RED DIGITAL CINEMA 710-0342 V-RAPTOR 8K VV DSMC3 Camera User Manual

V-RAPTOR 8K V V | V1.1, REV. A

RED.COM

V-RAPTOR™ 8K V V

OPERATION GUIDE

DISCLAIMER IV

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS VI

1. INTRODUCTION

V-RAPTOR™ 8K VV + 6K S35 (DUAL FORMAT) 1

2. QUICK REFERENCE

PREPARING THE CAMERA HARDWARE 4

PREPARING THE CAMERA SYSTEM 4

CONFIGURING THE SETTINGS 4

RECORDING 4

PROCESSING FOOTAGE 4

3. CAMERA COMPONENTS

CAMERA BODY 5

CAMERA BODY CONTROLS AND FEATURES 5

FRONT 5

BACK 6

LEFT 7

RIGHT 8

TOP 9

BOTTOM 10

CAMERA BODY LEDS 11

REDVOLT MICRO-V BATTERY 15

RED COMPACT DUAL V-LOCK CHARGER 16

COMPATIBLE BATTERIES 16

LENSES AND ADAPTORS 17

RED CFEXPRESS TYPE B MEDIA 19

RED CFEXPRESS TYPE B READER 20

OUTRIGGER HANDLE 21

V-RAPTOR WING GRIP 21

DSMC3 RED® TOUCH 7.0" LCD 22

LCD 24

LCD NAVIGATION 24

MENUS 25

PAGES 26

HOME PAGE 29

HISTOGRAM PAGE 33

TOOLS PAGE 36

SDI PAGE 39

AUDIO CHANNELS 1 AND 2 PAGE 40

AUDIO CHANNELS 3 / 4 PAGE 42

HEADPHONE PAGE 44

USER PAGES 46

PLAYBACK 46

RED CONTROL APP 49

STATUS BAR 50

4. MENUS

IMAGE / LUT MENU 55

ISO 56

SHUTTER 56

WHITE BALANCE 58

OUTPUT COLOR SPACE 61

OUTPUT TONE MAP 61

TABLE OF CONTENTS

HIGHLIGHT ROLL-OFF 62

3D LUT 62

CDL 64

EXPOSURE ADJUST 68

PROJECT SETTINGS MENU 69

FORMAT 70

RECORDING FRAME RATE 78

PROJECT TIME BASE 79

R3D QUALITY 80

PRE-RECORD 80

SLATE 81

AUDIO / TC MENU 82

AUDIO SOURCE 84

INTERNAL MICROPHONE (CH 1/2) 84

EXTERNAL (CH 3/4) 85

HEADPHONE 86

TIMECODE SOURCE 87

TIMECODE DISPLAY MODE 88

MONITORING MENU 88

TOP LCD 89

SDI 1 / 2 90

LIVE STREAM 97

TOOLS 98

GUIDES 104

MEDIA MENU 111

EJECT 111

MEDIA INFO 112

SECURE FORMAT 112

USER SETTINGS MENU 115

PRESETS 115

SIDE LCD CONTROL PANELS 118

USER 1, 2, 3 118

AUTOFOCUS - BETA MENU 120

ENABLE 120

MODE 121

SIZE 121

POSITION 122

COMMUNICATION MENU 123

CAMERA 123

USB-C 124

WI-FI 126

FTPS 134

SERIAL 134

SYSTEM SETTINGS MENU 136

DATE / TIME 137

LENS 138

POWER 139

INDICATORS 140

STATUS SETTINGS 140

SYSTEM STATUS 142

LANGUAGE MENU 144

MAINTENANCE MENU 144

CALIBRATE 145

CALIBRATION 146

SAVE LOG 146

RESET DEFAULTS 147

FACTORY RESET 147

UPGRADE 147

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5. HOW TO

WI-FI CONFIGURATION 148

CONNECTING WIRELESSLY TO AN EXISTING

WI-FI NETWORK 148

FTPS CONFIGURATION 151

CAMERA SET-UP 151

SOFTWARE SET-UP (FILEZILLA) 152

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 153

USB-C CONFIGURATION 154

USB-C ANDROID CONFIGURATION 155

USB-C APPLE CONFIGURATION 161

USB-C ETHERNET CONFIGURATION 168

POWER 171

ATTACHING THE BATTERY 171

REMOVING THE BATTERY 171

POWER COMPONENTS 171

V-RAPTOR 8K VV POWER ADAPTOR 172

AUTO BOOT ON POWER 172

POWER CONSUMPTION 172

POWER PRIORITY 172

TURNING ON THE CAMERA 173

TURNING OFF THE CAMERA 174

MEDIA MANAGEMENT 174

EJECTING MEDIA 174

INSERTING MEDIA 176

SECURE FORMAT 178

MEDIA INFORMATION 179

FILE SYSTEM 179

CLIP FOLDER NAMING CONVENTION 180

CLIP METADATA 180

MEDIA BEST PRACTICES 181

RED MONITOR INTERFACE CABLE 182

MONITORING 182

DSMC3 RED® TOUCH 7.0" LCD 182

SDI OUTPUT TO A MONITOR 182

RED CONTROL 185

USB-C 186

EXPOSURE 187

FALSE COLOR EXPOSURE TOOLS 187

FOCUS 188

FOCUS PEAKING MODE 188

EDGE PEAKING MODE 188

PEAKING PEAKING MODE 189

TIMECODE 189

TIME OF DAY 189

EDGECODE 191

ZEBRA MODES 192

ZEBRA OVERVIEW 192

PRE-RECORDING CONTENT 193

CALIBRATING THE SENSOR 194

WHEN TO CALIBRATE THE SENSOR 194

UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE 194

VERIFYING THE FIRMWARE VERSION 194

UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE 194

SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 197

EXTERIOR SURFACES 197

STORAGE 197

LCD SCREEN 198

WATER DAMAGE 198

6. TROUBLESHOOTING

GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 199

CONTACT SUPPORT 199

STATUS ICONS 200

7. MECHANICAL DRAWINGS

FRONT VIEW 202

BACK VIEW 203

RIGHT SIDE VIEW 204

LEFT SIDE VIEW 205

TOP VIEW 206

BOTTOM VIEW 207

FEMALE RP SMA PORT 208

USB-C PORT 209

12G-SDI (SDI-1 & SDI-2) 210

12G-SDI 75 OHM MALE BNC CONNECTOR 210

AUDIO PORT 212

5-PIN 00B FEMALE AUDIO CONNECTOR 212

HEADPHONE JACK 213

6-PIN DC-IN 214

6-PIN 1B DC INPUT CONNECTOR 214

COMPATIBLE CABLES 214

EXTENSION PORT 215

9-PIN 0B ODU EXTENSION PORT PINOUT 215

COMPATIBLE CABLES 215

8. MENU MAP 216

9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 218

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DISCLAIMER

RED

has made every effort to provide clear and accurate information in

this document, which is 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.

This document was generated on 10/22/2021. To see earlier versions of

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owners. Nuke™ is a trademark of The Foundry Visionmongers Ltd.

SCRATCH is a registered trademark ® of ASSIMILATE, 2006. SCRATCH

SCAFFOLDS, SCRATCH EXTENSIONS, and SCRATCH Digital

Intermediate Process Solution are all trademarks and registered

Autodesk logo, Flame are registered trademarks or trademarks of

Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or

other countries.

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 following

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.

To comply with FCC and Industry Canada RF exposure limits for general

population/ uncontrolled exposure, the antenna(s) used for this

transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of 70 mm

from all persons and operating in conjunction with any other antenna or

transmitter, except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product

procedures.

Other user manual statements may apply.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada

applicables 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 susceptible

d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-

003 du Canada.

Pour se conformer aux limites d’exposition aux RF de la FCC et

d’industries Canda pour la population générale/ exposition non

controlee, l’antenne(s) utilisée pour ce transmetteur doit être installé

pour fournir une distance de separation d’au moins 70 mm de toutes les

personnes et fonctionnant conjointement avec une autre antenne ou

émetteur, saufen conformité avec les proceédures de produits multi-

émetteur FCC.

Autres d’eclarations manuel de l’utilisateur peuvent s’appliquer.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) STATEMENTS

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class A digital

device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference when the

equipment is operated in a commercial

environment. This equipment generates, uses,

and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential

area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be

required to correct the interference at his own expense.

To maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded cables must be

used with this equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or

unshielded cables is likely to result in interference 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 equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions (1) this device may

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

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

CAUTION: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.

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

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.

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CAUTION: Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne

operation of radio-frequency wireless devices because their

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 equipment.

AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND STATEMENTS

RED declares that the radio equipment described in this document

complies with the following international standards:

IEC 62368-1 – 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

SINGAPORE STATEMENTS

Complies with IMDS Standards N3434-20.

THAILAND STATEMENTS

This telecommunication equipment conforms to

NTC/NBTC technical requirements.

JAPAN STATEMENTS

This equipment contains specified radio equipment that has been

certified to the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification under the

Radio Law.

EUROPEAN UNION COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS

RED declares that the radio equipment

described in this document complies with the

EMC Directive (2014/30/EU) and the Low

Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU) issued by the

Commission of the European Community.

Compliance with this directive implies

conformity to the following European Norms (in brackets are the

equivalent international standards).

EN 62368-1 (IEC 62368-1) – Product Safety

ETSI EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment

ETSI EN 301 489 General EMC requirements for radio equipment

EN 55032 (CISPR 32) Electromagnetic Compatibility

EN 55035 (CISPR 35) Immunity Requirements

EN 61000-3-2 (IEC 61000-3-2) Harmonic Current Emissions

EN 61000-3-3 (IEC 61000-3-3) Voltage changes, voltage fluctuations

and flicker

EU 2015/863 RoHS Directive

WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE)

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

(WEEE) mark applies only to countries within

the European Union (EU) and Norway. This

symbol on the product and accompanying

documents means that used electrical and

electronic products should not be mixed with

general household waste. For proper treatment,

recovery and recycling, 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. Contact your local authority for further details of your nearest

designated collection point. Penalties may be applicable 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, contact your dealer or supplier for

further information.

RESPONSIBLE PARTY

RED Digital Cinema

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Lake Forest, CA 92610

USA

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SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

DO NOT use the camera or accessories near water. Avoid exposing

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 electric shock, do not

expose the camera to rain or moisture.

DO NOT expose the camera 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 mechanisms

may be damaged by severe shock. Mechanical alignment of optical

elements may be affected by excessive vibration.

ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE: The use of devices using

radio or other communication waves may result in the malfunction or

interference with the unit and/or with audio and video signals.

Clean only using a dry cloth. When cleaning your camera, remember

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 requires 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 exhaust ports do not impede airflow.

Failure to permit adequate airflow may result in overheating of

the camera, degraded operation, and in extreme situations,

damage to the camera.

WARNING: Media cards can become very hot during

prolonged recording sessions. When ejecting the media card,

let it cool before touching it with bare fingers.

DO NOT operate or store near any heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or any other apparatuses that produce heat.

Store in a protected, level and ventilated place. Avoid exposure to

temperature extremes, damp, severe vibration, strong magnetic

fields, direct sunlight or local heat sources during storage. Remove

any batteries from the camera before storage. Recommended

storage and usage temperatures for your camera, lenses and other

accessories are:

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

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

If there are any performance issues with your camera or accessories

when operating within this temperature range, submit a support

ticket to https://support.red.com.

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

power cord of the included power Adaptor. A grounding-type plug

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

provided for your safety. You must connect the plug to an outlet

with a protective earth connection. 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.

CAUTION: Install this camera in a proper support system that

can handle the entire weight of the camera and the

accessories. Secure the camera by using the ¼-20 and/or the

3/8-16 mounting points located on the bottom of the camera.

Always verify that the screws are tightened properly. When

the camera is not properly attached, or is placed on an

unstable surface, the camera can fall and cause injury or be

damaged.

CAUTION: Products marked with this symbol are class 2

devices. These double insulated devices are not provided

with a grounding type plug.

CAUTION: The power cord plug for the included power

adaptor is used as the power disconnect. To disconnect all

power from the power adaptor, unplug the power cord plug

from the wall outlet. During use, the power cord plug should

remain easily accessible at all times.

Lithium-ion batteries may be subject to special handling

requirements pursuant to federal and local laws. Refer to specific

shipping instructions included with your battery regarding 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 batteries 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.

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 attempt to

perform any servicing other than any procedures that are

recommended in the operating instructions.

INDOOR USE ONLY: This device is designed primarily for

indoor use.

El aparato no debe quedar expuesto a goteo o salpicadureas por

líquidos.

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BATTERY STORAGE AND HANDLING

WARNING: Failure to read, understand, and follow these

instructions may result in overheating, chemical leakage,

smoke emission, fire, or other potentially harmful results.

Read and adhere to all safety instructions provided by the

manufacturer of the batteries.

Always follow proper battery handling and storage practices.

Improper handling and failure to abide by proper storage

instructions 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 Micro-V, 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 40% to 60%. 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 40% to 60%.

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

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

temperatures (such as inside a hot car), corrosive gas, and direct

sunlight. The optimal storage temperature for batteries is between

–4° F to 68° F (–20° C to 20° C).

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 complete even

after a specified recharging time has elapsed, immediately

stop further recharging.

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 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 disassemble or modify the battery.

DO NOT overcharge batteries. Overcharging may increase internal

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 objects

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 damaged.

DO NOT directly solder the battery.

DO NOT put the battery into a microwave oven or a pressurized

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 32˚ F to 104˚ F

(0˚ C to 40˚ C).

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 discolored

or deformed, or in any way appears abnormal during 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 inflammation.

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.

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1. INTRODUCTION

Figure: V-RAPTOR 8K V V camera

V-RAPTOR™ 8K VV + 6K S35 (DUAL FORMAT)

V-RAPTOR 8K V V is the latest breakthrough product in RED's long line of innovative image capture technology. The

newest entrant into the RED lineup is a compact, all-in-one, and highly powerful cinema camera. It features RED’s

cinema grade image quality, color science, and sensor technology in a portable form factor cinematographers can take

anywhere and adapt to any shooting scenario.

The new sensor in V-RAPTOR 8K V V is an 8K V V plus 6K S35 dual format CMOS sensor. This sensor breaks new

technical ground by retaining wide dynamic range and delivering unmatched RED imagery, without compromising

creative or technical features. V-RAPTOR 8K V V includes a built-in locking RF-style mount allowing users the flexibility

to use the full features of RF-style lenses and several lens adaptors, such as Canon EF, PL, and Leica M mount.

The V-RAPTOR 8K V V records using the R3D format on a CFexpress Type B media card. The RED V-RAPTOR 8K V V

is powered by the REDVOLT MICRO-V battery or by a power cable. You can control the V-RAPTOR 8K V V features by

using the side LCD, or by using RED Control over Wi-Fi or through a wired connection.

QUICK REFERENCE

Refer to the Quick Reference section to get familiar with this guide and the camera.

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R3D FILE FORMAT AND REDCODE

All videos and frames are recorded to the R3D

file format. 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 proprietary REDCODE

RAW compression, then stored to media.

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 innovative recording technique promotes flexibility in RGB color processing. It allows you to

defer color correction to post production, or to adjust the image color in the field, without changing the recorded RAW

data image quality or dynamic range.

REDCODE is a compression codec that reduces R3D RAW files down to a manageable size, allowing the media to

record longer. The ability to compress RAW data is one of the significant technological advances that RED has brought

to the motion picture industry.

IMAGE PROCESSING PIPELINE

This camera uses RED's Image Processing Pipeline 2 (IPP2). In IPP2, the advanced RED color space

(REDWideGamutRGB) allows the camera to use every color that the sensor can generate up to the clipping threshold.

Then the camera encodes the image using Log3G10, a gamma curve that retains extreme highlight and shadow detail.

Using the advanced color space and gamma curve, RED IPP2 allows you to grade and make color adjustments in post

production, instead of in-camera. IPP2 also allows the camera to use a CDL for grading. For more information about

IPP2, refer to the RED IPP2 support page.

