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English Welcome Thank you for purchasing Blackmagic Converters for your production needs. Blackmagic Mini Converters, Mini Converter Heavy Duty, Battery Converters and Micro Converters give you a solution for virtually any conversion you could need. Mini Converters convert analog to digital, digital to analog, SDI to audio, audio to SDI, up, down and cross conversion, SDI distribution, and can even provide a sync generator for locking all your video equipment to the same reference signal.
Contents Blackmagic Converters Getting Started 5 Mini Converter HDMI to SDI 4K 34 Plugging in Power 5 Mini Converter HDMI to SDI 6G 37 Plugging in Video 6 Mini Converter SDI to Analog 40 Plugging in Audio 7 Mini Converter SDI to Analog 4K 45 Installing Administration Software 8 Mini Converter Analog to SDI 49 Installing Blackmagic Converters Setup 8 Mini Converter SDI to Audio 53 Updating the Internal Software 9 Mini Converter SDI to Audio 4K 56 Updating Mini Conve
Getting Started Getting started with your Blackmagic Converter is as simple as plugging in power, plugging your source video into your converter’s video input, and plugging the video output into your destination equipment. Plugging in Power Plug in the included 12 volt power supply using the socket adapter for your country. If your converter has a built in cable tie point, you can easily secure the power connection to your converter.
Plugging in Video To connect your video inputs and outputs, simply plug your source video into your converter’s video input and plug the video output into your destination equipment. BNC HDMI Optical Fiber Depending on your Blackmagic Converter model, the video connectors may be BNC, HDMI, or optical fiber LC. Optical Fiber Connectors Some Blackmagic Converter models include an SFP socket to accept a compatible SFP optical fiber module that supports up to 3G, 6G or 12G-SDI video.
Fail Safe Alternate SDI inputs Some Blackmagic Converter models include alternative SDI inputs for redundancy. These inputs are labeled ‘Alt SDI In’ and will immediately take over should the primary SDI input signal fail. In this rare scenario, the SDI LOCK LED will flash, indicating that the converter has switched to the ALT SDI input.
The audio jack illustration on the previous page shows the jack connector’s positive, negative and ground wiring pins. If you need to reverse the polarity of your analog audio cable to suit your audio equipment, you can simply swap the positive and negative wiring on the tip and ring pins.
Installation on Mac OS X 1 Download the Blackmagic Converters Setup software from www.blackmagicdesign.com 2 Unzip the downloaded file and open the resulting disk image to reveal its contents. 3 Double click the installer and follow the prompts to complete the installation. 4 When the installation has finished, click ‘close’. Blackmagic Converters Setup is now installed. Installation on Windows 1 Download Blackmagic Converters Setup from www.blackmagicdesign.com 2 Unzip the downloaded file.
If no converter is connected, the home page will display “no converters found”. If you have a converter connected to your computer via USB, but you don’t have power plugged in, the home page may display ‘no power connected’. Simply plug power into your converter to access the settings. If Blackmagic Converters Setup contains newer internal software than that currently installed in your Blackmagic Converter, it will prompt you to update. Simply follow the on screen instructions to complete the update.
5 6 SDI OUT SDI OUT SDI OUT SDI OUT SDI OUT ution 4K SDI Distrib SDI OUT SDI IN SDI OUT SDI OUT Plug in your Mini Converter SDI Distribution 4K’s power supply and connect it to a computer using a USB cable. Update the internal software as you would any other mini converter. ing Auto Switch Ultra HD SD, HD and POWER +12V Repeat steps 1 - 4 in reverse to reassemble Mini Converter SDI Distribution 4K.
For a full description of the switches and their settings, refer to your converter model in this manual. Even though switch settings are printed on the base of your converter, new features in later updates can add new settings so it’s worth checking the latest version of this manual for the most up to date information. You can download the latest version from the Blackmagic Design support center at www.blackmagicdesign.com/support.
About Tab The ‘about’ tab in Blackmagic Converters Setup is common across all converter models. You can use the settings in this tab to name your Blackmagic Converter. Simply click in the ‘name’ text box and type your desired converter name. Click ‘save’ to confirm the change. The ‘about’ tab in Blackmagic Converters Setup is used to name your Blackmagic Converter. You can also check the version of the setup software.
Blackmagic Micro Converters Micro Converter SDI to HDMI With Micro Converter SDI to HDMI you can connect a huge range of HDMI displays and video projectors to SDI based equipment. Your Micro Converter SDI to HDMI automatically detects between SD/HD/3G-SDI and converts to HDMI with embedded audio.
The ‘clip video output to legal levels’ setting is checked by default. This setting ensures your HDMI output is a true representation of the SDI input. Processing menu The ‘clip video output to legal levels’ checkbox controls clipping of your SDI input to ensure that it stays within HDMI legal levels and should be kept on by default.
