RED DSMC O P E R AT I O N G U I D E EPIC | SCARLET | V5.2 DRAGON | MYSTERIUM-X RED.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 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 Overview 8 DRAGON Sensor 8 MYSTERIUM-X ® Sensor 8 Image Processing 9 HDRx 9 Magic Motion 10 Audio Recording 10 Microphone Level Analog Inputs 10 Line Level Analog Inputs 10 Video Monitoring Outputs 11 Lens Mounts 12 REDMOTE 12 SMPTE Timecode 12 Additional Resource
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E EPIC DRAGON EPIC MYSTERIUM-X SCARLET-X DRAGON SCARLET MYSTERIUM-X DSMC BRAIN Dimensions Appendix I: Menu Map 149 151 153 155 157 162 DISCLAIMER RED has made every effort to provide clear and accurate information in these installation instructions, which are provided solely for the user’s information.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS CAUTION: Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of radio-frequency wireless devices because there signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments. INDUSTRIAL CANADA EMISSION COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standards RSS 139 and RSS 210.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E EN 55024-1 (CISPR 24) – Electromagnetic Immunity EN 61000-3-2 (IEC610000-3-2) – Power Line Harmonics EN 61000-3-3 (IEC610000) – Power Line Flicker EN 60065 (IEC60065) – Product Safety USAGE RESTRICTIONS FOR PRODUCTS THAT INCORPORATE REDLINK Products that fall into this category are denoted by inclusion of the Class 2 identifier symbol (exclamation mark in a circle) accompanying the CE Mark on the products regulatory label, example to the left.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT use the camera or accessories near water. Avoid exposing your camera to moisture. The unit is not waterproof, so contact with water could cause permanent damage to the unit as well as electric shock and serious injury to the user. DO NOT use the camera in the rain or under other conditions with high moisture without appropriate protection, and immediately remove power source if camera or accessories are exposed to moisture.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E BATTERY STORAGE AND HANDLING permanent damage to the battery. DO NOT connect the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals to a metal object such as a wire. DO NOT transport or store the battery together with metal objects such as jewelry, hairpins, etc. as they may generate heat if they come into contact with the battery. DO NOT discard the battery into fire or heat.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 01 DSMC OVERVIEW Congratulations on your purchase of one of the following RED DSMC ® Digital Still and Motion Cameras: EPIC-M RED DRAGON (CARBON FIBER) EPIC-M EPIC-X SCARLET-X Each RED DSMC BRAIN is equipped with a DRAGON or MYSTERIUM-X sensor. The RED family of Digital Still and Motion Cameras (DSMC) provide high performance digital imaging over a wide range of frame rates and optical formats including Super 35mm/APS-H.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E mode, dynamic range can be extended to approximately 18 stops. IMAGE PROCESSING The digital image received from the sensor is formatted as a pixel defect corrected (but in all other aspects unprocessed) 16-bit per pixel RAW data frame. Each RAW frame or sequence of RAW frames in a clip is compressed using proprietary wavelet based REDCODE ® RAW compression, then stored to a RED MINI-MAG or REDMAG 1.8" SSD.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E Export to EXR file format to get a multi-view EXR with both exposures (like a stereo EXR). NOTE: If you ignore the X-track data, you will have a standard exposure with up to 13.5 stops of dynamic range just as if you had not enabled HDRx. For this reason, we encourage the A-track exposure to be “normal” as it provides the most options.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E VIDEO MONITORING OUTPUTS In its default configuration, the RED DSMC can simultaneously support one VIEWFINDER output (suitable for use by a BOMB EVF ® , or RED LCD) plus one PROGRAM output and one PREVIEW output (suitable for use by HDMI or HD-SDI monitors). The various monitor outputs can support a set of overlay graphics including camera GUI, timecode, clip name and framing guides; the specific overlay graphics for each type of output is user configurable.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E LENS MOUNTS The RED DSMC comes with a DSMC TI PL MOUNT, and may be configured with mounts and 19 mm rods to accommodate most cinematography lenses, matte boxes, and follow focus systems. Adaptors for 15 mm offset studio and 15 mm lightweight rods are also available. Other lens mounts, including the DSMC CANON MOUNT, are available, permitting the use of Canon EF and EF-S photographic lenses.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 02 COMPONENTS AND MODULES This section provides an overview of the DSMC components and modules. WARNING: The DSMC SIDE HANDLE, SIDE SSD MODULE, rear modules and Lens Mount are NOT HOT SWAPPABLE, meaning you cannot remove or install them while the camera is powered on. Before installing or removing any of these accessories, you MUST power down the camera.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E BRAIN LEDS LED COLOR/FLASHING DESCRIPTION Power Status LED (PWR) Red Power present; camera off Yellow Power present; camera booting Green Power present; camera on Green flashing Power present; running on battery Yellow flashing Power present; 5–10 minutes of battery time left Red flashing Power present; less than 5 minutes of battery time left Off No media present Green Ready to record Red Recording Red slow flashing Recording; 25% media left
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E SIDE SSD MODULES RED offers the following side SSD modules: RED MINI-MAG SIDE SSD MODULE Carbon Fiber RED MINI-MAG Side SSD Module DSMC 1.8" SSD SIDE MODULE DSMC 1.8" SSD SIDE MODULE (DRAGON) DSMC 1.8" SSD SIDE MODULE (CARBON FIBER DRAGON) For more information about installing and using the side SSD modules, see the DSMC Media Operation Guide available at www.red.com/downloads.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E DSMC 1.8" SSD SIDE MODULE RED offers the following DSMC 1.8" SSD SIDE MODULES: DSMC 1.8" SSD SIDE MODULE: Mounts to any standard aluminum DSMC BRAIN. DSMC 1.8" SSD SIDE MODULE (DRAGON): Mounts to a DSMC with a RED DRAGON sensor, and is only available with a DSMC with a RED DRAGON sensor. DSMC 1.8" SSD SIDE MODULE (CARBON FIBER DRAGON): Mounts to a carbon fiber DSMC BRAIN, and is only available with a carbon fiber DSMC BRAIN. Each DSMC 1.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E SIDE SSD MODULE LEDS This section describes the LED for all of the side SSD modules. LED COLOR/FLASHING DESCRIPTION Media Indicator LED Off No media present Green Ready to record Red Recording Red slow flashing Recording; 25% media left Red fast flashing Recording; 5% media left Yellow Finalizing Yellow flashing Accessing media (for example, when formatting) COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0020_V5.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E DSMC SIDE HANDLE The DSMC SIDE HANDLE provides the following: A battery compartment for one REDVOLT battery. An LCD display that shows key camera parameter values. Many programmable user keys and buttons. For a full list of all DSMC SIDE HANDLE user keys and their default actions, go to “Default Key Functions” on page 137. DSMC SIDE HANDLE Front (left), DSMC SIDE HANDLE Rear (right) DSMC SIDE HANDLE (Top) COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0020_V5.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E INSTALL DSMC SIDE HANDLE WARNING: The DSMC SIDE HANDLE is NOT HOT SWAPPABLE, meaning you cannot remove or install the DSMC SIDE HANDLE while the camera is powered on. Before installing or removing the DSMC SIDE HANDLE, you MUST power down the camera. Failure to do so may result in damage to the DSMC SIDE HANDLE or DSMC that will not be covered under warranty. REQUIRED TOOL: T10 Torx ® driver 1. Power down the camera. 2.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E DSMC MODULES WARNING: The DSMC modules are NOT HOT SWAPPABLE, meaning you cannot remove or install the modules while the camera is powered on. Before installing or removing modules, you MUST power down the camera. Failure to do so may result in damage to the modules or DSMC that will not be covered under warranty.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E REAR SSD MODULE The REAR SSD MODULE secures onto the back of a MODULE ADAPTOR or a +1 ADAPTOR MODULE to serve as a rear location for recording to a REDMAG 1.8" SSD. For more information about installing and using the REAR SSD MODULE, see the DSMC Media Operation Guide available at www.red.com/downloads. REAR SSD MODULE PRO BATTERY MODULE (DUAL) The PRO BATTERY MODULE (DUAL) enables DSMC BRAIN power support using two REDVOLT batteries.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E PRO BATTERY MODULE (QUAD) The PRO BATTERY MODULE (QUAD) harnesses the power of four REDVOLT batteries or two REDVOLT XL batteries to power the DSMC BRAIN. Similar to the PRO BATTERY MODULE (DUAL), this module enables hot-swap support for continuous power to the camera without missing a shot. For more information about installing and using the PRO BATTERY MODULE (QUAD), see the DSMC Power Operation Guide available at www.red.com/downloads.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 4. Use a T20 Torx driver to tighten the screws by about two turns in a cross pattern. DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN. 5. Fully tighten the screws in a cross pattern. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Install Screws INSTALL THE +1 ADAPTOR MODULE Use the instructions in this section to install the +1 ADAPTOR MODULE. WARNING: DSMC modules and adaptors are NOT HOT SWAPPABLE, meaning you cannot remove or install the modules while the camera is powered on.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 4. Insert the HDMI connector into the DSMC BRAIN. Insert the HDMI Connector to DSMC BRAIN 5. Use a T20 Torx driver to tighten four (4) captive screws. Tighten screws in a cross pattern approximately two turns each. DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN. Tighten the screws in an “X” pattern 6. Fully tighten four (4) screws in a cross pattern. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0020_V5.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E ATTACH DSMC MODULE WARNING: The DSMC modules are NOT HOT SWAPPABLE, meaning you cannot remove or install the modules while the camera is powered on. Before installing or removing modules, you MUST power down the camera. Failure to do so may result in damage to the modules or DSMC that will not be covered under warranty. NOTE: The instructions below are applicable to all DSMC modules. The QUAD BATTERY MODULE is shown. REQUIRED TOOL: T20 Torx ® driver 1.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 4. Remove the module from the MODULE ADAPTOR. Remove Module 5. Use a T20 Torx driver to loosen the screws attaching the MODULE ADAPTOR to the camera BRAIN. Loosen MODULE ADAPTOR 6. Remove the MODULE ADAPTOR from the camera BRAIN. COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0020_V5.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E REMOVE THE +1 ADAPTOR MODULE Use the instructions in this section to remove the +1 ADAPTOR MODULE. WARNING: DSMC modules and adaptors are NOT HOT SWAPPABLE, meaning you cannot remove or install the modules while the camera is powered on. Before installing or removing modules, you MUST power down the camera. Failure to do so may result in damage to the modules or DSMC that will not be covered under warranty. REQUIRED TOOL: T20 Torx driver 1. Power down the camera.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E MODULE ADAPTOR The MODULE ADAPTOR enables DSMC modules to connect the DSMC BRAIN for expandable functionality. The MODULE ADAPTOR features additional ¼-20 mounting points on top for further add-ons and configuration support. Most RED DSMC modules require a MODULE ADAPTOR or +1 ADAPTOR MODULE to attach to your DSMC BRAIN. WARNING: MODULE ADAPTOR is NOT compatible with the +1 ADAPTOR MODULE.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E +1 ADAPTOR MODULE CONNECTIONS +1 ADAPTOR MODULE Connections CONNECTOR CONNECTOR TYPE CONNECTOR FUNCTION Mounting 1/4-20 Mounting Supports bolt-on auxiliary equipment EVF/LCD Port 1 16-pin 1B LEMO Custom digital video and power interconnection between DSMC BRAIN and RED EVF or RED LCD; Pinout not published PWR Auxiliary Port 4-pin 0B LEMO Supplies unregulated (+) 11.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E +1 ADAPTOR MODULE ACCESSORIES +1 ADAPTOR MODULE Accessories ACCESSORY CONNECTOR TYPE CONNECTOR FUNCTION 4-PIN TO 2-PIN 4-pin 0B to 2-pin 0B ADAPTOR CABLE LEMO Power support for 2-pin based accessories Micro HDMI-toHDMI Adaptor HDMI video connection from DSMC BRAIN to support auxiliary EVF/LCD attachment Micro HDMI to Standard HDMI NOTE: The 4-PIN TO 2-PIN ADAPTOR CABLE converts 4-pin power into a 2-pin female LEMO connection, enabling support for 2-pin based
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E REPLACE HOOD SCOOP The hood scoop on some EPIC-X and EPIC-M models sweep back and extend beyond the rear plane of the camera. Replacement hood scoops are available to allow for the attachment of an LCD display or other RED accessories to the mounting locations on the top of the +1 ADAPTOR MODULE. Replace the Hood Scoop Use the following instructions to replace DSMC fan hood scoop. 1. Use a T8 Torx driver to remove the four (4) M3x0.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E REDMOTE The REDMOTE is a camera control unit for RED DSMCs that attaches to the rear of the camera BRAIN or rearmost expansion module. The REDMOTE may also be detached from the camera or rearmost module and provide wireless remote control of the camera over proprietary REDlink ™ protocol. For complete details about how to use the REDMOTE, go to “REDMOTE Operation” on page 113.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E DSMC DISPLAYS BOMB EVF (LCOS) AND BOMB EVF (OLED) For a full list of all EVF user keys and their default actions, go to “Default Key Functions” on page 137. BOMB EVF (LCOS) The BOMB EVF (LCOS) is a high-definition, lightweight viewfinder that aligns quality performance with compact form factor. Resolution: 1280 (wide) x 784 (high) full-color Contrast Ratio: 1000:1 typical Available Diopter Range: 2.0 to -5.0.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E LCDS RED offers three (3) LCDs: RED TOUCH 5.0" LCD with 800 X 400 resolution (touchscreen) RED TOUCH 9.0" LCD with 1280 X 784 resolution (touchscreen) RED PRO LCD 7" with 1024 X 600 resolution Each touchscreen LCD features 4:4:4 progressive scan. When using either the RED TOUCH 5.0" LCD or RED TOUCH 9.0" LCD, you can navigate the DSMC menus and adjust camera parameters by directly touching icons on the touchscreen LCD screen.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E TOUCHSCREEN LCD PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: DO NOT use the threaded holes when mounting the LCD to the RED camera BRAIN. Doing so may damage the camera or the display. DO NOT Use Threaded Holes to Mount to DSMC WARNING: DO NOT use the RED LCD as a handle to lift or carry the DSMC. Damage to the RED LCD or other components of the DSMC system caused by using the RED LCD as a handle are not covered under warranty.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 03 POWER THE DSMC NOTE: For more information about powering the DSMC, see the DSMC Power Operation Guide available at www. red.com/downloads. NOTE: For more information about the Power menu, go to “Power Menu” on page 96. POWER CONSUMPTION The camera draws approximately 60 watts when recording in 5K resolution, at 24 FPS in MOVIE mode. The camera is cooled by convection from the camera body assisted by a fan contained in a sealed air duct.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E POWER DOWN NOTE: The DSMC automatically powers down if the supply voltage drops to 11.5 Volts. Use either of the following ways to power down the DSMC: Go to Menu > Power and select Shutdown. Press and continue to hold the Power/Record button in its fully depressed position until the Shutting Down notification shows on the display. COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0020_V5.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 04 GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE VIEWFINDER OUTPUTS The following is a general description of the structure of the camera’s graphical user interface that overlays the video monitor signal on the Viewfinder outputs (RED PRO LCD, RED TOUCH, BOMB EVF, and external monitors) of the camera.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E Frame Guide: Record or Projection area Frame Rate: Current frame capture rate Genlock: Indicates presence of valid Genlock signal/HD-SDI sync to genlock HDR Mode: Displays HDRx mode status Histogram: RGB Histogram ISO: Camera sensitivity LAN: Indicates communication via Ethernet connection Lens Info: Lens information when using specific Canon or Cooke lenses Magnify: Tallies 1:1 if magnify is selected Media Status: Media locati
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E der that parameter, then press ENTER, adjust with the Scroll Wheel and press ENTER a second time to confirm the value change. In the above GUI example, the Scroll Wheel has been used to move the red cursor to the Shutter Speed parameter; and the ENTER key has been pressed. This reveals the Parameter Adjust Widow. Adjust the value using the Scroll Wheel and then press ENTER to confirm the value change, then close the sub-menu.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E TC TC Gray: No analog time code is currently detected. TC Red: Analog time code is being detected, but the use of it is not enabled. TC Green: Analog time code is being used to jam the time of day time code. TC will revert to gray if the signal is no longer detected. GEN GEN Gray: No genlock signal is currently detected, or the presented signal cannot cross-lock to project (24.00 FPS vs. 23.98 FPS).
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E battery capacity and the displayed text is color coded as follows: Green: >10 minutes Yellow: 5-10 minutes Red: <5 minutes RAW CLIP METER The RAW Clip meter looks a traffic light style meter and indicates if either of the Red, Blue or Green channels of the RAW sensor data are clipping. This meter is unaffected by White Balance, ISO, VIEW or LOOK settings and therefore represents a true measurement of the exposure levels of the sensor at all times.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E Magnify: Tallies 1:1 if magnify is selected Media Status: Media location and remaining media capacity in % Power: Indicates D.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 05 BASIC MENUS Basic Menus are the menus that are available at the top row of the display screen. The Basic Menus include: Frame Rate (FPS), ISO (Sensitivity), F Stop (T Stop), Exposure, White Balance, Resolution, and REDCODE (Quality). This section gives an overview of each of the Basic Menus, and directs you to the corresponding sections in the “Advanced Menus” chapter for more information.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E F STOP (T STOP) The aperture controls the depth of field of the subject imaged by the camera, and in combination with the shutter speed/angle setting controls the amount of light falling on the sensor, which is the exposure. Increasing the F stop to a higher number reduces exposure as well as increases the depth of field. Decreasing the F stop to a lower number increases the exposure and decreases the depth of field. You can chose either 1/3 or 1/4 stops.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 06 ADVANCED MENUS The Advanced Menus include: Settings, Media, Playback, Power, HDR, Focus, Exposure, and Presets. You can access the Advanced Menus the following ways: Press the Menu button on the DSMC ® SIDE HANDLE, RED ® Switchblade-M, or REDMOTE. Press the Menu icon on the LCD. Go to any Basic Menu except the REDCODE menu, and select the Advanced... button to access the related settings in the Advanced Menus.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E EXPOSURE Displays color overlay on top of a monochrome image that allows you to check for proper exposure. When enabled, the icon “E√” displays in the Lower Status Group. Purple (underexposure) and red (overexposure) are based on RAW data, which means that these colors show which areas are clipping or close to clipping.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E region depends on the monitor screen. The camera automatically exits magnify mode when you start recording. When using a touchscreen, you can also perform this function by pinching your fingers together and apart. NOTE: HDR mode, frame rate, and resolution cannot be modified when in Magnify mode. RAW Displays images unaffected by any LOOK settings (including ISO, FLUT, color space, and gamma).
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E ENABLE ZEBRA INDICATORS 1. Select a Zebra check box. 2. Select the low and high IRE values. Each value range is 1–100. ‒ ‒ Zebra 1: Areas of the image exposed within the IRE range are indicated by diagonal lines at -45. Default is IRE 98–100. ‒ ‒ Zebra 2: Areas of the image exposed within the IRE range are indicated by diagonal lines at 45. Default range is IRE 41–48.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E Framed Overlay: The video display is scaled down on the monitor so that the overlay items fit outside of the video area rather than over it. Auto Hide Menus: Hides the menus (top and bottom bars on the display). When this option is disabled, the video is scaled so that the menus are not overlaid on the video.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 10. Add all of the items to the overlay. 11. After setting up your overlay, select Create or Save. The new overlay displays in the Camera list. NOTE: Except for the Custom Label (LBL), you can only add each element once. If you add an element you have already added to the overlay, the element will move to the new position. PRIORITY The camera can only have a single control monitor which allows you to interact with the camera settings.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E EXPOSURE Time (Absolute): Displays the exposure time in seconds (1/xx sec). When you change the frame rate in this mode, the shutter time stays the same, but the shutter angle changes. This is the default. Angle (Relative): Displays the exposure as an angle (1–360 degrees). When you change the frame rate in this mode, the shutter angle stays the same, but the exposure time changes.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E MEDIA SPACE REMAINING Percentage: Displays media space remaining as percentage. Time Remaining: Display media space remaining as time in hour and minutes (H:MM). RACK TARGET FOCUS Displays the focus distance of each rack point on the main screen when rack focus is enabled. For more information about rack focus, go to “Set Up Rack Focus” on page 102. GUIDES Set up how you want the Frame Guide, Action Guide, and Title Guide to display.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E GENERAL TAB You can enable/disable and select the location (Relative To), color, and opacity of the following elements: Center: The center crosshair. Grid: Rule-of-thirds grid. Shading: The shaded region outside of the area of interest. TEST SIGNALS Permits the video monitor outputs to be replaced with one of the following video test patterns: Chip Chart SMPTE Bars LUMA RAMP To enable a test signal, select the test signal box.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E LOOK The Look menu permits adjustment of Color, Gain, FLUT ® , Curves, Color/Gamma, and Color Temperature metadata values. These parameters will affect the look of the monitor path, but do not affect the actual REDCODE RAW data being recorded. COLOR You can adjust the following: Saturation: Adjusts color saturation. Range is 0.0 (monochrome) to 4.0 (super color). Default is 1.0. Contrast: Adjusts the overall contrast of the image. Range is -1.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E PRESETS Each preset has 0 Tint. Available preset options are: Incandescent: 2800 K Tungsten: 3200 K Fluorescent: 4500 K Flash: 5500 K Daylight: 5600 K Cloudy: 7500 K Shade: 9000 K AUTO WHITE BALANCE The auto white balance function analyzes the central 25% of the image visible in the monitor to calculate a color temperature that will render a white object as white. To use the auto white balance function, follow the instructions below: 1.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E VARISPEED When a sensor frame rate other than the current project time base is selected, the FPS text turns yellow and the word VARISPEED replaces the Audio Meter in the lower right corner of the display. Audio is not recorded in VARISPEED mode. EPIC DRAGON FRAME RATES The table below describes the maximum frame rate for each resolution of the EPIC DRAGON camera. The minimum frame rate is always 1 FPS.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E FORMAT MAX FRAME RATE (FPS) FORMAT MAX FRAME RATE (FPS) 4K FF 119.51 2K FF 237.94 4K 2:1 124.01 2K 2:1 239.67 4K WS 148.68 2K WS 295.68 4K HD 119.51 2K HD 237.94 4K 6:5 119.51 2K 6:5 237.94 4K 3:2 101.14 2K 3:2 201.50 4K 4:3 90.06 2K 4:3 179.51 4K 5:4 84.51 2K 5:4 168.47 4K 4:1 239.67 2K 4:1 399.60 4K 8:1 399.60 2K 8:1 399.60 3.5K FF 135.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E EPIC MYSTERIUM-X AND SCARLET MYSTERIUM-X FRAME RATES The table below describes the maximum frame rate for each resolution of the EPIC MYSTERIUM-X and SCARLET MYSTERIUM-X cameras. The minimum frame rate is always 1 FPS. The table below omits rows for the anamorphic formats, since the maximum frame rate for each anamorphic format and the corresponding non-anamorphic format is the same. NOTE: All frame rates in the table below are based on a 23.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E EXPOSURE Select the exposure of each frame captured by the sensor. Shutter speed presets are provided for all common speeds (and shutter angles) for 24/25 FPS and 50/60 FPS project frame rates. Decreasing shutter speed increases the amount of time during which light falls on the sensor, increasing exposure and motion blur on any objects moving within the frame.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E EXPOSURE CONVERSIONS As you adjust any of these three parameters, the camera automatically calculates the equivalent value in the other units, but as a quick reference here are some common speeds and angles. CONVERT SHUTTER SPEED TO SHUTTER ANGLE (FOR 24 FPS) Equivalent Degrees = (Shutter Speed x Frame Rate x 360) For example: (1/48 x 24 x 360) = (8640/48) = 180 SHUTTER DEGREES SHUTTER DEGREES 1/32 270 1/120 72 1/48 180 1/192 45 1/50 172.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E TIME CODE Select a Time Code Display mode: TOD: TOD stands for Time of Day, and indicates that the time code runs continually. Edge: The time code starts and stops coincident with recording. Select the Time Code Source to be used. Available options are User Provided, External: BRAIN, and External: Rear Module.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E FORMAT Use the Format screen to select the project’s resolution, aspect ratio, anamorphic setting, and lookaround setting. After selecting format settings, select Set Format. EPIC DRAGON FORMATS The table below describes the formats that are available for EPIC DRAGON cameras. Default for EPIC DRAGON is 6K 2:1.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E RESOLUTION DESCRIPTION DIMENSIONS (PIXELS) WIDTH HEIGHT 4.5K 4:1 4.5K RAW 4:1 4608 1152 4.5K 8:1 4.5K RAW 8:1 4608 576 4K FF 4K RAW Full Frame 4096 2160 4K 2:1 4K RAW 2:1 4096 2048 4K WS 4K RAW Wide Screen—2.4:1 4096 1728 4K HD 4K RAW HD 3840 2160 4K 6:5 4K RAW 6:5 2592 2160 4K 3:2 4K RAW 3:2 3840 2560 4K 4:3 4K RAW 4:3 3840 2880 4K 5:4 4K RAW 5:4 3840 3072 4K 4:1 4K RAW 4:1 4096 1024 4K 8:1 4K RAW 8:1 4096 512 3.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E RESOLUTION DESCRIPTION DIMENSIONS (PIXELS) WIDTH HEIGHT 2.5K 4:3 2.5K RAW 4:3 2400 1800 2.5K 5:4 2.5K RAW 5:4 2400 1920 2.5K 4:1 2.5K RAW 4:1 2560 640 2.5K 8:1 2.5K RAW 8:1 2560 320 2K FF 2K RAW Full Frame 2048 1080 2K 2:1 2K RAW 2:1 2048 1024 2K WS 2K RAW Wide Screen—2.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E SCARLET-X DRAGON FORMATS The table below describes the formats that are available for SCARLET-X DRAGON cameras. RESOLUTION DESCRIPTION DIMENSIONS (PIXELS) WIDTH HEIGHT 6K 6K RAW Full Frame 6144 3160 5K 5K RAW Full Frame 5120 2700 5K 2:1 5K RAW 2:1 5120 2560 5K 2.4:1 5K RAW Wide Screen—2.4:1 5120 2160 5K 16:9 5K RAW HD 4800 2700 4K 4K RAW Full Frame 4096 2160 4K 2:1 4K RAW 2:1 4096 2048 4K 2.4:1 4K RAW Wide Screen—2.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E EPIC AND SCARLET MYSTERIUM-X FORMATS The table below describes the formats that are available for EPIC MYSTERIUM-X and SCARLET MYSTERIUM-X cameras. Default for EPIC MYSTERIUM-X is 5K 2:1. Default for SCARLET MYSTERIUM-X is 4K. The table below omits rows for the anamorphic formats, since the pixel dimensions for each anamorphic format and the corresponding non-anamorphic format are the same.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E ASPECT RATIO Select your Aspect Ratio. The available aspect ratios are determined by your selected resolution. For a list of available aspect ratios for your EPIC DRAGON, go to “EPIC DRAGON Formats” on page 63. For a list of available aspect ratios for your SCARLET-X DRAGON, go to “SCARLET-X DRAGON Frame Rates” on page 58.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E SHORT-CUT TO INDUSTRY-STANDARD ANAMORPHIC FORMATS To quickly access industry-standard anamorphic formats, go to Menu > Settings > Project > Format > Anamorphic. The Anamorphic tab is a short-cut to all of the industry-standard anamorphic formats, so that you can easily select the most common anamorphic formats. The Anamorphic tab lists the following anamorphic formats for your camera: EPIC DRAGON: Every format with a 5:4 or 4:3 aspect ratio and a 1.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E CONTINUOUS RECORD This is the “normal” recording mode. The camera continuously records frames at the current sensor frame rate. You can limit each recording to a specific amount of frames using the Limit Recording to setting. INTERNAL TIMELAPSE TIMER In this mode, the camera periodically records the specified number of frames at a specified interval. The current sensor frame rate determines the timing of the frames per pulse.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E BURST MODE In this mode, the camera can record at a lower compression (REDCODE) for the specified amount of frames. When Burst mode is enabled and you start recording, the camera captures a “burst” of frames at the lower REDCODE, and then continues to record at the next available REDCODE. You can add more bursts to a clips during recording by pressing a key mapped to “Record: Mark Frame”.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E the exposure to the longest exposure possible for the frame rate. To maintain consistent exposure throughout the recording, select an exposure that is valid at all ramp target frame rates. EXTERNAL RECORD ONLY This mode allows for external recording only. That is, the recording is NOT saved to the camera’s SSD, and external recording is blocked if an SSD is mounted to the camera.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E initiate recording: A. Press the Record button to activate Pre-Record. B. Press the Record button a second time to start recording. C. Press the Record button a third time to stop recording. Trigger Pre-Record Now: When selected, the Pre-Record screen closes and Pre-Record mode starts. If you want to use Pre-Record only for specific situations, map Pre-Record to a key (Settings > Setup > Keys > Record: Start Pre-Record).
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E SOFT KEYS The following sets of soft keys are available on the touch LCD: A, B, C, D (left side of the touch LCD) 1, 2, 3, 4 (right side of the touch LCD) To map or remap a soft key, select an action from the drop-down menu next to the key you want to map. Enable Soft Keys on touchscreen: Tap the left or right side of the LCD to show the soft keys.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E SERIAL PROTOCOL The camera can communicate to external devices via the RS232 Serial Port and/or the Gigabit Ethernet Port. Select one of the following protocols from the Serial Protocol drop-down menu: None (default) Element Technica 3ality SPC 7XXX REDLINK Command Protocol RCP 3D Metadata ETHERNET Use the settings on the Network tab to configure the Gigabit Ethernet port. Each camera or device requires a unique IP address.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E GPIO/SYNC SYNC Sensor Sync Mode: Allows the shutter timing (scan start) to be synced to an external signal. ‒ ‒ Off: Sensor free runs at the current sensor frame rate. This is the default option. ‒ ‒ Genlock: Sensor synchronizes with the incoming compatible genlock signal. Genlock syncing of the monitors is separate from syncing of the sensor, and other methods of sensor sync can be selected while genlocking the monitors.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E PRO I/O GPIO AND PRO I/O SW Use the PRO I/O GPI and PRO I/O SW screens to assign General Purpose Inputs and Outputs (GPIO) on the PRO I/O MODULE. You can map I/O actions to the GPIO and AUX connectors on the PRO I/O MODULE. When mapping actions, High and Low refer to the voltage; High is the rising edge (transition from low voltage to high voltage) and Low is the falling edge (transition from high voltage to low voltage).
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E FAN AND TEMPERATURE MANAGEMENT Each RED DSMC is controlled by complex thermal algorithms to ensure that both the sensor and camera operate at a safe temperature. Each fan control mode affects the sensor temperature, sensor warm-up time, fan speed, and resulting fan noise. When selecting a fan mode, RED recommends that you take into consideration how each fan mode behaves, and then select a fan mode that fits the needs of your project.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E ADAPTIVE PREVIEW QUIET RECORD Select a maximum bottom fan record speed, and the standby mode fan speed self-adjusts accordingly so that enough cooling is provided overall. This mode maintains a lower fan noise level than Auto mode during recording. The default Maximum Record Speed is 50%. The Maximum Record Speed range is 25–100%. A slower speed setting results in a faster standby mode fan speed, and vice versa.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E CANON AND NIKON LENS SETTINGS The settings below display when a DSMC Nikon Mount, DSMC Canon Mount, or DSMC Canon MOTION MOUNT is installed with a supported lens. Aperture: Enter the F-stop value. The range and default depend on the attached lens. Focus: Enter the focal distance. The default value is the value read from the lens. The range depends on the attached lens.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E MAINTENANCE The Maintenance menu allows the user to check system status and information, save the camera diagnostic LOG to the attached SSD, 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.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E CALIBRATION CAPTURE (BLACK SHADING) Not including preparation time, the calibration procedure takes several minutes. To perform black shading calibration, follow the instructions below: 1. Ensure that the camera reaches the temperature that you want to use for your shoot. 2. Set the exposure to the exposure you want to use for your shoot. 3. Before you calibrate, ensure that the sensor is as dark as possible.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E CALIBRATION MAP NAMING CONVENTIONS When you create a calibration map, the camera creates a unique name for the calibration map that uses the format described in the table below: NAME DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE Exposure (Shutter Speed) Current exposure (shutter speed); to set exposure, go to Menu > Setting > Projects > Expoure 48 Sensor Temperature Sensor temperature (Celsius); in the Lower Status Row, this is the number to the left of the forward slash (Temp: 34/35)
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E GYROSCOPE AND ACCELEROMETER CALIBRATION The camera’s internal three-axis gyroscope and three-axis accelerometer need to be calibrated for the Horizon overlay to function properly. The Gyro/Acc calibration file is stored in the camera’s flash memory, so you DO NOT need to recalibrate after restoring the camera or upgrading firmware. Perform the following steps to properly calibrate the Horizon overlay: 1. Turn on the DSMC and place it on a level surface. 2.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 4. There are two ways to start the lens calibration process: ‒ ‒ When you attach a lens that the camera does not recognize as being fully electronically supported, the “Unsupported Lens Found” dialog box displays and asks if you want to calibrate the lens. Select Create Custom Lens Config. ‒ ‒ Go to Settings > Maintenance > Calibrate > Lens and select Create.... The lens calibration process for the current focal length starts and a progress bar displays.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E bration process starts, DO NOT touch the lens, as doing so may cause the lens to calibrate incorrectly. 5. Click OK after the calibration file is created. 6. To calibrate the next focal length, follow the instructions below: A. Go to Settings > Maintenance > Calibrate > Lens. COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0020_V5.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E B. Select the calibration file name in the Camera list and select Edit.... C. Manually set the next focal length. D. Select Add Cal @ xx..., where “xx” is the current focal length. NOTE: If you calibrate a focal length that has already been calibrated, the new files overrides the previous file. The lens calibration process for the current focal length starts and a progress bar displays.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 7. Repeat Step 6 for each focal length of the lens. The lens calibration file remains on the camera after system restores and firmware upgrades. VIEW AND MODIFY LENS CALIBRATION INFORMATION 1. Go to Settings > Maintenance > Calibrate > Lens. 2. Select the calibration file name in the Camera list and select Edit.... The following information displays: ‒ ‒ Mount Type ‒ ‒ Focal Length ‒ ‒ F Stop Range: Overall F-stop range of lens.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 3. You can perform any of the following actions: ‒ ‒ Add Cal @ xx...: Calibrate the current focal length; “xx” is the current focal length. ‒ ‒ Remove Cal: Remove the calibration for the selected focal length. EXPORT AND IMPORT LENS CALIBRATION FILES Lens calibration files can be stored on the camera or transferred to SSD, so that you can build a library of lens calibration files or quickly copy a lens calibration file from one camera to another via SSD.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E LENS CALIBRATION ACTIONS Edit...: View and edit the selected calibration file. Delete...: Delete the selected calibration file. Create...: Create a new calibration file. This option is disabled if you already have a calibration file for the attached lens.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E SELF TEST When selected, allows you to perform a self-test for the sensor and LCD Touchscreen. ENABLE/DISABLE SENSOR TEST PATTERN This feature is currently only used during the manufacturing process. When selected, enables/disables the sensor test pattern (White Screen). To turn on, select Enable Sensor Test Pattern. To turn off, select Disable Sensor Test Pattern. TOUCHSCREEN When selected allows you to perform a touchscreen self-test.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E SYSTEM STATUS The System Status menu displays key project and system information on the following tabs: Project Status, Module Status, Camera Info. PROJECT STATUS Displays the currently selected camera and project settings. MODULE STATUS Displays which modules are attached to the BRAIN. Not Detected: The module is either not attached, or is not detected by the BRAIN. Attached: The module is attached and detected.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E MEDIA MENU The Media Menu is used to format an SSD prior to use on the camera as well as to eject (unmount) the SSD prior to removal from the camera. For more information about using media, see the RED DSMC Media Operation Guide, available at www.red. com/downloads. UTILITIES The Utilities sub-menu provides advanced options for performing a secure format of the media device, as well as updating your media firmware. Secure Format...
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E LOWER CONTROLS The images below show the different lower controls in Playback mode. 1 2 3 4 8 5 6 14 9 20 7 Lower Controls 10 11 13 12 Play Options 15 16 17 18 19 Marker Options COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0020_V5.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E The table below describes the lower controls in Playback mode. # CONTROL DESCRIPTION 1 Playback/Record toggle Toggles between Record mode and Playback mode. 2 Histogram Displays the clip histogram. The histogram changes based on any changes made to the Look settings. For more information about Looks, go to “Looks” on page 105. When using the touchscreen, touching the histogram displays the Tools menu.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E POWER MENU The power menu displays the current power status of all attached power sources as well as allows you to shut down the camera. NOTE: For more information about powering the DSMC, see the DSMC Power Operation Guide available at www. red.com/downloads. POWER IN The power status is displayed for the BRAIN DC, DSMC SIDE HANDLE, Rear 1, Rear 2, Rear 3, and Rear 4.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 3. Select the number of Stops. The range is 1–6, and the default is 2. 4. Select which track you want the display to show: ‒ ‒ A Track: This track shows the video with the selected aperture and shutter settings applied. ‒ ‒ X Track: This track shows the video with the additional stops applied. NOTE: For more information about HDRx, check out the High Dynamic Range Video with HDRx article available at www.red.com/learn/red-101/hdrx-high-dynamic-range-video.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E FOCUS MENU MODE TAB The Focus Menu is used to enable and select Focus parameters, including Mode, Zone, Size, and Enhanced A/F. MODE Select one of the following from the Mode drop-down menu: Manual: When selected, all focus operations are manual. Confirm: Enables the Center or Spot focus target. This mode provides additional focus assistance by using red, yellow, and green color changes to the focus spot window.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E go to “Rack Tab” on page 102. In Single, Continuous, and Touch Track modes, a single target displays on the screen that indicates where the image will be in focus. In Rack mode, multiple targets display on the screen to indicate the different areas between which the camera will rack focus. Press the key mapped to AF Mode: Cycle (REDMOTE/DSMC SIDE HANDLE button A default) to cycle through the Focus Mode options in order.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E MOVE THE SPOT FOCUS TARGET Perform either of the following to move the Spot target using the touchscreen LCD: Press and hold the touchscreen LCD on the location you want to relocate the Spot target. Press and hold the touchscreen LCD where the Spot target currently is, and drag the Spot target. To move the Spot target using the SIDE HANDLE or REDMOTE: 1. Go to the main screen. 2. Press the Down Arrow in the Navigation Group.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 7. 8. Select the Confirm target style from the Confirm Style drop-down menu: CONFIRM STYLE DESCRIPTION OBJECTS IN TARGET ARE IN FOCUS...
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E ture is in Clean mode. RACK TAB Use the Rack tab to configure up to four focus points and execute rack focus between them. SET UP RACK FOCUS 1. Ensure that a DSMC Nikon Mount, DSMC Canon Mount, or DSMC Canon MOTION MOUNT is installed and that a supported lens is attached. 2. Go to Menu > Focus > Mode. 3. Select Rack from the Mode drop-down menu. Spot is automatically selected from the Zone drop-down menu, since rack focus only works with Spot zone. 4.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E points. A line for each rack point displays, indicated by the letters A, B, C, and D. The focus distance displays for each rack point. 8. If needed, select Re-Autofocus to run the autofocus algorithm, which resets the focus distance to the focus distance calculated by the algorithm. 9. To set a rack point location, follow the instructions below: A. Select the rack point that you want to set: A, B, C, or D. B. Select Close to return to the main screen. C.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 10. You can select another rack point by using any of the following methods: ‒ ‒ Select another rack point on the touchscreen LCD. ‒ ‒ Press the key that is mapped to AF: Start (default is SH Record Half Press) to cycle to the next rack point in order (A, B, C, and D). For example, if rack point A is currently selected when you trigger the AF: Start action, the focus racks from point A to point B. ‒ ‒ Press a key that is mapped to racking to a specific rack point.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : Export selected preset from camera to SSD. All : Export all presets from camera to SSD. : Import selected preset from SSD to camera. You will be asked if you want to apply the preset. All: Import all presets from SSD to camera. You will be asked if you want to apply the preset. CREATE PRESETS 1. Set up the camera how you want the preset to be configured.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E MANAGE IMPORTED LOOKS All Looks that you import from REDCINE-X PRO are managed in the Presets > Looks tab. When exporting Looks from camera to SSD, the Looks are saved to a folder on the SSD called “Looks”. You can perform the following actions with imported Looks: All : Export selected Looks from camera to SSD. : Export all Looks from camera to SSD. Apply: Apply the selected Look. Delete...: Delete the selected Look.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 07 UPGRADE DSMC FIRMWARE Your RED DSMC functionality may be upgraded by installing the latest firmware. Make a habit of frequently visiting www.red.com/downloads to check for new versions of camera firmware, updated operation guides, and post-production software. Your REDMOTE also requires a firmware upgrade. For more information on upgrading your REDMOTE, go to “Upgrade REDMOTE Firmware” on page 120.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 8. Insert the SSD with the force_upgrade folder into your DSMC. 9. Power up the DSMC. The upgrade automatically runs at power up. During upgrade, the fans run at high speed and the PWR and REC LEDs flash green. After approximately 15 seconds, the LEDs stop flashing and the camera powers down. Nothing displays on the external monitors during the upgrade. 10. After the camera powers down, remove the SSD and wait 10 seconds. 11. Power up the camera.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 08 AUDIO SUBSYSTEM AUDIO FORMAT The audio format is always either 2 or 4 channels of 24-bit audio data recorded at 48kHz. The audio data is embedded in the R3D file and can be exported from REDCINE-X into separate audio files. CHANNEL SETUP The audio channels are set up under SETTINGS > AUDIO > AUDIO CHANNELS. Separate tabs exist to set up the channel 1/2 and channel 3/4 properties. SOURCE SELECTION Audio is always recorded at channel pairs.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E PHANTOM POWER Audio inputs that are set to BALANCED MICROPHONE input can enable the 48V phantom power on a perchannel basis. NOTE: Phantom Power is not available on non-upgraded EPIC-M’s and early EPIC-X. If your camera does not allow you to select PHANTOM POWER, please contact your Bomb Squad representative for upgrade information.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E AUDIO CONTROL Audio channel level inputs are displayed in the lower section of the screen. When audio is enabled, the circle next to CH1, CH2 etc… will be green and the box around the signal will be highlighted. When setting the levels for Camera, Rear, and Monitor Mix, the VU meter will show the output levels for these ports. The display can be permanently switched to display the audio levels for the output, which is helpful in external recording mode.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E Audio tracks may be assigned to the Left, Middle, or Right side of a stereo mix. Additionally each channel can be enabled/disabled independently in the output mix. As this is a digital mixer, each output is normalized to not exceed the output signal range. This means that if for example 1 channel is passed through to an output and a second channel is mixed into the same output, the level of the first channel will drop to half.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 09 REDMOTE OPERATION CONTROL, CONNECTORS AND DISPLAY This section describes the REDMOTE physical controls, connectors and color LCD display. CONTROLS REDMOTE For a full list of all REDMOTE user keys and their default actions, go to “Default Key Functions” on page 137. IMPORTANT: For the REDMOTE to operate properly, ensure that both REDMOTE and DSMC firmware are upgraded to the most recent versions.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E LEDS There are two status LED indicators located above the rockers switch on the left side of the LCD display. LED COLOR/FLASHING DESCRIPTION UPPER LED Red Camera startup; camera recording LOWER LED Green Camera ready; REDMOTE connected Green flashing Searching/Establishing communication (REC) ROCKER SWITCH The function of the ROCKER SWITCH may be assigned by the operator to one of a number of operational controls.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E indicate an error. SOFT MENU BUTTONS 4-8 To the right of the LCD are five Soft Menu Buttons. These buttons select a variety of camera status pages. NOTE: In the current firmware, Soft Menu Buttons 7 and 8 are undefined.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E POWER DOWN USING CAMERA When REDMOTE is connected to the camera and the camera is powered down, the REDMOTE will also power down. When disconnected from the camera, the REDMOTE will not power down with the camera. USING REDMOTE To power down REDMOTE, slide and hold the Power/Key Lock Switch in the down direction for 5 seconds. Or slide and hold the Power/Key Lock Switch in the down direction momentarily, then release.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E ADVANCED OPERATION: REDMOTE MENUS SOFT MENU BUTTONS 1-3 Located below the main LCD display are three Soft Menu Buttons, who access advanced function menus identified by text in the LCD directly above the corresponding button. These menus control wireless connection (CONNECT), camera or local menus (REMOTE/LOCAL) and system setup (SETUP).
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E Select the camera you wish to control and press the Enter button. When you want to switch to a different camera, press Soft Menu Button 1: Connect again to list available cameras and re-select. REDMOTE OR LOCAL MENUS: SOFT MENU BUTTON 2 When selected allows the user to toggle the REDMOTE between REMOTE and LOCAL menus.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E Default value is OFF. (REDMOTE will operate continuously until manually powered down.) DISPLAY LAYOUT: SOFT MENU BUTTONS 4-8 To the right of the LCD are five Soft Menu buttons 4-8. These buttons select between a variety of camera status page layouts. NOTE: In the current firmware, buttons 7 and 8 are undefined. INTERNAL BATTERY CHARGE STATUS An icon shows the charge status of the REDMOTE battery in the lower right corner of the LCD.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 2. Connect the Mini-USB end to the REDMOTE USB Port located on the lower right side (under rubber protective cover). If the REDMOTE is powered down (and paired camera is OFF), the REDMOTE will power UP, display STARTING UP, display SEARCHING (with flashing Green LED), then settle into IDLE mode. Green battery indicator will flash, indicating REDMOTE is charging. A fully discharged REDMOTE battery will be fully charged in approximately 6 hours.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 8. Go back to REDMOTE Upgrade Utility and click Connect to establish communication with the REDMOTE. Connection is Established With REDMOTE will be displayed when connected. If the connection is not established, then disable all internet connections and try again. 9. Go to “Upgrade REDMOTE Firmware (Macintosh)” on page 121. UPGRADE REDMOTE FIRMWARE (MACINTOSH) The following information will guide you through proper updating of your REDMOTE firmware. 1.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 8. Select a destination and click Extract. NOTE: If you receive an error when attempting to install the REDMOTE Upgrade Utility, right-click the setup file and select Run as Administrator to proceed. 9. Go to the location where you extracted the DSMC_Toolkit_vX.X file. 10. Open the REDMOTE_Upgrade_Utility folder. 11. Open the Win folder. 12. Open REDMOTE_upgrade_setup.exe. The License Agreement opens. 13. Click I Agree. 14.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E the upgrade. The upgrade process can also be tracked on another display. After the file transfer is completed, the REDMOTE displays the following: “Firmware Upgrade Successfully Done”. 7. Click OK. 8. Click Disconnect to close the REDMOTE Upgrade Utility. The REDMOTE reboots. After the upgrade is complete, the REDMOTE displays “POWER UP” and then “SEARCHING”. 9. Select Cancel. 10.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E A INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTORS SSD MODULE CONNECTORS The connectors for the following modules are described in detail in the RED DSMC Media Operation Guide, available at www.red.com/downloads: Side SSD modules REAR SSD MODULE CAMERA BRAIN CAMERA BRAIN FRONT EPIC BRAIN and SIDE SSD MODULE COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0020_V5.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E MIC-1, MIC-2 (MICROPHONE AUDIO) Two 3.5mm phone jacks on the front of the BRAIN support two independent channels of balanced or unbalanced microphone level analog audio inputs. Nominal input impedance for each microphone jack is 2.4K ohm.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E CAMERA BRAIN REAR HD-SDI A standard 75 Ohm BNC connector provides a broadcast specification high definition video output. PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION DIRECTION Center HD-SDI SMPTE-292M HD-SDI Out Shield/Screen GROUND Camera ground N/A The HD-SDI output provides a 720p progressive scan video feed operating at 50.00 or 59.94 Hz or a 1080p 10-bit 4:2:2 progressive scan video feed operating at 23.98, 24.00, 25.00 or 29.97 Hz when in 1.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E HEADPHONE A 3.5mm stereo jack provides two channels of adjustable level analog audio for monitor headphones. Headphone Output Connector PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION DIRECTION TIP LEFT Left channel audio Out RING RIGHT Right channel audio Out SLEEVE GND Camera ground N/A The camera’s four audio channels may be monitored in pairs: either 1L–2R or 3L–4 R or as a quad mix of 1+3L– 2+4R based on the MIX parameter. Default is 1L–2R.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E NOTE: When GENLOCK is selected as the sensor shutter reference, shutter start timing (SHUTTER PHASE) may still be adjusted. HD-SDI monitor outputs will automatically sync to the external GENLOCK signal as soon as it is detected, there is no need to enable this function. Sensor shutter sync to GENLOCK is only supported with HD-SDI. SYNC (Video Sync) Connector Mating Connector: FGG.00.304.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E TRIGGER BUTTON CIRCUIT NOTE: A 3BNC-TO-00 SYNC CABLE (P/N 790-0154) SYNC interface cable is available from RED Digital Cinema: ‒ ‒ White BNC: Shutter Sync/GPI ‒ ‒ Yellow BNC: SMPTE Timecode ‒ ‒ Green BNC: RS170A Genlock CTRL (RS232 CONTROL) A 4-pin LEMO connector supports RS232 remote control for 3D camera communication, and third party metadata ingest applications. The shutter Sync Output signal acts as an immediate response hardware tally of a scan.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 3 SS/GPO Shutter Sync/GPO Output 4 232 TX RS232 TX When active, the GPO tally presents 3.3V @ 0.04 Amps maximum between pins 1 and 3. When used as Sync Out, the rising edge of the pulse indicates start of exposure. When used as a Tally, the rising edge of the pulse indicates start of record, falling edge represents end of record.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E DC IN (POWER INPUT) The 6-pin LEMO connector accepts DC input power between +11.5 V and +17 V DC. Power conditioning provides protection against reverse-polarity connection, ESD, under and over voltage, and over current. DC In Power Input Connector Mating Connector: LEMO FGJ.1B.306.CWLD72Z PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 +VBATT Power input, +11.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E REDMOTE This section describes the physical connectors on the REDMOTE. REDMOTE The REDMOTE interface connector allows communication between the REDMOTE and the camera BRAIN or any expansion module. Make sure these contacts are kept clean and free of any contaminants that may interfere with a reliable electrical contact. COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0020_V5.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E B SUPPORTED LENSES WARNING: All lenses are hot swappable. However, lens mounts are NOT HOT SWAPPABLE, meaning you cannot remove or install lens mounts while the camera is powered on. Before installing or removing lens mounts, you MUST power down the camera. Failure to do so may result in damage to the lens mounts or DSMC that will not be covered under warranty.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E DSMC CANON MOUNT SUPPORTED LENSES The DSMC Canon Mount and DSMC Canon MOTION MOUNT electronically support the following lenses: Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM with 1.4x III Extender Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM with 2x III Extender Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS Canon EF 400mm f/2.8 IS II USM Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS with 1.4x Extender Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS with 2x Extender Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II Canon EF 400mm f/4.0 DO IS Canon EF 400mm f/5.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E Zeiss Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 Zeiss Makro-Planar 100mm f/2 Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4 Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.4 ZE Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 DSMC NIKON MOUNT SUPPORTED LENSES The DSMC Nikon Mount electronically supports the following lenses: AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED AF Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D (iris control only, no AF) AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8 G ED AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E C DEFAULT KEY FUNCTIONS CAMERA BRAIN KEY FUNCTION KEY FUNCTION Record Half Press Key Disabled Record Half Release Key Disabled Record Full Press Record: Toggle Record Full Release Key Disabled GPI In High Record: Start GPI In Low Record: Stop DSMC SIDE HANDLE KEY FUNCTION KEY FUNCTION User A Press AF Mode: Cycle User A Release Key Disabled User B Press WB: Auto Calc User B Release Key Disabled User C Press Magnify: Toggle User C Relea
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E DSMC SIDE HANDLE KEY FUNCTION KEY FUNCTION Nav West Press Navigation: Right Nav East Release Key Disabled Nav East Press Navigation: Left Nav West Release Key Disabled Nav Enter Press Navigation: Select Nav Enter Release Key Disabled Rotary Jog CW Navigation: CW Rotary Jog CCW Navigation: CCW SIDE SSD MODULE KEY FUNCTION KEY FUNCTION Record Full Press Record: Toggle Record Full Release Key Disabled Record Half Press AF: Start Record Half