SHOOT FOR VIDEO AND STILLS

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

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

ideally suited to capture video and still images, simultaneously.

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POST PRODUCTION

Many non-linear editing systems (NLEs) can open and edit RED footage. Each NLE version may have specific

compatibility requirements, such as camera firmware version or camera type. Before shooting, make sure you check all

of the compatibility requirements.

You can open and/or edit R3D files by using one of the following products:

REDCINE-X PRO: RED's proprietary application. Download REDCINE-X PRO for Windows or REDCINE-X PRO for

Mac from www.red.com/downloads.

Adobe Premiere Pro

Avid Media Composer

DaVinci Resolve

Final Cut Pro X: Requires you to download the RED Apple Workflow Installer from www.red.com/downloads.

Adobe PhotoShop: Can open .R3D files, however, you must download the RED Adobe PhotoShop Installer for

Windows or RED Adobe PhotoShop Installer for Mac from www.red.com/downloads.

Foundry Nuke

Assimilate Scratch

AutoDesk Flame

ColorFront Transkoder (beta for latest support)

NOTE: Third-party applications may have limited compatibility with R3D files. Third-party developers must use the most

recent R3D SDK to offer compatibility with the latest RED firmware.

POST PRODUCTION WITH REDCINE-X PRO

REDCINE-X PRO is a professional one-light coloring tool set, equipped with an integrated time line, and with a

collection of post effects software. REDCINE-X PRO provides the ideal environment to review recorded footage, edit

metadata, organize projects, and prepare your R3D files. You can use REDCINE-X PRO or any of the compatible third-

party NLEs to edit R3D files.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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

RED Downloads: Go to RED Downloads to download the latest firmware, operation guides, and post production

software.

RED 101 Articles: RED offers in-depth technical articles about RED cameras, post production, and digital

cinematography.

RED TECH Videos: RED offers videos about understanding and using RED cameras.

RED Support: Visit the RED SUPPORT site for support articles or to file a support ticket.

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2. QUICK REFERENCE

Congratulations new RED V-RAPTOR 8K V V camera owner. This quick reference topic helps you get familiar with this

guide and the Camera Body. It includes links to topics about configuring the camera to fit your recording requirements,

and for learning the basic operation of the camera.

PREPARING THE CAMERA HARDWARE

Prepare the camera hardware for recording by:

Attaching accessories (refer to Outrigger Handle, V-RAPTOR Wing Grip, DSMC3 RED® Touch 7.0" LCD)

Installing compatible Lenses and Adaptors

Inserting Media

Connecting a power source (refer to Power or V-RAPTOR 8K VV Power Adaptor)

Turning On the Camera

PREPARING THE CAMERA SYSTEM

Configure the camera settings to prepare for recording.

CONFIGURING THE SETTINGS

Configuring the camera system settings (refer to the System Settings Menu)

Upgrading the Firmware

Calibrating the camera using the Calibrate feature

Formatting the media (refer to Secure Format)

Specifying the desired recording resolution (refer to Format)

Configuring the Recording Frame Rate and Project Time Base

Setting the exposure (refer to Shutter)

Configuring the monitoring tools and reviewing the monitored image (refer to the Monitoring Menu)

Reviewing the camera status (refer to System Status)

RECORDING

Start recording your project.

Record by pressing the REC button on the Camera Body or Outrigger Handle

Record by using an external trigger (refer to Extension Port)

Record by using USB-C (refer to USB-C Configuration)

Record by using Wi-Fi (refer to How To)

PROCESSING FOOTAGE

Perform post-production using any of the standard applications.

Adobe

Premiere

Pro

Avid

Media Composer

DaVinci Resolve

Final Cut Pro X

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3. CAMERA COMPONENTS

The camera components include the camera body, battery, lenses and adaptors, media reader, outrigger handle, wing

grip, camera LCD, and the RED control app.

CAMERA BODY

This section describes the Front, Back, Left, Right, Top, and Bottom of the camera, and identifies the controls, buttons,

Camera Body LEDs, and the lens mount on the body.

CAMERA BODY CONTROLS AND FEATURES

This section describes the controls and features of the camera.

FRONT

Figure: Camera Body Front Controls and Features

ITEM DETAILS

Mounting holes Two upper ¼"-20 mounting holes

Lens release Press to release RF-type lenses

Locking ring Rotate to lock and unlock lenses

REC button Press to select recording modes or alternate programmable functions

Tally light Indicates that the camera is recording (refer to Camera Body LEDs and Indicators)

Mounting holes Eight lower ¼"-20 mounting holes

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BACK

Figure: Camera Body Rear Controls and Features

ITEM DETAILS

Antenna Male RP SMA Wi-Fi antenna mounted to a female RP SMA connector. Supports 2.4

GHz and 5 GHz

USB-C port USB-C connection

12G-SDI port 1 Full-size 12G-SDI BNC port for SDI monitor connection

1,2

12G-SDI port 2 Full-size 12G-SDI BNC port for SDI monitor connection

1,2

Audio port/LED 5-pin 00B ODU for 2 channel audio (Line, Mic, and +48V)

Headphone port 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack

DC-IN port 6-pin 1B ODU for DC-IN (11 to 17 Volts) (refer to 6-Pin DC-IN)

9-Pin Extension Port 9-pin 0B ODU serial port for start/stop, Genlock, TC and RS-232

Micro V-Lock port 14.4 V Micro V-Lock battery mount (refer to REDVOLT Micro-V Battery)

1. Use certified 12G-SDI cables.

2. WARNING: Always connect the DC power cable (or batteries) before connecting the BNC SDI cable. Always remove the BNC SDI cable before

removing the DC power cable (or batteries).

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LEFT

Figure: Camera Body Left Controls and Features

ITEM DETAILS

Mounting holes Two side ¼-20 mounting holes

Intake Cooling fan air intake

Media compartment Covered CFexpress Type B compartment

CFexpress LED CFexpress status indicator (refer to Camera Body LEDs)

Access media Latch for the CFexpress Type B media compartment door

EJECT button Eject button for Micro V-Lock battery

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RIGHT

Figure: Camera Body Right Controls and Features

ITEM DETAILS

Power switch

and LED

Slide up to turn on the camera and slide down to turn off the camera. LED displays the camera

ready status (refer to Camera Body LEDs)

Menu LCD GUI menu screen and buttons

Mounting holes Two side ¼"-20 mounting holes

Speaker Beep speaker for audible feedback

Record LED Displays the camera recording status (refer to Camera Body LEDs)

REC button Press and release the

REC

button to toggle between record start and stop

Air intake Air intake for thermal management

Focus plane Focus plane indicator symbol

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TOP

Figure: Camera Body Top Controls and Features

ITEM DETAILS

Mounting holes Four top front ¼"-20 mounting holes

Accessory port Connection port for accessories (refer to Outrigger Handle, and DSMC3 RED® Touch 7.0" LCD)

Exhaust Air exhaust for thermal management

Mounting holes Eight top side ¼"-20 mounting holes

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BOTTOM

Figure: Camera Body Bottom Features

ITEM DETAILS

Mounting point One (1) ¼"-20 mounting hole

Mounting points Two (2) ⅜"-16 mounting holes

Air intakes Air intakes for thermal management

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CAMERA BODY LEDS

FRONT LED

Figure: V-RAPTOR 8K V V LED, Front

ITEM COLOR DETAILS

Tally indicator LED Red When enabled, this LED is ON when the camera is

recording. For information about enabling this LED, refer to

Indicators

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BACK LEDS

Figure: V-RAPTOR 8K V V , DC/Battery LEDs

ITEM COLOR DETAILS

Phantom

power

Blue Indicates that the +48 V Phantom Power is enabled

DC-IN Green DC-IN is present and / or the battery is fully charged

Flashing amber Communicating with, and evaluating, the battery

Amber Charging connected battery

Red Error charging the battery

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LEFT SIDE LED

Figure: V-RAPTOR 8K V V LED, Left Side

ITEM COLOR/FLASHING DETAILS

CFexpress media LED Off No media mounted

Green Preview; media mounted with > 10% of

media space available

Amber Recording finalizing or playback mode

Amber flashing slow Formatting media

Red flashing slow Media mounted with >5% and <= 10% of

media space available

Red flashing fast Media mounted with <= 5% of media space

available

Red Recording with > 10% of media space

available

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RIGHT SIDE LEDS

Figure: V-RAPTOR 8K V V LEDs, Right Side

ITEM COLOR/FLASHING DETAILS

Power status (ON) Off Camera OFF

Amber Camera booting

Green Camera ON

Amber flashing Camera ON; 5 to 10 min of battery time available

Red flashing Camera ON; < 5 min of battery time available

Red Camera shutting down

Record status (REC) Off No media present

Green Ready to record

Red Recording

Amber Finalizing

Red flashing slow Media mounted with >5% and <= 10% of media

space available

Red flashing fast Media mounted with <= 5% of media space

available

Power and record Both flashing green Firmware update in progress

Both flashing red Firmware update error (refer to Upgrading the

Firmware)

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REDVOLT MICRO-V BATTERY

The camera uses the REDVOLT Micro-V 14.7 V battery. This battery includes an LED charge level indicator, a P-Tap

port, and a USB power port.

ITEM DETAILS

Type Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery

Capacity 6600 mAh / 98 Wh

Battery output 14.8 V DC

P-Tap output 12 V DC

USB output 5 V DC (3 Amps)

Maximum load 12 Amps at 14 V DC

Operating temperature 50° F ~ 113° F (10° C ~ 45° C)

Charging temperature 32° F ~ 104° F (0° C ~ 40° C)

Storage temperature 68° F ~ 122° F (20° C ~ 50° C)

Charger RED Compact Dual V-Lock charger

Weight Approximately 1.2 lb (544.3 g)

Dimensions Height: 3.93 in. (99.8 mm)

Width: 2.82 in. (71.6 mm)

Depth: 1.94 in. (49.3 mm)

The camera charges the battery when the camera is off and a power cable is connected. You can also use the optional

RED Compact Dual V-Lock charger.

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RED COMPACT DUAL V-LOCK CHARGER

The optional RED Compact Dual V-Lock charger allows you to charge two REDVOLT Micro-V batteries.

ITEM DETAILS

Input 100 V - 240 V AC 50 Hz to 60 Hz

Charge current One battery 3 Amps, two batteries 1.5 Amps

Charging temperature 32° F ~ 104° F (0° C ~ 40° C)

Storage temperature 68° F ~ 122° F (20° C ~ 50° C)

Battery compatibility REDVOLT Micro-V 14.7 V DC

Weight Approximately 1 lb (453.5 g)

Dimensions Height: 4.5 in. (114.3 mm)

Width: 5.5 in. (139.7 mm)

Depth: 3 in. (76.2 mm)

COMPATIBLE BATTERIES

Compatible batteries are those that provide enough current (14.4 V with 8 A or greater) to power the RED V-RAPTOR,

and that also fit the dimensions on the V-RAPTOR’s integrated Micro V-Lock plate.

RED chose the Micro V-Lock plate for the V-RAPTOR to keep its form-factor compact. As a result, not all V-Lock

batteries are compatible with the camera.

NOTE:

V-Lock batteries with a width greater than 2.95 in. (75 mm) are not compatible with the camera’s Micro V-Lock plate

and will require adapter plates.

The camera can charge a battery that supports SMBus communication directly. To charge the battery, the camera

must be powered off while connected to DC-IN power.

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LENSES AND ADAPTORS

This section lists the compatible lenses and adaptors for the camera. It also provides the steps for Attaching Lenses

and Removing Lenses.

For more information on a specific lens or adaptor, refer to the original manufacturer’s instructions.

WARNING: When the camera is not in use, protect lenses and the camera sensor by attaching the lens caps and

camera mount cap.

Figure: Camera with mount cap installed.

Incompatible lenses do not register on the camera UI and they will not show any UI lens information or menu controls.

The camera can control compatible lenses electronically, including the following features:

Iris - The UI menu is enabled and the camera can control the lens Iris

Autofocus - The UI menu is enabled for lenses that support autofocus

Image Stabilization - The UI indicates that image stabilization is present

Control Ring - The UI menu is enabled and the camera can use the control ring

For more information, refer to the Lens menu.

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COMPATIBLE LENSES

The latest RED-tested and approved lenses are listed on the V-RAPTOR 8K VV section of RED Support.

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.

COMPATIBLE MOUNT ADAPTORS

RED tested the following adaptors and determined that they are compatible with the camera:

Canon Mount Adaptor EF-EOS R

Canon Drop-In Filter Mount Adaptor EF-EOS R with Variable ND Filter / Clear Filter / Circular Polarizer

Refer to the V-RAPTOR 8K VV section of RED Support for more information.

ATTACHING LENSES

1. Unlock the locking ring by rotating it to the fully counterclockwise position.

2. Press and hold the lens release button on the camera. While holding the lens release button, turn the camera lens

mount cap counter-clockwise until it stops, and remove it from the camera. If the lens locking ring rotates while

removing the cap, make sure that you hold the locking ring tab in place while rotating the cap.

3. Remove the rear lens cap from the mount end of the lens.

4. Align the red dot on the lens mount with the red dot on the camera lens mount, and insert the lens mount of the lens

in the camera lens mount opening.

5. Turn the lens clockwise until it clicks in place. If the lens locking ring rotates while attaching the lens, make sure that

you hold the locking ring tab in place while rotating the lens or adaptor.

6. Gently tighten the locking ring. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE LOCKING RING.

7. Store the camera lens mount cap and the rear lens cap together in a dust free location.

REMOVING LENSES

1. Loosen the locking ring gently.

2. Press and hold the lens release button on the camera. While holding the lens release button, turn the lens counter-

clockwise until it stops, and remove it from the camera. If the lens locking ring rotates while removing the lens, make

sure that you hold the locking ring tab in place while rotating the lens or adaptor.

3. Align the red dot on the camera lens mount cap with the red dot on the camera lens mount, and attach the cap to

the camera.

4. Gently tighten the locking ring. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE LOCKING RING.

5. Attach the rear lens cap to the lens.

6. Store the lens with the front and rear caps attached.

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RED CFEXPRESS TYPE B MEDIA

The RED CFexpress Type B Media provides the camera with a 660 gigabyte recording option.

ITEM DETAILS

Type CFexpress Type B Media

Capacity 660,138,909,696 bytes

Operating temperature 14° F to 158° F (-10° C to 70° C)

Operating humidity 5% to 95%, non-condensing

Storage temperature -4° F to 185° F (-20° C to 85° C)

Shock resistance (operating) 50 g

Vibration resistance (operating) 15 g at 10 Hz to 2000 Hz

Weight Approximately 0.25 oz (7.1 g)

Dimensions Height: 1.52 in. (38.5 mm)

Width: 1.17 in. (29.6 mm)

Depth: 0.15 in. (3.8 mm)

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RED CFEXPRESS TYPE B READER

The RED CFexpress Type B Card Reader provides a fast USB-C connection with the capability of write-protect.

Set the Write-Protect switch to the Lock position to prevent connected devices from adding any unwanted data to your

CFexpress Type B card.

ITEM DETAILS

Media read CFexpress Type B

Interface USB-C 3.2 cable to CFexpress Type B

Power USB bus power

Cable USB-C 3.2 cable type A to C adapter

Weight Approximately 4.2 oz (120 g)

Dimensions Height: 3.74 in. (95 mm)

Width: 2.56 in. (65 mm)

Depth: 0.47 in. (12 mm)

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OUTRIGGER HANDLE

The Outrigger Handle offers a low profile, 360° adjustable ergonomic pistol grip and integrated Record Start/Stop

button. Mounted to the Top Handle Port on your camera, the Outrigger Handle provides comfort, stability, and

additional 1/4-20 mounting points for your peripheral camera components. The built-in Record button puts Start/Stop

functionality right at your fingertips. You are always ready to capture the perfect shot.

The Outrigger Handle is ideal for shooters who use one hand on the handle for grip and record button access, and the

other for lens adjustments or support.

V-RAPTOR WING GRIP

The V-RAPTOR Wing Grip offers comfort and utility for carrying or shooting with your V-RAPTOR 8K V V .

