Key Information About the SmartView 4K G3 Broadcast Monitor
- Hybrid 12G-SDI and SMPTE-2110 IP Connectivity for direct integration in SDI control rooms or 10GbE networks, up to 2160p60.
- 15.6" Ultra HD 3840 × 2160 Panel with professional monitoring tools: 3D LUT, focus peaking, H/V Delay, Blue Only, and framing guides.
- Automatic Switching and Detection of SD, HD, 2K, Ultra HD, and 4K DCI formats, 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 sampling.
- Internal AC Power Supply and 12V DC, 6U form factor for OB trucks, studios, and video walls.
A New Generation Designed for IP and 4K Broadcasting
Designed for modern live production, the SmartView 4K G3 combines 12G-SDI video and uncompressed SMPTE-2110 IP in a single monitor. It features NMOS discovery and control, PTP v2 synchronization, and full compatibility with SD through 4K DCI streams. It is the ideal monitoring link for control rooms transitioning to all-IP infrastructures without sacrificing the existing SDI ecosystem.
Who Is It For and What Are Its Applications?
This monitor targets TV broadcasters, capture service providers, multi-camera studios, and OB trucks requiring faithful Ultra HD image quality, controlled monitoring latency, and flexible SDI or IP connectivity. Whether on a video wall, camera control, or mixer output, it ensures secure framing, focus, and color consistency in critical environments.
Key Features for Precision Monitoring
Unified SDI/IP Connectivity
Two 12G-SDI inputs and one loop-through output are complemented by a 10GbE RJ-45 port for SMPTE-2110 video input, plus an SFP slot for fiber optic. The monitor automatically switches sources and detects formats, simplifying mixed SDI/IP setups. The Blackmagic IP10 codec handles 12G-SDI to 10G SMPTE-2110 IP video conversion, ideal as a monitoring gateway.
Advanced Image Control
The 15.6" UHD panel delivers detailed images to monitor sharpness and colorimetry. 3D LUTs facilitate camera profile matching, while focus peaking, H/V Delay, Blue Only, and framing guides speed up live technical checks.
Broadcast Integration
With internal AC power, 12V DC input, 6U form factor, and 9-pin D-Sub tally connector, the SmartView 4K G3 integrates effortlessly into technical racks, studios, or mobile setups. Configuration is done via USB or Ethernet, and firmware updates deploy easily to ensure long-term reliability.
Technical Specifications
Connections
- SDI Inputs: 2
- SDI Outputs: 1 loop-through output; synchronized video output automatically switching to the selected input
- SDI Rates: 270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G
- Fiber Optic Video Input: SFP fiber optic connector; supports IP 2110 video and optical SDI
- Supports Multiple Data Rates: automatic detection of 4K, Ultra HD, 2K, HD, or SD inputs
- USB: firmware update and configuration
- Ethernet: 1 x RJ-45 10Gb/s (10/100/1000/10G BASE-T) for SMPTE-2110 IP video input, configuration, and firmware updates
- Tally: 9-pin D-type connector
Supported Formats
- SD: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
- HD: 720p50/59.94/60; 1080i50/59.94/60; 1080p23.98/24/25/29.97/30/47.95/48/50/59.94/60; 1080PsF23.98/24/25/29.97/30
- 2K: 2Kp23.98/24/25/29.97/30/47.95/48/50/59.94/60 DCI; 2KPsF23.98/24/25/29.97/30
- Ultra HD: 2160p23.98/24/25/29.97/30/47.95/48/50/59.94/60
- 4K DCI: 4Kp23.98/24/25/29.97/30/47.95/48/50/59.94/60
SDI Compliance and Video Processing
- SDI Standards: SMPTE 259M, 292M, 296M, 372M, 424M Level A and B, 425M, 2082
- Color Space: REC 601, REC 709
- Automatic SDI Switching: SD, HD, 3G, 6G, and 12G-SDI
- Video Sampling: 4:2:2 and 4:4:4
IP Video, Synchronization, and Control
- SMPTE 2110-20: uncompressed video; IGMP v2
- SMPTE 2110-21: traffic shaping ? transmitter: narrow; receiver: narrow, wide synchronous, asynchronous
- SMPTE 2110-30 (PCM): audio compliance level C
- SMPTE 2110-40 (ancillary data): full access to ancillary data, including RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2, closed captions, and static HDR metadata
- PTP: IEEE 1588-2008 (PTP v2), ST 2059-1, ST 2059-2
- NMOS IS-04 v1.3.2 (discovery and registration), peer-to-peer via mDNS/DNS-SD
- NMOS IS-05 v1.1.2 (connection management)
- NMOS BCP-002-01: natural grouping; NMOS BCP-004-01: receiver capabilities
Codec
- Blackmagic IP10 codec used for converting 12G-SDI rates to 10G SMPTE-2110 IP video
Software and Operating Systems
- Firmware Update: via included firmware update
- Parameter Control: via USB or Ethernet
- macOS: 13.0 Ventura, 14.0 Sonoma or later
- Windows: 10 and 11
Display
- 15.6" Active Matrix TFT LCD
- Resolution: 3840 × 2160 pixels
- Response Time: 25 ms
- Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
- Color Depth: 16.7 million colors
Power Supply
- 1 x 100?240V AC internal, 50/60Hz
- Power Inputs: 1 x IEC C14 (AC); 1 x 12V DC input with 5.5 mm barrel for external power or battery
- Power Consumption: 24 W
Physical Installation
- Form Factor: 6 rack units
Environmental Specifications
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
- Storage Temperature: ?20 to 60 °C (?4 to 140 °F)
- Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing
Included
- SmartView 4K G3
- Welcome pack with QR code to download the software
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