Atomos Ronin User manual

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Getting started:
Preparing for battery operation:
We recommend that you charge new batteries before using them.
Ronin has a built-in battery charger that will charge two batteries
attached to the rear battery plate.
Charging occurs automatically. Battery level can be seen and checked
using the Ronin touchscreen Battery Level menu screen. Please refer to
the Ronin User Manual for more information.
Important
Please read the following page ‘ AC power operation’ and ‘DC power
operation’ BEFORE connecting AC power or attaching batteries.
Assemble Master Caddy:
Insert your Hard Disk [HDD] or Solid State Drive [SSD] into the Master
Caddy as shown. Prior to assembling the Master Caddy Align all screw
holes on “all three pieces”of the Master Caddy, Insert the screws and
tighten screws last in order to successfully assemble the Master Caddy
Unit completely.
Handle the HDD or SSD with care
Touch screw holes or metal shell first. Avoid contact with circuit board and
connectors. Refer to manual if unfamiliar with handling ESD sensitive
devices.
Important: Insert screws last and DO NOT over-tighten the screws or
proper alignment of the Master Caddy can not be guaranteed.
Once your drive is inserted into the caddy, format it in your Ronin
recorder by selecting the BLUE arrow next to Recording Time
Remaining, Press Format HDD/SSD and follow the on-screen
instructions. For more information refer to the User Manual.
Contents checklist:
Also required:
HDD/SSD
2.5 inch Hard Disk Drive [HDD]
or Solid State Drive [SSD].
For recommendations refer to:
> www.atomos.com/support
❏ Ronin unit
❏ 2 x 2-Cell Batteries
NP-570 Compatible 2600mAh
❏ Master Caddy Docking Station
USB 2.0/3.0, Firewire®800
❏ 1 x D-Tap Adaptor
❏ 1 x IEC Power Cable
❏ 5 x Master Caddies + screws
❏ QuickStart Guide
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Atomos Ronin ~ QuickStart Guide
Charging batteries
AC Power connector and switch
Batteries charge automatically
when AC power is connected

Power options
AC power operation
Connect the appropriate AC power cord for your region to the AC
connector on the Ronin rear panel. Ensure that the power source is
correct for this use. Power requirements are listed in the Ronin manual.
DC power operation
Connect one or both batteries to the Ronin.
Use the battery connector marked with a ‘1’ for the first battery.
The Ronin utilises only one battery at a time. This allows a battery to
be removed, charged and replaced during DC power operation. Refer
to the User Manual for more information.
Power up
On the rear panel, press the AC power switch, next to the AC connector,
to the ON position. On the front panel, the push-button power switch
should be lit up Red. This indicates the internal power supply is on.
Press the front panel power switch momentarily and the Ronin will turn
on and the home screen will appear within a few seconds.
Basic operation
The Ronin is controlled by an intuitive touchscreen interface. Most functions
are accessed by pressing a icon ‘button’, or on-screen display area.
The following page shows brief descriptions of the main controls seen
when the Ronin is first powered up and ready for operation.
Pay special attention to any items on screen which are marked by
a small blue arrow. Touch these items to access or cycle through
options.
A larger blue arrow in the top right corner of the screen will return you
from other menus to the main controls. Refer to the User Manual for
more details.
Audio and Video setup
The Ronin uses standard XLR, balanced, line level analog audio input
and output connectors. Connect the appropriate audio connections
for your use. You will be able to adjust analog audio levels in the Ronin
Audio menu.
Standard size BNC connections are used for HD/SD-SDI input and
output connections. The Ronin also supports 12 tracks of digital
embedded audio as part of the HD/SD-SDI signal. Embedded audio
tracks can be selected and monitored using the Audio menu.
access
return
Recording format
Video Input format and Pulldown status
Time remaining / Format disk
Unit Name
Battery Indicator
You should consider this your primary battery and the other battery
marked with the number 2 as a secondary/back-up battery.
Attach Battery number 1: Gently slide down into battery
slot/s and lock into position. Push latch to release battery.
AC Power
DC Power
The ‘home’ screen
AC Power connector and switch
Latch
Power OnCaddy Slot Ronin Touchscreen. Refer to the
User manual for more information
When getting started, press this blue
arrow to FORMAT your HDD/SSD
Atomos Ronin ~ QuickStart Guide

Tag for Favourite: Touch once to set the IN point. Touch again to set OUT point.
Tag for Reject: Touch once to set the IN point. Touch again to set OUT point.
Master Caddy Docking Station
To access and edit your recorded material:
Connect the Master Caddy Docking Station to a Mac®or Windows®
editing workstation via FireWire®800,USB 2.0 and/or USB 3.0
compatible port/s.
When using USB, you may also need to connect power to the
Docking Station using the included USB power cable and connecting it
to a USB 2.0 port. Try this if you encounter problems.
Ready to edit:
Next, eject the Master Caddy from the Ronin and insert it into the
Docking Station. After a short wait your recorded video will become
accessible as a standard external disk (Native ExFAT / FAT32 formatted
drive/s also supported).
Atomos Ronin ~ QuickStart Guide
Monitor & Record while monitoring
Playback & Edit: One-touch Review
Monitor Assist Interface
Monitor & Record: Configurations
SmartLog: Tagging Interface Playback: Play, Loop & Scrub
Connect & Edit
For more detailed instructions and important up-to-date information regarding
the Ronin please consult the Ronin User Manual available for download from
www.atomos.com/support
Back: Takes user back to the
main control screen
Record
Main Interface:
Record while Monitoring
Press to Record in Monitor Mode
Record:
Press to start/stop recording
Timecode Display and settings
SmartLog: Smart Log Mode
Monitor assist
Tagged Clips: A portion of the video clip can be tagged & highlighted
Timecode Display
Headphones: Volume adjustment
Audio Indicator
The Audio Levels associated with the current Recording
Play: Enter playback mode
Monitor: Enter monitor mode
Menu: Device settings / options
Smart Log
Monitor Assist
Loop IN Point
Loop OUT Point
Loop: Loop Playback
Timecode Display Indicator: Video clip playback information
Jump to beginning / end
Frame by Frame: RWD/FFWD
Play: Press to play clip
Exposure Assist: Zebra
False Colour Twin Mode
Focus Assist: Peaking
Blue Only: Exposure Check
Monitor Assist: Control
adjustments for individual filters
Start/stop trigger from moving timecode
Canon 5D MKIII, 1DC & C100 - select HDMI and Canon from the timecode menu (Menu > Timecode)
Sony NEX-FS100 & NEX-FS700 - select HDMI and Sony from the timecode menu (Menu > Timecode)
Atomos timecode - Rec run, Auto restart and time of day
SmartLog:
Clear all SmartLog tags
Super RWD/Super FFWD
2 x FireWire 800® ports
Insert Master Caddy
1 x USB 2.0 / 3.0 compatible port
Optional power input
May be required if
using USB 3.0

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