The Multibridge Pro 2 from Blackmagic is an industrial editing system and format converter. This device is intended for work with SD, HD, and 2K film in broadcast and post-production work.

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It will connect to virtually any signal format, allowing you to work with a wider range of hardware devices in your setup. It is compatible with SDI, 3Gbps SDI, HDMI, and analog video signals. It also supports multi-channel audio and both NTSC and PAL standards. The unit is ideal for work with equipment such as Betacam SP, HD set-top boxes, HDV cameras, digital Betacam, HDCAM, HD-D5, HDCAM SR, and audio mixers, among many other possibilities. It is fully compatible with SD, HD, and 2K in 4:4:4 or 4:2:2 formats on a single BNC cable.

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2K can also be managed via an SDI connection for high-resolution real-time 2048 x 1556 editing. Editing System & Converter Use this device to edit and convert a wide range of video signals, thereby increasing the versatility of your setup. Multi-Format Support This unit is also compatible with a number of industry-standard cameras and components, allowing you to build out a custom system that meets your exact needs.

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. Installation and Operation Manual Blackmagic Converters Mac OS X ™ Windows ™ November 2013. Welcome Welcome Thank you for purchasing Blackmagic Converters for your production needs. Blackmagic Mini Converters, Mini Converter Heavy Duty and Battery 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. Contents Blackmagic Converters Getting Started Mini Converter SDI Multiplex 4K Introducing Blackmagic Converters Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 4K Plugging in Power Plugging in Video Mini Converter Heavy Duty SDI to Analog Plugging in Audio Applying Settings using Mini Switches. Converters provide automatic switching between SD, HD and even Ultra HD 4K on relevant models.

Low SDI jitter and SDI re-clocking allows the longest SDI cable lengths. Blackmagic Converters are available in 3 designs. Mini Converter, Mini Converter Heavy Duty and Battery Converter. Getting Started Plugging in Power Plug in the 12 volt power supply using the socket adapter for your country.

The cable tie point is for securing the power connection to your converter. If you are using a Battery Converter with access to external power, we recommend using external power unless you need to use the built in battery. Getting Started Applying Settings using Mini Switches Many models of Mini Converter and Mini Converter Heavy Duty have mini switches used to configure internal settings. Change your settings using the tip of a pen. On models with mini switches, you'll find a switch settings diagram printed on their base.

Ensure your switch settings correspond to the legend by observing the mini switch numbers from 8 to 1, left to right. Mini Converter SDI to Analog Mini Converter SDI to Analog Blackmagic Mini Converter SDI to Analog Convert 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. Mini Converter SDI to Analog Mini Switches Mini Converter SDI to Analog’s mini switches provide the following settings: Switch 8 - Analog Audio, AES/EBU Audio Set switch 8 to OFF to select balanced analog audio, or to ON for digital AES/EBU audio output.

Switch 7 - 7.5 IRE - 0.0 IRE The USA and countries using NTSC with 7.5 setup should set switch 7 to OFF. Mini Converter SDI to Analog Mini Switch Settings Example: Experiment with the mini switches by setting your Blackmagic Mini Converter to output high definition component video and analog audio channels 1 and 2 by setting switches 8, 5, 4, 3 and 2 to the OFF position SDI Audio Selection Table Audio Channels Switch 4. Mini Converter SDI to Analog Mini Converter SDI to Analog Block Diagram Automatic SDI/ HD-SDI/3G HD- SDI Cable Driver Loop SDI Analog or AES/EBU Audio Out Switch AES/EBU Input automatically Audio Formatter detects between SD, SDI In HD-SDI and 3Gb/s SDI Left Analog Out or AES/EBU Out Audio Digital to.

