Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual ATEM Live Production Switchers June 2020 日本語 English, , Français, Deutsch, Español, 中文 , Русский, Italiano, Português and Türkçe 한국어...
Page 2 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...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Setup Workflow with ATEM Fairlight Controls Workflow Guide Constellation 8K Navigating the Browse Window Updating the Software on the Media Page How to update the ATEM Software ATEM Media Pool Connecting Video Outputs Changing Switcher Settings Using the ATEM Constellation Using Camera Control...
Page 4 Using a Third Party Audio Mixer Transitions Control Surface Performing Downstream Adapter Cables for Talkback Keyer Transitions and Camera Control Using Adobe Photoshop with ATEM Developer Information Using Auxiliary Outputs Blackmagic SDI Camera Control Protocol Using Macros Example Protocol Packets...
Page 5: Getting Started
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.
Page 6 You can see buttons for each keyer and transition, so you instantly know what’s going on and what’s about to happen. 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...
Page 7: 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 8: Understanding The Atem Switcher
ATEM Constellation 8K is a switcher capable of switching up to 40 external Ultra HD inputs via independent 12G-SDI connectors, or 10 8K inputs via quad link 12G-SDI. This switcher features six 8K outputs plus an 8K multi view output, or 4 Ultra HD multi views.
Page 9 So the first step is to plug in power and a monitor and see it working! ATEM switchers have a front control panel with a built in LCD so you only need to connect power to see them working!
Page 10 Each box will have a label. If you see this video output, then your ATEM is powered on and running fine! All you need to do now is plug in some control panels and video sources so you can start using your switcher! If you don’t see the multi view output on your television, check the connections and cables are...
Page 11 IP addresses. By default, the switcher is set to a fixed IP address of 192.168.10.240, and the ATEM advanced panels are set to a fixed IP of 192.168.10.60. Go to the ‘Connecting to a Network’ section in this manual to see how to check and set your switcher to these addresses.
Page 12 Now restart your computer to enable the new software drivers. Follow install prompts Plugins and Applications that are Installed The ATEM Switchers software installs the following components which are used by ATEM Switchers: ‚ ATEM Software Control ‚ Blackmagic ATEM Setup Blackmagic ATEM Setup is used to configure network settings including IP address, plus lets you update your ATEM switcher’s...
Page 13 On Mac, all the files needed to run your ATEM switcher will be installed into a folder called Blackmagic ATEM Switchers in the Applications folder. In the Blackmagic ATEM Switchers folder, you will see ATEM Software Control and Blackmagic ATEM Setup. ATEM Software Control is the software control panel for your switcher, which also...
Page 14 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.
Page 15 ‘IP address’ setting, then click ‘save’. In the rare case your ATEM switcher is still not found, don’t be concerned. The solution is likely a network setting on your computer. Changing network settings is fast and will only take a moment.
Page 16: Switcher Settings
Now you have the software control working, you’ll need to apply your switcher settings. Click on the gear icon on the lower left side of the interface to open the settings window of the ATEM Software Control. Set the switcher video standard You can set the video standard to suit the region in which you are broadcasting, such as 2160p29.97, 1080i59.94, 720p59.94 or 525i59.94 NTSC if you are broadcasting in NTSC based...
Page 17 All 10 8K inputs and all 40 HD and Ultra HD inputs of ATEM Constellation 8K are mix minus capable. For more information, refer to the section titled, ‘Setting the Audio Output Behavior’.
Page 18 ATEM switchers have 10 input views in the multi view arranged as 2 large views and 8 small views, and ATEM Constellation 8K has additional options for 4, 7, 13 or 16 input views. This lets you select from a range of external and internal sources to display on these views. Click the menus to select what you want on each view.
Page 19 ATEM Constellation 8K has flexible multi view layout options for 4, 7, 10, 13 or 16 views. These modes let you configure views from up to 16 sources per multi view, which is useful for viewing a large number of sources such as cameras and Hyper Decks at the same time.
Page 20 HDMI or SDI, and then connect it to an input on the ATEM switcher. If you’re using ATEM 6.8 or newer, you can even plug in up to 4 Blackmagic HyperDeck Studio model disk recorders and control them using the ATEM software control panel. This is a very powerful feature that effectively gives you an entire videotape department at your fingertips.
Page 21 Using the analog component input of a Mini Converter Analog to SDI or the analog component input on an ATEM 1 M/E Production switcher to connect devices is a good work around in these situations.
Page 22: Connecting To A Network
You will need to set the IP address of the ATEM switcher via USB using Blackmagic ATEM Setup. You will need to set the DHCP or fixed IP mode on the ATEM Advanced Panel and if using a fixed IP set the IP address on the panel. You will also need to set the panel’s ‘switcher address’...
Page 23: Changing The Switcher Network Settings
To change the IP address or any other settings, simply edit the numbers and then click ‘save’. A dialog box will prompt you to power cycle your ATEM switcher. Turn the switcher’s power off, turn it back on and then close the dialog box.
Page 24 If the control panel cannot find the switcher, then you might need to check the switcher to see if it’s been set correctly. To change the IP address of the switcher, connect the switcher via USB to a computer and run Blackmagic ATEM Setup as described previously in this manual.
Page 25 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.
Page 26: Setup Workflow With Atem Constellation 8K
‘save changes’ button to confirm them Setup Workflow with ATEM Constellation 8K If you are using an ATEM Constellation 8K, your switcher has a built in control panel. This means when setting up your production, you can check all your sources and control the switcher directly from the front panel.
Page 27 The next step is to check that talkback is working properly. On ATEM Constellation 8K you have the option to communicate with both production and engineering teams. Both have a unique talkback button on the front panel. Press and hold the talkback buttons to communicate. If you want to lock the mic open so it stays on indefinitely, double press to enable ‘lock to talk’...
Page 28: Updating The Software
To update your ATEM switcher with new software, you need to use Blackmagic ATEM Setup to connect to the ATEM switcher and hardware panels. Blackmagic ATEM Setup will check your switcher’s internal software and will ask if you wish to update if you have a newer version...
Page 29 If you already have your switcher connected to your computer via Ethernet, you can update via the Ethernet connection. 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.
Page 30: Connecting Video Outputs
The multi view outputs on all ATEM switchers are HD except for ATEM 4 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K, which are HD or Ultra HD, and ATEM Constellation 8K, which are HD, Ultra HD or 8K. You can choose from a selection of multi view output formats and frame rates. This feature increases compatibility with a wider range of monitors, plus you can output your multi view in Ultra HD even if you are working in regular HD.
Page 31 These can be used as additional preview or program outputs for mix effects blocks 1 and 2. ATEM 4 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K has 4 M/Es. M/E 3 and M/E 4 are typically routed back through M/E 1 or 2 to create complex layered scenes. You can, also output a feed from M/E 3 or M/E 4 by assigning them to auxiliary SDI outputs.
Page 32: Using The Atem Constellation 8K Front Panel
Using the ATEM Constellation 8K Front Panel ATEM Constellation 8K includes a fully functioning front panel that lets you operate the switcher from the front panel. While you can easily use the front panel for live switching, its intended purpose is for initially testing your production setup before going to air. For example, the control panel lets you quickly test keyers, switch sources and generally confirm everything is working fine before settling into the main production.
Page 33 ATEM Constellation 8K has one media player in 8K mode and four media players in HD and Ultra HD mode.
Page 34 What they are now used for is to select the type of transition you want when you press the input buttons. In cut bus mode, any input button you press switches directly to the program output Using the ATEM Constellation 8K Front Panel...
Page 35 The label on LCD will change to that input, for example input 4, to show you’re adjusting the level for that specific input. Adjust the knob and you will see the audio meter on the LCD will reduce in level. Using the ATEM Constellation 8K Front Panel...
Page 36: Fading The Downstream Key 1
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 8K. For fine control of individual audio channel parameters during production, we recommend you use ATEM Software Control.
Page 37: Using The Lock Button
To unlock the front panel, press and hold the ‘lock’ button for one second. To lock the front panel, press and hold the ‘lock’ button for two seconds. It’s a good practice to lock the front panel of ATEM Constellation 8K while it’s on air to prevent accidental switching.
Page 38: Using Talkback
4 and adjusting the audio level Using Talkback ATEM Constellation 8K features push to talk ‘prod talk’ and ‘eng talk’ buttons so you can converse with production and engineering teams. Plug an intercom headset equipped with a microphone into the 5 pin XLR socket on the front panel.
Page 39: Using Atem Software Control
To change the language: Go to the menu bar at the top of your screen, select ‘ATEM Software Control’ and open the ‘preferences’. Select your desired language from the drop down menu in the ‘Software Control Language’...
Page 40: Switcher Control Panel
‘none’ if you don’t have a camera connected to the input. 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.
Page 41: Using Keyboard Hot Keys
The media manager allows you to upload graphics and image sequences to the media pool in the ATEM switcher. Each ATEM switcher model has memory for graphics that’s called the media pool. This memory varies in size between different ATEM models and holds images with an alpha channel that can be assigned to a media player for use in the production.
Page 42: Audio Mixer
ATEM Constellation 8K holds clips up to 100 frames long and has one media player in 8K mode. In HD and 4K Ultra HD mode it has 4 media players and the media pool is shared between media players.
Page 43: Camera Control
All ATEM production and broadcast studio switchers, except for ATEM Production Studio 4K, mix audio from the switcher’s built in media players. ATEM Production Studio 4K does not mix audio from the media players because this model supports still frames only in the media pool and does not support motion clips.
Page 44: Using The Software Control Panel
M/E 1 Control Panel, or the right side of the Settings window on the M/E 2 Control Panel. On all ATEM production and broadcast studio switchers, the arrangement for the 8 smaller video views are fully routable allowing you to view any source in the switcher.
Page 45 This button is only present on 2 M/E switchers and allows a Mix Effects PGM 2 2 setup to be instantly brought to air or previewed. On ATEM 4 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K you can also select M/E 3 and 4.
Page 46 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.
Page 47 It ensures all layers in the switcher are faded down together. 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. Using ATEM Software Control...
Page 48: Processing Palettes
Different ATEM models will have different features, so the palettes can change. The palettes also show the order of the processing in the switcher. You can expand and minimize palettes to save space and scroll them up and down to get the adjustments you need to set.
Page 49 With ATEM switchers that have 1 M/E, these keyers are all labeled as being 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.
Page 50: Media Players Tab
HyperDecks. Media Players Your ATEM switcher has media players which play back the clips and stills that are stored in the media pool memory built into the switcher. The drop down list is used to select the still or clip that will be played or made available on the media player input to the switcher.
Page 51 The audio mixer supports stereo audio from each audio source. If you wish to change the left/ right audio channel balance for a camera or other audio source, adjust the knob to the desired balance point. Using ATEM Software Control...
Page 52 Selecting this option automatically disables the direct mix ON setting. SOLO ATEM Production Studio switchers and ATEM Broadcast Studio switchers can use the XLR audio output via the switcher’s rear panel. Selecting solo exclusively outputs that single audio source to the monitor output so you can listen clearly to any single input when required.
Page 53: Headphones Settings On Atem Constellation 8K
XLR output Headphones Settings on ATEM Constellation 8K On ATEM Constellation 8K, the headphones settings are used to adjust the audio mix for the headphones output. ATEM Constellation 8K features a control panel with talkback controls.
Page 54: Shaping Your Audio Mix Using Advanced Fairlight Controls
Headphones settings on ATEM Constellation 8K let you mix the levels of each monitoring output. For example, you may want to increase or decrease the level of the talkback audio against the program audio. Master Adjust the master level slider to set the program audio level in the headset and if you don’t want to listen to program audio, then slide this control fully to the left.
Page 55: Using The 6 Band Parametric Equalizer
Click on a band label to enable it. When enabled, the button label is illuminated blue. Now you can change the settings for that band, or click and drag the handles to make fast adjustments. You can learn more about band filters later in this section. Using ATEM Software Control...
Page 56 As you adjust the Q factor, watch the shape of the effect on the line curve change from a broad, rounded edge to a sharp point. This is a visual representation showing how the regions of frequencies surrounding the target frequency are affected. Using ATEM Software Control...
Page 57: Dynamics Controls
Using ATEM Software Control...
Page 58 You can use an expander to emphasize the differences between quiet and loud parts of a track, or to increase the dynamic range of a signal and minimize unwanted noise. Using ATEM Software Control...
Page 59 -45dB** Range 18dB 60dB Ratio 1.0:1 1.1:1 10:1 Attack 0.5ms 1.4ms 30ms Hold 0.0ms 0.0ms Release 50ms 93ms Gate Controls* Threshold -50dB -45dB** Range 18dB 60dB Attack 0.5ms 1.4ms 30ms Hold 0.0ms 0.0ms Release 50ms 93ms Using ATEM Software Control...
Page 60: Fairlight Controls Workflow Guide
With EQ and dynamics set for each input, you can now open the EQ controls for the master output and sweeten the final audio mix. Now open the master output’s dynamics controls and make any required changes to improve the final output. Using ATEM Software Control...
Page 61: Navigating The Browse Window On The Media Page
You can load audio files to accompany your clip, for example when playing a stinger transition, by dragging the audio file from the browser and dropping it into the audio slot next to the clip slot. You can identify the audio slot by its audio icon. Using ATEM Software Control...
Page 62: Atem Media Pool
If a clip or still is dropped into a window which already has content loaded, the existing content will be replaced. The ATEM media pool supports PNG, TGA, BMP, GIF, JPEG and TIFF still image formats. Audio files must be WAV, MP3 or AIFF.
Page 63: Changing Switcher Settings
The video setting is used to select the operating video standard of the ATEM switcher and this must be set to the same video standard as the video sources you are plugging into the ATEM switcher. If they don’t match, the inputs won’t appear correctly and will most likely remain black.
Page 64 Setting the Multi View Video Standard Use this dropdown menu to select the video standard on ATEM switchers that can support Ultra HD multi view output, such as ATEM 4 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K or ATEM Constellation 8K. Using ATEM Software Control...
Page 65 The multi view output on ATEM Constellation 8K supports four 4K Ultra HD or HD outputs or one 8K output up to 4320p59.94 so you can monitor at higher quality when you connect an 8K monitor or television. ATEM 4M/E Broadcast Studio 4K supports up to 2160p59.94. If you set your ATEM to 2160p50 or 2160p59.94 video, the multi view will be automatically displayed...
Page 66 SDI Audio Channels 15 and 16 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 audio channels 15 and 16. If this occurs, you can mute SDI channels 15 and 16 by clicking the ‘mute’...
Page 67 For models that support media clips, the media pool features two clips that share the same pool of memory. ATEM Constellation 8K can store two 8K clips and four HD or Ultra HD clips. By default, each clip receives equal amounts of the available memory which determines the maximum number of frames.
Page 68 8 small and fully routable views to create a 16 view layout. If you are using ATEM 6.9 or newer, you can swap the position of the multi view preview and program views by clicking on the toggle button located between them.
Page 69 Label settings For example, ATEM 1 M/E Production Studio 4K shares the Input 1 setting between an HDMI and SDI connector, which are both labelled Input 1 on the back panel. In the ‘video inputs’ window, click input 1 to select between HDMI and SDI.
Page 70 Inputs can have customized labels and these labels appear on ATEM advanced panels and on the multi view. Long and short labels need to be entered. A short 4 character name is used to identify the video input on the source names display of the software control panel.
Page 71 ATEM! Program/Preview and A/B Direct Transition Control When you first receive your ATEM switcher, it will be set to program/preview switching which is the current standard for an M/E switcher. You can change this preference to A/B Direct if you wish to use older style A/B switching.
Page 72 Saving and Restoring Switcher Settings ATEM Software Control lets you save and restore either specific settings, or all of the switcher settings you have created. This powerful feature is incredibly time saving on live productions where regular settings are used. For example, you can immediately restore saved camera settings, lower third graphics and detailed key setups from a laptop or USB drive.
Page 73 If you have your switcher set up the way you want it, you can easily save your entire switcher state as your default startup state. Go to the ‘file’ menu in ATEM Software Control and select ‘save startup state’. Now whenever you restart your switcher, it will start up with your saved settings by default.
Page 74: Using Camera Control
When controlling cameras, the ATEM switcher control works by broadcasting camera control packets via all the non down converted SDI outputs of your ATEM switcher. So this means you can connect an SDI output of your ATEM switcher to the camera’s video inputs and the camera will detect the control packets in the SDI link and allow you to control features in the camera itself.
Page 75 On the Blackmagic camera, open the LCD menu and set the camera number to to match your switcher input. For example, if studio camera 1 is connected to ‘cam 1’ on your ATEM switcher, your camera number must also be set to 1. This ensures tally is sent to the correct camera.
Page 76 Camera Settings The camera settings button near the bottom left of the master wheel lets you turn on the color bars feature in Blackmagic Studio Cameras, Micro Studio Cameras and URSA mini, plus adjust detail settings for each camera’s picture signal. Each camera controller displays the channel status so you know which camera is on air.
Page 77 Iris/Pedestal Control The iris/pedestal control is located within the cross hairs of each camera controller. The control illuminates red when its camera is on air. To open or close the iris, drag the control up or down. Holding the shift key allows only iris adjustments.
Page 78 Click on the auto focus button or drag the manual focus adjustment left or right to focus a compatible lens. Manual Focus Adjustment When you want to adjust the focus on your camera manually, you can use the focus adjustment located at the bottom of each camera controller. Drag the wheel control left or right to manually adjust focus while viewing the video feed from the camera to ensure your image is nice and sharp.
Page 79: Davinci Resolve Primary Color Corrector
DaVinci Resolve Primary Color Corrector If you have a color correction background, then you can change your camera control from a switcher style CCU interface to a user interface that’s more like a primary color corrector on a post production color grading system. Blackmagic cameras feature a DaVinci Resolve primary color corrector built in.
Page 80 Double-click within the color ring Resets the color adjustment without resetting the master wheel adjustment for that control. Click the reset control at the upper-right of a color ring Resets both the color balance control and its corresponding master wheel. Master Wheels Use the master wheels below the color wheels to adjust each YRGB channels’...
Page 81: Using A Davinci Resolve Micro Panel
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.
Page 82 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.
Page 83: Hyperdeck Control
HyperDeck Control Introducing HyperDeck Control If you are running ATEM Switchers software 6.8 or newer, you can connect up to 4 Blackmagic HyperDeck Studio disk recorders to your switcher and control them using the HyperDecks palette in ATEM Software Control, or from the system control buttons on an ATEM advanced panel.
Page 84 SDI input of an ATEM Constellation 8K. 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.
Page 85: Controlling Hyperdecks With Atem Software Control
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.
Page 86 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.
Page 87: Controlling Hyperdecks With Atem Advanced Panels
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 on your ATEM Advanced Panel’s numerical keypad.
Page 88 Once you’ve assigned an input to a HyperDeck, you’ll need to enter its IP address. This allows ATEM Advanced Panel to control the HyperDeck via Ethernet. To enter a HyperDeck’s IP address, navigate to the third HyperDeck settings page with the ‘left’...
Page 89 ‘save changes’ indicator to confirm your change. Controlling HyperDecks with ATEM Advanced Panels HyperDeck controls are available in the ‘media players’ menu in your ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel. To access this menu, press the ‘media players’ control panel button and press the soft button above the ‘HyperDecks’...
Page 90 The text in the center of the HyperDeck control menu will change to reflect the HyperDeck and clip that you have selected. Use the third and fourth pages of the ‘media players’ LCD menu for more HyperDeck controls, including play, stop, loop playback and forward and reverse skip for moving between clips. To play all clips, hold down the shift button and press the ‘play’...
Page 91 Controlling HyperDecks with ATEM 2 M/E and 4 M/E Advanced Panels 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 your HyperDecks with ATEM 2 M/E or 4 M/E Advanced Panel, press the ‘settings’...
Page 92: Using Atem Hardware Panels
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.
Page 93: Atem 4 M/E Advanced Panel
ATEM 4 M/E Advanced Panel The ATEM 4 M/E Advanced panel can control ATEM switchers with up to four mix effects panels, such as ATEM Constellation 8K. Using the Control Panel Mix Effects The program bus, preview bus and source names display are used together to switch sources on the program and preview outputs.
Page 94 The AUTO button will perform the selected transition at the rate specified in the auto rate setting located in the LCD ‘home’ menu. The transition rate for each transition type is set in the LCD menu and is displayed when the corresponding transition style button is selected. Using ATEM Hardware Panels...
Page 95 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. Transition Control Upstream Keyers Using ATEM Hardware Panels...
Page 96 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...
Page 97 M/E Buttons As some ATEM switchers have multiple M/Es you can select which one 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.
Page 98 ‘remote’ or ‘RS-422 serial out’. After connecting your ATEM Advanced Panel to your ATEM switcher via Ethernet, connect your ATEM switcher to the RS-422 input on the remote camera head. RS-422 ports are typically DB-9/DE-9 serial ports, or RJ12 connectors that look similar to a standard landline phone connector.
Page 99 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.
Page 100 ‘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.
Page 101: Performing Transitions Using Atem Hardware Panels
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.
Page 102 Mix, dip, wipe, DVE and stinger transitions can all be performed as an AUTO transition. Transition types, for example dip, mix and wipe, have their own independent selection button. Performing Transitions using ATEM Hardware Panels...
Page 103 The length of the transition or length of the overlap can be adjusted by changing the mix rate. Program output for a mix transition. Performing Transitions using ATEM Hardware Panels...
Page 104 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.
Page 105 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.
Page 106 Moving the joystick dynamically updates the x and y position display in the software control panel. Performing Transitions using ATEM Hardware Panels...
Page 107 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.
Page 108 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.
Page 109 The graphic wipe feature requires a static graphic that is used as a moving border for a horizontal wipe. This graphic should be a vertical ‘banner’ type graphic that is no more than 25% of the total screen width. Performing Transitions using ATEM Hardware Panels...
Page 110 You will also see the ATEM software control panel mirror the move on the hardware panel. At the end of the transition, sources selected on the program and preview buses are exchanged to indicate that the video source that was on preview is now on program and vice versa.
Page 111 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.
Page 112 Press the soft ‘clear’ button. The profile number will now become ‘empty’. If you try to save over an existing profile with new settings, you will be given the option to either overwrite the profile or create a new one when you press the soft ‘save’ button. Performing Transitions using ATEM Hardware Panels...
Page 113: Operating Your Atem Switcher
1 key, media player 2 key, etc. If you are using an ATEM switcher with more than 2 media players, media players 3 and 4 can be accessed in ATEM Software Control by holding down the shift button on your computer keyboard.
Page 114 To select media players 3 and 4 on the front panel of ATEM 4 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K, double press ‘mp1’ to select media player 3, or double press ‘mp2’ for media player 4. Apply the same double press method using the ‘mp 1 key’ and ‘mp 2 key’ buttons to select media player 3 key and media player 4 key.
Page 115: Performing Transitions
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.
Page 116 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.
Page 117 At the end of the transition, sources selected on the program and preview buses are exchanged to indicate that the video source that was on preview is now on program and vice versa. Operating your ATEM Switcher...
Page 118 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.
Page 119 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.
Page 120 Adjust the dip rate by entering a number in the rate window. The rate display in the transition control block will update. Select the dip source. Perform the transition as an auto transition or manual transition from the transition control block. Operating your ATEM Switcher...
Page 121 Dip Source Menu 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.
Page 122 Wipe Transition Settings 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.
Page 123 HD and Ultra HD modes and one in 8K. On ATEM 1 M/E and 2 M/E 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.
Page 124 Pre roll is a trim in that can be used to trim the beginning of the clip. The maximum preroll time is 3:00 seconds. Pre Multiplied Key Identifies the key signal of the media player clip as a pre-multiplied key. Operating your ATEM Switcher...
Page 125 Inverts the key. Stinger Transition Settings To perform a stinger transition on an ATEM advanced panel: Press the ‘sting’ transition type button in transition control block. Rotate the LCD menu soft control knob labelled ‘source’ to select the desired media player.
Page 126 For example, a DVE transition can be used to squeeze the current picture off screen revealing a new video under it. ATEM Constellation 8K has 4 DVEs in HD and Ultra HD and one in 8K. These DVEs are without rotation.
Page 127 DVE Transition Settings To perform a DVE transition on an ATEM advanced panel: On the preview bus, select the video source that you want on the program output. Press the DVE transition type button to select the DVE transition. The DVE settings will appear on the LCD menu.
Page 128 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, on the advanced panel the DVE button will be disabled.
Page 129 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.
Page 130 The graphic wipe feature requires a static graphic that is used as a moving border for a horizontal wipe. This graphic should be a vertical ‘banner’ type graphic that is no more than 25% of the total screen width. Operating your ATEM Switcher...
Page 131 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.
Page 132: Keying Using Atem Switchers
DVE fill source. This gives you a tremendous amount of creative options when keying. ATEM 4 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K lets you output your key mask via powerful 12G-SDI auxiliary outputs, or 6G-SDI outputs on ATEM Production Studio 4K models. It’s as simple as pressing the KEY MASK button on the front panel.
Page 133: Luma Key
A grayscale image that defines the region in the image that will be removed so that the fill signal can be correctly stacked on top of the background. The key signal is often provided by a graphics system. Keying using ATEM Switchers...
Page 134: Pre Multiplied Key
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 Targa image file, or downloaded direct to the media pool, you can select pre-multiplied in the...
Page 135 Adjust the key parameters to refine the key. For a description of luma key parameters, refer to the table below. To set up a luma/linear key on upstream keyer 1 on an ATEM advanced panel: Press the ‘key 1’ button to enable the keyer on the preview output. This automatically selects the keyers menu on the system control LCD, but you can also press the ‘keyers’...
Page 136 Adjust the key parameters to refine the key. Downstream Keyer Settings To set up a luma/linear key on downstream keyer 1 on an ATEM advanced panel: Press the ‘DSK 1 tie’ button to enable the downstream keyer on the preview output.
Page 137: Chroma Key
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 computer or a video card such as the Blackmagic Design DeckLink or Intensity range and then play back video clips to your ATEM switcher.
Page 138 Chroma Key Settings To set up a chroma key on upstream keyer 1 on an ATEM advanced panel: Press the ‘key 1’ button to enable keyer 1 on the preview output. This automatically selects the keyers menu on the system control LCD, but you can also press the ‘keyers’...
Page 139 Adjust the Y Suppress knob until the black level is correct. Performing an Advanced Chroma Key ATEM Constellation 8K and ATEM 4 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K feature advanced chroma keying, with more detailed chroma sampling and adjustment options. These controls help you achieve the best key, improving the blend of foreground and background so you can create a more convincing visual effect.
Page 140 On ATEM advanced panel, use the joystick to move the position of the box and the z axis to increase or decrease the size.
Page 141 Once you have achieved a good chroma sample that removes most of your green screen while generally retaining foreground elements, it is time to fine tune your key with the ‘key adjustments’ controls. If you are using an ATEM advanced panel, press the right arrow to navigate to the ‘chroma adjustments’ menu.
Page 142 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. Use the color adjustments controls to match your foreground with the background Keying using ATEM Switchers...
Page 143: Pattern Key
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. Pattern Key Settings Keying using ATEM Switchers...
Page 144 Pattern Key Settings 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. This automatically selects the keyers menu on the system control LCD.
Page 145: Dve Key
Another full screen that has been scaled, rotated or has added borders and will be overlaid on top of the background. Key/Cut In the case of a DVE key, the key/cut signal is generated by the switcher’s internal DVE processor. Keying using ATEM Switchers...
Page 146 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.
Page 147 Bevel softness adjusts the overall softness of the 3D border. A high value for this parameter will result in a rounded or beveled border. Opacity Opacity adjusts the transparency of the border, use this setting to create interesting colored glass borders. Keying using ATEM Switchers...
Page 148: Performing Upstream Keyer Transitions
Press the ON button above the corresponding next transition KEY button to immediately turn on or turn off the upstream key on the program output. The ON button also indicates if the upstream keyer is currently on or off the program output. Keying using ATEM Switchers...
Page 149 BKGD button, therefore the next transition will only transition the background leaving both key 1 and key 2 on-air. Control panel next transition Program output before transition. Program output after transition. buttons before transition. Keying using ATEM Switchers...
Page 150: Performing Downstream Keyer Transitions
(brightness) is not affected. Rate The mix rate at which the downstream keyer transitions on or off. Inverse Inverts the key signal. Pre-Mult Identifies the key signal as a pre-multiplied key. Keying using ATEM Switchers...
Page 151: Using Adobe Photoshop With Atem
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...
Page 152: Using Auxiliary Outputs
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.
Page 153 ATEM Software Control menus for routing outputs for ATEM Constellation 8K. Routing the Aux Output using an ATEM Hardware Panel On ATEM hardware panels, you can route the auxiliary output using the auxiliary settings in the system control menu. To do this: Press the ‘aux’...
Page 154 PIP) that will allow you to arrange multiple sources on the monitor at one time. ATEM Constellation 8K has two SuperSources in HD and Ultra HD and one in 8K. 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.
Page 155 Setting up SuperSource You can set up SuperSource using either the joystick on your ATEM panel or using the ATEM Software Control Panel (GUI). Viewing SuperSource To set up SuperSource, first you need to be able to view it on your monitor. Do this by either assigning SuperSource from the Settings tab in the GUI to a multi view window or by placing SuperSource on the preview output of your monitor if using an ATEM panel.
Page 156 Background and Foreground Art To use background art, clicking on the button marked Art on the GUI or the ATEM Panel will reveal the Art settings. To use art as a background source, select the button marked Background.
Page 157 JAdjusting Borders Borders are created the same way for both the GUI and the ATEM panel. Simply click on the button marked Borders. This will allow access to all the border parameters as previously discussed in this manual under “Adding DVE borders”.
Page 158: Using Macros
The Macros Window in ATEM Software Control To open the macros window in ATEM Software Control, click on macros in the title bar, or you can also press shift/command/M for Mac, or shift/control/M for Windows. The macros window is a floating window you can move freely about your desktop.
Page 159 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.
Page 160 Now select black on the preview panel and click the auto button in the transition style panel. Your ATEM switcher will perform a mix transition to black. Click the record icon in the macros window to stop recording your macro.
Page 161 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.
Page 162 The image shows how a macro button appears in the macros window after it has been recorded. To run a macro, click on the ‘run’ button to enter the run page. Now you can load and/or run the macro by clicking on the macro button.
Page 163 Macros Window Create Page Edit macro button: First select the macro you want to edit, Create macro button: then click on the edit macro button to edit Click this button to open the name and description of the macro. the create macro popup window.
Page 164: Recording Macros Using Atem Advanced Panel
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.
Page 165 LCD menu. If your macro was successful, you should see your ATEM switcher mix from color bars to color 1 using a 2 second mix transition, pause for 2 seconds, then perform another 2 second mix transition to black, all by pressing one button on your ATEM Advanced Panel.
Page 166: Using Atem Camera Control Panel
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.
Page 167: Connecting The Panel To Your Switcher
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.
Page 168: Changing Network Settings
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.
Page 169: Camera Control Panel Layout
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...
Page 170 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 access to at all times, for example...
Page 171 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.
Page 172 ‘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...
Page 173 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...
Page 174: Controlling Cameras
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...
Page 175 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...
Page 176 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...
Page 177 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...
Page 178 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...
Page 179 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...
Page 180 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.
Page 181 ATEM Camera Control Panel is an exciting, practical and efficient way to control Blackmagic Design cameras in your live production. We believe you will enjoy the experience...
Page 182: Using Tally
GPI and Tally Interface. Only one GPI and Tally Interface unit is needed when used with an ATEM switcher that has 1 M/E. Up to 3 units will be needed for the 20 inputs of the ATEM 4 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K and 2 M/E Production Studio 4K.
Page 183 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,...
Page 184 “Set tally outputs” should be set to “Switcher Inputs 1-8” unless you are configuring a second unit to provide tally outputs for switcher inputs 9-16 of an ATEM 2 M/E Production Switcher.
Page 185: Using Audio
Plug external HiFi audio into your switcher via the RCA inputs Unique to ATEM 4 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K and ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K are line level, balanced XLR input and output for talkback, designed for connecting to existing talkback systems.
Page 186: Using Embedded Sdi And Hdmi Audio Sources
You don’t need an external audio mixer unless you prefer to use one. The audio is mixed in the Audio tab of ATEM Software Control and output over the SDI and HDMI program outputs as embedded digital audio.
Page 187: Using Madi With Atem Constellation 8K
64 channels in the audio mixer that you can mix into the program output with the same EQ and dynamics as the video input audio mixing channels. These additional 64 audio inputs mean you can do very complex audio mixing all inside the ATEM Constellation 8K switcher.
Page 188 In HD and Ultra HD mode, MADI Out 1 sends these sources: Channels 1-30 Channels 1 and 2 of SDI inputs 1-30. Channel 31 External mic. Channel 32 TRS analog audio input. MADI Out 2 In 8K mode, MADI Out 2 sends these sources: Channels 1-10 Channels 3 and 4 of SDI inputs 1-10.
Page 189: Using A Third Party Audio Mixer Control Surface
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 control surface to your ATEM switcher provides you with the ability to use both hands and adjust multiple audio levels at the same time.
Page 190 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.
Page 191: Adapter Cables For Talkback And Camera Control
Adapter Cables for Talkback and Camera Control Talkback Pin Connections The ‘talkback’ connector on the back panel of ATEM Constellation 8K is for routing engineering talkback and production talkback. You can make an adapter cable with an RJ45 connector using this pinout diagram.
Page 192: Developer Information
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.
Page 193 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.
Page 194 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.
Page 195 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 –...
Page 196 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 –...
Page 197 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.
Page 198 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...
Page 199: Example Protocol Packets
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)
Page 200: Blackmagic Embedded Tally Control Protocol
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.
Page 201 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)
Page 202: Visca Commands For Ptz Control Via Sdi
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...
Page 203: Help
‚ 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.
Page 204: Regulatory Notices
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.
Page 205: Safety Information
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.
Page 206: Warranty
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.

Atem 4 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K Installation And Operation Manual

Getting Started

Updating the Software

Connecting Video Outputs

Using the ATEM Constellation 8K Front Panel

Using ATEM Software Control

Using Camera Control

Hyperdeck Control

Using ATEM Hardware Panels

Performing Transitions Using ATEM Hardware Panels

Operating Your ATEM Switcher

Keying Using ATEM Switchers

Using Adobe Photoshop with ATEM

Using Auxiliary Outputs

Using Macros

Using ATEM Camera Control Panel

Using Tally

Using Audio

Adapter Cables for Talkback and Camera Control

Developer Information

Visca Commands for PTZ Control Via SDI

Help

Regulatory Notices

Safety Information

Warranty

Quick Links

Need help?

Questions and answers

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