Atomos NINJA V+ User manual

USER MANUAL

NINJA V+ User Manual
© ATOMOS 2022. TM ®All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of
their respective owners.
Specifications are subject to change without notice. All information assumed correct at
time of publishing.
This user manual assumes that you are using AtomOS firmware version
10.82 or later. Visit my.atomos.com to update the AtomOS firmware for
your NINJA V+

Contents
NINJA V+ User Manual 1
Introduction 6
Safety Instructions 7
Software License Agreement 9
Registering your product 11
International Hardware Limited Warranty 12
Warranty Exclusions 13
User Manual Conventions 14
What’s included 15
NINJA V+ Connections 16
Best Practice 19
What you also need 31
HDMI cables 32
Media 33
Master Caddy Docking Station 36
Standard 1/4” or 3/8” Mount/Arm 38
Mounting options 39
Choosing your power source 40
Powering On and Off 44
Inserting and Removing Media 46
Mounting disks in the Master Caddy II 48
Mounting Disks in Master Caddy III 50
AtomX Expansion Modules 53
ATOMOS CONNECT 58
AtomOS 10 Operating System 74
The Main Screen - Home Screen 75
The Main Screen - Information Bar 77
The Main Screen - Monitoring Features 80
Home screen and menu functions 82
The NINJA V+ Menu system 87
Source Menu 88
Input Source 90

Input via AtomX SDI Expansion Module 92
Input via Atomos CONNECT 94
Trigger 96
Device 97
Remote 98
Camera Output 103
Cross Conversion 106
Output Menu 108
Output via AtomX SDI Expansion Module 111
Record Menu 113
RAW over HDMI 117
SDI RAW 118
Sony Metadata Crop 119
Pulldown 120
H.265 (HEVC) 123
Wi-Fi Menu 124
Ethernet Menu 129
Connect Menu 133
Connect Menu - Atomos Cloud Studio 145
Connect Menu - Capture to Cloud 147
Connect Menu - Atomos Stream 162
Timelapse Menu 193
Timecode Menu 198
Timecode Menu - Wireless Timecode & Sync 202
Sync Config Menu 206
Sync Network Menu 210
File Menu 211
Audio Menu 214
Mic/Line Menu 217
Media Menu 219
Date Menu 221
Power Menu 222

Activation Menu 225
AtomX Menu 231
Info Menu 234
The AtomRemote App 236
Connecting to AtomRemote 237
Using the AtomRemote app 244
AtomRemote - Input, Monitor and Output 254
AtomRemote - Record menu 262
AtomRemote - Monitor Assist Settings 264
Using the AtomX CAST 266
Attaching AtomX CAST to your NINJA V+ 267
Powering the AtomX CAST 268
Connecting the AtomX CAST to your Computer 269
CAST - Main Screen 270
CAST - Function Icons F1- F4 273
CAST - Input Menu 276
CAST - Output menu 278
CAST - Overlays menu 280
CAST - Picture in Picture (PiP) menu 283
CAST - Switcher Menu 285
CAST - Audio menu 288
Setting up for recording 291
SmartControl 293
Understanding HDR and Log 295
File Recovery 298
Monitoring Features 299
Zoom 302
Waveform (WFM) and Vectorscope 303
Focus Peaking, Zebra and False Color 306
Frame Guides, Safe Areas & Anamorphic De-Squeeze 309
Frame Grab and Onion Skin 313
Settings Menu 316

Waveform tab 317
Focus Peaking tab 318
Zebra tab 321
LUTs tab 322
Monitor tab 328
Display tab 332
Frame Guide tab 334
Onion Skin tab 336
Playback mode 337
Playlists 342
Video Format menu 346
Playback - Output Menu 348
Playback - Audio menu 349
Edit Mode 350
Markers and Tagging Icons (SmartLog) 353
Using Edit tools during recording, playback and monitoring 357
Using Extended Tags 360
Exporting Tags 361
Connecting media 362
Importing clips 365
SmartLog with Final Cut Pro 371
Adjusting ProRes RAW settings in Final Cut Pro 374
Technical Specifications 378

Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Atomos NINJA V+ 5 inch HDR Monitor-Recorder. With NINJA
V+ you can record up to 8Kp30 and 4Kp120 in Apple ProRes RAW, and 4Kp60 and
HDp120 video, and integrate these new formats seamlessly into the timeline of your exist-
ing ProRes RAW or ProRes projects. Rounding out the powerful codec arsenal is Apple
ProRes, Avid DNx and H.265, which provides a highly efficient compressed codec option.
Featuring a super high-resolution screen in a lightweight aluminium alloy chassis and an
array of essential production tools including waveform monitoring, vectorscope, focus
assist and the world’s leading support for HDR monitoring; NINJA V+ will give you the cre-
ative and commercial advantage you’ve been looking for.
This user manual will get you up to speed with all the amazing features packed into the
NINJA V+ that will assist you during a shoot and speed up your workflow on set and in
post production.
Stay up-to-date with the latest information and software by registering your product
today at my.atomos.com
Visit www.atomos.com/support to learn about supported cameras and media, read FAQ's,
submit support tickets and more.

