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Installation and Operation Manual
Blackmagic OpenGear Converters
October 2013

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual Blackmagic OpenGear Converters October 2013...
  • Page 2 Blackmagic OpenGear Converters fully support the openGear ™ frame standard so they are compatible with a wide range of third party equipment from openGear ™ partners worldwide. We think it should take you approximately 5 minutes to complete installation.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents OpenGear Converter Operation Manual Introduction Overview Installing your Blackmagic OpenGear Converter card Installation Support OpenGear Converter Diagrams Blackmagic OpenGear SDI to Analog Blackmagic OpenGear Analog to SDI Blackmagic OpenGear SDI to HDMI Blackmagic OpenGear HDMI to SDI Blackmagic OpenGear SDI to Audio...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    “Brick” style mini converters are very popular for Blackmagic OpenGear Converters are compatible with There is no need to switch off the power to the 20-card models of the 2 RU (rack unit) openGear frames. converting and processing video and audio. However ™...
  • Page 5: Installing Your Blackmagic Opengear Converter Card

    Blackmagic OpenGear Converter. ™ included with your Blackmagic OpenGear Converter. First, insert the foot of the Blackmagic rear module in to the module seating slot. Next, secure the ‚ Use a number 01 size Phillips head screwdriver to unscrew and remove a blank module with the previously saved screw and O-ring.
  • Page 6 NOTE: Before installing a Blackmagic OpenGear Optical Fiber ‚ If you are installing a Blackmagic OpenGear Optical Fiber card, remove the protective cap from the LC connector port of the fiber optic module. Save the protective cap as it will be needed to prevent dust if the LC connector port is exposed when no fiber optic cables are connected.
  • Page 7 I/O connectors is accidentally tugged by an attached cable. ‚ If you have just installed a Blackmagic OpenGear Optical Fiber, replace the SFP module and push the wire tab back to its original position.
  • Page 8: Support

    Support If things go wrong There are four steps to getting help. Step 1. Check out the Blackmagic Design web site www.blackmagicdesign.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.
  • Page 9: Opengear Converter Diagrams

    OpenGear Converter Diagrams OpenGear Converter Diagrams Blackmagic OpenGear SDI to Analog All SDI and component analog connections support standard definition and high definition. SD-SDI can be converted to component, S-Video or composite analog video. The hardware downconverter can be enabled to convert HD-SDI to standard definition analog video.
  • Page 10: Blackmagic Opengear Analog To Sdi

    OpenGear Converter Diagrams Blackmagic OpenGear Analog to SDI All component analog and SDI connections support standard definition and high definition. The same SDI video and audio is available from both SDI outputs. USB port HD/SD-SDI Output (BNC) HD/SD-SDI Output (BNC)
  • Page 11: Blackmagic Opengear Sdi To Hdmi

    OpenGear Converter Diagrams Blackmagic OpenGear SDI to HDMI All SDI and HDMI connections support standard definition and high definition. All connectors are integrated with the card. HD/SD-SDI Input (BNC) HD/SD-SDI Output (BNC) USB port HDMI Output HD/SD-SDI Input HD/SD-SDI Output...
  • Page 12: Blackmagic Opengear Hdmi To Sdi

    OpenGear Converter Diagrams Blackmagic OpenGear HDMI to SDI All SDI and HDMI connections support standard definition and high definition. The same SDI video and audio is available from both SDI outputs. All connectors are integrated with the card. HD/SD-SDI Output (BNC)
  • Page 13: Blackmagic Opengear Sdi To Audio

    OpenGear Converter Diagrams Blackmagic OpenGear SDI to Audio All SDI connections support standard definition and high definition. Audio can be switched between 4 channels of professional balanced analog audio and 8 channels of professional balanced AES/EBU digital audio. USB port...
  • Page 14: Blackmagic Opengear Audio To Sdi

    OpenGear Converter Diagrams Blackmagic OpenGear Audio to SDI All SDI connections support standard definition and high definition. Audio can be switched between 4 channels of professional balanced analog audio and 8 channels of professional balanced AES/EBU digital audio. In the absence of any video input, the audio will be embedded in to a black SDI output signal of the same format as the last video signal received by the converter.
  • Page 15: Blackmagic Opengear Optical Fiber

    OpenGear Converter Diagrams Blackmagic OpenGear Optical Fiber All SDI and Optical Fiber SDI inputs and outputs support SD-SDI, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI and 2K. All connectors are integrated with the card. Each direction is completely independent allowing one to use different formats simultaneously, e.g. standard definition video, from SDI to Optical Fiber SDI, and high definition from Optical Fiber SDI to SDI.
  • Page 16: Blackmagic Opengear Sync Generator

    OpenGear Converter Diagrams Blackmagic OpenGear Sync Generator All reference outputs can be set to either high definition tri-sync or standard definition black burst. The same format of reference signal is available from all reference outputs. USB port Reference Output (BNC)
  • Page 17: Blackmagic Opengear Updowncross

    Blackmagic OpenGear UpDownCross The video input and outputs support SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 3G-SDI. The reference BNC connector supports Blackburst and Tri-level sync reference signals. When processing is set to OFF OpenGear UpDownCross acts as an SDI distribution amplifier. Up down cross...
  • Page 18: Blackmagic Opengear Sdi Distribution

    All SDI inputs and outputs support SD-SDI, HD-SDI, 2K and 3G-SDI video formats with embedded audio. The same SDI video and audio is available from all SDI outputs. OpenGear SDI Distribution also handles ASI and is compatible with ancillary data.
  • Page 19: Warranty

    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.

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