1 3 SDI OUT MicroConverter 2 SDI OUT HDMI to SDI HDMI IN 4 Connectors 1 SDI OUT SDI video output BNC connector. 2 SDI OUT Second SDI output. 3 Micro USB / Power Provides power from the included adapter or any device capable of providing 5V via a standard USB to Micro USB cable, such as a laptop or television. Also connects to Blackmagic Converters Setup software via your Mac OS X or Windows Computer to update the Micro Converter’s internal software. 4 HDMI In HDMI type A video input.
Processing menu The ‘3G Output’ menu lets you select between Level A or Level B 3G-SDI. This setting lets you change the 3G-SDI output standard to maintain compatibility with equipment that can only receive level A or level B 3G-SDI video. Level B is the default setting.
Connectors 1 HDMI Out HDMI type A video output. 2 HDMI In HDMI type A video input. 3 Micro USB / Power Provides 5V power from any device capable of providing 5V via a standard USB to Micro USB cable, such as a laptop or television. Also connects to Blackmagic Converters Setup software via your Mac OS X or Windows Computer. 4 SDI Out SDI video output BNC connector. 5 SDI In SDI video input BNC connector.
Micro Converter BiDirectional SDI/HDMI Block Diagram Equalizer and 10-bit De-serializer Customizable Video Processor Cable Driver Re-Clocker HDMI Video and Audio Decoder Customizable Video Processor HDMI Video and Audio Formatter SDI Out SDI In HDMI In HDMI Out Central Processor and Firmware Micro USB Blackmagic Mini Converters Mini Converter SDI to HDMI Mini Converter SDI to HDMI can connect a huge range of HDMI displays and video projectors to SDI based equipment.
6 ALT SDI IN Redundant SDI input is provided as an optional back up. 7 SDI IN Primary SDI input. 8 POWER +12V 12 volt power supply input. Switches Switch 8 - Analog Audio, AES/EBU Audio Set switch 8 to OFF to select balanced analog audio, or to ON for digital AES/EBU audio output. Switch 4 - SDI Audio De-Embed Bit 2 Switches 4, 3 and 2 are grouped together to provide 8 ON/OFF combinations.
SDI Audio Selection Table Audio Channels Switch 4 Switch 3 Switch 2 1 and 2 OFF OFF OFF 3 and 4 OFF OFF ON 5 and 6 OFF ON OFF 7 and 8 OFF ON ON 9 and 10 ON OFF OFF 11 and 12 ON OFF ON 13 and 14 ON ON OFF 15 and 16 ON ON ON Switch Diagram Blackmagic Converters Setup Settings The Converters Setup utility can be used to change settings and update your Mini Converter’s software. You can access these settings by moving between the ‘video,’ ‘audio,’ and ‘about’ tabs.
The ‘audio’ tab for Mini Converter SDI to HDMI contains the following settings. Output Levels menu This menu allows you to adjust the gain on the audio output. You can adjust audio levels independently per channel, or together by clicking the ‘link’ icon next to their sliders. To reset all audio levels back to 0 dB click the ‘reset’ button at the top of the ‘output levels’ menu. Use the ‘audio’ tab in Converters Setup to adjust audio levels.
4 1 5 SDI to HDMI 4K 2 3 6 7 8 Connectors 1 HDMI HDMI type A video output. 2 L - ANALOG or AES/EBU Balanced left channel analog audio, or AES/EBU digital audio output 1/4” jack connector. 3 R - ANALOG Balanced right channel analog audio output 1/4” jack connector. 4 MINI-B USB PORT Connects to the Converters Setup software via your Mac OS X or Windows computer. The Mini Converter’s internal software is also updated using the USB port. 5 SDI OUT SDI video output BNC connector.
Switch 3 - SDI Audio De-Embed Bit 1 See switch 4 description. Switch 2 - SDI Audio De-Embed Bit 0 See switch 4 description. Switch 1 - Processing Off - Processing On This switch is not used. The switch legend on the base of your converter gives you all the information you need to change conversion settings.
Blackmagic Converters Setup Settings The Converters Setup utility can be used to change settings and update your Mini Converter’s software. You can access these settings by moving between the ‘video,’ ‘audio,’ and ‘about’ tabs. The ‘about’ tab is detailed in the ‘changing settings’ section in this manual. The ‘video’ tab for Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 4K contains the following settings. The ‘clip video to legal levels’ setting is checked by default.
Use the ‘audio’ tab in Converters Setup to adjust audio levels.
You can also load 3D LUTs for adding looks, grades, and color profiles to your converted output. The 3D LUT is a full 33 point hardware lookup table for greater accuracy with color manipulation and can even be used to accurately color calibrate consumer televisions so they can be used for critical color correction work. The 3D LUT also allows color space conversions so different color spaces can be used with various displays.
Switch 6 - LUT 1, LUT2 Set Switch 6 to OFF to select LUT 1, or to ON to select LUT 2. Switch 5 - LUT On Loop Off, LUT On Loop On Set Switch 5 to OFF to select LUT On Loop Off, or to ON to select LUT On Loop On. Switch 4 - SDI Audio De-Embed Bit 2 Switches 4, 3 and 2 are grouped together to provide 8 ON/OFF combinations. Having eight different combinations allows eight independent pairs of audio channels to be de-embedded from your SDI input and output to HDMI, analog or AES/EBU audio.
SDI Audio Selection Table Audio Channels Switch 4 Switch 3 Switch 2 1 and 2 OFF OFF OFF 3 and 4 OFF OFF ON 5 and 6 OFF ON OFF 7 and 8 OFF ON ON 9 and 10 ON OFF OFF 11 and 12 ON OFF ON 13 and 14 ON ON OFF 15 and 16 ON ON ON Switch Diagram Blackmagic Converters Setup Settings The Converters Setup utility can be used to change settings and update your Mini Converter’s software. You can access these settings by moving between the ‘video,’ ‘audio,’ and ‘about’ tabs.
Processing menu 33 Point 3D LUT Your Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 6G supports .cube LUT files that can be created using DaVinci Resolve software, or other color correction software that can export .cube files. You can load 2 separate LUTs by clicking on the ‘load’ button for each LUT slot, selecting the desired .cube file from your computer, and clicking ‘OK’. Click ‘save’ to confirm your settings.
Use the ‘audio’ tab in Converters Setup to adjust audio levels Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 6G Block Diagram Automatic SD/HD/Ultra HD Cable Driver SDI In AES/EBU Audio Formatter Input automatically detects between SD, HD and Ultra HD Redundant Input Automatic Change Over Loop SDI Out Left Analog Out or AES/EBU Out Equalizer, Re-Clocker and 10 bit De-Serializer Video Processor and Down Converter Audio Digital to Analog with Balanced Output SDI Audio De-Embedder HDMI Video and Audio Formatter and Inst
4 1 5 HDMI to SDI 6 2 3 7 Connectors 1 HDMI HDMI type A video input. 2 L - ANALOG or AES/EBU Balanced left channel analog audio or AES/EBU digital audio input on a 1/4” jack connector. 3 R - ANALOG Balanced right channel analog audio input 1/4” jack connector. 4 MINI-B USB PORT Connects to the Converters Setup software via your Mac OS X or Windows computer. The Mini Converter’s internal software is also updated using the USB port. 5 SDI OUT SDI video output on a BNC connector.
The switch legend on the base of your converter gives you all the information you need to change conversion settings. Blackmagic Converters Setup Settings The Converters Setup utility can be used to change settings and update your Mini Converter’s software. You can access these settings by moving between the ‘video,’ ‘audio,’ and ‘about’ tabs. The ‘about’ tab is detailed in the ‘changing settings’ section in this manual. The ‘video’ tab for Mini Converter HDMI to SDI contains the following settings.
The ‘audio’ tab for Mini Converter HDMI to SDI contains the following settings. Input Levels menu This menu allows you to adjust the gain on the audio input. You can adjust audio levels independently per channel, or together by clicking the ‘link’ icon next to their sliders. To reset all audio levels back to 0 dB click the ‘reset’ button at the top of the ‘input levels’ menu. Use the ‘audio’ tab in Converters Setup to adjust audio levels.
4 1 HDMI to SDI 4K 5 HDMI to SDI 4K 6 2 3 7 Connectors 1 HDMI HDMI type A video input. 2 L - ANALOG or AES/EBU Balanced left channel analog audio or AES/EBU digital audio input 1/4” jack connector. 3 R - ANALOG Balanced right channel analog audio input 1/4” jack connector. 4 MINI-B USB PORT Connects to the Converters Setup software via your Mac OS X or Windows computer. The Mini Converter’s internal software is also updated using the USB port. 5 SDI OUT SDI video output BNC connector.
Switches 2, 1 - Select Format Bit 1,0 When connecting an HDMI source that can output Ultra HD and HD, you can set your converter to force the source output to one or the other. This can be helpful when you want to record or display your computer’s desktop on SDI equipment in HD so it is larger and easy to view.
Input Levels menu This menu allows you to adjust the gain on the audio input. You can adjust audio levels independently per channel, or together by clicking the ‘link’ icon next to their sliders. To reset all audio levels back to 0 dB click the ‘reset’ button at the top of the ‘input levels’ menu. Use the ‘audio’ tab in Converters Setup to adjust audio levels.
