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... ALL NVIDIA DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS, REFERENCE BOARDS, FILES, DRAWINGS, DIAGNOSTICS, LISTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS (TOGETHER AND SEPARATELY, "MATERIALS") ARE BEING PROVIDED "AS IS." Information furnished is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, Direct3D, DirectDraw, and DirectX are associated. NVIDIA ForceWare Graphics Drivers Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide v2.0 Published by NVIDIA Corporation.
... ALL NVIDIA DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS, REFERENCE BOARDS, FILES, DRAWINGS, DIAGNOSTICS, LISTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS (TOGETHER AND SEPARATELY, "MATERIALS") ARE BEING PROVIDED "AS IS." Information furnished is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, Direct3D, DirectDraw, and DirectX are associated. NVIDIA ForceWare Graphics Drivers Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide v2.0 Published by NVIDIA Corporation.
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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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... to the documentation that accompanies your NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI graphics card. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - For instructions on page 43 gives an overview of API control of the SDI ...card and drivers, refer 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. The NVIDIA Quadro® FX 4500 SDI and NVIDIA Quadro® FX 5500 SDI1 convert composited video and graphics to uncompressed 8-bit, 10-bit, or 12-bit...
... to the documentation that accompanies your NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI graphics card. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - For instructions on page 43 gives an overview of API control of the SDI ...card and drivers, refer 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. The NVIDIA Quadro® FX 4500 SDI and NVIDIA Quadro® FX 5500 SDI1 convert composited video and graphics to uncompressed 8-bit, 10-bit, or 12-bit...
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... 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. Removed footnote on page 4. Added the NVIDIA Quadro FX 5500 SDI NVIDIA Corporation 2 Quadro FX 4500/5500...
... 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. Removed footnote on page 4. Added the NVIDIA Quadro FX 5500 SDI NVIDIA Corporation 2 Quadro FX 4500/5500...
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... 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 page 10 provides an overview of SDI operation. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide -
... 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 page 10 provides an overview of SDI operation. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide -
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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. Desktop Region Adjustment Capability Lets you synchronize the SDI output to an external digital or analog sync ... page 15. • Transparent Dualview Mode See "Dualview Mode" on page 53. • Extended Mode using NVIDIA SDI APIs See "API Control" on page 43. CHAPTER 2 NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Supported Output Modes • Transparent Clone Mode See "Windows-Using the Graphics to SDI output. Version 2.0 5 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. Desktop Region Adjustment Capability Lets you synchronize the SDI output to an external digital or analog sync ... page 15. • Transparent Dualview Mode See "Dualview Mode" on page 53. • Extended Mode using NVIDIA SDI APIs See "API Control" on page 43. CHAPTER 2 NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Supported Output Modes • Transparent Clone Mode See "Windows-Using the Graphics to SDI output. Version 2.0 5 NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide -
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... 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. NVIDIA Corporation 6 Quadro FX 4500/5500...
... 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. NVIDIA Corporation 6 Quadro FX 4500/5500...
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...G-Sync connector on the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI card, and the other end to the NVIDIA SDI Output card. 14-pin ribbon cable connecting the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI to the NVIDIA SDI Output card. 5 Close the chassis cover. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - NVIDIA recommends not connecting 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. Insert the NVIDIA SDI Output card into the x16 PCI-express slot and use a screw to secure the...
...G-Sync connector on the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI card, and the other end to the NVIDIA SDI Output card. 14-pin ribbon cable connecting the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI to the NVIDIA SDI Output card. 5 Close the chassis cover. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - NVIDIA recommends not connecting 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. Insert the NVIDIA SDI Output card into the x16 PCI-express slot and use a screw to secure the...
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... must be connected to -SDI Step 2: Connect the Auxiliary Cabling and Monitor 1 (Optional) Install the identification color bands. North DVI Connector SDI-Output Card DVI Connector NVIDIA Corporation 8 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- The NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI will not work properly if the cable is connected to -BNC cable. Screw the male SMA cable...
... must be connected to -SDI Step 2: Connect the Auxiliary Cabling and Monitor 1 (Optional) Install the identification color bands. North DVI Connector SDI-Output Card DVI Connector NVIDIA Corporation 8 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- The NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI will not work properly if the cable is connected to -BNC cable. Screw the male SMA cable...
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... If you will be installing new graphics drivers for the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI card, it later. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - Version 2.0 9 Opening the EXE file launches the NVIDIA InstallShield Wizard. 4 Follow the instructions in the NVIDIA InstallShield Wizard to the "south" DVI connector on your display to complete the installation. The license...
