Red Digital Cinema Scarlet X 3.3 Operation Guide

RED SCARLET-X

OPERATION GUIDE

build v3.3

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS ............... 1

DISCLAIMER ................................. 3

Trademark Disclaimer ................ 3

COMPLIANCE ............................... 4

Industrial Canada Emission

Compliance Statements ............ 4

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Statement .................................. 4

Australia and New Zealand

Statement .................................. 5

Japan Statements ...................... 5

European Union Compliance

Statements ................................ 5

BEFORE YOU START ................... 7

Important Safety

Instructions ................................ 7

THEORY OF OPERATION ............10

MYSTERIUM X® Sensor ...........10

Image Processing .....................10

HDRx™ .....................................11

Magic Motion™ ........................12

Audio Recording .......................12

Microphone Level Analog

Inputs ........................................12

Line Level Analog Inputs ...........13

Video Monitoring Outputs .........13

Bomb EVF ............................13

RED LCD ..............................13

HD-SDI .................................13

HDMI ....................................13

RED LCD / Bomb EVF® ............14

REDMOTE® ...............................15

Digital Magazine (Media) ...........15

Metadata ..............................16

Clip Naming

Conventions .........................16

SMPTE Timecode ................18

Power Consumption ............18

CAMERA OPERATIONAL

CONTROLS ..................................19

Brain .........................................19

Side SSD Module .....................20

Side Handle ..............................22

Top .......................................22

Front .....................................23

Rear ......................................24

Installation / Removal ...........26

DSMC Modules ........................28

Pro I/O Module .....................28

Rear SSD Module.................29

Quad Battery Module ...........29

Dual Battery Module ............ 30

Module Installation /

Removal ............................... 30

REDMOTE ................................ 34

Displays .................................... 36

BOMB EVF and Bomb EVF

(OLED) ...................................... 36

Touchscreen LCD .................... 38

BASIC OPERATION ..................... 39

Power Sources ......................... 39

Side Handle ......................... 39

Quad Battery Module .......... 40

REDVOLT and REDVOLT

XL ........................................ 40

BACKPACK

QUICKPLATE ....................... 41

AC POWER ADAPTOR -

(DSMC) ................................ 42

External DC Power .............. 43

Power UP ............................. 44

Power Down ........................ 45

Graphical User Interface

and Navigation ......................... 46

RED LCD/Touchscreen

LCD, BOMB EVF,

External Monitors ................. 46

Side Handle ......................... 52

REDMOTE ........................... 52

Navigating Menus .................... 53

Using Touchscreen LCD .......... 54

Touchscreen Shortcuts ....... 55

Power Down ........................ 56

Lock / Unlock

Touchscreen Opreration ...... 57

FIRST TIME USE – SETTING

UP YOUR RED EPIC .................... 58

Attach Power Source ............... 58

Battery ................................. 58

Quad Battery Module .......... 59

RED Brick ............................ 60

DC Power ............................ 60

Power UP ................................. 60

Preparing to Record ................. 60

Connect and Format

Media ................................... 60

Perform a Black Shading

Calibration ........................... 62

Adjust Project Settings ........ 62

Recording ................................. 64

Record Indicator .................. 64

Playback ................................... 65

MENU CONTROLS ...................... 66

Adjustments ............................. 66

Basic Setting

Adjustments ......................... 66

Advanced Setting Menus .... 67

MAIN MENU ................................ 68

FPS .......................................... 68

Varispeed ............................ 68

Basic Settings ..................... 69

Advanced Settings .............. 69

ISO (Sensitivity) ........................ 70

F Stop ...................................... 70

Exposure .................................. 72

Basic Settings ..................... 72

Advanced Settings .............. 73

White Balance .......................... 75

Basic Settings ..................... 75

Advanced Settings .............. 76

Resolution ................................ 78

REDcode .................................. 78

REDcode Options for

Various Frame Rates ........... 79

SECONDARY MENUS ................. 79

HDR Menu ............................... 79

HDR ON / OFF .................... 80

Stops ................................... 80

Focus Menu ............................. 80

Mode ................................... 81

DSMC Canon Mount

Electronically Supported

Lenses ................................. 84

Zones .................................. 85

Lens Information Display ......... 88

RED DSMC Ti PL Mount

+ Lens ................................. 88

DSMC Canon Mount +

Lens ..................................... 88

Exposure Menu ........................ 89

Presets Menu ........................... 89

Camera Presets ................... 89

LOOKs Presets .................... 93

Media Menu ............................. 94

Select Media ....................... 94

Format Media ...................... 94

Eject Media ......................... 95

Utilities................................. 96

Settings Menu .......................... 97

Display................................. 97

Look .................................. 109

Project ............................... 113

System Status ................... 116

Audio/Video ....................... 117

Setup ................................. 124

Maintenance ...................... 135

Playback ............................ 145

Power ..................................... 154

Power Status ..................... 154

Shutdown .......................... 155

APPENDIX A: UPGRADING

CAMERA FIRMWARE ................156

Verify Current Camera

Firmware .................................156

Upgrade Procedure ................156

APPENDIX B: MANAGING

DIGITAL MEDIA ..........................157

Media ......................................157

Formatting Media ...................157

Media Capacity Remaining

Status .....................................159

Eject Media from Camera

