Specifications

RED DSMC OPERATION GUIDE

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This chapter describes timecode, genlock, and multi-camera operations such as 3D and array setup.

TIMECODE

Timecode is a numeric sequence based on SMPTE 12M that aids in the management and synchronization of

footage and audio. Timecode is embedded in recorded RAW files as metadata and in HANC metadata provided

by the HD-SDI monitor output. The BRAIN can generate timecode on its own or can receive and sync timecode

generated by an external source.

Timecode displays in the lower right corner of the Live Action Area on the graphical user interface (GUI) and is

embedded as metadata. Timecode is represented as an eight (8) digit sequence (HH:MM:SS:FF), where:

 HH: Hours

 MM: Minutes

 SS: Seconds

 FF: Frames

NOTE: Timecode is most accurate and effective when coupled with genlock. For more information, go to

“Genlock” on page 146.

NOTE: The BRAIN cannot output internally generated timecode on its own. A Pro I/O Module or

4K Broadcast Module is required to output timecode generated by the BRAIN.

NOTE: For more information on HANC metadata, see HD-SDI HANC Metadata Information, available at www.

red.com/developers.

TIMECODE DISPLAY MODES

 Time of Day (TOD): Displays the time of day (HH:MM:SS:FF). TOD timecode runs continuously and is not

affected by recording. TOD timecode can be synchronized with the Real-Time Clock (RTC) in the BRAIN.

 Edge: Edge timecode is continuous between clips, meaning that when recording starts, timecode begins.

and when recording stops, timecode stops. Edge timecode default begins at 01:00:00:00, but can be

configured in the Media menu.

TIMECODE, GENLOCK,

MULTI-CAMERA SETUP