Mini Converter Analog to SDI Mini Converter Analog to SDI Blackmagic Mini Converter Analog to SDI Convert video and audio from analog equipment such as Betacam SP decks, HDV cameras and game consoles to SD/HD-SDI video. A choice of analog and digital formats is supported, including component SD/HD, S-Video, or composite NTSC and PAL. Mini Converter Analog to SDI Mini Switches Mini Converter Analog to SDI’s mini switches provide the following settings: Switch 8 - Analog Audio, AES/EBU Audio Set switch 8 to OFF to select balanced analog audio, or to ON for digital AES/EBU audio input. Switch 7 - 7.5 IRE - 0.0 IRE The USA and countries using NTSC with 7.5 setup should set switch 7 to OFF. Mini Converter Analog to SDI Mini Converter Analog to SDI Block Diagram Analog or AES/EBU Audio Switch AES/EBU Sample Rate Converter Left Analog In or AES/EBU Audio Analog to Digital from SDI Out Balanced Input Right Analog In 12 bit Digital to Automatic SDI/ Customizable SDI Audio. Mini Converter SDI to HDMI Mini Converter SDI to HDMI Blackmagic Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 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. Mini Converter SDI to HDMI Mini Switches Mini Converter SDI to HDMI’s mini switches provide the following settings: Switch 8 - Analog Audio, AES/EBU Audio Set switch 8 to OFF to select balanced analog audio, or to ON for digital AES/EBU audio output. Switch 4 - SDI Audio De-Embed Bit 2 Switches 4, 3 and 2 are grouped together to provide 8 ON/OFF combinations. Mini Converter SDI to HDMI SDI Audio Selection Table Switch 1 - Processing Off - Processing On This switch is not used. Mini Switch Settings Example: Experiment with the mini 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. Mini Converter HDMI to SDI Mini Converter HDMI to SDI Blackmagic Mini Converter HDMI to SDI 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. Mini Converter HDMI to SDI Mini Switches Mini Converter HDMI to SDI’s mini switches provide the following settings: Switch 8 - Analog Audio, AES/EBU Audio Set switch 8 to OFF to select balanced analog audio, or to ON for digital AES/EBU audio input.

To use these inputs Switch 7 must also be set to ON. Mini Converter HDMI to SDI The Settings pane lets you select down conversion aspect ratio options. However, your settings will need to be set by mini switch 1 if you want to retain them after disconnecting your converter from the Converter Utility software. Mini Converter SDI to Audio Mini Converter SDI to Audio Blackmagic Mini Converter SDI to Audio 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. Mini Converter SDI to Audio Mini Switches Mini Converter SDI to Audio’s mini switches provide the following settings: Switch 8 - Analog Audio, AES/EBU Audio Set switch 8 to OFF to select balanced analog audio, or to ON for digital AES/EBU audio output.

Switch 6 - Audio Group Bit 1 Switches 6 and 5 are grouped together to provide four ON/OFF combinations. Mini Converter SDI to Audio Blackmagic Converter Utility Settings The Converter Utility software complements your mini switch settings by providing additional adjustment options. The Audio Levels pane lets you adjust audio levels for the selected analog channels or AES/EBU audio reference levels. Mini Converter Audio to SDI Mini Converter Audio to SDI Blackmagic Mini Converter Audio to SDI 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. Mini Converter Audio to SDI Mini Switches Mini Converter Audio to SDI’s mini switches provide the following settings: Switch 8 - Analog Audio, AES/EBU Audio Set switch 8 to OFF to select balanced analog audio, or to ON for digital AES/EBU audio input. 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.

Mini Converter Audio to SDI Switch 5 - Audio Group Bit 0 See switch 6 description. Switch 4 - CH 4 or AES 7&8 Embed or Disable Once you have selected your audio channels, use switches 4, 3, 2 and 1 to select which channels to disable or embed. Mini Converter Audio to SDI Mini Converter Audio to SDI Block Diagram Serializer and SDI Embedded Cable Driver SDI Out AES/EBU Analog or AES/EBU Audio Sample Rate Ch 1 Analog or Ch 1&2 AES/EBU Converter Stereo Audio Analog or AES/EBU Input automatically Analog to Digital Ch 2 Analog. Mini Converter Optical Fiber Mini Converter Optical Fiber Blackmagic Mini Converter Optical Fiber Convert SDI to Optical Fiber and Optical Fiber to SDI simultaneously. Mini Converter Optical Fiber automatically switches between SD/HD/3G-SDI video standards and both directions are completely independent. Use this converter if you need to send and receive SDI signals over longer distances than traditional SDI cables will support.

Mini Converter Optical Fiber 4K Mini Converter Optical Fiber 4K Blackmagic 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 automatically switches between SD/HD/3G/6G-SDI video standards and both directions are completely independent. Mini Converter UpDownCross Mini Converter UpDownCross Blackmagic Mini Converter UpDownCross SDI OUT Perform up, down and cross conversions as well as NTSC/PAL standards conversion and format conversion.

Mini Converter UpDownCross can convert between video formats such as 720p to 1080i and PAL and NTSC SDI OUT video standards. Mini Converter UpDownCross Mini Switches Mini Converter UpDownCross’ mini switches provide the following settings: Switch 8 - Aspect Ratio Conversion Combinations of switches 8 and 7 set the video aspect ratio when up or down converting. For example, when down converting, the letterbox aspect ratio is applied by setting switches 8 and 7 to the OFF position. Down conversion Switch 8 Switch 7. Mini Converter UpDownCross You've probably noticed switches 8 and 7 share settings for up and down conversions.

