Processing menu
The ‘clip video output to legal levels’ checkbox controls clipping of your SDI input to ensure that
it stays within HDMI legal levels and should be kept on by default.
Micro Converter SDI to HDMI Block Diagram
HDMI Out
Micro USB
Loop SDI
Out
Equalizer and
10-bit De-serializer
Central Processor
and Firmware
Input automatically
detects between
SD/HD/3G-SDI
SDI In
Customizable
Video Processor
HDMI Video and
Audio Formatter
Automatic
SD/HD/3G-SDI Cable
Driver and Re-clocker
Micro Converter HDMI to SDI
You can use Micro Converter HDMI to SDI to convert the HDMI ouput from video equipment
such as HDV cameras and game consoles to SDI. This means you can send video signals from
HDMI over SDI using the longest SDI cables. You can even add SDI outputs to computers with
HDMI compatibility. This tiny broadcast quality converter is protected by a strong aluminum
chassis and powers over USB, meaning you can power your Blackmagic Micro Converter via
your laptop or television’s USB connector using a common micro USB cable. Micro USB cables
are used to connect some cell phones to chargers and laptops, so if you have one of these,
you can use the same cable. If the USB connector on your cable is a different type, the correct
cable can be purchased from most electronic equipment stores.
SDI OUT
MicroConverter
HDMI to SDI
SDI OUT
HDMI IN
1
3
2
4
Connectors
1
SDI OUT
SDI video output BNC connector.
2
SDI OUT
Second SDI output.
3
Micro USB / POWER
Provides power from the included adapter or any equipment capable of providing 5V
via a standard USB to Micro USB cable, such as a laptop or television. Also connects to
Blackmagic Converters Setup software via your Mac OS or Windows Computer to
update the Micro Converter’s internal software.
4
HDMI IN
HDMI type A video input.
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