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- Page 1 Quadro K4000/K5000/K6000 DU-05337-002_v01 | December 9, 2013 User’s Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Supported 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 ............... - Page 3 4 Linux—Using the Graphics to Video Out Control Panel .....30 How to Set Up the SDI Output............ 30 Basic SDI Setup Under Clone Mode .......... 31 Basic SDI Setup with X-window or under Dualview Mode ....34 Advanced Setups ..............38 Understanding the Status Indicators .........
- Page 4 DOCUMENT CHANGE HISTORY DU-05337-002_v01 Version Date Authors Descriptiopn of Change 12/09/2013 Initial Release. Based on Quadro 6000 SDI User Guide NVIDIA CONFIDENTIAL Quadro K4000/K5000/K6000 SDI DU-05337-002_v01...
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Page 5: About Nvidia Sdi Output
For instructions on installing the graphics card and drivers, refer to the documentation that accompanies your NVIDIA Quadro SDI graphics card. Other Documents For details on using the NVIDIA Control Panel, see the NVIDIA Control Panel Quick Start Guide. System Requirements ... - Page 6 Chapter 01 : About NVIDIA SDI Output • Windows 7 - 64 bit • Linux NVIDIA Quadro K4000, K5000, K6000, and Quadro SDI Output Card for Kepler. PCI-Express Motherboard NVIDIA Professional Graphics Driver, Release 296 or later Quadro K4000/K5000/K6000 SDI...
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Page 7: Nvidia Graphics-To-Sdi
“Feature Overview” on page 3 lists the hardware connections, supported SDI formats, 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 install the NVIDIA Quadro SDI card and prepare it for use. -
Page 8: Supported Sdi Color Formats
When in Clone mode, lets you define a portion of the desktop to convert to SDI output. Genlock and Frame Lock Capability Synchronize the SDI output to an external digital or analog sync source. Note: The NVIDIA Quadro SDI card is not compatible with GPUs in SLI. Quadro K4000/K5000/K6000 SDI DU-05337-002_v01... -
Page 9: Installing And Preparing The Nvidia Quadro Sdi
NVIDIA Quadro K4000, Quadro K5000, or Quadro K6000 graphics card NVIDIA SDI Output Card Cables In addition, you need the following cables which are provided with your NVIDIA Quadro SDI package: Ribbon Cable This cable connects the NVIDIA Quadro card to the SDI Output card. -
Page 10: Installing The Nvidia Quadro Sdi
Chapter 02 : NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Installing the NVIDIA Quadro SDI Step 1: Install the NVIDIA Quadro SDI Insert the Quadro SDI Output board into a free PCI or PCI Express slot. Connect the included cables between the SDI Output board and Quadro GPU. - Page 11 Connect the DVI Connectors. Connect one end of the DVI cable to the DVI connector on the SDI Output card, and the other end to the DVI connector on the NVIDIA Quadro SDI card as shown in Figure 2.1 Figure 2.2.
- Page 12 Figure 2.3 Digital Connectors Available for Displays Step 3: Install the NVIDIA Graphics Drivers If you will be installing new graphics drivers for the NVIDIA Quadro SDI card, it is highly recommended that you uninstall any previous version of the NVIDIA graphics driver software before installing updated graphics drivers.
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Page 13: Operating Nvidia Sdi
“About the Software” on page 11 “Recommended Operating Practices” on page 12 Understanding the Connections Figure 2.4 shows the available SDI and external sync connectors on the NVIDIA Quadro SDI. Key portion Fill portion of a dual-link of a dual-link... - Page 14 You can genlock the output to an external digital or analog sync source. Several systems can also be frame-locked. NVIDIA Genlock supports the following two external synchronization signal types: • • Composite, which can be one of the following: Composite Bi-level (NTSC or PAL sources use bi-level composite signals.)
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Page 15: About The Software
Color-space conversion Graphics-to-SDI functionality can be set up and controlled in two basic ways—using the NVIDIA Control Panel for 8-bit SDI output from the desktop, or using the NVIDIA SDI API for 8-, 10-, or 12-bit SDI output from an application. -
Page 16: Recommended Operating Practices
Chapter 02 : 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. - Page 17 SDI output or when going live. Running Multiple OpenGL Applications To maximize the system resources and bandwidth available for converting graphics to SDI output, NVIDIA recommends broadcasting only one OpenGL application at a time. Quadro K4000/K5000/K6000 SDI DU-05337-002_v01...
