User Manual

*Subject to change without notice Atomos Shogun – User Manual Edition 1: December 2014 2
Warranty & Conditions 1
Introduction 2
 1.What’sincluded 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.Shogunconnections 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
  Transferringles 33
Importing / Import into Final Cut Pro 34
SmartLog with FCPX 35
13. External Power Supply 36
 15.SoftwareUpgrades 36
Updating AtomOS (Firmware) 36
 16. TechnicalSpecications 37
Contents Safety Instructions
User Manual Conventions
The Shogun 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.
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
causeahighcurrenttoowwhichcandamagethecellsandevenposea
rehazard.Forexample,youshouldnotcarrybatteriesinabagorpocket
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.
UsingtheShogunsafely
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
notpresentatriphazard.
• 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.
• Donotexposetostrongelectricalormagneticelds.
• 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
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
signicanttriphazard,andalsoahazardtoyourequipment,whichmaybe
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
makeasecureconnectionandavoidexingthemexcessivelytomaintain
reliability.
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rst
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