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Camera Connections
Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera Expansion Port and Expansion Cable
There are two ways to access the expansion port’s functions. You can use the expansion cable that
comes with your Micro Cinema Camera, or solder your own custom connectors.
Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera has a standard DB-HD15 serial connector and can be used with
the included expansion cable for the following control options:
1. Power Input
The 12V power input connects via a DC jack and provides power to the Micro Cinema Camera,
as well as trickle charging any batteries attached. When mains power is supplied, the camera will
automatically turn on.
2. Reference Input
This allows multiple cameras to be genlocked to a blackburst or tri-level reference signal. Genlocking
cameras to an external reference signal helps to prevent timing errors which may result in the picture
jumping when switching between different cameras.
3. LANC
Connect wired LANC remote controllers to the 2.5mm jack for controlling functions like recording
start and stop, iris adjustment, and manual focus from a tripod arm when using compatible lenses.
4. Composite Video Out
Standard definition composite video output via an RCA connector. You can connect this output to
any low cost composite display device or even a wireless composite transmitter. The output can be
selected to be either NTSC or PAL standard from the camera's menu.
5 - 8. Analog Servo Ch1 - Ch4
The four analog servo ports are connected with the Futaba J connectors to a compatible receiver
unit. This is used to wirelessly control your camera. Each PWM analog input operates a single channel
that can drive a feature such as lens focus, iris and servo zooms. You can also connect a simple switch
so that you can quickly toggle the camera to start and stop recording. The camera will treat each
of the analog channel as a switch until it detects a PWM signal. Once a PWM signal is detected, it
will automatically latch on and respond to PWM signals. Power cycle the camera if you want to use
a switch to control the camera.
9. S.Bus Digital Servo
By connecting to a compatible S.Bus receiver using the Futaba J cable, you have 18 S.Bus remote
channels where features of the camera can be assigned to and remotely controlled. These features can
include focus, servo zoom, iris control and other such features. For more information about mapping
functions to S.Bus remote channels, see the ‘Remote Settings’ section of this manual.
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