Instruction manual

Getting Started

Installing the Software for Mac OS X

Contents

The Blackmagic UltraScope software installer will install the following components for you:

 Blackmagic UltraScope drivers

 Blackmagic UltraScope application

Blackmagic UltraScope Software

Step 1. The CD supplied with Blackmagic UltraScope contains the UltraScope software. Before you

install, ensure you have the very latest driver. Visit www.blackmagicdesign.com/support

Step 2. Open the “Blackmagic UltraScope Installer” folder and launch the “Blackmagic UltraScope

Installer” application.

Step 3. Click Continue, Agree and Install buttons and the software will be installed on your system.

Step 4. Now restart your machine to enable the new software drivers.

Automatic Firmware Updating

After your computer has restarted, the software will check the UltraScope hardware to see what firmware

the card contains. If the firmware version does not match the software version, UltraScope will offer to

update the firmware. This is automatic and all you need to do is click Update to start the update. After

the firmware has updated, restart your Mac to complete the process.

Setting the Display Resolution for Mac OS X

When launching the UltraScope software and your screen resolution is less than 1920x1200 pixels, the

‘2-up’ view will appear with the following message: “Full Screen View is unavailable on your current

resolution, please change the display mode to 1920x1200 and try again.”

You can click OK to stay with ‘2-up’ view, or you can increase your display resolution if your Mac is

compatible with larger displays.

To change your screen resolution:

Step 1. From Mac OS X, select System Preferences, then select Displays.

Step 2. Choose “Scaled” from the resolution options and then select the “More Space” setting.

Step 3. Quit System Preferences and restart the UltraScope software.

Step 4. From within UltraScope, select View>Full Screen to enter the full screen view and display six

scopes simultaneously.

Mac OS X installation: Follow install prompts.

If you receive the above message, follow the steps at the

bottom right of this page to change your display resolution.

In your display settings, choose “Scaled” from the resolution

options and then select “More Space”.