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WEAPON (CArbON FibEr) | WEAPON (MAgNEsiuM)

V6.1| rED DrAgON

RED.COM

RED DSMC OPERATION GUIDE:

WEAPON

RED DSMC OPERATION GUIDE: WEAPON

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Disclaimer 3

Trademark Disclaimer 3

Compliance Statements 4

Safety Instructions 6

Battery Storage and Handling 7

Shipping Disclaimer 7

Chapter 1: WEAPON Introduction 8

Read Before You Shoot 8

DSMC BRAIN 9

RED Digital Sensors 9

R3D File Format and REDCODE 10

Shoot For Video and Stills 11

Post Production with REDCINE-X PRO 11

HDRx and MAGIC MOTION 12

Additional Resources 12

Chapter 2: WEAPON System Components 13

Additional Resources 13

BRAIN 14

RED MINI-MAG System 19

WEAPON Expanders 20

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: WEAPON Basic Operations 32

Power Operations 32

Configure Your WEAPON 33

Interchangeable OLPF System 37

Use a Tripod or Monopod 38

Video Monitor Outputs 38

Record 39

Chapter 4: Basic Menus and Controls 41

WEAPON GUI Menu Introduction 41

Upper Status Row (Basic Menu) 42

Live Action Area 46

Lower Status Row 47

Navigation Controls 52

Chapter 5: Advanced Menus 57

Advanced Menus 57

Settings Menu 58

Media Menu 109

Playback Menu 111

Power Menu 114

HDRX Menu 115

Focus Menu 116

Exposure Assist 122

Presets Menu 124

Chapter 6: Record and Monitor Audio 127

Overview 127

Set Up Audio 127

Control 127

Mix 130

Audio Output Options 130

Audio Meter (VU Meter) 130

Audio During Playback 131

Chapter 7: Timecode, Genlock, Multi-Camera Setup 132

Timecode 132

Genlock 135

Set Up Motion Control (MoCo) 137

Compatible Devices 139

Chapter 8: Upgrade DSMC Firmware 140

Verify Current Camera Firmware 140

Upgrade Camera Firmware 140

Chapter 9: DSMC Maintenance 142

BRAIN and Accessory Exterior Surfaces 142

LCD and EVF Screens 142

Water Damage 143

Adjust Back Focus 143

Chapter 10: Troubleshoot Your DSMC 144

Perform a Stress Test 144

General Troubleshooting 144

Appendix A: Technical Specifications 151

WEAPON 6K (Carbon Fiber) 151

WEAPON 6K (Magnesium) 153

WEAPON BRAIN Dimensions 155

Appendix B: Input/Output Connectors 161

WEAPON Base Expander 162

WEAPON REDVOLT Expander 163

WEAPON Jetpack Expander 164

Record/Monitor Out Ports 165

Communication Ports 166

Audio Ports 169

Power Ports 170

Appendix C: Lens Mounts and Lenses 171

Lens Mounts 171

Lenses 173

Appendix D: Default Key Functions 180

Appendix E: Menu Map 181

RED DSMC OPERATION GUIDE: WEAPON

DISCLAIMER

RED has made every effort to provide clear and accurate information

in these installation instructions, which are provided solely for the

user’s information. While thought to be accurate, the information in

this document is provided strictly “as is” and RED will not be held

responsible for issues arising from typographical errors or user’s

interpretation of the language used herein that is different from that

intended by RED. All safety and general information is subject to

change as a result of changes in local, federal or other applicable

laws.

RED reserves the right to revise this document and make changes

from time to time in the content hereof without obligation to notify

any person of such revisions or changes. In no event shall RED, its

employees or authorized agents be liable to you for any damages

or losses, direct or indirect, arising from the use of any technical or

operational information contained in this document.

For comments or questions about content in this Operation Guide,

please send a detailed email to OpsGuides@red.com.

All trademarks, trade names, logos, icons, images, written material,

code, and product names used in association with the accompa-

nying product are the copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual

property owned and controlled exclusively by RED.COM, INC.

TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER

All other company, brand, and product names are trademarks or

registered trademarks of their respective holders. RED has no affili-

ation to, is not associated with or sponsored by, and has no express

rights in third-party trademarks. Adobe is a registered trademark of

Adobe Systems Incorporated. AJA is a registered trademark of AJA

Video Systems, Inc. Cooke and S4/i are registered trademarks of

Cooke Optics Limited. DaVinci is a registered trademark of Black-

magic Design in the U.S. and other countries. Distagon and Otus

are registered trademarks of Carl Zeiss AG. Fujinon is a registered

trademark of FUJIFILM CORPORATION. HDMI is a registered trade-

mark of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other coun-

tries. Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems. Loctite

is a registered trademark of Henkel AG & Company KGaA. Nikkor

and Nikon are registered trademarks of Nikon Corporation. Canon

is a registered trademark of Canon, U.S.A. Apple, Macintosh, and

QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and

other countries. Windex is a registered trademark of S. C. Johnson

& Son, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Cor-

poration. LEMO is a registered trademark of LEMO USA. Sony is

a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. TORX is a registered

trademark of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC in the United

States or other countries.

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COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS

INDUSTRIAL CANADA EMISSION COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS

standards RSS 139 and RSS 210. Operation is subject to the follow-

ing two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference

that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada ap-

plicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est

autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas

produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter

tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est sus-

ceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.Cet appareil numéri-

que de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) STATE-

MENTS

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital de-

vice, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reason-

able protection against harmful interference

in a residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses and can radiate radio fre-

quency energy and, if not installed and used

in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that inter-

ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment

does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more

of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded

cables must be used with this equipment. Operation with non-ap-

proved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interfer-

ence to radio and TV reception. The user is cautioned that changes

and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of

manufacturer could void the users authority to operate this equip-

ment.

NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operations subjected to the following two conditions (1) this device

may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept

any interference received, including that may cause undesirable in-

terference.

CAUTION: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radia-

tion.

The device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for hu-

man contact is minimized

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set

forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be

installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between

the radiator and your body.

CAUTION: Regulations of the FCC and FAA

prohibit airborne operation of radio-frequency

wireless devices because there signals could

interfere with critical aircraft instruments.

CAUTION: If the device is changed or modified

without permission from RED, the user may

void his or her authority to operate the equip-

ment.

AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND STATEMENTS

RED declares that the radio equipment described in this document

comply with the following international standards.

 IEC 60065 - Product Safety

 ETSI EN 300 328 - Technical requirement for radio equipment

RED declares digital devices described in this document comply

with the following Australian and New Zealand standards.

 AS/NZS CISPR 22 – Electromagnetic Interference

 AS/NZS 61000.3.2 – Power Line Harmonics

 AS/NZS 61000.3.3 – Power Line Flicker

JAPAN STATEMENTS

This is a Class B product based on the

standard of the Voluntary Control Council

for Interference (VCCI) for information tech-

nology equipment. If this equipment is used

near a radio or television receiver in a do-

mestic environment, it may cause radio in-

terference. Install and use the equipment

according to the instruction manual.

EUROPEAN UNION COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS

RED declares that the radio

equipment described in this

document comply with the

R&TTE Directive (1999/5/

EC) issued by the Commis-

sion of the European Com-

munity.

Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following

European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international stan-

dards).

 EN 60065 (IEC 60065) – Product Safety

 ETSI EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment

 ETSI EN 301 489 General EMC requirements for radio equip-

ment.

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INFORMATION

Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive

(2004/108/EC) and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) issued

by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with

these directives implies conformity to the following European Prod-

uct Family Standards.

 EN 55022 (CISPR 22) – Electromagnetic Interference

 EN 55024-1 (CISPR 24) – Electromagnetic Immunity

 EN 61000-3-2 (IEC610000-3-2) – Power Line Harmonics

 EN 61000-3-3 (IEC610000) – Power Line Flicker

 EN 60065 (IEC60065) – Product Safety

WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE)

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equip-

ment (WEEE) mark applies only to countries

within the European Union (EU) and Norway.

This symbol on the product and accompany-

ing documents means that used electrical

and electronic products should not be mixed

with general household waste. For proper

treatment, recovery and recycling, please

take this product to designated collection

points where it will be accepted free of

charge. Alternatively, in some countries you

may be able to return your products to your

local retailer upon purchase of an equivalent

new product.

Disposing of this product correctly will help save valuable resources

and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the

environment, which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste

handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of

your nearest designated collection point. Penalties may be appli-

cable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with you

national legislation.

For business users in the European Union, if you wish to discard

electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or

supplier for further information.

USAGE RESTRICTIONS FOR PRODUCTS THAT INCORPORATE

REDLINK

Products that fall into this category are denoted

by inclusion of the Class 2 identifier symbol (ex-

clamation mark in a circle) accompanying the CE

Mark on the products regulatory label, example

to the left.

FRANCE

Usage Restrictions - Geographic Area Where Restriction Applies :

France

For mainland France

 2.400 - 2.4835 GHz (Channels 1-16) authorized for indoor use

 2.400 - 2.454 GHz (Channels 1-10) authorized for outdoor use

Restrictions d’utilisation - Zone géographique où les restrictions

s’appliquent : France

Pour la France métropolitaine

 2.400 - 2.4835 GHz (Canaux 1 à 16) autorisé en usage intérieur

 2.400 - 2.454 GHz (canaux 1 à 10) autorisé en usage extérieur

NORWAY

This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within a

radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund

Dette gjelder ikke for det geografiske området innenfor en radius av

20 km fra sentrum av Ny-Ålesund

RESPONSIBLE PARTY

RED Digital Cinema

34 Parker

Irvine, CA 92618

USA

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 DO NOT use the camera or accessories near water. Avoid ex-

posing your camera to moisture. The unit is not waterproof,

so contact with water could cause permanent damage to the

unit as well as electric shock and serious injury to the user. DO

NOT use the camera in the rain or under other conditions with

high moisture without appropriate protection, and immediately

remove power source if camera or accessories are exposed to

moisture.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or elec-

tric shock, do not expose the camera to

rain or moisture.

 DO NOT expose the DSMC to laser beams, as laser beams may

damage the sensor.

 DO NOT expose your camera to excessive vibration or impact

(shock). Be careful not to drop your camera. Internal mecha-

nisms may be damaged by severe shock. Mechanical alignment

of optical elements may be affected by excessive vibration.

 ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE: The use of devices us-

ing radio or other communication waves may result in the mal-

function or interference with the unit and/or with audio and

video signals.

 Clean only using a dry cloth. When cleaning your camera, re-

member that it is not waterproof and moisture can damage

electronic circuitry. DO NOT rinse or immerse any element

of the camera, lens or other accessory, keep them dry at all

times. DO NOT use soaps, detergents, ammonia, alkaline

cleaners, and abrasive cleaning compounds or solvents. These

substances may damage lens coatings and electronic circuitry.

 Maintain sufficient ventilation—DO NOT block any ventilation

openings or obstruct cooling fan airflow.

CAUTION: Proper camera ventilation re-

quires a minimum 0.5" (1.25 cm) clearance

between the camera ventilation openings

and external surfaces. Verify that objects

that can block the fan intake and ex-

haust ports do not impede airflow. Failure

to permit adequate airflow may result in

overheating of the camera, degraded op-

eration and in extreme situations, damage

to the camera.

 DO NOT operate or store near any heat sources such as radia-

tors, heat registers, stoves, or any other apparatus that pro-

duce heat. Store in a protected, level and ventilated place.

Avoid exposure to temperature extremes, damp, severe vibra-

tion, strong magnetic fields, direct sunlight or local heat sourc-

es during storage. Remove any batteries from the camera be-

fore storage. Recommended storage and usage temperatures

for your camera, lenses and other accessories are:

‒ Operating range: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

‒ Storage range: –20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)

If there are any performance issues with your camera or acces-

sories when operating within this temperature range, please

file a support ticket on https://support.red.com.

 The expanders, modules, and lens mounts are NOT HOT

SWAPPABLE, meaning you cannot remove or install them while

the camera is turned on. Before installing or removing any of

these accessories, you MUST turn off the camera. Failure to

do so may result in damage to the accessory and/or camera

BRAIN that will not be covered under warranty.

 DO NOT bypass the third prong of the grounding-type plug on

the power cord of the AC Power Adapter. A grounding-type

plug has two blades and a third “grounding” prong. The third

prong is provided for your safety. A grounding-type plug shall

be connected to an outlet with a protective earthen connec-

tion. If the grounding-type plug does not fit into your outlet,

do not attempt to modify the plug or outlet, consult a qualified

electrician.

 Protect all power cords from being pinched, walked on or

driven over by a vehicle. Replace any power cords suspected

of sustaining damage due to crushing or other forms physical

damage.

Products marked with this symbol are

class 2 devices. These devices are not

provided with a grounding type plug.

CAUTION: The power cord plug for the AC

Power Adapter is used as the power dis-

connect. To disconnect all power from the

AC Power Adapter, unplug the power cord

plug from the wall outlet. During use, the

power cord plug should remain easily ac-

cessible at all times.

 Lithium-ion batteries may be subject to special handling re-

quirements pursuant to federal and local laws. Please refer to

specific shipping instructions included with your battery re-

garding proper transport of your battery. Do not handle your

battery if it is damaged or leaking. Disposal of batteries must

be in accordance with local environmental regulations. For

example, California law requires that all rechargeable batter-

ies must be recycled by an authorized recycle center. Storing

batteries fully charged or in high temperature conditions may

permanently reduce the life of the battery. Available battery

capacity may also be temporarily lessened after storage in low

temperature conditions.

WARNING: DO NOT expose the battery to

excessive heat.

WARNING: Danger of explosion if an incor-

rect battery is charged with the RED Char-

ger or is used to power the camera and

accessories. Replace only with the same

or equivalent type battery.

CAUTION: Refer all service and repair to

qualified RED service personnel. To reduce

the risk of electric shock, and damage to

the camera or accessories, DO NOT at-

tempt to perform any servicing other than

any procedures that are recommended in

the operating instructions.

INDOOR USE ONLY: Products marked with

this symbol are designed for use indoors

only.

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BATTERY STORAGE AND HANDLING

WARNING: Failure to read, understand, and fol-

low these instructions may result in overheat-

ing, chemical leakage, smoke emission, fire, or

other potentially harmful results.

Always follow proper battery handling and storage practices. Im-

proper handling and/or failure to abide by proper storage instruc-

tions may cause permanent damage to batteries, or degrade battery

charge holding capacity. Improper handling practices or failure to

comply with instructions may also put you at risk.

Lithium-Ion batteries, like the REDVOLT

, REDVOLT XL, and RED

BRICK

, self-discharge over time. When storing for long periods

of time, store batteries separately from the camera or charger and

remember to charge batteries to a capacity level of 50% to 80%. If

batteries will be stored for long periods of time, RED recommends

that you check the charge level at least once every six (6) months,

and recharge batteries to a capacity level of 50% to 80%.

When not in use, remove the battery from the camera or charger and

store the battery in a cool, dry place. Avoid extreme hot tempera-

tures (such as inside a hot car), corrosive gas, and direct sunlight.

The optimal storage temperature for batteries is between –20°C to

20°C (–4°F to 68°F).

WARNING: Batteries stored in a discharged state

for long periods of time may self-discharge and

lose the ability to hold a charge.

WARNING: If recharging operation fails to com-

plete even when a specified recharging time

has elapsed, immediately stop further recharg-

ing.

 DO NOT store batteries in a fully charged state for extended

DO NOT store batteries in a fully charged state for extended

periods of time.

 DO NOT store batteries in a fully discharged state for extended

periods of time.

 DO NOT store batteries in the camera, in a camera module, or

in a charger for extended periods of time.

 DO NOT use batteries for purposes other than their intended

use.

 DO NOT store batteries in extreme hot or cold temperatures.

 DO NOT store batteries in direct sunlight.

 DO NOT use third-party chargers with your RED batteries.

 DO NOT disassemble or modify the battery.

 DO NOT overcharge batteries. Overcharging may increase in-

ternal temperature beyond the recommended limits and cause

permanent damage to the battery.

 DO NOT connect the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals to

a metal object such as a wire.

 DO NOT transport or store the battery together with metal ob-

jects such as jewelry, hairpins, etc. as they may generate heat

if they come into contact with the battery.

 DO NOT discard the battery into fire or heat.

 DO NOT store, use, or recharge the battery near a heat source

such as a fire or a heater.

 DO NOT allow the battery to get wet.

 DO NOT pierce the battery with pointed or other sharp objects.

 DO NOT step on, throw, or strike the battery with a hammer.

 DO NOT use a battery that appears to be deformed or dam-

aged.

 DO NOT directly solder the battery.

 DO NOT put the battery into a microwave oven or a pressur-

ized container.

 DO NOT use or subject the battery to intense sunlight or hot

temperatures such as in a car in hot weather.

 DO NOT use it in a location where static electricity may be

present.

 DO NOT exceed the recharging temperature range of 0˚C to

40˚C (32˚F to 104˚F).

 RED recommends that you only use RED chargers to recharge

RED batteries.

 Store the battery in a location where children cannot reach it.

 If the battery leaks or gives off a bad odor, discontinue use

immediately.

 If the battery gives off an odor, generates heat, becomes dis-

colored or deformed, or in any way appears abnormal dur-

ing use, recharging or storage, immediately remove it from the

equipment or battery charger and discontinue use.

 If electrolyte begins leaking from the battery and comes into

contact with your skin or clothing, immediately wash it away

with running water. Failure to do this may result in skin inflam-

mation.

 If the battery leaks and the electrolyte reaches the eyes, do

not rub them. Instead, rinse the eyes with clean running water

and immediately seek medical attention. Failure to do this may

result in eye injury.

 If you find discoloration, a bad odor due to leakage, overheat-

ing and/or other irregularities when using the battery for the

first time, contact your Bomb Squad representative immedi-

ately.

NOTE: For more information regarding RED bat-

tery charging and instructions for care, please

refer to our Terms and Conditions.

SHIPPING DISCLAIMER

Shipment of Lithium Ion cells and batteries is subject to national

and international shipping requirements. A Class 9 Certified shipper

is required to transport these products within the United States.

REDVOLT, REDVOLT XL, and RED BRICK batteries are considered

Dangerous Goods. Other products such as REDVOLT AA and RED

Li 7.2V batteries may also be classified as Dangerous Goods when

purchased in bulk. Applicable laws prohibit the shipping of batteries

that are physically damaged. We urge you to look into the formal

rules and regulations of shipping Class 9 Dangerous Goods prior to

preparing your shipment. For more information on these regulations,

please visit www.iata.org and www.dot.gov.

For more information, see our FAQs for Regulated Items (Dangerous

Goods.

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The WEAPON

cameras are part of the RED

Digital Still and Motion Camera (DSMC

) system. The DSMC

family includes WEAPON, EPIC, and SCARLET

cameras. With an ultra-high megapixel count, high frame rate,

significant processing power, high dynamic range, and the advantages of a raw file format, each DSMC offers

the ability to simultaneously capture video and stills.

This guide is for WEAPON only. This section introduces the imaging capabilities and advanced features of

the WEAPON system. For information about EPIC/SCARLET cameras, see the DSMC Operation Guide: EPIC/

SCARLET, available at www.red.com/downloads.

The WEAPON system includes the following cameras (organized by sensor type):

SENSOR TYPE CAMERA

RED DRAGON

6K WEAPON 6K (Carbon Fiber)

WEAPON 6K (Magnesium)

RED DRAGON 8K WEAPON 8K (Carbon Fiber)

NOTE: This guide uses the term “WEAPON (Carbon Fiber)” to refer to both “WEAPON Forged CF” and

“WEAPON Woven CF”.

READ BEFORE YOU SHOOT

Read this operation guide carefully and in its entirety before assembling or operating your DSMC or other RED

accessories. In addition to this document, RED offers the following operation guides for the DSMC system:

 DSMC Power Operation Guide

 DSMC Media Operation Guide

To download RED operation guides, visit the RED downloads page at www.red.com/downloads.

WEAPON System

WEAPON

INTRODUCTION

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DSMC BRAIN

At the center of the RED modular system is the DSMC BRAIN

, housing the critical image capture electronics

and digital image sensor.

The expansive RED arsenal of DSMC modules, monitors, lens mounts, controllers, power, media, and other

accessories supports WEAPON BRAINs. Modular DSMC lens mounts enable you to use your existing Canon

Nikon

, Leica-M

, and PL lenses to capture the perfect shot.

WEAPON (CARBON FIBER)

Manufactured with ultra-lightweight carbon fiber, the WEAPON (Carbon Fiber) delivers a new level of intuitive

control and ergonomic design. The WEAPON (Carbon Fiber) offers features such as on-board Apple

ProRes

recording and 3D LUTs.

WEAPON (MAgNESIUM)

Manufactured from lightweight and element-resistant magnesium, the WEAPON (Magnesium) delivers a new

level of intuitive control and ergonomic design. The WEAPON (Magnesium) offers features such as on-board

Apple ProRes recording and limited 3D LUT support.

RED DIgITAL SENSORS

Each WEAPON is equipped with one of the following sensors:

 RED DRAGON (6K)

 RED DRAGON (8K)

WEAPON (Carbon Fiber)

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RED DRAgON SENSOR (6K)

The RED DRAGON (6K) sensor captures over nine (9) times more resolution than standard HD. The result is

unrivaled detail and impressive native exposure that exceeds 35mm film in both latitude and image density.

The RED DRAGON (6K) sensor is a model for image innovation, leading the way in the evolution of digital cinema

technology. Boasting an industry-leading 19 megapixels at 6K resolution, the RED DRAGON (6K) supports

100+ frames per second (FPS), 16.5+ stops of dynamic range, and advanced color science.

RED DRAgON SENSOR (8K)

The RED DRAGON (8K) sensor delivers the Full Ultra HD (FUHD) experience for cinema. This sensor captures

8K 2.40:1 at up to 75 FPS.

NOTE: The RED DRAGON 8K sensor is only available with the WEAPON (Carbon Fiber).

R3D FILE FORMAT AND REDCODE

The R3D file format was developed by RED to provide an efficient and manageable RAW video data format that

promotes advanced post-production editing capabilities. In the R3D file format, the digital image received from

the sensor is formatted as a pixel-defect corrected (but in all other aspects unprocessed) 16-bit per pixel RAW

data frame. Each RAW frame, or sequence of RAW frames in a clip, is compressed using a proprietary wavelet

based REDCODE

RAW compression, then stored to a RED MINI-MAG

RED DRAGON

6K Resolution

RED DRAGON

8K Resolution

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RAW data is recorded independently of any RGB domain color processing such as ISO, White Balance, or

other RGB color space settings. Instead, color parameters are saved as reference metadata; that is, color is

not burned into the recorded RAW data. This recording technique promotes flexibility in RGB color processing,

which can be deferred to post-production or adjusted in the field, without affecting the recorded RAW data

image quality or dynamic range.

REDCODE is a visually lossless, wavelet-based compression codec that reduces R3D RAW files into a

manageable size, allowing longer recording times on media. The ability to compress RAW data is one of the

significant technologies that RED has brought to the industry.

For more information, see the DSMC Media Operation Guide, available at www.red.com/downloads.

NOTE: REDCINE-X PRO

can create and export .RMD “Look” files which may then be imported as camera

monitor path color processing presets. This information is stored as reference metadata, so that these color

processing choices can be the default values used in post-production. For more information, go to “Looks” on

page 125.

SHOOT FOR VIDEO AND STILLS

High resolution video, such as the digital footage captured by the DSMC, has surpassed the detail necessary

to produce professional full-sized prints. Because of the ability to record at high frame rates and resolution, the

DSMC is ideally suited to capture video and still images, simultaneously.

The DSMC is equipped with a Stills mode that makes it easier to capture stunning images. With presets

optimized for stills and Swipe-Up Shortcuts for the RED Touch display, switching from Motion mode to Stills

mode is seamless. Using REDCINE-X PRO, or other editing applications supporting the RED SDK, you can pull

full resolution still images from R3D files.

POST PRODUCTION WITH REDCINE-X PRO

REDCINE-X PRO is a professional coloring toolset, equipped with an integrated timeline and a post effects

software collection that provides the ideal environment to edit, organize, and prepare your R3D files.

RED TETHER, included in REDCINE-X PRO, allows you to record footage from your camera directly to a

computer or an external drive. Using tethering bypasses the need to record to an SSD and offload to a

computer later, saving you time.

NOTE: RED TETHER is included in REDCINE-X PRO build 35 or later.

NOTE: RED TETHER requires a GIG-E port, which is available on the WEAPON REDVOLT Expander. For more

information, go to “Input/Output Connectors” on page 161.

Download the latest version of REDCINE-X PRO on the RED Downloads page at www.red.com/downloads.

REDCINE-X PRO

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HDRX AND MAgIC MOTION

HDRX

HDRx extends dynamic range up to six (6) stops by simultaneously capturing two (2) images of identical resolution

and frame rate. The first image is a normally exposed track (A-track), while the second is an underexposed

track (X-track) with an exposure value that reflects the additional stops of highlight protection. These tracks are

“motion-conjoined” during recording, leaving no time gap between the two (2) exposures. This is different from

traditional alternating exposures, which have small gaps between tracks, producing unwanted motion tracks.

MAgIC MOTION

MAGIC MOTION is a post production method that combines two (2) HDRx tracks to create an image with both

natural motion blur (from the A-track) and sharper reference (the X-track). MAGIC MOTION produces an image

with an extraordinary dynamic range that is not available with any other motion capture camera.

Shooting at 24 FPS with a 180° (1/48 sec) shutter on traditional film or digital cameras produces motion blur

throughout, which is not the way the human eye observes motion. For example, ask someone to swing their

arm. What you would observe in a traditional recording of this action is constant motion blur until the arm stops.

However, what your eye sees is both motion blur and a sharper reference of the arm throughout the motion

path. MAGIC MOTION creates an image that matches the natural motion observed by the human eye.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

The following resources offer additional information about RED, the DSMC system, and the RED community:

 RED.com: Check the official RED website for the latest information about RED products.

 RED Learn Articles: RED offers in-depth technical articles about RED cameras, post-production, and digital

cinematography.

 RED.com/downloads: Go to the RED Downloads page to download the latest firmware, operation guides,

and post-production software.

 DSMC Toolkit: Go to the RED Downloads page to find the DSMC Toolkit, which offers many helpful tools and

resources to customize and improve your DSMC workflow.

 Support.red.com: Check the RED SUPPORT site for FAQs, or to file a support ticket.

 Bomb Squad Support: For more information, contact your Bomb Squad representative.

 In-Camera Help: Select the Help button on an in-camera screen to open up the help for that screen.

 Reduser.net: Discuss all things RED on the REDUSER third-party forum.

HDRx

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This section provides an overview of the WEAPON

system components, including:

 “BRAIN” on page 14

 “RED MINI-MAG System” on page 19

 “WEAPON Expanders” on page 20

 “RED Batteries and Chargers” on page 23

 “Displays and Electronic Viewfinders” on page 24

 “LEMO Adaptors” on page 28

 “Camera Control Modules” on page 29

 “Lens Mounts” on page 31

 “Interchangeable OLPFs” on page 31

 “Rails, Mounts, Tactical Gear, and Cables” on page 31

WARNING: Modules, displays, and accessories are NOT HOT SWAPPABLE, meaning that you cannot remove or

install the item while the camera is turned on. Before installing or removing a module, display, or accessory,

you MUST turn off the camera. Failure to do so may result in damage to the item or DSMC that is not covered

under warranty.

NOTE: Availability of components listed in this chapter is subject to change at any time.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

For more information on power and media, see the following guides, available at www.red.com/downloads:

 DSMC Power Operation Guide

 DSMC Media Operation Guide

WEAPON (Woven CF)

Package

WEAPON SYSTEM

COMPONENTS

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BRAIN

The DSMC

BRAIN

is the image processing center of the DSMC system and supports power, media, and other

modules.

The only ports on the WEAPON BRAIN are the WEAPON Top Handle port and EVF/LCD ports. A port expander

or power module is required to power the camera. All other input/ouput (I/O) ports are available only via

expanders and other modules. This modular approach allows you to customize your camera and make use of

the ports that are most applicable to your needs.

BRAIN CONTROL: PWR/REC BUTTON

 Fully press and hold the PWR/REC button for two (2) seconds to turn on/off.

 When the DSMC is on, fully press and then release the PWR/REC button to toggle record start/stop.

WEAPON (Carbon Fiber)

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BRAIN LEDS

This section describes the LED functions for the WEAPON BRAIN.

LED COLOR/FLASHING DESCRIPTION

Power Status LED

(PWR)

Off No power present

Green Power present; camera on

Amber flashing Power present; 5–10 min of battery time left

Amber Power present; camera booting

Red flashing Power present; < 5 min of battery time left

Red Power present; camera off

Record Status LED

(REC)

Off No media present

Green Ready to record

Amber Finalizing

Red flashing (slow) Recording; 25% media left

Red flashing (fast) Recording; 5% media left

Red Recording

Power Status LED (PWR)

and Record Status LED (REC)

Both green flashing Firmware update in progress

Both red flashing Firmware update error

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BRAIN CONNECTORS, FOCUS HOOK, AND BACK FOCUS

This section describes the ports and features on the BRAIN.

NOTE: For more information on how to install the focus hook, go to “Install the Focus Hook” on page 36.

# PORT/ITEM DESCRIPTION

1 Primary EVF/LCD Port

Mount the WEAPON RED Touch 7.0" LCD

2 Top Handle Port

Mount the WEAPON Top Handle

3 Secondary EVF/LCD Port

1,3,4

Mount the WEAPON RED Touch 7.0" LCD

4 Focus Hook Mounting Point Mount the focus hook

5 Focus Hook Storage Location Store the focus hook

6 Back Focus Adjustment Screw Adjust back focus

1. The WEAPON LEMO Adaptor A allows you to mount other RED

displays.

2. Shown with the WEAPON Top Handle attached. This is the only mounting option for the WEAPON Top Handle (it cannot be attached

backward).

3. The secondary LCD/EVF port and an HDMI

port cannot be used at the same time. For more information, go to “LCD/EVF 2 / HDMI

Select” on page 65.

4. Shown with the WEAPON LEMO Adaptor A attached.

WEAPON BRAIN

Ports and Features

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WEAPON MEDIA BAY CONTROLS

This section describes the control functions for the media bay.

# CONTROL DESCRIPTION

1 User Key 1 Programmable key

User Key 1 + 2 Press: Eject Media

2 REC button Programmable key

Full Press: Record Toggle

Half Press: AF Start

3 User Key 2 Programmable key

User Key 1 + 2 Press: Eject Media

For more information, see the DSMC Media Operation Guide, available at www.red.com/downloads.

WEAPON Media Bay Controls

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WEAPON MEDIA BAY LEDS

This section describes the LED functions for the media bay.

# LED COLOR/FLASHING DESCRIPTION

1 Media Status LED

(Back of media bay)

Off No media mounted

Green Preview; media mounted with > 10% of

media space available

Amber Record finalizing or playback mode

Amber flashing (slow) Formatting media

Red flashing (slow) Preview/Recoding; media mounted

with <= 10% and > 5% of media space

available

Red flashing (fast) Preview/Recording; media mounted

with <= 5% of media space available

Red Recording; media mounted with > 10%

of media space available

2 Record Status LED

Off Not recording, or media not mounted

Red Recording

1. For more information on how to enable/disable this LED, go to “Indicator” on page 92. If media is not mounted, this LED is off.

WEAPON Media Bay LEDs

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RED MINI-MAG SYSTEM

RED MINI-MAG

SSDs deliver fast and reliable recording options for your camera. A RED STATION

enables

you to connect media to your computer for offloading and editing.

RED offers the following RED MINI-MAG SSDs and compatible RED STATIONs:

ITEM PART NUMBER

RED MINI-MAG (1TB)

750-0068

RED MINI-MAG (512GB)

750-0053

RED MINI-MAG (240GB)

750-0072

RED MINI-MAG (120GB) 750-0075

RED STATION RED MINI-MAG 750-0055

1. The RED MINI-MAG 1TB can take up to 20 seconds to mount to a computer or a DSMC.

For more information, see the DSMC Media Operation Guide, available at www.red.com/downloads.

RED MINI-MAG (1TB)

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WEAPON EXPANDERS

NOTE: Only one (1) expander module can be used at a time.

RED offers the following WEAPON expanders:

ITEM PART NUMBER

WEAPON Base Expander 720-0033

WEAPON REDVOLT Expander 720-0040

WEAPON Jetpack Expander 720-0039

WEAPON BASE EXPANDER

The WEAPON Base Expander is an ideal connector module for general input/output (I/O) needs. Manufactured

from lightweight and durable magnesium, this low-profile module mounts directly to the WEAPON BRAIN and

offers interface connections for power (DC IN), HDMI, 3G-SDI (HD-SDI), CTRL and SYNC ports (for Timecode

and Genlock), as well as a 3.5mm microphone input and a 3.5mm line-level headphone out.

