Note: You must configure LATITUDE for camera-type in... CONTROLLER MENU / Camera.
Standalone LATITUDE-MDR operating modes
Standalone Latitude variants (i.e. not the Sidekick or OMOD integrated versions) have the ability to
switch into multiple operating modes:-
Standard Mode (Receiver/MDR) – GREEN LIGHT
This is the normal operating mode. The LATITUDE box will accept thumbwheel and/or Controller
(wireless) signals, and forward the commands to the Motor(s) and Camera.
The WiFi Access Point
(page )
is also enabled, adding full WIFI / FoolControl capability to DSMC and
DSMC
2
cameras.
Flight Mode – CYAN LIGHT
In Flight Mode the Latitude will disable its wireless laird module. This is useful for saving battery
power if the system is being controlled via wired mode (see page 14). No wireless data will be
transmitted.
Transmitter Mode – PURPLE LIGHT
In Transmitter Mode, the LATITUDE will route the input signals (i.e. plugged into IN-1, IN-2) over
the RF link to the LATITUDE (or Receiver MK3.1) on camera.
This enables many unique configurations, including using two thumbwheels (plus LATITUDE) on a
Director's' Monitor to control Focus/Iris and run/stop.
Long Range FoolControl –
If you connect your iPhone to the WIFI hotspot of a LATITUDE in Transmitter mode, the LATITUDE
will re-transmit the FoolControl comms over the long-range RF link to a LATITUDE on-camera. This
massively increases the usable range of FoolControl, and is particularly suited for Drone work.
Note: initially there will be some traffic-shaping used to ensure that the FoolControl data doesn't interfere with the
core FIZ transmission. This will be refined in due course.
Note: The “Transmitter” LATITUDE must be set to the same RF Channel as the Standard/Receiver LATITUDE. Currently
you must do this manually (by connecting the CONTROLLER to each LATITUDE and ensuring they are on the same RF
Channel. In a future firmware update, it will be possible to connect the two LATITUDEs together via a 5-pin lemo
cable (IN-1 to IN-1) and have them automatically sync.
WiFi Direct Mode
RED DSMC2 cameras feature integrated WiFi support. This allows the camera to connect directly to
LATITUDE's Access Point, enabling LATITUDE to send its CTRL data (control of EF lenses, run/stop,
etc.) to the brain completely wirelessly.
You can do this by setting the camera menu to SETUP - COMMUNICATION - WIFI -
INFRASTRUCTURE MODE. You will then be able to connect to the Latitude’s WIFI Access
point and send data wirelessly. The best usage of Wifi Direct Mode is to affix a
LATITUDE-MDR-MB off camera (such as the top bar of a hand-held gimbal or tripod) and
power standalone (no cables). This mode is still in its early stages and works well when
used with Foolcontrol. Currently untested and unsupported for use with any other
configuration. This will be updated and supported in a future FW release. In current
firmware you MUST use a camera cable to transmit data for use with Controller or
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