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Using Videohub Routers
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Smart Videohub
Smart Videohub is a tiny router with a built in control panel for changing routes and is perfect for locations
where minimal space is available, such as outside broadcast trucks. It features 16 SDI inputs, 16 SDI outputs,
reference input, a universal power supply 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 Smart Videohub.
Local router control is easy and intuitive using the built in 32 pushbutton control panel, and requires no
configuration and no computer. The front panel can be removed to allow insertion of labels under the
buttons. All buttons can be variably backlit to ensure the labels can be easily read, even in dark rooms.
Remote router control can also be 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 Smart
Videohub to your Ethernet network switch.
If remote 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 Smart Videohub to the server computer.
Third party router controllers can control Smart Videohub via Ethernet, or as an RS-422 slave device, for
router crosspoint switching.
Occasional firmware updates can be downloaded from the Blackmagic Design website. The Videohub
firmware update utility runs on Mac OS X and Windows computers and uses a USB 2.0 connection to Smart
Videohub. You will need to provide a standard USB 2.0 type A-B male cable.
Smart Videohub is 1 rack unit high and just over an inch thick. You will need to leave enough space in your
equipment rack to install the Smart Videohub hardware. You can rack-mount Smart Videohub at the front or
at the rear of the rack to leave space for other equipment.
The Smart Videohub includes a universal power supply for use in all countries. You will need to provide a
standard IEC cord with a C13 connector and a mains power socket. A second power socket will be required
if you decide to use a dedicated server computer.
Turn the page to Using Smart Videohub's Control Panel for instructions on how to make route changes
with the 32 pushbutton control panel. Alternatively, if you need to learn how to integrate your router into an
existing network, turn to page 7.
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