4 1 HDMI to SDI 6G 5 HDMI to SDI 6G 6 2 3 7 Connectors 1 HDMI HDMI type A video input. 2 L - ANALOG or AES/EBU Balanced left channel analog audio or AES/EBU digital audio input 1/4” jack connector. 3 R - ANALOG Balanced right channel analog audio input 1/4” jack connector. 4 MINI-B USB PORT Connects to the Converters Setup software via your Mac OS X or Windows computer. The Mini Converter’s internal software is also updated using the USB port. 5 SDI OUT SDI video output BNC connector.
While it may appear like it’s an up or down conversion setting, what your converter is actually doing is telling your source equipment to output Ultra HD or HD video so that your converter can then output the source video’s native HD or Ultra HD resolution without up or down conversion. To force your source video to HD, Ultra HD, or to let your converter automatically negotiate the optimum resolution with your source equipment, simply use combinations of switches 1 and 2.
Use the ‘audio’ tab in Converters Setup to adjust audio levels.
1 Y or NTSC/PAL 2 B-Y or S-VIDEO Y 3 R-Y or S-VIDEO C 6 SDI LOCK SDI to Analog 4 L- 5 R - ANALOG ANALOG or AES/EBU SDI OUT 7 ALT SDI IN 8 SDI IN 9 POWER +12V 10 Connectors 1 Y or NTSC/PAL Analog component Y, or composite NTSC/PAL output on a BNC connector. 2 B-Y or S-VIDEO Y Analog component B-Y, or S-Video Y output BNC connector. 3 R-Y or S-VIDEO C Analog component R-Y, or S-Video C output BNC connector.
Switch 5 - Component, Composite or S-Video Set switch 5 to OFF to select analog component video output, or ON for composite and S-Video outputs. To display the HD video input on the S-Video and composite outputs, down conversion must be set to ON. Component analog video supports both HD and SD video. Switch 4 - SDI Audio De-Embed B it 2 Switches 4, 3 and 2 are grouped together to provide 8 ON/OFF combinations.
SDI Audio Selection Table Audio Channels Switch 4 Switch 3 Switch 2 1 and 2 OFF OFF OFF 3 and 4 OFF OFF ON 5 and 6 OFF ON OFF 7 and 8 OFF ON ON 9 and 10 ON OFF OFF 11 and 12 ON OFF ON 13 and 14 ON ON OFF 15 and 16 ON ON ON Switch Diagram Blackmagic Converters Setup Settings The Converters Setup utility can be used to change settings and update your Mini Converter’s software. You can access these settings by moving between the ‘video,’ ‘audio,’ and ‘about’ tabs.
Processing menu This menu allows you to set the aspect ratio of down converted video. The options are letterbox, anamorphic, center cut or no processing. The ‘clip video output to legal levels’ checkbox controls clipping of your SDI input to ensure that it stays within HDMI legal levels and should be kept on by default. Output Levels menu This lets you set the luminance and chroma levels, and the B-Y and R-Y component levels independently.
Mini Converter SDI to Analog 4K Your Mini Converter SDI to Analog 4K and the SDI to Analog 4K Heavy Duty model can convert from SD/HD/3G/6G-SDI to analog component, NTSC and PAL video out, plus balanced AES/ EBU and analog audio out. This down converter lets you connect up to 6G-SDI video to SD or HD analog equipment and easily connects to video monitors and decks such as Betacam SP and VHS. You can even output pairs of analog audio from 16 de-embedded SDI audio channels.
Switches TIP On the Mini Converter Heavy Duty model, the switches are protected by a rubber dust cover. Simply lift the edge of the cover to access the switches. Mini Converter SDI to Analog 4K’s switches provide the following settings: Switch 8 - Analog Audio, AES/EBU Audio Set switch 8 to OFF to select balanced analog audio, or to ON for digital AES/EBU audio output. Switch 7 - 7.5 IRE - 0.0 IRE The USA and countries using NTSC with 7.5 setup should set switch 7 to OFF.
The switch legend on the base of your converter gives you all the information you need to change conversion settings. Mini Switch Settings Example: Experiment with the switches by setting your Blackmagic Mini Converter to output high definition component video and analog audio channels 1 and 2 by setting switches 8, 5, 4, 3 and 2 to the OFF position.
Blackmagic Converters Setup Settings The Converters Setup utility can be used to change settings and update your Mini Converter’s software. You can access these settings by moving between the ‘video,’ ‘audio,’ and ‘about’ tabs. The ‘about’ tab is detailed in the ‘changing settings’ section in this manual. The ‘video’ tab for Mini Converter SDI to Analog 4K contains the following settings.
Use the ‘audio’ tab in Converters Setup to adjust analog audio levels.
