User manual

Atomos Samurai – User Manual Edition 2: November 2012 5
2. What you also need cont.
HD/SD-SDI cables (included)
• 2 x Mini-BNC > BNC cable adaptors are provided.
• 1 x 70cm Mini-BNC Male to BNC Female to connect a camera or
switcher to the Samurai input, or the output directly to a monitor.
• 1 x 23cm Mini-BNC Male to BNC Male is also provided. This is used to
connect the Samurai’s SDI input or output to standard BNC SDI cables
coming from, or going to, other devices.
Note that the 1 x 23cm Mini-BNC cable is provided for use
with a normal male>male connector, and a normal SDI cable
female>female is required for operation with this cable.
HD/SD-SDI cables are robust physically and electrically: you should
rarely have problems with signal transmission unless your cables are
either damaged or too long. Please remember that HD-SDI cables
use locking connectors and will not simply pull out if they are jerked
or tripped over. They are therefore a significant trip hazard, and also
a hazard to your equipment, which may be damaged if the cables are
mishandled.
If the SDI cable is removed while recording the “Skippy”
image will also be displayed. To remove touch Skippy and he
will disappear.
Refer to Part 8: Atomos Anti-skip Technology for more
information about “Skippy”.
Replacement cables are available from your Atomos dealer. The Atomos
cable adaptors provided are extremely tough. They are also more flexible
than “traditional” SDI cables, which means that your camera and Samurai
are less likely to suffer stresses caused by stiff or inflexible cables.
Standard 1/4” Camcorder Mount
This must fit a standard 1/4” screw mount. Select the type
that best suits your application and conditions.