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# HDR & SDR monitoring with DeckLink 8K Pro

Simultaneous HDR and trim SDR signals monitoring with DeckLink 8K Pro

This guide covers setting up simultaneous HDR and SDR signal monitoring using two DeckLink 8K Pro cards — one on the sending end and one on the receiving end.

First, configure the ports on both cards using the **Desktop Video** app as follows:

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Edit the connector settings in every sub-device and set them to **In or Out**:

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Here is the port numbering on the device:

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This is how the two boards should be connected:

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Configure the DeckLink device in DaVinci Resolve as follows:

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When DeckLink 1 is selected as the monitoring device, physical port 1 outputs HDR and port 3 outputs SDR.

Connect to **DeckLink (1)** and **DeckLink (2)** in OmniScope for simultaneous HDR and SDR monitoring:

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Make sure to use the following **Input Settings** in OmniScope:

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Once both inputs are configured and you set up a dual-source layout, you should see something like this:

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