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Installation and Operation Manual

Blackmagic MultiView

August 2016

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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing Blackmagic MultiView!

We hope you share our dream for the television industry to become truly creative by allowing anyone to have access to the highest quality video. By using MultiView16 with today’s affordable Ultra HD televisions, you get the equivalent of up to 16 independent broadcast monitors. MultiView 16 gives you true broadcast level multi source monitoring at a fraction of the cost!

English

Blackmagic MultiView 4 is perfect for smaller or mobile productions, letting you monitor up to four sources on a HD or Ultra HD screen. You can even combine MultiViews by routing the output of one MultiView into another to really customise your monitoringsetup!

This instruction manual contains all the information you’ll need to install your Blackmagic MultiView, although it’s always a good idea to ask a technical assistant for help if you are not sure what IP addresses are, or if you’re unsure about computer networks. Blackmagic MultiView can be controlled using Videohub Control software which is easy to install, however there are a few slightly technical preferences you will need to set after you install it.

Please check our web site at www.blackmagicdesign.com and visit the support page to download the latest updates to this manual and software. Lastly, please register your Blackmagic MultiView when downloading software updates so we can keep you updated when new software is released. We are constantly working on new features and improvements, so we would love to hear from you!

We hope you get years of use from your Blackmagic MultiView and have lots of fun viewing your video inputs in wonderful Ultra HD!

Grant Petty

CEO Blackmagic Design

Contents

Blackmagic MultiView

Getting Started 5

Plugging in Power 5 Connecting SDI Sources and Monitors 5 Setting your Multi View Layout 6 Connecting to a Network 7 Connecting Serial Control 8 Rack Installation 8 Using Multiple MultiViews 8

Changing Settings 9

Blackmagic MultiView 16’s Front Control Panel 10

Changing Settings using TeranexMiniSmart Panel 15

Installing Teranex Mini Smart Panel 15 Teranex Mini Smart Panel Features 16 Control Buttons and Rotary Knob 16 Changing Settings using Teranex Mini Smart Panel 17

Changing Settings using Switches 19

Switch Settings 20

Using Blackmagic MultiView Setup 21

Installing Blackmagic MultiView Setup 21 Blackmagic MultiView Setup Home Page 22 Changing Settings using Blackmagic MultiView Setup 23 Sources 23 Views 24 Conﬁgure 24 Saving and Loading Label Sets 27 Updating the Internal Software 28

Using Videohub Control Software 28

Controlling Blackmagic MultiView using BlackmagicVideohub Control Software 29

Developer Information 30

Blackmagic Videohub Ethernet Protocol v2.3 30 Blackmagic MultiView 16 RS-422 Protocol 34

Help 37

Warnings 38

Warranty 39

Contents

Getting Started

MultiView 4

Blackmagic

HDMI OUT

HD UHD OUT

SD/HD/3G/6G-SDI IN

MultiView 4

Blackmagic

Getting started with your Blackmagic MultiView is as easy as plugging in power, connecting your SDI video sources, and plugging your monitors and televisions into the HDMI or SDI outputs. This section of the manual will show you everything you need to know to get started using your Blackmagic MultiView.

Plugging in Power

To power your Blackmagic MultiView, simply plug a standard IEC power cord into the 110-240V AC power input on the rear panel.

TIP Blackmagic MultiView 4 can also accept Power over Ethernet Plus, which

means you only need to plug it into an Ethernet switch capable of supplying PoE+. If you have both AC power and PoE+ connected to your MultiView 4, itwill automatically switch to the remaining power supply if one is unplugged or fails.

Connecting SDI Sources and Monitors

Plug your SDI sources into any of the SDI video inputs on the rear panel. The video format will be automatically detected and displayed in the multi view output. To see the output, simply connect a monitor to the HD, 6G-SDI or HDMI multi view outputs.

HD UHD OUT

SD/HD/3G/6G-SDI IN

HDMI OUT

ETHERNET

Connect the video sources to your Blackmagic MultiView’s SDI video inputs.

HD UHD OUT

SD/HD/3G/6G-SDI IN

HDMI OUT

ETHERNET

Connect monitors to your Blackmagic MultiView’s HDMI or SDI multi view outputs.

When connecting an HDMI monitor to the HDMI output, your Blackmagic MultiView will automatically detect whether the monitor supports Ultra HD or HD and switch the multi view output accordingly.

TIP On Blackmagic MultiView 16 you can output the multi view via dedicated

HD-SDI outputs, or up to Ultra HD via the 6G-SDI and HDMI outputs.

55Getting Started

You can also connect your sources to other video equipment via the loop outputs above

LOOP OUT

HDMI OUT 6G-SDI OUT HD-SDI OUT

eachSDI input.

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REF IN

RS-422 CNTRL

ETHERNET SD/HD/3G/6G-SDI IN

USB

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.

Setting your Multi View Layout

LOOP OUT

HDMI OUT 6G-SDI OUT HD-SDI OUT

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.