Featuring an ergonomic machined grip with tactical 1/4"-20, 3/8"-16, and M4 mounting points. It is lightweightand

offers a seamless low-profilehand-held option.

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DSMC3 RED

TOUCH 7.0" LCD

The optional DSMC3 RED

Touch 7.0" LCD offers an HD viewing experience for recording and viewing footage on the

V-RAPTOR 8K VV camera system. A 1920 x 1200 resolution display panel with peak brightness of 1300 nits and high

pixel density (at 322 ppi), not only provides the optimal experience when viewing footage, but also features 100% DCI-

P3 color gamut coverage for tremendous color accuracy.

This monitor also features full control over the camera through the new responsive menu system powered by SmallHD

PageOS. The features include Waveform, Vectorscope, Histogram, False Color, Color Picker, Pixel Zoom, and more.

The lightweight display mounts to a removable integrated tilt arm with the capability to rotate 180 degrees for versatile

mounting options. It also boasts the latest generation pogo pins to provide power and video to the monitor, and the

ability to connect through a single-locking USB-C-style DSMC3 RMI cable for video and power. No additional SDI or

power cables are needed. Refer to RED Monitor Interface Cable for more information.

NOTE: The USB-C-style DSMC3 RMI cable is not a standard USB-C cable. The DSMC3 RED Touch 7.0" LCD is not

compatible with DSMC

, DSMC2

, RED RANGER

or KOMODO

camera systems.

For more information, refer to the DSMC3 RED

Touch 7.0" LCD User Guide.

SPECIFICATIONS

ITEM DETAILS

Material Aluminum alloy

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ITEM DETAILS

Resolution 1920 x 1200

Pixel density 322 ppi

Refresh rate 60 Hz

Response time 25 ms

Contrast 1250:1

Brightness 1300 cd/m2

Color depth 10 bit

Colors 100% DCI-P3

Viewing angle ± 160° all axes

Display orientation Landscape, 180° rotation

Touch pCap Multi-Touch

Camera connection Power and communication through the RMI cable

Mounting 15 mm rail

Hood Mounting 4 x M3 mounting points

Buttons 4 buttons function 1, 2, 3 & 4

Power consumption 15.5 Watts

Operating temperature 32° F to 104° F (0° C to 38° C)

Storage temperature –0° F to 120° F (–18° C to 49° C)

Operating humidity 0% to 85%, non-condensing

Storage humidity 0% to 85%, non-condensing

Firmware requirement Compatible with V-RAPTOR firmware version 1.1 or later

Monitor dimensions Weight approximately 1.25 lb (568.0 g)

Height: 4.67 in. (118.70 mm)

Width: 7.09 in. (180.10 mm)

Depth: 1.13 in. (28.80 mm)

Arm dimensions Weight approximately 0.07 lb (30.1 g)

Height: 1.18 in. (30.00 mm)

Width: 2.40 in. (61.00 mm)

Depth: 0.70 in. (17.50 mm)

RED Monitor Interface (RMI) dimensions Weight approximately 0.28 lbs (126 g)

Height: 1.67 in. (42.50 mm)

Width: 4.25 in. (108.00 mm)

Depth: 1.51 in. (38.23 mm)

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LCD

This section describes the graphical user interface (GUI) for the built-in

camera side LCD. Durable controls enable convenient access to menus,

camera features, and critical camera information.

LCD NAVIGATION

Press the up and down arrows together to lock or unlock the LCD. When the LCD is locked, the Lock icon displays

briefly whenever you push an LCD button.

Select items on the LCD screen by pressing the adjacent buttons:

In this example, pressing the button above FPS opens the Recording Frame Rate selection list:

Press the up and down arrows to navigate the list. Press the button below

OK or press the SEL button to accept the choice and return to the Home

Page. Press the button below CANCEL or press the MENU button to return

to the Home Page without making a change. Press the button under EDIT

to open a manual editing screen.

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MENUS

Press the MENU button from the Home Page to open the Menus:

Press the up and down arrows to navigate up and down in the menu list. Press SEL to select a menu and open the

submenus:

Press SEL to select a submenu and open a list of menu items:

Press the buttons above FIRST, LAST, PAGE▲ , or PAGE▼ or press the up or down arrow to navigate the list. Press

SEL, or the button under OK, to select the item. Press MENU, or the button under CANCEL, to return to the menu

without making a selection.

For more information about menus, refer to Menus.

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PAGES

The LCD contains the Home Page, Histogram Page, Tools Page, SDI Page, Audio Channels 1 and 2 Page, Audio

Channels 3 and 4 Page, Headphones Page, and User Pages 1, 2, and 3.

Press the up arrow or down arrow to navigate through the pages. Select the pages you want the LCDto display by

using the Side LCD menu (refer to Side LCD Control Panels).

HOME PAGE

The Home Page contains the Recording Quick Settings, Exposure Meter, Recording Status, VU Meter, Status Bar, and

Quick Menus (refer to Home Page).

HISTOGRAM PAGE

The Histogram Page contains the Autofocus Quick Settings, Exposure Meter, Histogram, and Lens Quick Settings (refer

to Histogram Page).

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TOOLS PAGE

The Tools Page contains the Peaking Tools, Exposure Tools, Zebra Tools, and Quick Monitor Menu (refer to Tools

Page).

SDI PAGE

The SDI Page contains the switches you use to enable or disable the SDI features, and the Look settings for SDI Port 1

and SDI Port 2 (refer to SDI Page).

AUDIO CHANNELS 1 / 2 PAGE

The Audio Channels 1 / 2 Page contains the settings for the internal microphone channels 1 and 2 (refer to Audio

Channels 1 and 2 Page).

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AUDIO CHANNELS 3 / 4 PAGE

The Audio Channels 3 / 4 Page contains the settings for the external audio port channels 3 and 4 (refer to Audio

Channels 3 / 4 Page).

HEADPHONE PAGE

The Headphone Page contains the settings for the headphone port audio output (refer to Headphone Page).

USER PAGES

The User Pages (1-3) allow you to assign eight quick buttons to each page (refer to User Pages).

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HOME PAGE

This section describes the Home Page of the LCD GUI. This page contains the

Quick Settings, Exposure Meter, Recording Information, VU Meter, Status Bar, and

Quick Menus. This is the first page that displays when you power up the camera.

RECORDING QUICK SETTINGS

The Recording Quick Settings section of the LCD home page displays the Recording Quick Settings buttons. You can

use these buttons to quickly access the most often used camera recording menu settings. These settings include

Recording Frame Rate, ISO, Shutter, and White Balance.

Press the top buttons to open the menu item lists.

Press Up and Down to navigate the list.

Press the button under OK or SEL to select the item and return to the Home Page.

Press the button under CANCEL or press MENU to return to the Home Page

without making any changes.

Press and hold the button above SHUTTER to toggle the shutter between degrees and fractions (refer to Shutter for

more information).

Press and hold White Balance (WB) to toggle between Color Temperature and Color Temperature Presets (refer to

White Balance for more information).

EXPOSURE

The Exposure section of the LCD home page displays the RGB exposure levels for the camera.

Exposure

Meter

Overexposed

Example

Underexposed

Example

Balanced

Example

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RGB Exposure Meter displays the quantity of over or under exposed pixels in each of the separate red, green, and blue

channels.

The top and bottom RGB lights illuminate when a small amount of pixels on the sensor are overexposed or

underexposed. This indicates that a small number of pixels in the image are too bright and will not contain any detail, or

are too dark and will appear as noise.

The bars show the quantity of overexposed and underexposed RGB pixels on the sensor. Adjust the settings in the

camera such as Iris, or shutter speed to compensate, or change the scene's lighting for the best balanced image.

CAMERA DESIGNATION AND REC INDICATOR

The Camera Designation and Record indicator on the LCD home page displays the camera letter assigned to the

camera (refer to Slate and Camera ID). The color of this area indicates when the camera recording is ready (black), when

the camera is recording (red), and when the recording is stopped and the camera is adding the pre-recording (yellow).

Recording: Adding Pre-Recording:

TIMECODE / EDGECODE

The Timecode / Edgecode section displays the timecode or edgecode (refer to Timecode Display Mode).

Timecode: Edgecode:

This text turns red when the camera is recording.

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CLIP

The Clip area displays the clip name designated in the Project Settings menu (refer to Slate).

DURATION

The Duration area displays the real-time duration of the current clip.

SENSOR FORMAT

The Sensor Format area displays the sensor format selected in the Project Settings (refer to Format).

QUALITY

The Quality area displays the R3D compression level (refer to R3D Quality).

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PROJECT TIME BASE

The Project Time Base area displays the playback rate for the recorded footage selected in the Project Settings (refer to

Project Time Base).

3D LUT

The 3D LUT area displays the LUT file selected in the Image / LUT menu (refer to 3D LUT).

STATUS BAR

The Status Bar contains status icons for various camera settings and inputs.

QUICK MENUS

The Quick Menus section of the LCD home page displays the Quick Menu buttons. You can use these buttons to

quickly access the most often used camera menus. These settings include Project Settings Menu, Media Menu,

Monitoring Menu, and Playback.

Press the bottom buttons to open the Quick

Menus.

Press Up, Down, and SEL to navigate the menus.

Press MENU to return to the Home screen.

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HISTOGRAM PAGE

The LCD Histogram page is the second page on the LCD. Press the down button to navigate from the Home page to

the Histogram page.

The Histogram Page contains the Autofocus Quick Settings, Exposure Meter, Histogram, and Lens Quick Settings.

AUTOFOCUS QUICK SETTINGS

The Autofocus quick settings allow you to access the Autofocus settings quickly.

Press the button above AF SIZE to select the autofocus size

Press the button above POSITION to select the autofocus location on the screen

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Press the button above AFMODE to select the autofocus mode

Press the button above STARTAF to enable autofocus

Refer to Autofocus - BETA Menu for more information about the Autofocus menu.

EXPOSURE METER

The Exposure meter displays the RGB exposure levels for the camera.

Exposure

Meter

Overexposed

Example

Underexposed

Example

Balanced

Example

RGB Exposure Meter displays the quantity of over or under exposed pixels in each of the separate red, green, and blue

channels.

The top and bottom RGB lights illuminate when a small amount of pixels on the sensor are overexposed or

underexposed. This indicates that a small number of pixels in the image are too bright and will not contain any detail, or

are too dark and will appear as noise.

The bars show the quantity of overexposed and underexposed RGB pixels on the sensor. Adjust the settings in the

camera such as Iris, or shutter speed to compensate, or change the scene's lighting for the best balanced image.

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HISTOGRAM

The Histogram area displays a histogram distribution of the RGB exposure of the Log3G10 signal after ISO and White

Balance adjustments.

The histogram displays the darkest image elements at the far left, the midtones in the middle, and the lightest image

elements at the far right. This gives you a fast way to determine your overall image exposure levels.

Overexposed Example Underexposed Example

LENS QUICK SETTINGS

The Lens quick settings allow you to access the Iris settings quickly.

Press the button under IRIS to open the Iris menu list and select the lens f-stop.

Refer to Lens for more information about the Iris settings.

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TOOLS PAGE

The LCD Tools page is the third page on the LCD. Press the down button twice to navigate from the Home page to the

Tools page.

The Tools Page contains the Peaking Modes, False Color Modes, Zebra Tool Switches, and Quick Monitor Menu.

PEAKING MODES

The Peaking tools are modes that provide different ways to indicate image focus. The Peaking modes you can select

include:

ITEM DETAILS

Peaking Select a colored overlay to indicate objects in focus

Edge Show outlines of focused objects

Focus Use enhanced contrast and edges for focusing

Press the button below the Peaking tools column to cycle through the choices. When you select the Peaking tool

Peaking mode, the settings for Color and Level are enabled:

For more information refer to Peaking.

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FALSE COLOR MODES

Press the button below the False Color tools column to cycle through the choices.

False Color Modes include:

ITEM DETAILS

False Color Video Mode Access scene exposure in varying light without relying on the LCD image brightness.

False Color Exposure Mode Use false colors to determine an optimal balance between overexposure and

underexposure.

NOTE: False Color modes display on video recorded through SDI to an external recorder when the Tools are enabled in

the Monitor menu. When recording through SDI, use False Color modes only to help determine scene exposure

settings, and then disable the mode before recording.

FALSE COLOR VIDEO MODE

NOTE: For best results, Video Mode should be viewed at or above ISO 800.

Video Mode displays a color overlay that indicates the video level of the RGB monitor path (calibrated to the SMPTE

test signal).

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

camera's RGB settings can change the appearance of the Video Mode colors.

For more information, refer to False Color.

FALSE COLOR EXPOSURE MODE

When this monitoring False Color mode is activated, most of the tonal range will appear in monochrome.

The Exposure Mode is able to indicate exactly where middle gray is falling, and indicate which highlights or shadows

are problematic in the logarithmic representation of the image. Exposure mode is judging the exposure after ISO and

White Balance adjustments are made, and before any sort of LUT or transform is applied to the Log3G10 image.

For more information, refer to False Color.

ZEBRA TOOLS

Use Zebra 1 to display one set of diagonal stripes to indicate highlight exposure levels. Use Zebra 2 to display a second

set of diagonal stripes to indicate mid-tone and shadow levels. For more information, refer to Zebra Modes.

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ZEBRA 1

Press the button below the ZEBRA 1 switch to enable or disable the Zebra 1 tool.

For more information, refer to Zebra 1.

ZEBRA 2

Press the button below the ZEBRA 2 switch to enable or disable the Zebra 2 tool.

For more information, refer to Zebra 2.

QUICK MONITOR MENU

Press the button above SETTINGS to open the Quick Monitoring Menu.

For more information, refer to Monitoring Menu.

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SDI PAGE

The SDI Page contains the switches you use to enable or disable the SDI features, and the Look settings for SDI Port 1

and SDI Port 2.

SWITCHES

The SDI 1 and SDI 2 sections contain the switches you can use to enable and disable image magnification, focus and

exposure tools, and frame and center guides. For more information, refer to the Monitoring Menu section.

Press the button next to the switch to toggle from disabled to enabled.

Select LOOK to open the Look options for the SDI 1 and SDI 2 ports.

You can select the Image / LUT look defined in the Image / LUT menu, or you can select the RWG

(REDWideGamutRGB) / Log3G10 Image Processing Pipeline (IPP2) look.

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AUDIO CHANNELS 1 AND 2 PAGE

Press the down button to navigate from the Home page to the Audio Channels 1 and 2 page.

The Audio Channels 1 and 2 page contains the switch to enable the internal microphone channels (1 and 2), a button to

enable and disable the link between the channel 1 and 2 levels, the audio level indicators, the headphone monitoring

indicator, the 48 volt phantom power indicator, the audio VU meters for channels 1, 2, 3, and 4, adjusters to reduce the

audio channel 1 and 2 levels, and adjusters to increase the audio channel 1 and 2 levels.

TOP BAR

The Audio Channels 1 and 2 top bar allows you to enable the internal microphones (channels 1 and 2).

Press the button above CH 1/2 to enable or disable the internal microphones

Press the button above LINK to link the audio level adjustments for channels 1 and 2

Refer to the Audio / TC Menu section for more information about the audio features.

LEVEL INDICATORS

The audio level indicators move up and down to indicate the changes in the audio level adjustments. The level

measured in decibels is displayed below the level indicators. You can adjust channels 1 and 2 individually, or you can

link the channels and adjust them together.

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VU METER

The VU meter displays the headphone indicators, the limiter indicator, the 48 V phantom power indicator, the audio

channel numbers, and the audio signal levels.

BOTTOM BAR

The Audio Channels 1 and 2 bottom bar allows you to adjust the internal microphones (channels 1 and 2). You can

adjust the channels individually or you can link them and adjust them together.

Press the buttons below CH1▼ to reduce the external audio levels (channel 1)

Press the buttons below CH1▲ to increase the external audio levels (channel 1)

Press the buttons below CH 2▼ to reduce the external audio levels (channel 2)

Press the buttons below CH 2▲ to increase the external audio levels (channel 2)

Refer to the Audio / TC Menu section for more information about the audio features.

