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Camera Unit Connections
Connections are located on Blackmagic Camera Fiber Converter’s rear and side panels. When
the connections are not in use, the rubber caps should be replaced to ensure weather sealing
in rain and other outside environments. This is especially true for the SMPTE fiber connection,
as dust particles can very quickly collect on the polished edge of the glass fibers which can
disrupt signal flow. It’s always a wise choice to remove the caps on both the cable and unit
connector immediately before connection, and then replace the caps immediately after
disconnection.
Camera Power Connection
Power is primarily supplied to the camera unit and your camera from the studio converter via a
SMPTE hybrid fiber cable. This also powers all accessories that may be attached to the camera,
for example Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder.
However, you can also power the Blackmagic Camera Fiber Converter via the camera if your
camera has its 12V XLR connector plugged into a power supply. This is not normally required,
but is an option if you have your camera positioned further than 2 kilometers away from the
studio unit where power may not be as reliable over the SMPTE fiber cable.
PTZ Interface
The DE-9 serial connector allows you to connect to a PTZ motorized head. For example, if your
Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2 or URSA Mini is attached to a camera crane using a pan, tilt,
zoom head that is controlled remotely. You can select the source of PTZ commands being sent
to your camera in the menu of your Blackmagic Studio Fiber Converter. The source of the
commands can be set to the DE-9 connector on your Studio Fiber Converter or an SDI feed
coming from an ATEM switcher. For more information refer to the ‘operating the studio fiber
converter’ section.
PTZ Interface
180Camera Unit Connections
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