Operating NVIDIA SDI 9 Understanding the Connections 9 About the Software 11 Recommended Operating Practices 12 3 Windows-Using the Graphics to SDI Control Panel 14 How to Set...
... Document 1 Other Documents 1 System Requirements 2 2 NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI 3 Feature Overview 3 Graphics and BNC Connections 3 Supported SDI Signal Formats 3 Supported SDI Color Formats 4 Supported Output Modes 4 Desktop Region Adjustment Capability 4 Genlock and Frame Lock Capability 4 Installing and Preparing the NVIDIA Quadro SDI 5 About Your NVIDIA Quadro SDI 5 Installing the NVIDIA Quadro SDI 6 Operating NVIDIA SDI 9 Understanding the Connections 9 About the Software 11 Recommended Operating Practices 12 3 Windows-Using the Graphics to SDI Control Panel 14 How to Set...
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... Control Panel" on page 14 describes how to use the Display Properties control panel to set up and start the SDI output under Windows. "Linux-Using the Graphics to Video Out Control Panel" on using the NVIDIA Control Panel, see the NVIDIA Control Panel Quick Start Guide. 1. The NVIDIA Quadro® 4000 SDI, NVIDIA Quadro® 5000 SDI and NVIDIA Quadro® 6000 SDI1 convert composited video and graphics to set up and start the SDI output under Linux. "API Control" on installing the graphics card and drivers...
... Control Panel" on page 14 describes how to use the Display Properties control panel to set up and start the SDI output under Windows. "Linux-Using the Graphics to Video Out Control Panel" on using the NVIDIA Control Panel, see the NVIDIA Control Panel Quick Start Guide. 1. The NVIDIA Quadro® 4000 SDI, NVIDIA Quadro® 5000 SDI and NVIDIA Quadro® 6000 SDI1 convert composited video and graphics to set up and start the SDI output under Linux. "API Control" on installing the graphics card and drivers...
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Chapter 01 : About NVIDIA Graphics to SDI System Requirements The following operating systems are supported: • Windows® XP. • Linux NVIDIA Quadro 4000 SDI, NVIDIA Quadro 5000 SDI, or NVIDIA Quadro 6000 SDI Graphics Card PCI‐Express Motherboard NVIDIA Professional Graphics Driver, Release 256 or later Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 2
Chapter 01 : About NVIDIA Graphics to SDI System Requirements The following operating systems are supported: • Windows® XP. • Linux NVIDIA Quadro 4000 SDI, NVIDIA Quadro 5000 SDI, or NVIDIA Quadro 6000 SDI Graphics Card PCI‐Express Motherboard NVIDIA Professional Graphics Driver, Release 256 or later Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 2
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... video monitoring output BNC connection for use. "Operating NVIDIA SDI" on page 9 provides an overview of SDI operation. Feature Overview Graphics and BNC Connections Two BNC connections that can be configured as a single fill + key dual‐link SDI output, or up to install the NVIDIA Quadro SDI card and prepare it for external sync signals Supported SDI Signal Formats Standard Definition (SD) Modes...
... video monitoring output BNC connection for use. "Operating NVIDIA SDI" on page 9 provides an overview of SDI operation. Feature Overview Graphics and BNC Connections Two BNC connections that can be configured as a single fill + key dual‐link SDI output, or up to install the NVIDIA Quadro SDI card and prepare it for external sync signals Supported SDI Signal Formats Standard Definition (SD) Modes...
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Note: The NVIDIA Quadro SDI card does not support SLI mode at this time. Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 4 Chapter 02 : NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI • 1080PsF @ 24.00 Hz, 23.976 Hz •...60Hz (SMPTE272) Supported SDI Color Formats RGB 4:4:4 YCrCb 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 RGBA 4:4:4:4 YCrCbA 4:2:2:4 Supported Output Modes Clone Mode Dualview Mode Application‐controlled Mode using NVIDIA SDI APIs Desktop Region Adjustment Capability When in Clone mode, lets you synchronize the SDI output to SDI output. Genlock and...
Note: The NVIDIA Quadro SDI card does not support SLI mode at this time. Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 4 Chapter 02 : NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI • 1080PsF @ 24.00 Hz, 23.976 Hz •...60Hz (SMPTE272) Supported SDI Color Formats RGB 4:4:4 YCrCb 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 RGBA 4:4:4:4 YCrCbA 4:2:2:4 Supported Output Modes Clone Mode Dualview Mode Application‐controlled Mode using NVIDIA SDI APIs Desktop Region Adjustment Capability When in Clone mode, lets you synchronize the SDI output to SDI output. Genlock and...
