Atomos SHOGUN User manual
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ATOMOS SHOGUN
USER MANUAL
EDITION 1: DECEMBER 2014
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Warranty & Conditions 1
Introduction 2
1.What’sincluded 5
2. What you also need 6
Spinning Disk Drives (HDD) 6
Solid State Drives (SSDs) 6
Mechanical Shock and Vibration 6
Backing up and archiving 7
4K SDI Cables 7
Standard 1/4” Camcorder Mount 7
3. Mounting disks in the Master Caddy 8
4. Connecting and powering up 9
Batteries 9
Power ON/Power OFF 10
5.Shogunconnections 11
6. Master Caddy and Screw Mounts 11
Master Caddy II / Screw Mounts / Modularity 11
7. Using the Shogun 12
Using the Shogun 12
Category 1: Operating Settings 12
Category 2: Shot Setup & Monitor Tools 12
Category 3: Main Controls, REC, PLAY & MENU 12
Home Screen / Menu functions 13
File Naming / Date & Time / Display Options 14
Screen lock / Timecode / Shogun Info 15
Input Menu 16
Batteries Screen / Auto Switching 17
Storage Capacity Indicator / Formatting HDD/SSD / Unit Name 17
Audio panel 18
8. Monitoring and Recording 19
Connect to Input 19
Before recording / Choosing your recording format 19
SmartControl / 6 ways to start recording 20
Waveform Monitoring 21
Luma Overlay / RGB Parade / Vectorscope 22
Monitor Assist 23
Focus Assist / Zebra / False Colour 24
Blue Only / Grid Lines / Focus Assist Settings 25
SmartLog 26
Exporting .xml 27
Anti-shock technology 28
File Recovery 28
9. Timecode 29
Rec Run 30
10. HD Pulldown 31
11. Playback & Playout Available Next Firmware Update
12. Connecting and Editing 33
Connect to Input 33
NLE Support 33
exFAT compatibility 33
Transferringles 33
Importing / Import into Final Cut Pro 34
SmartLog with FCPX 35
13. External Power Supply 36
15.SoftwareUpgrades 36
Updating AtomOS (Firmware) 36
16. TechnicalSpecications 37
Contents Safety Instructions
User Manual Conventions
The Shogun is designed to a high standard but there are some things
youshouldbeawareoftoprolongthelifeoftheunitandforyourown
safety.
Batteries and power supplies
The battery supplied with the Shogun is a powerful professional device,
designed to retain enough energy to supply the Shogun for hours.
You should avoid short-circuiting the battery connections because this can
causeahighcurrenttoowwhichcandamagethecellsandevenposea
rehazard.Forexample,youshouldnotcarrybatteriesinabagorpocket
where they may contact other metal objects such as coins.
The power supply and battery charger included are intended for use with
the Shogun only. Keep the power supply, plug and cable away from water
and unplug from the mains electricity socket when not in use.
Disconnect power supplies before cleaning the Shogun or its components.
UsingtheShogunsafely
Although the Shogun is very lightweight compared to all the devices it
replaces, it is still a solid object that could cause injury if misused.
• Always make sure that the Shogun is mounted securely and is unable
to fall onto anyone nearby. This is especially important when there are
children present who might be tempted to pull on cables.
• Always ensure that cable runs to the Shogun are clearly visible and do
notpresentatriphazard.
• Do not place on uneven or unstable surfaces.
• Do not insert anything but Shogun Master Disk caddies in the Master
Disk slot on the side of the Shogun.
• Do not touch the Shogun’s screen with sharp, metallic or abrasive objects.
• The Shogun can become warm or hot with prolonged use. Do not place
it in contact with your lap or any part of your body where such warming
could cause discomfort or injury.
• Donotexposetostrongelectricalormagneticelds.
• Do not expose to or use near liquids, rain or moisture.
• Do not dispose of the Shogun or its batteries in municipal waste and do not
incinerate it or its batteries, but follow local regulations for safe disposal
Careofdiskdrives
Spinning disks and SSDs are very sensitive to damage from static electricity.
Please observe all the usual ESD precautions when handling them.
Please see the section Mechanical shock and vibration later in this manual
for information about how to handle and care for your disk drives.
SDI Cables
Please remember that SDI cables use locking connectors and will not
simply pull out if they are jerked or tripped over. They are therefore a
signicanttriphazard,andalsoahazardtoyourequipment,whichmaybe
damaged if the cables are misused.
HDMI cables
Please remember that HDMI cables do not use locking connectors and will
simply pull out if they are jerked or tripped over. Please ensure your cables
makeasecureconnectionandavoidexingthemexcessivelytomaintain
reliability.
Tokeepthingssimplebutclear,we’veonlyadoptedtwoconventions
in this manual:
A helpful tip, suggestion or something to note because it’s not
obviousatrst
Menu Monospaced text indicates a menu or touch action
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Notice
Copyright © 2014 ATOMOS Global Pty Ltd (‘referred to as ATOMOS’).
All rights reserved. All information in this document is subject to change
without notice. No part of the document may be reproduced or transmitted
in any form, or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including
photocopying or recording, without the express written permission
of ATOMOS. A reference to ATOMOS includes its related entities,
subsidiaries and parent company.
Trademarks
Shogun and ATOMOS are registered trademarks of ATOMOS.
Apple, the Apple logo, AppleShare, AppleTalk, FireWire, iPod, iPod
Touch, Mac, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Final
Cut Pro, QuickTime and the QuickTime Logo are trademarks of Apple
Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
International Hardware Limited Warranty
ATOMOS warrants that:
• the main product, not including TFT/LCD, or any external accessories,
will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of
1 years from the date of purchase, the user may upgrade to a 3 year
warranty upon registering their product at www.atomos.com
• the TFT/LCD, batteries, battery charger, HDD/SSD docking station,
Master Caddy and Carry Case will be free from defects in materials
and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase.
Thiswarrantyisexclusivelyforthebenetoftheoriginalpurchaserandis
not assignable or transferable.