66Getting Started

3 Select 4x4 from the layout setting by turning the rotary knob on the front control panel.

LOOP OUT

HDMI OUT 6G-SDI OUT HD-SDI OUT

SOLO

SET

SRC

VIEW

LOOP OUT

HDMI OUT 6G-SDI OUT HD-SDI OUT

SRC

VIEW

LOOP OUT

HDMI OUT 6G-SDI OUT HD-SDI OUT

4x4 lets you see all 16 source views on one screen. Whenever a setting changes, you’ll notice the ‘set’ button and the ‘menu’ button will start flashing. This means a setting has changed and you can either confirm the setting change by pressing the ‘set’ button, or cancel by pressing the ‘menu’ button.

4 Press the set button to confirm your setting.

You can also set the layout using the Blackmagic MultiView 16 setup software using the configure control panel.

SRC

SOLO

VIEW

SET

To set your Blackmagic MultiView 16’s view layout, press ‘menu’, select your layout using the rotary knob, then press ‘set’. 4x4 lets you see all 16 views on one monitor.

Setting your layout on Blackmagic MultiView 4

The default view on your Blackmagic Multiview 4 is the 2x2 layout. To change the layout on your Blackmagic MultiView 4 to ‘solo’, use the control button marked as ‘1’ on your Teranex Mini Smart Panel and press button ‘2’ to change it back to 2x2 display mode.

You can also set the layout using the ‘configure’ settings in the setup software.

1 MENU

2 VIDEO

SET AUDIO

To set your Blackmagic MultiView 4’s view layout, press ‘1’ for solo or press ‘2’ for 2x2 mode.

Connecting to a Network

Your Blackmagic MultiView supports the Blackmagic Videohub Ethernet Protocol so if your unit is installed in a rack with limited access, you can easily control it remotely using a Blackmagic Videohub control panel, such as Blackmagic Smart Control and Master Control. Onceconnected to your network via Ethernet, your Blackmagic MultiView will be visible to other computers and Videohub panels connected to the network. These devices can then control the unit remotely.

2160p 29.97 Input 3

1 3

2 4

To connect Blackmagic MultiView to your network:

1 Power your Blackmagic MultiView

2 Use a standard RJ45 Ethernet cable to connect your Blackmagic MultiView to a

network or computer.

77Getting Started

Once you have connected to a network, you’ll need to make sure your Blackmagic MultiView’s IP address is different to the other equipment on your network. On Blackmagic MultiView 16 and when using MultiView 4 with a Teranex Mini Smart Panel installed, you can change the network settings via the control panel’s LCD menu. You can also plug your Blackmagic MultiView into a computer via USB and change network settings using Blackmagic MultiView Setup. For more information on changing network settings refer to the ‘changing settings’ section in this manual.

Connecting Serial Control

Third party router controllers can control Blackmagic MultiView 16 using the RS-422 serial connection. For more information on serial control, see the section ‘changing settings using Blackmagic MultiView Setup’ in this manual.

Rack Installation

Blackmagic MultiView 16 is 1 rack unit high so fits perfectly into any broadcast rack or road case.

Blackmagic MultiView 4 is much smaller and can be used in mobile productions where you may not be using a broadcast rack. However, even though your MultiView 4 is designed to be small and portable, you can still use it in a rack environment. The Blackmagic Teranex Mini Rack Shelf is designed to let you mount up to three units side by side in a 1 rack unit space so you can easily connect them to each other and build as many source views as you need.

Installing Blackmagic MultiView 4 into a Teranex Mini Rack Shelf is as easy as removing the unit’s rubber feet, if installed, and screwing the unit into the base of the shelf using the mounting holes on the bottom. The Teranex Mini Rack Shelf ships with two original blank panels which you can use to cover gaps if you don’t need to install additional MultiView 4’s.

For more information check the Blackmagic Design website at www.blackmagicdesign.com

When installing your MultiView 4 in the rack shelf, ensure the rack shelf is mounted in the rack by service personnel as the electrical rating on the underside of the unit will be covered. When installed in the rack shelf, all connectors are accessed from the rear of the unit as normal.

Using Multiple MultiViews

You can use multiple BlackMagic MultiViews in combination to create custom monitoring setups. This is helpful if you need to add more view sources to your multi view output. Simplyplug the output from one MultiView into the input of another to add more source views to your multi view output. It is highly recommend that the upstream multi view output is connected to an Ultra HD monitor for maximum clarity.

88Getting Started

MultiView 4

Blackmagic

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REF IN

RS-422 CNTRL

ETHERNET SD/HD/3G/6G-SDI IN

USB

HD UHD OUT

ETHERNET

SD/HD/3G/6G-SDI IN

HDMI OUT

LOOP OUT

HDMI OUT 6G-SDI OUT HD-SDI OUT

By routing the output of one MultiView into the input of another, you can add more views to your multi view layout.

That’s all there is to getting started. Keep reading the next sections of the manual to find moreinformation about how to get the most from your Blackmagic MultiView, such as changing settings, naming your views and more.

Changing Settings

There are several ways you can change settings on your Blackmagic MultiView.

 Front Control Panel - Blackmagic MultiView 16 has a built in control panel and LCD so

you can easily change settings from the front of the unit.

 Switches - The switches on Blackmagic MultiView 4’s front panel let you change

settings instantly using the tip of a pen. Access the switches by opening the rubber dust cover on the front panel. A switch settings legend is printed on the base of the unit so you can easily see the settings for each switch.

 Teranex Mini Smart Panel - You can replace the original front panel of Blackmagic

MultiVIew 4 with an optional Teranex Mini Smart Panel so you can use the built in control buttons, rotary knob and LCD. This functions in a very similar way to the front control panel of Blackmagic MultiView 16 and gives you easy and intuitive local control.

 Blackmagic MultiView Setup - The setup software lets you change settings via USB

or Ethernet using your computer. Refer to the ‘Blackmagic MultiView Setup’ section for more information.

 Videohub Control software - When your Blackmagic MultiView is connected to a

network, you can use Blackmagic Videohub Control software to route sources, change views, and select the audio input source. Refer to the ‘Using Videohub Software Control’ section for more information.

99Changing Settings

Blackmagic MultiView 16’s Front Control Panel

ETHERNET SD/HD/3G/6G-SDI IN

REF IN

LOOP OUT

HDMI OUT 6G-SDI OUT HD-SDI OUT

RS-422 CNTRL

USB

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

SOLO

SET

SRC

VIEW

LOOP OUT

HDMI OUT 6G-SDI OUT HD-SDI OUT

Blackmagic MultiView 16’s front control panel makes it very easy to change any of the settings.

When first powering your Blackmagic MultiView 16 you’ll see the ‘home’ screen displayed on the built in LCD. The home screen is the default display showing a convenient overview of settings, such as:

 Multi view output frame rate - Located in the upper left corner, this displays the

selected frame rate for your Ultra HD SDI multi view output.

 Audio input - This information is located next to the multi view output frame rate and

displays which SDI input is being used for embedded audio in the HDMI and SDI multi view output signal.

 Multi view layout - This displays your selected multi view layout.

The ‘home’ screen is the default display on Blackmagic MultiView 16’s control panel LCD. This screen displays your selected multi view layout, the frame rate for the multi view SDI output, and the selected SDI input used to embed audio into the multi view output.

Control Panel Buttons

The illuminated buttons on Blackmagic MultiView 16’s control panel make it very easy to adjust settings and set your sources and views.

Blackmagic MultiView 16

Blackmagic MultiView 16’s control panel buttons let you easily change settings and switch views from the front of the unit.

SRC

SOLO

VIEW

SET

Solo Button

You can monitor a view in full screen by pressing the ‘solo’ button. Now press any view button on the control panel to monitor that view in full screen mode. Press solo again to return to the multi view layout.

1010Changing Settings

The solo feature lets you monitor a view in full screen mode.

Menu Button

Press the ‘menu’ button to open the settings screen. Change a setting using the rotary knob and set button, then press the menu button again to return to the ‘home’ screen.

Set Button

Press the ‘set’ button to select a setting to adjust. After changing a setting, press the set button again to confirm the change.

Source and View buttons

These buttons let you select which input source you want to display in a desired view. When navigating settings menus, the source and view buttons can also be used to move up and down through setting options.

Rotary Knob

Use the rotary knob to scroll through settings, or to select menu items on the settings screen. Ifyou’re unhappy with a selection, you can return to a previously selected setting by pressing the rotary knob.

Turn the rotary knob clockwise or counter clockwise to select between two options in a menu. Settings can also be turned on or off by pressing the knob.

Setting your Sources and Views on Blackmagic MultiView 16

One of the key features of Blackmagic MultiView 16 is the ability to assign your connected SDIsources to different views. By adjusting these settings you can easily change the arrangement of your views. For example, you may want SDI input 5 to appear on view 1.

To set which source appears on a desired view:

1 Press the ‘view’ button on the front control panel to open the view selection screen.

The view selection will be highlighted with a blue background.

2 Press a numbered view button to select your desired view. Alternatively, you can

use the rotary knob to scroll through the views. Confirm your setting by pressing the ‘set’ button.

3 Press the ‘src’ button. The source section of the LCD will be highlighted.

4 Press a numbered view button on the control panel to select your desired input.

Alternatively, you can use the rotary knob to scroll through your inputs on the LCD.

5 Press the ‘set’ button to confirm your setting.

1111Changing Settings

ETHERNET SD/HD/3G/6G-SDI IN

REF IN

LOOP OUT

HDMI OUT 6G-SDI OUT HD-SDI OUT

RS-422 CNTRL

USB

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

SOLO

SET

SRC

VIEW

LOOP OUT

HDMI OUT 6G-SDI OUT HD-SDI OUT

SRC

VIEW

LOOP OUT

HDMI OUT 6G-SDI OUT HD-SDI OUT

SRC

SOLO

VIEW

SET

Blackmagic MultiView 16

To set a source to a view, press the ‘view’ button toenter the view setting, makeyour selection, then press the ‘set’ button to confirm your setting.

Setting your Layout on Blackmagic MultiView 16

On Blackmagic MultiView 16, you can select the number of views that appear on your multi view output. For example, if you have 4 inputs connected, you can easily select the 2x2 layout which displays four views in a vertical x horizontal grid. For optimum monitoring of your inputs, select the view layout to suit the number of inputs connected.

There are four multi view layouts you can choose from:

 2x2 displays 4 views. If you have an Ultra HD monitor connected, each source will be

displayed in native HD resolution.  3x3 displays 9 views.  4x4 displays all 16 views.

