Specifications

Installation
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Pre-installation overview and planning
H.264 Pro Recorder features an SD/HD-SDI input with a BNC input for connection to broadcast and
professional, digital video sources. An HDMI input is also included for use with professional and consumer
video sources with HDMI output, such as modern video cameras. Three BNC ports provide analog video
input which can be switched between component, S-Video and composite analog video. These BNC
ports are designed for connecting to legacy broadcast and professional, analog video sources such as
a Sony Betacam SP™ deck. Consumer video sources can easily use these same connections by adding
inexpensive BNC to RCA adapters or a dual-BNC to S-Video adapter cable. Two channels of professional,
balanced, analog audio input is also supported using 1/4 inch jack connections. Remote control of video
decks is also supported by the built-in RS-422 port. A USB 2.0 port and Media Express capture software for
Mac OS X and Windows is also included.
The SDI, HDMI and component input connections are switchable between SD and HD video. S-Video and
composite analog video are standard definition formats which only support NTSC and PAL video.
H.264 Pro Recorder requires QuickTime™ be installed for Mac OS X or Windows. QuickTime can be
downloaded from Apple’s website at http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/.
Blackmagic Media Express capture software requires a computer display resolution of 1280 x 800 or higher,
and preferably 1920 x 1080 or 1920 x 1200.
Blackmagic Media Express software must be used to record video with the H.264 Pro Recorder hardware.
Third party software applications cannot currently be used to record video with the H.264 Pro Recorder
hardware. Once you have recorded your video to MP4 files with H.264 Pro Recorder, you should be able to
play back your H.264 movies with almost any software which supports QuickTime.
Blackmagic Media Express software runs on Mac OS X and Windows computers and uses a USB 2.0
connection to H.264 Pro Recorder. You will need to provide a USB 2.0 type A to mini B male cable. This
same USB cable can be used for applying occasional firmware updates downloaded from the Blackmagic
Design website. Programmable firmware can provide new features, compatibility with new hardware and
support for new formats.
H.264 Pro Recorder requires mains power and includes a universal power supply with international power
socket adapters for all countries. To stop power from being accidentally disconnected, a cable tie point is
included next to the power socket to lock down the power connection. You will need to provide a mains
power socket for the universal power supply.