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Blackmagicdesign DeckLicnk User Manual

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Installation and Operation Manual
Desktop
Video
DeckLink, UltraStudio, Intensity
January 2020
English,
日本, Français, Deutsch, Español, 中文,
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Blackmagicdesign DeckLicnk Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBlackmagicdesign
ModelDeckLicnk
CategoryPCI Card
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Welcome

Getting Started

Introduction to Desktop Video

Introduces the manual's purpose and the software included with Blackmagic Design's Desktop Video hardware.

System Requirements

Details the RAM requirements and OS compatibility (Mac, Windows, Linux) for Blackmagic Desktop Video.

Connecting Power

Instructions on how to connect the external power supply to the Blackmagic Design Desktop Video hardware.

Connecting Video Hardware

Connecting via Thunderbolt

Details how to connect via Thunderbolt 2 and Thunderbolt 3 ports on various Blackmagic Design devices.

Connecting via USB 3.0

Instructions on connecting Blackmagic Design hardware using a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 cable.

Connecting via PCIe

Explains how to connect Blackmagic Design PCIe cards to a computer's PCIe slot.

Connecting UltraStudio 4K Extreme via PCIe

Installing the Desktop Video Software

Applications, Plugins and Drivers

Lists the software items included with Blackmagic Desktop Video for Mac OS, Windows, and Linux.

Mac OS Installation

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing Blackmagic Desktop Video software on macOS, including security preference settings.

Windows Installation

Details the process for installing Blackmagic Desktop Video software on Windows systems, including driver installation prompts.

Linux Installation

Explains how to install Blackmagic Desktop Video software on Linux distributions, including package management.

Updates

Capturing and Playing Back Video

Setting Up for Capture and Playback

Instructions for setting up video capture and playback by connecting monitors and video sources to Blackmagic Design hardware.

Testing Video Capture

Steps to perform a video capture test using Blackmagic Media Express, including launching the software and clicking capture.

Testing Video Playback

Instructions on how to test video playback by double-clicking a captured test clip in Media Express.

Blackmagic Desktop Video Setup

Launching Blackmagic Desktop Video Setup

Details how to launch the Blackmagic Desktop Video Setup utility on Mac OS, Windows, and Linux.

Using Blackmagic Desktop Video Setup

Explains how to navigate and adjust settings within the Blackmagic Desktop Video Setup utility for various hardware configurations.

Video Settings

Video Input Configuration

Describes how to set the video input connection for Blackmagic Design hardware, including connector icons and XLR timecode.

Video Output Configuration

Details how to select video standards and adjust settings for video output, including playback and capture modes.

SDI Output Settings

Explains settings related to SDI output, including color space, 3G-SDI formats, and 1080p HD and 2K output options.

SDI Configuration Options

Options for selecting single, dual, or quad link for SDI output, including support for high bandwidth signals.

8K Formats Explained

Details how to configure output formats for 8K video playback via quad link SDI, including Square Division and Sample Interleave.

Analog Video Output Setup

How to choose analog video output via 'component', 'composite', or 's-video' connectors.

HDMI 3D Output Settings

Settings to determine the 3D format for HDMI monitoring, including Frame Packing and Side by Side options.

Analog Video Output Levels

Adjusts gain for analog video inputs and outputs for component or composite video.

NTSC IRE Setup

Selects the IRE setup (0 or 7.5) for NTSC composite video used in different countries.

Reference Input

Connector Mapping for DeckLink Quad 2

Audio Settings

Audio Input Configuration

Details available audio input types like Embedded, AES/EBU, XLR, RCA/HIFI, and Microphone, including phantom power.

HDMI Audio Output Configuration

Remaps 5.1 audio channels for HDMI monitoring equipment and ensures compatibility with surround sound ordering.

AES/EBU Audio Settings

Adjusts gain levels for AES/EBU audio inputs and outputs.

Analog Audio Input Levels

Adjusts gain for analog audio inputs, including options for HiFi audio levels.

Analog Audio Output Levels

Adjusts the strength of the audio signal for analog audio outputs while playing back video.

Conversions Settings

Input Conversion Settings

Enables real-time up/down conversion during capture and selects aspect ratio display options.

Output Conversion Settings

Enables real-time up/down conversion during playback and selects aspect ratio display options.

Convert Analog Outputs

Option to perform video conversion on analog video outputs.

About

Driver Information

Displays driver version, last update date, and allows generating a status report.

Using UltraStudio 4K Mini's Front Control Panel

Attaching a Teranex Mini Smart Panel

Instructions on how to attach a Teranex Mini Smart Panel to the UltraStudio HD Mini.

Smart Panel Features

LCD Display Features

Details the information shown on the Teranex Mini Smart Panel's home screen, such as video format and audio levels.

DaVinci Resolve

Live Grading with DaVinci Resolve

Explains how to set up and perform live grading within DaVinci Resolve using Blackmagic Design 4K and 8K hardware.

Editing with DaVinci Resolve

Details how to edit and finish projects in DaVinci Resolve using Blackmagic Design hardware.

Setting Up DaVinci Resolve Projects

Steps for setting up DaVinci Resolve projects, including preferences, timeline resolution, and video monitoring.

Using your Favorite 3rd Party Software

Adobe After Effects CC Integration

Instructions on how to preview video in After Effects CC using Blackmagic Design hardware.

Rendering in After Effects CC

Details how to render DPX image sequences or other codecs in After Effects CC.

Adobe Photoshop CC Workflow

How to import and export video frames using Blackmagic Image Import/Export in Adobe Photoshop CC.

Adobe Premiere Pro CC Setup

Guides on setting up Blackmagic Design projects in Adobe Premiere Pro CC for capture and playback.

Setting Up Premiere Pro Audio Hardware

Configuring audio hardware preferences in Adobe Premiere Pro to use Blackmagic Design hardware.

Device Control in Premiere Pro

Explains how to configure RS-422 device control for decks in Premiere Pro.

Playback Setup in Premiere Pro

Details how to set up playback preferences in Premiere Pro for unsupported frame sizes.

Capture in Premiere Pro

Steps for setting up capture and device control in Premiere Pro, including logging clips.

Export to Tape in Premiere Pro

Instructions for exporting edited timelines to tape using Premiere Pro's 'edit to tape' feature.

Adobe Character Animator CC Output

How to set output options in Adobe Character Animator CC for live output with Blackmagic Design hardware.

Final Cut Pro X Video Output

Using the A/V output option in Final Cut Pro X with Blackmagic Design hardware for video output and HDR viewing.

Setting Up Final Cut Pro X Projects

Guides on setting up project formats, pixel formats, and color gamuts in Final Cut Pro X to match hardware settings.

Configuring Final Cut Pro X Audio Output

How to configure audio output settings in Final Cut Pro X for Blackmagic Design hardware.

Avid Media Composer Integration

Explains how to capture and play back video/audio with Avid Media Composer using Blackmagic Design hardware.

Setting Up Avid Media Composer Projects

Steps for creating and setting up projects in Avid Media Composer, including format, color space, and stereoscopic options.

Capture from Non-Controllable Devices

Capture from Controllable Devices

Capture from Controllable Devices

Configuration steps for decks connecting via RS-422 for capture with deck control in Media Composer.

To capture with deck control on the fly

Step-by-step guide to capturing with deck control enabled in the capture tool.

Batch Capture with UltraStudio and DeckLink

Recording to Tape with UltraStudio and DeckLink

Autodesk Smoke

Setting Up a VTR

Steps to select VTR model and timing settings in Autodesk Smoke using the Smoke Setup utility.

Setting Up Hardware for VTR Sessions

Instructions for connecting VTR hardware, deck control cables, and sync generators for VTR sessions.

Capture from Controllable Devices with UltraStudio and DeckLink

Configuring Autodesk Smoke to capture from controllable VTRs using RS-422 deck control.

Recording to Tape with UltraStudio and DeckLink

Loading clips into the VTR output module and setting 'in'/'out' points for outputting to tape.

Crash Record and Live Output

To crash record a live video signal

Steps to crash record a live video signal in Autodesk Smoke, including selecting live NTSC/PAL and start/stop modes.

To output a live video signal

Instructions for outputting a live video signal from Autodesk Smoke to VTR, selecting Live NTSC/PAL.

Blackmagic Media Express

What is Blackmagic Media Express?

Introduces Blackmagic Media Express and its capabilities.

Capturing Video and Audio Files

Guides on setting up a project in Media Express for capturing video and audio, including project video format.

Media Express Preferences

Details the preferences window in Media Express for setting project video format, capture file format, and storage location.

Logging Clips in Media Express

Steps for logging clips using RS-422 deck control and marking in/out points in Media Express.

Batch Capture in Media Express

How to perform batch capture of logged clips in Media Express.

DPX Capture in Media Express

Capturing DPX image sequences instead of movie files in Media Express.

3D Capture in Media Express

Capturing dual stream 3D video clips by capturing two HD-SDI streams simultaneously in Media Express.

Playing back Video and Audio Files

Playing back single and multiple clips

Instructions for playing back clips using the media list and transport controls in Media Express.

Importing Clips into Media Express

Methods for importing media files, XML, or EDL files into Media Express.

Browsing Media

Thumbnail View

How to display and view clip information using thumbnails in Media Express.

List View

How to view clips in timecode list view and use the search field in Media Express.

Creating and Using Bins

How to create and organize clips into bins within Media Express.

Creating and Using Favorites

How to mark clips as favorites for easier access in Media Express.

Editing Video and Audio Files to Tape

Selecting Clips to Master

How to select clips from the media list to master to tape in Media Express.

Insert and Assemble to Tape

Steps for performing insert and assemble edits to tape using Media Express.

Capturing H.265 Video

How to capture video using the built-in H.265 encoder on UltraStudio 4K Extreme with Media Express.

H.265 Hardware Encoder

Capturing H.265 Video with UltraStudio 4K Extreme

Step-by-step guide to capture H.265 video using the hardware encoder in Media Express preferences.

Setting the Bitrate for H.265 Capture

How to set the bitrate for H.265 capture in Media Express, explaining the impact of bitrate on quality and file size.

Blackmagic Disk Speed Test

What is Blackmagic Design Disk Speed Test?

Introduces Blackmagic Disk Speed Test and its purpose in assessing disk performance for video.

Starting and Running Disk Speed Test

Instructions on how to start, stop, and run the Disk Speed Test, and interpret its results.

Interpreting Disk Speed Test Results

Explains how to read the 'Will it Work?' and 'How Fast? (FPS)' panels to assess disk performance for video formats.

Removing the Mezzanine Card from DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G

How to Remove the Mezzanine Card

Detailed instructions for removing the mezzanine card, including precautions for static discharge.

How to Reattach the Mezzanine Card

Instructions for reattaching the mezzanine card to the base DeckLink card.

Recovering a DeckLink Card from an Interrupted Update

Recovering an Interrupted Update

Detailed steps to recover a DeckLink card using its special USB port after an interrupted software update.

Help and Support

Getting Help

Guidance on accessing Blackmagic Design's online support pages and contacting support for assistance.

Developer Information

Regulatory Notices

Safety Information

Warranty

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