Specifications

RED DSMC OPERATION GUIDE

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ues to function as an ND filter.

‒ Square: The MOTION MOUNT square shutter takes over shuttering duties, and the MOTION MOUNT

continues to function as an ND filter.

MAINTENANCE

The Maintenance menu allows the user to check system status and information, save the camera diagnostic

LOG to attached media, perform a software update, calibrate the sensor, perform a camera self test, and reset

system settings to factory defaults.

SAVE LOG

When you contact RED for support, you may be asked to send a LOG file from your camera along with your

support ticket. The LOG file is a diagnostic tool that can assist RED with camera troubleshooting. For more

information about RED support, or to create a support ticket, go to https://support.red.com.

To save a LOG file, follow the instructions below:

1. Go to Settings > Maintenance.

2. Select Save Log.

The LOG file is saved as a *.txt file in the SSD root directory.

UPGRADE

NOTE: For more information on the firmware force upgrade procedure, go “Upgrade DSMC Firmware” on page

94.

You can check for upgrades for the following items:

 Camera

 REDMOTE

CALIBRATE

You can perform a sensor calibration, a motion calibration, and a lens calibration.

SENSOR CALIBRATION

Sensor calibration, also known as black shading, is a process during which the camera optimizes image quality

by ensuring that pixel sensitivity remains consistent throughout an image. Black shading generates a calibration

map based on system and environment settings.

After calibration, the sensor should show a uniform noise profile over the whole area without any falloffs on any