Contents
ATEM Production Switchers
Getting Started
Introducing ATEM 5
What is an M/E Switcher? 5
Understanding the ATEM Processor Chassis 8
Plugging in Multi View Monitoring 9
Plugging in a Control Panel 10
Installing Blackmagic ATEM Software on Mac OS X 11
Installing Blackmagic ATEM Software on Windows 7 12
Plugging in your Computer 13
Settings You Need To Check! 14
Plugging in Cameras 15
Connecting to a Network 16
Changing the Switcher Network Settings 17
Understanding the Broadcast Panel Network Settings 17
Setting the Broadcast Panel to Find the Switcher IP Location 18
Changing the Broadcast Panel Network Settings 19
Updating the Software
How to Update the ATEM Software! 20
Updating the Switcher Chassis Software 20
Updating the Broadcast Control Panel Software 21
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Connecting Video Outputs
Using ATEM Software Control
Interface Overview 24
Switcher Control Panel 24
Media Manager 25
Switcher Settings 26
Using the Software Control Panel 26
Mix Effects 26
Program Bus Source Select Buttons 27
Preview Bus Source Select Buttons 27
Transition Control and Upstream Keyers 27
Downstream Keyers 29
Fade to Black (FTB) 29
Processing Palettes 29
Using the Media Manager and Media Pool 31
Changing Switcher Settings 33
Controlling Auxiliary Outputs 36