Specifications

RED DSMC OPERATION GUIDE

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MASTER/SLAVE OPERATION

This section describes operation in Master/Slave configuration and clip naming conventions for clips recorded

on those cameras. Master/Slave is the most common configuration for Stereo/3D productions.

When cameras are operated in Master/Slave configuration, you can perform the following operations:

 Power: Turn off the Master camera to turn off both cameras.

 Record: Press the PWR/REC button on the Master camera to start/stop recording on both cameras.

 Change settings: Change settings on the Master camera, to change settings on the Slave camera.

NOTE: The Master camera controls metadata and basic camera parameters of the slave cameras. Any other

setting changes required by the Slave cameras must be made before recording.

SET UP MASTER/SLAVE OPERATION

1. Connect cameras using a Master/Slave Gig-E Cable.

2. On the Master camera, follow the instructions below:

A. Go to Menu > Settings > Setup > Communication.

B. Type a name for the camera (Example: CAM A, LEFT, MASTER, etc) in the Name field.

C. Set Target to All.

D. Go to Menu > Settings > Setup > Communication and select the Ethernet tab.

E. Verify the Enable Camera to Camera check box is selected.

3. On the Slave camera(s), follow the instructions below:

A. Go to Menu > Settings > Setup > Communication.

B. Type a name for the camera (Example: CAM B, RIGHT, SLAVE, etc) in the Name field.

Master Settings