User Manual

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.
Time of Day
When an ATEM SDI Pro ISO or Extreme ISO switcher is connected to your computer, the unit will
sync time of day timecode with your computer. The unit has a built in clock that can continue
running for approximately 6 days, so once you disconnect the switcher from your computer,
thetime of day timecode will continue until the battery is depleted. The battery will charge
while connected to your computer via USB.
NOTE The timecode generator is also crucial when recording isolated files on
Blackmagic cameras. When connecting ATEM SDI to Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro,
URSABroadcast G2 or Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Pro use an SDI cable to connect
the ATEM SDI output to the camera’s SDI input. The SDI cable will carry timecode to
the camera.
When all the cameras are recording the same timecode, you can edit your broadcast in
post production and have all cameras easily synchronized on a multicamera timeline.
For example, you can import your isolated camera recordings in DaVinci Resolve and
setup a multicamera edit with all cameras synced to the same timecode.
Using the Audio Mixer
The audio tab is used to mix audio sources connected to ATEM SDI via the SDI inputs and
mic audio.
Cameras and external mic audio sources are listed along the top of the audio mixer along with
the master audio output for the USB webcam and SDI program output.
To manually set a preset timecode value:
1 Click in the ‘run mode’ menu and
select‘free run’.
2 In the smaller timecode counter,
typeinadefined timecode value.
3 To confirm the change and set the
timecode running, click ‘set’.
When using ATEM SDI Pro ISO or Extreme
ISO switchers, the timecode generator can
be set to time of day, or free run timecode
where you can set a manual preset timecode
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