If during the warranty period the product is shown to be defective
ATOMOS may at its option:
a) replace the goods or supply equivalent ones, b) repair the goods,
c) pay the cost of replacing the goods or of acquiring equivalent ones and
d) paying the cost of having the goods repaired;
The customer must notify ATOMOS of any defect in the goods in writing
prior to the expiry of the warranty periods set out above. The customer
will be solely responsible for returning the goods to ATOMOS or its
authorizeddistributor.UponacceptanceofawarrantyclaimbyATOMOS,
where ATOMOS repairs or replaces the goods, it will be responsible for
reasonable shipping costs incurred in sending the goods to the Customer,
provided that customer is located in a country in which ATOMOS has an
authorizeddistributororrepaircentreoragent.
Warranty Exclusions
This warranty applies only to defects in workmanship and does not cover
defects caused by:
• Neglect;
• Improper or negligent acts or omissions;
• Unauthorised repairs or attempted repairs;
•Tamperingwithormodicationofthegoods;
• Connection to incompatible equipment or power sources;
• Exposure to water or weather;
•Exposuretomagneticeldsorcorrosiveliquidsorsubstances;
• Physical damage
EXCEPT AS STATED IN THIS WARRANTY, ATOMOS, IT’S VENDORS,
AGENTS, RESELLERS AND DISTRIBUTORS DISCLAIM IN THEIR ENTIRETY
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE REMEDIES OUTLINED IN THIS WARRANTY
ARE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY A CUSTOMER HAS ARISING FROM
DEFECTIVE GOODS WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO THE WARRANTY.
ATOMOS DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE GOODS WILL OPERATE IN A
MANNER WHICH IS ERROR FREE, OR UNINTERRUPTED. THE GOODS ARE
NOT INTENDED TO BE THE PRIMARY OR ONLY DATA STORAGE DEVICE
FOR DATA – CUSTOMERS ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR BACK UP AND
PROTECTION OF DATA.
SoftwareLicenseAgreement
IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. THIS IS A LICENSE
AGREEMENT.
This ATOMOS software, related documentation, any included sample
imagesandotherles(the“Software”),isprotectedbycopyrightlawsand
international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws
and treaties. The Software is licensed, not sold.
ThisEndUserLicenseAgreement(“EULA”)isalegalagreementbetween
you (either an individual or a single entity) and ATOMOS with regard to
the copyrighted Software provided with this EULA. Use of the Software
provided to you by ATOMOS in whatever form or media, will constitute your
acceptance of these terms, unless separate terms are provided
by the software supplier, in which case certain additional or different
terms may apply. If you do not agree with the terms of this EULA, do not
download, install copy or use the Software. By installing, copying or
otherwise using the Software, you agree to be bound to the terms of this
EULA. If you do not agree to the terms of this EULA, ATOMOS is unwilling
to license the Software to you.
1.Eligible licensees. This Software is available for license solely to
purchasers of the ATOMOS Shogun, who have purchased a unit
manufactured by ATOMOS Shogun and purchased through an ATOMOS
authorizedreseller,withnorightofduplicationorfurtherdistribution,
licensing or sub-licensing.
2.License Grant. ATOMOS grants you a personal, non-transferable and
non-exclusive right to use the copy of the Software provided with this
EULA. You agree you will not copy the Software except as necessary
to use it with the ATOMOS Shogun. You agree that you may not copy
the written materials accompanying the Software. Modifying, reverse
engineering, translating, renting, copying, transferring or assigning
all or part of the Software or any rights granted hereunder, to any
other persons or reverse engineering the hardware on which the
Software runs, is strictly prohibited. The software is license, not sold.
You acknowledge that no title to intellectual property in the Software
is transferable to you. You further acknowledge that title and full
ownership rights to the Software will remain the exclusive property of
ATOMOS and/or its suppliers, and you will not acquire any rights to the
Software, except as expressly set forth above. All copies of the software
will contain the same proprietary notices as contained in or on the
Software. All title and copyrights in and to the Software (including but
not limited to any images, animations, video, audio, text incorporated),
the accompanying printed materials, and any copies of the Software are
owned by ATOMOS or its suppliers.
3.Reverse engineering. You agree that you will not attempt, and if you are
a corporation, you will use your best efforts to prevent your employees
and contractors from attempting to reverse compile, derive circuits,
modify, translate or disassemble the Software and/or the Atomos
Shogun in whole or in part. Any failure to comply with the above or any
other terms and conditions contained herein will result in the automatic
termination of this license and the reversion of the rights granted
hereunder by ATOMOS.
ATOMOS reserves the right to terminate this license without prejudice to
any additional recourse ATOMOS may have against you if you violate any
of its terms and conditions.
Warranty & Conditions
Registration + Warranty Upgrade
Standard warranty is 1 year. Register to upgrade your warranty to
3 years. Visit: www.atomos.com/registration
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Introduction
ThankyouforchoosingtheAtomosShogun:your10-bit4KSDI/HDMI
Recorder/Monitor/Player.It’sthemostcompactportablerecorder
available,withexcellentbatterylife,asuperhigh-resolutionscreen,
waveformmonitor,vectorscopeandontheyconversionbetween
HDMI&SDIinput/outputsources.
Shogun preserves the pristine uncompressed video quality from your camera’s
sensor by directly encoding it into Apple ProRes® or (optionally) Avid DNxHD®.
It records to HDD/SSD using the exFAT le system making it instantly compatible with
your NLE timeline. The Shogun’s revolutionary ‘Sensor-to-NLE’ workow is the fastest
and best quality available today!
With the plummeting price of hard disk storage, the 2½” disks used by the Shogun are
very cheap; the cost of storage is no longer an issue. Buying a disk for the Shogun
is just like buying a tape – except that with a disk you will have instant “non-linear”
access to your video.
