Blackmagicdesign Broadcast Converter Instruction Manual

Installation and Operation ManualBlackmagic ConvertersWindows™March 2014Mac OS X™

Mini Converter SDI to Analog 4K10.Mini Converter SDI to Analog 4K Block DiagramRedundant Input AutomaticChange OverInput automaticallydetects between

Mini Converter Analog to SDI11Blackmagic Mini Converter Analog to SDIConvert video and audio from analog equipment such as Betacam SP decks, HDV camer

Mini Converter Analog to SDI12Mini SwitchesMini Converter Analog to SDI’s mini switches provide the following settings:Switch 8 - Analog Audio, AES/EB

Mini Converter Analog to SDI13Mini Converter Analog to SDI Block Diagram12 bit Digital toAnalog SD/HD Video ConverterComponent input can switch to S-V

Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 4K14Blackmagic Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 4KConnect a huge range of HDMI displays and video projectors to SDI based equipme

Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 4K15Audio Channels Switch 4 Switch 3 Switch 2 Switch Diagram1 and 2 OFF OFF OFF3 and 4 OFF OFF ON5 and 6 OFF ON OFF7 and 8

Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 4K16Redundant Input AutomaticChange OverInput automaticallydetects between SD, HD and 6G-SDIAnalog or AES/EBUAudio Out Swit

Mini Converter HDMI to SDI 4K17HDMI to SDI 4KBlackmagic Mini Converter HDMI to SDI 4KConvert HDMI outputs from devices such as HDV cameras and game co

Mini Converter HDMI to SDI 4K18Mini SwitchesMini Converter HDMI to SDI’s mini switches provide the following settings:Switch 8 - Analog Audio, AES/EBU

Mini Converter HDMI to SDI 4K19The Settings pane lets you select down conversion aspect ratio options. However, your settings will need to be set by m

WelcomeWelcomeThank you for purchasing Blackmagic Converters for your production needs.Blackmagic Mini Converters, Mini Converter Heavy Duty and Batte

Mini Converter SDI to Audio20Blackmagic Mini Converter SDI to AudioDe-embed 4 channels of audio from any SDI video connection and output to 4 channels

Mini Converter SDI to Audio21Mini SwitchesMini Converter SDI to Audio’s mini switches provide the following settings:Switch 8 - Analog Audio, AES/EBU

Mini Converter SDI to Audio22Adjust audio levels using Blackmagic Converter Utility.Blackmagic Converter Utility SettingsThe Converter Utility softwar

Mini Converter Audio to SDI23Blackmagic Mini Converter Audio to SDIEmbed four channels of analog audio, or eight channels of AES/EBU digital audio int

Mini Converter Audio to SDI24Mini SwitchesMini Converter Audio to SDI’s mini switches provide the following settings:Switch 8 - Analog Audio, AES/EBU

Mini Converter Audio to SDI25Switch 5 - Audio Group Bit 0See switch 6 description.Switch 4 - CH 4 or AES 7&8 Embed or DisableOnce you have selecte

Mini Converter Audio to SDI26Mini Converter Audio to SDI Block DiagramRedundant Input AutomaticChange OverInput automaticallydetects between SD, HD an

Mini Converter Optical Fiber27Blackmagic Mini Converter Optical FiberConvert SDI to Optical Fiber and Optical Fiber to SDI simultaneously. Mini Conver

Mini Converter Optical Fiber 4K28Blackmagic Mini Converter Optical Fiber 4KConvert SD/HD and single link 6G-SDI to Optical Fiber and Optical Fiber to

Mini Converter UpDownCross29Blackmagic Mini Converter UpDownCrossPerform up, down and cross conversions as well as NTSC/PAL standards conversion and f

ContentsBlackmagic Converters41114177515457582023272829343759606144483842Getting StartedIntroducing Blackmagic Converters 4Plugging in Power 5Pluggi

Mini Converter UpDownCross30Down conversion Switch 8 Switch 7 Switch DiagramLetterbox16:9 Ratio Image 4:3 Ratio DisplayOFF OFFAnamorphic16:9 Ratio Ima

Mini Converter UpDownCross31You've probably noticed switches 8 and 7 share settings for up and down conversions. This is because aspect ratio set

Mini Converter UpDownCross32Switch 1 - Processing Off - Processing OnWhen switch 1 is set to OFF all conversions are bypassed and the Mini Converter c

Mini Converter UpDownCross33Mini Converter UpDownCross Block DiagramUse bypass if you want to use for SDI distributionEqualizerRe-Clocker and10 bit De

Mini Converter Sync Generator34Blackmagic Mini Converter Sync GeneratorMini Converter Sync Generator includes 6 crystal stabilized video reference out

Mini Converter Sync Generator35Mini SwitchesMini Converter Sync Generator’s mini switches provide the following settings:Switch 4 - SYNC REF FORMAT BI

Mini Converter Sync Generator36Video Format Switch 4 Switch 3 Switch 2 Switch 1 Switch Diagram1080p29.97 ON OFF ON OFF1080p30 ON OFF OFF ONSwitch 3 -

Mini Converter SDI Distribution 4K37Blackmagic Mini Converter SDI Distribution 4KOutput your SDI signal to eight SDI devices simultaneously, such as d

