Blackmagicdesign Videohub User Manual

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Using Videohub Routers
Smart Videohub 40x40
Smart Videohub 40x40 is a small router with a built in control panel and LCD and is perfect for locations
where minimal space is available, such as outside broadcast trucks. It features 40 SDI inputs, 40 SDI
outputs, reference input and output, a redundant universal power supply and powerful Videohub
routing control software.
All SDI connections support auto detection of SD, HD, 3G-SDI and 6G-SDI, and reclocking on all SDI
outputs. Simultaneous routing of Ultra HD, HD, SD video and DVB-ASI are supported with Smart
Videohub 40x40.
Local router control is easy and intuitive using the built in control panel and LCD, and requires no
configuration and no computer. The LCD allows you preview source and destination video without an
external monitor.
Remote router control can also be performed via 10/100Base-T Ethernet or serial connections. If router
control is performed via Ethernet, the integrated “Videohub Server” is used and you need only provide
an Ethernet cable to connect Smart Videohub 40x40 to your Ethernet network switch.
Third party router controllers can control Smart Videohub 40x40 via Ethernet, or as an RS-422 slave
device, for router crosspoint switching.
Occasionally, the internal software of the Smart Videohub 40x40 will need to be updated. Blackmagic
Videohub Setup will prompt you if an update is required. The utility uses the USB 2.0 connection and
you will need to provide a USB 2.0 type A Male to Mini B cable.
Smart Videohub 40x40 is 2 rack units high and features a shallow form factor. You will need to leave
enough space in your equipment rack to install the Smart Videohub hardware. You can rack-mount Smart
Videohub 40x40 at the front or at the rear of the rack to leave space for other equipment.
Smart Videohub 40x40 includes a redundant universal power supply for use in all countries. To use
redundancy you will need to provide two standard IEC cords with C13 connectors and two mains power
sockets. A third power socket will be required if you decide to use a dedicated server computer.
Turn the page for instructions on how to make route changes with the control panel and LCD. Alternatively,
if you need to learn how to integrate your router into an existing network, turn to page 7.
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Using Videohub Routers

Blackmagicdesign Videohub Specifications

General

Video Input	SDI
Video Output	SDI
Serial Router Control	RS-422
Ethernet Router Control	10/100/1000 Ethernet
Inputs	40
Outputs	40
SDI Bit Depth	10-bit
Power Supply	Internal power supply, 100-240V AC