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... Drivers Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide v2.0 Published by implication or otherwise under any infringement of patents or other countries. Trademarks NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo, 3DFX, 3DFX INTERACTIVE, the 3dfx Logo, STB, STB Systems and Design, the STB Logo, the StarBox Logo, NVIDIA nForce, GeForce, NVIDIA Quadro, NVDVD, NVIDIA Personal Cinema, NVIDIA Soundstorm, Vanta, TNT2, TNT...
... Drivers Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide v2.0 Published by implication or otherwise under any infringement of patents or other countries. Trademarks NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo, 3DFX, 3DFX INTERACTIVE, the 3dfx Logo, STB, STB Systems and Design, the STB Logo, the StarBox Logo, NVIDIA nForce, GeForce, NVIDIA Quadro, NVDVD, NVIDIA Personal Cinema, NVIDIA Soundstorm, Vanta, TNT2, TNT...
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... 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...27 How to Enable Dualview Mode 28 Changing SDI Settings Under Dualview 29 4.Linux-Using the Graphics to Video Out Control Panel 31 How to Set Up the SDI Output 32 Basic SDI Setup 32 Advanced Adjustments... NV_CTRL_GVO Attributes 67 NV-Control X Functions 76 Appendix A:OnBoard DIP Switch 83 NVIDIA Corporation i
... 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...27 How to Enable Dualview Mode 28 Changing SDI Settings Under Dualview 29 4.Linux-Using the Graphics to Video Out Control Panel 31 How to Set Up the SDI Output 32 Basic SDI Setup 32 Advanced Adjustments... NV_CTRL_GVO Attributes 67 NV-Control X Functions 76 Appendix A:OnBoard DIP Switch 83 NVIDIA Corporation i
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... control panel to uncompressed 8-bit, 10-bit, or 12-bit SDI output. For instructions on using the NVIDIA Display Properties control panel, see the NVIDIA Quadro Workstation User's Guide. 1. Version 2.0 1 NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - Other Documents For details on installing the graphics card and drivers, refer to both the NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 SDI and...
... control panel to uncompressed 8-bit, 10-bit, or 12-bit SDI output. For instructions on using the NVIDIA Display Properties control panel, see the NVIDIA Quadro Workstation User's Guide. 1. Version 2.0 1 NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - Other Documents For details on installing the graphics card and drivers, refer to both the NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 SDI and...
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Removed footnote on page 4. Added the NVIDIA Quadro FX 5500 SDI NVIDIA Corporation 2 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- Revision History Revision 1.0 1.1 2.0 Date 1/27/06 4/5/06 5/11/06 Description Initial Release. CHAPTER 1 About NVIDIA Graphics to SDI System Requirements • The following operating ...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...
Removed footnote on page 4. Added the NVIDIA Quadro FX 5500 SDI NVIDIA Corporation 2 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- Revision History Revision 1.0 1.1 2.0 Date 1/27/06 4/5/06 5/11/06 Description Initial Release. CHAPTER 1 About NVIDIA Graphics to SDI System Requirements • The following operating ...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...
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...NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - 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 how to install the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI card and prepare it for use. • "Operating NVIDIA SDI...
...NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - 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 how to install the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI card and prepare it for use. • "Operating NVIDIA SDI...
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Version 2.0 CHAPTER 2 NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Feature Overview Output Connections • Two BNC connections that can be configured for fill + key dual-link SDI outputs, or for single-link SDI outputs • One DVI video monitoring output • BNC connections for external sync signals Supported SDI Signal Formats • Standard Definition (SD) Modes •... 29.97 Hz, 30.00 Hz, 47.96Hz, 48Hz, 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 NVIDIA Corporation 4 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide-
Version 2.0 CHAPTER 2 NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Feature Overview Output Connections • Two BNC connections that can be configured for fill + key dual-link SDI outputs, or for single-link SDI outputs • One DVI video monitoring output • BNC connections for external sync signals Supported SDI Signal Formats • Standard Definition (SD) Modes •... 29.97 Hz, 30.00 Hz, 47.96Hz, 48Hz, 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 NVIDIA Corporation 4 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide-
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CHAPTER 2 NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Supported Output Modes • Transparent Clone Mode See "Windows-Using the Graphics to an external digital or analog sync source. Genlock and ... output to SDI Control Panel" on page 15. • Transparent Dualview Mode See "Dualview Mode" on page 53. • Extended Mode using NVIDIA SDI APIs See "API Control" on page 43. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - Version 2.0 5 Note: The NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI card does not support SLI mode at this time.
