Signature User Manual
March 23, 2014
Signature User Manual
Page 14
Connecting Signature to Computer (HD-SDI)
Requirements:
Compatible Computer with software to display a SDI image (Blackmagic Media
Express which is included free with the purchase of the UltraStudio SDI from
Blackmagic)
Signature Camera
Power Supply for Signature Camera
SDI Video Capture Device (Blackmagic UltraStudio SDI)
HD-SDI Cable (SD59-BB50 - dual BNC connectors)
Procedure:
1.
Power on your computer.
2.
Connect the Signature Camera to Telescope and connect Video Cable (BNC
end) to the SDI-HD video jack on the back of the Mallincam (do not power
Signature). Keep lens cap on Telescope.
3.
Connect SDI Video Adapter to computer (see Installing Blackmagic Ultrastudio
in the Appendix for detailed instructions on how to install and connect to the
Blackmagic Ultrastudio Video adapter).
4.
Connect other end of SDI Video cable to the Video Capture Device (Blackmagic
Ultrastudio).
5.
Power the Signature (plug in the AC to DC adapter and connect to the
Signature).
6.
Start the Video Display Software (Blackmagic Media Express).
7.
Choose the Video source for the software (Blackmagic Ultrastudio).
8.
Ensure all resolutions match from the Signature camera to the Video Capture
Device to the Video Display Software (1030p).
9.
Hold down the Centre button on the back of the Signature for about 2 seconds
(release when you see OSD menu on your video display software)
10.
Using the back buttons on the Signature, ensure that Signature is using Fix
Shutter at a reasonable setting (see Appendix A – OSD Menu for instructions).
11.
Remove Lens cap from Telescope.
12.
Adjust settings using the OSD menu to match viewing object
