- #BLACKMAGIC DESKTOP VIDEO SETUP VIDEO IN HDMI HOW TO#
- #BLACKMAGIC DESKTOP VIDEO SETUP VIDEO IN HDMI MAC OS#
- #BLACKMAGIC DESKTOP VIDEO SETUP VIDEO IN HDMI UPDATE#
Illustration of a system with multiple capture cards installed
#BLACKMAGIC DESKTOP VIDEO SETUP VIDEO IN HDMI MAC OS#
Install the setup on Windows or Mac OS computer.
#BLACKMAGIC DESKTOP VIDEO SETUP VIDEO IN HDMI UPDATE#
Download Blackmagic Converters Setup (Choose Blackmagic Converters 7.0.9 Update or latest if any available).This means you can send video signals from HDMI over SDI using the longest SDI cables. You can use Micro Converter HDMI to SDI to convert HDMI outputs (from devices such as laptops, smartphones, tablets etc.) to SDI. ( Blackmagic Micro Converter HDMI to SDI is considered as an example to quote the steps). Step 3: Configure Blackmagic Converters Setup Once saved all 8 ports on the capture card can be individually used for input.įor detailed instructions on configuring Blackmagic capture cards please visit Installation and Operational Manual. Ports 5,6,7,8 will show None by default and can be changed to its individual SDI port number:ĭecklink Quad (5) - Change to SDI 2 Decklink Quad (6) - Change to SDI 4 Decklink Quad (7) - Change to SDI 6 Decklink Quad (8) - Change to SDI 8 Simultaneously click on Save button after every change.Repeat the same process for the remaining ports, i.e., changing the Connector to the individual SDI port number and clicking the Save button.ĭecklink Quad (2) - Change to SDI 3 Decklink Quad (3) - Change to SDI 5 Decklink Quad (4) - Change to SDI 7.It should show SDI 1 & SDI 2 by default as shown in the image to the right, change this to SDI 1. Go to Connector Mapping > Connector, under Video tab.
( DeckLink Mini Recorder, Duo 2 and Quad 2 are considered as examples to quote these steps). Once configured follow the below mentioned steps depending on the type of capture card used:
If you are sending a video signal to your input, it will be automatically detected and the format will be displayed under the VIDEO INPUT icon. The "Desktop Video Setup" home page displays all the connected capture cards. Step 2: Configure Blackmagic Desktop Video Setup
#BLACKMAGIC DESKTOP VIDEO SETUP VIDEO IN HDMI HOW TO#
This document walks you through the installation instructions for configuring hardware settings for Blackmagic Capture Cards and how to use them with Userful™ software.