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... Output Modes 4 Desktop Region Adjustment Capability 4 Genlock and Frame Lock Capability 4 Installing and Preparing the NVIDIA Quadro SDI 5 About Your NVIDIA Quadro SDI 5 Installing the NVIDIA Quadro SDI 6 Operating NVIDIA SDI 9 Understanding the Connections 9 About the Software 11 Recommended Operating Practices 12 3 Windows-Using the ... the Color Space Conversion 22 About Dualview Mode 23 Enabling Multiple SDI Cards 24 Allowing Application Control of the SDI Output 25 Step 1: Turn off NVIDIA Control Panel SDI output control 25 Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 3
... Output Modes 4 Desktop Region Adjustment Capability 4 Genlock and Frame Lock Capability 4 Installing and Preparing the NVIDIA Quadro SDI 5 About Your NVIDIA Quadro SDI 5 Installing the NVIDIA Quadro SDI 6 Operating NVIDIA SDI 9 Understanding the Connections 9 About the Software 11 Recommended Operating Practices 12 3 Windows-Using the ... the Color Space Conversion 22 About Dualview Mode 23 Enabling Multiple SDI Cards 24 Allowing Application Control of the SDI Output 25 Step 1: Turn off NVIDIA Control Panel SDI output control 25 Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 3
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DOCUMENT CHANGE HISTORY DU-05337-001_v01 Version Date 1.0 11/17/2010 Authors cc Descriptiopn of Change Initial Release. Based on Quadro FX 5800 SDI User Guide NVIDIA CONFIDENTIAL Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 1
DOCUMENT CHANGE HISTORY DU-05337-001_v01 Version Date 1.0 11/17/2010 Authors cc Descriptiopn of Change Initial Release. Based on Quadro FX 5800 SDI User Guide NVIDIA CONFIDENTIAL Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 1
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... Linux. "API Control" on installing the graphics card and drivers, refer to the documentation that accompanies your NVIDIA Quadro SDI graphics card. The NVIDIA Quadro® 4000 SDI, NVIDIA Quadro® 5000 SDI and NVIDIA Quadro® 6000 SDI1 convert composited video and graphics to the Quadro 4000 SDI, Quadro 5000 SDI, and Quadro 6000 SDI products. For instructions on page 42 gives...
... Linux. "API Control" on installing the graphics card and drivers, refer to the documentation that accompanies your NVIDIA Quadro SDI graphics card. The NVIDIA Quadro® 4000 SDI, NVIDIA Quadro® 5000 SDI and NVIDIA Quadro® 6000 SDI1 convert composited video and graphics to the Quadro 4000 SDI, Quadro 5000 SDI, and Quadro 6000 SDI products. For instructions on page 42 gives...
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Chapter 01 : About NVIDIA Graphics to SDI System Requirements The following operating systems are supported: • Windows® XP. • Linux NVIDIA Quadro 4000 SDI, NVIDIA Quadro 5000 SDI, or NVIDIA Quadro 6000 SDI Graphics Card PCI‐Express Motherboard NVIDIA Professional Graphics Driver, Release 256 or later Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 2
Chapter 01 : About NVIDIA Graphics to SDI System Requirements The following operating systems are supported: • Windows® XP. • Linux NVIDIA Quadro 4000 SDI, NVIDIA Quadro 5000 SDI, or NVIDIA Quadro 6000 SDI Graphics Card PCI‐Express Motherboard NVIDIA Professional Graphics Driver, Release 256 or later Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 2
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...; Two BNC connections that can be configured as a single fill + key dual‐link SDI output, or up to install the NVIDIA Quadro SDI card and prepare it for external sync signals Supported SDI Signal Formats Standard Definition (SD) Modes • 487i @ 59.95 ...and additional SDI support features of the NVIDIA Quadro SDI graphics card. "Installing and Preparing the NVIDIA Quadro SDI" on page 5 describes how to two fill single‐link SDI outputs One video monitoring output BNC connection for use. "Operating NVIDIA SDI" on page 9 provides an ...
