Blackmagic SmartView SmartScope User Manual Using Tally

Tally Port Pin Connections

It is not necessary to connect the tally port of SmartView or SmartScope and you can skip this section if you do not intend to use the tally feature.

Each SmartView and SmartScope screen features independent tally borders in red, green or blue which can be used to indicate the status of a video signal such as on-air, preview or recording.

The 9-pin D-sub tally port accepts contact closure signals from switchers and automation systems. Please refer to the accompanying tally pin connections diagram for information about wiring the tally port for use with your switcher or automation system.

The 9-pin D port wiring description is printed on the rear of the unit showing contact closures to display red, green or blue tally borders on each independent monitor.

SmartView Duo showing green and red tally borders

SmartView Duo and SmartScope Duo 4K Tally Pin Connections
Pin	Function
1	Monitor 1 Red
2	Monitor 1 Green
3	Monitor 1 Blue	SmartView Tally-Port
4	Ground	SmartView HD and SmartView 4K
5	Ground	Tally Pin Connections
6	Ground	Pin	Function
7	Monitor 2 Red	1	Red
		2	Green
8	Monitor 2 Green	3	Blue
9	Monitor 2 Blue	4	Ground