You can also connect your sources to other video equipment via the loop outputs above
eachSDI input.
Setting your Multi View Layout
The multi view layout can be changed to suit your needs. For example, Blackmagic MultiView 4
can be set to 2x2 or solo. Blackmagic MultiView 16 can be set to a combination of views such as
2x2, 3x3, 4x4 or solo.
Setting your layout on Blackmagic MultiView 16
To change the layout on Blackmagic MultiView 16, use the control buttons, rotary knob and LCD
on the built in control panel. You can also monitor any view in full screen mode by pressing the
‘solo’ button, then selecting your chosen view by pressing the ‘view’ button.
1 Press the ‘menu’ button on the front control panel to open the settings screen
on the LCD.
2 Layout is the first setting in the menu, so it is always highlighted when you first enter
the settings menu. Press the ‘set’ button to edit the setting.
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ETHERNET SD/HD/3G/6G-SDI IN
REF IN
LOOP OUT
IN
HDMI OUT 6G-SDI OUT HD-SDI OUT
RS-422
CNTRL
USB
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ETHERNET SD/HD/3G/6G-SDI IN
REF IN
LOOP OUT
IN
HDMI OUT 6G-SDI OUT HD-SDI OUT
RS-422
CNTRL
USB
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ETHERNET SD/HD/3G/6G-SDI IN
REF IN
LOOP OUT
IN
HDMI OUT 6G-SDI OUT HD-SDI OUT
RSS-422
CNTRL
USB
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TIP All of Blackmagic MultiView 16’s SDI and HDMI outputs can be used
simultaneously for Ultra HD and HD multi view monitoring. On
Blackmagic MultiView 4, you can select between Ultra HD or HD multi
view output settings using the built in switches, an optional Teranex Mini
Smart Panel, or via the Blackmagic MultiView Setup utility software.
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