TIP You can also monitor a view in full screen mode by pressing the ‘solo’

button on Blackmagic MultiView 16’s control panel, then selecting a view button. On Blackmagic MultiView 4, press the solo button marked ‘1’ on the Teranex Mini Smart Panel.

Select your view you wish to assign a source

to using the rotary knob or view buttons.

1212Changing Settings

Highlight the menu item you with to adjust and

press “set” to open its settings.

You can choose from 3 different multi view layouts to

best suit the number of inputs you haveconnected.

Audio In

This setting is used to select the SDI input from which audio will be taken and embedded into the multi view outputs.

Overlay

This submenu lets you change the appearance of your multi view by turning overlay features on or off.

Overlay features are:

 Borders - Lets you separate each view in a grid like pattern.  Labels - Makes ‘view’ labels visible or hidden. Labels can be changed using

Blackmagic MultiView Setup.  Audio Meters - Turns audio VU meters on or off for all the views. The first 2 channels

embedded in each SDI signal are displayed in each view, which means you can monitor

audio levels together with the picture.

1313Changing Settings

 SDI Tally - When Blackmagic MultiView 16 has an ATEM switcher’s program SDI output

SD/HD/3G/6G-SDI IN

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connected to input 16, you can view tally borders around a view when its source is

switched to air. You can turn this feature on or off using the SDI tally overlay setting.

For tally to work properly, make sure you connect your Blackmagic MultiView 16’s inputs so they match the input numbers on your ATEM switcher or tally may be displayed on the wrong view.

Video Out

The ‘video out’ settings let you control output options on your Blackmagic MultiView 16.

 Video Format - Use this setting to change your Ultra HD multi view output frame rate to

2160p29.97 or 2160p25. The HD multi view output frame rate will conform to the Ultra

HD output. Press the rotary knob if you want to cancel the setting change, or return to

the previous menu.  HD Output - Select interlaced or progressive for the HD multi view output. If

2160p29.97 is the selected video format the HD output can be either 1080p29.97 or

1080i59.94. Similarly when 2160p25 is selected the HD output can be either 1080p25

or 1080i50.

Network

The ‘network’ settings let you set the IP, Subnet and Gateway addresses for your Blackmagic MultiView 16 when connecting to a network.

To set your Blackmagic MultiView 16’s IP address:

1 Press the ‘menu’ button on the front control panel and use the rotary knob to highlight

the ‘networking’ tab on the LCD menu.

2 Press the ‘set’ button to enter the network settings screen.

3 Turn the rotary knob to select the “IP address” tab.

4 Press the ‘set’ button to highlight the first field of the IP address. Use the rotary knob to

change values.

5 Press ‘set’ to confirm the first field, then repeat the above step for the next three fields.

If you need to assign the subnet and gateway address, they can be set using the

same method.

6 Press the menu button twice to return to the home screen.

REF IN

ETHERNET

RS-422 CNTRL

USB

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Connecting Blackmagic MultiView 16

to an Ethernetnetwork will allow you to

control the unitfromanother location.

1414Changing Settings

Use the rotary knob or the view buttons on

Blackmagic MultiView 16’s control panel to

assign values to your network settings.

Changing Settings using TeranexMiniSmart Panel

The Teranex Mini Smart Panel mounts to the front of your Blackmagic MultiView 4 and replaces the original basic panel. You get fast access to your settings using buttons, a rotary knob and built in LCD.

Installing Teranex Mini Smart Panel

Installing your optional Smart Panel is easy and because the panels are hot swappable you don’t even need to turn off your Blackmagic MultiView 4 when installing it.

1 Remove the two M3 screws on each side of your Blackmagic MultiView 4’s basic front

panel using a Pozidriv 2 screwdriver and gently pull the panel away from the front

of the unit.

2 Remove and retain the light tube connecting the LED to the indicator at the bottom of

the basic panel. This tube is necessary to illuminate the built in status indicator when

the Smart Panel is not installed.

3 Align the connector on the rear of the Smart Panel with the adjoining connector on the

face of your Blackmagic MultiView 4 and gently push the Smart Panel towards the unit

until the connectors are firmly seated. The Smart Panel should make a firm connection

and fit neatly inside the face of your Blackmagic MultiView 4.

4 Re-insert the M3 screws from the original panel.

If your Blackmagic MultiView 4 is installed in a Teranex Mini Rack Shelf, you will need to remove the unit from the rack shelf to access the front panel screws.

See the ‘Rack Installation’ section for more information.

Your Blackmagic MultiView 4’s USB port is still accessible with the Smart Panel attached. Toaccess the port, simply open the rubber USB dust cover. With the Smart Panel installed, the front panel small switches are covered up and no longer used and this is because all the switch settings are now in the menu on the Teranex Smart Panel and can be set using the LCD.

TIP The original basic panel is very strong, so if you need to mount

yourBlackmagic MultiView 4 in the back of a rack system or in areas where there are lots of cables or activity, you can always reinstall the original basic panel.

1515Changing Settings using TeranexMiniSmart Panel

When installing the Teranex Mini Smart Panel to your Blackmagic MultiView 4, holding the panel

SET

VIDEO

AUDIO

2160p 29.97 Input 3

1 3

2 4

with your fingers and thumb aligned with the panel’s rear connector will help guide it into place.