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AUDIO CHANNELS 3 / 4 PAGE

Press the down button to navigate from the Home page to the Audio Channels 3 and 4 page.

The Audio Channels 3 and 4 page contains a switch to enable the external audio input channels (3 and 4), a button to

enable and disable the link between the channel 3 and 4 levels, the audio level indicators, the headphone monitoring

indicator, the 48 volt phantom power indicator, the audio VU meters for channels 1, 2, 3, and 4, adjusters to reduce the

audio channel 3 and 4 levels, and adjusters to increase the audio channel 3 and 4 levels.

TOP BAR

The Audio Channels 3 and 4 top bar allows you to enable the external audio inputs (channels 3 and 4).

Press the button above CH 3/4 to enable or disable the external audio

Press the button above CH 3 or CH 4 to open a list of external audio options for those channels (Mic, Line, +48V)

Press the button above LINK to link the audio level adjustments for channels 3 and 4

Refer to the Audio / TC Menu section for more information about the audio features.

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LEVEL INDICATORS

The audio level indicators move up and down to indicate the changes in the audio level adjustments. The level

measured in decibels is displayed below the level indicators. You can adjust channels 3 and 4 individually, or you can

link the channels and adjust them together.

VU METER

The VU meter displays the headphone indicators, the limiter indicator, the +48 V phantom power indicator, the audio

channel numbers, and the audio signal levels.

BOTTOM BAR

The Audio Channels 3 and 4 bottom bar allows you to adjust the external audio (channels 3 and 4). You can adjust the

channels individually or you can link them and adjust them together.

Press the buttons below CH 3▼ to reduce the external audio levels (channel 3)

Press the buttons below CH 3▲ to increase the external audio levels (channel 3)

Press the buttons below CH 4▼ to reduce the external audio levels (channel 4)

Press the buttons below CH 4▲ to increase the external audio levels (channel 4)

Refer to the Audio / TC Menu section for more information about the audio features.

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HEADPHONE PAGE

Press the down button to navigate from the Home page to the Headphone page.

The Headphone page contains the switch to enable the headphone jack, a source list to select the source to monitor

(CH 1/2 or CH 3/4), the headphone level indicator, the headphone monitoring indicator, the limiter indicator, the +48 volt

phantom power indicator, the audio VU meters for channels 1, 2, 3, and 4, an adjuster to reduce the headphone levels,

and an adjuster to increase the headphone levels.

TOP BAR

The Headphone top bar allows you to enable/disable the headphone port output, to select the source of the headphone

output (internal channels 1 and 2 or external channels 3 and 4), and to quickly access the Audio /TC menu.

Press the button above the headphone icon to enable or disable the headphone audio

Press the button above SOURCE to open the list of channels to monitor (Ch 1/2 or Ch 3/4)

Press the button above SETTINGS to open the Audio / TC menu

Refer to the Audio / TC Menu section for more information about the audio features.

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LEVEL INDICATOR

The audio level indicator moves up and down to indicate the changes in the headphone level adjustments. The level

measured in decibels is displayed below the level indicator.

VU METER

The VU meter displays the headphone indicators, the limiter indicator, the +48 V phantom power indicator, the audio

channel numbers, and the audio signal levels.

BOTTOM BAR

The headphone bottom bar allows you to adjust the headphone volume.

Press the button below VOL▼ to reduce the headphone volume

Press the button below VOL▲ to increase the headphone volume

Refer to the Audio / TC Menu section for more information about the headphone features.

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USER PAGES

The User (1, 2, 3) pages are the last pages on the LCD. Press the up button to navigate from the Home page to the User

pages.

The User Pages contain the settings you assigned to the pages in the User Settings menu. From this page you can

press buttons next to 1-8 to quickly select a camera setting or feature.

Refer to the User Settings Menu section for more information.

PLAYBACK

When you press the button below PLAY on the Home Page, the LCD displays the Playback screen.

To close the Playback screen, press the button below CAMERA.

PLAYBACK SCREEN

The Playback screen displays the following:

Clip Information

Playback Screen Buttons

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CLIP INFORMATION

The Clip Information displays the name, Timecode, duration, project time base, format, and timeline of the clip.

PLAYBACK SCREEN BUTTONS

With the Playback screen buttons you can view the Clip list, move to the start of the clip, fast reverse, play/pause, fast

forward, and move forward and reverse by a single frame.

CLIP LIST

Press the button over the Clip List to open the Clip Load list.

Navigate to the desired clip and press the button under OK to open the clip in the Playback screen.

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START/END

Press the button above the Start or End button to navigate to the start or end of the clip.

NEXT PREVIOUS

Press the UP arrow to move forward by a single frame and press the DOWN arrow to reverse by a single frame.

REWIND

Press the button below Rewind to quickly navigate backwards through the clip.

PLAY/PAUSE

Press the button below Play/Pause to toggle between playing the clip and pausing the clip.

FAST FORWARD

Press the button below Fast Forward to quickly navigate forward through the clip.

CAMERA

Press the button below CAMERA to return to the camera interface.

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RED CONTROL APP

The RED Control app provides remote and tethered access to the camera from a device. Access is available through

Wi-Fi, USB-C, and Ethernet.

The RED Control app is free through the Google Play store and the Apple App store.

The RED Control app allows you to control all of the camera features while viewing the image.

For more information about connecting the camera to RED Control, refer to the How To section (USB-C Configuration).

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STATUS BAR

The LCD screen displays the camera status bar.

The Status Bar contains the following button and icons:

CFexpress Status Icon

Temperature / Exposure Icon

Timecode Icon

Genlock Icon

SYNC Icon

Camera Status Icon

FTPS Activity Icon

Wi-Fi Icon

Network Icon

LCD Lock Icon

Battery Icon

DC-In Icon

CFEXPRESS STATUS ICON TEMPERATURE / EXPOSURE ICON

This icon displays the status of the CFexpress media

card, and it displays the recording time remaining for the

current camera settings.

The status displayed includes:

Good

Missing

Incompatible

This icon displays the temperature (T) and exposure (E)

calibration indicators.

• When T is yellow or red, it indicates that the camera

requires sensor re-calibration.

• When E is yellow or red, it indicates that the camera

requires sensor re-calibration.

Refer to Calibrating the Sensor.

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TIMECODE ICON GENLOCK ICON

This icon indicates the state of the Timecode generator

connection.

Gray indicates that no Timecode generator signal is

detected.

Green indicates that the Timecode source is

connected and jammed.

Red indicates that the Timecode source is

connected and not jammed.

White indicates that the Timecode source is jammed

and not connected.

Yellow indicates that the Timecode source is cross-

jammed (at a different Project Time Base).

This icon indicates the state of the Genlock

connection.

Gray indicates that no Genlock signal is

detected.

Green indicates that the camera is

receiving and is locked to a Genlock signal.

Red indicates that the camera is receiving

and is not locked to a Genlock signal.

SYNC ICON CAMERA STATUS ICON

This icon indicates that the Timecode and Genlock signals

are synchronized to the camera's frames per second (FPS)

settings.

Gray indicates that no synchronization is

detected.

Green indicates that the camera is

synchronized with the Timecode and Genlock signals.

Yellow indicates that the camera is

synchronized with the a single camera or a Genlock signal.

This icon indicates the state of the camera

hardware. The different icons and their

corresponding status include:

Good

Overheating Warning

Overheating

Shutting Down

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FTPS ACTIVITY ICON WI-FI ICON

This icon indicates the state of FTPS data transfer.

Gray indicates that the FTPS is not transferring

data.

Green indicates that the camera is transferring

FTPS data.

This icon indicates the state of Wi-Fi connection.

Gray and empty indicates that no Wi-Fi signal is

detected.

White bars indicate that Wi-Fi signal is detected

(Infrastructure).

White antenna indicates that Wi-Fi signal is

broadcasting (Ad-hoc).

NETWORK ICON LCD LOCK ICON

This icon indicates the state of the network

connection.

Gray indicates that the camera is not connected

to a network.

Green indicates that the camera is connected to

a network.

This icon indicates the state of the LCD Lock. The states

include:

Gray and open indicates that the camera LCD is

unlocked.

White and closed indicates that the camera LCD is

locked.

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BATTERY ICON DC-IN ICON

This icon indicates the state of the battery connection

and charge level.

Gray indicates that no battery is connected.

White indicates that the battery is connected and

green shows the relative level of charge remaining.

Yellow indicates 10 minutes of power remaining.

Red indicates less then 5 minutes of power

remaining.

Gray question mark indicates no communication

with the battery and no power.

White question mark indicates no communication

with the battery and power.

Gray exclamation point indicates error

communicating with the battery and no power.

This icon indicates the state of DC power connection.

Gray indicates that no DC power is connected.

Green indicates that the camera is receiving DC power.

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4. MENUS

This section describes the menus and sub-menus for the camera. To access the menus, navigate to a menu item from

the LCD.

MENUS DETAILS

Image / LUT Menu ISO, Shutter, White Balance, Output Color Space, Output Tone Map, Highlight Roll-Off,

3D LUT, CDL, Exposure Adjust

Project Settings Menu Format, Recording Frame Rate, Project Time Base, R3D Quality, Pre-Record, Slate

Audio / TC Menu Audio Source, Internal Audio, External Audio, Headphone, Timecode Source, Jam

Timecode to TOD, Timecode Display Mode

Monitoring Menu Top LCD, SDI 1/2, Live Stream, Tools, Guides

Media Menu Eject, Media Info, Secure Format

User Settings Menu Presets, Side LCD, User 1, User 2, User 3

Autofocus - BETA Menu Enable, Mode, Size, Position, Start AF

Communication Menu Camera, USB-C, Wi-Fi, FTPS, Serial

System Settings Menu Date / Time, Lens, Power, Indicators, Status Settings,

System Status

Language Menu English, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Spanish

Maintenance Menu Calibrate, Calibration, Save Log, Reset Defaults, Factory Reset, Upgrade

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IMAGE / LUT MENU

The Image / LUT menu contains the settings you use to configure your image.

From the camera LCD menu, navigate to Image / LUT and press SEL:

Use the Image / LUT menu to configure the camera's image and lookup table (LUT) settings:

ITEM DETAILS

ISO Adjusts the image’s brightness in the monitoring path

Shutter Adjusts the amount of light exposed to the sensor

White Balance Adjusts the colors to compensate for the light source temperature

Output Color Space Adjusts on-set working color space

Output Tone Map Adjusts the image contrast

Highlight Roll-Off Adjusts image highlight compression

3D LUT Manage the camera's look up tables (LUTs)

CDL Opens the Color Decision List (CDL) menu

Exposure Adjust Manually fine-tunes the midtone exposure level

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ISO

Use the ISO setting to adjust the image’s brightness in the monitoring path.

The ISO range is ISO 250 to ISO 12,800. The default ISO is ISO 800.

Higher ISO values create brighter images in the monitor path, and lower ISO values create darker images in the monitor

path.

When you record, the ISO settings are stored as metadata and you can adjust them non-destructively in post-

processing with REDCINE-X PRO or other editing tools that support R3D files.

RED recommends setting the ISO to the default of 800, then adjusting the aperture and lighting to match. You can

adjust the ISO later for fine-tuning.

SHUTTER

Use Shutter to select the exposure time (shutter speed / shutter angle). You can change the shutter settings while

recording.

You can switch between angle and time by using the Status Settings or by pressing and holding the button above

SHUTTER on the Home Page (refer to Home Page).

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.

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SHUTTER ANGLE

Enter the exposure value as a shutter angle (xx°). The shutter angle range is 0° to 360°. The default shutter angle is

180°. Click Edit to enter an exact shutter angle or shutter speed.

EXPOSURE CONVERSIONS

The table below lists common shutter angle and shutter speed equivalents. The calculations in the table use a recording

frame rate of 23.98 fps.

SHUTTER

ANGLE (°)

SHUTTER SPEED

(1/XX SEC)

SHUTTER

ANGLE (°)

SHUTTER SPEED

(1/XX SEC)

360˚ 1/23.98 105˚ 1/82.20

288˚ 1/29.97 90˚ 1/95.90

270˚ 1/31.97 72˚ 1/119.88

240˚ 1/35.96 45˚ 1/191.81

225˚ 1/38.36 22.5˚ 1/383.62

180˚ 1/47.95 11.2˚ 1/770.66

172.8˚ 1/49.95 8.6˚ 1/1003.65

144˚ 1/59.94 4˚ 1/2157.84

135˚ 1/63.95 1˚ 1/8000 (max)

120˚ 1/71.93

SHUTTER SPEED

Enter the exposure value as a shutter speed (1/xx sec).

The slowest shutter speed is 1/(recording frame rate). For example, if the recording frame rate is 23.98 fps, the slowest

available shutter speed is 1/23.98 sec. The fastest shutter speed is 1/8000 sec. The default shutter speed is 1/47.95

sec.

CONVERT SHUTTER SPEED TO SHUTTER ANGLE

Shutter Angle = (Shutter Speed x Frame Rate x 360)

Example: (1/47.95 x 23.98 x 360) = 180

CONVERT SHUTTER ANGLE TO SHUTTER SPEED

Shutter Speed = 1/(Frame Rate x 360/Angle)

Example: 1/(23.98 x 360/180) = 1/47.95

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WHITE BALANCE

Use the White Balance menu to adjust the Color Temperature and the Tint.

When shooting in R3D format, the camera stores white balance as metadata, which you can adjust non-destructively in

post production after filming.

Use the White Balance menu to configure the color temperature and tint settings for your image:

ITEM DETAILS

Color Temperature Image color temperature correction

Color Temperature Presets Select a preset color temperature

Tint Adjust magenta-green color component

Auto White Balance The camera automatically sets the color temperature and tint

COLOR TEMPERATURE

Use Color Temperature to adjust the image's color temperature in Kelvin units (K) or by selecting presets.

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When the image's light source color temperature is warm, you can compensate by setting the camera to a warmer color

temperature. When the image's light source color temperature is cool, you can compensate by setting the camera to a

cooler temperature.

The color temperature range is 1,700 K to 10,000 K. The default color temperature is 5600 K.

When the White Balance List Mode (refer to Status Settings) is set to Presets, the Color Temperature menu list uses the

Preset temperatures instead of the Kelvin temperatures.

COLOR TEMPERATURE PRESETS

Use Color Temperature Presets to select a pre-configured color temperature.

The color temperature presets you can select include:

ITEM DETAILS ITEM DETAILS

Incandescent 2800 K Daylight 5600 K

Tungsten 3200 K Cloudy 7000 K

Fluorescent 4500 K Shade 8000 K

Flash 5500 K

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TINT

Use Tint to adjust the image's color 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 setting adjusts the RGB color balance with a compensating

magenta-green color component.

Tint range is –100 to 100. The default Tint setting is 0.

AUTO WHITE BALANCE

Use Auto White Balance to use the camera's automatic white balance adjustment.

When shooting in R3D format, the camera stores white balance as metadata, which you can adjust non-destructively in

post production after filming.

To use Auto White Balance:

1. Place an 18% gray chart in the center of the image under the correct exposure.

2. From the White Balance menu, navigate down to Auto White Balance and press SEL to enable.

3. The camera automatically sets the color temperature and tint settings.

NOTE: Place the chart in the same location as your subject, and illuminate it with the same lighting.

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OUTPUT COLOR SPACE

Use Output Color Space to select the desired Color Space to use when displaying the camera output.

The Output Color Space selections include:

DCI-P3 - Digital Cinema Initiatives theater projector standard color space

Rec. 709 - Standard Color Space for HDTV (default)

Rec. 2020 - Standard Color Space for UHD and HDR

REDWideGamutRGB - Color space encompassing all of the colors that the RED camera can generate without

clipping

OUTPUT TONE MAP

Use Output Tone Map to adjust the image contrast when displaying the camera output.

When shooting in R3D format, the camera stores this as metadata, which you can adjust non-destructively in post

production after filming.

