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... FX SDI" refers to the documentation that accompanies your NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI graphics card. CHAPTER 1 About NVIDIA Graphics to uncompressed 8-bit, 10-bit, or 12-bit SDI output. The NVIDIA Quadro® FX 4500 SDI and NVIDIA Quadro® FX 5500 SDI1 convert composited video and graphics to SDI CHAPTER ABOUT NVIDIA GRAPHICS TO SDI Serial Digital Interface (SDI) is a digital, uncompressed high quality...
... FX SDI" refers to the documentation that accompanies your NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI graphics card. CHAPTER 1 About NVIDIA Graphics to uncompressed 8-bit, 10-bit, or 12-bit SDI output. The NVIDIA Quadro® FX 4500 SDI and NVIDIA Quadro® FX 5500 SDI1 convert composited video and graphics to SDI CHAPTER ABOUT NVIDIA GRAPHICS TO SDI Serial Digital Interface (SDI) is a digital, uncompressed high quality...
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... 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 91.25 or later...
... 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 91.25 or later...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... • Transparent Clone Mode See "Windows-Using the Graphics to SDI output. Desktop Region Adjustment Capability Lets you synchronize the SDI output to an external digital or analog sync source. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - Note: The NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI card does not support SLI mode at this time. Version...
... • Transparent Clone Mode See "Windows-Using the Graphics to SDI output. Desktop Region Adjustment Capability Lets you synchronize the SDI output to an external digital or analog sync source. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - Note: The NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI card does not support SLI mode at this time. Version...
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...individual SMA-to standard BNC connectors. NVIDIA Corporation 6 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- Cable Bands Kit A package of cable bands of the following two cards: • NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 or NVIDIA Quadro FX 5500 Graphics Card • NVIDIA SDI Output Card Cables In addition, you need the ...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-...
...individual SMA-to standard BNC connectors. NVIDIA Corporation 6 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- Cable Bands Kit A package of cable bands of the following two cards: • NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 or NVIDIA Quadro FX 5500 Graphics Card • NVIDIA SDI Output Card Cables In addition, you need the ...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-...
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... 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. CHAPTER 2 NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Installing the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI Step 1: Install the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI 1 Power down the system and open the chassis cover. 2 Install the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI card a Insert the graphics card into...
... 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. CHAPTER 2 NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Installing the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI Step 1: Install the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI 1 Power down the system and open the chassis cover. 2 Install the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI card a Insert the graphics card into...
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... connector: C Sync S Sync V2 Out V1 Out 4 Connect the DVI Connectors. North DVI Connector SDI-Output Card DVI Connector NVIDIA Corporation 8 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- Use the provided color bands to assist in properly...card. The NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI will not work properly if the cable is connected to -SDI Step 2: Connect the Auxiliary Cabling and Monitor 1 (Optional) Install the identification color bands. Version 2.0 CHAPTER 2 NVIDIA Graphics-to the "south" DVI connector. Screw the male SMA cable end onto the female SMA connector on the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI card...
... connector: C Sync S Sync V2 Out V1 Out 4 Connect the DVI Connectors. North DVI Connector SDI-Output Card DVI Connector NVIDIA Corporation 8 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- Use the provided color bands to assist in properly...card. The NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI will not work properly if the cable is connected to -SDI Step 2: Connect the Auxiliary Cabling and Monitor 1 (Optional) Install the identification color bands. Version 2.0 CHAPTER 2 NVIDIA Graphics-to the "south" DVI connector. Screw the male SMA cable end onto the female SMA connector on the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI card...
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... Web site driver download page to locate the appropriate driver to download, based on your display to the "south" DVI connector on the graphics card. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - Version 2.0 9 The license agreement dialog box appears. 3 Click Accept if you uninstall any previous version of the agreement, then either open...
... Web site driver download page to locate the appropriate driver to download, based on your display to the "south" DVI connector on the graphics card. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - Version 2.0 9 The license agreement dialog box appears. 3 Click Accept if you uninstall any previous version of the agreement, then either open...
