User's Manual

System Control
Joystick and Numeric Keypad
The number pad is used to enter numerical data. For example, the number pad can be used
to enter a numerical value for transition duration. When entering data using the number pad,
the soft buttons below each parameter are used to apply the entered data to that parameter.
The Joystick is a 3-axis joystick that is used to size and position keys, DVEs and other elements.
You can also use the joystick to control VISCA PTZ remote cameras.
Joystick Control
Controlling Cameras using the Joystick
The joystick can also be used to control a remote camera head using the common VISCA
protocol when connected to your switcher.
PTZ, or ‘pan, tilt, zoom’, control is an extremely powerful tool for controlling pan, tilt and zoom
on remote cameras. You can easily control a bank of cameras one at a time by pressing the
camera control button and then selecting each camera via the numbered buttons on the
numeric keypad. Make your pan and tilt adjustments with the joystick.
You can also choose the tilt direction of your joystick by selecting ‘inverted’ or ‘normal’ in the
‘VISCA control settings. Selecting ‘inverted’ will reverse the tilt action of your joystick.
Connecting a Remote Head
Your ATEM Advanced Panel communicates with remote heads via your ATEM switcher’s RS-422
port labeled ‘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.
You’ll also need to make sure the remote behavior for your switcher’s RS-422 port is set to
‘PTZ in the ‘settings’ LCD menu.
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