RED WEAPON Series - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

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RED DSMC OPERATION GUIDE: WEAPON/SCARLET-W
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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: Camera Introduction 8
Read Before You Shoot 8
R3D File Format and REDCODE 9
Shoot For Video and Stills 9
Post Production with REDCINE-X PRO 10
HDRx and MAGIC MOTION 10
Additional Resources 11
Chapter 2: Camera System Components 12
Additional Resources 12
BRAIN 13
RED MINI-MAG System 18
Expanders 19
Power Modules 23
RED Batteries and Chargers 23
Displays and Electronic Viewfinders 24
LEMO Adaptors 28
Camera Control Modules 29
Lens Mounts 31
Interchangeable OLPFs 31
Rails, Mounts, Tactical Gear, and Cables 31
Chapter 3: Basic Operations 32
Power Operations 32
Configure Your Camera 34
Interchangeable OLPF System 38
Use a Tripod or Monopod 41
Video Monitor Outputs 41
Record 42
Chapter 4: Basic Menus and Controls 44
GUI Menu Introduction 44
Upper Status Row (Basic Menu) 45
Live Action Area 49
Lower Status Row 50
Navigation Controls 55
Chapter 5: Advanced Menus 60
Advanced Menus 60
Settings Menu 61
Media Menu 117
Playback Menu 118
Power Menu 122
HDRX Menu 123
Focus Menu 124
Exposure Assist 130
Presets Menu 132
Chapter 6: Record and Monitor Audio 135
Overview 135
Set Up Audio 135
Control 135
Mix 138
Audio Output Options 138
Audio Meter (VU Meter) 138
Audio During Playback 139
Chapter 7: Timecode, Genlock, Multi-Camera Setup 140
Timecode 140
Genlock 143
Set Up Motion Control (MoCo) 145
Compatible Devices 147
Chapter 8: Upgrade Camera Firmware 148
Verify Current Camera Firmware 148
Upgrade Camera Firmware 148
Chapter 9: Camera System Maintenance 150
BRAIN and Accessory Exterior Surfaces 150
Clean EVF Screen 151
Clean LCD Screens 151
Water Damage 152
Adjust Back Focus 152
Chapter 10: Troubleshoot Your Camera 153
Perform a Stress Test 153
General Troubleshooting 153
Appendix A: Technical Specifications 162
WEAPON 6K (Carbon Fiber) 162
WEAPON 6K (Magnesium) 164
SCARLET-W 5K 165
WEAPON/SCARLET-W BRAIN Dimensions 167
Appendix B: Input/Output Connectors 173
DSMC
2
Base Expander 174
DSMC
2
Base I/O V-Lock Expander 175
DSMC
2
REDVOLT Expander 176
DSMC
2
Jetpack Expander 177
Record/Monitor Out Ports 178
Communication Ports 180
Audio Ports 183
Power Ports 184
Appendix C: Lens Mounts and Lenses 186
Lens Mounts 186
Lenses 189
Appendix D: Default Key Functions 196
Appendix E: Menu Map 198