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October 2011

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual Videohub Mac OS X ™ Windows ™ October 2011...
  • Page 2 Welcome Welcome to Videohub! We hope you share our dream for the television industry to become a truly creative industry by allowing anyone to have access to the highest quality video. Previously high end television and post production required investment in millions of dollars of hardware, and professional SDI routing switchers have always been way too high in cost for most people to afford.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Videohub RS-422 Protocol Installing the Videohub Software Wall Charts Configuring the Videohub Software Universal Videohub 288 SDI Connection Chart Installing the Videohub Smart Control Software Universal Videohub 72 SDI Connection Chart Configuring the Videohub Smart Control Software Installing the Videohub app on an Apple iPad...
  • Page 4 Welcome How to read as little of this manual as possible Most people only need to read one or two pages out of each section of this manual and there is no need to read every page. Here is what you'll learn in each section. Planning First, go to the "Planning your Videohub Installation"...

  • Page 5: Planning Your Videohub Installation

    Planning Your Videohub Installation If you have just purchased a Videohub or are planning to buy one, this section covers what you need to know before installing a Videohub or Videohub Smart Control. Go directly to the planning pages for your model of Videohub or Videohub Smart Control for everything you need to know.

  • Page 6: Universal Videohub 288

    Planning Your Videohub Installation Universal Videohub 288 36x Interface cards 36x Interface cards 2x Crosspoint cards 2x Power cards...
  • Page 7 Planning Your Videohub Installation Universal Videohub Interface cards Universal Videohub Universal Videohub Optical Interface SDI Interface Activity light MAIN POWER MAIN POWER MAIN POWER MAIN POWER Activity light +12V 800W +12V 800W +12V +12V Output 1 Output 1 Input 1 Output 2 Output 2 Output 3...
  • Page 8 Planning Your Videohub Installation Universal Videohub 288 Modules Universal Videohub 288 Universal Videohub 288 Crosspoint card Universal Videohub 72 Crosspoint card Universal Videohub SDI Interface card Universal Videohub Optical Universal Videohub Deck Control Cable Universal Videohub Power Supply Universal Videohub 450W Power Card...
  • Page 9 Only 23 RU is required if Universal Videohub 288 is mounted at the top of an open rack. Universal Videohub 288 is 18 RU high and 6 inches thick.
  • Page 10 The Videohub firmware update utility runs on Mac OS X and Windows computers and uses a USB 2.0 connection to Universal Videohub 288. You will need to provide a USB 2.0 type A to mini B male cable. Router Control Options If router control is performed via Ethernet, the integrated “Videohub Server”...
  • Page 11 While designed for the Universal Videohub 72, the lower cost Universal Videohub 450W Power Card can be used with three 150W "brick" power supplies to power a Universal Videohub 288. This power supply option is not capable of powering a fully populated Universal Videohub 288 running at maximum power consumption and should only be considered if attempting to minimize the cost of purchasing a Universal Videohub 288.

  • Page 12: Universal Videohub 72

    Planning Your Videohub Installation Universal Videohub 72 9x SDI Interface cards 9x SDI Interface cards Power card Crosspoint card...
  • Page 13 Planning Your Videohub Installation Universal Videohub Interface cards Universal Videohub Universal Videohub Optical Interface SDI Interface Activity light MAIN POWER MAIN POWER MAIN POWER MAIN POWER +12V 800W +12V 800W +12V +12V Activity light Output 1 Output 1 Input 1 Output 2 Output 2 Output 3...
  • Page 14 Planning Your Videohub Installation Universal Videohub 72 Modules Universal Videohub 72 frame Universal Videohub 72 Crosspoint card Universal Videohub SDI Interface card Universal Videohub Optical Interface card Universal Videohub Deck Control Cable Universal Videohub 450W Power Card can be connected to three 150W power bricks...
  • Page 15 Planning Your Videohub Installation Planning your Universal Videohub 72 Installation Universal Videohub 72 is a medium-sized, modular router which is perfect for growing facilities. It features an 18 card rack frame which can be filled with any combination of BNC SDI or optical fiber SDI interface cards.
  • Page 16 Planning Your Videohub Installation Universal Videohub Deck Control Cable has a single port at one end, for connection to both types of SDI interface cards, and four RS-422 deck control ports at the other end. The Universal Videohub 72 Crosspoint card contains the crosspoint processor for switching routes between the SDI inputs and outputs, and changing deck control ports.
  • Page 17 Universal Videohub 72 has a single slot for a power card. Accordingly the high power supply recommended for Universal Videohub 288 is ill-suited to Universal Videohub 72 as it does not provide power redundancy to Universal Videohub 72, is more expensive and requires an additional 1 RU of space below Universal...