...; Two BNC connections that can be configured as a single fill + key dual‐link SDI output, or up to install the NVIDIA Quadro SDI card and prepare it for external sync signals Supported SDI Signal Formats Standard Definition (SD) Modes • 487i @ 59.95 ...and additional SDI support features of the NVIDIA Quadro SDI graphics card. "Installing and Preparing the NVIDIA Quadro SDI" on page 5 describes how to two fill single‐link SDI outputs One video monitoring output BNC connection for use. "Operating NVIDIA SDI" on page 9 provides an ...
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... of the desktop to convert to an external digital or analog sync source. Note: The NVIDIA Quadro SDI card does not support SLI mode at this time. Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 4 Chapter 02 : NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI • 1080PsF @ 24.00 Hz, 23.976 Hz • 1080PsF...; YCrCb 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 RGBA 4:4:4:4 YCrCbA 4:2:2:4 Supported Output Modes Clone Mode Dualview Mode Application‐controlled Mode using NVIDIA SDI APIs Desktop Region Adjustment Capability When in Clone mode, lets you synchronize the SDI output to SDI output.
... of the desktop to convert to an external digital or analog sync source. Note: The NVIDIA Quadro SDI card does not support SLI mode at this time. Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 4 Chapter 02 : NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI • 1080PsF @ 24.00 Hz, 23.976 Hz • 1080PsF...; YCrCb 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 RGBA 4:4:4:4 YCrCbA 4:2:2:4 Supported Output Modes Clone Mode Dualview Mode Application‐controlled Mode using NVIDIA SDI APIs Desktop Region Adjustment Capability When in Clone mode, lets you synchronize the SDI output to SDI output.
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...‐Pin Ribbon Cable This cable connects the NVIDIA Quadro 4000/5000/6000 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. Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01...
...‐Pin Ribbon Cable This cable connects the NVIDIA Quadro 4000/5000/6000 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. Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01...
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...card's bracket to the system chassis. NVIDIA Quadro card Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 6 Chapter 02 : NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Installing the NVIDIA Quadro SDI Step 1: Install the NVIDIA Quadro SDI 1 Power down the system and open the chassis cover. 2 Install the NVIDIA Quadro card a Insert the graphics card... to the G‐Sync connector on the NVIDIA Quadro card, and the other end to two auxiliary power connections. 3 Install the NVIDIA SDI Output card. The NVIDIA Quadro 6000 requires power to the NVIDIA SDI Output card. b Connect the power cable to the auxiliary...
...card's bracket to the system chassis. NVIDIA Quadro card Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 6 Chapter 02 : NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Installing the NVIDIA Quadro SDI Step 1: Install the NVIDIA Quadro SDI 1 Power down the system and open the chassis cover. 2 Install the NVIDIA Quadro card a Insert the graphics card... to the G‐Sync connector on the NVIDIA Quadro card, and the other end to two auxiliary power connections. 3 Install the NVIDIA SDI Output card. The NVIDIA Quadro 6000 requires power to the NVIDIA SDI Output card. b Connect the power cable to the auxiliary...
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... on the SDI Output card, and the other digital connectors. . Chapter 02 : NVIDIA Graphics-to one end of the available digital connectors on the NVIDIA Quadro SDI card as shown in Figure 2.1 and Figure 2.2. Quadro 4000 Available Digital Connectors Quadro 5000/6000 Available Digital... Connectors Figure 2.3 Digital Connectors Available for Displays Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | ...
... on the SDI Output card, and the other digital connectors. . Chapter 02 : NVIDIA Graphics-to one end of the available digital connectors on the NVIDIA Quadro SDI card as shown in Figure 2.1 and Figure 2.2. Quadro 4000 Available Digital Connectors Quadro 5000/6000 Available Digital... Connectors Figure 2.3 Digital Connectors Available for Displays Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | ...
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... launches the NVIDIA InstallShield Wizard. 4 Follow the instructions in the NVIDIA InstallShield Wizard ... the terms of the NVIDIA 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 download, based on your PC and open the file or save the file to complete the installation. Quadro... 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 8 Chapter 02 : NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Step 3: Install the NVIDIA Graphics Drivers If...