The Shogun’s one-touch IPS ‘SuperAtom’ screen interface is intuitive and simple to
use. There are no complicated menus or difcult to nd functions – everything you
need is instantly accessible from the home screen. Refer to ‘Using your Shogun’ for
more information.
Software updates for your Shogun will be issued regularly. Registering your Shogun
now will ensure you are kept abreast of any updates.
Software updates and information will also be available at:
www.atomos.com/support
We hope you enjoy your Shogun!
Your Shogun comes with a standard 1 year warranty on all parts
and accessories. You can upgrade to a 3 year warranty on the main
Shogun unit alone (excluding IPS screen) by registering your Shogun
onlineatwww.atomos.com/registration
This will enable us to let you know about updates to the product and other
important information surrounding your purchase.
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We try to provide you with as complete a package as possible: you don’t
have to add anything except 2.5” storage media (you can buy additional
packs of empty Master Disk Caddies from your Atomos Reseller) and some
accessories to suit your set-up, like HDMI/SDI cables and tripod screws. All
other parts necessary to use the Shogun are included.
Here’sthecompletelist
1. Shogun recorder/monitor
2. 5 x empty Master Disk Caddie II’s + 20 screws for xing disks
3. Master Caddy Docking Station with USB 2 & 3 Cable (not pictured here
- see page 31)
4. 9V 3A AC Adaptor for Shogun
5. Single Battery Charger including AC power adaptor
6. 9V AC Adaptor for Battery Charger (110-240V for AC operation)
7. 1 x Atomos 7.4V 2600mAh Battery
8. XLR Push pull circular break-out cable
9. Shogun Quick Start Guide (not pictured)
* Contents may differ slightly from those shown here.
Atomos does not sell storage and your package will not contain
any spinning disks or SSDs. You can buy these locally to keep
running costs as low as possible.
We recommend drives, please refer to Part 16 (Technical Specications)
of this manual. For the most up-to-date information please visit:
http://www.atomos.com/discovery-what-drives/
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What you also need
SpinningDiskDrives(HDD)upto108030p/60iHDOnly
These are the raw storage medium for Shogun. You can use either
traditional“spinning”disks,orthenewsolidstatedrives.Choose2½”
spinning drives if your Shogun is going to be attached to a tripod or if it
is not going to be subject to excessive vibration. For harsher conditions,
choose a solid state drive.
Which drives should you use?
There are so many drives available, and newer models appear all the
time. We are not able to test all drives but here are some guidelines.
Speedandreliabilityarethemainfactors.Hereareafewthingsto
bear in mind:
• Disk drive data rates tend to be given in megaBYTES per second,
and codec data rates are normally given in megaBITS per second.
It’s very easy to get confused. But there’s no need to be, because all
you have to do to convert megabits to megabytes is divide by 8. So if
you’re recording at 220 megaBITS per second, that’s going to result
in 220/8 megaBYTES per second, which is 27.5 megaBYTES per
second.
• We recommend at least 7200 RPM drives. Just remember that the
higher the bitrate of the codec you’re using, the faster the drive needs
to be, with 4K recording your data rate doubles from that of HD
recording, please ensure your drive is capable of keeping up with 4K
write speed requirements.
More information regarding ProRes data rates can be obtained
online from Apples ProRes whitepaper PDF document
Atomos regularly test hard drives – please check this link before
purchasing drives: http://www.atomos.com/discovery-what-drives/
Solid State Drives (SSDs) up to 3840x2160p30
These are Flash memory devices that come in the same form-factor as 2
½”diskdrives,andtheyarefullysupportedbytheShogun.
See the section below about when you should consider using SSDs.
Master RAID Caddy
• The Atomos raid caddy is a hardware raid adapter that enables you
to use 2x spinning disk or solid state drives in Raid 0 (Stripe). Raid
technologyallowsgreaterexibilityinyourworkowandrequirestwo
identical drives to properly function.
• Raid 0 (Stripe) is used to increase available storage whilst boosting hard
drive performance, this is achieved by striping data equally across 2
available hard drives.
• Whenusingtheraid0congurationtakeextracarewithyourdrivesand
ensure the hard drive or SSD is raid 0 friendly
IMPORTANT: Raid 0 offers no fault tolerance or redundancy and may
increase your risk of data loss due to failed drives, please exercise caution
when using the raid adapter in rugged environments and ensure you keep
regular backups of recordings.
Pleasecheckourrecommendeddrivespageforcompatiblehard
drivesforusewiththeAtomosShogunRaidCaddyadapter.
http://www.atomos.com/discovery-what-drives/
MechanicalShockandVibrationforSpinningDiskHDD’s
Hard disks are precision mechanical devices that need to be handled
carefully. You will be using the same type of drives that are normally
used in notebook computers, and you can use this as a guide to whether
you need to use mechanical drives or Solid State ones for any proposed
projects. If you think a particular usage scenario would be suitable for a
notebook computer, then it will probably be OK for a mechanical drive
inside a Shogun. If you think the drive inside your notebook might suffer
damage, then don’t use a mechanical drive.
We can’t give rigid guidelines because there are so many different kinds
ofdrives,eachwithdifferentmechanicalproperties.Youmayevennd
variations between drives of the same type.
What we have found is that mechanical drives are suitable for most
purposes that don’t involve harsh vibration or mechanical shocks. They
will be perfect for tripod-mounting, and also for the majority of hand-held
work. We would advise against hard-mounting them on moving vehicles
(but they would probably be OK if cushioned against the body of the
camera operator) and we would not advise using mechanical disks if
there is a likelihood that they might be dropped onto a hard surface.
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What you also need
Here are some things that you should bear in mind when using
spinning disks:
• Even though spinning drives can withstand substantial shocks
when they are not in use, they are more vulnerable when running.
Harsh treatment that may not actually damage the drive may interrupt
recordings at a much lower level of severity. We recommend that you
experiment with your drives by testing them in the conditions that you
normally work in.
Spinning drives have a gyroscopic effect that you will feel faintly if you
rotate the Shogun up or down or from side to side. They are particularly
sensitive to this type of motion. If you do this too quickly while the drive
is spinning, you may get a small gap in your recording.
• Be very gentle when changing batteries if you are recording. Practise
this manoeuvre so that you are able to do it smoothly. It is always
better to do this in-between takes.
• Do not bang or jolt the Shogun while recording. Gentle and
cushioned movement may be OK.
• Youwillndnoticeabledifferencesintheabilityofdrivestowithstand
shock and to continue recording during vibration and movement. As
we receive reports of drive durability and reliability, we will post them
on www.atomos.com
File Recovery
• Your Shogun is able to detect when the drive is under stress and it
will recover from any break in a recording by waiting until the drive is
ready to continue, and then resuming from that point. If frames have
beendroppedbecauseofshockorvibration,a“Skippy” Kangaroo
symbol will appear on the home screen on the Shogun, just above
the disk capacity indicator. This means that you will not normally
have to restart the Shogun, even if a recording has been interrupted
by mechanical disruption to the disk drive. (see Recording and
Monitoring: Atomos Anti-shock Technology for more information)
Taking into account most usage scenarios, we think that mechanical
disks will be suitable in the majority of cases. Spinning disks are most
sensitive when they are rotating. It is obviously best to avoid dropping
thembutmanydisksnowhavea“dropdetector”thatwilllockthemost
fragile mechanical parts in place and protect them from surprisingly
hard knocks. We recommend that if you want to experiment with this,
you do so with a drive that doesn’t contain the day’s shoot!
Backing up and archiving
Remember that no storage medium, including tape, optical disks, spinning
disksandashmemory,iscompletelyimmunefromfailure.
You should bear this in mind when deciding how to manage your
recorded content. At the very least, you should consider the consequences
for you and your business if your storage medium were to suffer from a
sudden failure, and you should back up your content accordingly. Hard
drives that you can use for archiving are becoming increasingly affordable.
Youmayndthatitiscompletelyfeasibleforyourtokeepyourmaster
Shogun disks on a shelf (just like tapes!), and, as a backup, store copies
on large hard drives, RAID arrays or Network Attached Storage (NAS).
4KSDIcables(notincluded)
SDI cables are robust physically and electrically: you should rarely have
problems with signal transmission unless your cables are either damaged
or too long. Please remember that SDI cables use locking connectors and
will not simply pull out if they are jerked or tripped over. They are therefore
asignicanttriphazard,andalsoahazardtoyourequipment,whichmay
be damaged if the cables are mishandled.
HDMI cables (not included)
HDMI cables are robust physically and electrically: you should rarely
have problems with signal transmission unless your cables are either
damaged or too long.
We recommend the use of Atomos Branded HDMI cables which provide
theaddedbenetof
IftheSDI/HDMIcableisremovedwhilerecordingthe“Skippy”
image will also be displayed. To remove touch Skippy and he will
disappearreadyforhisnextnotication.
Refer to page 25: Atomos Anti-skip Technology for more
informationabout“Skippy”.
Standard1/4”CamcorderMount
Thismusttastandard1/4”screwmount.Selectthetypethatbestsuits
your application and conditions.
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3. Mounting disks in the Master Caddy II
Mounting drives in the Master Caddy II
This is simplicity itself. Just insert the disk into the caddy, and secure
with four screws. The caddy is light and the disk just needs to be held
securely. Don’t over-tighten the screws. There are no connections to
make because sliding the caddy into the Shogun or the Docking station
makes all the connections for you.
The Master Caddy can’t be inserted the wrong way round. Always make
sure that the disk connector faces the slot in the Shogun. You have to be
quitermtopushtheMasterCaddyintoplace,butdon’tpushtoohard,
just in case something isn’t set up or aligned properly.
There is very little that can cause problems and the most likely thing is
thattheMasterCaddyisn’tproperlyushwiththedriveinside.Aquick
visualcheckwillconrmthis.
Spinning disks and SSDs are very sensitive to damage from
static electricity. Please observe all the usual precautions
when handling them, especially DO NOT EVER touch the exposed
SATA connector as static electricity may be harmful
to your disk.
Master Caddy II drives are backwards compatible with previous
Atomos recorders, however Master Caddy 1 is not forward
compatible with the shogun due to the compact latch design.
1Carefully assemble the
Master Caddy and disk
2Ensure all 3 parts aligned
and insert 4 x screws (supplied)
Do not over-tighten screws or
alignment can not be guaranteed.
Wesuggestsqueezingthecorners
together near the screw you are
tighteningforoptimalt.
Insert screw
Align all parts
Insert screw
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The Shogun is a battery powered device. Like all batteries, you will need
to take care of them. Make sure that you don’t short circuit the connections
because this can result in very high currents that can damage the cells
andcouldposearehazard.
Charge new batteries before using them, using the battery charger
supplied. To attach the battery, gently slide it down into the slot until it locks
into position. To remove a battery, push the latch to release it.
Batteries do not charge in a linear way. At rst they charge very
quickly, and then the rate slows down to a trickle. While charging,
one or more red lights will blink. When 90% charge is reached, all the
lights will ash. It is perfectly OK to use the batteries at this point and
we recommend stopping at this stage for the longest battery life. If
you leave the batteries on charge after all four lights are ashing, the
charger goes into trickle charging mode for the nal 10%. Eventually,
when trickle charging is complete, and the batteries are at 100%
charge, all the lights will go out.
Before any type of disposal the battery should be discharged
completely. Tape the contacts with electrical tape and package so as
to prevent contacts accidentally coming together at any time.
Incineration must be performed by an approved and permitted waste
treatment facility that handles lithium ion batteries. If you are not sure
if your waste facility can handle lithium ion batteries, contact them and
verify if they are permitted or not.
Once the Shogun is switched on, it will operate from your external
DC power source if available, if no DC power source is present battery 1
will become the primary power source. Battery 1 will work as redundant
power if DC power is disconnected.
