Specifications
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MULTI CAMERA SHOOTS 
The scheme provides flexibility to uniquely identify Clips from different cameras on a multi-camera shoot. 
For example three cameras, slated as camera A,  camera  B,  and  camera  C respectively, can  generate 
these easily recognizable clips on their respective digital media Magazines.  
A001_C001_0502**.RDC  B001_C001_0502**.RDC  C001_C001_0502**.RDC
3D (STEREO) CAMERA SHOOTS 
The scheme also allows unique identification of Clips from left and right eye cameras on a stereo shoot. 
For example two cameras, both slated as Camera S, can generate these easily recognizable clips on their 
respective digital media Magazines.  
S001_L001_0502**.RDC  S001_R001_0502**.RDC
For more information refer to APPENDIX F: 3D SETUP / OPERATION > CLIP NAMING CONVENTIONS. 
SMPTE TIMECODE  
Time Code  (TC)  is a SMPTE timecode track that synchronizes  to the camera’s high precision internal 
clock, or if operated in Jam Sync mode, references to an externally supplied SMPTE master timecode 
signal. TC is a sequential code that is continuous from frame to frame, but is discontinuous from clip to 
clip.  
Edge Code (EC) is a SMPTE timecode track that always starts at 1.00.00.00 on the first frame recorded to 
the digital media. It is a sequential code that is continuous from frame to frame and also continuous from 
clip to clip. EC is equivalent to RUN RECORD commonly found on broadcast cameras. 
Irrespective of the timecode mode selected, once recording starts the camera’s timecode counter will 
update at the same instantaneous frame rate as the recording. This ensures that a valid SMPTE timecode 
value  is created for every frame in the clip, eliminating any timecode count jumps that could  affect 
playback or editing.  
If operating in Jam Sync mode referenced to an external timecode source, the clip’s master time reference 
point is the first frame of the recorded clip. 
POWER CONSUMPTION 
The camera draws approximately 60 watts when recording in  5K resolution, 24fps MOVIE mode. The 
camera is cooled by convection from the camera body assisted by a fan contained in a sealed air duct.  
Under typical operating conditions, a REDVOLT
®
 battery will run the camera and accessories for about 30 
minutes and a REDVOLT
®
 XL battery will run the camera and accessories for about 90 minutes. 
CAMERA OPERATIONAL CONTROLS 
This section describes the available operational controls on the  RED DSMC  camera  Brain,  Side SSD 
Module, Side Handle and REDMOTE accessories. 










