TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION.................................................................. 1-1 1.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................1-1 1.2 Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................1-2 1.3 Important Notes .......................................................................................................1-3 1.
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1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 OVERVIEW This guide instructs you in the installation and usage of the RED Rocket Breakout Box. The RED Rocket Breakout Box is an accessory for the RED Rocket board. The RED Rocket board is a PCIe-bus single board capable of decoding and debayering REDCODE R3D material in full quality up to 4.5K 12-bit RGB. With this, the RAW data generated by RED cameras can be decompressed, debayered, and color processed in real time.
1.2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To use the RED Rocket Breakout Box correctly please adhere to the following: CAUTION: Please read the following safety instructions very carefully before attempting any installation and/or performing any work on the RED Rocket Breakout Box. If the RED Rocket Breakout Box is not used in compliance with the safety instructions, the warranty and all resulting liability claims will be void.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS For proper operation and long service life of your RED Rocket Breakout Box, please adhere to these basic environmental condition requirements: - DO NOT expose the RED Rocket Breakout Box to sources of heat, such as direct sunlight or a heating source. - DO NOT cover or obstruct the ventilation holes of the RED Rocket Breakout Box. - AVOID areas with high humidity or dust. - DO NOT expose the RED Rocket Breakout Box to strong electric or magnetic fields.
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2 OVERVIEW 2.1 OVERVIEW OF THE FRONT This section provides information detailing the connections located on the front of the RED Rocket Breakout Box. 1 2 3 4 8 9 5 10 6 7 11 12 13 Figure 2-1: RED Rocket Breakout Box - Front 2-1 DECEMBER 22, 2009 © RED.COM, INC.
Table 2-1: RED Rocket Breakout Box Connector Descriptions - Front NO.
2.2 OVERVIEW OF THE REAR This section provides information pertaining to the connection located on the rear of the RED Rocket Breakout Box. 5 1 2 3 4 Figure 2-2: RED Rocket Breakout Box – Rear Table 2-2: RED Rocket Breakout Box Connector Descriptions - Rear NO. ITEM 1 DVI A 2 DVI B 3 DVI C 4 DVI D 5 POWER DESCRIPTION DVI connector to be connected to DVI A/B connector of RED Rocket Breakout Box; the cable used for the connection is described in more detail in section 2.
2.3 POWER LED When power is connected to the RED Rocket Breakout Box, the Power LED provides information about the status of the device (refer to 2.1 OVERVIEW OF THE FRONT): Table 2-3: RED Rocket Breakout Box Power LED Operation Power LED Status Illuminated Blinking Slowly (1 sec. intervals) Blinking Fast Explanation RED Rocket Breakout Box is properly connected and operating properly The major cable (DVI A/B to DVI A) is not connected to the RED Rocket Breakout Box and/or the RED Rocket board.
2.4 CONNECTION CABLES To connect the RED Rocket Breakout Box to the RED Rocket board, special cables are used (DMS-59to-2×DVI-D). They must be plugged into the DMS-59 connectors located on the slot panel of the RED Rocket board. Each DMS-59 breaks out into two (2) DVI-D (DVI for digital data only), which are then connected to the rear of the RED Rocket Breakout Box (refer to 3.1 SETUP OF RED ROCKET BREAKOUT BOX).
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3 SETUP AND OPERATION This chapter outlines connection of the RED Rocket Breakout Box to the RED Rocket board. The installation is performed in several steps: 1. Setting up and connecting the RED Rocket Breakout Box to the RED Rocket board. 2. Basic operation of the RED Rocket Breakout Box. 3.1 SETUP OF RED ROCKET BREAKOUT BOX To set up the RED Rocket Breakout Box perform the following: 1.
3.2 OPERATION OF RED ROCKET BREAKOUT BOX The following outlines basic operation of the RED Rocket Breakout Box. 3.2.1 TURNING ON/OFF NOTE: When the RED Rocket Breakout Box is ON and connected to the RED Rocket board, the SDI outputs of the RED Rocket board SDI panel, located on the rear of the RED Rocket board equipped computer, will become inoperative. TURN ON: To turn the RED Rocket Breakout Box on, connect the 5V power adapter to the RED Rocket Breakout Box and plug it into a power outlet.
A APPENDIX This chapter provides technical details about the RED Rocket Breakout Box. A.1 TECHNICAL DATA The following shows the technical data for the RED Rocket Breakout Box. Dimensions Height: 44 mm (1.7") Width: 483 mm (19") Depth: 147 mm (chassis, 5.8") 164 mm (max., 6.4") Weight Approx. 2.5 kg (5.
A.2 CONFORMITY DECLARATIONS The RED Rocket Breakout Box has been tested in accordance with applicable national and international directives and regulations. The following provides further information regarding compliance. A.2.1 RoHS Compliance The EU directive 2002/95/EC ’Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)’ prohibits the use of certain substances in electrical and electronic equipment. A.2.
A.2.3 FCC Compliance Statement RED herewith declares that the following equipment has been tested in accordance with the applicable valid FCC regulations: - RED Rocket Breakout Box FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