(Unmount) ...............................159

Using REDMOTE /

Touchscreen LCD ..............159

Using Side Handle .............160

Using Side SSD ..................160

Copying Media .......................160

Erasing Media .........................161

Macintosh OS X .................161

Windows ............................161

APPENDIX C: INPUT /

OUTPUT CONNECTORS ...........162

Camera Brain Front ................162

MIC-1, MIC-2

(Microphone Audio) ............163

Camera Brain Rear .................164

HD-SDI ...............................165

Headphone.........................166

SYNC (Video Sync) ............166

CTRL (RS232 Control) ........169

GIG-E (Ethernet) .................170

DC IN (Power Input) ...........171

HDMI Out ...........................172

Side SSD Module ...................173

REDMOTE ..............................174

APPENDIX D: DEFAULT

KEY FUNCTIONS .......................175

APPENDIX E: REDMOTE

OPERATION ............................... 177

Control, Connectors and

Display.................................... 177

Controls ............................. 177

Operation ............................... 180

Docking and Undocking .... 180

Power Up / Down .............. 181

Recording .......................... 183

Accessing Camera

Controls / Settings ............. 183

ADVANCED OPERATION: REDMOTE

Menus ................................ 185

Maintenance ........................... 193

Internal Battery .................. 193

Upgrading REDMOTE FirmwareError! Bookmark not defined.

APPENDIX F: 3D SETUP /

OPERATION ............................... 195

Overview ................................ 206

Camera Setup ........................ 206

Master Camera .................. 206

Slave Camera .................... 207

Clip Naming Conventions ....... 207

Reel No. / Slate (Camera

ID) / Camera Position ......... 207

Connecting Cameras.............. 208

Operation ............................... 209

Changing Settings ............. 209

Recording .......................... 209

Power Down ...................... 209

APPENDIX G: EXPOSURE – USING FALSE COLOR AND

ISO .............................................. 210

Underexposure (~ 2 stops) ..... 210

Overexposure (~ 2 stops) ....... 212

Appropriate Exposure ............ 215

Adjusting the ISO Rating ........ 218

APPENDIX H: POST

PRODUCTION ........................... 220

Monitoring .............................. 220

REDCINE-X® PRO ............. 221

APPENDIX I:

MAINTENANCE ......................... 222

Cleaning ................................. 222

Camera And Accessory

Exterior Surfaces ............... 222

Brain .................................. 222

LCD Screen (Touchscreen / Non-

Touchscreen) ..................... 222

EVF .................................... 223

REDMOTE Screen ............. 223

Lenses ............................... 223

Side Handle LCD ............... 223

Back Focus Adjustment ......... 224

APPENDIX J:

TROUBLESHOOTING ............... 227

No Media Attached ................ 227

Recording Halted: Record

Error - Shutdown ................... 227

Preset Could Not Be

Applied ................................... 227

Camera Cannot Be Paired

to REDMOTE ......................... 227

Cannot See Menus on LCD

Touch Screen ......................... 227

APPENDIX K: TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS ...................... 228

Camera Brain Dimensions ..... 229

APPENDIX L: RESOLUTION

CHART ....................................... 233

APPENDIX M: MENU MAPS ..... 234

RED SCARLET-X® Operation Guide

Version 3.3, Rev. B

DISCLAIMER

RED® has made every effort to provide clear and accurate information in this Operation Guide, which is provided solely for the user’s information. While thought to be accurate, the information in this document is provided strictly “as is” and RED will not be held responsible for issues arising from typographical errors or user’s interpretation of the language used herein that is different from that intended by RED. All safety and general information is subject to change as a result of changes in local, federal or other applicable laws.

RED reserves the right to revise this Operation Guide and make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. In no event shall RED, its employees or authorized agents be liable to you for any damages or losses, direct or indirect, arising from the use of any technical or operational information contained in this document.

For comments or questions specifically about the Operations Guide content, please send a detailed message to OpsGuides@red.com.

COPYRIGHT NOTICE

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COMPLIANCE

INDUSTRIAL CANADA EMISSION COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and

used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded cables must be used with this equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operations subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable interference.

CAUTION: If the device is changed or modified without permission from RED, the user may void his or her authority to operate the equipment.

AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND STATEMENT

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to EN 55022:2006

JAPAN STATEMENTS

This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for

Interference (VCCI) for information technology equipment. If this equipment is used near a

radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference.

Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.

EUROPEAN UNION COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS

RED declares that the equipment described in this document is in conformance with the requirements of the European Council EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC and WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC.

This declaration is based upon compliance of the product to the following standards:

• EN 55022, Information Technology Equipment - Radio Disturbance Characteristics

• EN 55024, Information Technology Equipment - Immunity Characteristics

• EN 61000-3-2, Limits for harmonic current emissions

• EN 61000-3-3, Limits for harmonic current emissions

• EN 60950-1, Information Technology Equipment – Safety

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) mark applies only to countries

within the European Union (EU) and Norway. This symbol on the product and

accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not

be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling,

please take this product to designated collection points where it will be accepted free of

charge. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your

local retailer upon purchase of an equivalent new product.