The WEAPON Base Expander also offers rear-mounting support for WEAPON-compatible battery and power

modules, such as the WEAPON REDVOLT

XL Module. The low profile WEAPON Base Expander offers a variety

of connectors and is ideal for run-and-gun and independent shooters.

NOTE: Only one (1) expander module can be used at a time.

WEAPON Base Expander

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WEAPON REDVOLT EXPANDER

Designed for advanced configurations, the WEAPON REDVOLT

Expander mounts directly to the BRAIN and

offers an expansive array of I/O connectors and functionality available for the WEAPON system. The WEAPON

REDVOLT Expander features ports for power in (DC IN), Genlock (BNC), Timecode (LEMO), GIG-E, and more.

HDMI and two 3G-SDI (HD-SDI) outputs offer versatility for your video output needs, while an integrated USB

power output is available to support wireless HDMI transmitters.

The WEAPON REDVOLT Expander offers a modular audio system that you can remove and replace with

upcoming audio modules. The default audio module offers two (2) female XLR audio connections. Each XLR

input features a 3-position selector switch to designate the incoming audio signal type: Balanced Line Level,

Balanced Mic Level, and Balanced Mic with +48V phantom power. Additionally, a 3.5mm line-level headphone

jack lets you sample audio during takes and in playback mode.

The WEAPON REDVOLT Expander also provides multiple auxiliary power outputs, enabling the use of peripheral

camera accessories and more:

 A rear-facing 4-Pin 0B LEMO AUX PWR output supports Start/Stop Trigger IN, Tally OUT, and provides

power out up to 1.5 Amps.

 A front-facing 2-Pin 0B LEMO AUX PWR port and front-facing 7-Pin 0B LEMO SERIAL port share a total

output of 3.0 Amps. The SERIAL port is ideal for powering motor drivers.

 A rear-facing Timecode port offers 5V at 1.5 mA for powering external timecode devices.

 A rear-facing USB port offers 5V at 1.5 Amps for powering HDMI transmitters or small mobile devices.

 The two XLR audio ports in the default audio module each offer +48V phantom power.

For hot-swap support when it matters most, the WEAPON REDVOLT Expander also supports a single REDVOLT

battery. Additional WEAPON-compatible battery and power modules can be mounted for your changing power

needs.

The WEAPON REDVOLT Expander also features a selector switch that enables the BRAIN to automatically boot

when power is provided via the DC IN connector on the expander. This feature allows you to use a connected

DC input supply to turn the BRAIN on and off when the camera is mounted in remote or difficult to maneuver

locations. This expander is the ideal solution for a variety of production environments, maximizing camera

interface and functionality for the most demanding shoots.

NOTE: Only one (1) expander module can be used at a time.

WEAPON REDVOLT Expander

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WEAPON JETPACK EXPANDER

The WEAPON Jetpack Expander is specifically designed for aerial, gimbal, handheld, and other lightweight/

remote configurations. This expander features standard connectors for power (DC-IN), CTRL, and SYNC for

all of your Timecode and Genlock needs. In addition, the WEAPON Jetpack Expander offers custom-tailored

supports and connectors for HDMI and USB power out—perfect for housings and low-profile setups.

The WEAPON Jetpack Expander also features a selector switch that enables the WEAPON BRAIN to automatically

boot when power is provided via the DC IN connector on the expander. This feature allows you to use a

connected DC input supply to turn the BRAIN on and off when the camera is mounted in remote or difficult to

maneuver locations.

NOTE: Only one (1) expander module can be used at a time.

WEAPON Jetpack Expander

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POWER MODULES

RED offers the following WEAPON power modules:

ITEM PART NUMBER

WEAPON REDVOLT XL Module 740-0034

WEAPON REDVOLT XL MODULE

The WEAPON REDVOLT XL Module mounts seamlessly to the back of the BRAIN—and select other I/O

expanders—to provide support for long-lasting and rechargeable REDVOLT XL batteries. The WEAPON

REDVOLT XL Module features a smaller, more ergonomic design with one (1) dual-action release button for

removing an attached battery.

The WEAPON REDVOLT XL Module offers a DC IN power port that can be used to power the camera system

when the module is attached to the BRAIN. An included protective baseplate enables the WEAPON REDVOLT

XL Module to serve as a portable and stand-alone REDVOLT XL battery charger. Plug in the AC Power Adaptor

(DSMC) to the 6-pin 1B LEMO DC IN connector on the module and connect a REDVOLT XL battery. While the

module is mounted to the BRAIN, it will only charge an attached REDVOLT XL battery if the BRAIN is powered

off.

Two (2) rear facing auxiliary ports provide power for external camera accessories, while remaining out of the

way while shooting.

RED BATTERIES AND CHARGERS

RED offers the following batteries and chargers:

ITEM PART NUMBER

REDVOLT XL 740-0021

REDVOLT Charger (Quad) 740-0015

For more information, see the DSMC Power Operation Guide, available at www.red.com/downloads.

WEAPON REDVOLT XL Module

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DISPLAYS AND ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDERS

RED offers the following displays and electronic viewfinders (EVFs):

ITEM RESOLUTION PART NUMBER

WEAPON RED Touch 7.0" LCD

1920 x 1136 730-0018

WEAPON RED Touch 4.7" LCD

1280 x 720 730-0019

RED Touch 5.0" LCD

800 x 400 730-0008

RED Touch 7.0" LCD

1920 x 1136 730-0007

RED Touch 9.0" LCD

1280 x 768 730-0011

RED PRO LCD 7"

1024 x 600 730-0009

WEAPON RED EVF (OLED)

1920 x 1080 730-0021

BOMB EVF

(LCOS)

1280 x 784 730-0004

BOMB EVF (OLED)

1280 x 1024 730-0010

1. Using this display with an EPIC or SCARLET camera requires a WEAPON LEMO Adaptor B.

2. Using these displays with a WEAPON camera requires a WEAPON LEMO Adaptor A.

3. RED offers multiple mounting solutions for each camera type.

For a full list of LCD and EVF user keys and default actions, go to “Default Key Functions” on page 180.

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RED LCDS

RED displays provide important camera parameters on the graphical user interface (GUI) and offer a variety of

monitor viewing options. RED touchscreen displays enable you to use gestures to navigate menus and adjust

camera parameters. RED displays feature 8-bit RGB, 4:4:4 progressive scan, providing up to 16.7 million colors

and up to 70% NTSC color gamut.

LCD PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: DO NOT use a RED display as a handle to lift or carry the DSMC. Damage to a RED display or other

components of the DSMC system caused by using the display as a handle are not covered under warranty.

WARNING: DO NOT use the threaded holes in the RED Touch LCD base to mount the display to the BRAIN.

Damage to a RED display or other components of the DSMC system caused by using these threaded holes is

not covered under warranty.

IMPORTANT: The RED Touch LCD swivel axis has a total adjustment range of approximately 360˚ (180˚ clockwise

or counterclockwise from the nominal “rear-facing” orientation). The tilt axis range of adjustment is approximately

180˚. Damage to a RED display or other DSMC components caused by excessive force is not covered under

warranty.

IMPORTANT: The WEAPON RED Touch 4.7" LCD has a tilt axis range of approximately 240˚ (90˚ forward and 150˚

backward). Damage to a RED display or other DSMC components caused by excessive force is not covered

under warranty.

WEAPON RED Touch 7.0" LCD

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BOMB EVFS

The BOMB EVF (LCOS) and BOMB EVF (OLED) deliver specialized viewing solutions for the DSMC. The BOMB

EVF (LCOS) is a high-definition, lightweight, and low-profile viewfinder. The BOMB EVF (OLED) uses OLED

technology, providing deeper blacks and more color accurate images.

ITEM CONTRAST RATIO DIOPTER RANGE

BOMB EVF (LCOS)

1000:1 typical 2.0 to –5.0.1

BOMB EVF (OLED)

>10,000:1 typical 2.0 to –5.0.1

1. Using these displays with a WEAPON camera requires a WEAPON LEMO Adaptor A.

WARNING: DO NOT point the BOMB EVF (OLED) eyepiece at direct sunlight. Continued exposure to direct

sunlight may damage the EVF. Point the eyepiece away from sunlight when not in use. Damage to the BOMB

EVF (OLED) caused by continued exposure to direct sunlight is not covered under warranty.

BOMB EVF FEATURES

# FEATURE DESCRIPTION

1 EVF connector Custom digital video and power interconnection between the BRAIN and RED

EVF; Pinout not published

2 EVF Tally LED When enabled, the LED illuminates red when recording; For more information,

go to “Indicator” on page 92

3 Key 1 Programmable key

Magnify: Toggle

4 Key 2 Programmable key

Exposure Check: Toggle

5 Eyepiece heater The integrated eyepiece heater automatically heats the eyepiece when the

EVF detects a low ambient temperature

BOMB EVF (OLED)

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WEAPON RED EVF

The WEAPON RED EVF (OLED) is a high definition electronic viewfinder designed as the ideal single-viewer

monitoring solution. Featuring the latest OLED technology, this EVF provides an unmatched personal viewing

experience with a 1080p OLED micro-display, and improved color accuracy with 30-bit RGB color represenation.

View and monitor your RED footage as it is intended with truer colors and deeper blacks in a larger field of view.

Engineered with OBSOLESCENCE OBSOLETE

in mind, the WEAPON RED EVF (OLED) is perfect for use with

WEAPON, EPIC, or SCARLET cameras. RED offers multiple mounting solutions for each camera type.

WARNING: DO NOT point the WEAPON RED EVF (OLED) eyepiece at direct sunlight. Continued exposure to

direct sunlight may damage the EVF. Point the eyepiece away from sunlight when not in use. Damage to the

WEAPON RED EVF (OLED) caused by continued exposure to direct sunlight is not covered under warranty.

WEAPON RED EVF FEATURES

# FEATURE DESCRIPTION

1 WEAPON RED EVF Mount The WEAPON RED EVF Mount

2 EVF connector

Custom digital video and power interconnection between the EVF and

other RED devices; Pinout not published

3 Key 1 Programmable key

Magnify: Toggle

4 Key 2 Programmable key

Exposure Check: Toggle

5 Mounting point Mounting point for the WEAPON RED EVF Mounting Plate (Top)

6 WEAPON RED EVF

Modular Optical Block

Fully coated with a > 32° field of view

1. Not visible. Shown with the WEAPON RED EVF Mount attached.

WEAPON RED EVF

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LEMO ADAPTORS

This section describes the WEAPON LEMO Adaptor A and the WEAPON LEMO Adaptor B. These adaptors

enable you to use EPIC/SCARLET displays with your WEAPON camera and use WEAPON displays with your

EPIC/SCARLET camera. For more information on available displays, go to “Displays and Electronic Viewfinders”

on page 24.

ITEM PART NUMBER

WEAPON LEMO Adaptor A 720-0037

WEAPON LEMO Adaptor B 720-0038

LEMO ADAPTOR A

The WEAPON LEMO Adaptor A makes your existing RED Touch and RED PRO displays, as well as RED EVFs,

fully compatible with the WEAPON camera system. The WEAPON LEMO Adaptor A converts the pogo connection

on the WEAPON BRAIN to a legacy EVF/LCD LEMO port. The WEAPON LEMO Adaptor A is designed to attach

to the primary (top), or the secondary (side) EVF/LCD port on the WEAPON BRAIN.

When used along with the WEAPON LEMO Adaptor B, this adaptor enables you to mount a WEAPON RED 7.0"

LCD away from the camera BRAIN—to a NOGA arm or other stable mounting point.

The WEAPON LEMO Adaptor A is compatible with the BOMB EVF, (LCOS) and (OLED) models, or later.

LEMO ADAPTOR B

The WEAPON LEMO Adaptor B enables you to use the WEAPON RED 7.0" LCD with your existing EPIC or

SCARLET camera BRAIN. The WEAPON LEMO Adaptor B converts the display signal from a pogo connection to

a legacy EVF/LCD LEMO port. The WEAPON LEMO Adaptor B is designed to mount to your EPIC or SCARLET

camera BRAIN using standard 1/4-20 mounting holes.

When used along with the WEAPON LEMO Adaptor A, this adaptor enables you to mount a WEAPON RED 7.0"

LCD away from the camera BRAIN—to a NOGA arm or other stable mounting point.

WEAPON LEMO Adaptor A

WEAPON LEMO Adaptor B

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CAMERA CONTROL MODULES

This section describes the camera control modules. These devices provide a wide array of programmable

buttons, controls, and other features to interact with the camera.

RED offers the following remotes and controls:

ITEM PART NUMBER

WEAPON Sidekick (Forged CF)

720-0041

WEAPON Sidekick (Woven CF)

720-0036

WEAPON Sidekick (Magnesium)

720-0032

WEAPON Top Handle 720-0035

1. Each WEAPON Sidekick is compatible with both WEAPON (Carbon Fiber) and WEAPON (Magnesium).

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WEAPON SIDEKICK

The WEAPON Sidekick is a lightweight interface solution that offers intuitive integrated control over critical

camera parameters. Engineered exclusively for WEAPON, this low profile interface provides full access to basic

and advanced menus via a 1.7" OLED display. The rotary dial, D-Pad, function buttons, and configurable preset

buttons provide an improved method of controlling your camera.

The WEAPON Sidekick provides full menu control without compromising the tactical advantages of your

WEAPON’s small form-factor and weight.

WEAPON TOP HANDLE

Ergonomic and intuitive, the WEAPON Top Handle was engineered entirely around the most important action

for any shooter—the record button. This intelligent top handle puts a new Record Start/Stop button at your

fingertips, using built-in integrated circuitry.

The WEAPON Top Handle mounts directly to the 1/4-20 mounting points on the top of the WEAPON. With a

rubberized grip and new trigger design—the WEAPON Top Handle offers the ideal handle and shooting method

for your WEAPON.

WEAPON Sidekick (Woven CF)

WEAPON Top Handle

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LENS MOUNTS

RED offers the following DSMC lens mounts:

ITEM PART NUMBER

DSMC Mg PL Mount 2.0 725-0024

DSMC Ti PL Mount 725-0003

DSMC Al Canon Mount 725-0004

DSMC Ti Canon Mount 725-0005

DSMC Al Nikon Mount 725-0006

DSMC Ti Nikon Mount 725-0007

DSMC Al Leica-M Mount 725-0008

DSMC MOTION MOUNT Ti PL

725-0012

DSMC MOTION MOUNT Ti Canon

725-0014

INTERCHANGEABLE OLPFS

This section describes the interchangeable optical low pass filter (OLPF) system and modular OLPFs.

The WEAPON camera system includes intelligent, modular OLPFs. The camera automatically recognizes the

OLPF type installed, eliminating the need to configure OLPF settings in the camera menu.

RED offers the following modular WEAPON interchangeable OLPFs:

 WEAPON RED DRAGON 6K Standard OLPF

 WEAPON RED DRAGON 6K Skin Tone-Highlight OLPF

 WEAPON RED DRAGON 6K Low Light Optimized OLPF

RAILS, MOUNTS, TACTICAL GEAR, AND CABLES

RED offers a wide variety of support gear, mounting platforms, cables, accessories, and other equipment. For

more information, visit the RED Store at www.red.com/store.

DSMC Mg PL Mount 2.0

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POWER OPERATIONS

This section describes the basic power operations of the WEAPON

system.

For more information, see the DSMC Power Operation Guide, available at www.red.com/downloads.

WARNING: Modules, displays, and accessories are NOT HOT SWAPPABLE, meaning that you cannot remove or

install the item while the camera is turned on. Before installing or removing a module, display, or accessory,

you MUST turn off the camera. Failure to do so may result in damage to the item or DSMC that is not covered

under warranty.

POWER PRIORITY

When multiple power sources are connected to the BRAIN, power consumption is prioritized in this sequence:

1. DC power supply (DC IN connector) on any connected device

2. REDVOLT XL battery in the WEAPON REDVOLT XL Module

3. REDVOLT battery in the WEAPON REDVOLT Expander

POWER CONSUMPTION

The BRAIN draws approximately 3.3 A (50 W) when configured with the WEAPON Base Expander, WEAPON

RED Touch 7.0" LCD, and RED MINI-MAG 512GB.

Under typical conditions batteries provide the following operating time:

 REDVOLT: Powers the BRAIN and accessories for approximately 30 minutes.

 REDVOLT XL: Powers the BRAIN and accessories for approximately 90 minutes.

POWER STATUS

The power status of the current primary power source displays in the Lower Status Row of the graphical user

interface (GUI). Navigate to the Power In menu at Menu > Power > Power In for the status of all connected power

sources. For more information, go to “Power Menu” on page 114.

APPROVED EXTERNAL DC POWER

The camera accepts input voltages of 11.5 V to 17 V DC, and can draw a maximum current of 9 A. The BRAIN

can be powered continuously by connecting one (1) of the following to an attached module or expander:

 AC Power Adaptor (DSMC)

 XLR DC power source: Requires an XLR Power Cable.

WEAPON BASIC

OPERATIONS

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TURN ON THE BRAIN

1. Attach a power source to the BRAIN.

The Power Status LED illuminates red, indicating that an appropriate power source is connected.

2. Press and release the PWR/REC button on the right side of the BRAIN.

The Power Status LED turns off, and within five (5) seconds illuminates yellow as the BRAIN turns on.

The Power Status LED then illuminates green to confirm that the BRAIN is turned on and ready to use.

NOTE: The Power Status LED flashes red when there is less than five (5) minutes of operating time remaining.

TURN OFF THE BRAIN

Use one of the following methods to turn off the BRAIN:

 Go to Menu > Power and select Shutdown.

 Press and hold PWR/REC until the Shutting Down... notification shows on the display.

NOTE: The DSMC turns off automatically if the supply voltage drops to 11.5 V.

CONFIGURE YOUR WEAPON

This section describes common options for configuring your WEAPON system.

INSTALL THE WEAPON SIDEKICK

This section applies to the following items:

 WEAPON Sidekick (Forged CF)

 WEAPON Sidekick (Woven CF)

 WEAPON Sidekick (Magnesium)

NOTE: Each WEAPON Sidekick is compatible with both WEAPON (Carbon Fiber) and WEAPON (Magnesium).

WARNING: Before installing or removing the WEAPON Sidekick, you MUST turn off the BRAIN.

REQUIRED TOOL: T10 TORX

driver

1. Turn off the BRAIN.

2. Use a T10 TORX driver to remove the four (4) screws on the BRAIN side plate (if the side plate is installed).

3. Remove the BRAIN side plate (if the side plate is installed).

4. Place the WEAPON Sidekick in the slot where the lip of the BRAIN side plate was installed.

5. Press the WEAPON Sidekick down flush along the side of BRAIN.

6. Tighten the four (4) captive screws in a cross pattern (“X” pattern) using a T10 TORX driver. DO NOT FULLY

TIGHTEN.

7. Fully tighten the four (4) screws in a cross pattern (“X” pattern) using a T10 TORX driver.

WARNING: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

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REMOVE THE WEAPON SIDEKICK

This section applies to the following items:

 WEAPON Sidekick (Forged CF)

 WEAPON Sidekick (Woven CF)

 WEAPON Sidekick (Magnesium)

NOTE: Each WEAPON Sidekick is compatible with both WEAPON (Carbon Fiber) and WEAPON (Magnesium).

WARNING: Before installing or removing the WEAPON Sidekick, you MUST turn off the BRAIN.

REQUIRED TOOL: T10 TORX driver

1. Turn off the BRAIN.

2. Use a T10 TORX driver to loosen the four (4) captive screws attaching the WEAPON Sidekick to the BRAIN.

3. Remove the WEAPON Sidekick from the BRAIN.

INSTALL A WEAPON EXPANDER

This section applies to the following items:

 WEAPON Base Expander

 WEAPON REDVOLT Expander

 WEAPON Jetpack Expander

WARNING: Before installing or removing a WEAPON expander, you MUST turn off the BRAIN.

REQUIRED TOOL: T20 TORX driver

1. Turn off the BRAIN.

2. Position the expander on the rear of the BRAIN, aligning the connector on the front of the expander with

the connector on the rear of the BRAIN.

3. Apply pressure and tighten the four (4) captive screws in a cross pattern (“X” pattern) approximately two (2)

turns each using a T20 TORX driver. DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN.

4. Fully tighten the four (4) screws in a cross pattern (“X” pattern) using a T20 TORX driver.

WARNING: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

REMOVE A WEAPON EXPANDER

This section applies to the following items:

 WEAPON Base Expander

 WEAPON REDVOLT Expander

 WEAPON Jetpack Expander

WARNING: Before installing or removing a WEAPON expander, you MUST turn off the BRAIN.

REQUIRED TOOL: T20 TORX driver

1. Turn off the BRAIN.

2. Loosen the four (4) captive screws in a cross pattern (“X” pattern) using a T20 TORX driver.

3. Remove the expander from the BRAIN.

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INSTALL THE WEAPON REDVOLT XL MODULE

The WEAPON REDVOLT XL Module mounts to the rear of the following items:

 WEAPON BRAIN

 WEAPON Base Expander

 WEAPON REDVOLT Expander

WARNING: Before installing or removing the WEAPON REDVOLT XL Module, you MUST turn off the BRAIN.

REQUIRED TOOL: T20 TORX driver

1. Turn off the BRAIN.

2. Position the module on the rear of the BRAIN or expander, aligning the connector on the front of the module

with the connector on the rear of the BRAIN or expander.

3. Apply pressure and tighten the four (4) captive screws in a cross pattern (“X” pattern) approximately two (2)

turns each using a T20 TORX driver. DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN.

4. Fully tighten the four (4) screws in a cross pattern (“X” pattern) using a T20 TORX driver.

WARNING: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

REMOVE THE WEAPON REDVOLT XL MODULE

WARNING: Before installing or removing the WEAPON REDVOLT XL Module, you MUST turn off the BRAIN.

REQUIRED TOOL: T20 TORX driver

1. Turn off the BRAIN.

2. Loosen the four (4) captive screws in a cross pattern (“X” pattern) using a T20 TORX driver.

3. Remove the module from the BRAIN or expander.

INSTALL THE WEAPON TOP HANDLE

WARNING: Before installing or removing the WEAPON Top Handle, you MUST turn off the BRAIN.

REQUIRED TOOL: 3/16" hex key

1. Turn off the BRAIN.

2. Position the WEAPON Top Handle on top of the BRAIN, aligning the connector on the bottom of the

WEAPON Top Handle with the connector on top of the BRAIN.

3. Tighten the two (2) captive screws approximately two (2) turns each using a 3/16" hex key. DO NOT FULLY

TIGHTEN.

4. Fully tighten the two (2) screws using a 3/16" hex key.

WARNING: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

REMOVE THE WEAPON TOP HANDLE

WARNING: Before installing or removing the WEAPON Top Handle, you MUST turn off the BRAIN.

REQUIRED TOOL: 3/16" hex key

1. Turn off the BRAIN.

2. Loosen the two (2) captive screws using a 3/16" hex key.

3. Remove the WEAPON Top Handle from the BRAIN.

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REMOVE THE MEDIA BAY

To troubleshoot issues with the media bay or SSD, you may need to remove and re-install the media bay. Unless

you are troubleshooting media-related issues, DO NOT remove the media bay.

WARNING: Before installing or removing the media bay, you MUST turn off the BRAIN.

REQUIRED TOOL: T10 TORX driver

1. Turn off the BRAIN.

2. Loosen the four (4) captive screws in a cross pattern (“X” pattern) using a T10 TORX driver.

3. Remove the media bay from the BRAIN.

4. Inspect the connections and pins on the BRAIN and ensure that they are clean and undamaged.

NOTE: DO NOT touch any part of the exposed boards or connectors.

5. Re-attach the media bay as soon as possible to prevent dust or debris from entering the BRAIN. For more

information, go to “Install the Media Bay” on page 36.

INSTALL THE MEDIA BAY

WARNING: Before installing or removing the media bay, you MUST turn off the BRAIN.

REQUIRED TOOL: T10 TORX driver

1. Turn off the BRAIN.

1. Place the media bay on the BRAIN, so that the mounting holes of the media bay align with the screw holes

of the BRAIN.

2. Use a T10 TORX driver to tighten the four (4) captive screws by about two (2) turns in a cross pattern (“X”

pattern). DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN.

3. Tighten the four (4) captive screws evenly. DO NOT exceed 70 in-oz, or damage may occur.

WARNING: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

INSTALL THE FOCUS HOOK

For more information on the focus hook storage location and mounting point, go to “BRAIN Connectors, Focus

Hook, and Back Focus” on page 16.

REQUIRED TOOL: Slotted screwdriver

1. Remove the focus hook from the focus hook storage location on the media bay using a slotted screwdriver.

2. Tighten the focus hook into the focus hook mounting point on the media bay using a slotted screwdriver.

WARNING: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

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INTERCHANGEABLE OLPF SYSTEM

This section describes the process for swapping an interchangeable OLPF.

WARNING: Read these instructions carefully and in their entirety before removing or installing an interchangeable

OLPF. Damage caused to the OLPF module, camera, or sensor due to improper handling or use is not covered

under warranty.

WARNING: Once an interchangeable OLPF is removed from the BRAIN, the sensor is exposed. Improper handling

of the OLPF modules or BRAIN during this procedure may compromise the installation or cause irreparable

damage to your camera or sensor.

WARNING: DO NOT allow any dirt or debris to enter the optical cavity.

WARNING: Use only WEAPON RED DRAGON OLPFs. DO NOT use DSMC OLPFs. For any questions about OLPF

compatibility, please contact your Bomb Squad representative.

SWAP AN INTERCHANGEABLE OLPF

REQUIRED TOOLS: T20 TORX driver

1. Turn off the camera.

2. Remove any modules, cables, or other accessories that may interfere with operations.

3. Loosen and remove the four (4) M4x0.7 x 8 mm lens mount screws in a cross pattern (“X” pattern) using a

T20 TORX driver.

NOTE: The DSMC Mg PL Mount 2.0 has captive screws that are not removable from the mount.

NOTE: Screw removal may require a large handle T20 TORX driver and additional leverage.

4. Remove the lens mount.

5. Use a damp, lint-free cloth to gently wipe down the area around the lens mount and OLPF module. Remove

as much dust and debris as possible.

6. Use a T20 TORX driver to turn the lock on the camera counter-clockwise to the Unlock position.

7. Remove the OLPF module and place it in its protective case.

8. Use an LED light to ensure that the optical cavity is clean and free from dust or debris.

9. Ensure the desired OLPF module is clean and free of debris.

10. Insert the OLPF module.

11. Use a T20 TORX driver to turn the lock on the camera clockwise to the Lock position.

NOTE: If the lock does not turn easily, gently press down on the OLPF module while turning the lock.

12. Replace the lens mount.

13. Replace and loosely tighten the four (4) M4x0.7 x 8 mm lens mount screws in a cross pattern (“X” pattern)

using a T20 TORX driver. DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN.

NOTE: The DSMC Mg PL Mount 2.0 has captive screws that are not removable from the mount.

14. Fully tighten the four (4) lens mount screws in a cross pattern (“X” pattern) using a T20 TORX driver. DO

NOT exceed 350 in-oz, or damage may occur.

NOTE: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

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USE A TRIPOD OR MONOPOD

This section describes the WEAPON mounting points and mounting equipment for use with a tripod or monopod.

The WEAPON is equipped with two (2) 3/8-16 mounting holes and one (1) 1/4-20 mounting hole on the bottom

of the BRAIN. These mounting points are designed for use with a variety of mounting plates and hardware, to

support tripods and other support systems.

WARNING: Ensure that the tripod, monopod, or support system is designed and rated to handle the weight

of your WEAPON configuration. RED is not responsible for any damage caused by using a tripod, monopod,

mount, or support system that does not provide sufficient support.

WARNING: DO NOT use excessive force to mount a support accessory, as this may damage the screw threading.

RED offers the following products for use with tripods and other support systems:

ITEM PART NUMBER

Mounting Plate (DSMC) 790-0094

DSMC Quick Release Platform Pack 790-0183

Quick Release Platform Pack (Bolt-On) 790-0078

Quick Release Platform (Dovetail) 790-0079

Quick Release Platform (Mini) 790-0390

Dovetail Mounting Plate (Long) 790-0083

Dovetail Mounting Plate (Short) 790-0084

For more information, visit the RED store at www.red.com/store.

VIDEO MONITOR OUTPUTS

NOTE: HD-SDI and HDMI

ports are only available on select WEAPON expanders. For more information, go to

“Input/Output Connectors” on page 161.

The monitoring path converts RAW sensor data to a white balanced 12-bit depth 1920 x 1080 pixel RGB 4:4:4

video signal. The signal may be modified using ISO, White Balance, or other RGB color space adjustments. The

signal is then scaled and gamma-corrected to provide monitor outputs at 10-bit depth in 4:2:2 YCC or 8-bit

depth in 4:4:4 RGB.

The camera offers the following monitor outputs:

 EVF/LCD: Supports a RED EVF or LCD display.

 HD-SDI: Provides a 720p or 1080p output suitable for monitoring or recording to an external VTR or DDR

device. It may be configured for 10-bit LIN (VIDEO) or 10-bit LOG (FILM) encoded data.

 HDMI: Provides a 480p, 720p, or 1080p output suitable for monitoring via a Windows

monitor or most

HDTVs.

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VIDEO MONITOR CATEGORIES

NOTE: HD-SDI and HDMI ports are only available on select WEAPON expanders. For more information, go to

“Input/Output Connectors” on page 161.

Video monitor outputs are separated into three (3) categories:

 VIEWFINDER: The Upper Status Row, Live Action Area, and Lower Status Row display. Default output is the

EVF/LCD connector located on top of the camera. If an EVF or LCD is not connected, you can transfer the

VIEWFINDER output to either the HDMI or 3G-SDI (HD-SDI) output from an expander.

 PROGRAM/Clean: None of the graphic overlays display.

 PREVIEW: The Live Action Area and associated graphic overlays display.

For more information about changing the video monitor category of your monitor, go to “Monitor Control” on

page 61.

RECORD

Perform one of the following actions to begin recording:

 Press PWR/REC on the BRAIN.

 Press REC on the media bay.

 Press START/STOP on the WEAPON Top Handle.

 Double-Tap Right 25% to Record on an attached touchscreen display (when enabled).

NOTE: To enable Double-Tap Right 25% to Record, go to Menu > Settings > Display > Monitor Control > Advanced

> Gestures.

RECORD VIA HD-SDI OR HDMI

NOTE: HD-SDI and HDMI ports are only available on select WEAPON expanders. For more information, go to

“Input/Output Connectors” on page 161.

NOTE: The secondary LCD/EVF port (on the side of the WEAPON BRAIN) and the HDMI port cannot be used at

the same time. For more information, go to “LCD/EVF 2 / HDMI Select” on page 65.

This section describes how to record via HD-SDI or HDMI through simultaneous record (recording to an SSD

and an external recorder at the same time) or external record only.

SIMULTANEOUS RECORD

NOTE: HD-SDI and HDMI ports are only available on select WEAPON expanders. For more information, go to

“Input/Output Connectors” on page 161.

You can record simultaneously to an external recorder and a RED SSD. To record simultaneously, follow the

instructions below:

1. Attach a WEAPON expander that has an HD-SDI or HDMI port.

2. Connect the camera to an external recorder with an HD-SDI or HDMI cable.

3. Ensure an SSD is inserted in the camera and formatted.

4. Begin recording.

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EXTERNAL RECORD

NOTE: HD-SDI and HDMI ports are only available on select WEAPON expanders. For more information, go to

“Input/Output Connectors” on page 161.

You can record to an external recorder without recording to an SSD. To record to an external device only, follow

the instructions below:

1. Attach a WEAPON expander that has an HD-SDI or HDMI port.

2. Connect the camera to an external recorder with an HD-SDI or HDMI cable.

3. Ensure the SSD is ejected.

4. Go to Menu > Settings > Recording > Mode.

5. Select External from the Storage drop-down menu.

6. Begin recording.

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This chapter describes the WEAPON

Basic Menu, controls, including:

 “Upper Status Row (Basic Menu)” on page 42

 “Live Action Area” on page 46

 “Lower Status Row” on page 47

 “Navigation Controls” on page 52

WEAPON GUI MENU INTRODUCTION

This section describes the structure and layout of the WEAPON graphical user interface (GUI) that overlays the

video monitor signal. Advanced GUI menu controls enable convenient access to menus, overlays, and other

critical camera information. Functionality varies based on monitor output type and firmware version.

The WEAPON GUI menu is separated into three (3) main sections:

# ITEM DESCRIPTION

1 Upper Status Row

(Basic Menu)

Easy access to primary camera capture parameters.

Go to “Upper Status Row (Basic Menu)” on page 42.

2 Live Action Area Live camera recording view, overlays, guides, and more.

Go to “Live Action Area” on page 46.

3 Lower Status Row Critical camera parameters, record/playback modes, media and power status,

and audio meter. Go to “Lower Status Row” on page 47.