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...; NVIDIA Quadro 4000, Quadro 5000, or Quadro 6000 graphics card NVIDIA SDI Output Card Cables In addition, you need the following cables, which should be provided with your NVIDIA Quadro SDI package: (Qty 1 ea.) 14‐Pin Ribbon Cable This cable connects the NVIDIA Quadro 4000/5000/6000 card to the SDI Output card for genlock and frame‐lock functionality. (Qty 1 ea.) DVI‐to‐DVI Cable This cable connects the video output from the graphics card...
...; NVIDIA Quadro 4000, Quadro 5000, or Quadro 6000 graphics card NVIDIA SDI Output Card Cables In addition, you need the following cables, which should be provided with your NVIDIA Quadro SDI package: (Qty 1 ea.) 14‐Pin Ribbon Cable This cable connects the NVIDIA Quadro 4000/5000/6000 card to the SDI Output card for genlock and frame‐lock functionality. (Qty 1 ea.) DVI‐to‐DVI Cable This cable connects the video output from the graphics card...
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.... b Connect the power cable to the system chassis. a Insert the NVIDIA SDI Output card into the x16 PCI‐express slot and use a screw to secure the card's bracket to the auxiliary power connector(s). b Connect the power cable to the auxiliary power connector. 4 Connect one end of the NVIDIA Quadro G‐Sync connector, and use a screw to secure the card's bracket to the NVIDIA SDI Output card. Chapter 02 : NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Installing the NVIDIA Quadro SDI Step 1: Install the NVIDIA Quadro SDI 1 Power...
.... b Connect the power cable to the system chassis. a Insert the NVIDIA SDI Output card into the x16 PCI‐express slot and use a screw to secure the card's bracket to the auxiliary power connector(s). b Connect the power cable to the auxiliary power connector. 4 Connect one end of the NVIDIA Quadro G‐Sync connector, and use a screw to secure the card's bracket to the NVIDIA SDI Output card. Chapter 02 : NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Installing the NVIDIA Quadro SDI Step 1: Install the NVIDIA Quadro SDI 1 Power...
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... Digital Connectors Figure 2.3 Digital Connectors Available for Displays Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 7 Connect one of the DVI cable to the DVI connector on the SDI Output card, and the other digital connectors. . The NVIDIA Quadro SDI will not work properly if the cable is connected to the other end to -SDI Step 2: Connect the Auxiliary Cabling and Monitor 1 Connect the DVI Connectors. Chapter 02 : NVIDIA Graphics-to the DVI connector on the NVIDIA Quadro SDI card...
... Digital Connectors Figure 2.3 Digital Connectors Available for Displays Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 7 Connect one of the DVI cable to the DVI connector on the SDI Output card, and the other digital connectors. . The NVIDIA Quadro SDI will not work properly if the cable is connected to the other end to -SDI Step 2: Connect the Auxiliary Cabling and Monitor 1 Connect the DVI Connectors. Chapter 02 : NVIDIA Graphics-to the DVI connector on the NVIDIA Quadro SDI card...
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... Step 3: Install the NVIDIA Graphics Drivers If you will be installing new graphics drivers for the NVIDIA Quadro SDI card, it later. The license agreement dialog box appears. 3 Click Accept if you accept the terms of the agreement, then either open it is highly recommended that you uninstall any previous version of the NVIDIA graphics driver software before installing updated graphics drivers. 1 Follow the instructions on the NVIDIA.com Web site driver download page...
... Step 3: Install the NVIDIA Graphics Drivers If you will be installing new graphics drivers for the NVIDIA Quadro SDI card, it later. The license agreement dialog box appears. 3 Click Accept if you accept the terms of the agreement, then either open it is highly recommended that you uninstall any previous version of the NVIDIA graphics driver software before installing updated graphics drivers. 1 Follow the instructions on the NVIDIA.com Web site driver download page...
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... following two external synchronization signal types: • SDI • Composite, which can be frame‐locked. Connecting to an External Sync Source You can genlock the output to the KEY connector. In application control mode, using the NVIDIA Control Panel. Chapter 02 : NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Connecting the SDI Video Output Refer to Figure 2.4. 4:4:4/4:2:2:4/4:4:4:4 dual‐link signals are sent to the FILL and...