1 6 2 3 7 8 4 5 9 Connectors 1 Y or NTSC/PAL Analog component Y, or composite NTSC/PAL input BNC connector. 2 B-Y or S-VIDEO Y Analog component B-Y, or S-Video Y input BNC connector. 3 R-Y or S-VIDEO C Analog component R-Y, or S-Video C input BNC connector. 4 L - ANALOG or AES/EBU Balanced left channel analog audio, or AES/EBU digital audio input 1/4” jack connector. 5 R - ANALOG Balanced right channel analog audio input 1/4” jack connector.
Switch 7 - 7.5 IRE - 0.0 IRE The USA and countries using NTSC with 7.5 setup should set switch 7 to OFF. If you’re working in countries not using 7.5 setup, for example Japan, set switch 7 to ON. This setting only affects composite or S-Video outputs. Switch 6 - SMPTE Levels - Betacam Levels This setting selects between SMPTE or Betacam video levels. Set switch 6 to OFF for SMPTE levels, or to ON for Betacam levels.
The ‘video’ tab for Mini Converter Analog to SDI contains the following settings. Input Levels menu This lets you set the luminance and chroma levels, and the B-Y and R-Y component levels independently. The ‘audio’ tab for Mini Converter Analog to SDI contains the following settings. Use the ‘video’ tab in Converters Setup to adjust video levels. Input Levels menu This menu allows you to adjust the gain on the audio input.
Mini Converter Analog to SDI Block Diagram Analog or AES/EBU Audio Switch Left Analog In or AES/EBU AES/EBU Sample Rate Converter Audio Analog to Digital from Balanced Input SDI Out Right Analog In 12 bit Analog to Digital SD/HD Video Converter Y R-Y Customizable Video Processor SDI Audio Embedder SDI Out Central Processor and Firmware B-Y Automatic SD/HD/1.
5 MINI-B USB PORT Connects to the Converters Setup software via your Mac OS X or Windows computer. The Mini Converter’s internal software is also updated using the USB port. 6 SDI OUT Loop through SDI video output BNC connector. 7 ALT SDI IN Redundant SDI input provided as an optional back up. When using both the SDI IN and ALT SDI IN, the ALT SDI IN will take over should the SDI IN signal fail. The SDI LOCK LED will flash indicating that the converter has switched to the ALT SDI IN.
Audio Selection Tables Analog Audio Channels Switch 6 Switch 5 1 to 4 OFF OFF 5 to 8 OFF ON 9 to 12 ON OFF 13 to 16 ON ON AES/EBU Channels Switch 6 Switch 5 1 to 8 OFF OFF 9 to 16 OFF ON Switch Diagram Switch Diagram Blackmagic Converters Setup Settings The Converters Setup utility can be used to change settings and update your Mini Converter’s software. You can access these settings by moving between the ‘audio,’ and ‘about’ tabs.
Mini Converter SDI to Audio Block Diagram Automatic SD/HD/3G-SDI Cable Driver Loop SDI Out Analog or AES/EBU SDI In Input automatically detects between SD, HD and 3G-SDI Redundant Input Automatic Change Over Ch 1 Analog or Ch 1&2 AES/EBU AES/EBU Audio Formatter Equalizer, Re-Clocker and 10 bit De-Serializer Audio Digital to Analog with Balanced Output SDI Audio De-Embedder Analog or AES/EBU Ch 2 Analog or Ch 3&4 AES/EBU AES/EBU Audio Formatter Analog or AES/EBU Alt SDI In Ch 3 Analog or Ch 5&6
5 MINI-B USB PORT Connects to the Converters Setup software via your Mac OS X or Windows computer. The Mini Converter’s internal software is also updated using the USB port. 6 SDI OUT Loop through SDI video output BNC connector. 7 ALT SDI IN Redundant SDI input provided as an optional back up. When using both the SDI IN and ALT SDI IN, the ALT SDI IN will take over should the SDI IN signal fail. The SDI LOCK LED will flash indicating that the converter has switched to the ALT SDI IN.
Audio Selection Tables Analog Audio Channels Switch 6 Switch 5 1 to 4 OFF OFF 5 to 8 OFF ON 9 to 12 ON OFF 13 to 16 ON ON AES/EBU Channels Switch 6 Switch 5 1 to 8 OFF OFF 9 to 16 OFF ON Switch Diagram Switch Diagram Blackmagic Converters Setup Settings The Converters Setup utility can be used to change settings and update your Mini Converter’s software. You can access these settings by moving between the ‘audio,’ and ‘about’ tabs.