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Page 18: Windows-Using The Graphics To Sdi Control Panel
WINDOWS–USING THE GRAPHICS TO SDI CONTROL PANEL This chapter explains how to set up the NVIDIA Quadro SDI graphics card for Windows under Clone or Dualview mode using the NVIDIA Control Panel Manage SDI Output Settings page. It contains the following sections: ... -
Page 19: How To Set Up The Graphics-To-Sdi Output
This section explains how to set up the graphics-to-SDI output. “Basic SDI Setup” on page 16 “Synchronizing the SDI Output to an External Source” on page 19 “Understanding the Status Indicators” on page 20 Quadro K4000/K5000/K6000 SDI DU-05337-002_v01... -
Page 20: Basic Sdi Setup
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. From the NVIDIA Control Panel navigation tree pane, under Workstation, click Manage SDI Output Settings. Quadro K4000/K5000/K6000 SDI DU-05337-002_v01... - Page 21 Chapter 03 : Windows–Using the Graphics to SDI Control Panel If you are using more than one NVIDIA Quadro SDI card, then under Select SDI output display click the display icon corresponding to the display you want to configure and follow the remaining instructions for that display.
- Page 22 Choose the SDI output data format by clicking the SDI output format list arrow and then selecting from the list of available color formats. Click OK when done to close the dialog box. Click Apply. Quadro K4000/K5000/K6000 SDI DU-05337-002_v01...
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Page 23: Synchronizing The Sdi Output To An External Source
Frame-accurate synchronization synchronizes the frame rate of the SDI output to the house sync signal. The sync signal determines the available SDI signal formats. Supported Synchronization Signals The NVIDIA driver supports the following external synchronization signal types: Composite Bi-level (NTSC or PAL sources use bi-level composite signals.) ... -
Page 24: Understanding The Status Indicators
Chapter 03 : Windows–Using the Graphics to SDI Control Panel Understanding the Status Indicators The LEDs on the NVIDIA SDI Output Card connector bracket indicate the status of the SDI outputs and the synchronization input signals. FILL KEY INPUT SDI Output Card LEDs Figure 3.1 SDI Connection LED Indicators... -
Page 25: Advanced Adjustments
Instead of using the entire desktop, you can specify a region of the desktop to convert to SDI output as follows: From the NVIDIA Control Panel navigation tree pane, under Workstation, click Manage SDI Output Settings and select the Desktop Region tab. - Page 26 The X and Y values indicate the distance, in pixels, between the upper-left corner of the desktop and the upper-left corner of the output box. Click OK when finished. The desktop graphic image shows a thumbnail preview of the desktop region that you have set up for SDI output. Quadro K4000/K5000/K6000 SDI DU-05337-002_v01...
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Page 27: Applying Gamma Correction
Applying Gamma Correction To specify the gamma correction to use for the source stream: From the NVIDIA Control Panel navigation tree pane, under Workstation, click Manage SDI Output Settings and then select the Color Settings tab. Specify the RGB Gamma values using one or more of the following methods, then click OK when finished: •... -
Page 28: Setting Up The Color Space Conversion
Chapter 03 : Windows–Using the Graphics to SDI Control Panel Setting Up the Color Space Conversion From the NVIDIA Control Panel navigation tree pane, under Workstation, click Manage SDI Output Settings and then select the Color Settings tab. Check Override the default color space conversion. -
Page 29: About Dualview And Clone Modes
The SDI display appears in windows just like a standard display so it is possible to configure and use it as a separate display or configure it as a clone of another display. Configure the display topology from the NVIDIA Control Panel -> Set up multiple displays page. - Page 30 SDI output. Application windows can be dragged from one display to the other. Figure 3.3 Extended Desktop with Dualview Mode The display and the SDI output do not need to be the same resolution and refresh rate. Quadro K4000/K5000/K6000 SDI DU-05337-002_v01...
