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Configuring the Workstation’s Video Display
To optimize the graphics display on the workstation monitor, do the following when
configuring the workstation’s video display:
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Select a resolution greater than 720 x 576 to accommodate full-size images for either
NTSC or PAL.
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Select a resolution that provides square pixels. These include 800 x 600, 1024 x 768,
1280 x 960, 1600 x 1200, and any other resolution with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Adjust the
monitor display to create borders of equal width.
If the resolution is 1280 x 1024, or any other resolution with a 5:4 aspect ratio, adjust
the vertical borders to be wider than the horizontal borders.
NOTE
StudioZ for SOFTIMAGE|DS can only use a 1280 x 1024 graphics display resolution with
60Hz refresh rate and 16.7M colors.
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Select a resolution that allows for the maximum number of colors possible.
Refer to the printed and online Intergraph documentation delivered with the workstation for
instructions on configuring the video display.
Connecting to the StudioZ SDI Board
This chapter provides an overview of the cables and connections for the StudioZ SDI board,
and describes how to connect StudioZ to various types of video equipment.
Cables and Connections
General cable recommendations are as follows:
S-video or Y/C cables
Use high-performance cables. Gold Series are
commercially available through local audio/video
suppliers.
Coax cables (BNC to BNC)
Use high-quality 75 ohm coaxial cables. If needed,
cables and adapters (BNC to RCA, etc.), are
commercially available through local audio/video
suppliers and general electronics suppliers.
CAUTION
Adapter use is a potential source of signal degradation. If you must use adapters, use only
high-quality, tight-fitting adapters.
