You can also make sure the recordings on all daisy chained units use the same file name by
turning on the slave units remote buttons, then changing the file name prefix setting on the
master unit. This lets you record clips and have all cards on all units share the same file name.
Installing the optional
Optical Fiber SDI Module
If you want to plug in SDI video via optical fiber, you will need to install the optional optical fiber
SDI module. Any SMPTE compatible SFP optical fiber module can be installed and can be
purchased separately from any Blackmagic Design reseller. The module simply plugs into the
built in optical fiber cage on your Blackmagic Duplicator 4K's rear panel. With the optical fiber
SDI module installed you can connect SDI video with embedded audio over extremely long
cable lengths. You can also use the optical output as an additional loop video connector.
If you are running lower speed optical fiber systems such as 3G-SDI or 6G-SDI optical fiber
then you can install a slower module in this slot to save costs if you don't need the
higher speeds.
You can connect SDI video via optical fiber by
installing the optional optical fiber SDI module.
Blackmagic Duplicator 4K will use whichever video connector was plugged in first, but if you
have both SDI and optical fiber connected, you can select between them using the 'video
source' setting in the LCD menu. For more information, refer to the 'settings' section.
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