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... Advanced Adjustments 20 Adjusting the Desktop Area 20 Applying Gamma Correction 21 Setting Up the Color Space Conversion 22 About Dualview Mode 23 Enabling Multiple SDI Cards 24 Allowing Application Control of the SDI Output 25 Step 1: Turn off NVIDIA Control Panel SDI output control 25 Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 3
... Advanced Adjustments 20 Adjusting the Desktop Area 20 Applying Gamma Correction 21 Setting Up the Color Space Conversion 22 About Dualview Mode 23 Enabling Multiple SDI Cards 24 Allowing Application Control of the SDI Output 25 Step 1: Turn off NVIDIA Control Panel SDI output control 25 Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 3
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Step 2: Close the NVIDIA Control Panel 25 Step 3: Start the application 25 Viewing the SDI Connection Status Using the Topology Viewer 27 4 Linux-Using the Graphics to Video Out Control Panel 28 How to Set Up the SDI Output 28 Basic SDI Setup Under Clone Mode 29 Basic SDI Setup with X-window or under Dualview Mode 32...
Step 2: Close the NVIDIA Control Panel 25 Step 3: Start the application 25 Viewing the SDI Connection Status Using the Topology Viewer 27 4 Linux-Using the Graphics to Video Out Control Panel 28 How to Set Up the SDI Output 28 Basic SDI Setup Under Clone Mode 29 Basic SDI Setup with X-window or under Dualview Mode 32...
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Based on Quadro FX 5800 SDI User Guide NVIDIA CONFIDENTIAL Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 1 DOCUMENT CHANGE HISTORY DU-05337-001_v01 Version Date 1.0 11/17/2010 Authors cc Descriptiopn of Change Initial Release.
Based on Quadro FX 5800 SDI User Guide NVIDIA CONFIDENTIAL Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 1 DOCUMENT CHANGE HISTORY DU-05337-001_v01 Version Date 1.0 11/17/2010 Authors cc Descriptiopn of Change Initial Release.
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...-05337-001_v01 | 1 In the rest of the SDI functions. The NVIDIA Quadro® 4000 SDI, NVIDIA Quadro® 5000 SDI and NVIDIA Quadro® 6000 SDI1 convert composited video and graphics to the documentation that accompanies your NVIDIA Quadro SDI graphics card. About This Document This manual explains the graphics‐to‐SDI functionality of the NVIDIA Quadro SDI graphics card and software, described in the following sections...
...-05337-001_v01 | 1 In the rest of the SDI functions. The NVIDIA Quadro® 4000 SDI, NVIDIA Quadro® 5000 SDI and NVIDIA Quadro® 6000 SDI1 convert composited video and graphics to the documentation that accompanies your NVIDIA Quadro SDI graphics card. About This Document This manual explains the graphics‐to‐SDI functionality of the NVIDIA Quadro SDI graphics card and software, described in the following sections...
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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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..., or up to two fill single‐link SDI outputs One video monitoring output BNC connection for use. "Operating NVIDIA SDI" on page 9 provides an overview of the NVIDIA Quadro SDI graphics card. "Installing and Preparing the NVIDIA Quadro SDI" on page 5 describes how to ‐SDI functionality, described in the following sections: "Feature Overview" on page...
..., or up to two fill single‐link SDI outputs One video monitoring output BNC connection for use. "Operating NVIDIA SDI" on page 9 provides an overview of the NVIDIA Quadro SDI graphics card. "Installing and Preparing the NVIDIA Quadro SDI" on page 5 describes how to ‐SDI functionality, described in the following sections: "Feature Overview" on page...
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... you define a portion of the desktop to convert to an external digital or analog sync source. Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 4 Chapter 02 : NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI • 1080PsF @ 24.00 Hz, 23.976 Hz • 1080PsF @ 25.00 Hz,... 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. Note: The NVIDIA Quadro SDI card does not support SLI mode at this time.
... you define a portion of the desktop to convert to an external digital or analog sync source. Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 4 Chapter 02 : NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI • 1080PsF @ 24.00 Hz, 23.976 Hz • 1080PsF @ 25.00 Hz,... 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. Note: The NVIDIA Quadro SDI card does not support SLI mode at this time.
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... 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 to the SDI output card.
... 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 to the SDI output card.
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... card. NVIDIA SDI Output card 5 Close the chassis cover. The NVIDIA Quadro 6000 requires power to the auxiliary power connector(s). 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 system chassis. NVIDIA Quadro card Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 6 Chapter 02 : NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Installing the NVIDIA Quadro SDI Step 1: Install the NVIDIA Quadro SDI...
... card. NVIDIA SDI Output card 5 Close the chassis cover. The NVIDIA Quadro 6000 requires power to the auxiliary power connector(s). 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 system chassis. NVIDIA Quadro card Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 6 Chapter 02 : NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Installing the NVIDIA Quadro SDI Step 1: Install the NVIDIA Quadro SDI...
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... end to the DVI connector on the NVIDIA Quadro SDI card as shown in Figure 2.1 and Figure 2.2. Quadro 4000 DVI connector SDI-Output Card DVI Connector Figure 2.1 DVI Connection: SDI Output card to Quadro 4000 Quadro 5000/6000 DVI Connector SDI-Output Card DVI Connector Figure 2.2 DVI Connection: SDI Output card to Quadro 5000/6000 2 Connect your display to -SDI Step 2: Connect the Auxiliary Cabling and Monitor...
... end to the DVI connector on the NVIDIA Quadro SDI card as shown in Figure 2.1 and Figure 2.2. Quadro 4000 DVI connector SDI-Output Card DVI Connector Figure 2.1 DVI Connection: SDI Output card to Quadro 4000 Quadro 5000/6000 DVI Connector SDI-Output Card DVI Connector Figure 2.2 DVI Connection: SDI Output card to Quadro 5000/6000 2 Connect your display to -SDI Step 2: Connect the Auxiliary Cabling and Monitor...
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...will be installing new graphics drivers for the NVIDIA Quadro SDI card, it is highly recommended that you accept the terms of the NVIDIA graphics driver software before installing updated graphics drivers. 1 Follow the instructions on the NVIDIA.com Web site driver download page to locate ...and open it later. Opening the EXE file launches the NVIDIA InstallShield Wizard. 4 Follow the instructions in the NVIDIA InstallShield Wizard to your hardware and operating system. 2 Click the driver download link. Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 8 The license agreement dialog box ...
...will be installing new graphics drivers for the NVIDIA Quadro SDI card, it is highly recommended that you accept the terms of the NVIDIA graphics driver software before installing updated graphics drivers. 1 Follow the instructions on the NVIDIA.com Web site driver download page to locate ...and open it later. Opening the EXE file launches the NVIDIA InstallShield Wizard. 4 Follow the instructions in the NVIDIA InstallShield Wizard to your hardware and operating system. 2 Click the driver download link. Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 8 The license agreement dialog box ...
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... 9 "About the Software" on page 11 "Recommended Operating Practices" on page 12 Understanding the Connections Figure 2.4 shows the available SDI and external sync connectors on the NVIDIA Quadro SDI. or - Fill portion of a single-link SDI output Fill portion of a single-link SDI output "KEY" "FILL" Figure 2.4 NVIDIA Quadro SDI Connectors Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 9
... 9 "About the Software" on page 11 "Recommended Operating Practices" on page 12 Understanding the Connections Figure 2.4 shows the available SDI and external sync connectors on the NVIDIA Quadro SDI. or - Fill portion of a single-link SDI output Fill portion of a single-link SDI output "KEY" "FILL" Figure 2.4 NVIDIA Quadro SDI Connectors Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 9
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...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 KEY connectors. 4:2:2 single‐link signals are sent to an external digital or analog sync source. NVIDIA Genlock supports the following two external synchronization signal types: • SDI... signal type (SDI or composite) using the APIs, an additional 4:2:2 signal can genlock the output to the FILL connector only. In application control mode, using the NVIDIA Control Panel. Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01...
...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 KEY connectors. 4:2:2 single‐link signals are sent to an external digital or analog sync source. NVIDIA Genlock supports the following two external synchronization signal types: • SDI... signal type (SDI or composite) using the APIs, an additional 4:2:2 signal can genlock the output to the FILL connector only. In application control mode, using the NVIDIA Control Panel. Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01...
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... the chapter "API Control" on page 42 for a description of the graphics‐to‐video‐ out API calls. Also, refer to the document Programming NVIDIA Quadro SDI for 8‐, 10‐, or 12‐bit SDI output from an application. This is under Linux, see the chapter "Windows-Using the Graphics to...
... the chapter "API Control" on page 42 for a description of the graphics‐to‐video‐ out API calls. Also, refer to the document Programming NVIDIA Quadro SDI for 8‐, 10‐, or 12‐bit SDI output from an application. This is under Linux, see the chapter "Windows-Using the Graphics to...
