Instruction manual
Battery Converter HDMI to SDI
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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
computers with HDMI compatibility. Battery Converter HDMI to SDI includes a built in rechargeable battery.
Connectors are recessed and protected by an aircraft grade aluminum chassis.
Connectors
1. MINI-B USB PORT
Connects to the Converter Utility software via your Mac OS X or Windows computer. The Mini Converter’s
internal software is also updated using the USB port.
2. SDI OUT
SDI video output on a BNC connector.
3. SDI OUT
Secondary SDI output.
4. HDMI
HDMI type A video input.
5. ON BATT OFF
Switches battery power On or Off. 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.
6. POWER +12V
12 volt power supply input.
Battery Converter HDMI to SDI
Block Diagram
Central
Processor and
Firmware
SDI Out
SDI Out
Automatic
SD/HD/3G-SDI
Cable Driver
Mini USB
HDMI In
Power
Battery
12-31V
Input
Battery Converter HDMI to SDI
1
2
3
4
5
6
HDMI to SDI
Battery Converter
HDMI
USB
SDI OUT
ON
OFF
POWER
+12V to 31V DC
BATT
SDI OUT
HDMI LOCK
1
10
0 9050
100
2
3