HP Z800

Setting Up Video Hardware
Topics in this chapter:
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Video Hardware Components on page 19
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Wiring Your Video Components on page 20
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Setting Up VTR Emulation on page 21
Video Hardware Components
This chapter explains how to set up video I/O by connecting the 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).
Included Components
The following components are included in your shipment:
Nvidia Quadro FX 5800 graphics adapter The Nvidia Quadro FX 5800 graphics adapter drives the LCD
monitor directly, and a broadcast monitor via the Nvidia Quadro SDI Output adapter.
Nvidia Quadro SDI Output adapter The Nvidia Quadro SDI Output adapter supplies 2K, HD, or SD video
output to a broadcast monitor, VTR, or SDI projector. The card features a BNC genlock connector that
connects to your facility’s sync generator.
AJA OEM-2K adapter and breakout box The AJA OEM-2K adapter provides video and audio I/O, and VTR
control. The adapter connects to the breakout box, and handles SD (NTSC, PAL), and HD at a depth of 8
and 10 bits.
LCD graphics monitor The graphics monitor features a wide screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio, and a maximum
resolution of 1920x1200.
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