Teranex Mini Smart Panel Features

The features of the Smart Panel are similar to the MultiView 16’s built in control panel. The home screen is the first feature you’ll see on the LCD and is the default display showing a convenient overview of settings, such as:

 Multi view output frame rate - Located in the upper left corner, this displays the

selected frame rate for your Ultra HD SDI multi view output.  Audio input - This information is located next to the multi view output frame rate and

displays which SDI input is being used for embedded audio in the HDMI and SDI multi

view output signal.  Multi view layout - This displays the 2x2 multi view layout.

Control Buttons and Rotary Knob

Your Teranex Mini Smart Panel has a set of buttons and a rotary knob that are used to navigate your Blackmagic MultiView 4’s settings menu.

 1 and 2 buttons - Press these buttons to increase or decrease numeric setting values,

 Set - After changing a setting using the 1 and 2 buttons, press the ‘set’ button to

 Menu - Press to enter the settings menu for your Blackmagic MultiView 4. You can

The ‘home’ screen is the default display

on TeranexMini Smart Panel’s LCD.

or to move up or down through menu settings.

confirm your setting.

also press the menu button to step back through menu items all the way to the

home screen.

1616Changing Settings using TeranexMiniSmart Panel

 Video and Audio Buttons - These buttons are specific to Teranex Mini converters and

2160p 29.97 Input 3

1 3

2 4

1 MENU

2 VIDEO

SET AUDIO

2160p 29.97 Input 3

1 3

2 4

are not used with Blackmagic MultiView 4.  Rotary Knob - Turn the rotary knob clockwise or counter clockwise to navigate through

the menu settings and adjust numeric setting values.

1 MENU

2 VIDEO

SET AUDIO

2160p 29.97 Input 3

1 3

2 4

Rotary Knob

Control Buttons

Video monitor - displays the home screen and is used when changing settings.

Changing Settings using Teranex Mini Smart Panel

Changing settings using the Teranex Mini Smart Panel is more convenient and you can immediately confirm your settings visually on the LCD.

To enter your Blackmagic MultiView 4’s setup menu, press the ‘menu’ soft button on the Teranex Mini Smart Panel. Here you can access the following settings.

Audio In

This setting is used to select the SDI input from which audio will be taken and embedded into the multi view outputs.

Video Format

Your Blackmagic MultiView 4 can be set to Ultra HD or HD output at either 29.97 or 25 frames per second. Use this setting to cycle through the available resolution and frame rate options.

Highlight the menu item you wish to adjust

and press “set” to select it. Scroll through

the settings using the rotary knob.

1717Changing Settings using TeranexMiniSmart Panel

Overlay

The overlay submenu lets you set the appearance of overlay features on or off.

Overlay features are:

 Borders: Lets you separate each view in a grid like pattern.  Labels: Makes ‘view’ labels visible or hidden. Labels can be changed using Blackmagic

MultiView Setup.  Audio Meters: Turns audio VU meters on or off for all the views. The first 2 channels

embedded in each SDI signal are displayed in each view, which means you can monitor

audio levels together with the picture.

Network

The ‘network’ settings let you set the IP, Subnet and Gateway addresses for your Blackmagic MultiView 4 when connecting to a network.

To set your Blackmagic MultiView 4’s IP address:

1 Press the ‘menu’ button on the front control panel and use the rotary knob to highlight

the ‘networking’ tab on the LCD menu.

2 Press the ‘set’ button to enter the network settings screen.

3 Turn the rotary knob to select the “IP address” tab.

4 Press the ‘set’ button to highlight the first field of the IP address. Use the rotary knob to

change values.

5 Press ‘set’ to confirm the first field, then repeat the above step for the next three fields.

If you need to assign the subnet and gateway address, they can be set using the

same method.

6 Press the menu button twice to return to the home screen.

Use the rotary knob or the “1” and “2” buttons

on Teranex Mini Smart Panel to assign values to

yourBlackmagic MultiView 4 network settings.

1818Changing Settings using TeranexMiniSmart Panel

Changing Settings using Switches

1ON2 3 4 5 6 7 8

On the front panel of your Blackmagic MultiView 4 you’ll see a rubber dust cover which protects a set of small switches used for changing settings. The ‘on/off’ switches are used to configure internal settings and you can easily change them using the tip of a pen.

Blackmagic

MultiView 4

Change settings by adjusting the switches with a pen.

You’ll find a switch settings diagram printed on the base of your Blackmagic MultiView 4. Ensureyour switch settings correspond to the legend by observing the switch numbers from8to 1, left to right.

Blackmagic

MultiView 4

Your Blackmagic MultiView 4’s switches provide the following settings:

AUDIO SELECTION BIT 1

AUDIO SELECTION BIT 0

LABELS OFF

AUDIO METERS

OFF

BORDER OFF BORDER ON

SDI OUTPUT BIT 1

SDI OUTPUT BIT 0

LABELS ON

AUDIO METERS

AUDIO SOURCE

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

INPUT 3

INPUT 4

SDI OUTPUT

2160p29.97

2160p25

1080i59.94

1080i50

NOTE When using the optional Teranex Mini Smart Panel, the switch settings

will be overridden by the Smart Panel settings. Your Blackmagic MultiView 4 will retain its last settings whether applied via switch, Smart Panel or Blackmagic MultiView Setup software. If reverting to switch control after removing the Smart Panel or updating your Blackmagic MultiView 4’s settings via software, you may need to toggle individual switches for new settings to take effect.

