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ATOMOS SUMO19
USER MANUAL
EDITION 1: SEPTEMBER 2017
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Warranty & Conditions 3
Introduction 4
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
HDMI Cables 7
3. Mounting disks in the Master Caddy II 8
4. Connecting and powering up 9
Power ON/Power OFF 10
5.Sumo19connections 11
6. Master Caddy II, Screw Mounts and Sun Hood 13
Master Caddy II / Screw Mounts / Modularity 13
Sun Hood 14
7.UsingtheSumo19 15
Using the Sumo19 15
Category 1: Operating Settings 15
Category 2: Shot Setup & Monitor Tools 15
Category 3: Main Controls, REC, PLAY & MENU 15
Home Screen / Menu functions 16
File Naming / Date & Time / Display Options 17
Screen lock / Timecode / Sumo19 Info 18
Input Menu 19
Storage Capacity Indicator / Formatting HDD/SSD / Unit Name 20
Audio panel 21
8. Monitoring and Recording 22
Before recording / Choosing your recording format 22
SmartControl / 6 ways to start recording 23
Waveform Monitoring 24
Luma Overlay / RGB Parade / Vectorscope 25
Monitor Assist 26
Focus Assist / Zebra / False Color 27
Blue Only / Grid Lines / Focus Assist Settings 28
SmartLog 29
Exporting .xml 30
Monitor mode (HDR / Log / Custom Looks) 31
Anti-shock technology 35
File Recovery 35
9. Timecode 36
LTC / Record Run / Auto Restart 37
10. HD Pulldown 38
11. Record mode options 39
12. Playback & Playout 41
13. Connecting and Editing 43
Connect to Input 43
NLE Support 43
exFAT compatibility 43
Transferringles 43
Importing / Import into Final Cut Pro 44
SmartLog with FCPX 45
14. Software Upgrades 46
Updating AtomOS (Firmware) 46
15.TechnicalSpecications 47
Contents Safety Instructions
User Manual Conventions
The Sumo19 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 Sumo19 safely
Although the Sumo19 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 Sumo19 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 Sumo19 are clearly visible and do
not present a trip hazard.
• Do not place on uneven or unstable surfaces.
• Do not insert anything but Sumo19 Master Disk caddies in the Master
Disk slot on the side of the Sumo19.
• Do not touch the Sumo19’s screen with sharp, metallic or abrasive objects.
• Donotexposetostrongelectricalormagneticelds.
• Do not expose to or use near liquids, rain or moisture.
• Do not dispose of the Sumo19 in municipal waste and do not incinerate it,
always follow 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 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
signicanttriphazardtoyourequipment,whichmaybedamagedifthe
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
obvious at rst.
An important note or warning
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Notice
Copyright © 2017 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
Sumo19 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. DNxHD, DNxHR and Avid logo are registered trademarks of Avid
Technology, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
holders.
International Hardware Limited Warranty
ATOMOS warrants that:
• 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, HDD/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 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
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 centre or agent.
Warranty Exclusions
This warranty applies only to defects in workmanship and does not cover
defects caused by:
• Neglect;
• Improper or negligent acts or omissions;
• Repairs or attempted repairs;
•Tamperingwithormodicationofthegoods;
• Connection to incompatible equipment or power sources;
• Exposure to water or weather;
•Exposuretomagneticeldsorcorrosiveliquidsorsubstances;
• Physical damage
Exceptasstatedinthiswarranty,Atomos,it’svendors,agents,resellers
and distributors disclaim in their entirety all other warranties, express or
implied, including without limitation all warranties of merchantability or
tnessforaparticularpurpose.Theremediesoutlinedinthiswarranty
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.
Software License Agreement
IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. THIS IS A LICENSE
AGREEMENT.
This ATOMOS software, related documentation, any included sample
imagesles(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 Sumo19, who have purchased a unit
manufactured by ATOMOS Sumo19 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 Sumo19. 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
Sumo19 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
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Atomos
Sumo19, the in-studio and on-set 10-bit
4K SDI/HDMI Recorder-Monitor. Featuring
a super high-resolution screen in a
portable body, with waveform monitoring,
vectorscopeandontheyconversion
between HDMI & SDI input/output sources.
This user manual will get you up to speed
with all the amazing features packed into
the Sumo19 with tools designed to help your
workow both on set and in post.
Stay up to date with the latest information and
software, by registering your product or visiting
the Support section of the website:
www.atomos.com/support
Your Sumo19 comes with a standard 1 year warranty on all parts
and accessories. You can upgrade to a 3 year warranty on the main
Sumo19 unit alone (excluding IPS screen) by registering your Sumo19
online at www.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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The Sumo19 comes with a power supply and Master Caddy to get you
going right out of the box - all you need to add is 2.5” SSD storage media
and accessories to suit your workow like HDMI or SDI cables and tripod
screws.
Here’sthecompletelist
1. Sumo19 recorder/monitor
2. 1 x Empty Master Caddy II with xing screws
3. Sumo19 19” power supply
4. BattWing - Dual battery plate mounting bracket with 4 x screws
5.2 x Desktop Feet with 4 x 1/4” mounting screws
6. Sumo19 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 Part15 (Technical Specications)
of this manual. For the most up-to-date information please visit:
www.atomos.com/drives
What’s Included
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What you also need
Widelyavailable2.5”drivesarethebasicstoragemediumfor4KMonitor
recorder. We work closely with all the leading drive manufacturers to
qualify as many options as possible. Hard drives / HDD or Spinning disk
can only be used for HD recording. Solid State Drives / SSD are required
for4Krecordingorformoredemandingproductionenvironmentsthatmay
not be suited to HDDs.
See the section below about when you should consider using SSDs.
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.
Spinning Disk Drives (HDD) are recommended for recording up to
1080p30/1080i60 HD video only
Solid State Drives (SSDs) are recommended for recording up to
4KUHDp30and4KDCIp30fromRAW
Speed and reliability are the main factors. Here are a few things to
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 bit-rate of the codec you’re using, the faster the drive
needstobe,with4Krecordingyourdatarateisfourtimesfromthat
of HD recording, please ensure your drive is capable of keeping up
with4Kwritespeedrequirements.
Atomos regularly test hard drives – please check this link before
purchasing drives: http://www.atomos.com/drives
MechanicalShockandVibrationforSpinningDiskHDD’s
Hard disks are precision mechanical devices that need to be handled
carefully. The use of mechanical drives or Solid State drives will vary
dependingontheintendedlmingapplication.
We can’t give rigid guidelines because there are so many different kinds
ofdrives,eachwhichhasdifferentmechanicalproperties.Youmaynd
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. We
would not advise using mechanical disks if there is a likelihood that they
might be dropped onto a hard surface.
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.
• Do not bang or jolt the Sumo19 while recording.
•Donotusespinningdrives(HDD)forrecording4Kvideo
• Youwillndnoticeabledifferencesintheabilityofdrivestowithstand
shock and to continue recording during vibration and movement.
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What you also need
File Recovery
• Your Sumo19 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 Sumo19, in the top
left hand corner of the display. This means that you will not normally
have to restart the Sumo19, even if a recording has been interrupted
by mechanical disruption to the disk drive. (see Monitoring and
Recording : 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 when recording up to
1080p30 HD. Spinning disks are most sensitive when they are rotating.
It is obviously best to avoid dropping them but many disks now have a
“dropdetector”thatwilllockthemostfragilemechanicalpartsinplace
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. You
mayndthatitiscompletelyfeasibleforyourtokeepyourmasterSumo19
disks on a shelf (just like tapes!), and, as a backup, store copies on large
hard drives, RAID arrays, Network Attached Storage (NAS) or LTO.
4K SDI cables (not included)
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 or of a low grade. Please ensure
youtestandcheckyourSDIcablesfor4K,forlongerrunscablesofa
Belden1694Aspecicationarerecommended.