GUI Control Menu

BASIC MENUS

AND CONTROLS

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UPPER STATUS ROW (BASIC MENU)

The Upper Status Row displays basic project parameters. The currently selected parameter in the Upper Status

Row is underlined with a red bar. The Upper Status Row is also known as the Basic Menu.

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The Upper Status Row includes the following GUI elements:

# ITEM DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO...

1 Frame Rate (FPS) Recording frame rate “Frame Rate” on page 75

2 ISO Camera sensitivity “ISO” on page 69

3 Aperture Lens aperture (F stop) information “Aperture” on page 45

4 Exposure (Shutter) Integration time or shutter angle “Exposure” on page 77

5 Color Temperature White balance “Color Temperature” on page 74

6 Resolution Record resolution “Format” on page 79

7 REDCODE

REDCODE compression setting “REDCODE” on page 45

8 Menu Access advanced settings “Advanced Menus” on page 57

9 Cursor Indicates currently selected Upper

Status Row element

N/A

Upper Status Row

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ACCESS ADVANCED MENUS

For every Upper Status Row item, you can select the Advanced... button to access the related menu in the

Advanced Menus.

For example, select Advanced... in the Frame Rate menu to open Menu > Settings > Project > Frame Rate.

For more information about Advanced Menus, go to “Advanced Menus” on page 57.

Select “Advanced...”

Button

“Advanced...” Menu

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FEATURE: EDIT LIST

Select the Edit List... button in the Upper Status Row menus to change the values that display for each setting.

For example, if you open the Frame Rate menu and select Edit List..., the camera lets you add or remove values

to available frame rates.

Select “Edit List...” Button

“Edit List...” Menu

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APERTURE

The aperture (also known as the T stop or F stop) parameter displays when a compatible mount and lens are

installed. The aperture controls the depth of field of the image and, in combination with the shutter speed/angle

setting, controls the amount of light that reaches the sensor (exposure).

 Increasing the aperture to a higher number increases the depth of field, but reduces the exposure (brightness).

 Decreasing the aperture to a lower number decreases the depth of field, but increases the exposure

(brightness).

RED DSMC PL MOUNT INSTALLED

The current aperture of the attached lens displays when a DSMC PL mount is installed and a supported lens

equipped with Cooke

S4/i

system is attached.

DSMC NIKON MOUNT AND CANON MOUNT INSTALLED

The Aperture menu is visible when a DSMC Nikon

Mount, DSMC Canon

Mount, or DSMC RED MOTION MOUNT

Ti Canon is installed and a supported lens is attached. This enables you to adjust the aperture of the attached

lens.

Select the Advanced... button to access the Menu > Settings > Setup > Lens screen. For more information, go to

“Autofocus Modes (DSMC, Nikon, and Canon Mounts)” on page 117.

REDCODE

Select the target REDCODE compression ratio for your project.

If the camera is able to achieve the target compression ratio, the compression ratio displays in white. If the

camera is unable to achieve the target compression ratio, the compression ratio displays in yellow.

The current compression ratio is automatically recalculated when changes are made to the project resolution,

aspect ratio, anamorphic setting, frame rate, HDRx mode, media, or the target REDCODE compression ratio.

REDCODE range is 2:1 to 22:1. Default is 8:1.

For maximum available REDCODE values, see the DSMC Media Operation Guide at www.red.com/downloads.

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LIVE ACTION AREA

The Live Action Area contains the recorded image area plus Surround View look around area, plus overlays

for Frame Guides, Safe Action/Safe Title, Clip Name, and Timecode values. The color of each overlay can be

customized to maximize the contrast between the guide(s) and scene being captured.

The Live Action Area includes the following GUI elements:

# ITEM DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO...

1 Lens Information Lens information when using supported

Canon, Nikon, or Cooke lenses

“Lens Information” on page 46

2 AF Status Currently selected auto focus mode “Focus Menu” on page 116

3 Center Crosshair and

Spot Focus Guide

Crosshair: Center of selected guide

Reference guides: Safe Action/Safe Title,

Picture Center, Grid Overlay

“General Tab” on page 68

4 Frame Guides Record or sensor projection area “Guides” on page 67

5 Clip Filename Filename of the clip being recorded, or

filename of the next clip to be recorded

DSMC Media Operation Guide

6 Timecode Value Current timecode value “Timecode” on page 78

LENS INFORMATION

This section describes the lens information displays when a supported lens is attached.

PL LENSES

Displays the focal length and focal distance when a DSMC PL mount is installed and a lens with the Cooke S4/i

system (or equivalent) is attached. For more information, go to “Lens Tab” on page 67.

CANON AND NIKON LENSES

Displays the focal length and focal distance when a DSMC Canon Mount or a DSMC Nikon Mount is installed

and an electronically supported lens is attached. When AF is set to Manual or Confirm mode, the focus distance

displays as a pair of Near–Far distances. When in AF mode, a single estimated focus distance displays.

The focal length and focal distance values and range vary depending on the attached lens. When the focal

length of the lens changes, the current values displays. For more information, go to “Lens Tab” on page 67.

Live Action Area

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LOWER STATUS ROW

The Lower Status Row provides access to key system information and camera values.

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The Lower Status Row in Motion mode provides key system information and camera values, including:

# ITEM SUB-ITEM/DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO...

1 Camera Mode Swipe up to toggle Motion/Stills/Playback modes “Camera Mode” on page 48

2 Histogram Histogram; tap to access the Tools menu “Histogram” on page 49

3 System Status

Indicators

Tap to access the System Status menu “System Status” on page 109

Temperature: Camera sensor and core

temperature, respectively

“Sensor Calibration” on page 102

Cal: T/E “CAL: T/E Indicator” on page 49

HDRX: Displays when HDRx mode is on “HDRX Menu” on page 115

False Color Mode: Displays modes “False Color Modes” on page 58

Magnify: Tallies 1:1 if magnify is selected “Magnify” on page 60

Timecode “Timecode” on page 132

Genlock “GEN Indicator” on page 50

Sync “SYNC Indicator” on page 50

LAN “LAN Indicator” on page 50

RIG: Indicates 3D rig metadata is present N/A

WIFI: Indicates WiFi connection “WiFi Indicator” on page 50

4 Media Status Media location and remaining media capacity,

displays when recording R3D and/or Apple

ProRes; tap to access the Media Menu

“Media Menu” on page 109

5 Power Status DC voltage in or % of remaining battery capacity;

tap to access the Power menu

“Power Status” on page 51

6 Audio Meter Audio input selection and levels;

tap to access the Audio menu

“Audio Meter Levels” on page 131

Lower Status Row: Motion

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CAMERA MODE

The Camera Mode allows you to seamlessly toggle between Motion mode, Stills mode, and Playback. To select

a camera mode, select the Camera Mode icon in the Lower Status Bar, swipe up, and select a camera mode.

NOTE: Setting adjustments made in Stills mode do not affect the settings in Motion mode, and vice versa.

You can select the following camera modes:

 “Motion Mode” on page 48

 “Stills Mode” on page 48

 “Playback Menu” on page 111

MOTION MODE

Motion mode optimizes your camera settings for capturing motion. This mode defaults the camera to Continuous

Record. Motion mode includes the following features:

 Motion recording modes:

‒ “Continuous Record” on page 84

‒ “Internal Timelapse Timer” on page 84

‒ “Frame Trigger” on page 84

‒ “Speed Ramp Mode” on page 85

‒ “REDCODE Burst” on page 85

 Swipe-Up Shortcuts

‒ Camera Mode

‒ Tools

‒ Media

‒ Power

NOTE: For more information, go to “Swipe-Up Menu” on page 53.

 Default Motion Preset (RED)

STILLS MODE

Stills mode optimizes your camera settings for capturing stills. In Stills mode, the camera defaults to 6K 3:2,

REDCODE 3:1, Auto Exposure Single Shot, and Multi-Shot mode. Stills mode includes the following features:

 Stills recording modes:

‒ “Multi-Shot” on page 86

‒ “Motion + Stills” on page 87

 Swipe-Up Shortcuts:

‒ Auto Exposure

‒ Auto Focus

‒ Record Mode

NOTE: For more information, go to “Swipe-Up Menu” on page 53.

 Default Stills Preset (RED)

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HISTOGRAM

This section describes the elements that comprise the Histogram section in the Lower Status Row. This section

of the GUI helps ensure that recorded footage is properly exposed.

Tap the Histogram in the Lower Status Row to access the Tools menu. For more information, go to “Tools” on

page 58.

# ITEM DESCRIPTION

1 RAW Level Bar (left)

Also known as a “goal post”. Displays the amount of pixels in the image that

are underexposed (noise)

2 RAW Level Bar (right)

Also known as a “goal post”. Displays the amount of pixels in the image that are

overexposed (clipping)

3 RGB Histogram Provides a visual representation of exposure and sensor data levels for Red,

Green, and Blue channels; meter is affected by White Balance, ISO, and VIEW/

LOOK settings

4 RAW Clip Meter Also known as “traffic lights”. Provides a visual representation of exposure and

sensor data levels for Red, Green, and Blue channels; Circles (traffic lights) will

light up when clipping occurs

1. The RAW Level Bars display the amount of pixels in the image that are noisy or clipped in relation to the total number of pixels in the

image. For example, if the left RAW Level Bar is 1/8 of the total height, that means that approximately 1/8 of the total pixels in the total

image are at an exposure level that is at risk of displaying noise when pushed to higher ISO or FLUT

values in post production.

SYSTEM STATUS INDICATORS

This section describes the colors and behavior of the System Status indicators in the Lower Status Row. Tap

the System Status indicators in the Lower Status Row to access the System Status menu. For more information,

go to “System Status” on page 109.

CAL: T/E INDICATOR

The CAL: T/E indicator shows changes to temperature (T) or exposure (E) in relation to the active calibration

map. If the temperature or exposure change significantly, black shade the camera at the desired temperature

and exposure. Failure to properly calibrate the sensor may reduce image quality.

 Green: Sensor temperature or exposure are properly calibrated for current settings.

 Yellow: Slight change in sensor temperature or exposure.

 Red: Significant change in sensor temperature or exposure.

 The – and + indicate whether the sensor temperature or exposure has decreased or increased, respectively.

NOTE: T and E indicators change colors independently of each other.

Histogram (Exposure)

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TC INDICATOR

The TC indicator shows the current timecode status.

 Gray: No analog timecode is detected.

 Red: Analog timecode is detected but not enabled.

 Green: Analog timecode is used to jam the time of day timecode.

For more information, go to “Timecode, Genlock, Multi-Camera Setup” on page 132.

GEN INDICATOR

The GEN indicator shows the current genlock status.

 Gray: No genlock signal is detected, or the signal cannot cross-lock to project (24.00 FPS vs. 23.98 FPS).

 Red: During process of sync, or genlock is lost while recording.

 Green: A genlock signal matching the current HD-SDI monitor rate is locked.

 Yellow: Timing is cross-locked to compatible but not matching monitor rate. For example, genlock is 24.00

FPS, and HD-SDI monitor rate is 25.00 FPS.

NOTE: When the GEN indicator is yellow, DO NOT perform 3D operation. This warns that genlock source

settings and camera settings are not aligned, so phasing of the sync between cameras is not guaranteed.

For more information, go to “Timecode, Genlock, Multi-Camera Setup” on page 132.

SYNC INDICATOR

The SYNC indicator shows the current sensor sync status, based on genlock.

 Gray: The sensor sync mode is not set to genlock.

 Red: The sensor sync mode is set to genlock, but is not locked to a genlock signal. This may occur if

genlock or sensor sync is lost while recording.

 Green: The sensor sync mode and HD-SDI monitor rate are locked to a compatible genlock signal.

For more information, go to “Timecode, Genlock, Multi-Camera Setup” on page 132.

LAN INDICATOR

NOTE: The GIG-E port is only available on the WEAPON REDVOLT Expander. For more information, go to “Input/

Output Connectors” on page 161.

The LAN indicator shows the current status of an external LAN connection through the Gig-E port.

 Gray: External control of the camera is not enabled.

 Yellow: If the LAN indicator is yellow, external camera control is not possible. For more information, go to

“Cannot Control Camera Externally” on page 145.

WIFI INDICATOR

The WiFi indicator shows the WiFi status.

 Gray: WiFi is disabled.

 Yellow: WiFi is not connected.

 Green: WiFi is enabled.

For more information, go to “WiFi” on page 95.

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POWER STATUS

The Power Status element displays the current supply voltage or remaining battery capacity. Tap the Power

Status element to access the Power menu. For more information, go to “Power Menu” on page 114.

DC IN SUPPLY VOLTAGE

When powering the DSMC via DC power, the current voltage displays. When powering the DSMC using batteries,

the remaining battery capacity displays. The remaining capacity is indicated by the following colors:

 Green: 12.0 V and up

 Yellow: 11.8 V to 11.9 V

 Red: 11.6 V to 11.7 V

NOTE: The DSMC turns off automatically if the supply voltage drops to 11.5 V.

BATTERY TIME REMAINING

When using a REDVOLT XL battery, the power status displays the location of the power source and the

remaining battery capacity.

The color of the displayed battery capacity represents the amount of time remaining:

 Green: >10 minutes

 Yellow: 5 to 10 minutes

 Red: <5 minutes

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NAVIGATION CONTROLS

This section describes basic controls for navigating the DSMC menus.

TOUCHSCREEN NAVIGATION

RED Touch displays offer intuitive menu control and four (4) programmable buttons.

# RED TOUCH BUTTON DESCRIPTION

1 User Key 1 Toggle 1:1 Magnify on/off

2 Up Button Increase display brightness

3 Down Button Decrease display brightness

4 User Key 2 Toggle Exposure Mode on/off

NOTE: RED Touch display keys are programmable. For more information, go to “Key Mapping” on page 92.

Navigate the menus using a touchscreen by using the following gestures:

 Tap: Tap has many functions:

‒ Tap to select a Basic Menu, submenu, or button.

‒ If a menu is open, tap anywhere outside the menu to save any changes and close the menu.

‒ Tap the right or left regions of the touchscreen to access the programmable soft keys.

 Swipe: Swipe to select different values in spinners or drop-down menus. For more information, go to

“Swipe-Up Menu” on page 53.

 Double-Tap: If the monitor is in Clean mode, changes to Overlay mode.

 Hold: Tap and hold an icon to bring up an advanced interface display.

 Pinch: Move two (2) fingers apart/together to increase/decrease the size of the image. By default, this

gesture is disabled.

For more information, go to “Gestures” on page 65.

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SWIPE-UP MENU

The Swipe-Up Menu is available in the Lower Status Row on RED Touch displays and provides Swipe-Up

Shortcuts for Motion mode, Stills mode, and Playback.

For example, select the Camera Mode icon in the Lower Status Bar, swipe up, and select a Camera Mode.

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# SWIPE-UP SHORTCUT DESCRIPTION

1 Camera Mode

Select Playback, Motion, or Stills

2 Tools Set Horizon, RAW, Magnify, and False Color

3 Media View as Percentage or Time Remaining, eject media, view clip thumbnails

4 Power View as Percentage or Time Remaining

5 Auto Focus

Set Zone, Size, and Mode

6 Auto Exposure

Set Exp Comp, Speed, Metering, Priority, and Mode

7 Record Mode

Select Multi-Shot or Motion + Stills

1. For more information about Stills mode and Motion mode, go to “Camera Mode” on page 48.

2. Shortcuts only available in Stills Mode.

Swipe Up to Select a

Camera Mode

Stills Mode

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NAVIGATION GROUP

The Navigation Group is the primary control interface on the WEAPON Sidekick.

# NAVIGATION GROUP ELEMENT DESCRIPTION

1 Scroll Wheel Select and adjust the value of a selected setting

2 Directional Keys (D-Pad) Navigate menus and menu items

3 ENTER Button Press ENTER to confirm a setting or access the selected menu

Navigate the menus using a WEAPON Sidekick using the following controls:

 Press ENTER to open the menu, then rotate the Scroll Wheel clockwise to move right, counterclockwise to

move left to highlight the desired menu or parameter. Press ENTER to select.

 Press the Up Navigation Key to open the related Advanced Settings menu, if one (1) is available.

For more information, go to “Default Key Functions” on page 180.

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WEAPON SIDEKICK

This section describes the controls and display of the WEAPON Sidekick.

# CONTROL/ITEM DESCRIPTION

1 Navigation Group Navigate menus and menu items; Go to “Navigation Group” on page 54

2 MODE Button Toggle between Remote and Local Modes

3 MEDU Button Access menus or exit currently selected menu

4 User Keys (A–D)

A: Cycle Auto-Focus Mode

B: Auto White Balance

C: Toggle 1:1 Magnify

D: Toggle Exposure Mode

1. Press User Keys A + D simultaneously to lock/unlock WEAPON Sidekick buttons to prevent inadvertent menu changes.

NOTE: WEAPON Sidekick keys are programmable. For more information, go to “Key Mapping” on page 92.

OPERATION MODES

The WEAPON Sidekick display reflects the currently selected mode. Use the Scroll Wheel and Directional Keys

to navigate menus. Press MENU to access the Advanced Menu.

Press MODE to toggle between the following modes:

 Remote Mode: Navigate with WEAPON Sidekick controls, using an attached LCD, EVF, or other monitor as

a reference. The WEAPON Sidekick displays the primary control screen.

 Local Mode: Navigate using the WEAPON Sidekick controls and display. User Keys A-D are inactive.

KEY LOCK/UNLOCK

Lock the keys on the WEAPON Sidekick to prevent inadvertent button presses and menu changes.

 Lock: Press A + D simultaneously.

 Unlock: Press A + D simultaneously. Alternatively, press and hold ENTER while keys are locked.

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WEAPON SIDEKICK DISPLAY

The WEAPON Sidekick OLED display provides basic camera parameters during operation.

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The WEAPON Sidekick displays the following camera parameters:

# ITEM DESCRIPTION

1 Frame Rate Current Recording Frame Rate

2 Lens Information Displays aperture when a supported Canon, Nikon, or Cooke lens is

attached

3 White Balance Color temperature

4 REDCODE REDCODE compression setting

5 Media Status Displays media location and remaining media capacity

6 Timecode Current timecode value

7 Power Status Indicates DC supply voltage or % of remaining battery capacity including

current supply voltage

8 Color and Gamma Space Currently selected RED color and gamma space settings

9 Resolution Recording resolution

10 Shutter Speed Integration time or shutter angle

11 ISO Camera sensor sensitivity

WEAPON Sidekick OLED

(Local Mode)

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ADVANCED MENUS

The Advanced Menus include:

ADVANCED MENU DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO...

Settings Camera settings including: Display, Look, Project,

Audio, Recording, Setup, and Maintenance

“Settings Menu” on page 58

Media SSD operations including: format, eject, and more “Media Menu” on page 109

Playback View clips recorded to the attached SSD “Playback Menu” on page 111

Power Power sources, settings, status, and shutdown “Power Menu” on page 114

HDRX HDRx mode and settings “HDRX Menu” on page 115

Focus Focus modes, features, settings, and rack focus “Focus Menu” on page 116

Exposure Assist Automatic exposure settings and controls “Exposure Assist” on page 122

Presets Adjust Looks, key mappings, I/O, and more “Presets Menu” on page 124

ACCESS THE ADVANCED MENUS

 Tap the Menu button on the WEAPON

Sidekick.

 Tap the Menu icon on the touchscreen.

 Select the Advanced... button in any menu from the Upper Status Row.

DSMC Advanced Menu

ADVANCED

MENUS

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SETTINGS MENU

The Settings menu includes: Display, Look, Project, Audio, Recording, Setup, and Maintenance.

DISPLAY

The Display menu includes: Tools, Zebra, Monitor Control, Modes, Guides, and Test Signal.

TOOLS

The Tools menu provides access to false color and display modes.

For more information, see the Exposure with RED Cameras: False Color & Zebra Tools article, available at www.

red.com/learn/red-101/exposure-false-color-zebra-tools.

FALSE COLOR MODES

False color modes include: Off, Exposure, Video, Focus, Edge, and Gio Scope.

NOTE: Only monitors with the Tools check box selected in the Monitor Control menu show the false colors. For

more information, go to “Motor Control” on page 101.

NOTE: False color modes affect video recorded through HDMI

or HD-SDI to an external recorder if the Tools

check box is selected in the Monitor Control menu. When recording through HDMI or HD-SDI, use false color

modes only to help configure project settings, and then disable the mode before recording.

OFF

Disables all false color modes.

EXPOSURE

Displays color overlay on top of a desaturated image that allows you to check for proper exposure. When

enabled, the “E√” indicator displays in the Lower Status Row.

The Exposure meter colors indicate the following information:

 Purple: Underexposed; indicates sensor exposure levels that may be noisy if gained up in post-production.

 Green: IRE 41–48; based on the RGB levels of the video out signal and not the RAW data.

 Red: Overexposed; indicates sensor exposure levels that are clipping.

Purple (underexposure) and red (overexposure) are based on RAW data and show areas that are clipping or

close to clipping. The RGB settings (settings in the Look menu) DO NOT affect the Exposure indicators.

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VIDEO

Displays a color overlay that indicates the video level of the RGB monitor path (calibrated to the SMPTE test

signal). When enabled, the “V√” indicator displays in the Lower Status Row.

Colors are based on the RGB levels of the video out signal (that is, the “cooked” look, and not RAW data). The

RGB settings (settings in the Look menu) affect the Video indicators.

The Video indicators represent the following IRE values (at all other values, the desaturated image represents

the luminance value of the ISO adjusted image):

 Purple: IRE 0–4

 Blue: IRE 5

 Teal: IRE 10–12

 Green: IRE 41–48

 Pink: IRE 61–70

 Straw: IRE 92–93

 Yellow: IRE 94–95

 Orange: IRE 96–98

 Red: IRE 99–100

FOCUS

Emphasizes contrast and edges in the image without changing brightness or image content making it easier to

judge focus. Adjust zoom and focus to easily see which objects are coming into focus. When enabled, the “F√”

indicator displays in the Lower Status Row.

EDGE

Shows the edges/outlines of objects that are in focus. When enabled, the “F√” indicator displays in the Lower

Status Row.

NOTE: The Edge setting may interfere with recordings done via HDMI or HD-SDI in Clean mode.

GIO SCOPE

Displays a color overlay on top of a desaturated image, identifying the 16 stops of light within the full dynamic

range of the RED DRAGON

sensor.

When enabled, the “G√” indicator displays in the Lower Status Row. The Gio Scope indicators are based on

RAW data. The RGB settings (settings in the Look menu) DO NOT affect the indicators.

Each number indicates a different stop of light.

 11: Represents mid-gray.

 16: Represents the top stop, and is broken up into 1/8th increments to show highlight roll-off. Each 1/8th

stop is represented by a different shade of red, ranging from light red (less light) to dark red (most light).

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DISPLAY MODES

Display mode options include: Magnify, RAW, and Horizon.

MAGNIFY

Displays the central region of the sensor in 1:1 pixel resolution. When enabled, the 1:1 text in the Lower Status

Row turns green, and the AF Window and the magnified region display. The AF Window determines the center

point of the magnified region. If the lens or lens mount is not capable of autofocus with the DSMC, use Confirm

mode to turn on the AF Window. The camera automatically exits magnify mode when recording begins.

The Magnify tool magnifies a 1920 x 1020 region, centered on a 1920 x 1080 display. If the resolution is lower

than 1920 x 1020, the image border cannot be magnified. Use the following equations to determine the area of

the image border that will not be magnified:

 Border width: (1920 – W) / 2

 Border height: (1020 – H) / 2

NOTE: Frame rate and resolution cannot be modified in Magnify mode.

RAW

Displays images unaffected by the RGB settings (settings in the Look menu). When enabled, the word RAW

displays in the Histogram in the Lower Status Row.

The RAW image parameters are:

 Color Space: REDcolor2

 Gamma Space: REDlogFilm

 White Balance: 5600K

 ISO: 800 ISO

 Tint: 0 Tint

NOTE: When enabled, RAW affects video recorded via HDMI or HD-SDI to an external recorder. Otherwise, RAW

image parameters DO NOT affect image metadata; the parameters only affect the monitor output.

HORIZON

Displays an overlay that provides a reference to the position of the horizon. The Horizon overlay consists of two

(2) short side-bars that are always horizontally centered on the monitor, and a single longer horizon-line that

adjusts to the horizon based on the orientation of the DSMC BRAIN

The side-bars are green if the pitch is within +/– 1° of the calibrated zero position, otherwise they are red. The

horizon-line is green if the roll is within +/– 1° of the calibrated zero position, otherwise it is red.

To add numerical values for the pitch and roll to the Horizon overlay, follow the instructions below:

1. Go to Menu > Settings > Display > Monitor Control > Overlay.

2. Select Create..., Clone..., or Edit..., respectively, for the desired overlay action.

3. Select a location on the interface to add the numerical data for the Horizon overlay.

4. Select Motion: Gyro Data (GYRO) from the Item drop-down menu.

5. Select the desired text size.

6. Select Add.

7. Select Save.

8. Go to Menu > Settings > Display > Monitor Control > Monitor, and select the overlay from the Overlay drop-

down menu.

NOTE: The internal gyroscope and accelerometer must be calibrated for the Horizon overlay to function properly.

For more information, go to “Gyroscope and Accelerometer Calibration” on page 105.

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ZEBRA

Use Zebra mode to enable and adjust the upper and lower values for two (2) independent zebra indicators. Use

Zebra 1 for highlight exposure, and use Zebra 2 for mid-tones or shadows. Zebras are visible in Magnify mode

and are disabled by default. As with other IRE-based modes, zebra mode is applicable to the current ISO and

Look settings, and not the RAW image.

For more information, see the Exposure with RED Cameras: False Color & Zebra Tools article, available at www.

red.com/learn/red-101/exposure-false-color-zebra-tools.

ENABLE ZEBRA INDICATORS

1. Go to Menu > Settings > Display > Zebra.

2. Select a Zebra check box.

3. Select the low and high IRE values. Each value range is 1–100.

‒ Zebra 1: Areas of the image exposed within the IRE range are indicated by diagonal lines at –45°. De-

fault is IRE 98–100.

‒ Zebra 2: Areas of the image exposed within the IRE range are indicated by diagonal lines at 45°. Default

range is IRE 41–48.

MONITOR CONTROL

Use the Monitor Control menu to configure monitor and overlay settings, control surface priorities, brightness,

and gestures.

MONITOR

Select the monitor to configure from the drop-down menu at the top of the menu. The other settings on the

menu are applicable to the selected monitor.

NOTE: Changes to Monitor Control settings take effect when you close the menu.

MODE

Determines the elements displayed on the monitor:

 Clean: Only the video displays. The Upper Status Row, Lower Status Row, and overlays do not display.

 Overlay: The overlay displays. Overlays include the Upper Status Row and the Lower Status Row.

 Mirror: The monitor mirrors another screen at the same resolution. You cannot mirror a screen that is set

to Clean. The Mirror option is available based on the settings of the other attached monitors, and includes

the name of the monitor that can be mirrored.

NOTE: You can set a maximum of four (4) monitors to Overlay at a time. To assign additional monitors to Overlay,

mirror a monitor with the same resolution that is set to Overlay.

NOTE: When two (2) touchscreens are attached to the DSMC with the same resolution and one (1) is currently

the control surface, set the other to mirror it and give the effect of having two (2) control surfaces.

OVERLAY

Select which overlay shows on top of the video. RED

provides preset overlays, which have “(RED)” in the

overlay name. Create custom overlays in the Overlay tab. For more information, go to “Overlays” on page 63.

RESOLUTION

Select the output resolution for monitors (you cannot select a resolution for LCDs and EVFs, since the resolution

is determined automatically). For more information about available HD-SDI and HDMI resolutions, go to “3G-SDI

(HD-SDI) Out” on page 165 and “HDMI Out” on page 166.

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FREQUENCY

Determines the monitor frequency. Available frequencies depend on the selected monitor. The LCD resolution

defaults to 60.00 Hz, which is the optimal refresh rate for the RED LCDs.

For HD-SDI monitors, the frequency depends on the project time base. For more information, go to “3G-SDI

(HD-SDI) Out” on page 165 and “HDMI Out” on page 166.

TOOLS

Enables the false color modes on the monitor. For more information, go to “Tools” on page 58.

FLIP/MIRROR UI

NOTE: This setting is NOT available on the RED Touch 7.0" LCD. For more information, go to “Flip/Mirror” on

page 62.

Flip the graphical user interface (GUI) vertically and mirror horizontally (not rotated). Use this setting when

mounting a monitor upside down. This setting only affects the monitor, and does not affect captured footage.

FLIP VIDEO

NOTE: This setting is NOT available on the RED Touch 7.0" LCD. For more information, go to “Flip/Mirror” on

page 62.

Flip footage horizontally, so that it is upside down. This setting only affects the monitor, and does not affect

captured footage.

FLIP/MIRROR

NOTE: This setting is ONLY available on the RED Touch 7.0" LCD.

Mirror and flip (invert) the graphical user interface (GUI) and footage, effectively rotating the entire displayed

image 180°. Use this setting when mounting a monitor or the entire camera rig upside down. This setting only

affects the monitor, and does not affect captured footage.

FRAMED OVERLAY

The video display is scaled down on the monitor so that the overlay items fit outside of the video area rather

than over it. This setting only affects the monitor, and does not affect captured footage.

AUTO HIDE MENUS

Hides the Upper Status Row and Lower Status Row. When this option is disabled, the video is scaled so that

the menus are not overlaid on the video. When this option is enabled, the video is not scaled. This option

creates a control surface on a monitor without scaling the video. This setting only affects the monitor, and does

not affect captured footage.

To toggle display/hide the menus when Auto Hide Menus is enabled, perform either of the following actions:

 Press the Menu button on the WEAPON Sidekick.

 Tap the touchscreen.

NOTE: Enabling this option on a non-control surface results in the menus never displaying on that monitor.

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OVERLAYS

Create custom overlays that include specific items. Overlays can be stored on the camera or transferred to SSD

to be shared with other cameras.

 Camera: Overlays saved internally on the camera display in the Overlay drop-down menu on the Monitor

Control > Monitor tab.

 Media: Overlays saved to an SSD can be found at On Media: \overlays:.

NOTE: Overlays that end with (RED) are provided by default and cannot be edited, deleted, or exported.

OVERLAY ACTIONS

 Create...: Create a new custom overlay using a blank overlay template in the Overlay Editor.

 Clone...: Create a new custom overlay using the selected camera overlay as a template in the Overlay Editor.

 Edit...: Edit the selected camera overlay in the Overlay Editor.

 Delete: Delete the selected camera overlay.

EXPORT AND IMPORT OVERLAYS

 : Export selected overlay from camera to SSD.

 All : Export all overlays from camera to SSD.

 : Import selected overlay from SSD to camera.

 All: Import all overlays from SSD to camera.

CREATE AND EDIT OVERLAYS

1. Go to Menu > Settings > Display > Monitor Control > Overlay.

2. Select Create, or select an existing overlay and select Clone or Edit.

3. If creating a new overlay, enter a name for the overlay and select OK.

4. Select any of the following check boxes to add the corresponding guides to the overlay:

‒ Frame Guide

‒ Action Guide

‒ Title Guide

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5. Select a button on the matrix to add a user interface element to that position on the matrix.

By default, the Magnify indicator (MI) is on the top left, the Record indicator (REC) is on the top right, the

Clip Name (CLIP) is on the bottom left, and the Timecode (TC) is on the bottom right.

Selecting one (1) of the buttons opens a new dialog that lets you choose a user interface element.

6. Select the Item that you want to add.

7. Select the Size of the item.

8. If adding a Custom Label (LBL), enter the Custom Text for that item.

9. Select Add to return to the previous screen.

10. Add all of the items to the overlay.

11. Select Create or Save.

The new overlay displays in the Camera list.

NOTE: Except for the Custom Label (LBL), you can only add each element once. If you add an element you have

already added to the overlay, the element moves to the new position.

PRIORITY

The camera can only have one (1) control monitor for interacting with camera settings. The Priority tab determines

the order in which a monitor becomes the control monitor. If you plan on removing or adding monitors during a

shoot, set up the priority list ahead of time.

For a monitor to become the control monitor, the following must occur:

 The monitor must be set to Overlay mode in the Monitor Control menu.

 Each monitor that has higher priority on the list must be either detached or not set to Overlay mode.

EXAMPLE

By default, the monitor priority is:

1. LCD

2. EVF

3. HDMI

If you remove an LCD when an EVF is attached, then the EVF becomes the control monitor. If you then remove

the EVF when an HDMI monitor is attached, the HDMI monitor becomes the control monitor. If you then re-

attach the LCD, then the LCD is the control monitor again.

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BRIGHTNESS

Control the brightness of each LCD and EVF. Move to the right for a brighter display; move to the left for a

dimmer display.

ADVANCED

Provides access to additional monitor settings.

GESTURES

 Pinch to Magnify: Move two (2) fingers apart or together to toggle 1:1 Magnify. For more information, go to

“Magnify” on page 60.

 Double-Tap Right 25% to Record: Double-tap the right 25% of the video area on the LCD to toggle record.

