1. The Input Menu

Simply tap the source input menu to the top left of the screen to bring up the input control panel. This panel is a command centre for all devices connected to the Sumo19 and will assist you with connectivity by indicating if the signal is active or if attention is required.

2. Source

Displays the input source currently connected to the Sumo19, simply tap    to toggle between HDMI & SDI/SDI RAW inputs. You can have both HDMI and SDI inputs connected at the same time and use this menu to toggle between active inputs.

The current input resolution of the selected input source is displayed.

HDMI Devices will display an EDID Device name if the information is available from the HDMI device connected.

A green tick on Source indicates the Sumo19 has locked signal on this input, a red cross indicates a signal or lock issue with the attached device, double check your cable and camera output settings. There is also an option to Correct Color input for use with Canon 5DMKIII that can be applied to the input.

3. Trigger

The Sumo19 can be remotely triggered to record from your camera. Select the correct triggering option for your camera and set Enable Trigger to ON. Please refer to page 23 for more information.

4. Record

The record menu allows you to apply pulldown removal if recording from a source that applies pulldown to the output signal. Note for 3:2 Pulldown removal, movement in the frame may required to accurately lock signal,

simply wave your hand in front of the camera to achieve lock. See page 38 for more details on pulldown removal.

The 3D LUT option allows you the option to burn in your selected LUT to the recorded file. Please be aware that this will permanently baked in and is non reversible. When this option is selected a red LUT icon will flash in the top right hand corner of the display. See page 34 for more details on 3D LUTs.

Pre-roll allows for you to cache the last few seconds of footage so if you are late to hit record you won’t miss the action. When this option is selected it will show a round arrow on the record button and flash a red Pre Roll icon in the top right hand corner of the display.

As Pre Roll is always cache recording once activated a number of features that are related to record settings will be locked. These include audio record channel select, 3D LUT record, Codec selection and Drive naming.

5. Video Out

This menu displays the active video format being output from both HDMI and SDI outputs. A 4K to HD down conversion can be applied to the output. This enables you to send a 4K input signal to a HD device. When working in Rec.709 SDR mode, 3D LUTs can also be applied to the output independently of the Sumo19 screen. This can be useful if you wish to monitor log footage on the Sumo19 and show a graded image on an external display

Any selections in this option apply to both HDMI and SDI outputs.

8. Battery Indicator

Indicates if battery 1/battery2/external power sources are connected. Touching the battery Indicator takes you to the Batteries screen where you can closely monitor the status of the batteries. When a new battery is added the system will switch to that battery and DC will over ride battery power.

When a battery is running low its icon will flash.

Batteries Screen

The Batteries screen indicator is made up of three icons, two will display the batteries and the other for the DC input. The active battery is shown in green and the level of the battery is shaded in 1/4 increments with a voltage level shown on top.

Auto Switching/Manual Switching

The Sumo19 will automatically switch between connected power sources when the source in use is depleted. ie: DC > Battery auto switches.

Storage Capacity Indicator

Located in the top right of the screen. When a disk is inserted, the Storage Capacity Indicator will show the recording capacity of the drive This is calculated based on codec settings and input signal type. If no input is connected it will show as --:--:--. Formatting HDD/SSD Touching the Storage Capacity Indicator on the home screen will take you to the Media Menu. This menu provides information on the drive currently inserted.To format the drive touch the Format Media button. A confirmation screen will give you the choice to continue or cancel the process.

If you do not see your hard drive information, there may be a problem with the connection or drive. Try ejecting the drive and re-inserting the drive.

Please check the drive compatibility list prior to purchasing drives: http://www.atomos.com/drives

The Sumo19 file system is exFAT. We recommend that you format each disk with the Sumo19 and not your computer to ensure the correct parameters are set with the file system.

Unit Name

To access the unit name click the file name indicator from the home screen, then Unit Name.

The unit name serves two main purposes:

• Drive Naming: Naming the unit names the drive if the drive is formatted after the unit name has been set
• File Naming: File name is the current unit name as the start of the recorded clip name; SUMO19_S001_S002_T003

To access the unit name screen simply touch the blue arrow to the right of the unit name. Creating your own unit name by pressing the arrow to change and enter the letters in. Pressing OK will allocate the new unit name and return you to the menu screen.

When changing the drive please ensure that you take note of the last scene and take number so you can append this as formatting a drive will reset the scene and take counter to 01,01,01.