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Installation and Operation Manual
Blackmagic Converters
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October 2014

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual Blackmagic Converters Mac OS X ™ Windows ™ October 2014...
  • Page 2 SDI distribution, and can even provide a sync generator for locking all your video equipment to the same reference signal. Mini Converter Heavy Duty gives you the same conversions in a super tough design that's perfect for use on location and Battery Converters let you work on location with or without external power.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Mini Converter SDI Multiplex 4K Applying Settings using Mini Switches Applying Settings using Blackmagic Converter Utility Mini Converter Quad SDI to HDMI 4K Fail Safe Alternate SDI inputs Mini Converter Heavy Duty SDI to Mini Converter SDI to Analog 4K...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Battery Converter. Mini Converter is a sturdy and lightweight design. Mini Converter Heavy Duty is robust, ultra strong, and capable of withstanding the harshest environments. Mini Converter Battery Converter is ultra strong with an internal rechargeable battery for operating in the field without external power.

  • Page 5: Plugging In Power

    Getting Started Plugging in Power Plug in the 12 volt power supply using the socket adapter for your country. The cable tie point is for securing the power connection to your converter. If you are using a Battery Converter with access to external power, we recommend using external power unless you need to use the built in battery.

  • Page 6: Applying Settings Using Mini Switches

    Getting Started Applying Settings using Mini Switches Many models of Mini Converter and Mini Converter Heavy Duty have mini switches used to configure internal settings. Change your settings using the tip of a pen. On models with mini switches, you'll find a switch settings diagram printed on their base. Ensure your switch settings correspond to the legend by observing the mini switch numbers from 8 to 1, left to right.

  • Page 7: Mini Converter Sdi To Analog 4K

    Balanced right channel analog audio output 1/4" TRS connector. 6. MINI-B USB PORT Connects to the Converter Utility software via your Mac OS X or Windows computer. The Mini Converter’s internal software is also updated using the USB port. 7. SDI OUT SDI video output BNC connector.
  • Page 8 Mini Converter SDI to Analog 4K Mini Switches Mini Converter SDI to Analog’s mini switches provide the following settings: Switch 8 - Analog Audio, AES/EBU Audio Set switch 8 to OFF to select balanced analog audio, or to ON for digital AES/EBU audio output.
  • Page 9 Mini Switch Settings Example: Experiment with the mini switches by setting your Blackmagic Mini Converter to output high definition component video and analog audio channels 1 and 2 by setting switches 8, 5, 4, 3 and 2 to the OFF position...
  • Page 10 Mini Converter SDI to Analog 4K Mini Converter SDI to Analog 4K Block Diagram Automatic SD/HD/Ultra HD Cable Driver Loop SDI Analog or AES/EBU Audio Out Switch AES/EBU Input automatically Audio Formatter detects between SDI In SD, HD and Ultra HD...

  • Page 11: Mini Converter Analog To Sdi

    Balanced right channel analog audio input 1/4" TRS connector. 6. MINI-B USB PORT Connects to the Converter Utility software via your Mac OS X or Windows computer. The Mini Converter’s internal software is also updated using the USB port. 7. SDI OUT SDI video output BNC connector.
  • Page 12 Mini Converter Analog to SDI Mini Switches Mini Converter Analog to SDI’s mini switches provide the following settings: Switch 8 - Analog Audio, AES/EBU Audio Set switch 8 to OFF to select balanced analog audio, or to ON for digital AES/EBU audio input.
  • Page 13 Mini Converter Analog to SDI Mini Converter Analog to SDI Block Diagram Analog or AES/EBU Audio Switch AES/EBU Sample Rate Converter Left Analog In or AES/EBU Audio Analog to Digital from SDI Out Balanced Input Right Analog In 12 bit Digital to...

  • Page 14: Mini Converter Sdi To Hdmi 4K

    Balanced right channel analog audio output 1/4" TRS connector. 4. MINI-B USB PORT Connects to the Converter Utility software via your Mac OS X or Windows computer. The Mini Converter’s internal software is also updated using the USB port. 5. SDI OUT SDI video output BNC connector.
  • Page 15 Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 4K Mini Switches Mini Converter SDI to HDMI’s mini switches provide the following settings: Switch 8 - Analog Audio, AES/EBU Audio Set switch 8 to OFF to select balanced analog audio, or to ON for digital AES/EBU audio output.
  • Page 16 The Converter Utility software complements your mini switch settings by providing supplementary adjustment options. The Audio Levels pane lets you adjust audio levels for the selected analog channels or AES/EBU reference levels. Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 4K Block Diagram Automatic SD/HD/Ultra HD Cable Driver...

  • Page 17: Mini Converter Hdmi To Sdi 4K

    Balanced right channel analog audio output 1/4" TRS connector. 4. MINI-B USB PORT Connects to the Converter Utility software via your Mac OS X or Windows computer. The Mini Converter’s internal software is also updated using the USB port. 5. SDI OUT SDI video output BNC connector.
  • Page 18 FORCE TO HD - switch 1 to OFF, switch 2 to ON. In this mode, the output is forced to HD if the input is Ultra HD. The Mini Converter will attempt to switch Change your converter's internal settings by adjusting the mini switches using the tip of a pen.
  • Page 19 Mini Converter HDMI to SDI 4K Mini Converter HDMI to SDI 4K Block Diagram Analog or AES/EBU Audio Switch AES/EBU Sample Rate Converter Left Analog In or AES/EBU Audio Analog to Digital with Balanced Input SDI Out Right Analog In...

  • Page 20: Mini Converter Sdi To Audio

    Balanced analog audio channel 4, or AES/EBU digital audio channels 7 and 8 output 1/4" TRS connector. 5. MINI-B USB PORT Connects to the Converter Utility software via your Mac OS X or Windows computer. The Mini Converter’s internal software is also updated using the USB port.
  • Page 21 Mini Converter SDI to Audio Mini Switches Mini Converter SDI to Audio’s mini switches provide the following settings: Switch 8 - Analog Audio, AES/EBU Audio Set switch 8 to OFF to select balanced analog audio, or to ON for digital AES/EBU audio output.
  • Page 22 The Converter Utility software complements your mini switch settings by providing additional adjustment options. The Audio Levels pane lets you adjust audio levels for the selected analog channels or AES/EBU audio reference levels. Mini Converter SDI to Audio Block Diagram Automatic SD/HD/3G SDI Loop SDI Out Adjust audio levels using Blackmagic Converter Utility.

  • Page 23: Mini Converter Sdi To Audio 4K

    Balanced analog audio channel 4, or AES/EBU digital audio channels 7 and 8 output 1/4" TRS connector. 5. MINI-B USB PORT Connects to the Converter Utility software via your Mac OS X or Windows computer. The Mini Converter’s internal software is also updated using the USB port.
  • Page 24 Mini Converter SDI to Audio 4K Mini Switches Mini Converter SDI to Audio 4K mini switches provide the following settings: Switch 8 - Analog Audio, AES/EBU Audio SDI LOCK Set switch 8 to OFF to select balanced analog audio, or to ON for digital AES/EBU audio output.
  • Page 25 The Converter Utility software complements your mini switch settings by providing additional adjustment options. The Audio Levels pane lets you adjust audio levels for the selected analog channels or AES/EBU audio reference levels. Mini Converter SDI to Audio 4K Block Diagram Automatic SD/HD/Ultra HD Loop SDI Out Cable Driver Adjust audio levels using Blackmagic Converter Utility.

  • Page 26: Mini Converter Audio To Sdi

    Balanced analog audio channel 4, or AES/EBU digital audio channels 7 and 8 input 1/4" TRS connector. 5. Mini-B USB PORT Connects to the Converter Utility software via your Mac OS X or Windows computer. The Mini Converter’s internal software is also updated using the USB port.

  • Page 27: Change Your Converter's Internal Settings By Adjusting The Mini Switches Using The Tip Of A Pen

    Mini Converter Audio to SDI Mini Switches Mini Converter Audio to SDI’s mini switches provide the following settings: Switch 8 - Analog Audio, AES/EBU Audio Set switch 8 to OFF to select balanced analog audio, or to ON for digital AES/EBU audio input.

  • Page 28: Switch 5 - Audio Group Bit 0

    Mini Converter Audio to SDI Switch 5 - Audio Group Bit 0 See switch 6 description. Embedding or Disabling Channels Once you have selected your audio channels, use switches 4, 3, 2 and 1 to select which channels to embed or disable. The disable setting lets you avoid overwriting audio channels you wish to keep in the SDI signal.
  • Page 29 Mini Converter Audio to SDI Mini Converter Audio to SDI Block Diagram Serializer and Embedded SD/HD/3G-SDI SDI Out Cable Driver AES/EBU Analog or AES/EBU Audio Sample Rate Ch 1 Analog or Ch 1&2 AES/EBU Converter Stereo Audio Analog or AES/EBU...

  • Page 30: Mini Converter Audio To Sdi 4K

    You can use this Mini Converter to embed audio from equipment, such as audio mixers and analog decks, into SDI video connections for use with SDI routers and decks. Additional SDI audio channels can be embedded by daisy chaining another Mini Converter Audio to SDI 4K to your converter's SDI output.
  • Page 31 Mini Converter Audio to SDI 4K Mini Switches Mini Converter Audio to SDI 4K mini switches provide the following settings: Switch 8 - Analog Audio, AES/EBU Audio Set switch 8 to OFF to select balanced analog audio, or to ON for digital AES/EBU audio input.
  • Page 32 Mini Converter Audio to SDI 4K Switch 5 - Audio Group Bit 0 See switch 6 description. Embedding or Disabling Channels Once you have selected your audio channels, use switches 4, 3, 2 and 1 to select which channels to embed or disable.
  • Page 33 Mini Converter Audio to SDI 4K Mini Converter Audio to SDI 4K Block Diagram Serializer and Embedded SD/HD/Ultra HD SDI Out Cable Driver AES/EBU Analog or AES/EBU Audio Sample Rate Ch 1 Analog or Ch 1&2 AES/EBU Converter Stereo Audio...

  • Page 34: Mini Converter Optical Fiber

    Mini Converter Optical Fiber Blackmagic Mini Converter Optical Fiber Convert SDI to Optical Fiber and Optical Fiber to SDI simultaneously. Mini Converter Optical Fiber automatically switches between SD/HD/3G-SDI video standards and both directions are completely independent. Use this converter if you need to send and receive SDI signals over longer distances than traditional SDI cables will support.

  • Page 35: Mini Converter Optical Fiber 4K

    6G-SDI can be sent up to 25 km away! Connectors 1. MINI-B USB PORT. The Mini Converter’s internal software is updated using the USB port. 2. OPTICAL OUT Optical fiber output supports a single mode optical fiber cable with LC connector.

  • Page 36: Mini Converter Updowncross

    1, 2, 3, 4 AND 5. SDI OUT SDI video outputs BNC connectors. 6. MINI-B USB PORT Connects to the Converter Utility software via your Mac OS X or Windows computer. The Mini Converter’s internal software is also updated using the USB port. 7. SDI LOOP Direct output of your input video.
  • Page 37 Mini Converter UpDownCross Mini Switches Mini Converter UpDownCross’ mini switches provide the following settings: Switch 8 - Aspect Ratio Conversion Combinations of switches 8 and 7 set the video aspect ratio when up or down converting. For example, when down converting, the letterbox aspect ratio is applied by setting switches 8 and 7 to the OFF position.
  • Page 38 For example, if you have switches 3 and 2 set for 1080i50 HD output, and processing switch 1 set to ON, Mini Converter UpDownCross will automatically set switches 8 and 7 for down conversion.
  • Page 39 Mini Converter UpDownCross Switch 1 - Processing Off - Processing On When switch 1 is set to OFF all conversions are bypassed and the Mini Converter can be used to distribute your video to six SDI devices. Mini Switch Settings Example: Set the converter to up convert 4:3 625i50 video to 1080i50 with the 4:3 Pillarbox aspect ratio by setting switches 8 and 7 to the OFF position and switches 3, 2 and 1 to the ON position.
  • Page 40 Mini Converter UpDownCross Mini Converter UpDownCross Block Diagram Automatic SDI/ SDI Loop HD-SDI/3G HD- SDI Cable Driver Automatic SDI Audio Audio De-Embedder Delay SDI Out SDI Out Equalizer Standards SDI Audio Format Conversion Re-Clocker and Frame Re-Sync Converter Embedder and...

  • Page 41: Mini Converter Sync Generator

    1, 2, 3, 4, 5 AND 6. REF OUT Reference video outputs BNC connectors. 7. MINI-B USB PORT Connects to the Converter Utility software via your Mac OS X or Windows computer. The Mini Converter’s internal software is also updated using the USB port. 8. POWER +12V...
  • Page 42 Mini Converter Sync Generator Mini Switches Mini Converter Sync Generator’s mini switches provide the following settings: Switch 4 - SYNC REF FORMAT BIT 3 Switches 4, 3, 2 and 1 are grouped together to select from many reference video formats, including:...
  • Page 43 See switch 4 description. Switch 2 - Sync Ref Format Bit 1 See switch 4 description. Switch 1 - Sync Ref Format Bit 0 See switch 4 description. Mini Converter Sync Generator Block Diagram Ref Out Ref Out Crystal Locked Central...

  • Page 44: Mini Converter Sdi Distribution 4K

    Output your SDI signal to eight SDI devices simultaneously, such as decks, monitor walls and switchers. SDI OUT SDI OUT Whenever the video input changes between SD/HD/3G/6G-SDI video formats, Mini Converter SDI Distribution 4K automatically switches the 8 re-clocked outputs to match, with support for ASI, ancillary SDI OUT SDI OUT data and embedded audio formats.

  • Page 45: Mini Converter Sdi Multiplex 4K

    Mini Converter SDI Multiplex 4K Mini Converter SDI Multiplex 4K Blackmagic Mini Converter SDI Multiplex 4K Your Mini Converter SDI Multiplex 4K can perform the following conversions: ‚ Distribute an SD/HD and 6G-SDI signal to all four outputs. SDI IN 1 SDI OUT 1 ‚...
  • Page 46 Mini Converter SDI Multiplex 4K 6. Mini-B USB port Connects to the Converter Utility software via your Mac OS X or Windows computer. The Mini Converter’s internal software can also be updated using the USB port. Supported formats are listed under each SDI output:...
  • Page 47 Dual Link 3G-SDI Switch 1 - Processing ON/OFF When switch 1 is set to OFF, Mini Converter SDI Multiplex 4K acts as a 4 output SD/HD/6G-SDI distribution amplifier. Mini Switch Settings Example: Convert quad link Ultra HD to dual link Ultra HD by setting switch 8 to...
  • Page 48 Mini Converter SDI Multiplex 4K Mini Converter SDI Multiplex 4K Block Diagram Cable Cable SDI IN 1 SDI OUT 1 Driver Cable Cable SDI IN 2 SDI OUT 2 Driver Central Processor and Firmware Cable Cable SDI IN 3 SDI OUT 3...

  • Page 49: Mini Converter Quad Sdi To Hdmi 4K

    Mini Converter Quad SDI to HDMI 4K Mini Converter Quad SDI to HDMI 4K Blackmagic Mini Converter Quad SDI to HDMI 4K Connect single link, dual link and quad link SDI Ultra HD to the latest Ultra HD projectors and televisions SDI IN 1 that support Ultra HD over a single HDMI link.
  • Page 50 Mini Converter Quad SDI to HDMI 4K 5. MINI-B USB PORT Connects to the Converter Utility software via your Mac OS X or Windows computer. The Mini Converter’s internal software is also updated using the USB port. SDI IN 1 6.

  • Page 51: Mini Converter Heavy Duty Sdi To Analog 4K

    Balanced right channel analog audio output 1/4" TRS connector. 6. MINI-B USB PORT Connects to the Converter Utility software via your Mac OS X or Windows computer. The Mini Converter’s internal software is also updated using the USB port. 7. SDI OUT SDI video output BNC connector.
  • Page 52 Mini Converter Heavy Duty SDI to Analog 4K Mini Switches Mini Converter Heavy Duty SDI to Analog 4K's mini switches provide the following settings: Switch 8 - Analog Audio, AES/EBU Audio Set switch 8 to OFF to select balanced analog audio, or to ON for digital AES/EBU audio output.
  • Page 53 Mini Switch Settings Example: Experiment with the mini switches by setting your Blackmagic Mini Converter to output high definition component video and analog audio channels 1 and 2 by setting switches 8, 5, 4, 3 and 2 to the OFF position.
  • Page 54 1 if you want to retain your aspect ratio settings after disconnecting from the Converter Utility software. representation of the SDI input. Adjusting video levels may result in illegal colors. Mini Converter Heavy Duty SDI to Analog 4K Block Diagram Automatic SD/HD/Ultra HD...

  • Page 55: Mini Converter Heavy Duty Analog To Sdi

    Balanced right channel analog audio input 1/4" TRS connector. 6. MINI-B USB PORT Connects to the Converter Utility software via your Mac OS X or Windows computer. The Mini Converter’s internal software is also updated using the USB port. 7. SDI OUT SDI video output BNC connector.
  • Page 56 Mini Converter Heavy Duty Analog to SDI Mini Switches Mini Converter Heavy Duty Analog to SDI’s mini switches are protected by a rubber hood. Open the hood by lifting the edges with your fingernails. The mini switches provide the following settings: Switch 8 - Analog Audio, AES/EBU Audio Set switch 8 to OFF to select balanced analog audio, or ON for digital AES/EBU audio input.
  • Page 57 R-Y component chroma levels independently. The Audio Levels pane lets you adjust audio levels for analog channels or AES/EBU reference levels. Mini Converter Heavy Duty Analog to SDI Block Diagram Adjust analog video levels using Blackmagic Converter Utility. Analog or AES/EBU...

  • Page 58: Mini Converter Heavy Duty Sdi To Hdmi 4K

    Balanced right channel analog audio output 1/4" TRS connector. 4. MINI-B USB PORT Connects to the Converter Utility software via your Mac OS X or Windows computer. The Mini Converter’s internal software is also updated using the USB port. 5. SDI OUT SDI video output BNC connector.
  • Page 59 Mini Converter Heavy Duty SDI to HDMI 4K Mini Switches Mini Converter Heavy Duty SDI to HDMI 4K's mini switches provide the following settings: Switch 8 - Analog Audio, AES/EBU Audio Set switch 8 to OFF to select balanced analog audio, or to ON for digital AES/EBU audio output.
  • Page 60 The Audio Levels pane lets you adjust audio levels for the selected analog channels or AES/EBU representation of the SDI input. Adjusting video levels may reference levels. result in illegal colors. Mini Converter Heavy Duty SDI to HDMI 4K Block Diagram Automatic SD/HD/Ultra HD Cable Driver...

  • Page 61: Mini Converter Heavy Duty Hdmi To Sdi 4K

    Balanced right channel analog audio output 1/4" TRS connector. 4. MINI-B USB PORT Connects to the Converter Utility software via your Mac OS X or Windows computer. The Mini Converter’s internal software is also updated using the USB port. 5. SDI OUT SDI video output BNC connector.
  • Page 62 FORCE TO HD - switch 1 to OFF, switch 2 to ON. In this mode, the output is forced to HD if the input is Ultra HD. The Mini Converter will attempt to switch the HDMI input format to HD if the source equipment supports this feature. If the HDMI input is SD, the output will remain SD.
  • Page 63 Mini Converter Heavy Duty HDMI to SDI 4K Mini Converter Heavy Duty HDMI to SDI 4K Block Diagram Analog or AES/EBU Audio Switch AES/EBU Sample Rate Converter Left Analog In or AES/EBU Audio Analog to Digital with Balanced Input SDI Out...

  • Page 64: Battery Converter Sdi To Hdmi

    SDI LOCK +12V to 31V DC 1. MINI-B USB PORT Connects to the Converter Utility software via your Mac OS X or Windows computer. The Mini Converter’s internal software is also updated using the USB port. 2. SDI In Primary SDI input BNC connector.
  • Page 65 Battery Converter SDI to HDMI Battery Converter SDI to HDMI Block Diagram SDI In Automatic SD/HD/3G-SDI Cable Equalizer Automatic SD/HD/3G-SDI HDMI Out Central Cable Driver Processor and SDI Loop Out Firmware 12-31V Mini USB Power Input Battery...

  • Page 66: Battery Converter Hdmi To Sdi

    HDMI LOCK +12V to 31V DC 1. MINI-B USB PORT Connects to the Converter Utility software via your Mac OS X or Windows computer. The Mini Converter’s internal software is also updated using the USB port. 2. SDI OUT SDI video output BNC connector.
  • Page 67 Battery Converter HDMI to SDI Battery Converter HDMI to SDI Block Diagram SDI Out Automatic SD/HD/3G-SDI Cable Driver HDMI In Central SDI Out Processor and Firmware 12-31V Power Input Mini USB Battery...

  • Page 68: Using Blackmagic Converter Utility

    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.

  • Page 69: Help

    After checking the version of Blackmagic Camera Utility software installed on your computer, please visit the Blackmagic Design support center at www.blackmagicdesign.com/support to check for the latest updates. While it is usually a good idea to run the latest updates, it is wise to avoid updating any software...

  • Page 70: Warranty

    Warranty Warranty 12 Month Limited Warranty Blackmagic Design warrants that Mini Converters and Mini Converters Heavy Duty will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 36 months from the date of purchase excluding connectors, cables, fiber optic modules, fuses and batteries 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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