Instruction manual

Getting Started
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Using Blackmagic System Preferences
Blackmagic system preferences provide a central location so you don't need to configure the same settings
in each video application that you use, for example down conversion.
 On Mac OS X, open the System Preferences and look in the “Other” category to locate the
Blackmagic Design icon. Click the Blackmagic Design icon to gain access to the settings.
 On Windows 7, open the system Control Panel and click on “Hardware and Sound” to reveal the
Blackmagic Design Control Panel. Click the Blackmagic Design Control Panel to gain access to the
settings.
 On Linux, go to "Applications" and then "Sound and Video" to locate the Blackmagic Control
Panel. Double-click on the Blackmagic Control Panel to gain access to the settings. All features can
be controlled by your own software using the Blackmagic SDK.
Different Blackmagic video hardware models have different features. Only those system preferences
supported by your hardware model will be active and available to change.
The following section takes you through the Blackmagic system preferences you might see when using
Blackmagic video hardware.
Blackmagic Design system preferences in Mac OS X Blackmagic Design Control Panel in Windows 7 Blackmagic Design Control Panel in Ubuntu Linux