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Black rack unit with two side-by-side 8-inch LCD screens

Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd.

Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd. BMD-HDL-SMTVDUO2 SmartView Duo 8" dual LCD post monitoring

SKU CH-YSA1-WWVNM MPN BMD-HDL-SMTVDUO2

Dual 8-inch rack-mount LCD monitors auto-switch SD, HD and 3G-SDI with reclocked loop-through

  • FormatSDI Format Support: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL 720p50, 720p5
  • SDI ComplianceSMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 424M L
  • Video Sampling4:2:2 and 4:4:4
  • ColorSDI Color Space: REC 601, REC 709
  • SDISDI Video Input: Automatically switches between SD, HD and 3
  • Network Interface10/100 BaseT with loop through
  • Dual independent 8-inch LCDs fit in a compact 1RU rack
  • Auto-switching SD, HD and 3G-SDI inputs with reclocked loop-through
  • SMPTE 259M, 292M, 296M, 372M, 424M Level B and 425M compliance
  • 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 sampling with REC 601 and REC 709 color spaces
  • Under 20 watts draw from included 12V universal supply

Dual 8-inch rack-mount monitors

The Blackmagic Design SmartView Duo fits two independent 800 x 480 LCD panels into a 1 RU chassis for post-production, broadcast and live-event monitoring. Each screen handles SD, HD and 3G-SDI formats with automatic switching and reclocked loop-through output. It is built for engineers who need simultaneous confidence monitoring of multiple sources in a compact rack space. Operators who require 4K or HDR preview cannot use this unit.

SDI connectivity and network control

Dual SDI inputs accept standards from SMPTE 259M through SMPTE 425M with 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 sampling in REC 601 or REC 709 colour space. A 10/100 BaseT Ethernet port with loop-through enables remote configuration via SmartView Utility, while a USB 2.0 port provides an alternative update path. The 9-pin D-sub tally/GPI interface ties into switcher tally systems. Builds without SDI routing infrastructure or without a 12 V power source cannot integrate this monitor.

Included firmware tools and power kit

Firmware updater software ships with the unit for internal upgrades over USB or Ethernet. A universal 12 V supply with international socket adapters powers the monitor at under 20 W. No mounting rails, SDI cables or tally wiring are supplied, so installers must provide rack hardware and signal cabling separately. Users who expect a complete turnkey kit with cables included will need to source those items elsewhere.

Highlights

  • Dual independent 8-inch LCDs fit in a compact 1RU rack
  • Auto-switching SD, HD and 3G-SDI inputs with reclocked loop-through
  • SMPTE 259M, 292M, 296M, 372M, 424M Level B and 425M compliance
  • 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 sampling with REC 601 and REC 709 color spaces
  • Under 20 watts draw from included 12V universal supply

Specifications

BrandBlackmagic Design
ModelSmartView Duo (HDL-SMTVDUO2)
FormatSDI Format Support:
525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL
720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30
1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60
2K Format Support:
2K DCI 23.98p, 2K DCI 24p, 2K DCI 25p
2K DCI 23.98PsF, 2K DCI 24PsF, 2K DCI 25PsF
SDI ComplianceSMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 424M Level B and SMPTE 425M.
Video Sampling4:2:2 and 4:4:4
ColorSDI Color Space: REC 601, REC 709
SDISDI Video Input: Automatically switches between SD, HD and 3G-SDI. Reclocked loop through output.
Network Interface10/100 BaseT with loop through
USB PortUSB 2.0 high speed (480Mb/s)
Tally/GPITally: 9-pin D connector
SoftwareInternal Software Upgrade: Via included firmware updater software.
SmartView Utility Software: Via USB or Ethernet.
DisplayDisplay Element: TFT Active Matrix LCD
Display Resolution: 800 x 480 pixels
Response: < 15 ms
Contrast Ratio: Typically 500:1
Color Depth: 16.7 Million Colors
Display Orientation: Displays can rotate upside down for optimum viewing angle
System RequirementsOperating Systems:
macOS 10.12 Sierra, macOS High Sierra 10.13 or later.
Windows 8.1 or Windows 10.
Power Consumption< 20 Watts
Power Supply12V universal power supply included with international socket adapters for all countries
FeatureFeaturing two large independent 8 inch LCD screens in a compact rack mount design, SmartView Duo handles SD, HD and 3Gb/s SDI video standards. SmartView Duo is perfect for post production, broadcast and live event monitoring. For easy setup, all screens can be remotely adjusted via ethernet connection. With SmartView Duo you can install SDI monitoring everywhere you need!
Dimensions5.24" x 19.00" x 1.38"
Weight3.15 lbs.
Shipping weight2.09 kg
Package size493 × 168 × 74 mm

Questions about this item

What is the first limit you hit when the SmartView Duo runs continuously?

The 800 x 480 pixel resolution and 500:1 contrast ratio cap visible detail and black levels during long sessions.

How much heat or noise does the unit produce under all-day operation?

It draws under 20 watts with no fan, so heat stays low and the monitor is silent in a rack.

What must I already own to get video onto both 8-inch screens?

You need SD, HD or 3G-SDI sources and standard BNC cables; the monitor auto-detects the standard and provides a reclocked loop-through for each input.

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