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Blackmagicdesign UltraStudio Pro Operation Manual

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UltraStudio Pro
USB 3.0
Windows
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April 2011

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  • Page 1 Operation Manual UltraStudio Pro USB 3.0 Windows ™ April 2011...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Betacam SP analog deck Product Diagram SDI digital deck Before Connecting UltraStudio to your USB 3.0 computer Sony HDCAM SR deck in 4:2:2 Connecting UltraStudio Pro Composite monitor Installing Desktop Video software YUV component monitor Connecting to an HDTV Software...
  • Page 3 However with UltraStudio Pro and USB 3.0, even 10 bit uncompressed high definition TV is now easily affordable. We hope you get years of use from your new UltraStudio Pro and have fun working with some of the world’s hottest television and design software! This instruction manual should contain all the information you’ll need to connect UltraStudio Pro to your...

  • Page 4: How To Install

    How to Install...

  • Page 5: Installation

    17. Analog Audio In 4 18. Analog Audio Out 3 or AES/EBU CH3&4 Out 19. Analog Audio Out 4 or AES/EBU CH5&6 Out 20. Composite In 21. Composite Out 22. S-Video In UltraStudio Pro Breakout Cable 23. S-Video Out 24. Standard Definition SDI Out...

  • Page 6: Before Connecting Ultrastudio To Your Usb 3.0 Computer

    Blackmagic Design USB 3.0 product. Please download the latest USB 3.0 drivers and firmware, for your USB 3.0 motherboard or computer, from the vendor’s website.

  • Page 7: Connecting Ultrastudio Pro

    UltraStudio Pro off and on. UltraStudio Pro is now ready for use. The professional breakout cable can be connected to UltraStudio Pro at any time using the multi-pin connector. The connection diagrams toward the end of this manual show how to connect UltraStudio Pro to many kinds of video equipment.

  • Page 8: Installing Desktop Video Software

    5. Now restart your machine to enable the new software drivers. Automatic firmware updating After your computer has restarted, the software will check the UltraStudio Pro hardware to see what firmware the card contains. If the firmware version does not match the software version, Desktop Video will offer to update the firmware.

  • Page 9: Software

    Software...

  • Page 10: Blackmagic Software

    UltraStudio Pro preferences are located in the Blackmagic Design Control Panel. The Blackmagic Design Control Panel is used with all UltraStudio Pro, DeckLink, Multibridge and Intensity hardware. Any preferences which are not applicable to UltraStudio Pro will be grayed out and unavailable. The following preferences contain options for setting up your UltraStudio Pro.
  • Page 11 UltraStudio Pro video and audio output connections All of the video and audio outputs of UltraStudio Pro are active all of the time and the only choice you need to make is between 4 analog and 2 AES/EBU audio channels, or 2 analog and 6 AES/EBU audio channels, as they use shared connectors.
  • Page 12 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 UltraStudio Pro 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;...
  • Page 13 Output black/last played frame switch If you have switched out of a video application and so video is not being played, this setting determines whether UltraStudio Pro will output black or the last played frame of video. Output black/last played frame switch...
  • Page 14 Setting Blackmagic Preferences HDTV Down/Up/Cross Conversion UltraStudio Pro includes a powerful image processor which can down-convert high definition to NTSC or PAL video in real time. It can also upconvert from standard definition to 720HD or 1080HD or even cross-convert between 720HD and 1080HD. Select the desired option from the output or input processing menus under the Processing tab.
  • Page 15 Blackmagic Software Setting Blackmagic Preferences Output HD 23.98PsF at HD 59.94i 23.98 fps is a common film frame rate but support for this frame rate in SDI and analog monitors is rare. Enabling this option will apply 3:2 pulldown processing so that HD 23.98 PsF video is output as HD 59.94i. Almost all HD monitors support HD 59.94i.
  • Page 16 VANC data to be preserved during capture. These lines are then inserted back into the video blanking when the file is played back. VANC preferences To preserve VANC data: 1. Open the Blackmagic Design Control Panel 2. Select the tab and tick the check box for video line 1, 2 or 3 VANC and 3:2 Pulldown depending on how many blanking lines you want to capture.
  • Page 17 Reset Gain to their original settings. Professional analog audio levels and XLR audio connectors are standard on UltraStudio Pro, DeckLink and Multibridge products. If you need to connect to consumer audio equipment with analog RCA inputs, enable the option to...

  • Page 18: Blackmagic Media Express

    Welcome Blackmagic Media Express Welcome to Media Express 2.0. Blackmagic Media Express 2.0 is a sophisticated 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.
  • Page 19 Welcome Blackmagic Media Express Blackmagic Media Express 2.0 Interface 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...
  • Page 20 Project Video Format defines the frame rate and frame size of the current project. The formats displayed are those supported by your UltraStudio Pro and you may see some differences when compared to running Media Express with DeckLink, Multibridge, UltraStudio or Intensity.
  • Page 21 Welcome Blackmagic Media Express Blackmagic Media Express – Preferences 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.
  • Page 22 Welcome Blackmagic Media Express Blackmagic Media Express – Preferences Blackmagic Media Express – Media List 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 23 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 UltraStudio Pro. Ensure the desired input has been selected in the Blackmagic Design Control Panel.
  • Page 24 Welcome Blackmagic Media Express Blackmagic Media Express – Preferences Blackmagic Media Express – Media List Blackmagic 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.
  • Page 25 Welcome Blackmagic Media Express Blackmagic Media Express – Preferences Blackmagic Media Express – Media List Blackmagic Media Express – Capture Blackmagic Media Express – Capture Playback Playback View...
  • Page 26 Welcome Blackmagic Media Express Blackmagic Media Express – Preferences Blackmagic Media Express – Media List Blackmagic Media Express – Capture Blackmagic Media Express – Capture Playback 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: ‚...
  • Page 27 Welcome Blackmagic Media Express Blackmagic Media Express – Preferences Blackmagic Media Express – Media List Blackmagic Media Express – Blackmagic Media Express – Capture Blackmagic Media Express – Capture Playback Master Master View...
  • Page 28 Mastering to tape operations are performed in the Master view (ctrl-3) Media Express can use UltraStudio Pro 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.

  • Page 29: Blackmagic Disk Speed Test

    Disk Storage 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.

  • Page 30: Third Party Applications

    Desktop Video installer. Premiere Pro can capture and playback with sequences of different formats within the one project. For example, UltraStudio Pro can capture 1080i59.94, 1080i50 and NTSC video to corresponding sequences Adobe Premiere Pro within the one Premiere Pro project.
  • Page 31 You should now see the image on both your computer desktop and the output of your UltraStudio Pro. If you can’t see any video on your Blackmagic output, check the connections again and ensure you have the correct output settings configured in the Blackmagic Design Control Panel. SDI, HDMI and analog outputs are always active.
  • Page 32 Third Party Applications Batch Capture Select the clips you wish to capture by drag selecting or shift-clicking each clip. Then choose: [F6]. To set handles on the clips, enable the option to File > Batch Capture Capture with handles and type the number of additional frames you require at the start and end of each clip. Export to Tape To export to tape, select the sequence you require and then choose File >...

  • Page 33: Adobe After Effects

    Click How to use UltraStudio Pro as a Preview Output Frame Buffer To allow your Adobe After Effects composition to be displayed in real-time through your UltraStudio Pro, go Blackmagic Video Output .

  • Page 34: Adobe Photoshop

    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 UltraStudio Pro keying to export and key graphics from the video input using Photoshop alpha channels.

  • Page 35: Sony Vegas Pro 9

    SD and HD support with UltraStudio Pro. Sony’s included support for Blackmagic Design means that when the Blackmagic Design driver is installed, Vegas Pro 9 will capture and play back video with UltraStudio Pro. Vegas Pro 9 must be installed on your system before running the Desktop Video installer.

  • Page 36: Helpful Information

    Helpful Information...

  • Page 37: Support

    Can I use a third party USB 3.0 PCIe card, in my Mac, with UltraStudio Pro? No, currently there is not a suitable USB 3.0 PCIe card that is appropriate for use with UltraStudio Pro. We are working with third parties and soon hope to recommend a card with isochronous USB 3.0 driver support.
  • Page 38 Yes, it is essential to run the latest USB 3.0 drivers and firmware for your USB 3.0 equipped motherboard. Please see the section named “Before connecting UltraStudio Pro to your USB 3.0 computer” in this manual for how to check and update the firmware and drivers on your computer.

  • Page 39: Uncompressed Data Rates For Capture And Playback

    20% safety margin should be adequate for an 8-disk SCSI array. Generally the more disks in the array, the better. Note: Although other vendors and third parties may provide different data rates for uncompressed video, the above recommendations are tested for use with UltraStudio Pro.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Support Troubleshooting Using your UltraStudio Pro 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.

  • Page 41: Connection Diagrams

    Connection Diagrams...

  • Page 42: Betacam Sp Analog Deck

    Connection Diagrams Connecting to a Betacam SP analog deck This example shows UltraStudio Pro connected to an analog deck for capture and playback to the deck. The spare analog, HDMI and SDI outputs can be used for local monitoring. UltraStudio Pro...

  • Page 43: Sdi Digital Deck

    Connecting to an SDI digital deck This example shows UltraStudio Pro connected to a digital deck in 4:2:2 SD mode for capture and playback to the SDI deck. The HDMI, SD-SDI and analog outputs can be used for local monitoring.

  • Page 44: Sony Hdcam Sr Deck In 4:2:2

    Connection Diagrams Connecting to a Sony HDCAM SR deck in 4:2:2 This example shows UltraStudio Pro 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 and component analog outputs can be used for local monitoring of 4:2:2 HD video.

  • Page 45: Composite Monitor

    Connection Diagrams Connecting to a Composite NTSC/PAL monitor This example shows UltraStudio Pro connected to a standard definition Sony PVM monitor via composite analog video. Connect UltraStudio Pro’s composite 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.

  • Page 46: Yuv Component Monitor

    Connection Diagrams Connecting to a YUV component monitor This example shows UltraStudio Pro connected to a multiformat Sony BVM monitor via component analog video. Connect UltraStudio Pro’s Y, B-Y and R-Y output cables to the corresponding component analog inputs of the Sony BVM monitor. You can use this for SD or HD capture and playback monitoring with analog, SDI and HDMI video sources.

  • Page 47: Connecting To An Hdtv

    This example shows UltraStudio Pro connected to a consumer HDTV via HDMI. Connect an HDMI cable from UltraStudio Pro’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.

  • Page 48: Hdmi Workflow

    Connection Diagrams HDMI Workflow UltraStudio Pro can use HDMI for connecting video cameras, televisions and projectors to your computer for use with popular editing and design applications. UltraStudio Pro captures video in real-time directly from the HDMI output of AVCHD and HDV cameras, and will play back directly to large screen HDTVs or HD projectors for client-monitoring and editing.

  • Page 49: Warranty

    Warranty...

  • Page 50: 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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