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.
Atomos make a range of Professional HDMI cables which are ideal for
connecting between your camera and Atomos device.
Not all HDMI cables are created equal and there are a variety of different
qualities available. Please make sure you test your cables prior to
shooting.
Also check your connectivity at both the camera connector and the
recorder/monitorconnectortomakesureyouhavearmconnectionto
avoid any signal drop out.
If the SDI / HDMI cable is removed while recording the “Skippy”
image will also be displayed. To remove touch Skippy and he will
disappear ready for his next notication.
Refer to page 35: Atomos Anti-shock technology for more
information about “Skippy”.
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3. Mounting disks in the Master Caddy II
Mounting drives in the Master Caddy II
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 Sumo19 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 Sumo19. You have to be
quitermtopushtheMasterCaddyIIintoplace,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 Sumo19 due to the compact latch design.
1Carefully assemble the
Master Caddy II and disk
2Ensure all 3 parts aligned
and insert 4 x screws (supplied)
Do not over-tighten screws or
alignment can not be guaranteed.
We suggest squeezing the corners
together near the screw you are
tighteningforoptimalt.
Insert screw
Align all parts
Insert screw
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Battery Options
The Sumo19 can be powered by V-Lock / Anton Bauer batteries via the
XLR terminal (optional mounting plates available). 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
thecellsandcouldposearehazard.
Charge new batteries before using them, using the battery charger
supplied by the manufacturer.
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.
DC Power
Once the Sumo19 is switched on, it will operate from your external
DC power source if available, if no DC power source is present, then the
battery will become the primary power source if it connected by the
XLR terminal. The battery will work as redundant power if DC power is
disconnected.
Continuous Power
The Sumo19 features an Atomos technology called Continuous Power
which uses battery looping technology for uninterrupted switching
between power sources during use.
The Sumo19 may be powered from NiMH & Li Ion 14.4V battery
systems via the XLR terminal for V-Lock / Anton Bauer batteries.
4. Connecting the Sumo19 and powering up
Baery Input Power
DC IN
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Turning ON power to the Sumo19
The power button is located on the rear panel just above the SDI
connectors. Momentarily press the circular button on the top right side of
the Sumo19 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 Sumo19 Home
Screen.
Turning OFF power to the Sumo19
To turn the unit off, touch menu on the home screen, and then press the
red Power off icon for 3 seconds 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 depressing the on/off button for three seconds.
Three seconds can seem like a long time! We’ve made it this
way to make absolutely certain that the Sumo19 can’t be turned
off accidentally.
4. Connecting the Sumo19 and powering up cont.
Turning OFF power via touchscreen
On
+ forced power down
(located on rear)
Menu Power off
Power Buon
Flashes red when recording
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5. Sumo19 Connections
1. Power Button
The power button is used to power on/off the device.
2. Calibration Port
The calibration 2.5mm jack on the rear panel below the power button,
allows for the connection of supported calibration devices with support
now available for the retail version of the X-Rite i1Display Pro as well as
legacy Atomos Spyder Calibrator. Both units utilize the optional USB to
serial adaptor cable. The latest version of the Atomos Calibration software
is available at www.atomos.com/support
3. Headphone Ports
A 3.5mm headphone jack is located on the rear panel adjacent to the
XLR audio connections. Channel selection and volume for headphone
monitoring is via the audio controls section in the lower left hand side of
the touchscreen.
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5. Sumo19 Connections cont.
14 2 3
1. 4K/HD-SDI
4K/HD-SDI in: The SDI input connections are 12G compliant and
backwards compatible meaning that it can be used for 12G, 6G, 3G and
1.5G signals. The SDI inputs support 3G in both level A and B standards.
This input is also used to input RAW signals from supported cameras.
