This page will help guide you through the process of using the Hyperdeck Capture Cart.

Important Information

• It is crucial that you know which type of tape you have before using the cart.
• The PPC will provide a temporary SD card and reader. You must bring your hard drive to store your media permanently.

Overview of Components

• Black Magic Hyperdeck Card Recorder
• Black Magic MiniConverter
  • Converts the s-video signal to SDI for the Hyperdeck
• Flanders 17” SDI Monitor
  • Displays video, connected to the Hyperdeck
• Headphones
  • Receives audio, connected to the Hyperdeck
• Timebase Corrector
  • Stabilizes video signal, either flipped up (Composite) or down (S-video)
• Shinybow Matrix Switcher
  • Use the Input button to select your tape source:
    • 1. VHS
    • 2. DV
    • 3. Digibeta
    • 4. GE Extra Switcher (for ¾ inch tape or portable tape deck i.e. Hi8)

Using Typical Tape Sources

• Insert an SD card into the Hyperdeck and confirm it is correctly formatted.
  • “SD 1” will appear on the Hyperdeck video display.
• Ensure the switch on the time-base corrector is flipped down (S-video).
• Ensure Output on the Shinybow Matrix Switcher is set to 1.
• Set Input on the Shinybow Matrix Switcher to the correct tape source.
• Use Record, Stop, and Play buttons on the Hyperdeck to record, stop recording, and playback.
• Audio levels and video will appear on the Hyperdeck display once the tape begins playing.
• Headphone volume can be controlled by pressing the headphone volume button on the Hyperdeck and turning the adjustment knob.

Connecting ¾ Inch Source Tape 

• Connect the VO-9800 to the GE Extra Switcher with the audio cables and s-video cable on the top of the cart.
• Flip the switch on the time-base corrector up (Composite) to convert the video signal from the VO-9800 deck to s-video.
• Once the cables are connected and the time-base is powered on, the Hyperdeck can be used the same way as with typical tape sources.