Using The Built In Control Panel And Lcd - Blackmagicdesign Videohub Installation And Operation Manual

You can operate Blackmagic MultiView 16 using the built in control panel, or remotely via
Ethernet or serial connections if mounted in a rack where you don't have access to the front
panel. Third party router controllers can control the unit via Ethernet, or as an RS-422 slave
device for router switching.
The multi view output can be switched between different layouts, such as 1x1, 2x2, 3x3, or you
can see all your inputs together using 4x4 view. Blackmagic MultiView 16 can even be used to
distribute four independent native HD signals in one Ultra HD picture!
Blackmagic MultiView 16 is AC powered.

Using the Built in Control Panel and LCD

Blackmagic MultiView 16's control panel provides fast access to settings, sources and views.
LCD and Home Screen
The built in LCD provides a fast and intuitive way to view and adjust your settings. The 'home'
screen is the default screen when first powering your Blackmagic MultiView 16 and displays a
convenient overview of settings, which includes the following information:
HD video output format - This information is located in the upper left corner and
displays the 1080i59.94 or 1080i50 HD format setting via the HD-SDI outputs.
Audio input - This information is located next to the HD-SDI video output format and
displays which SDI input is being used to embed audio into the HDMI and SDI multi
view output signals.
Multiview layout - This displays the arrangement of your views. You can optimize the
display depending on the number of inputs connected.
The home screen is the default display on
the control panel LCD. If you have adjusted a
setting, you can always returnto the home screen
by pressing the 'menu' button.
The settings displayed on the home screen can be adjusted from the 'settings' screen. See the
'Settings' section for more information.
SRC and VIEW Buttons
Use the src and view buttons to open the 'source' and 'view' settings. These buttons let you
select which input source you want to display on a desired view.
1 Press the 'view' button to open the view screen. The view section on the lower half of
the LCD will be active.
2 Press a numbered button on the control panel to select your desired view, or
alternatively you can use the rotary knob to scroll through the views. Confirm your
setting by pressing the 'set' button.
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