User Guide

RECORD

Perform one of the following actions to begin recording:

Press PWR/REC on the camera.

Press REC on the media bay.

Press START/STOP on the DSMC2 Top Handle or DSMC2 Outrigger Handle.

Trigger start/stop with a compatible third-party trigger.

Double-tap the right 25% on an attached touchscreen display (when enabled).

NOTE: To enable Double-Tap Right 25% to Record, go "Advanced" on page91.

RECORD VIA HD-SDI OR HDMI

NOTE: Audio is not embedded in the MON-1 signal.

This section describes how to record via HD-SDI or HDMI through simultaneous record (recording to an SSD and an

external recorder at the same time) or external record only.

SIMULTANEOUS RECORD

NOTE: HD-SDI and HDMI ports are only available on select DSMC2 expanders and modules. For more information,

go to "Input/Output Connectors" on page218.

NOTE: The secondary LCD/EVF port and an HDMI/MON-1 port cannot be used at the same time. Go to "Monitor

Preferences" on page87.

You can record simultaneously to an external recorder and a RED SSD. To record simultaneously, follow the

instructions below:

1. Attach a DSMC2 expander or module that has an HD-SDI or HDMI port.

2. Connect the camera to an external recorder with an HD-SDI or HDMI cable.

3. Ensure that a formatted SSD is inserted in the camera.

4. Set up the HD-SDI or HDMI output:

A. Go to Menu > Monitoring > Monitors and select a monitor.

B. Select Clean from the Mode drop-down menu (otherwise the external recorder records the overlay).

C. Select the output resolution from the Resolution drop-down menu.

NOTE: The HDMI and HD-SDI maximum resolution is 1080p. For more information, go to "Record/Monitor Out

Ports" on page226.

5. Disable all False Colors (otherwise the external recorder records the False Colors). For more information, go to

"Tools" on page93.

6. If monitoring audio via a third-party monitor that supports audio, set up the monitor mix:

A. Go to Menu > Settings > Audio > Mix > Monitor Mix.

B. Adjust the input channels.

7. Go to Menu > Settings > Recording > Mode.

8. Select Local from the Storage drop-down menu.

9. Begin recording.

DSMC2 MONSTRO OPERATION GUIDE