1919Changing Settings using Switches

TIP Even though switch settings are printed on the base of your Blackmagic

MultiView 4, new features in later updates can add new settings so it’s worth checking the latest version of this manual for the most up to date information. You can download the latest version from the Blackmagic Design support center at www.blackmagicdesign.com/support

Switch Settings

Switch 8 and 7 - Audio Selection

Switches 8 and 7 are represented as bits 1 and 0 respectively. This means that by setting various on/off combinations of switches 8 and 7 you can select which SDI input is being used for embedded audio in the HDMI and SDI multi view output signal.

Audio Selection Table

Audio Source Switch 8 Switch 7 Switch Diagram

Input 1 ON ON

Input 2 ON OFF

Input 3 OFF ON

Input 4 OFF OFF

Switch 6 - Labels

Set switch 6 to ‘on’ to display labels for each window in your multi view output signal. These labels can be set using Blackmagic MultiView setup as detailed later in this manual. Set switch 6 to ‘off’ to hide labels.

Switch 5 - Audio Meters

Set switch 5 to ‘on’ to display audio meters for each window in your multi view output signal. Set switch 5 to ‘off’ to hide audio meters.

Switch 4 - Borders

Set switch 4 to ‘on’ to display borders between each MultiView window. Set switch 4 to ‘off’ to hide borders.

Switch 2 and 1

Switches 2 and 1 are represented as bits 1 and 0 respectively. This means that by setting various on/off combinations of switches 2 and 1 you can select the output format of your MultiView 4’s SDI signal.

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SDI Output Selection Table

SDI Output Switch 2 Switch 1 Switch Diagram

2160p29.97 ON ON

2160p25 ON OFF

1080i59.94 OFF ON

1080i50 OFF OFF

Using Blackmagic MultiView Setup

Blackmagic MultiView Setup lets you easily configure your Blackmagic MultiView from any Mac or Windows PC, as well as update the unit’s internal software. The utility is intuitive and easy to use, plus if you have Blackmagic MultiView 4 connected to a network, you can even change settings via Ethernet so you don’t have to plug in via USB.

Installing Blackmagic MultiView Setup

Blackmagic MultiView Setup runs on 64-bit versions of Windows and on the latest Yosemite and El Capitan versions of Mac OS X.

Windows installation

1 Double click the installer file from the supplied media or from your downloads folder if

you downloaded the software from the Blackmagic Design website.

2 Follow the install prompts and accept the terms in the license agreement and Windows

will automatically install the software.

Click the Windows ‘start’ button and then All Programs>Blackmagic Design>MultiView. The multi view folder contains the Blackmagic MultiView setup application.

Mac OS X installation

1 Double click the installer file from the supplied media or from your downloads folder if

you downloaded the software from the Blackmagic Design website.

2 Follow the install prompts and Mac OS X will automatically install the software.

A folder called “Blackmagic MultiView” will be created within your applications folder, containing the Blackmagic MultiView Setup application.

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To install the Blackmagic MultiView setup,

double click the installer and follow the prompts.

Blackmagic MultiView Setup Home Page

The first thing you will see after launching Blackmagic MultiView Setup is the software home page. If you have multiple Blackmagic MultiView connected to your network, you can select them by clicking on the arrows on the left and right side of the home page.

To access settings for your Blackmagic MultiView, click on the circular settings icon underneath the product image, or you can click on the image itself.

Blackmagic MultiView Setup lets you change your

BlackmagicMultiView settings from a computer

when connected via Ethernet or USB.

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Changing Settings using Blackmagic MultiView Setup

Click on the settings icon to open the setup settings for your Blackmagic MultiView. In the settings window you will see three tabs named ‘sources’, ‘views’ and ‘configure’. On Blackmagic MultiView 4, the ‘views’ setting is not required as its views are not adjustable via the Videohub Control software.

TIP Make sure your network settings on the unit matches that on your

computer for sources to be displayed.

Use Blackmagic MultiView Setup to customize input labels so you

can quickly identify each source within the multi view layout.

 Sources - Lets you customize your input labels. This changes how your sources are

labelled on your multi view display.  Views - This tab is only relevant when controlling Blackmagic MultiView 16 via

Videohub Control software. By changing the name of the views, you can make them

easier to identify within the destinations panel in the Videohub Control software.  Configure - The ‘configure’ tab gives you control over settings such as device name

customization, video output and overlay settings, plus network settings and serial

control adjustments.

Sources

Customizing Input Labels

Labeling your sources lets you quickly identify each source within the multi view layout. You can also save and load label sets, so if you regularly use your Blackmagic MultiView for different applications, you can quickly load labels without the need to re-enter them.

Labels are visible in the Videohub Control software and also to networked Videohub control panels.

To customize your input labels:

1 Click on the ‘sources’ tab.

2 In the ‘input labels’ setting, click the text box for the input source name you want to

change and enter a new label name.

3 Click ‘save’ to confirm your setting.

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Views

Customizing View Labels

On Blackmagic MultiView 16, you can change the labels of the views so they are easier to identify as destinations when controlling your MultiView 16 via Videohub Control software.

