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Viewing the Smart way

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:02

SmartVideo HD

Blackmagic Design’s SmartView HD is a new full resolution HD rack monitor with a large 17 inch LCD screen, 3 Gb/s SDI video inputs and centralised network based control to allow easy colour matching when used in multi monitor installations.

SmartView HD features a large 17-inch LCD screen in a compact six rack unit design that’s less than an inch thick. SmartView HD handles SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI video standards, and all screens can be remotely adjusted via an Ethernet network, so setup is much simpler when users need to colour match all monitors in a large video wall setup.

The monitor can be installed into equipment racks for local monitoring in post-production, for multi-monitor video walls in master control rooms or for camera monitoring for production switchers. Because SmartView HD is affordable, and supports SDI video standards in SD, HD and even 2K, it’s the perfect solution to install anywhere customers need more monitoring.

SmartView HD includes full tally features so it’s perfect for live broadcasts. Unlike a simple tally light, SmartView HD includes tally borders that can be independently displayed in red, green or blue. Each screen features an independent tally in the three colours so customers can signal to the user more information than a simple on air status. Tally is connected via a standard parallel pin connector on the rear of SmartView HD and provides full contact closure compatibility with all switcher and automation systems.

SmartView HD is designed for broadcast as well as post production so it includes support for more SDI video standards, including all SD, HD and 3 Gb/s SDI formats.

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