CHAPTER 2 NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Supported Output Modes • Transparent Clone Mode See "Windows-Using the Graphics to an external digital or analog sync source. Genlock and ... output to SDI Control Panel" on page 15. • Transparent Dualview Mode See "Dualview Mode" on page 53. • Extended Mode using NVIDIA SDI APIs See "API Control" on page 43. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - Version 2.0 5 Note: The NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI card does not support SLI mode at this time.
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.... • (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- CHAPTER 2 NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Installing...
.... • (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- CHAPTER 2 NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Installing...
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... PCI-express slot and use a screw to secure the card's bracket to the system chassis. Version 2.0 7 Power to the auxiliary power connection is not needed at this connection. 4 Connect one end of the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI G-Sync connector, and use a screw to secure the card's bracket to the system chassis. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500...
... PCI-express slot and use a screw to secure the card's bracket to the system chassis. Version 2.0 7 Power to the auxiliary power connection is not needed at this connection. 4 Connect one end of the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI G-Sync connector, and use a screw to secure the card's bracket to the system chassis. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500...
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...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, and the other end to -BNC Cables. Connect one end of the insulation next to the BNC connector. 2 Connect the SMA-to the "north" DVI...disconnecting, or handling the cables that you do not break the center conductor on the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI card. a Using a different color for each SMA-to the "north" DVI connector. Use the provided color bands to assist in properly identifying the function associated ...
...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, and the other end to -BNC Cables. Connect one end of the insulation next to the BNC connector. 2 Connect the SMA-to the "north" DVI...disconnecting, or handling the cables that you do not break the center conductor on the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI card. a Using a different color for each SMA-to the "north" DVI connector. Use the provided color bands to assist in properly identifying the function associated ...
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...the NVIDIA InstallShield Wizard. 4 Follow the instructions in the NVIDIA InstallShield Wizard to the "south" DVI connector on the graphics card. South DVI Connector Step 3: Install the NVIDIA ForceWare Graphics Drivers If you will be installing new graphics drivers for the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI card,... it is highly recommended that you accept the terms of the NVIDIA ForceWare graphics driver software before installing updated graphics drivers. 1 Follow the instructions on your PC and open it later. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's...
...the NVIDIA InstallShield Wizard. 4 Follow the instructions in the NVIDIA InstallShield Wizard to the "south" DVI connector on the graphics card. South DVI Connector Step 3: Install the NVIDIA ForceWare Graphics Drivers If you will be installing new graphics drivers for the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI card,... it is highly recommended that you accept the terms of the NVIDIA ForceWare graphics driver software before installing updated graphics drivers. 1 Follow the instructions on your PC and open it later. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's...
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... - Version 2.0 Single link SDI output Single link SDI output V2 OUT V1 OUT NVIDIA Corporation 10 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- Composite Genlock Sync Signal C SYNC SDI Genlock Sync Signal S SYNC Figure 2.1 NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI Connectors Key portion of a dual link SDI output Fill portion of SDI operation: • "Understanding the Connections...
... - Version 2.0 Single link SDI output Single link SDI output V2 OUT V1 OUT NVIDIA Corporation 10 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- Composite Genlock Sync Signal C SYNC SDI Genlock Sync Signal S SYNC Figure 2.1 NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI Connectors Key portion of a dual link SDI output Fill portion of SDI operation: • "Understanding the Connections...
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...the SDI signal, but you can use the control panel to choose which can connect to an External Source" on page 22.) NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - Version 2.0 11 In application control mode, using the APIs, an additional 4:2:2 signal can genlock the ...use (see "Synchronizing the SDI Output to both types of sync sources at the same time. CHAPTER 2 NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Connecting the SDI Video Output Refer to Figure 2.1. • 4:4:4/4:2:2:4/4:4:4:4 dual-link signals are sent to the V1 Out and V2 Out connectors (corresponding to the fill + key signals...
...the SDI signal, but you can use the control panel to choose which can connect to an External Source" on page 22.) NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - Version 2.0 11 In application control mode, using the APIs, an additional 4:2:2 signal can genlock the ...use (see "Synchronizing the SDI Output to both types of sync sources at the same time. CHAPTER 2 NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Connecting the SDI Video Output Refer to Figure 2.1. • 4:4:4/4:2:2:4/4:4:4:4 dual-link signals are sent to the V1 Out and V2 Out connectors (corresponding to the fill + key signals...
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... desktop or full screen application display is also known as transparent mode. In transparent mode, you can use the NVIDIA Graphics to SDI property page to the SDI video outputs. NVIDIA Corporation 12 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- This is automatically forwarded to • Specify the SDI signal format, output format, and then...