Disposing of this product correctly will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment, which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with you national legislation.

For business users in the European Union, if you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

Responsible party:

Red Digital Cinema 34 Parker Irvine, CA 92618 USA

BEFORE YOU START

Congratulations on your purchase of a RED DSMC® Digital Still and Motion Camera.

Please read the attached safety instructions, and only then unpack the camera body and any accessories. If there is any physical damage or missing components for either your camera body or any accessories, please file a support ticket at www.RED.com/support.

RED SCARLET-X Digital Still and Motion Camera

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ BEFORE USING YOUR CAMERA

A. Heed all cautions and warnings in these instructions.

B. Read these instructions before operating the camera and accessories.

C. Follow these instructions while operating the camera and accessories.

D. Keep these instructions with the camera and accessories at all times.

E. DO NOT attempt to modify, dismantle or open your camera, lens or other accessory as doing so may

expose you to electric shock and serious injury. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Alteration or repairs made to the camera, lens or other accessory, except by a RED authorized service facility, will void the Limited Warranty. Users are not permitted to make design changes or otherwise modify the operation of the camera, lenses or other accessories, without the express written approval of RED DIGITAL CINEMA.

F. Only use attachments/accessories specified by RED.

G. Install camera and accessories in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

H. Avoid imaging of laser beams as they may cause damage to the sensor.

I. DO NOT use the camera or accessories near water. Avoid exposing your camera to moisture. The unit

is not waterproof, so contact with water could cause permanent damage to the unit as well as electric

shock and serious injury to the user. DO NOT use the camera in the rain or under other conditions with high moisture without appropriate protection, and immediately remove power source if camera or accessories are exposed to moisture.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the camera or accessories to rain or moisture.

J. DO NOT expose your camera to excessive vibration or impact (shock). Be careful not to drop your

camera. Internal mechanisms may be damaged by severe shock. Mechanical alignment of optical elements may be affected by excessive vibration.

K. ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE: The use of devices using radio or other communication

waves may result in the malfunction or interference with the unit and/or with audio and video signals.

L. Clean only using a dry cloth. When cleaning your camera, remember that it is not waterproof and

moisture can damage electronic circuitry. DO NOT rinse or immerse any element of the camera, lens or other accessory, keep them dry at all times. DO NOT use soaps, detergents, ammonia, alkaline cleaners, and abrasive cleaning compounds or solvents. These substances may damage lens coatings and electronic circuitry.

M. Maintain sufficient ventilation - DO NOT block any ventilation openings or obstruct cooling fan airflow.

CAUTION: Proper camera ventilation requires a minimum 1/2” (1,25cm) clearance between the camera ventilation openings and external surfaces. Verify that objects that can block the fan intake and exhaust ports do not impede airflow. Failure to permit adequate airflow may result in overheating of the camera, degraded operation and in extreme situations, damage to the camera.

N. DO NOT operate or store near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or any other

apparatus that produce heat. Store in a protected, level and ventilated place. Avoid exposure to temperature extremes, damp, severe vibration, strong magnetic fields, direct sunlight or local heat sources during storage. Remove any batteries from the camera before storage. Recommended storage and usage temperatures for your camera, lenses and other accessories are:

a. Operating range: 0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F)

o Storage range: -20°C to +50°C (-4°F to 122°F)

If there are any performance issues with your camera or accessories when operating within this temperature range, please file a support ticket on www.RED.com/support.

O. The Side Handle, Side SSD Module, Rear Modules and Lens Mount are NOT HOT SWAPPABLE –

meaning you cannot remove or install them while the camera is powered on. Before installing or removing any of these accessories, you MUST power down the camera. Failure to do so may result in damage to the accessory and / or camera brain that will not be covered under warranty.

P. Do not bypass the third prong of the grounding-type plug on the power cord of the AC Power

Adapter. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third “grounding” prong. The third prong is provided for your safety. A grounding-type plug shall be connected to an outlet with a protective earthen connection. If the grounding-type plug does not fit into your outlet, do not attempt to modify the plug or outlet, consult a qualified electrician.

Q. Protect all power cords from being pinched, walked on or driven over by a vehicle. Replace any power

cords suspected of sustaining damage due to crushing or other forms physical damage.

CAUTION: The power cord plug for the AC Power Adapter is used as the power disconnect. To disconnect all power from the AC Power Adapter, unplug the power cord plug from the wall outlet. During use, the power cord plug should remain easily accessible at all times.

R. Lithium Ion batteries may be subject to special handling requirements pursuant to federal and local

laws. Please refer to specific shipping instructions included with your battery regarding proper transport of your battery. Do not handle your battery if it is damaged or leaking. Disposal of batteries must be in accordance with local environmental regulations. For example, California law requires that all rechargeable batteries must be recycled by an authorized recycle center. Storing batteries fully charged or in high temperature, conditions may permanently reduce the life of the battery. Available battery capacity may also be temporarily lessened after storage in low temperature conditions.