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... to set up the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI graphics card under Windows using the NVIDIA Graphics to an External Source" on page 22 explains in more detail the genlock and frame lock features. • "Viewing System Information" on page 26 • "Using SDI Under Dualview" on page 27 NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide...
... to set up the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI graphics card under Windows using the NVIDIA Graphics to an External Source" on page 22 explains in more detail the genlock and frame lock features. • "Viewing System Information" on page 26 • "Using SDI Under Dualview" on page 27 NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide...
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... format you want to the appropriate BNC connector on connecting the external sync signal to the graphics card. 2 Configure the sync source. c Click Apply. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - Version 2.0 23 CHAPTER 3 Windows-Using the Graphics to SDI Control Panel Synchronization Instructions Basic Setup Summary The following are compatible with the...
... format you want to the appropriate BNC connector on connecting the external sync signal to the graphics card. 2 Configure the sync source. c Click Apply. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - Version 2.0 23 CHAPTER 3 Windows-Using the Graphics to SDI Control Panel Synchronization Instructions Basic Setup Summary The following are compatible with the...
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...NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - To introduce a synchronization delay: 1 Click Advanced Options from this card so that both deliveries are in sync. Figure 3.6 Synchronization Delay Page 3 Introduce delays in the genlocked or frame locked SDI output. CHAPTER 3 Windows-Using the Graphics ...to SDI Control Panel Adding a Delay to SDI page. For example, if delivery of video from ...
...NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - To introduce a synchronization delay: 1 Click Advanced Options from this card so that both deliveries are in sync. Figure 3.6 Synchronization Delay Page 3 Introduce delays in the genlocked or frame locked SDI output. CHAPTER 3 Windows-Using the Graphics ...to SDI Control Panel Adding a Delay to SDI page. For example, if delivery of video from ...
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Version 2.0 Figure 3.7 SDI Advanced Options-General tab NVIDIA Corporation 26 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- 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. The General tab shows the graphics card model, firmware version, driver version and current SDI resolution.'
Version 2.0 Figure 3.7 SDI Advanced Options-General tab NVIDIA Corporation 26 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- 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. The General tab shows the graphics card model, firmware version, driver version and current SDI resolution.'
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... refresh rate. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - 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. The NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 SDI graphics card also supports Dualview... mode, where the desktop extends across two monitors. Area displayed on primary display Area displayed on the SDI output Use Full-Screen Video Mirror to the other. About Dualview Mode ...
... refresh rate. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - 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. The NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 SDI graphics card also supports Dualview... mode, where the desktop extends across two monitors. Area displayed on primary display Area displayed on the SDI output Use Full-Screen Video Mirror to the other. About Dualview Mode ...
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This method of controlling the SDI output is also known as 'transparent mode'. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - Version 2.0 31 It contains the following sections: • "How to Set Up the SDI Output" on page 32 ...8226; "Synchronizing the SDI Output to Video Out properties page1. CHAPTER 4 Linux-Using the Graphics to Video Out Control Panel CHAPTER LINUX-USING THE GRAPHICS TO VIDEO OUT CONTROL PANEL This chapter explains how to set up the NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 SDI graphics card under Linux using the NVIDIA Graphics to an External Source" on page 38...
This method of controlling the SDI output is also known as 'transparent mode'. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - Version 2.0 31 It contains the following sections: • "How to Set Up the SDI Output" on page 32 ...8226; "Synchronizing the SDI Output to Video Out properties page1. CHAPTER 4 Linux-Using the Graphics to Video Out Control Panel CHAPTER LINUX-USING THE GRAPHICS TO VIDEO OUT CONTROL PANEL This chapter explains how to set up the NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 SDI graphics card under Linux using the NVIDIA Graphics to an External Source" on page 38...