4K/HD-SDI out: This is for connection to an external monitor or other
device with an SDI input. It carries a loop-through of the incoming SDI or
HDMI signal in record and standby mode, and the playback signal when
theSumo19isinplaybackmode.Thisoutputcancarryeithera4KorHD
signal(withtheoptiontodownscalethe4KinputtoHD).TheSDI<->
HDMI conversion is always live allowing for instant conversion without any
setup. The SDI outputs support 3G in only level B standards and is not
active whilst receiving a RAW signal input
2. HDMI
HDMI IN: The video input is a full size HDMI 2.0a connection used to
receive the video and when supported by your device embedded audio
and Timecode. This is both displayed and recorded to the Atomos
recorder/monitor storage media.
HDMI OUT: This is for connection to an external monitor or other device
with an HDMI input. It carries a loop-through of the incoming HDMI or SDI
signal in record and standby mode, and the playback signal when the
Sumo19isinplaybackmode.Thisoutputis2.0aandcancarryeithera4K
orHDsignal(withtheoptiontodownconvertthe4KinputtoHD).TheSDI
<->HDMIconversionisalwaysliveallowingforinstantconversionwithout
any setup.
3. Analogue Audio
On the rear panel of the Sumo are the XLR audio input and output
terminals. The inputs can be connected. A 2 in 2 out XLR cable is
available as an optional additional accessory. The inputs can be
conguredatLine,MicandProlevelintheAudiomenu.Theinputscan
also provide 48V Phantom power to compatible microphones.
The XLR outputs are available for monitoring and the audio channel routed
to them can be selected via the headphones selection in the Audio menu.
4. Synchronization
Located with the SDI input and output is another BNC connector marked
Genlock:Genlockisshortfor“GeneratorLock”invideosystems.The
Genlock is an input only and will lock the internal timing system in a video
device to an external reference signal during play back.
The Genlock BNC can also be used as a LTC Timecode input. This
allows for external LTC timecode to be used enabling multiple devices to
be sharing the same master timecode signal, which makes it perfect for
multi-camera setups. LTC is only available in Record mode and can be
accessed via the Time code menu
HDMI and SDI
Built in to the Sumo19 are are both SDI and HDMI conversion. This means
that either input is able to be routed out of both the HDMI and SDI outputs
at the same time. This allows you to use SDI cameras with other HDMI
equipment or HDMI cameras in an SDI infrastructure. To toggle between
SDI and HDMI inputs access the Input Menu (page 19).
Video Scale Convert
Video out also has the option for a down scale to be applied allowing your
4Kinputtobeconvertedtoa1080HDoutputforusewithexistingHD
equipment.
3D LUT Output
When not using AtomHDR mode 3D LUTs can be applied to the outputs
of the Inferno and LUTs can also be selected to be applied to the outputs
and routed out to other equipment via the HDMI or SDI connections.
Embedded Audio
The Sumo19 can record 12 channels of digital audio embedded in the SDI
signal, and 8 channels of digital audio embedded in the HDMI signal.
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6. Master Caddy II, Screw Mounts and Sun Hood
Screw Mounts
TheSumofeaturesstandardtripod¼”screwmountsand3/8”screw
mounts on the top/bottom/side of the unit along with a standard VESA
mountontherearpanel,allowingyoutocongureyourrecordingsetupto
suit your needs (camcorder mount accessories not included with Sumo).
Ensure you do not over tighten the screw mounts as this may cause damage
Master Caddy II Slot
On the side of the unit is a 2.5mm HDD slot for Sumo19 Master Disk Caddy
II’s. To insert a caddy, gently push until it clicks into position.
Formatting disks - see page 20
Master Caddy II - 2 keyway system
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 Sumo19 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 Sumo19 as the
keyways are on one side only.
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6. Master Caddy II, Screw Mounts and Sun Hood cont.
Attaching the Sun Hood
ForHDR,theviewingexperiencecaneasilybeinuencedbythe
environmental conditions and the best experience for viewing HDR
requires that you minimise the ambient light between your eyes and the
screen to easily resolve the dynamic range of the scene.
