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June 2022 Installation and Operation Manual ATEM Constellation HD ATEM Constellation HD...
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Languages To go directly to your preferred language, simply click on the hyperlinks listed in the contents below. English 日本語 Français Deutsch Español 中文 한국어 1155 Русский 1347 Italiano 1539 Português 1731 Türkçe 1923...
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The new ATEM switchers change this and you can use them for the most amazing professional live production results. We hope you get years of use from them and have lots of fun with your live production! This instruction manual should contain all the information you’ll need for installing your...
DaVinci Resolve Primary Color Corrector Using the Front Panel Using Outputs Talkback and Call Buttons Using ATEM Hardware Panels ATEM Constellation HD LCD Menu ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel Switcher Keypad ATEM 2 M/E Advanced Panel ATEM Software Control ATEM 4 M/E Advanced Panel...
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Performing an Upstream DVE Key Using MADI with ATEM 4 M/E Constellation HD Performing Upstream Keyer Transitions Using a Third Party Audio Mixer Performing Downstream Control Surface Keyer Transitions Using a DaVinci Resolve Micro Panel Using Adobe Photoshop with ATEM...
ATEM switcher! When you’re starting out with a switcher for the first time, the ATEM can look a little intimidating with all its buttons and knobs, however it’s all very logically laid out so it’s very simple to use! ATEM is a true high-end broadcast switcher that operates using the M/E workflow standards used in the broadcast industry.
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The best way to learn about how your ATEM works is to grab your switcher and play with it while referencing this manual! You might want to jump ahead and install your switcher before reading the rest of this section!
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.
ATEM 4 M/E Constellation HD, ATEM 2 M/E Constellation HD and ATEM 1 M/E Constellation HD Getting Started Getting started with ATEM Constellation HD is as simple as connecting power, adding your SDI video sources and using the front panel to check your inputs. Plugging in Power To power your ATEM Constellation HD, plug a standard IEC cable to your ATEM Constellation HD’s power input on the rear panel.
You can customize the look of the multiview to show up to 16 views using ATEM Software Control. For more information, see ‘multiview settings’ later in this manual. If you can see the multiview, then your ATEM is powered on and running fine and you can start using your switcher.
If you have used the software control panel on an ATEM switcher in the past, then you will see that each menu is like a palette on the software control panel and each palette on the software control panel has a menu page on the LCD. There are a few extra LCD menus for configuring SDI outputs and the audio mixer as well as a settings page where you can set your switcher transition format, talkback channels and IP address.
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Program Source Select your program source. Preview Source Select your preview source. Outputs Configure your outputs. Color Generators Adjust the internal color generators. Upstream Keys Configure upstream keyers to use as luma, linear, chroma or pattern keys. Transitions Select the active transition type and adjust parameters. Downstream Keys Configure the downstream keyers with options to select fill and source.
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To change to cut bus mode: Press the menu button to display the menus. Scroll with the knob through the menus to the ‘Settings’ menu. Press the set button and you will see the settings menu page will be selected. Scroll down the list to the mode menu and select it by pressing the set button.
Now adjusting the knob will be adjusting the master audio output and the LCD has master displayed. This is a quick way to test audio channels when you setup your ATEM Constellation HD. For fine control of individual audio channel parameters during production, we recommend you use ATEM Software Control.
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If you would like to change the transition type from a cut, then you can do this in the LCD menus or the four dedicated transition selection buttons on the front panel of ATEM 4 M/E and 2 M/E Constellation HD switchers. You can choose from Mix, Dip, Wipe and DVE transitions with the touch of a button.
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When you start or finish a program, you want to be able to fade to black without worrying about leaving a logo on the screen by accident. Your ATEM switcher has a lot of powerful features and lots of layers that you can enable for transitions. What this means is you could have a complex setup on the switcher with many layers but you really just want a single button to start your program.
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.
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It’s worth noting that if you use your ATEM on a network, then you’re also increasing the complexity of the connection between your control panel and the switcher, so there is possibly a greater chance of something going wrong. However, ATEM can be used when plugged into a switch, and even via most VPNs and over the internet.
IP address for each device will depend on the IP address range of the network you are plugging into. ATEM Advanced Panels and ATEM Camera Control panels can be set to DHCP or fixed IP addresses. Generally when used on a network you would select DHCP so the device is automatically assigned an IP address when connected to the network.
General preferences contain settings for transition control, language selection and enabling or disabling midi control. Mapping preferences let you assign inputs to specific buttons on the preview and program rows. Go to the menu bar at the top of your screen, select ‘ATEM Software Control’ and open the ‘preferences’.
‘generic’ or ‘none’. Selecting the correct camera for the input will ensure that all the parameters for that camera are set correctly. ATEM software and hardware control panels support button mapping so you can assign your most important sources, especially cameras, to the most accessible buttons in the program and preview rows.
Video Setting the Switcher Video Standard The video setting is used to select the operating video standard of the ATEM switcher. You can set the video standard to suit the region in which you are broadcasting, such as 1080i59.94 or 720p59.94 if you are broadcasting in NTSC based countries. If you are broadcasting in PAL based countries, you can set your video standard to formats such as 1080i50 or 720p50.
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200 frames ATEM Constellation HD media pool capacities ATEM 1 M/E and 2 M/E Constellation HD models feature two clips that share the same pool of memory, ATEM 4 M/E Constellation HD switchers share the memory between four clips. By default, each clip receives equal amounts of the available memory which determines the maximum number of frames.
SDI channel 13 and 14. Talkback can be enabled or disabled via the check box. You may want to loop one of your ATEM’s outputs to an input to achieve a desired effect. In some cases this can cause a feedback loop in SDI talkback channels. If this occurs, you can mute SDI channels talkback by clicking the ‘mute’...
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To crossfade the audio when inputs change, check the radio button to add a transition. The audio will only be sent to the program output when the input is on air. Set the audio follows video behavior Analog Input Set your input level when connecting analog audio via the 1/4” audio inputs. ATEM Software Control...
13 or 16 views. Click on each quadrant in the ‘view control’ to toggle between 1 and 4 views. Configure the two multiviews on ATEM 2 M/E Constellation HD Audio meters can be turned on or off for all the switcher sources and program view by enabling the ‘All On’...
Enter the long and short names for the inputs and outputs HyperDeck Settings Connect up to 4 Blackmagic HyperDeck Studio disk recorders and control them using ATEM Software Control. When connecting HyperDecks, use these settings to configure the IP Address, select the inputs your HyperDecks are connected to, turn the auto roll feature for each deck on or off and set their frame offset settings so they can switch cleanly.
Remote Settings ATEM 4 M/E Constellation HD models feature a RJ12 remote port on the rear for RS-422 control. you can select how it is used with the ‘remote’ checkbox. The options are ‘disabled’, VISCA and GVG, where GVG sets it to use GVG100, a common legacy interface for communicating with equipment such as linear editing suites.
With ATEM Software Control you can save and restore all your switcher settings for your live production, including key settings, transition styles, media pool contents and more If your switcher settings are saved on a laptop, it’s easy to take all your settings with you on location.
Hot switching remains on and the CUT button is lit red. <Control> Turns off hot switching if currently on. The CUT button is lit white. <Space> <Return> or <Enter> AUTO More information on how to use the switcher control panel is included in the next sections. ATEM Software Control...
If your switcher has 2 or more Mix Effects panels, you can optimize the interface to show two, or select each panel by clicking on the numbered Mix Effects buttons at the top of the interface. On ATEM 2 M/E and 4 M/E models, select the mix effects panel using the numbered buttons at the top of the interface When both panels are visible, the Mix Effects 1 or 2 buttons will move to the processing palettes.
The AUTO button illuminates red for the duration of the transition and the ‘rate’ display updates to indicate the number of frames remaining as the transition progresses. If an ATEM advanced panel is connected, the fader bar indicator on the panel updates to provide visual feedback on the progress of the transition.
A fade to black cannot be previewed. You can also set the audio mixer to fade the audio with your fade to black by selecting the AFV button on the master audio output fader. Downstream Key and Fade to Black ATEM Software Control...
More information on how to use upstream keyers is included later in this manual. With ATEM switchers that have 1 M/E, these keyers are all for M/E 1. On ATEM 2 M/E and 4 M/E model switchers, the labels will show which M/E these keys are connected to.
Controls are also provided to step forward and backward through frames of the clip. ATEM 1 M/E and 2 M/E Constellation HD switchers have 2 media player, ATEM 4 M/E Constellation HD has 4 media players.
Timecode Generator The timecode generator automatically runs time of day timecode from the moment you launch ATEM Software Control. However, you can reset the counter to zero, or manually enter a new timecode value to start from. To manually set a preset timecode value: Click in the ‘run mode’...
Press the media icon in the lower toolbar of the switcher view to open the media window. The media window on ATEM switchers is where you can add graphics such as stills and video clips to your switcher and assign them to any of your switchers media players. There are two main areas on the switcher window, the browse window on the left hand side and the media pool and media players window to the right .
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The list of loaded clips and stills along with their name and number will appear in the media player palette in the switcher tab, in the media players view on ATEM hardware panels as well as in the Photoshop plug-in. On the switcher front panel, only the still name will appear unless the slot is empty.
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When using an ATEM 4 M/E Constellation HD, hold the shift button down on your keyboard to reveal the additional media player buttons on the preview and program rows of the software control panel. Browsing and loading files Loading a still is as easy as dragging it from the browse window and dropping it into an empty slot in the Media Pool.
Using the Audio Mixer The audio tab is used to mix audio sources connected to the ATEM switcher via SDI, analog audio and also from the built-in media players. On ATEM 4 M/E Constellation HD switchers you can also mix the MADI audio.
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SDI program outputs and has its own audio level meter. Select the AFV button on the master audio output fader to enable the AFV fade to black feature. This lets you fade your master audio when you click on the Fade to Black button. ATEM Software Control...
This is helpful when wearing a headset that supports noise canceling. Shaping your Audio Mix using Advanced Fairlight Controls ATEM Constellation HD switchers have advanced Fairlight audio controls that let you enhance and refine the quality of sound on each input and master output, including input level controls, a 6 band parametric equalizer and powerful dynamics settings.
1 to 6. These numbered indicators are adjustable handles that correspond to bands 1 to 6. Each band of the 6 band parametric equalizer has a column of settings. These settings will differ based on which band you are controlling and what filter type you are using. ATEM Software Control...
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This will also be reflected by the frequency range preset buttons for low, medium low, medium high and high. Frequency Knobs Alternatively, you can use the frequency knobs for each band to select a specific frequency to adjust. ATEM Software Control...
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Try setting a low shelf filter to band 3 and make changes to the gain setting. You will see the changes are weighted towards the low end frequencies on the graph. ATEM Software Control...
This section describes the expander, gate, compressor and limiter controls. The dynamics controls can be opened for each input and the master output by clicking on its corresponding dynamics indicator ATEM Software Control...
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It’s a good idea to apply the compressor after you have set the EQ controls. ATEM Software Control...
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Attack 0.7ms 0.7ms 30ms Hold 0.0ms 0.0ms Release 50ms 93ms Master Dynamics expander/gate controls are unused in Master Dynamics. Master Dynamics expander/gate threshold default is -35dB. Mic Dynamics and XLR Dynamics expander/ gate threshold default is -45dB. ATEM Software Control...
For example, it’s important to set EQ controls before making dynamics changes as the processing chain in your switcher applies dynamics to the audio after equalization. Most important of all is to apply the effects carefully so your audio still sounds natural but exciting too! ATEM Software Control...
ATEM camera control works by broadcasting camera control packets via all the non down converted SDI outputs of your ATEM switcher. This means you can connect an SDI output from your switcher to your camera’s SDI return input and the camera will detect the control packets in the SDI link and allow you to control features in the camera itself.
Camera Control Panel Launch ATEM Software Control and click on the ‘camera’ button located at the bottom of the software window. You’ll see a row of labeled Blackmagic camera controllers containing tools to adjust and refine each camera’s image. The controllers are easy to use. Simply click the buttons using your mouse, or click and drag to adjust.
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The master reset button on the bottom right corner of the color corrector panel lets you reset lift, gamma and gain color wheels plus Contrast, Hue, Saturation and Lum Mix settings. You can paste color correction settings to camera controllers individually, or all cameras at once for a unified look.
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Coarse Setting The coarse setting is located to the right of the iris/pedestal control and is used to limit the iris range. This feature helps you prevent over exposed images from going to air. To set your coarse threshold, completely open the iris using the iris control, then drag the coarse setting up or down to set optimum exposure.
increasing the exposure time of the image sensor. Increasing shutter speed will reduce motion blur so can be used when you want action shots to be sharp and clean with minimal motion blur. White Balance The white balance setting next to the shutter speed control can be adjusted by clicking on the left or right arrows on each side of the color temperature indicator.
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Lift, gamma and gain color wheels in the color corrector panel. Color Wheels Click and drag anywhere within the color ring Note that you don’t need to drag the color balance indicator itself. As the color balance indicator moves, the RGB parameters underneath change to reflect the adjustments being made to each channel.
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Drag the sliders left or right to adjust Contrast, Saturation, Hue and Lum Mix settings. Synchronizing Settings When connected, camera control signals are sent from your ATEM switcher to the Blackmagic camera. If a setting is accidentally adjusted from your camera, camera control will automatically reset that setting to maintain synchronization.
Using Outputs ATEM Constellation HD switchers have an abundance of general purpose outputs that can have various inputs and internal sources routed to them. They are very similar to router outputs and all video inputs, color generators, media players, program, preview and even color bars can be output.
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This is the same as above, however this output is taken from between the two down stream keyers. On ATEM 2 M/E switchers, this includes down stream keyer 1, but not down stream keyer 2’s output. On ATEM 4 M/E Constellation HD switchers it includes down stream keyer 1 and 2, but not 3 or 4.
