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Connection Diagrams

Connecting to a color grading system or NLE

This example shows Blackmagic Ultrascope connected to a color grading system or NLE with an
SDI output for realtime waveform monitoring during the grading or editing session.

SDI Monitor

Editing or compositing workstation

Blackmagic UltraScope & PC

Monitor

Summary of Contents for Pocket UltraScope

Page 1: ...Operation Manual Blackmagic UltraScope and Pocket UltraScope Windows June 2010 Mac OS X...

Page 2: ...ling the UltraScope card in your Mac Pro 13 Installing the UltraScope Software for Mac OS X 15 Software Using Blackmagic UltraScope 17 Understanding Blackmagic UltraScope Views 18 Zoom Function 19 Par...

Page 3: ...our compatible computer and a SDI cable to your deck or camera and away you go This instruction manual should contain all the information you ll need for installing your Blackmagic UltraScope although...

Page 4: ...Welcome 4 Blackmagic UltraScope Interface 1 Parade Display 2 Waveform Display 3 Vectorscope Display 4 Histogram Display 5 Audio Metering Display 6 Picture Display...

Page 5: ...Welcome 5 Blackmagic UltraScope Pocket UltraScope Optical Fiber 3G HD SD SDI In Out 3G HD SD SDI Output 3G HD SD SDI Input USB 3 0 Connection 3G HD SD SDI Input...

Page 6: ...How to Install 6...

Page 7: ...be purchased for less than US 100 More expensive graphics cards are no guarantee of compatibility It is essential to check the list of compatible graphics cards before buying a graphics card for use...

Page 8: ...e needed to prevent dust if the LC connector port is exposed when no fiber optic cables are connected Pull the wire tab outward to an angle of 90 to release the SFP module latch Grip the main portion...

Page 9: ...driver versions installed on your computer you will need to run the Renesas Electronics USB 3 0 Host Controller Utility If your computer has the NEC chip then this utility will already be installed o...

Page 10: ...ur computer Run the 32 or 64 bit software driver installer as appropriate for your version of Windows The installer is named RENESAS USB3 Host Driver 2040 setup After installing the drivers navigate t...

Page 11: ...computer manufacturers as well as via third party driver websites including www station drivers com page nec htm Use the included SuperSpeed USB 3 0 cable to connect Pocket UltraScope directly to a de...

Page 12: ...ws can t verify the publisher of this driver software or about logo certification Click Continue Anyway to ignore this warning 4 On Windows XP you will see a dialog bubble saying found new hardware an...

Page 13: ...oftware interface requires a computer display with a minimum resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels to view two scopes simultaneously Blackmagic Design recommends viewing all 6 scopes simultaneously by using...

Page 14: ...rt is exposed when no fiber optic cables are connected Pull the wire tab outward to an angle of 90 to release the SFP module latch Grip the main portion of the SFP module between your thumb and forefi...

Page 15: ...aScopeInstaller application 3 Click Continue Agree and Install buttons and the software will be installed on your system 4 Now restart your machine to enable the new software drivers Automatic firmwar...

Page 16: ...Software 16...

Page 17: ...splay pane of the Blackmagic UltraScope software Any signal received by an UltraScope input is looped through to both outputs which means that UltraScope can be used for inline waveform monitoring Any...

Page 18: ...is unchecked 2 up view will be displayed In 2 up view selectthedesiredleftandrightscopesbyopeningtheView menuorbyright clickinganywhere in the UltraScope window Make your selections from the Left View...

Page 19: ...de Waveform Vectorscope and Picture displays To zoom in simply click on the bottom right of each respective display Now you will be able to view the display in finer detail Drag the mouse within the d...

Page 20: ...ipment will Blackmagic UltraScope lets you see illegal levels whenever they occur Illegal video can also happen in blacks as well as whites In some color correction systems black levels can be lowered...

Page 21: ...side in a twin view This is incredibly useful when adjusting video levels or color correcting It s impossible for a vectorscope to show which objects in the video have color because a vectorscope jus...

Page 22: ...en adjust the chroma and hue settings to set the colors of the video within the square boxes in the graticule Vectorscope Display is also perfect for color grading as you can easily see if your video...

Page 23: ...below the white clip so you can have more freedom later to adjust colors without whites and blacks appearing flat and lacking in detail When color correcting you might decide to clip your video and i...

Page 24: ...phase conditions and whether an audio track is mono or stereo Mono audio should appear as a single vertical in phase line If the line is horizontal then your audio is out of phase and could cancel ou...

Page 25: ...provide a good way to check on noise levels in a video signal Use the SDI and OPTICAL buttons to select whether UltraScope will receive video from the SDI input or the optical fiber SDI input Regardle...

Page 26: ...Helpful Information 26...

Page 27: ...recommend a card with isochronous USB 3 0 driver support Can I use a third party USB 3 0 PCIe card in my Windows PC with Pocket UltraScope Yes Can I use a third party USB 3 0 ExpressCard in my Mac or...

Page 28: ...e notebooks Do I need to update my USB 3 0 drivers and firmware to use Pocket UltraScope Yes it is essential to run the latest USB 3 0 drivers and firmware for your USB 3 0 equipped motherboard Please...

Page 29: ...eck 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 with your questions using the web for...

Page 30: ...Connection Diagrams 30...

Page 31: ...ovided for running SDI signals over large distances of up to 25 km or 82000 feet in HD or 45 km or 147000 feet in SD ANALOG VIDEO I O DIGITAL AUDIO I O AES EBU REF VIDEO IN IN IN IN 1 2 3 OUT CH 1 CH...

Page 32: ...veform monitoring of 4 2 2 HD video ANALOG VIDEO I O DIGITAL AUDIO I O AES EBU REF VIDEO IN IN IN IN 1 2 3 OUT CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 IN OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT S VIDEO...

Page 33: ...or NLE This example shows Blackmagic Ultrascope connected to a color grading system or NLE with an SDI output for realtime waveform monitoring during the grading or editing session SDI Monitor Editing...

Page 34: ...Warranty 34...

Page 35: ...e resulting 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...

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