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...NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Recommended Operating Practices This section provides some basic operating practices to follow the sequence below to ensure proper allocation of SDI video, follow in the on air broadcast. 1 Set up the SDI format settings and start the SDI output 2 Start the application to be broadcast 3 Verify the video... NOT • Start or stop the graphics or video application • Turn on or off air) 2 Stop the application 3 Start the new application 4 Verify video quality 5 Resume the live broadcast Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 12 Initial On-Air Broadcast ...
...NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Recommended Operating Practices This section provides some basic operating practices to follow the sequence below to ensure proper allocation of SDI video, follow in the on air broadcast. 1 Set up the SDI format settings and start the SDI output 2 Start the application to be broadcast 3 Verify the video... NOT • Start or stop the graphics or video application • Turn on or off air) 2 Stop the application 3 Start the new application 4 Verify video quality 5 Resume the live broadcast Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 12 Initial On-Air Broadcast ...
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... OpenGL applications, tearing may occur if the applications are not synchronized. Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 13 Chapter 02 : NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Changing Video Formats When changing any SDI setting: 1 Stop the live broadcast (go off air) 2 Change video format or SDI settings 3 Verify video quality 4 Resume the live . To prevent such disturbances from being...
... OpenGL applications, tearing may occur if the applications are not synchronized. Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 13 Chapter 02 : NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Changing Video Formats When changing any SDI setting: 1 Stop the live broadcast (go off air) 2 Change video format or SDI settings 3 Verify video quality 4 Resume the live . To prevent such disturbances from being...
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... chapter explains how to set up the NVIDIA Quadro SDI graphics card for using the NVIDIA Control Panel Send Graphics to the SDI output. "About Dualview Mode" on page 23 "Enabling Multiple SDI Cards" on page 24 "Allowing Application Control of the SDI Output" on page 25 Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 14 It contains...
... chapter explains how to set up the NVIDIA Quadro SDI graphics card for using the NVIDIA Control Panel Send Graphics to the SDI output. "About Dualview Mode" on page 23 "Enabling Multiple SDI Cards" on page 24 "Allowing Application Control of the SDI Output" on page 25 Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 14 It contains...
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... Stop background applications-such as virus scan, backup and archiving applications-prior to starting SDI output and going on air. Close the control panel before going on air. 1 From the NVIDIA Control Panel navigation tree pane, under Workstation, click Send graphics to SDI output. Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 15
... Stop background applications-such as virus scan, backup and archiving applications-prior to starting SDI output and going on air. Close the control panel before going on air. 1 From the NVIDIA Control Panel navigation tree pane, under Workstation, click Send graphics to SDI output. Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 15
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...Dualview mode: In Dualview mode, you can define one NVIDIA Quadro SDI card, see "Enabling Multiple SDI Cards" on page 24 for instructions 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..., then follow the remaining instructions for that display. • This option does not appear if your system contains only one NVIDIA Quadro SDI card. • If this option does not appear and your system does contain more than one large desktop that you want to...
...Dualview mode: In Dualview mode, you can define one NVIDIA Quadro SDI card, see "Enabling Multiple SDI Cards" on page 24 for instructions 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..., then follow the remaining instructions for that display. • This option does not appear if your system contains only one NVIDIA Quadro SDI card. • If this option does not appear and your system does contain more than one large desktop that you want to...
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...SDI Control Panel 4 Click the SDI Settings bar to open the SDI Signal Settings dialog box. 5 Choose a method for determining the format of the SDI...from the list of available SDI signal formats. ...BNC connector on the graphics card, then select the Synchronized...SDI or Composite) that corresponds to the sync signal type you are using. • To synchronize the pixel scanning of the SDI... output to the external signal using genlock, select Pixel‐accurate synchronization. • To synchronize the frame rate of the SDI...SDI signal formats. • To introduce a delay in the SDI output...
...SDI Control Panel 4 Click the SDI Settings bar to open the SDI Signal Settings dialog box. 5 Choose a method for determining the format of the SDI...from the list of available SDI signal formats. ...BNC connector on the graphics card, then select the Synchronized...SDI or Composite) that corresponds to the sync signal type you are using. • To synchronize the pixel scanning of the SDI... output to the external signal using genlock, select Pixel‐accurate synchronization. • To synchronize the frame rate of the SDI...SDI signal formats. • To introduce a delay in the SDI output...