Mini Converter SDI to Audio 4K Block Diagram Automatic SD/HD/Ultra HD Cable Driver Analog or AES/EBU SDI In AES/EBU Audio Formatter Input automatically detects between SD, HD and Ultra HD Redundant Input Automatic Change Over Equalizer, Re-Clocker and 10 bit De-Serializer Audio Digital to Analog with Balanced Output SDI Audio De-Embedder Analog or AES/EBU Loop SDI Out Ch 1 Analog or Ch 1&2 AES/EBU Ch 2 Analog or Ch 3&4 AES/EBU AES/EBU Audio Formatter Analog or AES/EBU Alt SDI In AES/EBU Audio Form
6 SDI OUT Loop through SDI video output BNC connector. 7 ALT SDI IN Redundant SDI input provided as an optional back up. When using both the SDI IN and ALT SDI IN, the ALT SDI IN will take over should the SDI IN signal fail. The SDI LOCK LED will flash indicating that the converter has switched to the ALT SDI IN. 8 SDI IN Primary SDI input. 9 POWER +12V 12 volt power supply input.
Embedding or Disabling Channels Once you have selected your audio channels, use switches 4, 3, 2 and 1 to select which channels to embed or disable. The disable setting lets you avoid overwriting audio channels you wish to keep in the SDI signal. For example, you can disable analog audio channel 1 or AES/EBU channels 1 and 2 by setting switch 1 to the ON position. Alternatively, you can embed the audio channels by setting switch 1 to the OFF position.
Blackmagic Converters Setup Settings The Converters Setup utility can be used to change settings and update your Mini Converter’s software. You can access these settings by moving between the ‘audio,’ and ‘about’ tabs. The ‘about’ tab is detailed in the ‘changing settings’ section in this manual. The ‘audio’ tab for Mini Converter Audio to SDI contains the following settings. Input Levels menu This menu allows you to adjust the gain on the audio input.
Mini Converter Audio to SDI 4K Your Mini Converter Audio to SDI 4K can embed four channels of analog audio, or eight channels of AES/EBU digital audio into any SDI video connection. You can use this Mini Converter to embed audio from equipment, such as audio mixers and analog decks, into SDI video connections for use with SDI routers and decks. Additional SDI audio channels can be embedded by daisy chaining another Mini Converter Audio to SDI 4K to your converter’s SDI output.
Switches Mini Converter Audio to SDI 4K switches provide the following settings: Switch 8 - Analog Audio, AES/EBU Audio Set switch 8 to OFF to select balanced analog audio, or to ON for digital AES/EBU audio input. Switch 7 - Sample Rate Conversion, No Sample Rate Conversion Set switch 7 to OFF to enable sample rate conversion, or ON to disable sample rate conversion. This switch should almost always be set to OFF to ensure audio is embedded at the correct sample rate for television.
Audio Channel De-Embed or Disable Settings Switch Setting Audio Channels ON Disable analog CH 4, AES/EBU CH 7 and 8 OFF Embed analog CH 4, AES/EBU CH 7 and 8 ON Disable analog CH 3, AES/EBU CH 5 and 6 OFF Embed analog CH 3, AES/EBU CH 5 and 6 ON Disable analog CH 2, AES/EBU CH 3 and 4 OFF Embed analog CH 2, AES/EBU CH 3 and 4 ON Disable analog CH 1, AES/EBU CH 1 and 2 OFF Embed analog CH 1, AES/EBU CH 1 and 2 4 3 2 1 Audio to SDI 4K The switch legend on the base of your converter giv
Input Levels menu This menu allows you to adjust the gain on the audio input.You can adjust audio levels independently per channel, or together as channel pairs by clicking the ‘link’ icon next to their sliders. To reset all audio levels back to 0 dB click the ‘reset’ button at the top of the ‘output levels’ menu. Use the ‘audio’ tab in Converters Setupto adjust analog audio levels.
Mini Converter Optical Fiber With Mini Converter Optical Fiber you can convert SDI to Optical Fiber and Optical Fiber to SDI simultaneously. Mini Converter Optical Fiber automatically switches between SD/HD/3G-SDI video standards and both directions are completely independent. Use this converter if you need to send and receive SDI signals over longer distances than traditional SDI cables will support.
Mini Converter Optical Fiber 4K Convert SD/HD and single link 6G-SDI to Optical Fiber and Optical Fiber to SD/HD and single link 6G-SDI simultaneously. Mini Converter Optical Fiber 4K automatically switches between SD/HD/3G/6G-SDI video standards and both directions are completely independent. Use this converter if you need to send and receive SDI signals over longer distances than traditional SDI cables will support.
Mini Converter Optical Fiber 12G This converter converts SD and HD video up to 12G-SDI to optical fiber and the other way around simultaneously. The socket for the SFP type optical fiber module can be fitted with a compatible SFP optical fiber module that supports up to 3G, 6G or 12G-SDI video. Your converter automatically detects the video input format and sets the output format to match. Both directions are completely independent.
