Blackmagicdesign ATEM Production Studio 4K Installation And Operation Manual page 23

Each connector on the switcher has an input label so you can see what camera or source is
what input when viewed on the multi view and the control panel. If all your cameras and sources
are using the same video standard as set in your switcher, you will see each of them appear as
you plug them in.
You don't need to worry about genlock for your cameras and sources, because each input of
your ATEM switcher has a full frame resynchronizer. If the ATEM switcher detects that a video
source is out of sync, it will automatically enable the frame sync so the input is clean for use.
The frame sync function also allows consumer cameras to be connected to your ATEM, and
using consumer cameras is a great way to get started because the latest HDMI based
consumer HD and Ultra HD cameras are now very affordable, and give quite acceptable
HD and Ultra HD. This lets you spend your money on more cameras, and then as you grow,
you can start adding professional SDI based cameras.
You can control Blackmagic Studio Cameras and URSA Mini
cameras from your ATEM switcher via the SDI return feed
If you're plugging a computer with HDMI compatibility into the HDMI inputs of the
ATEM switcher, then be sure that the monitor settings on the computer are set to the correct
resolution and frame rate. For example, if you are using Ultra HD 2160p video, then your
monitor needs to be set to 3840 x 2160 resolution, and if using 1080i video, then set your
monitor to 1920 x 1080. Alternatively, if you are using HD 720p video, then set your monitor to
1280 x 720. NTSC should be set to 720 x 486, and PAL needs to be set to 720 x 576. The frame
rates also need to match.
It's important to know that HDMI cable quality can vary, so we recommend buying good quality
cables, and high end video resellers will stock a range of high quality cables. Good quality
cables will help eliminate unwanted sparkle or glitches in HDMI video inputs.
If you don't see video on a HDMI video input, even though you have a device connected, then
you might want to check if the HDMI device you have connected uses HDCP content
protection. This content protection actually encrypts the video data in the HDMI video cable,
so the manufacturer does not allow the content to be seen on anything other than a television.
You won't be able to see images from these devices. Devices with HDCP content protection
include DVD payers, and set top boxes.
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