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Blackmagic Design - Leading the creative video revolution™

Multibridge

Windows XP™Mac OS X™

Multibridge Manual


First Edition. June 2005


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Welcome Thank you for purchasing Multibridge for your facility. Multibridge is part of our dream for the television industry to become a truly creative industry, allowing everyone to have access to the highest quality video.

Multibridge is effectively two converters in one and can convert from analog to digital, as well as digital to analog - independently and at the same time. That means you can simultaneously convert the input and output of analog decks, such as Betacam SP to SDI video with audio.

Multibridge replaces up to 6 separate mini converters, all of which would’ve been required in the past. Because Multibridge also instantly switches to HD in both SDI and analog, you can use it for almost anything. You can convert ‘SDI-to-analog’ for low cost monitoring, while using ‘analog-to-SDI’ to convert the analog output of HDV cameras into uncompressed SDI. This is brilliant for SDI-based NLE systems and capture cards.

Multibridge is also a great companion for DeckLink cards, enabling them to break-out to many kinds of audio connections. Even an entry-level SDI-only DeckLink card becomes a fully functional I/O solution when harnessed to a Multibridge. Furthermore, Multibridge can be placed 100 meters or 300 feet away from your computer.

You can even share Multibridge via a professional routing switcher, such as Workgroup Videohub.

Multibridge will function instantly when powered on, but it’s best to download our Multibridge Utility software from the support page on the Blackmagic Design web site to change Multibridge settings. Also please remember to keep checking www.blackmagic-design.com for the latest updates to this manual and updates to our Multibridge software.

Lastly, please email us ([email protected]) with your Multibridge serial number so we can keep you updated when new software is released. We are constantly working on new features and improvements, so we would love to hear from you!

Grant PettyCEO Blackmagic Design

2 Contents

Welcome 2

Introducing Multibridge 3

Multibridge Connections 4

Multibridge Utility Requirements 5

Software Installation 6

Interface - Workflow View 7

Interface - Picture View 8

Workflow example 9

Profiles 14

Video Levels 15

Supported Formats and I/O 16

Troubleshooting – If things go wrong 17

Warranty 18


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3Introducing MultibridgeMultibridge is the world’s first all-in-one bi-directional converter that instantly switches between HD and SD, and features 4:2:2 and dual-link 4:4:4 video quality. Add a Blackmagic DeckLink card and you have the world’s highest quality editing system!

The all-in-one Bi-directional ConverterMultibridge is the highest quality bi-directional converter available, converting from digital to analog and analog to digital, video and audio, simultaneously. That’s great for connecting Betacam SP™ decks and HDV cameras!

High Definition and Standard DefinitionMultibridge features both dual rate SDI and dual rate analog video inputs and outputs, so you can switch between high definition and standard definition instantly. That’s great for working in standard definition now - then switching to high definition when you need it. Only Multibridge allows you to move between television standards this quickly and easily.

Includes both Audio and Video SupportMultibridge supports both analog and digital audio conversion for an all-in-one solution. Video conversion features both analog component RGB/YUV and composite NTSC/PAL in and out. SDI audio embedding and de-embedding is included via 4 channels of analog audio I/O and 8 channels of AES audio I/O, providing an amazing 12 channels of independent audio support! Additionally, 2 channels of RCA analog audio output are included so you can use low cost consumer HiFi equipment for audio monitoring.

World’s Highest Quality VideoFeaturing 4:2:2 HD/SD-SDI and dual-link HD-SDI 4:4:4 support, combined with 14-bit digital-to-analog conversion means you get the highest quality video available. The new dual-link 4:4:4 television standard, as used in the new Sony HDCAM SR™ decks, contains full color resolution giving you full RGB color bandwidth and extra precision of up to 12 bit SDI video. That’s awesome color detail and image quality!


