Getting Started
Inserting SD Cards
To start recording clips, you need to insert a compatible SD card.
For high quality HD recording, we recommend high speed UHS-I SD cards. However, if you are
recording standard definition or lower bit rate, lower quality compression you might be able to
use slower cards. Generally the faster the cards, the better.
If you are recording Ultra HD on Blackmagic Video Assist 4K, then we recommend high speed
UHS-II type SD cards. These cards need to be capable of write speeds above 110MB/s for
recording up to Ultra HD 2160p30. Blackmagic Video Assist 4K also has two SD card slots.
You can record to either one, or insert two SD cards for continuous recording or fast media
change overs.
Before using your cards, you will need to format them to either HFS+ or exFAT formats. It’s easy
to format your media via the ‘storage’ settings. Refer to the ‘settings’ section for more
information on storage settings.
If you want to, you can format your cards using a Mac OS or Windows computer. When using
your media on Mac OS then you can use HFS+ which is the Mac disk format. If you are using
Windows then you should use exFAT format, which is the Windows disk format and Mac OS
computers can also read exFAT format.
To plug in an SD card:
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Hold the card with gold connectors facing the LCD and align it with the SD card slot.
2
Gently push the card into the slot until you feel it lock firmly into place.
To remove the card, gently push until you feel it click, then release. The card will eject a short
distance, allowing you to hold the edge of the card and remove it from the slot.
To start recording you’ll need to insert an HFS+ or exFAT formatted UHS-I or UHS-II SD card.
You can easily format your SD card using the ‘storage’ settings in the touchscreen menu.
That’s all there is to getting started. With power, video and a formatted SD card you can now
start recording!
NOTE
On Blackmagic Video Assist 4K you can set the audio settings to record analog
channels 1 and 2, or choose one channel analog audio and one channel SDI or
HDMI audio, depending on your source video. For more information about analog audio
and adjusting levels refer to ‘Audio Settings’ in the ‘Settings’ section.
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