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... Notice ALL NVIDIA DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS, REFERENCE BOARDS, FILES, DRAWINGS, DIAGNOSTICS, LISTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS (TOGETHER AND SEPARATELY, "MATERIALS") ARE BEING PROVIDED "AS IS." All rights reserved. NVIDIA ForceWare Graphics Drivers Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide v2.0 Published by NVIDIA Corporation. Other company and product names may result from its use as critical components in life support devices or systems without notice. NVIDIA MAKES NO...
... Notice ALL NVIDIA DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS, REFERENCE BOARDS, FILES, DRAWINGS, DIAGNOSTICS, LISTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS (TOGETHER AND SEPARATELY, "MATERIALS") ARE BEING PROVIDED "AS IS." All rights reserved. NVIDIA ForceWare Graphics Drivers Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide v2.0 Published by NVIDIA Corporation. Other company and product names may result from its use as critical components in life support devices or systems without notice. NVIDIA MAKES NO...
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Driver Utilities Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide Table of Contents 1.About NVIDIA Graphics to SDI 1 2.NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI 3 Feature Overview 4 Installing and Preparing the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI 6 About Your NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI 6 Installing the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI 7 Operating NVIDIA SDI 10 Understanding the Connections 10 About the Software 12 Recommended Operating Practices 13 3.Windows-Using the Graphics to SDI Control Panel 15 How to Set Up the SDI Output 16 Basic SDI Setup 16...
Driver Utilities Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide Table of Contents 1.About NVIDIA Graphics to SDI 1 2.NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI 3 Feature Overview 4 Installing and Preparing the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI 6 About Your NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI 6 Installing the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI 7 Operating NVIDIA SDI 10 Understanding the Connections 10 About the Software 12 Recommended Operating Practices 13 3.Windows-Using the Graphics to SDI Control Panel 15 How to Set Up the SDI Output 16 Basic SDI Setup 16...
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... NVIDIA Display Properties control panel, see the NVIDIA Quadro Workstation User's Guide. 1. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - Other Documents For details on page 43 gives an overview of API control of this document, "NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI" refers to SDI CHAPTER ABOUT NVIDIA GRAPHICS TO SDI Serial Digital Interface (SDI) is a digital, uncompressed high quality video format used for film and video post production and broadcast applications. For instructions on installing the graphics card and drivers...
... NVIDIA Display Properties control panel, see the NVIDIA Quadro Workstation User's Guide. 1. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - Other Documents For details on page 43 gives an overview of API control of this document, "NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI" refers to SDI CHAPTER ABOUT NVIDIA GRAPHICS TO SDI Serial Digital Interface (SDI) is a digital, uncompressed high quality video format used for film and video post production and broadcast applications. For instructions on installing the graphics card and drivers...
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... NVIDIA Quadro FX 5500 SDI NVIDIA Corporation 2 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- Version 2.0 Removed footnote on page 4. CHAPTER 1 About NVIDIA Graphics to SDI System Requirements • The following operating systems are supported: • Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP. • Linux • NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 SDI or NVIDIA Quadro FX 5500 SDI Graphics Card • PCI-Express Motherboard • NVIDIA Forceware Graphics Driver • For Windows, version 83.61 or later (NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 SDI) • For Windows, version...
... NVIDIA Quadro FX 5500 SDI NVIDIA Corporation 2 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- Version 2.0 Removed footnote on page 4. CHAPTER 1 About NVIDIA Graphics to SDI System Requirements • The following operating systems are supported: • Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP. • Linux • NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 SDI or NVIDIA Quadro FX 5500 SDI Graphics Card • PCI-Express Motherboard • NVIDIA Forceware Graphics Driver • For Windows, version 83.61 or later (NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 SDI) • For Windows, version...
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NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - Version 2.0 3 CHAPTER 2 NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI CHAPTER NVIDIA GRAPHICS-TO-SDI This chapter provides an overview of the NVIDIA graphics-to-SDI functionality, described in the following sections: • "Feature Overview" on page 4 lists the hardware connections, supported SDI formats, and additional SDI support features of the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI graphics card. • "Installing and Preparing the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI" on page 6 describes...
NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - Version 2.0 3 CHAPTER 2 NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI CHAPTER NVIDIA GRAPHICS-TO-SDI This chapter provides an overview of the NVIDIA graphics-to-SDI functionality, described in the following sections: • "Feature Overview" on page 4 lists the hardware connections, supported SDI formats, and additional SDI support features of the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI graphics card. • "Installing and Preparing the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI" on page 6 describes...
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... package: • (Qty 1 ea.) 14-Pin Ribbon Cable This cable connects the NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 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. • (Qty 4 ea.) SMA-to-BNC Cable These cables convert the SMA connectors on the SDI card to -BNC cables after installation. Version 2.0 NVIDIA Corporation 6 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide-
... package: • (Qty 1 ea.) 14-Pin Ribbon Cable This cable connects the NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 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. • (Qty 4 ea.) SMA-to-BNC Cable These cables convert the SMA connectors on the SDI card to -BNC cables after installation. Version 2.0 NVIDIA Corporation 6 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide-
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... 2: Connect the Auxiliary Cabling and Monitor 1 (Optional) Install the identification color bands. b Position the band snugly over the SMAconnector end (the smaller end) and push up to which color corresponds to the BNC-connector end. North DVI Connector SDI-Output Card DVI Connector NVIDIA Corporation 8 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- Screw the male SMA cable end onto the female SMA connector on the SDI output card. CHAPTER 2 NVIDIA Graphics-to the "south" DVI connector.
... 2: Connect the Auxiliary Cabling and Monitor 1 (Optional) Install the identification color bands. b Position the band snugly over the SMAconnector end (the smaller end) and push up to which color corresponds to the BNC-connector end. North DVI Connector SDI-Output Card DVI Connector NVIDIA Corporation 8 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- Screw the male SMA cable end onto the female SMA connector on the SDI output card. CHAPTER 2 NVIDIA Graphics-to the "south" DVI connector.
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... installing new graphics drivers for the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI card, it later. South DVI Connector Step 3: Install the NVIDIA ForceWare Graphics Drivers If you accept the terms of the NVIDIA ForceWare graphics driver software before installing updated graphics drivers. 1 Follow the instructions on the NVIDIA.com Web site driver download page to locate the appropriate driver to the "south" DVI connector on your hardware and operating system. 2 Click the driver download link. CHAPTER 2 NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI 5 Connect your display to download, based on the graphics card...
... installing new graphics drivers for the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI card, it later. South DVI Connector Step 3: Install the NVIDIA ForceWare Graphics Drivers If you accept the terms of the NVIDIA ForceWare graphics driver software before installing updated graphics drivers. 1 Follow the instructions on the NVIDIA.com Web site driver download page to locate the appropriate driver to the "south" DVI connector on your hardware and operating system. 2 Click the driver download link. CHAPTER 2 NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI 5 Connect your display to download, based on the graphics card...
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... be sent to an external digital or analog sync source. Version 2.0 11 NVIDIA Genlock supports the following : Composite Bi-level (NTSC or PAL sources use bi-level composite signals.) Composite Tri-level (HDTV sources commonly use tri-level composite signals.) • To use (see "Synchronizing the SDI Output to an External Source" on page 22.) NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - Connecting to an External Sync Source •...
... be sent to an external digital or analog sync source. Version 2.0 11 NVIDIA Genlock supports the following : Composite Bi-level (NTSC or PAL sources use bi-level composite signals.) Composite Tri-level (HDTV sources commonly use tri-level composite signals.) • To use (see "Synchronizing the SDI Output to an External Source" on page 22.) NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - Connecting to an External Sync Source •...
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... Graphics to Video Out Control Panel" on page 15. Version 2.0 When the SDI output is under application control (extended mode), you can view the SDI hardware status using the NVIDIA Graphics to SDI property page. • See the chapter "API Control" on page 43 for instructions on top of existing applications, and the active workstation desktop or full screen application display is not being controlled by an application, the SDI software works...
... Graphics to Video Out Control Panel" on page 15. Version 2.0 When the SDI output is under application control (extended mode), you can view the SDI hardware status using the NVIDIA Graphics to SDI property page. • See the chapter "API Control" on page 43 for instructions on top of existing applications, and the active workstation desktop or full screen application display is not being controlled by an application, the SDI software works...
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... changes to any of the SDI settings, visual disturbances might occur as virus scan, backup, and archiving applications-before starting the SDI output or when 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 the new settings...
