Blackmagicdesign Mini Converter Sync Generator User Manual

Camera Control and Tally between SDI and HDMI
Using Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera with ATEM Constellation 8K
In this scenario, the micro converter is used to connect the camera’s HDMI output to the
ATEM’sSDI input. The bidirectional converter allows the camera control and tally data to be fed
back through the converter and into the camera via the Consumer Electronics Control CEC data
in the HDMI signal.
The Micro Converter’s HDMI output can be used for remote monitoring.
PROD
TALK
ENG
TALK
CALL
PGM
MIX
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KEY 1
MIX
DSK 1
MIX
DSK 2
MIX
FTB
BARS BLACK MP1 MP2
MIX WIPE DIP DVE
LOCK
MENU
SET
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ATEM Constellation 8K
Micro Converter
BiDirectional SDI to HDMI 3G
Blackmagic Pocket
Cinema Camera 6K
SDI OUT
MicroConverter
BiDirectional SDI/HDMI 3G
SDI IN
HDMI IN
HDMI OUT
SDI
Program
Return
Feed
CCU and
Tally Data
SDI
HDMI
CEC Data
Blackmagic URSA with ATEM Mini
Here the converter is used to connect the camera’s SDI output to an ATEM Mini’s HDMI input.
The SDI signal from the camera is converted to HDMI and sent to the ATEM Mini. CEC data is
returned to the Micro Converter and converted to CCU and tally data, then sent back to the
camera over SDI.
Blackmagic URSA Mini
Micro Converter
BiDirectional SDI to HDMI 3G
SDI OUT
MicroConverter
BiDirectional SDI/HDMI 3G
SDI IN
HDMI IN
HDMI OUT
SDI
CCU and Tally Data
SDI
HDMI CEC Data
ZOOM
F1
F2
F3
DISP
PEAK
ATEM Mini
Using 2 Micro Converters as an SDI Extender
As SDI allows connections over longer distances than HDMI you can connect 2 BiDirectional
Micro Converters together using an SDI cable and extend the range of HDMI equipment while
maintaining camera control and tally data.
For example, an ATEM Mini can be connected to a Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K. As
shown in the example below, CEC data from the ATEM Mini is sent to the first Micro Converter
over HDMI and then sent between the converters as CCU and tally data over SDI. The second
converter then sends CEC data back to the camera over HDMI.
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Blackmagicdesign Mini Converter Sync Generator Specifications

General

Brand	Blackmagicdesign
Model	Mini Converter Sync Generator
Category	Media Converter
Language	English