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Nvidia ForceWare Quadro FX 4000 SDI User Manual

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ForceWare Graphics Drivers
Quadro FX 4000 SDI
User's Guide
Version 2.1
NVIDIA Corporation
August 22, 2005

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  • Page 1 ForceWare Graphics Drivers Quadro FX 4000 SDI User’s Guide Version 2.1 NVIDIA Corporation August 22, 2005...
  • Page 2 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 Soundstorm, Vanta, TNT2, TNT, RIVA, RIVA TNT, VOODOO, VOODOO GRAPHICS, WAVEBAY, Accuview Antialiasing, the Audio &...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.About NVIDIA Graphics to SDI ........
  • Page 4 N V I D I A D r i v e r s Q u a d r o F X 4 0 0 0 S D I U s e r ’ s G u i d e V e r s i o n 2 . 1 N V I D I A C o r p o r a t i o n...

  • Page 5: About Nvidia Graphics To Sdi

    8-bit or 10-bit SDI output. About This Document This manual explains the graphics-to-SDI functionality of the NVIDIA Quadro FX 4000 SDI graphics card and software, described in the following sections: •...

  • Page 6: Revision History

    HAPTER About NVIDIA Graphics to SDI Revision History Revision Date Description 8/6/04 Initial Release. 12/16/04 Added more HD modes under “Supported SDI Signal Formats” on page 8/22/05 Removed reference to Direct3D API support from “Using the SDI APIs” on page NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4000 SDI User’s Guide–...

  • Page 7: Nvidia Graphics-To-Sdi

    NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI H A P T E R NVIDIA G -SDI RAPHICS This chapter provides an overview of the NVIDIA graphics-to-SDI functionality, described in the following sections: • “Feature Overview” on page 3 lists the hardware connections, supported SDI formats, and additional SDI support features of the Quadro FX 4000 SDI graphics card.
  • Page 8 HAPTER NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Supported SDI Signal Formats • Standard Defintion (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 •...

  • Page 9: Basic Operation

    HAPTER NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Basic Operation Hardware Setup Understanding the Connectors Figure 2.1 shows the available SDI and external sync connectors on the Quadro FX 4000 SDI graphics card. Composite Fill portion Key portion Genlock Genlock of a dual link of a dual link...
  • Page 10 HAPTER NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI Table 2.1 Output Video Format Switch Settings Switch Position Video Format 1234 0000 Reserved SMPTE 259 NTSC, 1440x487, 30/1.001 Hz, Interlace 1000 SMPTE 259 PAL, 1440x576, 25 Hz, Interlace 0100 1100 SMPTE 260, 1920x1035, 30 Hz, Interlace SMPTE 260, 1920x1035, 30/1.001 Hz, Interlace...
  • Page 11 Key Out BNC connector. Connecting to an External Sync Source • You can genlock the output to an external digital or analog sync source. NVIDIA Genlock supports the following two external synchronization signal types: • • Composite, which can be one of Composite Bi-level (NTSC or PAL sources use bi-level composite signals.)

  • Page 12: Software Setup

    API. Using the Control Panel When the SDI output is not being controlled by an application, you can use the NVIDIA Graphics to SDI property page to • Specify the SDI signal format, output format, and then enable the SDI output.

  • Page 13: Recommended Operating Practices

    HAPTER 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 14 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. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4000 SDI User’s Guide– Version 2.1...

  • Page 15: Using The Graphics To Sdi Control Panel

    SING THE RAPHICS TO ONTROL ANEL This chapter explains how to set up the NVIDIA Quadro FX 4000 SDI graphics card 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 12 provides step-by-step instructions for using the control panel to set up the SDI output.

  • Page 16: How To Set Up The Sdi Output

    1 Open the NVIDIA Graphics to SDI property page. a Open the Windows Display Properties control panel, click Settings>Advanced, and then click the Quadro FX 4000 tab to open the NVIDIA graphics card display properties page. b Click the Graphics to SDI tree item from the slide-out tray.
  • Page 17 The SDI output format controls the color model, data packing, and alpha or z components in the outgoing video stream. Click the SDI output format arrow and then click the color format you want to use. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4000 SDI User’s Guide – Version 2.1...
  • Page 18 SDI synchronization error has occurred. Steady Yellow • COMP Sync Status Meaning Off (gray) Composite synchronization signal is not present or not detected. Composite synchronization signal is detected. Blinking Green NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4000 SDI User’s Guide– Version 2.1...
  • Page 19 If the software is unable to detect the signal type, click the Genlock format list box arrow and then click the COMP option corresponding to your sync source. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4000 SDI User’s Guide – Version 2.1...

  • Page 20: Advanced Adjustments

    The display property page minimizes and the SDI Output dialog box appears. Superimposed over the desktop is a rectangular outline that shows the region that will be used for SDI output. Figure 3.3 Desktop Region Adjustment NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4000 SDI User’s Guide– Version 2.1...
  • Page 21 The desktop graphic image shows a thumbnail preview of the desktop region that you have set up for SDI output. 5 Click OK or Apply to put the settings into effect. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4000 SDI User’s Guide – Version 2.1...
  • Page 22 Click and drag the handle in the graphic. • To keep all gamma channels at the same value while you adjust them simultaneously, click the Lock all channels option. 3 Click OK when finished. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4000 SDI User’s Guide– Version 2.1...