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Rear connections

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Rear view DeckLink Multibridge™Dual Link 4:4:4/4:2:2 Model

AnalogAudioIN-1

AnalogAudioIN-2

AnalogAudioIN-3

AnalogAudioIN-4

AnalogAudioOUT-1

AnalogAudioOUT-2

AnalogAudioOUT-3

AnalogAudioOUT-4

MonitorAudio

Left OUT

AnalogVideoNTSC/

PALOUT

AnalogVideoG/YOUT

AnalogVideoB-B/YOUT

AnalogVideoR-R/YOUT

AnalogVideoB-B/Y

IN

SD/HDSDIIN

(CH-A)

SD/HDSDIIN

(CH-B)

AnalogVideoR-R/Y

IN

MonitorUnbalance

Analog AudioRight OUT

Digital AudioconnectionAES/EBU

8 Channels IN and

8 Channels OUTSD/HD

SDIOUT

(CH-A)

SD/HDSDIOUT

(CH-B)

PowerAnalogVideoNTSC/PAL/

Sync IN

AnalogVideoG/YIN

DB-25 connectordiagram below

Front and rear views


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Multibridge Utility RequirementsSupported systems

Microsoft Windows XP™ service pack 1 or later. Mac OS X™ 10.3 and 10.4. USB 1.1 and USB 2.0.

EnvironmentThe intended use is for commercial and industrial controlled environments. The unit should not be exposed to extreme enviroments including moisture, dirt, heat or light.

For installation in an OBV (outside broadcast vehicle) the unit should be rack-mounted to avoid extended periods of vibration.

Power connectors are located at the front and rear of the unit for your convenience.

WarningDo not disconnect power or USB cables while firmware is being updated. It is vital the firmware update process is completed without malfunction. Stable operating conditions should be maintained to guarantee usability.

Solid copper-core HD-SDI cables will work reliably over 300 feet or 100 meters. Cables should be shielded and installed away from power supplies, generators or other potential EMF sources.

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Software InstallationInstallation Guidelines for PC and Apple workstations:

1. Install Multibridge software package. This can be downloaded from http://www.blackmagic-design.com/support/ Apple users must reboot after installation.

2. Start Multibridge Utility by clicking on the Multibridge Utility icon.

Macintosh OS X Applications folder > DeckLink Multibridge Utility.

Windows XP Programs > Blackmagic Design > DeckLink Multibridge > DeckLink Multibridge Utility.

3. Connect power and USB cables. (See diagram A)Multibridge will be detected by the computer. At this point, Windows XP users will see an unsigned driver message. Simply click OK.

4. A system message may appear requesting that you update firmware. Select update firmware. This can take a couple of minutes. Once complete, disconnect the power. Wait 5 seconds and then reconnect.

Note: If the message doesn’t appear, your firmware is already up to date.

5. The menus of the Multibridge Utility should now be accessible and youshould be able to modify the settings.

If you find any menus are grayed out and inaccessible, it may be that the menu is not relevant to the current workflow and has been automatically grayed out.

If all menus are grayed out, you may need to download a newer version of the Multibridge Utility.

Alternatively, the computer may not be connected to Multibridge via USB. Sometimes older USB 1.1 cables don’t work well with USB 2.0 connections and it is better to use a well-shielded USB cable.

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Diagram A.


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Workflow and Interfaces Determine your source and destination media types before configuring your Multibridge.

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Interfaces - Workflow ViewMultibridge is unqiue in that it can be configured via two separate interfaces depending on your workflow preference: Workflow View and Picture View.

Workflow View (default)

Workflow View enables users to graphically configure and depict analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog workflows.

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Interfaces - Picture ViewPicture View

Picture View enables users to configure analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog workflows based upon Multibridge’s physical interface and various device connections.

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11Workflow - Example[Example SD analog to SD digital 4:2:2]

Sony BetacamSP™ deck to DeckLink SDI capture card via Multibridge.

To begin, power on Multibridge and launch Multibridge Utility software.

Source: Sony Betacam SP.

1. Connect your source analog audio cables to XLR inputs 1&2on your Multibridge.

From the pull down menus within the Multibridge Utility select: > Analog Audio In 1&2 > SDI Channel 1&2.

