Operation Manual

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RED DSMC OPERATION GUIDE: WEAPON

955-0116_V6.1, REV-E | 102

SAVE A LOG FILE

A LOG file is a detailed text file of the processes and operations performed by the DSMC. If you contact RED

for support, you may be asked to send a LOG file.

To save a LOG file, follow the instructions below:

1. Ensure that a RED MINI-MAG SSD is properly mounted to the DSMC.

2. Go to Menu > Settings > Maintenance.

3. Select Save Log.

The LOG file is saved as a *.txt file in the SSD root directory.

For more information about RED support or to create a support ticket, go to https://support.red.com.

NOTE: The DSMC automatically saves a LOG file when it is turned off properly and an SSD is mounted.

UPGRADE

You can check for upgrades for the following items:

 Camera: Go to “Upgrade DSMC Firmware” on page 140.

 Media: For more information on the media upgrade procedure, see the DSMC Media Operation Guide,

available at www.red.com/downloads.

CALIBRATE

The Calibrate menu includes: Sensor, Gyro/Acc, and Lens.

SENSOR CALIBRATION

Sensor calibration, also known as black shading, is a process during which the camera optimizes image

quality by ensuring that pixel sensitivity remains consistent throughout the sensor. Black shading generates a

calibration map based on system and environment settings. After calibration, the sensor shows a uniform noise

profile over the whole area without any falloffs on any side.

The WEAPON camera offers two (2) ways to calibrate the sensor:

 Manual Capture: For more information, go to “Calibrate Sensor: Manual Capture” on page 103.

 Auto Capture: For more information, go to “Calibrate Sensor: Auto Capture” on page 104.

For more information on sensor calibration, see the Black Shading Calibration article, available at www.red.

com/learn/red-101/black-shading-calibration.

NOTE: Calibration maps will still be available after performing a system restore.

CHECK NOISE PROFILE

To check the current noise profile, follow the instructions below:

1. Ensure that the camera reaches the temperature you want to use for your shoot.

2. Set the exposure to the exposure you want to use for your shoot.

3. Put a lens cap on the lens (if a lens is attached) or a front body cap on the BRAIN (if a lens is not attached).

4. Go to Menu > Settings > Look > FLUT.

5. Set FLUT to 8.000.

6. Check the noise that displays on the monitor:

‒ The noise is random, with no fixed patterns or lines. The sensor is calibrated.

‒ The noise has patterns or lines. Calibrate the sensor. .