Blackmagic Ultimatte12 User Manual Using Smart Remote 4

If you are using an optional Smart Remote 4 to control your Ultimatte, you will first need to install the latest version of Ultimatte Software Control. For more information, refer to the ‘updating your Smart Remote 4’ section.

Connecting Power

Plug the included power adapter into the DC power input on the rear panel. The screw ring is used to secure the connector to the port.

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TIP The power adapter’s outside screw ring also serves as the negative contact, with the positive contact being the center pin of the connector. If you want to secure a ground connection to the chassis of your Smart Remote 4, you can attach it to the terminal lug located next to the power input.

Connecting to Ultimatte

Connect an Ethernet cable from the rear panel of your Ultimatte to the left side Ethernet port of Smart Remote 4.

Plug your Ultimatte main unit into the Smart Remote 4’s left side Ethernet port

Turning on Smart Remote 4

To turn the smart remote on, press the power button located at the top left corner of the control panel.

When power is activated, the power button will illuminate blue and the smart remote will initiate the software start up sequence

At its heart, Smart Remote 4 is a small portable computer running the Windows® operating system. When the start up sequence is complete, the Ultimatte Software Control will launch and the control panel will appear on the touchscreen.