Blackmagic SmartView 4K



The world’s first full resolution 



Ultra HD broadcast monitor with 12G-SDI

Overview

The Blackmagic Design SmartView 4K is a professional 15.6" TFT LCD monitor with a native resolution of 3840x2160 and two multi-rate 12G-SDI inputs. The inputs automatically switch between SD, HD, and 4K formats, including Ultra HD (3840x2160) at 60 fps and DCI 4K (4096x2160) at 24 fps. The machined metal frame provides built-in control buttons for access to advanced broadcast features, including 3D LUTs, H/V delay, blue channel only, and customizable frame markers. The chassis is rack-mountable (6 RU) and also has VESA mounting holes for installation on articulating arms.

When monitoring SD, 720p, or 1080p SDI sources, the built-in Teranex processor uses Blackmagic's patented and proprietary PixelMotion algorithms to automatically de-interlace and scale video to the native Ultra HD resolution of the LCD. This gives users optimum image quality, even when working with lower resolution images. In addition to the front panel buttons, the monitor can be controlled remotely via the rear Ethernet connection with loop output using the included software for Mac and Windows. With both AC power as well as 12V DC power inputs, the SmartView 4K is well suited for use in the studio or on set.

Ultra HD Resolution

The 15.6" active-matrix TFT LCD screen provides bright viewing with wide viewing angles. Its native 3840x2160 resolution displays every pixel from your Ultra HD resolution footage, even at 60p frame rates. It also provides high-quality upscaling of SD and HD footage, letting the SmartView 4K fit into existing and future workflows.

Connections

The SmartView 4K features two multi-rate 12G-SDI inputs, letting you select between two different sources with the push of a button. The connections automatically detect and re-clocks between single link SD, HD, 3G, 6G, and 12G SDI formats, supporting resolutions from SD all the way to Ultra HD (3840x2160) at 60 fps and DCI 4K (4096x2160) at 24 fps. A 12G-SDI loop output is provided for sending your input signal to an additional device. There is also a SMPTE-compatible optical fiber socket for adding a module to connect via optical fiber cable, as well as an Ethernet port with loop through, AC and DC power inputs, tally input connector, and a USB port for updates.

Local and Remote Control

The back-lit front panel buttons are great for use in dimly lit studios or locations, letting you set input selection, brightness, selection of 3D LUTs, and other advanced features such as H/V delay, blue channel only, and frame guides. The settings can also be adjusted remotely via a Mac or PC connected over Ethernet, using the included software.

3D LUT Support

Dual 3D LUT support lets you customize color for on set grading and monitoring. Combined with the 12G-SDI input, the SmartView 4K is able to display Ultra HD 60p footage from high-end cameras such as the Blackmagic URSA, letting you view native LOG gamma color spaces with Rec. 709 or custom colorspaces using the 3D LUTs.

Additional Features

Built-in Teranex processor automatically de-interlaces and scales SD and HD video up to Ultra HD resolution for improved quality on lower resolution video inputs

Optional optical fiber SDI module

Machined metal chassis

19" rack-mountable; 6RU

VESA mount holes for using on articulating arms or other mounts

AC and DC power inputs for mains and battery operation

Display

• Type------------------TFT active-matrix LCD
• Size------------------ 15.6" (39.6 cm)
• Resolution------------------  3840 x 2160
• Response------------------ 25 ms
• Contrast Ratio------------------ 1000:1
• Color Depth ------------------ 16.7 million colors

Connections

• SDI Video Input------------------ 2 x 12G-SDI, BNC connectors
• SDI Video Output ------------------1 x Re-clocked SDI loop through; automatically switches to input selection
• Optical Fiber------------------  1 x SPF optical fiber input/output connector
• Multi-Rate Support------------------ Auto detection of SD, HD, 2K, UHD, or 4K resolutions
• Ethernet------------------ 1 x Gigabit Ethernet, with loop through
• Tally------------------ 1 x 9-pin D-Sub connector

Standards

• SDI Format Support  SD------------------525/23.985 25/29.97 625/25
• HD------------------720p 50/59.94/60 1080i 50/59.94/60 1080PsF 23.98/24 1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60
• 2K------------------2048x1080PsF 23.98/24/25 2048x1080p 23.98/24/25
• UHD/4K------------------3840x2160p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30 4096x2160p 24
• SDI Compliance ------------------SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M and SMPTE 425M
• SDI Color Space ------------------REC 601, REC 709
• SDI Auto Switching ------------------Automatically selects between SD, HD, 3G, 6G and 12G-SDI
• Video Sampling------------------ 4:2:2 and 4:4:4

General

• Settings Control------------------ Via USB or Ethernet
• Supported Operating Systems ------------------ Mac OS X 10.7.5 Lion or later, and Mac OS X 10.9.94 Mavericks or later
• Windows 7------------------(32 and 64-bit) and Windows 8
• Power Requirements------------------      12 to 15 VDC
• 90 to 240 VAC, IEC cable connector
• Power Consumption------------------  < 25 W
• Operating Temperature------------------  32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C)
• Storage Temperature------------------ -4 to 140° F (-20 to 60° C)
• Relative Humidity ------------------0 to 90% non-condensing
• Dimensions------------------ (WxHxD)    18.98 x 10.47 x 2.75" (48.21 x 26.59 x 6.96 cm)
• Weight------------------ 8.81 lb (4 kg)

What’s in the Box?

• Blackmagic Design SmartView 4K
• 12 VDC Power Supply
• Software CD