User Manual

*Subject to change without notice Atomos Shogun – User Manual Edition 1: December 2014 11
TheShogunisequippedwiththefollowinginterfaceconnections
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.
LANCRemote/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-SDIin: The video input connection used to record to the Shogun’s
storage media.
4K/HD-SDIout: 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.
GENLOCKIN:Genlockisshortfor“GeneratorLock”invideosystems.
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
canbesynchronizedacrossseveralplaybackdecksordevices.
The Shoguns Genlock input can accept a standard composite video
signal such as a Black Burst signal, which has also become to be known
asabi-levelreferencesignal.TheShoguncanalsoutilizethemuchmore
modernizedversionofsignalreferencebeingaTri-levelreferencesignal
usedinhighdenitionvideosynchronizedsystems.
Once Shogun is Gen-locked to the external reference signal through
itsGenlockinput,itsplaybackoutputissynchronizedtothiscommon
reference source. This can be done across multiple Shogun units and
ensures proper deck use with Switchers and Vision Mixers in live events &
mobileproductionstudios.Havingalltheinputssynchronizedatthevideo
Switcher allows the Switcher to operate glitch free when making transitions,
cuts,andgraphicoverlaysbetweenthosesynchronizedinputs.
Screw Mounts
The Shogun features standard tripod ¼” screw mounts on the top and
bottomoftheunit,allowingyoutocongureyourrecordingsetupvarious
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 OUT SDI
(1.5G – 12G)
1/4” Screw mount top
REC
GENLOCK IN OUT SDI
(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.
Formattingdisks-seepage12
MasterCaddyII-New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
getacorruptedlethatmaybeunplayable.
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.