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...are registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation. NVIDIA ForceWare Graphics Drivers Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide v2.0 Published by NVIDIA Corporation. Other company and...NVIDIA Corporation. 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... the Video & Nth Superscript Design Logo are associated. Copyright © 2006 by NVIDIA Corporation 2701 San Tomas Expressway Santa Clara, CA 95050 Notice ALL NVIDIA DESIGN ...
...are registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation. NVIDIA ForceWare Graphics Drivers Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide v2.0 Published by NVIDIA Corporation. Other company and...NVIDIA Corporation. 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... the Video & Nth Superscript Design Logo are associated. Copyright © 2006 by NVIDIA Corporation 2701 San Tomas Expressway Santa Clara, CA 95050 Notice ALL NVIDIA DESIGN ...
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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 ... Dualview Mode 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 36 Synchronizing the...
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 ... Dualview Mode 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 36 Synchronizing the...
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... accompanies your NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI graphics card. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - For instructions on installing the graphics card and drivers, refer to both the NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 SDI and the NVIDIA Quadro FX 5500 SDI. CHAPTER 1 About NVIDIA Graphics to set up and start the SDI output under Windows. • "Linux-Using the Graphics to Video Out...
... accompanies your NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI graphics card. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - For instructions on installing the graphics card and drivers, refer to both the NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 SDI and the NVIDIA Quadro FX 5500 SDI. CHAPTER 1 About NVIDIA Graphics to set up and start the SDI output under Windows. • "Linux-Using the Graphics to Video Out...
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...; 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 (NVIDIA Quadro FX 5500 SDI) • For Linux, version 83.21 or later. Added the NVIDIA Quadro FX 5500 SDI NVIDIA Corporation 2 Quadro FX 4500/5500...
...; 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 (NVIDIA Quadro FX 5500 SDI) • For Linux, version 83.21 or later. Added the NVIDIA Quadro FX 5500 SDI NVIDIA Corporation 2 Quadro FX 4500/5500...
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...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" on...
...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" on...
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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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Note: The NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI card does not support SLI mode at this time. Version 2.0 5 Genlock and Frame Lock Capability Lets you define a portion of the desktop to convert to SDI output. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - CHAPTER 2 NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Supported Output Modes • Transparent Clone Mode See "Windows-Using the... synchronize the SDI 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.
Note: The NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI card does not support SLI mode at this time. Version 2.0 5 Genlock and Frame Lock Capability Lets you define a portion of the desktop to convert to SDI output. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - CHAPTER 2 NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Supported Output Modes • Transparent Clone Mode See "Windows-Using the... synchronize the SDI 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.
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... 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 following cables, which should be provided with your NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 SDI 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-...
... 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 following cables, which should be provided with your NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 SDI 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-...
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... the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI to the NVIDIA SDI Output card. 5 Close the chassis cover. NVIDIA recommends not connecting power to the system chassis. b Connect the auxiliary power connector. 3 Install the NVIDIA SDI Output card. Insert the NVIDIA SDI Output card into the x16 PCI-express slot and use a screw to secure the card's bracket to this time. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500...
... the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI to the NVIDIA SDI Output card. 5 Close the chassis cover. NVIDIA recommends not connecting power to the system chassis. b Connect the auxiliary power connector. 3 Install the NVIDIA SDI Output card. Insert the NVIDIA SDI Output card into the x16 PCI-express slot and use a screw to secure the card's bracket to this time. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500...
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... onto the female SMA connector on the SDI output card. The cable must be connected to the "south" DVI connector. The NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI will not work properly if the cable is connected to the "north" DVI connector. North DVI Connector SDI-Output Card DVI Connector NVIDIA Corporation 8 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- Use the provided color bands...
... onto the female SMA connector on the SDI output card. The cable must be connected to the "south" DVI connector. The NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI will not work properly if the cable is connected to the "north" DVI connector. North DVI Connector SDI-Output Card DVI Connector NVIDIA Corporation 8 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- Use the provided color bands...
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... to complete the installation. 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 later. The license agreement...NVIDIA.com Web site driver download page to locate the appropriate driver to download, based on the graphics card. 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. Version 2.0 9 NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500...
... to complete the installation. 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 later. The license agreement...NVIDIA.com Web site driver download page to locate the appropriate driver to download, based on the graphics card. 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. Version 2.0 9 NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500...
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... SDI output - Version 2.0 or - 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" on page 10 • "About the Software" ...Recommended Operating Practices" on page 13 Understanding the Connections Figure 2.1 shows the available SDI and external sync connectors on the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI. Single link SDI output Single link SDI output V2 OUT V1 OUT NVIDIA Corporation 10 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide-
... SDI output - Version 2.0 or - 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" on page 10 • "About the Software" ...Recommended Operating Practices" on page 13 Understanding the Connections Figure 2.1 shows the available SDI and external sync connectors on the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI. Single link SDI output Single link SDI output V2 OUT V1 OUT NVIDIA Corporation 10 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide-
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... connect the sync signal to an external digital or analog sync source. 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 respectively). • 4:2:2 single-link signals are sent to an External Source" on page 22.) NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - NVIDIA...