  • Page 18: Broadcast Videohub

    Planning Your Videohub Installation Broadcast Videohub SDI inputs feature automatic equalization and detect between SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI Connections grouped for each user or deck, so SDI outputs feature connection is easy cable drivers that auto switch between SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI SDI switches between 3 Gb/s SDI, 1.485 Gb/s...
  • Page 19 Planning Your Videohub Installation Planning your Broadcast Videohub Installation Broadcast Videohub is perfect for large facilities. It features 72 SDI inputs, 144 SDI outputs, 72 bidirectional RS-422 deck control ports, reference input, redundant power supplies and powerful Videohub routing control software for Mac OS X and Windows. All SDI connections support auto detection of SD, HD or 3 Gb/s SDI, and reclocking on all SDI inputs.

  • Page 20: Studio Videohub

    Planning Your Videohub Installation Studio Videohub SDI outputs feature cable drivers SDI inputs feature automatic Crosspoint switch processing Connections grouped Extra outputs for monitoring can that auto switch between equalization and detect between includes full re-clocking for for each user or deck, so be independently routed to see SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI...
  • Page 21 Planning Your Videohub Installation Planning your Studio Videohub Installation Studio Videohub is perfect for smaller workgroups. It features 16 SDI inputs, 32 SDI outputs, 16 bidirectional RS-422 deck control ports, reference input, a universal power supply and powerful Videohub routing control software for Mac OS X and Windows.

  • Page 22: Compact Videohub

    Planning Your Videohub Installation Compact Videohub SDI inputs feature automatic Tri-Sync or Ethernet connection to Crosspoint switch processing SDI outputs feature cable drivers equalization and detect between Genlock input your local network and includes full re-clocking for that auto switch between SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI Videohub Smart Control long cable lengths...
  • Page 23 Planning Your Videohub Installation Planning your Compact Videohub Installation 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 for Mac OS X and Windows.
  • Page 24 Planning Your Videohub Installation 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 power supply with thumb screw fasteners.

  • Page 25: Micro Videohub

    Planning Your Videohub Installation Micro Videohub SDI inputs feature automatic Tri-Sync or Ethernet connection to SDI outputs feature cable drivers equalization and detect between Genlock your local network and that auto switch between SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI input Videohub Smart Control SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI RS-422 router control port for...
  • Page 26 Planning Your Videohub Installation Planning your Micro Videohub Installation Micro Videohub is a tiny router 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 for Mac OS X and Windows.

  • Page 27: Smart Videohub

    Planning Your Videohub Installation Smart Videohub SDI input buttons SDI output buttons SDI inputs feature automatic Tri-Sync or Ethernet connection to SDI outputs feature cable drivers equalization and detect between Genlock your local network and that auto switch between SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI input Videohub Smart Control SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI...
  • Page 28 Planning Your Videohub Installation Planning your Smart Videohub Installation 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 32 pushbuttons for local router control without needing a computer, 16 SDI inputs, 16 SDI outputs, reference input, a universal power supply and powerful Videohub routing control software for Mac OS X and Windows.
  • Page 29 Planning Your Videohub Installation 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 Smart Videohub.