You might be prompted to “Embed this input” if another audio source was previously configured to embed to SDI channels 1&2.

2. Connect your source to Analog Video In.

From the pull down menus in the Multibridge Utility select: > Analog to Digital Conversion Mode > Use Analog Component Inputs.

3. Directly connect your Serial RS-422 connection fromyour DeckLink capture card to the Betacam SP deck. Verify that device control is working.

Workflow View 1.(default)

Picture View 1.(option)

Workflow View 2.(option) Picture View 2.(default)


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12Workflow - Example cont.[Example SD analog to SD digital 4:2:2]

Destination: SDI DeckLink capture card

Connect the SDI cable to the SDI output of the Multibridge, and then to the input of the DeckLink SDI connector.

4. From the pull down menus in the Multibridge Utility select: > Analog to Digital Conversion Mode > Analog Input to SDI 4:2:2 Output

To store this profile select New profile from the Profiles menu and enter a name. (See example on page 14)

5. Launch Deck Control or NLE application.

Deck control: Blackmagic’s Deck Control application Select from Edit>Preferences>Easy Setups> Blackmagic PAL/NTSC 8/10bit

Now you’ll have control over your tape deck, and will be converting from Analog to Digital in realtime via your Multibridge.


Picture View 4.(optional).

Blackmagic Deck Control.


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Picture View 1.(option)

Workflow Example[Multiple sources, to a Multibridge]

Destination: SDI DeckLink capture card

Scenario: A Video Editor has three sources for video material. A Betacam SP™ (Analog), Digital Betacam™(SDI) and a VHS (composite) tape deck. Using the Multibridge the DeckLink capture card is now able to capture video and audio from these varied source.

1. Connect the Digital Betacam SDI Output to the SDI Input on yourMultibridge.

2. Connect the Betacam SP Component Output to the Component Inputon your Multibridge.

3. Connect the VHS tape deck’s Composite Output to Composite Inputon your Multibridge.

4. Connect the SDI Input on your DeckLink capture card to the SDI

Output on your Multibridge.

5. Select > Analog to Digital Conversion Mode > Choose the “From input” to route source.

Mac users please note press the control key while performing this task to access more items in the pull down list.

It is now possible to route SDI to SDI, Component to SDI and Composite to SDI output.


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14Profiles Mode Profiles are a simple way of managing your configuration settings.

Once you have a configuration you wish to store.Select Profiles > New Profiles > Enter a name of profile.

The profile is now stored.

Once you have selected a profile, it remains in memory as the profile to be used. If the power is removed the profile last present will be the units settings at start-up.

While a profile is active any further changes will be saved to that profile. Select the default profile to ensure that saved profiles are not modified by mistake.


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15Video Levels By selecting ‘Set video Levels’ you will be able to configure and adjust the output of your Multibridge to suit your equipment.

Analog output sliders will allow individual color bias adjustment.

Please consult the user manuals of your decks and monitors before configuring these options.


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Supported formats and I/OVideoDual Link SD/HD-SDI 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 input and output

Analog HD/SD YUV RGB 10 bit 4:4:4 Component video input

HD Format support: 1920 x 1080 @ 24p 25p 30p 48i 50i 1280 x 720 @ 30p 50p 60p.

SD Format support:NTSC and PAL

SDI CompliantSMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 296M and ITU-R BT656

Color space support: 4:2:2 YUV, 4:4:4 YUV, 4:4:4 RGB

Audio 4/4 XLR balanced Analog inputs/outputs. 2 Analog RCA connectors (output only)8/8 AES/EBU digital audio inputs/outputs. AES Audio – (see diagram)

DB-25 pin outs also compatible with Yamaha™, Mackie™, Sony™and Apogee™ connectors

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1&2 IN3&4 IN5&6 IN7&8 IN

1&2 OUT3&4 OUT5&6 OUT7&8 OUT

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AES Audio Diagram

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Troubleshooting Q: I have loaded the Multibridge Utility and I can see the

interface but all of the menus are greyed out.