Mini Converter Quad SDI to HDMI 4K Your Mini Converter Quad SDI to HDMI 4K can connect single link, dual link and quad link SDI Ultra HD to the latest Ultra HD projectors and televisions that support Ultra HD over a single HDMI link.
5 Mini-B USB port Connects to the Converters Setup software via your Mac OS X or Windows computer. The Mini Converter’s internal software is also updated using the USB port. 6 HDMI HDMI type A video output. 7 Power +12V 12 volt power supply input.
Mini Converter SDI Distribution Block Diagram SDI Out SDI Out SDI Out SDI In 8 Output Re-clocking Distribution Amplifier SDI Out SDI Out SDI Out SDI Out SDI Out Mini Converter SDI Distribution 4K Your Mini Converter SDI Distribution 4K outputs your SDI signal to eight SDI devices simultaneously, such as decks, monitor walls and switchers.
Mini Converter SDI Multiplex 4K Your Mini Converter SDI Multiplex 4K can perform the following conversions: Distribute an SD/HD and 6G-SDI signal to all four outputs. Distribute a dual link HD-SDI signal to all four 3G-SDI outputs. Single link 3G-SDI to dual link HD-SDI. The dual link output is distributed on both pairs of outputs. Single link 6G-SDI to dual link 3G-SDI or Quad link 1.5G-SDI.
6 Mini-B USB port Connects to the Converters Setup software via your Mac OS X or Windows computer. The Mini Converter’s internal software can also be updated using the USB port.
4K The switch legend on the base of your converter gives you all the information you need to change conversion settings. Mini Switch Settings Example Convert quad link Ultra HD to dual link Ultra HD by setting switch 8 to ON, and switch 7 to OFF. SDI Connection Table Conversion Switch 8 Switch 7 Switch 6 Switch 1 Single Link 6G/3G-SDI to Dual Link 3G/1.5G-SDI ON ON ON ON Single Link 6G-SDI to Quad Link 1.5G-SDI ON OFF ON ON Dual Link 3G/1.
Mini Converter SDI Multiplex 4K Block Diagram SDI IN 1 Cable EQ Cable Driver SDI OUT 1 SDI IN 2 Cable EQ Cable Driver SDI OUT 2 Central Processor and Firmware SDI IN 3 Cable EQ Cable Driver SDI OUT 3 SDI IN 4 Cable EQ Cable Driver SDI OUT 4 USB Mini Converter Sync Generator Your Mini Converter Sync Generator includes 6 crystal stabilized video reference outputs for locking your video equipment to a common reference signal.
Switches Mini Converter Sync Generator’s switches provide the following settings: Switch 4, 3, 2 and 1 - SYNC REF FORMAT BIT 3, 2, 1 and 0 Switches 4, 3, 2 and 1 are grouped together to select from many reference video formats, including: The switch legend on the base of your converter gives you all the information you need to change conversion settings.
Video Format Switch 4 Switch 3 Switch 2 Switch 1 1080i59.94 OFF OFF ON OFF 1080i60 ON OFF OFF OFF 1080PsF23.98 OFF ON OFF OFF 1080PsF24 OFF ON OFF ON 1080p23.98 ON ON OFF ON 1080p24 ON ON OFF OFF 1080p25 ON OFF ON ON 1080p29.
Mini Converter UpDownCross Your Mini Converter UpDownCross performs up, down and cross conversions as well as NTSC/PAL standards conversion and format conversion. Mini Converter UpDownCross can convert between video formats such as 720p to 1080i and PAL and NTSC video standards. It also provides up conversions with aspect ratios such as 4:3 Pillarbox and 16:9 zoom, and down conversion options such as letterbox 4:3 and anamorphic 16:9.
Aspect Ratio Conversion Table Down conversion Letterbox 16:9 Ratio Image 4:3 Pillarbox ON ON ON Switch 8 Switch 7 OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON Switch Diagram 16:9 Ratio Display 16:9 DeSqueeze 4:3 Ratio Display OFF 16:9 Ratio Display 14:9 Pillarbox 4:3 Ratio Image OFF 4:3 Ratio Display Up conversion 4:3 Ratio Image OFF Switch Diagram 4:3 Ratio Display Center Cut 16:9 Ratio Image Switch 7 4:3 Ratio Display Anamorphic 16:9 Ratio Image Switch 8 16:9 Ratio Image You’ve probably noticed s
Below is a description for each aspect ratio conversion: Up conversion 4:3 Pillarbox: This setting displays 4:3 standard definition inside a high definition 16:9 frame. Black bars feature on the sides. 14:9 Pillarbox: This setting is a compromise between 4:3 pillarbox and 16:9 zoom. The standard definition 4:3 image is slightly zoomed into, allowing more image in the 16:9 frame and reducing the amount of black bars on the sides, but slightly losing the top and bottom.