  • Page 23: Synchronizing The Sdi Output To An External Source

    SDI output. The valid modes will appear in the SDI signal format list. Supported Synchronization Signals NVIDIA Genlock supports the following external synchronization signal types: • SDI • Composite Bi-level (NTSC or PAL sources use bi-level composite signals.) •...

  • Page 24: Synchronization Instructions

    2 Configure the sync source. Use the NVIDIA Graphics to SDI property page to configure the SDI output synchronization. Graphics to SDI Page—Configuring an External Sync Source Figure 3.4 a Choose either genlock or frame lock synchronizing modes.
  • Page 25 3 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. 4 Click OK or Apply when finished. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4000 SDI User’s Guide – Version 2.1...

  • Page 26: Viewing System Information

    Advanced Options from the Graphics to SDI page. The General tab shows the graphics card model, firmware version, driver version and current SDI resolution.‘ SDI Advanced Options—General tab Figure 3.7 NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4000 SDI User’s Guide– Version 2.1...

  • Page 27: Api Control

    “The Property Page” on page 24 • “API Description” on page 25 Programming the NVIDA Quadro FX 4000 SDI Refer to the document for instructions on using the API. NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4000 SDI User’s Guide – Version 2.1...

  • Page 28: The Property Page

    API Control The Property Page When the SDI output is under application control, you can use the NVIDIA Graphics to SDI property page to view the SDI hardware status. To view the SDI status using the NVIDIA Graphics to SDI property page 1 Open the Windows Display Properties control panel, click Settings>Advanced, and...

  • Page 29: Api Description

    Stop the SDI out video stream. NvGvoStop() Enumerate the supported SDI signal formats. NvGvoEnumSignalFormats() Verify whether a mode is compatible with NvGvoIsFrameLockModeCompatible() frame lock mode. Enumerate the supported SDI data formats. NvGvoEnumDataFormats() NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4000 SDI User’s Guide – Version 2.1...

  • Page 30: Function Description

    - Pointer to receive handle // Returns: NV_OK - Success NV_ACCESSDENIED - Access denied for requested access //--------------------------------------------------------------------- NVRESULT NVAPIENTRY NvGvoOpen(UINT nAdapterNumber IN, UINT nReserved DWORD dwClass DWORD dwAccessRights IN, NVGVOHANDLE* phGvoHandle OUT); NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4000 SDI User’s Guide– Version 2.1...
  • Page 31 - Pointer to receive handle // Returns: NV_OK - Success NV_ACCESSDENIED - Access denied for requested access //--------------------------------------------------------------------- NVRESULT NVAPIENTRY NvGvoDesktopOpen(UINT nAdapterNumber IN, UINT nReserved DWORD dwClass DWORD dwAccessRights IN, NVGVOHANDLE* phGvoHandle OUT); NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4000 SDI User’s Guide – Version 2.1...
  • Page 32 - Handle to graphics adapter pdwWait - Pointer to receive milliseconds to wait before NvGvoStatus will return detected syncFormat. // Returns: NV_OK - Success //--------------------------------------------------------------------- NVRESULT NVAPIENTRY NvGvoSyncFormatDetect(NVGVOHANDLE hGvoHandle IN, DWORD* pdwWait OUT); NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4000 SDI User’s Guide– Version 2.1...
  • Page 33 // Description: Determine if Graphics to Video output is running. // Parameters: hGvoHandle - Handle to graphics adapter // Returns: NV_RUNNING - Graphics-to-Video is running NV_NOTRUNNING - Graphics-to-Video is not running //--------------------------------------------------------------------- NVRESULT NVAPIENTRY NvGvoIsRunning(NVGVOHANDLE hGvoHandle IN); NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4000 SDI User’s Guide – Version 2.1...
  • Page 34 - Handle to graphics adapter // Returns: NV_OK - Success NV_ACCESSDENIED - Access denied (no write access) NV_NOTRUNNING - Graphics to Video not running //--------------------------------------------------------------------- NVRESULT NVAPIENTRY NvGvoStop(NVGVOHANDLE hGvoHandle IN); NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4000 SDI User’s Guide– Version 2.1...
  • Page 35 - Destination Enumeration index pbCompatible - Pointer to receive compatability // Returns: NV_OK - Success NV_NOTSUPPORTED - Unsupported NVSIGNALFORMAT_ enumeration //--------------------------------------------------------------------- NVRESULT NVAPIENTRY NvGvoIsFrameLockModeCompatible(NVGVOHANDLE hGvoHandle nSrcEnumIndex nDestEnumIndex BOOL* pbCompatible OUT); NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4000 SDI User’s Guide – Version 2.1...
  • Page 36 - Pointer to receive detail or NULL // Returns: NV_OK - Success NV_NOMORE - No more data formats to enumerate NV_NOTSUPPORTED - Unsupported NVDATAFORMAT_ enumeration //--------------------------------------------------------------------- NVRESULT NVAPIENTRY NvGvoEnumDataFormats(NVGVOHANDLE hGvoHandle nEnumIndex BOOL bByEnum NVGVODATAFORMATDETAIL* pDataFormatDetail OUT); NVIDIA Corporation Quadro FX 4000 SDI User’s Guide– Version 2.1...

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