  • Page 30: Videohub Smart Control

    Planning Your Videohub Installation Videohub Smart Control USB for connecting Illuminated Single or multiple Button caps can Take button to a Windows or buttons for router destinations be removed for can be enabled Mac OS X computer source selection supported custom labelling Cable tie point +12 volt power supply...
  • Page 31 Planning Your Videohub Installation Planning your Videohub Smart Control Installation Videohub Smart Control is a rack-mountable control panel, with 40 backlit pushbuttons and Ethernet connectivity, which works with all models of Videohub. It can be configured to work with one or many SDI destination devices, using the included software utility for Mac OS X and Windows.

  • Page 32: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation If your Videohub has previously been set up, you can jump straight to the Router Control section of this manual. If you've just bought a Universal Videohub, you'll need to read the "Building a Universal Videohub" pages for your specific model of Universal Videohub. Every Videohub needs to be networked so it can be controlled by computers and pushbutton control panels.

  • Page 33: Building A Universal Videohub 288

    Videohub. Only 23 RU is required if Universal Videohub 288 is mounted at the top of an open rack. Due to the sheer number of cables that are likely to be attached to this Videohub, it would be preferable to mount Universal Videohub 288 in a dedicated rack.
  • Page 34 Hardware Installation To install the Universal Videohub 288 Crosspoint card, hold the card in a vertical orientation by its two levers. The BNC, Ethernet and other ports should be towards the bottom end of the card. Gently insert the unit into its slot and ensure the top and bottom edges of the card follow the black guides.
  • Page 35 The silver catches shown at "B" should not be removed. They will be required if installing a Universal Videohub 288 Crosspoint card in the right crosspoint card slot in the future.
  • Page 36 Installing a Universal Videohub Power Supply If you are installing power supplies in a new Universal Videohub 288, it is important to ensure that no power is connected until the power supplies are fully installed and ready to be powered on. Accordingly please carry out the installation procedure in the following order: Step 1.
  • Page 37 Removing a Power Supply while Universal Videohub is running If you need to remove a faulty power supply, while Universal Videohub 288 is continuing to run from another power supply, it is important to ensure that no power is connected to the faulty power supply while you remove it.
  • Page 38 Videohub 450W Power Card. You will need to connect 3 power supplies for each Universal Videohub 450W Power Card you install in a Universal Videohub 288. You will need to provide a standard IEC cord with a C13 connector for each power supply.
  • Page 39 Hardware Installation Universal Videohub SDI Interface The Universal Videohub SDI Interface card provides 4 SDI inputs and 4 SDI outputs using traditional BNC SDI connectors. It includes an identification LED and also a breakout cable port for the Universal Videohub Deck Control Cable.

  • Page 40: Building A Universal Videohub 72

    Hardware Installation Building a Universal Videohub 72 Universal Videohubs contain electrostatic sensitive devices. It is essential to discharge yourself of static electricity before handling any of these devices, just as you would when installing devices in to a computer. We recommend the use of an antistatic wrist strap when handling any of these devices. Universal Videohub 72 Universal Videohub 72 ships as an empty rack frame except for a fan tray containing three hot-swappable fans.
  • Page 41 Hardware Installation The Universal Videohub 72 Crosspoint card is hot-swappable and is designed to be installed and removed while the Universal Videohub 72 is running. However replacing the card is like a brain transplant and all video routes and port labels will be removed with the old card. Universal Videohub 450W Power Card The Universal Videohub 450W Power Card features three power connectors which can be connected to 150W power supply "bricks"...
  • Page 42 Hardware Installation Universal Videohub SDI Interface The Universal Videohub SDI Interface card provides 4 SDI inputs and 4 SDI outputs using traditional BNC SDI connectors. It includes an identification LED and also a breakout cable port for the Universal Videohub Deck Control Cable.

  • Page 43: Networking Videohub With Ethernet

    Hardware Installation Networking Videohub with Ethernet Many Videohub models have an Ethernet port and can connect directly to your Ethernet network switch and then to any computer on your local area IP based network. The integrated “Videohub Server” is used when router control is performed via Ethernet.

  • Page 44: Networking Videohub With Usb

    Hardware Installation Networking Videohub with USB All Videohubs, except Universal Videohubs, can connect to any computer on your local area IP based network via USB 2.0. One “server” computer on your network connects to Videohub via the plug and play USB connection, and shares the Videohub with other computers and iPads on your network in a similar way to USB printer sharing.

