Connecting Video Components - HP xw8600 Workstation Hardware Setup Manual

Connecting Video Components

The following diagram illustrates how to connect the video hardware components included in your shipment.
The only video hardware you must provide are a sync generator, VTR, HD/SDI-ready broadcast monitor and
patch panel (if desired).
Note the following important points regarding video connections:
If Real-Time Deliverables are not used, the output port and input port of the VTR connect to the SDI In
A and SDI Out A ports of the AJA breakout box. You can use the SDI In B and SDI Out B ports for dual
link video I/O.
For Real-Time Deliverables, input port A of the VTR connects to the AJA HD5DA distribution amplifier
(for 4:2:2 signal), and input port B connects to the middle connector on the NVIDIA SDI board (for dual
link 4:4:4 signal). The VTR output ports A and B connect to the SDI In A and B ports of the AJA breakout
box.
Interlaced or anaglyph stereo output is achieved through the SDI Out A port of the NVIDIA SDI card.
Dual-stream stereo output is achieved through SDI Out ports A and B of the NVIDIA SDI card. A separate
port is used for each eye.
The output of the AJA OEM-2K adapter, when ported through the AJA breakout box, can be used when
connected to a VTR that is not being used for Real-Time Deliverables. You can switch the output between
the AJA card and the SDI card though the application user interface.
VTR control is achieved through the RS-422 port on the AJA breakout box.
Your facility s sync source connects to the indicated connector on the Nvidia Quadro SDI Out adapter
card.
WARNING It is critical to connect the adapter card exactly as shown in the diagram to ensure the sync works
correctly.
Do not use an SD (NTSC or PAL) sync generator for HD projects. Always use a tri-level sync generator
for HD projects. Using the wrong sync generator for a project may impact the stability of your workstation.
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