ATOMOS ZATO CONNECT Cloud and Streaming Monitor Recorder User Manual

June 10, 2024
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USER MANUALATOMOS ZATO CONNECT Cloud and Streaming Monitor
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I/O AND PHYSICAL FEATURES

The front of the ZATO CONNECT is almost entirely covered by its 5″ SuperAtom IPS display.

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On the right side of the device, you’ll find the multi-purpose Power button, as well as the ZATO CONNECT’s SD Card slot.ATOMOS ZATO CONNECT Cloud and
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The left side of the enclosure houses the 3.5mm Mic/Line Input jack, a 3.5mm Headphone jack, and a 2.5mm Serial/LANC connector.ATOMOS ZATO CONNECT Cloud
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The primary I/O of the ZATO CONNECT is located at the rear of the device. It consists of two
USB-C ports (USB 1 & USB 2) on the top left and two HDMI ports (Input & Output) on the top right.
Note: USB 1 acts as a USB UVC/webcam input, while USB 2 is a multi-purpose port instead. It may either be used as a USB UVC/Webcam output or a connection point for the included USB-C to Ethernet adapter.

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Two SMA connectors are placed along the top and are where you want to connect the included WiFi antennas to.ATOMOS ZATO CONNECT Cloud and Streaming
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In the center, there’s the NP-F/L-Series battery slot.
An additional USB-C port named USB PD is placed to the left of the battery slot. If you want to power your ZATO CONNECT via a USB PD power adapter or a power  bank, this is where you’d connect those to.
Note: We recommend only using USB PD devices that can output a minimum of 20W.ATOMOS ZATO CONNECT Cloud and Streaming Monitor Recorder -
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Other physical features are the device’s ventilation holes along the top and bottom edges of the enclosure, which should not get obstructed or covered up during use. To  provide mounting flexibility, the ZATO CONNECT includes 1/4″20 threads on the top and bottom.

BATTERIES & POWER

Before you can power on the ZATO CONNECT, you first need to attach a power source to it.
This could either be an NP-F/L-Series battery, or a USB PD power bank or power adapter. ATOMOS ZATO CONNECT Cloud and Streaming Monitor Recorder -
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Once these requirements are met, you can turn on the ZATO CONNECT by shortly pressing the power button on the right side of the device. To power off the device  again, hold the power button for ~4 seconds until the screen turns black.ATOMOS ZATO CONNECT Cloud and Streaming Monitor Recorder - BATTERIES
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You can also configure the ZATO CONNECT for redundant powering if you connect both an
NP-F/L-Series battery AND a USB PD power source to it. This way, the device will automatically switch between power sources if one of them fails to supply sufficient  power.
Note: The ZATO CONNECT usually operates at ~10W during regular use, but it may draw up to 20W of power under load. Please ensure that your USB PD power source  can supply at least 20W of power for reliable operation in any situation.
Note: Connecting the ZATO CONNECT to a USB power bank or adapter that doesn’t meet the required power output specifications may result in the ZATO not turning  on or behaving unpredictably.
Note: If the ZATO’s operating voltage drops to 6.5V, it will display a warning message via a pop-up dialog, asking users to connect their device to mains power because the  battery is reaching low charge levels. At 6.2V, there’s one final warning that the ZATO will turn off momentarily because the attached battery is almost empty.
Note: If you already own a Ninja V/V+ you can also use the battery eliminator that comes included with those devices with the ZATO. This is particularly helpful in case you want to utilize another power adapter or run the ZATO via D-Tap (provided you own the DC-to-D-TAP cable).