This is because aspect ratio settings are determined by the output settings. For example, if you have switches 3 and 2 set for 1080i50 HD output, and processing switch 1 set to ON, Mini Converter UpDownCross will automatically set switches 8 and 7 for down conversion. Mini Converter UpDownCross Switch 1 - Processing Off - Processing On When switch 1 is set to OFF all conversions are bypassed and the Mini Converter can be used to distribute your video to six SDI devices. Mini Switch Settings Example: Set the converter to up convert 4:3 625i50 video to 1080i50 with the 4:3 Pillarbox aspect ratio by setting switches 8 and 7 to the OFF position and switches 3, 2 and 1 to the ON position. Mini Converter UpDownCross Mini Converter UpDownCross Block Diagram Automatic SDI/ SDI Loop HD-SDI/3G HD- SDI Cable Driver Automatic SDI Audio Audio De-Embedder Delay SDI Out SDI Out Equalizer Standards SDI Audio Format Conversion Re-Clocker and Frame Re-Sync Converter Embedder and SDI Out Up/Down/Cross 10 bit De-Serializer. Mini Converter Sync Generator Mini Converter Sync Generator Blackmagic Mini Converter Sync Generator 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 outside broadcasts. Mini Converter Sync Generator Mini Switches Mini Converter Sync Generator’s mini switches provide the following settings: Switch 4 - SYNC REF FORMAT BIT 3 Switches 4, 3, 2 and 1 are grouped together to select from many reference video formats, including: Video Format Switch 4 Switch 3. Mini Converter Sync Generator Video Format Switch 4 Switch 3 Switch 2 Switch 1 Switch Diagram 1080pp30 Switch 3 - Sync Ref Format Bit 2 See switch 4 description. Switch 2 - Sync Ref Format Bit 1 See switch 4 description. Switch 1 - Sync Ref Format Bit 0 See switch 4 description.

Mini Converter SDI Distribution Mini Converter SDI Distribution Blackmagic Mini Converter SDI Distribution Output your SDI signal to eight SDI devices simultaneously, such as decks, monitor walls and switchers. SDI OUT SDI OUT Whenever the video input changes between SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 3G-SDI video formats, Mini Converter SDI Distribution automatically switches the 8 re-clocked outputs to match with support for ASI, ancillary data SDI OUT SDI OUT. Mini Converter SDI Multiplex 4K Mini Converter SDI Multiplex 4K Blackmagic Mini Converter SDI Multiplex 4K Your Mini Converter SDI Multiplex 4K can perform the following conversions: ‚ Distribute an SD/HD and 6G-SDI signal to all four outputs. SDI IN 1 SDI OUT 1 ‚. Mini Converter SDI Multiplex 4K 6.

MINI-B USB PORT Connects to the Converter Utility software via your Mac OS X or Windows computer. The Mini Converter’s internal software can also be updated using the USB port. Supported formats are listed under each SDI output: SDI IN 1 SDI OUT 1 7.

Mini Converter SDI Multiplex 4K Mini Switches Mini Converter SDI Multiplex 4K's mini 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 4K to single link 4K. Mini Converter SDI Multiplex 4K Mini Converter SDI Multiplex 4K Block Diagram Cable Cable SDI IN 1 SDI OUT 1 Driver Cable Cable SDI IN 2 SDI OUT 2 Driver Central Processor and Firmware Cable Cable SDI IN 3 SDI OUT 3 Driver Cable Cable. Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 4K Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 4K Blackmagic Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 4K Connect single link, dual link and quad link SDI 4K to the latest Ultra HD projectors and televisions that SDI IN 1 support 4K over a single HDMI link. Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 4K 5. MINI-B USB PORT Connects to the Converter Utility software via your Mac OS X or Windows computer.

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The Mini Converter’s internal software is also updated using the USB port. HDMI SDI IN 2 HDMI type A video output. Mini Converter Heavy Duty SDI to Analog Mini Converter Heavy Duty SDI to Analog Blackmagic Mini Converter Heavy Duty SDI to Analog Convert 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. Mini Converter Heavy Duty SDI to Analog Mini Switches Mini Converter Heavy Duty SDI to Analog’s mini switches are protected by a rubber hood.