... If you will be installing new graphics drivers for the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI card, it later. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - Version 2.0 9 Opening the EXE file launches the NVIDIA InstallShield Wizard. 4 Follow the instructions in the NVIDIA InstallShield Wizard to the "south" DVI connector on your display to complete the installation. The license...
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... - Single link SDI output Single link SDI output V2 OUT V1 OUT NVIDIA Corporation 10 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- Version 2.0 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...
... - Single link SDI output Single link SDI output V2 OUT V1 OUT NVIDIA Corporation 10 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- Version 2.0 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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..., connect the sync signal to an external digital or analog sync source. Version 2.0 11 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... only. The software gives precedence to the SDI signal, but you can connect to an External Source" on page 22.) NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - You can use (see "Synchronizing the SDI Output to both types of the following two external synchronization...
..., connect the sync signal to an external digital or analog sync source. Version 2.0 11 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... only. The software gives precedence to the SDI signal, but you can connect to an External Source" on page 22.) NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - You can use (see "Synchronizing the SDI Output to both types of the following two external synchronization...
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... 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 automatically forwarded to the SDI video outputs. NVIDIA Corporation 12 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- This is under... application control (extended mode), you can view the SDI hardware status using the NVIDIA Graphics to SDI property page. • 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 automatically forwarded to the SDI video outputs. NVIDIA Corporation 12 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- This is under... application control (extended mode), you can view the SDI hardware status using the NVIDIA Graphics to SDI property page. • See the...
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... application 4 Verify video quality 5 Resume the live broadcast of SDI video, follow the sequence below to ensure proper allocation of system resources and to prevent visual disturbances in order to obtain the best SDI performance for your application. Initial On-Air Broadcast When starting a live broadcast NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide...
... application 4 Verify video quality 5 Resume the live broadcast of SDI video, follow the sequence below to ensure proper allocation of system resources and to prevent visual disturbances in order to obtain the best SDI performance for your application. Initial On-Air Broadcast When starting a live broadcast NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide...
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...on air. • When running multiple OpenGL applications, tearing may occur if the applications are not synchronized. CHAPTER 2 NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Changing Video Formats When changing any of the SDI settings, visual disturbances might occur as virus scan, backup, and archiving applications-before... changes to 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 . NVIDIA Corporation 14 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- To prevent such disturbances from being visible to the public or from being...
...on air. • When running multiple OpenGL applications, tearing may occur if the applications are not synchronized. CHAPTER 2 NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Changing Video Formats When changing any of the SDI settings, visual disturbances might occur as virus scan, backup, and archiving applications-before... changes to 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 . NVIDIA Corporation 14 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- To prevent such disturbances from being visible to the public or from being...
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... 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 -
... 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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... the desktop, then from the slide-out tray. NVIDIA Corporation 16 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- 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 ... When running multiple OpenGL applications, synchronize them, otherwise tearing may occur. See "Dualview Mode" on page 53 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...
... the desktop, then from the slide-out tray. NVIDIA Corporation 16 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- 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 ... When running multiple OpenGL applications, synchronize them, otherwise tearing may occur. See "Dualview Mode" on page 53 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...
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...• Frame Lock: The SDI output will appear in the SDI signal format list. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - 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. ...previous step. • If you chose genlock synchronization, the sync source controls the SDI signal format. Note: Your options for the outgoing video stream. Click the SDI signal format arrow and then click the signal format you want to use. This list is limited to timings that...
...• Frame Lock: The SDI output will appear in the SDI signal format list. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide - 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. ...previous step. • If you chose genlock synchronization, the sync source controls the SDI signal format. Note: Your options for the outgoing video stream. Click the SDI signal format arrow and then click the signal format you want to use. This list is limited to timings that...
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... present or not detected. SDI synchronization error has occurred. • COMP Sync Status Off (gray) Blinking Green Meaning Composite synchronization signal is detected. NVIDIA Corporation 18 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- SDI synchronization signal is detected in SD mode. SDI synchronization signal is detected in HD mode. CHAPTER 3 Windows-Using the...
... present or not detected. SDI synchronization error has occurred. • COMP Sync Status Off (gray) Blinking Green Meaning Composite synchronization signal is detected. NVIDIA Corporation 18 Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User's Guide- SDI synchronization signal is detected in SD mode. SDI synchronization signal is detected in HD mode. CHAPTER 3 Windows-Using the...