 Double-Tap Left 25% to Start AF: Double-tap the left 25% of the video area on the LCD to start autofocus

when compatible lenses are used.

For a list of compatible lenses, go to “Lens Mounts and Lenses” on page 171.

OTHER

 Lock Touch Screen: Touchscreen control is locked. To unlock, tap the screen and follow the on-screen

instructions.

 Use Small Dialogs on 9" LCD: The dialogs on the RED Touch 9.0" LCD are smaller than the default dialogs.

GENLOCK OFFSET

NOTE: HD-SDI ports are only available on select WEAPON expanders. For more information, go to “Input/Output

Connectors” on page 161.

Offset the video of the selected output (HDSDI or REDCAST Module) to align it with the genlock signal:

 Negative offset: Advances the video, so the video reaches the switcher earlier than it would otherwise.

 Positive offset: Advances the video, so the video reaches the switcher later than it would otherwise.

NOTE: The REDCAST Module is not compatible with WEAPON cameras.

LCD/EVF 2 / HDMI SELECT

NOTE: HDMI ports are only available on select WEAPON expanders. For more information, go to “Input/Output

Connectors” on page 161.

Select to enable either the secondary LCD/EVF port (on the side of the WEAPON BRAIN) or the HDMI port on

an expander. The secondary LCD/EVF port and the HDMI port cannot be used at the same time.

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MODES

Use the Modes menu to determine how the following settings display:

 Camera

 Lens

CAMERA TAB

EXPOSURE

 Time (Absolute): Displays the exposure time in seconds (1/xx sec). When you change the frame rate in this

mode, the shutter time stays the same, but the shutter angle changes. Time (Absolute) is the default.

 Angle (Relative): Displays the exposure as an angle (1–360°). When you change the frame rate in this mode,

the shutter angle stays the same, but the exposure time changes.

POWER

 Current Batt %: Displays the remaining percentage of active battery. (Default)

 Total Time: Displays the total run-time left of battery power, taking into account all available batteries.

VU METER

 Input: Displays levels of audio inputs (pre-mixer). (Default)

 Output: Displays levels of audio outputs (post-mixer).

HISTOGRAM

 RGB: Displays red, green, and blue channels on histogram. (Default)

 Luma: Displays luma channel on histogram.

MEDIA

 Percentage: Displays media space remaining as a percentage. (Default)

 Time Remaining: Displays media space remaining as time in hours and minutes (HHH:MM).

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LENS TAB

APERTURE

 1/4 F#: Aperture increments in 1/4 stops.

 1/3 F#: Aperture increments in 1/3 stops. (Default)

FOCUS DISTANCE

 Metric: Displays lens focus distances in meters.

 Imperial: Displays lens focus distances in feet and inches. (Default)

MOTION MOUNT ND AND MOTION MOUNT ISO PULL

Only applicable when using a DSMC RED MOTION MOUNT

. For more information, see the RED MOTION MOUNT

Operation Guide, available at www.red.com/downloads.

RACK SHOW DISTANCE

 On: Displays the focus distance of each rack point on the Live Action Area when rack focus is enabled. For

more information, go to “Set Up Rack Focus” on page 120.

 Off: Does not display the focus distance of rack points when rack focus is enabled. (Default)

GUIDES

Use the Guides menu to configure the Frame Guide, Action Guide, and Title Guide.

MODE

 Off: Disable all guides.

 Full: Guide has the same aspect ratio as the record format.

 4:3, 16:9, 1.85:1, 1.9:1, 2.4:1: Guide has the selected aspect ratio.

 User: Select an aspect ratio from the drop-down menu that displays when you select this option.

 Absolute: Guide is defined by absolute pixel dimensions rather than aspect ratio and scale. When you select

Absolute, the Width/Height fields replace the Scale field.

SCALE

Percentage to scale guide from its maximum possible size. Available range is 0–100%.

Display Mode: Lens

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WIDTH/HEIGHT

The Width/Height fields replace the Scale field when you select Absolute from the Mode drop-down menu.

Select the values for the width and height of the guide in pixels.

OFFSET X/Y

Percentage to offset guide from its default centered position. Available range is 0–100%.

 100%: Right-aligned (for X offset) and bottom-aligned (for Y offset).

 -100%: Left-aligned (for X offset) and top-aligned (for Y offset).

APPEARANCE

 Line Style: Select one of the following line styles: Solid, Dashed, or Bracket.

 Color: Select the color that has the highest contrast to the scene. The default is White.

 Opacity: Set the guide opacity. Available options are 0%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%.

RELATIVE TO FRAME GUIDE

Select the Relative to Frame Guide check box to size and position the guide relative to (and have it bounded by)

the Frame Guide instead of the record format.

NOTE: The Relative to Frame Guide check box is available on the Action Guide and Title Guide tabs.

GENERAL TAB

Enable/Disable and select the location (Relative To), color, and opacity of the following elements:

 Center: The center crosshair.

 Grid: Rule-of-thirds grid.

 Shading: The shaded region outside of the area of interest.

TEST SIGNAL

Use the Test Signal menu to replace the video monitor outputs with one of the following video test patterns:

 Chip Chart

 SMPTE Bars

 Luma

To enable a test signal, select the test signal box. To exit, tap the touchscreen or press the Enter or Menu button.

If needed, enable an Audio Tone.

NOTE: Test signals are not recordable; they are provided to help align external HD-SDI and HDMI monitors.

LOOK

The Look menu includes: Color, Gain, ISO/FLUT, Sharpness, Curves, Video, Color Temperature, and LGG (Lift,

Gamma, Gain).

The Look settings affect the look of the monitor path, but do not affect the recorded RAW data.

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COLOR

 Saturation: Adjusts color saturation. Range is 0.0 (monochrome) to 4.0 (super color). Default is 1.0.

 Contrast: Adjusts the overall contrast of the image. Range is –1.0 (flat) to 1.0 (max contrast). Default is 0.0.

 Brightness: Adjusts brightness without crushing highlights. Available range is –10.0 to 10.0. Default is 0.0.

 Exp Comp: Adjusts exposure compensation. Available range is –7.0 to 7.0. Default is 0.0.

GAIN

Adjust the Red channel, Blue channel, and Green channel individually. The range for each is 0.0 (none of the

color) to 10.0, and the default for each is 1.0.

ISO/FLUT

Use the ISO/FLUT menu to adjust ISO, FLUT, and Shadow. For more information, see the following articles:

 Exposure with RED Cameras: Strategy, available at www.red.com/learn/red-101/exposure-with-red-

cameras

 ISO Speed Revisited, available at www.red.com/learn/red-101/iso-speed-revisited

ISO

Select the camera ISO rating. The sensitivity value increments in 1/3 stops. When the ISO rating is adjusted,

the camera logs the change as metadata and the monitor path reacts accordingly. Higher ISO values lead to

brighter images in the monitor path, and vice versa.

RED recommends setting the ISO to the default, then adjust the aperture, lighting, and ND filters to match. The

ISO can later be adjusted around one (1) stop for fine-tuning.

Range is ISO 250 to 12,800. Default is ISO 800.

FLUT

Floating Point Lookup Table (FLUT) is an exposure control exclusive to RED. FLUT works like a traditional

ISO setting, but can be fine-tuned in post-production to any level of exposure precision. FLUT automatically

protects highlights and shadows, even when changed substantially.

The FLUT setting is expressed in terms of relative exposure value (EV), where each unit represents a 1-stop

change in midtone exposure level. Range is –8.0 to 8.0. Default is 0.0.

SHADOW

Shadow adjusts the toe value of the FLUT (the tone near black). Increasing the Shadow value raises the video

level of near blacks. Lowering the Shadow value crushes the video level of near blacks. Range is –2.0 to 2.0.

Default is 0.0.

SHARPNESS

Control the sharpness of each monitor output. Move to the left for a sharper image; move to the right for a less

sharp image.

CURVES

Define the individual curves for the Luma, Red, Green, and Blue channels. You can only adjust one (1) curve at

a time. Select Reset Curve to reset a curve.

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VIDEO

Use the Video menus to adjust the color space and gamma space for each monitor output. You can also use

these menus to apply an ACES look and a 3D LUT. All settings in the Video menus affect metadata only, and

can be changed in REDCINE-X PRO

NOTE: Selecting options in the Video menu may make the menu lighter or darker. The camera applies the color

and gamma spaces after rendering the user interface, so changing these settings affects the user interface.

NOTE: RED recommends using the most recently released Color Space and Graded Gamma settings. Use

legacy settings (such as REDcolor2) only if you need to record footage to match footage that you recorded with

that legacy setting.

VIDEO SOURCE

1. Select a source from the Video Source drop-down menu:

‒ Graded: Select this to choose a color space and graded gamma space.

‒ Graded (ACES): Select this to output a graded ACES proxy.

‒ RLF: Select this to output REDLogFilm. Then choose a color space and graded gamma space. Select-

ing RLF allows you to apply a neutral look to recorded files, while applying a graded look to monitors.

‒ ACES: Select this to output a graded ACES proxy. Then choose a graded gamma space. Selecting ACES

allows you to apply a neutral look to recorded files, while applying a graded look to monitors.

2. Graded and RLF: Select a color space from the Color Space drop-down menu.

3. Graded, RLF, and ACES: Select a graded gamma space from the Graded Gamma Space drop-down menu.

4. If you need to apply a 3D LUT, load the 3D LUT into the camera. For more information, go to “LUTs” on

page 71.

5. If you need to rotate the image or apply a 3D LUT, go to “Look Config (Look Configuration)” on page 72.

6. Set up the Monitor Configuration. For more information, go to “Monitor Config (Monitor Configuration)” on

page 73.

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LUTS

You can output a 3D lookup table (LUT) via each monitor output. If recording to Apple

ProRes, any 3D LUT

applied to an output is saved to the QuickTime

file. If recording to REDCODE RAW, 3D LUTs are not saved to

the R3D files. For more information on recording to different file formats, go to “Select Codec (REDCODE RAW

and Apple ProRes)” on page 90.

To apply a 3D LUT, go to “Look Config (Look Configuration)” on page 72.

COMPATIBLE 3D LUT FORMATS

The camera is compatible with the following 3D LUTs:

 DaVinci Resolve

3D Cube LUT (.cube)

 IRIDAS/Adobe

3D Cube LUT (.cube)

 Nucoda CMS 3D LUT (.cms)

NOTE: Each camera supports a different set of 3D LUT formats. For information about which formats your

camera supports, go to “Technical Specifications” on page 151.

MANAGE 3D LUTS

To manage 3D LUTs, go to Menu > Settings > Display > Monitor Control.

3D LUTs can be stored on the camera or transferred to SSD, so that you can build a library of 3D LUTs, or

quickly copy 3D LUTs from one camera to another via SSD.

 In Camera: 3D LUTs that are saved internally on the camera.

 On Media \luts: 3D LUTs that are on the SSD.

EXPORT AND IMPORT 3D LUTS

To export and import 3D LUTs, go to Menu > Settings > Display > Monitor Control. 3D LUTs can be stored on

the camera or transferred to SSD to be shared with other cameras. When exporting 3D LUTs from camera to

an SSD, the 3D LUTs are saved to a folder on the SSD called “luts”. When importing 3D LUTs from an SSD to

camera, the 3D LUTs must be stored on the SSD in a folder called “luts”.

 : Export selected 3D LUT from camera to SSD.

 All : Export all 3D LUTs from camera to SSD.

 : Import selected 3D LUT from SSD to camera.

 All: Import all 3D LUTs from SSD to camera.

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LOOK CONFIG (LOOK CONFIGURATION)

Use the Look Config menu to set up Look A and Look B. In the Look Config menu, you can rotate the image

or apply a 3D LUT.

To apply Looks to monitors, go to “Monitor Config (Monitor Configuration)” on page 73.

FLIP/MIRROR

Mirror and flip (invert) the graphical user interface (GUI) and footage, effectively rotating the entire displayed

image 180°. Use this setting when mounting a monitor or the entire camera rig upside down. This setting only

affects the monitor, and does not affect captured footage.

LUT

Assign a 3D LUT to Look B. LUTs are loaded to the camera in the LUTs menu. For more information, go to

“LUTs” on page 71.

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MONITOR CONFIG (MONITOR CONFIGURATION)

Use the Monitor Config menu to apply a look and a curve to each monitor output.

1. Select the monitor to configure from the drop-down menu at the top of the menu.

2. Select a look from the Look drop-down menu. Looks are set up in the Look Config menu. For more

information, go to “Look Config (Look Configuration)” on page 72.

3. Select a curve from the Curve drop-down menu:

‒ Neutral: The camera does not apply a graded gamma space to the monitor output.

‒ Graded: The camera applies a graded gamma space to the monitor output.

The Video Path displays the video source and graded gamma space applied to the monitor.

NOTE: The Curve drop-down menu is available if the Video Source is set to RLF or ACES. For more

information, go to “Video Source” on page 70.

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COLOR TEMPERATURE

Select a color temperature. The range is 1700 to 10,000 KELVIN, and the default is 5600 KELVIN.

TINT

Color temperature calculations assume a pure light source that may not be true in the specific scene the

camera is imaging. To compensate for any residual colorcast, the Tint parameter adjusts the RGB color balance

with a compensating magenta-green color component. Tint range is –100 to 100, with a default of 0.000.

NOTE: Selecting Auto White Balance calculates a new Tint value. The value does not change if you adjust the

color temperature manually. Selecting a preset resets Tint to 0.000.

PRESETS

Each preset has 0.000 Tint. Available preset options are:

 Incandescent: 2800 K

 Tungsten: 3200 K

 Fluorescent: 4500 K

 Flash: 5500 K

 Daylight: 5600 K

 Cloudy: 7500 K

 Shade: 9000 K

AUTO WHITE BALANCE

Auto white balance analyzes the central 25% of the image visible in the monitor to calculate a color temperature

that will render a white object as white.

To use auto white balance, follow the instructions below:

1. Place a white or gray object under the ambient light.

2. Go to Menu > Settings > Look > Color Temp.

Alternatively, select Color Temperature > Advanced... from the Upper Status Row.

3. Select Auto White Balance.

LGG (LIFT, GAMMA, GAIN)

Adjust the lift, gamma, and gain for the Red channel, Blue channel, and Green channel individually.

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PROJECT

The Project menu includes: Frame Rate, Exposure, Timecode, Slate, and Format.

FRAME RATE

RECORDING FRAME RATE

Select the recording frame rate (also referred to as the capture frame rate). The recording frame rate is the

number of frames per second (FPS) that are recorded. The recording frame rate is different from the project

time base, which is the rate at which the footage will be played back.

The default recording frame rate is 23.98 FPS. If you change the project time base, the recording frame rate

automatically changes its value to match the project time base.

PROJECT TIME BASE

Select the project time base, which is the rate at which the footage will be played back. The project time base

displays in the lower left corner of the display.

The following project time bases are available:

 23.98 FPS (Default)

 24.00 FPS

 25.00 FPS

 29.97 FPS

 47.95 FPS

 48.00 FPS

 50.00 FPS

 59.94 FPS

VARISPEED

When a recording frame rate other than the current project time base is selected, the FPS text turns yellow and

the word Varispeed replaces the Audio Meter in the lower right corner of the display.

Audio is not recorded in Varispeed mode.

WEAPON DRAGON FRAME RATES

The table below describes the maximum frame rate for each resolution of the following cameras:

 WEAPON (Carbon Fiber)

 WEAPON (Magnesium)

The minimum frame rate is always 1 FPS.

The table below omits rows for the anamorphic formats, since the maximum frame rate for each anamorphic

format and the corresponding non-anamorphic format is the same.

NOTE: Frame rates below are based on a 23.98 time base, 8:1 compression, and Lookaround disabled.

FORMAT MAX FRAME RATE (FPS) FORMAT MAX FRAME RATE (FPS)

6K FF 82.81 3.5K FF 138.94

6K 2:1 85.05 3.5K 2:1 145.39

6K WS 100.67 3.5K WS 172.00

6K HD 83.33 3.5K HD 134.13

6K 6:5 82.81 3.5K 3:2 116.54

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FORMAT MAX FRAME RATE (FPS) FORMAT MAX FRAME RATE (FPS)

6K 3:2 82.81 3.5K 4:3 103.69

6K 4:1 168.91 3.5K 5:4 97.25

6K 8:1 333.11 3.5K 4:1 287.92

5.5K FF 88.49 3.5K 8:1 400.00

5.5K 2:1 92.60 3K FF 160.27

5.5K WS 109.56 3K 2:1 168.91

5.5K HD 86.28 3K WS 200.27

5.5K 4:1 183.51 3K HD 160.27

5.5K 8:1 360.49 3K 6:5 160.27

5K FF 96.39 3K 3:2 135.51

5K 2:1 101.45 3K 4:3 120.60

5K WS 120.38 3K 5:4 113.14

5K HD 96.39 3K 4:1 333.11

5K 6:5 96.39 3K 8:1 400.00

5K 4:1 200.27 2.5K FF 192.09

5K 8:1 390.44 2.5K 2:1 200.88

4.5K FF 113.33 2.5K WS 237.08

4.5K 2:1 113.33 2.5K HD 194.36

4.5K WS 134.13 2.5K 3:2 161.45

4.5K HD 109.92 2.5K 4:3 143.80

4.5K 3:2 90.81 2.5K 5:4 134.95

4.5K 4:1 224.92 2.5K 4:1 392.77

4.5K 8:1 400.00 2.5K 8:1 400.00

4K FF 120.83 2K FF 240.55

4K 2:1 127.38 2K 2:1 252.55

4K WS 150.72 2K WS 301.10

4K HD 120.83 2K HD 240.55

4K 6:5 120.83 2K 6:5 240.55

4K 3:2 102.08 2K 3:2 202.74

4K 4:3 90.81 2K 4:3 180.49

4K 5:4 85.16 2K 5:4 169.34

4K 4:1 252.55 2K 4:1 400.00

4K 8:1 400.00 2K 8:1 400.00

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EXPOSURE

Select the exposure (shutter speed) of each frame. You can change exposure while recording.

Decreasing shutter speed increases the amount of time that light hits the sensor, which increases exposure and

motion blur of moving objects. Increasing shutter speed decreases the amount of time that light hits the sensor,

which decreases exposure and motion blur of moving objects.

The Upper Status Row displays the exposure as either shutter speed or shutter angle. For more information,

go to “Exposure” on page 58.

If the camera is able to achieve the target exposure, the exposure value displays in white. If the camera is

unable to achieve the target exposure, the exposure value displays in yellow, and the camera uses the closest

available exposure.

NOTE: If using speed ramp mode, select an exposure that is valid for each ramp target frame rate. If the camera

ramps to a frame rate that is incompatible with the current exposure, the exposure changes to the longest

exposure possible for the frame rate. For more information, go to “Speed Ramp Mode” on page 85.

NOTE: You cannot change the exposure when HDR is enabled.

INTEGRATION TIME

Enter the exposure value as a shutter speed (1/xx sec).

Slowest speed is 1/recording frame rate. For 24 FPS, the slowest speed is 1/24 sec. The fastest speed is

1/131,579 sec. Default is 1/48 sec.

SHUTTER ANGLE

Enter the exposure value as a shutter angle (xx°). Range is 1.000–360.000°. Default is 180.000°.

EXPOSURE CONVERSIONS

The table below lists common shutter speed and shutter angle equivalents.

SHUTTER SPEED (1/XX SEC) SHUTTER ANGLE (°) SHUTTER SPEED (1/XX SEC) SHUTTER ANGLE (°)

1/32 270 1/120 72

1/48 180 1/192 45

1/50 172.8 1/348 22.5

1/60 144 1/696 11

1/96 90 1/1000 8.6

CONVERT SHUTTER SPEED TO SHUTTER ANGLE

Shutter Angle = (Shutter Speed x Frame Rate x 360)

Example: (1/48 x 24 x 360) = 180

CONVERT SHUTTER ANGLE TO SHUTTER SPEED

Shutter Speed = 1/(Frame Rate x 360/Angle)

Example: 1/(24 x 360/180) = 1/48

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TIMECODE

NOTE: Using timecode requires ports that are only available on select WEAPON expanders. For more information,

go to “Input/Output Connectors” on page 161.

For more information about timecode, go to “Timecode, Genlock, Multi-Camera Setup” on page 132.

TIMECODE SOURCE MODE DESCRIPTION

User Provided (Internal) Use Real Time Clock

(RTC)

Uses the internal Real Time Clock as the timecode counter

source. You can set the hours, minutes, and seconds in the

numerical boxes on the screen.

Set Manually Define a custom value as the timecode counter seed. Set

the hours, minutes, and seconds in the numerical boxes on

the screen.

External Varies by device Uses the timecode from an external device connected to

the timecode connector on the expander

LTC OUT

SLATE

Use the Slate menu to add metadata to clips. After configuring the following fields, the information populates

in the Media menu when formatting media:

 Cam ID

 Cam Pos

NOTE: The scene name is limited to eight (8) characters.

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AUTO-INCREMENT TAKE

To automatically increment the take number when the camera stops recording, follow the instructions below:

1. Go to Menu > Settings > Project > Slate > Scene.

2. Enter a value in the Take box.

AUTO SLATE

Frame values for Auto Head Frames and Auto Tail Frames on the Auto Slate tab, these values only show in-camera.

The Auto Head Frames and Auto Tail Frames metadata values are currently disabled in REDCINE-X PRO.

FORMAT

Use the Format menu to select the resolution, aspect ratio, anamorphic setting, and lookaround setting.

After selecting format settings, select Set Format.

WEAPON DRAGON FORMATS

The table below describes the formats for each of the following cameras:

 WEAPON (Carbon Fiber)

 WEAPON (Magnesium)

The table below omits rows for the anamorphic formats, since the pixel dimensions for each anamorphic format

and the corresponding non-anamorphic format are the same. For more information, go to “Anamorphic” on

page 82.

The camera offers a 6:5 aspect ratio for each resolution. Using a 6:5 aspect ratio at 2x anamorphic gives you

a 2:40:1 aspect ratio.

RESOLUTION DESCRIPTION DIMENSIONS (PIXELS)

WIDTH HEIGHT

6K FF 6K RAW Full Frame 6144 3160

6K 2:1 6K RAW 2:1 6144 3072

6K WS 6K RAW Wide Screen—2.4:1 6144 2592

6K HD 6K RAW HD—16:9 5568 3132

6K 3:2 6K RAW 3:2 4752 3160

6K 6:5 6K RAW 6:5 3792 3160

6K 4:1 6K RAW 4:1 6144 1536

6K 8:1 6K RAW 8:1 6144 768

5.5K FF 5.5K RAW 5632 2948

5.5K 2:1 5.5K RAW 2:1 5632 2816

5.5K WS 5.5K RAW Wide Screen—2.4:1 5632 2376

5.5K HD 5.5K RAW HD—16:9 5376 3024

5.5K 4:1 5.5K RAW 4:1 5632 1408

5.5K 8:1 5.5K RAW 8:1 5632 704

5K FF 5K RAW Full Frame 5120 2700

5K 2:1 5K RAW 2:1 5120 2560

5K WS 5K RAW Wide Screen—2.4:1 5120 2160

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RESOLUTION DESCRIPTION DIMENSIONS (PIXELS)

WIDTH HEIGHT

5K HD 5K RAW HD—16:9 4800 2700

5K 6:5 5K RAW 6:5 3240 2700

5K 4:1 5K RAW 4:1 5120 1280

5K 8:1 5K RAW 8:1 5120 640

4.5K FF 4.5K RAW 4608 2412

4.5K 2:1 4.5K RAW 2:1 4608 2304

4.5K WS 4.5K RAW Wide Screen—2.4:1 4608 1944

4.5K HD 4.5K RAW HD—16:9 4224 2376

4.5K 3:2 4.5K RAW 3:2 4320 2880

4.5K 4:1 4.5K RAW 4:1 4608 1152

4.5K 8:1 4.5K RAW 8:1 4608 576

4K FF 4K RAW Full Frame 4096 2160

4K 2:1 4K RAW 2:1 4096 2048

4K WS 4K RAW Wide Screen—2.4:1 4096 1728

4K HD 4K RAW HD—16:9 3840 2160

4K 6:5 4K RAW 6:5 2592 2160

4K 3:2 4K RAW 3:2 3840 2560

4K 4:3 4K RAW 4:3 3840 2880

4K 5:4 4K RAW 5:4 3840 3072

4K 4:1 4K RAW 4:1 4096 1024

4K 8:1 4K RAW 8:1 4096 512

3.5K FF 3.5K RAW Full Frame 3584 1876

3.5K 2:1 3.5K RAW 2:1 3584 1792

3.5K WS 3.5K RAW Wide Screen—2.4:1 3584 1512

3.5K HD 3.5K RAW HD—16:9 3456 1944

3.5K 3:2 3.5K RAW 3:2 3360 2240

3.5K 4:3 3.5K RAW 4:3 3360 2520

3.5K 5:4 3.5K RAW 5:4 3360 2688

3.5K 4:1 3.5K RAW 4:1 3584 896

3.5K 8:1 3.5K RAW 8:1 3584 448

3K FF 3K RAW Full Frame 3072 1620

3K 2:1 3K RAW 2:1 3072 1536

3K WS 3K Wide Screen—2.4:1 3072 1296

3K HD 3K RAW HD—16:9 2880 1620

3K 6:5 3K RAW 6:5 1944 1620

3K 3:2 3K RAW 3:2 2880 1920

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RESOLUTION DESCRIPTION DIMENSIONS (PIXELS)

WIDTH HEIGHT

3K 4:3 3K RAW 4:3 2880 2160

3K 5:4 3K RAW 5:4 2880 2304

3K 4:1 3K RAW 4:1 3072 768

3K 8:1 3K RAW 8:1 3072 384

2.5K FF 2.5K RAW Full Frame 2560 1340

2.5K 2:1 2.5K RAW 2:1 2560 1280

2.5K WS 2.5K Wide Screen—2.4:1 2560 1080

2.5K HD 2.5K RAW HD—16:9 2304 1296

2.5K 3:2 2.5K RAW 3:2 2400 1600

2.5K 4:3 2.5K RAW 4:3 2400 1800

2.5K 5:4 2.5K RAW 5:4 2400 1920

2.5K 4:1 2.5K RAW 4:1 2560 640

2.5K 8:1 2.5K RAW 8:1 2560 320

2K FF 2K RAW Full Frame 2048 1080

2K 2:1 2K RAW 2:1 2048 1024

2K WS 2K RAW Wide Screen—2.4:1 2048 864

2K HD 2K RAW HD—16:9 1920 1080

2K 3:2 2K RAW 3:2 1920 1280

2K 4:3 2K RAW 4:3 1920 1440

2K 5:4 2K RAW 5:4 1920 1536

2K 6:5 2K RAW 6:5 1296 1080

2K 4:1 2K RAW 4:1 2048 512

2K 8:1 2K RAW 8:1 2048 256

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RESOLUTION

Select the Resolution.

For a list of WEAPON resolutions, go to “WEAPON DRAGON Formats” on page 79.

ASPECT RATIO

Select the Aspect Ratio. The available aspect ratios are determined by the selected resolution.

For list of aspect ratios for WEAPON, go to “WEAPON DRAGON Formats” on page 79.

ANAMORPHIC

Select an Anamorphic setting, if applicable. The anamorphic setting de-squeezes the image on the monitor

and marks the footage as anamorphic in the clip metadata. When you open the clip in REDCINE-X PRO, the

program automatically de-squeezes the image. The available anamorphic settings depend on your camera type.

WEAPON supports anamorphic 1.3x and 2x with each format.

DE-SQUEEZED RESOLUTION AND DE-SQUEEZED ASPECT RATIO

When you enable anamorphic, both the actual format and the de-squeezed format display at the bottom of the

Format menu.

When anamorphic is enabled, the camera does not crop the sensor image, so the recorded image has the same

resolution and dimensions as the corresponding non-anamorphic format.

After de-squeezing the footage in post production, the resulting footage has a different format than the original

recorded image. The format of the de-squeezed footage is the second format (resolution and aspect ratio) that

displays on the Format menu.

Since the camera does not crop the image, you will have additional horizontal area to frame the image. Then,

crop or scale the footage to the intended aspect ratio.

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SHORT-CUT TO INDUSTRY-STANDARD ANAMORPHIC FORMATS

To quickly access industry-standard anamorphic formats, go to Menu > Settings > Project > Format > Anamorphic.

The Anamorphic tab is a short-cut to all of the industry-standard anamorphic formats, so that you can easily

select the most common anamorphic formats.

The Anamorphic tab lists the anamorphic formats for every format with a 6:5, 5:4, or 4:3 aspect ratio.

NOTE: The Anamorphic tab only lists industry-standard anamorphic formats. To access all of the anamorphic

and non-anamorphic formats, go to Menu > Settings > Project > Format > Format.

LOOKAROUND

When Lookaround is enabled, the Frame Guide and recording area are scaled down on the display so that you

can see what images will enter the recording area.

To assign a Shading overlay to the Lookaround area (the area outside of the recording area), go to “General

Tab” on page 68.

Lookaround limits the available frame rates. At high resolutions, the recording area on the display shows the

full sensor area or full sensor height, so there is no extra room for Lookaround.

AUDIO

The Audio menu lets you configure the audio subsystem. For more information, go to “Record and Monitor

Audio” on page 127.

RECORDING

The Recording menu includes: Mode, Codec, Frame Processing, Pre-Record, and Indicator.

MODE

You can select the following recording modes: Continuous Record, Internal Timelapse Timer, Frame Trigger,

REDCODE Burst, Speed Ramp Mode, Multi-Shot, and Motion + Stills.

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STORAGE

You can select the following storage locations:

 Local: Stores footage directly to an SSD

 Network: Stores footage to a network

 External: Stores footage to an external device

NOTE: In External storage, you can only select Continuous Record and Motion + Stills recording modes.

CONTINUOUS RECORD

NOTE: This mode is not available in Stills mode.

Continuous Record is the “normal” recording mode. The camera continuously records frames at the current

recording frame rate. You can limit each recording to a specific amount of frames using the Limit Recording to

setting.

INTERNAL TIMELAPSE TIMER

NOTE: This mode is not available in Stills mode.

In Internal Timelapse Timer mode, the camera records a specified number of frames at a specified interval. The

current recording frame rate determines the timing of the frames per pulse.

For example, in Internal Timelapse Timer mode, you can choose to record a total amount of 1000 frames, and

take 1 frame every 4.67 seconds. After recording 1000 frames (which takes 4,670.00 seconds), the recording

process stops.

To use Internal Timelapse Timer mode, follow the instructions below:

1. Go to Menu > Settings > Recording > Mode.

2. Select Internal Timelapse Timer from the Mode drop-down menu.

3. Use the Limit Recording to fields to set the recording to end at a predefined frame limit (optional).

4. Select the number of frames to be captured in the Record field.

5. Select the time interval from the Interval field (range is 1–3,599 sec). The Interval setting specifies the

frequency at which the frame or group of frames is captured.

6. Close the menu.

7. Start recording to start the interval.

The overlay displays the number of frames recorded out of the total amount of frames.

FRAME TRIGGER

NOTE: This mode is not available in Stills mode.

In Frame Trigger mode, the camera records the specified number of frames for each external trigger. This mode

limits the REDCODE based on sustainable record rates.

To use Frame Trigger mode, follow the instructions below:

1. Go to Menu > Settings > Recording > Mode.

2. Select Frame Trigger from the Mode drop-down menu.

3. Use the Limit Recording to fields to set the recording to end at a predefined frame limit (optional).

4. Select a Pre Count and Post Count. For more information, go to “Pre Count and Post Count” on page 86.

5. Close the menu.

6. Start recording.

The overlay displays the number of frames recorded out of the total amount of frames.

NOTE: There may be a delay between receiving the external trigger and capturing the next frame(s). The delay

may be as long one (1) frame period at the current recording frame rate. To completely synchronize frames to

an external trigger, set Sensor Sync Mode to MoCo. For more information, go to “Sync” on page 99.

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SPEED RAMP MODE

NOTE: This mode is not available in Stills mode.

Speed Ramp mode lets you program the current recording frame rate to transition to different recording frame

rates during recording.

1. Go to Menu > Settings > Recording > Mode.

2. Select Speed Ramp Mode from the Mode drop-down menu.

3. Use the Limit Recording to fields to set the recording to end at a predefined frame limit (optional).

4. Select a ramp target:

‒ Ramp A/B/C/D: Each ramp target is tied to a specific Target/Duration combination.

‒ Ramp Reset: Ramp to the starting frame rate with the specified Duration.

5. Set the Target frame rate.

6. Set the Duration, which is how long it takes to transition from the current frame rate to the target frame rate.

7. Go to Menu > Settings > Setup > Keys and program a key to start the speed ramp:

‒ Record: Start Speed Ramp A/B/C/D

‒ Record: Start Speed Ramp Reset

8. Start recording.

9. To start speed ramp, press the key that you have mapped to start the speed ramp.

The frame rate transitions to the target frame rate during the duration you set up.

