Specifications

COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC
RED DSMC OPERATION GUIDE
955-0020_V5.2, REV-K | 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
DSMC Interchangeable OLPF System 40
Use a Tripod or Monopod 44
Video Monitor Outputs 45
Record 45
Chapter 4: Basic Menus and Controls 46
DSMC GUI Menu Introduction 46
Upper Status Row (Basic Menu) 47
Live Action Area 51
Lower Status Row 52
Navigation Controls 55
Chapter 5: Advanced Menus 61
DSMC Advanced Menus 61
Settings Menu 62
Media Menu 113
Playback Menu 113
Power Menu 116
HDR Menu 117
Focus Menu 118
Exposure Assist 124
Presets Menu 126
Chapter 6: Record and Monitor Audio 129
Overview 129
Audio Data Path 129
Set Up Audio 130
Audio Input (Source) Options 130
Audio Output Options 133
Audio Meter (VU Meter) 134
Audio During Playback 135
Chapter 7: REDMOTE Operation 136
Overview 136
Controls, Connectors, and LEDs 137
REDMOTE Basics 139
REDMOTE LCD Display Menu 142
Upgrade REDMOTE Firmware 143
Chapter 8: Timecode, Genlock, Multi-Camera Setup 146
Timecode 146
Genlock 149
Master/Slave Operation 151
Set Up Stereo/3D Configuration 154
Set Up a Camera Array 155
Set Up Motion Control (MoCo) 156
Chapter 9: Upgrade DSMC Firmware 158
Verify Current Camera Firmware 158
Upgrade DSMC Firmware 158
Chapter 10: DSMC Maintenance 160
BRAIN and Accessory Exterior Surfaces 160
Clean the Camera Sensor or OLPF 160
LCD and EVF Screens 161
Water Damage 161
Adjust Back Focus 161
Chapter 11: Troubleshoot Your DSMC 162
Perform a Stress Test 162
Firmware Does Not Upgrade 162
Preset Could Not Be Applied 162
Cannot Control Camera Externally 163
Camera Does Not Recognize Lens 163
Camera Cannot Pair to REDMOTE 163
Cannot See Menus on LCD Touchscreen 163
Screen Freezes or Does Not Display 164
Image Appears Grainy 164
Black and White Image 164
Incorrect Color Temperature 165
Audio Not Recorded 165
Offline Clips and an Extra R3D File 165
Appendix A: Technical Specifications 166
EPIC DRAGON 166
SCARLET DRAGON 168
EPIC MYSTERIUM-X 170
SCARLET MYSTERIUM-X 171
BRAIN Dimensions 172
Appendix B: Input/Output Connectors 177
HD-SDI Out 178
HDMI Out 179
Headphone 179
SYNC (Video Sync In) 180