Safety Instructions
The NINJA V+ is designed to a high standard but there are some things you should be
aware of to prolong the life of the unit and for your own safety.
Using the NINJA V+ safely
Although the NINJA V+ is very lightweight compared to all the devices it replaces, it is still
a solid object that could cause injury if misused.
lAlways make sure that the NINJA V+ 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.
lAlways ensure that cables that run to the NINJA V+ are clearly visible and do not
present a trip hazard.
lDo not place on uneven or unstable surfaces.
lDo not insert anything but a NINJA V+ Master Caddy II or AtomX SSDmini in the
drive slot on the rear of the NINJA V+.
lDo not touch the NINJA V+ screen with sharp, metallic or abrasive objects.
lDo not expose to strong electrical or magnetic fields.
lDo not expose to liquids, rain or moisture.
lDo not dispose of the NINJA V+ in municipal waste and do not incinerate it, always fol-
low local regulations for safe disposal.
Care of disk drives
Spinning disks and SSDs are very sensitive to damage from static electricity. Please
observe all the usual electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions when handling them.
Please see the section on mechanical shock and vibration later in this manual for inform-
ation about how to handle and care for your disk drives

HDMI cables
Please remember that almost all HDMI cables do not use locking connectors
and will simply pull out if they are jerked or tripped over. Please ensure
your cables make a secure connection and avoid flexing them excessively to
maintain reliability.

Software License Agreement
IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. THIS IS A LICENSE AGREEMENT.
This ATOMOS software, related documentation, any included sample images files (the
“Software”), is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as
other intellectual property laws and treaties. The Software is licensed, not sold.
This End User License Agreement (“EULA”) is a legal agreement between 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 NINJA V+, who have purchased a unit manufactured by ATOMOS NINJA V+
and purchased through an ATOMOS authorized reseller, with no right of duplication
or further distribution, 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 NINJA V+. You
agree that you may not copy the written materials accompanying the Software. Modi-
fying, 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 licensed, not sold. You acknowledge that no title to intellectual prop-
erty 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, anim-
ations, 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 cor-
poration, you will use your best effort to prevent your employees and contractors
from attempting to reverse compile, derive circuits, modify, translate or disassemble
the Software and/or the ATOMOS NINJA V+ 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 addi-
tional recourse ATOMOS may have against you if you violate any of its terms and con-
ditions.
Notice
Copyright © 2022 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 doc-
ument 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.
Image credit on NINJA V+ display and all other instances: https://un-
splash.com/@freestocks
Trademarks
NINJA V+ and ATOMOS are registered trademarks of ATOMOS. Apple, the Apple logo,
AppleShare, AppleTalk, 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. DNxHD, DNxHR and Avid logo are registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. All
other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
REGISTRATION + WARRANTY UPGRADE Register within 12 months of purchase date
to upgrade your standard 1 year warranty to a 3 year warranty. Visit:
my.atomos.com.
Registered users receive updates of all AtomOS updates upon release.

Registering your product
Register your NINJA V+ at my.atomos.com within twelve months of purchase to upgrade
to a 3 year warranty.
Registering your product ensures you receive communication on all future updates.

International Hardware Limited Warranty
ATOMOS warrants that:
lThe main product, not including the IPS screen, or any external accessories, will be
free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date
of purchase; or 3 years upon completion of product registration within 1 year from
the date of purchase at www.atomos.com
lThe TFT/LCD, SSD Docking Station, Master Caddy II and Cable will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of pur-
chase.
lThis warranty is exclusively for the benefit of the original purchaser and is not
assignable or transferable.
lIf 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 return-
ing the goods to ATOMOS or its authorized distributor. Upon acceptance of a warranty
claim by ATOMOS, 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 authorized distributor or repair
center or agent.

Warranty Exclusions
This warranty applies only to defects in workmanship and does not cover defects caused
by:
lNeglect;
lImproper or negligent acts or omissions;
lRepairs or attempted repairs;
lTampering with or modification of the goods;
lConnection to incompatible equipment or power sources;
lExposure to water or weather;
lExposure to magnetic fields or corrosive liquids or substances;
lPhysical damage
Except as stated in this warranty, ATOMOS, it’s vendors, agents, resellers and dis-
tributors 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 from defective
goods, which are subject to the warranty.
ATOMOS does not warrant that the goods will operate in a manner that 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.
REGISTRATION + WARRANTY UPGRADE Register within 12 months of purchase date
to upgrade your standard 1 year warranty to a 3 year warranty. Visit:
my.atomos.com.
Registered users receive updates of all AtomOS updates upon release.

