February 22nd 2024

AtomOS 11.04.02 Firmware Release Notes

Ninja V

Welcome to AtomOS 11

AtomOS 11 is the first major redesign of our bespoke operating system since 2018. It was first revealed with the launch of the Atomos Ninja, Ninja Ultra, and subsequently the Shogun and Shogun Ultra that followed soon after.

Beyond the re-design and performance optimizations, AtomOS 11 also brought exciting new features to our latest Atomos Monitor-Recorders. Those features can now be unlocked on your Ninja V by purchasing a feature activation token via the MyAtomos portal.

Visit my.atomos.com or scan the QR code below for more information on how to get the most out of your Ninja V today.

Note: Upgrading your Ninja V from AtomOS 10 to 11.04.02 is irreversible. Due to various optimizations across the entire AtomOS firmware architecture, it should be noted that once updated to this latest firmware, it will not be possible to revert your Ninja V to any firmware version prior to AtomOS 10.94.00.

Moving forward, there will be no further updates to AtomOS 10, so updating to AtomOS 11 and above will be the only method to get updates for future ProRes RAW compatible cameras and general bug fixes.

Installation Instructions

Atomos recommends that your Ninja V is plugged into mains power before commencing the firmware update.

1. Insert a compatible, formatted SSD into the Docking Station.
2. Unzip the downloaded file and copy the ATOMNJV.FW file to the root of the SSD.
3. Eject the SSD (according to operating system guidelines).
4. Insert the SSD into the Ninja V.
5. If you have an Atomos Connect accessory ensure this is connected to your device before powering on, as the module firmware will also need to be updated as part of this FW release.
6. Power on the Ninja V and the firmware update process will begin automatically.
7. If your Ninja V is already powered on, you will be prompted to perform the firmware update when a drive containing new firmware is inserted.
8. Once the update is complete, your Ninja V will power itself down.
9. Power your Ninja V back on and the device will automatically start updating the Atomos Connect accessory.
10. To verify if the firmware update was successfully completed, navigate to the main menu and scroll to the info tab.

Note: Once firmware 11.04.02 is successfully installed on the Ninja V, the unit may reboot to update the Atomos Connect firmware. Do not interrupt the firmware installation process.

Bug Fixes & Improvements

AtomOS 11.04.02 is primarily intended as a follow-up to 11.04.01, which was released one week prior. It addresses the following issues:

• Resolved an issue where some users of the Ninja V couldn't access the Custom Frame Guides, Frame Grab, Onion Skin and SDI RAW features after updating to 11.04.01, due to a conflict between AtomOS 10s and 11's respective feature activation systems.
• Resolved an issue where the Ninja V could become unresponsive, when inputting at 4K DCI signal via SDI whilst in C2C Single Record mode.
• Resolved an issue causing artifacts to be shown on-screen when switching between clips in Playback mode.

Known Limitations to be resolved in future releases

• It may take up to 10 seconds for Wi-Fi and Ethernet connections to re-established when users switch between record and playback mode. Please allow the system time to automatically reconnect to your network.
• When playing back an H.265 clip that was recorded at 720p50 & 720p59.94, the Zoom and Waveform monitoring functions are disabled.
• Network Record Control is not available when H.265 is selected as the record format.
• Live Streaming is only available when using standard YCC 422 video inputs, and when the record codec is set to either ProRes or DNx. If ProRes RAW or H.265 are selected as the record codec, streaming isn't available.
• If the user boots into ProRes RAW recording mode with a YCC SDI Input, the monitoring image may be incorrect. Monitoring and Recording whilst outputting a RAW signal to the Ninja V in ProRes RAW mode will work as expected.
• If switching between different camera models whilst HDMI Compatibility mode is selected, ensure that you reboot the Ninja V before connecting a new camera.
• In playback mode, selecting the first ProRes RAW file to view, some artifacts may be visible. These are not present in the recorded file and will not appear on any clips played after the first selected clip
• Sluggish performance when using two AtomRemote apps connected to a single Atomos Connect. Please only pair one AtomRemote app per device.