A. Ensure that the USB and Power cables are properly connected.

Q: My existing audio tracks are gone or have been replacewith another audio track or its gone completely.

A: If you embed audio channels into a SDI stream the existingAudio Stream will be replaced.

If things go wrong...There are three steps to getting help.

Step 1. Check out the Blackmagic Design web site www.blackmagic-design.com and click on the “Support” page for the latest support information.

Step 2. Call your dealer. Your dealer will have the latest technical updates from Blackmagic Design and should be able to give you immediate assistance. We also recommend you check out the support options your dealer offers as they can arrange various support plans based on your workflow requirements.

Step 3. The next option is to email us via the support web form lo-cated at www.blackmagic-design.com/support/

Please provide us with as much information as possible regarding your technical problem and system specifications so that we may try to respond to your problem as quickly as possible.

Example - Tech Note Number 084

No audio from any outputs on Multibridge

The Multibridge is based upon the modern SD-SDI and HD-SDI standards. SDI supports video with embedded audio. If there is no video signal, then there is no signal in to which the audio can be embedded and that is why you will not hear audio on the outputs of Multibridge.

To ensure that your audio will be outputted by Multibridge, make sure you have a token video signal connected to an analog or digital video input. The audio will then be embedded in to the SDI video stream.

If you are only interested in audio and not in video, then set your capture application to capture audio without video as this will save a lot of disk space.

Example - Tech Note Number 085

No audio on Multibridge audio monitoring outputs but SDI out works

The audio monitoring outputs are designed to de-embed audio from the SDI input(s) of Multibridge. Multibridge does not currently de-embed audio from its SDI output(s).

The audio monitoring outputs (ie the RCA and AES outputs) of Multibridge will de-embed audio from the SDI input(s) of Multibridge. If you are feeding analog video and audio to Multibridge, it will successfully combine them in to an SDI stream and will output SDI video with embedded audio. However because there was no SDI audio being inputted in to Multibridge, the audio monitoring outputs will have no audio.

Similarly, if you were to use an old-style NLE system with separate SDI video output and AES audio output, Multibridge will success-fully combine the two signals in to an SDI stream and will output SDI video with embedded audio. However because there was no SDI au-dio being inputted in to Multibridge, the audio monitoring outputs will have no audio.

Once again, the audio monitoring outputs are designed to de-em-bed audio from the SDI input(s) of Multibridge. Multibridge does not currently de-embed audio from its SDI output(s). This behavior could be changed in the future as we learn of other workflows in different facilities.

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Blackmagic Design Limited WarrantyBlackmagic Design warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. If a product proves to be defective during this warranty period, Blackmagic Design, at its option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.

In order to obtain service under this warranty, you the Customer, must notify Blackmagic Design of the defect before the expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. The Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to a designated service center nominated by Blackmagic De-sign, with shipping charges pre paid. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping changes, insurance, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to us for any reason.

This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate mainte-nance and care. Blackmagic Design shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty: a) to repair damage result-ing from attempts by personal other than Blackmagic Design representatives to install, repair or service the product, b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment, c) to repair any damage or malfunc-tion caused by the use of non Blackmagic Design parts or supplies, or d) to service a product that has been modified or in-tegrated with other products when the effect of such a modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY BLACKMAGIC DESIGN IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. BLACKMAGIC DESIGN AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. BLACKMAGIC DESIGN’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE WHOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, IN-CIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WETHER BLACKMAGIC DESIGN OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BLACKMAGIC DESIGN IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY ILLEGAL USE OF EQUIPMENT BY CUSTOMER. BLACKMAGIC IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM USE OF THIS PRODUCT. USER OPERATES THIS PRODUCT AT OWN RISK.

Copyright 2005 Blackmagic Design. All rights reserved. ‘Blackmagic Design’, ‘DeckLink’, ‘HDLink’, ‘Workgroup Videohub’, ‘DeckLink Multibridge’ and ‘Leading the creative video revolution’ are registered trademarks in the US and other countries. All other company and product names may be trade marks of their respective companies with which they are associated.

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