NOTE: If using speed ramp mode, select an exposure that is valid for each ramp target frame rate. If the camera

ramps to a frame rate that is incompatible with the current exposure, the exposure changes to the longest

exposure possible for the frame rate.

REDCODE BURST

NOTE: This mode is not available in Stills mode.

In REDCODE Burst mode, the camera can record at a lower compression (REDCODE) for the specified amount

of frames.

When REDCODE Burst mode is enabled and recording starts, the camera captures a “burst” of frames at the

lower REDCODE, and then continues to record at the next available REDCODE. To add more bursts to clips

during recording, press any key mapped to “Record: Mark Frame”.

To use REDCODE Burst mode, follow the instructions below:

1. Go to Menu > Settings > Recording > Mode.

2. Select REDCODE Burst from the Mode drop-down menu.

3. Use the Limit Recording to fields to set the recording to end at a predefined frame limit (optional).

4. Select a Pre Count and Post Count. For more information, go to “Pre Count and Post Count” on page 86

5. Close the menu.

6. Start recording.

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PRE COUNT AND POST COUNT

When Frame Trigger or Burst mode is enabled, select the number of frames for the Pre Count and Post Count:

 Pre Count: The camera captures the frame cache from the time preceding the marker.

 Post Count: The camera captures the remaining frame cache after the marker.

The maximum frame counts are listed in the Available column, and are based on format and REDCODE.

MULTI-SHOT

NOTE: The camera does not sync timecode in Multi-Shot mode.

NOTE: This mode is available in Motion mode, but is only recommended in Stills mode.

Multi-Shot mode removes restrictions on Recording Frame Rate and REDCODE, allowing you to shoot at a high

resolution, high frame rate, and low compression. These restrictions are removed because the camera records

first to the camera’s memory, and then offloads (while recording) to SSD after the camera’s buffer fills up. Since

the camera records only as fast as the buffer can transfer data, frames are dropped from the clip.

Multi-Shot mode has two sub-modes:

 Basic Multi-Shot mode

 Advanced Multi-Shot mode

BASIC MULTI-SHOT MODE

In Basic Multi-Shot mode, you can record a one-frame clip by pressing a Record key, or you can continuously

record frames by holding a Record key. This mode is the easiest way to shoot stills, but there is some latency

(about 700 milliseconds) when you press Record.

This mode only involves the Record key on the media bay. Pressing the PWR/REC key on the BRAIN initiates

Advanced Multi-Shot mode.

To use Basic Multi-Shot mode, perform one of the following:

 Press a Record key to record a one-frame clip.

 Press and hold a Record key to start a new clip and continuously add frames to that clip. Release the Record

key to stop adding frames and end the clip.

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ADVANCED MULTI-SHOT MODE

In this mode, the camera is continuously recording, but is not saving frames. This eliminates the delay you get

in Basic Multi-Shot mode. Since the camera is continuously recording, the camera requires the same amount

of power it does during Continuous Record (as opposed to Preview mode). Unlike Basic mode, all frames are

added to one (1) clip, instead of to separate clips.

To use Advanced Multi-Shot mode, follow the instructions below:

1. Press the PWR/REC key on the BRAIN to start a new clip. This initial press adds one (1) frame to the clip.

2. Press the Record key on the media bay to add frames to the clip:

‒ Press a Record key once to add a few frames to the clip. (The number of frames varies, and depends

on the buffer.)

‒ Press and hold a Record key to continuously add frames; release the Record key to stop adding frames.

3. Press the PWR/REC key on the BRAIN to end the clip.

NOTE: You cannot shut down the camera until you end the clip.

ENABLE MULTI-SHOT MODE

To enable Multi-Shot mode, follow the instructions below:

1. Set the camera to Stills mode.

2. Go to Menu > Settings > Recording > Mode.

3. Select Multi-Shot from the Mode drop-down menu.

4. Use the Limit Recording to fields to set the recording to end at a predefined frame limit (optional).

5. Close the menu.

6. For more information on using the different sub-modes, go to:

‒ “Basic Multi-Shot Mode” on page 86

‒ “Advanced Multi-Shot Mode” on page 87

MOTION + STILLS

NOTE: This mode is available in Motion mode, but is only recommended in Stills mode.

Motion + Stills mode is identical to Continuous Record, except that when you initiate recording by pressing

the PWR/REC key on the BRAIN, all other Record keys mark frames for the duration of the clip. (If you initiate

recording by pressing any other Record key, you can press any key mapped to “Record: Mark Frame” to mark

stills.)

To use Motion + Stills mode, follow the instructions below:

1. Set the camera to Stills mode.

2. Go to Menu > Settings > Recording > Mode.

3. Select Motion + Stills from the Mode drop-down menu.

4. Use the Limit Recording to fields to set the recording to end at a predefined frame limit (optional).

5. Close the menu.

6. Press the PWR/REC key on the BRAIN to start recording.

7. Press the Record key on the media bay to mark a frame.

8. Press the PWR/REC key on the BRAIN to stop recording.

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APPLE PRORES INFORMATION

By default, the camera records all videos and stills in the REDCODE RAW file format. With WEAPON, you also

have the option to record Apple ProRes files. This section provides general information about recording Apple

ProRes files with the camera:

 If you select a Recording Frame Rate that is not supported by Apple ProRes, Apple ProRes is disabled. To

see the maximum Recording Frame Rate for each Apple ProRes codec and camera type, go to “Technical

Specifications” on page 151.

 The camera cannot record Apple ProRes when Pre-Record is enabled.

 The camera can record Apple ProRes only when either of the following recording modes is enabled:

‒ Continuous Record

‒ Motion + Stills

 Recording 4K Apple ProRes is only available:

‒ On WEAPON 6K (Carbon Fiber)

‒ When recording to QuickTime only

‒ When recording to the following codecs

‒ Apple ProRes 422

‒ Apple ProRes 422 HQ

‒ Apple ProRes 422 LT

 If HDRx

is enabled, only the selected monitor track is recorded to the QuickTime files. For more information,

go to “HDRX Menu” on page 115.

 RED recommends performing a Secure Format before recording Apple ProRes. For more information, see

the DSMC Media Operation Guide, available at www.red.com/downloads.

 QuickTime files have the same metadata that is in the REDCODE RAW files. The metadata is per clip, and

not per frame. At this time, there is no tool for extracting that metadata from the QuickTime files.

 You can select any Resolution in the Format menu. When recording Apple ProRes, the camera scales that

format to the Resolution (2K or 4K) selected in the Codec menu. The field of view is maintained in the

QuickTime file; the image is not cropped. For more information on setting the Format, go to “Format” on

page 79.

 If recording 4K Apple ProRes and the Resolution is less than 4K, the image is scaled to 2K.

 For more information about Apple ProRes, including the data rates for each codec, see the Apple Support

site at https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202410.

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FILE STRUCTURE OF RECORDED APPLE PRORES FILES

When recording REDCODE RAW + QuickTime, this is the file structure of the recorded files on the RED MINI-MAG:

 .RDM Folder

‒ .RDC Folder

‒ .mov

‒ .R3D

‒ .rtn (RED Thumbnail file)

When recording QuickTime only, this is the file structure of the recorded files on the RED MINI-MAG:

 .RDM Folder

‒ .RDC Folder

‒ .mov

File Structure:

REDCODE RAW + QuickTime

File Structure: QuickTime

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SELECT CODEC (REDCODE RAW AND APPLE PRORES)

To set up your file format and codec, follow the instructions below.

1. Go to Menu > Settings > Project > Format.

2. Go to Menu > Settings > Recording > Codec.

3. Select the file format(s) you want to record to from the File Format drop-down menu:

‒ REDCODE RAW

‒ QuickTime

‒ REDCODE RAW + QuickTime

The selected file format displays in the Lower Status Row.

4. REDCODE RAW: Select a target REDCODE compression ratio from the REDCODE menu. For more information,

go to “REDCODE” on page 45.

5. QuickTime: Select a resolution from the Resolution drop-down menu:

‒ 2K: Available on WEAPON 6K (Carbon Fiber) and WEAPON 6K (Magnesium) for all Apple ProRes co-

decs.

‒ 4K: Available when recording to QuickTime only. Available on WEAPON 6K (Carbon Fiber) for the fol-

lowing Apple ProRes codecs:

‒ Apple ProRes 422

‒ Apple ProRes 422 HQ

‒ Apple ProRes 422 LT

6. QuickTime: Select a codec from the Video Codec drop-down menu:

‒ Apple ProRes 4444 XQ

‒ Apple ProRes 4444

‒ Apple ProRes 422 HQ

‒ Apple ProRes 422

‒ Apple ProRes 422 LT

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FRAME PROCESSING

NOTE: Frame processing is not supported in Speed Ramp Mode. For more information, go to “Speed Ramp

Mode” on page 85.

Frame processing allows for the combination of multiple captured frames into one recorded frame. The

combination occurs before the resulting frame is encoded. You can select the following frame processing

settings: No Frame Processing, Frame Summing, Frame Averaging.

When in Frame Summing mode or Frame Averaging mode, the current integration time is applied to each frame.

This means if the integration time is not the entire frame time (or 360°) there are gaps between the images used

to create the combined frame. This may lead to unexpected motion artifacts.

The effect of frame processing is only visible during record. In Frame Summing mode, this means the exposure

changes between preview and record. Experiment with the exposure and frame processing settings to achieve

the effect you want.

NO FRAME PROCESSING

Normal frame processing mode. The Frames to Process selection does not affect recording.

FRAME SUMMING

Frame Summing combines the specified number of frames into one frame, and adds together the exposure time

for each of the original frames. The resulting frame has an effective integration time that is equal to the current

integration time multiplied by the number of frames.

For example, if you select 16 as the Frames to Process value, and set exposure to 1/48 sec, the resulting image

has an effective integration time of 1/3 sec (16 x 1/48).

Frame summing results in a final image that is brighter and possibly blurrier than any of the original frames, so

you can use frame summing to achieve the effect of long-exposure.

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FRAME AVERAGING

Frame Averaging combines the specified number of frames into one frame, and averages the exposure time

for each of the original frames. The resulting frame has an effective integration time that is equal to the current

integration time.

For example, if you select 16 as the Frames to Process value, and set exposure to 1/48 sec, the resulting image

still has the exposure value of 1/48 sec, along with the effect of long-exposure.

You can use frame averaging to achieve the effect of long-exposure along with the benefits of reduced noise.

However, frame averaging does affect motion blur characteristics.

PRE-RECORD

When enabled, the Pre-Record setting continuously captures a cache of footage before recording starts. Select

to have 4–30 seconds (incremented at two second intervals) of pre-record time added to the actual footage.

When Pre-Record is enabled, you will not miss the start of a shot by being a little slow on the trigger.

 Pre-Record Duration: Select the pre-record time.

 Always trigger Pre-Record before recording: When selected, Pre-Record always starts when recording starts:

A. Press PWR/REC to activate Pre-Record.

B. Press PWR/REC a second time to start recording.

C. Press PWR/REC a third time to stop recording.

 Trigger Pre-Record Now: When selected, the Pre-Record menu closes and Pre-Record mode starts.

NOTE: Always perform a Secure Format before using Pre-Record. A Secure Format restores the SSD back to

factory out-of-box settings, and optimizes the SSD for Pre-Record.

NOTE: To use Pre-Record only for specific situations, map Pre-Record to a key (Menu > Settings > Setup > Keys

> Record: Start Pre-Record). For more information, go to “Keys” on page 92.

INDICATOR

 Enable Sounds: Select this check box to enable sounds. Then select sounds for the following actions:

‒ Record Start

‒ Record Stop

‒ Mark Still Frame

 EVF Tally Light: Select this check box to enable the EVF Record Tally LED on the EVF to illuminate red when

recording.

 SSD Tally Light: Select this check box to enable the Record Tally LED on the media bay to illuminate red

when recording. For more information, go to “WEAPON Media Bay LEDs” on page 18.

SETUP

The Setup menu includes: Keys, Date/Time, Communication, GPIO/Sync, Fan Control, Lens, and Motor Control.

KEYS

Map keys to often-used actions to easily control the camera. For a full list of the default key mappings, go to

“Default Key Functions” on page 180.

KEY MAPPING

To map or remap a user key:

1. Press the user key that you want to map.

2. Select an action from the Press (or CCW) drop-down menu that you want to map to the user key.

3. To un-map a key, select -Key Disabled- from the drop-down menu.

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4. If you want, map a Release or (CW) action to the key.

A Release action occurs when a pressed key is released.

OPTIONS

 Lock Side Module keys: None of the module keys perform any actions when pressed, unless you set up the

exceptions below:

‒ Record key remains active when locked

‒ Navigation keys remain active when locked

 Show key action notifications: A notification displays on the bottom of the display when you perform an

action mapped to a key.

SOFT KEYS

The following sets of soft keys are available on the touchscreen:

 A, B, C, D: Left side of the touchscreen

 1, 2, 3, 4: Right side of the touchscreen

To map or remap a soft key, select an action from the drop-down menu next to the key you want to map.

 Enable Soft Keys on touchscreen: Tap the left or right side of the touchscreen to show the soft keys.

 Show key actions as labels: When the soft keys display, the number/letter of the key and the key action

display.

ADVANCED

Use the Advanced tab to map any key, even if the key is not currently accessible.

WARNING: It is possible to remap the navigation keys using this tab. However, if you do not have a touchscreen

attached, it is possible to lock out control. Be careful when remapping navigation keys.

DATE/TIME

Use the Date/Time menu to reset the internal clock of the camera. The time and date are timestamps on R3D

files when recording to an SSD. The camera uses the 24-hour clock convention (military time). For example,

enter 2:35 p.m. as 14:35:00.

The date and time are saved when you close the Date/Time menu.

COMMUNICATION

NOTE: CTRL and GIG-E ports are only available on select WEAPON expanders. For more information, go to

“Input/Output Connectors” on page 161.

Use the Communication menu to allow one (1) or more cameras to communicate with each other or external

devices.

You can use the serial port or a direct Ethernet cable to connect two (2) cameras, or one (1) camera and one

(1) external device. If the camera is connected via Ethernet to a hub or router, multiple cameras and devices

can communicate with each other.

For example, on a multi-rig 3D shoot, you can send commands to an individual camera (Example: Set CAM_A_L

to 1/48 exposure), to a group of cameras (Example: Set 3DRIG_A to 48 FPS), or to all cameras (Example: Start

Recording on all cameras).

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CAMERA NAME

Use the Camera menu to set up a unique identifier for your camera (or a group of cameras). All command

filtering happens on the receiver side of the communication link. Use camera names and group names to

address commands to a specific camera or group of networked cameras.

 Camera ID: Enter a unique camera name to use in network communications. The field is limited to eight (8)

characters.

 Group ID: Enter a group name to identify the camera as a member of a group of devices. The field is limited

to eight (8) characters, and the default name is DEFAULT.

 Target: Specify which devices the camera can send commands to:

‒ All: The camera can send commands to all devices on the network.

‒ None: The camera can only receive commands. The camera cannot send commands.

‒ Custom: The camera can send commands to a specific camera/device (enter the name of the camera/

device in the Target ID text box) or a specific group (enter the name of the group in the Target ID text

box). The camera/group name must match the name entered in the Name/Group field of the target

device(s).

SERIAL PROTOCOL

NOTE: CTRL and GIG-E ports are only available on select WEAPON expanders. For more information, go to

“Input/Output Connectors” on page 161.

The camera can communicate to external devices via the CTRL and the GIG-E connectors (camera-to-camera

communication is possible only via GIG-E).

Select one of the following protocols from the Serial Protocol drop-down menu:

 None (Default)

 Element Technica

 3ality SPC 7XXX

 REDLINK Command Protocol

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ETHERNET

NOTE: The GIG-E port is only available on the WEAPON REDVOLT Expander. For more information, go to “Input/

Output Connectors” on page 161.

Use the settings on the Ethernet tab to configure the GIG-E port. Each camera or device requires a unique IP

address. For camera-to-camera communication via Ethernet, both cameras need to be in the same sub-net

(have the same netmask address) and have the same gateway address.

 Enable DHCP: Enables DHCP. If a DHCP-server is available in the communications network, the camera

obtains an IP address, netmask address, and gateway address automatically from the DHCP server. You

cannot manually enter anything in the IP Address, Netmask, and Gateway fields when this check box is

selected.

 Enable Camera to Camera: A change to settings on this camera is sent to other cameras via the network as

a SET command (as UDP packets). The SET command then sets the property on other cameras. If this

camera receives a SET command, the camera does not send the command to other cameras/devices.

 Enable External Control: This camera can be controlled via TCP/IP from an external device.

WIFI

The WEAPON camera offers a WiFi connection that provides communication support for third-party applications.

The WEAPON uses the REDLINK

Command Protocol (RCP) to communicate information between the camera

and an application. As with all wireless devices, the communication range may be affected by the environment

and any radio frequency (RF) interference that may be present.

There are two (2) ways to connect the camera to a device:

 Ad-Hoc mode: The camera and your device connect to each other.

 Infrastructure mode: The camera and your device both connect to an access point, and communicate

through that wireless network.

NOTE: To connect the camera to an app, the app must have been programmed using the REDLINK SDK, which

is available through the REDLINK Development Kit.

NOTE: The WiFi antenna is integrated into the fan grill (top side of camera). For optimal WiFi performance, do

not obstruct the antenna with any accessory, mounting plate, or mounting rail.

Do Not Obstruct WiFi Antenna

(Marked in Red)

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CONNECT WIRELESSLY TO A DEVICE VIA AD-HOC MODE

In Ad-Hoc mode, the camera and your device connect to each other. To connect the camera to your device via

an ad-hoc network, follow the instructions below:

1. Go to Menu > Settings > Setup > Communication.

2. Select the WiFi tab.

3. Select Ad-Hoc from the Mode drop-down menu.

4. Select a wireless channel from the Channel drop-down menu. The default is Ch1, and you can select one

out of 11 channels.

5. Select a security option from the Encryption drop-down menu:

‒ NONE: The connection will be unsecured.

‒ WPA2: The connection will be encrypted via WPA2.

6. If you selected WPA2 as the encryption option, type the passphrase that will be required to access the

network.

7. Close the WiFi screen.

8. Connect your device to the ad-hoc network created by the camera. The steps in this procedure depend on

what type of device and operating system you are using. For example, if you are connecting an iOS device,

go to Settings > Wi-Fi > Devices, and select the camera name. The camera name displays on the WiFi screen

in-camera.

NOTE: If you created a passphrase for the network, you will need to enter that passphrase.

The camera and your device are now connected.

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CONNECT WIRELESSLY TO A DEVICE VIA INFRASTRUCTURE MODE

In Infrastructure mode, the camera and your device both connect to an access point, and communicate through

that wireless network. To connect the camera to your device via an existing wireless network, follow the

instructions below:

1. Connect your device to a wireless network. The access point for the network must have DHCP enabled.

2. Make sure that you know the name and password for the network, since you will need that information to

connect the camera to the same network.

3. Go to Menu > Settings > Setup > Communication.

4. Select the WiFi tab.

5. Select Infrastructure from the Mode drop-down menu.

6. Select Scan to search for available wireless networks.

The available wireless networks (access points), their encryption types, and their signal strengths display.

The camera can connect to access points that are either not encrypted or use WPA or WPA2 encryption. If

an encrypted access point is selected a passphrase field will appear to enter the password.

7. Select the wireless network that your device is connected to.

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8. If you select an encrypted network, follow the instructions below to enter the passphrase for the network:

A. Select a security option from the Encryption drop-down menu.

B. Tap or select the Passphrase text box.

The Passphrase screen opens.

C. Type the passphrase to access the network.

D. Select OK.

9. Select Connect at the bottom of the WiFi screen.

The IP address of the access point displays at the bottom of the WiFi screen after the camera connects to

the access point.

10. Connect your device to the same wireless network that the camera is connected to. The steps in this

procedure depend on what type of device and operating system you are using. For example, if you are

connecting an iOS device, go to Settings > Wi-Fi, and select the wireless network.

The camera and your device are now connected.

11. To ensure that your app can communicate with the camera, ensure that there is a way to connect your app

to a specific camera. Since there may be multiple cameras in the area, select your specific camera in the

app itself.

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GPIO/SYNC

NOTE: Using general purpose inputs/outputs and sync requires a WEAPON expander. For more information, go

to “Input/Output Connectors” on page 161.

SYNC

Use the Sync menu to set up genlock and Motion Control (MoCo). For more information, go to “Timecode,

Genlock, Multi-Camera Setup” on page 132.

NOTE: Using sync and genlock requires a WEAPON expander. For more information, go to “Input/Output

Connectors” on page 161.

SENSOR SYNC MODE

Sensor Sync Mode allows the shutter timing (scan start) to sync to an external signal.

 Off: Sensor runs at the current recording frame rate. This is the default option.

 Genlock: Sensor synchronizes with the incoming compatible genlock signal.

 MoCo: Each rising edge on the sync input triggers a frame to be captured.

GENLOCK SOURCE

Select a genlock input:

 BRAIN (Default)

 Rear Module

BRAIN GPIO

NOTE: Using general purpose inputs/outputs requires a WEAPON expander. For more information, go to “Input/

Output Connectors” on page 161.

 GPI Function (Camera Input): Select one (1) of the following options to configure the input for devices

connected to the SYNC connector on the BRAIN:

‒ Sync In: The camera input is used as a sync-in signal for MoCo.

‒ General Purpose In: Use the BRAIN GPI In High/Low drop-down menus to map inputs to actions.

 GPO Function (Camera Output): Select an options to configure the output for devices connected to the CTRL

connector on the BRAIN:

‒ Sync Out: Provides an output sync signal to act as a shutter start tally.

‒ Recording Indicator Out: Provides a signal when recording is in process.

For more information, go to “Input/Output Connectors” on page 161.

GEN AND SYNC STATUS INDICATORS

The Lower Status Row of the camera display has GEN and SYNC indicators, which change color based on the

current genlock and sync statuses. For more information, go to “System Status Indicators” on page 49.

FAN AND TEMPERATURE MANAGEMENT

The DSMC is controlled by complex thermal algorithms to ensure that the sensor and camera operate at safe

temperatures. Each fan control mode affects the sensor temperature, sensor warm-up time, fan speed, and

resulting fan noise.

When selecting a fan mode, first take into consideration how each fan mode behaves, and then select a fan

mode that fits the needs of your project.

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calibration at the temperature you want to use for your shoot.

FAN CONTROL MODES

Select a fan control mode.

NOTE: After selecting a new fan setting, run the DSMC until the core temperature stabilizes, and then perform

a black shading calibration.

NOTE: Manual mode requires that you actively manage the sensor temperature, because this mode focuses on

controlling fan speed and does not target a narrow sensor temperature range. Use the T/E status indicators as

guides for proper temperature calibration.

NOTE: Maximum speeds are intended as target speeds only; actual fan speeds may be higher at times due to

long recording times or high ambient temperatures.

ADAPTIVE

Adaptive is the default mode for WEAPON DRAGON.

Select a target temperature and the fans self-adjust to maintain the selected temperature. The default target

temperature is 39°C. After the camera reaches the target temperature, and if the ambient temperature remains

constant, Adaptive mode results in a consistent fan speed and fan noise over time.

Targeting a higher temperature raises the sensor temperature, lengthens the sensor warm-up time, and lowers

the fan speed. Targeting a lower temperature lowers the sensor temperature, shortens the sensor warm-up

time, and increases the fan speed.

ADAPTIVE PREVIEW QUIET RECORD

NOTE: Target Temperature only affects standby mode.

 Record mode: The camera uses Quiet fan mode. For more information, go to “Quiet” on page 100.

 Standby mode: The camera uses Adaptive fan mode. For more information, go to “Adaptive” on page 100.

QUIET

The fans self-adjust to maintain the lowest possible noise level in record and standby mode while still cooling

the DSMC.

MANUAL

Select a speed for the fans in both record and standby modes. The fans self-adjusts to maintain the selected

speeds. The default Maximum Record Speed is 75% and the default Maximum Preview Speed is 75%. The

range for both Maximum Record Speed and Maximum Preview Speed is 25–100%.

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POST RECORD DELAY

Select the amount of time that it takes for the bottom fan to switch from record to preview mode.

LENS

LENS TAB

The options displayed on the Lens tab change based on the attached lens mount.

PL MOUNT

 Enable Power to Lens: Ensures that the BRAIN powers the lens via the lens mount. This feature is enabled by

default, but the camera saves the last selected setting. Deselect when using a Fujinon

T2.9 Cabrio Premier

PL lens. If you disable this feature for the Fujinon Cabrio, re-enable it when using other lenses. For more

information, go to “Fujinon T2.9 Cabrio Premier PL Lenses” on page 174.

 Auto-Detect PL Lenses: By default, this feature is enabled.

 Detect Lens: Detects a lens, if one is attached.

CANON AND NIKON LENS SETTINGS

The options below display when a DSMC Nikon Mount or DSMC Canon Mount is installed with a supported

lens.

 Aperture: Enter the aperture value. The range and default depend on the lens.

 Focus: Enter the focal distance. The default value is the value from the lens. The range depends on the lens.

MOTION MOUNT TAB

The Motion Mount menu is only accessible when a DSMC RED MOTION MOUNTis installed. For more information,

see the RED MOTION MOUNT Operation Guide, available at www.red.com/downloads.

MOTOR CONTROL

Use the Motor Control menu to set up the RED 3-Axis Lens Control System. For more information, see the RED

3-Axis Lens Control System Operation Guide, available at www.red.com/downloads.

MAINTENANCE

The Maintenance menu includes: Save Log, Upgrade, Calibrate, Self Test, Restore System, Rediscover, System

Status, and OLPF.

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SAVE A LOG FILE

A LOG file is a detailed text file of the processes and operations performed by the DSMC. If you contact RED

for support, you may be asked to send a LOG file.

To save a LOG file, follow the instructions below:

1. Ensure that a RED MINI-MAG SSD is properly mounted to the DSMC.

2. Go to Menu > Settings > Maintenance.

3. Select Save Log.

The LOG file is saved as a *.txt file in the SSD root directory.

For more information about RED support or to create a support ticket, go to https://support.red.com.

NOTE: The DSMC automatically saves a LOG file when it is turned off properly and an SSD is mounted.

UPGRADE

You can check for upgrades for the following items:

 Camera: Go to “Upgrade DSMC Firmware” on page 140.

 Media: For more information on the media upgrade procedure, see the DSMC Media Operation Guide,

available at www.red.com/downloads.

CALIBRATE

The Calibrate menu includes: Sensor, Gyro/Acc, and Lens.

SENSOR CALIBRATION

Sensor calibration, also known as black shading, is a process during which the camera optimizes image

quality by ensuring that pixel sensitivity remains consistent throughout the sensor. Black shading generates a

calibration map based on system and environment settings. After calibration, the sensor shows a uniform noise

profile over the whole area without any falloffs on any side.

The WEAPON camera offers two (2) ways to calibrate the sensor:

 Manual Capture: For more information, go to “Calibrate Sensor: Manual Capture” on page 103.

 Auto Capture: For more information, go to “Calibrate Sensor: Auto Capture” on page 104.

For more information on sensor calibration, see the Black Shading Calibration article, available at www.red.

com/learn/red-101/black-shading-calibration.

NOTE: Calibration maps will still be available after performing a system restore.

CHECK NOISE PROFILE

To check the current noise profile, follow the instructions below:

1. Ensure that the camera reaches the temperature you want to use for your shoot.

2. Set the exposure to the exposure you want to use for your shoot.

3. Put a lens cap on the lens (if a lens is attached) or a front body cap on the BRAIN (if a lens is not attached).

4. Go to Menu > Settings > Look > FLUT.

5. Set FLUT to 8.000.

6. Check the noise that displays on the monitor:

‒ The noise is random, with no fixed patterns or lines. The sensor is calibrated.

‒ The noise has patterns or lines. Calibrate the sensor. .

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WHEN TO CALIBRATE SENSOR

Calibration is required:

 After an extreme change in temperature (+/– 30°F or +/–15°C) from the current calibration map.

 After an extreme change in exposure time (+/– 1/2 sec) from the current calibration map.

 If either the T or E in the CAL: T/E indicator is not green.

 If the noise profile shows patterns or lines. For more information, go to “Check Noise Profile” on page 102.

 After each firmware upgrade.

To check the temperature/exposure of the current calibration file, go to Menu > Settings > Maintenance > System

Status > Calibration.

CALIBRATE SENSOR: MANUAL CAPTURE

The WEAPON camera offers two (2) ways to calibrate the sensor: Manual Capture and Auto Capture. This

section describes how to calibrate the sensor with Manual Capture. For more information on Auto Capture, go

to “Calibrate Sensor: Auto Capture” on page 104.

When you start a Manual Capture, the camera calibrates the sensor at the current exposure and temperature

setting. You will need to re-calibrate the sensor after extreme changes in exposure and temperature. The

Manual Capture process takes several minutes.

To perform a Manual Capture, follow the instructions below:

1. Ensure that the camera reaches the temperature you want to use for your shoot.

2. Set the exposure to the exposure you want to use for your shoot.

3. Ensure that the sensor is as dark as possible.

‒ Preferably, take off the lens, and install the front body cap.

‒ If you cannot take off the lens, put a lens cap on the lens. (Not all lens caps completely block IR. Lens

caps are made to protect the lens, not necessarily to block light.)

‒ If possible, use a dark room.

‒ Just closing the aperture is NOT sufficient.

4. Ensure a properly formatted SSD is attached to the camera.

Go to Menu > Settings > Maintenance > Calibrate > Sensor > Manual Capture.

NOTE: If the calibration map name is “empty”, that means that the only calibration map on your camera is

the factory calibration.

5. You can create up to four (4) calibration maps at a time. Select a check box for each calibration map you

want and select the exposure you want for each from the drop-down menus.

6. Select Start Capture.

A dialog box displays, reminding you to cover the sensor.

Select OK to continue.

The system initializes and then makes multiple passes through the following phases of the calibration:

‒ Capturing

‒ Analyzing

‒ Erasing

‒ Programming

7. When the Calibration Successful dialog displays, select OK to complete black shading.

The new calibration map is automatically selected.

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CALIBRATE SENSOR: AUTO CAPTURE

The WEAPON camera offers two (2) ways to calibrate the sensor: Manual Capture and Auto Capture. This

section describes how to calibrate the sensor with Auto Capture. For more information on Manual Capture, go

to “Calibrate Sensor: Manual Capture” on page 103.

When you start an Auto Capture, the camera calibrates the sensor at 16 exposure settings, and uses that data

to build a calibration curve. Afterward, the sensor is calibrated for each exposure along the calibration curve,

so you do not need to re-calibrate every time you change the exposure. The calibration process does not factor

in multiple temperatures, so you will need to re-calibrate the sensor after extreme changes in temperature. This

process can take up to 40 minutes.

To perform an Auto Capture, follow the instructions below:

1. Ensure that the camera reaches the temperature you want to use for your shoot.

2. Ensure that the sensor is as dark as possible.

‒ Preferably, take off the lens, and install the front body cap.

‒ If you cannot take off the lens, put a lens cap on the lens. (Not all lens caps completely block IR. Lens

caps are made to protect the lens, not necessarily to block light.)

‒ If possible, use a dark room.

‒ Just closing the aperture is NOT sufficient.

3. Ensure a properly formatted SSD is attached to the camera.

4. Go to Menu > Settings > Maintenance > Calibrate > Sensor > Auto Capture.

5. Select Start Auto User Black Shade.

A dialog box displays, reminding you to cover the sensor.

6. Select OK to continue.

The system initializes and then makes multiple passes through the calibration phases.

7. When the Calibration Successful dialog displays, select OK to complete black shading.

CALIBRATION MAP NAMING CONVENTIONS

Each calibration map has a unique name that uses the format described in the table below:

NAME DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE

Exposure Current exposure; to set exposure, go to Menu > Setting > Projects > Exposure 48

Sensor

Temperature

Sensor temperature (Celsius); in the Lower Status Row, this is the number to the

left of the forward slash (Temp: 34/35)

32C

Year Year that the calibration map is created (yyyy) 2014

Month Month that the calibration map is created (mm) 01

Day Day that the calibration map is created (dd) 28

Time Time according to the 24-hour clock in the camera (hhmmss) 122150

For example, a sequence of calibration maps may look like this:

1. 48_32C_20140128122150

2. 72_34C_20140128122858

3. 120_41C_20140128124306

NOTE: If you mount an SSD with calibration files to your computer, each calibration map displays as a sub-

folder in a folder called Calibration. To save a calibration map to your hard drive, copy the entire sub-folder (for

example, 48_32C_20140128122150) to your drive.

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CALIBRATION MANAGEMENT

Use the Calibration Management menu to apply, import, and export calibration maps.

 Calibration Map: The calibration maps that are saved internally on the camera:

‒ Factory: This is the calibration map generated during the manufacturing process, and is the default

map.

‒ User HS: The user-created calibration map.

 Media: The calibration maps that are on the SSD in the path shown (for example, S-SSD\calibration).

CALIBRATION MAP ACTIONS

 Set: Apply the selected camera calibration map.

 Delete: Delete the selected camera calibration map. You cannot delete the factory map.

 Apply: Apply the selected calibration map from the SSD temporarily (without importing to the camera).

EXPORT AND IMPORT CALIBRATION MAPS

NOTE: The camera cannot export calibration maps created by Auto Capture.

Calibration maps can be stored on the camera or transferred to SSD to be shared with other cameras. You can

also build a library of calibration maps to use in different settings.

 : Export selected calibration map from camera to SSD.

 : Import selected calibration map from SSD to camera. This overwrites the user HS calibration map.

GYROSCOPE AND ACCELEROMETER CALIBRATION

The internal three-axis gyroscope and three-axis accelerometer need to be calibrated for the Horizon overlay

to function properly. The Gyro/Acc calibration file is stored in the flash memory of the BRAIN, so you DO NOT

need to recalibrate after restoring the camera or upgrading firmware. For more information, go to “Horizon” on

page 60.

To calibrate the Horizon overlay, follow the instructions below:

1. Turn on the BRAIN and place it on a level surface.

2. Wait for the camera core temperature to reach room temperature.

3. Go to Menu > Settings > Maintenance > Calibration > Gyro/Acc and select Low Temperature Calibration.

4. After the calibration finishes, wait for the camera core temperature to reach maximum operating temperature.

5. When the BRAIN reaches maximum operating temperature, select High Temperature Calibration.

LENS CALIBRATION

There are many electronic lenses that are compatible with the DSMC Canon Mount or DSMC Nikon Mount, but

are not electronically supported by the DSMC. The Lens Calibration feature allows you to create custom lens

configuration files for these electronic lenses so that you can use rack focus and autofocus.

A custom configuration file might not make an unsupported lens as precise as a fully supported lens. However,

a custom configuration file provides the aperture range and focal lengths so that you can electronically control

the lens with the camera.

NOTE: The camera may not be able to calibrate some electronic lenses.

NOTE: The camera does not create calibration files for lenses that are already electronically supported. For a full

list of supported lenses, go to “Lens Mounts and Lenses” on page 171.

CREATE LENS CALIBRATION FILES

The calibration process creates a calibration file for the current focal length of the electronic lens. Calibrate the

lens at each available focal length to create a full lens calibration file.

1. Attach a DSMC Canon Mount or DSMC Nikon Mount to the BRAIN.

2. Attach an electronic lens.

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3. Manually set the first focal length you want to calibrate.

4. There are two (2) ways to start the lens calibration process:

‒ When you attach a lens that the camera does not recognize, the “Unsupported Lens Found” dialog box

displays and asks if you want to calibrate the lens. Select Create Custom Lens Config.

‒ Go to Menu > Settings > Maintenance > Calibrate > Lens and select Create....

The lens calibration process for the current focal length starts and a progress bar displays. Once the

calibration process starts, DO NOT touch the lens, as doing so may cause the lens to calibrate incorrectly.

5. Select OK after the calibration file is created.

6. To calibrate the next focal length, follow the instructions below:

A. Go to Menu > Settings > Maintenance > Calibrate > Lens.

B. Select the calibration file name in the Camera list and select Edit....

C. Manually set the next focal length.

D. Select Add Cal @ xx..., where “xx” is the current focal length.

NOTE: If you calibrate a focal length that has already been calibrated, the new files overrides the previ-

ous file.

The lens calibration process for the current focal length starts and a progress bar displays. Once the

calibration process starts, DO NOT touch the lens, since that may cause incorrect calibration.

7. Repeat Step 6 for each focal length of the lens.

The lens calibration file remains on the camera after system restores and firmware upgrades.

VIEW AND MODIFY LENS CALIBRATION INFORMATION

1. Go to Menu > Settings > Maintenance > Calibrate > Lens.

2. Select the calibration file name in the Camera list and select Edit....

The following information displays:

‒ Mount Type

‒ Focal Length

‒ F Stop Range: Overall aperture range of lens.

‒ Lens Status

‒ Calibrated Focal Lengths

3. You can perform any of the following actions:

‒ Add Cal @ xx...: Calibrate the current focal length; “xx” is the current focal length.

‒ Remove Cal: Remove the calibration for the selected focal length.

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EXPORT AND IMPORT LENS CALIBRATION FILES

Lens calibration files can be stored on the camera or transferred to SSD to be shared with other cameras.

When exporting lens calibration files from camera to SSD, the files are saved to a folder on the SSD called

“lens_cal”.

DO NOT change the file name of the calibration file after you save it to an SSD.

 : Export selected file from camera to SSD.

 All : Export all files from camera to SSD.

 : Import selected file from SSD to camera.

 All: Import all files from SSD to camera.

LENS CALIBRATION ACTIONS

 Edit...: View and edit the selected file.

 Delete: Delete the selected file.

 Create...: Create a new file. This option is disabled if you already have a calibration file for the attached lens.

 Prompt for calibration of unsupported lenses: Select this check box to ensure that the “Unsupported Lens

Found” dialog box displays every time the camera detects an unsupported electronic lens at boot-up.

Deselect this check box to disable the “Unsupported Lens Found” dialog box.

SELF-TEST

The Self-Test menu includes: Enable Sensor Test Pattern and Touchscreen.

ENABLE/DISABLE SENSOR TEST PATTERN

The Sensor Test Pattern feature is only used during manufacturing. The sensor test pattern is a white screen.

TOUCHSCREEN

To perform a touchscreen self-test, follow the instructions below:

1. Go to Menu > Settings > Maintenance > Self Test.

2. Select Touchscreen.

A grid of green squares displays on the touchscreen.

3. Touch each box with your finger.

Each green box turns blue.

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4. To exit the self-test, perform one (1) of the following actions:

‒ Touch all of the boxes, so that they are all blue.

‒ Press and hold the touchscreen.

‒ Press the Enter or Menu button on the WEAPON Sidekick.

RESTORE SYSTEM

Restore System changes all settings to the factory default values. To perform a System Restore, follow the

instructions below:

1. Go to Menu > Settings > Maintenance.

2. Select Restore System.

3. Select Yes on the screen that asks you to confirm the System Restore.

The BRAIN turns off.

4. Turn on the BRAIN.

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REDISCOVER (HARDWARE REDISCOVER)

Rediscovers all hardware and caches the data for future boot cycles. Perform a Hardware Rediscover if a

module or lens mount is not functioning correctly.

To perform a Hardware Rediscover, follow the instructions below:

1. Go to Menu > Settings > Maintenance.

2. Select Rediscover.

3. Select Yes on the screen that asks you to confirm the Hardware Rediscover.

The BRAIN turns off.

4. Turn on the BRAIN.

SYSTEM STATUS

The System Status menu displays key project and system information on the following tabs: Project Status,

Camera Info, Media Info, Attached Modules.

PROJECT STATUS

Displays the current camera and project settings.

CAMERA INFO

Displays the following camera information:

 Type: Camera type and sensor type.

 Firmware Version: Current firmware version.

 PIN: The personal identification number that is specific to your camera.

 SVN Revision: The current firmware number.

 Runtime: The number of hours that the camera has been turned on.

MEDIA INFO

Displays the following media information:

 Active Media: Active media, module type.

 Model Number: Storage capacity, SSD type, and version/revision of the SSD.

 Serial Number: Serial number of the SSD.

 Firmware Version: Firmware version of the SSD.

 Size: Total capacity on the SSD.

 Size Available: Total capacity left on the SSD that can be recorded to.

NOTE: When an SSD is not attached, the Media Info tab displays “No Active Media is Present”.

ATTACHED MODULES

Lists the attached RED modules, lens mounts, and expanders. This screen does not list attached displays,

media modules, and lenses.

MEDIA MENU

The Media Menu allows you to format and eject an SSD and to view and load clips on the SSD.

For more information about using media, see the DSMC Media Operation Guide, available at www.red.com/

downloads.

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DEVICE

Format and eject (unmount) the SSD.

CLIPS

View and load clips on the SSD in thumbnail view.

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PLAYBACK MENU

To view clips from the SSD:

 Go to Menu > Playback.

 Press the Record/Playback toggle in the lower left corner of the touchscreen.

NOTE: The camera uses RGB color space in Playback mode by default, regardless of settings in Record mode.

To playback clips in RAW mode, go to Menu > Settings > Display > Tools and select RAW.

PLAYBACK MENUS

In Playback mode, the menu is pared-down, so you cannot access all menus. Some menus offer different

options.

MEDIA

Lists all available clips on the attached SSD. You can perform the following actions:

 : Move selected clip to the Play List.

 All : Move all clips to the Play List.

 Apply Image Metadata: Image data (such as color, gain, and curves) recorded with the image displays with

the playback image. When deselected, the current playback Look settings are used.

 Load: Closes the menu and brings up the selected clip in Playback mode.

RECORD (EXIT)

Select Record to exit Playback mode. You can also press any button mapped to Record to exit Playback mode.

META

Displays the metadata for the selected clip.

PLAYBACK STATUS BAR

Displays the progress of the clip during playback. When using the touchscreen, swipe your finger right and left

to fast-forward and rewind the clip, respectively.

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PLAYBACK CONTROLS

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Playback Controls

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The table below describes the Playback controls.

# CONTROL DESCRIPTION

1 Clips View clips as thumbnails

2 Load Previous Clip Loads the previous clip in the playlist.

3 Frame-by-Frame Reverse Moves through the clip frame-by-frame in reverse.

4 Reverse Play/Pause toggle Plays clip in reverse, and toggles between play and pause.

5 Play/Pause toggle Toggles between play and pause.

6 Frame-by-Frame Forward Moves through the clip frame-by-frame.

7 Load Next Clip Loads the next clip in the playlist.

8 Play Options Displays the following subset of options: Play Once, Loop, Loop Playlist,

and Playback Speed.

9 Play Once Plays clip to the end, and does not repeat the clip.

10 Loop Plays the clip on a loop.

11 Loop Playlist Loops all clips in the playlist. To create a playlist, go to Menu > Playback >

Menu > Media > Playlist, and move clips to the Play List field.

12 Playback Speed Option to select x1, x2, x4, x8, or x16 playback speed.

13 Marker Options Displays the following subset of options: In Point, Remove In/Out Point,

Out Point, Previous Marker, and Next Marker.

14 In Point Sets a red In Point marker in the Playback Status Bar. Use an In Point

marker in conjunction with an Out Point marker to play only a certain

portion of a clip. The In/Out Point markers help when the clip is long and

you want to focus on a particular segment.

15 Remove In/Out Point Removes the In/Out Point markers and skips to the end of the clip.

16 Out Point Sets a red Out Point marker in the Playback Status Bar. Use an Out

Point marker in conjunction with an In Point marker to play only a certain

portion of a clip. The In/Out Point markers help when the clip is long and

you want to focus on a particular segment.

17 Previous Marker Goes to the previous marked frame, which displays as a red line in the

Playback Status Bar. Disabled when there are no marked frames.

18 Next Marker Goes to the next marked frame, which displays as a red line in the

Playback Status Bar. Disabled when there are no marked frames.

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POWER MENU

The Power menu displays the power status of all attached power sources and allows you to turn off the camera.

NOTE: For more information about powering the DSMC, see the DSMC Power Operation Guide, available at

www.red.com/downloads.

POWER IN

The power status displays for all attached power devices. The menu displays the voltage of the source or the

percentage of the power left, as well as the time left, if applicable.

POWER OUT

The Power Out menu shows the status of the power out ports on attached devices. The statuses are:

 N/A: The device is not present.

 OK: The power out port is functional.

 FAULT: A short or overcurrent tripped the electronic fuse. Remove the device that is connected to the

module, as it may be drawing too much power. Select RESET to clear the fault.

POWER SAVE

You can select the following power saving options (the default for each is Never):

 Low Power Preview: The camera uses a lower amount of power after the specified period of inactivity.

 Sleep: All monitors turn off and keys do not perform mapped actions after the specified period of inactivity.

Tap the touchscreen or press a key to exit Sleep mode.

 Auto Shutdown: The camera turns off after the specified period of activity.

SHUTDOWN

Shutdown controls are interlocked to prevent the camera from being accidentally turned off. For more information

about different ways to turn off your camera, go to “Turn Off the BRAIN” on page 33.

1. Go to Menu > Power.

2. Select Shutdown.

The Shutting Down... message displays and the camera turns off.

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HDRX MENU

NOTE: HDRX mode cannot be modified when test signals are enabled.

NOTE: You cannot change the exposure when HDRX is enabled.

NOTE: You cannot use HDRX mode when:

‒ A MOTION MOUNT is installed.

‒ A Sensor Sync Mode (Genlock or MoCo) is enabled.

‒ Speed Ramp mode is enabled.

‒ A Frame Processing mode (Frame Summing or Frame Averaging) is enabled.

By default HDRX is disabled, and the HDRX indicator in the Lower Status Row is gray.

To enable HDRX, follow the instructions below:

1. Go to Menu > HDRX.

2. Select HDRX.

The HDRX text in the Lower Status Row turns white.

3. Select the number of Factors. The range is 1–6, and the default is 2.

4. Select which track you want the display to show:

‒ A Track: This track shows the video with the selected aperture and exposure settings applied.

‒ X Track: This track shows the video with the additional stops applied.

NOTE: For more information, see the High Dynamic Range Video with HDRx article, available at www.red.com/

learn/red-101/hdrx-high-dynamic-range-video.

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FOCUS MENU

The Focus menu includes: Mode and Rack.

MODE TAB

The Mode Tab is used to enable and select Focus parameters, including Mode, Zone, Size, and Enhanced A/F.

MODE

Select one (1) of the following from the Mode drop-down menu:

 Manual: When selected, all focus operations are manual.

 Confirm: Enables the Center or Spot focus target. This mode provides additional focus assistance by using

red, yellow, and green color changes to the focus spot window. Inadequate subject illumination and/or

contrast may interfere using Confirm mode.

For best results with Confirm mode, “rock” the focus ring: Focus through the point of optimal focusing and

back again in decreasing amplitude, as when “zeroing-in” for precision manual focus.

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AUTOFOCUS MODES (DSMC, NIKON, AND CANON MOUNTS)

When any of the following conditions are met, the Modes drop-down menu has additional options:

 DSMC Nikon Mount and a supported lens is attached. The lens focus switch is set to “A” or “M/A”.

 DSMC Canon Mount and a supported lens is attached. The lens focus switch is set to “AF”.

 DSMC Canon MOTION MOUNT and a supported lens is attached. The lens focus switch is set to “AF”.

When any of the above conditions are met, the following options display in the Modes drop-down menu:

 Single: When you press the key mapped to AF: Start, the camera performs single-shot AF. Optimized for

rapid focus even under low-contrast conditions. Works with both Center and Spot zones.

 Continuous: When you press the key mapped to AF: Start, the camera attempts to keep objects in the target

in focus. Works best with good lighting and contrast. Works with both Center and Spot zones.

 Touch Track: Dynamically updates a positionable AF point using the touchscreen. Only works with Spot

zone. Keep target on subject while moving across frame, as the lens continuously focuses on that target.

 Rack: Enables rack focus. Only works with Spot zone. For more information, go to “Rack Focus” on page

120.

In Single, Continuous, and Touch Track modes, a single target displays on the screen that indicates where

the image will be in focus. In Rack mode, multiple targets display on the screen to indicate the different areas

between which the camera will rack focus.

Press the key mapped to AF Mode: Cycle to cycle through the Focus Mode options in order.

Autofocus performance may be reduced under the following conditions:

 Subject is dark or distant.

 Inadequate contrast between the subject and background.

 Scene has reflective highlights.

 Subject is backlit.

 Inadequate surface contrast/detail inside the window.

NOTE: Use Edge mode for assistance in these conditions. For more information, go to “Edge” on page 59.

ZONE

Available zones are Center and Spot (default). Both the Center and Spot targets change color to indicate the

focus state of the objects in the targets.

TARGET COLOR DESCRIPTION

Blue Camera is focusing

Red Objects are out of focus

Yellow Objects are almost in focus

Green Objects are in focus

CENTER

Provides a large target square for focus that is centered in the recording area.

SPOT

Provides a small target for precise focus that you can move around the recording area.

MOVE THE SPOT FOCUS TARGET

Move Spot target with touchscreen:

 Tap and hold the touchscreen on the location you want to relocate the Spot target.

 Tap and hold the touchscreen where the Spot target currently is, and drag the Spot target.

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Move Spot target:

1. Go to the main screen.

2. Press the Down Arrow in the Navigation Group.

The Spot target line weight increases and the red cursor under Menu dims slightly.

3. Use the directional arrows to move the Spot target to the desired location.

4. Press ENTER.

5. To exit, press the Menu button.

SIZE

Choose a sizes for the Spot target.

ENHANCED A/F

Enhanced A/F is an autofocus algorithm that offers better performance and improved visual indicators in

Confirm mode.

ENABLE ENHANCED A/F

1. Go to Menu > Focus > Mode.

2. Select Confirm from the Mode drop-down menu.

3. Select an option from the Zone drop-down menu.

4. If you selected Spot from the Zone drop-down menu, select a size from the Size drop-down menu.

5. Select the Enhanced A/F check box.

6. Select the monitor dedicated to using the Enhanced A/F feature from the Monitor drop-down menu:

‒ BRAIN HDMI

‒ BRAIN HD-SDI

The selected monitor is in Clean mode (no overlay) with a set resolution of 720p and update frequency of

60 Hz. The target does not display on the selected monitor. You cannot control the monitor until you disable

the Enhanced A/F feature.

7. Select the Confirm target style from the Confirm Style drop-down menu:

CONFIRM

STYLE

DESCRIPTION OBJECTS IN TARGET ARE IN

FOCUS...

OBJECTS IN TARGET ARE OUT OF

FOCUS

None Square target; operates

like the target square in

Confirm mode

Target is yellow or green Target is red

Circle Yellow circle around a

square target

Target is yellow or green; circle is

almost the same size as the square

Target is red; circle gets bigger

Bar Bar target Target is yellow or green; vertical

bar on the right side is filled up

Target is red; vertical bar on the

left side is almost empty

Pie Pie target Target is yellow or green; line

around the curve is filled up

Target is red; line around the

curve is almost empty

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8. Close the Focus menu.

The target displays on the touchscreen, and the monitor that you selected for the Enhanced A/F feature is

in Clean mode.

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RACK FOCUS

Use the Rack tab to configure up to four (4) focus points and execute rack focus between them.

SET UP RACK FOCUS

1. Ensure that a DSMC Nikon Mount, DSMC Canon Mount, or DSMC Canon MOTION MOUNT is installed and

that a supported lens is attached to the BRAIN.

2. Go to Menu > Focus > Mode.

3. Select Rack from the Mode drop-down menu.

Spot is automatically selected from the Zone drop-down menu, since rack focus only works with Spot zone.

4. Select a size from the Size drop-down menu.

5. Go to the Rack tab.

6. Use the Rack Speed slider to change the speed at which the lens moves. Move the slider to the left for a

slower speed, and to the right for a faster speed.

7. Select the number of rack points (1–4) from the Rack Points drop-down menu.

8. To reset the focus distance to the value calculated by the autofocus algorithm, select Re-Autofocus.

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9. To set a rack point location, follow the instructions below:

A. Select the rack point: A, B, C, or D.

B. Select Close to return to the main screen.

C. Tap and hold the touchscreen where you want the rack point to be, or press and drag the rack point.

When you move a rack point, the camera autofocuses.

NOTE: To prevent a rack point from being accidentally moved, the rack point is less sensitive to touch

than the other focus targets. To fine-tune the rack point location, first drag the rack point farther than

it needs to be, and then drag it to where you want it to be.NOTE: To view the focus distance for each

rack point on the main screen, go to Menu > Settings > Display > Modes and enable Rack Show Distance

mode. For more information, go to “Lens Tab” on page 67.

10. Select another rack point by performing any of the following actions:

‒ Select another rack point on the touchscreen.

‒ Press the key mapped to AF: Start (default is SH Record Half Press) to cycle to the next rack point in

order (A, B, C, and D). For example, if rack point A is selected when you trigger the AF: Start action,

the focus racks from point A to point B.

‒ Press a key that is mapped to racking to a specific rack point.

MAP KEYS TO CYCLE RACK FOCUS

You can map user keys to rack focus to different rack points. For more information, go to “Keys” on page 92.

You can map the following actions:

 AF: Start

 AF: Rack to A

 AF: Rack to B

 AF: Rack to C

 AF: Rack to D

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EXPOSURE ASSIST

The Exposure Assist menu provides access to settings for the Auto Exposure (AE) feature. The AE feature

maintains a constant image brightness, even if the actual scene brightness changes.

The AE feature is different than traditional AE, in that RED AE only controls the amount of light that hits the

sensor, either by adjusting aperture or exposure. RED AE analyzes RAW data before the ISO curve, and ensures

that the sensor matches the user-selected brightness.

AUTO EXPOSURE MODES

The Exposure Assist modes determine when the AE tools go into effect:

 Off: The AE tools are not enabled.

 Single Shot: Map one of the following actions to trigger the AE tools:

‒ AE: Start

‒ AE/AF: Start

 Continuous in Preview: The AE tools are enabled in preview only.

 Continuous in Preview/Record: The AE tools are enabled in both preview and record.

NOTE: In Stills mode, AE/AF: Start is mapped to Record Half Press by default. For more information, go to

“Default Key Functions” on page 180.

EXPOSURE PRIORITY

 Manual: You have full control of aperture and shutter. (Default)

 Auto: The camera sets the aperture and shutter to meet the selected exposure.

 Av (Aperture Value): You set the aperture, and then the camera sets the shutter to meet the selected

exposure.

 Tv (Time Value): You set the shutter, and then the camera sets the aperture to meet the selected exposure.

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EXP COMP AND EV SHIFT

Use the Exp Comp (Exposure Compensation) slider and the EV Shift setting to adjust the brightness of the image.

The default setting of zero (0) attempts to match the average brightness on an 18% gray-target. When AE is

enabled, the target and current measured brightness for the selected metering area display in the histogram as

a gray and white line, respectively.

You can also map these actions to user keys:

 AE: Decrease EV Offset: Reduces the EV Offset in increments of 0.2.

 AE: Increase EV Offset: Increases the EV Offset in increments of 0.2.

METERING MODE

Metering determines the area of the sensor that is used for brightness evaluation:

 Spot: Weights the measurement to the center 5% of the sensor, approximately.

 Center: Weights the measurement to the center 25% of the sensor, approximately.

 Average: Averages the entire image area of the sensor.

SPEED

The Speed setting determines how quickly the algorithm adapts to changing light.

 Slow: Settings adapt in small steps. Use this setting for fewer and gradual adjustments.

 Normal: Settings adapt in medium steps.

 Fast: Settings adapt in large steps.

SELECTION

The Selection setting determines which values the algorithm uses. This enables you to modify the list of values

so that the algorithm selects only specific parameters. Use Free Value Selection to improve accuracy.

For example, you can modify the aperture list to include f/2.8 and f/5.6. If Free Value Selection is enabled, the

algorithm only selects aperture parameters between f/2.8 and f/5.6. This setting limits the range of focal depth.

AE INDICATORS

When the AE feature is able to match the sensor brightness, the overlay turns yellow. If the brightness fluctuates

more than half of a stop, the overlay turns red.

When AE is enabled, the “AE” indicator displays before the aperture and exposure parameters in the Upper

Status Row. The user-selected brightness and current measured brightness display in the histogram as gray

and white lines, respectively.

AE LIMITS

All limits, includes custom modifications made to available menu items, are taken into account when AE is

active. For example, if you modify the available list of exposure values, only those values are considered.

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PRESETS MENU

The DSMC has three (3) types of presets:

 Camera Presets: These store and recall camera setup information, such as in-camera Looks, key mappings,

I/O configurations, and more. The DSMC has a number of factory-installed presets.

 Looks: These allow you to save the specific color, image, white balance, and detail settings to be used

for other projects. Looks that are generated in-camera display on the Camera Presets tab. Looks that are

generated in REDCINE-X PRO and are imported to the DSMC display on the Looks tab.

 Auto Presets: These allow you to specify pre-selected presets for Startup, Preview, Motion, Stills, and

Playback.

You can create custom presets and Looks. Presets and Looks can be stored on the camera or transferred to

SSD, so that you can build a library of presets and Looks, or quickly copy presets and Looks from one camera

to another via SSD.

 Camera: Presets or Looks that are saved internally on the camera.

 Media: Presets or Looks that are on the SSD in the path shown (for example, On Media: \presets:).

CAMERA PRESETS

PRESETS ACTIONS

 Apply: Apply the selected preset.

 Create...: Create a new preset using the current settings.

 Update...: Update the selected preset by allowing the parameter set to be modified and all the values to

be updated to their current in-camera values. You cannot update factory-installed presets, which end with

“(RED)”.

 Clone...: Create a new preset using the selected preset as a template.

 Delete: Delete the selected preset.

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EXPORT AND IMPORT PRESETS

Presets can be stored on the camera or transferred to SSD to be shared with other cameras. When exporting

presets from camera to an SSD, the presets are saved to a folder on the SSD called “Presets”. When importing

presets from an SSD to camera, the presets must be stored on the SSD in a folder called “Presets”.



: Export selected preset from camera to SSD.

 All : Export all presets from camera to SSD.

 : Import selected preset from SSD to camera.

 All: Import all presets from SSD to camera.

CREATE PRESETS

1. Set up the camera how you want the preset to be configured.

For example, if you want to create a preset specifically for your zebra indicators, first go to Menu > Settings

> Display > Zebra and configure the zebras the exact way that you want them to be in the preset.

2. Go to Presets > Camera Presets.

3. Select Create, or select an existing preset and select Clone or Update.

4. If creating a new preset, enter a name for the preset and select OK.

5. Select the following tabs to display different sets of preset options: Display, Key, Look, Project, and System.

6. Select the following:

‒ : Add selected setting to the preset.

‒ All : Add all settings to the preset.

‒ X: Remove selected setting from the preset.

7. Select Create.

The preset is saved and stored in the camera.

LOOKS

A Look is made up of the following settings: Color, Gain, FLUT, Sharpness, Curves, Video, Color Temperature,

and LGG (Lift, Gamma, Gain). These settings are configured either in-camera (in Menu > Settings > Look) or in

REDCINE-X PRO (in the Looks panel).

CREATE AND MANAGE IN-CAMERA LOOKS

Create in-camera looks in the Menu > Presets > Camera Presets tab. Modify and manage the in-camera Looks

the same way as any other presets created in the Camera Presets tab. For more information, go to “Camera

Presets” on page 124.

IMPORT LOOKS FROM REDCINE-X PRO

1. While your SSD is mounted to your computer, create a folder on the SSD called Looks.

2. Save your RMD files (that have been exported from REDCINE-X PRO) to the Looks folder on the SSD.

3. Eject the SSD from your computer.

4. Mount the SSD to your DSMC.

5. Go to Presets > Looks.

6. Select one (1) of the following:

‒

: Import selected Look from SSD to camera.

‒ All: Import all Looks from SSD to camera.

For more information, see the “REDCINE-X PRO: Saving Looks to Camera” video tutorial, available at www.red.

com/learn/workflow/redcine-x-saving-looks-camera.

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MANAGE IMPORTED LOOKS

Manage Looks imported from REDCINE-X PRO in the Presets > Looks tab. When exporting Looks from camera

to SSD, the Looks are saved to a folder on the SSD called “Looks”.

You can perform the following actions with imported Looks:

 : Export selected Looks from camera to SSD.

 All : Export all Looks from camera to SSD.

 Apply: Apply the selected Look.

 Delete: Delete the selected Look.

AUTO PRESETS

 On Startup: The selected preset is applied every time the camera is turned on.

 On Enter Preview: The selected preset is applied every time the camera enters Preview mode, including at

startup and when exiting Playback mode.

 On Enter Playback: The selected preset is applied every time the camera enters Playback mode.

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OVERVIEW

The built–in stereo microphones and speaker allow for easy audio capture and playback.

Additional audio input/output options are determined by the attached port expander. For more information

about the ports on each expander, go to “Input/Output Connectors” on page 161.

The WEAPON

can record up to four (4) discrete stereo channels of uncompressed 24-bit, 48 KHz audio.

Input signals are routed via a high-quality pre-amplifier and soft clip analog limiter (the limiter is optional) to

achieve the desired recording levels and maximize dynamic range.

Audio data is synchronized with video and timecode and embedded in the R3D

file. You can export audio data

from REDCINE-X PRO

as separate audio files.

Audio is also embedded in any HD-SDI and HDMI

output connected to the DSMC BRAIN

SET UP AUDIO

To set up audio, go to Menu > Settings > Audio. To adjust the input, pre-amplifier, and headphone settings,

select Control. To adjust the mix settings, select Mix.

CONTROL

To adjust the input, pre-amplifier, and headphone settings, select Control.

RECORD AND

MONITOR AUDIO

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CHANNEL 1/2 AND CHANNEL 3/4

To set up Channel 1/2 and 3/4, go to Menu > Settings > Audio > Control.

SOURCE

The audio source options only display when the expanders are attached.

SOURCE NAME CHANNEL PAIRS EXPANDER CONNECTORS

None N/A N/A N/A

CAM Internal Ch1/Ch2, Ch3/Ch4 DSMC BRAIN MIC-1, MIC-2

Base Expander Ch1/Ch2, Ch3/Ch4 WEAPON Base Expander Stereo Microphone

NAME

You can rename each audio channel. The default names are Ch1, Ch2, Ch3, and Ch4. The channel names

display in the Audio Meter, but are not included in the clip metadata. For more information, go to “Audio Meter

(VU Meter)” on page 130.

MODE

Match the channel mode to the incoming audio signal.

MODE SOURCE DESCRIPTION

NONE NONE Audio recording disabled.

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PRE-AMP GAIN

The pre-amplifier range and default value depend on the attached expander. To adjust amplification levels,

follow the instructions below:

1. Go to Menu > Settings > Audio > Control > Pre-Amp Gain.

2. Move the Pre-Amp (pre-amplifier) sliders up and down to adjust the amplification levels.

NOTE: To link the amplification for each channel, select Link.

HEADPHONE VOLUME

The volume range for Left and Right is –6 dB to 14 dB. The default is 10 dB. To adjust headphone volume,

follow the steps below:

1. Go to Menu > Settings > Audio > Control > Headphone Volume.

2. Move the Left and Right sliders up and down to adjust the volume.

3. To toggle mute/unmute, select Mute.

NOTE: To link the volume for Left and Right, select Link.

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MIX

The DSMC features a digital audio mixer that controls the volume and stereo settings for each input channel.

The mixer affects audio monitoring (such as headphones) and audio recorded to external devices. The mixer

DOES NOT affect audio embedded in the R3D file. To access mix settings, go to Menu > Settings > Audio > Mix.

The range for each channel is 0% to 100%. The default for each active channel is 100%. Channel 3 and Channel

4 are active only when there is audio input.

The digital mixer normalizes each output to prevent the output from exceeding the signal range. For example, if

you pass Channel 1 to an output at 100%, and then mix Channel 2 into the same output, the level of Channel

1 decreases to 50%.

Assign each audio channel to the Left, Middle, or Right side of the stereo mix. Move the sliders up and down

to adjust the volume.

You can control the volume and stereo for each audio monitoring option:

 Headphone Mix: Headphones plugged into the DSMC BRAIN.

 Audio Out Mix: Line out plugged into an expander. The input gain is fixed.

 Monitor Mix: External HDMI and HD-SDI monitors that support audio.

AUDIO OUTPUT OPTIONS

 DSMC BRAIN: One (1) 2-channel headphone output. For maximum quality, use high impedance headphones.

The camera also has built-in speakers.

 WEAPON Base Expander: One (1) XLR connector that supports 2-channel line level analog output. For more

information, go to “Input/Output Connectors” on page 161.

 WEAPON REDVOLT Expander: One (1) XLR connector that supports 2-channel line level analog output. For

more information, go to “Input/Output Connectors” on page 161.

 HDMI and HD-SDI monitor: Both output two (2) channels of 24-bit 48 KHz uncompressed, embedded digital

audio. Select and mix the stereo channels in the Monitor Mix menu at Menu > Settings > Audio > Mix >

Monitor Mix. To monitor audio via HDMI or HD-SDI, the third-party monitor must support audio.

AUDIO METER (VU METER)

The Audio Meter displays at the bottom-right corner of the viewfinder, and displays either the incoming

audio channels (default), or the outgoing audio (Headphone Mix, Audio Out Mix, and Monitor Mix). For more

information, go to “VU Meter” on page 66.

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INCOMING AUDIO CHANNELS

When you select Input as the VU Meter Source, the Audio Meter displays the incoming audio channels (default).

For more information, go to “VU Meter” on page 66. Channel 1 and Channel 2 are the default channels,

correlating with the MIC-1 and MIC-2 inputs on the DSMC BRAIN. Channel 3 and Channel 4 are grayed out

unless the camera detects audio input.

The channel names selected in the Audio menu determine the channel names displayed in the Audio Meter. For

more information, go to “Name” on page 128.

The Audio Meter shows the incoming audio signal when a source is selected, even if the channel is not

recorded. When a channel is recorded, the channel indicator left of the Audio Meter is green.

OUTGOING AUDIO

When you select Output as the VU Meter Source, the Audio Meter displays the Headphone Mix, Audio Out Mix,

and Monitor Mix levels. For more information, go to “VU Meter” on page 66.

When recording to an external device, use the Output levels to help accurately monitor recorded audio.

AUDIO METER LEVELS

The DSMC updates the Audio Meter 12 times per second with the maximum signal from the last 1/12 of a

second period. The range of the Audio Meter is –52 dBFS to 0 dBFS.

The lines and colors indicate danger of clipping, as described in the table below:

LINE DBFS BAR COLOR DESCRIPTION

First line (far left border; solid) –52 dBFS Green Audio is not clipping

Second line (solid) –20 dBFS Green Audio is not clipping

Third line (dashed) –12 dBFS Yellow Audio close to clipping

Fourth line (dashed) –2 dBFS Red Audio is clipping

Fifth line (far right border; solid) 0 dBFS Red Audio is clipping (if signal exceeds –1 dBFS,

the whole bar is red)

NOTE: In the American broadcast and post production systems, –20 dBFS roughly corresponds to 0 VU and 4

dBu. In a digital system, dBu is an approximation; the correct unit for digital audio levels is dBFS.

AUDIO DURING PLAYBACK

The DSMC plays all recorded channels during playback, and automatically unmutes any muted audio outputs.

To access audio settings during playback, go to Menu > Settings > Audio and select the following tabs:

 Control

 Mix

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This chapter describes timecode, genlock, and multi-camera operations such as 3D and array setup.

NOTE: Timecode and genlock require a WEAPON

Base Expander. For more information, go to “Input/Output

Connectors” on page 161.

NOTE: Master/Slave operation, including stereo/3D and camera arrays, requires a GIG-E port, which is available

on the WEAPON REDVOLT Expander. For more information, go to “Input/Output Connectors” on page 161.

TIMECODE

NOTE: Inputting timecode requires a WEAPON Base Expander. For more information, go to “Input/Output

Connectors” on page 161.

Timecode is a numeric sequence based on SMPTE 12M that aids in the management and synchronization of

footage and audio. Timecode is embedded in recorded RAW files and QuickTime

files (if recording an Apple

ProRes codec) as metadata and in HANC metadata provided by the HD-SDI monitor output. The camera can

generate timecode on its own or can receive and sync to timecode generated by an external source.

Timecode displays in the lower right corner of the Live Action Area on the graphical user interface (GUI) and is

embedded as metadata. Timecode is represented as an eight (8) digit sequence (HH:MM:SS:FF), where:

 HH: Hours

 MM: Minutes

 SS: Seconds

 FF: Frames

NOTE: Timecode is most accurate and effective when coupled with genlock. For more information, go to

“Genlock” on page 135.

NOTE: For more information on HANC metadata, see HD-SDI HANC Metadata Information, available at www.

red.com/developers.

TIMECODE DISPLAY MODES

 Time of Day (TOD): Displays the time of day (HH:MM:SS:FF). TOD timecode runs continuously and is not

affected by recording. TOD timecode can be synchronized with the Real-Time Clock (RTC) in the camera.

 Edge: Edge timecode is continuous between clips, meaning that when recording starts, timecode begins.

and when recording stops, timecode stops. By default, Edge timecode default begins at 01:00:00:00, but

can be configured in the Media menu (Menu > Media > Device > Format).

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SET UP INTERNAL TIMECODE

To set up and adjust timecode generated by the camera, follow the instructions below:

1. Go to Menu > Settings > Project > Timecode.

2. Select the desired Timecode Display mode.

3. Set Source to User Provided.

4. Use the additional controls to sync TOD timecode with the RTC or set manually.

Alternatively, go to Menu > Media > Device > Format Media... to set Edge timecode manually.

The TC indicator in the Lower Status Row remains gray when internal timecode is enabled.

Source: User Provided

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INPUT EXTERNAL TIMECODE

This section explains how to set up your camera so that it accepts timecode generated by an external device.

This procedure requires a WEAPON Base Expander.

NOTE: Inputting timecode requires a WEAPON Base Expander. For more information, go to “Input/Output

Connectors” on page 161.

1. Connect the external timecode generator to the camera using a 3BNC-to-00 LEMO

Sync Cable.

A. Connect the yellow BNC connector to the output on the timecode generator.

B. Connect the 00B LEMO connector to the SYNC port on the WEAPON Base Expander.

2. Go to Menu > Settings > Project > Timecode.

3. Select the desired Timecode Display Mode.

4. Set Source to External.

The TC indicator in the Lower Status Row turns green when an external timecode source is locked.

NOTE: When an external source is selected but not present, timecode displays User Provided settings.

REQUIRED CABLE

 790-0154: 3BNC-to-00 LEMO Sync Cable

Source: External: BRAIN

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GENLOCK

NOTE: Using genlock requires a WEAPON Base Expander. For more information, go to “Input/Output Connectors”

on page 161.

Generator locking (genlock) is a tri-level signal used to synchronize video and audio systems. Genlock is based

on SMPTE 296M and 274M.

There are two (2) important genlock sync modes:

 Monitor Sync

 Sensor Sync

MONITOR SYNC

NOTE: Using genlock requires a WEAPON Base Expander. For more information, go to “Input/Output Connectors”

on page 161.

Monitor Sync occurs when a genlock signal is provided that is compatible with the current monitor output

frequency. Monitor Sync is achievable even if the camera is using another form of synchronization to sync the

camera sensor.

1. Connect the desired genlock device to the camera using a 3BNC-to-00 LEMO Sync Cable.

A. Connect the green BNC connector to the genlock device.

B. Connect the 00B LEMO connector to the SYNC port on the WEAPON Base Expander.

2. Go to Menu > Settings > Display > Monitor Control > Monitor.

3. Select HDSDI from the drop-down menu.

4. Select the desired monitor output frequency from the Frequency drop-down menu.

NOTE: Select Auto to automatically match the HD-SDI output to the current Project Time Base.

Monitor Sync is achieved automatically when a genlock signal is provided that is compatible with the

current monitor output frequency. When Monitor Sync is achieved, the GEN indicator in the Lower Status

Row illuminates green.

HD-SDI Output Frequency

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SENSOR SYNC

NOTE: Using genlock requires a WEAPON Base Expander. For more information, go to “Input/Output Connectors”

on page 161.

Sensor Sync is achieved when a genlock signal is provided that is compatible with the current monitor output

frequency, project time base, and recording frame rate. While operating in Sensor Sync, sensor timing is locked

to the genlock signal.

Sensor Sync requires the following synchronized settings:

SETTING MENU LOCATION PATH

Genlock signal frequency N/A; external genlock device

HD-SDI monitor output frequency Menu > Settings > Display > Monitor Control

Project Time Base Menu > Settings > Project > Frame Rate

Recording Frame Rate Menu > Settings > Project > Frame Rate

NOTE: HDRx is not available when Genlock Sensor Sync is enabled.

To set up and enable Sensor Sync Mode, follow the instructions below:

1. Connect the desired genlock device to the camera using a 3BNC-to-00 LEMO Sync Cable.

A. Connect the green BNC connector to the genlock device.

B. Connect the 00B LEMO connector to the SYNC port on the WEAPON Base Expander.

2. Go to Menu > Settings > Setup > GPIO/Sync > Sync.

3. Select Genlock from the Sensor Sync Mode drop-down menu.

4. Select BRAIN from the Genlock Source drop-down menu.

5. Go to Menu > Settings > Display > Monitor Control.

6. Select HDSDI from the drop-down menu.

7. Select the desired monitor output frequency from the Frequency drop-down menu.

NOTE: Select Auto to automatically match the HD-SDI output to the current project time base.

The GEN indicator in the Lower Status Row turns green when a compatible genlock signal is present and

genlock is enabled. The SYNC indicator in the Lower Status Row turns green when Sensor Sync is achieved.

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SET UP MOTION CONTROL (MOCO)

NOTE: Motion Control requires a WEAPON Base Expander. For more information, go to “Input/Output Connectors”

on page 161.

Motion Control, or “MoCo” for short, is a form of sensor synchronization used to automate precision camera

movements required for special effects and difficult shots. Motion Control uses GPIO signals transmitted using

the SYNC (GPI) and CTRL (GPO) ports on the WEAPON Base Expander.

For more information on GPIO connections, go to “Input/Output Connectors” on page 161.

NOTE: When using MoCo, set the frame rate to be at least two times (2x) the fastest trigger rate used. When

using MoCo, REDCODE is calculated based on FPS/2. Therefore, if you are in MoCo mode, and the frame rate

is 100.83 FPS, the maximum REDCODE is calculated based on a frame rate of 50.415 FPS.

NOTE: HDRx is not available when MoCo is enabled.

NOTE: Genlock and timecode can also be used with MoCo.

To set up MoCo, follow the instructions below:

1. Connect the Motion Control device to the camera using a 3BNC-to-00 LEMO Sync Cable.

‒ Sync In: Connect the white BNC connector to the Motion Control device and the 00B LEMO connector

to the SYNC port on the WEAPON Base Expander.

‒ Sync Out: Connect the yellow BNC connector to the Motion Control device and the 00B LEMO connec-

tor to the CTRL port on the WEAPON Base Expander.

2. Go to Menu > Settings > Setup > GPIO/Sync > Sync.

3. Select MoCo from the Sensor Sync Mode drop-down menu.

4. Select the BRAIN GPIO tab.

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5. Select Sync In from the GPI Function drop-down menu.

6. Select Sync Out from the GPO Function drop-down menu. (Optional)

Supply a pulse from the Motion Control device to sync the shutter to the rising edge of the sync input.

For more information, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for the Motion Control device.

REQUIRED CABLE

 790-0154: 3BNC-to-00 LEMO Sync Cable (required per SYNC and CTRL port used)

MoCo BRAIN/GPIO

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COMPATIBLE DEVICES

The following timecode and genlock devices are compatible with the camera. Additional timecode devices may

be compatible, but have not yet been tested by RED.

COMPATIBLE TIMECODE DEVICES

The following timecode devices have been confirmed for compatibility with the camera:

 Ambient ACL 202CT

 Ambient LOCKIT ACL 203

 Ambient ACL 204

 Ambient ACC 501 Clockit Controller

 Ambient ACD-301 Lockit Slate

 Denecke SB-3 Syncbox Time-Code Generator

 Sound Devices 788T

 Sound Devices 744

 Sound Devices PIX-240

 Zaxcom Nomad 12

 Zaxcom ZFR100

 Zaxcom ZFR200

COMPATIBLE GENLOCK DEVICES

The following genlock devices have been confirmed for compatibility with the camera:

 AJA

GEN10 HD/SD/AES Sync Generator with Universal Power Supply

 Ambient ACL 202CT

 Ambient ACL 203

 Ambient ACL 204

 Denecke SB-T

 Evertz Master Clock 5600MSC

NOTE: Ensure that your genlock device provides a full-strength genlock signal to each camera. Splitting a

genlock signal weakens it, which may compromise the sync between cameras.

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Your RED

DSMC

functionality may be upgraded by installing the latest firmware. Make a habit of frequently

visiting www.red.com/downloads to check for new versions of camera firmware, updated operation guides, and

post production software.

VERIFY CURRENT CAMERA FIRMWARE

To see the firmware version that is currently installed on your DSMC, go to Menu > Settings > Maintenance >

System Status > Camera Info. A higher number reflects a later release.

UPGRADE CAMERA FIRMWARE

Install the most recent firmware. Unless otherwise specified in the online release notes, you do not need to

upgrade to any firmware in between your current version and the most recent version available online.

NOTE: You must black shade a WEAPON

after upgrading it.

NOTE: Upgrading your camera deletes all in-camera user-generated Preset, Look, and Custom Overlay files.

1. If you have user-generated preset files on your camera, follow the instructions below to save the files to an

SSD:

A. Turn on the camera, insert an SSD (RED MINI-MAG

) into the camera, and format the SSD.

B. Go to Menu > Presets and copy user-generated Camera Preset and Look files to the SSD.

C. Go to Menu > Settings > Display > Monitor Control and copy user-generated Overlay files to the SSD.

D. Turn off the camera, and remove the SSD. You will copy the files back to your camera after the upgrade

procedure, as described in Step 14.

2. Connect an SSD (RED MINI-MAG) to your computer.

NOTE: On Mac

computers with REDCINE-X PRO

installed, RED Watchdog mounts the SSD as Read-Only

by default, which means that you are unable to write files (including firmware upgrade files) to the SSD.

Change the Mount preference to Read-Write before attempting to copy firmware to the SSD.

3. Download WEAPON firmware from www.red.com/downloads.

4. Unzip the firmware zip file.

5. Copy the force_upgrade folder and its contents to the top level of the SSD directory.

6. Eject or unmount the SSD, and then remove the SSD.

7. Ensure the BRAIN is turned off.

8. Insert the SSD with the force_upgrade folder into your DSMC.

9. Turn on the BRAIN.

The upgrade runs automatically.

During upgrade, the fans run at high speed and the PWR and REC LEDs flash green. After approximately

15 seconds, the LEDs stop flashing and the camera turns off. Nothing displays on the external monitors

during the upgrade.

10. After the BRAIN turns off, remove the SSD and wait 10 seconds.

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11. Turn on the BRAIN.

The camera may take 30 seconds or longer to upgrade all the attached modules. During this time the PWR

and REC LEDs flash green and nothing displays on the external monitors.

12. If this is your first time upgrading firmware, a pop-up menu opens with the Software License Agreement

(SLA). Select Agree.

NOTE: If you do not agree to the SLA, the camera cannot be used. The SLA continues to display until it is

accepted.

13. Go to Menu > Settings > Maintenance > System Status > Camera Info and verify that the firmware version listed

matches the firmware version that you downloaded.

14. To restore user-generated preset files to your camera, follow the instructions below:

A. Turn on the BRAIN and insert the SSD with the saved preset files into the camera.

B. Go to Menu > Presets and copy user-generated Camera Preset and Look files from the SSD to the cam-

era.

C. Go to Menu > Settings > Display > Monitor Control > Overlays and copy user-generated Overlay files from

the SSD to the camera.

15. After offloading firmware upgrade files and preset files from an SSD, reformat the SSD before recording.

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All RED

products are designed for rugged durability, but precision instruments demand proper care. Follow the

instructions in this chapter to clean, maintain, and store RED devices.

WARNING: DO NOT rinse or immerse the DSMC

or other accessories in water. Keep dry at all times.

WARNING: DO NOT use soaps, detergents, ammonia, acetone, alkaline cleaners, abrasive cleaning compounds,

or solvents. These substances may damage lens coatings and electronic circuitry.

WARNING: DO NOT attempt to clean the sensor or optical cavity for any reason. If the sensor becomes dirty,

contact your Bomb Squad representative.

WARNING: DO NOT attempt to modify, dismantle, or open your DSMC BRAIN

, lens, or other accessory as doing

so may expose you to electric shock and serious injury. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Alteration

or repairs made to the BRAIN, lens, or other accessory, except by a RED authorized service facility, voids the

all warranties.

BRAIN AND ACCESSORY EXTERIOR SURFACES

 Use a gas duster to clean around the top and bottom fans and other recesses on the exterior of the BRAIN.

 Clean with a dry lint-free cloth. When cleaning your BRAIN and accessories, remember that the devices are

not waterproof and moisture can damage electronic circuitry.

BRAIN AND ACCESSORY STORAGE

RED recommends that you store the BRAIN and accessories in the water-resistant cases available in the RED

Store at www.red.com/store. These cases feature laser-cut foam to keep your DSMC and accessories secure.

WARNING: DO NOT store the BRAIN or accessories in any place with extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, high

humidity, severe vibration, or strong magnetic fields.

LCD AND EVF SCREENS

This section explains how to clean screens on the following items:

 BOMB EVF

 RED PRO LCD

 RED Touch LCD

 WEAPON

Sidekick

NOTE: This section describes only how to clean screens on specific RED devices, and not how to clean the

entire device.

APPROVED SCREEN CLEANERS

Use only the following products to clean LCD and EVF screens:

 Pancro Professional Lens Cleaner (or equivalent)

 Photographic Solutions PEC*PADs (or equivalent)

 RED Microfiber Bag

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PROHIBITED SCREEN CLEANERS

DO NOT use any of the items listed below to clean LCD and EVF screens. These products have not been tested

on RED products and may cause damage.

 Solvents

 Rubbing Alcohol

 Isopropyl Alcohol

 Windex

 Third-party cleaning kits

 Pre-packaged lens cleaner containing any additives, such as detergent, anti-static, fragrance, etc.

WARNING: Damage to any screens or other components of the DSMC system caused by using prohibited

cleaners is not covered under warranty.

NOTE: For more information, go to “Approved Screen Cleaners” on page 142.

SCREEN STORAGE

Store any RED device with a screen in a RED Microfiber bag. Storing devices in a RED Microfiber bag preserves

the superior quality of the specialized AR and AS coatings on the LCDs.

Hand wash and air-dry the RED Microfiber bag regularly.

WATER DAMAGE

If your device has come in contact with water or you suspect water damage, contact your Bomb Squad

representative immediately.

WARNING: DO NOT attempt to power any device that may have water damage.

WARNING: DO NOT place the device in a container of rice, silica gel, or desiccant packets in an attempt to dry

the device.

ADJUST BACK FOCUS

Adjust back focus by using the RED Focus or a focus chart. For more information about using the RED Focus,

see the RED Focus Operation Guide, available at www.red.com/downloads.

The WEAPON cameras also feature a back focus adjustment screw. For more information, go to “BRAIN

Connectors, Focus Hook, and Back Focus” on page 16.

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PERFORM A STRESS TEST

Perform a stress test before important projects to ensure the reliability and stability of your gear. A stress test

subjects your DSMC

system and equipment to the increased stress of prolonged operation. If any components

are developing issues, this test will help identify those problems before you have an equipment failure during a

major shoot.

1. Configure your DSMC as desired.

2. Perform a black shade calibration (sensor calibration).

3. Enable the Sensor Test Pattern in the Maintenance menu.

4. Select the desired resolution.

5. Select the highest available frame rate.

6. Perform a secure format of the SSD.

7. Record a full SSD of footage.

8. Perform a secure format of the SSD.

9. Repeat step 6 to step 8 to test multiple SSDs.

10. If any errors occur, save a log file and submit a Technical Support request at https://support.red.com.

NOTE: Problems or dropped frames found during the stress test display as “Errors” in the bottom of the user

interface.

GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING

FIRMWARE DOES NOT UPGRADE

SYMPTOM

 During an attempt to upgrade firmware, the PWR and REC LEDs flash red.

 After an attempt to upgrade firmware, the firmware version does not change.

POTENTIAL RESOLUTIONS

 After downloading the firmware upgrade file, ensure that you unzip the file before saving it to the SSD.

 Ensure that the “force_upgrade” folder is saved to the top level of the SSD, and not to a subfolder.

TROUBLESHOOT

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“UPGRADING ATTACHED PERIPHERALS” MESSAGE

SYMPTOM

During an attempt to upgrade firmware, the display shows the message “Upgrade Attached Peripherals”. After

turning the camera off and then on, the same message displays, and then prompts you to turn off the camera.

POTENTIAL RESOLUTION

 Ensure that you are upgrading your camera to the newest firmware version.

 One (1) of your modules or lens mounts (collectively known as “peripherals”) may be experiencing issues.

Remove all peripherals (except for the media bay), and upgrade firmware. Then attach another peripheral,

and upgrade firmware again. Repeat this process, upgrading one (1) peripheral at a time. This will identify

which peripheral is experiencing issues. If there is a peripheral that will not upgrade, submit a Technical

Support request at https://support.red.com.

PRESET COULD NOT BE APPLIED

SYMPTOM

The display shows the following message: “Preset Could Not Be Applied”.

POTENTIAL RESOLUTION

Turn off the DSMC BRAIN

, power it back up, and attempt to apply the preset that failed.

CANNOT CONTROL CAMERA EXTERNALLY

SYMPTOM

The camera displays the message “For reliable external control over Ethernet your camera’s hardware may need

to be upgraded. Please contact your Bomb Squad representative”.

POTENTIAL RESOLUTIONS

If you see this message, contact your Bomb Squad representative to have your hardware upgraded. You will

not be able to control the camera externally until the hardware is upgraded.

GENERAL: MODULE OR LENS MOUNT NOT FUNCTIONING

SYMPTOM

Module or lens mount is not functioning correctly, or is not communicating with the BRAIN.

POTENTIAL RESOLUTIONS

 Perform a Hardware Rediscover. For more information, go to “Rediscover (Hardware Rediscover)” on page

109.

 Upgrade your camera firmware. For more information, go to “Upgrade DSMC Firmware” on page 140.

 Perform a System Restore. For more information, go to “Restore System” on page 108.

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CAMERA DOES NOT RECOGNIZE LENS

SYMPTOM

The camera does not recognize the attached lens.

POTENTIAL RESOLUTIONS

 Ensure that the lens is compatible. For more information, go to “Lens Mounts and Lenses” on page 171.

 If using a PL lens, ensure that the BRAIN is providing power to the lens: go to Menu > Settings > Setup >

Lens and select the Enable Power to Lens check box.

 Detect the lens: go to Menu > Settings > Setup > Lens and select Detect Lens.

 Perform a Hardware Rediscover. For more information, go to “Rediscover (Hardware Rediscover)” on page

109.

CAMERA DISPLAYS N/A FOR APERTURE

SYMPTOM

The camera displays N/A for aperture when a lens is attached.

POTENTIAL RESOLUTIONS

 Ensure that your lens is completely locked in place.

 Remove your lens mount. Check the connection points for damage or debris. Install your lens mount.

 Perform a Hardware Rediscover. For more information, go to “Rediscover (Hardware Rediscover)” on page

109.

 Re-install your camera firmware.

 If your camera is on beta firmware, downgrade to the release build.

 If you are using a DSMC PL mount, go to Settings > Setup > Lens and ensure that power is enabled.

NOTE: Some lenses do not display the aperture information because they are incompatible. Some PL lenses do

not have i-technology data.

CANNOT SEE MENUS ON LCD TOUCHSCREEN

SYMPTOM

The LCD touchscreen does not display menus.

POTENTIAL RESOLUTION

Double-tap the LCD touchscreen to exit Clean mode.

SCREEN FREEZES OR DOES NOT DISPLAY

SYMPTOM

The screen freezes or does not display.

POTENTIAL RESOLUTION

Perform a Hard Restore. For more information, go to “Perform a Hard Restore” on page 148.

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LCD FLICKER

SYMPTOM

The LCD or monitor is flickering.

POTENTIAL RESOLUTIONS

 Go to Menu > Settings > Display > Monitor Control and adjust the Frequency to 60 Hz.

 Use a different cable.

 Ensure cables are properly attached.

CANNOT USE TOUCHSCREEN OR WEAPON SIDEKICK

SYMPTOM

Cannot control the camera via the touchscreen or the WEAPON

Sidekick.

POTENTIAL RESOLUTIONS

 Perform a Hard Restore. For more information, go to “Perform a Hard Restore” on page 148.

 If you are using an HD-SDI or HDMI

monitor, enable menus on the monitors and control the camera via

the WEAPON Sidekick:

A. Connect an SSD (RED MINI-MAG

) to your computer.

NOTE: On Mac

computers with REDCINE-X PRO

installed, RED Watchdog mounts the SSD as Read-

Only by default, which means that you are unable to write files (including firmware upgrade files) to the

SSD. Change the Mount preference to Read-Write before attempting to copy firmware to the SSD.

B. On the SSD, create a new folder, and name it force_preset.

C. Download the DSMC Toolkit from www.red.com/downloads.

D. Open the Preset_Files folder.

E. Open the folder that corresponds to the firmware version you are using.

F. Save the appropriate enable_menus file to the force_preset folder on your SSD.

G. Eject or unmount the SSD, and then remove the SSD.

H. Ensure the BRAIN is turned off.

I. Insert the SSD into your DSMC.

J. Turn on the BRAIN.

The camera automatically applies the preset.

“CRITICAL FAILURE” OR “SERIOUS ERROR” MESSAGES

SYMPTOM

When you upgrade or turn on the camera, the display shows a message with the phrase “Critical Failure” or

“Serious Error”.

POTENTIAL RESOLUTIONS

 Update the camera firmware to the latest release build available for download at www.red.com/downloads.

 Submit a Technical Support request at https://support.red.com. Include the following with the request:

‒ Log file. For more information, go to “Save a LOG File” on page 102.

‒ List of modules, lens, and third-party accessories that were attached when the error occurred.

‒ Method for powering the camera when the error occurred (include battery types, power modules, and

power cables).

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ERROR 0X00000020

SYMPTOM

The display shows a message with the phrase “Error 0x00000020. Please save log and send to RED support.”

POTENTIAL RESOLUTIONS

 Perform a secure format of the SSD. For more information, see the DSMC Media Operation Guide, available

at www.red.com/downloads.

 Update the camera firmware to the latest release build available for download at www.red.com/downloads.

 Submit a Technical Support request at https://support.red.com. Include the following with the request:

‒ Log file. For more information, go to “Save a LOG File” on page 102.

‒ List of modules, lens, and third-party accessories that were attached when the error occurred.

‒ Method for powering the camera when the error occurred (include battery types, power modules, and

power cables).

TIGHTEN DC IN CONNECTOR

SYMPTOM

The DC IN connector nut is loose.

POTENTIAL RESOLUTIONS

Tighten the loose DC IN connector nut using a pair of heavy duty strong point tweezers.

WARNING: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

OPTIONAL: Add a small amount of Loctite

222 (low strength thread locker) to the threads of the DC IN connector

nut to prevent the connector from becoming loose again.

CAMERA DOES NOT TURN ON

SYMPTOM

The camera does not turn on (does not boot up), even when powered.

POTENTIAL RESOLUTIONS

 Remove all accessories and power the BRAIN using the AC Power Adaptor.

 Perform a Hard Restore. For more information, go to “Perform a Hard Restore” on page 148.

 Update the camera firmware to the latest release build available for download at www.red.com/downloads.

PERFORM A HARD RESTORE

A common way to resolve camera firmware issues is to perform a Hard Restore. A Hard Restore functions like

a System Restore in that it changes all settings to the factory default values.

To perform a Hard Restore, follow the instructions below:

1. With the BRAIN turned off, hold the PWR/REC button on the BRAIN for 20 seconds or until the fans turn at

a high speed.

2. Release the PWR/REC button.

The screen displays correctly.

NOTE: User key settings will be reset as well as any other changes from the default settings.

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IMAGE APPEARS GRAINY

SYMPTOM

Image or footage appears grainy.

POTENTIAL RESOLUTIONS

 Perform a black shading calibration before recording additional clips. For more information, go to “Sensor

Calibration” on page 102.

 Check the histogram to ensure proper exposure. Noise occurs if an image is overexposed or underexposed.

For more information, go to “Stills Mode” on page 48.

 Use the lowest REDCODE

compression possible for the settings you have selected. For more information,

go to “REDCODE” on page 45.

 Use a higher resolution.

 Use Adaptive fan mode to regulate the camera temperature. Noise occurs when the temperature from the

applied calibration map is not in sync.

BLACK AND WHITE IMAGE

SYMPTOM

The display shows that an image is in black and white, and the menus are still in color.

POTENTIAL RESOLUTIONS

 Go to Menu > Settings > Look > Color, and check the Saturation setting. If the Saturation setting is set to a

low value, change the Saturation to a higher value.

 Perform a System Restore. For more information, go to “Restore System” on page 108.

INCORRECT COLOR TEMPERATURE

SYMPTOM

The camera color temperature is off and the image looks warmer or cooler than normal.

POTENTIAL RESOLUTIONS

 Perform an auto white-balance. For more information, go to “Color Temperature” on page 74.

 Perform a black shade calibration. For more information, go to “Calibrate” on page 102.

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TIMECODE OR GENLOCK DOES NOT FUNCTION

SYMPTOM

The SYNC, GEN, and/or TC light is red, yellow, or grayed out.

POTENTIAL RESOLUTIONS

 Ensure your timecode or genlock device is compatible. For more information, go to “Compatible Devices”

on page 139.

 Use a different cable.

 Ensure your timecode or genlock device settings match your project settings.

 Ensure your timecode or genlock device is set to the correct source. For more information, go to “Timecode”

on page 132 or “Genlock” on page 135.

 Ensure that your Sensor Sync Mode is set to Genlock. For more information, go to “Sensor Sync” on page

136.

 If you are using an Ambient device, set the ACN (Ambient Clockit Network) to Off.

MEDIA BAY AND RED MINI-MAG ISSUES

SYMPTOMS

 LEDs on media bay do not illuminate when expected.

 RED MINI-MAG does not mount to camera.

POTENTIAL RESOLUTIONS

 Ensure RED MINI-MAG is fully inserted in the media bay.

 Perform a system restore.

 Reformat the RED MINI-MAG on the computer. For more information, see the DSMC Media Operation

Guide at www.red.com/downloads.

 Remove and reinstall the media bay. For more information, go to “Remove the Media Bay” on page 36.

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WEAPON 6K (CArbON FibEr)

WEAPON 6K (CArbON FibEr) TECHNiCAL SPECiFiCATiONS

SPECiFiCATiON DESCriPTiON

Sensor 19 Megapixel RED DRAGON

sensor

Pixel Array 6144 (h) x 3160 (v)

Max Image Area 6144 (h) x 3160 (v)

Dynamic Range 16.5+ stops

S/N Ratio 80 dB

Lens Coverage 30.7 mm (h) x 15.8 mm (v) x 34.5 mm (d)

Max Depth of Field Equivalent to S35mm (Motion)/APS-H (Still) lenses

Project Timebase 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 47.96, 48, 50, 59.94 FPS, all resolutions

Recording Frame Rates

Go to “WEAPON DRAGON Frame Rates” on page 75 for a full list

REDCODE

Compression

To see all of the maximum available REDCODE values, see the DSMC Media

Operation Guide at www.red.com/downloads

REDCODE RAW

Acquisition Formats

Go to “WEAPON DRAGON Formats” on page 79 for a full list

Apple

ProRes Apple ProRes 4K (4096x2160), 422 HQ up to 29.97 FPS

Apple ProRes 4K (4096x2160), 422 up to 29.97 FPS

Apple ProRes 4K (4096x2160), 422 LT up to 29.97 FPS

Apple ProRes 2K (2048x1080), 4444 XQ up to 120 FPS

Apple ProRes 2K (2048x1080), 4444 up to 120 FPS

Apple ProRes 2K (2048x1080), 422 HQ up to 120 FPS

Apple ProRes 2K (2048x1080), 422 up to 120 FPS

Apple ProRes 2K (2048x1080), 422 LT up to 120 FPS

Delivery Formats

4K: DPX, TIFF, OpenEXR (.RED via RRencode Plugin)

2K: DPX, TIFF, OpenEXR (.RED via RRencode Plugin)

1080p RGB 4:2:2, 720p 4:2:2 : QuickTime

, JPEG, Avid AAF, MXF

1080p 4.2.0, 720p 4:2:0 : H.264, .MP4

Program Output 3G-SDI (HD-SDI) Clean Feed

1080p RGB or 4:2:2, 720p 4:2:2

SMPTE Timecode, HANC Metadata, 24-bit 48 kHz Audio

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

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WEAPON 6K (CArbON FibEr) TECHNiCAL SPECiFiCATiONS

SPECiFiCATiON DESCriPTiON

Monitor Output

3G-SDI (HD-SDI) and HDMI

with Frame Guides and Lookaround

1080p RGB or 4:2:2, 720p RGB or 4:2:2

480p RGB or 4:2:2 (HDMI Only)

SMPTE Timecode, HANC Metadata, 24-bit 48 kHz Audio

Monitor Options WEAPON

RED

Touch 7.0" LCD

WEAPON RED Touch 4.7" LCD

RED Touch 5.0" LCD

RED PRO 7" LCD

RED Touch 7.0" LCD

RED Touch 9.0" LCD

WEAPON RED EVF (OLED)

BOMB EVF

(LCOS) High Definition Viewfinder

BOMB EVF (OLED) High Definition Viewfinder

Color Management 3G-SDI

3D LUTs

Supports 33x33x33, 32x32x32, 26x26x26, 17x17x17 3D LUTs

With optional I/O expander modules, variable number of 3D LUT outputs

User programmable shaper 1D LUTs

Tetrahedral interpolation, 16-bit processing

Digital Media (SSD) RED MINI-MAG

1TB, 300 MB/s max data rate

RED MINI-MAG 512GB, 300 MB/s max data rate

RED MINI-MAG 240GB, 225 MB/s max data rate

RED MINI-MAG 120GB, 225 MB/s max data rate

Audio Integrated dual channel digital stereo microphones, uncompressed, 24-bit,

48KHz

Optional 2 additional channels with expander, uncompressed, 24-bit, 48KHz

Remote Control Wireless, Ethernet, RS232, GPI Trigger

Construction Carbon Fiber, Magnesium, and Aluminum Alloy

Weight WEAPON Forged CF: ~3.3 lbs (BRAIN only)

WEAPON Woven CF: 3.27 lbs (BRAIN only)

Operating Temperature Range 0˚C to 40˚C (32˚F to 104˚F)

Storage Temperature Range –20˚C to 50˚C (–4˚F to 122˚F)

1. REDCODE values and max frame rates may vary based on selected acquisition format/aspect ratio. For more information, see the DSMC

Media Operation Guide at www.red.com/downloads.