Mini Converter SDI Multiplex 4K38Blackmagic Mini Converter SDI Multiplex 4KYour Mini Converter SDI Multiplex 4K can perform the following conversions:

Mini Converter SDI Multiplex 4K396. MINI-B USB PORT Connects to the Converter Utility software via your Mac OS X or Windows computer. The Mini Convert

Getting Started4Introducing Blackmagic ConvertersBlackmagic Converters are compact and affordable SDI converters for broadcast, studio and video produ

Mini Converter SDI Multiplex 4K40Mini SwitchesMini Converter SDI Multiplex 4K's mini switches provide the following settings: Switches 8, 7 and 6

Mini Converter SDI Multiplex 4K41CableEQCableEQCableEQCableEQSDI IN 2SDI IN 1CentralProcessor andFirmwareCableDriverCableDriverCableDriverCableDriverS

Mini Converter Quad SDI to HDMI 4K42SDI IN 4SDI IN 3SDI IN 2SDI IN 1Quad SDIto HDMI 4KHDMI OUTBlackmagic Mini Converter Quad SDI to HDMI 4KConnect sin

Mini Converter Quad SDI to HDMI 4K43SDI IN 4SDI IN 3SDI IN 2SDI IN 1Quad SDIto HDMI 4KHDMI OUTSDIMultiplexInput automaticallydetects between SD, HD an

Mini Converter Heavy Duty SDI to Analog44Blackmagic Mini Converter Heavy Duty SDI to AnalogConvert from SD/HD-SDI to analog component, NTSC and PAL vi

Mini Converter Heavy Duty SDI to Analog45Mini SwitchesMini Converter Heavy Duty SDI to Analog’s mini switches are protected by a rubber hood. Open the

Mini Converter Heavy Duty SDI to Analog46Switch 1 - Processing Off - Processing OnDown convert HD to SD with 3 types of aspect ratios by cycling throu

Mini Converter Heavy Duty SDI to Analog47Blackmagic Converter Utility SettingsThe Converter Utility software complements your mini switch settings by

Mini Converter Heavy Duty Analog to SDI48Blackmagic Mini Converter Heavy Duty Analog to SDIConvert video and audio from analog equipment such as Betac

Mini Converter Heavy Duty Analog to SDI49Mini SwitchesMini Converter Heavy Duty Analog to SDI’s mini switches are protected by a rubber hood. Open the

Getting Started5Plugging in PowerPlug in the 12 volt power supply using the socket adapter for your country. The cable tie point is for securing the p

Mini Converter Heavy Duty Analog to SDI50Adjust audio levels using Blackmagic Converter Utility.Blackmagic Converter Utility SettingsThe Converter Uti

Mini Converter Heavy Duty SDI to HDMI513Blackmagic Mini Converter Heavy Duty SDI to HDMIConnect a huge range of HDMI displays and video projectors to

Mini Converter Heavy Duty SDI to HDMI521ON2 3 4 5 6 7 8Audio Channels Switch 4 Switch 3 Switch 2 Switch Diagram1 and 2 OFF OFF OFF3 and 4 OFF OFF ON5

Mini Converter Heavy Duty SDI to HDMI53Redundant Input AutomaticChange OverInput automaticallydetects between SD,HD and 3G-SDIAnalog or AES/EBUAudio O

Mini Converter Heavy Duty HDMI to SDI54Blackmagic Mini Converter Heavy Duty HDMI to SDIConvert HDMI outputs from devices such as HDV cameras and game

Mini Converter Heavy Duty HDMI to SDI551ON2 3 4 5 6 7 8Converter Utility can be used to adjust audio levels.Change your converter's internal sett

Mini Converter Heavy Duty HDMI to SDI56The Settings pane lets you select down conversion aspect ratio options. However, your settings will need to be

Battery Converter SDI to HDMI57SDI to HDMIBattery ConverterHDMIUSBSDI INONOFF1100 9050POWER+12V to 31V DC100BATTSDI LOOPSDI LOCK23Blackmagic Battery C

Battery Converter HDMI to SDI58Blackmagic Battery Converter HDMI to SDIConvert HDMI outputs from devices such as HDV cameras and game consoles to SDI.

Using Blackmagic Converter Utility59Installing the Blackmagic Converter Utility SoftwareConverter Utility software can be used to update your converte

Getting Started6Applying Settings using Mini SwitchesMany models of Mini Converter and Mini Converter Heavy Duty have mini switches used to configure i

Help60Getting HelpThe fastest way to obtain help is to go to the Blackmagic Design online support pages and check the latest support material availabl

Warranty6112 Month Limited WarrantyBlackmagic Design warrants that Mini Converters and Mini Converters Heavy Duty will be free from defects in materia

Mini Converter SDI to Analog 4K7Blackmagic Mini Converter SDI to Analog 4KConvert from SD/HD/3G/6G-SDI to analog component, NTSC and PAL video out, pl

Mini Converter SDI to Analog 4K81ON2 3 4 5 6 7 8Mini SwitchesMini Converter SDI to Analog’s mini switches provide the following settings:Switch 8 - An

Mini Converter SDI to Analog 4K9Mini Switch Settings Example:Experiment with the mini switches by setting your Blackmagic Mini Converter to output hig