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Hello,
I run a performing arts venue which utilizes multiple inputs for our front projection. For example, we have HDMI Video feeds from the stage (laptop lectures) as well as from the control booth (projection computer).
To switch between feeds, our IT department recently purchased an "ATEM Production Studio 4k" as a stand-alone solution. However, in attempting to "plug & play" I am finding that I have no video feed or output. Based on this, I have a few questions:
First - Is this item capable of functioning as a stand-alone switcher without additional video equipment? Is there another piece of hardware necessary for it to operate?
Second - I've read through the manual which implies that this gear is "Plug & Play" however, I've attempted to connect 3 different computers (mac) via the HDMI inputs and have not had a single one show an image on the front aux LCD screen (I can get bars or colors). The computers do auto-recognize that there is an additional screen to send to, so I know there's some sort of connection. What do I need to do to resolve this?
Third - I am attempting to output via SDI to a projector. No image seems to send regardless of setting. This includes no image for the bars or color settings. The projector recognizes that something is connected to the SDI video port, but never receives an image. Once again, what can I do to resolve this?
I have gone through the software setup, and according to the mapping info, inputs and outputs are correct and active.
I welcome any suggestions for this video switcher newbie.
Thanks!
I run a performing arts venue which utilizes multiple inputs for our front projection. For example, we have HDMI Video feeds from the stage (laptop lectures) as well as from the control booth (projection computer).
To switch between feeds, our IT department recently purchased an "ATEM Production Studio 4k" as a stand-alone solution. However, in attempting to "plug & play" I am finding that I have no video feed or output. Based on this, I have a few questions:
First - Is this item capable of functioning as a stand-alone switcher without additional video equipment? Is there another piece of hardware necessary for it to operate?
Second - I've read through the manual which implies that this gear is "Plug & Play" however, I've attempted to connect 3 different computers (mac) via the HDMI inputs and have not had a single one show an image on the front aux LCD screen (I can get bars or colors). The computers do auto-recognize that there is an additional screen to send to, so I know there's some sort of connection. What do I need to do to resolve this?
Third - I am attempting to output via SDI to a projector. No image seems to send regardless of setting. This includes no image for the bars or color settings. The projector recognizes that something is connected to the SDI video port, but never receives an image. Once again, what can I do to resolve this?
I have gone through the software setup, and according to the mapping info, inputs and outputs are correct and active.
I welcome any suggestions for this video switcher newbie.
Thanks!