Blackmagicdesign SmartView Duo Operation Manual
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- Page 1 Operation Manual SmartView Duo Mac OS X ™ Windows ™ May 2011...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Hardware: Networking with an Ethernet network switch Hardware: Tally port pin connections Software: Installing the Blackmagic SmartView Utility software Software: Updating the firmware in your SmartView Duo Software: Configuring Blackmagic SmartView Utility software Network Settings pane: Device Name Network Settings pane: Configure Address... - Page 3 IP addresses are, or if you don’t know much about computer networks. SmartView Duo is easy to install, however, there are a few slightly technical preferences you may need to set after you install it.
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Page 4: How To Install
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Page 5: Smartview Duo Product Diagram
Installation SmartView Duo Monitor 1 Monitor 2 Monitor 2 Tally Ethernet Monitor 1 SD/HD-SDI with loop SD/HD-SDI In & Out through In & Out +12V main power supply connection... -
Page 6: Pre-Installation Overview And Planning
Network configuration is performed using a direct USB 2.0 connection to a computer. You will need to provide a standard USB 2.0 type A-B male cable to connect SmartView Duo to your computer. A laptop computer with a USB 2.0 port would be ideal for this task. - Page 7 This is a simple procedure and does not involve opening the rear assembly. SmartView Duo is 3 RU (rack units) high and less than an inch deep. You will need to leave enough space in your equipment rack to install the SmartView Duo hardware.
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Page 8: Hardware: Optimizing The Viewing Angle
Hardware: Optimizing the viewing angle Before you install SmartView Duo high up in a rack, it is a good idea to check the optimum viewing angle by connecting an SDI video signal and then temporarily inverting the unit. The unit will automatically sense the inversion and flip the video images to the correct orientation. - Page 9 Reinstate the 10 screws in the SmartView Duo chassis. SmartView Duo is now ready to be installed in a high position in a rack. Once bolted into a rack, SmartView Duo will continue to display the optimum viewing angle, even if bumped, as there are no external knobs or...
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Page 10: Hardware: Sdi Monitoring
Example 2: Connecting a dual-link 4:4:4 HD or 2K-SDI source If you wish to view an RGB 4:4:4 dual-link HD-SDI or dual-link 2K-SDI signal on SmartView Duo, you will need to use a dual-link to single-link SDI converter such as an HDLink Pro from Blackmagic Design. -
Page 11: Hardware: Sdi Connection Diagram Examples
Installation Hardware: SDI connection diagram examples HyperDeck Shuttle disk recorder This illustration shows two examples of different SDI hardware connected to SmartView Duo simultaneously. +12V POWER HDMI IN HDMI OUT SDI IN SDI OUT The HyperDeck Shuttle disk recorder is providing a YUV 4:2:2 signal at the same time that the HDCAM SR deck is providing an RGB 4:4:4 signal. -
Page 12: Hardware: Setting Up The Network
Hardware: Setting Up the Network It is not necessary to connect SmartView Duo to a computer in order to view SDI video and you can skip this section if you simply want to view video without making any adjustments. However if you wish to remotely adjust the monitor settings, a network connection will be required. -
Page 13: Hardware: Networking With A Direct Ethernet Connection
Hardware: Networking SmartView Duo with a direct Ethernet connection You can connect the Ethernet port of a computer directly to a SmartView Duo without needing a network switch. Additional SmartView Duo units can be daisy-chained to each other so you don't have to run... -
Page 14: Hardware: Networking With An Ethernet Network Switch
Hardware: Networking SmartView Duo with an Ethernet network switch If you want to connect several SmartView Duo units to your studio's existing network, you only need to connect one SmartView Duo to the network switch. The rest can be daisy-chained to each other so you don't have to run multiple cables back to a network switch. -
Page 15: Hardware: Tally Port Pin Connections
Installation Hardware: Tally port pin connections It is not necessary to connect the tally port of SmartView Duo and you can skip this section if you do not intend to use the tally feature. Each SmartView Duo screen features independent tally borders in red, green or blue which can be used to indicate the status of a video signal such as on-air, preview or recording. -
Page 16: Software: Installing The Blackmagic Smartview Utility Software
The Blackmagic SmartView Utility software only needs to be installed on one computer but can be installed on multiple, networked computers if desired. While the CD supplied with SmartView Duo contains the software installer, we recommend you visit www.blackmagic-design.com to ensure you have the latest version. -
Page 17: Software: Updating The Firmware In Your Smartview Duo
Installation Software: Updating the firmware in your SmartView Duo Once the software installation has been completed and SmartView Duo is powered on, it is a good idea to check that the firmware in the SmartView Duo is up to date. -
Page 18: Software: Configuring Blackmagic Smartview Utility Software
Any discovered units will be listed in the SmartView Monitors pane with an Ethernet network icon next to their name. Select the name of the desired SmartView Duo and you will be able to change the device name and also the monitor settings for each monitor on each SmartView Duo. Network settings will remain grayed out and can only be changed via USB. -
Page 19: Network Settings Pane: Device Name
SmartView Duo with a USB icon next to its name. Network Settings pane: Device Name It is a good idea to change the default "device name" of "SmartView Duo" so each unit is easy to identify on a network, e.g. "Field Cameras 1&2", "HD edit suite", "2K feeds", etc. -
Page 20: Monitor Settings Pane: Brightness, Contrast, Saturation
Monitor Settings pane: Identify monitor Enable this setting to display a white border on the selected monitor of the SmartView Duo. If you have several SmartView Duo units on a network, this setting makes it easy to identify the selected monitor. -
Page 21: Monitor Settings Pane: Identify Monitor
Duo unit and add it to the SmartView Monitors list. If the Blackmagic SmartView Utility does not find a SmartView Duo at the specified address, it will not add the unit to the list and will instead present a warning, "A SmartView Monitor could not be found."... -
Page 22: Helpful Information
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Page 23: Support
Support 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 24: Warranty
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Page 25: 12 Month Warranty
Warranty 12 Month Warranty Blackmagic Design warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. If a product proves to be defective during this warranty period, Blackmagic Design, at its option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.
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