Operation Manual

RED DSMC OPERATION GUIDE: WEAPON

IMAGE APPEARS GRAINY

SYMPTOM

Image or footage appears grainy.

POTENTIAL RESOLUTIONS

 Perform a black shading calibration before recording additional clips. For more information, go to “Sensor

Calibration” on page 102.

 Check the histogram to ensure proper exposure. Noise occurs if an image is overexposed or underexposed.

For more information, go to “Stills Mode” on page 48.

 Use the lowest REDCODE

compression possible for the settings you have selected. For more information,

go to “REDCODE” on page 45.

 Use a higher resolution.

 Use Adaptive fan mode to regulate the camera temperature. Noise occurs when the temperature from the

applied calibration map is not in sync.

BLACK AND WHITE IMAGE

SYMPTOM

The display shows that an image is in black and white, and the menus are still in color.

POTENTIAL RESOLUTIONS

 Go to Menu > Settings > Look > Color, and check the Saturation setting. If the Saturation setting is set to a

low value, change the Saturation to a higher value.

 Perform a System Restore. For more information, go to “Restore System” on page 108.

INCORRECT COLOR TEMPERATURE

SYMPTOM

The camera color temperature is off and the image looks warmer or cooler than normal.

POTENTIAL RESOLUTIONS

 Perform an auto white-balance. For more information, go to “Color Temperature” on page 74.

 Perform a black shade calibration. For more information, go to “Calibrate” on page 102.