Blackmagic HyperDeck Disk Recorders Getting Started

Getting started with your HyperDeck Studio disk recorder is as easy as connecting power, plugging in your video sources and destination equipment and inserting your SSDs or SD cards.

Plugging in Power

To power your HyperDeck, plug a standard IEC cable to your HyperDeck’s power input on the rear panel.

If your HyperDeck model has an additional IEC power input, you can connect to another power source for redundancy. For example, connecting the second input to an uninterrupted power supply, or UPS, will instantly take over if the primary source fails.

All models also include a 12V DC input, which lets you connect power from an external 12V battery.

HyperDeck Studio HD Mini can also be powered via an AC plug pack. If your power supply has a locking ring, secure the connection to HyperDeck Studio HD Mini by tightening the connector to the unit. This locks the power cable in place to prevent accidental disconnection.

Once powered, the LCD display will prompt you to select your language. Using the search dial, scroll to the language you wish to use and press the flashing ‘set’ button. This will take you to the home screen. For more information about the home screen and LCD menus, refer to the ‘using the front panel’ section.

Connecting Video and Audio

Plug your source video to the SDI or HDMI inputs, and your destination equipment to the SDI or HDMI outputs. For example, a source could be a digital cinema camera and a destination could be an HDMI television or SDI monitor.

All HyperDeck models support HD video up to 1080p60. HyperDeck Studio 4K Pro has 12G-SDI connectors so you can input or output Ultra HD up to 2160p60 using a single BNC cable.

You can confirm the SDI or HDMI video signal by monitoring the built in LCD on the front panel.

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TIP If you don’t see the video source on the LCD, it might be because you have connected to the other source input. Press the ‘input’ button on the front panel to cycle through the SDI or HDMI sources.

Audio is embedded in the SDI or HDMI signal so you don’t have to worry about connecting audio. You can check the audio levels by observing the meters next to the video image on the LCD.

Checking Audio

If your HyperDeck features a speaker and headphone port on the front panel, you can quickly check your audio using the built in speaker or by plugging in headphones. To listen, press and hold the speaker button and rotate the search dial to adjust the volume. A volume indicator will appear on the LCD home screen.

Double press the speaker button to keep the speaker enabled. Press again to disable.

Plugging in Media

All HyperDeck Studio models ship ready to record immediately without having to configure any settings. All you need is a formatted SSD or SD card.

You can easily format media via the LCD menu settings. You can also format using a computer. Refer to the ‘Formatting Media’ section in this manual for more information on how to format your media. You can also find information about the types of media that are best for recording video and a list of recommended drives and cards.

To plug in an SSD:

1. Hold a 9.5mm SSD with the connection pins facing the bottom and aligned with your HyperDeck’s drive bay. Gently push the SSD into the drive bay until you feel it slot into place.

2. Your HyperDeck Studio will verify the SSD. This is shown by an illuminated green indicator surrounding the drive bay. When the green indicator stops, your HyperDeck is ready to record!

The drive indicator will illuminate green when reading the media and then turn off when your HyperDeck is ready to record

To remove the SSD, grip the outer edge and gently pull away from the unit. You will feel the SSD disconnect from the slot.

Hold your SSD with the connection pins facing the bottom, aligned with your HyperDeck Studio’s drive bay and gently push the SSD into the drive bay until you feel it slot into place

To plug in an SD card:

1. Hold the SD card with the gold connectors facing your HyperDeck Studio’s LCD and align it with the media slot. Now gently push the card into the slot until you feel it lock firmly into place.

2. Your HyperDeck Studio will verify the SD card. This is shown by an illuminated green indicator above the SD card slot.

When the indicator turns off and the stop button is illuminated, your HyperDeck Studio is ready to record.

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TIP 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.

Your HyperDeck Studio is now ready for recording and playback!