... launches the NVIDIA InstallShield Wizard. 4 Follow the instructions in the NVIDIA InstallShield Wizard ... the terms of the NVIDIA 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 download, based on your PC and open the file or save the file to complete the installation. Quadro... 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 8 Chapter 02 : NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Step 3: Install the NVIDIA Graphics Drivers If...
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... Fill portion of a single-link SDI output "KEY" "FILL" Figure 2.4 NVIDIA Quadro SDI Connectors Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 9 or - Fill portion of a single-link SDI output Fill portion of a dual-link SDI output - Chapter 02 : NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Operating NVIDIA SDI The following sections provide an overview of SDI operation...
... Fill portion of a single-link SDI output "KEY" "FILL" Figure 2.4 NVIDIA Quadro SDI Connectors Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 9 or - Fill portion of a single-link SDI output Fill portion of a dual-link SDI output - Chapter 02 : NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Operating NVIDIA SDI The following sections provide an overview of SDI operation...
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...-SDI Connecting the SDI Video Output Refer to Figure 2.4. 4:4:4/4:2:2:4/4:4:4:4 dual‐link signals are sent to the FILL and KEY connectors. 4:2:2 single‐link signals are sent to an External Sync Source You can be frame‐locked. NVIDIA Genlock supports the following ... two external synchronization signal types: • SDI • Composite, which can genlock the output to the KEY connector. Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 10 In application control mode, using the NVIDIA Control Panel. Connecting to the FILL connector only.
...-SDI Connecting the SDI Video Output Refer to Figure 2.4. 4:4:4/4:2:2:4/4:4:4:4 dual‐link signals are sent to the FILL and KEY connectors. 4:2:2 single‐link signals are sent to an External Sync Source You can be frame‐locked. NVIDIA Genlock supports the following ... two external synchronization signal types: • SDI • Composite, which can genlock the output to the KEY connector. Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 10 In application control mode, using the NVIDIA Control Panel. Connecting to the FILL connector only.
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..., or using the APIs. Using the Control Panel When the SDI output is automatically forwarded to the SDI video outputs. Chapter 02 : NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI About the Software The NVIDIA SDI software lets you specify the SDI signal format Color formats Synchronization method ...either Clone or Dualview mode. For detailed instructions under Windows, see the chapter "Linux-Using the Graphics to the document Programming NVIDIA Quadro SDI for instructions on page 28. When the SDI output is accomplished under application control, you can view the SDI hardware status ...
..., or using the APIs. Using the Control Panel When the SDI output is automatically forwarded to the SDI video outputs. Chapter 02 : NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI About the Software The NVIDIA SDI software lets you specify the SDI signal format Color formats Synchronization method ...either Clone or Dualview mode. For detailed instructions under Windows, see the chapter "Linux-Using the Graphics to the document Programming NVIDIA Quadro SDI for instructions on page 28. When the SDI output is accomplished under application control, you can view the SDI hardware status ...
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... 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... disturbances while switching applications, observe the following sequence: 1 Stop the live broadcast (go off air) 2 Stop the application 3 Start the new application 4 Verify video quality 5 Resume the live broadcast Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 12
... 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... disturbances while switching applications, observe the following sequence: 1 Stop the live broadcast (go off air) 2 Stop the application 3 Start the new application 4 Verify video quality 5 Resume the live broadcast Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 12
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Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 13 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 ... graphics to SDI output, NVIDIA recommends broadcasting only one OpenGL application at a time. In general, NVIDIA does not recommend running multiple OpenGL applications, tearing may occur if the applications are not synchronized. Chapter 02 : NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Changing Video Formats When changing any SDI...
Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 13 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 ... graphics to SDI output, NVIDIA recommends broadcasting only one OpenGL application at a time. In general, NVIDIA does not recommend running multiple OpenGL applications, tearing may occur if the applications are not synchronized. Chapter 02 : NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Changing Video Formats When changing any SDI...