... following two external synchronization signal types: • SDI • Composite, which can be frame‐locked. Connecting to an External Sync Source You can genlock the output to the KEY connector. In application control mode, using the NVIDIA Control Panel. Chapter 02 : NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Connecting the SDI Video Output Refer to Figure 2.4. 4:4:4/4:2:2:4/4:4:4:4 dual‐link signals are sent to the FILL and...
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... application control, you can use the NVIDIA Graphics to SDI property page to Configure the external synchronization signal if needed. Specify the SDI signal format, output format, and then enable the SDI output. For detailed instructions under Windows, see the chapter "Linux-Using the Graphics to Video Out Control Panel" on top of the SDI output. This is not being controlled by an application, the SDI software works on...
... application control, you can use the NVIDIA Graphics to SDI property page to Configure the external synchronization signal if needed. Specify the SDI signal format, output format, and then enable the SDI output. For detailed instructions under Windows, see the chapter "Linux-Using the Graphics to Video Out Control Panel" on top of the SDI output. This is not being controlled by an application, the SDI software works on...
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..., backup, and archiving applications-before starting the SDI output or when going on air. When running multiple OpenGL applications when starting the SDI output and going on air. Close the Display Properties panel before going live broadcast When Using the Control Panel NVIDIA recommends the following Set the desktop to the same or higher resolution than the SDI output for converting graphics to SDI output, NVIDIA...
..., backup, and archiving applications-before starting the SDI output or when going on air. When running multiple OpenGL applications when starting the SDI output and going on air. Close the Display Properties panel before going live broadcast When Using the Control Panel NVIDIA recommends the following Set the desktop to the same or higher resolution than the SDI output for converting graphics to SDI output, NVIDIA...
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The remaining controls on enabling the cards. 3 Under Send SDI output using more than one NVIDIA Quadro SDI card, under Select a display to configure SDI output click the display icon corresponding to the display you want to configure, then follow the remaining instructions for instructions on the page are using , select the SDI output mode that you want to use. • Clone mode: In Clone mode, the SDI output is a clone of the extended desktop. • Do not...
The remaining controls on enabling the cards. 3 Under Send SDI output using more than one NVIDIA Quadro SDI card, under Select a display to configure SDI output click the display icon corresponding to the display you want to configure, then follow the remaining instructions for instructions on the page are using , select the SDI output mode that you want to use. • Clone mode: In Clone mode, the SDI output is a clone of the extended desktop. • Do not...
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... selecting from the list of the SDI output to the house sync signal. Synchronizing the SDI Output to an External Source You can connect multiple systems to the same house sync by daisy‐chaining the house sync cable to each card using pixel‐accurate synchronization, the SDI refresh rate is the last in a broadcast or post production environment.
... selecting from the list of the SDI output to the house sync signal. Synchronizing the SDI Output to an External Source You can connect multiple systems to the same house sync by daisy‐chaining the house sync cable to each card using pixel‐accurate synchronization, the SDI refresh rate is the last in a broadcast or post production environment.
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... : Windows-Using the Graphics to SDI Control Panel Enabling Multiple SDI Cards On systems with more than one graphics card and monitors 2 and 4 are connected to one NVIDIA Quadro SDI card, the Send Graphics to SDI Output page lets you want to enable. There should be two monitor icons for each card. a Right‐click the desktop, then click Properties from the pop‐up menu. To enable multiple SDI cards 1 Make sure a display is connected to...
... : Windows-Using the Graphics to SDI Control Panel Enabling Multiple SDI Cards On systems with more than one graphics card and monitors 2 and 4 are connected to one NVIDIA Quadro SDI card, the Send Graphics to SDI Output page lets you want to enable. There should be two monitor icons for each card. a Right‐click the desktop, then click Properties from the pop‐up menu. To enable multiple SDI cards 1 Make sure a display is connected to...
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... NVIDIA Quadro SDI card, see "Enabling Multiple SDI Cards" on page 24 for instructions on enabling the cards. 3 Under Send SDI output using the Send Graphics to the display you can view the SDI settings and check the status using , select Do not send SDI output. Chapter 03 : Windows-Using the Graphics to SDI Control Panel Allowing Application Control of the SDI output. To allow applications to control the SDI output ‐ Step 1: Turn off NVIDIA Control Panel SDI output control...