The Output Tone Map selections include:

Low Contrast - Low contrast is applied to the image

Medium Contrast - Medium contrast is applied to the image (default)

High Contrast - High contrast is applied to the image

None - No contrast is applied to the image

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HIGHLIGHT ROLL-OFF

Use Highlight Roll-Off to select the desired highlight compression to use when displaying the camera output.

When shooting in R3D format, the camera stores this as metadata, which you can adjust non-destructively in post

production after filming.

The Highlight Roll-Off selections include:

Very Soft - The lightest compression is applied to the image highlights

Soft - Soft compression is applied to the image highlights (default)

Medium - Medium compression is applied to the image highlights

Hard - The highest compression is applied to the image highlights

None - Nothing is applied to the image highlights

3D LUT

Use the 3D LUT menu to apply and manage the camera's Look-Up Tables (LUTs).

LUT

When you are recording, this LUT will be saved along with each clip on which it is activated during recording. The LUT

is non-destructive, and it is reversible.

To apply a 3D LUT, follow the instructions below:

1. Go to MENU > IMAGE / LUT > 3D LUT > LUT.

2. Select a LUT from the LUT list.

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ON MEDIA LUTS

To import 3D LUTs from media, go to MENU > IMAGE / LUT > 3D LUT > On Media LUTs.

3D LUTs can be imported from media to the camera. When importing 3D LUTs from media to the camera, the 3D LUTs

must be saved on the root path of your media, in a folder titled "luts."

From On Media LUTs you can:

Import the selected 3D LUT from the media to the camera

Import all 3D LUTs from the media to the camera

IN CAMERA LUTS

To export and delete 3D LUTs stored in the camera, go to MENU > IMAGE / LUT > 3D LUT > In Camera LUTs.

You can export 3D LUTs stored on the camera, to media, to use on other cameras. When you export 3D LUTs from the

camera to media, the 3D LUTs are saved to a folder on the media called "luts."

NOTE: When a LUT is active during record, it will automatically be saved along with the recorded clip.

From In Camera LUTs you can:

Delete a selected 3D LUT from the camera

Export a selected 3D LUT from the camera to the media

Export all 3D LUTs from the camera to the media

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CDL

The Color Decision List (CDL) allows you define the look of the camera's colors in your project.

Use the CDL menu to:

Enable the CDLs

Configure CDL Power

Configure CDL Slope

Configure CDL Offset

Configure CDL Saturation

MANAGE CDLS

Use the CDLs menu to import and export CDLs.

CDLs can be stored on the camera or transferred to media to be shared with other cameras. When exporting CDLs from

camera to media, the CDLs are saved to a folder on the media called “cdls”. When importing CDLs from media to the

camera, the CDLs must be stored on the media in a folder called “cdls.”

NOTE: When you record with a CDL, the camera automatically saves the CDL together with the clip.

To export selected CDLs from the camera to the media, refer to the In Camera CDLs section.

To import selected CDLs from the media to the camera, refer to the On Media CDL section.

CDL OVERVIEW

A Color Decision List (CDL) is a metadata file format developed by the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) to

exchange standard color correction information between post production tools. This non-destructive color adjustment

layer simplifies the versioning of looks by updating simple metadata without the need to re-transfer the image data.

CDLs are very common in VFX workflows because the VFX artist needs both the ungraded shot and the intended look.

The ungraded shot allows the artist to comp in truly linear light, and the intended look is needed to confirm that the

individual plates still hold together after the grade is applied.

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SLOPE, OFFSET AND POWER

The three CDL tone curve parameters are Slope, Offset and Power. These algorithms allow the camera to modify the

recorded image.

Slope multiplies the incoming data

Offset is sum of the incoming data

Power is a power function to the incoming data

These three relate to Gain, Lift, and Gamma in the following ways:

Slope = Gain

Gain Adjusts highlights.

Offset = Lift

Lift Increases the value of dark colors.

Power = Gamma

Gamma adjusts midtones.

These three relate to each other in the following ways:

Slope= input x slope

Offset= (input x slope) + offset

Power= ((input x slope) + offset) ^ power

The formula for ASC CDL color correction is:

where

is the color graded pixel code value

is the input pixel code value (0=black, 1=white)

is slope (any number 0 or greater, nominal value is 1.0)

is offset (any number, nominal value is 0)

is power (any number greater than 0, nominal value is 1.0)

The formula is applied to the three color values for each pixel using the corresponding slope, offset, and power

numbers for each color channel.

SATURATION

A fourth parameter “Saturation” is achieved by converting the out data in a Luma and Chroma component. The Chroma

Signal is then multiplied by the “Saturation” parameter.

FILM GRADE AND VIDEO GRADE

With Slope and Offset you can produce both a Film Grade “Exposure” and “Contrast” and a Video Grade “Lift” and

“Gain”.

Exposure is achieved by Offset

Contrast is achieved by a combination of Offset and Slope

Gain is achieved by Slope

Lift is achieved by a combination of Offset and Slope

Gamma is achieved by Power

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CDL POWER

The CDL Power settings control the power of the Red, Green, Blue, color data.

Use the CDL Power menu to adjust the power of the Red, Green, and Blue CDL data.

CDL POWER SETTINGS

The CDL Power settings range from 0.00000 to 4.00000. The default CDL Power setting for each color is 1.00000.

CDL SLOPE

The CDL Slope settings multiply the incoming RGB data.

Use the CDL Slope menu to set the slope of the red, green, and blue signals.

SLOPE SETTINGS

The CDL Slope settings range from 0.00000 to 2.00000. The default CDL Slope setting for each color is 1.00000.

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CDL OFFSET

The CDL Offset settings control the offset of the RGB color data.

Use the CDL Offset menu to adjust the offset of the CDL Slope for the Red, Green, and Blue CDL data.

RED GREEN AND BLUE OFFSETS

These CDL Offset settings range from -1.00000 to 1.00000. The default CDL Offset setting for each color is 0.00000.

CDL SATURATION

The CDL Saturation settings control the intensity of the color data.

Use the CDL Saturation menu to adjust the intensity of the image color.

The CDL Saturation settings range from 0.00000 to 4.00000. The default CDL Saturation setting is 1.00000.

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ON MEDIA CDL

Use On Media CDLs to copy CDLs stored on the media and store them on the camera.

CDLs can be imported from media to the camera. When importing CDLs from media to the camera, the CDLs are saved

to a folder on the camera called "cdls."

From Media CDLs you can import the selected CDL from the media to the camera or import all of the CDLs from the

media to the camera.

IN CAMERA CDLS

Use In Camera CDLs to copy CDLs stored on the camera and store them on the media. You can also select which

stored CDLs you want the camera to use.

CDLs can be exported from the camera to the media. When exporting CDLs from camera to the media, the CDLs are

saved to a folder on the media called "cdls."

From Camera CDLs you can apply the selected CDL to the camera, delete the selected CDL from the camera, export

the selected CDL from the camera to the media, or export all of the CDLs from the camera to the media.

EXPOSURE ADJUST

Use Exposure Adjust to manually fine-tune the midtone exposure level.

The Exposure Adjust range is –8.000 to 8.000. The default is 0.000.

Exposure Adjust allows you to adjust the midtone exposure levels while preserving the highlights and shadows, even

when changed substantially. The Exposure Adjust setting is expressed in terms of relative exposure value (EV), where

each unit represents a 1-stop change in midtone exposure level.

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PROJECT SETTINGS MENU

The Project Settings menu contains the camera's main recording configuration settings.

From the camera LCD menu, navigate to Project Settings and press SEL:

Use the Project Settings menu to configure the recording settings:

ITEM DETAILS

Format Size of the area captured by the sensor

Recording Frame Rate Frames recorded per second

Project Time Base Image playback rate

R3D Quality Compression level of the recorded image file

Pre-Record Enable and configure a pre-record clip

Slate Camera ID and camera position

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FORMAT

Use the Format setting to designate how much of the sensor the camera should use to capture images.

Use the Format menu to configure the camera's sensor capture area settings:

ITEM DETAILS

VV (8K) Select from VV (8K) sensor capture areas

VV Anamorphic (8K) Select from VV anamorphic (8K) sensor capture areas

Super 35 (6K) Select from Super 35 (6K) sensor capture areas

Super 35 Anamorphic (7K/6K) Select from Super 35 anamorphic (7K/6K) sensor capture areas

Super 16 (3K) Select from Super 16 (3K) sensor capture areas

All Formats Select from all sensor capture areas

The available aspect ratios are determined by the selected resolution. The default format setting is 8K 17:9.

When you lower the resolution on the camera, only a portion of the sensor is used. The camera does not downscale

from the 8K 17:9 format when recording RAW.

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VV (8K)

Use the VV (8K) format setting to designate how much of the sensor the camera should use to capture images.

The available aspect ratios are determined by the selected resolution.

VV (8K) FORMAT SPECIFICATIONS

This table contains the dimensions of the sensor area in Pixels and in Millimeters used by each VV (8K) format. These

dimensions are close approximations.

The default format is 8K 17:9.

FORMAT DIMENSION (PIXELS) DIMENSIONS (MM)

Width Height Width Height Diagonal

8K 17:9

8192 4320 40.96 21.6 46.31

8K 2:1

8192 4096 40.96 20.48 45.79

8K 2.4:1

8192 3456 40.96 17.28 44.46

8K 16:9

7680 4320 38.40 21.6 44.06

8K 1:1

4320 4320 21.6 21.6 30.55

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VV ANAMORPHIC (8K)

Use the VV Anamorphic (8K) format setting to designate how much of the sensor the camera should use to capture

anamorphic images with the appropriate de-squeeze ratio.

The available aspect ratios are determined by the selected resolution.

When you lower the resolution on the camera, only a portion of the sensor is used. The camera does not downscale

from the format when recording RAW.

VV ANAMORPHIC (8K) FORMAT SPECIFICATIONS

This table contains the dimensions of the sensor area in Pixels and in Millimeters used by each VV Anamorphic (8K)

format. These dimensions are close approximations.

The default format is 8K 4:3 2x.

FORMAT DIMENSION (PIXELS) DIMENSIONS (MM)

Width Height Width Height Diagonal

8K 4:3 2x

5760 4320 28.80 21.60 36.00

8K 6:5 2x

5184 4320 25.92 21.60 33.74

8K 1:1 2x

4320 4320 21.60 21.60 30.55

8K 3:2 1.8x

6480 4320 32.40 21.60 38.94

8K 4:3 1.8x

5758 4320 28.80 21.60 36.00

8K 3:2 1.6x

6480 4320 32.40 21.60 38.94

8K 16:9 1.5x

7680 4320 38.40 21.60 44.06

8K 17:9 1.3x

8192 4320 40.96 21.60 46.31

8K 16:9 1.3x

7680 4320 38.40 21.60 44.06

8K 17:9 1.25x

8192 4320 40.96 21.60 46.31

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SUPER 35 (6K)

Use the Super 35 (6K) format setting to designate how much of the sensor the camera should use to capture images.

The available aspect ratios are determined by the selected resolution.

When you lower the resolution on the camera, only a portion of the sensor is used. The camera does not downscale

from the 6K 17:9 format when recording RAW.

SUPER 35 (6K) FORMAT SPECIFICATIONS

This table contains the dimensions of the sensor area in Pixels and in Millimeters used by each Super 35 (6K) format.

These dimensions are close approximations.

The default format is 6K 17:9.

FORMAT DIMENSION (PIXELS) DIMENSIONS (MM)

Width Height Width Height Diagonal

6K 17:9

6144 3240 30.72 16.20 34.73

6K 2:1

6144 3072 30.72 15.36 34.35

6K 2.4:1

6144 2592 30.72 12.87 33.31

6K 16:9

5760 3240 28.80 16.20 33.04

6K 1:1

3240 3240 16.20 16.20 22.91

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SUPER 35 ANAMORPHIC (7K/6K)

Use the Super 35 Anamorphic Format setting to designate how much of the sensor the camera should use to capture

images.

The available aspect ratios are determined by the selected resolution.

When you lower the resolution on the camera, only a portion of the sensor is used. The camera does not downscale

from the format when recording RAW.

SUPER 35 ANAMORPHIC (7K/6K) FORMAT SPECIFICATIONS

This table contains the dimensions of the sensor area in Pixels and in Millimeters used by each Super 35 Anamorphic

(7K/6K) format. These dimensions are close approximations.

The default setting is 7K 4:3 2x.

FORMAT FILM

EQUIVALENT

DIMENSION (PIXELS) DIMENSIONS (MM)

Width Height Width Height Diagonal

7K 4:3 2x

Super 35 mm 4-Perf 5040 3780 25.20 18.90 31.50

7K 6:5 2x

Super 35 mm 4-Perf 4536 3780 22.68 18.90 29.52

7K 1:1 2x

Super 35 mm 4-Perf 3780 3780 18.90 18.90 26.73

7K 3:2 1.8x

Super 35 mm 4-Perf 5670 3780 28.35 18.90 28.14

7K 4:3 1.8x

Super 35 mm 4-Perf 5040 3780 25.20 18.90 31.50

7K 3:2 1.6x

Super 35 mm 4-Perf 5670 3780 28.35 18.90 28.14

6K 16:9 1.5x

Super 35 mm 3-Perf 5760 3240 28.80 16.20 33.04

6K 17:9 1.3x

Super 35 mm 3-Perf 6144 3240 30.72 16.20 34.73

6K 16:9 1.3x

Super 35 mm 3-Perf 5760 3240 28.80 16.20 33.04

6K 17:9 1.25x

Super 35 mm 3-Perf 6144 3240 30.72 16.20 34.73

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SUPER 16 (3K)

Use the Super 16 (3K) format setting to designate how much of the sensor the camera should use to capture images.

The available aspect ratios are determined by the selected resolution.

When you lower the resolution on the camera, only a portion of the sensor is used. The camera does not downscale

from the format when recording RAW.

SUPER 16 (3K) FORMAT SPECIFICATIONS

This table contains the dimensions of the sensor area in Pixels and in Millimeters used by each Super 16 (3K) format.

These dimensions are close approximations.

The default format is 3K 17:9.

FORMAT DIMENSION (PIXELS) DIMENSIONS (MM)

Width Height Width Height Diagonal

3K 17:9

3072 1620 15.36 8.10 17.36

3K 2:1

3072 1536 15.36 7.68 17.17

3K 2.4:1

3072 1296 15.36 6.48 16.67

3K 16:9

2880 1620 14.40 8.10 16.52

3K 1:1

1620 1620 8.10 8.10 11.46

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ALL FORMATS

Use the All Formats setting to select from all of the possible formats to designate how much of the sensor the camera

should use to capture images.

The available aspect ratios are determined by the selected resolution.

When you lower the resolution on the camera, only a portion of the sensor is used. The camera does not downscale

from the 8K 17:9 format when recording RAW.

FORMAT SPECIFICATIONS

This table contains the dimensions of the sensor area in Pixels and in Millimeters used by all of the camera formats.

These dimensions are close approximations. The default setting is 8K 17:9.

FORMAT DIMENSION (PIXELS) DIMENSIONS (MM)

Width Height Width Height Diagonal

8K 17:9

8192 4320 40.96 21.6 46.31

8K 2:1

8192 4096 40.96 20.48 45.79

8K 2.4:1

8192 3456 40.96 17.28 44.46

8K 16:9

7680 4320 38.40 21.6 44.06

8K 1:1

4320 4320 21.6 21.6 30.55

8K 4:3 2x

5760 4320 28.80 21.60 36.00

8K 6:5 2x

5184 4320 25.92 21.60 33.74

8K 1:1 2x

4320 4320 21.60 21.60 30.55

8K 3:2 1.8x

6480 4320 32.40 21.60 38.94

8K 4:3 1.8x

5758 4320 28.80 21.60 36.00

8K 3:2 1.6x

6480 4320 32.40 21.60 38.94

8K 16:9 1.5x

7680 4320 38.40 21.60 44.06

8K 17:9 1.3x

8192 4320 40.96 21.60 46.31

8K 16:9 1.3x

7680 4320 38.40 21.60 44.06

8K 17:9 1.25x

8192 4320 40.96 21.60 46.31

7K 17:9

7168 3780 35.84 18.90 40.52

7K 2:1

7168 3584 35.84 17.92 40.07

7K 2.4:1

7168 3002 35.84 15.01 38.86

7K 16:9

6720 3780 33.60 18.90 38.55

7K 1:1

3780 3780 18.90 18.90 26.73

7K 4:3 2x

5040 3780 25.20 18.90 31.50

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FORMAT DIMENSION (PIXELS) DIMENSIONS (MM)

Width Height Width Height Diagonal

7K 6:5 2x

4536 3780 22.68 18.90 29.52

7K 1:1 2x

3780 3780 18.90 18.90 26.73

7K 3:2 1.8x

5670 3780 28.35 18.90 28.14

7K 4:3 1.8x

5040 3780 25.20 18.90 31.50

7K 3:2 1.6x

5670 3780 28.35 18.90 28.14

6K 17:9

6144 3240 30.72 16.20 34.73

6K 2:1

6144 3072 30.72 15.36 34.35

6K 2.4:1

6144 2592 30.72 12.87 33.31

6K 16:9

5760 3240 28.80 16.20 33.04

6K 1:1

3240 3240 16.20 16.20 22.91

6K 16:9 1.5x

5760 3240 28.80 16.20 33.04

6K 17:9 1.3x

6144 3240 30.72 16.20 34.73

6K 16:9 1.3x

5760 3240 28.80 16.20 33.04

6K 17:9 1.25x

6144 3240 30.72 16.20 34.73

5K 17:9

5120 2700 25.60 13.50 28.94

5K 2:1

5120 2560 25.60 12.80 28.62

5K 2.4:1

5120 2160 25.60 10.80 27.78

5K 16:9

4800 2700 24.00 13.50 27.54

5K 1:1

2700 2700 13.50 13.50 19.09

4K 17:9

4096 2160 20.48 10.80 23.15

4K 2:1

4096 2048 20.48 10.24 22.90

4K 2.4:1

4096 1728 20.48 8.64 22.23

4K 16:9

3840 2160 19.20 10.80 22.03

4K 1:1

2160 2160 10.80 10.80 15.27

3K 17:9

3072 1620 15.36 8.10 17.36

3K 2:1

3072 1536 15.36 7.68 17.17

3K 2.4:1

3072 1296 15.36 6.48 16.67

3K 16:9

2880 1620 14.40 8.10 16.52

3K 1:1

1620 1620 8.10 8.10 11.46

2K 17:9

2048 1080 10.24 5.40 11.58

2K 2:1

2048 1024 10.24 5.12 11.45

2K 2.4:1

2048 864 10.24 4.32 11.11

2K 16:9

1920 1080 9.60 5.40 11.01

2K 1:1

1080 1080 5.40 5.40 7.64

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RECORDING FRAME RATE

Use Recording Frame Rate to 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 maximum frame rate for each format is determined by Project Time Base and Format.

When you select a Project Time Base, the camera automatically selects a matching Recording Frame Rate and an R3D

Quality (when possible). You must change the Recording Frame Rate and R3D Quality after the Project Time Base to

select a different setting.

A Recording Frame Rate highlighted in

yellow

will result in playback occurring at a

different frame rate than the original recording, and will record varispeed audio.

FORMATS AND FRAME RATES

This table lists the camera's maximum recording frame rates. These rates are based on a Project Time Base setting of

24 frames per second (24 FPS).

FORMAT MAX FPS

8K 17:9

120

8K 2:1

126

8K 2.4:1

150

8K 16:9

120

8K 1:1

120

7K 17:9

140

7K 2:1

144

7K 2.4:1

175

7K 16:9

137

7K 1:1

137

6K 17:9

160

6K 2:1

168

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FORMAT MAX FPS

6K 2.4:1

200

6K 16:9

160

6K 1:1

160

5K 17:9

192

5K 2:1

202

5K 2.4:1

240

5K 16:9

192

5K 1:1

192

4K 17:9

240

4K 2:1

253

4K 2.4:1

300

4K 16:9

240

4K 1:1

240

3K 17:9

320

3K 2:1

337

3K 2.4:1

400

3K 16:9

320

3K 1:1

320

2K 17:9

480

2K 2:1

505

2K 2.4:1

600

2K 16:9

480

2K 1:1

480

PROJECT TIME BASE

Use the Project Time Base setting to choose the playback rate for the recorded footage.

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The following project time bases are available:

• 23.98 FPS (Default) • 25.00 FPS • 30.00 FPS • 59.94 FPS

• 24.00 FPS • 29.97 FPS • 50.00 FPS • 60.00 FPS

When you select the Project Time Base, it changes the Recording Frame Rate to the same setting (when possible).

When you change the Format, the Recording Frame Rate and Project Time Base do not automatically update. You must

select the Project Time Base after you change the Format setting.

R3D QUALITY

Use R3D Quality to select the R3D data rate the camera uses to record the image files.

The R3D Quality selections include:

HQ - High data rate and less recording time

MQ - Medium data rate (default) and longer recording time

LQ - Lowest data rate and longest recording time

For high complexity scenes, VFX, and stills from motion workflows, RED recommends the HQ setting. For cinema (non-

VFX) and high-end TV, RED recommends the MQ setting. For TV, online content, documentary and interviews, RED

recommends the LQ setting.

PRE-RECORD

Use the Pre-Record menu to enable or disable Pre-Record, and to adjust the length of the Pre-Recorded clip.

Pre-Record allows you to continually capture images to a small amount of memory while waiting to begin recording.

This allows you to capture unexpected events such as, a whale breaching the water, or a an athlete scoring a goal.

When you finish recording, the pre-recorded clip is added to the beginning of the recording.

You can set the Pre-Record clip to record from half a second up to 30 seconds, depending on the format, file type,

resolution, and quality. The default setting is 2 seconds at the default Project Time Base of 23.98 FPS.

For more information, refer to Pre-Recording Content.

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SLATE

Use the Slate menu to assign a camera ID and camera position the camera adds when recording clips.

The settings you can assign to a clip include:

Camera ID (also populates in the Media menu when formatting media)

Camera Position (also populates in the Media menu when formatting media)

CAMERA ID

Use Camera ID to assign a camera ID when the camera records clips.

NOTE: You can also change the Camera ID by using Secure Format (refer to Secure Format).

The camera IDs you can assign when recording a clip include the letters A-Z.

CAMERA POSITION

Use Camera Position to assign a camera position letter when the camera records clips.

The camera positions you can assign when recording a clip include the letters A-Z.

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AUDIO / TC MENU

The Audio / TC menu contains the settings you use to configure your camera audio and Timecode.

From the camera LCD menu, navigate to Audio / TC and press SEL:

Use the Audio / TC menu to configure the audio and Timecode settings for the camera:

ITEM DETAILS

Audio Source Audio input source

Internal Microphone (Ch 1/2) Left and Right internal microphone levels

External (Ch 3/4) Left and Right external audio levels

Headphone Headphone volume level

Timecode Source Timecode source

Jam Timecode to TOD Button to Jam Timecode to Time of Day (TOD)

Timecode Display Mode Timecode to display

AUDIO DETAILS

The camera is equipped with two integrated microphones suitable for scratch-track audio (Ch 1 and 2), and it is

equipped with a 5-pin XLR audio connector that accepts 2-channel audio, Line, Mic, and +48V Phantom Power for

external audio (Ch 3 and 4).

You can link the gain for the two internal and external channels together. This allows you to adjust the two internal (or

external) channels together as one.

You can record audio from the internal microphones, from the external audio connector (2-channel recording), or from

internal and external sources combined as 24-bit 48 kHz uncompressed audio tracks.

You can adjust the external audio by using the appropriate camera gain-settings (-52.5 dB to 36.0 dB). The default

camera gain setting is 0 dB.

The camera's audio data is synchronized with video and timecode, and it is embedded in the R3D file. You can export

the audio data as separate audio files by using REDCINE-X PRO, if needed. The camera also embeds the audio in the

SDI output.

You can monitor the audio during recording and playback by using the equipped 3.5 mm stereo headphone port.

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VARISPEED AUDIO

This camera has the ability to record audio when the camera's Recording Frame Rate is set to a higher speed than the

Project Time Base setting (Varispeed mode).

NOTE: The camera records the audio as a separate WAV file and stores it in the clip's RDC folder on the media drive.

TIMECODE DETAILS

Timecode provides a mechanism to reference frames from the camera's recorded clips to external devices such as,

other cameras or audio recorders. Some devices can also gather additional data such as, lens metadata, or camera

orientation, which Timecode can later use for merging the data back together in post-processing.

The camera provides two separate Timecode formats:

Time Of Day (TOD) - The camera records the time of day as the Timecode for each clip

Edgecode - The camera records elapsed time as the Timecode for each clip. The time is reset to 01:00:00 when a

new media card is inserted in the camera. All of the clips on the media will have a continuous Timecode track.

However, each new media card will default to a Timecode track starting at 01:00:00. You can change the Edgecode

to begin at any desired time by using the Media Format menu (refer to Edgecode).

The camera synchronizes (jams) the TOD Timecode to an external Timecode generator (when one is connected to the

camera) or it jams the Timecode to its internal real-time clock.

The camera stores TOD and Edge Timecode in the R3D file. You can select which one you want to display on the LCD.

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AUDIO SOURCE

Use the Audio Source settings to select the audio input source.

The audio input sources include:

None

Internal Microphone (Ch 1/2) - enables the Internal Microphone (Ch 1/2) menu (default)

External (Ch 3/4) - enables the External (Ch 3/4) menu

Internal + External - enables all audio sources

NOTE: The headphones can only monitor the internal microphone channels (Ch 1 and 2) or the external audio channels

(Ch 3 and 4).

INTERNAL MICROPHONE (CH 1/2)

Use the Internal Microphone (Ch 1/2) settings to set the left and right internal audio levels (channels 1 and 2). This menu

is only enabled when the Audio Source is set to Internal Microphone or Internal + External.

NOTE: When the Recording Frame Rate and Project Time Code settings are different, varispeed audio is recorded (refer

to Audio / TC Menu).

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The Internal Microphone is represented as Channels 1 and 2 on the Home Page and on the Audio Channels 1/2 Page

VU Meters (refer to LCD for more information). The left channel is channel 1 and the right channel is channel 2.

You can adjust the internal audio levels for left and right from -52.5 dB to 36.0 dB.

The default setting is 0 dB.

When you enable Link Left & Right Gain, the channels are linked together and adjusted as one.

EXTERNAL (CH 3/4)

Use the External audio settings to set the left and right external audio levels. This menu is only enabled when the Audio

Source is set to External (Ch 3/4) or Internal + External.

NOTE: When the Recording Frame Rate and Project Time Code settings are different, varispeed audio is recorded (refer

to Audio / TC Menu).

The External audio is represented as Channels 3 and 4 on the Home Page and on the Audio Channels 3/4 Page VU

Meters (refer to LCD for more information). The left channel is channel 3 and the right channel is channel 4.

GAIN

You can adjust the external audio gain levels for channels 3 and 4 from -8.0 dB to 34.0 dB.

The default setting is 0 dB.

When you enable Link Channel 3 and Channel 4 Gain, the channels are linked together and adjusted as one.

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SOURCE

Use Source to select the type of input connected to external audio channel 3 and 4 ports.

You can select microphone, line, or +48V phantom power.

The default setting is microphone (Mic).

LIMITER

When enabled, use the limiter to place a limit past which the audio level for channels 3 and 4 cannot exceed.

You can select from -2.0 to -12.0 Decibel Full Scale (dBFS) as the limit.

The default limit is -6.0 dBFS.

HEADPHONE

Use the Headphone settings to enable the headphone jack and to adjust the headphone volume.

You can enable and disable the headphone audio jack by pressing SEL to toggle Enable to the right (green / enabled)

and to the left (red / disabled).

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VOLUME

You can adjust the headphone volume from 0 to 100.

SOURCE

When the Audio Source is set to Internal + External, you can use Source to select the audio source you want to monitor

with the headphones.

You can select the internal microphone channels 1 and 2, or you can select the external channels 3 and 4.

The default setting is the internal microphone channels 1 and 2.

TIMECODE SOURCE

Use Timecode source to configure the Timecode source the camera applies to the recordings.

You can set the Timecode source as Internal Time of Day (TOD) or External.

When you set the camera Timecode source to External, you can connect an external Timecode generator to the

Extension Port (refer to Camera Body and Extension Port for more information).

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TIMECODE DISPLAY MODE

Use Timecode Display Mode to configure the Timecode display type that the camera applies to the recordings.

You can set the Timecode Display Mode as Time of Day (TOD) or Edge.

TOD DISPLAY MODE

Time of Day (TOD) display mode displays the Timecode as the time of day that the frame was recorded.

EDGE DISPLAY MODE

Edge display mode displays the Timecode as the sequential recording time that has elapsed starting with the first

frame.

MONITORING MENU

The Monitoring menu contains the settings you use to configure your camera monitoring options.

From the LCD menu, navigate to Monitoring and press SEL:

Use the Monitoring menu to configure the monitoring settings:

ITEM DETAILS

Top LCD Monitoring tools for the top LCD

SDI 1 / 2 SDI port resolution, frequency, look, guides, tools, overlay, and overlay mode

Live Stream Enable or disable Wi-Fi live streaming

Tools Various monitoring tools including False Color, Peaking, and Zebra Modes

Guides Frame guides and a center guide

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TOP LCD

The Top LCD menu provides access to the top LCDfeatures. This menu is only visible when the optional DSMC3 RED

Touch 7.0" LCD is attached to the camera (refer to DSMC3 RED® Touch 7.0" LCD).

The SDI port settings you can configure include:

ITEM DETAILS

Look Set the look of the playback between RWG / Log3G10 or Image / LUT

Guides Enable or disable the monitor guides

Tools Enable or disable the monitor tools

Magnify Magnify the monitor image

Magnify Position Select the position of the original image to magnify

Flip / Mirror Flip and mirror the top LCD display

LOOK

You can select the look of the image preview signal sent to the SDI

port.

The selections include:

• REDWideGamutRGB / Log3G10

• Image / LUT (default)

GUIDES

Use Guides to enable or disable the viewing of guides. Press SEL to toggle between enabled and disabled (default).

TOOLS

Use Tools to enable or disable the viewing of tools. Press SEL to toggle between enabled and disabled (default).

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MAGNIFY

Use Magnify to enable or disable monitor magnification. Press SEL to toggle between enabled and disabled (default).

MAGNIFY POSITION

Use Magnify Position to globally select the area of the image you want to magnify.

The selections include:

• Left • Upper Middle • Upper Right

• Upper Left • Center (default) • Lower Right

• Lower Left • Lower Middle • Right

FLIP / MIRROR

Use Flip / Mirror to enable or disable the flipped mirrored orientation of the Top LCD. Press SEL to toggle between

enabled and disabled (default).

SDI 1 / 2

Use SDI 1 / 2 to configure the settings on SDI ports 1 and 2.

The SDI port settings you can configure include:

ITEM DETAILS

Frequency Select the SDI port frequency

Resolution Select the SDI port resolution

Display Preset Select the gamma for the camera preview and monitor output

Look Set the look of the playback between RWG / Log3G10 or Image / LUT

Guides Enable or disable the monitor guides

Tools Enable or disable the monitor tools

Overlay Enable or disable the monitor overlay

Overlay Mode Select the overlay type

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WARNING: Under certain circumstances, it is possible for an SDI connector to incur damage when connected to an

accessory and powered without using shielded cables. RED recommends only using high quality, shielded BNC cables

that are rated for 12G-SDI signals and only using shielded power cables for powering SDI accessories.

Make sure power is connected to the SDI accessory at all times before you connect the BNC to the camera.

Ungrounded power from SDI accessories can damage the camera’s SDI port. To avoid this possible damage, attach the

power source to the accessory before attaching it to the BNC cable. When using RED Approved Third Party battery

plates, unplug the BNC cable prior to hot swapping.

