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PROGRAM HD-SDI: When in record mode, these connectors provide two extra copies of the HD-SDI
PREVIEW signal. When in playback mode, these connectors provide a dual-link 10-bit RGB 4:4:4 video
signals.
PREVIEW HD-SDI: 1280 x 720 resolution 10-bit 4:2:2 video output (720p 50.00 /59.94 Hz).
PREVIEW HDMI: 1280 x 720 resolution 10-bit 4:2:2 video output (720p 50.00 /59.94 Hz).
NOTE: If a RED EVF or RED LCD is connected, the PREVIEW HD-SDI and HDMI outputs will provide
Surround View, frame guides, safe action / title, and timecode / clip name. If both a RED EVF and
RED LCD are connected, PREVIEW HD-SDI and HDMI outputs only support Surround View.
NOTE: Only if a RED EVF or RED LCD is connected, the HDMI output can also support a 1280 x 848
resolution video output with Surround View, frame guides, safe action / title, timecode / clip name,
waveform, and camera status and operation menu overlays. This signal should be compatible with
the majority of DVI based SXGA+ computer monitors.
To select between these modes perform the following:
1. Push the SYSTEM menu button.
2. Using joystick, select MONITOR. Push the joystick in or down to select.
3. Using the joystick, select PREVIEW.
4. Twist joystick to select MENUS (DVI) or VIDEO (720p) in the PVW OUTPUT box above the EVF RE-
FRESH box - default is VIDEO (720p).
5. To set selection and exit the menu, push the EXIT button or move the joystick up two times (x2).
The Preview Output setting will be held in camera memory. Once it is set it will not need to be re-set when
power cycling the camera.
RED LCD AND RED EVF
The optional RED LCD and RED EVF are specialized video monitors, that may be attached to the camera
body, and provide a variety of user tools to assist framing, focus and exposure.
Surround View, which is an additional visible area outside the actual recorded image.
Frame guidelines show common film presentation and television formats such as 2.40:1 and 1.85:1, pic-
ture center, and/or television aspect ratios such as 16:9, 14:9 and 4:3.
Focus is aided by the high resolution of the displays, 1:1 Focus Check function, and two user selectable
waveform based focus assist meters.
Exposure is aided by dual zebras a false color meter and Luma and RGB histograms.