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...BNC connector on connecting the external sync signal to the graphics card. 2 Configure the sync source. b If you chose frame lock synchronization, click the Output Video Format list arrow and then click the signal format you want to Video Out Page a Click the Sync Mode list arrow and...following are compatible with the detected sync signal will appear in the SDI signal format list. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - a Open the Graphics to Video Out page and click Enable SDI Output. See "Understanding the Connections" on page 10 for instructions on the graphics card.
...BNC connector on connecting the external sync signal to the graphics card. 2 Configure the sync source. b If you chose frame lock synchronization, click the Output Video Format list arrow and then click the signal format you want to Video Out Page a Click the Sync Mode list arrow and...following are compatible with the detected sync signal will appear in the SDI signal format list. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - a Open the Graphics to Video Out page and click Enable SDI Output. See "Understanding the Connections" on page 10 for instructions on the graphics card.
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... SDI output. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - Version 2.0 41 To introduce a synchronization delay: 1 Open the Graphics to the Signal You can also enter values directly into the text boxes. CHAPTER 4 Linux-Using the Graphics to Video Out Control Panel Adding a Delay to Video Out page and...and VSYNC signals as needed by clicking the appropriate up and down arrows. For example, if delivery of video from other equipment is delayed because of greater cable length, you can introduce a delay in the SDI output from this card so that both deliveries are in sync.
... SDI output. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - Version 2.0 41 To introduce a synchronization delay: 1 Open the Graphics to the Signal You can also enter values directly into the text boxes. CHAPTER 4 Linux-Using the Graphics to Video Out Control Panel Adding a Delay to Video Out page and...and VSYNC signals as needed by clicking the appropriate up and down arrows. For example, if delivery of video from other equipment is delayed because of greater cable length, you can introduce a delay in the SDI output from this card so that both deliveries are in sync.
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... Page-Application Control NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - To view the SDI status using the NVIDIA Graphics to SDI property page 1 Open the Windows Display Properties control panel, click Settings>Advanced, and then click the Quadro FX 4500 tab to open the NVIDIA graphics card display properties page. 2 Click the Graphics to SDI tree...
... Page-Application Control NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - To view the SDI status using the NVIDIA Graphics to SDI property page 1 Open the Windows Display Properties control panel, click Settings>Advanced, and then click the Quadro FX 4500 tab to open the NVIDIA graphics card display properties page. 2 Click the Graphics to SDI tree...
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...() NvGvoEnumDataFormats() Description Determine the graphics-to-video capabilities of the iincoming sync signal. Verify whether a mode is an SDI out video stream. Set the graphics-to Video not supported NVIDIA Corporation 46 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- Reserved (must be set to -video operations using the OpenGL application interface. Close the graphics card for graphics-to zero) // pAdapterCaps - Start...
...() NvGvoEnumDataFormats() Description Determine the graphics-to-video capabilities of the iincoming sync signal. Verify whether a mode is an SDI out video stream. Set the graphics-to Video not supported NVIDIA Corporation 46 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- Reserved (must be set to -video operations using the OpenGL application interface. Close the graphics card for graphics-to zero) // pAdapterCaps - Start...
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APPENDIX A OnBoard DIP Switch APPENDIX ONBOARD DIP SWITCH The Quadro FX SDI graphics card has an onboard dip switch, located on the SDI output card, that determines the default SDI operating mode. Subsequent software changes override these settings. SDI Output Card (7) Auto Switch (See Table A.3) (5-6) Sync Source (See Table A.2) (1-4) Output Video Format (See Table A.1) Figure 1.1 Onboard DIP Switch Positions NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - Version 2.0 83
APPENDIX A OnBoard DIP Switch APPENDIX ONBOARD DIP SWITCH The Quadro FX SDI graphics card has an onboard dip switch, located on the SDI output card, that determines the default SDI operating mode. Subsequent software changes override these settings. SDI Output Card (7) Auto Switch (See Table A.3) (5-6) Sync Source (See Table A.2) (1-4) Output Video Format (See Table A.1) Figure 1.1 Onboard DIP Switch Positions NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - Version 2.0 83