Specifications

COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC
RED DSMC OPERATION GUIDE
955-0020_V5.2, REV-G | 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Disclaimer 3
Copyright Notice 3
Trademark Disclaimer 3
Compliance Statements 4
Safety Instructions 6
Battery Storage and Handling 7
Shipping Disclaimer 7
Chapter 1: DSMC System Introduction 8
Read Before You Shoot 8
DSMC BRAIN 9
RED Digital Sensors 10
R3D File Format and REDCODE 11
Shoot For Video and Stills 12
Post-Production with REDCINE-X PRO 12
HDRx and MAGIC MOTION 13
Additional Resources 13
Chapter 2: DSMC System Components 14
Additional Resources 14
BRAIN 15
DSMC Media Modules 16
REDMAG and RED MINI-MAG Systems 18
DSMC Adaptor Modules 19
DSMC Power Modules 21
RED Batteries and Chargers 22
Other DSMC Modules 23
Displays and Electronic Viewfinders 25
DSMC Remotes and Controls 26
DSMC Lens Mounts 29
DSMC Interchangeable OLPFs 30
Rails, Mounts, Tactical Gear, and Cables 30
Chapter 3: DSMC Basic Operations 31
Power Operations 31
Configure Your DSMC 33
Use a Tripod or Monopod 40
Video Monitor Outputs 41
Record 41
Chapter 4: Basic Menus and Controls 42
DSMC GUI Menu Introduction 42
Upper Status Row (Basic Menu) 43
Live Action Area 47
Lower Status Row 48
Navigation Controls 51
Chapter 5: Advanced Menus 57
DSMC Advanced Menus 57
Settings Menu 58
Media Menu 110
Playback Menu 110
Power Menu 113
HDR Menu 114
Focus Menu 115
Exposure Assist 121
Presets Menu 123
Chapter 6: Record and Monitor Audio 126
Overview 126
Audio Data Path 126
Set Up Audio 127
Audio Input (Source) Options 127
Audio Output Options 130
Audio Meter (VU Meter) 131
Audio During Playback 132
Chapter 7: REDMOTE Operation 133
Overview 133
Controls, Connectors, and LEDs 134
REDMOTE Basics 136
REDMOTE LCD Display Menu 139
Upgrade REDMOTE Firmware 140
Chapter 8: Timecode, Genlock, Multi-Camera Setup 143
Timecode 143
Genlock 146
Master/Slave Operation 148
Set Up Stereo/3D Configuration 151
Set Up a Camera Array 152
Set Up Motion Control (MoCo) 153
Chapter 9: Upgrade DSMC Firmware 155
Verify Current Camera Firmware 155
Upgrade DSMC Firmware 155
Chapter 10: DSMC Maintenance 157
BRAIN and Accessory Exterior Surfaces 157
CLean the Camera Sensor or OLPF 157
LCD and EVF Screens 158
Water Damage 158
Adjust Back Focus 158
Chapter 11: Troubleshoot Your DSMC 159
Perform a Stress Test 159
Firmware Does Not Upgrade 159
Preset Could Not Be Applied 159
Cannot Control Camera Externally 160
Camera Does Not Recognize Lens 160
Camera Cannot Pair to REDMOTE 160
Cannot See Menus on LCD Touchscreen 160
Screen Freezes or Does Not Display 161
Image Appears Grainy 161
Black and White Image 161
Incorrect Color Temperature 162
Audio Not Recorded 162
Offline Clips and an Extra R3D File 162
Appendix A: Technical Specifications 163
EPIC DRAGON 163
SCARLET DRAGON 165
EPIC MYSTERIUM-X 167
SCARLET MYSTERIUM-X 168
BRAIN Dimensions 169
Appendix B: Input/Output Connectors 174
HD-SDI Out 175
HDMI Out 176
Headphone 176
SYNC (Video Sync In) 177
CTRL (RS232 Control) 178