When possible, avoid using P-Tap (also known as D-Tap) cables to power accessories. To avoid damage when using P-

Tap/D-Tap, it’s imperative that the connect/disconnect sequence (below) is followed precisely.

BNC ATTACHMENT INSTRUCTIONS

When attaching SDI accessories:

Connect a power source to the SDI accessory; power on the SDI accessory.

Ensure a power source is connected to the camera. This ensures both are grounded prior to connecting the BNC.

The camera's power state does not have an impact on SDI attachment sequence.

Connect the BNC cable to the accessory, then to the camera.

When detaching an accessory mounted to an SDI output, ensure that you remove the BNC connection to the camera

before removing power to the SDI device:

Shutdown the SDI accessory.

Disconnect the BNC cable from the camera.

Disconnect the power source from the SDI accessory.

When you need to swap out a battery on an accessory mounted to the camera’s SDI port, you must:

Shutdown the SDI accessory.

Disconnect the BNC cable from the camera.

Replace the battery on the SDI accessory.

Connect the BNC cable to the camera.

Power on the SDI accessory.

For more information, refer to Preventing Damage to SDI Outputs.

FREQUENCY

Use Frequency to select one of the following SDI port frequency

settings:

• 23.98 Hz

• 29.97 Hz

• 59.94 Hz

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RESOLUTION

Use resolution to select one of the following SDI port resolution settings:

• 1080p

• 2K DCI

• 4K UHD

• 4K DCI

The resolution selected here controls the SDI output resolution of the preview

page.

SCALING PREVIEW

When monitoring in 1080p or 4K UHD while capturing in a 17:9 format, the entire 17:9 image will be down-scaled to the

16:9 aspect ratio of 1080p or 4K UHD. Small black bars will only appear on the top and bottom of the frame in the

monitor path and not on the recorded image.

DISPLAY PRESET

Use Display Preset to select gamma of the displayed preview image for the SDI

ports:

SDR - Standard Dynamic Range (default)

HDR - High Dynamic Range

HLG - Hybrid Log-Gamma

When shooting in R3D format, the camera stores this as metadata, which you can

adjust non-destructively in post production after filming.

The Display Preset allows you to select the gamma for the camera preview and monitor output.

Each monitor is designed to display using a specific gamma. Most monitors use SDR. However, some support HDR

and HLG gamma signals. Select the display preset that works best with your monitor.

LOOK

You can select the look of the image preview signal sent to the SDI

port.

The selections include:

• REDWideGamutRGB / Log3G10

• Image / LUT (default)

GUIDES

Use Guides to enable or disable the viewing of guides. You can enable and disable guides by pressing SEL to toggle

Guides to the right (green / enabled) and to the left (red / disabled).

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TOOLS

Use Tools to enable or disable the viewing of tools. You can enable and disable tools by pressing SEL to toggle Tools

to the right (green / enabled) and to the left (red / disabled).

OVERLAY

Use Overlay to enable or disable the viewing of the overlay. You can enable and disable the overlay by pressing SEL to

toggle Overlay to the right (green / enabled) and to the left (red / disabled).

OVERLAY MODE

Use Overlay Mode to select one of the following SDI port overlay

modes:

• Simple - minimal image information is displayed

• Advanced - many image and camera details are displayed

SIMPLE MODE

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Simple mode displays the clip name and the current Timecode. When the camera is recording, the Timecode turns red,

and a red dot appears in the top right corner.

ADVANCED MODE

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Advanced mode displays the following:

TOP BOTTOM

• Camera Number

• Recording Frame Rate

• f-Stop

• Focus Length

• Shutter Angle

• ISO

• White Balance

• Clip Name

• Exposure Meter

• Histogram

• CFexpress Time Remaining

• Temp / Exp Calibration

• Timecode, Genlock, Synch

• DC-In, Battery

• Format, File Type, Rate

• VU Meter

• Timecode

When the camera is recording, the Timecode turns red, and a red dot appears in the top right corner.

SDI PORT DESCRIPTION

The Serial Digital Interface (SDI) ports allow the camera to deliver 12 Gbps of image bandwidth with greater resolution,

frame rates, and color fidelity. These ports allow you to use a single BNC cable solution ideal for 4Kp60 format.

WARNING: Under certain circumstances, it is possible for an SDI connector to incur damage when connected to an

accessory and powered without using shielded cables. RED recommends only using high quality, shielded BNC cables

that are rated for 12G-SDI signals and only using shielded power cables for powering SDI accessories.

Make sure power is connected to the SDI accessory at all times before you connect the BNC to the camera.

Ungrounded power from SDI accessories can damage the camera’s SDI port. To avoid this possible damage, attach the

power source to the accessory before attaching it to the BNC cable. When using RED Approved Third Party battery

plates, unplug the BNC cable prior to hot swapping.

When possible, avoid using P-Tap (also known as D-Tap) cables to power accessories. To avoid damage when using P-

Tap/D-Tap, it’s imperative that the connect/disconnect sequence (below) is followed precisely.

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BNC ATTACHMENT INSTRUCTIONS

When attaching SDI accessories:

Connect a power source to the SDI accessory; power on the SDI accessory.

Ensure a power source is connected to the camera. This ensures both are grounded prior to connecting the BNC.

The camera's power state does not have an impact on SDI attachment sequence.

Connect the BNC cable to the accessory, then to the camera.

When detaching an accessory mounted to an SDI output, ensure that you remove the BNC connection to the camera

before removing power to the SDI device:

Shutdown the SDI accessory.

Disconnect the BNC cable from the camera.

Disconnect the power source from the SDI accessory.

When you need to swap out a battery on an accessory mounted to the camera’s SDI port, you must:

Shutdown the SDI accessory.

Disconnect the BNC cable from the camera.

Replace the battery on the SDI accessory.

Connect the BNC cable to the camera.

Power on the SDI accessory.

For more information, refer to Preventing Damage to SDI Outputs.

For more information, refer to:

12G-SDI (SDI-1 & SDI-2)

The SDI standard: SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and Television

Engineers) standard SMPTE ST-2082

STANDARD DYNAMIC RANGE

Standard-dynamic-range (SDR) video describes images or video using a conventional gamma curve signal.

HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE

High-dynamic-range (HDR) video images are recorded using the SMPTE-2084 PQ curve. This technology captures and

outputs a greater range of luminance than images recorded using standard-dynamic-range (SDR) methods.

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HYBRID LOG-GAMMA

Hybrid log-gamma (HLG) delivers HDR resolution without the need for metadata. This allows HLG to display well on

SDR and HDR monitors.

BACKGROUND

NHK and the BBC developed HLG in a joint effort to create a more compatible signal for a wide variety of television

sets.

Hybrid log-gamma is an open-source standard HDR (high-dynamic-range) video format. Video dynamic range is the

measurement between the brightness between black and white (luminosity).

Many monitors offer HDR. However, unlike resolution parameters (1080p, 4K, etc.), HDR is related to luminosity.

Luminosity can vary between how an image is captured on a camera and how the image is broadcast to a monitor.

HLG sends a combination (hybrid) of the normal Gamma curve for light coding and a logarithmic curve to deliver the

HDR aspects of the signal.

LIVE STREAM

Use Live Stream to enable or disable live streaming over Wi-Fi. This is one of the methods you can use to connect to

the RED Control App.

NOTE: When live streaming, select 5 GHz as the Wi-Fi band (refer to Ad-Hoc).

SOURCE

Source displays the source of the Live Stream image. Live stream displays the guides, looks, and tools enabled for that

source.

ENABLE

Use Enable to enable or disable the Live Stream feature.

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QUALITY FACTOR

Use Quality Factor, when Live Streaming is enabled, to control the video quality the camera's output streams. Lower

quality can stream over a longer distance.

TOOLS

The Tools menu provides access to the monitoring tools you use to monitor image exposure and focus.

The monitoring tools that you can use include:

ITEM DETAILS

False Color Enable and configure the False Color Exposure Mode and the False Color

Video Mode

Peaking Enable and configure focus indicating modes

Log View Enable or Disable Log View

Zebra 1 Enable and configure Zebra 1 settings

Zebra 2 Enable and configure Zebra 2 settings

FALSE COLOR

Use False Color to configure the False Color tool settings.

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The False Color tool settings you can configure include:

ITEM DETAILS

Enable Enable or disable the False Color tool modes

False Color Mode Select the False Color tool mode

ENABLE

Use Enable to enable or disable the False Color tool.

FALSE COLOR MODE

False Color Modes include:

ITEM DETAILS

False Color Exposure Mode Use false colors to determine an optimal balance between overexposure and

underexposure.

False Color Video Mode Access scene exposure in varying light without relying on the LCD image brightness.

NOTE: False Color modes display on video recorded through SDI to an external recorder when the Tools are enabled in

the Monitor menu. When recording through SDI, use False Color modes only to help determine scene exposure

settings, and then disable the mode before recording.

FALSE COLOR EXPOSURE MODE

When this monitoring False Color mode is activated, most of the tonal range will appear in monochrome.

The Exposure Mode is able to indicate exactly where middle gray is falling, and indicate which highlights or shadows

are problematic in the logarithmic representation of the image. Exposure mode is judging the exposure after ISO and

White Balance adjustments are made, and before any sort of LUT or transform is applied to the Log3G10 image.

RED FALSE COLOR OVERLAY

When the False Color Mode overlays the color red within the subject of interest, or anywhere except bright lights and

direct reflections, then the image is likely overexposed. When the False Color Mode does not overlay the color red on

the image, then the exposure is likely okay for the selected ISO.

PURPLE FALSE COLOR OVERLAY

When the False Color Mode overlays the color purple on key image detail that is not located in the shadows, then the

scene is likely underexposed. When the False Color Mode does not overlay the color purple on the image, then the

exposure is likely okay for the selected ISO.

For more information, refer to Exposure in the How To section.

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FALSE COLOR VIDEO MODE

NOTE: For best results, Video Mode should be viewed at or above ISO 800.

Video Mode displays a color overlay that indicates the video level of the RGB monitor path (calibrated to the SMPTE

test signal).

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

camera's RGB settings can change the appearance of the Video Mode colors.

The Video Mode colors 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

For more information, refer to Exposure in the How To section.

Green is where you will want 18% gray, Pink is typically the brightness of Caucasian skin tones, Straw, Yellow, and

Orange are strong highlights and increasingly closer to white, Teal is deep shadows and Blue is on the verge of

becoming untextured black. In general, Pink and Green are most helpful when calibrating based on a known reference,

whereas the other colors indicate the extremes of a tonal range.

A potential disadvantage of False Color Video mode is that all the false colors can distract from the underlying preview.

Many prefer to use this mode only during initial set-up, and then they use False Color Exposure Mode under a wider

range of scenarios.

IN PRACTICE

In False Color Exposure Mode, use the purple and red indicators to adjust your lighting or lens aperture. Use this

strategy to achieve an optimal balance between clipping from overexposure and image noise from underexposure. With

most scenes, you can often have a surprising range of exposure latitude before excessive red or purple indicators begin

to appear.

If necessary, use False Color Video mode or Zebra Modes to fine-tune how the scene will appear over SDI, or use it to

adjust your suggested look when sending footage for post-production.

The Zebra and Video modes are also an objective way to assess the scene exposure under varying ambient light

without relying on the LCD image to evaluate brightness.

PEAKING

The Peaking tools display contrast, outlines, or colors to assist with focusing.

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The Peaking modes you can use include:

ITEM DETAILS

Focus Use enhanced contrast and edges for focusing

Edge Show outlines of focused objects

Peaking Select a colored overlay to indicate objects in focus

FOCUS PEAKING MODE

Focus Peaking mode emphasizes contrast and edges in the image without changing the brightness or the image

content. This mode makes it easier to judge focus. Adjust the zoom and focus to easily see which objects are coming

into focus.

EDGE PEAKING MODE

When you enable Edge Peaking mode, the display shows the edges or outlines of objects that are in focus.

PEAKING PEAKING MODE

The Peaking Peaking mode displays a color overlay on top of in-focus edges. Select a Level of 1 to 10 (weak to strong)

for the intensity of the color overlay. The RGB settings can change the appearance of the selected color overlay.

The Peaking Peaking mode indicator is applied after the image is scaled to a monitor, making the indicators appear

differently on various monitors.

For more information about Peaking, refer to Focus in the How To section.

LOG VIEW

Use Log View to display camera images in REDWideGamutRGB and Log3G10 for the ISO, Exposure Adjust, Color

Temperature, and Tint settings. This allows you to quickly see ungraded footage that remains unaffected by creative

decisions such as the choice of 3D LUT or CDL.

Log View is passed through the SDI port when recording to an external recorder. You can view the Log image in

playback on the LCD and on the monitor. However, Log View is not recorded to the file on the media card.

Press SEL to toggle the Log View switch between Enabled and Disabled:

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ZEBRA 1

Use Zebra 1 to display one set of diagonal stripes to indicate highlight exposure levels. For more information, refer to

Zebra Modes.

Zebra 1 is disabled by default.

The Zebra 1 mode includes:

ITEM DETAILS

Enable Enables red zebra stripes to indicate highlight exposure

Low IRE Sets the lower threshold for the indicator

High IRE Sets the higher threshold for the indicator

ENABLE

The Enable toggle switch allows you to enable or disable the Zebra 1 stripes.

LOW IRE

Provides a keypad that allows you to set the low threshold for the Zebra stripe. The default setting is 98 IRE.

HIGH IRE

Provides a keypad that allows you to set the high threshold for the Zebra stripe. The default setting is 100 IRE.

NORMAL VIEW ZEBRA 1 VIEW

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ZEBRA 2

Use Zebra 2 to display a second set of diagonal stripes to indicate mid-tone and shadow levels. For more information,

refer to Zebra Modes.

Zebra 2 is disabled by default.

The Zebra 2 mode includes:

ITEM DETAILS

Enable Enables green zebra stripes to indicate mid-tone and shadow exposure

Low IRE Sets the lower threshold for the indicator

High IRE Sets the higher threshold for the indicator

ENABLE

The Enable toggle switch allows you to enable or disable the Zebra 2 stripes.

LOW IRE

Provides a keypad that allows you to set the low threshold for the Zebra stripe. The default setting is 40 IRE.

HIGH IRE

Provides a keypad that allows you to set the high threshold for the Zebra stripe. The default setting is 48 IRE.

NORMAL VIEW ZEBRA 1 VIEW ZEBRA 2 VIEW

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GUIDES

Use Guides to enable and configure the camera's monitoring guides.

The monitoring Guides that you can use include:

ITEM DETAILS

Frame Guides Guides you can configure to aid in framing a shot

Center Guide A center cross hair or dot you can use to center your shot

FRAME GUIDES

Use Frame Guides to frame the scene using various shapes and sizes. You can configure up to 3 Frame Guides to

display on your monitor.

Configure the Frame Guides using the following:

ITEM DETAILS

Enable Enables the Frame Guide

Mode Select aspect ratios, User, and Absolute modes

User Aspect Ratio Enabled by selecting User mode

Scale Percentage of the image the Frame Guide occupies

Offset X, Y Percentage of horizontal and vertical offset

Absolute X, Y, W, H Absolute mode - set the exact number of size and offset pixels

Line Style Select the Frame Guide line type - solid, dashed or bracket

Line Color Select the Frame Guide line color

Line Opacity Select the Frame Guide line opacity

Shade Outside Enables shading outside of the Frame Guide

Shade Color Select the shading color

Shade Opacity Select the shading opacity

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MODE

Use Mode to select the Frame Guide mode you want to use to configure the frame guide.

The modes you can select include aspect ratios from Full to 2.4:1, User, and Absolute. The User and Absolute modes

enable settings that are specific to those modes.

USER ASPECT RATIO

This item is enabled when the User mode is selected.

Use the keypad to enter your desired aspect ratio.

SCALE

Use scale to configure the percentage of the image area that the Frame Guide will frame.

Use the keypad to enter the percentage of the image the Frame Guide contains.

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OFFSET X, Y

Use offset to configure the X and Y offset of the Frame Guide.

Use the keypad to enter the percentage of offset from center you want to apply to the Frame Guide.