  • Page 45: Networking Videohub Smart Control With Ethernet

    Hardware Installation Networking Videohub Smart Control with Ethernet Videohub Smart Control connects to any Videohub via standard Ethernet networking and can be powered over Ethernet or with an external power supply. Videohub Smart Control has two 10/100Base-T Ethernet ports. The In port usually connects directly to the Ethernet network switch and then to any Videohub router on your local area IP based network.
  • Page 46 Hardware Installation Videohubs without a built-in Ethernet port can be connected as shown in "Connection method 2". Network Switch Videohub Smart Control connected via Ethernet networking Ethernet Videohub Server computer Videohub connected via USB Connection method 2. Connecting to a USB-attached Videohub via a network switch. You might wish to connect your Videohub Smart Control directly to an Ethernet-equipped Videohub if: • you need to set up very fast • you don't have any requirement to share Videohub on the network so it can be controlled by computers...

  • Page 47: Connecting Videohub Smart Control Via Usb

    Hardware Installation Connecting Videohub Smart Control via USB A USB 2.0 connection, to a computer, is used to configure the network and button settings of Videohub Smart Control. When viewed from the rear of the unit, the mini-B type USB port can be found on the small, left panel of the chassis, just in front of the rack-mounting holes.

  • Page 48: Labelling Control Panels

    Hardware Installation Labelling Control Panels Videohub Smart Control and Smart Videohub have removable face plates which provide access to the buttons for labelling. Included with the software installer is a Smart Labels folder containing both PDF and Adobe Illustrator template files. You can print and use either of these files for labelling the buttons. The Illustrator file contains text boxes so you can add your text labels before printing them out.

  • Page 49: Tips For Connecting Sdi Cables

    Hardware Installation Tips for Connecting SDI cables The weight of copper-based SDI cables quickly adds up so it is advisable to use your rack to support the cables so that the full cable weight does not place undue stress on the BNC ports of your Videohub. This is particularly important with larger models of Videohub due to the weight of many SDI cables.

  • Page 50: Software Installation

    Software Installation Installing the Videohub Software Videohub software runs on the latest Leopard and Snow Leopard versions of Mac OS X. On the Windows platform, Videohub software runs on both 32 and 64-bit versions of Windows XP and Windows 7 with the latest service packs installed.

  • Page 51: Configuring The Videohub Software

    Software Installation Configuring the Videohub Software When launching the Videohub application for the first time after installing the software, the “Welcome to Videohub” window will appear. Choose your preferred interface to Videohub. If you are a system administrator, or are configuring a Videohub Server computer, choose the third option “Main Router Control”...
  • Page 52 Software Installation All Videohub preferences are configured through the Videohub control software, regardless of whether performed on a Videohub Server computer or on a client computer. The Videohub preferences can be found under the Edit Menu in the Windows software or under the Blackmagic Videohub menu in ™...
  • Page 53 Software Installation When the Videohub Client is first started, the “Remote Videohub IP address” field will be set to “localhost”. All clients will need to specify the address of the server before they can connect and control the Videohub. Ask your network administrator for this information and then enter the IP address in to this field, e.g. 192.168.1.52.
  • Page 54 Software Installation Customize Labels - Router Input, Output and Monitoring The Customize Labels preferences are used to specify the labels assigned to each port. These labels are saved on the Videohub server and will be seen by all clients. This is where you enter labels for each device you connect to the video ports on the Videohub.
  • Page 55 Software Installation Customize Labels - Router Deck Control If your Videohub features RS-422 deck control ports, Customize Labels is also used to specify the labels assigned to each RS-422 serial port. You can label these ports in a similar way to the video ports. Videohub will automatically change serial port directions.
  • Page 56 Software Installation Take Confirmation When using a Pushbutton view to change video routes, you may wish to enable the "Take Confirmation" feature to help prevent unintentional changes to video routes. Touchscreen computers are perfect for use with Videohub's Pushbutton views but it is easy to accidentally touch a button and cause an unintentional video route change.