To attach the battery, gently slide it down into the slot and lock into
position. To remove a battery, push the release button below the battery.
To attach a DC Power source such as Power Bar, connect the DC cable
to the side of the shogun.
Shogun batteries and modular accessories are held in place tightly
because they are on the outside of the device, this is to ensure there
is no possibility whatsoever that they could work loose, so you may
have to be quite rm with the battery latches. We suggest that you
familiarize yourself with the force required to remove the batteries
and accessories so that you can do this quickly in the eld.
The Shogun features an Atomos technology called Continuous Power
which uses battery looping technology for uninterrupted switching
between power sources during use.
With the optional Atomos Power Station connected to the DC 6.2v input
on the shogun you will not lose power to the unit during a battery change
solongasthereisasinglebatteryleftattachedwithsufcientcharge.
With continuous power technology the process of changing batteries can
berepeatedaninnitenumberoftimes.
The Shogun may be powered from NiMH & Li Ion 14.4V battery
systems. Battery adapter required such as the Atomos battery plate
or D-Tap adapter.
4. Connecting the Shogun and powering up
Battery slot
Gently slide
down into battery
slot and lock into
position
Push the release
button to eject the
battery.
Battery
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Turning ON power to the Shogun
The start button is located on the top right hand side of the unit (as you
look at the screen). Momentarily press the circular button on the top right
side of the Shogun as you look at the screen to power up the unit. After a
couple of seconds you will see the Atomos logo, and then the Shogun
Home Screen.
Turning OFF power to the Shogun
To turn the unit off, touch menu on the home screen, and then press the
red Powerofficonfor3seconds the icon will go white when touched to
indicate activation of the button. The unit will then power off. You can also do
a forced power down by depressingtheon/offbuttonforthreeseconds.
Three seconds can seem like a long time! We’ve made it this
way to make absolutely certain that the Shogun can’t be turned
off accidentally.
4. Connecting the Shogun and powering up
Turning OFF power via touchscreen
On
+ forced power down
Menu Poweroff
Tally Light
Flashes red when recording
Baery latch
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TheShogunisequippedwiththefollowinginterfaceconnections
HDMI in: The video input connection used to record to the Shogun’s
storage media
HDMI out: This is for connection to an external monitor or other device with
an HDMI input. It carries a delay-free loop-through of the incoming HDMI
or SDI signal in record and standby mode, and the playback signal when
the Shogun is in playback mode.
LANCRemote/Serial:In addition to direct control through SDI or HDMI,
you have the option of controlling the Shogun remotely using the LANC
remote control protocol. The Shogun has a LANC input and a 2.5mm ‘Y’
adaptor cable is included to allow you to connect LANC- controllable
devices. This connector is also a serial port used for computer.
Audio: The Shogun can record 12 channels of digital audio embedded
in the SDI signal, and 8 channels of digital audio embedded in the HDMI
signal.
There is also a 3.5mm output that doubles as a Line Out or Headphone
Out, which has its own independent level control in the user interface.
Audio XLR Connector: The XLR Connector with Atomos XLR breakout
cable features
- 2 analogue Line in channels (Adapter required)
- 2 analogue line out channels (Adapter required)
- Mic Level Inputs with 48v Phantom Power
4K/HD-SDIin: The video input connection used to record to the Shogun’s
storage media.
4K/HD-SDIout: This is for connection to an external monitor or other
device with an SDI input. It carries a delay-free loop-through of the
incoming SDI or HDMI signal in record and standby mode, and the
playback signal when the Shogun is in playback mode.
GENLOCKIN:Genlockisshortfor“GeneratorLock”invideosystems.
The Genlock feature locks the internal timing system in a video device to
an external reference signal.
Gen-locking has been a
common practice in video
production equipment for
many years. It is a video
system necessity in video
production use where the
playback of a video device or
deck is locked to this external reference signal so that the playback output
canbesynchronizedacrossseveralplaybackdecksordevices.
The Shoguns Genlock input can accept a standard composite video
signal such as a Black Burst signal, which has also become to be known
asabi-levelreferencesignal.TheShoguncanalsoutilizethemuchmore
modernizedversionofsignalreferencebeingaTri-levelreferencesignal
usedinhighdenitionvideosynchronizedsystems.
Once Shogun is Gen-locked to the external reference signal through
itsGenlockinput,itsplaybackoutputissynchronizedtothiscommon
reference source. This can be done across multiple Shogun units and
ensures proper deck use with Switchers and Vision Mixers in live events &
mobileproductionstudios.Havingalltheinputssynchronizedatthevideo
Switcher allows the Switcher to operate glitch free when making transitions,
cuts,andgraphicoverlaysbetweenthosesynchronizedinputs.
Screw Mounts
The Shogun features standard tripod ¼” screw mounts on the top and
bottomoftheunit,allowingyoutocongureyourrecordingsetupvarious
ways (¼” camcorder mount not included in Shogun kit).
Ensure you do not over tighten the screw mounts as this may cause damage
5. Shogun Connections
6. Master Caddy and Screw Mounts
REC
GENLOCK IN OUTSDI
(1.5G – 12G)
1/4” Screw mount top
REC
GENLOCK IN OUTSDI
(1.5G – 12G)
1/4” Screw mount base
Master Caddy II Slot
On the rear of the unit is a 2.5mm HDD slot for Shogun Master Disk Caddie
II’s. To insert a caddy, gently push until it clicks into position.
Formattingdisks-seepage12
MasterCaddyII-New2keywaysystem
The Master Caddy II is hot-swappable, so you can do this at any time –
even while the unit is turned on. But don’t do it while recording or you will
getacorruptedlethatmaybeunplayable.
The Shogun does NOT have a release latch - it is friction-t. Simply
pull the Master Caddy out using the top and bottom tabs on the caddy
itself.
Master Caddy II is backwards compatible with previous Atomos
recorders Master Caddy 1 is not compatible with Shogun as the
keyways are on one side only.
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The Shogun is controlled via an intuitive
touchscreen interface. Icons and buttons have
beendesignedandlaidoutinaspecicwayto
ensure operation is simple and fast.
Thehighdenition1920x1200HomeScreen
displays all necessary technical and functional
information.
The Record menu to the bottom of the screen
is 120px allowing a full uncluttered 1920x1080
image to be visible on screen. Everything
important for operation and adjustment is no
more than one touch away. Here is how it works:
1 Category 1 – Operating Settings
This list of real-time operating settings can be adjusted or toggled WHEN a BLUE ARROW is present. If the Blue arrow is disabled,
the setting cannot be adjusted.
1. Video Input 3. Recording Quality 5. Battery Indicator 7. Audio Channels and Levels
2. Recording Format 4. Time Remaining 6. Time Code & Record 8. Headphone/Line Out Volume (Slider only)
2 Category 2 – Shot Setup & Monitor Assist Tools
This list represents the icons and functions available for Shot Setup and Monitor Assist Tools:
Touch these icons to reveal more functional options in a sub-category. Touch the sub category icons to toggle the functions on or off.
When a Shot Setup or Monitor Assist function is active, detailed settings for each Shot Setup tool are also available from this panel.
Touch the icon to go back to the Home Screen at any time.
3 Category 3 – Main Controls REC, PLAY & MENU
The Main Controls of the unit are indicated by large round icons.
7. Using the Shogun
Video Input Format and
Pulldown Status
Recording
Quality
File Name Recording Time
Remaining
Continuous Power/ Battery
Indicator
Headphone
Line Out Volume
Rec/Play/Menu Waveform
Monitoring
Monitor
Assist
Cut and Tag Favorite/
Reject
Touching the center of the screen at any time removes all overlays except any active Shot Setup or Monitor assist functions that are
enabled. This is to allow you to use the Shot Setup and Monitor assist functions at all times while shooting.
Waveform Monitoring Functions
See page 21
To enable recording
See page 13
Monitor Assist Functions
See page 23
For instant playback
and review
See page 13
Smart Log Cut and Tagging
See page 26
To make settings changes
See page 13
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Rec (Record)
This is the icon you touch to begin a recording. Touch it again to stop
a recording. While recording the Rec icon changes to a Stop icon and
a red frame is present around the screen.
Standby
Recording
No input
Play
Touch this icon to play previously recorded clips. When you press
the green Play button you will be taken to the navigation screen.
Standby
Navigation
Shogun uses a unit name, scene, shot and take convention to name the
clips.Selecttheclipyouwanttoplaybytouchingthelenameandthis
will start to playback.
No disk
Menu
Pressing this takes you into a number of options which will explained next.
7. Using the Shogun cont.
The Rec icon is dimmed and disabled if
there is no valid video input OR, the disk is
not formatted, or the disk is full. The button
is dimmed because you cannot record.
Homescreenandmenufunctions
The Play button will be dimmed and disabled
if there is no disk or the disk is not formatted.
See page 13 - Formatting disks
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File Naming
Allows you to select the scene and shot number that will be recorded
as well as change the unit / media name. To change the unit name tap
the arrow under UNIT/MEDIA NAME, Use the left and right arrows to
select a letter, and the up and down arrows to change its value.
To modify the scene and shot number under CONFIGURE FILE NAME,
select plus or minus next to scene or shot (up to 999). The number
youchoosewillthenbeshowninthelenameatthetopofthe
screen during recording, the take number is automatically increased
with each take.
Date & Time
Allows you to adjust the date and time shown by the clock and
calendar in the Shogun. This will also change the time of day
timecode. Touching the Date & Time takes you into the Date and
Time Screen.
Date formats (i.e. dd-mm-yyyy or mm-dd-yyyy) are selectable by
tappingthebluearrowon“SelectDateFormat”Menu.Simplykeep
tapping until the desired format is shown. The Time, Month, Day and
Yearareselectableandcanbemodiedbyclickingtheblueplus
andminusiconsnexttothedesiredelds.
Display options
Allows you to modify display settings and screen
orientation.
While Locked
Display is ON display stays on while screen is locked
Display is OFF locking the screen switches off the LED display.
While Locked Display is Off > improves battery life whilst the display
is locked and may assist with lowering the unit temperature in warmer
environments. Tapping the display will switch it back on momentarily.
Short Tap the power button to lock or unlock the display
Tally Light
On / Off Toggles the Active recording indicator light
Brightness
Touchanddraganywherealongthehorizontalslidertoadjust
brightness levels.
Adjust Screen
Rec. 709 Screen Adjustments and C-Log Display
From here you can apply screen color adjustments of Gamma, Y Lift and Y
Gain. Canon C-Log users will enjoy the on screen C-Log color display. With
one simple touch, switch instantly between Rec. 709 and C-Log.
To restore default values simply press
Press to return to the main menu
7. Using the Shogun cont.
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Lock the Display Screen
You can lock the display of the shogun so that no
changes can be made by mistakenly touching the screen,
to lock the shogun simply short tap the power button
Short tap the power button again to unlock the unit
Only use this option if your camera model is listed.
Timecode
Takesyoutothededicatedtimecodecongurationpage.
Refer to Part 7 of this manual for more information.
ShogunInfo
Showsthesoftware(rmware)versionanduniquedevice
ID (DID) of your Shogun device. This will be required to
activate the Avid DNxHD codec. You can also check on
the Atomos website to ensure you are running the latest
rmware:http://www.atomos.com/support
Remember that pressing a large blue arrowhead will
always take you back to the previous menu.
7. Using the Shogun cont.
UNLOCKED
LOCKED
UNLOCKED
LOCKED
UNLOCKED
LOCKED
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7. Using the Shogun cont.
IMPORTANT: For HD only. You need to match the format you are
recording internally on the camera with the format recorded on the
Shogun.
