Blackmagic Design Smartview HD 17" SDI Monitor
Blackmagic Design Smartview HD 17" SDI Monitor
Blackmagic Design Smartview HD 17" SDI Monitor

SmartView HD features an amazing 17″ LCD screen that lets you monitor SD, HD and 3Gb/s SDI video in full resolution HD. ultra slim οnly an inch thick, it’s the perfect size for all your SDI monitoring needs

Rental Period & Prices
1 Day 3 Days 7 Days
15€ 30€ 53€
Call for availability
SKU: 1041008 Category:

Description

Key Features
– Supports SD/HD/3G-SDI Formats
– 1920 x 1080 Resolution Panel
– 3G-SDI Video Inputs
– Integrated Tally for Live Broadcast
– Fully Digital Adjustments
– Built-In Ethernet for Software Control
– Fits in Multi-Monitor Installations
– User-Updatable Firmware
– 6 RU Compact Design

Technical Specifications

SDI Compliance SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 372M, SMPTE 424M Level B, SMPTE 425M
SDI Color Space REC 601, REC 709
SDI Auto Switching Automatically selects between SD/HD/3G-SDI.
Video Sampling 4:2:2, 4:4:4
SDI Format Support 2048 x 1080 PsF23.98/24/25 1080p23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60
1080PsF23.98/24/25/29.97/30
1080i50/59.94/60
720p50/59.94/60
NTSC
PAL
Operating System Support Mac OS 10.10 or newer
Windows 8.1/10
Display Type TFT Active Matrix LCD
Display Resolution 1920 x 1080
Response Time < 12 ms Contrast Ratio 650:1 (typical) Color Depth 6-bit (262,144 colors) Power Supply 12 VDC universal Power Consumption 20 W max Operational Voltage Range 12-15 VDC Environmental Operating Temperature: 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C Storage Temperature: -4 to 113°F / -20 to 45°C Relative Humidity: 0-90% non-condensing Dimensions 19 x 10.5 x 1.4" / 483 x 266 x 35 mm Weight 5.1 lb / 2.3 kg

Power Consumption

⚡ Blackmagic SmartView HD 17″ SDI • Electrical & Power Profile

  • Operating Voltage: 12V DC Nominal (12V to 15V DC Barrel Input; 100V–240V AC via External Adapter)
  • Power Draw (Typical Operation): ~16W to 18W
  • Power Draw (Maximum Rated Load): 20W Maximum (Official Blackmagic Design specification with 3G-SDI monitoring and active loop-through output)
  • On-Board Battery Standard: External 14.4V V-Mount battery plate via D-Tap to 12V locking barrel cable (Cannot be powered by 7.4V NP-F batteries)
  • External Supply Options: Included 12V AC power supply or 14.4V V-Mount battery pack

⏱️ Estimated Operating Runtimes (20W Maximum Draw @ 85% Efficiency)

  • 🔋 V-Mount 98Wh (via D-Tap to 12V DC): ~4.2 hours (4h 10m)
  • 🔋 V-Mount 150Wh (via D-Tap to 12V DC): ~6.4 hours (6h 22m)
  • 🔋 V-Mount 190Wh (via D-Tap to 12V DC): ~8.1 hours (8h 04m)
  • 🔋 V-Mount 290Wh (via D-Tap to 12V DC): ~12.3 hours (12h 19m)

📊 Engineering Note: The 85% Efficiency Standard

  • Usable Energy Derating: Published calculations apply a standard 0.85 multiplier (Usable Wh = Rated Wh × 0.85). Rack/production monitors enforce an automated low-voltage cutoff (~11.5V) to maintain stable 3G-SDI re-clocking, while the remaining variance accounts for thermal dissipation in the 17-inch LCD backlight and DC-DC regulation.

⚠️ Production Advisory: Notice that the SmartView HD 17″ DC input is rated for 12V–15V DC. When running off fresh 14.4V V-Mount batteries (16.8V peak off the charger), using a regulated 12V D-Tap cable is recommended for long-term electronics protection.

🛠️ Full Rig Planning: Calculating power for a multi-monitor production cart or live-switching rack? Access the interactive FRENEL Power & Battery Runtime Calculator to model cumulative amperage draw across your complete setup.

Included

Blackmagic Design Smartview HD 17″ SDI Monitor is avalable to rent at FRENEL rental.

Related Products

You may also like: