RED ONE OPERATION GUIDE - Manual (Page 15)

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Where: A = camera A, 001 = reel 001, C002 = clip 002, and 0502 = May 02
And A6 is a two digit alphanumeric random number generated by the camera. This number helps avoid
duplicate file names if two cameras are inadvertently named A on the same set.
Three cameras identified as A, B and C can therefore have individually recognizable clips:
A001_C001_0502**.RDC
B001_C001_0502**.RDC C001_C001_0502**.RDC
A single camera identified as A can have individually recognizable reel numbers, such as:
A001_C001_0502**.RDC
A002_C001_0502**.RDC A003_C001_0502**.RDC
A single camera identified as A can have individually recognizable clip numbers, such as:
A001_C001_0502**.RDC
A002_C002_0502**.RDC A003_C003_0502**.RDC
NOTE: Even if the same Reel number and / or camera name are reused, the use of the two random
characters generates non-duplicate file names, such as:
A001_C001_0502A6.RDC
A001_C001_050267.RDC A001_C001_0502F8.RDC
Under normal operation, the reel number increments each time the camera formats a new piece of digital
media, up to a maximum value of 999. However the reel number may be manually reset at any time to
001or other desired value.
MASTER / SLAVE CAMERA CONFIGURATION
For complete information on clip naming conventions for recorded media from cameras in a master / slave
configuration, refer to APPENDIX E: MASTER / SLAVE CAMERA CONFIGURATION .
SMPTE TIMECODE
As each recording is made, the RED ONE camera records two independent timecode tracks.
Edge Code is a SMPTE timecode track that always starts at 1.00.00.00 on the first frame of each piece of
digital media. It is a sequential code that is continuous from frame to frame and also between clips. Edge
Code is equivalent to RUN RECORD as used on broadcast cameras.
Timecode is a SMPTE timecode track that syncs to the camera’s clock, or if operated in Jam Sync mode,
syncs to an externally supplied SMPTE master timecode signal. It is therefore a sequential code that is
continuous from frame to frame, but discontinuous between clips.
NOTE: Timecode and Edge Code are only output from the 5-pin timecode connector if OUTPUT is
enabled in the TIMECODE setup menu, but are always embedded in HD-SDI.
When in Varispeed or Time-lapse recording modes, the timecode counters are updated at the same frame
rate as the recording. This means valid SMPTE timecode is created without count jumps that would affect
clip playback or editing. If using an external timecode source with Jam Sync enabled, the clip’s master
time reference point is the first frame of the recorded clip.
When in Loop Record mode, the Edge Code will become discontinuous between clips, because frames
copied into the cache memory are discarded. This may lead to problems with applications that assume a
continuous timecode sequence. It is therefore recommended that Timecode be selected when operating
in this recording mode.