If you are recording 24p internally on the camera you need to record 24p
on the Shogun so the recordings match. The shogun will automatically
detect the output frame rate from the camera, if pulldown removal is
required tap the frame rate displayed under record to toggle available
pulldown options. The basic rule is match the format of the internal
recording on the camera (not the external output of the camera). For
more explanation on choosing the correct format on the Shogun and the
relationship to camera internal format and output format refer to Section
10 – Pulldown.
For more information on Pulldown please view section 10
For more information on the timecode menu please view section 9
1. Source
Displays the input source currently being recorded to the media inside
the shogun, simply tap to toggle between HDMI & SDI. You can
have both HDMI and SDI inputs connected at the same time and use
this menu to toggle between active inputs. HDMI Devices will display an
EDID Device name if the information is available from the HDMI device
connected.
A green tick on Source indicates the shogun has locked signal on this
input, a red cross indicates a signal or lock issue with the attached
device, double check your cable and output setting.
2. Trigger
Select your primary record trigger source. HDMI, SDI and Timecode
triggers can be activated from this menu by toggling Enable Trigger to
ON. Please refer to section 9 for more information.
3. Video Out
This menu displays the active frame rates being output from both HDMI
and SDI outputs.
4. Video In
Displays the current input resolution of the selected input source.
A green tick indicates that the input resolution is compatible and that the
shogun has locked onto it.
A red cross indicates an issue with the input signal, please check your
cable and device output settings.
5.Record
The record menu allows you to toggle between available frame rate
options based on your current source input. If recording from a source
that applies pulldown to the output signal, pulldown removal can be
appliedontheytotherecording.Pulldownremovalrequiresmovement
in the frame to accurately lock signal, simply wave your hand in front of
the camera to achieve lock.
6. The Input Menu
Simply tap the source input menu to the top left of the screen to bring up
the input control panel. This panel will is a command centre for all devices
connected to the shogun and will assist you with connectivity by indicating
if the signal is active or if attention is required.
7. Shogun Screen Controls
There are a number of indicators on the home screen that double up as
controls, tapping these indicators will bring up the following control menus
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5
6
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7. Using the Shogun cont.
8. Battery Indicator
Shows whether you’ve got one or two batteries connected, this includes
DC connections from external power sources. If there is no Battery
connected a number will not be displayed in the appropriate slot.
Touching the Battery Indicator takes you to the Batteries screen where
you can closely monitor the status of the Batteries.
When a battery is running low its icon will ash.
Batteries Screen
The Batteries screen indicator is made up of two Battery icons, the active
battery is shown in orange and the level of each battery is shaded in 1/4
increments with a voltage level shown on top.
In the picture above we see Battery 1 is full and active and
Battery 2 is currently inactive and 1/4 depleted. If no battery
is present it will show an X in the picture and will be Black in
colour as pictured left.
Warning: If both of the batteries are fully depleted, the unit will
turn itself off. The Shogun will switch to the battery screen for the
last 5 seconds of available power before shutting down, alerting
you that shut down is about to occur.
AutoSwitching/ManualSwitching
The Shogun will automatically switch between connected power sources
when the source in use is depleted. ie: DC > Battery auto switches.
9. Storage Capacity Indicator
Located in the top right of the screen. When a disk is inserted, the
Storage Capacity Indicator will show the recording capacity of the drive
in hours minutes and seconds, based on the currently selected video
compression, which of course, will determine the recording bitrate.
FormattingHDD/SSD
Touching the Storage Capacity Indicator on the home screen will take you
to the Media Information and Format screen. Media Information indicates
the drive you have present, in this case a Hitachi 500GB spinning disk.
Touching Format HDD/SSD will format the drive inside the Shogun. A
conrmationscreenwillgiveyouthechoicetocontinueorcanceltheprocess.
Ifyoudonotseeyourharddriveinformation,theremaybea
problem with your connection. Try ejecting the drive and trying again
orswitchingtheunitonafterinsertingthedrive.
Please check the drive compatibility list prior to purchasing drives:
http://www.atomos.com/discovery-what-drives/
The Shogun le system is exFAT. We recommend that you format
each disk with the Shogun and not your computer to ensure the
correct parameters are set with the le system.
Unit Name
Toaccesstheunitnameclickthelenameindicatorfromthehome
screen, then Unit Name.
The unit name serves two main purposes:
• HDD Naming: Naming the unit names the drive if the drive is formatted
after the unit name has been set
• File Naming: File name is the current unit name as the start of the
recorded clip name; SHOGUN_S001_S002_T003
To access the unit name screen simply touch the blue arrow to the right
of the unit name. Creating your own unit name by arrowing the letters in.
Pressing OK will allocate the new unit name and return you to the menu
screen.
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10. Monitoring & Recording Audio Channels
Located on the bottom left corner of the home screen you will see the
Audio panel and quick headphone volume adjustment bar.
Tap the audio bars to bring up the audio panel.
From this panel you can manage up to 12 digital channels (via SDI input)
and 10 digital channels (via HDMI input) as well as 2 analogue audio
channels (via the XLR Mic/Line in).
Recorded digital audio inputs work in correspondence to the video
input source selected from the Input Menu, Analogue Line In is
available to both selectable inputs. An active video input is required
to record audio.
Each channel has a level meter assigned to Left & Right Channels; when
there is active audio feed you will see the level indicator moving.
You can choose to record from any or all of the digital (SDI or HDMI)
channels from the active source input as well as analogue inputs.
Underneath each pair of audio channels you can see the record
button, when this is shown in red it is set to record, simply select the
channels you want to record.
The Analogue audio input level is located to the far right, tap to record
this channel (XLR Line in Adapter Required)
Tap the headphone icon next to the channel you wish to monitor from
the headphone output, you can adjust the analogue audio gain by
pressing the + and - buttons on Input Gain. There is also a slider to
controlthelineoutlevel.Pressanypointalongthelineorslideyournger
to the left or right to adjust.
It is not possible to vary the gain if the signal input is from the SDI or
HDMI connection because this is digital and is embedded in the
signal. You can usually adjust this from the camera, please see your
camera manual for operational details.
