Operation Manual DeckLink Series Windows™ May 2010
Contents Current DeckLink Cards 05 Installation Installing a DeckLink PCIe card Installing the HDMI bracket Installing DeckLink Optical Fiber Installing the Software 10 37 How to Install Betacam SP analog deck SDI digital deck Sony HDCAM SR deck in 4:2:2 Sony HDCAM SR deck in 4:4:4 NTSC/PAL monitor Connecting to S-Video YUV component monitor Connecting to an HDTV 2K Monitoring with HDLink HDMI Workflow 6 6 7 7 9 Software Blackmagic Software Setting Blackmagic Preferences Using Bla
Contents Previous DeckLink Cards 57 Before installing a DeckLink card Lookup Tables (LUTs) in DeckLink HD Extreme 2 61 74 Installation & Setup 58 59 DeckLink DeckLink Extreme DeckLink Extreme PCIe DeckLink HD DeckLink HD Extreme and Professional Breakout Cable DeckLink HD Extreme and Consumer Breakout Cable DeckLink HD Extreme 2 and Professional Breakout Cable DeckLink HD Extreme 2 and Consumer Breakout Cable DeckLink HD Extreme 3 and Professional Breakout Cable DeckLink HD Plus DeckLink
Welcome Welcome to DeckLink. We hope you share our dream for the television industry to become a truly creative industry by allowing anyone to have access to the highest quality video. Previously high end television and post production required investment in millions of dollars of hardware, however with DeckLink cards, even 10 bit uncompressed 3D is now easily affordable.
How to Install
Installation Installing a DeckLink PCIe card Install a DeckLink PCIe x1 or x4 lane card in a compatible PCI Express slot as shown in the above picture. The DeckLink HD Extreme 3D also has an HDMI bracket, which installs in any spare port, and connects to the rear of the card with the supplied HDMI cables. 1. Shutdown and remove the power plug from the back of your PC. This is a safety precaution before opening your computer. Ensure that you are statically discharged by using a static strap. 2.
Installation Installing the HDMI bracket The DeckLink HD Extreme 3D includes an HDMI bracket. After installing the DeckLink HD Extreme 3D card in a x4 lane PCIe slot, you will need a spare slot to install the HDMI bracket. Some PCs include a doublewidth graphics slot in the x16 lane slot. If you have a regular-width graphics card in this slot, you can install the HDMI bracket in the spare port which would have been used by a double-width graphics card.
Mac OS X 8 Installation Windows 1 3 4 2 1 Installing DeckLink Optical Fiber Remove the power plug from the back of your PC. This is a safety precaution before opening your computer. Ensure that you are statically discharged by using a static strap. Remove the side cover of your PC to gain access to the PCIe slots. Remove your DeckLink PCIe card from the protective static bag making sure you don’t touch the gold connectors on the base of the card.
Installation Installing the software Contents The DeckLink software installer will install the following components for you: Blackmagic drivers Blackmagic Control Panel Blackmagic Media Express application Blackmagic AVI and QuickTime™ codecs Blackmagic Disk Speed Test Blackmagic DirectShow™ SDK Adobe® presets and plug-ins DeckLink Setup Wizard. DeckLink software 1. The CD supplied with the DeckLink contains the DeckLink software.
Software
Blackmagic Software Setting Blackmagic Preferences DeckLink preferences are located in the Blackmagic Control Panel. Different DeckLink models have some different features. Any preferences not available to your DeckLink card will be grayed out and unavailable. The following preferences contain options for setting up your DeckLink. Settings Blackmagic Control Panel.
Blackmagic Software Setting Blackmagic Preferences DeckLink video and audio output connections Video and Audio Output Connections. All of the video and audio outputs of DeckLink cards are active all of the time and the only choice you need to make on some models is between component (Y,R-Y,B-Y) analog video, S-Video or composite NTSC/ PAL analog video as they use shared connectors. The SDI, Optical Fiber SDI, HDMI and component (Y,R-Y,B-Y) analog video outputs support HD and SD video.
