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- Page 1 Windows XP Mac OS X ™ ™ Multibridge Manual First Edition. June 2005 Multibridge Windows XP Mac OS X ™ ™ Blackmagic Design - Leading the creative video revolution ™...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Welcome Contents Thank you for purchasing Multibridge for your Welcome facility. Multibridge is part of our dream for the television industry to become a truly creative Introducing Multibridge industry, allowing everyone to have access to the highest quality video. Multibridge Connections Multibridge is effectively two converters in one Multibridge Utility Requirements and can convert from analog to digital, as well as... - Page 3 Introducing Multibridge Multibridge is the world’s first all-in-one bi-directional converter that instantly switches between HD and SD, and features 4:2:2 and dual-link 4:4:4 video quality. Add a Blackmagic DeckLink card and you have the world’s highest quality editing system! The all-in-one Bi-directional Converter Multibridge is the highest quality bi-directional converter available, converting from digital to analog and analog to digital, video and audio, simultaneously.
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Page 4: Mac Os X ™ Windows Xp
Multibridge Connections Rear connections DB-25 connector Monitor Analog Analog Analog Analog diagram below Audio Video Video Video Video Left OUT NTSC/ B-B/Y R-R/Y Windows XP Mac OS X ™ ™ Rear view DeckLink Multibridge™ Analog Analog Analog Analog Dual Link 4:4:4/4:2:2 Model Audio Audio Audio... -
Page 5: Multibridge Utility Requirements
Multibridge Utility Requirements Supported systems Microsoft Windows XP™ service pack 1 or later. Mac OS X™ 10.3 and 10.4. USB 1.1 and USB 2.0. Environment The intended use is for commercial and industrial controlled environments. The unit should not be exposed to extreme enviroments including moisture, Windows XP Mac OS X ™... - Page 6 Software Installation Installation Guidelines for PC and Apple workstations: 1. Install Multibridge software package. This can be downloaded from http://www.blackmagic-design.com/support/ Apple users must reboot after installation. 2. Start Multibridge Utility by clicking on the Multibridge Utility icon. Macintosh OS X Windows XP Mac OS X ™...
- Page 7 Workflow and Interfaces Determine your source and destination media types before configuring your Multibridge. �������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������� ������������������������ Windows XP Mac OS X ™ ™ ������������������������� ����������������������������� ����������������������� ������������������������ ����������������� ������������� ������������������������������������� ����������������������� ����������������������������������������������������������� Multibridge Blackmagic Design - Leading the creative video revolution ™...
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Page 8: Interface - Workflow View
Interfaces - Workflow View Multibridge is unqiue in that it can be configured via two separate interfaces depending on your workflow preference: Workflow View and Picture View. Workflow View (default) Workflow View enables users to graphically configure and depict analog-to- digital and digital-to-analog workflows. - Page 9 Interfaces - Picture View Picture View Picture View enables users to configure analog-to-digital and digital-to- analog workflows based upon Multibridge’s physical interface and various device connections. Windows XP Mac OS X ™ ™ Multibridge Blackmagic Design - Leading the creative video revolution ™...
- Page 10 Workflow - Example [Example SD analog to SD digital 4:2:2] Sony BetacamSP™ deck to DeckLink SDI capture card via Multibridge. To begin, power on Multibridge and launch Multibridge Utility software. Source: Sony Betacam SP. 1. Connect your source analog audio cables to XLR inputs 1&2 Windows XP Mac OS X ™...
- Page 11 Workflow - Example cont. [Example SD analog to SD digital 4:2:2] Destination: SDI DeckLink capture card Connect the SDI cable to the SDI output of the Multibridge, and then to the input of the DeckLink SDI connector. 4. From the pull down menus in the Multibridge Utility select: >...
- Page 12 Workflow Example [Multiple sources, to a Multibridge] Destination: SDI DeckLink capture card Scenario: A Video Editor has three sources for video material. A Betacam SP™ (Analog), Digital Betacam™(SDI) and a VHS (composite) tape deck. Using the Multibridge the DeckLink capture card is now able to capture video and audio from these varied source.
- Page 13 Profiles Mode Profiles are a simple way of managing your configuration settings. Once you have a configuration you wish to store. Select Profiles > New Profiles > Enter a name of profile. The profile is now stored. Once you have selected a profile, it remains in memory as the profile to be used.
- Page 14 Video Levels By selecting ‘Set video Levels’ you will be able to configure and adjust the output of your Multibridge to suit your equipment. Analog output sliders will allow individual color bias adjustment. Please consult the user manuals of your decks and monitors before configuring these options.
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Page 15: Supported Formats And I/O
Supported formats and I/O Video Dual Link SD/HD-SDI 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 input and output Analog HD/SD YUV RGB 10 bit 4:4:4 Component video input HD Format support: 1920 x 1080 @ 24p 25p 30p 48i 50i Windows XP Mac OS X ™... - Page 16 Troubleshooting Example - Tech Note Number 084 Q: I have loaded the Multibridge Utility and I can see the No audio from any outputs on Multibridge interface but all of the menus are greyed out. The Multibridge is based upon the modern SD-SDI and HD-SDI A.
- Page 17 Blackmagic Design 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.
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