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Introduction 

Thank you for purchasing EvertzAV’s ATOM-USB multi-channel USB recorder. The ATOM-USB series of 
video recorders are based upon very high performance technology and built to high standards and 
together these factors combine to provide a very rugged and reliable video recording system. Before 
operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.  

This document is designed to give users an overview of the system as well as video recording operation 
details. Should you need any further information pertaining to installation or operation of your product or 
have any reliability issues, please contact EvertzAV or your supplier. 

Important Safety Information 

1.

 

Read all of these instructions. 

2.

 

Save these instructions for later use. 

3.

 

All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 

4.

 

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol 
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 

5.

 

This product is designed for indoor use only. Avoid using this product near water (e.g. near a 
bathtub, washbowl, sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc…). 

6.

 

This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking 
label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your supplier or 
EvertzAV. 

7.

 

This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a third [grounding] 
pin). This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. 

8.

 

For added protection, during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long 
periods of time, unplug this product from the wall outlet and disconnect the cables. This will 
prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. 

9.

 

Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not place this product where the cord could 
be exposed to damage by persons walking on it, or similar hazards. 

10.

 

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 

11.

 

Never push objects of any kind through the slots/ports of this product as they may touch 
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. 

12.

 

Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 

Summary of Contents for ATOM-USB REV03

Page 1: ...ATOM USB USER GUIDE REV03 ...

Page 2: ...nnecting Video Signals 6 Operation 6 USB Drives 6 Recording to a USB 2 0 Flash Drive 7 Recording 8 Drive Limit Warning and Auto Stop 8 Closing the Last Recorded File and Ejecting the Drive 8 Recording Formats 9 Filenames 9 IP Address and Web UI 10 Channel Settings 11 Configuration Menu 12 Upgrading Your Device 13 Factory Defaulting Your Device 14 Formatting USB Drives 15 Specifications 15 ...

Page 3: ...roduct is designed for indoor use only Avoid using this product near water e g near a bathtub washbowl sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc 6 This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home consult your supplier or EvertzAV 7 This product is equipped with a ...

Page 4: ...se controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation e If the product has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 15 When rep...

Page 5: ... an official s feed Simply press the stop button when you re done and your recordings are ready within seconds The auto sensing inputs allow you to record 3G HD SD SDI with embedded audio directly to a USB drive while the looping 3G HD SD SDI output allows users to make up to five copies of the recording by inter connecting a looped output digital video cable between each record channel The H 264 ...

Page 6: ...her input Figure 4 ATOM USB SDI Inputs and Outputs Operation ATOM USB encompasses front panel push buttons that are used to operate the unit ATOM USB is designed to be very simple to operate and will provide very reliable recordings when the correct button operation is used Incorrect operation may compromise the unit s reliability USB Drives Depending on your unit s model ATOM USB can be equipped ...

Page 7: ...n in standby mode insert a USB 2 0 drive with sufficient storage capacity into the respective USB port found on the front of the unit that corresponds to the AV source connected to the SDI port found at the rear of the unit The unit will read the drive and calculate available capacity Note When using the Web UI control panel the time remaining indicator will show the time remaining before the USB ...

Page 8: ...ng when the USB flash drive is full Before this happens during the recording in addition to the flashing red recording LED the green Mount Eject light will flash when the recording is 200MB from the end of the USB flash drive s capacity When the drive is 20MB from the end of the USB flash drive s capacity the recording will automatically stop and the red LED will extinguish indicating that recordi...

Page 9: ...ed and creates a new separate but adjoining file with its respective time and date stamp Multiple files are utilized for large capacity drives and long recordings There should be no data loss even though multiple files are created Filenames The default filename follows the syntax of _ DD MM YY _ HH MM SS mp4 and increments by one digit upon each recording User defined filenames can be set up using...

Page 10: ...up your own static IP address or change the unit to use DHCP via the Settings menu on the Web UI Figure 9 ATOM USB Ethernet Port The main functions of the Web UI include Stop and start recordings View the firmware version located on the top right corner of the Web UI available with firmware version 1 0 0 15 and above View error messages View end of drive countdown duration time Configure network a...

Page 11: ...figure Warning Error Messages Displays warnings errors such as when there is no disk space remaining on the respective USB flash drive when the USB flash drive is reaching capacity when the recording has stopped etc Time remaining Indicates the time remaining before the USB drive reaches its capacity based upon the configured codec and bitrate Clip Name Input field allowing you to define a filenam...

Page 12: ...off When enabled the device will request and configure network settings from the DHCP server on the network IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway When DHCP is disabled you manually configure a static IP address subnet mask and gateway by inputting the values into the respective input fields and then clicking Apply Set Date Time Click on this button displays the Set Date Time Menu You can adjust the date ...

Page 13: ...llows you to update the device s software to a different version See the Upgrading Your Device section below for details on how to upgrade your device Change Password Allows you to change the Web UI log in password credential Click on Change Password enter the new password in the New Password and Confirm Password fields and then click Save to apply the changes Upgrading Your Device Upgrading your ...

Page 14: ... chosen to be upgraded will flash in tandem from dim to bright with a 500ms cadence When the update process has finished for a USB port the red Rec Stop and green Mount Eject LEDs for the respective USB port will turn off Note Updating a USB port is dependent on the read speed of the USB drive you are using and can take up to 10 minutes 8 When all the LEDs for all the respective USB ports that hav...

Page 15: ...ifications USB USB 2 0 high speed 20MB s sustained data rate Codec H 264 Bitrate Preset for 5 Mb s user adjustable from 2 10Mb s via Web UI File Format MOV and MPEG 4 with AAC audio Video Inputs up to 5 1x 3G HD SD SDI with looping output Control Ethernet 1x RJ 45 Power Input 10V 24VDC on 2 5mm connector with screw lock Power Consumption 11 20W subject to model Case Finish Silver Grey Dimensions W...

Page 16: ... trade names mentioned in this document may refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products and are hereby acknowledged This document may contain proprietary information and may not be disclosed to others beyond those intended by Evertz Microsystems Ltd for any purpose without written consent 2021 Evertz Microsystems Ltd ...

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