Operation Manual

RED DSMC OPERATION GUIDE: WEAPON

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calibration at the temperature you want to use for your shoot.

FAN CONTROL MODES

Select a fan control mode.

NOTE: After selecting a new fan setting, run the DSMC until the core temperature stabilizes, and then perform

a black shading calibration.

NOTE: Manual mode requires that you actively manage the sensor temperature, because this mode focuses on

controlling fan speed and does not target a narrow sensor temperature range. Use the T/E status indicators as

guides for proper temperature calibration.

NOTE: Maximum speeds are intended as target speeds only; actual fan speeds may be higher at times due to

long recording times or high ambient temperatures.

ADAPTIVE

Adaptive is the default mode for WEAPON DRAGON.

Select a target temperature and the fans self-adjust to maintain the selected temperature. The default target

temperature is 39°C. After the camera reaches the target temperature, and if the ambient temperature remains

constant, Adaptive mode results in a consistent fan speed and fan noise over time.

Targeting a higher temperature raises the sensor temperature, lengthens the sensor warm-up time, and lowers

the fan speed. Targeting a lower temperature lowers the sensor temperature, shortens the sensor warm-up

time, and increases the fan speed.

ADAPTIVE PREVIEW QUIET RECORD

NOTE: Target Temperature only affects standby mode.

 Record mode: The camera uses Quiet fan mode. For more information, go to “Quiet” on page 100.

 Standby mode: The camera uses Adaptive fan mode. For more information, go to “Adaptive” on page 100.

QUIET

The fans self-adjust to maintain the lowest possible noise level in record and standby mode while still cooling

the DSMC.

MANUAL

Select a speed for the fans in both record and standby modes. The fans self-adjusts to maintain the selected

speeds. The default Maximum Record Speed is 75% and the default Maximum Preview Speed is 75%. The

range for both Maximum Record Speed and Maximum Preview Speed is 25–100%.