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Blackmagic Design Video Assist 4K 7"

User Manual for Blackmagic Design Video Assist 4K 7" Monitor & Video Assist Cage Kit

• Product category: Recorders & Duplication Blackmagic Design
• Brand: Blackmagic Design
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Product description

• Blackmagic Design Video Assist 4K 7" HDMI/6G-SDI Recording Monitor Add professional monitoring and high-quality recording to virtually any camera with the Blackmagic Video Assist 4K. It features a 7" 1920 x 1200 display to help you frame and focus your shots, and provides 6G-SDI and HDMI inputs for recording the video output from professional and consumer cameras. The Video Assist records 10-bit 4:2:2 video up to UHD 4K at 30p to high-speed UHS-II SDHC/XC memory cards using industry-standard Apple ProRes and Avid DNx codecs. A touchscreen interface allows you to adjust settings and access monitoring features such as histogram, zebra, focus peaking, audio meters, timecode display, and more. To power the monitor, a 110-240V AC power adapter is included. It also has dual battery slots on the rear that power the monitor using Canon LP-E6 type batteries.
  4K
  • Supports 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) Video.
  7" Full HD Display
  • The front of the monitor features a bright 7" 1920 x 1200 display for evaluating your shots. On-screen controls allow you to vary the brightness and contrast depending on the shooting situation, and the wide 135° viewing angle makes it easy for multiple crew members to watch at the same time. It even auto rotates so no matter which way you mount it, the picture is always displayed correctly.
  Touchscreen Interface
  • The 7" display provides intuitive capacitive touchscreen controls. Swipe gestures make it simple and quick to show or hide settings, such as capture resolution and format, as well as screen brightness and contrast. Swipe in another direction and you'll have access to additional controls, recording status, histogram, audio level, timecode, battery status, and more. The controls have a semi-transparent overlay, so you can still be able to keep an eye on every part of your shots.
  6G-SDI and HDMI Connections
  • Video and audio are captured using 6G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 inputs, allowing you to record from professional cameras and camcorders, as well as popular DSLRs and mirrorless cameras. The 6G-SDI input even allows you to monitor Ultra HD footage. Loop-through outputs are provided so you can simultaneously display the live video or recorded clips on larger screens like HD broadcast monitors or HDMI projectors while you monitor and record on the Video Assist. Audio is embedded in the output and can also be monitored on headphones using the 3.5mm stereo jack.
  10-Bit 4:2:2 ProRes Recording
  • The Blackmagic Video Assist records your video at the 10-bit 4:2:2 quality. Files are recorded on to high-speed UHS-I or UHS-II SDHC/XC cards using ProRes (HQ, 422, LT, Proxy) codecs. These are industry-standard formats, so you can start editing immediately without having to convert the files. Recording can be automatically triggered on your Blackmagic Video Assist from the start/stop button on compatible cameras, so you can remain focused on getting the shot without having to worry about operating additional gear.
    
    Note: High-speed UHS-II SD cards are required for Ultra HD recording. High-speed UHS-II or UHS-I cards are required for HD recording.
  Compatible SD Cards
  • The following cards have been tested and approved by Blackmagic for use with the Video Assist 4K:
    
    Ultra HD
    Transcend 64GB UHS-II SDXC
    Lexar 64GB 2000x UHS-II SDXC
    
    1080p60
    Delkin Devices 8GB SD 633X SDHC UHS-I
    Delkin Devices 16GB SD 633X SDHC UHS-I
    SanDisk 64GB Extreme PRO UHS-I SDXC
    Lexar 128GB 1000x UHS-II SDXC
    Lexar 256GB 1000x UHS-II SDXC
    
    1080i60
    SanDisk 64GB Extreme PRO UHS-II SDXC
    Lexar 32GB 633x UHS-I SDHC
    
    All UHS-I and UHS-II cards should be fast enough to record compressed HD video up to 60 fps, but it is recommended that you use Blackmagic's Disk Speed Test software to test and make sure. The software is downloaded from Blackmagic's website.
  Power
  • A universal 110V to 240V AC power supply so you can use the Video Assist anywhere. Plug the AC adapter into the 12V DC input you get continuous power, or run off of dual Canon compatible LP-E6 type batteries. Intelligent battery management will use the battery with less charge first, then immediately switch to the other battery without interrupting recording. When connected to AC power, the batteries can be charged in parallel while the Video Assist is still being used.
  Additional Features
  • • Histogram and zebra overlays for exposure aid
    • Focus Peaking and Central Zoom to aid focus
    • Timecode over SDI and HDMI
    • Can control settings on Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera
    • Machined aluminum housing
    • Built-in kickstand
    • Six 1/4"-20 threaded mounting holes (three on top, three on bottom)
    • SHAPE BMD 4K Video Assist Cage The SHAPE BMD 4K Video Assist Cage is compatible with the Blackmagic Design Video Assist 4K 7" Monitor and also supports a line of SHAPE ICON accessories, such as the ICON Rod Bloc and ICON Director's Kit with Handles.
      
      The Video Assist Cage leaves access to the monitor's SD card slot and all input/output ports, and additionally features the names of all the ports marked in white beside them so you can find the right ones quicker on the fly.
      
      The Video Assist Cage is made of CNC aluminum and offers six 3/8"-16 and fourteen 1/4"-20 threaded mounting holes on the top, and a single 3/8"-16 threaded hole on the bottom for attaching it to various supports. It also comes with a 1/4"-20 reducer for the 3/8"-16 hole on the bottom, expanding compatibility with virtually all support gear.
      Key Features
      • • Fits the Blackmagic Design Video Assist 4K 7" Monitor
        • Supports a line of SHAPE ICON accessories, such as the ICON Rod Bloc
        • Provides access to the SD card slot and all ports
        • Names of all the ports marked in white beside them
        • Six 3/8"-16 and fourteen 1/4"-20 threaded mounting holes on the top
        • 3/8"-16 threaded hole on the bottom (and 1/4"-20 reducer included)
        • Made of CNC aluminum
      UPC: 629266006467
    In the Box
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    • 12V Universal Power Supply with International Socket Adapters
    • Limited 1-Year Warranty
    • SHAPE - BMD 4K Video Assist Cage
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Technical parameters

• Blackmagic Design Video Assist 4K 7" HDMI/6G-SDI Recording Monitor

  Panel Type	TFT LCD
  Display Size	7.0" / 17.8 cm
  Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200
  Viewing Angle	Horizontal: 135°
  Touchscreen	Yes

  Video	1 x HDMI Type A (HDMI 2.0a) Output 1 x BNC (3G-SDI) Output 1 x BNC (6G-SDI) Input 1 x HDMI Type A (HDMI 2.0a) Input
  HDCP Support	No
  Embedded Audio	HDMI: 2-Channel SDI: 2-Channel
  Audio	2 x Mini-XLR Input 1 x 3.5 mm Headphone Output
  Built-In Speaker	None
  Power	1 x Barrel Input
  Other I/O	1 x LANC (2.5 mm) 1 x USB 2.0 (Mini-USB)
  Card Slot	None

  Video Format	SDI UHD 4K: 23.98/24/25/29.97/30 1080p: 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 1080PsF: 23.98/24 1080i: 50/59.94/60 720p: 50/59.94/60 PAL NTSC HDMI UHD 4K: 23.98/24/25/29.97/30 1080p: 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 1080i: 50/59.94/60 720p: 50/59.94/60 480p: 60 576p: 50 PAL NTSC

  Encoding Formats	3840 x 2160 ProRes 422 HQ, 422, LT, Proxy DNxHD 220x, 145, 45, 220x MXF, 145 MXF, 45 MXF DNxHR HQX, SQ, SQ MXF, LB, LB MXF
  Recording Media	2 x SDXC (UHS-II)

  AC Input Power	110 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
  DC Input Power	12 VDC
  Battery Type	2 x LP-E6

  Operating Humidity	0 to 90%
  Operating Temperature	41 to 104°F / 5 to 40°C
  Storage Temperature	-6 to 113°F / -21 to 45°C

  Dimensions (W x H x D)	7.45 x 5.14 x 1.28" / 18.92 x 13.06 x 3.25 cm
  Weight	1.7 lb / 0.8 kg

  Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	9.5 x 9.3 x 3.3"

• SHAPE BMD 4K Video Assist Cage

  Material of Construction	CNC aluminum
  Mount Types	6 x 3/8"-16 and 14 x 1/4"-20 threaded holes on top 1 x 3/8"-16 on bottom (1/4"-20 reducer included)
  Dimensions	7.9 x 6.3 x 1.7" (20 x 16 x 4.4 cm)
  Weight	0.75 lb (0.34 kg)

  Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	11.575 x 9.291 x 3.228"

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