... changes to any of the SDI settings, visual disturbances might occur as virus scan, backup, and archiving applications-before starting the SDI output or when 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 the new settings...
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.... NVIDIA Corporation 16 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- Figure 3.1 Graphics to SDI Page 2 In the Output Options group box, click On for Send Output to : NVIDIA SDIʺ. Step 1: Enable the Graphics to SDI Property Page 1 Open the NVIDIA Graphics to SDI tree item from the pop-up menu, click NVIDIA Display->[your monitor]. b Click the Graphics to SDI property page. CHAPTER 3 Windows-Using the Graphics to SDI Control Panel How to Set...
.... NVIDIA Corporation 16 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- Figure 3.1 Graphics to SDI Page 2 In the Output Options group box, click On for Send Output to : NVIDIA SDIʺ. Step 1: Enable the Graphics to SDI Property Page 1 Open the NVIDIA Graphics to SDI tree item from the pop-up menu, click NVIDIA Display->[your monitor]. b Click the Graphics to SDI property page. CHAPTER 3 Windows-Using the Graphics to SDI Control Panel How to Set...
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... SDI Output Format The SDI output format controls the color model, data packing, and alpha or z components in the previous step. • If you want to use. Step 5: Apply and Verify the Changes Click OK or Apply to timings that are compatible with ...controls the video resolution, field rate, and SMPTE signalling standard for this setting depend on page 22. Note: Your options for the outgoing video stream. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - Click the SDI output format arrow and then click the color format you chose frame lock synchronization, only those modes...
... SDI Output Format The SDI output format controls the color model, data packing, and alpha or z components in the previous step. • If you want to use. Step 5: Apply and Verify the Changes Click OK or Apply to timings that are compatible with ...controls the video resolution, field rate, and SMPTE signalling standard for this setting depend on page 22. Note: Your options for the outgoing video stream. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - Click the SDI output format arrow and then click the color format you chose frame lock synchronization, only those modes...
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... source, so any refresh rates that are valid for the SDI output. Supported Synchronization Signals NVIDIA Genlock supports the following external synchronization signal types: • SDI • Composite Bi-level (NTSC or PAL sources use bi-level composite signals.) • Composite Tri-level (HDTV sources commonly use tri-level composite signals.) NVIDIA Corporation 22 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- Genlock Versus Frame Lock The Graphics to SDI page provides...
... source, so any refresh rates that are valid for the SDI output. Supported Synchronization Signals NVIDIA Genlock supports the following external synchronization signal types: • SDI • Composite Bi-level (NTSC or PAL sources use bi-level composite signals.) • Composite Tri-level (HDTV sources commonly use tri-level composite signals.) NVIDIA Corporation 22 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- Genlock Versus Frame Lock The Graphics to SDI page provides...
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Version 2.0 The General tab shows the graphics card model, firmware version, driver version and current SDI resolution.' CHAPTER 3 Windows-Using the Graphics to SDI Control Panel Viewing System Information To view information about the graphics card and the installed driver software, click Advanced Options from the Graphics to SDI page. Figure 3.7 SDI Advanced Options-General tab NVIDIA Corporation 26 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide-
Version 2.0 The General tab shows the graphics card model, firmware version, driver version and current SDI resolution.' CHAPTER 3 Windows-Using the Graphics to SDI Control Panel Viewing System Information To view information about the graphics card and the installed driver software, click Advanced Options from the Graphics to SDI page. Figure 3.7 SDI Advanced Options-General tab NVIDIA Corporation 26 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide-
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CHAPTER 3 Windows-Using the Graphics to SDI Control Panel Using SDI Under Dualview In the default configuration, the SDI output is a clone of the extended desktop. This lets you move windows between the SDI output and the graphics (DVI) display part of the display output. Figure 3.8 Extended Desktop with Dualview Mode The display and the SDI output do not need to the document Quadro Workstation User's Guide for more information regarding Dualview mode and the NVIDIA graphics drivers. With applications that extends from...
CHAPTER 3 Windows-Using the Graphics to SDI Control Panel Using SDI Under Dualview In the default configuration, the SDI output is a clone of the extended desktop. This lets you move windows between the SDI output and the graphics (DVI) display part of the display output. Figure 3.8 Extended Desktop with Dualview Mode The display and the SDI output do not need to the document Quadro Workstation User's Guide for more information regarding Dualview mode and the NVIDIA graphics drivers. With applications that extends from...