7. Using the Shogun cont.
Audio During Playback Mode
When you enter into Playback mode on the Shogun it will only output
channels 1/2 on the headphones, please bear this in mind when you
select the audio channels for recording.
AudioPanelConguration
Audio In
LineLevel(-10dBV)
Sets the analogue input channel to Line Level via the XLR to XLR
connector.
MicLevel(-40dBu)
Sets the analogue input channel to Mic Level via the XLR to XLR
connector.
Pro Level (+24 dBu)
Sets the analogue input channel to Pro Level Audio to via the
XLR to XLR connector.
Mic 48v
ON - Enables phantom power for mic’s connected via the XLR connection
Note: Audio In must be selected as Mic Level.
Input Gain
Allows incremental increase or decrease of analogue input gain up
to +/- 20dB.
Audio Out
Toggles the analogue gain on the Line Out/Head Phone connection.
Home Page Audio
Toggles the orientation of the audio bars displayed on the Shogun home
page for the input channel you are monitoring.
Horizontaldisplaysthe2channelsyouareactivelymonitoring.
Vertical displays 12 channels + 2 Analogue Channels.
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Connect to input
As soon as you connect a supported input to the Shogun input and
have inserted a formatted drive:
• The Rec icons will go solid and colourful
• The input source & format will be shown in the top left corner
• Audio inputs will show levels in bottom left corner
BeforeRecording
• Check there is a valid signal by checking the input menu ensuring all
eldsdisplayagreentick.
• Check the input signal is set to what you would like from the input menu:
- Progressive
- Progressive with 2:2 or 3:2 pulldown (HD Only)
- Interlaced (HD Only)
• If you see No Input for any reason please check your camera settings
matchasupportedformatforShogun.Seetechnicalspecications
page at the end of this manual.
• Connect any additional Analogue audio inputs and adjust gain
accordingly.
• Check you have the correct audio channels in record, set as you
required from the audio panel.
• Connect headphones and monitor the audio channels to make sure the
sound is as expected
• Ensure the video is coming in as expected.
• Check you have the correct Scene & Shot number selected, this can be
adjustbytappingthelenametothetopofthescreen.
• Check your drive is inserted and has been formatted by the Shogun
• Check your timecode settings are as required
• Choose how you will start/stop your recording
• Check for clean input:
By touching the screen in Monitor mode, you can remove the Atomos
overlays to give you a clean screen. If any overlay graphics remain, these
will be coming from your camera. Please check the settings on your
camera to switch these off.
Choosingyourrecordingformat(Codec)
Select the codec name on to the top left of the screen to display the Record.
Format Menu
From the codec section you can toggle between ProRes® or Avid
DNxHD®*. The Quality menu allows you to toggle codec compression
Apple ProRes offers 3 levels of compression (HQ, 422 & LT) DNX offers 4
(220x, 220, 145, 36) The expected record time available from each codec
selection is automatically calculated from the available space on the
media inserted.
If Avid DNxHD is required, you can activate it from
www.atomos.com/support - DNx220x is 10bit, all others are 8 bit,
36 is a proxy codec.
More information regarding Apple ProRes data rates can be obtained
online from Apple ProRes whitepaper PDF document.
* Available 2015.
8. Monitoring and Recording
Ready to Record
NoInput/DiskPresent
InputPresent/NoDisk
NoInput/NoDisk/NoDiskFormatted
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SmartControl
SmartControl is a versatile set of functions used to control the starting
and stopping of recording by automatic or external means. This section
outlines the different methods to start and stop recording.
Shogun Start and Stop record control can be triggered by the
followingmethods:
1. Home Page Touch Screen
2. HDMI/SDI Rolling Timecode trigger
3. HDMI Camera trigger
4. SDI Camera trigger
5. Via LANC for Sony and Canon Cameras
6. Via LANC serial port
1. Home page Touch Screen
By pressing Rec (Record) and STOP to end recording
2.SDI/HDMIRollingTimecodeTriggerrecord
If the camera is Record Run mode, recording can be stopped or started
by a moving timecode via HDMI or SDI.
When enabled the camera and the Shogun will start and stop recording
simultaneously.
NOTE: Rolling timecode trigger is for use in older cameras with TC
only & no trigger. If your camera is set to FREE RUN this trigger will
start recording immediately and cannot be stopped until the input is
removed. Please be that aware not all cameras have Start/Stop ags
for triggering record, especially older cameras. In such cases rolling
trigger in REC RUN will need to be used to trigger recording
automatically at the same time as the camera starts recording.
3. HDMI Camera trigger record
The HDMI Camera trigger is available for supported cameras, There is a
agwithinthedigitalsignalthatletstheShogunknowthestart/stoprecord
has been pressed on the camera; in turn this will trigger the Shogun to
start/ stop recording at the same time as the camera.
4. SDI Camera Trigger record
TheSDICameratriggerismanufacturer-specic,youwillneedtoselect
the appropriate manufacturer for your camera from the input menu. There
isaagwithinthedigitalsignalthatletstheShogunknowthestart/stop
record has been pressed on the camera; in turn this will trigger the Shogun
to start/ stop recording at the same time as the camera.
To enable this set TRIGGER to the camera manufacturer in the INPUT
Menu.
When the manufacturer is selected in Camera trigger, this will disable
the Timecode trigger.
5.ViaLANCforSonyandCanonCameras
Insert the 2.5mm LANC Y cable into the lanc port on the Shogun,
Connect one end to the camera lanc port, and the other to the LANC
remote, once the loop has been completed your Shogun will trigger
stop-start recording from the LANC remote.
6. Via the LANC serial port
Controlled by a third party computer or controller. For system and OEM
Once you are recording you will see:
• The REC button has now changed to STOP on the main screen
• Play button has been disabled
• A transparent red boarder appears around the entire screen
YourleswillberecordedtoyourdrivewiththeUnitname,sceneand
shot you have set up.
8. Monitoring and Recording cont.
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