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General| Display Type | LCD |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 12V DC |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 |
| Viewing Angle | 178° |
| Inputs | SDI, HDMI |
| Outputs | SDI |
| Audio Inputs | Embedded audio from SDI and HDMI |
| Mounting | Rack mount |
Introduction to the SmartView and SmartScope products and their benefits in the television industry.
Overview of SmartView monitors and SmartScope Duo, highlighting their features and capabilities.
Instructions on connecting SDI video sources to SmartView and SmartScope monitors for display.
Guide to connecting SmartView/SmartScope to a computer for configuration and software updates via USB.
Steps for installing the SmartView Utility software on Mac OS X and Windows for monitor control.
Procedure for updating the internal software of SmartView and SmartScope devices via the utility.
Overview of the SmartView Utility's monitor settings interface for adjusting display parameters.
Option to apply brightness, contrast, and saturation changes simultaneously to multiple monitors.
Feature to add a visual border to a selected monitor for easy identification within the utility.
Method for copying display settings from one unit and pasting them to other SmartView or SmartScope units.
Explanation of SmartScope Duo's capabilities for viewing video signals with waveform and other scope displays.
Using one monitor as a video confidence monitor, showing the received video signal with aspect ratio options.
Detailed explanation of the Waveform Display for monitoring luminance levels and ensuring proper video signal levels.
Guide to the Vectorscope Display for analyzing video color information, white balance, and flesh tones.
Using RGB and YUV Parade displays for color correction, checking illegal colors, and signal levels.
Understanding the Histogram Display for monitoring the distribution of white to black information and clipping.
Monitoring embedded audio levels and balance using VU meters or dBFS format with phase scope analysis.
Configuring remote monitor control via a direct Ethernet connection to a computer without a network switch.
Connecting SmartView/SmartScope units to a studio network via a switch and daisy-chaining for remote management.
Interface for configuring device names and network addresses (DHCP or Static IP) for remote access.
Manually adding a SmartView or SmartScope unit to the utility using its IP address if not auto-detected.
Wiring information for the 9-pin D-sub tally port to display red, green, or blue tally borders.
Procedure to physically invert the LCDs for optimal viewing angle when rack-mounted.
Steps for obtaining technical assistance from dealers, online resources, and Blackmagic Design support offices.
Overview of Ethernet Protocol, custom software development, and protocol download.
Information on obtaining the free SmartView Ethernet Protocol for custom software development.
How to join the developer mailing list for technical discussions and updates on Blackmagic Design technologies.
Contact details for developer-related questions and assistance via email.
Introduction to the 2K film support via 3G-SDI technology for feature film workflows.
Details on the frame structure, active video resolution, and lines per frame for 2K format.
Explanation of the transport structure based on SMPTE standards and audio data insertion.
Summary, preamble, and device information for the SmartView Ethernet Protocol v1.3.
Details on the initial protocol preamble and version field for communication.
General information block including model, hostname, and monitor configuration of the device.
Details on TCP/IP networking configuration, including DHCP and static IP settings.
How to enable DHCP or set a fixed IP address for network connectivity.
Individually specifying and modifying display settings like brightness, contrast, and saturation for each monitor.
Command to set standard definition video display to a 16:9 aspect ratio.
Command to set standard definition video display to a 4:3 aspect ratio.
Using the Identify flag for temporary border display to identify monitors in a rack setup.
Configuring each SmartScope Duo monitor to display different scope types like waveform, vectorscope, or audio metering.
Details of the product's warranty coverage, limitations, and service procedures.
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