Instruction Manual

COPYRIGHT © 2015 RED.COM, INC
RED DSMC OPERATION GUIDE
955-0020_V5.3, REV-J | 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 27
DSMC Lens Mounts 30
DSMC Interchangeable OLPFs 31
Rails, Mounts, Tactical Gear, and Cables 31
Chapter 3: DSMC Basic Operations 32
Power Operations 32
Configure Your DSMC 34
DSMC Interchangeable OLPF System 41
Use a Tripod or Monopod 45
Video Monitor Outputs 46
Record 46
Chapter 4: Basic Menus and Controls 48
DSMC GUI Menu Introduction 48
Upper Status Row (Basic Menu) 49
Live Action Area 53
Lower Status Row 54
Navigation Controls 57
Chapter 5: Advanced Menus 63
DSMC Advanced Menus 63
Settings Menu 64
Media Menu 117
Playback Menu 117
Power Menu 120
HDR Menu 121
Focus Menu 122
Exposure Assist 128
Presets Menu 130
Chapter 6: Record and Monitor Audio 133
Overview 133
Audio Data Path 133
Set Up Audio 134
Audio Input (Source) Options 134
Audio Output Options 137
Audio Meter (VU Meter) 138
Audio During Playback 139
Chapter 7: REDMOTE Operation 140
Overview 140
Controls, Connectors, and LEDs 141
REDMOTE Basics 143
REDMOTE LCD Display Menu 146
Upgrade REDMOTE Firmware 147
Chapter 8: Timecode, Genlock, Multi-Camera Setup 150
Timecode 150
Genlock 153
Master/Slave Operation 155
Set Up Stereo/3D Configuration 157
Set Up a Camera Array 159
Set Up Motion Control (MoCo) 161
Compatible Devices 163
Chapter 9: Upgrade DSMC Firmware 164
Verify Current Camera Firmware 164
Upgrade DSMC Firmware 164
Chapter 10: DSMC Maintenance 166
BRAIN and Accessory Exterior Surfaces 166
Clean the Camera Sensor or OLPF 166
LCD and EVF Screens 167
Water Damage 167
Adjust Back Focus 167
Chapter 11: Troubleshoot Your DSMC 168
Perform a Stress Test 168
General Troubleshooting 168
Post Production Troubleshooting 174
Appendix A: Technical Specifications 176
EPIC DRAGON 176
SCARLET DRAGON 178
EPIC MYSTERIUM-X 180
SCARLET MYSTERIUM-X 181
BRAIN Dimensions 182
Appendix B: Input/Output Connectors 187
HD-SDI Out 188
HDMI Out 189
Headphone 189
SYNC (Video Sync In) 190
CTRL (RS232 Control) 191
GIG-E (Ethernet) 192
DC IN (Power Input) 193
MIC-1, MIC-2 (Microphone Audio) 194
SSD Module Connectors 194
Appendix C: Lens Mounts and Lenses 195
Lens Mounts 195