  • Page 57: Installing The Videohub Smart Control Software

    Software Installation Installing the Videohub Smart Control Software The Blackmagic Videohub Smart Control software runs on the latest Leopard and Snow Leopard versions of Mac OS X. On the Windows platform, Videohub software runs on both 32 and 64-bit versions of Windows XP and Windows 7 with the latest service packs installed.

  • Page 58: Configuring The Videohub Smart Control Software

    Software Installation Configuring the Videohub Smart Control Software When power is first connected to Videohub Smart Control, a self-test will be conducted and all the buttons will display their test lights in the following sequence: red, green, blue and white. If the Blackmagic Videohub Smart Control software is not running or linked to the hardware via USB, the top left button will indicate the status of the Videohub Smart Control unit using the following diagnostic display: Pink flashing light - unit is attempting to acquire an IP address.
  • Page 59 Software Installation Network Settings Each Videohub Smart Control unit requires an IP address in order to communicate with a Videohub via the IP-based network. When configuring Videohub Smart Control via USB, you can choose DHCP or Static IP. DHCP automatically obtains all the network settings for your Videohub Smart Control and is the easier choice.
  • Page 60 Software Installation Source buttons are configured in much the same way as destination buttons by clicking on each white button in the software interface. Enter the number of the Videohub input port, to which the source device is connected, in to the “Router SDI In A” field. If your destination device is receiving dual-link HD-SDI or dual- stream 3D, you will also need to enter an input port number in to the “Router SDI In B”...

  • Page 61: Installing The Videohub App On An Apple Ipad

    Software Installation Installing the Videohub app on an Apple iPad The Videohub app for iPad must be downloaded using your iTunes Store account. As with all iPad apps, there are two ways to download and install the software. Detailed instructions are provided in the iTunes Help and also in the iPad User Guide but a quick guide is also provided here: Step 1.

  • Page 62: Using Hardware Control Panels

    Using Hardware Control Panels Using Smart Videohub's Control Panel Smart Videohub features a built-in, 32 pushbutton control panel on the front panel of the router. Routing Front panel changes can be made without needing a computer as there is a pushbutton for each SDI input and output on Smart Videohub.

  • Page 63: Using Videohub Smart Control

    Using Hardware Control Panels Using Videohub Smart Control After configuring the Videohub Smart Control hardware with the Blackmagic Videohub Smart Control Videohub Smart Control configured as a Cut-Bus controller and software utility, there is nothing more to do other than change video routes as desired. with a Take button If Videohub Smart Control has been configured as a Cut-Bus controller, the destination device has already been chosen and you only need to choose a video source.

  • Page 64: Using Software Control Panels

    Using Software Control Panels Router Control Views To control Videohub, you should install the Videohub software on each computer. The first time a client is started on a machine its interface will appear disabled and it must be configured with the Videohub Server IP address. The interface will also be disabled whenever a Videohub is physically disconnected from its Videohub Server computer.
  • Page 65 Using Software Control Panels The Main Router Control is split into three distinct areas – 1. To Destination Controls routing for the Destination SDI outputs; 2. To Monitoring Controls routing for the Monitor SDI outputs; 3. Deck Control Connections Controls routing for the RS-422 serial ports. Connect a video input to a video output by selecting the menu of any destination outputs or monitoring outputs.
  • Page 66 16 monitoring outputs. On the Broadcast Videohub, one input could be sent to as many as 72 outputs, while on the Universal Videohub 288, one input could be sent to as many as 288 outputs! Monitoring 1 Out...
  • Page 67 Using Software Control Panels RS-422 deck control can be routed on some Videohub models that feature RS-422 remote ports. The RS-422 port on the deck can be routed to another RS-422 port on the Videohub, for example when connecting a deck to an NLE workstation. Unlike the video, RS-422 control is point to point, so when you connect two devices together, one will disable so it cannot be accidentally connected to another port.
  • Page 68 Using Software Control Panels Windows Locking and Unlocking Routes Often you may not want other people in your facility to change the route of a signal you are working with. This is important when outputting a master to tape, and you don’t want anyone changing the input of the deck from your setting.