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Using SuperSource ATEM switcher models with 2 or more ME rows include a feature referred to as SuperSource that will allow you to arrange multiple sources on the monitor at one time. This is useful as there are occasions when you need to see more than one source on the monitor. It’s great to know that the SuperSource processor appears on your ATEM Switcher as a single video input.
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Art settings. To use art as a background source, select the button marked Background. Then choose your Art Fill Source via the GUI drop down box, or on the ATEM panel by the Source Select bus. Assign the source and your choice will be placed behind the on screen boxes.
ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel The ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel is designed for switchers with one mix effects panel, or if you need a hardware panel to control a mix effects panel on a larger ATEM switcher with more than one ME.
ATEM 4 M/E Constellation HD. Plugging in an ATEM Hardware Panel If you have purchased an ATEM hardware 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 hardware panel is simple, because it’s already set to the correct network...
To set the network location of the switcher on the hardware panel, so the panel can find the switcher and communicate, follow these steps: Changing the IP location on an ATEM advanced panel When there is no communication with the switcher, the LCD will say ‘connecting’ and notify you of the IP address it is searching for.
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To change the IP address of AUTO AUTO the switcher, connect the switcher via USB to a computer and run ATEM Setup as described previously in this manual. Changing the Hardware Panel Network Settings Because the hardware panel is also on the network and communicating with the switcher, it also has network settings so it can connect to the network.
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If you’re connecting direct to a switcher without a network, then you won’t have a DHCP server to assign an IP address automatically, so you will want to select ‘DHCP off’. ATEM Advanced Panels are delivered with a fixed IP address set to 192.168.10.60 for a direct connection.
Protected sources are program, preview, clean feed 1 and clean feed 2. Transition Control and Upstream Keyers Transition Control and Upstream Keyers The CUT button performs an immediate transition of the Program and Preview outputs, regardless of the selected transition type. Using ATEM Hardware Panels...
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When only the BKGD button is selected, a transition from the current source on the program bus to the source selected on the preview bus will occur. Using ATEM Hardware Panels...
LCD menu and changing the macro group using the control knob. For more information on how to record and run macros using the advanced panel, refer to the ‘Using Macros/Recording Macros using an ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel’ section. Downstream Keyers...
Downstream Keyers and Fade to Black M/E Buttons When using ATEM 2 M/E and 4 M/E Constellation HD switchers you can select which M/E you want to control using the M/E buttons. When an M/E is selected, the LCD menu will change to show the settings that correspond to that M/E panel.
The number pad is used to enter numerical data. For example, the number pad can be used to enter a numerical value for transition duration. When entering data using the number pad, the soft buttons below each parameter are used to apply the entered data to that parameter. Using ATEM Hardware Panels...
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MULTIVIEW ANALOG AUDIO Connect a remote camera head to your ATEM switcher via the RS-422 port labeled ‘remote’ on the rear panel PTZ Setup for Remote Heads All PTZ setup options are set using the ‘settings’ LCD menu. Press the arrow buttons to move to the last page of switcher settings and set the remote port to VISCA.
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RS-422 ports are plugged in correctly. Once all your camera heads are visible on your ATEM advanced panel, select each camera using the soft control knob or numeric keypad and make some quick adjustments with the joystick to check they are all working properly.
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‘Serial Port Pin Connections for Control Cables’. Button Mapping ATEM software and hardware control panels support button mapping so you can assign your most important sources, especially cameras, to the most accessible buttons in the program and preview rows.
Performing transitions on ATEM hardware panels is part of the fun and excitement of switching a live broadcast! The buttons and knobs on the ATEM Advanced Panels follow the same M/E layout, plus the system control blocks share the same functions. This means controlling your switcher is intuitive when working with advanced panels because they operate your switcher in exactly the same way.
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During the transition, the red and green buttons on the program and preview buses both turn red to indicate that you are in the middle of a transition. The fader bar or transition slider Performing Transitions using ATEM Hardware Panels...
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Program output for a mix transition. To perform a mix transition on an ATEM advanced panel On the preview bus, select the video source that you want on the program output. Press the MIX button to select the mix transition type. The LCD menu will automatically display the transition settings.
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AUTO Program output for a dip transition. To perform a dip transition on an ATEM advanced panel On the preview bus, select the video source that you want on the program output. Press the DIP button to select the dip transition type. The LCD menu will automatically display the transition settings.
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Program output for a wipe transition. To perform a wipe transition on an ATEM advanced panel On the preview bus, select the video source that you want on the program output. Press the WIPE button to select the wipe transition type. The LCD menu will automatically display the transition settings.
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DVE Transitions Your ATEM switcher includes a powerful digital video effects processor for DVE transitions. A DVE transition displaces the image in various ways to transition from one picture to another. For example, a DVE transition can be used to squeeze the current picture off screen revealing a new video under it.
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When the key is not pre-multiplied, inverts the key signal. Sharing DVE resources ATEM features a DVE channel which can be used to perform DVE transitions or used in an upstream keyer. When you select a DVE transition, if the DVE is used elsewhere in the system, the DVE transition type will not be available and a DVE unavailable message will be displayed.
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The above image sequence provides an example of the program output for a graphic wipe transition. Performing a Graphic Transition To perform a graphic transition on an ATEM advanced panel Press the DVE transition type button in the transition control block. The DVE settings menu will appear on the LCD.
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During the transition the red and green buttons on the program and preview buses both turn red to indicate that you are in the middle of a transition. The LED indicator on the fader bar or transition slider also displays the position and progress of the transition. Performing Transitions using ATEM Hardware Panels...
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Saving user profiles on ATEM Advanced Panel ATEM Advanced Panels allow you to save up to ten profiles. This means you can save all your preferred panel settings and macros and then reload them the next time you are using the panel, perfect for when a panel will be used by more that one user.
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BKGD KEY 1 KEY 2 KEY 3 KEY 4 soft ‘save’ button. DSK 1 DSK 2 SHIFT STING PROGRAM WIPE PREV TRANS DSK 1 DSK 2 PREVIEW DSK 2 DSK 1 AUTO AUTO AUTO Performing Transitions using ATEM Hardware Panels...
1, 2, 3 or 4. Media player key sources are called media player 1 key, media player 2 key, etc. If you are using ATEM 4 M/E Constellation HD media players 3 and 4 can be accessed in ATEM Software Control by holding down the shift button on your computer keyboard.
You can perform transitions using ATEM Software Control or an ATEM Advanced Panel. This section shows you how to perform the various transitions available on your switcher.
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The program output will immediately change to the new source. To perform a cut transition from the program bus on an ATEM advanced panel: On the program bus, select the video source that you want on the program output. The program output will immediately change to the new source.
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To perform a cut transition using the CUT button on an ATEM advanced panel: On the preview bus, select the video source that you want on the program output.
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Press the <return> or <enter> key to initiate the transition. During the transition, the red and green buttons on the program and preview buses both turn red to indicate that you are in the middle of a transition. The virtual fader bar automatically Operating your ATEM Switcher...
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To perform an auto transition on an ATEM advanced panel: On the preview bus, select the video source that you want on the program output.
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Perform the transition as an auto transition or manual transition from the transition control block. To perform a mix transition on an ATEM advanced panel: On the preview bus, select the video source that you want on the program output.
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Perform the transition as an auto transition or manual transition from the transition control block. To perform a dip transition on an ATEM advanced panel: On the preview bus, select the video source that you want on the program output.
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Expand the transition palette and select wipe from the transition types bar. Use the settings in the wipe palette to customize the wipe transition. Perform the transition as an auto transition or manual transition from the transition control block. Operating your ATEM Switcher...
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To perform a wipe transition on an ATEM advanced panel: On the preview bus, select the video source that you want on the program output. Press the WIPE button to select the wipe transition type. The LCD menu will automatically display the transition settings.
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Stinger Transitions On ATEM Constellation HD switchers, the stinger transition uses a clip from the media player to perform a transition. The clip is normally a graphic animation that is keyed over the background. As the animation plays, when it is full screen, a cut or mix of the background is performed under the animation.
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DVE Transitions ATEM Constellation HD switchers include a powerful digital video effects processor for DVE transitions. A DVE transition displaces the image in various ways to transition from one picture to another.
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Movement lets you set the direction for the pattern transition. DVE Rate The duration of the DVE transition in seconds and frames. On ATEM advanced panels rotate the DVE rate knob to adjust the DVE transition rate. The new rate is immediately displayed in the transition rate window in the transition control block.
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When the key is not pre-multiplied, inverts the key signal. Sharing DVE resources ATEM features DVE channels which can be used to perform DVE transitions or used in an upstream keyer. When you select a DVE transition, if the DVE is used elsewhere in the system, the DVE transition type will not be available and, on the advanced panel the DVE button will be disabled.
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Perform the transition as an auto transition or manual transition from the transition control block. To perform a graphic transition on an ATEM advanced panel: Press the DVE transition type button in the transition control block. The DVE settings menu will appear on the LCD.
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Mix, dip, wipe and DVE transitions can all be performed as a manual transition. To perform a manual transition on the software control panel or ATEM advanced panel: On the preview bus, select the video source that you want on the program output.
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Preview Transition ATEM switchers have a powerful feature which allows you to review and adjust a transition on the preview output. The preview transition mode lets you verify a transition before actually performing it on air.
Keying using ATEM Switchers Keyers are a powerful production tool that allow the arrangement of visual elements from different sources on the same video image. To do this, multiple layers of video or graphics are stacked on top of the background video.
When using a Photoshop generated image, generate graphics over a black background layer and place all content on the upper layers. Add an alpha channel in your Photoshop document that the ATEM can use for blending the graphic over the live video. Then, when saved as a Keying using ATEM Switchers...
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Photoshop documents are pre-multiplied by nature, so you should always use the pre- multiplied settings on the ATEM switcher when keying them. Performing an Upstream Luma/Linear Key Since luma and linear keys use the same parameters, they are set up on the software control panel and advanced panel using a common menu, called the luma key menu.
A very common use for chroma keys for backgrounds is computer generated graphics. It’s simple to connect an external computer to your ATEM switcher using the HDMI output of the Keying using ATEM Switchers...
Blackmagic Design DeckLink or Intensity range and then play back video clips to your ATEM switcher. If you render a green background on your animations, you can then key this green to create fast and clean animations of any length.
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On ATEM advanced panel, use the joystick to move the position of the box and the z axis to increase or decrease the size.
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‘color adjustments’ controls to match your foreground with the background. Adjusting the brightness, contrast, saturation and color balance of your foreground image will help blend it with the background so the effect is more convincing. Keying using ATEM Switchers...
A full screen image. Fill Another full screen image you wish to overlay on top of the background. Key/Cut In the case of a pattern key the key/cut signal is generated by the switcher’s internal pattern generator. Keying using ATEM Switchers...
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Adjust the key parameters to refine the key. For a description of pattern key parameters, refer to the table below. To set up a pattern key on upstream keyer 1 on an ATEM advanced panel: Press the KEY 1 next transition button to enable the key on the preview output.
Select the fill source. You can even select the ME 2 program or preview output as the DVE fill source which gives you a tremendous amount of control and creative options. Adjust the key parameters to refine the key. For a description of DVE key parameters, refer to the table below. Keying using ATEM Switchers...
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DVE Key Settings To set up a DVE key on upstream keyer 1 on an ATEM advanced panel: Press the KEY 1 next transition button to enable the keyer on the preview output. In the keyers LCD menu, select the DVE key type using the corresponding soft control knob.
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Adjusts the position of the 3D bevel on the border. Light Altitude Adjusts the distance of the light source from the DVE or picture in picture. Both the border and drop shadow, if available, are affected by changes to this setting. Keying using ATEM Switchers...
In this example none of the upstream keyers are currently on-air. The next transition has key 1 selected, therefore the next transition will change the state of key 1 and turn it ON so that it is visible on the program output. Keying using ATEM Switchers...
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Downstream keyers can be transitioned using their own transition buttons or by using the DSK TIE button to link the transition with the main transition control block. Keying using ATEM Switchers...
Identifies the key signal as a pre-multiplied key. Using Adobe Photoshop with ATEM Installing the ATEM software on your computer also installs a Photoshop plug-in that lets you download Photoshop graphics direct to the ATEM media pool. This means you can accept graphics from designers in the application that 100% of the world’s...
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When working with Photoshop documents for ATEM, you should not put any content on the background layer, but add all content to the layers above. The background layer should always be plain full frame black and you should use a pre-multiplied key setting in the ATEM keyers for keying graphics from Photoshop.
ATEM Software Control, an ATEM Advanced Panel, or a combination of the two and are stored inside your ATEM switcher. Macros are common to all control panels, they can be triggered using any control panel you like.
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Recording a Macro using ATEM Software Control In the example below, we’re going to create a macro that will set your ATEM switcher to perform a 3 second mix transition from color bars to color 1, pause for 2 seconds, then perform a 3 second mix transition to black.
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By enabling this feature you can load and play your macros with only one click of a button. Congratulations! If your macro was successful, you should see your ATEM switcher perform a mix from color bars to color 1 using a 3 second transition, pause for 2 seconds, then perform another 3 second mix transition to black, all by clicking one button in the macros window! Your ATEM switcher will also display an orange border around your software control panel to...
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ATEM Software Control displays a red border to indicate when you are recording a macro. The ‘add pause’ button located at the top of the red border lets you enter durations for pauses between switcher actions. Enter a name for your macro and a description so you can keep track of the switcher actions recorded in the macro.
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Select ‘recall and run’ to automatically run macros at the push or click of a button, or deselect to load a macro and play it manually. Run your sequence of small macros, with pauses between each one to cover the duration of each small macro, until you’ve completed the large macro.
