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12G-SDI In
The 12G-SDI input is used for connecting to a switcher or external recorder. This means
if you’re using URSA Broadcast in a live broadcast, you can plug in the switcher’s
program output and monitor it during the shoot, or check playback from an external
recorder. Press and hold the program button to see your program feed.
For more information, refer to the 'Ergonomic Control Panel' section in this manual.
You can also use an ATEM switcher's ‘camera control’ feature to remotely adjust many
URSA Broadcast functions. See the section 'Understanding Studio Camera Control' for
more information. The Blackmagic 3G-SDI Arduino Shield can also be used to provide
custom control of the camera over SDI.
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Reference and Timecode In
This input automatically recognizes and switches between timecode and reference
input signals. Synchronize Blackmagic URSA Broadcast to a common reference signal,
such as tri-level sync, by connecting to the ‘reference’ BNC input marked ‘REF In’. This
lets you sync URSA Broadcast to other SDI video equipment, for example, when using
multiple cameras connected to a switcher. You can also use this connector to match
an external timecode source to sync up multiple cameras, or audio and picture when
shooting dual-system. This ensures audio and picture, or video from multiple cameras,
can be easily synchronized during post production. It's worth noting that to use a
reference signal through this input, you must set your reference source to 'external' in
your URSA Broadcast's setup menu.
You can also set your camera to use the reference signal from an ATEM switcher via the
Program SDI Input. This is helpful when working with ATEM switchers because all
cameras can receive program return, camera control and be referenced together using
a single SDI signal. See the 'setup settings' section in this manual for more information.
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12V+ Power Input
Use the 4 pin 12-20 Volt DC XLR connector to plug in power from external sources such
as the supplied power adapter, or portable batteries.
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Headphone/Headset
The 3.5mm jack output is used for headphone monitoring and talkback. You can plug in
iPhone and Android compatible headsets that have a built in microphone for quick and
easy talkback. Talkback audio is embedded in channels 15 and 16 of the SDI output.
Top Panel
External analog audio can be plugged into the
balanced XLR connectors on the top panel
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1/4 Inch Mounting Points
Your camera’s top panel contains 4 strong mounting points for attaching the top handle
and accessories.
AUDIO IN
1
AUDIO IN
2
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Operating URSA Broadcast
