User Manual

AUTO/RATE
The AUTO button will perform the selected transition at the rate specified in the ‘rate’ display.
The transition rate for each transition style is set in the transition palette for that style and is
displayed in the ‘rate’ window of the transition control block when the corresponding transition
style button is selected.
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. When you perform a
transition using the fader bar on an external ATEM hardware panel, the fader bar indicator on
the software panel updates to provide visual feedback on the progress of the transition.
Fader Bar
The fader bar is used as an alternative to the AUTO button and allows the operator to manually
control the transition with a mouse. 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.
Transition Style
The transition style buttons allow the operator to select one of four types of transitions; mix,
dip, wipe and DVE. The selected transition style is indicated by a yellow illuminated button.
Selection of these buttons will be reflected by the corresponding tab in the ‘transitions’
processing palette. For example, when you have the transitions processing palette open and
click on a transition style button, the transitions palette will match your selection so you can
quickly adjust the settings.
PREV TRANS
The PREV TRANS button enables the preview transition mode, allowing the operator to verify
a mix, dip, wipe or DVE transition by performing it on the preview output using the fader bar.
When the PREV TRANS is selected you will see the preview output match the program output,
and then it’s simple to practice your selected transition with the fader bar to confirm you are
going to get what you want. This is a very helpful feature to avoid mistakes on air!
Next Transition
The BKGD and KEY 1 buttons are used to select the elements which will transition on air or off
air with the next transition. More upstream keyers are available on ATEM SDI Extreme ISO and
that is why other upstream keyers appear grayed out. The key can be faded on and off when
the main transition occurs, or you can select just the key to transition individually, so the main
transition control can be used to fade the key on and off.
When selecting the elements of the next transition, the switcher operator should look at the
preview video output because it provides an accurate representation of what the program
output will look like after the transition is completed. 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 without the keyer. You can also select only keyer to transition, leaving the current
background live throughout the transition.
ON AIR
The ON AIR indicator button indicates when the key is currently on air and can also be used
toimmediately cut the key on or off air.
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