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Connect S2H & H2S User Guide

Congratulations on purchasing your Connect

converter and Test Pattern Generator. You

are now the proud owner of an extremely

compact and versatile converter that can

run standalone for up to 10 hours from the

battery supplied – no AC cables required!

Of course, as is our custom at Atomos, we

have included a comprehensive selection

of accessories, including a 9V AC power

adaptor, AC battery charger and a 12V DC

travel adaptor too.

The built-in Test Pattern Generator has

multiple patterns, in both SD and HD, the

latter including 1080p50 and 60 – true 3G

modes. The modes are indicated by coloured

LEDs, which are explained in this QuickStart

Guide. Learn the colour sequences, learn

the modes for fast and easy operation.

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Summary of content (12 pages)

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Atomos Connect Connect S2H & H2S User Guide Congratulations on purchasing your Connect converter and Test Pattern Generator. You are now the proud owner of an extremely compact and versatile converter that can run standalone for up to 10 hours from the battery supplied – no AC cables required! Of course, as is our custom at Atomos, we have included a comprehensive selection of accessories, including a 9V AC power adaptor, AC battery charger and a 12V DC travel adaptor too.
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What’s in the box CONNECT H2S CONNECT S2H HDMI>HD-SDI HD-SDI>HDMI (Part No. ATOMH2S001) (Part No. ATOMS2H001)  Connect H2S  Connect S2H  9V AC Adaptor  9V AC Adaptor  12V DC Travel Adaptor  12V DC Travel Adaptor  NP Series Battery  NP Series Battery  AC Battery Charger  AC Battery Charger HDMI IN HDMI OUT/TPG OUT 2 x HD-SDI OUT/TPG OUT LOOP OUT/TPG OUT HD-SDI IN NOTE: This User Guide pertains to both Connect units. Each Connect box contains 1 converter only. Atomos Connect.
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Unit description 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. POWER/BATTERY MODE USB port (Firmware updates only) HDMI port (H2S in / S2H out) LED DISPLAY SDI CONNECTOR BATTERY TOP BATTERY SHOE LED INDICATOR OVERVIEW There are 4 modes of operation indicated by LEDs. MODE LED COLOUR CONVERTER MODE (ext. bat.) (int.
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Getting started CHARGING BATTERIES POWER UP We recommend that you charge new batteries before using them. Turn on by pressing the PWR/BAT button and the unit will power up ready for operation. To charge the external battery supplied, place onto the supplied charger and charge until the light turns from RED to GREEN. To charge the internal battery, place the supplied AC mains adaptor OR an external battery on to the Connect.
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Power management EXTERNAL & INTERNAL BATTERIES BASIC BATTERY INDICATOR The Connect converter has an internal battery (240mAh) that will last up to 1 hour in normal Converter mode. Also included, and recommended for normal operation, is an NP-570 (2600mAh) Sony-compatible battery and an AC (110-240v) mains power adaptor. The following describes the power management indicators displayed on the Connect while using the internal, external and AC power supplies.
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Power management DETAILED BATTERY LEVEL INDICATION CONTINUOUS POWER In order to more accurately check the level of the battery currently in use (internal or external), press the PWR/BAT button while in any mode. A portable device without a power supply is useless, but that will never happen with Connect converters. With flexible battery and power options, you’re covered for any eventuality – even an unexpected power loss. A built-in battery ensures that the show goes on if all else fails.
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Operation MODES OF OPERATION Supported formats The Connect converter has two modes of operation: Converter and Test Pattern Generator (TPG). To switch between them, press and hold the MODE button for more than 2 seconds. A mode change will be indicated by the TPG LED illuminating GREEN for TPG Mode and the Rx LED illuminating RED or GREEN for Converter Mode. Connect S2H: HD-SDI>HDMI 1080p60 1080psf30 1080p59.94 1080psf29.97 1080p50 1080psf25 1080i60 1080psf24 1080i59.94 1080psf23.
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Operation Pulldown Removal (PDR) 3:2 Pulldown Removal Operation Many video cameras, although recording internally in 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p & 30p output the video signal over SDI or HDMI in interlaced (psf). The internal recording format is converted to an interlaced (psf) format in order to be compatible with more monitors and displays. This process is called applying Pulldown (Telecine) to the video stream.
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Operation Test Pattern Generation Mode TPG Video Mode Indication A major part of video engineering is signal testing and verification. The Connect is also a convenient portable test solution for these tasks. With four built-in test patterns and SD, HD as well as 3G video modes supported, you can test your equipment in a cost effective, professional way. When in Test Pattern Generation (TPG) Mode, both the video mode and the test pattern output can be changed.
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Operation Changing the TPG Video Mode Changing the Test Pattern Output While the Connect is indicating the TPG video mode (as above), the video output mode can be changed by pressing the MODE button a second time. While the Connect is indicating the TPG video mode, the type of test pattern output can be changed by pressing the PWR/BAT button. Each subsequent press of the MODE button while in this state will cause the Connect to scroll through video modes in the following order.
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Operation Time Code Pass-Through Flashlight function The Connect also has a handy flashlight function that will illuminate all LEDs WHITE. Connect converters are designed to convert everything from one standard to another, this includes timecode (TC) and record start/stop trigger flags (S/S). SDI TC will be converted to HDMI TC on S2H and HDMI TC will be converted to SDI TC on H2S. This allows perfect translation of all parts of the video standards between HDMI and SDI.
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Warranty & Conditions Notice Copyright © 2012 Atomos Global Pty Ltd (referred to as ‘Atomos’). All rights reserved. All information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of the document may be reproduced 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 entities, subsidiaries and parent company.