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- Page 1 Operation Manual H.264 Pro Recorder Mac OS X ™ Windows ™ June 2011...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents H.264 Pro Recorder Operation Manual How to Install Connection Diagrams Installation Component Analog Video Connections H.264 Pro Recorder product diagram S-Video Analog Connections Pre-installation overview and planning Composite Analog Video Connection Installing the software on Mac OS X Betacam SP analog deck... - Page 3 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.
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Page 4: How To Install
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Page 5: Installation
Installation Blackmagic H.264 Pro Recorder Y or NTSC/PAL B-Y or S-VIDEO Y Analog video input RS-422 Deck Control R-Y or S-VIDEO C 3G/HD/SD-SDI Input Audio Left Analog audio input on 1/4” TRS jacks USB 2.0 Connection Audio Right Power... -
Page 6: Pre-Installation Overview And Planning
Blackmagic Media Express software runs on Mac OS X and Windows computers and uses a USB 2.0 connection to H.264 Pro Recorder. You will need to provide a USB 2.0 type A to mini B male cable. This same USB cable can be used for applying occasional firmware updates downloaded from the Blackmagic Design website. - Page 7 Installation Installing the software for Mac OS X Contents The Desktop Video software installer will install the following components which are used by H.264 Pro Recorder: ‚ Blackmagic Desktop Video drivers ‚ Blackmagic Media Express The Desktop Video software installer will also install the following components which are used by other Blackmagic Design capture products when installed on the same computer: ‚...
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Page 8: Installing The Software On Windows 8
Installation Installing the software for Windows Contents The Desktop Video software installer will install the following components which are used by H.264 Pro Recorder: ‚ Blackmagic Desktop Video drivers ‚ Blackmagic Media Express The Desktop Video software installer will also install the following components which are used by other Blackmagic Design capture products when installed on the same computer: ‚... -
Page 9: Updating The Firmware
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. - Page 10 Software...
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Page 11: Blackmagic Media Express
The capture view is the main view used with H.264 Pro Recorder. The master view is not used by H.264 Pro Recorder but may be used with other Blackmagic Design capture and playback products. The capture, playback and master views are color-coded so you will know at a glance which mode is being used. - Page 12 Welcome Blackmagic 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...
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Page 13: Device Menu
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. -
Page 14: Preferences
YouTube. H.264 Pro Recorder automatically detects the frame rate of your video. Capture File Format The Capture File Format always sets the video codec to H.264, and the file format to MP4, when using H.264 Pro Recorder. Other choices appear in this menu when using other Blackmagic Design capture products. -
Page 15: Media List
Welcome Blackmagic 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. -
Page 16: Capture
Welcome Blackmagic 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. - Page 17 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.
- Page 18 Welcome Blackmagic 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.
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Page 19: Playback
Welcome Capture Blackmagic Media Express – Playback Playback View... - Page 20 Welcome Capture Blackmagic Media Express – Playback 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.
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Page 21: Helpful Information
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Page 22: Support
BNC connectors for S-Video labelled “Y” and “C”, whereas consumer equipment will use a single, multi-pin S-Video connector. ‚ “Y” and “C” ports connect directly to the S-Video Y and S-Video C ports on H.264 Pro Recorder using BNC cables. - Page 23 H.264 Pro Recorder auto-detects the video input you wish to use, i.e. SDI, HDMI, component, S-Video or composite analog video. For this reason, only connect one video source to H.264 Pro Recorder so it can auto-detect which source to use. If you are using analog video, you can also connect analog audio at the...
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Page 24: 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. -
Page 25: Rs-422 Remote Device Control
Support RS-422 remote device control 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. You can use pre-manufactured 9 pin cables as long as each end of the cable are wired “pin for pin”... -
Page 26: Help
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. -
Page 27: Connection Diagrams
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Page 28: Component Analog Video Connections
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. Component video input... -
Page 29: S-Video Analog Connections
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... -
Page 30: Composite Analog Video Connection
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. Composite video input... -
Page 31: Betacam Sp Analog Deck
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 AUDIO INPUT REF. VIDEO VIDEO CH-1 CH-2 COMPONENT 2... -
Page 32: Sdi Digital Deck
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. ANALOG VIDEO I/O DIGITAL AUDIO I/O (AES/EBU) REF VIDEO VIDEO IN SDI OUTPUT SDI INPUT AUDIO IN... -
Page 33: Sony Hdcam Sr Deck In 4:2:2
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. ANALOG I/O DIGITAL I/O (AES/EBU) -
Page 34: Hdmi Camera
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... -
Page 35: Warranty
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Page 36: Warranty Terms And Conditions
Blackmagic Design parts or supplies, or d) to service a product that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such a modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product.
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