User Manual

Getting Started
Plugging in Video
The next step is to plug your SDI or HDMI source videointo your Blackmagic Video Assist’s
MiniBNC, BNC or HDMIinput. The unit will auto detect the SDI or HDMI input depending on
what you connect first. Mini BNC to regular BNC cables can be purchased from your nearest
professional video equipment stores. Mini BNC connectors are also commonly known as
DIN1.0/2.3 connectors.
Connect your source video to the SDI or HDMI input on the left side. Connect an HDMI
TV or SDI monitor by plugging into the HDMI or SDI output. You can listen to the audio
on your clips during recording and playback by plugging a headset into the headset
jack. On Blackmagic Video Assist 4K you can also listen to your audio during playback
via the built in speaker below the LCD.
Plugging in Audio
When plugging in your video, audio is also connected as it’s embedded in the SDI or HDMI
video signal. However, Blackmagic Video Assist 4K also has built in mini XLR connectors so you
can plug in external balanced analog audio as well.
Blackmagic Video Assist uses
common LP-E6 type batteries.
HDMI IN HDMI OUT
SDI IN
SDI OUT
ANALOG AUDIO IN
PUSH
PUSH
Blackmagic Video Assist 4K
HDMI IN HDMI OUT SDI IN SDI OUT
ANALOG AUDIO IN
SD CARD SD CARD +12V POWER
PUSHPUSH
Blackmagic Video Assist 4K
HDMI IN HDMI OUT SDI IN SDI OUT
ANALOG AUDIO IN
SD CARD SD CARD +12V POWER
PUSHPUSH
Blackmagic Video Assist 4K
HDMI IN HDMI OUT SDI IN SDI OUT
ANALOG AUDIO IN
SD CARD SD CARD +12V POWER
PUSHPUSH
NOTE On Blackmagic Video Assist 4K you can set the audio settings to record
analog channels 1 and 2, orchoose one channel analog audio and one channel
SDI or HDMI audio, depending on your source video. For more information about
analog audio andadjusting levels refer to ‘Audio Settings’ in the ‘Settings’ section.
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