Blackmagicdesign ATEM Television Studio Installation And Operation Manual
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- Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual ATEM Production Switchers Mac OS X ™ Windows ™ April 2013...
- Page 2 ATEM switcher via a network cable and you can directly connect them together without any extra equipment! Please check the support page on our web site at www.blackmagicdesign.com for the latest version of software for your ATEM switcher. Simply connect your computer to the ATEM switcher and the ATEM broadcast control panel via USB to update software so you get all the latest features! When downloading software, please register with your information so we can keep you updated when new software is released.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents ATEM Production Switchers Getting Started Connecting Video Outputs Using ATEM Software Control Introducing ATEM What is an M/E Switcher? Interface Overview What is an A/B Direct Switcher? Switcher Control Panel Understanding the ATEM Processor Chassis Audio Mixer Plugging in Multi View Monitoring Media Manager Plugging in a Control Panel Switcher Settings... - Page 4 Contents ATEM Production Switchers Using the ATEM 1 M/E Broadcast Panel Transition Control and Upstream Keyers Downstream Keyers Control Panel Overview Fade to Black Using the Control Panel System Status Mix Effects System Control Source Names Display Menu Buttons Program Bus Joystick and M/E Pattern and Key Buttons Preview Bus Joystick and Numeric Keypad...
- Page 5 Contents ATEM Production Switchers Using Tally USB 3.0 Frequently Asked Questions Sending Tally Signals via a GPI and Tally Interface ATEM Television Studio Power Supply Using Audio Getting Help Plugging in Audio and Other Audio Sources Warnings Making Your Own Audio Breakout Cable...
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Page 6: Getting Started
Getting Started Introducing ATEM The ATEM M/E Production Switcher is a professional broadcast grade digital production switcher capable of switching and creatively processing a variety of video sources in live video production and broadcast environments. The switcher uses a current and familiar M/E (Mix Effects) based design with software and hardware control options that provides a familiar, fast and easy to use workflow for program/preview switching! If you're used to the older A/B direct switcher style, ATEM switchers also support A/B direct switching which makes it easy to get started! - Page 7 Getting Started The program bus source select buttons are used to hot switch sources to the program output. The source currently on air is indicated by a button that is illuminated red. Be careful when selecting sources on this row, as they will instantly be switched on air! A better and more orderly way to do transitions is to select them on the preview row, and then use a transition to cut or transition them on air.
- Page 8 Getting Started The other concept that is important to know about M/E style switchers, including ATEM, is the video on the program and preview rows is technically called the background video. This is because the upstream (effects) keyers and downstream keyers will overlay on top of this source. So you can load graphics into the keyers and see them with the preview video and when keys are turned on, you will see the overlay on top of the program video.
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Page 9: What Is An A/B Direct Switcher
Getting Started What is an A/B Direct Switcher? If you have been using video switchers for a long time, then you might be used to older-style A/B direct switchers and you can easily set your ATEM switcher to A/B direct switching in the ATEM software preferences. See the Transition Control section of this instruction manual for details about where to change this setting. -
Page 10: Understanding The Atem Processor Chassis
The ATEM Television Studio supports SD and HD video and is capable of switching 6 external inputs from its SDI and HDMI input connectors. Input 3 and 4 are selectable between HDMI and SDI, which can be set in the ATEM software control panel settings tab. -
Page 11: Plugging In Multi View Monitoring
Getting Started Plugging in Multi View Monitoring The ATEM switcher chassis can be a little intimidating when first seen, because most models have no controls to access, just lots of connectors! So the first step is to plug in the power, and a monitor, to see it working! The ATEM Production Studio 4K has a built-in LCD on its front panel so you only need to connect power to see it working! A fantastic way to check that your ATEM is powered on and working correctly is to plug a HDMI television... -
Page 12: Plugging In A Control Panel
Getting Started Plugging in a Control Panel If you have purchased an ATEM Broadcast Panel, then you won't want to wait to plug in your computer, as it's much more fun to plug in the hardware panel first! Plugging in the ATEM Broadcast Panel is simple, because it's already set to the correct network settings to plug into your ATEM processor chassis without any changes required. -
Page 13: Installing Blackmagic Atem Software On Mac Os X
Installing Blackmagic ATEM Software on Mac OS X Before installing any software you will need administrator privileges. Step 1. Ensure you have the very latest driver. Visit www.blackmagicdesign.com/support Step 2. Open the “Blackmagic ATEM Switchers” folder from the disc or downloaded disk image and launch the “Blackmagic ATEM Switchers Installer”. -
Page 14: Installing Blackmagic Atem Software On Windows
In the Media Express folder, you will see Blackmagic Media Express which allows you to capture the Program Output of ATEM Television Studio to H.264 files. Media Express also allows you to capture the uncompressed Aux 1 output of ATEM 1 M/E Production Switcher via USB 3.0, which is perfect for post production. -
Page 15: Plugging In Your Computer
Getting Started Plugging in your Computer You can plug your computer directly into the ATEM switcher so you can control the switcher, load the media pool with graphics and clips, and change switcher settings. You will need to connect a computer otherwise you cannot change settings such as the switcher video standard, as well as downconversion modes, input video connections and labels, as well as customizing the multi view. - Page 16 Getting Started Check 1. Set the switcher video standard ATEM defaults to 1080 59.94i when purchased, however you might want to select another video standard if you’re working in Europe or Asia. 1080 59.94i, 720 59.94p and NTSC is common in the US and Japan, while in Europe and Asia, 1080 50i, 720 50p, or PAL is more common.
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Page 17: Plugging In Cameras And Other Video Sources
Getting Started Plugging in Cameras and Other Video Sources Now you’re ready to plug in cameras! All you need to do is connect a cable from the camera video output, either HDMI or SDI, and then connect it to an input on the ATEM switcher chassis. Each connector on the rear chassis has an input label so you can see what camera is what input when viewed on the multi view and the control panel. -
Page 18: Plugging In Audio And Other Audio Sources
ATEM Television Studio has an AES/EBU digital audio input If you're using an ATEM Television Studio with an external digital audio source, such as a digital microphone or mixer, you can connect the AES/EBU audio output of the source directly to the AES/EBU IN port on the switcher. -
Page 19: Connecting To A Network
Getting Started Connecting to a Network If you want to connect your ATEM switcher to a larger ethernet network, then you will most likely need to change the network settings on your ATEM switcher. Most people simply plug their computer and control panel direct to the ATEM chassis, however in some situations it can be very powerful to connect via your network! Your ATEM ships from the factory with settings to allow hardware control panels to simply be connected... -
Page 20: Changing The Switcher Network Settings
Getting Started Changing the Switcher Network Settings The switcher network settings are changed using the ATEM Setup Utility via USB. Please follow the steps below: Step 1. Connect the switcher chassis via USB, to the computer running the ATEM Setup Utility software. Step 2.