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SmartView 4K G3
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SmartView 4K G3

Technical Specifications

Description

The SmartView 4K G3 is the first Ultra HD broadcast monitor featuring both 12G-SDI and SMPTE-2110 IP video inputs. It seamlessly connects to IP-based broadcast systems and a wide range of 12G-SDI professional video equipment, supporting resolutions up to 2160p60—making it ideal for both broadcast and live production. It also includes versatile power options (AC and 12V DC), 3D LUTs, and a suite of monitoring controls such as focus peaking, H/V delay, blue-only mode, and framing guides.

Price

1,455.00 USD

Additional information

connections-sdi-inputs

2

connections-sdi-outputs

1 loop out. Reclocked video output that automatically switches to input selection.

sdi-rates

270Mb, 1.5G, 3G, 6G, 12G

optical-video-input

SFP Optical Fiber connector cage. Supports 2110 IP video and optical SDI.

multi-rate-support

Auto detection of 4K, Ultra HD, 2K, HD or SD inputs.

updates-and-configuration

USB

ethernet

1 x 10Gb/s RJ‑45 connector supporting 10/100/1000/10G BASE-T for SMPTE-2110 IP video in, configuration and firmware updates.

tally

9-pin D connector

sd-format-support

525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL

hd-format-support

720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 1080p23.98–1080p60

2k-format-support

2Kp23.98 DCI, 2Kp24 DCI, 2Kp25 DCI, 2Kp29.97 DCI, 2Kp30 DCI, 2Kp47.95 DCI, 2Kp48 DCI, 2Kp50 DCI, 2Kp59.94 DCI, 2Kp60 DCI

ultra-hd-format-support

2160p23.98–2160p60

4k-format-support

4Kp23.98 DCI, 4Kp24 DCI, 4Kp25 DCI, 4Kp29.97 DCI, 4Kp30 DCI, 4Kp47.95 DCI, 4Kp48 DCI, 4Kp50 DCI, 4Kp59.94 DCI, 4Kp60 DCI

sdi-compliance

SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 424M Level A and B, SMPTE 425M, SMPTE 2082.

sdi-color-space

REC 601, REC 709

sdi-auto-switching

Automatically selects between SD, HD, 3G, 6G and 12G-SDI.

video-sampling

4:2:2 and 4:4:4

ip-video-compliance

SMPTE 2110-20 (Uncompressed Video), IGMP v2

smpte-2110-21

Traffic Shaping Sender: Narrow, Receiver: Narrow, Wide Synchronous, Asynchronous

smpte-2110-30

PCM Audio Conformance level: Level C

smpte-2110-40

Full access to entire SMPTE ancillary data stream. Includes RP 188/SMPTE 12M-2, closed captioning and HDR static metadata.

precision-time-protocol

IEEE 1588‑2008 (PTP v2)

codec

Blackmagic IP10 codec used when converting 12G-SDI rates to 10G 2110 IP video.

software

Internal Software Upgrade via included firmware updater software.

settings-control

Via USB or Ethernet.

operating-systems

Mac 13.0 Ventura, Mac 14.0 Sonoma or later; Windows 10 and 11.

display

15.6" TFT Active Matrix LCD, 3840 x 2160 pixels, 25 ms response, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 16.7 million colors

power-supply

1 x Internal 100 – 240V AC 50/60Hz

power-inputs

1 x IEC C14 socket for AC power, 1 x 5.5mm barrel +12V DC In for external power supply or battery use.

power-consumption

24 W

physical-installation

6 rack units.

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

whats-included

SmartView 4K G3; Welcome wallet with QR code for software download