Blackmagicdesign Installation And Operation Manual
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Installation and Operation Manual
ATEM
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December 2018
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing a Blackmagic Design converter for your live production work!
ATEM Camera Converter and ATEM Studio Converter allows you to extend your broadcast SDIand
consumer HDMI cameras using low cost optical fiber! Imagine connecting to cameras at remote
locations on racing tracks, live sporting venues or even massive golf courses! With ATEM Camera
Converter you can have more cameras closer to the action for the most amazing shots in live
production! ATEM Camera Converter not only converts your camera to optical fiber, but it also
includes talkback, external microphone input, program return feed, tally and built in battery power
source! You can place cameras in multiple locations miles away from your switcher while keeping
full broadcast HD video quality!
ATEM Studio Converter is the perfect partner for your ATEM Camera Converters for internally
distributed program output and talkback support. Multiple ATEM Studio Converters can be looped
to allow talkback support to more than 4 cameras. ATEM Talkback Converter 4K gives you even
more camera connections with the option to install optical fiber SFPs if you need long cable lengths,
plus you get 12G-SDI support for Ultra HD 2160p60 video. When using ATEM Converters with
ATEMSwitchers and Blackmagic Studio Cameras, you get professional video equipment designed
to work together for an amazing live production experience!
Blackmagic Converters Setup is used to change settings and update the internal software in your
ATEM converter. The latest version of Blackmagic Converters Setup can always be downloaded
from our website at www.blackmagicdesign.com/support. We think it should take you approximately
5 minutes to complete installation. Before you install Blackmagic Converters Setup, please
check our website and click the support page to download the latest updates to this manual and
Blackmagic Converters Setup software or you can follow us on Twitter to get notifications of any
software updates. Lastly, please register your ATEM Camera Converter or ATEM Studio Converter
when downloading software updates.
We would love to keep you updated on new software updates and new features for your
ATEM converters. Perhaps you can even send us any suggestions for improvements to the
converters. Weare constantly working on new features and improvements, so we would love to
hear from you!
Grant Petty
CEO Blackmagic Design
Contents
ATEM Converters
Getting Started 5
Introducing ATEM Converters 5
Connecting ATEM Camera Converter 6
Connecting ATEM Studio Converter 8
Connecting ATEM Talkback Converter 4K 11
Confirming your ATEM Converter Set Up 12
Using ATEM Camera Converter 14
Front Control Panel 14
Status Indicators 14
Control Panel Buttons 15
Setting the Camera Number 16
Mounting ATEM Camera Converter 16
Using ATEM Studio Converter 17
Front Control Panel 17
Using ATEM Talkback Converter 4K 18
Front Control Panel 18
Using Blackmagic Converters Setup 19
Installing Blackmagic Converters Setup 19
Removing Blackmagic Converters Setup 20
Updating your ATEM Converter’s Software 20
Setting the Tally Border and Camera Number 20
Connection Diagrams 21
Connecting to an ATEM Switcher via ATEM Talkback Converter 4K 21
Connecting to an ATEM Switcher via ATEMCamera and Studio Converters 22
Looping Multiple ATEM Converters 23
Help 24
Regulatory Notices 25
Safety Information 26
Warranty 27
Getting Started
Introducing ATEM Converters
ATEM Camera Converter, ATEM Studio Converter and ATEM Talkback Converter 4K connect to
switchers, such as ATEM and provide a complete studio talkback and tally solution, including
the option of connecting over long distances using low cost fiber optic cable.
ATEM Camera Converter
ATEM Camera Converter is a portable converter that connects to any SDI or HDMI camera.
The ATEM Camera Converter sends video, audio, tally and talkback signals via bi-directional
optical fiber between itself and a remote unit, for example an ATEM Studio Converter, which
then sends the signal to a switcher. ATEM Camera Converter supports SD, HD and 3G-SDI
formats and can be powered using the internal rechargeable battery or by using mains power.
When paired with another ATEM Camera Converter, ATEM Studio Converter or ATEM Talkback
Converter 4K you get a complete talkback solution for live production. Tally lights are also
enabled when connected to ATEM switchers.
ATEM Camera Converter.
ATEM Studio Converter
ATEM Studio Converter can be partnered with ATEM Camera Converters via optical fiber for
talkback support with any SDI or HDMI cameras. This lets you convert up to 4 cameras to
optical fiber SDI when you need to run video over long cable lengths.
Single mode optical fiber cable with LC connectors are used to connect
ATEM Camera Converter to ATEM Studio Converter. If you are using Blackmagic Studio
Cameras, you can plug your video in directly via optical fiber. The SDI connections, including
the fiber optic inputs, support SD, HD and 6G-SDI video.
You can easily connect your camera audio outputs to an external mixing desk by plugging into
the balanced XLR analog outputs on the ATEM Studio Converter’s rear panel.
When more than 4 cameras are required, you can loop multiple ATEM Studio Converters and
ATEM Talkback Converter 4Ks together.
ATEM Studio Converter.
5Getting Started
ATEM Talkback Converter 4K
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ATEM Talkback Converter 4K is used to connect up to 8 cameras to a switcher via coaxial cable
up to 12G-SDI. When connected to an ATEM switcher you also get tally, plus you can also
connect to ATEM Camera Converters via optical fiber to add talkback.
Blackmagic Studio Camera can connect to your ATEM Talkback Converter 4K via BNC or
optional optical fiber modules. You also get talkback and tally when connected to an
ATEMswitcher.
If you need to connect more cameras, additional ATEM Talkback Converter 4Ks can be looped
together. ATEM Talkback Converter 4K supports SD, HD and Ultra HD video up to 2160p60.
ATEM Talkback Converter 4K with 8 optional SFP modules installed.
Connecting ATEM Camera Converter
The first thing you’ll want to do is power your ATEM Camera Converter, plug in your camera,
headset and a monitor.
Plugging in your Power
ATEM Camera Converter features both an internal rechargeable battery which gives you
mobility in the field, and a connector for plugging in the power adaptor supplied with
ATEMCamera Converter. ATEM Camera Converter’s power connector supports an input range
of 12V to 31V so you can even use an external camera battery. The internal battery will charge
when a power source is connected.
Plug in your power source and charge the internal battery via the 12V to
31V power connector. Connect your camera via the SDI or HDMI input,
and your monitor via the SDI or HDMI output. Bydefault, ATEM Camera
Converter uses embedded SDI or HDMI audio from your camera.
Plugging in your Camera
Plug your camera into your ATEM Camera Converter’s HDMI or SDI connector.
Make sure your camera output is set to a format supported by your live production switcher.
Ifyou’re connecting to an ATEM switcher, check the switcher video standard and then set the
camera to the same video standard, e.g., 1080i59.94.
6Getting Started
Plugging in your Headset
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Plug your talkback headset into ATEM Camera Converter’s standard 3.5mm stereo analog
microphone and headphone inputs. An iPhone or Android compatible headset can be
connected using only the headphone jack. However, if you have an external microphone
connected at the same time, only the external microphone will be used.
Connect your headset to ATEM Camera Converter via the standard
3.5mm headphone output and microphone input.
Plugging in your Monitor
Plug your monitor into ATEM Camera Converter’s SDI or HDMI output. Using a monitor lets you
view the camera output or the program output from a switcher. If you are connecting to an
ATEM Switcher, you’ll need to set the camera number on your ATEM Camera Converter so the
tally light will illuminate when the camera is switched to the program output. For more
information, refer to the ‘Using ATEM Camera Converter/Setting the Camera Number’ section.
Connecting via Optical Fiber
You’ll now want to connect your ATEM Camera Converter to either a second Camera Converter,
an ATEM Talkback Converter 4K, or an or ATEM Studio Converter, via duplex single mode
optical fiber cables with LC connectors. A pair of optical fiber cables are typically known as a
patch cord.
ATEM Camera Converter’s optical fiber SFP module.
Plugging in Optical Fiber LC Connectors
To plug optical fiber connectors into your ATEM Converters:
1 Plug one end of the patch cord to your ATEM Camera Converter’s SFP module.
2 Plug the other end of your patch cord to the SFP module on the second
ATEM Camera Converter. If you are connecting multiple cameras to an ATEM Talkback
Converter 4K or ATEM Studio Converter, choose SFP modules appropriate for
each camera.
7Getting Started
For example, when connecting camera 1, connect to the camera 1 SFP module.
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Optical fiber patch cord with two LC connectors.
Plugging in your Audio
ATEM Camera Converter supports 2 channels of camera audio, which are carried on audio
channels 1 & 2 of the optical fiber SDI connection. By default, ATEM Camera Converter uses the
embedded audio from your camera’s microphone. However, if you want to plug in an external
audio source, connect your audio equipment to ATEM Camera Converter’s two balanced 1/4”
TRS inputs. When external audio is connected it will be used instead of the embedded
camera audio.
The 1/4” TRS connectors accept stereo analog audio at microphone level and are carried on
audio channels 1 & 2 of the optical fiber SDI connection.
Connect external audio equipment to ATEM Camera Converter via TRS connectors.
Confirming Your Video Signal
When your ATEM Camera Converter is powered, a camera is plugged in, and a valid SDI or
HDMI signal is present, you’ll see the control panel ‘video’ status indicator illuminated.
Additionally, if you have your monitor connected and the PGM button set for camera video, your
camera output will be displayed and you’ll know your ATEM Camera Converter is working.
When a valid video signal is detected via SDI or HDMI, you’ll see ATEM Camera
Converter’s ‘video’ status indicator illuminated. The ‘optical’ indicator will illuminate
when a valid SDI signal is detected via the optical fiber input.
Connecting ATEM Studio Converter
The first thing to do is plug in power, plug in your cameras, a headset, and connect to a
switcher. You can also plug in an external microphone, such as a gooseneck microphone if you
want to use talkback without using a headset. You can even output each camera’s audio to a
mixer via balanced analog XLR connectors.
8Getting Started
Plugging in Power
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Plug in your power via your ATEM Converter’s mains power input using a standard IEC cable.
You can also connect a power adaptor or external camera battery to the 12V to 31V power input.
2 power inputs give you the option of a redundant power connection in case one supply fails or
is accidentally disconnected.
Plug in power via the mains power, or the 12V or 31V power connector.
Plugging in Cameras
On the back panel of your ATEM Studio Converter, you’ll see 4 groups of connectors
numbered 1 to 4.
1 Plug your cameras into each optical fiber SFP module.
2 The second LC connector plugged into the SFP module is used to connect the program
video back to your Blackmagic Studio Camera or ATEM Camera Converter.
3 Plug each camera SDI output from your ATEM Studio Converter to the corresponding
camera inputs in your switcher.
Plug your cameras into ATEM Studio Converter’s optical fiber inputs.
Plugging in the Program Feed from your Switcher
Connect the program output from your switcher to your ATEM Studio Converter’s ‘PGM SDI in’
connector. When connecting the program output from an ATEM switcher, tally is also
embedded in the SDI signal. This will enable tally lights when connected to
ATEM Camera Converters via optical fiber and Blackmagic Studio Cameras.
9Getting Started
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Plugging in your Headset
Your ATEM Studio Converter uses aviation headsets that plug in via the 1/4” TRS headphone
and 0.206” microphone jacks. If both a headset and an external microphone are plugged in,
only the headset will be used. Talkback audio is embedded into audio channels 15 & 16 of the
SDI signal.
Connect your aviation headset via your ATEM Studio Converter front panel TRS connectors.
You can also plug in an external microphone via the balanced XLR analog input.
Plugging in your External Microphone
If you want to use an external microphone, plug in via the balanced XLR analog input on your
ATEM Studio Converter’s front control panel.
Outputting Camera Audio
You can easily connect your camera audio outputs to an external mixing desk by plugging into
the balanced XLR analog outputs on the rear panel.
Monitoring your Audio
If you want to monitor your program or talkback audio on external audio equipment such as
a Blackmagic Audio Monitor, connect via the RCA outputs on your ATEM Studio Converter’s
rear panel. Plus, you can easily connect your camera’s audio to a mixer using the XLR analog
audio outputs.
Monitor your program or talkback audio on external equipment by
connecting to ATEM Studio Converter’s RCA outputs.
10Getting Started
Connecting ATEM Talkback Converter 4K
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The first thing to do is plug in power, your cameras, a headset and connect to a switcher. You
can also plug in an external microphone, such as a gooseneck microphone if you want to use
talkback without using a headset.
Plugging in Power
Plug in your power via your ATEM Talkback Converter 4K’s mains power input using a standard
IEC cable. You can also connect a power adaptor or external camera battery to the 12V to 31V
power input. 2 power inputs give you the option of a redundant power connection in case one
supply fails or is accidentally disconnected.
Plug in power via the mains power, or the 12V or 31V power connector.
Plugging in Cameras
On the back panel of your ATEM Talkback Converter 4K, you’ll see 8 groups of connectors that
are assigned to camera numbers 1 to 8.
1 Plug your cameras into each ‘Cam SDI in’ connector.
2 Plug your ATEM Talkback Converter 4K’s ‘Cam SDI out’ into your camera’s program
SDI input.
When using ATEM Camera Converters with ATEM Talkback Converter 4K, it is important
to note that talkback and tally are embedded in the SDI signal via optical fiber only.
3 Plug the numbered SDI outputs, for example ‘SDI 1 Out’, to the corresponding camera
inputs in your switcher.
Plug your cameras into ATEM Talkback Converter 4K’s camera SDI inputs. When optical fiber
SFP modules are installed, you can also plug cameras into your ATEM Talkback Converter 4K
via optical fiber. Plug your ATEM Talkback Converter 4K’s ‘SDI out’ into your switcher.
11Getting Started
Plugging in the Program Feed from your Switcher
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Connect the program output from your switcher to your ATEM Talkback Converter 4K’s
‘PGMSDI in’ connector. When connecting the program output from an ATEM switcher, tally is
also embedded in the SDI signal. This will enable tally lights when connected to
ATEM Camera Converters, Blackmagic Studio Cameras and Blackmagic URSA
Broadcast Cameras.
Plug the program SDI output from your switcher into your
ATEM Talkback Converter 4K’s ‘PGM SDI’ input.
Plugging in your Headset
Your ATEM Talkback Converter 4K uses aviation headsets that plug in via the 1/4” TRS
headphone and 0.206” microphone jacks.
If both a headset and an external microphone are plugged in, only the headset will be used.
Talkback audio is embedded into audio channels 15 & 16 of the SDI signal.
Connect your aviation headset via your ATEM Talkback Converter 4K front panel TRS connectors. You can also
plug in an external microphone via the balanced XLR analog input if you want to use talkback without a headset.
Plugging in your External Microphone
If you want to use an external microphone, plug in via the balanced XLR analog input on your
ATEM Converter’s front control panel.
Monitoring your Audio
If you want to monitor your program or talkback audio on external audio equipment such as a
Blackmagic Audio Monitor, connect via the RCA outputs on your ATEM Talkback Converter 4K
or ATEM Studio Converter’s rear panel.
Confirming your ATEM Converter Set Up
After connecting your ATEM Converters to a live production switcher you’ll want to confirm that
everything is working.
The first thing to do is check the switcher is getting a valid signal from your cameras. You can
check this by having the switcher operator switch each camera to the preview or program
output. If all your camera signals can be seen on the switcher’s preview or program output,
you’ll know your ATEM Converters are working.
12Getting Started
Next, check your talkback. Have the switcher operator and camera operators speak to each
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other using their ‘press to talk’ buttons and headsets.
If you are using an ATEM switcher, tally signals are sent over the SDI connection. To make sure
tally is working, check the camera number on ATEM Camera Converters and make sure they
match the camera numbers on the ATEM switcher. For more information, refer to the ‘Using
ATEM Camera Converter/Setting the Camera number’ section of this manual.
If you experience any trouble setting up your ATEM Converters, please visit the
Blackmagic Design support center at www.blackmagicdesign.com/support where you can often
find answers quickly by browsing the Blackmagic Forum. Here you can read information and
comments from other experienced users and Blackmagic Design staff. You can also find
contact information for your local Blackmagic Design support team.
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13Getting Started
Using ATEM Camera Converter
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Front Control Panel
ATEM Camera Converter’s control panel features buttons for adjusting headset and microphone
volume, activating talkback, program/camera monitoring, powering on and off, and setting the
camera number. There are also 5 status indicators for battery level, optical signal, SDI or HDMI
signal, and tally.
Status Indicators
Battery level
On the far left of the control panel are four green battery level indicators. The number of
illuminated indicators decrease as the battery level decreases. When the remaining single
indicator starts flashing, there’s approximately 10 minutes of battery power left, so you should
plug in an external power source or switch to another charged ATEM Camera Converter. The
battery will last for over 2 hours of continuous use and requires approximately 8 hours for a
complete recharge.
Optical
Next to the battery level LEDs is the ‘optical’ indicator. This lights up when an optical fiber SDI
video signal is detected by ATEM Camera Converter. Use this indicator to confirm a valid optical
SDI signal is being sent or received.
Video
The ‘video’ indicator lights up when a valid SDI or HDMI video signal is detected by
ATEM Camera Converter. Use this indicator to confirm that your camera input signal is present.
Tally lights
These lights illuminate when a tally signal is received from the program output of an
ATEM switcher. By watching the two red tally lights on opposite sides of
ATEM Camera Converter, your talent and camera operator can see when they are on air.
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Battery level, optical, and video signal status indicators.
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The tally lights on each side of the ATEM Camera Converter glow red
when your camera is live on the program output of an ATEM switcher.
14Using ATEM Camera Converter
Control Panel Buttons
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Pressing the PGM button toggles between the program video signal and the camera input
signal. The program input is the signal connected via optical fiber.
PGM button and microphone volume level buttons.
The buttons will illuminate when pressed or activated.
Microphone Volume Down/Up
The microphone volume buttons provide a quick way to adjust external audio levels. Each press
of the microphone volume buttons provide a smooth increase or decrease in volume over 1
second. When maximum or minimum microphone volume is reached, or if at maximum or
minimum volume at power up, the relevant button will illuminate for 3 seconds. These buttons
do not affect embedded SDI and HDMI audio levels received directly from the camera.
Power On/O
Press and release to instantly power on. Hold for 1 second to power off.
Camera Number
This button is used to set the camera number on your ATEM Camera Converter so your tally
lights function correctly. Refer to the ‘setting the camera number’ section in this manual for a
detailed description.
Talkback Headphone Volume
Press this button to increase the volume of the talkback headphones. When maximum volume
is reached, or if at maximum volume at power up, the button will illuminate for 3 seconds. The
next press will reduce the volume to minimum before the volume is increased again.
PTT
Press to talk allows camera operators to talk to the switcher operator. Hold the button down
while talking. If the PTT button is pressed twice in quick succession, it will stay on to allow
hands free communication. If PTT is pressed again, it will revert to normal press to talk behavior.
The power button will illuminate when ATEM Camera Converter is powered
on. Press the PTT button to engage talkback with another ATEM Camera
Converter, ATEM Talkback Converter 4K, or ATEM Studio Converter.
Press thetalkback headphone button to adjust the talkback volume.
15Using ATEM Camera Converter
Setting the Camera Number
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If you want your ATEM Camera Converter to receive tally signals from an ATEM switcher, you’ll
need to set the camera number on your ATEM Camera Converter. This ensures the switcher
sends the tally signal to the correct ATEM Camera Converter. The camera number can be set
from 1 to 99.
To set the camera number with the camera number button, press and hold the button until its
button light flashes 3 times. This will reset the camera number to camera 1. Each subsequent
press of the button will increment the camera number by 1. For example, if you want to set your
ATEM Camera Converter to camera number 5, reset the camera number to 1 and then add 4
button presses.
To test if camera number 5 is set correctly, have the ATEM switcher operator switch camera
number 5 to the program output. If your camera number is set correctly, the tally lights will
illuminate on your ATEM Camera Converter.
Similarly, if you want to test what camera number your ATEM Camera Converter is set to, ask the
ATEM switcher operator to switch camera inputs to the program output until your tally lights
illuminate. The switcher operator can then confirm your camera number.
‘Camera number’ button.
Mounting ATEM Camera Converter
When your camera needs to be mobile, connect your cables to ATEM Camera Converter and
then snap the integrated belt clip on to your belt. For stationary shots, ATEM Camera Converter
can be mounted on a tripod arm with either of its standard 3/8” or 1/4” thread inserts. If you want
to sit ATEM Camera Converter on a desk using its rubber feet, undo the two 2.5 hex socket
screws and remove the belt clip.
ATEM Camera Converter can be clipped
to your belt, mounted on a tripod arm, or
placed on its rubber feet on a desk.
16Using ATEM Camera Converter
Using ATEM Studio Converter
LOCK TO TALK
PRESS TO TALK
LOCK TO TALK
PRESS TO TALK
LOCK TO TALK
PRESS TO TALK
Front Control Panel
Your ATEM Studio Converter’s control panel features two rows of talkback buttons, including
‘PTT’ and ‘LTT’, or, ‘press to talk’ and ‘lock to talk’, for each of the camera inputs. Next to the
talkback buttons are PGM
change to green when selected.
PTT 1-4 — The ‘press to talk’ buttons let you communicate with each camera operator
independently. The PTT button illuminates green and activates your external or headset
microphone while the button is pressed.
LTT 1-4 — The ‘lock to talk’ buttons lock your external or headset microphone open until you
press them again. You can even lock your microphone open for all cameras if you want to
communicate with all camera operators simultaneously. Cameras can be communicated with
independently using PTT even if all LTT buttons are selected.
and Mute buttons. All buttons are illuminated white and
PGM
Pressing the program button enables program audio with talkback. When a camera
operator uses talkback, your ATEM Studio Converter’s program audio level is decreased so
talkback can be heard clearly. When PGM is deselected only talkback audio is heard.
Mute
Pressing the ‘mute’ button will quickly fade the built in speaker to silence. Pressing
mute again, or increasing the volume, will restore audio. This button only affects the speaker
output and will not affect your program or talkback audio output.
Built in Speaker and Volume Control — You can hear program audio and talkback via the
control panel speaker, or with headphones via the 1/4” TRS headphones input. Adjust the
volume for the speaker or headphones by turning the volume knob on the control panel
clockwise or counterclockwise.
ATEM Studio Converter’s control panel buttons are used for talkback,
enabling or disabling program audio, and muting the speaker.
The above illustration shows all the LTT buttons activated.
You can communicate with a single camera operator
even when LTT is selected for all cameras. All LTT
buttons are deactivated while PTT is pressed.
Volume is easily adjusted by turning the volume
control clockwise and anticlockwise.
17Using ATEM Studio Converter
Using ATEM Talkback Converter 4K
5
Front Control Panel
Your ATEM Talkback Converter 4K’s control panel features two rows of talkback buttons,
including ‘PTT’ and ‘LTT’, or, ‘press to talk’ and ‘lock to talk’, for each of the camera inputs.
Next to the talkback buttons are PGM
white and change to green when selected.
PTT 1-8 — The ‘press to talk’ buttons let you communicate with each camera operator
independently. The PTT button illuminates green and activates your external or headset
microphone while the button is pressed.
LTT 1-8 — The ‘lock to talk’ buttons lock your external or headset microphone open until you
press them again. You can even lock your microphone open for all cameras if you want to
communicate with all camera operators simultaneously. Cameras can be communicated with
independently using PTT even if all LTT buttons are selected.
and Mute buttons. All buttons are illuminated
PGM
Pressing the program button enables program audio with talkback. When a camera
operator uses talkback, your ATEM Talkback Converter 4K’s program audio level is decreased
so talkback can be heard clearly. When PGM is deselected only talkback audio is heard.
Mute
Pressing the ‘mute’ button will quickly fade the built in speaker to silence. Pressing
mute again, or increasing the volume, will restore audio. This button only affects the speaker
output and will not affect your program or talkback audio output.
Built in Speaker and Volume Control — You can hear program audio and talkback via the
control panel speaker, or with headphones via the 1/4” TRS headphones input. Adjust the
volume for the speaker or headphones by turning the volume knob on the control panel
clockwise or counterclockwise.
ATEM Talkback Converter 4K’s control panel buttons are used for
talkback, enabling or disabling program audio, and muting the speaker.
The above illustration shows LTT buttons 5, 6, 7 and 8 activated.
You can communicate with a single camera operator
even when LTT is selected for all cameras. All LTT
buttons are deactivated while PTT is pressed.
Volume is easily adjusted by turning the volume
control clockwise and anticlockwise.
18Using ATEM Talkback Converter 4K
Using Blackmagic Converters Setup
Blackmagic Converters Setup is used to configure settings and update the internal software in
your ATEM Camera Converter, ATEM Talkback Converter 4K or ATEM Studio Converter.
Installing Blackmagic Converters Setup
The Blackmagic Converters utility software can be used to update your converter to new video
standards, add compatibility with new hardware or adjust video and audio levels.
Installation on Mac OS X
1 Download the Blackmagic Converters Setup software from www.blackmagicdesign.com
2 Unzip the downloaded file and open the resulting disk image to reveal its contents.
3 Double click the installer and follow the prompts to complete the installation.
4 When the installation has finished, it will prompt you to restart your computer.
Click‘restart’ to complete the installation. Blackmagic Converters Setup is
nowinstalled.
Installation on Windows
1 Download Blackmagic Converters Setup from www.blackmagicdesign.com
2 Unzip the downloaded file. You should see a Blackmagic Converters Setup folder
containing this PDF manual and the Blackmagic Converters Setup installer.
3 Double click the installer and follow the prompts to complete the installation.
4 When the installation has finished, it will prompt you to restart your computer.
Click‘restart’ to complete the installation.
Once the computer has restarted, Blackmagic Converters Setup will be ready to use.
19Using Blackmagic Converters Setup
Removing Blackmagic Converters Setup
To remove the Blackmagic Converters software on Mac OS X, launch the Blackmagic
Converters.dmg installation file, double click on ‘Uninstall Converters’ and simply follow
the prompts.
To remove the Blackmagic Converters software on Windows, open the Windows control panel
and click on ‘Programs and Features’. Select ‘Blackmagic Converters’ from the list, click on
‘Uninstall’ and follow the prompts.
Updating your ATEM Converter’s Software
After installing Blackmagic Converters Setup on your computer, connect a USB cable between
the computer and your ATEM Converter. Launch Blackmagic Converters Setup and follow any
onscreen prompt to update the internal software in your ATEM converter. If no prompt appears,
the internal software is up to date and there is nothing further you need to do.
Setting the Tally Border and Camera Number
In addition to tally lights, you can also display a tally border on an SDI or HDMI monitor
connected to your ATEM Camera Converter. This option is set using Blackmagic Converters
Setup, where you can also set the camera number.
1 Connect an ATEM Camera Converter to your computer via USB.
2 Launch Blackmagic Converters Setup, select your ATEM Camera Converter and click
the ‘settings’ tab.
3 Set the camera number and also choose whether to show a tally border on the monitor
attached to the ATEM Camera Converter. Click ‘save’ to confirm your settings and exit
Blackmagic Converters Setup.
If you chose not to display a tally border, the tally lights on the ATEM Camera Converter will still
illuminate when your camera is live on the program output of the ATEM switcher.
You can easily change the ‘camera number’ setting for your ATEM Camera
Converter using Blackmagic Converters Setup. You can also choose
whether or not to display a tally border around your connected monitor by
checking or unchecking the ‘show tally on my video output’ checkbox.
20Using Blackmagic Converters Setup
Connection Diagrams
1 7 13 19 COL 1 BARS AUX 1
2 8 14 20 COL 2
SPR
SRC
AUX 2
3 9 15
KEY
MASK
CLEAN
FEED 1
ME 2
PVW
AUX 3
4 10 16 BLK
CLEAN
FEED 2
ME 2
PGM
AUX 4
5 11 17 MP 1 MP 1K
ME 1
PVW
AUX 5
6 12 18 MP 2 MP 2K
ME 1
PGM
AUX 6
171319COL 1BARSAUX 1
281420COL 2
SPRSRC
AUX 2
3915
KEY
MASK
CLEANFEED 1
ME 2PVW
AUX 3
41016BLK
CLEANFEED 2
ME 2PGM
AUX 4
51117MP 1MP 1K
ME 1PVW
AUX 5
61218MP 2MP 2K
ME 1PGM
AUX 6
PTTPGM
VIDEOOPTICAL
PUSHPUSHPUSHPUSH
SDI 1 OUT CAM SDI
SDI 2 OUTCAM SDI
SDI 2 OUTCAM SDI
SDI 4 OUTCAM SDI
SDI 5 OUTCAM SDI
SDI 6 OUTCAM SDI
SDI 7 OUTCAM SDI
SDI 8 OUTCAM SDI
PGM SDIMICH/PHONE
SDI 1 OUTCAM SDI
CAM OPT
OUT/IN
SDI 2 OUTCAM SDI
CAM OPT
OUT/IN
SDI 2 OUTCAM SDI
CAM OPT
OUT/IN
SDI 4 OUTCAM SDI
CAM OPT
OUT/IN
SDI 5 OUTCAM SDI
CAM OPT
OUT/IN
SDI 6 OUTCAM SDI
CAM OPT
OUT/IN
SDI 7 OUTCAM SDI
CAM OPT
OUT/IN
SDI 8 OUTCAM SDI
CAM OPT
OUT/IN
PGM SDIMICH/PHONE
Connecting to an ATEM Switcher via ATEM Talkback
Converter 4K
Using an ATEM Talkback Converter 4K with an ATEM switcher gives you talkback control with
tally for up to 8 cameras simultaneously. The example below shows an HD workflow using an
HDMI camera connected via optical fiber using an ATEM Camera Converter, plus a Blackmagic
Studio Camera via optical fiber or BNC.
PUSH
ATEM Talkback Converter 4K
SDI 1 out to ATEM switcher
camera 1 SDI in.
ATEM Talkback Converter
4K BNC or optic al fiber SDI
out/in to Blackmagic Studio
Camer a SDI out/in via BNC
or optical fiber.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
SDI 1 OUT CAM SDI
CAM OPT
OUT/IN
ATEM 2 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K
SDI 2 OUT CAM SDI
CAM OPT
SDI 2 OUT CAM SDI
CAM OPT
OUT/IN
OUT/IN
ATEM Talkback Converter 4K
SDI 4 OUT CAM SDI
SDI 5 OUT CAM SDI
CAM OPT
CAM OPT
OUT/IN
OUT/IN
Optical Fiber In and Out
HDMI
SDI 6 OUT CAM SDI
CAM OPT
OUT/IN
SDI 7 OUT CAM SDI
CAM OPT
OUT/IN
SDI 8 OUT CAM SDI
CAM OPT
OUT/IN
ATEM switcher
program output.
PUSHPUSHPUSHPUSH
PGM SDI MIC H/PHONE
ATEM Talkback
Converter 4K PGM
SDI in from ATEM
switcher program
output.
1
1
3
2
PUSH
2
1
3
2
PUSH
Camera 1
Camera 2
ATEM Camera Converter
Headset via 3.5mm TRS input s
SDI or HDMI Mo nitor
21Connection Diagrams
Connecting to an ATEM Switcher via
1 7 13 19 COL 1 BARS AUX 1
2 8 14 20 COL 2
SPR
SRC
AUX 2
3 9 15
KEY
MASK
CLEAN
FEED 1
ME 2
PVW
AUX 3
4 10 16 BLK
CLEAN
FEED 2
ME 2
PGM
AUX 4
5 11 17 MP 1 MP 1K
ME 1
PVW
AUX 5
6 12 18 MP 2 MP 2K
ME 1
PGM
AUX 6
171319COL 1BARSAUX 1
281420COL 2
SPRSRC
AUX 2
3915
KEY
MASK
CLEANFEED 1
ME 2PVW
AUX 3
41016BLK
CLEANFEED 2
ME 2PGM
AUX 4
51117MP 1MP 1K
ME 1PVW
AUX 5
61218MP 2MP 2K
ME 1PGM
AUX 6
PTTPGM
VIDEOOPTICAL
PTTPGM
VIDEOOPTICAL
4321
OPTICAL OUT/IN
SDI OUT
LR
OPTICAL OUT/IN
SDI OUT
LR
ANALOG AUDIO OUTOPTICAL OUT/IN
SDI OUT
LR
ANALOG AUDIO OUTOPTICAL OUT/IN
SDI OUT
L
OUT
R
ANALOG AUDIO OUTANALOG AUDIO OUT
IN
PGM SDI
OUT
IN
MIC
OUT
IN
H/PHONE
AES/EBU TALKBACK LOOPS
PUSHPUSHPUSHPUSH
PUSHPUSHPUSHPUSH
171319COL 1BARSAUX 1
281420COL 2
SPRSRC
AUX 2
3915
KEY
MASK
CLEANFEED 1
ME 2PVW
AUX 3
41016BLK
CLEANFEED 2
ME 2PGM
AUX 4
51117MP 1MP 1K
ME 1PVW
AUX 5
61218MP 2MP 2K
ME 1PGM
AUX 6
4321
SDI OUT
SDI OUT
SDI OUT
OUT
IN
OUTINOUT
IN
AES/EBU TALKBACK LOOPS
ATEMCamera and Studio Converters
This example shows a 3G-SDI workflow using two cameras connected to an ATEM 2 M/E
Broadcast Studio 4K via two ATEM Camera Converters partnered with an ATEM Studio
Converter. You can use ATEM Studio Converter’s XLR analog outputs to send each camera’s
audio to a mixing desk. ATEM Camera Converters can be used to convert HDMI cameras to SDI
so you can connect them to a switcher over long distances and get tally and talkback via
optical fiber.
PUSH
VIDEOOPTICAL
PRESS TO TALK
LOCK TO TALK
PTTPGM
SDI Camera 2 input
SDI camera output
to switcher
SDI out from ATEM
Studio Converter
to switcher
RL
SDI OUT
+12V BACKUP
POWER
USB 2.0
Optical fiber Out/In
SDI
OPTICAL OUT/IN
LR
ATEM Camera Converter
VIDEOOPTICAL
ATEM 2 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K
SDI OUT
LR
OPTICAL OUT/IN
ANALOG AUDIO OUTOPTICAL OUT/IN
ATEM Studio Converter
HDMI camera
PTTPGM
SDI OUT
LR
ANALOG AUDIO OUTOPTICAL OUT/IN
Optical Fiber In and Out
4321
SDI OUT
L
ANALOG AUDIO OUTANALOG AUDIO OUT
HDMI
ATEM Camera Converter
PUSHPUSHPUSHPUSH
OUT
IN
R
PGM SDI
Program output from
switcher to ATEM
Studio Converter
Headset connected to
inputs on front control
panel
AES/EBU TALKBACK LOOPS
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
MIC
H/PHONE
HD-SDI camera
Headset
Headset
22Connection Diagrams
Looping Multiple ATEM Converters
1 7 13 19 COL 1 BARS AUX 1
2 8 14 20 COL 2
SPR
SRC
AUX 2
3 9 15
KEY
MASK
CLEAN
FEED 1
ME 2
PVW
AUX 3
4 10 16 BLK
CLEAN
FEED 2
ME 2
PGM
AUX 4
5 11 17 MP 1 MP 1K
ME 1
PVW
AUX 5
6 12 18 MP 2 MP 2K
ME 1
PGM
AUX 6
If you have more cameras than a single ATEM Talkback Converter 4K or ATEM Studio Converter
can support, you can expand the number of camera connections by linking ATEM Converters
together. This example shows two ATEM Talkback Converter 4K’s and an ATEM Studio
Converter connected together so up to 20 cameras can be used. The first unit receives the
program output from the switcher. The talkback headset or external microphone should be
connected to the front panel of the first unit. Thefirst unit’s program and microphone outputs
are then looped to the corresponding inputs of the next unit. The last unit in the chain should
loop its microphone output back to its own headphone input. The headphone output should be
connected to the headphone input of each previous unit in turn until the first unit is connected.
This completes the loop so that all ATEM Converters can share talkback.
PUSH
PUSH
PUSH
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ATEM 2 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K
PRESS TO TALK
LOCK TO TALK
PUSH
The las t unit in the chain should
loop its microphone output back
to the headphone input on the
same unit.