WARNING: Do not expose the battery to excessive heat.

WARNING: Danger of explosion if an incorrect battery is charged with the RED Charger or is used to power the camera and accessories. Replace only with the same or equivalent type battery.

CAUTION: Refer all service and repair to qualified RED service personnel. To reduce the risk of electric shock, and damage to the camera or accessories, DO NOT attempt to perform any servicing other than any procedures that are recommended in the operating instructions.

THEORY OF OPERATION

The RED family of Digital Still and Motion Cameras (DSMC) provide high performance digital imaging over a wide range of frame rates and optical formats including Super 35mm / APS-H. The RED DSMC camera is supplied as standard with a PL mount, and may be configured with mounts and 19 mm rods to accommodate most cinematography lenses, matte boxes and follow focus systems. Adaptors for 15mm offset studio and 15mm lightweight rods are also available.

In addition to compatibility with the majority of existing PL mount cinematography lenses; a select range of Super 35mm PL mount prime and zoom lenses are available from RED.

Other lens mounts, including the DSMC Canon mount are available, permitting the use of Canon EF and EF-S photographic lenses. The Canon mount can report lens iris, focus and zoom data when mated to an appropriate lens. In addition, iris and manual or auto-focus settings may be controlled from the camera.

Lens mounts may be exchanged in the field, however it is highly recommended that this be performed in a dust-free environment, as the optical path will be exposed to the elements during this process.

A B4 mount to PL mount adaptor is also available to permit use of 2/3” HD broadcast lenses on the RED DSMC camera. The optical coverage it provides is approximately equivalent to 16mm, hence the maximum recording resolution operating with a B4 mount 2/3” lens is 2K (2048 x 1152 pixels) progressive scan.

MYSTERIUM X® SENSOR

The MYSTERIUM X sensor has been specifically designed for use with the RED DSMC camera, and provides variable frame rate imaging at up to 120fps at 5K resolution, and up to 240 fps at 2K resolution.

Native color balance for the MYSTERIUM X sensor is 5,000 KELVIN, but it may be electronically compensated for any color temperature in the range 1,700 to 10,000 KELVIN. White balance preset values include Tungsten (3200K) and Daylight (5600K) light sources. The camera may also calculate a color neutralizing White Balance value on demand by imaging on a standard white or 18% grey card.

The MYSTERIUM X sensor includes high precision analog to digital conversion, capable of delivering up to 13.5 stops of dynamic range with daylight light sources over a camera sensitivity rating of 320-800 ISO. In HDR mode, dynamic range can be extended to approximately 18 stops.

IMAGE PROCESSING

The digital image received from the sensor is formatted as a pixel defect corrected (but in all other aspects unprocessed) 12-bit, 14-bit or 16-bit per pixel RAW data frame. When operating in STILLS mode, each image received from the sensor is treated as a unique FRAME; however when operating in MOVIE mode, successive images received from the sensor are collected together into a CLIP. In all other regards, a frame of information gathered in STILLS mode or MOVIE mode is identical.

Each RAW frame or sequence of RAW frames in a clip is compressed using proprietary wavelet based REDCODE

RAW compression, then stored to a digital media Magazine such as REDMAG™ 1.8” SSD.

When recorded, the RAW data is independent of any RGB domain color processing such as ISO, White Balance or other RGB color space adjustments made by the camera operator. These parameters are saved with the RAW data as reference METADATA; i.e. color is not burned into the recorded RAW data.

This recording technique permits RGB color processing choices to be deferred to post production or to be adjusted in the field to help a director visualize alternative color treatments, without affecting the recorded RAW data’s image quality or dynamic range.

The camera’s monitoring path converts RAW sensor data to a white balanced 12-bit depth 2048 x 1080 pixel RGB 4:4:4 video signal. This signal may be modified using ISO, White Balance or other RGB color space adjustments as desired by the operator, and is then scaled and gamma corrected to provide VIEWFINDER, HD-SDI and HDMI monitor outputs at 10-bit depth in 4:2:2 YCC or 8-bit depth in 4:4:4 RGB.

Frame guides and other camera data may be added as desired by the user to one or more of the outputs.

NOTE: The supplied REDCINE-X look” files which may then be imported as camera monitor path color processing PRESETs. This information is stored as reference metadata, so that this color processing choice can be the default value used in Post Production. Refer to SECONDARY MENUS > PRESETS for details how to import and apply .RMD file metadata.

PRO application software can create and export .RMD “color

HDRX™

HDRx is an option for extending dynamic range up to 6 stops over the base Dynamic Range offered by the camera. When enabled HDRx simultaneously shoots two images of identical resolution and frame rate

- a normally exposed primary track (A-track), and an underexposed secondary track (X-track) whose exposure value reflects the additional stops of highlight protection desired.

i.e. if you select an HDR value of +2 and your primary track exposure is 1/48th sec, the secondary track exposure will be 2 stops under, or 1/192 sec. The ISO and Aperture remain the same for both exposures.

During acquisition and recording, the two tracks are "motion-conjoined", meaning there is no gap in time between the two exposures. This is very important to note because if they were traditional alternating exposures, there would be a time gap between the two tracks that would show up as an undesirable motion artifact. Both tracks (A & X) are stored in a single .R3D

Since there are two exposures in HDRx mode, the camera is recording double the amount of frames each second. For example, when shooting at 24fps, the camera is recording two 24fps tracks, which is the data rate equivalent of 48fps; however after combining the A and X tracks in postproduction you will see only one 24fps blended image sequence.

HDRx provides multiple options for exploitation in postproduction.

• Blend the two tracks in post tools like REDCINE-X, Storm or any other application that supports the

SDK to create Magic Motion™. This blending of the two tracks comes with a slider so you can decide just how much of each track you want to use. A preview window shows you the combined result of your selection, or you can view each track individually.

• Combine the two tracks using MNMB (More Normal Motion Blur). MNMB is designed to emulate the

motion of a traditional camera with full motion blur. This is a tool created by The Foundry that uses a new motion estimation algorithm designed specifically for HDRx. The shorter exposure (sharper image) is blended to match the motion blur of the normal exposure. Again, a preview window shows the combined result of your selection, or you can view each track individually.

file.

• Use the X-track data for motion tracking, then combine the X-track with the A-track, or just motion

stabilize the A-track using the motion analysis data extracted from the X-track.

• Exporting to EXR file format will give you a multi-view EXR with both exposures (like a stereo EXR).

NOTE: If you ignore the X-track data, you will have a standard exposure with up to 13.5 stops of dynamic range just as if you had not enabled HDRx. For this reason, we encourage the A-track exposure to be "normal" as it provides the most options. If you are tempted to shoot "over-under", you are then fully committed to using HDRx and your postproduction options are reduced.

NOTE: When recording in HDRx mode the camera records twice as many frames per second so the maximum frame rate or minimum REDCODE ratio, and the maximum record time on your media will be cut in half.

MAGIC MOTION™

Shooting at 24fps and with an 180 degree (1/48th) shutter on a film or digital camera may create an optical illusion we are familiar with, however it is not really the way the eye sees motion. To understand this, ask someone to stand in front of you and swing their arm over their head from one side to the other. What you would observe in the recording is a constant motion blur until the arm stopped. What your eye sees though is both motion blur AND a sharper reference to the arm and hand all along the motion path. "Magic Motion" provides such a combination of motion blur (A-track) and a sharper reference (X-track), with the bonus of extreme dynamic range not available with any other motion capture camera system.

AUDIO RECORDING

The RED DSMC camera can record up to two discreet channels of microphone level uncompressed 24bit, 48 KHz audio (four channels of microphone level or line level audio inputs when equipped with a PRO I/O Module), that are synchronized with video and timecode to a REDMAG 1.8” SSD digital media Magazine.

Input signals are routed via a high quality pre-amplifier and soft clip analog limiter in order to achieve the desired audio reference / recording level and maximize dynamic range.

To assist with audio reference level setup, the camera provides a color-coded Audio Level Meter in the Graphical User Interface. Meter range is –36dBu to +20dBu (-56dBFS to 0dBFS) with audio input type, reference level and audio input clipping indicators.

Audio monitor output options include a 2-channel headphone output on the camera Brain and 2-channel line level analog outputs from the optional PRO I/O Module, plus 2-channel and 4-channel 24-bit 48KHz uncompressed digital audio embedded in the HD-SDI and HDMI outputs.

MICROPHONE LEVEL ANALOG INPUTS

The recording level of a Microphone input is affected by the sensitivity of the microphone and the Gain setting of the camera’s pre-amplifier. Available pre-amplifier range is +8dB to +62dB, with a default value of +10dB. The camera operator should choose a Gain value that aligns the input signal to the 0dBu reference line drawn on the camera’s Audio Level Meter (or the 0VU reference line if operating at that level).

This setting provides up to 30dB of input signal headroom above reference 0dBu level before clipping (up to 26dB above 0VU reference level) and maximizes the signal to noise ratio of the 24-bit digital recording.

LINE LEVEL ANALOG INPUTS

The recording level of a Line input is affected only by the signal provided by the field production sound mixer or other external line level source. The sound mixer operator should choose a mixer output level that aligns a reference tone signal to the 0dBu (-20dBFS) reference mark drawn on the camera’s Audio Level Meter, or if using 0VU as reference level, a mixer output level that aligns a reference tone signal to the 0VU (-16dBFS) reference mark.

This setting provides up to 24dB of input signal headroom above reference 0dBu level before clipping (up to 20dB above 0VU reference level) and maximizes the signal to noise ratio of the 24-bit digital recording.

VIDEO MONITORING OUTPUTS

In its default configuration, the RED DSMC camera can simultaneously support one VIEWFINDER output (suitable for use by a BOMB EVF (suitable for use by HDMI or HD-SDI monitors). The various monitor outputs can support a set of overlay graphics including camera GUI, timecode, clip name and framing guides; the specific overlay graphics for each type of output is user configurable.

The default VIEWFINDER output is the EVF / LCD connector located on the front face of the Side SSD Module. If neither of these is connected, the VIEWFINDER output can be transferred to either the HDMI output or the HD-SDI output of the camera Brain.

