Operation Manual

Version 2.0.5R1
©2011 RED.COM INC. DECEMBER 20, 2011
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Macintosh OS X ................ 149
Windows ........................... 150
APPENDIX C: CHARGING
BATTERIES ................................ 151
REDVOLT ............................... 151
Battery LED Array .............. 151
Battery Performance ......... 151
RED Travelcharger™ ............. 152
Operation .......................... 152
Charging Batteries ............ 153
APPENDIX D: INPUT /
OUTPUT CONNECTORS .......... 154
Brain Front ............................. 154
MIC-1, MIC-2
(Microphone Audio) ........... 155
Brain Rear .............................. 156
HD-SDI .............................. 157
Headphone ....................... 158
SYNC (Video Sync) ........... 159
CTRL (RS232 Control) ....... 161
GIG-E (Ethernet) ................ 162
DC IN (Power Input) .......... 163
HDMI Out .......................... 164
Side SSD Module .................. 165
REDmote ............................... 166
APPENDIX E: REDMOTE
OPERATION .............................. 167
Control, Connectors and
Display ................................... 167
Controls ............................. 167
Operation ............................... 170
REDmote Menus ............... 170
Charging / Battery Life ...... 175
Connecting / Removing ..... 177
Wireless Connection .......... 178
Power Up / Down .............. 184
Accessing Camera
Controls / Settings ............. 186
Recording .......................... 188
Maintenance ........................... 188
Upgrading REDmote
Firmware ............................ 188
Operating Multiple Cameras
Using a Single REDmote ........ 201
APPENDIX F: 3D SETUP /
OPERATION ............................... 202
Overview ................................ 202
Camera Setup ........................ 202
Master Camera .................. 202
Slave Camera .................... 203
Clip Naming Conventions ....... 203
Reel No. / Slate (Camera
ID) / Camera Position ......... 203
Connecting Cameras ............. 205
Operation ............................... 205
Changing Settings ............. 205
Recording .......................... 206
Power Down ...................... 206
APPENDIX G: EXPOSURE –
USING FALSE COLOR AND
ISO .............................................. 207
Underexposure (~ 2 stops) ..... 207
Overexposure (~ 2 stops) ....... 209
Appropriate Exposure ............ 212
Adjusting the ISO Rating ........ 215
APPENDIX H: POST
PRODUCTION ........................... 217
Software Tools ....................... 217
REDCINE-X® PRO ............ 218
APPENDIX I:
MAINTENANCE ......................... 219
Cleaning ................................. 219
Camera And Accessory
Exterior Surfaces ............... 219
Brain .................................. 219
LCD Screen
(Touchscreen / Non-
Touchscreen) ..................... 219
EVF .................................... 220
REDmote Screen ............... 220
Lenses ............................... 220
Side Handle LCD ............... 220
Back Focus Adjustment ......... 221
APPENDIX J:
TROUBLESHOOTING ............... 224
No Media Attached ................ 224
Recording Halted: Record
Error - Shutdown ................... 224
Preset Could Not Be
Applied ................................... 224
Camera Cannot Be Paired
to REDmote ........................... 224
APPENDIX K: TECHNICAL
DATA .......................................... 225
Technical Specifications ........ 225
APPENDIX L: MENU MAPS ...... 226
RED SCARLET-X™ Operation Guide
Version 2.0.5R1
December 20, 2011