User's Manual

Universal Videohub Deck Control Cable
This cable features a single serial port at one end, for connection to both types of
SDI interface cards, and four RS-422 deck control ports at the other end.
Universal Videohub Deck Control Cable
3G-SDI Videohub Routers
Blackmagic 3G-SDI Videohub Routers
3G integrated Videohub models support up to 3G-SDI and are designed to suit facilities and
workgroups of varying sizes.
Broadcast Videohub has 72 SDI inputs, 144 SDI outputs, 72 bidirectional RS-422 deck control
ports, reference input, redundant power supplies and is 8 rack units high.
Studio Videohub has 16 SDI inputs, 32 SDI outputs, 16 bidirectional RS-422 deck control ports,
reference input, a universal power supply and is 2 rack units high.
Compact Videohub has 40 SDI inputs, 40 SDI outputs, reference input, redundant power supply
connections and is 2 rack units high.
Micro Videohub has 16 SDI inputs, 16 SDI outputs, reference input, a universal power supply
and is 1 rack unit high.
Smart Videohub has 16 SDI inputs, 16 SDI outputs, reference input, a universal power supply, a
built in control panel and is 1 rack unit high.
All SDI connections support auto detection of SD, HD or 3G-SDI, and reclocking on all
SDIoutputs. Simultaneous routing of 2K, HD, SD video and DVB-ASI is supported.
The Broadcast and Studio Videohubs must be connected via USB 2.0 to a host computer
running the Videohub server software, which can then be shared over an IP network in much
the same way as USB printer sharing. The Micro and Compact Videohubs connect directly to
the network, but still receive software updates via USB. Prior to connecting any devices to your
Videohub, you must nominate a computer to be the Videohub “Server” and to perform
Videohub sharing via USB. You can use almost any computer for the Videohub Server, such as
an editing workstation. However the Videohub Server computer must remain powered at all
times so that Videohub settings can be modified. You will need to provide a standard USB 2.0
type A-B male cable to connect Broadcast Videohub to the server computer.
403G-SDI Videohub Routers