Dsmc2 helium operation guide, Maintenance, Save a log file – RED DIGITAL CINEMA DSMC2 BRAIN with HELIUM 8K S35 Sensor (2018 Unified DSMC2 Lineup) User Manual
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MAINTENANCE
The Maintenance menu includes: Save Log, Upgrade, Calibrate, Self-Test, Restore System, Rediscover, System
Status, and OLPF.
SAVE A LOG FILE
A log file is a detailed text file of the processes and operations performed by the camera. 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 an SSD is properly mounted to the camera.
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
.
NOTE:
The camera automatically saves a log file when it is turned off properly and an SSD is mounted.
UPGRADE
To access the Upgrade menu, go to
Menu
>
Settings
>
Maintenance
>
Upgrade
.
You can check for upgrades for the following items:
Camera
: Go to
"Upgrade Camera Firmware" on page 187
.
Media
: For more information on the media upgrade procedure, see the
, available at
CALIBRATE
The Calibrate menu includes:
Sensor
"Sensor Calibration" on page 159
Gyro/Acc
: For more information, go to
"Gyroscope and Accelerometer Calibration" below
.
GYROSCOPE AND ACCELEROMETER CALIBRATION
The internal three-axis gyroscope and three-axis accelerometer need to be calibrated for the Horizon overlay to
function properly. The Gyro/Acc calibration file is stored in the flash memory of the camera, so you DO NOT need to
recalibrate after restoring the camera or upgrading firmware. For more information, go to
.
To calibrate the Horizon overlay, follow the instructions below:
1. Turn on the camera and place it on a level surface.
2. Wait for the camera core temperature to reach room temperature.
3. Go to
Menu
>
Settings
>
Maintenance
>
Calibrate
>
Gyro/Acc
and select
Low Temperature Calibration
.
4. After the calibration finishes, wait for the camera core temperature to reach maximum operating temperature.
5. When the camera reaches maximum operating temperature, select
High Temperature Calibration
.
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