SPLASH SCREEN – TOP BAR & BOTTOM ROW MENUS

After turning on the ZATO CONNECT for the first time, you’ll be greeted by a NO INPUT message, sitting on top of a bright orange backdrop. This signals that there’s  currently no Input Source connected to the ZATO CONNECT.ATOMOS ZATO
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Top Menu Bar:
You will also notice the Top Menu Bar, which summarizes the most significant parameters when it comes to using the ZATO CONNECT.ATOMOS ZATO CONNECT Cloud
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IN: Highlights the input signal specification (resolution and frame rate) or says No Input when nothing is plugged into the ZATO CONNECT.
OUT: Details the ZATO CONNECT’s HDMI Output signal specification.
Audio: Shows the Audio sources selected in the Mixer.
Rec: Specifies which compression variant for recording H.264 is selected.
SD Card Icon: Shows a live preview of the remaining record time with the currently inserted
SD card.
LIVE Button: Press to start or stop the streaming output of the ZATO CONNECT.
Network: Details WiFi connection status and signal strength. The second icon highlights the Ethernet connection status.
Power: Shows the Battery status based on a voltage reading or if the unit is powered via USB PD instead.
Audio Meters: This shows the audio meters for the Output Mix.
Note: Pressing a label in the top bar acts as quick access that takes you to the corresponding section in the AtomOS Lite menu system.
Bottom Row Menu:
The Bottom Row Menu provides quick access to a variety of the ZATO CONNECT’s functions.ATOMOS ZATO CONNECT Cloud and Streaming Monitor Recorder - Bottom
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Record Button: Press it to start or stop recording onto the inserted SD Card. This button stays greyed out if no SD Card is inserted.
Note: It is also used to get back into Record/Live View mode if you’ve previously switched over to Playback mode.
Play Button: Press to switch into Playback mode. Once in Playback mode, it is used to bring up or hide the File Browser to select the clips you want to play back.
Monitor Button: Toggleable button to hide or show the Top Menu Bar and Bottom Row Menu.
Overlay Button: Allows you to access the new Quick Access Bottom Function Row for Overlays and PiP configuration.
Besides the four major function buttons, there are ten toggleable buttons for quick access to the monitoring tools.
Horizontal Flip (Also known as Selfie Mode): Pressing this button flips the image horizontally to make filming yourself more convenient.
Vertical Flip: Rotates the image by 180 degrees. Helpful if you want to use the ZATO upside down.
x2 Zoom: Zooms into the image and allows users to check critical focus.
9 Grid: Used to make framing your shot following the rule-of-thirds more convenient.
16:9: Brings up the 16:9 Frame Guide.
1.91: Brings up the 1.91 Frame Guide.
4:3: Brings up the 4:3 Frame Guide.
1:1: Brings up the 1:1 (Square) Frame Guide.
4:5: Brings up the 4:5 Frame Guide.
9:16: Brings up the 9:16 Frame Guide.
Menu Icon: Provides quick access to the last Menu you’ve previously had open.

I/O TAB – INPUT, OUTPUT & AUDIO

The I/O Tab in the ZATO CONNECT’s main menu includes three sub-menus, which can be accessed via the shelf menu on the left side of the menu window.
Input:
The Input menu includes the Video Input section on the left, allowing you to toggle between HDMI and USB UVC video input sources.ATOMOS ZATO CONNECT
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To the right, under SIGNAL, the ZATO outlines the specifications of the input signal.
The signal specification consists of a short version of the resolution, the scan type, and the frame rate.
Example: 1080p30
Resolution: 1080 (1920 x 1080)
Scan Type: p (Progressive)
Frame Rate: 30 (30 fps)
Compatible resolutions: 1080 (1920 x 1080) & 720 (1280 x 720)
Compatible Scan Types: p (Progressive)
Compatible Frame Rates: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
Output:
The Output menu details the output signal specifications of the ZATO CONNECT.ATOMOS ZATO CONNECT Cloud and Streaming Monitor Recorder -
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There is a row each for both HDMI and USB UVC outputs. Both have a dedicated SIGNAL section that details the signal coming out of either port.
Note: “Video Output USB” is assigned to the USB-C port labeled USB 2 on the rear of the device. Compared to USB 1, which just acts as a webcam input, it’s a  multipurpose port that may also be used as a connection point for the included USB-C to Ethernet adapter.
Note: While the HDMI Out port supports outputting 1080p signals at up to 60fps, the USB UVC output is limited to a maximum output frame rate of 30fps. If the ZATO  CONNECT’s input signal surpasses 30fps, the ZATO’s USB UVC output will automatically drop frames to output a signal at half of the original frame rate.
Example: HDMI Input = 1080p60, HDMI Output = 1080p60, USB UVC Output = 1080p30
Audio:
The ZATO CONNECT comes equipped with a built-in Audio Mixer.ATOMOS ZATO
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The mixer consists of 3 stereo audio meters. There is one for each audio input (Mic/Line, HDMI, USB), as well as the fourth pair of stereo meters for the output mix.
To add an audio source to the mix, press the button below the corresponding meter.
Mic/Line HDMI USB OutputMix
Pressing the button again removes the source from the mix.
After adding a source, you can adjust the volume/gain via the slider to the right of each meter to make sure that it’s mixing well with the audio coming from the other  channels.
Once the independent channel volumes have been adjusted to your liking, you may make final adjustments via the Output Mix slider.
Note: Both Line (-10 dBu) and Mic Levels (-40 dBu) are supported. You may switch between them by pressing the label text on the right side of the menu window.

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