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Contents H.264 Pro Recorder Operation Manual 04 27 How to Install Component Analog Video Connections 28 S-Video Analog Connections 29 Composite Analog Video Connection 30 Betacam SP analog deck 31 SDI digital deck 32 Sony HDCAM SR deck in 4:2:2 33 HDMI camera 34 Installation 5 H.
Welcome Welcome to Blackmagic H.264 Pro Recorder! Thank you for purchasing H.264 Pro Recorder. Now you can easily convert your videos to H.264 in real time for the web, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, YouTube and more! Previously, H.264 encoding was either a very slow software process or required fast, expensive computer hardware. H.264 Pro Recorder has a built-in high quality H.264 hardware-encoding engine and image processor so you get amazing quality H.264 video in real time. H.
How to Install
Installation Blackmagic H.264 Pro Recorder Y or NTSC/PAL Analog video input B-Y or S-VIDEO Y RS-422 Deck Control R-Y or S-VIDEO C Analog audio input on 1/4” TRS jacks Audio Left Audio Right 3G/HD/SD-SDI Input USB 2.
Installation Pre-installation overview and planning H.264 Pro Recorder features an SD/HD-SDI input with a BNC input for connection to broadcast and professional, digital video sources. An HDMI input is also included for use with professional and consumer video sources with HDMI output, such as modern video cameras. Three BNC ports provide analog video input which can be switched between component, S-Video and composite analog video.
Installation Installing the software for Mac OS X Contents The Desktop Video software installer will install the following components which are used by H.
Installation Installing the software for Windows Contents The Desktop Video software installer will install the following components which are used by H.
Installation How to update the H.264 Pro Recorder software! Blackmagic Design will release new software for your H.264 Pro Recorder with new features, bug fixes and increase compatibility with third party software and devices. To update your H.264 Pro Recorder with new software, simply connect it to your computer via USB and your computer will let you know if a new software update for your H.264 Pro Recorder is available. This message will appear if a software update is required.
Software
Blackmagic Welcome Media Express Media Express overview Blackmagic Media Express is a sophisticated software application which enables H.264 Pro Recorder users to capture video and audio to industry standard MP4 files with frame accurate RS-422 device control. It automatically detects whether the video source is HD1080, HD720, NTSC or PAL and also automatically detects the frame rate.
Blackmagic Welcome Media Express Blackmagic Media Express 2 Interface Device Menu Media List Search field Remote indicator VTR / deck timecode Video Preview Transport Control Mark In / Mark Out Track enable/disable Project name, video format and frame rate
Blackmagic Welcome Media Express – Device Menu Blackmagic Media Express can be used with all professional capture products from Blackmagic Design. If you have more than one Blackmagic capture product installed, it is necessary to select which one will be used by Media Express. If H.264 Pro Recorder is the only Blackmagic capture device connected to your computer, then you can safely skip the rest of this section. The Device menu in Media Express is used to select the desired Blackmagic capture device.
Blackmagic Welcome Media Express – Preferences Media Express preferences are accessed from Media Express>Preferences on Mac OS X or Edit>Preferences on Windows. Any settings which are grayed out are only used with other Blackmagic Design capture products and are not required by H.264 Pro Recorder. Project Video Format Project Video Format defines the frame size of the current H.264 project.
Blackmagic Welcome Media Express – Media List The Media List holds a list of clips used in a project. When in Capture view, the Media List can be a list of clips to be batch-captured. Media List becomes a playlist when used in Playback view. These views are explained later in the manual. The Media List is a project which can contain clips of the same frame size and frame rate. The list can be sorted by each column heading. Columns can be rearranged and widened if desired.
Blackmagic Welcome Media Express – Capture Capture View showing the contextual menu, in the Media List, can be used to start a Batch Capture. This performs the same function as clicking the Get Clip button.
Blackmagic Welcome Media Express – Capture Capture operations are performed in the Capture view (ctrl-1, cmd-1) Capturing on the fly with H.264 Pro Recorder. Ensure the Project Video Format is set to the format of video you wish to capture. Connect a video source to an input of the H.264 Pro Recorder. Only connect one video source to H.264 Pro Recorder so that it can auto-detect which source to use, e.g. SDI, HDMI, component, S-Video or composite analog video.
