Camera Unit Connections
Connections are located on Blackmagic Camera Fiber Converter’s rear and side panels. When
the connections are not in use, the rubber caps should be replaced to ensure weather sealing in
rain and other outside environments. This is especially true for the SMPTE fiber connection, as
dust particles can very quickly collect on the polished edge of the glass fibers which can disrupt
signal flow. It’s always a wise choice to remove the caps on both the cable and unit connector
immediately before connection, and then replace the caps immediately after disconnection.
Camera Power Connection
Power is primarily supplied to the camera unit and your camera from the studio converter via a
SMPTE hybrid fiber cable. This also powers all accessories that may be attached to the camera,
for example Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder.
However, you can also power the Blackmagic Camera FIber Converter via the camera if your
camera has its 12V XLR connector plugged into a power supply. This is not normally required,
but is an option if you have your camera positioned further than 2 kilometers away from the
studio unit where power may not be as reliable over the SMPTE fiber cable. This is also helpful
if you have a box lens attached that requires a stronger power draw that is sustainable over
lengthy cable distances.
PTZ Interface
The DE-9 serial connector allows you to connect to a PTZ motorized head. For example, if your
Blackmagic URSA Broadcast is attached to a camera crane using a pan, tilt, zoom head that is
controlled remotely. PTZ commands are embedded in the SDI signal passed through from
Blackmagic Studio Fiber Converter.
PTZ Interface
PTZ
RET 1
RET 2
CALL
12V OUT
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Camera Unit Connections
