ATOMOS NINJA STAR USER MANUAL Have you registered your Ninja Star yet? Register now to receive communication on all future updates Web: www.atomos.com Sales: [email protected] Support: [email protected] Atomos Ninja Star – User Manual Edition 1: October 2014 1 Contents Contents 2 CFast Slots 9 Safety Instructions 2 Using the Ninja Star 10 Warranty & Conditions 3 Record 10 Introduction 4 Playback 12 What’s Included 5 Connecting & Editing 13 What you also need 6 Using Ninja Star with external power supplies 16 Powering up the Ninja Star 7 Software Updates 17 Ninja Star Connections 8 Ninja Star tech specs 18 Safety Instructions The Ninja Star is designed to a high standard but there are some things you • Do not place on uneven or unstable surfaces. should be aware of to prolong the life of the unit and for your own safety. • Use only Atomos approved 1.0 & 2.0 CFast Cards in the slot on the Batteries and power supplies side of the Ninja Star (see www.atomos.com/discovery-what-drives The battery supplied with the Ninja Star is a powerful professional device, for complete list). designed to retain enough energy to supply the Ninja Star for hours. You should avoid short-circuiting the battery connections because this can cause a high current to flow which can damage the cells and even pose a • The Ninja Star can become warm or hot with prolonged use. Do not fire hazard. For example, you should not carry batteries in a bag or pocket place it in contact with any part of your body where such warming where they may contact other metal objects such as coins. could cause discomfort or injury. The power supply and battery charger included are intended for use with the Ninja Star only. Keep the power supply, plug and cable away from water • Do not expose to strong electrical or magnetic fields. and unplug from the mains electricity socket when not in use. Disconnect power supplies before cleaning the Ninja Star or its • Do not expose to or use near liquids, rain or moisture. components. • Do not dispose of the Ninja Star or its batteries in municipal waste and Using the Ninja Star safely do not incinerate it or its batteries, but follow local regulations for safe Although the Ninja Star is very lightweight compared to all the devices it disposal replaces, it is still a solid object that could cause injury if misused. • Always make sure that the Ninja Star 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 Ninja Star are clearly visible User Manual Conventions and do not present a trip hazard. Whenever you see a red flag it will indicate a helpful tip, suggestion or something to note. Have you registered your Ninja Star yet? Register now to receive communication on all future updates Web: www.atomos.com Sales: [email protected] Support: [email protected] Atomos Ninja Star – User Manual Edition 1: October 2014 2 Warranty & Conditions Notice ATOMOS DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE GOODS WILL OPERATE IN A MANNER WHICH IS ERROR FREE, OR UNINTERRUPTED. THE GOODS ARE Copyright © 2014 ATOMOS Global Pty Ltd (‘referred to as ATOMOS’). NOT INTENDED TO BE THE PRIMARY OR ONLY DATA STORAGE DEVICE All rights reserved. All information in this document is subject to FOR DATA – CUSTOMERS ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR BACK UP AND change without notice. No part of the document may be reproduced PROTECTION OF DATA. 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 Software License Agreement entities, subsidiaries and parent company. IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. THIS IS A LICENSE Trademarks AGREEMENT. Ninja Star and ATOMOS are registered trademarks of ATOMOS, Apple, the Apple logo, AppleShare, AppleTalk, FireWire, iPod, iPod Touch, Mac, This ATOMOS software, related documentation, any included sample and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Final Cut Pro, images and other files (the “Software”), is protected by copyright laws and QuickTime and the QuickTime Logo are trademarks of Apple Inc. All other international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws trademarks are the property of their respective holders. and treaties. The Software is licensed, not sold. International Hardware Limited Warranty This End User License Agreement (“EULA”) is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and ATOMOS with regard to ATOMOS warrants that: the copyrighted Software provided with this EULA. Use of the Software • The main product or any external accessories, will be free from defects provided to you by ATOMOS in whatever form or media, will constitute your in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 years from the date of acceptance of these terms, unless separate terms are provided by the purchase. software supplier, in which case certain additional or different terms may • Batteries, battery charger, CFast card reader and carry case will be apply. If you do not agree with the terms of this EULA, do not download, free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year install copy or use the Software. By installing, copying or otherwise using from the date of purchase. 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. This warranty is exclusively for the benefit of the original purchaser and is not assignable or transferable. If during the warranty period the product is shown to be defective 1. Eligible licensees. This Software is available for license solely to ATOMOS may at its option: purchasers of the ATOMOS Ninja Star, who have purchased a unit manufactured by ATOMOS Ninja Star and purchased through an ATOMOS authorized reseller, with no right of duplication or further a) replace the goods or supply equivalent ones, b) repair the goods, c) distribution, licensing or sub-licensing. pay the cost of replacing the goods or of acquiring equivalent ones and d) paying the cost of having the goods repaired; 2. License Grant. ATOMOS grants you a personal, non-transferable and non-exclusive right to use the copy of the Software provided with this The customer must notify ATOMOS of any defect in the goods in writing EULA. You agree you will not copy the Software except as necessary prior to the expiry of the warranty periods set out above. The customer to use it with the ATOMOS Ninja Star. You agree that you may not will be solely responsible for returning the goods to ATOMOS or its copy the written materials accompanying the Software. Modifying, authorized distributor. Upon acceptance of a warranty claim by ATOMOS, reverse engineering, translating, renting, copying, transferring or where ATOMOS repairs or replaces the goods, it will be responsible for assigning all or part of the Software or any rights granted hereunder, to reasonable shipping costs incurred in sending the goods to the Customer, any other persons or reverse engineering the hardware on which the provided that customer is located in a country in which ATOMOS has an Software runs, is strictly prohibited. The software is license, not sold. authorized distributor or repair centre or agent. You acknowledge that no title to intellectual property in the Software is transferable to you. You further acknowledge that title and full Warranty Exclusions ownership rights to the Software will remain the exclusive property of This warranty applies only to defects in workmanship and does not cover ATOMOS and/or its suppliers, and you will not acquire any rights to the defects caused by: Software, except as expressly set forth above. All copies of the software will contain the same proprietary notices as contained in or on the • Neglect; Software. All title and copyrights in and to the Software (including but not • Improper or negligent acts or omissions; limited to any images, animations, video, audio, text incorporated), the • Unauthorised repairs or attempted repairs; accompanying printed materials, and any copies of the Software are owned • Tampering with or modification of the goods; by ATOMOS or its suppliers. • Connection to incompatible equipment or power sources; • Exposure to water or weather; 3. Reverse engineering. You agree that you will not attempt, and if you are a • Exposure to magnetic fields or corrosive liquids or substances; corporation, you will use your best efforts to prevent your employees and • Physical damage contractors from attempting to reverse compile, derive circuits, modify, translate or disassemble the Software and/or the ATOMOS Ninja Star in EXCEPT AS STATED IN THIS WARRANTY, ATOMOS, IT’S VENDORS, whole or in part. Any failure to comply with the above or any other terms AGENTS, RESELLERS AND DISTRIBUTORS DISCLAIM IN THEIR ENTIRETY and conditions contained herein will result in the automatic termination ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT of this license and the reversion of the rights granted hereunder by LIMITATION ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ATOMOS. A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE REMEDIES OUTLINED IN THIS WARRANTY ARE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY A CUSTOMER HAS ARISING FROM DEFECTIVE GOODS WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO THE WARRANTY. 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. Atomos Ninja Star – User Manual Edition 1: October 2014 3 Introduction Thank you for choosing the Atomos Ninja Star: your 10-bit HDMI Recorder/Player.