COPYRIGHT © 2015 RED.COM, INC
RED DSMC OPERATION GUIDE
955-0020_V5.3, REV-J | 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Disclaimer 3
Copyright Notice
3
Trademark Disclaimer
3
Compliance Statements
4
Safety Instructions
6
Battery Storage and Handling
7
Shipping Disclaimer
7
Chapter 1: DSMC System Introduction
8
Read Before You Shoot
8
DSMC BRAIN
9
RED Digital Sensors
10
R3D File Format and REDCODE
11
Shoot For Video and Stills
12
Post-Production with REDCINE-X PRO
12
HDRx and MAGIC MOTION
13
Additional Resources
13
Chapter 2: DSMC System Components
14
Additional Resources
14
BRAIN 15
DSMC Media Modules
16
REDMAG and RED MINI-MAG Systems
18
DSMC Adaptor Modules
19
DSMC Power Modules
21
RED Batteries and Chargers
22
Other DSMC Modules
23
Displays and Electronic Viewfinders
25
DSMC Remotes and Controls
27
DSMC Lens Mounts
30
DSMC Interchangeable OLPFs
31
Rails, Mounts, Tactical Gear, and Cables
31
Chapter 3: DSMC Basic Operations
32
Power Operations
32
Configure Your DSMC
34
DSMC Interchangeable OLPF System
41
Use a Tripod or Monopod
45
Video Monitor Outputs
46
Record 46
Chapter 4: Basic Menus and Controls
48
DSMC GUI Menu Introduction
48
Upper Status Row (Basic Menu)
49
Live Action Area
53
Lower Status Row
54
Navigation Controls
57
Chapter 5: Advanced Menus
63
DSMC Advanced Menus
63
Settings Menu
64
Media Menu
117
Playback Menu
117
Power Menu
120
HDR Menu
121
Focus Menu
122
Exposure Assist
128
Presets Menu
130
Chapter 6: Record and Monitor Audio
133
Overview 133
Audio Data Path
133
Set Up Audio
134
Audio Input (Source) Options
134
Audio Output Options
137
Audio Meter (VU Meter)
138
Audio During Playback
139
Chapter 7: REDMOTE Operation
140
Overview 140
Controls, Connectors, and LEDs
141
REDMOTE Basics
143
REDMOTE LCD Display Menu
146
Upgrade REDMOTE Firmware
147
Chapter 8: Timecode, Genlock, Multi-Camera Setup 150
Timecode 150
Genlock 153
Master/Slave Operation
155
Set Up Stereo/3D Configuration
157
Set Up a Camera Array
159
Set Up Motion Control (MoCo)
161
Compatible Devices
163
Chapter 9: Upgrade DSMC Firmware
164
Verify Current Camera Firmware
164
Upgrade DSMC Firmware
164
Chapter 10: DSMC Maintenance
166
BRAIN and Accessory Exterior Surfaces
166
Clean the Camera Sensor or OLPF
166
LCD and EVF Screens
167
Water Damage
167
Adjust Back Focus
167
Chapter 11: Troubleshoot Your DSMC
168
Perform a Stress Test
168
General Troubleshooting
168
Post Production Troubleshooting
174
Appendix A: Technical Specifications
176
EPIC DRAGON
176
SCARLET DRAGON
178
EPIC MYSTERIUM-X
180
SCARLET MYSTERIUM-X
181
BRAIN Dimensions
182
Appendix B: Input/Output Connectors
187
HD-SDI Out
188
HDMI Out
189
Headphone 189
SYNC (Video Sync In)
190
CTRL (RS232 Control)
191
GIG-E (Ethernet)
192
DC IN (Power Input)
193
MIC-1, MIC-2 (Microphone Audio)
194
SSD Module Connectors
194
Appendix C: Lens Mounts and Lenses
195
Lens Mounts
195