Mini Converter UpDownCross Conversion Table NTSC PAL 720p 1080 Input Video Switches 1 and 2 ON Switch 1 ON Switches 1 and 3 ON Switches 1, 2 and 3 ON 525i59.94 525i59.94 625i50 720p59.94 1080i59.94 625i50 525i59.94 625i50 720p50 1080i50 720p50 525i59.94 625i50 720p50 1080i50 720p59.94 525i59.94 625i50 720p59.94 1080i59.94 720p60 525i59.94 625i50 720p60 1080i60 1080PsF23.98 525i59.94 625i50 720p59.94 1080PsF23.98 1080p23.98 525i59.94 625i50 720p59.94 1080p23.
Mini Converter UpDownCross HD Mini Converter UpDownCross HD is a powerful standards converter that gives you the ability to convert any SD or HD video format with up, down, or cross conversion via SDI and HDMI. This converter supports all SD and HD formats up to 1080p60 plus NTSC and PAL with aspect ratio options for up and down conversions. The HDMI input also accepts 1024 x 768, 800 x 600, and 640 x 480 computer output resolutions.
Switches Mini Converter UpDownCross HD’s switches provide the following settings : Switch 1 - Processing Off - Processing On When switch 1 is set to OFF all conversions are bypassed and the converter can be used to distribute your video via both SDI and HDMI outputs. With switch 1 set to OFF the SDI and HDMI outputs match their corresponding inputs. When switch 1 is set to ON, processing is enabled and switches 4 to 8 configure the converter’s output.
Video Format Selection Table Switch 8 Switch 7 Switch 6 Switch 5 Switch 4 525i59.94 NTSC OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF 625i50 PAL OFF OFF OFF OFF ON 720p50 OFF OFF OFF ON OFF 720p59.94 OFF OFF OFF ON ON 720p60 OFF OFF ON OFF ON 1080i50 OFF OFF ON OFF ON 1080i59.94 OFF OFF ON ON OFF 1080i60 OFF OFF ON ON ON 1080PsF23.98 OFF ON OFF` OFF OFF 1080PsF24 OFF ON OFF OFF ON 1080PsF25 OFF ON OFF ON OFF 1080PsF29.
Converter Setup Utility The Blackmagic Converters Setup utility can be used to change settings such as aspect ratio, and update your Mini Converter’s software. All utility settings are maintained, even when the Mini Converter is switched off. You can access these settings by moving between the ‘video,’ ‘audio,’ and ‘about’ tabs. The ‘about’ tab is detailed in the ‘changing settings’ section in this manual.
Blackmagic Battery Converters Battery Converter SDI to HDMI With Battery Converter SDI to HDMI you can connect a huge range of HDMI displays and video projectors to SDI based equipment. Your Battery Converter SDI to HDMI automatically detects between SD/HD/3G-SDI and converts to HDMI with embedded audio. Battery Converter SDI to HDMI includes a built in rechargeable battery and recessed connectors protected by an aircraft grade aluminum chassis.
Battery Converter SDI to HDMI Block Diagram SDI In Automatic SD/HD/3G-SDI Cable Equalizer HDMI Out Central Processor and Firmware Automatic SD/HD/3G-SDI Cable Driver Mini USB SDI Loop Out 12-31V Input Power Battery Battery Converter HDMI to SDI Your Battery Converter HDMI to SDI can convert HDMI outputs from devices such as HDV cameras and game consoles to SDI. This means you can send video signals from HDMI over SDI using the longest SDI cables.
5 ON BATT OFF Switches battery power On or Off. When set to On, the Battery Converter will keep working even if external power is lost. When set to Off, only external power is used to ensure built in battery power is saved. The LED near the switch indicates the battery charge level by a continuous illumination for 100 percent charge, three flashes for 50 to 90 percent charge, two flashes for 10 to 50 percent charge and a single flash if less than 10 percent charge is remaining.
Help Getting Help The fastest way to obtain help is to go to the Blackmagic Design online support pages and check the latest support material available for your Blackmagic Converter. Blackmagic Design Online Support Pages The latest manual, software and support notes can be found at the Blackmagic Design support center at www.blackmagicdesign.com/support. Blackmagic Design Forum The Blackmagic Design forum on our website is a helpful resource you can visit for more information and creative ideas.
Warranty Limited Warranty Blackmagic Design warrants that Mini Converters and Mini Converters Heavy Duty will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 36 months from the date of purchase excluding connectors, cables, fiber optic modules, fuses and batteries which will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase.