Blackmagic ATEM Converters User Manual 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 now installed.

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.

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.