RED DIGITAL CINEMA DSMC2 BRAIN with HELIUM 8K S35 Sensor (2018 Unified DSMC2 Lineup) - Manual (Page 2)

Table of Contents 2
Disclaimer 4
Copyright Notice 4
Trademark Disclaimer 4
Translation Disclaimer 4
Compliance Statements 4
Safety Instructions 6
Battery Storage and Handling 7
Shipping Disclaimer 8
CHAPTER 1: Product Introduction 9
Read Before You Shoot 10
R3D File Format and REDCODE 10
Shoot For Video and Stills 10
Post Production 11
Post Production with REDCINE-X PRO 11
HDRX and MAGIC MOTION 12
Additional Resources 12
CHAPTER 2: Camera System Components 13
Additional Resources 13
BRAIN 13
RED MINI-MAG System 18
Expanders 19
DSMC2 Power Modules 25
RED Batteries and Chargers 29
Displays and Electronic Viewfinders 30
LCD/EVF Adaptors 35
Camera Control Modules 36
Lens Mounts 41
Interchangeable OLPFs 42
Rails, Mounts, Tactical Gear, and Cables 43
CHAPTER 3: Basic Operations 44
Power Operations 44
Configure Your Camera 47
Interchangeable OLPF System 53
Use a Tripod or Monopod 54
Video Monitor Outputs 55
Record 56
CHAPTER 4: Basic Menus and Controls 58
GUI Menu Introduction 58
Upper Status Row (Basic Menu) 59
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Live Action Area 63
Lower Status Row 64
Navigation Controls 71
CHAPTER 5: Advanced Menus 80
Access the Advanced Menus 80
Image Menu 80
Monitoring Menu 88
Overlays Menu 94
Power Menu 103
Playback 106
Media Menu 111
Presets Menu 112
Settings Menu 115
CHAPTER 6: Sensor Calibration 159
When to Calibrate Sensor 159
Calibrate Sensor: Manual Calibration 160
Calibrate Sensor: Auto Calibration 161
Calibration Map Naming Conventions 162
Calibration Management 162
Calibration Map Actions 162
Export and Import Calibration Maps 163
CHAPTER 7: Audio System 164
Audio Overview 164
Set Up Audio 164
Control 165
Mix 168
Audio Output Options 168
Audio Meter (VU Meter) 168
Audio During Playback 169
Record Audio in Varispeed Mode 170
CHAPTER 8: Timecode, Genlock, Multi-
Camera Setup
172
Timecode 172
Genlock 175
Master/Slave Operation 177
Set Up Stereo/3D Configuration 182
Camera Array 183
Motion Control (MoCo) 184
Compatible Timecode Devices 186
Compatible Genlock Devices 186