User's Manual

andusing consumer cameras is a great way to get started because the latest HDMI based
consumer cameras are now very affordable and give quite acceptable HD and Ultra HD video.
This lets you spend your money on more cameras, and then as you grow, you can start adding
professional SDI based cameras.
You can control Blackmagic Studio Cameras and URSA Mini cameras
from your ATEM switcher via the SDI return feed
If you’re plugging a computer's HDMI output into an ATEM Television Studio HD, or ATEM
Television Studio Pro HD, then be sure that the monitor settings on the computer are set to
thecorrect resolution and frame rate. For example, if you are using 1080i video, then set your
monitor to 1920 x 1080. Alternatively, if you are using HD 720p video, then set your monitor
to1280 x 720. NTSC should be set to 720 x 486, and PAL needs to be set to 720 x 576.
Theframe rates also need to match.
You can also plug in an HDMI output into ATEM Television Studio Pro 4K by using an HDMI to
SDI converter, for example a Blackmagic Mini Converter or Micro Converter HDMI to SDI. When
plugging an HD or Ultra HD resolution output from your computer to the 4K model switcher, the
switcher will automatically convert the signal to the HD or Ultra HD format set in the
switcher settings.
NOTE It’s important to know that HDMI cable quality can vary, so we recommend
buying good quality cables, and high end video resellers will stock a range of high
quality cables. Good quality cables will help eliminate unwanted sparkle or glitches in
HDMI video inputs.
If you don’t see video on a HDMI video input, even though you have a device connected,
then you might want to check if the HDMI device you have connected uses HDCP content
protection. This content protection actually encrypts the video data in the HDMI video cable,
sothe manufacturer does not allow the content to be seen on anything other than a television.
You won’t be able to see images from these devices. Devices with HDCP content protection
include DVD players, and set top boxes.
12Getting Started