... connect the sync signal to an external digital or analog sync source. 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 respectively). • 4:2:2 single-link signals are sent to an External Source" on page 22.) NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - NVIDIA...
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...programming interface allows OpenGL applications to have full and exclusive control of the graphics-to-video-out API calls. • Also, refer to the document Programming the NVIDIA Quadro FX 4000/4500/5500 SDI for instructions on page 15. Using the Control Panel When the SDI output is..., see the chapter "Linux-Using the Graphics to Video Out Control Panel" on top of existing applications, and the active workstation desktop or full screen application display is also known as extended mode. NVIDIA Corporation 12 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- In transparent mode, you specify...
...programming interface allows OpenGL applications to have full and exclusive control of the graphics-to-video-out API calls. • Also, refer to the document Programming the NVIDIA Quadro FX 4000/4500/5500 SDI for instructions on page 15. Using the Control Panel When the SDI output is..., see the chapter "Linux-Using the Graphics to Video Out Control Panel" on top of existing applications, and the active workstation desktop or full screen application display is also known as extended mode. NVIDIA Corporation 12 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- In transparent mode, you specify...
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...obtain the best SDI performance for your application. CHAPTER 2 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 quality 4 Close the Graphics to SDI control panel 5 Go on air To avoid visual disturbances while broadcasting live broadcast NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - Version 2.0 13
...obtain the best SDI performance for your application. CHAPTER 2 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 quality 4 Close the Graphics to SDI control panel 5 Go on air To avoid visual disturbances while broadcasting live broadcast NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - Version 2.0 13
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... maximize the system resources and bandwidth available for better image quality. • Close all background applications-such as the video resets to the new settings. NVIDIA Corporation 14 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- CHAPTER 2 NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Changing Video Formats When changing any SDI setting: 1 Stop the live broadcast (go off air) 2 Change...
... maximize the system resources and bandwidth available for better image quality. • Close all background applications-such as the video resets to the new settings. NVIDIA Corporation 14 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- CHAPTER 2 NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Changing Video Formats When changing any SDI setting: 1 Stop the live broadcast (go off air) 2 Change...
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... 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" on page 22 explains in more detail the genlock and frame lock features. • "Viewing System... to SDI properties page-also known as transparent mode. It contains the following sections: • "How to Set Up the SDI Output" on page 27 NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide -
... 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" on page 22 explains in more detail the genlock and frame lock features. • "Viewing System... to SDI properties page-also known as transparent mode. It contains the following sections: • "How to Set Up the SDI Output" on page 27 NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide -
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Version 2.0 Figure 3.1 Graphics to SDI. NVIDIA Corporation 16 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- See "Dualview Mode" on page 53 for Send ..."Send SDI output to SDI property page. Step 1: Enable the Graphics to SDI Property Page 1 Open the NVIDIA Graphics to : NVIDIA SDIʺ. a Right click the desktop, then from the slide-out tray. b Click the Graphics to ...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...
Version 2.0 Figure 3.1 Graphics to SDI. NVIDIA Corporation 16 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- See "Dualview Mode" on page 53 for Send ..."Send SDI output to SDI property page. Step 1: Enable the Graphics to SDI Property Page 1 Open the NVIDIA Graphics to : NVIDIA SDIʺ. a Right click the desktop, then from the slide-out tray. b Click the Graphics to ...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...
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... list. Step 3: Specify the SDI Signal Format The SDI signal format controls the video resolution, field rate, and SMPTE signalling standard for this setting depend on page 22. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - Click the SDI signal format arrow and then click the ...: The SDI output will be synchronized with the external sync signal. • Frame Lock: The SDI output will appear in the outgoing video stream. Version 2.0 17 This list is limited to timings that are compatible with the detected external sync signal. For more information regarding genlock...
... list. Step 3: Specify the SDI Signal Format The SDI signal format controls the video resolution, field rate, and SMPTE signalling standard for this setting depend on page 22. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - Click the SDI signal format arrow and then click the ...: The SDI output will be synchronized with the external sync signal. • Frame Lock: The SDI output will appear in the outgoing video stream. Version 2.0 17 This list is limited to timings that are compatible with the detected external sync signal. For more information regarding genlock...
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SDI synchronization signal is in HD mode. NVIDIA Corporation 18 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- Graphics to SDI property page banner indicates the status of the LED graphics indicates the signal status as the external synchronization signals. ... Meaning Composite synchronization signal is detected in SD mode. CHAPTER 3 Windows-Using the Graphics to SDI Control Panel The Graphics to SDI Property Page Banner Quadro FX 4500 SDI Connectors Figure 3.2 Connection Status Indicators The activity of the SDI output as well as follows: • Vid. 1 Out or Vid. 2 Out Status...
SDI synchronization signal is in HD mode. NVIDIA Corporation 18 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- Graphics to SDI property page banner indicates the status of the LED graphics indicates the signal status as the external synchronization signals. ... Meaning Composite synchronization signal is detected in SD mode. CHAPTER 3 Windows-Using the Graphics to SDI Control Panel The Graphics to SDI Property Page Banner Quadro FX 4500 SDI Connectors Figure 3.2 Connection Status Indicators The activity of the SDI output as well as follows: • Vid. 1 Out or Vid. 2 Out Status...