Compact Videohub - Blackmagicdesign Universal Videohub 288 Installation And Operation Manual

Using Videohub Routers
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Compact Videohub

Compact Videohub is a small router and is perfect when you need a bigger router in a small size, such as
in creative post facilities and broadcast trucks. It features 40 SDI inputs, 40 SDI outputs, reference input,
redundant power supply connections and powerful Videohub routing control software.
All SDI connections support auto detection of SD, HD or 3G-SDI, and reclocking on all SDI inputs.
Simultaneous routing of 2K, HD, SD video and DVB-ASI are supported with Compact Videohub.
Remote router control is performed via 10/100Base-T Ethernet, serial or USB 2.0 and then shared over an
IP network in much the same way as USB printer sharing. If router control is performed via Ethernet, the
integrated "Videohub Server" is used and you need only provide an Ethernet cable to connect Compact
Videohub to your Ethernet network switch.
If router control is performed via USB 2.0, you must nominate a computer to be the "Videohub Server"
and to perform Videohub sharing via USB. You can use almost any computer for the Videohub Server and
you don't need a dedicated or powerful computer for this task. However the Videohub Server computer
must remain powered on at all times so that Videohub settings can be modified. You will need to provide a
standard USB 2.0 type A-B male cable to connect Compact Videohub to the server computer.
Third party router controllers can control Compact Videohub via Ethernet, or as an RS-422 slave device, for
router crosspoint switching. The Videohub Ethernet protocol, RS-422 protocol and RS-422 pinout diagram
are documented in the Developer Information section of this manual.
Occasional firmware updates can be downloaded from the Blackmagic Design website. Programmable
firmware can provide new features, compatibility with new hardware and support for new formats.
The Videohub firmware update utility runs on Mac OS X and Windows computers and uses a USB 2.0
connection to Compact Videohub. You will need to provide a standard USB 2.0 type A-B male cable.
Compact Videohub is 2 rack units high and less than an inch thick. You will need to leave enough space in
your equipment rack to install the Compact Videohub hardware. You can rack-mount Compact Videohub
facing forwards or reversed, or even mount it in the rear of the rack to leave space for other equipment.
If you don't have a rack, then you can leave it in a safe place on the floor!
The Compact Videohub includes one universal power supply for use in all countries. A second power supply
can be purchased to ensure continued operation should one fail. You will need to provide a standard IEC
cord with a C13 connector for each power supply. We recommend connecting and powering two power
supplies at all times, which means two mains power sockets will be required. A third power socket will be
required if you decide to use a dedicated server computer.
If you need to learn how to integrate your router into an existing network, turn to page 7.