ATEM Software Control. The buttons used to record and run macros on the ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel are located in the system control buttons. The names of your macro buttons are displayed in the source select names display.
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Press the Macro button to navigate back to the Macro menu, then press the ’stop’ soft button to stop recording. You have just recorded a macro using an ATEM Advanced Panel. The macro will appear as a macro button named ‘Macro 6’ because it is located in macro slot 6. You can name your macro and add notes by clicking on the ‘edit macro’...
Traditionally, camera control units, or CCUs, have been designed for mounting inside a desk with independent units for each camera. ATEM Camera Control Panel is a portable solution that can be placed on a desk or solid surface with 4 CCUs built in so you can control up four Blackmagic Design cameras at once.
Connecting the Panel to your Switcher To connect ATEM Camera Control Panel to your switcher, all you need to do is add the panel into your ATEM Ethernet connection chain. For example, if you are using an external ATEM hardware panel, such as the ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel, remove its Ethernet cable from your computer or network and connect it to one of the camera control panel’s Ethernet ports instead.
The connection process is fast because all the network settings for each ATEM unit have a different default IP address when shipped from the factory. This means when you connect them all to each other, their network settings are automatically configured and will work straight away.
Each CCU on your camera control panel is exactly the same with the same controls. The menu settings are primarily controlled using the left CCU’s LCD and soft buttons. Each CCU has exactly the same controls. Using ATEM Camera Control Panel...
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You can also identify the software version installed on your camera control panel and the ATEM switcher your panel is connected to. The home screen displays features you may need...
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DHCP and IP address settings, are the first pages in the sequence. These settings are described in the section that shows how to change network settings when connecting the camera control panel to your ATEM switcher. Keep reading this section for information on the additional settings for your camera control panel.
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Decrease or increase the shutter speed by turning the knob right or left. You can also use the dedicated shutter speed buttons on the CCU. Decreasing shutter speed is a good way to brighten your images without using camera gain because you are increasing the exposure time Using ATEM Camera Control Panel...
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‘controlling cameras’ section. The upper section of each CCU is used to store and recall scene files, plus control camera settings such as shutter speed, master gain, white balance and color bars Using ATEM Camera Control Panel...
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Gain is adjusted by leaning the joystick forwards or backwards to open or close the iris. Increase or decrease the pedestal by rotating the ring wheel underneath the joystick’s knob clockwise or counter clockwise. This gives you fine control over both parameters using the same controller. Using ATEM Camera Control Panel...
You will also see the camera name change on the LCD. The camera name will illuminate red when on air. The camera name and number on the LCD home screen shows the camera currently selected for each CCU Using ATEM Camera Control Panel...
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To recall a scene file: Press the numbered button for the scene file you want to recall. That’s all you need to do! The scene file buttons are used for storing and recalling all settings for CCU controls Using ATEM Camera Control Panel...
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When a negative gain value is set, the down arrow will illuminate. When positive gain is set, the up arrow will illuminate. Using ATEM Camera Control Panel...
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For example, if the camera’s iris is set to f2.8 on the camera control panel and then set to f5.6 using ATEM Software Control, the joystick will still be physically placed at f2.8, but the setting is now f5.6. In relative mode, when you then adjust the joystick to decrease the gain level, the setting will continue from f5.6 and gently return to sync with the controller as you make...
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For example, a waveform, parade or vectorscope as provided on a Blackmagic SmartScope 4K. Black/Flare Button Adjust the color of the gamma or mid tones by holding down the black/flare button and adjusting the black balance RGB controls. Using ATEM Camera Control Panel...
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The joystick lets you adjust the gain level by leaning the controller forwards and backwards. The master black level can be adjusted by turning the ring wheel clockwise or counter clockwise. Corresponding indicators are provided for accurate measurement. Using ATEM Camera Control Panel...
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This dedicated auxiliary output is set using the ‘auxiliary select’ setting on your camera control panel, or the general camera control settings in ATEM Software Control. Sensitivity The sensitivity setting lets you define a specific range between the highest and lowest gain levels so you can achieve finer control using the joystick.
HyperDecks palette in ATEM Software Control, or from the system control buttons on an ATEM advanced panel. This is a very powerful feature! With four HyperDecks connected to your switcher, it’s like having a portable videotape department able to record...
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Plugging the SDI output from Hyperdeck Studio HD Plus into an SDI input on ATEM 2 M/E Constellation HD Now all you have to do is tell your ATEM software or ATEM hardware panel which input and IP address each HyperDeck is using. You can do this in the HyperDeck tab in ATEM Software Control switcher settings, or using the system control soft buttons on an ATEM advanced panel.
These are named according to the labels entered in ATEM settings. Available HyperDecks are shown with white text, while the HyperDeck you are currently controlling is shown in orange.
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Local HyperDeck is not set to ‘remote’ and cannot currently be controlled by your ATEM switcher. When you select a HyperDeck, you’ll see information about the currently selected clip such as the name and length, as well as time elapsed and time remaining. Below this you’ll see the control buttons.
If you want to manually trigger the playback, for example holding on a still frame then rolling, disable the respective HyperDeck’s auto roll checkbox in the ’HyperDeck’ tab in ATEM software’s ‘settings’ menu. Recording To record to a HyperDeck with a formatted disk inserted, press the ‘record’...
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The HyperDeck settings menu has three pages on ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel and four pages on ATEM 2 M/E and 4 M/E Advanced Panels. Navigate between the pages by using the ‘left’ and ‘right’ arrow buttons in the system control panel, or by pressing the ‘1’, ‘2’, ‘3’ and ‘4’ buttons...
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To enter a HyperDeck’s IP address, navigate to the third HyperDeck settings page with the ‘left’ or ‘right’ arrow buttons, or pressing ‘3’ on the numeric keypad while in the HyperDeck settings menu. In this page, you’ll see an IP address for the currently selected HyperDeck. Each IP address number corresponds to a rotary knob below it.
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SHIFT MACRO M/E 1 M/E 2 M/E 3 M/E 4 HyperDeck controls are available in the ‘media players’ menu on your ATEM Advanced Panel. BKGD KEY 1 KEY 2 KEY 3 KEY 4 To access this menu, press the ‘media players’ control panel button and press the soft button above the ‘HyperDecks’...
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DSK 2 AUTO AUTO AUTO ATEM 2 M/E and 4 M/E Advanced panels feature up to three banks of dedicated transport controls so you can operate up to three HyperDecks directly from the panel buttons. To set up HyperDeck Control...
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HyperDecks with ATEM 2 M/E or 4 M/E Advanced Panel, press the ‘settings’ control panel button and press the ‘panel’ soft control knob. HOME SETTINGS KEYS WIPE STINGER MEDIA BORDER COLOR PLAYERS SUPER CAMERA ENTER RESET MACRO AUDIO SOURCE CONTROL Using the right arrow button, navigate to the 4th page for transport controls.
Tally signals are sent from the Ethernet port of your ATEM switcher to a GPI and Tally Interface on the same network as the switcher. By following the wiring guide on the back of the GPI and Tally Interface, a breakout cable can be connected to video equipment that supports contact closure tally...
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If you want to choose a different static IP address, you can set it to anything you like that’s in the same range as the ATEM switcher, so long as it’s not already in use by another device on your network. Default IP addresses for ATEM products are best avoided for this reason, including: 192.168.10.1, 192.168.10.2, 192.168.10.3, 192.168.10.10, 192.168.10.50, 192.168.10.60...
TALKBACK MADI IN CH 1 REMOTE CONTROL CH 2 REF IN SDI INPUTS SDI OUTPUTS MULTIVIEW ANALOG AUDIO ATEM 4 M/E Constellation HD has BNC connectors for MADI audio, plus 1/4” TRS connectors for analog audio in and out. Using Tally...
In the fast-paced world of live TV production, using a mouse to make adjustments can sometimes feel too slow! If you need to mix more than one audio source at a time on your ATEM switcher then here’s an idea that can really help. Connecting a hardware audio mixer Using Tally...
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ATEM switcher provides you with the ability to use both hands and adjust multiple audio levels at the same time. An audio mixer control surface can be connected to your Mac or PC as a MIDI device using Mackie Control commands to communicate with the ATEM switcher.
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Launch ATEM Software Control and it will automatically look for your control surface using the first port on the first MIDI device that it finds. Click on the Audio tab in ATEM Software Control to display the ATEM audio mixer. Try sliding the gain faders up and down on your hardware control surface and verify that the audio mixer faders show a corresponding increase and decrease in the software on your computer screen.
Making Color Correction Adjustments The DaVinci Resolve Micro panel is primarily designed for use with DaVinci Resolve software, but you can also use it to make adjustments in the color corrector panel of ATEM Software Control in the following way: The Trackballs The three trackballs control the lift, gamma and gain color wheels in the color corrector panel.
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Control Knobs As you change settings with the hardware panel, you will see the corresponding settings on the software panel change as well. Use the following control knobs to make adjustments. Y Lift Allows you to modify image contrast via a Y-only adjustment for the black level. Y Gamma Allows you to modify image contrast via a Y-only adjustment for gamma.
To update your ATEM switcher with new software, you need to use ATEM Setup to connect to the ATEM switcher and hardware panels. ATEM Setup will check your switcher’s internal software and will ask if you wish to update if you have a newer version installed on your computer.
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When upgrading software via USB, make sure the switcher is the only ATEM device connected via USB to the computer running the setup utility software. If more than one ATEM device is connected, the switcher may not be recognized. Launch ATEM Setup.
Adapter Cables for Talkback and Camera Control Talkback Pin Connections The ‘talkback’ connector on the back panel of ATEM Constellation switchers is for routing engineering talkback and production talkback. You can make an adapter cable with an RJ45 connector using this pinout diagram.
Overview The Blackmagic SDI Camera Control Protocol is used by ATEM switchers, Blackmagic 3G-SDI Shield for Arduino and the Blackmagic Camera Control app to provide Camera Control functionality with supported Blackmagic Design cameras.
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The command id is an 8 bit unsigned integer which indicates the message type being sent. Receiving devices should ignore any commands that they do Command id (uint8) not understand. Commands 0 through 127 are reserved for commands that apply to multiple types of devices. Commands 128 through 255 are device specific.
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Data types 129 through 255 are available for device specific purposes. The operation type specifies what action to perform on the specified Operation type (uint8) parameter. Currently defined values are: The supplied values are assigned to the specified parameter. Each element will be clamped according to its valid range.
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Group Parameter Type Index Minimum Maximum Interpretation [0] = frame rate – – 24, 25, 30, 50, 60 [1] = M-rate – – 0 = regular, 1 = M-rate 0=NTSC, 1=PAL, 2=720, 3=1080, 4=2K DCI, 5=2K 16:9, Video mode int8 [2] = dimensions –...
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Group Parameter Type Index Minimum Maximum Interpretation 0.0 = minimum, 1.0 = Mic level fixed16 – maximum 0.0 = minimum, 1.0 = Headphone level fixed16 – maximum 0.0 = minimum, 1.0 = Headphone program mix fixed16 – maximum 0.0 = minimum, 1.0 = Speaker level fixed16 –...
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Group Parameter Type Index Minimum Maximum Interpretation Sets the tally front and tally rear brightness to the same Tally brightness fixed16 – level. 0.0 = minimum, 1.0 = maximum Sets the tally front Front tally brightness fixed16 – brightness.0.0 = minimum, 1.0 Tally = maximum Sets the tally rear brightness.
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Group Parameter Type Index Minimum Maximum Interpretation 1 = DNxHD, [0] = basic codec – – 2 = ProRes, 3 = Blackmagic RAW ProRes: 0 = HQ, – – 1 = 422, 2 = LT, 3 = Proxy, int8 10.0 Codec 4 = 444, 5 = 444XQ enum...
Example Protocol Packets Packet Operation Length Byte header command data trigger instantaneous auto focus on camera 4 turn on OIS on all cameras set exposure to 10 ms on camera 4 (10 ms = 10000 0x10 0x27 0x00 0x00 us = 0x00002710) add 15% to zebra level 0x33 0x01 (15 % = 0.15 f = 0x0133 fp)
Blackmagic Embedded Tally Control Protocol Version 1.0 (30/04/14) This section is for third party developers or users who may wish to add support for the Blackmagic Embedded Tally Control Protocol to their products or system. It describes the protocol for sending tally information embedded in the non-active picture region of a digital video stream.
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struct tally uint8 bit 0: monitor device program tally status (0=off, 1=on) bit 1: monitor device preview tally status (0=off, 1=on) bit 2-3: reserved (0b00) bit 4-7: protocol version (0b0000) uint8[0] bit 0: slave device 1 program tally status (0=off, 1=on) bit 1: slave device 1 device preview tally status (0=off, 1=on) bit 2-3: reserved (0b00)
Blackmagic HyperDeck Ethernet Protocol The Blackmagic HyperDeck Ethernet Protocol is a text based protocol accessed by connecting to TCP port 9993 on HyperDeck models that have a built in Ethernet connection. If you are a software developer, you can use the protocol to construct devices that integrate with our products.
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Command Command Description stop stop playback or recording clips count query number of clips on timeline clips get query all timeline clips clips get: clip id: {n} query a timeline clip info clips get: clip id: {n} count: {m} query m clips starting from n query clip info using specified output version: clips get: version: {1/2} version 1: id: name startT duration...
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Command Command Description notify: playrange: {true/false} set playrange notifications notify: cache: {true/false} set cache notifications notify: dynamic range: {true/false} set dynamic range settings notifications notify: slate: {true/false} set digital slate notifications set timeline clips notifications where two types of changes can occur: notify: clips: {true/false} add: partial update with list of clips and insert positions...
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Command Command Description configuration: audio input: XLR capture XLR audio configuration: audio input: RCA capture RCA audio configuration: file format: {format} switch to specific file format configuration: audio codec: PCM switch to PCM audio configuration: audio codec: AAC switch to AAC audio configuration: timecode input: change the timecode input {external/embedded/internal/preset/clip}...
Multiline commands: Command Description take auto inc: {true/false} slate take auto increment good take: {true/false} slate good take environment: {interior/exterior} slate environment day night: {day/night} slate day or night slate project:↵ set slate project information: project name: {name} project name (can be empty, supports UTF-8) camera: {index} set camera index e.g.
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Multiline command syntax The HyperDeck protocol also supports an equivalent multiline syntax where each parameter-value pair is entered on a new line. E.g. {Command name}:↵ {Parameter}: {Value}↵ {Parameter}: {Value}↵ ↵ Response syntax Simple responses from the server consist of a three digit response code and descriptive text terminated by a new line: {Response code} {Response text}↵...
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Failure response codes Failure responses to commands are indicated with response codes in the range of 100 to 199: 100 syntax error 101 unsupported parameter 102 invalid value 103 unsupported 104 disk full 105 no disk 106 disk error 107 timeline empty 108 internal error 109 out of range 110 no input...
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Handling of deck "remote" state The “remote” command may be used to enable or disable the remote control of the deck. Any attempt to change the deck state over ethernet while remote access is disabled will generate an error: 111 remote control disabled↵ To enable or disable remote control: remote: enable: {“true”, “false”} ↵...
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Switching to preview mode The "preview" command instructs the deck to switch between preview mode and output mode: preview: enable: {"true", "false"}↵ Playback will be stopped when the deck is switched to preview mode. Capturing will be stopped when the deck is switched to output mode.
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Changing timeline position The "goto" command instructs the deck to switch to playback mode and change its position within the timeline. To go to the start of a specific clip: goto: clip id: {Clip ID}↵ To move forward/back {count} clips from the current clip on the current timeline: goto: clip id: +/-{count}↵...
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Controlling asynchronous notifications The “notify” command may be used to enable or disable asynchronous notifications from the server. To enable or disable transport notifications: notify: transport: {“true”, “false”}↵ To enable or disable slot notifications: notify: slot: {“true”, “false”}↵ To enable or disable remote notifications: notify: remote: {“true”, “false”}↵...
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Retrieving slot information The "slot info" command returns information about a slot. Without parameters, the command returns information for the currently selected slot: slot info↵ If a slot id is specified, that slot will be queried: slot info: slot id: {Slot ID}↵ The server will respond with slot specific information: 202 slot info:↵...
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Retrieving timeline information The "clips get" command returns information for each available clip on the current timeline. Without parameters, the command returns information for all clips on timeline: clips get↵ The server responds with a list of clip IDs, names and timecodes: 205 clips info:↵...
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Video Formats The following video formats are currently supported on HyperDeck Shuttle: 720p50, 720p5994, 720p60 1080p23976, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p2997, 1080p30, 1080p60 1080i50, 1080i5994, 1080i60 Video format support may vary between models and software releases. File Formats All HyperDeck models currently support the following file formats: H.264High H.264Medium H.264Low...
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Querying and updating configuration information The "configuration" command may be used to query the current configuration of the deck: configuration↵ The server returns the configuration of the deck: 211 configuration:↵ audio input: {“embedded”, “XLR”, “RCA”}↵ audio mapping: {n}↵ video input: {“SDI”, “HDMI”, “component”, “composite”}↵ file format: {format}↵...
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Selecting active slot and video format The "slot select" command instructs the deck to switch to a specified slot, or/and to select a specified output video format. To switch to a specified slot: slot select: slot id: {slot ID}↵ To select the output video format: slot select: video format: {video format}↵...
On Mac, open ATEM Software Control from the Applications folder. Select About ATEM Software Control from the application menu to reveal the version number. On Windows, open ATEM Software Control from your ‘start’ menu. Click on ‘help’ in the menu bar and select ‘about’ to reveal the version number.
Regulatory Notices Disposal of Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Within the European Union. The symbol on the product indicates that this equipment must not be disposed of with other waste materials. In order to dispose of your waste equipment, it must be handed over to a designated collection point for recycling.
Safety Information For protection against electric shock, the equipment must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earth connection. In case of doubt contact a qualified electrician. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing. Product is suitable for use in tropical locations with an ambient temperature of up to 40°C.
Warranty 12 Month Limited Warranty Blackmagic Design warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. If a product proves to be defective during this warranty period, Blackmagic Design, at its option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.
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2022年6月 インストール/オペレーションマニュアル ATEM Constellation HD ATEM Constellation HD...
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Protocol を使用し ATEM Advanced Panel Example Protocol Packets てマクロを記録 Blackmagic Embedded Tally の使用 ATEM Camera Control Panel Control Protocol パネルの電源を入れる Visca Commands for パネルをスイッチャーに接続 PTZ control via SDI ネットワーク設定の変更 Blackmagic HyperDeck ...
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が接続されている場合は、 カメラ設定のカメラ番号を 「 」 Studio Camera 1 に設定する必要があります。 これにより、 タリー信号が正しいカメラに送信されます。 入力 出力 出力 入力 CH 1 CONTROL TALKBACK CH 2 USB-C REF IN MULTIVIEW ANALOG AUDIO IN SDI INPUTS SDI OUTPUTS ATEM Blackmagic 2/ME Constellation HD Studio Camera 4K Pro カメラコントロールの使用...
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Overview The Blackmagic SDI Camera Control Protocol is used by ATEM switchers, Blackmagic 3G-SDI Shield for Arduino and the Blackmagic Camera Control app to provide Camera Control functionality with supported Blackmagic Design cameras.
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The command id is an 8 bit unsigned integer which indicates the message type being sent. Receiving devices should ignore any commands that they do Command id (uint8) not understand. Commands 0 through 127 are reserved for commands that apply to multiple types of devices. Commands 128 through 255 are device specific.
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Data types 129 through 255 are available for device specific purposes. The operation type specifies what action to perform on the specified Operation type (uint8) parameter. Currently defined values are: The supplied values are assigned to the specified parameter. Each element will be clamped according to its valid range.
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Group Parameter Type Index Minimum Maximum Interpretation [0] = frame rate – – 24, 25, 30, 50, 60 [1] = M-rate – – 0 = regular, 1 = M-rate 0=NTSC, 1=PAL, 2=720, 3=1080, 4=2K DCI, 5=2K 16:9, Video mode int8 [2] = dimensions –...
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Group Parameter Type Index Minimum Maximum Interpretation 0.0 = minimum, 1.0 = Mic level fixed16 – maximum 0.0 = minimum, 1.0 = Headphone level fixed16 – maximum 0.0 = minimum, 1.0 = Headphone program mix fixed16 – maximum 0.0 = minimum, 1.0 = Speaker level fixed16 –...
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Group Parameter Type Index Minimum Maximum Interpretation Sets the tally front and tally rear brightness to the same Tally brightness fixed16 – level. 0.0 = minimum, 1.0 = maximum Sets the tally front Front tally brightness fixed16 – brightness.0.0 = minimum, 1.0 Tally = maximum Sets the tally rear brightness.
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Group Parameter Type Index Minimum Maximum Interpretation 1 = DNxHD, [0] = basic codec – – 2 = ProRes, 3 = Blackmagic RAW ProRes: 0 = HQ, – – 1 = 422, 2 = LT, 3 = Proxy, int8 10.0 Codec 4 = 444, 5 = 444XQ enum...
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Example Protocol Packets Packet Operation Length Byte header command data trigger instantaneous auto focus on camera 4 turn on OIS on all cameras set exposure to 10 ms on camera 4 (10 ms = 10000 0x10 0x27 0x00 0x00 us = 0x00002710) add 15% to zebra level 0x33 0x01 (15 % = 0.15 f = 0x0133 fp)
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Blackmagic Embedded Tally Control Protocol Version 1.0 (30/04/14) This section is for third party developers or users who may wish to add support for the Blackmagic Embedded Tally Control Protocol to their products or system. It describes the protocol for sending tally information embedded in the non-active picture region of a digital video stream.
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struct tally uint8 bit 0: monitor device program tally status (0=off, 1=on) bit 1: monitor device preview tally status (0=off, 1=on) bit 2-3: reserved (0b00) bit 4-7: protocol version (0b0000) uint8[0] bit 0: slave device 1 program tally status (0=off, 1=on) bit 1: slave device 1 device preview tally status (0=off, 1=on) bit 2-3: reserved (0b00)
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Visca Commands for PTZ control via SDI 8x 01 06 01 VV WW 03 01 FF Down 8x 01 06 01 VV WW 03 02 FF Left 8x 01 06 01 VV WW 01 03 FF Right 8x 01 06 01 VV WW 02 03 FF Pan speed 01 to 18 UpLeft 8x 01 06 01 VV WW 01 01 FF...
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Blackmagic HyperDeck Ethernet Protocol The Blackmagic HyperDeck Ethernet Protocol is a text based protocol accessed by connecting to TCP port 9993 on HyperDeck models that have a built in Ethernet connection. If you are a software developer, you can use the protocol to construct devices that integrate with our products.
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Command Command Description stop stop playback or recording clips count query number of clips on timeline clips get query all timeline clips clips get: clip id: {n} query a timeline clip info clips get: clip id: {n} count: {m} query m clips starting from n query clip info using specified output version: clips get: version: {1/2} version 1: id: name startT duration...
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Command Command Description notify: playrange: {true/false} set playrange notifications notify: cache: {true/false} set cache notifications notify: dynamic range: {true/false} set dynamic range settings notifications notify: slate: {true/false} set digital slate notifications set timeline clips notifications where two types of changes can occur: notify: clips: {true/false} add: partial update with list of clips and insert positions...
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Command Command Description configuration: audio input: XLR capture XLR audio configuration: audio input: RCA capture RCA audio configuration: file format: {format} switch to specific file format configuration: audio codec: PCM switch to PCM audio configuration: audio codec: AAC switch to AAC audio configuration: timecode input: change the timecode input {external/embedded/internal/preset/clip}...
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Multiline commands: Command Description take auto inc: {true/false} slate take auto increment good take: {true/false} slate good take environment: {interior/exterior} slate environment day night: {day/night} slate day or night slate project:↵ set slate project information: project name: {name} project name (can be empty, supports UTF-8) camera: {index} set camera index e.g.
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Multiline command syntax The HyperDeck protocol also supports an equivalent multiline syntax where each parameter-value pair is entered on a new line. E.g. {Command name}:↵ {Parameter}: {Value}↵ {Parameter}: {Value}↵ ↵ Response syntax Simple responses from the server consist of a three digit response code and descriptive text terminated by a new line: {Response code} {Response text}↵...
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Failure response codes Failure responses to commands are indicated with response codes in the range of 100 to 199: 100 syntax error 101 unsupported parameter 102 invalid value 103 unsupported 104 disk full 105 no disk 106 disk error 107 timeline empty 108 internal error 109 out of range 110 no input...
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Handling of deck "remote" state The “remote” command may be used to enable or disable the remote control of the deck. Any attempt to change the deck state over ethernet while remote access is disabled will generate an error: 111 remote control disabled↵ To enable or disable remote control: remote: enable: {“true”, “false”} ↵...
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Switching to preview mode The "preview" command instructs the deck to switch between preview mode and output mode: preview: enable: {"true", "false"}↵ Playback will be stopped when the deck is switched to preview mode. Capturing will be stopped when the deck is switched to output mode.
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Changing timeline position The "goto" command instructs the deck to switch to playback mode and change its position within the timeline. To go to the start of a specific clip: goto: clip id: {Clip ID}↵ To move forward/back {count} clips from the current clip on the current timeline: goto: clip id: +/-{count}↵...
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Controlling asynchronous notifications The “notify” command may be used to enable or disable asynchronous notifications from the server. To enable or disable transport notifications: notify: transport: {“true”, “false”}↵ To enable or disable slot notifications: notify: slot: {“true”, “false”}↵ To enable or disable remote notifications: notify: remote: {“true”, “false”}↵...
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Retrieving slot information The "slot info" command returns information about a slot. Without parameters, the command returns information for the currently selected slot: slot info↵ If a slot id is specified, that slot will be queried: slot info: slot id: {Slot ID}↵ The server will respond with slot specific information: 202 slot info:↵...
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Retrieving timeline information The "clips get" command returns information for each available clip on the current timeline. Without parameters, the command returns information for all clips on timeline: clips get↵ The server responds with a list of clip IDs, names and timecodes: 205 clips info:↵...
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Video Formats The following video formats are currently supported on HyperDeck Shuttle: 720p50, 720p5994, 720p60 1080p23976, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p2997, 1080p30, 1080p60 1080i50, 1080i5994, 1080i60 Video format support may vary between models and software releases. File Formats All HyperDeck models currently support the following file formats: H.264High H.264Medium H.264Low...
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Querying and updating configuration information The "configuration" command may be used to query the current configuration of the deck: configuration↵ The server returns the configuration of the deck: 211 configuration:↵ audio input: {“embedded”, “XLR”, “RCA”}↵ audio mapping: {n}↵ video input: {“SDI”, “HDMI”, “component”, “composite”}↵ file format: {format}↵...
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Selecting active slot and video format The "slot select" command instructs the deck to switch to a specified slot, or/and to select a specified output video format. To switch to a specified slot: slot select: slot id: {slot ID}↵ To select the output video format: slot select: video format: {video format}↵...
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Software Control では、 「 」 フォルダーから 「 」 を開きます。 アプリケーショ Applications ATEM Software Control ンメニューから 「 」 を選択すると、 バージョン番号が表示されます。 About ATEM Software Control では、 「 」 メニューから 「 」 を開きます。 メニューバーで Windows Start ATEM Software Control 「 」 をクリックして 「...
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