  • Page 69: Pushbutton Views

    Using Software Control Panels Pushbutton views The Main Router Control view is the best place for a system administrator to configure and label all the connections on any Videohub. However most users do not need or want to see all connections all of the time.
  • Page 70 Using Software Control Panels Pushbutton View at a Glance Simple and easy to understand icons Title Bar shows Arrow buttons allow which type of you to move through Videohub you your Source screens are using This button is reserved by Videohub for when a destination is connected to a source which does not appear...
  • Page 71 Using Software Control Panels There are several Pushbutton views available for displays of different resolutions: • Full Screen 24” Pushbutton - requires a 1920 x 1200, or 1920 x 1080 widescreen display such as a typical 24” computer display or a large high definition display. This view can display up to 55 sources and 11 destinations in a single screen, or any number of sources and destinations by using the left and right arrow buttons to move through screens.
  • Page 72 Using Software Control Panels After installing Videohub software, launch the Blackmagic Videohub application and choose a Pushbutton view, to match the size of your computer display. This page of the Videohub manual shows the Full Screen 24” Pushbutton view being used with a Broadcast Videohub. All pushbuttons initially show the generic icon of a BNC connector which you can then replace from a selection of icons.
  • Page 73 Using Software Control Panels If the Input, Output and Remote connections have not yet been labeled in Main Router Control view, then the source pushbuttons will appear as Input 1 to Input 55 and the destination pushbuttons will appear as Output 1 to Output 11.
  • Page 74 Using Software Control Panels Configuring Pushbuttons is easy. Move the mouse to the top-right corner of any Videohub pushbutton to reveal an i icon. Clicking the i icon will open the Videohub Button Setup window which allows one to set the SDI input or output connection, RS-422 deck control and the icon for the pushbutton.
  • Page 75 Using Software Control Panels The smaller Pushbutton views show the top-left portion of the largest Pushbutton view to ensure that button layouts will not change when switched between Pushbutton views. Users who regularly switch between Full Screen and Personal Pushbutton views should group the most commonly used video sources in the top left of the Full Screen Pushbutton view so they will be visible in Personal Pushbutton view.
  • Page 76 Using Software Control Panels When using a Full Screen Pushbutton view, you may choose to show multiple instances of a source or destination pushbutton. The example pictured on this page shows a Studio Videohub with all of its inputs configured in the first rows of the Pushbutton view. Some of the same inputs have been duplicated and then grouped together, with devices of the same type, enabling them to be quickly located, e.g.
  • Page 77 Using Software Control Panels In order to see which video source has been routed to a video destination, such as a video monitor, press the video monitor button in the destinations panel to make the button illuminate. Simultaneously the associated video source button will illuminate in the sources panel, making it immediately obvious which video source is connected to the video monitor, e.g.
  • Page 78 Using Software Control Panels Locking and Unlocking Routes Locking a destination will avoid accidentally changing the video source which is routed to that destination. To lock a route between an input and an output, double-click the destination pushbutton. A yellow padlock icon will appear in the top-left corner of the destination pushbutton and will prevent anyone else from using the destination device until it is unlocked from your computer.

  • Page 79: Touchscreen Computers

    Using Software Control Panels Touchscreen Computers The Pushbutton views are designed to be easy to use and look beautiful on a large, touchscreen display. Dedicating a touchscreen computer to the Videohub Pushbutton interface makes it incredibly easy for users to switch connections between multiple SDI devices without having to see every connected device all of the time.