2. Delivery formats from REDCINE-X PRO

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WEAPON 6K (MAgNESiuM)

WEAPON 6K (MAgNESiuM) TECHNiCAL SPECiFiCATiONS

SPECiFiCATiON DESCriPTiON

Sensor 19 Megapixel RED DRAGON sensor

Pixel Array 6144 (h) x 3160 (v)

Max Image Area 6144 (h) x 3160 (v)

Dynamic Range 16.5+ stops

S/N Ratio 80 dB

Lens Coverage 30.7 mm (h) x 15.8 mm (v) x 34.5 mm (d)

Max Depth of Field Equivalent to S35mm (Motion)/APS-H (Still) lenses

Project Timebase 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 47.96, 48, 50, 59.94 FPS, all resolutions

Recording Frame Rates

Go to “WEAPON DRAGON Frame Rates” on page 75 for a full list

REDCODE Compression

To see all of the maximum available REDCODE values, see the DSMC Media

Operation Guide at www.red.com/downloads

REDCODE RAW

Acquisition Formats

Go to “WEAPON DRAGON Formats” on page 79 for a full list

Apple ProRes Apple ProRes 2K (2048x1080), 4444 XQ up to 60 FPS

Apple ProRes 2K (2048x1080), 4444 up to 60 FPS

Apple ProRes 2K (2048x1080), 422 HQ up to 60 FPS

Apple ProRes 2K (2048x1080), 422 up to 60 FPS

Apple ProRes 2K (2048x1080), 422 LT up to 60 FPS

Delivery Formats

4K: DPX, TIFF, OpenEXR (.RED via RRencode Plugin)

2K: DPX, TIFF, OpenEXR (.RED via RRencode Plugin)

1080p RGB 4:2:2, 720p 4:2:2 : QuickTime, JPEG, Avid AAF, MXF

1080p 4.2.0, 720p 4:2:0 : H.264, .MP4

Program Output 3G-SDI (HD-SDI) Clean Feed

1080p RGB or 4:2:2, 720p 4:2:2

SMPTE Timecode, HANC Metadata, 24-bit 48 kHz Audio

Monitor Output

3G-SDI (HD-SDI) and HDMI with Frame Guides and Lookaround

1080p RGB or 4:2:2, 720p RGB or 4:2:2

480p RGB or 4:2:2 (HDMI Only)

SMPTE Timecode, HANC Metadata, 24-bit 48 kHz Audio

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WEAPON 6K (MAgNESiuM) TECHNiCAL SPECiFiCATiONS

SPECiFiCATiON DESCriPTiON

Monitor Options WEAPON RED Touch 7.0" LCD

WEAPON RED Touch 4.7" LCD

RED Touch 5.0" LCD

RED PRO 7" LCD

RED Touch 7.0" LCD

RED Touch 9.0" LCD

WEAPON RED EVF (OLED)

BOMB EVF

(LCOS) High Definition Viewfinder

BOMB EVF (OLED) High Definition Viewfinder

Color Management 3G-SDI

3D LUTs

Supports 17x17x17 3D LUTs

With optional I/O expander modules, variable number of 3D LUT outputs

User programmable shaper 1D LUTs

Tetrahedral interpolation, 16-bit processing

Digital Media (SSD) RED MINI-MAG1TB, 225 MB/s max data rate

RED MINI-MAG 512GB, 225 MB/s max data rate

RED MINI-MAG 240GB, 225 MB/s max data rate

RED MINI-MAG 120GB, 225 MB/s max data rate

Audio Integrated dual channel digital stereo microphones, uncompressed, 24-bit,

48KHz

Optional 2 additional channels with expander, uncompressed, 24-bit, 48KHz

Remote Control Wireless, Ethernet, RS232, GPI Trigger

Construction Magnesium and Aluminum Alloy

Weight 3.35 lbs (BRAIN only)

Operating Temperature Range 0˚C to 40˚C (32˚F to 104˚F)

Storage Temperature Range –20˚C to 50˚C (–4˚F to 122˚F)

1. REDCODE values and max frame rates may vary based on selected acquisition format/aspect ratio. For more information, see the DSMC

Media Operation Guide at www.red.com/downloads.

2. Delivery formats from REDCINE-X PRO.

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This appendix provides pinout information for the input/output connectors on the following expanders:

 WEAPON

Base Expander

 WEAPON REDVOLT Expander

 WEAPON Jetpack Expander

NOTE: When connecting a cable to a connector, align the key and red marker on the cable connector with the

corresponding key and marker on the device connection.

NOTE: Connector diagram images are for reference only. Diagrams are not to scale.

INPUT/OUTPUT

CONNECTORS

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WEAPON BASE EXPANDER

# CONNECTOR CONNECTOR TYPE FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO...

1 Stereo Microphone 3.5mm stereo “Stereo Microphone” on page 169

2 Headphone Jack 3.5mm stereo “Headphone” on page 169

3 SYNC 4-pin 00B LEMO “SYNC (Video Sync In)” on page 166

4 CTRL 4-pin 00B LEMO “CTRL (RS232 Control)” on page 168

5 HDMI

HDMI “HDMI Out” on page 166

6 HD-SDI BNC “3G-SDI (HD-SDI) Out” on page 165

7 DC IN 6-pin 1B LEMO “DC IN (Power Input)” on page 170

WEAPON Base Expander

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WEAPON REDVOLT EXPANDER

NOTE: Detailed pinout information for the WEAPON REDVOLT Expander is not currently published.

# CONNECTOR CONNECTOR TYPE

1 AUX PWR 4-pin 0B LEMO

2 SDI 1 and 2 BNC

3 HDMI HDMI

4 CTRL 4-pin 00B LEMO

5 GIG-E 9-pin 0B LEMO

6 DC IN 6-pin 1B LEMO

7 GENLOCK BNC

8 TIMECODE 5-pin 0B LEMO

9 AUX PWR 2-pin 0B LEMO

10 SERIAL 7-pin 0B LEMO

11 USB USB 2.0 Type A (power only)

12 AUDIO 1 and 2 3-pin full-size XLR

13 Headphone Jack 3.5mm stereo

WEAPON REDVOLT Expander

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WEAPON JETPACK EXPANDER

NOTE: Detailed pinout information for the WEAPON Jetpack Expander is not currently published.

# CONNECTOR CONNECTOR TYPE

1 CTRL 4-pin 00B LEMO

2 HDMI Dongle Port HDMI

3 DC IN 6-pin 1B LEMO

4 SYNC 4-pin 00B LEMO

5 USB USB 2.0

WEAPON Jetpack Expander

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RECORD/MONITOR OUT PORTS

3G-SDI (HD-SDI) OUT

The WEAPON Base Expander features an HD-SDI connector.

A standard 75 ohm BNC connector provides the following output:

 Broadcast specification 3G-SDI (HD-SDI) video output (default mode is Clean)

 Two (2) channels of embedded audio

 Time of Day and Edge timecode

 Record Tally flag

 Clip name information (as SMPTE RP-188 VITC2 HANC metadata)

For more information, go to “Monitor” on page 61.

The 3G-SDI (HD-SDI) output provides the formats described in the table below:

3G-SDI (HD-SDI) OUTPUT FORMATS

VIDEO FEED

FREQUENCY (HZ)

SMPTE STANDARD

720p 23.98, 24.00, 25.00, 29.97, 30.00, 50.00, 59.94 SMPTE ST 292-1 (1.485 Gbps)

1080p 10-bit 4:2:2 23.98, 24.00, 25.00, 29.97, 30.00 SMPTE ST 292 (1.485 Gbps)

1080p 10-bit 4:2:2 50.00, 59.94, 60.00 3G-SDI

SMPTE ST 424 (2.970 Gbps)

SMPTE ST 425 (2.970 Gbps)

1. Ensure you select a frequency supported by your monitor.

2. The output is progressive scan (p); it does not support progressive segmented frame (PsF) or interlaced (i) scan formats.

3. The frequency options depend on project time base. If you have a non-drop frame project time base (such as 24.00), you can select

only non-drop frame frequencies. If you have a drop frame project time base (such as 23.98), you can select only drop frame frequencies.

75 OHM BNC CONNECTOR

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION DIRECTION

Center 3G-SDI SMPTE ST 424 Out

Shield/Screen GROUND Camera ground N/A

COMPATIBLE CABLE

 790-0341: RED

HD-SDI Cable (6')

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HDMI OUT

The WEAPON Base Expander features an HDMI connector.

A standard HDMI connector provides the following output:

 High-definition video output (default mode is Overlay)

 Two (2) channels of embedded audio

The HDMI output provides the formats described in the table below:

HDMI OUTPUT FORMATS

VIDEO FEED

FREQUENCY (HZ)

480p 50.00, 60.00

720p 24.00, 25.00, 30.00, 50.00, 60.00

1080p 24.00, 25.00, 30.00, 50.00, 60.00

1. Ensure you select a frequency supported by your monitor.

2. The HDMI output is progressive scan (p); it does not support progressive segmented frame (PsF) or interlaced (i) scan formats.

COMPATIBLE CABLE

 790-0331: RED HDMI Cable (5')

COMMUNICATION PORTS

SYNC (VIDEO SYNC IN)

The WEAPON Base Expander features a SYNC connector.

The 4-pin 00B LEMO SYNC connector accepts timecode, genlock, and General Purpose Input (GPI) signals.

4-PIN 00B LEMO SYNC CONNECTOR

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION DIRECTION

1 GROUND Common ground N/A

2 SS/GPI Shutter sync/general purpose input trigger In

3 TIMECODE SMPTE unbalanced timecode input In

4 GENLOCK Tri-level sync input In

NOTE: Mating connector is FGG.00.304.CLAD27Z.

Front Face of the SYNC (Video Sync)

Connector (Looking at the DSMC)

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SYNC TRIGGER BUTTON CIRCUIT

The SYNC connector has a 3.3 V Schmitt trigger (5 V tolerant). The trigger is not a switch closure circuit, so it

requires that the trigger source supplies current. Both edges of the input signal may be used as a trigger.

For example, this is the behavior of the circuit when the GPI trigger is used for record start/stop:

 Start Record: On ground to 3.3 V transition

 During Record: Hold at 3.3 V

 Stop Record: On 3.3 V to ground transition

 During Stop: Hold at ground

Input Voltage:

3.3 V to 5.0 V

100 ohm

1/4 W

On when output

signal is high

10 uF

electrolytic

10 V min.

Female

BNC

Push to make/break

button/toggle

Batteries:

2x AA or AAA

3x AA or AAA

1.7 V, 20 mA

68 ohm

1/4 W

NOTE: In the diagram above, values are approximate. Use standard values.

COMPATIBLE CABLES

 790-0154: 3BNC-to-00 LEMO Sync Cable

 790-0187: 4-Pin 00 LEMO-to-Flying Lead

 790-0415: RED Start/Stop Cable (14-Pin LEMO to SYNC, CTRL, BNC)

 790-0428: RED Start/Stop Cable (14-Pin to 00B SYNC)

Trigger Button

Circuit Diagram

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CTRL (RS232 CONTROL)

The WEAPON Base Expander features a CTRL connector.

The 4-pin 00B LEMO CTRL connector supports RS232 remote control for 3D camera communication and third-

party metadata ingest applications. For more information, go to “BRAIN GPIO” on page 99.

The General Purpose Out (GPO) tally presents 3.3 V at a maximum of 0.04 A between pins 1 and 3. When used

as a record tally, the rising edge of the pulse indicates start of record, falling edge represents end of record.

For more information about controlling the camera via RS232, download the REDLINK

SDK, available at www.

red.com/developers.

4-PIN 00B LEMO CTRL CONNECTOR

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION DIRECTION

1 GROUND Common ground N/A

2 232 RX RS232 RX In

3 SS/GPO Shutter sync/general purpose output Out

4 232 TX RS232 TX Out

NOTE: Mating connector is FGG.00.304.CLAD27Z.

COMPATIBLE CABLES

 790-0154: 3BNC-to-00 LEMO Sync Cable

 790-0187: 4-Pin 00 LEMO-to-Flying Lead

 790-0415: RED Start/Stop Cable (14-Pin LEMO to SYNC, CTRL, BNC)

Front Face of the CTRL (RS232)

Connector (Looking at the DSMC)

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AUDIO PORTS

STEREO MICROPHONE

The WEAPON Base Expander features a stereo microphone jack.

The 3.5mm stereo microphone provides two (2) channels of audio for recording.

HEADPHONE JACK

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION DIRECTION

TIP LEFT Left channel audio In

RING RIGHT Right channel audio In

SLEEVE GND Camera ground N/A

HEADPHONE

The WEAPON Base Expander features a headphone jack.

The 3.5mm stereo jack provides two (2) channels of audio for monitoring. For maximum quality, use high

impedance headphones.

HEADPHONE JACK

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION DIRECTION

TIP LEFT Left channel audio Out

RING RIGHT Right channel audio Out

SLEEVE GND Camera ground N/A

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POWER PORTS

DC IN (POWER INPUT)

The WEAPON Base Expander features a headphone jack.

The 6-pin 1B LEMO connector accepts DC input power from 11.5 V DC to 17 V DC. A built-in power conditioner

protects against reverse-polarity connections, electrostatic discharge (ESD), undervoltage, overvoltage, and

overcurrent.

WARNING: Both pairs of +VBATT and GROUND pins must be wired. Using a third-party power cable that wires

only one (1) pair of +VBATT and GROUND pins may damage the power supply or the DSMC. Damage to the

power supply or other components of the DSMC system caused by using an inappropriate power cable is not

covered under warranty.

6-PIN 1B DC INPUT CONNECTOR

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 +VBATT Power input, +11.5 to +17 V DC

2 +VBATT Power input, +11.5 to +17 V DC

3 SCL-BATT Serial battery bus clock

4 GROUND Power return (camera ground)

5 GROUND Power return (camera ground)

6 SDA-BATT Serial battery bus data

NOTE: Mating connector is FGJ.1B.306.CWLD72Z.

COMPATIBLE CABLES

 790-0138: 2B-to-1B LEMO Power Adaptor Cable

 790-0164: XLR Power Cable (10')

 790-0165: XLR Power Cable (30")

Front Face of the DC In Power Input

Connector (Looking at the DSMC)

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LENS MOUNTS

This section describes DSMC

lens mounts. DSMC mounts may be configured with 19mm rods to accommodate

most cinematography lenses, matte boxes, and follow focus systems.

DSMC MOTION MOUNTS

The RED MOTION MOUNT

is a revolutionary and adjustable lens mount system for your DSMC. By integrating

a global shutter, temporal anti-aliasing soft shutter, and variable neutral density (ND) system into a single

lens mount, the MOTION MOUNT delivers on-the-fly shutter adjustments to reduce motion blur and temporal

aliasing. The ND filter also includes a linear polarizer and IR filter for improved image color and contrast.

For more information, see the MOTION MOUNT Operation Guide, available at www.red.com/downloads.

NOTE: HDRx is not available while the MOTION MOUNT is installed.

LENS MOUNTS

AND LENSES

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REMOVE A LENS MOUNT

NOTE: You can change lens mounts in the field. However, RED

recommends that you change lens mounts only

in a dust-free environment.

REQUIRED TOOL: T20 TORX

driver

1. Turn off the DSMC.

2. Attach the DSMC to a stable platform or position the DSMC on a clean and level work surface so that the

lens mount screws are accessible.

3. Remove the lens and any DSMC modules, cables, or other accessories that might interfere with removing

the lens mount.

4. If removing the DSMC Mg PL Mount 2.0, turn the locking ring slightly counter-clockwise so that you can

acess the lens mount screws.

5. Loosen and remove the four (4) M4x0.7 x 8 mm lens mount screws in a cross pattern (“X” pattern) using a

T20 TORX driver.

NOTE: The DSMC Mg PL Mount 2.0 has captive screws that are not removable from the mount.

NOTE: Screw removal may require a large handle T20 TORX driver and additional leverage.

6. Remove the lens mount from the DSMC.

INSTALL A LENS MOUNT

NOTE: You can change lens mounts in the field. However, RED recommends that you change lens mounts only

in a dust-free environment.

REQUIRED TOOL: T20 TORX driver

1. Ensure that the DSMC is turned off and remove any accessories or cables that may interfere with installation.

2. Inspect the gold electrical contact pins on the front of the DSMC and the gold contact pads on the rear of

the lens mount to ensure that they are free of any contamination.

3. Align the lens mount on the front of the DSMC BRAIN. The DSMC connection pins must align with the lens

mount pins.

4. If installing the DSMC Mg PL Mount 2.0, turn the locking ring slightly counter-clockwise so that you can

acess the lens mount screws.

5. Replace and loosely tighten the four (4) M4x0.7 x 8 mm lens mount screws in a cross pattern (“X” pattern)

using a T20 TORX driver.

WARNING: DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN.

NOTE: The DSMC Mg PL Mount 2.0 has captive screws that are not removable from the mount.

6. Tighten the four (4) lens mount screws evenly in a cross pattern (“X” pattern) using a T20 TORX driver. DO

NOT exceed 350 in-oz, or damage may occur.

WARNING: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

7. After installation, a hardware rediscover or firmware upgrade may be required, particularly if you are installing

a MOTION MOUNT. If a MOTION MOUNT is not recognized, you will be unable to access the Motion Mount

menu at Menu > Settings > Setup > Lens.

To perform a hardware rediscover, go to Menu > Settings > Maintenance > Rediscover. A system reboot is

required after a hardware rediscover.

NOTE: If you need to replace any screws, please contact your Bomb Squad representative.

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LENSES

This section describes lenses and lens operations for the DSMC system.

WARNING: All lenses are hot swappable. However, lens mounts are NOT HOT SWAPPABLE, meaning you cannot

remove or install lens mounts while the camera is turned on. Before installing or removing lens mounts, you

MUST turn off the camera. Failure to do so may result in damage to the lens mounts or DSMC that will not be

covered under warranty.

LENS WEIGHT AND LENS SUPPORT

Use a lens support system when mounting heavy or long lenses to your camera.

When mounting a heavy or long lens, ensure that the full weight of the lens is never directly on the camera or

lens mount. Mount the lens to the support system first, and then carefully mount the lens to the camera.

Due to the lightweight construction of the carbon fiber BRAIN and magnesium mounts, most setups with the

carbon fiber BRAIN require a lens support system for all but the lightest lenses.

WARNING: Failure to use lens supports appropriate for the lens and camera setup may lead to damage of the

DSMC and lens mount. Any damage caused by not using a lens support system will not be covered under

warranty.

POSITIVE LOCK (PL) LENSES

This section describes the appropriate method for attaching and detaching PL lenses. For more information,

refer to the original manufacturer’s instructions. This section also lists lenses supported by the DSMC PL

mounts.

WARNING: ALWAYS protect your equipment, when it is not in use, by replacing lens caps and mount caps.

ATTACH PL LENSES

1. Rotate the locking ring counter-clockwise to release the DSMC mount cap.

2. Remove the rear lens cap and the DSMC mount cap.

3. Align the key and contact pads (if present) on the PL lens with the key and connector pins on the DSMC

PL mount.

4. Insert the lens into the DSMC PL mount.

5. Rotate the locking ring clockwise to secure the lens in place.

DETACH PL LENSES

1. Rotate the locking ring counter-clockwise to release the PL lens.

2. Remove the PL lens from the DSMC PL mount.

3. Replace the rear lens cap and DSMC mount cap when the lens is not in use.

DSMC PL MOUNT SUPPORTED LENSES

The DSMC Mg PL Mount 2.0, DSMC TI PL Mount, and the RED MOTION MOUNT Ti PL are compatible with

most standard PL mount cinema lenses and devices. For information about the compatibility of the RED

MOTION MOUNT Ti PL, see the MOTION MOUNT Operation Guide at www.red.com/downloads.

WARNING: Using a non-standard PL mount lens or device with a DSMC PL mount may damage the DSMC and

lens mount. Any damage caused by not using a standard PL mount lens or device will not be covered under

warranty.

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FUJINON T2.9 CABRIO PREMIER PL LENSES

NOTE: The VTR switch on the lens is mapped to Record: Toggle by default. The VTR switch can be mapped to

another key.

The following Fujinon

T2.9 Cabrio Premier PL lenses are compatible with all DSMC PL mounts, but must be

powered externally and configured a specific way:

 Fujinon 14-35mm T2.9 Cabrio Premier PL

 Fujinon 19-90mm T2.9 Cabrio Premier PL

To set up the Fujinon T2.9 Cabrio Premier PL lenses, follow the instructions below. Refer to the manufacturer’s

operation manual for detailed information about setting up and using the lens.

1. Attach the lens to the DSMC PL mount.

2. On the lens, set the Camera Communication switch to On.

3. On the lens, set the LDS, /i Select switch to Off.

4. Connect an external power source to the lens.

5. Go to Menu > Settings > Setup > Lens.

6. Deselect the Enable Power to Lens check box.

NOTE: This option is only available when a DSMC PL mount is attached to the DSMC.

7. The lens should be successfully connected. However, if lens data does not display within 10 seconds, go

to Menu > Settings > Setup > Lens and select Detect Lens.

CANON EF LENSES

This section describes the appropriate method for attaching and detaching Canon

EF lenses. For more

information, refer to the original manufacturer’s instructions. This section also lists lenses supported by the

DSMC Canon EF Mount.

WARNING: ALWAYS protect your equipment, when it is not in use, by replacing lens caps and mount caps.

ATTACH CANON EF LENSES

1. Rotate the secondary locking ring counter-clockwise to disengage.

2. Press the lens release button and rotate the lens cap counter-clockwise to remove the DSMC mount cap.

3. Remove the rear lens cap.

4. Align the red dot on the lens with the red dot on the DSMC Canon Mount and position the lens in the mount.

5. Turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into place.

6. Rotate the secondary locking ring clockwise to engage.

DETACH CANON EF LENSES

1. Rotate the secondary locking ring counter-clockwise to disengage.

2. Press and hold the lens release button. While holding the lens release button, turn the lens counterclockwise

until it stops and remove it from the DSMC mount.

3. Replace the rear lens cap and DSMC mount cap when the lens is not in use.

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DSMC CANON MOUNT SUPPORTED LENSES

The DSMC Canon Mount and DSMC Canon MOTION MOUNT electronically support the following lenses:

COMPATIBLE LENS TYPE FOCAL LENGTH

Canon EF Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L

Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II

Canon EF 24mm f/2.8

Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 28mm f/2.8

Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM

Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L

Canon EF 35mm f/2

Canon EF 35mm f/2.0 IS USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.0 USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L

Canon EF 135mm f/2.8 Soft Focus

Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro

Canon EF 200mm f/2.0L IS

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COMPATIBLE LENS TYPE FOCAL LENGTH

Canon EF Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II

Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM with 1.4x III Extender

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM with 2x III Extender

Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS

Canon EF 400mm f/2.8 IS II USM

Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS

Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS with 1.4x Extender

Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS with 2x Extender

Canon EF 400mm f/4.0 DO IS

Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L

Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS

Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS with 1.4x Extender

Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS with 2x Extender

Canon EF 500 f/4L IS II USM

Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS

Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM

Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS

Canon EF-S Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

Sigma Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Diagonal Fisheye

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM

Sigma 18-35mm DC HSM

Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG ASP RF

Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG ASP Macro AF

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM

Sigma 28mm f/1.8 EX DG ASP Macro AF

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sigma APO Sigma APO 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM

Sigma APO 180mm f/2.8 Macro EX DG OS HSM

Tamron Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD

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COMPATIBLE LENS TYPE FOCAL LENGTH

Tokina Tokina AT-X 116 Pro DX, 11-16mm f/2.8 SD IF DX

Tokina AT-X 116 Pro DX-II, 11-16mm f/2.8 SD IF DX

Zeiss Otus

Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4

NIKON F-MOUNT LENSES

This section describes the appropriate method for attaching and detaching Nikon

F-Mount lenses. For more

information, refer to the original manufacturer’s instructions. This section also lists lenses supported by the

DSMC Nikon F-Mount.

WARNING: ALWAYS protect your equipment, when it is not in use, by replacing lens caps and mount caps.

ATTACH NIKON F-MOUNT LENSES

1. Rotate the secondary locking ring counter-clockwise to disengage.

2. Press the lens release button and rotate the lens cap clockwise to remove the DSMC mount cap.

3. Remove the rear lens cap.

4. Align the mounting index (white dot) on the lens with the mounting index on the DSMC Nikon mount and

position the lens in the bayonet mount.

5. Rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place, being careful to NOT press the lens release

button.

6. Rotate the secondary locking ring clockwise to engage.

DETACH NIKON F-MOUNT LENSES

1. Rotate the secondary locking ring counter-clockwise to disengage.

2. Press and hold the lens release button. While holding the lens release button, turn the lens clockwise until

it stops and remove it from the DSMC mount.

3. Replace the rear lens cap and DSMC mount cap when items are not in use.

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DSMC NIKON MOUNT SUPPORTED LENSES

The DSMC Nikon Mount electronically supports the following lenses:

COMPATIBLE LENS TYPE FOCAL LENGTH

Nikkor AF AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED

AF Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Nikkor AF-S AF-S NIkkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED IF DX

AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8 G ED

AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D ED IF

AF-S Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED DX

AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4 G ED

AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 G ED

AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 G

AF-S Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G DX

AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 G

AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.4 G

AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G VR II

AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4G ED VR N

AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8 G ED

AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G VR IF-ED

Sigma Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM C

Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM

Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM

Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM

Sigma APO Sigma APO 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM

Tamron Tamron SP 24-70mm f2.8 Di VC USD

Tokina Tokina AT-X 107 DX, 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 Fisheye DX

Tokina AT-X 116 Pro DX, 11-16mm f/2.8 SD IF DX

Tokina AT-X 116 Pro DX-II, 11-16mm f/2.8 SD IF DX

Zeiss Distagon

Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2

Zeiss Distagon T* 35mm f/1.4 ZF.2

Zeiss Planar Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2

Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2

1. Iris control only, no AF.

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AL LEICA-M MOUNT LENSES

This section describes the appropriate method for attaching and detaching Leica-M

lenses. For more

information, refer to the original manufacturer’s instructions. This section also lists lenses supported by the

DSMC AL Leica-M Mount.

WARNING: ALWAYS protect your equipment, when it is not in use, by replacing lens caps and mount caps.

ATTACH LEICA-M LENSES

1. Rotate the locking ring counter-clockwise to release the DSMC mount cap.

2. Remove the rear lens cap and the DSMC mount cap.

3. Align the mounting index (white dot) on the lens with the mounting index on the DSMC AL Leica-M mount.

4. Insert the lens into the DSMC AL Leica-M mount.

5. Rotate the locking ring clockwise to secure the lens in place.

DETACH LEICA-M LENSES

1. Rotate the locking ring counter-clockwise to release the Leica-M lens.

2. Remove the Leica-M lens from the DSMC AL Leica-M mount.

3. Replace the rear lens cap and DSMC mount cap when the lens is not in use.

DSMC AL LEICA-M MOUNT SUPPORTED LENSES

The DSMC AL Leica-M Mount is compatible with most Leica M-series lenses with focal lengths of 50mm and

greater, EXCEPT for the 50mm f2.0 Dual-Range Summicron. The 50mm f2.0 Dual-Range Summicron has a

protruding lug on the exterior of the lens body for mounting a supplementary finder. This lug interferes with

the locking ring on the DSMC AL Leica-M Mount. Most Leica lenses with focal lengths of less than 50mm will

encounter mechanical interference between the rear lens cell and the camera’s front panel.

WARNING: Attempting to mount Leica lenses of focal lengths of less than 50mm could result in damage to the

lens and/or the camera.

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ITEM KEY FUNCTION

Camera BRAIN

Record Full Press Record: Toggle

GPI In High Record: Start

GPI In Low Record: Stop

Media Bay (Side SSD) Record Full Press Record: Toggle/Multi-Shot Start

Record Full Release Record: Multi-Shot Stop

Record Half Press AF: Start

User 1+2 Press Eject Media

LCD (Primary and

Secondary)

Up Press Br. Up (Increase Brightness)

Down Press Br. Down (Decrease Brightness)

User 1 Press Magnify: Toggle

User 2 Press Exposure Check: Toggle

User 1+2 Press LCD: Toggle Lock

EVF (Primary and

Secondary)

User 1 Press Magnify: Toggle

User 2 Press Exposure Check: Toggle

WEAPON

Sidekick User A Press AF Mode: Cycle

User B Press WB: Auto Calc

User C Press Magnify: Toggle

User D Press Exposure Check: Toggle

User A+D Press SM: Toggle Key Lock

Nav Menu Press Navigation: Menu

Nav North Press Navigation: Up

Nav South Press Navigation: Down

Nav East Press Navigation: Right

Nav West Press Navigation: Left

Nav Enter Press Navigation: Select

Rotary CW Navigation: CW

Rotary CCW Navigation: CCW

DEFAULT KEY

FUNCTIONS

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See the menu map on the following page.

The menu map is applicable to the following WEAPON

cameras, except as noted throughout this guide:

 WEAPON 6K (Carbon Fiber)

 WEAPON 6K (Magnesium)

MAP

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} Mode

} Factor

} Monitor Track

HDRX

} Mode

} Rack

FOCUS

} Camera Presets

} Looks

} Auto Presets

PRESETS

} Power In

} Power Save

} Shutdown

POWER

} Playback Screen

PLAYBACK

} Device

} Clips

MEDIASETTINGS

} Mode

} Exposure Priority

} Exp Comp

} Metering Mode

} Speed

} Selection

EXPOSURE

ASSIST

Tools

} False Color

} Magnify

} RAW

} Horizon

Zebra

} Zebra 1 and 2

Monitor Control

} Monitor

} Overlays

} Priority

} Brightness

} Advanced

Modes

} Camera

} Lens

Guides

} Frame Guide

} Action Guide

} Title Guide

} General

Test Signal

} Off

} Chip Chart

} SMPTE Bars

} Luma

} Audio Tone

DISPLAY

Color

} Saturation

} Contrast

} Brightness

} Exp Comp

Gain

} Color

} User Matrix

ISO/FLUT

} ISO

} FLUT

} Shadow

Sharpness

} Output

Sharpness

Curves

} Luma

} Red

} Green

} Blue

Video

} Video Source

} LUTs

} Look Config

} Monitor Config

Color Temp

} Color

Temperature

} Tint

} Auto White

Balance

LGG

} Lift

} Gamma

} Gain

LOOK

Frame Rate

} Recording Frame

Rate

} Project Time

Base

Exposure

} Integration

Time

} Shutter Angle

Timecode

} Timecode

Display Mode

} Source

Slate

} Scene

} Camera

} Project

} Auto Slate

Format

} Format

} Anamorphic

} UHD

PROJECT

Control

} Channel 1/2

} Channel 3/4

} Pre-Amp Gain

} Headphone

Volume

Mix

} Headphone Mix

} Audio Out Mix

} Monitor Mix

AUDIO

Mode

} Storage

} Mode

Codec

} File Format

} REDCODE

} QuickTime

} Look

} Resolution

} Video Codec

Frame

Processing

} Mode

} Number of

Frames

Pre-Record

} Duration

} Trigger

Pre-Record Now

Indicator

} Enable Sounds

} EVF Tally Light

} SSD Tally Light

RECORDING

Keys

} Key Mapping

} Options

} Soft Keys

} Advanced

Date/Time

} Date

} Local Time

} Time Zone

Communication

} Camera

} Serial

} WiFi

GPIO / Sync

} Sync

} BRAIN GPIO

Fan Control

} Mode

} Maximum

Record Speed

} Maximum

Preview Speed

} Target

Temperature

} Post Record

Delay

Lens

} Lens

} Motion Mount

Motor Control

} General

} Focus

} Iris

} Zoom

} Wireless

SETUP

Save Log

} Save Camera

Log to Media

Upgrade

} Camera

} Media

Calibrate

} Sensor

} Gyro/Acc

} Lens

Self Test

} Enable Sensor

Test Pattern

} Touchscreen

Restore System

} Restore to

Factory Settings

Rediscover

} Rediscover

Hardware

System Status

} Project Status

} Camera Info

} Media Info

} Attached

Modules

OLPF

} Type

MAINTENANCE

1. Only available when a MOTION MOUNT is attached.

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