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Open the hood by lifting the edges with your fingernails. The mini switches provide the following settings: Switch 8 - Analog Audio, AES/EBU Audio Set switch 8 to OFF to select balanced analog audio, or to ON for digital AES/EBU audio output. Mini Converter Heavy Duty SDI to Analog 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. Mini Converter Heavy Duty SDI to Analog Blackmagic Converter Utility Settings The Converter Utility software complements your mini switch settings by providing supplementary adjustment options. The Video Levels pane lets you adjust the analog video luminance and chroma levels, and the B-Y and R-Y component chroma levels independently.

Mini Converter Heavy Duty Analog to SDI Mini Converter Heavy Duty Analog to SDI Blackmagic Mini Converter Heavy Duty Analog to SDI Convert video and audio from analog equipment such as Betacam SP decks, HDV cameras and game consoles to SD/HD-SDI video. A choice of analog and digital formats is supported, including component SD/HD, S-Video, or composite NTSC and PAL.

Mini Converter Heavy Duty Analog to SDI Mini Switches Mini Converter Heavy Duty Analog to SDI’s mini switches are protected by a rubber hood. Open the hood by lifting the edges with your fingernails. The mini switches provide the following settings: Switch 8 - Analog Audio, AES/EBU Audio Set switch 8 to OFF to select balanced analog audio, or ON for digital AES/EBU audio input. Mini Converter Heavy Duty Analog to SDI Blackmagic Converter Utility Settings The Converter Utility software complements your mini switch settings by providing supplementary adjustment options.

The Video Levels pane lets you adjust the analog video luminance and chroma levels, and the B-Y and R-Y component chroma levels independently. Mini Converter Heavy Duty SDI to HDMI Mini Converter Heavy Duty SDI to HDMI Blackmagic Mini Converter Heavy Duty SDI to HDMI 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. Mini Converter Heavy Duty SDI to HDMI Mini Switches Mini Converter Heavy Duty SDI to HDMI’s mini switches provide the following settings: Switch 8 - Analog Audio, AES/EBU Audio Set switch 8 to OFF to select balanced analog audio, or to ON for digital AES/EBU audio output.

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Switch 4 - SDI Audio De-Embed Bit 2 Switches 4, 3 and 2 are grouped together to provide 8 ON/OFF combinations. Mini Converter Heavy Duty SDI to HDMI Switch 1 - Processing Off - Processing On This switch is not used. Mini Switch Settings Example: Experiment with the mini switches by setting your Blackmagic 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. Mini Converter Heavy Duty HDMI to SDI Mini Converter Heavy Duty HDMI to SDI Blackmagic Mini Converter Heavy Duty HDMI to SDI 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. Mini Converter Heavy Duty HDMI to SDI Mini Switches Mini Converter HDMI to SDI’s mini switches provide the following settings: Switch 8 - Analog Audio, AES/EBU Audio Set switch 8 to OFF to select balanced analog audio, or to ON for digital AES/EBU audio input. To use these inputs Switch 7 must also be set to ON.

Mini Converter Heavy Duty HDMI to SDI The Settings pane lets you select down conversion aspect ratio options. However, your settings will need to be set by mini switch 1 if you want to retain them after disconnecting your converter from the Converter Utility software. Battery Converter SDI to HDMI Battery Converter SDI to HDMI Blackmagic Battery Converter SDI to HDMI Connect a huge range of HDMI displays and video projectors to SDI based equipment.

Your Battery Converter SDI to HDMI automatically detects between SD/HD/3G-SDI and converts to HDMI with HDMI Battery Converter embedded audio. Battery Converter HDMI to SDI Battery Converter HDMI to SDI Blackmagic Battery Converter HDMI to SDI Convert HDMI outputs from devices such as HDV cameras and game consoles to SDI. This means you can send video signals from HDMI over SDI using the longest SDI cables. You can even add SDI outputs to HDMI Battery Converter computers with HDMI compatibility. Installation on Mac OS X After downloading the Converter Utility software from www.blackmagicdesign.com and unzipping the downloaded file, open the resulting disk image to reveal its contents. Drag the Blackmagic Converter Utility icon and drop it on to the Applications icon. Blackmagic Converter Utility is now installed.

After checking the version of Converter Utility software installed on your computer, please visit the Blackmagic Support Center at www.blackmagicdesign.com/support to check for the latest updates. While it is usually a good idea to run the latest updates, it is a wise practice to avoid updating any software. Warranty Warranty 12 Month Limited Warranty Blackmagic Design warrants that Mini Converters and Mini Converters Heavy Duty will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 36 months from the date of purchase excluding connectors, cables, fiber optic modules, fuses and batteries which will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase.