RED DIGITAL CINEMA DSMC2 BRAIN with HELIUM 8K S35 Sensor (2018 Unified DSMC2 Lineup) - Manual (Page 175)

GENLOCK
Generator locking (genlock) is a tri-level signal used to synchronize video and audio systems. Genlock is based on
SMPTE 296M and 274M. There are two (2) important genlock sync modes:
Monitor Sync
Sensor Sync
MONITOR SYNC
NOTE: Using genlock requires a DSMC2 Base Expander, DSMC2 V-Lock I/O Expander, DSMC2 Jetpack Expander,
DSMC2 Jetpack-SDI Expander, DSMC2 REDVOLT Expander, or DSMC2 Production Module. For more information,
go to
"Input/Output Connectors" on page 218 .
Monitor Sync occurs when an incoming genlock signal is compatible with the monitor output frequency. Monitor Sync
is achievable even if the camera is using another form of synchronization to sync the camera sensor.
1. Connect the genlock device to the camera:
DSMC2 Base Expander, DSMC2 V-Lock I/O Expander, DSMC2 Jetpack Expander, or DSMC2 Jetpack-
SDI Expander
: Connect the SYNC port (00B) on the expander to the device (green BNC) using a 3BNC-to-00
Sync Cable.
DSMC2 REDVOLT Expander or DSMC2 Production Module : Connect the GENLOCK port on the expander
or module to the device using a 75 ohm BNC cable.
2. Set up the frequency for the HD-SDI output (select Auto to automatically match the HD-SDI output to the current
Project Time Base). For more information, go to "Frequency" on page 89 .
Monitor Sync is achieved automatically when an incoming genlock signal is compatible with the monitor output
frequency. When Monitor Sync is achieved, the
GEN indicator in the Lower Status Row illuminates green.
REQUIRED CABLE
DSMC2 Base Expander, DSMC2 V-Lock I/O Expander, DSMC2 Jetpack Expander, or DSMC2 Jetpack-SDI
Expander
: 790-0154, 790-0643, 3BNC-to-00
DSMC2 REDVOLT Expander or DSMC2 Production Module : 75 ohm BNC cable (such as the RED HD-SDI
Cable, P/N 790-0341)
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