For this reason, we have developed an optional sun hood for Sumo. It
consists of a zippered corner construction that allows the user to collapse
and use as screen protection during transportation and securely screws
to the front face of Sumo to provide shelter for privacy and premium
outdoor monitoring.
To assemble the sun hood please follow the following steps:
Attach the base to the Sumo19 in the orientation shown above.
This is a snug t in order to minimize external light bleed.
Push the sunhood in, align the top and bottom screw mounting holes and
attach the retaining screws.
As the retaining screws provide anchor point for mounting make sure
they are rmly connected to provide a solid base.
With the Sun hood base in place, take the main section and pop this out
to form a rectangular tunnel and zip up the sides to ensure it looks like
the image above.
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Attach base to Sumo19 Fold out the face of the hood
Screw the hood into the base
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The Sumo19 is controlled via an intuitive
touchscreen interface. Icons and buttons have
beendesignedandlaidoutinaspecicwayto
ensure operation is simple and fast.
Thehighdenition1920x1080HomeScreen
displays all necessary technical and functional
information.
Everything important for operation and
adjustment is no more than one touch away.
Here is how it works:
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.
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.
Category 3 – Main Controls REC, PLAY & MENU
The Main Controls of the unit are indicated by large round icons.
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Touching the center of the screen at any time removes the top interface overlay, tapping again clears the bottom controls and a third
tap brings all the options back up. Active Shot Setup or Monitor assist functions that are enabled will remain active when the menu
system is cleared. This is to allow you to use the Shot Setup and Monitor assist functions at all times while shooting.
Monitor Mode
(AtomHDR /
3D LUTs)
Audio Channels
To enable recording
See page 16
For instant playback and review
See page 16
To make settings changes
See page 16
Waveform Monitoring Functions
See page 24
Monitor Assist Functions
See page 26
Smart Log Cut and Tagging
See page 29
Monitor Mode (AtomHDR & 3D LUTs)
See page 31
Video Input Format and
Pulldown Status
Recording
Quality
File Name Recording Time
Remaining
Continuous Power
Indicator
Headphone
Line Out Volume
Rec/Play/Menu Waveform
Monitoring
Monitor
Assist
Cut and Tag
Favorite / Reject
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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 / No media
Play
Touch this icon to play previously recorded clips. When you press
the green Play button the Sumo19 will switch to playback mode and
automatically play the last recorded clip.
Standby
Navigation
Sumo19 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.
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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.
When the icon is shown with small interval lines
around the red circle this means that Time lapse
recording is activated.
For more information on Time lapse on page 39
When a white circular arrow is show this means Pre
Roll record is active.
For more information on Pre Roll see page 39
Home screen and menu functions
The Play button will be dimmed and disabled
if there is no disk or the disk is not formatted.
See page 20 - Formatting disks
Time Lapse
Pre Roll
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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 in the
Sumo19. 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.
For both Time of Day Timecode and Scheduling start times for
Time Lapse record mode it’s important to ensure that the correct
time is set.
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Lock the Display Screen
You can lock the display of the Sumo19 so that no
changes can be made by mistakenly touching the
screen, to lock the Sumo19 simply short tap the power
button. Short tap the power button again to unlock the
unit.
The lock screen can be combined with the display
off function so that when lock is engaged the display is turned off.
The Tally light on the front of the unit will still display Rec (Red) or idle
(green) status. Locking of the display can be found in the Monitor
Mode.
Timecode
TakesyoutothededicatedTimecodecongurationpage.
Refer to Page 36 of this manual for more information.
Sumo19 Info
Showsthesoftware(rmware)versionanduniquedevice
ID (DID) of your Sumo19 device. This will be required
to activate the Avid DNxHD / Avid DNxHR codec. You
can also check on the Atomos website to ensure you are
runningthelatestrmware:
http://www.atomos.com/support
Remember that pressing on the Back button will
always take you back to the previous menu.
