RED 4K BROADCAST MODULE O P E R AT I O N G U I D E RED 4K BROADCAST MODULE RED.
R E D 4 K B R O A D C A S T M O D U L E O P E R AT I O N G U I D E TABLE OF CONTENTS Disclaimer 3 Copyright Notice 3 Trademark Disclaimer 3 Compliance Statements 3 Safety Instructions 5 Chapter 1: 4K Broadcast Module Introduction 6 Introduction 6 System Requirements 7 Additional Resources 7 Chapter 2: 4K Broadcast Module Connectors 8 4K Broadcast Module Connectors 8 SDI-OUT Pinout 9 SYNC Pinout 9 TC Pinout 9 Chapter 3: Install and Connect the Module 10 Install the 4K Broadcast Module 10 Remove
R E D 4 K B R O A D C A S T M O D U L E O P E R AT I O N G U I D E DISCLAIMER RED has made every effort to provide clear and accurate information in these installation instructions, which are provided solely for the user’s information. While thought to be accurate, the information in this document is provided strictly “as is” and RED will not be held responsible for issues arising from typographical errors or user’s interpretation of the language used herein that is different from that intended by RED.
R E D 4 K B R O A D C A S T M O D U L E O P E R AT I O N G U I D E EUROPEAN UNION COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS INFORMATION Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Product Family Standards.
R E D 4 K B R O A D C A S T M O D U L E O P E R AT I O N G U I D E SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT use the camera or accessories near water. Avoid exposing your camera to moisture. The unit is not waterproof, so contact with water could cause permanent damage to the unit as well as electric shock and serious injury to the user.
R E D 4 K B R O A D C A S T M O D U L E O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 01 4K BROADCAST MODULE INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION The RED® 4K Broadcast Module provides a 4K Ultra-High Definition (UHD) streaming video feed, enabling you to capture and view action in real-time. The 4K Broadcast Module uses four (4) 1080p 3G-SDI output connections to broadcast 4K video at up to 59.94 frames per second (FPS).
R E D 4 K B R O A D C A S T M O D U L E O P E R AT I O N G U I D E SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS The 4K Broadcast Module is ONLY compatible with EPIC DRAGON and SCARLET DRAGON. The 4K Broadcast Module is NOT compatible with EPIC MYSTERIUM-X or SCARLET MYSTERIUM-X. The 4K Broadcast Module requires either the Module Adaptor or the +1 Adaptor Module to be connected to the BRAIN. The 4K Broadcast Module requires that your DSMC is on firmware v5.2.28 or later.
R E D 4 K B R O A D C A S T M O D U L E O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 02 4K BROADCAST MODULE CONNECTORS 4K Broadcast Module CONNECTORS 1 2 5 3 4 6 # CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION 1 SDI-OUT 1 75 ohm BNC; top left quadrant of 4K display 2 SDI-OUT 2 75 ohm BNC; top right quadrant of 4K display 3 SDI-OUT 3 75 ohm BNC; bottom left quadrant of 4K display 4 SDI-OUT 4 75 ohm BNC; bottom right quadrant of 4K display 5 SYNC 75 ohm BNC; sync and genlock in; SMPTE ST 274; RS 170A Tri-Level Sync 6 TC 75
R E D 4 K B R O A D C A S T M O D U L E O P E R AT I O N G U I D E SDI-OUT PINOUT Each SDI OUT port outputs an uncompressed 1920 × 1080p Level-A YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit (Rec 709) video feed. Each SDI OUT port outputs an image quadrant. When each quadrant is combined, the four (4) outputs form a 3840 × 2160p (4K UHD) image. 75 OHM BNC CONNECTOR 1 PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION DIRECTION Center 3G-SDI SMPTE ST 424 Out Camera ground N/A Shield/Screen GROUND 1.
R E D 4 K B R O A D C A S T M O D U L E O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 03 INSTALL AND CONNECT THE MODULE INSTALL THE 4K Broadcast Module REQUIRED TOOL: T20 Torx ® driver 1. Turn off the BRAIN. 2. Install a +1 Adaptor Module or a Module Adaptor. For more information about how to install adaptor modules, see the DSMC Operation Guide, available at www.red.com/downloads. 3. Insert the lip at the top of the 4K Broadcast Module into the recess at the top of the adaptor module. Insert Module Lip 4.
R E D 4 K B R O A D C A S T M O D U L E O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 5. Apply pressure and use a T20 Torx driver to turn the lock on the bottom of the adaptor module clockwise into the Lock position. Lock In Module The 4K Broadcast Module is secured. 4K Broadcast Module Installed REMOVE THE 4K Broadcast Module REQUIRED TOOL: T20 Torx ® driver 1. Turn off the BRAIN. 2. Use a T20 Torx driver to turn the lock on the adaptor module counter-clockwise to the Unlock position. 3.
R E D 4 K B R O A D C A S T M O D U L E O P E R AT I O N G U I D E OUTPUT 4K QUAD 3G/HD-SDI REQUIRED ITEMS DSMC BRAIN Adaptor module (either a +1 Adaptor Module or a Module Adaptor) 4K Broadcast Module Four (4) 3G/HD-SDI cables Quad 3G/HD-SDI device SET UP 4K QUAD 3G/HD-SDI 1. Ensure that the BRAIN is off. 2. Install the 4K Broadcast Module on the BRAIN. For more information, go to “Install the 4K Broadcast Module” on page 10. 3.