To customize the view labels:

1 Click on the ‘views’ tab.

2 In the ‘output labels’ setting, click the text box for the view you want to change and

enter a new label name.

3 Click ‘save’ to confirm your setting.

When the ‘view’ labels are at their default state, you willnotice output 17 is labelled ‘solo’ and output 18 is labelled ‘audio’.

Output 17 lets you change the software label for the ‘solo’ setting which is controlled using your Blackmagic MultiView 16’s front panel. This is beneficial when controlling your MultiView 16 using Blackmagic Videohub Control software. Customizing the ‘solo’ output label in Blackmagic MultiView Setup lets you change how it appears in Blackmagic Videohub Control.

Output 18 relates to the ‘audio in’ setting in your Blackmagic MultiView 16’s LCD menu, which routes the audio you wish to embed in your multi view output. Similar to the ‘solo’ output label, you can change the view label so you can customize its appearance when controlling Blackmagic MultiView 16 using Blackmagic Videohub Control.

The inclusion of the “solo” and “audio” output labels

let you change their names so you can customize

how they appear when controlling your Blackmagic

MultiView 16 using Blackmagic Videohub Control.

Configure

Naming your Blackmagic MultiView

The ‘configure’ tab is divided into three groups of settings including ‘details’, ‘overlay’ and ‘network settings.’ These differ slightly depending on whether you’re configuring Blackmagic MultiView 16 or Blackmagic MultiView 4.

To name your Blackmagic MultiView so it’s easy to identify when used remotely:

1 Click on the ‘configure’ tab.

2 In the ‘details’ setting, click the ‘name’ text box and enter a new label for your

Blackmagic MultiView.

3 Click ‘save’.

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Use Blackmagic MultiView Setup to name your Blackmagic

MultiView 16 so it’s easy for network users to identify.

Changing the Multi View Layout

Similar to the ‘layout’ settings on Blackmagic MultiView 16’s control panel LCD menu, you can also change the layout using the setup software. Choose the layout setting you wish to use by clicking on the desired layout icon in the ‘details’ settings.

Video Format and HD Output

Video Format settings differ slightly between Blackmagic MultiView 16 and Blackmagic MultiView 4.

Blackmagic MultiView 16 can output Ultra HD and HD videos simultaneously, so you can select between Ultra HD video frame rates to set ‘video format’ and interlaced or progressive mode for the ‘HD output’. The HD frame rate will automatically conform to your Ultra HD settings. For example, if 2160p25 is selected, the HD output can be either 1080p25 or 1080i50.

The radio buttons in the ‘configure’ tab for

MultiView 16 are used to set the layout, video

format, HD output and SD aspect ratio.

On Blackmagic MultiView 4 you can choose whether to output Ultra HD or HD video via the SDI output, as well as set the frame rate. These are consolidated into the ‘video format’ dropdown menu, with no separate ‘HD output’ menu.

The ‘configure’ tab for Blackmagic MultiView 4

contains a dropdown list of video format options

that covers both resolution and frame rate.

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SD Aspect

If 4:3 SD video is connected to your Blackmagic MultiView, check the ‘set to 4:3’ checkbox. This ensures your 4:3 video displays using the correct aspect ratio.

If 16:9 SD video is connected, check the ‘set to 16:9’ checkbox to display the image correctly in its view.

Overlay

Check the checkboxes in the ‘overlay’ settings to enable each feature on your BlackmagicMultiView.

Overlay features are:

 Borders: Lets you separate each view in a grid like pattern.  Labels: Makes ‘view’ labels visible or hidden. Labels can be changed using Blackmagic

MultiView Setup.  Audio Meters: Turns audio VU meters on or off for all the views. The first 2 channels

embedded in each SDI signal are displayed in each view, which means you can monitor

audio levels together with the picture.  SDI Tally: When your Blackmagic MultiView has an ATEM switcher’s program SDI

output connected to the last input, for example input 16 on Blackmagic MultiView

16, or input 4 on Blackmagic MultiView 4, you can view tally borders around a view

when its source is switched to air. You can turn this feature on or off using the tally

overlay setting.

TIP For tally to work properly, make sure you connect all your

Blackmagic MultiView inputs so they match the input numbers on your ATEM switcher or tally may be displayed on the wrong view.

The overlay settings in the ‘configure’ tab lets youturn overlay

features on or off such as borders, ‘view’ labels, audio meters,

or even SDItally borders on your Blackmagic MultiView.

Network and Serial Control Settings

Network and serial control settings can be set using Blackmagic MultiView Setup when your Blackmagic MultiView 16 is connected to your computer via USB. You can also change these settings using the front control panel LCD menu. When configuring Blackmagic MultiView 4, only network settings are available.

To change network settings, simply click in the text box and enter the values with your keyboard, or check the desired checkbox.

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When connecting to a network you may need to change your

MultiView 16’s ‘network settings’ to suit. ‘Serial control’ settings lets

you set your MultiView 16 for Lietch client or server configuration

based on your RS-422 remote control setup requirements.

To set up serial control, connect Blackmagic MultiView 16 to your computer via USB and follow the steps below:

1 Launch Blackmagic MultiView setup and select your Blackmagic MultiView 16 by

clicking on the product image or the settings icon below it.

