Instruction manual

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Setting Blackmagic Preferences

Reference Output Timing

Genlock, also known as black burst, reference or house sync is used to lock various equipment in

your facility to the same timing point. When two or more video devices are connected to the same

sync signal, their video signals can be switched without jumping or rolling. This is critical when

connecting equipment in large post production facilities and broadcast stations.

To change video to reference timing:

1. Open the DeckLink control panel.

2. Select the Settings tab and adjust the Set reference output timing for timed output

until the picture locks and is no longer rolling on the display.

HDTV Up/Down Conversion

The software drivers included with DeckLink, can be used to downconvert high deﬁnition to NTSC

or PAL video in real time during capture or playback. They also provide upconversion on capture.

Select the desired option from the output or input processing menus under the Processing tab.

Output Processing

HD to SD Letterbox 16:9 

HD to SD Anamorphic 16:9 

720p HD to 1080i HD 

Output Processing for DeckLink cards with permanent downconversion.

HD to HD and SD Letterbox 16:9 

HD to HD and SD Anamorphic 16:9 

HD to HD and SD Center Cut 4:3 

Note: Permanent down conversion introduces a 2 frame delay on the SD-SDI output. To ensure

accuracy, adjust the playback/timecode offset options when performing an insert or assemble edit

to tape with Premiere Pro or Blackmagic Media Express.

Input Processing

1080i HD to SD Letterbox 16:9 

1080i HD to SD Anamorphic 16:9 

720p HD to SD Letterbox 16:9 

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720p HD to SD Anamorphic 16:9 

SD Letterbox 16:9 to HD 

SD Anamorphic 16:9 to HD 

Genlock timing adjustment.

HDTV Up/Down Converter preferences.

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