Connecting to a Network
2 Launch Blackmagic ATEM Setup.
3 If the panel requires updating, you will be prompted by a window asking if you would
like to update the software. Click 'update' to initiate the update process. It's important
you don't unplug the power from the panel during the software update.
4 Once the software update is complete, a window will prompt you to power cycle your
hardware panel. Turn your panel off and on, then click ‘close’ in the dialog box. If you
are updating an ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel, the panel will power cycle automatically.
Updating via Ethernet
Updating your ATEM switcher or broadcast panel via Ethernet is generally faster and easier,
however there are some instances, such as those below, where it may not be possible and you
will need to update via USB:
Updating the internal software for the first time.
Your ATEM network settings are already configured to work straight away, however if
your are connecting to a network with other video equipment, there may be potential
IPaddress conflicts which may prevent communication between your computer and
your switcher. Network settings can only be set via USB.
Running internal software earlier than version 6.6.
Rolling the internal software back to a version earlier than 6.6.
Connecting to a Network
If you want to connect your ATEM switcher to a larger Ethernet network, then you will most likely
need to change the network settings on your ATEM switcher. Most people simply plug their
computer and control panel direct to the switcher, however in some situations it can be very
powerful to connect via your network!
Your ATEM ships from the factory with settings to allow hardware control panels to simply be
connected directly with an Ethernet cable. However your ATEM supports full Ethernet IP
protocols so you can place your switcher and panel on your network or anywhere on the planet
using the internet. Connecting to a network means you have enormous flexibility with how you
control your switcher. For example, you can connect an ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel on the
same network to ATEM Television Studio HD and have two operators switching content. In
addition, you also have the software panel on your computer so you can even have a third
operator handling audio, or controling cameras from the software panel.
However, it’s worth noting that if you use your ATEM on a network, then you’re also increasing
the complexity of the connection between your control panel and the switcher, so there is
possibly a greater chance of something going wrong. ATEM can also be used when plugged
into a switch, and even via most VPNs and over the internet.
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