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... monitor supports appear in the outgoing video stream. 1 Specify the Output Video Format From the Output Options group box, click the Output Video Format arrow and then click the signal format you want to Video Out Banner Quadro FX 4500 SDI Connectors Figure 4.3 Connection Status Indicators NVIDIA Corporation 34 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- Graphics to use . Your options for the outgoing video stream. • Output Data Format controls the color model...
... monitor supports appear in the outgoing video stream. 1 Specify the Output Video Format From the Output Options group box, click the Output Video Format arrow and then click the signal format you want to Video Out Banner Quadro FX 4500 SDI Connectors Figure 4.3 Connection Status Indicators NVIDIA Corporation 34 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- Graphics to use . Your options for the outgoing video stream. • Output Data Format controls the color model...
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... post production environment. Version 2.0 Using Frame Lock Frame lock synchronizes the frame rate of the SDI output to an external synchronization source. Supported Synchronization Signals NVIDIA Genlock supports the following external synchronization signal types: • SDI • Composite Bi-level (NTSC or PAL sources use bi-level composite signals.) • Composite Tri-level (HDTV sources commonly use tri-level composite signals.) NVIDIA Corporation 38 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- Using Genlock...
... post production environment. Version 2.0 Using Frame Lock Frame lock synchronizes the frame rate of the SDI output to an external synchronization source. Supported Synchronization Signals NVIDIA Genlock supports the following external synchronization signal types: • SDI • Composite Bi-level (NTSC or PAL sources use bi-level composite signals.) • Composite Tri-level (HDTV sources commonly use tri-level composite signals.) NVIDIA Corporation 38 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- Using Genlock...
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...IN); Pointer to Graphics to graphics adapter // pConfig - NvGvoIsRunning() // Function: NvGvoIsRunning // Description: Determine if Graphics to -Video is running // NV_NOTRUNNING - NVIDIA Corporation 50 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- Requested settings require NvGvoStop NVRESULT NVAPIENTRY NvGvoConfigSet(NVGVOHANDLE hGvoHandle IN, const NVGVOCONFIG* pConfig IN); Version 2.0 Access denied (no write access) // NV_RUNNING - Access denied (no write access) // NV_RUNNING - Success // NV_ACCESSDENIED - Handle to Video output. // Parameters: hGvoHandle...
...IN); Pointer to Graphics to graphics adapter // pConfig - NvGvoIsRunning() // Function: NvGvoIsRunning // Description: Determine if Graphics to -Video is running // NV_NOTRUNNING - NVIDIA Corporation 50 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- Requested settings require NvGvoStop NVRESULT NVAPIENTRY NvGvoConfigSet(NVGVOHANDLE hGvoHandle IN, const NVGVOCONFIG* pConfig IN); Version 2.0 Access denied (no write access) // NV_RUNNING - Access denied (no write access) // NV_RUNNING - Success // NV_ACCESSDENIED - Handle to Video output. // Parameters: hGvoHandle...
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... On-board DIP switch settings reserved bits struct // { // Driver version WORD wMajorVersion; // Major version WORD wMinorVersion; // Minor version WORD wRevision; // Revision WORD wBuild; // Build } Driver; // struct // { // Firmware version WORD wMajorVersion; // Major version WORD wMinorVersion; // Minor version } Firmware; // NVGVOOWNERID ownerId; // Unique identifier for owner of video output (NVGVOOWNERID_NONE if free running) NVGVOOWNERTYPE ownerType; // Owner type for owner of video output NVIDIA Corporation 58 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide...
... On-board DIP switch settings reserved bits struct // { // Driver version WORD wMajorVersion; // Major version WORD wMinorVersion; // Minor version WORD wRevision; // Revision WORD wBuild; // Build } Driver; // struct // { // Firmware version WORD wMajorVersion; // Major version WORD wMinorVersion; // Minor version } Firmware; // NVGVOOWNERID ownerId; // Unique identifier for owner of video output (NVGVOOWNERID_NONE if free running) NVGVOOWNERTYPE ownerType; // Owner type for owner of video output NVIDIA Corporation 58 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide...