Blackmagic Welcome Media Express – Capture Capturing a clip with precise In and Out timecode with H.264 Pro Recorder. Click on the Mark In button to mark the In point or use the shortcut key i. Click on the Mark Out button to mark the Out point or use the shortcut key o. Click on the Get Clip button. Media Express will cue the tape and precisely capture the clip from the In to the Out timecode points, including any handles specified in the application preferences.
Blackmagic Welcome Media Express – Playback Capture Playback View
Blackmagic Welcome Media Express – Playback Capture Playback operations are performed in the Playback tab (ctrl-2, cmd-2) Playing back captured clips You can play back H.264 files in the Video Preview Window of Media Express, and monitor audio via the default sound output of your computer. Alternatively QuickTime Player, iTunes, Windows Media Player and VLC can all be used to play back your H.264 files in full screen.
Helpful Information
Support Which connections should I use for best quality video? Choosing the best video connections to use with cameras, decks, capture cards and other video equipment can be confusing but it’s easy with H.264 Pro Recorder. Simply choose the best quality uncompressed output connection provided by each piece of video hardware. For example, H.
Support HDMI and SDI — Digital video is the best! HDMI and SDI are digital protocols which provide the highest quality video to H.264 Pro Recorder. A single cable is used to transmit all of the color and audio information. If you have a choice of using analog or digital connections, always choose digital for the best quality video and audio. HDMI provides the same uncompressed, digital quality as high-end SDI digital video but at a much lower cost.
Support Consumer Level Analog Audio Signals Can I use H.264 Pro Recorder with consumer level analog audio signals? Yes and no! H.264 Pro Recorder is designed to work with professional, balanced, analog audio equipment. It does not work directly with unbalanced, consumer level analog audio. In order to capture unbalanced audio from consumer equipment, a line level converter can be used. It is not necessary to buy an expensive line level converter. Low cost models exist and do a great job.
Support 5 4 3 2 RS-422 remote device control 1 H.264 Pro Recorder features an industry standard, Sony™ compatible, RS-422 deck control port which has the correct pin connections for a direct connection to any deck. 9 8 7 You can use pre-manufactured 9 pin cables as long as each end of the cable are wired “pin for pin” where the same pin number on each end of the cable are connected together. If you would like to make custom cables, e.g.
Support There are four steps to getting help. Step 1. Check out the Blackmagic Design web site www.blackmagic-design.com and click on the “Support” page for the latest support information. Step 2. Call your dealer. Your dealer will have the latest technical updates from Blackmagic Design and should be able to give you immediate assistance. We also recommend you check out the support options your dealer offers as they can arrange various support plans based on your workflow requirements. Step 3.
Connection Diagrams
Connection Diagrams Component Analog Video Connections H.264 Pro Recorder’s analog video BNC connectors can be used for component analog video capture, in high definition or standard definition.
Connection Diagrams S-Video Analog Connections H.264 Pro Recorder’s analog video BNC connectors can be used for S-Video analog video capture in standard definition. While some analog decks provide S-Video Y and C ports using two BNC connectors, other analog equipment uses a single S-Video connector. A simple S-Video to dual BNC adapter cable (not included) can be used for S-Video capture as illustrated below.
Connection Diagrams Composite Analog Video Connection H.264 Pro Recorder’s analog video BNC connectors can be used for NTSC/PAL capture in standard definition.
Connection Diagrams Betacam SP analog deck This example shows H.264 Pro Recorder connected to an analog deck for component analog video and audio capture from the deck. VIDEO INPUT VIDEO OUTPUT REF.
Connection Diagrams SDI digital deck This example shows H.264 Pro Recorder connected to a standard definition digital deck for capture from the SDI deck.
Connection Diagrams Sony HDCAM SR deck in 4:2:2 This example shows H.264 Pro Recorder connected to a Sony HDCAM SR™ series digital deck in YUV 4:2:2 HD mode for capture from the HD-SDI deck.
Connection Diagrams HDMI camera H.264 Pro Recorder captures video in real-time directly from the HDMI output of still cameras and video cameras, including AVCHD and HDV cameras. If you have an older camera without HDMI, use the best quality analog video output connections provided by the camera and connect to the corresponding analog video input connections on H.264 Pro Recorder. You will also need to connect analog audio.
Warranty
Warranty 12 Month Limited Warranty Blackmagic Design warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. If a product proves to be defective during this warranty period, Blackmagic Design, at its option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.
