Atomos Ninja Blade User manual

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Master Caddy Docking Station (optional)
To access and edit your recorded material:
Connect the Master Caddy Docking Station to a Mac®
or Windows® computer via USB 2.0 and/or USB 3.0
compatible port/s.
When using USB 2.0, you may need to connect the second
USB power cable on the dock to a second USB 2.0 port. This will
ensure enough power for the drive when using USB 2.0.
Ready to edit:
Next, eject the Master Caddy from the Ninja Blade and insert it
into the Docking Station. After a short wait your recorded video
will become accessible as a standard external disk (Native exFAT
/ FAT32 formatted drive(s) also supported).
Connect & Edit
For more detailed instructions and important up-to-date information regarding
the Ninja Blade please download the complete Ninja Blade User Manual
www.atomos.com/support
1
2
HDD/SSD
2.5 inch Hard Disk Drive [HDD]
or Solid State Drive [SSD].
For recommendations refer to:
> www.atomos.com/drives
You will also need:
HDMI Cable/s
One end having a common 13.9mm type A plug for connection to Ninja
Blade, and the other end having a plug suitable for your camera.
Important: Insert screws last and DO NOT over-tighten the screws
or proper alignment of the Master Caddy can not be guaranteed.
Getting started:
Battery:
We recommend that you use the provided power supply or charge new
batteries before using them.
To begin, connect optional battery to charger and commence
charging. While charging, the red light will illuminate. When the red
light turns green, the battery is 100% charged.
Assemble Master Caddy:
Fix the Hard Disk or Solid State Drive into the Master Caddy as
shown (right). Align screw holes on all three pieces and assemble
completely. Insert screws last.
Handle the HDD or SSD with care
Touch screw holes or metal shell rst. Avoid contact with circuit board
and connectors. Refer to manual if unfamiliar with handling ESD
sensitive devices.
Format HDD/SSD:
Once your drive is inserted into the caddy, format it in your Ninja
Blade recorder by selecting the BLUE arrow next to Recording
Time Remaining, Press Format HDD/SSD and follow the on-screen
instructions. For more information refer to the User Manual.
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The Ninja Blade is controlled by a simple
user-friendly touchscreen interface.
Pictured left are the main controls seen
when the Ninja Blade is rst powered up and
there is a video input connection.
Pay special attention to any
items on screen which are
marked by a small blue arrow.
Touch these items to access
or cycle through the available
options.
For example, touching the
Video Input Format or blue
arrow at right will cycle
through all available input
formats.
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CAUTION: The Ninja Blade is constructed from aluminium which acts as the unit’s heat sink. In high or extreme temperatures / climates, the metal
chassis may feel slightly warm / hot to touch. This is completely normal and does not in any way effect the overall functionality of the Ninja Blade.
Touchscreen / User Interface
Battery number 1
Gently slide down into battery
slot(s) and lock into position.
Tally Light
Flashes red when recording.
Battery Latch
Connect & power-up
Power:
Attach the optional battery to the Ninja Blade.
Make sure to use the battery slot marked with
the number “1” as this is the primary battery. If
you purchase an additional battery, it should be
connected to the other, secondary slot.
The Ninja Blade utilises only one battery at a
time. This way a battery can be removed, charged
and replaced during operation. Refer to the User
Manual for more information.
IMPORTANT Ninja Blade can only power up /
turn on from the primary battery position.
[Battery Slot #1]
Power up using
battery slot 1 ONLY
Push latch to release battery
Video Input
Connect to a camera using a HDMI cable
Headphone
Line Out Volume
Cut and Tag
Favorite/Reject
Monitor Assist Functions
Waveform Monitoring
Video Output
Connect external device via the
HDMI cable
LANC Remote
Optionally control the Ninja Blade
using LANC remote control connected
here (use a 2.5mm TRS / 3-pin plug )
Share remote control with other devices
(loop thru) by connecting them to the
second LANC connector cable
Audio
Stereo Line In or Headphones
On/Off & Screen lock
Briey press the circular button on
the side of the Ninja Blade to power-
up the unit. To shut down, depress
button for at least 4 seconds (until
unit turns off)
When in operation, a single press of
the power on / off button will lock the
display and controls. A second press
will enable the display and controls
again.
Audio Channels
and Levels
Rec / Play / Menu Timecode and
Record Trigger
Vectorscope
Continuous Power
Battery Indicator
Time
Remaining
Recording
Quality
Recording
Format
Video Input Format and
Pulldown Status
Tag for Favorite: Touch once
to set the IN point. Touch
again to set OUT point.
Tag for Reject: Touch once to
set the IN point. Touch again to
set OUT point.
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Waveform & Monitor Assist Functions
Playback & Edit: One-touch Review
Record
Main Interface:
Monitor Assist Menu:
Playback Interface:
Record: Press to start/stop
recording (requires video input)
Record Trigger: Set by supported
camera/or rolling timecode trigger
OR
Waveform Monitoring
Monitor Assist
Cut and Tag
Audio Level
Audio Metering
Play: Enter playback mode
Focus Assist
TIP: Touch the centre of the screen
to remove all overlays
TIP: Touch the center of the Ninja Blade screen to remove all
overlays. Touch the screen again to restore previous screen/
overlays and playback controls.
Timeline / scrub bar
TIP: Each touch of an icon toggles
the controls on/off
Monitor Assist Settings: Touch to
reveal Focus Assist Options (Color/
Mono/Outline) and Zebra (%)
Return to main page
Safe Areas/Grid Lines
Note: Tagging available while
recording and monitoring
Zebra Pattern
False Color
Blue Only Exposure
Use transport controls or touch anywhere on the
timeline to scrub to a section for review. Check
recorded shots during playback using WFM and
Monitor Assist tools.
Move frame by frame to select cut and tag In and Out
Points, marking them as favorite or reject. Once cut
and tag is complete, export an XML project for instant
timeline assembly and editing.
Playback & Review on large monitor/s:
Recorded footage can also be played from the Ninja
Blade’s HDMI Out. This is ideal for large screen client
viewing, feedback and editing on location.
Menu: Device settings / options
Set Loop In / Out point
Loop: Loop playback
Previous / Next Clip
Clear Tagging
Jump to beginning / end
Frame by frame RWD/FFWD
Play: Press to play clip
Super RWD/Super FFWD
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Favorite
Reject
Waveform Monitoring Menu:
Luma Parade
Touch the Waveform Monitoring
icon to reveal WFM functions
Touch the Monitor Assist icon
to reveal the Monistor Assist
functions
Return to main page
Waveform Monitoring Settings:
Touch to reveal Position/Dynamic
Range/Opacity controls
While waveforms or vectorscopes are
active, touch the bottom right hand
side to toggle between 1/4 view, 1/3
view and full screen mode.
RGB Parade
Vectorscope
Vectorscope Zoom
Timeline showing tagged footage
Edit
MENU
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