User's Manual

Connecting Video Outputs
Video Outputs
There are multiple video outputs on your ATEM switcher which can be used to connect to a
wide range of video equipment. Descriptions of each output connection are listed in
this section.
SDI Program Output
This SDI output switches between HD and SD. It outputs the main program video output of your
ATEM switcher and can be connected to any SDI based video device. The audio on this output
can use embedded HDMI and SDI audio from your cameras as well as external audio via the
switcher's XLR inputs.
Multi View SDI and HDMI Output
The multi view outputs are HD.
Tally is included with red for sources on air, and green for preview. You can connect this output
to televisions and computer monitors with SDI or HDMI connections.
Auxiliary SDI Output
Your ATEM switcher has an auxiliary SDI connection that outputs the same video format in use.
The auxiliary output can use any internal and external video sources. For example, a program
feed if you need another program output, or a clean feed without down stream keying, or even
a specific video input. The aux output is perfect for driving video screens on stage, or a feed
where you can independently control what the viewers see. The aux output switches cleanly
and can be used as a cut only switcher independent of the main program output. The audio on
the auxiliary output is embedded SDI program audio.
Installing Software
Installing Blackmagic ATEMSoftware on Mac OS
You don’t need ATEM Software Control to run your ATEM Switcher, but it is helpful if you want
to record new macros, or upload graphics to the media pool, including using the Adobe
Photoshop plugin to upload new or constantly changing graphics. With ATEM Software Control
installed, it also gives you more options to control your switcher. For example, the flexibility of
having multiple operators mixing audio and handling the media pool, while you are switching
live production using the switcher’s control panel.
Before installing any software, you will need administrator privileges. It is also a good idea to
uninstall any previous versions of ATEM software present on your computer.
1 Ensure you have the very latest driver. Visit www.blackmagicdesign.com/support
2 Open the “Blackmagic ATEM Switchers” folder from the disc or downloaded disk image
and launch the “Blackmagic ATEM Switchers Installer Software”.
3 Click Continue, Agree and Install buttons and the software will be installed on
your system.
4 Now restart your computer to enable the new software drivers.
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