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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. 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 a dual link SDI output - or - 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

Section	Page
Quadro FX 4500/5500 SDI User’s Guide	1
About NVIDIA Graphics to SDI	5
NVIDIA Graphics-to-SDI	7
Feature Overview	8
Output Connections	8
Supported SDI Signal Formats	8
Supported SDI Color Formats	8
Supported Output Modes	9
Desktop Region Adjustment Capability	9
Genlock and Frame Lock Capability	9
Installing and Preparing the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI	10
About Your NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI	10
Cards	10
Cables	10
Cable Bands Kit	10
Installing the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI	11
Step 1: Install the NVIDIA Quadro FX SDI	11
Step 2: Connect the Auxiliary Cabling and Monitor	12
Step 3: Install the NVIDIA ForceWare Graphics Drivers	13
Operating NVIDIA SDI	14
Understanding the Connections	14
Connecting the SDI Video Output	15
Connecting to an External Sync Source	15
About the Software	16
Using the SDI APIs	16
Using the Control Panel	16
Recommended Operating Practices	17
Initial On-Air Broadcast	17
Changing Applications	17
Changing Video Formats	18
When Using the Control Panel	18
Running Multiple OpenGL Applications	18
Windows-Using the Graphics to SDI Control Panel	19
How to Set Up the SDI Output	20
Basic SDI Setup	20
Step 1: Enable the Graphics to SDI Property Page	20
Step 2: Choose a Synchronization Method	21
Step 3: Specify the SDI Signal Format	21
Step 4: Specify the SDI Output Format	21
Step 5: Apply and Verify the Changes	21
Advanced Adjustments	23
Adjusting the Desktop Area	23
Applying Gamma Correction	25
Synchronizing the SDI Output to an External Source	26
Genlock Versus Frame Lock	26
Using Genlock	26
Using Frame Lock	26
Supported Synchronization Signals	26
Synchronization Instructions	27
Basic Setup Summary	27
Detecting the External Sync Signal Source	28
Adding a Delay to the Signal	29
Viewing System Information	30
Using SDI Under Dualview	31
About Dualview Mode	31
How to Enable Dualview Mode	32
Changing SDI Settings Under Dualview	33
Linux-Using the Graphics to Video Out Control Panel	35
How to Set Up the SDI Output	36
Basic SDI Setup	36
Step 1: Open the NVIDIA Graphics to Video Out Property Page	36
Step 2: Choose a Synchronization Method	37
Step 3: Choose the Output Options	38
Step 4: Verify the Changes	38
Advanced Adjustments	40
Adjusting the Desktop Area	40
Customizing the Color Space Conversion	41
Synchronizing the SDI Output to an External Source	42
Genlock Versus Frame Lock	42
Using Genlock	42
Using Frame Lock	42
Supported Synchronization Signals	42
Synchronization Instructions	43
Basic Setup Summary	43
Detecting the External Sync Signal Source	44
Adding a Delay to the Signal	45
API Control	47
SDI Application Programming Overview	48
Windows XP NvGvo API Description	49
Viewing the SDI Hardware Status	49
NvGvo Function Description	50
NvGvoCaps()	50
NvGvoOpen()	51
NvGvoClose()	51
NvGvoDesktopOpen()	52
NvGvoDesktopClose()	52
NvGvoStatus()	53
NvGvoSyncFormatDetect()	53
NvGvoConfigGet()	53
NvGvoConfigSet()	54
NvGvoIsRunning()	54
NvGvoStart()	54
NvGvoStop()	55
NvGvoEnumSignalFormats()	55
NvGvoIsFrameLockModeCompatible()	56
NvGvoEnumDataFormats()	56
NvGvo Structures, Enumerations, and Defines	57
Miscellaneous Defines	57
Video Signal Format and Resolution Enumeration	57
SMPTE Standards Format Enumeration	59
HD or SD Video Type Enumeration	59
Interlace Mode Enumeration	59
Video Data Format Enumeration	59
Video Output Area Enumeration	60
Synchronization Source Enumeration	60
Composite Synchronization Type Enumeration	60
Video Output Status Enumeration	61
Synchronization Input Status Enumeration	61
Device Capabilities Defines	61
Device Capabilities Structure	62
Device Status Structure	62
Output Region Structure	63
Gamma Ramp (8-bit Index) Structure	63
Gamma Ramp (10-bit Index) Structure	63
Sync Delay Structure	64
Video Mode Information Structure	64
Signal Format Details Structure	64
P-Buffer Format Defines	65
Data Format Details Structure	65
Device Configuration Defines	66
Device Configuration Structure	67
Device Configuration-Revision 0 Structure	68
Linux CONTROL X Extension API	70
Using the NV-CTRL X APIs	70
NV_CTRL_GVO Attributes	71
NV_CTRL_GVO_SUPPORTED	71
NV_CTRL_GVO_SYNC_MODE	71
NV_CTRL_GVO_SYNC_SOURCE	72
NV_CTRL_GVO_OUTPUT_VIDEO_FORMAT	72
NV_CTRL_GVO_INPUT_VIDEO_FORMAT	74
NV_CTRL_GVO_DATA_FORMAT	74
NV_CTRL_GVO_DISPLAY_X_SCREEN	75
NV_CTRL_GVO_COMPOSITE_SYNC_INPUT_DETECTED	75
NV_CTRL_GVO_COMPOSITE_SYNC_INPUT_DETECT_MODE	75
NV_CTRL_GVO_SYNC_INPUT_DETECTED	76
NV_CTRL_GVO_VIDEO_OUTPUTS	76
NV_CTRL_GVO_FPGA_VERSION	76
NV_CTRL_GVO_SYNC_DELAY_PIXELS	77
NV_CTRL_GVO_SYNC_DELAY_LINES	77
NV_CTRL_GVO_INPUT_VIDEO_FORMAT_REACQUIRE	77
NV_CTRL_GVO_LOCKED	78
NV_CTRL_GVO_VIDEO_FORMAT_{WIDTH,HEIGHT,REFRESH_RATE}	78
NV_CTRL_GVO_X_SCREEN_PAN_[XY]	79
NV-Control X Functions	80
XNVCTRLQueryExtension()	80
XNVCTRLQueryVersion()	80
XNVCTRLIsNvScreen()	81
XNVCTRLSetAttribute()	81
XNVCTRLSetAttributeAndGetStatus()	81
XNVCTRLQueryAttribute()	82
XNVCTRLQueryStringAttribute()	82
XNVCTRLSetStringAttribute()	83
XNVCTRLQueryValidAttributeValues()	83
XNVCTRLSetGvoColorConversion()	84
XNVCTRLQueryGvoColorConversion()	85