... desktop or full screen application display is also known as transparent mode. In transparent mode, you can use the NVIDIA Graphics to SDI property page to the SDI video outputs. NVIDIA Corporation 12 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- This is automatically forwarded to • Specify the SDI signal format, output format, and then...
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... the live broadcast (go off air) 2 Stop the application 3 Start the new application 4 Verify video quality 5 Resume the live broadcast NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - Initial On-Air Broadcast When starting a live broadcast of SDI video, follow in the on air broadcast. 1 Set up the SDI format settings and start the...
... the live broadcast (go off air) 2 Stop the application 3 Start the new application 4 Verify video quality 5 Resume the live broadcast NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - Initial On-Air Broadcast When starting a live broadcast of SDI video, follow in the on air broadcast. 1 Set up the SDI format settings and start the...
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NVIDIA Corporation 14 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- Version 2.0 In general, NVIDIA does not recommend running multiple OpenGL applications when starting the SDI output and going on air. • Close the Display Properties panel before ...Running Multiple OpenGL Applications To maximize the system resources and bandwidth available for better image quality. • Close all background applications-such as the video resets to the new settings. To prevent such disturbances from being visible to the public or from being recorded, observe the following sequence when making...
NVIDIA Corporation 14 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- Version 2.0 In general, NVIDIA does not recommend running multiple OpenGL applications when starting the SDI output and going on air. • Close the Display Properties panel before ...Running Multiple OpenGL Applications To maximize the system resources and bandwidth available for better image quality. • Close all background applications-such as the video resets to the new settings. To prevent such disturbances from being visible to the public or from being recorded, observe the following sequence when making...
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... SDI Output" on page 27 NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - CHAPTER 3 Windows-Using the Graphics to SDI Control Panel CHAPTER WINDOWS-USING THE GRAPHICS TO SDI CONTROL PANEL This chapter explains how to set up the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI graphics card under Windows using the NVIDIA Graphics to an External Source...
... SDI Output" on page 27 NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - CHAPTER 3 Windows-Using the Graphics to SDI Control Panel CHAPTER WINDOWS-USING THE GRAPHICS TO SDI CONTROL PANEL This chapter explains how to set up the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI graphics card under Windows using the NVIDIA Graphics to an External Source...
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... 2.0 CHAPTER 3 Windows-Using the Graphics to SDI Control Panel How to Set Up the SDI Output Basic SDI Setup To ensure proper operation, NVIDIA recommends the following • Set the desktop resolution to be the same or larger than the SDI output for better image quality • Stop... background applications-such as virus scan, backup and archiving applications-prior to SDI. NVIDIA Corporation 16 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- If you have enabled Dualview mode, this option is grayed out and the panel says "Send SDI output ...
... 2.0 CHAPTER 3 Windows-Using the Graphics to SDI Control Panel How to Set Up the SDI Output Basic SDI Setup To ensure proper operation, NVIDIA recommends the following • Set the desktop resolution to be the same or larger than the SDI output for better image quality • Stop... background applications-such as virus scan, backup and archiving applications-prior to SDI. NVIDIA Corporation 16 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- If you have enabled Dualview mode, this option is grayed out and the panel says "Send SDI output ...
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... with the timing chosen from choosing another format. • If you chose genlock synchronization, the sync source controls the SDI signal format. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - CHAPTER 3 Windows-Using the Graphics to SDI Control Panel Step 2: Choose a Synchronization Method Click the Sync Option ... to put the new settings into effect. Click the SDI output format arrow and then click the color format you chose in the outgoing video stream. Step 5: Apply and Verify the Changes Click OK or Apply to an External Source" on which Sync option you want to use...
... with the timing chosen from choosing another format. • If you chose genlock synchronization, the sync source controls the SDI signal format. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - CHAPTER 3 Windows-Using the Graphics to SDI Control Panel Step 2: Choose a Synchronization Method Click the Sync Option ... to put the new settings into effect. Click the SDI output format arrow and then click the color format you chose in the outgoing video stream. Step 5: Apply and Verify the Changes Click OK or Apply to an External Source" on which Sync option you want to use...
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... LED graphics indicates the signal status as the external synchronization signals. Figure 3.2 shows the correlation between the indicators on the banner and the actual connectors.. NVIDIA Corporation 18 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide-
... LED graphics indicates the signal status as the external synchronization signals. Figure 3.2 shows the correlation between the indicators on the banner and the actual connectors.. NVIDIA Corporation 18 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide-