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Installation and Operation Manual
Blackmagic
Converters
June 2018
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English
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing Blackmagic Converters for your production needs.
Blackmagic Mini Converters, Mini Converter Heavy Duty, Battery Converters and
Micro Converters give you a solution for virtually any conversion you could need.
Mini Converters convert analog to digital, digital to analog, SDI to audio, audio to SDI,
up, down and cross conversion, 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. Blackmagic Micro Converters are even smaller, designed for popular conversions
such asSDI to HDMI and HDMI to SDI so you can plug any HDMI output into SDI video
recorders and switchers, or plug SDI video equipment into HDMI monitors.
This instruction manual contains all the information you need to start using your
Blackmagic Converters.
Please check the support page on our web site at www.blackmagicdesign.com for the
latest version of this manual and for updates if your Blackmagic Converter has internal
software. Keeping your internal software up to date will always ensure you get all the
latest features. When downloading software, please register with your information so
we can keep you updated when new software is released. We are constantly working
on new features and improvements, so we would love to hear from you!
Grant Petty
CEO Blackmagic Design
Getting Started 5
Plugging in Power 5
Plugging in Video 6
Plugging in Audio 7
Installing Administration Software 8
Installing Blackmagic Converters Setup 8
Updating the Internal Software 9
Updating Mini Converter SDI
Distribution 4K 10
Changing Settings 11
Changing Settings using Switches 11
Changing Settings using
Blackmagic Converters Setup 12
About Tab 13
Blackmagic Converter Models 13
Teranex Mini Converters 13
Blackmagic Micro Converters 14
Micro Converter SDI to HDMI 14
Micro Converter HDMI to SDI 15
Micro Converter BiDirectional
SDI/HDMI 17
Blackmagic Mini Converters 19
Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 19
Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 4K 22
Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 6G 26
Mini Converter HDMI to SDI 31
Mini Converter HDMI to SDI 4K 34
Mini Converter HDMI to SDI 6G 37
Mini Converter SDI to Analog 40
Mini Converter SDI to Analog 4K 45
Mini Converter Analog to SDI 49
Mini Converter SDI to Audio 53
Mini Converter SDI to Audio 4K 56
Mini Converter Audio to SDI 59
Mini Converter Audio to SDI 4K 63
Mini Converter Optical Fiber 67
Mini Converter Optical Fiber 4K 68
Mini Converter Optical Fiber 12G 69
Mini Converter Quad SDI to HDMI 4K 70
Mini Converter SDI Distribution 71
Mini Converter SDI Distribution 4K 72
Mini Converter SDI Multiplex 4K 73
Mini Converter Sync Generator 76
Mini Converter UpDownCross 79
Mini Converter UpDownCross HD 83
Converter Setup Utility 86
Blackmagic Battery Converters 87
Battery Converter SDI to HDMI 87
Battery Converter HDMI to SDI 88
Help 90
Warranty 91
Contents
Blackmagic Converters
Getting Started
Getting started with your Blackmagic Converter is as simple as plugging in power, plugging
your source video into your converter’s video input, and plugging the video output into your
destination equipment.
Plugging in Power
Plug in the included 12 volt power supply using the socket adapter for your country.
If your converter has a built in cable tie point, you can easily secure the power connection
toyourconverter.
Locking the power cable to the converter’s cable
tie point prevents accidental disconnection.
Micro Converter
Blackmagic Micro Converter is powered using the micro USB connector. This gives you a
convenient and flexible power solution. For example you can easily connect power using the
battery charger for some modern cell phones, or even power your converter via the USB port
of your laptop computer. Any device capable of providing 5V via a standard USB to Micro
USBcable can power your Blackmagic Micro Converter.
Battery Converters
Blackmagic Battery Converters have a switch labeled ‘On Batt Off’ that is used to switch
between mains power and battery power. When set to ‘On’, the Battery Converter will
keepworking even if external power is lost. When set to ‘Off, only external power is used to
ensure built in battery power is saved. The LED near the switch indicates the battery charge
level by a continuous illumination for 100 percent charge, three flashes for 50 to 90 percent
charge, two flashes for 10 to 50 percent charge and a single flash if less than 10 percent
chargeis remaining.
SDI LOCK
SDI OUT
ALT SDI IN
SDI IN
POWER
+12V
DI to Analog
5Getting Started
Plugging in Video
To connect your video inputs and outputs, simply plug your source video into your converter’s
video input and plug the video output into your destination equipment.
BNC HDMI Optical Fiber
Depending on your Blackmagic Convertermodel,
the videoconnectors may be BNC, HDMI, or optical fiber LC.
Optical Fiber Connectors
Some Blackmagic Converter models include an SFP socket to accept a compatible SFP optical
fiber module that supports up to 3G, 6G or 12G-SDI video. The module is an optical transmitter
and receiver with sockets for optical fiber cables.
1 2
Examine the Optical Out/In socket to make
sure it is free of dust.
Remove the protective cover from the SFP
optical fiber module, and insert it in the SFP
socket. A locking pin clicks into position to
secure the module in the socket.
3 4
The optical fiber cables have latching tabs
on top to make sure they don’t fall out.
Plug in the optical fiber cables. Confirm the
Out and In plugs are in the correct sockets,
and that the locking tabs on the plugs hold
the lever of the SFP optical fiber module
upright.
6Getting Started
Fail Safe Alternate SDI inputs
Some Blackmagic Converter models include alternative SDI inputs for redundancy.
Theseinputs are labeled ‘Alt SDI In’ and will immediately take over should the primary SDI input
signal fail. In this rare scenario, the SDI LOCK LED will flash, indicating that the converter has
switched to the ALT SDI input.
Plugging in Audio
Jack Audio Connectors
Some Blackmagic Converters have built in 1/4” jacks, so you can easily plug in balanced
external analog or digital AES/EBU audio. The 1/4” jacks are balanced TRS connectors.
TRSstands for Tip, Ring, Sleeve which refers to the three contacts of the jack connector.
Below is an illustration showing the wiring pins inside the male 1/4” jack connector if you want
to make your own audio cables.
HDMI
L - ANALOG or
AES/EBU
R - ANALOG
SDI LOCK
SDI OUT
ALT SDI IN
SDI IN
POWER
+12V
SDI to HDMI
SDI LOCK
SDI OUT
ALT SDI IN
SDI IN
DMI
Converters with anAlt SDI’ input will
automatically switch to this secondary input
should the primary SDI input signal fail.
POWER
+12V
SDI IN
ALT SDI IN
SDI OUT
SDI LOCK
R - ANALOG
L - ANALOG or AES/EBU
R-Y or S-VIDEO C
B-Y or S-VIDEO Y
Y or NTSC/PAL
SDI to Analog
If your Blackmagic Converter has jack
audio connectors, you can plug in
balanced analog or AES/EBU audio.
R - ANALOG
L - ANA
Sleeve (Ground) Tip (+) Ring (–) Tip (+)Sleeve (Ground)Ring (–)
7Getting Started
The audio jack illustration on the previous page shows the jack connector’s positive,
negativeand ground wiring pins. Ifyou need to reverse the polarity of your analog audio
cableto suit your audio equipment, youcan simply swap the positive and negative wiring
onthe tip and ring pins.
NOTE If you are connecting stereo analog audio, it’s worth mentioning that if you
reverse the polarityfor one channel jack connector, make sure you do the same for the
second or your stereo analog audio will be out of phase.
Installing Administration Software
Installing Blackmagic Converters Setup
Blackmagic Converters Setup is used to change settings on your converter and to update your
converter’s internal software. The settings available will depend on the converter you are using.
However, some Blackmagic Converters don’t require any adjustable settings and don’t have
internal software, therefore these particular converters will not have a USB connector. If your
converter is one of these, you can go straight to your converter model in this manual to learn
more about it.
Blackmagic Converters Setup can be installed
on Mac OS X and Windows computers.
8Installing Administration Software
Installation on Mac OS X
1 Download the Blackmagic Converters Setup software from
www.blackmagicdesign.com
2 Unzip the downloaded file and open the resulting disk image to reveal its contents.
3 Double click the installer and follow the prompts to complete the installation.
4 When the installation has finished, click ‘close’. Blackmagic Converters Setup is
nowinstalled.
Installation on Windows
1 Download Blackmagic Converters Setup from www.blackmagicdesign.com
2 Unzip the downloaded file. You should see a Blackmagic Converters Setup
foldercontaining this PDF manual and the Blackmagic Converters Setup installer.
3 Double click the installer and follow the prompts to complete the installation.
4 Click ‘finish’ to complete the installation.
Blackmagic Converters Setup is now ready to use.
Updating the Internal Software
If your Blackmagic Converter has a USB connector, then you may have additional settings
youcan change, plus you can update your converter with the latest internal software.
Thelatestsoftware can be downloaded from the Blackmagic Design support center at
www.blackmagicdesign.com/support.
When updating Blackmagic Micro Converters, power is already supplied via the USB port,
soyou don’t have to worry about connecting power.
On Blackmagic Mini Converters, Battery Converters and Mini Converters Heavy Duty,
you’llneed to ensure your converter is powered before connecting to your computer via USB.
1 Power your converter.
2 Attach a USB cable from the computer to the converter and launch the Blackmagic
Converter Setup.
Your Blackmagic Converter will be displayed on the setup utility’s home page. If you have more
than one converter connected via USB, click on the arrow icons on the left or right side of the
home page to select your desired converter.
If Blackmagic Converters Setup detects anearlier version of
yourconverter’s internal software, it will prompt you to update.
9Installing Administration Software
If no converter is connected, the home page will display “no converters found”. If you have a
converter connected to your computer via USB, but you don’t have power plugged in, the home
page may display ‘no power connected’. Simply plug power into your converter to access
the settings.
If Blackmagic Converters Setup contains newer internal software than that currently installed
in your Blackmagic Converter, it will prompt you to update. Simply follow the on screen
instructions to complete the update.
Updating Mini Converter SDI Distribution 4K
Blackmagic Mini Converter SDI Distribution 4K has an internal USB connector. This mini
converter has no user adjustable settings, so you will never need to connect setup software.
Very occasionally, though, internal software updates will be released to improve compatibility
with some devices. For example, Blackmagic Converters Software version 7.0.9 improves this
mini converter’s compatibility with level A 3G SDI signals.
If a particular update applies to the equipment you are using with Mini Converter
SDIDistribution 4K, follow these steps to access your mini converter’s USB connector:
NOTE Make sure you disconnect power before accessing your Mini Converter
SDIDistribution 4K. We recommend this job is undertaken by a qualified engineer
using an anti static strap.
SDI Distribution 4K
SDI OUT
SDI OUT
SDI OUT
SDI OUT
SDI IN
POWER
+12V
SDI OUT
SDI OUT
SDI OUT
hi SD HD and Ultra HD
1 2
Using a philips head screwdriver,
removethefour(M3) screws on the sides
ofMiniConverter SDI Distribution 4K.
Slide off the external cover.
3 4
Using a T10 torx screwdriver, remove
thefour screws connecting the circuit
board to MiniConverter SDI Distribution
4K’s frame.
Gently pull the circuit board from the frame
to access the USB connector.
10Installing Administration Software
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SDI Distribution 4K
SDI OUT
SDI OUT
SDI OUT
SDI OUT
SDI IN
POWER
+12V
SDI OUT
SDI OUT
SDI OUT
i hing SD, HD and Ultra HD
6
Plug in your Mini Converter SDI
Distribution4K’s power supply and connect
it to a computer using a USB cable. Update
the internal software as you would any other
miniconverter.
Repeat steps 1 - 4 in reverse toreassemble
MiniConverter SDIDistribution 4K.
NOTE When handling your Mini Converter SDI Distribution 4K’s circuit board,
becarefulto always hold it by the edges to prevent accidentally short circuiting
internalcomponents.
Changing Settings
If your Blackmagic Converter has adjustable settings, there are two ways you can change them.
You can use the built in switches on the side of your converter, or you can change settings
using the Blackmagic Converters Setup utility software. The utility is also used to change any
settings that can’t be set using the switches, for example analog video and audio levels.
Changing Settings using Switches
Many Blackmagic Converter models have built in switches.
To change a switch setting simply push the switch up or down using the tip of a pen. This turns
the switches on or off. With 8 switches, this gives you many combinations so you can choose
exactly the conversion settings you want.
You’ll find a switch settings diagram printed on the base of your converter. Ensure your switch
settings correspond to the legend by observing the switch numbers from 1 to 8, left to right.
Change settings by adjusting the switches with a pen.
11Changing Settings
For a full description of the switches and their settings, refer to your converter model in this
manual. Even though switch settings are printed on the base of your converter, new features in
later updates can add new settings so it’s worth checking the latest version of this manual for
the most up to date information. You can download the latest version from the
Blackmagic Design support center at www.blackmagicdesign.com/support.
Changing Settings using Blackmagic Converters Setup
Once Blackmagic Converters Setup is installed on your computer, connect the setup utility
toyour Blackmagic Converter via USB.
The Blackmagic Converters setup utility lets you
update your converter’s internal software and adjust
settings using a Mac OS X or Windows computer.
The first thing you’ll see when launching the software is the ‘home’ page. If you have more
thanone converter connected to your computer, select your desired converter by clicking
thearrows on the left and right side of the Blackmagic Converters Setup home page.
To change settings, click on the ‘settings’ icon below the image of your Blackmagic Converter.
Adjustments will be immediately saved to your converter. This means if power is lost, your
settings will be reestablished as soon as power is restored.
Even though most settings are configured using the built in switches, some settings can only
be set using the setup software, for example adjusting analog video or audio levels.
TIP Teranex Mini Converters are 12G-SDI converters that support even more video
formats including up to 4K DCI 60p. If you are looking for information on how to use
aTeranex Mini Converter, including how to change settings using the
BlackmagicTeranex Setup utility, refer to the Teranex Mini Converters manual.
You can download the most up to date manual from the Blackmagic Design support
center at www.blackmagicdesign.com/support
12Changing Settings
About Tab
The ‘about’ tab in Blackmagic Converters Setup is common across all converter models.
You can use the settings in this tab to name your Blackmagic Converter. Simply click in the
‘name’ text box and type your desired converter name. Click ‘save’ to confirm the change.
Theabout’ tab in Blackmagic Converters Setup is
used to name your Blackmagic Converter. You can
also check the version of the setup software.
The ‘Software Information’ menu in the ‘about’ tab identifies which software version your
Blackmagic Converter is running. If your converter’s internal software is older than the current
version that comes with Blackmagic Converters Setup, an update button will be present here
that allows you to bring your converter’s software up to date.
Blackmagic Converter Models
Blackmagic Converters provide conversion solutions for all types of conditions. For example,
MiniConverters are tough and lightweight so you can mount them on video equipment or
video trays, Battery Converters are super strong with a built in rechargeable battery so are
portable and self powered and Blackmagic Micro Converters are tiny SDI to HDMI and HDMI to
SDI converters that can be powered via USB so are perfect for attaching to monitors and
laptopcomputers.
The following pages contain information about your Blackmagic Converter, plus switch settings
and setup software settings.
Teranex Mini Converters
Blackmagic Teranex Mini Converters are 12G-SDI converters that support video formats up to
4K DCI 60p. These converters can be controlled using an optional Teranex Mini Smart Panel
with built in LCD, buttons and a rotary knob, and can be powered via Ethernet. If you are
looking for information about these converters, including controlling them via the Blackmagic
Teranex Setup utility, refer to the Teranex Mini Converters manual which you can download
from the Blackmagic Design support center at www.blackmagicdesign.com/support
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Blackmagic Micro Converters
Micro Converter SDI to HDMI
With Micro Converter SDI to HDMI you can connect a huge range of HDMI displays and video
projectors to SDI based equipment. Your Micro Converter SDI to HDMI automatically detects
between SD/HD/3G-SDI and converts to HDMI with embedded audio. This tiny broadcast
quality converter is protected by a strong aluminum chassis and powers over USB, meaning you
can power your Blackmagic Micro Converter via your laptop or television’s USB connector using
a common micro USB cable. Micro USB cables are used to connect some cell phones to
chargers and laptops, so if you have one of these, you can use the same cable. If the USB
connector on your cable is a different type, the correct cable can be purchased from most
electronic equipment stores.
Connectors
1 SDI In
Primary SDI input BNC connector.
2 SDI Loop
Loop through output of your SDI input BNC connector.
3 Micro USB / Power
Provides power from the included adapter or any device capable of providing 5V via
a standard USB to Micro USB cable, such as a laptop or television. Also connects to
Blackmagic Converters Setup software via your Mac OS X or Windows Computer.
4 HDMI Out
HDMI type A video output.
Blackmagic Converters Setup Settings
The Blackmagic Converters Setup utility can be used to change settings and update your
MicroConverter’s software. You can access these settings by moving between the ‘video’
and about’ tabs.
The ‘about’ tab is detailed in the ‘changing settings’ section in this manual.
The ‘video’ tab for Micro Converter SDI to HDMI contains the following settings.
SDI IN
MicroConverter
SDI to HDMI
SDI LO O P O UT
HDMI O U T
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Connectors
1 SDI OUT
SDI video output BNC connector.
2 SDI OUT
Second SDI output.
3 Micro USB / Power
Provides power from the included adapter or any device capable of providing 5V via
a standard USB to Micro USB cable, such as a laptop or television. Also connects to
Blackmagic Converters Setup software via your Mac OS X or Windows Computer to
update the Micro Converter’s internal software.
4 HDMI In
HDMI type A video input.
Blackmagic Converters Setup Settings
The Blackmagic Converters Setup utility can be used to change settings and update your
MicroConverters software. You can access these settings by moving between the ‘video,
and about’ tabs.
The ‘about’ tab is detailed in the ‘changing settings’ section in this manual.
The ‘video’ tab for Micro Converter HDMI to SDI contains the following settings.
Use the ‘video’ tab in Blackmagic Converters Setup
to toggle SDI levels.
SDI OUT
MicroConverter
HDMI to SDI
SDI OUT
HDMI IN
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Processing menu
The ‘3G Output’ menu lets you select between Level A or Level B 3G-SDI. This setting lets you
change the 3G-SDI output standard to maintain compatibility with equipment that can only
receive level A or level B 3G-SDI video. Level B is the default setting.
Micro Converter HDMI to SDI Block Diagram
HDMI In
Micro USB
HDMI Video
and audio decoder
Central Processor
and Firmware
Input automatically
detects between
SD/HD/3G-SDI
Customizable
Video Processor
Automatic
SD/HD/3G-SDI Cable
Driver and Re-clocker SDI Out
SDI Out
Micro Converter BiDirectional SDI/HDMI
Micro Converter BiDirectional SDI/HDMI converts SD and HD video from HDMI to SDI, and SDI
to HDMI with embedded audio simultaneously. For example, you can convert the HDMI output
from an HDV camera to SDI for longer cable lengths, while also converting an SDI return feed
to HDMI so you can connect to an HDMI TV.
If you have only one input connected, the SDI and HDMI outputs both become loop outputs so
you can feed the input signal to other HDMI and SDI equipment.
Your Micro Converter BiDirectional SDI/HDMI automatically detects SD/HD/3G-SDI input format
and sets the output format to match.
This tiny broadcast quality converter is protected by a strong aluminum chassis. It is powered
over USB, meaning you can power your Blackmagic Micro Converter BiDirectional SDI/HDMI
from your laptop or television’s USB connector using a common micro USB cable. Micro USB
cables are used to connect some cell phones to chargers and laptops, so if you have one of
these, you can use the same cable. If the USB connector on your cable is a different type,
the correct cable can be purchased from most electronic equipment stores.
SDI O UT
MicroConverter
BiDirectional SDI/HDMI
SDI I N
HDM I IN
HDM I OUT
1
4
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Micro Converter BiDirectional SDI/HDMI Block Diagram
Equalizer and
10-bit De-serializer
HDMI Video and
Audio Decoder
Customizable
Video Processor
Customizable
Video Processor
Cable Driver
Re-Clocker
HDMI Video and
Audio Formatter
Central
Processor and
Firmware
Micro USB
SDI In
HDMI Out
SDI Out
HDMI In
Blackmagic Mini Converters
Mini Converter SDI to HDMI
Mini Converter SDI to HDMI can connect a huge range of HDMI displays and video
projectorsto SDI based equipment. Your Mini Converter SDI to HDMI automatically detects
between SD/HD/3G-SDI and converts to HDMI with embedded audio, plus balanced AES/EBU
or analogaudio out.
Connectors
1 HDMI
HDMI type A video output.
2 L - ANALOG or AES/EBU
Balanced left channel analog audio, or AES/EBU digital audio output on a
1/4”jackconnector.
3 R - ANALOG
Balanced right channel analog audio output 1/4” jack connector.
4 MINI-B USB PORT
Connects to the Converters Setup 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 on a BNC connector.
SDI to HDMI
SDI LOCK
SDI OUT
ALT SDI IN
SDI IN
POWER
+12V
1
4
2
5
3
6
7
8
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6 ALT SDI IN
Redundant SDI input is provided as an optional back up.
7 SDI IN
Primary SDI input.
8 POWER +12V
12 volt power supply input.
Switches
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.
Switch 4 - SDI Audio De-Embed Bit 2
Switches 4, 3 and 2 are grouped together to provide 8 ON/OFF combinations. Having eight
different combinations allows eight independent pairs of audio channels to be de-embedded
from your SDI input and output to HDMI, analog or AES/EBU audio.
Switch 3 - SDI Audio De-Embed Bit 1
See switch 4 description.
Switch 2 - SDI Audio De-Embed Bit 0
See switch 4 description.
Switch 1 - Processing Off - Processing On
This switch is not used.
The switch legend on the base of your converter gives you
all the information you need to change conversion settings.
Mini Switch Settings Example
Experiment with the switches by setting your Blackmagic Mini Converter to de-embed
SDIaudio channels 1 and 2 and output to analog by setting switches 8, 4, 3 and 2 to the
OFF position.
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The ‘audio’ tab for Mini Converter SDI to HDMI contains the following settings.
Output Levels menu
This menu allows you to adjust the gain on the audio output. You can adjust audio levels
independently per channel, or together by clicking the ‘link’ icon next to their sliders. To reset
all audio levels back to 0 dB click the ‘reset’ button at the top of the ‘output levels’ menu.
Use the ‘audio’ tab in Converters Setup to adjust audio levels.
Mini Converter SDI to HDMI Block Diagram
Redundant
Input Automatic
Change Over
Input automatically
detects between SD,
HD and 3G-SDI
Analog or AES/EBU
Audio Out Switch
Right Analog Out
HDMI Out
Left Analog Out
or AES/EBU Out
SDI In
USB
Alt SDI In
Mini Switches
Loop SDI
Out
Equalizer,
Re-Clocker and
10 bit De-Serializer
Central
Processor and
Firmware
Customizable
Video Processor
SDI Audio
De-Embedder
AES/EBU
Audio Formatter
Audio Digital to
Analog with
Balanced Output
HDMI Video and
Audio Formatter
Automatic
SD/HD/3G-SDI
Cable Driver
Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 4K
With Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 4K and the SDI to HDMI 4K Heavy Duty model, you can
connect a huge range of HDMI displays and video projectors to SDI based equipment. Your
Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 4K automatically detects between SD/HD/3G/6G-SDI and converts
to HDMI with embedded audio, plus balanced AES/EBU or analog audio out. The HDMI instant
lock feature lets you lock the HDMI output so that changing sources using the same format is
clean and glitch free. If your converter detects an HD monitor or TV connected to the HDMI
output and has Ultra HD connected to the SDI input, the Ultra HD source will be automatically
down converted so you can view the Ultra HD source on an HD monitor.
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Connectors
1 HDMI
HDMI type A video output.
2 L - ANALOG or AES/EBU
Balanced left channel analog audio, or AES/EBU digital audio output 1/4” jack connector.
3 R - ANALOG
Balanced right channel analog audio output 1/4” jack connector.
4 MINI-B USB PORT
Connects to the Converters Setup 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.
6 ALT SDI IN
Redundant SDI input is provided as an optional back up.
7 SDI IN
Primary SDI input.
8 POWER +12V
12 volt power supply input.
Switches
TIP On the Mini Converter Heavy Duty model, the switches are protected by a rubber
dust cover. Simply lift the edge of the cover to access the switches.
Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 4K’s 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.
Switch 4 - SDI Audio De-Embed Bit 2
Switches 4, 3 and 2 are grouped together to provide 8 ON/OFF combinations. Having eight
different combinations allows eight independent pairs of audio channels to be de-embedded
from your SDI input and output to HDMI, analog or AES/EBU audio.
SDI to HDMI 4K
1
4
2
5
3
6
7
8
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Switch 3 - SDI Audio De-Embed Bit 1
See switch 4 description.
Switch 2 - SDI Audio De-Embed Bit 0
See switch 4 description.
Switch 1 - Processing Off - Processing On
This switch is not used.
The switch legend on the base of your converter gives you
all the information you need to change conversion settings.
Mini Switch Settings Example
Experiment with the switches by setting your Blackmagic Mini Converter to de-embed
SDIaudio channels 1 and 2 and output to analog by setting switches 8, 4, 3 and 2 to the
OFF position.
SDI Audio Selection Table
Audio Channels Switch 4 Switch 3 Switch 2 Switch Diagram
1 and 2 OFF OFF OFF
3 and 4 OFF OFF ON
5 and 6 OFF OFFON
7 and 8 OFF ON ON
9 and 10 ON OFF OFF
11 and 12 ON ONOFF
13 and 14 ON ON OFF
15 and 16 ON ON ON
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Blackmagic Converters Setup Settings
The Converters Setup utility can be used to change settings and update your Mini Converter’s
software. You can access these settings by moving between the ‘video,’ ‘audio,’ and
about’ tabs.
The ‘about’ tab is detailed in the ‘changing settings’ section in this manual.
The ‘video’ tab for Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 4K contains the following settings.
The ‘clip video to legal levels’ setting is checked by default.
This ensures that your HDMI video output stays within legal levels.
Processing menu
HDMI Instant Lock
Select this checkbox to enable the HDMI instant lock feature. When HDMI instant
lock is enabled, the HDMI output signal is kept active even when changing sources.
This means your converter does not have to wait for the HDMI television or monitor
to lock before displaying the video output as the HDMI signal is already locked. It’s
important to note that this feature only works when changing sources using the same
video standard.
The HDMI instant lock feature can introduce a small delay in video and audio, so if you
need zero delay in your converted output you can bypass the HDMI instant lock feature
by deselecting the checkbox.
Clip Video Output to Legal Levels
This checkbox controls clipping of your SDI input to ensure that it stays within
HDMIlegal levels and should be kept on by default.
Output Levels menu
This menu allows you to adjust the gain on the audio output.You can adjust audio levels
independently per channel, or together by clicking the ‘link’ icon next to their sliders. To reset
all audio levels back to 0 dB click the ‘reset’ button at the top of the ‘output levels’ menu.
The ‘audio’ tab for Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 4K contains the following settings.
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Use the ‘audio’ tab in Converters Setup to adjust audio levels.
Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 4K Block Diagram
Redundant
Input Automatic
Change Over
Input automatically
detects between
SD, HD and Ultra HD
Analog or AES/EBU
Audio Out Switch
Right Analog Out
HDMI Out
Left Analog Out
or AES/EBU Out
SDI In
USB
Alt SDI In
Mini Switches
Loop SDI
Out
Equalizer,
Re-Clocker and
10 bit De-Serializer
Central
Processor and
Firmware
SDI Audio
De-Embedder
AES/EBU
Audio Formatter
Audio Digital to
Analog with
Balanced Output
HDMI Video and
Audio Formatter
and Instant Lock
Automatic
SD/HD/Ultra HD
Cable Driver
Video Processor
and Down
Converter
Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 6G
With Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 6G, you can connect a huge range of HDMI displays and
video projectors to SDI based equipment. Your Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 6G automatically
detects between SD SDI, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI and 6G-SDI input sources and converts to HDMI with
embedded audio, plus balanced AES/EBU or analog audio out.
The HDMI instant lock feature lets you lock the HDMI output so that changing sources using the
same format is clean and glitch free. If your converter detects an HD monitor or TV connected
to the HDMI output and has Ultra HD connected to the SDI input, the Ultra HD source will be
automatically down converted so you can view the Ultra HD source on an HD monitor.
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Switch 6 - LUT 1, LUT2
Set Switch 6 to OFF to select LUT 1, or to ON to select LUT 2.
Switch 5 - LUT On Loop Off, LUT On Loop On
Set Switch 5 to OFF to select LUT On Loop Off, or to ON to select LUT On Loop On.
Switch 4 - SDI Audio De-Embed Bit 2
Switches 4, 3 and 2 are grouped together to provide 8 ON/OFF combinations. Having eight
different combinations allows eight independent pairs of audio channels to be de-embedded
from your SDI input and output to HDMI, analog or AES/EBU audio.
Switch 3 - SDI Audio De-Embed Bit 1
See switch 4 description.
Switch 2 - SDI Audio De-Embed Bit 0
See switch 4 description.
Switch 1 - HDMI Instant Lock Off, HDMI Instant Lock On
Set switch 1 to OFF to select HDMI Instant Lock Off, or to ON to select HDMI Instant Lock On.
When HDMI instant lock is enabled, the HDMI output signal is kept active even when changing
sources. This means your converter does not have to wait for the HDMI television or monitor to
lock before displaying the video output as the HDMI signal is already locked. It’s important to
note that this feature only works when changing sources using the same video standard.
The HDMI instant lock feature can introduce a small delay in video and audio, so if you need
zero delay in your converted output you can bypass the HDMI instant lock feature by turning
HDMI Instant Lock OFF.
The switch legend on the base of your converter gives you all the
information you need to change conversion settings
Mini Switch Settings Example
Experiment with the switches by setting your Blackmagic Mini Converter to de-embed SDI
audio channels 1 and 2 and output to analog by setting switches 8, 4, 3 and 2 to the OFF position.
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SDI Audio Selection Table
Audio Channels Switch 4 Switch 3 Switch 2 Switch Diagram
1 and 2 OFF OFF OFF
3 and 4 OFF OFF ON
5 and 6 OFF OFFON
7 and 8 OFF ON ON
9 and 10 ON OFF OFF
11 and 12 ON ONOFF
13 and 14 ON ON OFF
15 and 16 ON ON ON
Blackmagic Converters Setup Settings
The Converters Setup utility can be used to change settings and update your Mini Converter’s
software. You can access these settings by moving between thevideo,’ ‘audio, and about
tabs. The ‘about’ tab is detailed in the ‘changing settings’ section in this manual.
The ‘video’ tab for Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 6G contains the following settings.
The ‘clip video output to legal levels’ setting is checked by default.
This ensures that your HDMI video output stays within legal levels.
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Processing menu
33 Point 3D LUT
Your Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 6G supports .cube LUT files that can be created using
DaVinci Resolve software, or other color correction software that can export .cube files.
You can load 2 separate LUTs by clicking on the ‘load’ button for each LUT slot,
selecting the desired .cube file from your computer, and clicking ‘OK. Click ‘save’ to
confirm your settings. The LUT filename will appear next to each ‘load’ button so you
know which LUT is being used for LUT 1 or LUT 2.
What is a 3D LUT?
A 3D LUT, or ‘3D Lookup Table’, is a file containing table of values that are used to
modify the video colorspace to a new set of color values in a 3D cube space.
The color cube contains all the variations between the mix of each primary color,
defined within three x, y, z spatial dimensions. This means the RGB channels in the SDI
input video can be remapped to any other RGB output color in the HDMI video output.
This is very powerful as it means any color can be mapped to any other color so you
can perform very precise color adjustments for calibrating displays, or loading log
gamma curves for display when working with different types of raw camera files on set
where you want to see linear gamma.
To show how powerful 3D LUTs can be, one of the default LUTs loaded can convert
your input video to black and white. This shows that all the input RGB colors are
remapped via the 3D LUT to black and white RGB output values via the HDMI output.
You can create your own 3D LUTs and upload them via the admin software and DaVinci
Resolve even allows you to convert a color grade setting to a 3D LUT that you can then
upload to your Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 6G. You can output the 3D LUT on the SDI
video loop output so you could even use your Mini Converter as a dedicated 3D LUT
color processor even if you don’t use the HDMI output!
For more information on how to create a 3D LUT .cube file, refer to the DaVinci Resolve
manual which you can download from the Blackmagic Design website at
www.blackmagicdesign.com/support.
Clip Video Output to Legal Levels
This checkbox controls clipping of your SDI input to ensure that it stays within HDMI
legal levels and should be kept on by default.
Output Levels menu
This menu allows you to adjust the gain on the audio output. You can adjust audio levels
independently per channel, or together by clicking the ‘link’ icon next to their sliders. To reset
all audio levels back to 0 dB click the ‘reset’ button at the top of the ‘output levels’ menu. The
audio’ tab for Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 6G contains the following settings.
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Use the ‘audio’ tab in Converters Setup to adjust audio levels
Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 6G Block Diagram
Redundant
Input Automatic
Change Over
Input automatically
detects between
SD, HD and Ultra HD
Analog or AES/EBU
Audio Out Switch
Right Analog Out
HDMI Out
Left Analog Out
or AES/EBU Out
SDI In
USB
Alt SDI In
Mini Switches
Loop SDI
Out
Equalizer,
Re-Clocker and
10 bit De-Serializer
Central
Processor and
Firmware
SDI Audio
De-Embedder
AES/EBU
Audio Formatter
Audio Digital to
Analog with
Balanced Output
HDMI Video and
Audio Formatter
and Instant Lock
Automatic
SD/HD/Ultra HD
Cable Driver
Video Processor
and Down
Converter
Mini Converter HDMI to SDI
Your Mini Converter HDMI to SDI can convert HDMI outputs from devices such as HDV cameras
and game consoles to SDI with the choice to embed audio from HDMI, AES/EBU or balanced
analog audio inputs. This means youcan send video signals from HDMI over SDI using the
longest SDI cables. You can even add SDIoutputs to computers with HDMI compatibility.
This converter also includes HD to SD downconversion.
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Connectors
1 HDMI
HDMI type A video input.
2 L - ANALOG or AES/EBU
Balanced left channel analog audio or AES/EBU digital audio input on a 1/4” jack connector.
3 R - ANALOG
Balanced right channel analog audio input 1/4” jack connector.
4 MINI-B USB PORT
Connects to the Converters Setup 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 on a BNC connector.
6 SDI OUT
Second SDI output.
7 POWER +12V
12 volt power supply input.
Switches
Mini Converter HDMI to SDI’s 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.
To use these inputs Switch 7 must also be set to ON.
Switch 7 - HDMI Audio - Input Audio
Set switch 7 to OFF to select embedded HDMI audio, or to ON for analog or AES/EBU audio.
Switch 1 - Processing Off - Processing On
Down convert HD to SD with 3 types of aspect ratios by cycling through switch 1. For example,
each time you cycle between OFF and On you apply anamorphic, center cut or letterbox aspect
ratios. Leaving switch 1 set to OFF bypasses the down converter and outputs in HD.
When connected to the Blackmagic Converters Setup via USB, your down conversion settings
are controlled by the software. If you want the converter to remember your software settings,
disconnect from the computer, power cycle your converter and set your down conversion using
mini switch 1.
HDMI to SDI
1
4
2
5
3
6
7
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The switch legend on the base of your converter gives you
all the information you need to change conversion settings.
Blackmagic Converters Setup Settings
The Converters Setup utility can be used to change settings and update your Mini Converter’s
software. You can access these settings by moving between the ‘video,’audio,’ and about’ tabs.
The ‘about’ tab is detailed in thechanging settings’ section in this manual.
The ‘video’ tab for Mini Converter HDMI to SDI contains the following settings.
Processing menu
This menu lets you select the aspect ratio of content that is down converted from HD to SD.
Theoptions are ‘letterbox,’ ‘anamorphic,’ ‘center cut, or ‘off.
Use the ‘video’ tab in Converters Setupo adjust processing settings.
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The ‘audio’ tab for Mini Converter HDMI to SDI contains the following settings.
Input Levels menu
This menu allows you to adjust the gain on the audio input. You can adjust audio levels
independently per channel, or together by clicking the ‘linkicon next to their sliders. To reset
all audio levels back to 0 dB click the ‘reset’ button at the top of the ‘input levels’ menu.
Use the ‘audio’ tab in Converters Setup to adjust audio levels.
Mini Converter HDMI to SDI Block Diagram
Mini Converter HDMI to SDI 4K
Your Mini Converter HDMI to SDI 4K and the HDMI to SDI 4K Heavy Duty model can convert
HDMI outputs from devices such as HDVcameras and game consoles to SDI with the choice to
embed audio from HDMI, AES/EBU or balanced analog audio inputs. This means you can send
video signals from HDMI over SDI using the longest SDI cables. You can even add SDI outputs
to computers with HDMIcompatibility.
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Connectors
1 HDMI
HDMI type A video input.
2 L - ANALOG or AES/EBU
Balanced left channel analog audio or AES/EBU digital audio input 1/4” jack connector.
3 R - ANALOG
Balanced right channel analog audio input 1/4” jack connector.
4 MINI-B USB PORT
Connects to the Converters Setup 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.
6 SDI OUT
Second SDI output.
7 POWER +12V
12 volt power supply input.
Switches
TIP On the Mini Converter Heavy Duty model, the switches are protected by a rubber
dust cover. Simply lift the edge of the cover to access the switches.
Mini Converter HDMI to SDI 4K’s 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.
To use these inputs Switch 7 must also be set to ON.
Switch 7 - HDMI Audio - Input Audio
Set switch 7 to OFF to select embedded HDMI audio, or to ON for analog or AES/EBU audio.
HDMI to SDI 4K
1
4
2
5
3
6
7
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Switches 2, 1 - Select Format Bit 1,0
When connecting an HDMI source that can output Ultra HD and HD, you can set your converter
to force the source output to one or the other. This can be helpful when you want to record or
display your computers desktop on SDI equipment in HD so it is larger and easy to view.
While it may appear like it’s an up or down conversion setting, what your converter is actually
doing is telling your source equipment to output Ultra HD or HD video so that your converter can
then output the source video’s native HD or Ultra HD resolution without up or downconversion.
To force your source video to HD, Ultra HD, or to let your converter automatically negotiate the
optimum resolution with your source equipment, simply use combinations of switches 1 and 2.
The combination settings are shown below.
AUTO - switch 1 to OFF, switch 2 to OFF.
Your converter will negotiate an optimum HD or Ultra HD resolution with your source equipment
based on its output capabilities.
FORCE TO HD - switch 1 to OFF, switch 2 to ON.
If your HDMI source equipment is capable of outputting HD and Ultra HD, your converter will
instruct the source equipment to output HD video.
FORCE TO ULTRA HD - Switch 1 to ON, Switch 2 to OFF.
If your HDMI source equipment is capable of outputting HD and Ultra HD, your converter will
instruct the source to output Ultra HD video.
HDMI to SDI 4K
The switch legend on the base of your converter gives you
all the information you need to change conversion settings.
Blackmagic Converters Setup Settings
The Converters Setup utility can be used to change settings and update your Mini Converters
software. You can access these settings by moving between the ‘audio, and ‘about’ tabs.
The ‘about’ tab is detailed in the ‘changing settings’ section in this manual.
The ‘audio’ tab for Mini Converter HDMI to SDI 4K contains the following settings.
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Input Levels menu
This menu allows you to adjust the gain on the audio input. You can adjust audio levels
independently per channel, or together by clicking the ‘link’ icon next to their sliders. To reset
all audio levels back to 0 dB click the ‘reset’ button at the top of the ‘input levels’ menu.
Use the ‘audio’ tab in Converters Setup to adjust audio levels.
Mini Converter HDMI to SDI 4K Block Diagram
Analog or AES/EBU
Audio Switch
Central
Processor and
Firmware
SDI Out
SDI Out
Video Processor
and Down
Converter
SDI Audio
Embedder
AES/EBU
Sample Rate
Converter
Audio Analog to
Digital with
Balanced Input
HDMI Video and
Audio Decoder
Automatic
SD/HD/Ultra HD
Cable Driver
USB
Mini Switches
HDMI In
Right Analog In
Left Analog In
or AES/EBU
Mini Converter HDMI to SDI 6G
Your Mini Converter HDMI to SDI 6G can convert HDMI outputs from devices such as HDV
cameras and game consoles to SDI with the choice to embed audio from HDMI, AES/EBU or
balanced analog audio inputs. This means you can send video signals from HDMI over SDI
using the longest SDI cables. You can even add SDI outputs to computers with HDMI compatibility.
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Connectors
1 HDMI
HDMI type A video input.
2 L - ANALOG or AES/EBU
Balanced left channel analog audio or AES/EBU digital audio input 1/4” jack connector.
3 R - ANALOG
Balanced right channel analog audio input 1/4” jack connector.
4 MINI-B USB PORT
Connects to the Converters Setup 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.
6 SDI OUT
Second SDI output.
7 POWER +12V
12 volt power supply input.
Switches
Mini Converter HDMI to SDI 6G’s 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.
To use these inputs Switch 7 must also be set to ON.
Switch 7 - HDMI Audio, Input Audio
Set switch 7 to OFF to select embedded HDMI audio, or to ON for analog or AES/EBU audio.
Switch 6 - 3G Level B Output (Normal), 3G Level A Output
Set switch 6 to OFF to select 3G Level B Output, or to ON to select 3G Level A Output
Switches 2, 1 - Select Format Bit 1,0
When connecting an HDMI source that can output Ultra HD and HD, you can set your converter
to force the source output to one or the other. This can be helpful when you want to record or
display your computer’s desktop on SDI equipment in HD so it is larger and easy to view.
HDMI to SDI 6G
1
4
2
5
3
6
7
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While it may appear like it’s an up or down conversion setting, what your converter is actually
doing is telling your source equipment to output Ultra HD or HD video so that your converter can
then output the source videos native HD or Ultra HD resolution without up or down conversion.
To force your source video to HD, Ultra HD, or to let your converter automatically negotiate the
optimum resolution with your source equipment, simply use combinations of switches 1 and 2.
The combination settings are shown below.
AUTO - switch 1 to OFF, switch 2 to OFF
Your converter will negotiate an optimum HD or Ultra HD resolution with your source equipment
based on its output capabilities.
FORCE TO HD - switch 1 to OFF, switch 2 to ON
If your HDMI source equipment is capable of outputting HD and Ultra HD, your converter will
instruct the source equipment to output HD video.
FORCE TO ULTRA HD - Switch 1 to ON, Switch 2 to OFF
If your HDMI source equipment is capable of outputting HD and Ultra HD, your converter will
instruct the source to output Ultra HD video.
The switch legend on the base of your converter gives you
all the information you need to change conversion settings
Blackmagic Converters Setup Settings
The Converters Setup utility can be used to change settings and update your Mini Converter’s
software. You can access these settings by moving between theaudio,’ andabout’ tabs. The
about’ tab is detailed in thechanging settings’ section in this manual. The audio’ tab for Mini
Converter HDMI to SDI 6G contains the following settings.
Input Levels menu
This menu allows you to adjust the gain on the audio input. You can adjust audio levels
independently per channel, or together by clicking the ‘link’ icon next to their sliders. To reset
all audio levels back to 0 dB click the ‘reset’ button at the top of the ‘input levels’ menu.
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Use the ‘audio’ tab in Converters Setup to adjust audio levels.
Mini Converter HDMI to SDI 6G Block Diagram
Analog or AES/EBU
Audio Switch
Central
Processor and
Firmware
SDI Out
SDI Out
Video Processor
and Down
Converter
SDI Audio
Embedder
AES/EBU
Sample Rate
Converter
Audio Analog to
Digital with
Balanced Input
HDMI Video and
Audio Decoder
Automatic
SD/HD/Ultra HD
Cable Driver
USB
Mini Switches
HDMI In
Right Analog In
Left Analog In
or AES/EBU
Mini Converter SDI to Analog
Your Blackmagic Mini Converter SDI to Analog converts from SD/HD-SDI to analog component,
NTSC and PAL video out, plus balanced AES/EBU and analog audio out. Your converter easily
connects to analog video monitors and decks such as Betacam SP and VHS. A hardware down
converter lets you connect HD-SDI video to SD analog equipment. You can even output pairs
of analog audio from 16de-embedded SDI audio channels.
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Connectors
1 Y or NTSC/PAL
Analog component Y, or composite NTSC/PAL output on a BNC connector.
2 B-Y or S-VIDEO Y
Analog component B-Y, or S-Video Y output BNC connector.
3 R-Y or S-VIDEO C
Analog component R-Y, or S-Video C output BNC connector.
4 L - ANALOG or AES/EBU
Balanced left channel analog audio, or AES/EBU digital audio output on a 1/4” jack
connector.
5 R - ANALOG
Balanced right channel analog audio output 1/4” jack connector.
6 MINI-B USB PORT
Connects to the Converters Setup 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 on a BNC connector.
8 ALT SDI IN
Redundant SDI input is provided as an optional back up.
9 SDI IN
Primary SDI input.
10 POWER +12V
12 volt power supply input.
Switches
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.
Switch 7 - 7.5 IRE - 0.0 IRE
The USA and countries using NTSC with 7.5 setup should set switch 7 to OFF. If you’re working
in countries not using 7.5 setup, set switch 7 to ON. This setting only affects composite or
S-Video outputs.
Switch 6 - SMPTE Levels - Betacam Levels
Set switch 6 to OFF for SMPTE levels, or ON for Betacam levels. SMPTE levels are more
common and even Betacam SP decks can use SMPTE levels, so only switch this to Betacam if
you are sure that Betacam levels are being used.
L -ANALOG or
AES/EBU
Y or
NTSC/PAL
B-Y or
S-VIDEO Y
R-Y or
S-VIDEO C
R - ANALOG
SDI to Analog
SDI LOCK
SDI OUT
ALT SDI IN
SDI IN
POWER
+12V
1
7
6
4
2
8
5
3
9
10
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Switch 5 - Component, Composite or S-Video
Set switch 5 to OFF to select analog component video output, or ON for composite and
S-Video outputs.
To display the HD video input on the S-Video and composite outputs, down conversion must
be set to ON. Component analog video supports both HD and SD video.
Switch 4 - SDI Audio De-Embed B it 2
Switches 4, 3 and 2 are grouped together to provide 8 ON/OFF combinations. Having eight
different combinations allows eight independent pairs of audio channels to be de-embedded
from your SDI input.
Switch 3 - SDI Audio De-Embed Bit 1
See switch 4 description.
Switch 2 - SDI Audio De-Embed Bit 0
See switch 4 description.
Switch 1 - Processing Off - Processing On
Down convert HD to SD with 3 types of aspect ratios by cycling through switch 1. For example,
each time you cycle between Off and On you apply anamorphic, center cut or letterbox aspect
ratios. Leaving switch 1 set to OFF bypasses the down converter and outputs in HD.
When connected to Blackmagic Converters Setup via USB, your down conversion settings are
controlled by the software. If you want the converter to remember your software settings,
disconnect from the computer, power cycle your converter and set your down conversion
using switch 1.
The switch legend on the base of your converter gives you
all the information you need to change conversion settings.
Mini Switch Settings Example
Experiment with the 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.
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SDI Audio Selection Table
Audio Channels Switch 4 Switch 3 Switch 2 Switch Diagram
1 and 2 OFF OFF OFF
3 and 4 OFF OFF ON
5 and 6 OFF OFFON
7 and 8 OFF ON ON
9 and 10 ON OFF OFF
11 and 12 ON ONOFF
13 and 14 ON ON OFF
15 and 16 ON ON ON
Blackmagic Converters Setup Settings
The Converters Setup utility can be used to change settings and update your Mini Converter’s
software. You can access these settings by moving between the ‘video,’ ‘audio, and ‘about’ tabs.
The ‘about’ tab is detailed in the ‘changing settings’ section in this manual.
The ‘video’ tab for Mini Converter SDI to Analog contains the following settings.
Use the ‘video’ tab in Converters Setup to adjust
analog video levels and processing settings.
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Processing menu
This menu allows you to set the aspect ratio of down converted video. The options are
letterbox, anamorphic, center cut or no processing.
The ‘clip video output to legal levels’ checkbox controls clipping of your SDI input to ensure
that it stays within HDMI legal levels and should be kept on by default.
Output Levels menu
This lets you set the luminance and chroma levels, and the B-Y and R-Y component levels
independently.
The ‘audio’ tab for Mini Converter SDI to Analog contains the following settings.
Output Levels menu
This menu allows you to adjust the gain on the audio output. You can adjust audio levels
independently per channel, or together by clicking the ‘link’ icon next to their sliders. To reset
all audio levels back to 0 dB click the ‘reset’ button at the top of the ‘output levels’ menu.
Use the ‘audio’ tab in Converters Setup to adjust analog audio levels.
Mini Converter SDI to Analog Block Diagram
Redundant
Input Automatic
Change Over
Input automatically
detects between SD,
HD and 1.5G-SDI
Analog or AES/EBU
Audio Out Switch
Component output can switch
to S-Video and composite
Right Analog Out
Left Analog Out
or AES/EBU Out
USB
Mini Switches
Loop SDI
Out
Equalizer,
Re-Clocker and
10 bit De-Serializer
Central
Processor and
Firmware
Y
R-Y
B-Y
SDI In
Alt SDI In
10 bit HD to
SD Down
Converter
SDI Audio
De-Embedder
AES/EBU
Audio Formatter
Audio Digital to
Analog with
Balanced Output
12 Bit Digital to
Analog SD/HD
Video Converter
Automatic
SD/HD/1.5G-SDI
Cable Driver
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Mini Converter SDI to Analog 4K
Your Mini Converter SDI to Analog 4K and the SDI to Analog 4K Heavy Duty model can convert
from SD/HD/3G/6G-SDI to analog component, NTSC and PAL video out, plus balanced AES/
EBU and analog audio out. This down converter lets you connect up to 6G-SDI video to SD or
HD analog equipment and easily connects to video monitors and decks such as Betacam
SPand VHS. You can even output pairs of analog audio from 16 de-embedded SDI
audio channels.
Connectors
1 Y or NTSC/PAL
Analog component Y or composite NTSC/PAL output BNC connector.
2 B-Y or S-VIDEO Y
Analog component B-Y, or S-Video Y output BNC connector.
3 R-Y or S-VIDEO C
Analog component R-Y, or S-Video C output BNC connector.
4 L - ANALOG or AES/EBU
Balanced left channel analog audio, or AES/EBU digital audio output 1/4” jack connector.
5 R - ANALOG
Balanced right channel analog audio output 1/4” jack connector.
6 MINI-B USB PORT
Connects to the Converters Setup 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.
8 ALT SDI IN
Redundant SDI input is provided as an optional back up.
9 SDI IN
Primary SDI input.
10 POWER +12V
12 volt power supply input.
L - ANALOG or
AES/EBU
Y or
NTSC/PAL
B-Y or
S-VIDEO Y
R-Y or
S-VIDEO C
R - ANALOG
SDI LOCK
SDI OUT
ALT SDI IN
SDI IN
SDI Analog 4Kto
1
7
6
4
2
8
5
3
9
10
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Switches
TIP On the Mini Converter Heavy Duty model, the switches are protected by a rubber
dust cover. Simply lift the edge of the cover to access the switches.
Mini Converter SDI to Analog 4K’s 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.
Switch 7 - 7.5 IRE - 0.0 IRE
The USA and countries using NTSC with 7.5 setup should set switch 7 to OFF. If you’re working
in countries not using 7.5 setup, set switch 7 to ON. This setting only affects composite or
S-Video outputs.
Switch 6 - SMPTE Levels - Betacam Levels
Set switch 6 to OFF for SMPTE levels, or ON for Betacam levels. SMPTE levels are more
common and even Betacam SP decks can use SMPTE levels, so only switch this to Betacam if
you are sure that Betacam levels are being used.
Switch 5 - Component, Composite or S-Video
Set switch 5 to OFF to select analog component video output, or ON for composite and
S-Video outputs.
To display the HD video input as SD on the S-Video and composite outputs, down conversion
must be set to ON. Component analog video supports both HD and SD video.
Switch 4, 3 and 2 - SDI Audio De-Embed
Switches 4, 3 and 2 are grouped together to provide 8 ON/OFF combinations. Having eight
different combinations allows eight independent pairs of audio channels to be de-embedded
from your SDI input.
Switch 1 - Processing Off - Processing On
Down conversion with 3 types of aspect ratios by cycling through switch 1. Each time you cycle
between Off and On you apply anamorphic, center cut or letterbox aspect ratios.
For both HD and Ultra HD input, set switch to OFF to output HD analog via the component outputs.
Set switch to ON and Ultra HD input downconverts to either analog PAL/NTSC or HD
component depending on the other switch settings. 4K DCI will be cropped on the component
HD output.
An ON setting with HD input will be downconverted to analog PAL/NTSC or component
depending on the other switch settings.
When connected to Blackmagic Converters Setup via USB, your down conversion settings are
controlled by the software. If you want the converter to remember your software settings,
disconnect from the computer, power cycle your converter and set your down conversion
using switch 1.
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The switch legend on the base of your converter gives you
all the information you need to change conversion settings.
Mini Switch Settings Example:
Experiment with the 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.
Audio Selection Table
Audio Channels Switch 4 Switch 3 Switch 2 Switch Diagram
1 and 2 OFF OFF OFF
3 and 4 OFF OFF ON
5 and 6 OFF OFFON
7 and 8 OFF ON ON
9 and 10 ON OFF OFF
11 and 12 ON ONOFF
13 and 14 ON ON OFF
15 and 16 ON ON ON
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Blackmagic Converters Setup Settings
The Converters Setup utility can be used to change settings and update your Mini Converter’s
software. You can access these settings by moving between the ‘video,’ ‘audio,’ and
about’ tabs.
The ‘about’ tab is detailed in the ‘changing settings’ section in this manual.
The ‘video’ tab for Mini Converter SDI to Analog 4K contains the following settings.
Output Levels menu
This lets you set the luminance and chroma levels, and the B-Y and R-Y component levels
independently.
Processing menu
This menu allows you to set the aspect ratio of down converted video. The options are
letterbox, anamorphic, center cut or no processing.
The ‘clip video output to legal levels’ checkbox controls clipping of your SDI input to ensure that
it stays within HDMI egal levels and should be kept on by default.
Use the ‘video’ tab in Converters Setup to adjust
analog video levels and processing settings.
The ‘audio’ tab for Mini Converter SDI to Analog 4K contains the following settings.
Output Levels menu
This menu allows you to adjust the gain on the audio input. You can adjust audio levels
independently per channel, or together by clicking the ‘link’ icon next to their sliders. To reset
all audio levels back to 0 dB click the ‘reset’ button at the top of the ‘output levels’ menu.
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Connectors
1 Y or NTSC/PAL
Analog component Y, or composite NTSC/PAL input BNC connector.
2 B-Y or S-VIDEO Y
Analog component B-Y, or S-Video Y input BNC connector.
3 R-Y or S-VIDEO C
Analog component R-Y, or S-Video C input BNC connector.
4 L - ANALOG or AES/EBU
Balanced left channel analog audio, or AES/EBU digital audio input 1/4” jack connector.
5 R - ANALOG
Balanced right channel analog audio input 1/4” jack connector.
6 MINI-B USB PORT
Connects to the Converters Setup 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.
8 SDI OUT
Second SDI output.
9 POWER +12V
12 volt power supply input.
Switches
TIP On the Mini Converter Heavy Duty model, the switches are protected by a rubber
dust cover. Simply lift the edge of the cover to access the switches.
Mini Converter Analog to SDI’s 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.
1
7
6
4
2
8
5
3
9
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Switch 7 - 7.5 IRE - 0.0 IRE
The USA and countries using NTSC with 7.5 setup should set switch 7 to OFF. If you’re working
in countries not using 7.5 setup, for example Japan, set switch 7 to ON. This setting only affects
composite or S-Video outputs.
Switch 6 - SMPTE Levels - Betacam Levels
This setting selects between SMPTE or Betacam video levels. Set switch 6 to OFF for SMPTE
levels, or to ON for Betacam levels. SMPTE levels are more common and even Betacam SP
decks can use SMPTE levels so only switch this to Betacam if you are sure that Betacam levels
are being used.
Switch 5 - Component, Composite or S-Video
Set switch 5 to OFF to select analog component video input, or to ON for composite video and
S-Video analog inputs.
The switch legend on the base of your
converter gives you all the information you
need to change conversion settings.
Switch 4 - Composite - S-Video
Set switch 4 to OFF to select composite video input, or to ON for S-Video input.
Switch 1 - Processing Off - Processing On
This switch is not used.
Mini Switch Settings Example
Experiment with the switches by setting your Blackmagic Mini Converter to Component and
Analog Audio input by setting switches 8 and 5 to the OFF position.
Blackmagic Converters Setup Settings
The Converters Setup utility can be used to change settings and update your Mini Converter’s
software. You can access these settings by moving between the ‘video,’ ‘audio,’ and
about’ tabs.
The ‘about’ tab is detailed in the ‘changing settings’ section in this manual.
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The ‘video’ tab for Mini Converter Analog to SDI contains the following settings.
Input Levels menu
This lets you set the luminance and chroma levels, and the B-Y and R-Y component levels
independently.
The ‘audio’ tab for Mini Converter Analog to SDI contains the following settings.
Use the ‘video’ tab in Converters Setup to adjust video levels.
Input Levels menu
This menu allows you to adjust the gain on the audio input. You can adjust audio levels
independently per channel, or together by clicking the ‘link’ icon next to their sliders. To reset
all audio levels back to 0 dB click the ‘reset’ button at the top of the ‘input levels’ menu.
Use the ‘audio’ tab in Converters Setup to adjust analog audio levels.
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5 MINI-B USB PORT
Connects to the Converters Setup software via your Mac OS X or Windows computer.
The Mini Converter’s internal software is also updated using the USB port.
6 SDI OUT
Loop through SDI video output BNC connector.
7 ALT SDI IN
Redundant SDI input provided as an optional back up. When using both the SDI IN and
ALT SDI IN, the ALT SDI IN will take over should the SDI IN signal fail. The SDI LOCK
LED will flash indicating that the converter has switched to the ALT SDI IN.
8 SDI IN
Primary SDI input.
9 POWER +12V
12 volt power supply input.
Switches
Mini Converter SDI to Audio’s 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.
Switch 6 - Audio Group Bit 1
Switches 6 and 5 are grouped together to provide four ON/OFF combinations. This allows up to
4 quadruplets of analog audio channels, or 2 sets of 8 AES/EBU audio channels, to be de-
embedded from your SDI input.
Switch 5 - Audio Group Bit 0
See switch 6 description.
The switch legend on the base of your converter gives you
alltheinformation you need to change conversion settings.
Mini Switch Settings Example
Try experimenting with the switches. Select analog audio channels 1 to 4 by setting switches 8,
6 and 5 to the OFF position.
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Mini Converter SDI to Audio Block Diagram
Input automatically
detects between
SD, HD and 3G-SDI
Analog or AES/EBU
Analog or AES/EBU
Analog or AES/EBU
Analog or AES/EBU
SDI In
Mini Switches
Loop SDI Out
Ch 1 Analog or
Ch 1&2 AES/EBU
Ch 2 Analog or
Ch 3&4 AES/EBU
Ch 3 Analog or
Ch 5&6 AES/EBU
Ch 4 Analog or
Ch 7&8 AES/EBU
Alt SDI In
Redundant
Input Automatic
Change Over
Equalizer,
Re-Clocker and
10 bit De-Serializer
Central
Processor and
Firmware
SDI Audio
De-Embedder
AES/EBU
Audio Formatter
AES/EBU
Audio Formatter
AES/EBU
Audio Formatter
Audio Digital to
Analog with
Balanced Output
AES/EBU
Audio Formatter
Audio Digital to
Analog with
Balanced Output
Automatic
SD/HD/3G-SDI
Cable Driver
USB
Mini Converter SDI to Audio 4K
With Mini Converter SDI to Audio 4K you can de-embed 4 channels of audio from any SDI video
connection and output to 4 channels of analog audio or 8 channels of AES/EBU digital. Output
to audio equipment such as audio mixers, analog decks and reference monitors. Additional SDI
audio channels can be de-embedded by daisy chaining another Mini Converter SDI to Audio 4K
to your converter’s SDI output.
Connectors
1 CH 1 ANALOG or CH 1 & 2 AES/EBU
Balanced analog audio channel 1, or AES/EBU digital audio channels 1 and 2 output
1/4”jack connector.
2 CH 2 Analog or CH 3 & 4 AES/EBU
Balanced analog audio channel 2, or AES/EBU digital audio channels 3 and 4 output
1/4” jack connector.
3 CH 3 Analog or CH 5 & 6 AES/EBU
Balanced analog audio channel 3, or AES/EBU digital audio channels 5 and 6 output
1/4” jack connector.
4 CH 4 Analog or CH 7 & 8 AES/EBU
Balanced analog audio channel 4, or AES/EBU digital audio channels 7 and 8 output
1/4” jack connector.
3
CH 1 ANALOG or
CH 1&2 AES/EBU
SDI LOCK
SDI OUT
ALT SDI IN
SDI IN
POWER
+12V
CH 2 ANALOG or
CH 3&4 AES/EBU
CH 3 ANALOG or
CH 5&6 AES/EBU
CH 4 ANALOG or
CH 7&8 AES/EBU
SDI to Audio 4K
1
6
5
4
2
7
8
9
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5 MINI-B USB PORT
Connects to the Converters Setup software via your Mac OS X or Windows computer.
The Mini Converter’s internal software is also updated using the USB port.
6 SDI OUT
Loop through SDI video output BNC connector.
7 ALT SDI IN
Redundant SDI input provided as an optional back up. When using both the SDI IN and
ALT SDI IN, the ALT SDI IN will take over should the SDI IN signal fail. The SDI LOCK
LED will flash indicating that the converter has switched to the ALT SDI IN.
8 SDI IN
Primary SDI input.
9 POWER +12V
12 volt power supply input.
Switches
Mini Converter SDI to Audio 4K 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.
Switch 6 - Audio Group Bit 1
Switches 6 and 5 are grouped together to provide four ON/OFF combinations. This allows
up to 4 quadruplets of analog audio channels, or 2 sets of 8 AES/EBU audio channels, to be
de-embedded from your SDI input.
Switch 5 - Audio Group Bit 0
See switch 6 description.
Mini Switch Settings Example
Try experimenting with the switches. Select analog audio channels 1 to 4 by setting switches 8,
6 and 5 to the OFF position.
The switch legend on the base of your converter gives you
alltheinformation you need to change conversion settings.
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Audio Selection Tables
Analog Audio Channels Switch 6 Switch 5 Switch Diagram
1 to 4 OFF OFF
5 to 8 OFF ON
9 to 12 ON OFF
13 to 16 ON ON
AES/EBU Channels Switch 6 Switch 5 Switch Diagram
1 to 8 OFF OFF
9 to 16 OFF ON
Blackmagic Converters Setup Settings
The Converters Setup utility can be used to change settings and update your Mini Converter’s
software. You can access these settings by moving between theaudio, and about’ tabs.
The ‘about’ tab is detailed in the ‘changing settings’ section in this manual.
The ‘audio’ tab for Mini Converter SDI to Audio 4K contains the following settings.
Output Levels menu
This menu allows you to adjust the gain on the audio output. You can adjust audio levels
independently per channel, or together as channel pairs by clicking the ‘link’ icon next to their
sliders. To reset all audio levels back to 0 dB click the ‘reset’ button at the top of the ‘output
levels’ menu.
Use the ‘audio’ tab in Converters Setup
to adjust analog audio levels.
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Mini Converter SDI to Audio 4K Block Diagram
Analog or AES/EBU
Analog or AES/EBU
Analog or AES/EBU
Analog or AES/EBU
SDI In
Mini Switches
Loop SDI Out
Ch 1 Analog or
Ch 1&2 AES/EBU
Ch 2 Analog or
Ch 3&4 AES/EBU
Ch 3 Analog or
Ch 5&6 AES/EBU
Ch 4 Analog or
Ch 7&8 AES/EBU
Alt SDI In
Redundant
Input Automatic
Change Over
Equalizer,
Re-Clocker and
10 bit De-Serializer
Central
Processor and
Firmware
SDI Audio
De-Embedder
AES/EBU
Audio Formatter
AES/EBU
Audio Formatter
AES/EBU
Audio Formatter
Audio Digital to
Analog with
Balanced Output
AES/EBU
Audio Formatter
Audio Digital to
Analog with
Balanced Output
USB
Input automatically
detects between
SD, HD and Ultra HD
Automatic
SD/HD/Ultra HD
Cable Driver
Mini Converter Audio to SDI
Your Mini Converter Audio to SDI can embed four channels of analog audio, or eight channels
of AES/EBU digital audio into any SDIvideo connection. 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 to your converter’s
SDI output.
Connectors
1 CH 1 Analog or CH 1 & 2 AES/EBU
Balanced analog audio channel 1, or AES/EBU digital audio channels 1 and 2 input
1/4”jack connector.
2 CH 2 Analog or CH 3 & 4 AES/EBU
Balanced analog audio channel 2, or AES/EBU digital audio channels 3 and 4 input
1/4”jack connector.
3 CH 3 Analog or CH 5 & 6 AES/EBU
Balanced analog audio channel 3, or AES/EBU digital audio channels 5 and 6 input
1/4”jack connector.
4 CH 4 Analog or CH 7 & 8 AES/EBU
Balanced analog audio channel 4, or AES/EBU digital audio channels 7 and 8 input
1/4”jack connector.
5 Mini-B USB PORT
Connects to the Converters Setup software via your Mac OS X or Windows computer.
The Mini Converter’s internal software is also updated using the USB port.
3
CH 1 ANALOG or
CH 1&2 AES/EBU
CH 2 ANALOG or
CH 3&4 AES/EBU
CH 3 ANALOG or
CH 5&6 AES/EBU
CH 4 ANALOG or
CH 7&8 AES/EBU
SDI LOCK
SDI OUT
ALT SDI IN
SDI IN
POWER
+12V
Audio to SDI
1
6
5
4
2
7
8
9
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6 SDI OUT
Loop through SDI video output BNC connector.
7 ALT SDI IN
Redundant SDI input provided as an optional back up. When using both the SDI IN and
ALT SDI IN, the ALT SDI IN will take over should the SDI IN signal fail. The SDI LOCK
LED will flash indicating that the converter has switched to the ALT SDI IN.
8 SDI IN
Primary SDI input.
9 POWER +12V
12 volt power supply input.
Switches
Mini Converter Audio to SDI’s 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.
Switch 7 - Sample Rate Conversion, No Sample Rate Conversion
Set switch 7 to OFF to enable sample rate conversion, or ON to disable sample rate conversion.
This switch should almost always be set to OFF to ensure audio is embedded at the correct
sample rate for television.
When switch 7 is set to OFF this setting converts the sample rate of your analog or AES/EBU
audio and embeds audio into the SDI output at a sample rate of 48 kHz. When switch 7 is set to
ON, sample rate conversion is disabled and audio is output at the original sample rate of your
input audio.
Switch 6 - Audio Group Bit 1
Switches 6 and 5 are grouped together to provide four ON/OFF combinations. Having four
different combinations allows up to four analog audio channels, or eight AES/EBU audio
channels to be embedded in your SDI output.
Switch 5 - Audio Group Bit 0
See switch 6 description.
Audio Selection Table
Analog Audio Channels Switch 6 Switch 5 Switch Diagram
1 to 4 OFF OFF
5 to 8 OFF ON
9 to 12 ON OFF
13 to 16 ON ON
AES/EBU Channels Switch 6 Switch 5 Switch Diagram
1 to 8 OFF OFF
9 to 16 OFF ON
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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.
For example, you can disable analog audio channel 1 or AES/EBU channels 1 and 2 by setting
switch 1 to the ON position. Alternatively, you can embed the audio channels by setting switch 1
to the OFF position.
Audio Channel De-Embed or Disable Settings
Switch Setting Audio Channels
4
ON Disable analog CH 4, AES/EBU CH 7 and 8
OFF Embed analog CH 4, AES/EBU CH 7 and 8
3
ON Disable analog CH 3, AES/EBU CH 5 and 6
OFF Embed analog CH 3, AES/EBU CH 5 and 6
2
ON Disable analog CH 2, AES/EBU CH 3 and 4
OFF Embed analog CH 2, AES/EBU CH 3 and 4
1
ON Disable analog CH 1, AES/EBU CH 1 and 2
OFF Embed analog CH 1, AES/EBU CH 1 and 2
The switch legend on the base of your converter gives you
alltheinformation you need to change conversion settings.
Mini Switch Settings Example:
Try experimenting with the switches. Select analog audio channels 1 to 4 by setting switches 8,
6 and 5 to the OFF position.
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Blackmagic Converters Setup Settings
The Converters Setup utility can be used to change settings and update your Mini Converter’s
software. You can access these settings by moving between theaudio,and ‘about’ tabs.
The ‘about’ tab is detailed in the ‘changing settings’ section in this manual.
The ‘audio’ tab for Mini Converter Audio to SDI contains the following settings.
Input Levels menu
This menu allows you to adjust the gain on the audio input.You can adjust audio levels
independently per channel, or together as channel pairs by clicking the ‘link’ icon next to their
sliders. To reset all audio levels back to 0 dB click the ‘reset’ button at the top of the ‘output
levels’ menu.
Use the ‘audio’ tab in Converters Setup to adjust analog audio levels.
Mini Converter Audio to SDI Block Diagram
Redundant
Input Automatic
Change Over
Input automatically
detects between
SD, HD and 3G-SDI
Analog or AES/EBU
Analog or AES/EBU
SDI In
USB
Alt SDI In
Mini Switches
Embedded
SDI Out
Ch 3 Analog or
Ch 5&6 AES/EBU
Ch 4 Analog or
Ch 7&8 AES/EBU
Equalizer,
Re-Clocker and
10 bit De-Serializer
Central
Processor and
Firmware
SDI Audio
Embedder
Stereo Audio
Analog to Digital
Converter
Analog or AES/EBU
Analog or AES/EBU
Ch 1 Analog or
Ch 1&2 AES/EBU
Ch 2 Analog or
Ch 3&4 AES/EBU
AES/EBU
Audio Sample Rate
Converter
AES/EBU
Audio Sample Rate
Converter
AES/EBU
Audio Sample Rate
Converter
Stereo Audio
Analog to Digital
Converter
AES/EBU
Audio Sample Rate
Converter
Serializer and
SD/HD/3G-SDI
Cable Driver
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Mini Converter Audio to SDI 4K
Your Mini Converter Audio to SDI 4K can embed four channels of analog audio, or eight
channels of AES/EBU digital audio into any SDI video connection. 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 converters
SDI output.
Connectors
1 CH 1 Analog or CH 1 & 2 AES/EBU
Balanced analog audio channel 1, or AES/EBU digital audio channels 1 and 2 input
1/4”jack connector.
2 CH 2 Analog or CH 3 & 4 AES/EBU
Balanced analog audio channel 2, or AES/EBU digital audio channels 3 and 4 input
1/4”jack connector.
3 CH 3 Analog or CH 5 & 6 AES/EBU
Balanced analog audio channel 3, or AES/EBU digital audio channels 5 and 6 input
1/4”jack connector.
4 CH 4 Analog or CH 7 & 8 AES/EBU
Balanced analog audio channel 4, or AES/EBU digital audio channels 7 and 8 input
1/4”jack connector.
5 Mini-B USB PORT
Connects to the Converters Setup software via your Mac OS X or Windows computer.
The Mini Converter’s internal software is also updated using the USB port.
6 SDI OUT
Loop through SDI video output on a BNC connector.
7 ALT SDI IN
Redundant SDI input provided as an optional back up. When using both the SDI IN and
ALT SDI IN, the ALT SDI IN will take over should the SDI IN signal fail. The SDI LOCK
LED will flash indicating that the converter has switched to the ALT SDI IN.
8 SDI IN
Primary SDI input.
9 POWER +12V
12 volt power supply input.
3
CH 1 ANALOG or
CH 1&2 AES/EBU
CH 2 ANALOG or
CH 3&4 AES/EBU
CH 3 ANALOG or
CH 5&6 AES/EBU
CH 4 ANALOG or
CH 7&8 AES/EBU
SDI LOCK
SDI OUT
ALT SDI IN
SDI IN
POWER
+12V
Audio to SDI 4K
1
6
5
4
2
7
8
9
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Switches
Mini Converter Audio to SDI 4K 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.
Switch 7 - Sample Rate Conversion, No Sample Rate Conversion
Set switch 7 to OFF to enable sample rate conversion, or ON to disable sample rate conversion.
This switch should almost always be set to OFF to ensure audio is embedded at the correct
sample rate for television.
When switch 7 is set to OFF this setting converts the sample rate of your analog or AES/EBU
audio and embeds audio into the SDI output at a sample rate of 48 kHz. When switch 7 is set to
ON, sample rate conversion is disabled and audio is output at the original sample rate of your
input audio.
Switch 6 - Audio Group Bit 1
Switches 6 and 5 are grouped together to provide four ON/OFF combinations. Having four
different combinations allows up to four analog audio channels, or eight AES/EBU audio
channels to be embedded in your SDI output.
Switch 5 - Audio Group Bit 0
See switch 6 description.
Audio Selection Table
Analog Audio Channels Switch 6 Switch 5 Switch Diagram
1 to 4 OFF OFF
5 to 8 OFF ON
9 to 12 ON OFF
13 to 16 ON ON
AES/EBU Channels Switch 6 Switch 5 Switch Diagram
1 to 8 OFF OFF
9 to 16 OFF ON
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.
For example, you can disable analog audio channel 1 or AES/EBU channels 1 and 2 by setting
switch 1 to the ON position. Alternatively, you can embed the audio channels by setting switch 1
to the OFF position.
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Input Levels menu
This menu allows you to adjust the gain on the audio input.You can adjust audio levels
independently per channel, or together as channel pairs by clicking the ‘link’ icon next to their
sliders. To reset all audio levels back to 0 dB click the ‘reset’ button at the top of the ‘output
levels’ menu.
Use the ‘audio’ tab in Converters Setupto adjust analog audio levels.
Mini Converter Audio to SDI 4K Block Diagram
Redundant
Input Automatic
Change Over
Analog or AES/EBU
Analog or AES/EBU
SDI In
USB
Alt SDI In
Mini Switches
Embedded
SDI Out
Ch 3 Analog or
Ch 5&6 AES/EBU
Ch 4 Analog or
Ch 7&8 AES/EBU
Equalizer,
Re-Clocker and
10 bit De-Serializer
Central
Processor and
Firmware
SDI Audio
Embedder
Stereo Audio
Analog to Digital
Converter
Analog or AES/EBU
Analog or AES/EBU
Ch 1 Analog or
Ch 1&2 AES/EBU
Ch 2 Analog or
Ch 3&4 AES/EBU
AES/EBU
Audio Sample Rate
Converter
AES/EBU
Audio Sample Rate
Converter
AES/EBU
Audio Sample Rate
Converter
Serializer and
SD/HD/Ultra HD
Cable Driver
Stereo Audio
Analog to Digital
Converter
AES/EBU
Audio Sample Rate
Converter
Input automatically
detects between
SD, HD and Ultra HD
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Mini Converter Optical Fiber
With Mini Converter Optical Fiber you can 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. SD video can be sent up to 45 km or 147000 feet using optical fiber, compared to just
300 feet with copper SDI cables. 3G-SDI can be sent up to 25 km away!
Connectors
1 Optical Out
Optical fiber output supports a single mode optical fiber cable with LC connector.
2 Optical In
Optical fiber input supports a single mode optical fiber cable with LC connector.
3 3G-SDI Out
SDI video output on a BNC connector for connection to traditional SDI equipment.
4 3G-SDI In
SDI input on a BNC connector for connection to traditional SDI equipment.
5 Power +12V
12 volt power supply input.
Mini Converter Optical Fiber Block Diagram
Re-Clocker
1310nm Laser
Driver with
LC Connector
Automatic
SD/HD/3G-SDI
Equalizer
SDI Out
SDI In Optical Out
Re-Clocker
Automatic
SD/HD/3G-SDI
Driver
Optical In
SFP Optical Fiber Transmitter
and Receiver Module
1310nm Laser
Receiver with
LC Connector
OPTICAL IN
OPTICAL OUT
OPTICAL LOCK
SDI LOCK
SDI OUT
SDI IN
POWER
+12V
Optical Fiber
1
3
2
4
5
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Mini Converter Optical Fiber 4K
Convert SD/HD and single link 6G-SDI to Optical Fiber and Optical Fiber to SD/HD and single
link 6G-SDI simultaneously. Mini Converter Optical Fiber 4K automatically switches between
SD/HD/3G/6G-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. SD video can be sent up to 45 km or 147000 feet using optical fiber,
compared to just 300 feet with copper SDI cables. 6G-SDI can be sent up to 12 km away!
Connectors
1 Mini-B USB Port
The Mini Converters internal software is updated using the USB port.
2 Optical Out
Optical fiber output supports a single mode optical fiber cable with LC connector.
3 Optical In
Optical fiber input supports a single mode optical fiber cable with LC connector.
4 SDI Out
SDI video output on a BNC connector for connection to traditional SDI equipment.
5 SDI In
SDI input on a BNC connector for connection to traditional SDI equipment.
6 Power +12V
12 volt power supply input.
Mini Converter Optical Fiber 4K Block Diagram
Reclocker 1310nm Laser
Driver with
LC Connector
SDI Out
SDI In Optical Out
Reclocker
Optical In
SFP Optical Fiber Transmitter
and Receiver Module
1310nm Laser
Receiver with
LC Connector
Central
Processor and
Firmware
USB
Automatic
SD/HD/Ultra HD
Equalizer
Automatic
SD/HD/Ultra HD
Cable Driver
OPTICAL IN
OPTICAL OUT
OPTICAL LOCK
SDI LOCK
SDI OUT
SDI IN
POWER
+12V
Optical Fiber 4K
2
4
3
5
6
1
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Mini Converter Optical Fiber 12G
This converter converts SD and HD video up to 12G-SDI to optical fiber and the other way
around simultaneously.
The socket for the SFP type optical fiber module can be fitted with a compatible SFP optical
fiber module that supports up to 3G, 6G or 12G-SDI video.
Your converter automatically detects the video input format and sets the output format to
match. Both directions are completely independent.
This converter is helpful if you need to send and receive SDI signals over longer distances than
traditional SDI cables will support. For example, SD video can be sent up to 45 km or 147,000
feet using optical fiber, compared to just 300 feet with copper SDI cables. 12G-SDI can be sent
up to 6 km away!
Connectors
1 Optical Out
Optical fiber output supports a single mode optical fiber cable with LC connector.
2 Optical In
Optical fiber input supports a single mode optical fiber cable with LC connector.
3 SDI Out
SDI video output on a BNC connector for connection to SDI equipment.
4 SDI In
SDI input on a BNC connector for connection to SDI equipment.
5 Power +6 to 36V
6-36 volt power supply input. The support screw can be secured to the unit’s power
connector to prevent accidental disconnection.
Mini Converter Optical Fiber 12G Block Diagram
Re-Clocker
1310nm Laser
Driver with
LC Connector
Automatic
SD/HD/12G-SDI
Equalizer
SDI Out
SDI In
Optical Out
Re-Clocker
Automatic
SD/HD/12G-SDI
Driver
Optical In
SFP Optical Fiber Transmitter
and Receiver Module
1310nm Laser
Receiver with
LC Connector
OPTICAL
OUT/IN
SDI OUT
SDI IN
POWER
+6 to 36V
Optical Fiber 12G
13
2
4
5
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Mini Converter Quad SDI to HDMI 4K
Your Mini Converter Quad SDI to HDMI 4K can connect single link, dual link and quad link SDI
Ultra HD to the latest Ultra HD projectors and televisions that support Ultra HD over a single
HDMI link. You can also convert any of the following inputs to HDMI:
SD SDI
HD-SDI
Singlelink 3G-SDI
Singlelink 6G-SDI
Duallink HD-SDI
Dual link 3G-SDI Ultra HD
Quad link HD-SDI Ultra HD
If the HDMI output detects an HD monitor or HDTV, the output signal is automatically
downconverted. Only use inputs 1 and 2 with a valid dual link signal.
Connectors
Supported formats are listed under each SDI input:
1 SDI In 1
SD/HD-SDI
Single link 3G-SDI
Single link 6G-SDI
Dual link HD-SDI channel A
Dual link 3G-SDI Ultra HD channel A
Quad link HD-SDI Ultra HD channel A
2 SDI In 2
Dual link HD-SDI channel B
Dual link 3G-SDI Ultra HD channel B
Quad link HD-SDI Ultra HD channel B
3 SDI In 3
Quad link HD-SDI Ultra HD channel C
4 SDI In 4
Quad link HD-SDI Ultra HD channel D
POWER
+12V
SDI IN 4
SDI IN 3
SDI IN 2
SDI IN 1
Quad SDI
to HDMI 4K
HDMI OUT
1
3
2
4
7
6
5
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Mini Converter SDI Distribution Block Diagram
SDI In 8 Output
Re-clocking
Distribution
Amplifier
SDI Out
SDI Out
SDI Out
SDI Out
SDI Out
SDI Out
SDI Out
SDI Out
Mini Converter SDI Distribution 4K
Your Mini Converter SDI Distribution 4K outputs your SDI signal to eight SDI devices simultaneously,
such as decks, monitor walls and switchers. 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 data and embedded audio formats.
Connectors
1-8 SDI Out
SDI video outputs on BNC connectors.
9 SDI In
SDI input.
10 Power +12V
12 volt power supply input.
Mini Converter SDI Distribution 4K Block Diagram
SDI In 8 Output
Re-clocking
Distribution
Amplifier
SDI Out
SDI Out
SDI Out
SDI Out
SDI Out
SDI Out
SDI Out
SDI Out
POWER
+12V
SDI IN
SDI OUT
SDI OUT
SDI OUT
SDI OUT
SDI OUT
SDI OUT
SDI OUT
SDI OUT
SDI Distribution 4K
1 6
3 8
2 7
5
4 9
10
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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.
Distribute a dual link HD-SDI signal to all four 3G-SDI outputs.
Single link 3G-SDI to dual link HD-SDI. The dual link output is distributed on both
pairsof outputs.
Single link 6G-SDI to dual link 3G-SDI or Quad link 1.5G-SDI.
Quad link HD-SDI Ultra HD to single link 6G-SDI, or dual link 3G-SDI Ultra HD so you
can connect existing Ultra HD sources to dual link Ultra HD displays. The dual link
output is distributed on both pairs of outputs.
Dual link 3G-SDI to single link 6G-SDI.
Dual link 3G-SDI Ultra HD to quad link HD-SDI Ultra HD so you can connect the latest
dual link Ultra HD sources to existing quad link Ultra HD displays.
Connectors
1 Power +12V
12 volt power supply input
Supported formats for each SDI input
2 SDI In 1
SD/HD-SDI
Single link 3G-SDI
Single link 6G-SDI
Dual link HD-SDI channel A
Dual link 3G-SDI Ultra HD channel A
Quad link HD-SDI Ultra HD channel A
3 SDI In 2
Dual link HD-SDI channel B
Dual link 3G-SDI Ultra HD channel B
Quad link HD-SDI Ultra HD channel B
4 SDI In 3
Quad link HD-SDI Ultra HD channel C
5 SDI In 4
Quad link HD-SDI Ultra HD channel D
POWER
+12V
SDI IN 4
SDI IN 3
SDI IN 2
SDI IN 1
SDI OUT 2
SDI OUT 1
SDI OUT 3
SDI OUT 4
SDI Multiplex 4K
1 6
3 8
2 7
5 10
4 9
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6 Mini-B USB port
Connects to the Converters Setup 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:
7 SDI Out 1
SD/HD-SDI
Single link 3G-SDI
Single link 6G-SDI
Dual link HD-SDI channel A
Dual link 3G-SDI Ultra HD channel A
Quad link HD-SDI Ultra HD channel A
8 SDI Out 2
SD/HD-SDI
Single link 3G-SDI
Single link 6G-SDI
Dual link HD-SDI channel B
Dual link 3G-SDI Ultra HD channel B
Quad link HD-SDI Ultra HD channel B
9 SDI Out 3
SD/HD-SDI
Single link 3G-SDI
Single link 6G-SDI
Dual link HD-SDI channel A
Dual link 3G-SDI Ultra HD channel A
Quad link HD-SDI Ultra HD channel C
10 SDI Out 4
SD/HD-SDI
Single link 3G-SDI
Single link 6G-SDI
Dual link HD-SDI channel B
Dual link 3G-SDI Ultra HD channel B
Quad link HD-SDI Ultra HD channel D
Switches
Mini Converter SDI Multiplex 4K’s switches provide the following settings:
Switches 8, 7 and 6 - Format Conversion
Combinations of switches 8, 7 and 6 set conversions such as dual link HD-SDI to single link
HD-SDI, or quad link Ultra HD to single link Ultra HD.
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.
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4K
The switch legend on the base of your converter gives you
alltheinformation you need to change conversion settings.
Mini Switch Settings Example
Convert quad link Ultra HD to dual link Ultra HD by setting switch 8 to ON, and switch 7 to OFF.
SDI Connection Table
Conversion Switch 8 Switch 7 Switch 6 Switch 1 Switch Diagram
Single Link 6G/3G-SDI to
Dual Link 3G/1.5G-SDI ON ON ON ON
Single Link 6G-SDI to
Quad Link 1.5G-SDI ON ON ONOFF
Dual Link 3G/1.5G-SDI to
Single Link 6G/3G-SDI ON ON ONOFF
Dual Link 3G-SDI to
Quad Link 1.5G-SDI ON ONOFF OFF
Quad Link 1.5G-SDI to
Single Link 6G-SDI OFF ON ON ON
Quad Link 1.5G-SDI to
Dual Link 3G-SDI OFF OFF ON ON
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Mini Converter SDI Multiplex 4K Block Diagram
Cable
EQ
Cable
EQ
Cable
EQ
Cable
EQ
SDI IN 2
SDI IN 1
Central
Processor and
Firmware
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
SDI IN 4
SDI IN 3
SDI OUT 2
SDI OUT 1
SDI OUT 4
SDI OUT 3
USB
Mini Converter Sync Generator
Your Mini Converter Sync Generator includes 6 crystal stabilized video reference outputs for
locking your video equipment to a common reference signal. Sync Generator produces high
definition tri-sync or standard definition blackburst signals and is perfect for small studios and
outsidebroadcasts.
Connectors
1-6 REF Out
Reference video outputs BNC connectors.
7 Mini-B USB port
Connects to the Converters Setup 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
12 volt power supply input.
REF OUT
REF OUT
REF OUT
REF OUT
REF OUT
REF OUT
POWER
+12V
Sync Generator
17
35
2
4
8
6
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Switches
Mini Converter Sync Generators switches provide the following settings:
Switch 4, 3, 2 and 1 - SYNC REF FORMAT BIT 3, 2, 1 and 0
Switches 4, 3, 2 and 1 are grouped together to select from many reference video formats,
including:
The switch legend on the base of your converter gives you
alltheinformation you need to change conversion settings.
Video Format Selection Table
Video Format Switch 4 Switch 3 Switch 2 Switch 1 Switch Diagram
NTSC OFF OFF OFF OFF
PAL OFF OFF OFF ON
720p50 OFF ON ON ON
720p59.94 OFF OFFON ON
720p60 ON ON ON OFF
1080i50 OFF OFF ON ON
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Video Format Switch 4 Switch 3 Switch 2 Switch 1 Switch Diagram
1080i59.94 OFF OFF OFFON
1080i60 ON OFF OFF OFF
1080PsF23.98 OFF OFF OFFON
1080PsF24 OFF OFFON ON
1080p23.98 ON ON ONOFF
1080p24 ON ON OFF OFF
1080p25 ON ON ONOFF
1080p29.97 ON ONOFF OFF
1080p30 ON ONOFF OFF
Mini Converter Sync Generator Block Diagram
Central
Processor and
Firmware
USB
Mini Switches
Crystal Locked
Black Burst and
HD Tri-Sync
Generator
Ref Out
Ref Out
Ref Out
Ref Out
Ref Out
Ref Out
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