RED 3-AXIS LENS CONTROL SYSTEM - Manual (Page 2)

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RED 3-AXIS SYSTEM OPERATION GUIDE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Disclaimer 3
Copyright Notice 3
Trademark Disclaimer 3
Compliance Statements 3
Safety Instructions 5
Battery Storage and Handling 6
Shipping Disclaimer 6
Chapter 1: 3-Axis System Overview 7
Introduction 7
3-Axis System Components 8
Additional Resources 9
Chapter 2: 3-Axis System Launch Sequence 10
Recommended Equipment 10
Prepare the Camera 11
Install the 3-Axis System 11
Connect the 3-Axis System 13
Configure the 3-Axis System 14
Configure Lens Control Motors 15
Metadata and Lens Profiles 15
Lens Limits and Lens Locks 15
Chapter 3: Wireless Motor Driver (W.M.D.) 16
W.M.D. Overview 16
W.M.D. Controls 17
W.M.D. LEDs 18
W.M.D. Connectors 19
Mount the W.M.D. 21
Power the W.M.D. 23
Connect Motors 23
Initialize with the W.M.D. 23
W.M.D. Main Menu 24
Configure Focus, Iris, and Zoom Motors 24
Configure Wireless Settings 26
View Motor Status 26
Configure Start/Stop, Genlock, TimeCode, Tally 27
W.M.D. Lens Profiles 28
Select a Lens Profile 29
Clear the Active Lens Profiles 29
Modify a Lens Profile 29
Save a Lens Profile 30
View Lens Metadata 30
Export Lens Profiles 30
Import Lens Profiles 30
Manage Lens Profiles 31
Access W.M.D. Diagnostic Data 31
Erase Settings on the W.M.D. 31
Chapter 4: Tactical Hand Controller (T.H.C.) 32
T.H.C. Overview 32
T.H.C. Controls 33
T.H.C. LEDs 34
T.H.C. Connectors 36
Wired Operation 37
Pair the T.H.C. 37
Change the Wireless Channel 38
Wireless Settings 38
Connect Two (2) T.H.C. Units 38
Initialize with the T.H.C. 38
Set a Lens Limit 39
Remove a Lens Limit 39
Set a Lens Lock 40
Remove a Lens Lock 40
Record Start/Stop with the T.H.C. 40
Chapter 5: Lens Control Motor 41
Lens Control Motor Overview 41
Lens Control Motor Mounting Bracket 42
19mm-to-15mm Rod Reducers 42
Lens Drive Gears 43
Install the Lens Control Motor 43
Connect the Lens Control Motor 44
Install a Lens Drive Gear 44
Remove a Lens Drive Gear 44
Chapter 6: System Maintenance 45
Clean 3-Axis System Components 45
Store the 3-Axis System 45
Chapter 7: Upgrade Firmware 46
MicroSD Card Preparation 46
Verify Current W.M.D. Firmware 46
Upgrade W.M.D. 46
Verify Current T.H.C. Firmware 47
Upgrade T.H.C. 47
Chapter 8: Troubleshoot the System 48
General Topics 48
Troubleshoot the W.M.D. 49
Troubleshoot Lens Control Motors 49
Troubleshoot Wireless Operations 50
Troubleshoot Firmware Upgrade 51
Appendix A: Technical Specifications 52
Tactical Hand Controller (T.H.C.) 52
Wireless Motor Driver (W.M.D.) 52
Lens Control Motor 53
RED Li Battery 7.2V 53
Appendix B: 3-Axis System Compatibility 54
Compatible Motors 54
Compatible Motor Drivers 54
Compatible Lenses 54
Appendix C: Connector and Cable Pinouts 55
W.M.D. Connectors 55
T.H.C. Connectors 60
Lens Control Motor Connectors 62
3-Axis System Cables 63
Appendix D: W.M.D. Main Menu Map 70