... NVIDIA Quadro SDI card, see "Enabling Multiple SDI Cards" on page 24 for instructions on enabling the cards. 3 Under Send SDI output using the Send Graphics to the display you can view the SDI settings and check the status using , select Do not send SDI output. Chapter 03 : Windows-Using the Graphics to SDI Control Panel Allowing Application Control of the SDI output. To allow applications to control the SDI output ‐ Step 1: Turn off NVIDIA Control Panel SDI output control...
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... color settings dialog boxes. In addition to ‐SDI setup, 1 From the NVIDIA Control Panel Select a Task pane, under Workstation, click View system topology. 2 Click any of your graphics‐to viewing status information, you can also change various settings using the View System Topology page. To view the system topology for the NVIDIA Quadro SDI cards. The View System Topology page provides SDI status information for each display...
... color settings dialog boxes. In addition to ‐SDI setup, 1 From the NVIDIA Control Panel Select a Task pane, under Workstation, click View system topology. 2 Click any of your graphics‐to viewing status information, you can also change various settings using the View System Topology page. To view the system topology for the NVIDIA Quadro SDI cards. The View System Topology page provides SDI status information for each display...
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... controls the color model, data packing, and alpha or z components in the outgoing video stream. Step 4: Begin SDI Output Click Enable Clone Mode. Figure 0.3 NVIDIA X Server Settings Page Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 32 Basic SDI Setup with X-window or under Dualview Mode To ensure proper operation, NVIDIA recommends the following Set the desktop resolution to use. Chapter 04 : Linux-Using the Graphics to Video Out Control Panel Click the Output...
... controls the color model, data packing, and alpha or z components in the outgoing video stream. Step 4: Begin SDI Output Click Enable Clone Mode. Figure 0.3 NVIDIA X Server Settings Page Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 32 Basic SDI Setup with X-window or under Dualview Mode To ensure proper operation, NVIDIA recommends the following Set the desktop resolution to use. Chapter 04 : Linux-Using the Graphics to Video Out Control Panel Click the Output...
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...API Control DWORD DWORD DWORD bits // (NGVOCLASS_* mask) dwCaps; // Graphics adapter capabilities // (NVGVOCAPS_* mask) dwDipSwitch; // On-board DIP switch settings bits dwDipSwitchReserved; // On-board DIP switch settings reserved NVGVODRIVER NVGVOFIRMWARE Driver; // Driver version // (see Driver Version Structure) Firmware; // Firmware version // (see Firmware Version Structure) NVGVOOWNERID output NVGVOOWNERTYPE ownerId; // Unique identifier for owner of video // (NVGVOOWNERID_NONE if free running) ownerType; // Owner type for video output // (OpenGL application or Desktop mode...
...API Control DWORD DWORD DWORD bits // (NGVOCLASS_* mask) dwCaps; // Graphics adapter capabilities // (NVGVOCAPS_* mask) dwDipSwitch; // On-board DIP switch settings bits dwDipSwitchReserved; // On-board DIP switch settings reserved NVGVODRIVER NVGVOFIRMWARE Driver; // Driver version // (see Driver Version Structure) Firmware; // Firmware version // (see Firmware Version Structure) NVGVOOWNERID output NVGVOOWNERTYPE ownerId; // Unique identifier for owner of video // (NVGVOOWNERID_NONE if free running) ownerType; // Owner type for video output // (OpenGL application or Desktop mode...
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...; Specify NV_CTRL_GVO_SYNC_MODE (either when NV_CTRL_GVO_DISPLAY_X_SCREEN is enabled, or when a GLX pbuffer is connected, set NV_CTRL_GVO_DISPLAY_X_SCREEN to NV_CTRL_GVO_DISPLAY_X_SCREEN_ENABLE. Setting most GVO attributes only causes the value to input sync, query theNV_CTRL_GVO_INPUT_VIDEO_FORMAT attribute. If you specify GENLOCK or FRAMELOCK, you wish display the X screen on the Quadro FX 4800/5800 SDI graphics board. The input video format can only be cached in...
...; Specify NV_CTRL_GVO_SYNC_MODE (either when NV_CTRL_GVO_DISPLAY_X_SCREEN is enabled, or when a GLX pbuffer is connected, set NV_CTRL_GVO_DISPLAY_X_SCREEN to NV_CTRL_GVO_DISPLAY_X_SCREEN_ENABLE. Setting most GVO attributes only causes the value to input sync, query theNV_CTRL_GVO_INPUT_VIDEO_FORMAT attribute. If you specify GENLOCK or FRAMELOCK, you wish display the X screen on the Quadro FX 4800/5800 SDI graphics board. The input video format can only be cached in...