If you're using URSA Mini 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 'pgm' button to see the program feed. For more information, refer
to the 'control buttons' section for URSA Mini or 'ergonomic control panel' section for
URSA Mini Pro.
To receive tally and talkback via the SDI input, make sure you have set your
ATEM Camera ID in the camera's setup menu. If you want to use the SDI input to
receive an external reference signal, you will need to select 'program' as your reference
source in the setup settings. 'REF' will appear next to the timecode display on your
camera's LCD screen when the external reference is locked. Refer to the 'setup
settings' in the manual for more information.
On URSA Mini Pro the SDI Input can be used for feeding external timecode to the
camera as well. This will lock to the incoming timecode automatically if the frame rate of
the incoming SDI signal matches and has valid timecode. The 'EXT' logo will appear on
URSA Mini Pro's LCD when external timecode is locked. If you unplug the cable
timecode will remain jammed and the logo will switch to 'INT' to let you know it is now
running from URSA Mini Pro's internal timecode clock.
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Reference and Timecode In
This input automatically recognizes and switches between timecode and reference
input signals. Synchronize Blackmagic URSA Mini to a common reference signal, such
as tri-level sync, by connecting to the 'reference' BNC input marked 'REF In'. It's worth
noting that to use a reference signal through this input, you must set your reference
source to 'external' in your URSA Mini's setup menu.
Alternatively you can 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. When external timecode with a matching frame rate is plugged into
this connector the camera will lock to the incoming timecode automatically. The 'EXT'
logo will appear on URSA Mini's LCD when external timecode is locked. If you unplug
the cable, timecode will remain jammed and the logo will switch to 'INT' to let you know
it is now running from URSA Mini Pro's internal timecode clock.
You can also set your camera to use the reference signal from an ATEM switcher via the
SDI Input. This is helpful when working with ATEM switchers because all cameras can
receive program return, camera control, tally, talkback, reference and timecode 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.
TIP
When using URSA Mini or URSA Mini Pro's 3.5mm jack for talkback, a very
affordable option is using an iPhone or Android compatible headset. These
typically feature inline button that can be used to mute and unmute their
microphone. If you would like to use a broadcast headset without this inline
switch you can configure your URSA Mini or URSA Mini Pro's function buttons
to offer the same functionality. See the 'setup settings' section of this manual
for more information.
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