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ForceWare Graphics Drivers
Quadro FX 4500/5500
SDI User’s Guide
Version 2.0
NVIDIA Corporation
May 9, 2006
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NVIDIA ForceWare Graphics Drivers Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User’s Guide v2.0 Published by NVIDIA Corporation 2701 San Tomas Expressway Santa Clara, CA 95050 Notice ALL NVIDIA DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS, REFERENCE BOARDS, FILES, DRAWINGS, DIAGNOSTICS, LISTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS (TOGETHER AND SEPARATELY, “MATERIALS”) ARE BEING PROVIDED “AS IS.” NVIDIA MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO THE MATERIALS, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON
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Driver Utilities Quadro FX 4500/5 500 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 N
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NVIDIA Drivers Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User’s Guide Version 2.0 NVIDIA Corporation
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CHAPTER 1 About NVIDIA Graphics to SDI C HA PTER 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 ® ® 1 NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 SDI and NVIDIA Quadro FX 5500 SDI convert composited video and graphics to uncompressed 8-bit, 10-bit, or 12-bit SDI output. About This Document This manual explains the graphics-to-SDI functionality of the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI graphi
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CHAPTER 1 About NVIDIA Graphics to SDI System Requirements • The 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 (NVIDIA Quadro FX 5500 SDI) • For Linux, version 83.21 or later. Revision History Revision Date Description 1.0 1
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CHAPTER 2 NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI C HA PTER 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. • “Ope
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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 • 487i @ 59.95 Hz (SMPTE259) NTSC • 576i @ 50.00 Hz (SMPTE259) PAL • High Definition (HD) Modes • 720p @ 23.97 Hz, 24.00 Hz, 25.00 Hz, 29.97 Hz, 30.00 Hz, and 50.00 Hz • 720p
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CHAPTER 2 NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Supported Output Modes • Transparent Clone Mode See “Windows–Using the Graphics 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. Desktop Region Adjustment Capability Lets you define a portion of the desktop to convert to SDI output. Genlock and Frame Lock Capability Lets you synchronize the SDI output to an external digital or analog sync source. Not
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CHAPTER 2 NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Installing and Preparing the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI About Your NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI The following describes the components included in your NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI product package: Cards The NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI consists 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
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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 x16 PCI-express slot and use a screw to secure the card’s bracket to the system chassis. b Connect the auxiliary power connector. 3 Install the NVIDIA SDI Output card. Insert the NVIDIA SDI Output card into any available expansion slot within six inches of the
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CHAPTER 2 NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Step 2: Connect the Auxiliary Cabling and Monitor 1 (Optional) Install the identification color bands. Use the provided color bands to assist in properly identifying the function associated with each SMA-to-BNC cable. a Using a different color for each SMA-to-BNC cable, place the band over the SMA- connector end (the smaller end) and push up to the BNC-connector end. b Position the band snugly over the wide portion of the insulation next to the BNC connector. 2
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CHAPTER 2 NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI 5 Connect your display 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 uninstall any previous version of the NVIDIA ForceWare graphics driver software before installing updated graphics drivers. 1 Follow the instructions on the NVIDIA.com Web site driver download page to
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CHAPTER 2 NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Operating NVIDIA SDI The following sections provide an overview of SDI operation: • “Understanding the Connections” on page 10 • “About the Software” on page 12 • “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. Key portion Fill portion of a dual link of a dual link SDI output SDI output - or - SDI Composite Genlock Single link Single link Ge
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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 the V1 Out connector only. In application control mode, using the APIs, an additional 4:2:2 signal can be sent to the V2 Out connector. Connecting to an External Sync Source • You can genlock the output to an external digital o
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CHAPTER 2 NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI About the Software The NVIDIA SDI software lets you specify the •SDI signal format • Color formats • Synchronization method • Gamma correction Graphics-to-SDI functionality can be set up and controlled in two basic ways—using the NVIDIA control panel or using the NVIDIA SDI API. Using the SDI APIs The SDI application programming interface allows OpenGL applications to have full and exclusive control of the SDI output. This is also known as extended mode. When
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CHAPTER 2 NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Recommended Operating Practices This section provides some basic operating practices to follow in order to obtain the best SDI performance for your application. Initial On-Air Broadcast When starting a live broadcast of SDI video, follow the sequence below to ensure proper allocation of system resources and to prevent visual disturbances in the on air broadcast. 1 Set up the SDI format settings and start the SDI output 2 Start the application to be broadcast
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CHAPTER 2 NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Changing Video Formats When changing any of the SDI settings, visual disturbances might occur 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 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 broadcast When Using the Control Panel NVIDIA recomm
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CHAPTER 3 Windows–Using the Graphics to SDI Control Panel C HA PTER 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 SDI properties page—also known as transparent mode. It contains the following sections: • “How to Set Up the SDI Output” on page 16 provides step-by-step instructions for using the control panel to set up the SDI output. • “Synchronizing the SDI Output to an E
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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 starting SDI output and going on air. • Close the control panel before going on air. • When running multiple OpenGL applications, synchroni