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E LCD (BRAIN AND REAR) KEY FUNCTION KEY FUNCTION Down Press Br. Down (Decrease brightness) Up Press Br.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E D 3D SETUP AND OPERATION OVERVIEW The following information outlines basic procedures to connect two RED DSMCs together in a Master/Slave configuration for 3D operation, operation of cameras in Master/Slave configuration and clip naming conventions for clips recorded on those cameras. The MASTER camera will control only the METADATA parameters of both cameras.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E The Reel No, Cam ID and Cam Pos can be set when formatting the media or after formatting by using the SET option. For example, if Master is set to LEFT and Slave is set to RIGHT and both Cam IDs are set to S, the first clip recorded by this stereo camera configuration will be: Master: S001_L001_0503B6.R3D Slave: S001_R001_0503R7.R3D Where 0503 represents 05 March, B6 and R7 are examples of camera generated wildcard characters.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E E POSTPRODUCTION RED workflow is quite easy to understand, especially if you have experience with photographic RAW image processing, or shoot 16mm or 35mm film followed by a telecine transfer to video for non-linear video editing and on-line conform. The RAW data captured by RED cameras has wide dynamic range and color space, so you can freely change the white balance, adjust exposure and alter highlight and shadow tonality in post-production.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E F DSMC MAINTENANCE WARNING: DO NOT attempt to modify, dismantle or open your camera, lens or other accessory as doing so may expose you to electric shock and serious injury. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Alteration or repairs made to the camera, lens or other accessory, except by a RED authorized service facility, will void the Limited Warranty.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E DO NOT use any other solvents, chemicals or third party cleaning kits because they have not been tested on RED TOUCH LCD displays and can possibly damage them. Not approved for use on RED TOUCH LCD displays: Rubbing Alcohol Isopropyl Alcohol (<90%) Windex Pre-packaged lens cleaner containing any additives, such as detergent, anti-static, fragrance, etc.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 1. Remove the screw-in plug located in the back focus adjustment opening using a T10 Torx driver. 2. Place the camera on a level, stable surface or mount the camera on a tripod. 3. Install RED Focus to the camera PL mount. 4. Remove the camera lens or sensor cover if equipped. 5. Install RED Focus onto the camera in the position shown. 6. Ensure RED Focus is secured to the camera with the camera lock ring. RED Focus Installed on DSMC 7.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E G TROUBLESHOOT YOUR DSMC PRESET COULD NOT BE APPLIED SYMPTOM The camera displays the following message: “Preset Could Not Be Applied”. POTENTIAL RESOLUTION Power down the camera, power it back up, and attempt to apply the preset that failed. CAMERA DOES NOT RECOGNIZE PL LENS SYMPTOM The camera does not recognize the attached PL lens. POTENTIAL RESOLUTION Ensure that the camera is providing power to the lens. 1. Go to Menu > Settings > Setup > Lens. 2.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E CANNOT SEE MENUS ON LCD TOUCHSCREEN SYMPTOM The LCD touchscreen does not display menus. POTENTIAL RESOLUTION Double-tap the LCD touchscreen to exit Clean mode. SCREEN FREEZES OR DOES NOT DISPLAY SYMPTOM The screen freezes or does not display. POTENTIAL RESOLUTION Perform a Hard Restore. A Hard Restore functions like a System Restore in that it permits ALL camera configuration and setup data to be reset to factory default values.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E OFFLINE CLIPS AND AN EXTRA R3D FILE SYMPTOMS After mounting an SSD with clips to your computer, REDCINE-X PRO shows that all or most clips are “Offline”. The RDC folder for a clip shows two R3D files. The first R3D file is very small (a few kilobytes). EXPLANATION A “phantom” R3D file sometimes results from either of the following: Using Pre-Record: An extra 12 KB R3D file is created when pressing the Record button too quickly.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E H TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS EPIC DRAGON EPIC DRAGON TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION Sensor 19 MEGAPIXEL RED DRAGON ™ Pixel Array 6144 (h) x 3160 (v) S/N Ratio 80 dB Dynamic Range 16.5+ stops Max Image Area 6144 (h) x 3160 (v) Lens Coverage 30.7mm (h) x 15.8mm (v) x 34.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E EPIC DRAGON TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION REDCODE To see all of the maximum available REDCODE values, see the DSMC Media Operation Guide at www.red.com/downloads ™ Audio 2 channel, uncompressed, 24 bit, 48KHz. Optional 4 channel, and AES/EBU digital audio. Monitoring Options RED TOUCH 5.0" LCD RED PRO 7" LCD RED TOUCH 9.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E EPIC MYSTERIUM-X EPIC MYSTERIUM-X TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION Sensor 14 MEGAPIXEL MYSTERIUM-X ™ Pixel Array 5120 (h) x 2700 (v) S/N Ratio 66 dB Dynamic Range 13.5 stops, up to 18 stops with HDRx ™ Max Image Area 5120 (h) x 2700 (v) Lens Coverage 27.7mm (h) x 14.6mm (v) x 31.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E EPIC MYSTERIUM-X TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION Monitoring Options RED TOUCH 5.0" LCD RED PRO 7" LCD RED TOUCH 9.0" LCD BOMB EVF (LCOS) RED BOMB EVF (OLED) Remote Control REDLINK Wireless, Ethernet, RS232, GPI Trigger Weight 4.5 lbs. (approx.) Body only Construction Aluminum Alloy Operating Temperature Range 0˚C to 40˚C (32˚F to 104˚F) Storage Temperature Range -20˚C to 50˚C (-4˚F to 122˚F) COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0020_V5.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E SCARLET-X DRAGON SCARLET-X DRAGON TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION Sensor 19 MEGAPIXEL RED DRAGON ™ Pixel Array 6144 (h) x 3160 (v) S/N Ratio 80 dB Dynamic Range 16.5+ stops Max Image Area 6144 (h) x 3160 (v) Lens Coverage 30.7mm (h) x 15.8mm (v) x 34.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E SCARLET-X DRAGON TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION Maximum Frames Per Second (FPS) 6K 5K 4K 3K 2K FF: FF: FF: FF: FF: 5K 4K 3K 2K 2.4:1: 2.4:1: 2.4:1: 2.4:1: Audio 12 FPS (in Burst mode) 48 FPS 60 FPS 80 FPS 120 FPS 60 FPS 75 FPS 100 FPS 150 FPS 2 channel, uncompressed, 24 bit, 48KHz. Optional 4 channel, and AES/EBU digital audio. Monitoring Options RED TOUCH 5.0" LCD RED PRO 7" LCD RED TOUCH 9.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E SCARLET MYSTERIUM-X SCARLET MYSTERIUM-X TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION Sensor 14 MEGAPIXEL MYSTERIUM-X ™ Pixel Array 5120 (h) x 2700 (v) S/N Ratio 66 dB Dynamic Range 13.5 stops, up to 18 stops with HDRx ™ On 6 FPS with 5K Full Frame and HDRx ™ On 15 FPS with 4K HD and HDRx ™ On Max Image Area 5120 (h) x 2700 (v) Lens Coverage 27.7mm (h) x 14.6mm (v) = 31.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E SCARLET MYSTERIUM-X TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION Monitoring Options RED TOUCH 5.0" LCD RED PRO 7" LCD RED TOUCH 9.0" LCD BOMB EVF (LCOS) RED BOMB EVF (OLED) Remote Control REDLINK Wireless, Ethernet, RS232, GPI Trigger Weight 4.5lbs.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E DSMC BRAIN DIMENSIONS NOTE: Dimensions are shown in mm. EPIC BRAIN DIMENSIONS FRONT VIEW COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0020_V5.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E SIDE VIEW COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0020_V5.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E TOP VIEW COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0020_V5.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E BOTTOM VIEW COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0020_V5.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E BACK VIEW COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0020_V5.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E I MENU MAP See the menu map on the following page. The menu map is applicable to the following cameras, except as noted in the DSMC Operation Guide: EPIC DRAGON EPIC MYSTERIUM-X SCARLET-X DRAGON SCARLET MYSTERIUM-X COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0020_V5.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E MENU SETTINGS MEDIA } Eject Media PLAYBACK } Playback Screen } Format Media POWER } Power In } Power Save } Media Utilities HDR } HDRx Toggle and Stops FOCUS EXPOSURE PRESETS } Lens Modes } Auto Exposure } Camera Presets } Rack Mode Settings } EV Shift } Looks } Auto Presets } Metering/Speed } AE Lockout LOOK DISPLAY Tools } None Color } Saturation } Exposure } Contrast } Focus } Brightness } Video } Exposure } Edge } Magnify } Raw } Hor
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