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1. 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 is a command centre for all devices
connected to the Sumo19 and will assist you with connectivity by
indicating if the signal is active or if attention is required.
2. Source
Displays the input source currently connected to the Sumo19, simply tap
to toggle between HDMI & SDI/SDI RAW inputs. You can have both
HDMI and SDI inputs connected at the same time and use this menu to
toggle between active inputs.
The current input resolution of the selected input source is displayed.
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 Sumo19 has locked signal on this
input, a red cross indicates a signal or lock issue with the attached
device, double check your cable and camera output settings. There is
alsoanoptiontoCorrectColorinputforusewithCanon5DMKIIIthatcan
be applied to the input.
3. Trigger
The Sumo19 can be remotely triggered to record from your camera.
Select the correct triggering option for your camera and set Enable
Trigger to ON. Please refer to page 23 for more information.
4. Record
The record menu allows you to apply pulldown removal if recording from a
source that applies pulldown to the output signal. Note for 3:2 Pulldown
removal, movement in the frame may required to accurately lock signal,
simply wave your hand in front of the camera to achieve lock. See page
38 for more details on pulldown removal.
The 3D LUT option allows you the option to burn in your selected LUT to
therecordedle.Pleasebeawarethatthiswillpermanentlybakedinand
isnonreversible.WhenthisoptionisselectedaredLUTiconwillashin
the top right hand corner of the display. See page 34 for more details on
3D LUTs.
Pre-roll allows for you to cache the last few seconds of footage so if you
are late to hit record you won’t miss the action. When this option is
selecteditwillshowaroundarrowontherecordbuttonandashared
Pre Roll icon in the top right hand corner of the display.
As Pre Roll is always cache recording once activated a number of
features that are related to record settings will be locked. These
include audio record channel select, 3D LUT record, Codec selection
and Drive naming.
5.VideoOut
This menu displays the active video format being output from both HDMI
andSDIoutputs.A4KtoHDdownconversioncanbeappliedtothe
output.Thisenablesyoutosenda4KinputsignaltoaHDdevice.When
working in Rec.709 SDR mode, 3D LUTs can also be applied to the output
independently of the Sumo19 screen. This can be useful if you wish to
monitor log footage on the Sumo19 and show a graded image on an
external display
Any selections in this option apply to both HDMI and SDI outputs.
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8. Battery Indicator
Indicates if battery 1/battery2/external power sources are connected.
Touching the battery Indicator takes you to the Batteries screen where
you can closely monitor the status of the batteries. When a new battery is
added the system will switch to that battery and DC will over ride battery
power.
When a battery is running low its icon will ash.
Batteries Screen
The Batteries screen indicator is made up of three icons, two will display
the batteries and the other for the DC input. The active battery is shown
in green and the level of the battery is shaded in 1/4 increments with a
voltage level shown on top.
Auto Switching/Manual Switching
The Sumo19 will automatically switch between connected power sources
whenthesourceinuseisdepleted.ie:DC>Batteryautoswitches.
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
This is calculated based on codec settings and input signal type. If no
input is connected it will show as --:--:--.
Formatting HDD/SSD
Touching the Storage Capacity Indicator on the home screen will take you
to the Media Menu. This menu provides information on the drive currently
inserted.ToformatthedrivetouchtheFormatMediabutton.Aconrmation
screen will give you the choice to continue or cancel the process.
If you do not see your hard drive information, there may be a
problem with the connection or drive. Try ejecting the drive and
re-inserting the drive.
Please check the drive compatibility list prior to purchasing drives:
http://www.atomos.com/drives
The Sumo19 le system is exFAT. We recommend that you format
each disk with the Sumo19 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:
• Drive 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; SUMO19_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 pressing the arrow to
changeandenterthelettersin.PressingOKwillallocatethenewunit
name and return you to the menu screen.
When changing the drive please ensure that you take note of the last
scene and take number so you can append this as formatting a
drive will reset the scene and take counter to 01,01,01.
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