User Manual Conventions
To keep things simple but clear, we’ve only adopted two conventions in this manual
A helpful tip, suggestion or something to note because it’s not obvious at
first.
An important note or warning

What’s included
Your NINJA V+ includes base accessories to get you started, such as a mains power sup-
ply and a media Master Caddy. Additionally you will need a 2.5” Solid State Drive (SSD)
or AtomX SSDmini, a compatible HDMI cable (Camera out/NINJA V+ in) and compatible
batteries. Optional AtomX accessories including power and accessory kits are also avail-
able. Visit the ATOMOS website for the latest accessory options.
What's in the box:
lNINJA V+
l1 x Master Caddy II + screws
lInternational DC power supply
lBattery Eliminator
lNINJA V+ Quick Start Guide

NINJA V+ Connections
Mic/Line in (1)
A 3.5mm input jack is located under the power button. Channel selection and volume for
headphone monitoring is via the audio controls section, accessible by touching the audio
meters in the top right side of the screen (monitoring mode) or in the bottom right of the
screen (homescreen mode).
Headphone/audio out (2)
A 3.5mm headphone jack is located above the remote port. Channel selection and volume
for headphone monitoring is via the audio menu page on your NINJA V+. To access this
menu, tap the audio meters in the upper right side of the touchscreen (monitoring mode)
or in the bottom right of the screen (homescreen mode). For more details refer to the
"Audio Menu" on page 214 section.
When monitoring any channels please ensure that the headphone selection
is set to the stereo pair you’d like to monitor.
Remote/Calibration Port (3)
The calibration 2.5mm jack on the right hand side (looking from the front), allows for the
connection of the Calibrite ColorChecker Display Pro / Display Plus calibration device. The
calibration unit utilizes the optional USB to serial adapter cable. The latest version of the
ATOMOS Calibration software is available at www.atomos.com/support

For optimal calibration it is recommended that your NINJA V+ is powered
for 30 minutes prior to calibration.
For remote operations via this port, ATOMOS supports both LANC in Sony and Canon
format. The NINJA V+ uses LANC Client so a LANC controller must first be attached to a
camera and the output taken out via a Y cable to the NINJA V+.
AtomXpansion Port (4)
Enhance your NINJA V+ through the built-in modular AtomXpansion port. Bi-directional
high speed video, audio and power are available. Expansion modules dock into the bat-
tery slot and can be stacked, passing power and offer advanced connections and func-
tions. www.atomos.com/accessories
HDMI in (5)
The video input is a full size HDMI 2.0a connection used to receive the video. This con-
nection also supports embedded audio and timecode if your camera or device sends these
out over HDMI. The image is both displayed and recorded to the ATOMOS mon-
itor/recorder storage media.
Embedded Audio
Most mirrorless cameras and camcorders send 2 channels of audio over HDMI but the
NINJA V+ can record up to 8 channels of digital audio embedded in the HDMI signal if sup-
ported.
HDMI Out (6)
This is for connection to an external monitor or other device with an HDMI input. It carries
a loop-through of the incoming HDMI signal in record and standby mode, and the play-
back signal when the NINJA V+ is in playback mode. This output is 2.0a and can carry
either a 4K or HD signal (with the option to down convert the 4K input to HD).

Video Scale Convert
Video out also has the option for a downscale to be applied allowing your 4K input to be
converted to a 1080 HD output for use with existing HD equipment. DCI signals with a
17:9 aspect ratio have the option to be cropped to 16:9 to support a wider range of out-
put displays.
3D LUT Output
3D LUTs can be applied to the outputs of the NINJA V+ and LUTs can also be selected to
be applied to the outputs and routed out to other equipment via the HDMI connections.
HDR Output
The NINJA V+ can read the incoming HDR information frame from compatible cameras
that indicates if a signal is HLG or PQ. You can set the NINJA V+ to automatically detect
this and loop this out. You can also convert between a Log input to HDR display standards
or between HLG <> PQ, and Dolby. For more information refer to Understanding HDR and
Log in the Monitoring and Recording section.

Best Practice
Understanding the basic controls and 'housekeeping' functions will save
you time in the future. Before you start enjoying your NINJA V+ it will help
to set the date and time, the 'device name' and file naming conventions.
Date & Time
It is vital you set the correct date and time on your NINJA V+ to ensure that the metadata
for your files is correct. To access the Date tab, tap the input indicator from the home
screen Information bar.
Then swipe the menu tabs to the left to navigate to the Date tab.
Swipe left to reveal more tabs that contain settings. If you cannot find the
menu you are looking for, swipe left or right.