R E D 4 K B R O A D C A S T M O D U L E O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 6. Go to Menu > Settings > Project > Format > UHD. The UHD menu lists the formats that are capable of displaying on a 4K display. 7. Select the Resolution and Aspect Ratio. Options depend on the camera type: ‒ ‒ EPIC DRAGON: 6K 16:9 (HD); 5K 16:9 (HD); 4K 16:9 (HD) ‒ ‒ SCARLET DRAGON: 5K 16:9 (HD); 4K 16:9 (HD) NOTE: If you select 6K or 5K, the 4K Broadcast Module scales down the output resolution to 4K (UHD).
R E D 4 K B R O A D C A S T M O D U L E O P E R AT I O N G U I D E SET UP TIMECODE WITH THE 4K Broadcast Module The 4K Broadcast Module has BNC TC (timecode) and SYNC ports that support incoming timecode signals. This section describes how to set up the camera to receive timecode signals from an external timecode generator via the 4K Broadcast Module. NOTE: When a 4K Broadcast Module is installed, you can still receive timecode via the SYNC port on the BRAIN.
R E D 4 K B R O A D C A S T M O D U L E O P E R AT I O N G U I D E SET UP GENLOCK WITH THE 4K Broadcast Module The 4K Broadcast Module has a BNC SYNC port that supports incoming sync signals. This section describes how to set up the camera to receive sync signals from an external genlock device via the 4K Broadcast Module. NOTE: When a 4K Broadcast Module is installed, you can still receive sync signals via the SYNC port on the BRAIN. For more information, see the DSMC Operation Guide, available at www.
R E D 4 K B R O A D C A S T M O D U L E O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 6. Set up the genlock source in the camera: A. Go to Menu > Settings > Setup > GPIO/Sync. B. Select Rear Module from the Genlock Source drop-down menu. The GEN indicator in the Lower Status Row illuminates green. ENABLE A TEST PATTERN 1. Go to Menu > Settings > Display > 4K Broadcast. 2. Select Test Pattern from the right Output drop-down menu. The SDI ports output SMPTE color bars. 3.
R E D 4 K B R O A D C A S T M O D U L E O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 4K Broadcast Module STATUS The 4K Broadcast menu provides status information about the module. These statuses are helpful for troubleshooting. 4K Broadcast Module STATUS # STATUS ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 Upgrade Hardware and firmware revision of the module. 2 Link Status Connection status between BRAIN and the module. For more information about an “Err” (error) status, go to “Err (Error) Link Status” on page 19.
R E D 4 K B R O A D C A S T M O D U L E O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 04 4K Broadcast Module MAINTENANCE All RED products are designed for rugged durability, but precision instruments demand proper care. Follow the instructions in this chapter to clean, maintain, and store the 4K Broadcast Module. WARNING: DO NOT rinse or immerse the 4K Broadcast Module in water. Keep dry at all times. WARNING: DO NOT use soaps, detergents, ammonia, acetone, alkaline cleaners, abrasive cleaning compounds, or solvents.
R E D 4 K B R O A D C A S T M O D U L E O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 05 TROUBLESHOOT YOUR 4K Broadcast Module ERR (ERROR) LINK STATUS SYMPTOM The 4K Broadcast menu shows that the Link Status for either the Camera or Module is “Err” (error). POTENTIAL RESOLUTION Reboot the BRAIN. Remove the 4K Broadcast Module and the adaptor module. Check the module connectors. If the connectors have dust or debris, clean the connectors. If any connectors are damaged, contact your Bomb Squad representative.
R E D 4 K B R O A D C A S T M O D U L E O P E R AT I O N G U I D E CANNOT GENLOCK VIA 4K Broadcast Module SYMPTOMS Cannot genlock the camera when a genlock device is connected to the 4K Broadcast Module. The GEN indicator does not illuminate green.
R E D 4 K B R O A D C A S T M O D U L E O P E R AT I O N G U I D E FULLRES SHARPENING SYMPTOM Go to Menu > Settings > Display > 4K Broadcast. The FullRes Sharpening option displays but is not functional EXPLANATION This is normal behavior. The FullRes Sharpening option will be removed in future firmware. COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.
R E D 4 K B R O A D C A S T M O D U L E O P E R AT I O N G U I D E A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4K Broadcast Module SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION Weight 1.606 lb (728.5 g) Dimensions Height: 4.29" (109 mm) Width: 5.43" (138 mm) Depth: 2.24" (56.
R E D 4 K B R O A D C A S T M O D U L E O P E R AT I O N G U I D E B 4K Broadcast Module COMPATIBILITY SUPPORTED FREQUENCIES SUPPORTED FREQUENCIES 1 FREQUENCY (HZ) SMPTE STANDARD 23.98, 24.00, 25.00, 29.97, 30.00 HD-SDI SMPTE ST 292 (1.485 Gbps) 50.00, 59.94 3G-SDI SMPTE ST 424 (2.970 Gbps) SMPTE ST 425 (2.970 Gbps) 1. Ensure you select a frequency supported by your monitor.
R E D 4 K B R O A D C A S T M O D U L E O P E R AT I O N G U I D E COMPATIBLE THIRD-PARTY DEVICES The following devices are compatible with the 4K Broadcast Module. Other devices may also be compatible, but have not been tested by RED.
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