Blackmagicdesign Videohub User Manual

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Using Videohub Routers
Universal Videohub 72
What you need to get started
Universal Videohub 72 is a medium-sized modular router ideal for growing facilities. It features an 18 card
rack frame that can be filled with any combination of BNC SDI or optical fiber SDI interface cards. When
fully populated with a crosspoint card, a power card, 18 SDI interface cards and 18 deck control cables,
Universal Videohub 72 provides 72 SDI inputs, 72 SDI outputs, 72 bidirectional RS-422 deck control ports,
reference input, redundant power supply options and powerful Videohub routing control software for
Mac OS X and Windows.
Occasionally, the internal software of the Universal Videohub 72 will need to be updated. 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 to mini B male cable.
Universal Videohub 72 ships as an empty rack frame, except for a removable fan tray and fans. All other
hardware components, including SDI interface cards, deck control cables, crosspoint card and power
supplies must be purchased and installed separately. SDI interface cards can be purchased as your
facility grows and don't need to be installed all at once. This section is designed to help you decide
which components you will need before you build your Universal Videohub 72.
Pages 42-43 provide information on the different interface cards available for your Universal Videohub.
MAIN POWER
+12V
150W
150W
150W
POWER OVERLOAD
ALARM
REF IN
RS-422
CONTROL
ETHERNET
USB DIAGNOSTIC

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