2 Click on the ‘configure’ tab and set the “Leitch Protocol” switch to “Leitch Client” if your

Blackmagic MultiView16 is to act as a client of a connected control panel, or “Leitch

Server” if your unit is to be controlled from an automation system or third party router

control system.

3 Click on the ‘save’ tab to confirm your setting.

Select either ‘client’ or ‘server’ when using RS-422 serial control.

Saving and Loading Label Sets

If you are regularly using a set of labels for a recurring project, you can easily save them to a file and load them later.

To save your labels, click on the gear icon in Blackmagic MultiView setup to open the ‘label set’ settings and select “save label set”. Choose a location to store the file and click ‘save’.

To load your labels, click on the gear icon to open the ‘label set’ settings and select “load label set”. Navigate to your saved label set file and click ‘load’.

Use Blackmagic MultiView setup to save and load labels.

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Updating the Internal Software

Occasionally, the internal software in your Blackmagic MultiView will need to be updated. Updates to internal software can provide new features, compatibility with new hardware, and support for new formats.

To update your Blackmagic MultiView internal software:

1 Connect your Blackmagic MultiView to your computer via USB or Ethernet.

2 Launch Blackmagic MultiView setup and it will automatically display any Blackmagic

MultiViews that are connected to your network.

3 Select your Blackmagic MultiView by clicking on the product image or the settings icon

below the product name.

4 Blackmagic MultiView setup will inform you if an update is required.

5 If an update is required, click the ‘update’ button and allow the software to install. Make

sure your Blackmagic MultiView is not unplugged while the update is in progress.

6 Click the ‘close’ button when the update is finished.

Click the ‘update’ button to install new internal software.

Make sure your Blackmagic MultiView is not

unplugged while the update is in progress.

Using Videohub Control Software

NOTE You can use Videohub Control software to route sources to views

onBlackmagic MultiView 16, plus other settings such as selecting the view for solomode, or the audio source for the multi view output. On Blackmagic MultiView4, you can use Videohub Control software to change audio source for the multi view output.

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Controlling Blackmagic MultiView using BlackmagicVideohub Control Software

When you have Blackmagic MultiView 16 connected to a network, you can use Blackmagic Videohub Control on a Mac or Windows computer to route Blackmagic MultiView 16’s videoinputs to different views within your multi view layout. Your Blackmagic MultiView’s SDIinputs appear as pushbuttons within the ‘sources’ panel, while the views appear as pushbuttons within the ‘destinations’ panel. The Videohub Control application is part of the Videohub software installer which can be downloaded from the Blackmagic Design support center at www.blackmagicdesign.com/support.

Select your MultiView 16

After launching the Videohub Control software, click on the gear icon to open the ‘settings’ pop up menu, and choose “select Videohub”. Select your Blackmagic MultiView 16’s name from the list of connected devices.

If your inputs are labelled, the names you assigned will appear within the Videohub Control software. If they are not labelled they will display as Input 1, Input 2, Input 3, etc.

You can use Blackmagic Videohub Control to route

BlackmagicMultiView 16’s sources to different views.

Viewing your Inputs

To see which of your Blackmagic MultiView 16’s video inputs is routed to a particular view, click a view pushbutton in the destinations panel. The destination, or view, button will illuminate. In the ‘sources’ panel, the pushbutton of the routed video input will also illuminate, making it clear which input, or source, is routed to the view.

Routing Inputs to Views

To route a video input to a view, click a view pushbutton from the destination panel, then click an input pushbutton in the sources panel to immediately route that input to the view.

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Solo Input

Use the “solo input” pushbutton to determine which input is displayed full screen when the “solo” button is enabled on the Blackmagic MultiView 16’s front panel. Simply click on the “solo input” pushbutton in the Videohub Control destinations panel, then click an input pushbutton in the sources panel.

Audio Input

On Blackmagic MultiView 16 and Blackmagic MultiView 4 you can use the “audio input” pushbutton in Videohub Control software to determine which SDI input’s audio is routed to the multi view output. Simply click on the “audio input” pushbutton in the Videohub Control destinations panel, then click an input pushbutton in the sources panel to immediately route that input’s audio to the multi view output.

The “solo input” and “audio input” pushbuttons allow

you to change these settings using Videohub Control.

Developer Information

Blackmagic Videohub Ethernet Protocol v2.3

Summary

Your Blackmagic MultiView is compatible with the Blackmagic Videohub Ethernet Protocol. It is text based and is accessed by connecting to your Blackmagic MultiView’s IP address and TCPport 9990.

NOTE Controlling your MultiView via Ethernet is available on both models,

however, most features are relevant to Blackmagic MultiView 16. On Blackmagic

MultiView 4, you can change the source for the Multi View audio.

The multi view sends information in blocks which each have an identifying header in all caps, followed by a full colon. A block spans multiple lines and is terminated by a blank line. Each line in the protocol is terminated by a newline character.

Lines sent to the Blackmagic MultiView 16 can be terminated with line feed, carriage return or both.

Upon connection, the multi view sends a complete dump of the state of the device. After the initial status dump, status updates are sent every time the multi view status changes.

To be resilient to future protocol changes, clients should ignore blocks they do not recognize, up to the trailing blank line. Within existing blocks, clients should ignore lines they do not recognize.

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