Blackmagic Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 6G

Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 6G lets you convert from SDI to HDMI in SD, HD, and Ultra HD formats while de-embeding audio to HDMI, AES/EBU or balanced analog audio.

You also get advanced features such as down conversion for monitoring Ultra HD on HD HDMI monitors as well as built in 3D LUTs plus HDMI instant lock for instant video display when an SDI input is connected!

Your Mini Converter HDMI to SDI 6G can convert the HDMI ouput from video equipment such as HDV cameras and game consoles to SDI with the choice to embed audio from HDMI, AES/EBU or balanced analog audio inputs. This means you can send video signals from HDMI over SDI using the longest SDI cables. You can even add SDI outputs to computers with HDMI compatibility.

Connectors

1 HDMI HDMI type A video output.

2 L - ANALOG or AES/EBU Balanced left channel analog audio, or AES/EBU digital audio output 1/4" jack connector.

3 R - ANALOG Balanced right channel analog audio output 1/4" jack connector.

4 Mini-B USB Port Connects to the Converters Setup software via your Mac OS or Windows computer. The Mini Converter’s internal software is also updated using the USB port.

5 SDI OUT SDI video output BNC connector

6 ALT SDI IN Redundant SDI input is provided as an optional back up.

7 SDI IN Primary SDI input.

8 POWER +12V 12 volt power supply input.

Switches

Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 6G’s switches provide the following settings:

Switch 8 - Analog Audio, AES/EBU Audio

Set switch 8 to OFF to select balanced analog audio, or to ON for digital AES/EBU audio output.

Switch 7 - LUT Off, LUT On

Set Switch 7 to OFF to disable the LUT, or to ON to enable the LUT.

Switch 6 - LUT 1, LUT2

Set Switch 6 to OFF to select LUT 1, or to ON to select LUT 2.

Switch 5 - LUT On Loop Off, LUT On Loop On

Set Switch 5 to OFF to select LUT On Loop Off, or to ON to select LUT On Loop On.

Switch 4 - SDI Audio De-Embed Bit 2

Switches 4, 3 and 2 are grouped together to provide 8 ON/OFF combinations. Having eight different combinations allows eight independent pairs of audio channels to be de-embedded from your SDI input and output to HDMI, analog or AES/EBU audio.

Switch 3 - SDI Audio De-Embed Bit 1

See switch 4 description.

Switch 2 - SDI Audio De-Embed Bit 0

See switch 4 description.

Switch 1 - HDMI Instant Lock Off, HDMI Instant Lock On

Set switch 1 to OFF to select HDMI Instant Lock Off, or to ON to select HDMI Instant Lock On. When HDMI instant lock is enabled, the HDMI output signal is kept active even when changing sources. This means your converter does not have to wait for the HDMI television or monitor to lock before displaying the video output as the HDMI signal is already locked. It’s important to note that this feature only works when changing sources using the same video standard. The HDMI instant lock feature can introduce a small delay in video and audio, so if you need zero delay in your converted output you can bypass the HDMI instant lock feature by turning HDMI Instant Lock OFF.

Blackmagic Converters Setup Settings

The Converters Setup utility can be used to change settings and update your Mini Converter’s software