Blackmagic Software Setting Blackmagic Preferences NTSC setup NTSC Setup. The NTSC composite video used in the USA, and some other countries uses 7.5% setup. However setup is only used in composite video, but is never used in SDI video. Your DeckLink will handle adding and removing setup from NTSC video automatically for you. The USA and countries that use 7.5% setup should enable this setting; if you’re working in Japan and countries that don’t use this setup, leave this set to 0 IRE setup.
Blackmagic Software Setting Blackmagic Preferences Progressive HD1080 video By default, progressive HD1080 video frame rates are treated as progressive segmented frame, ie 23.98PsF, 24PsF and 25PsF. If you enable Use 1080p not 1080PsF progressive HD1080 video frame rates will be treated as true progressive, ie 23.98p, 24p and 25p.
Blackmagic Software Setting Blackmagic Preferences HDTV Up/Down Conversion The software drivers included with DeckLink, can be used to downconvert high definition to NTSC or PAL video in real time during capture or playback. They also provide upconversion on capture. Select the desired option from the output or input processing menus under the Processing tab. Output Processing HDTV Up/Down Converter output processing.
Blackmagic Software Setting Blackmagic Preferences VITC Reader A Frame - 3:2 Pulldown Removal Set A-frame VITC reference (to) Frame ## in 23.98 fps capture from NTSC using 3:2 pulldown Set the A-Frame VITC Reference when performing 3:2 pulldown. This option decodes the VITC and uses it to correctly locate the A-frame when performing 3:2 pulldown while capturing video at 23.98fps. Carefully set the correct A-frame VITC reference to match the timecode on tape.
Blackmagic Software Setting Blackmagic Preferences Video Levels A video processing amplifier (Video Proc Amp) is provided for use with analog video and chroma levels and ideally should always be used in conjunction with a waveform monitor. By contrast to digital video, analog video can suffer from inconsistencies even between identical analog devices such as two analog tape decks. The video level controls can be used to correct inconsistencies in analog video input and output.
Blackmagic Welcome Media Express Welcome to Media Express 2.0. Blackmagic Media Express 2.0 is a sophistocated software application which enables UltraStudio, DeckLink, Multibridge and Intensity users to capture, play back and preview video and audio via Blackmagic capture hardware. DeckLink, Multibridge and UltraStudio users can also master to tape, using insert or assemble edit, with frame accurate RS-422 device control. Media Express 2.
Blackmagic Welcome Media Express Blackmagic Media Express 2.
Blackmagic Welcome Media Express – Preferences Media Express preferences are accessed from Edit>Preferences. Project Video Format Project Video Format defines the frame rate and frame size of the current project. The formats displayed are those supported by your DeckLink and you may see some differences when compared to running Media Express with DeckLink, Multibridge, UltraStudio or Intensity.
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 or Master view. These views are explained later in the manual. The Media List can contain clips that are of different codecs as long as they are of the same frame rate and size. The Media List is a project which can contain clips of the same frame size and frame rate.
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) Capturing on the fly. Ensure the Project Video Format is set to the format of video you wish to capture. Ensure the Capture File Format is set to the format you wish to capture. Connect a video source to an input of your DeckLink. Ensure the desired input has been selected in the Blackmagic control panel.
Blackmagic Welcome Media Express – Capture Capturing a clip with precise In and Out timecode. 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) Importing clips into the Media List Import media into the Media List using one of the following methods: Double-click on an empty area of the list. Select File > Import > Media Files. Right-click on the list and select ‘Import Media Files’. Capture a clip from tape. Any of these actions will reveal an Open Video Clip window where more where one or more files can be selected.
Blackmagic Welcome Media Express – Master Capture Master View
Blackmagic Welcome Media Express – Master Capture Mastering to tape operations are performed in the Master view (ctrl-3) Media Express can use DeckLink to master to tape via Insert or Assemble editing. Only clips that are selected in the Media List will be output to tape. If no clips are selected, it is assumed that the entire Media List will be output. To master to tape, click on the Master view and ensure RS-422 device control is connected.