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...on page 23 "Enabling Multiple SDI Cards" on page 24 "Allowing Application Control of the SDI Output" on page 15 provides step‐by‐step instructions for using the control panel to set up the NVIDIA Quadro SDI graphics card for Windows under Clone or Dualview mode using ...the NVIDIA Control Panel Send Graphics to ‐SDI Output" on page 25 Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 14 It contains the following ...
...on page 23 "Enabling Multiple SDI Cards" on page 24 "Allowing Application Control of the SDI Output" on page 15 provides step‐by‐step instructions for using the control panel to set up the NVIDIA Quadro SDI graphics card for Windows under Clone or Dualview mode using ...the NVIDIA Control Panel Send Graphics to ‐SDI Output" on page 25 Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 14 It contains the following ...
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Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 15 Chapter 03 : Windows-Using the Graphics to SDI Control Panel How... an External Source" on page 18 "Understanding the Status Indicators" on page 19 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 ... to starting SDI output and going on air. Close the control panel before going on air. 1 From the NVIDIA Control Panel navigation tree pane, under Workstation, click Send graphics to SDI output.
Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 15 Chapter 03 : Windows-Using the Graphics to SDI Control Panel How... an External Source" on page 18 "Understanding the Status Indicators" on page 19 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 ... to starting SDI output and going on air. Close the control panel before going on air. 1 From the NVIDIA Control Panel navigation tree pane, under Workstation, click Send graphics to SDI output.
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...display output. • Dualview mode: In Dualview mode, you can define one NVIDIA Quadro SDI card, see "Enabling Multiple SDI Cards" on page 24 for instructions on the page are using more than one NVIDIA Quadro SDI card, under Select a display to configure SDI output click the display icon corresponding to...configure, then follow the remaining instructions for that display. • This option does not appear if your system contains only one NVIDIA Quadro SDI card. • If this option does not appear and your system does contain more than one large desktop that you want an application...
...display output. • Dualview mode: In Dualview mode, you can define one NVIDIA Quadro SDI card, see "Enabling Multiple SDI Cards" on page 24 for instructions on the page are using more than one NVIDIA Quadro SDI card, under Select a display to configure SDI output click the display icon corresponding to...configure, then follow the remaining instructions for that display. • This option does not appear if your system contains only one NVIDIA Quadro SDI card. • If this option does not appear and your system does contain more than one large desktop that you want an application...
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... signal formats. To synchronize to an external signal source, make sure the house sync is connected to the INPUT BNC connector on the graphics card, then select the Synchronized to a house sync signal radio buttion and set up the synchronization and signal formats as follows: • Select the House sync... signal formats. • To introduce a delay in the SDI output, enter the pixel or line delay values in the appropriate HSYNC or VSYNC delay boxes. Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 17
... signal formats. To synchronize to an external signal source, make sure the house sync is connected to the INPUT BNC connector on the graphics card, then select the Synchronized to a house sync signal radio buttion and set up the synchronization and signal formats as follows: • Select the House sync... signal formats. • To introduce a delay in the SDI output, enter the pixel or line delay values in the appropriate HSYNC or VSYNC delay boxes. Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 17
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...output to the house sync signal. The sync signal determines the available SDI signal formats. Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 18 Supported Synchronization Methods The Graphics to ...8 Click OK when done to close the dialog box. 9 Click Apply. Supported Synchronization Signals The NVIDIA driver supports the following external synchronization signal types: SDI Composite Bi‐level ...systems to the same house sync by daisy‐chaining the house sync cable to each card using pixel‐accurate synchronization, the SDI refresh rate is the last in a broadcast...
...output to the house sync signal. The sync signal determines the available SDI signal formats. Quadro 4000/5000/6000 SDI DU-05337-001_v01 | 18 Supported Synchronization Methods The Graphics to ...8 Click OK when done to close the dialog box. 9 Click Apply. Supported Synchronization Signals The NVIDIA driver supports the following external synchronization signal types: SDI Composite Bi‐level ...systems to the same house sync by daisy‐chaining the house sync cable to each card using pixel‐accurate synchronization, the SDI refresh rate is the last in a broadcast...