Instruction manual

Getting Started
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Step 9. If you have installed an HDMI bracket, loop the included HDMI cables around any other installed
cards and plug them into the rear of the DeckLink card.
Step 10. If you have a DeckLink Optical Fiber card, reinsert the fiber optic module into the card.
Step 11. Replace the cover of your computer and connect the breakout cable if one is supplied with your
model of Blackmagic card.
Step 12. Reconnect the power and start up the computer.
Before connecting Blackmagic Design USB 3.0 hardware to your computer
It is very important you have installed the latest USB 3.0 software drivers and firmware for your computer
before installing your Blackmagic Design hardware. Please visit the computer vendor’s website.
Connecting Blackmagic video hardware to your Windows USB 3.0 computer
Step 1. If your Blackmagic video hardware includes an external power supply, connect it to the unit and
switch on the power.
Step 2. Connect a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 cable between the unit and a dedicated USB 3.0 port on your
computer.
Step 3. If Desktop Video software has previously been installed and offers to update the internal software,
click Update and follow any onscreen instructions.
Step 4. Connect the breakout cable if one is supplied with your model of Blackmagic video hardware.
The connectors plug in to almost any kind of broadcast and professional video equipment.
Connecting Blackmagic video hardware to your Mac computer with Thunderbolt
™
Step 1. If your Blackmagic video hardware includes an external power supply, connect it to the unit and
switch on the power.
Step 2. Connect a Thunderbolt cable between the unit and a Thunderbolt port on your computer, or to
a Thunderbolt disk array which is attached to your computer.
Step 3. If Desktop Video software has previously been installed and offers to update the internal software,
click Update and follow any onscreen instructions.
Step 4. Connect the breakout cable if one is supplied with your model of Blackmagic video hardware.
The connectors plug in to almost any kind of broadcast and professional video equipment.
Connect the breakout cable if one is supplied with your model of
Blackmagic card. Some card models also include a HDMI bracket
as pictured above.
USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt
™
products connect to your computer
with a single USB 3.0 or Thunderbolt cable.