Blackmagicdesign UltraStudio Pro, Operation Manual

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Setting Blackmagic Preferences
HDTV Down/Up/Cross Conversion
UltraStudio Pro includes a powerful image processor which can down-convert high definition to NTSC
or PAL video in real time. It can also upconvert from standard definition to 720HD or 1080HD or even
cross-convert between 720HD and 1080HD. Select the desired option from the output or input processing
menus under the Processing tab.
Output Processing
Permanent Down Conversion provides both high definition video and down-converted standard definition
video output. Choose between letterbox, anamorphic and center cut SD video.
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SD Letterbox
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SD Anamorphic
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SD Center Cut
Note:
Simultaneous down conversion introduces a 2 frame delay on the SD-SDI output. To ensure accuracy,
adjust the playback/timecode offset options when performing an insert or assemble edit to tape with
Premiere Pro or Blackmagic Media Express.
Analog video outputs are also down converted so you can always see video on an S-Video or composite
analog monitor. The HD-SDI, HDMI and Component analog video outputs can be switched between HD or
SD video. Choose to Down Convert All Outputs, if you wish to view downconverted SD video on all outputs.
Up Conversion from SD to HD 720p provides up-converted HD 720p video output from NTSC and PAL
video files. Choose between pillarbox and zoom HD 720p video.
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SD to 720p HD 4:3 Pillarbox
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SD to 720p HD 16:9 Zoom
Up Conversion from SD to HD 1080i provides up-converted HD 1080i video output from NTSC and PAL
video files. Choose between pillarbox and zoom HD 1080i video.
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SD to 1080i HD 4:3 Pillarbox
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SD to 1080i HD 16:9 Zoom
HD Cross Conversion converts HD 720p to HD 1080i, or HD 1080i to HD 720p.
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Cross Converted HD
HDTV Up/Down Converter output processing