Atomos NINJA ASSASSIN Quick Start Manual

NINJA ASSASSIN
QUICK START GUIDE
Thank you for purchasing the Atomos Ninja Assassin, combining professional 4K/HD recording, monitoring, playback and
editing in a compact, lightweight, affordable add-on to existing DSLR and mirrorless cameras. With so many Recorder, Monitor,
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Checklist
q 1 x Ninja Assassin Recorder q 1 x Red Ninja Armor Bumper
q 1 x Master Caddy II Drive caddy q 1x Quick Start Guide
q 1 x AC/DC Power Supply
q 1 x Soft Case
You will also need (Sold separately)
HDMI Cable SSD
HDMI cables need to support the HDMI 1.4 High Speed Solid State Drive [SSD].
standard. For recommendations refer to:
> www.atomos.com/drives
Battery
The Ninja Assassin can be powered via the included Sata Adaptor
Power supply or via a NPF L series style battery. To connect your drive to a computer for editing, Atomos offers
a USB 3.0 to SATA adaptor (ATOMDCK003) or 3rd party SATA
adaptors may also be used.
Getting started
Battery (Sold separately)
We recommend that you charge new batteries before using them.
To begin, connect battery to charger and commence charging. While
charging, the red charge light will illuminate. When the red charge light
turns green, the battery is 100% charged.
Assemble the Master Caddy II
Fix the Solid State Drive into the Master Caddy as shown (right). Align
screw holes on all three pieces and assemble completely. Insert screws
last.
Handle the SSD with care
Avoid contact with circuit board and connectors. Refer to manufactures
manual for handling instructions.
Format SSD
Once your SSD is inserted into the caddy, format it in your Ninja Assassin
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. Important: DO NOT over-tighten the screws or else the alignment
of the Master Caddy II cannot be guaranteed.
Connect and power-up
Attach AC / Optional Battery or
Battery
Power Station Photo/Video
Align the connectors, slide the battery into
Attach the supplied battery to the
the lock position.
Ninja Assassin.
HDD/SSD Master Caddy II
To utilize Atomos continuous power
Line up the Master Caddy II to the Ninja
functionality, connect the optional Atomos
Assassin disk bay and slide into place. To
Power Station Photo/Video via the DC
3 years
remove, slide the caddy out.
power connection on the Ninja Assassin.
The Ninja Assassin utilizes only one
IMPORTANT: Avoid removing the caddy
battery source at a time. This way a
whilst recording as this may cause data
battery can be removed, charged and
corruption
replaced during operation so long
as one battery with adequate charge
remains connected. Refer to the User
Manual for more information.
On/Off & Screen lock
Briefly press the circular button on the
side of the Ninja Assassin to power-
up the unit. To shut down, hold the
button for at least 4 seconds (until unit
turns off).
When in operation, a single press of
the power on/off button will lock the
display and controls. A second press
will enable the display and touch
controls.
Audio input
3.5mm mini jack input for connection
of external inputs from at line level
such as a Camera output, mixer etc.
DC Power
Connect DC power from an external source such as the
optional Atomos Powerstation Photo/Video, the Ninja
Assassin will automatically switch to this source.
Touchscreen / User Interface
The Ninja Assassin is controlled by a simple
user-friendly touchscreen interface. Pictured
are the main controls seen when the Ninja
Assassin is first powered up and there is a
video input connection.
Use the small blue arrows to open menus and
toggle options.
For example, touching the Video Input
Record Trigger
Format will bring up the central input /
output menu.
Audio Control Panel
- Tap to control
audio input sources,
gains and channel
monitoring/recording.
Please refer to the
manual for more
.
Tally Light
Red Tally light indicates active recording. (the green light on
the screen face of the Ninja Assassin will also flash red during
recording). The Tally can be turned off in the menu options.
Battery Release Button
Press the release button to remove the battery.
LANC Remote
Optionally control the Ninja Assassin using LANC remote control
connection (use a 2.5mm TRS/ 3-pin plug). Share remote control with
other devices (loop through) by connecting them to the second LANC
connector cable with optional LANC splitter cable.
Stereo Line Out
Stereo Line out for monitoring Headphones.
HDMI In
HDMI input connection used to record to the Ninja Assassin.
HDMI Out
HDMI Output connection for devices with an HDMI input.
Video Input Format Recording File Name Recording Time Continuous Power/
and Pulldown Status Quality Scene/Shot/Take Remaining Battery Indicator
Record Status &
Pulldown Indicator
Source input
for recording
Output Video
Resolution
Video Input
Resolution
Monitor Assist
Functions
Status indicating
attention is required
Time code Settings
Display options / LUT
Headphone Rec/Play/Menu Waveform Monitor Cut and Tag
information.
Line Out Volume Monitoring Assist Favorite/Reject
Record
Record: Press to
Main Interface OR
start/stop recording 04:08:01:23
Play: Enter Waveform
playback mode monitoring
Monitor
Menu: Device
assist
settings/ options
Cut and tag
Display / LUT options
Waveform & Monitor Assist Functions
Waveform Monitoring Menu
Touch the Waveform
Luma Parade
Monitoring icon to
reveal WFM functions
RGB Parade
TIP: Press the center of the
screen to hide overlays
Vectorscope
Vectorscope
Zoom
Monitor Assist Menu
Touch the Monitor
Assist icon to reveal the Focus Assist
Monitor Assist functions
Safe Areas: Touch once
Zebra Pattern
for action area, and
twice to add title area
Cinema Guides
False Colour
Toggle to display 16:9,
2.40, 2.35, 1.9, 1.85, 4:3
Anamophic Guides Blue Only
Toggle to display 4:3 2x, Exposure
2x, 1.5, 1.33 aspect ratios.
Note: 4:3 2x will only
display with a 4K input
from the Pansonic GH4
Record Trigger: set by supported
camera/or rolling timecode trigger
Audio monitoring
level
Audio Metering
1 3 5 7 A
Display sizes
Touch to change the position of the
WFM overlays
75 %
Transparency
Drag the slider to adjust the Opacity
controls of the WFM overlays
50 %
Brightness
Change the Dynamic Range of the
WFM overlays by dragging the slider
Focus Zoom
Toggle 1:1 to display 1:1 pixel
mapping, the indicator box
shows the location of the
screen you are viewing
Toggle 2:1 to magnify the
display, the indicator box shows
your viewing location, move the
zoomed location by dragging
across the screen or selecting
a portion of the indicator box.
Focus Peaking modes
Switch between Color / Mono /
Outline Focus Assist modes. Drag
the slider to adjust Focus Assist
Color for Color / Mono / Outline.
75 %
Zebra threshold
Adjust the Zebra (%) by dragging
the slider.