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Page 31: Enabling Multiple Sdi Cards
Chapter 03 : Windows–Using the Graphics to SDI Control Panel Enabling Multiple SDI Cards On systems with more than one NVIDIA Quadro SDI card, the Manage SDI Output Settings page lets you configure the SDI output for each card. Before you can do this, all cards must be enabled. -
Page 32: Allowing Application Control Of The Sdi Output
Once the application is running and the SDI output is under application control, you can view the SDI settings and check the status using the Manage SDI Output Settings page. Figure 3.4 Manage SDI Output Settings Page—Application Control Quadro K4000/K5000/K6000 SDI DU-05337-002_v01... -
Page 33: Viewing The Sdi Connection Status Using The Topology Viewer
Quadro SDI cards. In addition to viewing status information, you can also change various settings using the View System Topology page. To view the system topology, go to the NVIDIA Control Panel Select a Task pane, and under Workstation click View system topology. -
Page 34: Linux-Using The Graphics To Video Out Control Panel
LINUX—USING THE GRAPHICS TO VIDEO OUT CONTROL PANEL This chapter explains how to set up the NVIDIA Quadro SDI graphics cards under Linux using the NVIDIA Graphics to Video Out properties page It contains the following sections: “How to Set Up the SDI Output” on page 30 provides step-by-step instructions for using the control panel to set up the SDI output. -
Page 35: Basic Sdi Setup Under Clone Mode
SDI output and going on air. Close the control panel before going on air. Step 1: Open the NVIDIA Graphics to Video Out Property Page From the command line, enter “nvidia-settings” The NVIDIA X Server Settings page appears. - Page 36 SDI output: • Free Running: The SDI output will be synchronized with the timing chosen from the SDI signal format list. • Genlock: The SDI output will be synchronized with the external sync signal. Quadro K4000/K5000/K6000 SDI DU-05337-002_v01...
- Page 37 The list box will be grayed out, preventing you from choosing another format. • If you chose frame lock synchronization, only those modes that are compatible with the detected sync signal will appear in the Output Video Format list. Specify the Data Format Quadro K4000/K5000/K6000 SDI DU-05337-002_v01...
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Page 38: Basic Sdi Setup With X-Window Or Under Dualview Mode
Step 4: Begin SDI Output Click Enable Clone Mode. Basic SDI Setup with X-window or under Dualview Mode 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 ... - Page 39 Chapter 04 : Linux—Using the Graphics to Video Out Control Panel Click X Server Display Configuration from the side view menu tree and then configure the display for Dualview mode. Quadro K4000/K5000/K6000 SDI DU-05337-002_v01...
- Page 40 Chapter 04 : Linux—Using the Graphics to Video Out Control Panel or x-screen mode Step 2: Choose a Synchronization Method Click the Graphics to Video Out: Synchronization Options tree item from the side menu. Quadro K4000/K5000/K6000 SDI DU-05337-002_v01...
- Page 41 This list is limited to timings that can be synchronized with the detected external sync signal. For more information regarding genlock and frame lock, see the section “Synchronizing the SDI Output to an External Source” on page Quadro K4000/K5000/K6000 SDI DU-05337-002_v01...
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Page 42: Advanced Setups
“Understanding the Status Indicators” on page 39 “Adjusting the Desktop Area” on page 40 “Customizing the Color Space Conversion” on page 40 “Synchronizing the SDI Output to an External Source” on page 41 Quadro K4000/K5000/K6000 SDI DU-05337-002_v01... -
Page 43: Understanding The Status Indicators
SDI output is not in use Steady Green SDI output has power. Blinking Green SDI output is active. Input Status Meaning Off (gray) SDI input synchronization is disabled. Blinking Green Valid SDI synchronization signal is detected. Quadro K4000/K5000/K6000 SDI DU-05337-002_v01... -
Page 44: Adjusting The Desktop Area
Customizing the Color Space Conversion To set your own RGB color space conversion: Click the Color Space Conversion tree item from the side menu. Quadro K4000/K5000/K6000 SDI DU-05337-002_v01... -
Page 45: Synchronizing The Sdi Output To An External Source
Genlock synchronizes the pixel scanning of the SDI output to an external synchronization source. When using genlock, the SDI refresh rate is determined by the sync source, so any refresh rates that you may have chosen in the Output Video Format list do not apply. Quadro K4000/K5000/K6000 SDI DU-05337-002_v01... - Page 46 SDI output. The valid modes will appear in the Output Video Format list. Supported Synchronization Signals NVIDIA Genlock supports the following external synchronization signal types: Composite Bi-level (NTSC or PAL sources use bi-level composite signals.) ...
- Page 47 Open the Graphics to Video Out page and click Synchronization Options. In the Synchronization Delay group box, introduce delays in the HSYNC and VSYNC signals as needed by clicking the appropriate up and down arrows. You can also enter values directly into the text boxes. Quadro K4000/K5000/K6000 SDI DU-05337-002_v01...
- Page 48 SDI operating mode. Subsequent software changes override these settings. (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 A.1 Onboard DIP Switch Positions Quadro K4000/K5000/K6000 SDI DU-05337-002_v01...
- Page 49 Synchronize to SDI sync source Synchronize to Composite sync source Reserved Table A.3 Auto Switch Settings Switch Position Auto Switch Setting Do not auto switch Automatically switch to the new video format based on the source sync. Quadro K4000/K5000/K6000 SDI DU-05337-002_v01...