, or RED LCD) plus one PROGRAM output and one PREVIEW output

BOMB EVF

A 1280 x 784 pixel progressive scan color display providing the equivalent of viewing a 17” reference monitor from a distance of about 3ft (1m). Display includes Surround View™ look around area, frame guides and safe action / title, zebra and false color exposure overlays, operation status and setup menus.

RED LCD

A 800 x 480 pixel progressive scan color display supporting a touchscreen overlay. Display includes Surround View™ look around area, frame guides and safe action / title, zebra and false color exposure overlays, operation status and setup menus.

HD-SDI

A 720p or 1080p progressive scan output suitable for monitoring or recording to an external VTR or DDR device. May be configured for 10-bit LIN (VIDEO) or 10-bit LOG (FILM) encoded data.

HDMI

A 720p or 1080p progressive scan output suitable for monitoring via a PC monitor or most HDTV displays.

Example of HDMI Monitor Output in MENUS mode.

RED LCD / BOMB EVF®

The optional RED LCD and BOMB EVF are specialized video monitors that provide the user with a variety of tools to assist framing, focus and exposure, including:

- Surround View™, which is an additional look around area, visible outside of the recorded image.

- Frame Guides, showing common film presentation and television aspects such as 2.40:1 and 16:9.

- Focus, aided by high display resolution, 1:1 Focus Check function and False Color overlay.

- Exposure, aided by dual Zebras, False Color overlay, RAW “Traffic Lights” and RGB histogram.

- System information including current frame rate, ISO rating, shutter speed, color temperature, record

resolution, record quality, clip name, timecode value and the remaining battery and media capacity.

For applications where use of an attached RED EVF or RED LCD is not desired – for example when working on a crane – the VIEWFINDER / MENU output can be transferred to the HD-SDI or HDMI outputs, supporting remote camera monitoring up to 200 ft away.

REDMOTE®

REDMOTE is a camera control unit for RED’s family of DSMC cameras that attaches to the rear of the camera Brain or rearmost expansion module. REDMOTE may also be detached from the camera or rearmost module and provide wireless remote control of the camera over proprietary REDlink™ protocol.

Whether attached or operating via wireless, REDMOTE supports all controls necessary to operate the camera, including Record Start / Stop, Shutter Speed, White Balance, ISO and programmable User Keys. A color LCD displays critical camera parameters, including media and battery capacity, timecode and clip name, lens data and exposure information..

REDMOTE LCD display

REDMOTE includes a rechargeable Li-Ion battery, which automatically re-charges when attached to the camera or rearmost module. It may also be re-charged by connecting to a USB 2.0 based power source such as a laptop PC or cell phone charger. Under typical operating conditions, REDMOTE should operate for up to 8 hours without requiring a re-charge and support a wireless communication range of approximately 50 ft.

DIGITAL MAGAZINE (MEDIA)

REDCODE RAW compressed MOVIE clips and STILL images; time code, multi-channel audio and metadata may be recorded to REDMAG 1.8” SSD solid-state digital media Magazine of 64GB, 128GB or 256GB capacity.

Each MOVIE clip is recorded with a unique name in a Clip folder with the extension .RDC. This folder contains all appropriate information describing the clip, including one or more REDCODE RAW.R3D files and all color grading metadata and other system level metadata such as lens and location information. Refer to CLIP NAMING CONVENTIONS.

The individual Clip folders are placed into a Magazine folder (i.e. root directory) on the digital media. This Magazine folder has the extension .RDM. As this folder contains all the recorded Clips; copying all clips recorded on the SSD to other media may be performed by a drag and drop operation on the .RDM folder.

Typical Magazine Folder and clip structure

For additional information about digital magazines, refer to APPENDIX B: MANAGING DIGITAL MEDIA.

METADATA

RED’s family of DSMC cameras record the Metadata, which is data for each frame of the recording:

• Clip Name

• Time Code

• Date and GMT

• Lens and shutter speed /

angle parameters

• Audio configuration

• Firmware version #

• media serial #

• LTC user bits (3 32-bit

word reg-dump from ISP)

• s4i static data

• s4i dynamic data

• GMT time/data

• RGB curves

• shadow control

• Luma curve

• Lens name, brand, ID,

near focus, far focus

• Camera Network Name

• Production Name

• Director Name

• DP Name

• Copyright

• Unit

• Camera Name

• Location

• Scene

• Take

• Accelerometer Data

• Gyro Data

CLIP NAMING CONVENTIONS

When you press RECORD, the camera automatically creates a unique name for the CLIP being recorded to the REDMAG 1.8” SSD media. The format of this name is:

Camera Letter + Reel Number + Month + Day

e.g. A001_C002_0502**.RDC

Where: A = camera A, 001 = reel 001, C002 = clip 002, and 0502 = May 02, and the digits * * are two random characters generated by the camera to prevent any possibility of duplicate names being created.

So a three Clip sequence of Clip Folders within a Magazine Folder on Camera A would look like this:

A001_C001_0502**.RDC

A001_C002_0502**.RDC

A001_C003_0502**.RDC

MULTI CAMERA SHOOTS

The scheme provides flexibility to uniquely identify Clips from different cameras on a multi-camera shoot.

