User Manual
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
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Locking the power cable to the converter’s cable
tie point prevents accidental disconnection.
Micro Converter
Blackmagic Micro Converter is powered using the micro USB connector. This gives you a
convenient and flexible power solution. For example you can easily connect power using the
battery charger for some modern cell phones, or even power your converter via the USB port
of your laptop computer. Any device capable of providing 5V via a standard USB to Micro
USBcable can power your Blackmagic Micro Converter.
Battery Converters
Blackmagic Battery Converters have a switch labeled ‘On Batt Off’ that is used to switch
between mains power and battery power. When set to ‘On’, the Battery Converter will
keepworking 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
chargeis remaining.
Y or NTSC/PAL
B-Y or S-VIDEO Y
R-Y or S-VIDEO C
L - ANALOG or AES/EBU
R - ANALOG
SDI LOCK
SDI OUT
ALT SDI IN
SDI IN
POWER
+12V
SDI to Analog
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