Blackmagic Software Blackmagic Disk Speed Test If you want to check your disk array speed, Blackmagic Disk Speed Test can be run to check the array speed, and to provide the results in video frame rates. This makes it much easier to understand how various disk arrays will handle video capture and playback at various video resolutions and frame rates.
Third Party Applications Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 Adobe Premiere Pro® is a powerful real-time video and audio non-linear editing application. Full presets for Premiere Pro are included with the Blackmagic driver software and will be automatically loaded into your system during the installation process. Premiere Pro must be installed on your system before running the Blackmagic driver installer.
Third Party Applications Device Control DeckLink includes RS-422 device control for connection to decks. Blackmagic Device Control is automatically chosen when a new project is created and the capture format is set to Blackmagic Capture. The choice of device control can also be configured through Edit > Preferences > Device Control. Device Control The Options button is disabled as the settings are automatically detected and configured when you choose Blackmagic Device Control.
Third Party Applications Batch Capture Select the clips you wish to capture by drag selecting or shift-clicking each clip. Then choose: File > Batch Capture [F6]. To set handles on the clips, enable the option to Capture with handles and type the number of additional frames you require at the start and end of each clip.
Third Party Applications Adobe After Effects CS5 It’s very easy to setup playback and rendering in Adobe After Effects® for a complete broadcast and design workstation that connects direct to decks for capture and playback of clips. DeckLink also supports real time preview while working on your compositions.
Third Party Applications Adobe Photoshop CS5 DeckLink includes Adobe Photoshop® plug-ins, so you can directly capture and output still frames from within the Photoshop application itself. If you’re working with 10 bit HD/SD-SDI, you can even import and export 16 bit Photoshop images for full quality. Use DeckLink keying to export and key graphics from the video input using Photoshop alpha channels. Launching Adobe Photoshop Import an image into Photoshop 1.
Supported File Formats Uncompressed data rates for capture and playback The data rates for uncompressed video are quite high, and listed below are minimum recommended disk requirements for uncompressed standard definition and high definition video. Uncompressed 10 bit YUV (4:2:2) Standard Definition Frame Size MB per second MB per minute GB per hour 720x486/29.
Troubleshooting Using your DeckLink as a capture and playback solution when connected to a computer is exciting, but also complex due to the huge range of different software applications. Video data rates are also very high, so the disk array you use for video storage can have a big impact on your system’s performance. Information about a wide range of disk array solutions and compatible application software would be outside the scope of this manual, however there are three ways to get more information.
Connection Diagrams
Cards which can be used in this workflow... 38 Connection Diagrams DeckLink HD Extreme 3D DeckLink Studio 2 Connecting to a Betacam SP analog deck Previous DeckLink cards This example shows DeckLink HD Extreme 3D connected to an analog deck for capture and playback to the deck. The HDMI and SDI outputs can be used for local monitoring.
Cards which can be used in this workflow... 39 Connection Diagrams Connecting to an SDI digital deck This example shows DeckLink HD Extreme 3D connected to a digital deck in 4:2:2 SD mode for capture and playback to the SDI deck. The HDMI, spare SDI and analog outputs can be used for local monitoring.
Cards which can be used in this workflow... 40 Connection Diagrams Connecting to a Sony HDCAM SR deck in 4:2:2 This example shows DeckLink HD Extreme 3D connected to a Sony HDCAM SR™ series digital deck in 4:2:2 HD mode for capture and playback to the HD-SDI deck. The HDMI, spare SDI and component analog outputs can be used for local monitoring of 4:2:2 HD video.
Cards which can be used in this workflow... 41 Connection Diagrams DeckLink HD Extreme 3D Previous DeckLink cards Connecting to a Sony HDCAM SR deck in 4:4:4 This example shows DeckLink HD Extreme 3D connected to a Sony HDCAM SR™ series digital deck in 4:4:4 HD mode. Four HD-SDI connections are used for dual-link HD-SDI 4:4:4 video in and out. The HDMI and component analog outputs can be used for local monitoring of 4:4:4 HD video.
Cards which can be used in this workflow... 42 Connection Diagrams DeckLink HD Extreme 3D DeckLink Studio 2 Connecting to an NTSC/PAL monitor Previous DeckLink cards This example shows DeckLink HD Extreme 3D connected to a standard definition Sony PVM monitor via composite analog video. Connect a BNC cable from DeckLink’s Y output cable to the composite analog video input of the Sony PVM monitor. You can use this for SD capture and playback monitoring with analog, SDI and HDMI video sources.
Connection Diagrams DeckLink HD Extreme 3D - Connecting to S-Video This example shows the DeckLink HD Extreme 3 Breakout Cable connecting to S-video adapter cables.
Cards which can be used in this workflow... 44 Connection Diagrams DeckLink HD Extreme 3D DeckLink Studio 2 Connecting to a YUV component monitor Previous DeckLink cards This example shows DeckLink HD Extreme 3D connected to a multiformat Sony BVM monitor via component analog video. Connect three BNC cables from DeckLink’s Y, B-Y and R-Y output cables to the corresponding component analog inputs of the Sony BVM monitor.
Cards which can be used in this workflow... 45 Connection Diagrams DeckLink HD Extreme 3D DeckLink Studio 2 Connecting to an HDTV Previous DeckLink cards This example shows DeckLink HD Extreme 3D connected to a consumer HDTV via HDMI. Connect a HDMI cable from DeckLink’s HDMI output to the HDMI input of the HDTV. You can use this for SD or HD capture and playback monitoring of analog, SDI and HDMI video sources.
Cards which can be used in this workflow...
Cards which can be used in this workflow... 47 Connection Diagrams DeckLink HD Extreme 3D DeckLink Studio 2 HDMI Workflow Previous DeckLink cards DeckLink HD Extreme 3D can use HDMI for connecting video cameras, televisions and projectors to your computer for use with popular editing and design applications.
Product Diagrams
Product Diagrams DeckLink HD Extreme 3D All SDI inputs and outputs support 3 Gb/s SDI and 2K. 2. Deck Control 3. R-Y In 4. Y In 5. B-Y In 5 6. Ref In 6 7. R-Y Out 8. Y Out 9. B-Y Out 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 6 DeckLink HD Extreme 3 Breakout Cable 7 7 SD/HD-SDI Out Ch A 9 SD/HD-SDI Out Ch B 9 8 8 Downconverted HD, external key out 10 10 SD/HD-SDI In Ch A 11. AES/EBU In 11 11 HD-SDI In Ch B 12. Audio Out Left 12 12 13. Audio Out Right 13 13 14.
Product Diagrams DeckLink Optical Fiber Optical Fiber HD/SD-SDI In & Out Deck Control RS - 422 HD/SD-SDI Output (to deck) HD/SD-SDI Input (from deck) Reference In
Product Diagrams DeckLink SDI Deck Control RS-422 HD/SD-SDI Output (to deck) HD/SD-SDI Input (from deck) Reference In
Product Diagrams DeckLink Studio 2 2. RS-422 Deck Control 02 3. R-Y Out 03 4. Y Out 04 5. B-Y Out 05 6. Ref In 06 7. R-Y In 07 8. Y In 08 9. B-Y In 09 DeckLink Studio Breakout Cable 10. AES / EBU Out CH1&2 10 HD/SD-SDI Output 11. AES / EBU In CH1&2 11 HD/SD-SDI Input 12. Analog Audio Out 1 12 13. Analog Audio Out 2 13 14. Analog Audio In 1 14 15. Analog Audio In 2 15 16. Analog Audio In 3 16 17. Analog Audio In 4 17 18.
Developer Information
Developer Information Blackmagic 2K Format – Overview The latest Blackmagic Design products use the new 3 Gb/s SDI video, which allows twice the data rate of traditional HD-SDI video. We thought it would be a really nice idea to add 2K film support, via this new 3 Gb/s SDI technology, so we could simplify feature film workflows. With the popularity of Blackmagic Design editing systems worldwide, now thousands of people can benefit from a feature film workflow revolution.
Developer Information Blackmagic 2K Format – Vertical Timing Reference FIELD 1 ACTIVE F 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 V 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 LINE # 1650 1 2 … 14 15 16 … 792 793 … 825 FIELD 2 ACTIVE F 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 V 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 LINE # 825 826 827 … 839 840 841 … 1617 1618 … 1650
1872 1873 1874 1875 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … 335 336 337 338 339 340 341 342 343 1798 1799 1800 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 25 PsF 1797 WORD# 1871 23.
Previous DeckLink Cards – Installation & Setup
Previous DeckLink Cards – Installation & Setup Before installing a DeckLink card Install a DeckLink PCIe x1 or x4 lane card in a compatible PCI Express slot as shown in the above picture. The DeckLink HD Extreme 2 also has an HDMI bracket, which installs in any spare port, and connects to the rear of the card with the supplied HDMI cables. 1. Remove the power plug from the back of your PC. This is a safety precaution before opening your computer.
Previous DeckLink Cards – Installation & Setup Lookup Tables (LUT’s) in DeckLink HD Extreme 2 for Windows DeckLink HD Extreme 2 can use 1D or 3D LUT’s during playback. Lookup tables can be used for standard definition and high definition video as well as 2K film. 1D LUT’s are useful for altering the brightness of an image but do not affect color. They are often used when working with log video so that the image can be displayed on screen as normal linear video.
Previous DeckLink Cards – Installation & Setup Importing and exporting 3D LUT’s DeckLink HD Extreme 2 supports the popular Autodesk .3dl, IRIDAS .itx and IRIDAS .cube lookup table formats when importing 3D LUT’s. 3D LUT’s can also be exported from DeckLink in the .cube format. DeckLink uses the .cube format to store 3D LUT’s internally as this is a most memory efficient way to store complex lookup tables. Both 3D LUT’s created with curves in the lookup table interface, and 3D LUT’s imported from .3dl, .
Previous DeckLink Cards– Connection Diagrams
Previous DeckLink Cards – Connection Diagrams DeckLink HD Extreme 3D DeckLink Studio 2 Connecting to a Betacam SP analog deck Previous DeckLink cards This example shows DeckLink HD Extreme 2 connected to an analog deck for capture and playback to the deck. The HDMI and SDI outputs can be used for local monitoring.
Previous DeckLink Cards – Connection Diagrams Connecting to an SDI digital deck This example shows DeckLink HD Extreme 2 connected to a digital deck in 4:2:2 SD mode for capture and playback to the SDI deck. The HDMI, spare SDI and analog outputs can be used for local monitoring.
Previous DeckLink Cards – Connection Diagrams Connecting to a Sony HDCAM SR deck in 4:2:2 This example shows DeckLink HD Extreme 2 connected to a Sony HDCAM SR™ series digital deck in 4:2:2 HD mode for capture and playback to the HD-SDI deck. The HDMI, spare SDI and component analog outputs can be used for local monitoring of 4:2:2 HD video.
Previous DeckLink Cards – Connection Diagrams Connecting to a Sony HDCAM SR deck in 4:2:2 This example shows DeckLink HD Pro PCIe connected to a Sony HDCAM SR™ series digital deck in 4:2:2 HD mode. In this case, 2 HD-SDI connections are used for HD-SDI 4:2:2 video in and out. The component analog output can be used for local monitoring of 4:2:2 HD video.
Previous DeckLink Cards – Connection Diagrams DeckLink HD Extreme 3D Connecting to a Sony HDCAM SR deck in 4:4:4 This example shows DeckLink HD Pro PCIe connected to a Sony HDCAM SR™ series digital deck in 4:4:4 HD mode. In this case, 4 HD-SDI connections are used for dual-link HD-SDI 4:4:4 video in and out. The component analog output can be used for local monitoring of 4:4:4 HD video.
Previous DeckLink Cards – Connection Diagrams DeckLink HD Extreme 3D DeckLink Studio 2 Connecting to an NTSC/PAL monitor Previous DeckLink cards This example shows DeckLink HD Extreme 2 connected to a standard definition Sony PVM monitor via composite analog video. Connect a BNC cable from DeckLink’s Y output cable to the composite analog video input of the Sony PVM monitor. You can use this for SD capture and playback monitoring with analog, SDI and HDMI video sources.
