Using Blackmagic Converter Utility - Blackmagicdesign Blackmagic Converters Installation And Operation Manual

Using Blackmagic Converter Utility

Using Blackmagic Converter Utility
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Installing the Blackmagic Converter Utility Software
Converter Utility software can be used to update your converter to new video standards, add compatibility
with new hardware or adjust video and audio levels.
Installation on Mac OS X
After downloading the Converter Utility software from www.blackmagicdesign.com and unzipping the
downloaded file, open the resulting disk image to reveal its contents.
Drag the Blackmagic Converter Utility icon and drop it on to the Applications icon. Blackmagic Converter
Utility is now installed.
Installation on Windows
After downloading the Converter Utility software and unzipping the downloaded file, you should see a
Converter Utility folder containing this PDF manual and the Converter Utility installer.
Double-click the installer and follow the prompts to complete the installation. When the installation has
finished, it will prompt you to restart the computer. The restart will load a USB driver for Converter Utility so
that it can communicate with the converter's internal settings. Click "restart" to complete the installation
Once the computer has restarted, Blackmagic Converter Utility will be ready to use.
Updating the Internal Software
It is important to ensure that power is connected to the Blackmagic Converter before connecting a USB
cable between the computer and converter.
Step 1. Power your converter.
Step 2. Attach a USB cable from the computer to the converter and launch the Blackmagic Converter Utility.
If the converter is missing or not detected, Converter Utility will report, "No converter connected" in the title
bar. Otherwise, it will report the model name of your Blackmagic Converter.
If Converter Utility contains newer internal software than that currently installed in your Blackmagic
Converter, it will prompt you to update. Just follow the on screen instructions to complete the update.
Once the internal software update is complete, you will be able to make adjustments to your Blackmagic
Converter using the Converter Utility.