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RED DSMC OPERATION GUIDE: EPIC/SCARLET
955-0020_V6.0, REV-J | 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Disclaimer 3
Copyright Notice 3
Trademark Disclaimer 3
Compliance Statements 4
Safety Instructions 6
Battery Storage and Handling 7
Shipping Disclaimer 7
Chapter 1: EPIC/SCARLET Introduction 8
Read Before You Shoot 8
DSMC BRAIN 9
RED Digital Sensors 10
R3D File Format and REDCODE 11
Shoot For Video and Stills 12
Post Production with REDCINE-X PRO 12
HDRx and MAGIC MOTION 13
Additional Resources 13
Chapter 2: EPIC/SCARLET System Components 14
Additional Resources 14
BRAIN 15
DSMC Media Modules 16
REDMAG and RED MINI-MAG Systems 18
EPIC/SCARLET Adaptor Modules 19
Power Modules 21
RED Batteries and Chargers 22
Other DSMC Modules 22
Displays and Electronic Viewfinders 25
LEMO Adaptors 28
Camera Control Modules 29
Lens Mounts 32
Interchangeable OLPFs 33
Rails, Mounts, Tactical Gear, and Cables 33
Chapter 3: EPIC/SCARLET Basic Operations 34
Power Operations 34
Configure Your DSMC 35
Interchangeable OLPF System 43
Use a Tripod or Monopod 47
Video Monitor Outputs 48
Record 48
Chapter 4: Basic Menus and Controls 50
DSMC GUI Menu Introduction 50
Upper Status Row (Basic Menu) 51
Live Action Area 55
Lower Status Row 56
Navigation Controls 61
Chapter 5: Advanced Menus 68
DSMC Advanced Menus 68
Settings Menu 69
Media Menu 124
Playback Menu 125
Power Menu 128
HDRX Menu 129
Focus Menu 129
Exposure Assist 135
Presets Menu 137
Chapter 6: Record and Monitor Audio 140
Overview 140
Audio Data Path 140
Set Up Audio 141
Audio Input (Source) Options 141
Audio Output Options 144
Control Headphone Volume (DSMC BRAIN) 144
Audio Meter (VU Meter) 145
Audio During Playback 146
Chapter 7: REDMOTE Operation 147
Overview 147
Controls, Connectors, and LEDs 148
REDMOTE Basics 150
REDMOTE LCD Display Menu 153
Upgrade REDMOTE Firmware 154
Chapter 8: Timecode, Genlock, Multi-Camera Setup 157
Timecode 157
Genlock 160
Master/Slave Operation 162
Set Up Stereo/3D Configuration 165
Set Up a Camera Array 166
Set Up Motion Control (MoCo) 168
Compatible Devices 170
Chapter 9: Upgrade DSMC Firmware 171
Verify Current Camera Firmware 171
Upgrade Camera Firmware 171
Chapter 10: DSMC Maintenance 173
BRAIN and Accessory Exterior Surfaces 173
Clean the Camera Sensor or OLPF 173
LCD and EVF Screens 174
Water Damage 174
Adjust Back Focus 174
Chapter 11: Troubleshoot Your DSMC 175
Perform a Stress Test 175
General Troubleshooting 175
Appendix A: Technical Specifications 183
EPIC DRAGON 183
SCARLET DRAGON 185
EPIC MYSTERIUM-X 187
SCARLET MYSTERIUM-X 188
BRAIN Dimensions 190
Appendix B: Input/Output Connectors 200
Record/Monitor Out Ports 201
Communication Ports 202
Audio Ports 206
Power Ports 207
SSD Module Connectors 207
Appendix C: Lens Mounts and Lenses 208
Lens Mounts 208
Lenses 211
Appendix D: Default Key Functions 218
Preset Default Key Functions 221
Appendix E: Menu Map 222