  • Page 80: Apple Ipad

    Using Software Control Panels Apple iPad The Videohub Pushbutton controller interface looks stunning on the high resolution Apple iPad display. Aside from looking great, it also provides the convenience of portable router control anywhere in your facility or even over the Internet via a wireless or cellular connection! If you are already familiar with the Videohub Pushbutton interface on a computer, then there is almost nothing new you need to learn and you’ll only notice slight differences between computer mouse control and touchscreen control on the iPad.
  • Page 81 Using Software Control Panels Configuring Videohub Pushbuttons on the iPad Configuring Videohub Pushbuttons on the iPad is easy. Press and hold any Videohub pushbutton to open the Videohub Button Setup window which allows one to set the SDI input or output connection, RS-422 deck control and the icon for the pushbutton.
  • Page 82 Using Software Control Panels Locking and Unlocking Routes Locking a destination will avoid accidentally changing the video source which is routed to that destination. To lock a route between an input and an output, double-tap the destination pushbutton. A yellow padlock icon will appear in the top-left corner of the destination pushbutton and will prevent anyone else from using the destination device until it is unlocked from your iPad.

  • Page 83: Help

    Help The client software interface is always disabled. This could be for several reasons – The client is not connected to the Videohub server. In this case, check the following Question entitled “The client software cannot connect to the Videohub server”. If this is not the cause, then the Videohub might not be physically connected to a host server computer.
  • Page 84 Help The client software cannot connect to the Videohub server. In this case, check: Step 1. Is the Videohub and/or Videohub Server computer turned on? Step 2. Ensure the IP address of the Videohub Server is correctly specified in your preferences on each client computer and iPad on your network.
  • Page 85 Replacing a fan in Universal Videohub The Universal Videohub 72 and Universal Videohub 288 each contain three fans which can be replaced if a pre-installed fan stops working or becomes noisy. The Videohub will continue to work even if a fan stops running.
  • Page 86 Help Each fan is designed to be replaced without needing to switch off power to the Videohub. The fan tray is located at the base of the unit. Remove the left and right screws from the fan tray using a number 01 Phillips head screwdriver.
  • Page 87 Help Replacing the fan in Broadcast Videohub or Enterprise Videohub The Broadcast Videohub and Enterprise Videohub packages include a spare fan in case the pre-installed fan stops working or becomes noisy. The Videohub will continue to work even if the fan stops running. However a working fan will help to extend the life of the Videohub for many years and we recommend the fan be replaced if it should ever stop running.
  • Page 88 Help There are four steps to getting help. Step 1. Check out the Blackmagic Design web site www.blackmagic-design.com and click on the Support page for the latest support information. Step 2. Call your dealer. Your dealer will have the latest technical updates from Blackmagic Design and should be able to give you immediate assistance.

  • Page 89: Workflows

    Workflows Videohub Workflows This example shows Studio Videohub connecting to other SDI equipment including an SDI deck, CRT and DVI monitors and video capture cards. All Videohubs connect in exactly the same way. Analog equipment, such as a Betacam SP deck, can be connected to Videohub via a bidirectional SDI-to-analog converter, such as Broadcast Converter or any Multibridge.

  • Page 90: Videohub And Sync

    Workflows Videohub and Sync Current models of Videohub include a REF IN port so it will remain in sync with any other genlocked equipment in your facility. This example shows Broadcast Videohub connected to a Mini Converter Sync Generator which supports both SD blackburst and HD tri-level sync.

  • Page 91: Developer Information

    Developer Information Blackmagic 2K Format – Overview Frame Structure ‚ Transmitted at 23.98, 24 or 25 frames per second as a Progressive Segmented Frame. The latest Blackmagic Design products use the new ‚ Active video is 2048 pixels wide by 1556 lines deep. 3 Gb/s SDI video, which allows twice the data rate of ‚...
  • Page 92 Developer Information Blackmagic 2K Format – Vertical Timing Reference FIELD 1 ACTIVE LINE # 1650 … … … FIELD 2 ACTIVE LINE # … … 1617 1618 … 1650...
  • Page 93 Developer Information Blackmagic 2K Format – Data Stream Format DATA ANC/AUDIO STREAM DATA DATA ANC/AUDIO STREAM DATA DATA STREAM DATA STREAM WORD# 23.98/24 WORD# 25 PsF...

