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
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
RED RANGER Camera Body 13
RED MINI-MAG System 22
Power Components 23
Displays and Electronic Viewfinders 24
LCD/EVF Adaptors 29
Camera Control Devices 31
Lens Mounts 32
Interchangeable OLPFs 32
Rails, Mounts, Tactical Gear, and Cables 33
CHAPTER 3: Basic Operations 34
Power Operations 34
Configure Your Camera 36
Shim the RED RANGER Shimmed PL Mount 38
Interchangeable OLPF System 40
Use a Tripod or Monopod 41
Video Monitor Outputs 42
Record 43
CHAPTER 4: Basic Menus and Controls 45
GUI Menu Introduction 45
Upper Status Row (Basic Menu) 46
Live Action Area 48
Lower Status Row 49
Navigation Controls 56
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CHAPTER 5: Advanced Menus 62
Access the Advanced Menus 62
Image Menu 62
Monitoring Menu 70
Overlays Menu 75
Power Menu 84
Playback 86
Media Menu 91
Presets Menu 92
Settings Menu 95
CHAPTER 6: Sensor Calibration 138
Check Noise Profile 138
When to Calibrate Sensor 138
Calibrate Sensor: Manual Calibration 139
Calibrate Sensor: Auto Calibration 140
Calibration Map Naming Conventions 141
Calibration Management 141
Calibration Map Actions 141
Export and Import Calibration Maps 142
CHAPTER 7: Audio System 143
Audio Overview 143
Set Up Audio 143
Control 144
Mix 145
Audio Output Options 145
Audio Meter (VU Meter) 145
Audio During Playback 146
Record Audio in Varispeed Mode 147
CHAPTER 8: Timecode, Genlock, Multi-
Camera Setup 149
Timecode 149
Genlock 151
Master/Slave Operation 153
Set Up Stereo/3D Configuration 158
Camera Array 159
Compatible Timecode Devices 160
Compatible Genlock Devices 160
CHAPTER 9: Upgrade Camera Firmware 161
Verify Current Camera Firmware 161
Upgrade Camera Firmware 161
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