User Manual

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. The module is an optical transmitter
and receiver with sockets for optical fiber cables.
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Examine the Optical Out/In socket to make
sure it is free of dust.
Remove the protective cover from the SFP
optical fiber module, and insert it in the SFP
socket. A locking pin clicks into position to
secure the module in the socket.
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The optical fiber cables have latching tabs
on top to make sure they don’t fall out.
Plug in the optical fiber cables. Confirm the
Out and In plugs are in the correct sockets,
and that the locking tabs on the plugs hold
the lever of the SFP optical fiber module
upright.
6Getting Started