Operation Manual

RED DSMC OPERATION GUIDE: WEAPON

GPIO/SYNC

NOTE: Using general purpose inputs/outputs and sync requires a WEAPON expander. For more information, go

to “Input/Output Connectors” on page 161.

SYNC

Use the Sync menu to set up genlock and Motion Control (MoCo). For more information, go to “Timecode,

Genlock, Multi-Camera Setup” on page 132.

NOTE: Using sync and genlock requires a WEAPON expander. For more information, go to “Input/Output

Connectors” on page 161.

SENSOR SYNC MODE

Sensor Sync Mode allows the shutter timing (scan start) to sync to an external signal.

 Off: Sensor runs at the current recording frame rate. This is the default option.

 Genlock: Sensor synchronizes with the incoming compatible genlock signal.

 MoCo: Each rising edge on the sync input triggers a frame to be captured.

GENLOCK SOURCE

Select a genlock input:

 BRAIN (Default)

 Rear Module

BRAIN GPIO

NOTE: Using general purpose inputs/outputs requires a WEAPON expander. For more information, go to “Input/

Output Connectors” on page 161.

 GPI Function (Camera Input): Select one (1) of the following options to configure the input for devices

connected to the SYNC connector on the BRAIN:

‒ Sync In: The camera input is used as a sync-in signal for MoCo.

‒ General Purpose In: Use the BRAIN GPI In High/Low drop-down menus to map inputs to actions.

 GPO Function (Camera Output): Select an options to configure the output for devices connected to the CTRL

connector on the BRAIN:

‒ Sync Out: Provides an output sync signal to act as a shutter start tally.

‒ Recording Indicator Out: Provides a signal when recording is in process.

For more information, go to “Input/Output Connectors” on page 161.

GEN AND SYNC STATUS INDICATORS

The Lower Status Row of the camera display has GEN and SYNC indicators, which change color based on the

current genlock and sync statuses. For more information, go to “System Status Indicators” on page 49.

FAN AND TEMPERATURE MANAGEMENT

The DSMC is controlled by complex thermal algorithms to ensure that the sensor and camera operate at safe

temperatures. Each fan control mode affects the sensor temperature, sensor warm-up time, fan speed, and

resulting fan noise.

When selecting a fan mode, first take into consideration how each fan mode behaves, and then select a fan

mode that fits the needs of your project.

Regardless of sensor type and fan mode, you will get the best image quality by performing a black shading