Previous DeckLink Cards – Connection Diagrams DeckLink HD Extreme 2 - connecting to S-Video This example shows DeckLink HD Extreme 2 connected to a standard definition Sony PVM monitor via composite analog video. Connect a BNC cable from DeckLink’s Y output cable to the composite analog video input of the Sony PVM monitor. You can use this for SD capture and playback monitoring with analog, SDI and HDMI video sources.
Previous DeckLink Cards – Connection Diagrams DeckLink HD Extreme - connecting to S-Video This example shows the DeckLink HD Extreme Consumer Breakout Cable connecting to S-video adapter cables. The Professional Breakout Cable can also be used with S-video adapter cables. The numbering on the cables is the same on both the Consumer and Professional Breakout Cables so it’s easy to use either cable.
Cards which can be used in this workflow... 70 Previous DeckLink Cards – Connection Diagrams DeckLink HD Extreme 3D DeckLink Studio 2 Connecting to a YUV component monitor Previous DeckLink cards This example shows DeckLink HD Extreme 2 connected to a multiformat Sony BVM monitor via component analog video. Connect three BNC cables from DeckLink’s Y, B-Y and R-Y output cables to the corresponding component analog inputs of the Sony BVM monitor.
Previous DeckLink Cards – Connection Diagrams DeckLink HD Extreme 3D DeckLink Studio 2 Connecting to an HDTV Previous DeckLink cards This example shows DeckLink HD Extreme 2 connected to a consumer HDTV via HDMI. Connect a HDMI cable from DeckLink’s HDMI output to the HDMI input of the HDTV. You can use this for SD or HD capture and playback monitoring of analog, SDI and HDMI video sources. HDTV with HDMI Cards which can be used in this workflow...
Previous DeckLink Cards – Connection Diagrams Cards which can be used in this workflow... DeckLink HD Extreme 3D DeckLink Studio 2 HDMI Workflow Previous DeckLink cards DeckLink HD Extreme 2 can use HDMI for connecting video cameras, televisions and projectors to your computer for use with popular editing and design applications.
Previous DeckLink Cards – Connection Diagrams Cards which can be used in this workflow...
Previous DeckLink Cards– Product Diagrams
Previous DeckLink Cards – Product Diagrams DeckLink Deck Control RS-422 SPDIF/AES Output SD-SDI Output (Monitoring) SD-SDI Output SD-SDI Input
Previous DeckLink Cards – Product Diagrams DeckLink Extreme 2. 3. AES-S/PDIF Output (monitoring) (R) Audio Output (balanced analog) (L) Audio Output (balanced analog) (R) Audio Input 7. (R) Audio Output (balanced analog) (balanced analog) (L) Audio Output (L) Audio Input(balanced analog) (balanced analog) (L) Audio Input (R) Audio Input(balanced analog) (balanced analog) AES-S/PDIF Output (monitoring) Y Input 8. B-Y Input 9. R-Y Input 4. 5. 6. R-Y Input B-Y Input 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10.
Previous DeckLink Cards – Product Diagrams DeckLink Extreme PCIe 2. AES-S/PDIF Output (R) Audio Output (monitoring) 2 7. (balanced analog) (L) Audio Output Audio Input (balanced(R) analog) (balanced analog) (R) Audio Output Audio Output (balanced(L) analog) (balanced analog) (L) Audio Input (balanced(L) analog) Audio Input analog) (R) Audio (balanced Input (balancedSPDIF/AES analog) Output Y Input (monitoring) 8. B-Y InputR-Y Input 8 9. R-Y Input B-Y Input 9 3. 4. 5. 6. 3 4 5 6 7 10.
Previous DeckLink Cards – Product Diagrams DeckLink HD Deck Control RS-422 Deck Control RS-422 SPDIF/AES Output SPDIF/AES Output HD/SD-SDI 4:2:2 HD/SD-SDI 4:2:2 Monitoring Output Monitoring Output HD/SD-SDI 4:2:2 HD/SD-SDI 4:2:2 Output(to (to deck) Output deck) HD/SD-SDI 4:2:2 HD/SD-SDI 4:2:2 Input (from deck) Input (to deck)
Previous DeckLink Cards – Product Diagrams DeckLink HD Extreme and Professional Breakout Cable The cable numbering is the same on both the Professional and Consumer Breakout Cables so it’s easy to use either cable. For example, component video output uses cables 3, 4 and 5 on both breakout cables. Ref In 7. R-Y In 8. Y In 9. B-Y In 2 63 4 5 6 7 DeckLink HD Extreme 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Professional Breakout Cable 7 8 9 HD/SD-SDI Monitoring Output 2 6. 5 12. Audio Out Left 12 13.
Previous DeckLink Cards – Product Diagrams DeckLink HD Extreme and Consumer Breakout Cable The cable numbering is the same on both the Professional and Consumer Breakout Cables so it’s easy to use either cable. For example, component video output uses cables 3, 4 and 5 on both breakout cables. 3. R-Y Out 3 4. Y Out 4 5. B-Y Out 5 2 3 R-Y In 7 8. Y In 8 9. B-Y In 9 5 6 7 DeckLink HD Extreme 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Consumer Breakout Cable HD/SD-SDI Monitoring Output 2 7.
Previous DeckLink Cards – Product Diagrams DeckLink HD Extreme 2 and Professional Breakout Cable DeckLink HD Extreme 2 can use HDMI for connecting video cameras, televisions and projectors to your computer for use with popular editing and design applications. DeckLink HD Extreme 2 captures video in real-time directly from the HDMI output on HDV cameras, and will play back directly to large screen HDTVs or HD projectors for client-monitoring and editing. 6. Ref In 7. R-Y In 8. Y In 9.
Previous DeckLink Cards – Product Diagrams DeckLink HD Extreme 2 and Consumer Breakout Cable The cable numbering is the same on both the Professional and Consumer Breakout Cables so it’s easy to use either cable. For example, component video output uses cables 3, 4 and 5 on both breakout cables. 3. R-Y Out 3 4. Y Out 4 5. B-Y Out 5 2 3 7. R-Y In 7 8. Y In 8 9.
Previous DeckLink Cards – Product Diagrams DeckLink HD Extreme 3 All SDI inputs and outputs support 3 Gb/s SDI and 2K. 2. Deck Control 3. R-Y In 4. Y In 5. B-Y In 5 6. Ref In 6 7. R-Y Out 8. Y Out 9. B-Y Out 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 6 DeckLink HD Extreme 3 Breakout Cable 7 7 SD/HD-SDI Out Ch A 9 SD/HD-SDI Out Ch B 9 8 8 Downconverted HD, external key out 10 10 SD/HD-SDI In Ch A 11. AES/EBU In 11 11 HD-SDI In Ch B 12. Audio Out Left 12 12 13. Audio Out Right 13 13 14.
Previous DeckLink Cards – Product Diagrams DeckLink HD Plus 2. Deck Control 2 3. Ref In 3 4. SPDIF/AES Out 4 5. SPDIF/AES In 5 6.
Previous DeckLink Cards – Product Diagrams DeckLink HD Pro 4:2:2 PCI-X 2. Deck Control 2 3. R-Y/R Monitor Out 3 4. Y/G Monitor Out 4 5. B-Y/B Monitor Out 5 6. Ref In 6 7. SPDIF/AES Out 7 8. SPDIF/AES In 8 9.
Previous DeckLink Cards – Product Diagrams DeckLink HD Pro 4:4:4 PCI-X 2. Deck Control 2 3. R-Y/R Monitor Out 3 4. Y/G Monitor Out 4 5. B-Y/B Monitor Out 5 HD/SD-SDI Monitoring Output Ch A 6. Ref In 6 HD/SD-SDI Output (to deck) Ch B 7. SPDIF/AES Out 7 HD/SD-SDI Input (from deck) Ch A 8. SPDIF/AES In 8 HD-SDI Input for 4:4:4 Ch B 9.
Previous DeckLink Cards – Product Diagrams DeckLink HD Pro PCIe 2. Deck Control 2 3. R-Y/R Monitor Out 3 4. Y/G Monitor Out 4 5. B-Y/B Monitor Out 5 HD/SD-SDI Monitoring Output Ch A 6. Ref In 6 HD/SD-SDI Output (to deck) Ch B 7. SPDIF/AES Out 7 HD/SD-SDI Input (from deck) Ch A 8 SPDIF/AES In 8 HD-SDI Input for 4:4:4 Ch B 9.
Previous DeckLink Cards – Product Diagrams DeckLink HD Studio The Professional Breakout Cable provided with the DeckLink HD Studio is the same as that provided with the DeckLink HD Extreme and DeckLink HD Extreme 2 cards. The label “DeckLink HD Extreme Professional Breakout Cable” has been intentionally applied to the illustration on this page to avoid suggesting that a different breakout cable must be used with DeckLink HD Studio. 2. Deck Control 3. R-Y Out 4. Y Out 5. B-Y Out 6. Ref In 6 7.
Previous DeckLink Cards – Product Diagrams DeckLink Plus The DeckLink Plus card was bundled with the Multibridge SD. DeckLink Plus can be used by itself to connect directly to SDI equipment. It can also be used in conjunction with Multibridge SD to connect to analog equipment such as a Betacam SP deck or for monitoring with an analog monitor.
Previous DeckLink Cards – Product Diagrams DeckLink Pro SPDIF Output (monitoring A) 2. AES-S/PDIFSPDIF Output Output A (monitoring)(monitoring B) 3. AES-S/PDIFSPDIF Output Output B (monitoring)(monitoring C) 4. AES-S/PDIF Output C (monitoring)SPDIF Output (monitoring D) 5. AES-S/PDIF Output D (monitoring)R-Y Output (monitoring) 6. SDI-SDI Output (Monitoring)B-Y Output (monitoring) 7. SD-SDI Output Y Output (composite monitoring) 8. SD-SDI Input SD-SDI Output 9. Genlock Input (monitoring) 10.
Previous DeckLink Cards – Product Diagrams DeckLink SP 2. (R)Output Audio Output AES-S/PDIF (balanced analog) (monitoring) 3. Audio Input (L) Audio (R) Output analog) (balanced(balanced analog) (R) Audio (L) Output Audio Output (balanced(balanced analog) analog) (L) Audio (L) Input Audio Input (balanced(balanced analog) analog) (R) Audio SPDIF/AES Input Output (balanced(monitoring) analog) Y Input SD-SDI Output (monitoring) 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. B-Y Input R-Y Input R-Y Input 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10.
Previous DeckLink Cards – Product Diagrams DeckLink SP PCIe 2. 3. 4. 5. (R) Audio Output AES-S/PDIF Output analog) (balanced (monitoring) (R) Audio Input (L) Audio Output (balanced analog) (balanced analog) Audio Output (R) Audio(L) Output analog) (balanced(balanced analog) (L) Audio(L) Input Audio Input (balanced(balanced analog) analog) 2 3 4 5 6. (R) AudioSPDIF Input Output (balanced(monitoring) analog) 6 7. Y Input SD-SDI Output 7 8. B-Y Input 8 9.
Previous DeckLink Cards – Product Diagrams DeckLink Studio 2. RS-422 Deck Control 02 3. R-Y Out 03 4. Y Out 04 5. B-Y Out 05 6. Ref In 06 7. R-Y In 07 8. Y In 08 9. B-Y In 09 DeckLink Studio Breakout Cable 10. AES / EBU Out CH1&2 10 HD/SD-SDI Output 11. AES / EBU In CH1&2 11 HD/SD-SDI Input 12. Analog Audio Out 1 12 13. Analog Audio Out 2 13 14. Analog Audio In 1 14 15. Analog Audio In 2 15 16. Analog Audio In 3 16 17. Analog Audio In 4 17 18.
Warranty
Warranty 3 Year Warranty Blackmagic Design warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 36 months from the date of purchase excluding user-servicable cooling fans and fiber optic modules which will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase.
