Blackmagicdesign Videohub Master Control Pro - Controlling Blackmagic Multiview 16

Controlling Blackmagic MultiView16
Blackmagic MultiView 16 can also be controlled using Videohub Control software. Blackmagic
Multiview 16 is a single rack SDI monitoring solution capable of simultaneously displaying up to
16 Ultra HD, HD and SD SDI signals in a variety of formats on a single monitor. With Videohub
Control you get the ability to route Blackmagic MultiView 16’s multi view sources and views,
and arrange them on a display the way you want, so is the perfect monitoring choice for your
Videohub router workflow.
Up to 16 video signals can be displayed using the maximum 4x4 grid, or you can select
3x3, 2x2, or view each input in full screen mode by selecting solo. When connected to an
Ultra HD monitor, Blackmagic MultiView 16 can even display four HD signals in their native
1080 HD resolution.
Connecting Blackmagic MultiView 16 to Videohub Control Software
Ensure Blackmagic MultiView 16 has the latest internal software installed and you are running
the latest version of Videohub Control. You can download the latest updates from the
Blackmagic Design support center at: www.blackmagicdesign.com/support
1 Power your Blackmagic MultiView 16.
2 Plug Blackmagic MultiView 16 into your computer via Ethernet.
3 Launch Blackmagic Videohub Control.
4 Click on the ‘select a Videohub’ button on the Videohub Control home page and select
your Blackmagic MultiView 16 from the list.
Controlling your Blackmagic MultiView 16 using Videohub Control software is an easy and
convenient way to change sources and views, and arrange your view displays remotely, while
monitoring multiple inputs at the highest video resolution available.
If you can’t see your Blackmagic MultiView 16 in the list of Videohubs available, you may need
to configure the IP address for your network.
For more information, refer to ‘Configuring Network Settings on Blackmagic MultiView
16’ below.
Configuring Network Settings on Blackmagic MultiView 16
Use Blackmagic MultiView 16’s integrated control panel and LCD to set the IP address and
network settings. Once these settings are set correctly, your Blackmagic MultiView 16 will
be visible to other computers and hardware panels. These devices can then control the unit
remotely and make routing changes using the Blackmagic VIdeohub Control software.
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