  • Page 94: Videohub Ethernet Protocol V2.2

    Developer Information Blackmagic Videohub Ethernet Protocol v2.2 Summary The Blackmagic Videohub Ethernet Protocol is a text based protocol that is accessed by connecting to TCP port 9990 on a Videohub Server. Integrated Videohub Servers and Videohub Server computers are supported by the protocol. The Videohub Server sends information in blocks which each have an identifying header in all-caps, followed by a full-colon.
  • Page 95 Developer Information If the Videohub Server has no device connected, the block will simply be: VIDEOHUB DEVICE:↵ Device present: false↵ ↵ If a device is present, but has an incompatible firmware, the status reported will be: VIDEOHUB DEVICE:↵ Device present: needs_update↵ ↵...
  • Page 96 Developer Information The next three blocks describe the routing of the output, monitoring and serial ports. VIDEO OUTPUT ROUTING:↵ 0 5↵ 1 3↵ … ↵ VIDEO MONITORING OUTPUT ROUTING:↵ 0 7↵ 1 8↵ … ↵ SERIAL PORT ROUTING:↵ 0 12↵ 1 11↵...
  • Page 97 Developer Information The next three blocks describe the locking status of the output, monitoring and serial ports. Each port has a lock status of “O” for ports which are owned by the current client (ie locked from the same IP address), “L” for ports which are locked from a different client, or “U”...
  • Page 98 Developer Information Videohubs with pluggable cards (only Universal Videohubs) send three more blocks which describe the hardware status of the ports. Missing video or serial ports have a status of “None“; input and output video ports will be “BNC“ or “Optical“ if they are present; serial ports will be “RS422“ if they are present. VIDEO INPUT STATUS:↵...
  • Page 99 Developer Information Status Updates When any route, label, or lock is changed on the Videohub Server by any client, the Videohub Server resends the applicable status block, containing only the items which have changed. For example, if serial port 6 has been unlocked, the following block will be sent: SERIAL PORT LOCKS:↵...
  • Page 100 Developer Information In the absence of simultaneous updates, the dialog expected for a simple label change is as follows: OUTPUT LABELS:↵ 6 new output label seven↵ ↵ ACK↵ ↵ OUTPUT LABELS:↵ 6 new output label seven↵ ↵ The asynchronous nature of the responses means that a client should never rely on the desired update actually occurring and must simply watch for status updates from the Videohub Server and use only these to update its local representation of the server state.
  • Page 101 Developer Information Requesting a Status Dump The client may request that the Videohub Server resend the complete state of any status block by sending the header of the block, followed by a blank line. In the following example, the client requests the Videohub Server resend the output routing: OUTPUT LABELS:↵...

  • Page 102: Videohub Rs-422 Protocol

    Developer Information Videohub RS-422 Protocol General The RS-422 protocol can be used to control many Videohub models as RS-422 slave devices, for router crosspoint switching. This feature is available on any Videohub model which has an "RS-422 Control" port. In "server" mode, these Videohub models implement the router (server) side of the Leitch Serial Pass-Through Protocol as specified in section 4 of Leitch document SPR-MAN revision D.
  • Page 103 Developer Information Notifications Once connected, if status reporting is enabled, the client will receive a notification message when a route changes on the Videohub Server. The notifications take one of two forms: Routing change S:0destination,source This message indicates that the specified source port is now routed to the specified destination. Preset routing notification V:0destination,source This message indicates that the current preset includes a route from the specified source to the specified...
  • Page 104 Developer Information Salvo Commands queue route change P:0/destination,source … queue multiple route changes P:0/destination,source/destination-2,source-2 The specified routing changes are added to the current salvo for later execution. request individual port status in salvo P?0destination If a routing change for the specified destination port is queued, the route will be returned as a notification.

  • Page 106: Universal Videohub 72 Sdi Connection Chart

    Universal Videohub Universal Videohub 72 Interface Cards Optical Fiber Output Input Output Output Input Output Input Input Output Input Universal Videohub 72 SDI Connection Chart www.blackmagic-design.com...
  • Page 107 Warranty Limited Warranty Blackmagic Design warrants that Videohub routers will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 36 months from the date of purchase excluding connectors, cables, cooling fans, fiber optic modules, fuses, keyboards and batteries which will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase.

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