For example three cameras, slated as camera A, camera B, and camera C respectively, can generate these easily recognizable clips on their respective digital media Magazines.

A001_C001_0502**.RDC B001_C001_0502**.RDC C001_C001_0502**.RDC

3D (STEREO) CAMERA SHOOTS

The scheme also allows unique identification of Clips from left and right eye cameras on a stereo shoot.

For example two cameras, both slated as Camera S, can generate these easily recognizable clips on their respective digital media Magazines.

S001_L001_0502**.RDC S001_R001_0502**.RDC

For more information refer to APPENDIX F: 3D SETUP / OPERATION > CLIP NAMING CONVENTIONS.

SMPTE TIMECODE

Time Code (TC) is a SMPTE timecode track that synchronizes to the camera’s high precision internal clock, or if operated in Jam Sync mode, references to an externally supplied SMPTE master timecode signal. TC is a sequential code that is continuous from frame to frame, but is discontinuous from clip to clip.

Edge Code (EC) is a SMPTE timecode track that always starts at 1.00.00.00 on the first frame recorded to the digital media. It is a sequential code that is continuous from frame to frame and also continuous from clip to clip. EC is equivalent to RUN RECORD commonly found on broadcast cameras.

Irrespective of the timecode mode selected, once recording starts the camera’s timecode counter will update at the same instantaneous frame rate as the recording. This ensures that a valid SMPTE timecode value is created for every frame in the clip, eliminating any timecode count jumps that could affect playback or editing.

If operating in Jam Sync mode referenced to an external timecode source, the clip’s master time reference point is the first frame of the recorded clip.

NOTE: When in Loop Record mode, Edge Code will also become discontinuous from clip to clip, because frames copied into the cache memory are discarded. This may lead to editing difficulties with postproduction applications that assume continuous timecode.

POWER CONSUMPTION

The camera draws approximately 60 watts when recording in 4K resolution, 24fps MOVIE mode. The camera is cooled by convection from the camera body assisted by a fan contained in a sealed air duct.

Under typical operating conditions, a REDVOLT minutes and a REDVOLT

XL battery will run the camera and accessories for about 90 minutes.

battery will run the camera and accessories for about 30

CAMERA OPERATIONAL CONTROLS

This section describes the available operational controls on the RED DSMC camera Brain, Side SSD Module, Side Handle and REDMOTE accessories.

BRAIN

• Power / Record Button: Powers camera Up / Down and initiates Record Stop / Start

• Power Status LED: Indicates Power status:

o LED Red = Power Present, Camera OFF

o LED Yellow = Power present, Camera Booting

o LED Green = Power present, Camera ON

o LED Green Blinking = Power present. Running on Battery

o LED Yellow Blinking = Power present. 5-10 minutes of Battery time left

o LED Red Blinking = Power present. Less than 5 minutes of Battery time left

Power / Record Button / Status LEDs

Power Status LED

Power / Record Button

Record Status LED

• Record Status LED: Indicates record status:

C A D

FRONT

REAR

o LED Off = No Media present.

o LED Green = Ready to Record

o LED Red Constant = Recording

o LED Red Slow Blink = Recording, 25% Media Left

o LED Red Fast Blink = Recording, 5% Media Left

o LED Yellow = Finalizing

• Both LEDs: Indicates camera status:

o Both LEDs Green Blink = firmware update in Progress

SIDE SSD MODULE

Side SSD Module Controls

SSD Slot

User Key 1

User Key 2

Focus / Record Button

Media Indicator

• SSD Slot: Slot for REDMAG 1.8” SSD digital media Magazine.

• User Key 1: Initiates user defined camera function. Undefined by Default.

• User Key 2: Initiates user defined camera function. Undefined by Default.

• User Key 1 + User Key 2 : Press both keys to Eject (unmount) REDMAG 1.8” SSD Magazine.

• Focus / Record Button: Touch for Auto Focus, fully depress to Start or Stop Record.

• Media Indicator LED: Indicates status of media:

o LED Off = No Media

o LED Green = Ready to Record

o LED Red Constant = Recording

o LED Red Slow Blink = Recording, 25% Media Left

o LED Red Fast Blink = Recording, 5% Media Left

o LED Yellow = Finalizing

o LED Yellow Blinking = Media Access (Format etc...)

SIDE HANDLE

A B C D E

TOP

Battery Release

Focus / Record Button

Adjustment Ring

RED Side Handle Controls - Top

LCD Menu Keys

LCD Display

LCD Backlight Button

• Battery Door Release Button: Releases Side Handle battery door to permit battery exchange.

• Focus / Record Button: Touch for Auto Focus, fully depress to Start or Stop Record.

• Adjustment Ring: Selects and adjusts camera parameter values. Similar to the scroll wheel on the

navigation group.

• LCD Menu Keys: The specific functions for each key are defined by the LCD screen. Defaults are:

1 – ISO 2 – F-Stop 3 – Shutter Speed 4 – White Balance

• LCD Display: Displays key camera parameter values.

• LCD Backlight Button: Enables LCD backlight.

Note: Side Handle controls can be locked/unlocked by holding the 1 and 4 buttons simultaneously.

FRONT

A Stills / Movie Slider

Side Handle Controls - Front

• Stills / Movie Slider: Selects between STILLS and MOVIE modes of operation.

NOTE: This switch is not active at this time. Default camera operation is MOVIE

REAR

A B C D E

RED Side Handle Controls - Rear

MENU Button

Rocker Switch

Navigation Group

User Keys A-D

System Keys 1- 3

Thumbwheel Lock

• Menu Button: Press to access / camera setup menus.

• Rocker Switch: Increases or decreases selected value based on parameter selected in USER KEYs.

• Navigation Group: Allows navigation through camera menus, selection of camera parameter for

adjustment, and adjustment of selected camera parameter.

Side Handle Navigation Group

Scroll Wheel

Direction Keys

Enter Button

o Scroll Wheel: Selects and adjusts camera parameter value.

o Direction Keys: Navigates camera menus and may select parameter for adjustment.

o Enter Button: Confirms selected parameter value adjustment.

• User Keys: User Function Keys A-D. The specific function of these keys may be programmed by the

user. Default settings for User Function Keys A-D are as follow:

- User Key A – Toggles Focus Assist indicator

- User Key B – Performs White Balance calculation.

- User Key C – Toggles False Color > 1:1 Magnify

- User Key D – Toggles False Color > Exposure Check

• System Keys: Function is defined by System Firmware.

- Upper: Toggles False Color > Exposure Check

- Center: Not currently defined

- Lower: Ejects (unmounts) the currently selected Media

INSTALLATION / REMOVAL

Insert lip into top of

camera brain.

Press side handle flush

against camera brain.

Rotate thumbscrew

upwards until tight.

WARNING: THE SIDE HANDLE IS NOT HOT SWAPPABLE - MEANING YOU CANNOT REMOVE OR INSTALL WHILE THE CAMERA IS POWERED ON. BEFORE INSTALLING OR REMOVING THE SIDE HANDLE, YOU MUST POWER DOWN THE CAMERA. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE SIDE HANDLE AND / OR CAMERA BRAIN THAT IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY.

To install the side handle:

1. Power down the camera if necessary.

2. Remove the brain side plate (if installed) by removing the single screw located at the bottom.

3. Rotate upwards to disengage lip at top of side plate from camera brain.

4. Insert the lip at the top of the side handle into the area where the lip from the side plate was installed.

5. Rotate side handle down flush along side of camera brain.

6. Rotate thumbscrew upwards until tight. Ensure side handle is secure to camera brain. You may have

to apply steady pressure to get the screw started.

Rotate thumbscrew

downwards until loose.

Rotate side handle

upwards to remove.

Disengage lip from top

of camera brain.

To remove the side handle:

1. Power down the camera if necessary.

2. Rotate the thumbscrew downwards until detached from camera body.

3. Rotate upwards and pull down to disengage lip at top of side handle from camera brain.

4. Remove side handle from camera.

DSMC MODULES

PRO I/O MODULE

The PRO I/O MODULE brings together the essential I/O connections into one module, providing a central hub for professional audio and video components.

• Centralized ports make it easy to manage connections and cables

• LCD/EVF port allows you to connect an additional RED LCD or EVF

• Customize triggers and interface with 3rd party GPIO and RS232 control devices using RED Pro I/O

cables

• Attach an additional DSMC module or a REDMOTE to the back of the PRO I/O MODULE for additional

expansion

• Internal cooling system maintains appropriate operating temperature

Battery Eject

REAR SSD MODULE

The Rear SSD Module secures onto the back of the DSMC brain to serve as a rear location for recording onto 1.8" REDMAG SSD media.

QUAD BATTERY MODULE

• The QUAD MATTERY MODULE holds up to 4 REDVOLTs or 2 REDVOLT-XLs

• Batteries may be hot swapped

Button

Quad Battery Module – Shown with REDVOLT batteries Installed

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COMPLIANCE

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BEFORE YOU START

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

THEORY OF OPERATION

MYSTERIUM X® SENSOR

IMAGE PROCESSING

HDRX™

MAGIC MOTION™

AUDIO RECORDING

MICROPHONE LEVEL ANALOG INPUTS

LINE LEVEL ANALOG INPUTS

VIDEO MONITORING OUTPUTS

BOMB EVF

RED LCD

HD-SDI

HDMI

RED LCD / BOMB EVF®

REDMOTE®

DIGITAL MAGAZINE (MEDIA)

METADATA

CLIP NAMING CONVENTIONS

MULTI CAMERA SHOOTS

3D (STEREO) CAMERA SHOOTS

SMPTE TIMECODE

POWER CONSUMPTION

CAMERA OPERATIONAL CONTROLS

BRAIN

SIDE SSD MODULE

SIDE HANDLE

FRONT

REAR

INSTALLATION / REMOVAL

DSMC MODULES

DSMC MODULES

PRO I/O MODULE

REAR SSD MODULE

QUAD BATTERY MODULE