# Configure UHD Video Output

For a _Receiver_ service to output decoded UHD video in the same format, the [Configuration Type](/beam/receiver/#receiver-configuration-type)
must be set to **UHD**. This _Configuration Type_ enables decoding of SD, HD, and UHD video and exposes additional settings for
UHD output.

## UHD Output Over SDI

UHD video is output over SDI using the following SDI output standards, referred to as **Link Mode**:

- Quadrant (Quad‑Link 3G‑SDI, ST 425‑5 Annex B — Square Division)
- Interleaved (Quad‑Link 3G‑SDI, ST 425-5 Two Sample Interleave)
- 12G-SDI (Single‑link UHD)

> **Info:** The **Link Mode** options available will depend on the [SDI output option card](/beam/reception/tech-specs/#sdi-output)
> installed in the MK.IO Beam server.

### Configuring Link Mode

To configure the Link Mode for UHD output for a specific _Receiver_ service, follow these steps:

1. Set the _Configuration Type_ is set to **UHD**:
   - See  [Change the Configuration Type](/beam/receiver/#change-the-configuration-type)

2. Set the SDI output option card so that it is configured for UHD output:
   - See [Set up SDI/ASI cards](/beam/system-admin/maintenance/setup-sdi-asi-card)

3. On the **Home** page, select the **RECEIVER** item from the required feed, then click `Edit` to edit.

4. In the **Parameters** window, select the **Output** tab.

5. Select the tab for the SDI output type, for example **SDI 1**.

   ![view edit service decode output cp](/rx1-img/view_edit_service_decode_output_cp.png)

6. Select the [**Link Mode**](/beam/receiver/parameters#sdi-output-parameters-and-status) format required for
   the video output.

7. Select the [**SDI port**](/beam/receiver/output/sdi/) required from the drop-down menu that
   supports UHD output.

8. Click **Save and Continue** to apply change.

## UHD Output Over SMPTE ST 2022-6

Currently, UHD output is not supported using SMTPE ST 2022-6.

## UHD Output Over SMPTE ST 2110

To output UHD video using SMPTE ST 2110, ensure the following settings are configured:

1. Set the _Output Profile_ to **SMPTE ST 2110 UHD Output**:
   - See [Configure the Output Profile](/beam/receiver/output/#configure-the-output-profile)

2. Set the _Configuration Type_ is set to **UHD**:
   - See  [Change the Configuration Type](/beam/receiver/#change-the-configuration-type)