SDI 7 OUT CAM SDI
CAM OPT
OUT/IN
SDI 8 OUT CAM SDI
CAM OPT
OUT/IN
ATEM Talkback Converter 4K
SDI OUT
L
OPTICAL OUT/IN
ANALOG AUDIO OUT
R
ATEM Studio Converter
SDI 7 OUT CAM SDI
CAM OPT
OUT/IN
SDI 8 OUT CAM SDI
CAM OPT
OUT/IN
ATEM Talkback Converter 4K
PGM SDIMICH/PHONE
OUT
AES/EBUTALKBACK LOOPS
OUT
IN
IN
PGM SDI
MIC
PGM SDIMICH/PHONE
OUT
IN
H/PHONE
23Connection Diagrams
Help
Getting Help
The fastest way to obtain help is to go to the Blackmagic Design online support pages and
check the latest support material available for your ATEM converter.
Blackmagic Design Online Support Pages
The latest manual, software and support notes can be found at the Blackmagic Design Support
Center at www.blackmagicdesign.com/support.
Contacting Blackmagic Design Support
If you can’t find the help you need in our support material, please use the “Send us an email”
button, on the support page for your ATEM converter model, to email a support request.
Alternatively, click on the “Find your local support team” button on the support page and call
your nearest Blackmagic Design support office.
Using the Blackmagic Design Forum
The Blackmagic Design online forum on our website is another resource you can visit for
help. This can be a faster way of getting help as there may already be answers you can
find on the forum which will keep you moving forward. You can visit the forum at
https://forum.blackmagicdesign.com
Checking the Version Currently Installed
To check which version of Blackmagic Converters Setup software is installed on your computer,
open the About Blackmagic Converters Setup window.
On Mac OS X, open Blackmagic Converters Setup from the Applications folder.
Select About Blackmagic Converters Setup from the application menu to reveal the
version number.
On Windows 7, open Blackmagic Converters Setup from your Start menu.
Click on the Help menu and select About Blackmagic Converters Setup to reveal
the version number.
On Windows 8, open Blackmagic Converters Setup from the Blackmagic Converters
Setup tile on your Start page. Click on the Help menu and select About Blackmagic
Converters Setup to reveal the version number.
On Windows 10, open Blackmagic Converters Setup from your Start menu or click the
Blackmagic Converters Setup tile on your Start page. Click the Help menu and Select
About Blackmagic Converters Setup to reveal the version number.
How to Get the Latest Software Updates
After checking the version of Blackmagic Converters Setup software installed on your
computer, please visit the Blackmagic Support Center at www.blackmagicdesign.com/support
to check for the latest updates. While it is usually a good idea to run the latest updates, it is a
wise practice to avoid updating any software if you are in the middle of an important project.
24Help
Regulatory Notices
Disposal of waste of electrical and electronic equipment within the European union.
The symbol on the product indicates that this equipment must not be disposed of with
other waste materials. In order to dispose of your waste equipment, it must be handed
over to a designated collection point for recycling. The separate collection and
recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural
resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the
environment. Formore information about where you can drop off your waste
equipment for recycling, please contact your local city recycling office or the dealer
from whom you purchased the product.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
providereasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, maycause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
product in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at personal expense.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1 This device may not cause harmful interference.
2 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Connection to HDMI interfaces must be made with high quality shielded HDMI cables.
This equipment has been tested for compliance with the intended use in a commercial
environment. If the equipment is used in a domestic environment, it may cause radio
interference.
25Regulatory Notices
Safety Information
The following safety information applies to mains powered products.
This equipment must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective
earthconnection.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this equipment to dripping
orsplashing.
This equipment is suitable for use in tropical locations with an ambient temperature of
up to 40ºC.
Ensure that adequate ventilation is provided around the product and is not restricted.
When rack mounting, ensure the ventilation is not restricted by adjacent equipment.
No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to your local Blackmagic Design
service centre.
Use only at altitudes not more than 2000m above sea level.
Some products have the facility to connect small form-factor transceiver (SFP) optical
fibre modules. Only use Laser class 1 optical SFP modules.
Recommended Blackmagic Design SFP modules:
3G-SDI: PL-4F20-311C
6G-SDI: PL-8F10-311C
12G-SDI: PL-TG10-311C
Warning for Authorized Service Personnel
Caution - Double Pole/Neutral Fusing
The power supply contained in this equipment has a fuse in both line and
neutral conductors and is suitable for connection to the IT power distribution
system in Norway.
26Safety Information
Warranty
12 Month Limited Warranty
Blackmagic Design warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. If a product proves to be
defective during this warranty period, Blackmagic Design, at its option, either will repair the
defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange
for the defective product.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, you the Customer, must notify Blackmagic Design
of the defect before the expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for
the performance of service. The Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the
defective product to a designated service center nominated by Blackmagic Design, with
shipping charges pre paid. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges,
insurance, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to us for any reason.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or
improper or inadequate maintenance and care. Blackmagic Design shall not be obligated to
furnish service under this warranty: a) to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel
other than Blackmagic Design representatives to install, repair or service the product, b) to
repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment, c) to
repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non Blackmagic Design parts or
supplies, or d) to service a product that has been modified or integrated with other products
when the effect of such a modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing
the product.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY BLACKMAGIC DESIGN IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. BLACKMAGIC DESIGN AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
BLACKMAGIC DESIGN’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS
THE WHOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR ANY INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER
BLACKMAGIC DESIGN OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES. BLACKMAGIC DESIGN IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY ILLEGAL USE OF
EQUIPMENT BY CUSTOMER. BLACKMAGIC IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES RESULTING
FROM USE OF THIS PRODUCT. USER OPERATES THIS PRODUCT AT OWN RISK.