ABSOLUTE X, Y, W, H

Use the Absolute settings to configure the absolute dimensions and position of the Frame Guide.

Use the keypad to enter the number of pixels for X/Y offset and for the width and height of the Frame Guide. The

Absolute items are only enabled when you select Absolute Mode.

LINE STYLE

Use Line Style to select the type of line the Frame Guide uses.

Select Solid (default), Dashed, or Bracket for the Frame Guide line style.

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LINE COLOR

Use Line Color to select the color of the Frame Guide line.

Use Line Color to select one of the following colors for the Frame Guide:

Black Green Cyan

Red Yellow Dark Gray

Blue Magenta White (default)

LINE OPACITY

Use Line Opacity to select how transparent the Frame Guide line appears.

Use Line Opacity to select the percentage of opacity for the Frame Guide:

25%

50% (default)

75%

100%

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SHADE COLOR

Use Shade Color to select the color of shading to use outside of the Frame guide.

Use Shade Color to select one of the following colors for the outside shading:

Black (default) Green Cyan

Red Yellow Dark Gray

Blue Magenta White

SHADE OPACITY

Use Shade Opacity to select the opacity of the shading outside of the Frame guide.

Use Shade Opacity to select the percentage of opacity for the shading outside of the Frame Guide:

25%

50% (default)

75%

100%

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CENTER GUIDE

Use Center Guide to enable and configure the Center Guide.

Configure the Center Guide by using the following:

ITEM DETAILS

Enable Enables the Center Guide

Type Select Center Guide type - dot or cross

Color Select a color for the Center Guide

Opacity Percentage of opacity of the guide color

TYPE

Use Type to select the type of Center Guide to display.

Use Type to select a center dot or cross (default) for the Center Guide.

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COLOR

Use Color to select the color used by the Center Guide.

Use Color to select one of the following colors for the Center Guide:

Black Green Cyan

Red Yellow Dark Gray

Blue Magenta White (default)

OPACITY

Use Opacity to select how transparent the Center Guide appears.

Use Opacity to select the percentage of opacity for the Center Guide:

25%

50% (default)

75%

100%

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MEDIA MENU

The Media menu contains the settings you use to configure your media.

From the camera LCD menu, navigate to Media and press SEL:

Use the Media menu to configure the camera's storage media settings and to view the media information:

ITEM DETAILS

Eject Eject the CFexpress media card

Media Info View the CFexpress media card information

Secure Format Performs a secure format of the CFexpress media card

EJECT

Use Eject to safely eject the CFexpress media card.

WARNING: The media can get extremely hot. Use caution when removing media.

WARNING: Do not attach a label to the CFexpress media card. The heat generated by the media can weaken the

label's adhesive, causing the label to detach inside of the camera. Labels can also diminish heat dissipation and cause

excessive wear to the internal components. Removing a label from a CFexpress media card can possibly deform the

card body.

Access Eject from the LCD Media menu:

For more information, refer to Media Management.

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MEDIA INFO

Use Media Info to display the CFexpress media card information.

Access Media Info from the LCD Media menu:

Media Info displays the following:

ITEM DETAILS

Status Displays the CFexpress media card status

Model Number Displays the CFexpress media card model number

Serial Number Displays the CFexpress media card serial number

Firmware Version Displays the CFexpress media card firmware version

Capacity Displays the CFexpress media card total capacity

Available Displays the CFexpress media card's remaining storage

Time Remaining Displays the recording time remaining on the CFexpress media card

SECURE FORMAT

Use Secure Format to format the CFexpress media card down to the file system level.

A secure format allows you to rebuild the card file system.

Use the Secure Format menu to update the following information:

ITEM DETAILS

Camera ID Select the camera ID (default is A)

Camera Position Select the camera position (default is C)

Reel Number Select the reel number (default is 1)

Edgecode Enter the time number (default is 01:00:00)

Format Starts the Secure formatting process

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CAMERA ID

Use Camera ID to assign a camera ID letter to the media.

The Camera ID letters you can assign range from A-Z. For more information, refer to Secure Format.

CAMERA POSITION

Use Camera Position to select the camera position label for the CFexpress media card.

The Camera Position letters you can assign range from A-Z. For more information, refer to Secure Format.

REEL NUMBER

Use Reel Number to assign a reel number to the media.

Use the keypad to enter a unique reel number to the media.

NOTE: It is best practice to keep your reel numbers to no longer than seven characters in length to conform with all EDL

formats.

For more information, refer to Secure Format.

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EDGECODE

Use Edgecode to assign an edge code to the media.

Use the keypad to enter a unique edge code number to the media.

Edge Code is a SMPTE Timecode track that by default starts at 01:00:00 on the first frame of each CFexpress media

card. It is a sequential code that is continuous from frame to frame and also between clips. Edge Code is equivalent to

RUN RECORD as used on broadcast cameras.

For more information, refer to Secure Format.

FORMAT

Use Format to execute a secure format of the media.

For more information, refer to Secure Format.

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USER SETTINGS MENU

The User Settings menu contains the user settings you use to personalize your camera setup.

From the camera LCD menu, navigate to User Settings and press SEL:

Use the User Settings menu to build and select pre-configured settings for the camera:

ITEM DETAILS

Presets Create camera setting presets

Side LCD Control

Panels

Enable or disable the camera LCD pages

User 1, 2, 3 Configure 8 user settings on 3 user pages

PRESETS

The Presets menu contains the settings you use to quickly set up your camera.

Use the Presets menu to build and select pre-configured settings for the camera:

ITEM DETAILS

Create Preset Create camera setting presets

On Media Presets Manage presets stored on the media

In Camera Presets Manage presets stored in the camera

CREATE PRESET

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Use Create Preset to select the current camera settings you want to use to create a preset list of settings.

You can select settings individually:

You can also use the ALL ENABLED SETTINGS checkmark button to select all of the current camera settings as a

preset:

Press the button under OK to create the preset. The Preset Name screen opens.

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Use the Preset Name screen to name the preset. When the name already exists in the camera, the name is highlighted

in red and the OK option is grayed out:

When the name is available, press the button under OK and the confirmation screen displays:

ON MEDIA PRESETS

You can import presets from the media to the camera. When importing presets

from the media to the camera, the presets are saved to a folder on the camera

called "presets."

From Media Presets, you can import the selected preset from the media to the

camera or import all of the presets from the media to the camera.

IN CAMERA PRESETS

You can export presets from the camera to the media. When exporting presets

from the camera to the media, the presets are saved to a folder on the media

called "presets."

From Camera Presets, you can apply the selected preset to the camera, delete the

selected preset from the camera, export the selected preset from the camera to

the media, or export all of the presets from the camera to the media.

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SIDE LCD CONTROL PANELS

The Side LCD Control Panels menu contains the settings you use to quickly set up your camera.

Use the Side LCD Control Panels menu to enable/disable the LCD pages.

The pages you can set include:

Histogram Page

Tools Page

SDI Pages

Audio Pages

Headphone Page

User Pages

Refer to the LCD section for more information about the LCD pages.

USER 1, 2, 3

The User menus contain the settings you saved to quickly configure your camera.

From the camera LCD menu, select User 1, 2, or 3:

Use Slots 1-8 to assign quick user settings for the camera.

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The user settings include:

ITEM DETAILS

None Nothing is assigned to the User Slot

Apply Preset Apply the preset stored on the camera

Auto WB Camera automatically adjusts the White Balance

Eject Media Unmount the media in preparation for removal

Secure Format Format the media

Jam TCto TOD Jam Timecode to time of day

Start AF Start autofocus

Save Log Save the log file to the media

SDI 1 Magnify Toggle SDI port 1 toggle the magnification feature on and off

SDI 2 Magnify Toggle SDI port 2 toggle the magnification feature on and off

Top LCD Magnify Toggle Top LCD toggle the magnification feature on and off

Pre-Record Toggle Toggle the Pre-Record feature on and off

Pre-Record Stop Stop the Pre-Record feature

Playback/Camera Toggle Toggle between camera output and clip playback

Record Toggle Toggle record on and off

False Color Toggle Toggle the False Color tools on and off

Peaking Toggle Toggle the Peaking tools on and off

Log View Toggle Toggle Log view on and off

Zebra 1 Toggle Toggle Zebra 1 on and off

Zebra 2 Toggle Toggle Zebra 2 on and off

SDI 1 Guides Toggle Toggle the Guides on and off on SDI 1 output

SDI 1 Tools Toggle Toggle the Tools on and off on the SDI 1 output

SDI 1 Overlay Toggle Toggle between the simple and advanced Overlay on the SDI 1 output

SDI 2 Guides Toggle Toggle the Guides on and off on the SDI 2 output

SDI 2 Tools Toggle Toggle the Tools on and off on the SDI 2 output

SDI 2 Overlay Toggle Toggle between the simple and advanced Overlay on the SDI 2 output

Top LCD Guides Toggle Toggle the Guides on and off on the Top LCD

Top LCD Tools Toggle Toggle the Tools on and off on the Top LCD

Frame Guide 1 Toggle Toggle Frame Guide 1 on and off

Frame Guide 2 Toggle Toggle Frame Guide 2 on and off

Frame Guide 3 Toggle Toggle Frame Guide 3 on and off

Center Guide Toggle Toggle the Center Guide on and off

Iris Open Open the iris

Iris Close Close the iris

Sensor Flip Toggle Toggle sensor flip and normal sensor

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AUTOFOCUS - BETA MENU

Use Autofocus to enable and configure the camera's Autofocus feature. The lens must support autofocus for this

feature to work.

From the camera LCD menu, navigate to Autofocus - BETA and press SEL:

Use the Autofocus menu to perform camera autofocus tasks:

ITEM DETAILS

Enable Enable/Disable the autofocus feature

Mode Select the autofocus mode

Size Select the size of the autofocus area

Position Select the position of the autofocus area

Start AF Start the Autofocus feature

ENABLE

Use Enable to enable or disable the autofocus feature. The lens must support autofocus for the camera to use this

feature.

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MODE

Use Mode to select the autofocus mode for the camera. The lens must support autofocus for the camera to use this

feature.

SINGLE MODE (DEFAULT)

Use single mode to autofocus and then stop at that focus position.

CONTINUOUS MODE

Use Continuous mode to continuously keep a moving subject in focus.

SIZE

Use Size to choose what size area you want the camera to use for the autofocus feature. The lens must support

autofocus for the camera to use this feature.

The Size selections for the autofocus area are Small (default), Medium, Large, Wide, and Vertical.

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POSITION

Use Position to specify the position of the autofocus area on the sensor. The lens must support autofocus for the

camera to use this feature.

The Position selections include:

Left Upper Middle Upper Right

Upper Left Center (default) Lower Right

Lower Left Lower Middle Right

The Autofocus Position rectangle displays on the monitor:

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COMMUNICATION MENU

The Communication menu contains the settings you use to configure your camera to communicate with other devices.

From the camera LCD menu, navigate to Communication and press SEL:

Use the Communication menu to configure the camera's communication settings:

ITEM DETAILS

Camera Setting for the camera name

USB-C Settings for USB-C communication

Wi-Fi Settings for Wi-Fi communication

FTPS File transfer protocol settings

Serial Settings for the serial connection

CAMERA

Use the Camera menu to view and edit the camera name.

Select Camera Name to open the Camera Name editor.

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USB-C

Use USB-C to configure the connection to the USB-C port.

The settings you can configure for the serial connection through the Extension Port include:

ITEM DETAILS

DHCP Enables DHCP

IP Address View or enter the network IP address

Netmask View or enter the network Netmask

Gateway View or enter the network Gateway

DHCP

When connected to an Ethernet network, this allows you to enable or disable Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

(DHCP).

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IP ADDRESS

When connected to an Ethernet network and with DHCP enabled, IP Address displays the network IP address.

When DHCP is not enabled, you can select IP Address and manually enter a static IP address.

After you enter the static IP address and select OK, the Netmask entry screen opens.

NETMASK

When connected to an Ethernet network and with DHCP enabled, Netmask displays the network Netmask address.

When DHCP is not enabled, you can select Netmask and manually enter a Netmask address. This screen opens

automatically after you enter a static IP address.

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GATEWAY

When connected to an Ethernet network and with DHCP enabled, Gateway displays the network Gateway address

(router address).

When DHCP is not enabled, you can select Gateway and manually enter a Gateway address.

WI-FI

Use Wi-Fi to configure the camera to work with a Wi-Fi connection.

Use the Wi-Fi menu to configure the camera's Wi-Fi settings:

ITEM DETAILS

Mode Disable Wi-Fi or select the camera Wi-Fi settings

Ad-Hoc Configure the camera as a Wi-Fi hot spot

Infrastructure Settings for connecting to an existing Wi-Fi network

MAC Displays the camera device MAC address

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MODE

From Mode you can disable the Wi-Fi network, or you can enable the camera's Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure Wi-Fi settings.

The default setting is Disabled.

AD-HOC

Use Ad-Hoc to configure the camera as a Wi-Fi hot spot.

NOTE: The Ad-Hoc menu is enabled when the Wi-Fi Mode is set to Ad-Hoc.

Use the Ad-Hoc menu to configure the Wi-Fi hot spot settings:

ITEM DETAILS

SSID Enter the name of the Wi-Fi network the camera generates

Passphrase Enter the password for the Wi-Fi network

Band Select the Wi-Fi frequency band

Channel Select the optimal channel for the Wi-Fi band

Encryption Displays the encryption type

Status Displays the connection status

IP Address Displays the IP address

Netmask Displays the Netmask

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SSID

Use the keypad to enter the camera's Wi-Fi network name.

PASSPHRASE

Use the keypad to enter the camera's Wi-Fi passphrase.

BAND

Select the camera's Wi-Fi network frequency band.

Use 5 GHz for optimal wireless video streaming performance (default)

Use 2.4 GHz for long range remote control (when not utilizing wireless video streaming)

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CHANNEL

Select the optimal channel for the selected band, one which receives the least interference from the surrounding Wi-Fi

signals.

ENCRYPTION

The camera uses WPA2 security encryption.

STATUS

Displays the camera's Ad-Hoc Wi-Fi connection status.

The Ad-Hoc status can include:

Offline

Online

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IP ADDRESS

When online and broadcasting a network, the camera displays an IP address.

NETMASK

When online and broadcasting a network, the camera displays the Netmask for the IP address.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Use Infrastructure to configure the camera to connect to an existing Wi-Fi network.

NOTE: The Infrastructure menu is enabled when the Wi-Fi Mode is set to Infrastructure. Refer to the Wi-Fi section for

more information.

Use the Infrastructure menu to configure the Wi-Fi settings to connect to an existing Wi-Fi infrastructure:

ITEM DETAILS

SSID Displays the name of the connected Wi-Fi network

Networks Scan for, select, or enter the Wi-Fi network

Status Displays the Wi-Fi connection status

DHCP Enable or disable DHCP

IP Address View or enter the Wi-Fi IP address

Netmask View or enter the Wi-Fi Netmask

Gateway View or enter the Wi-Fi Gateway (router address)

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SSID

When a network is selected, the SSID displays the Wi-Fi network name (SSID).

NETWORKS

Use Networks to select an existing network, scan for an available network, or to configure a new network.

CONNECT: The CONNECT button connects the camera to the selected network.

FORGET: The FORGET button erases the connection information for the selected network.

SCAN: The SCAN button searches for available networks.

OTHER: The OTHER button opens the OTHERNETWORKS screen where you can manually enter an SSID and a

Passphrase.

Select a network to open the CONNECT screen. Select Passphrase to open the Passphrase screen and enter the

desired network password:

Press the button under CONNECTto connect to the new network:

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STATUS

Displays the connection status of the camera to the selected Wi-Fi network.

DHCP

DHCP allows you to enable or disable Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).

IP ADDRESS

When connected to a Wi-Fi network and with DHCP enabled, IP Address displays the Wi-Fi network IP address.

When DHCP is not enabled, you can manually enter a static IP address.

After you enter the static IP address, the Netmask entry screen opens.

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NETMASK

When connected to a Wi-Fi network and with DHCP enabled, Netmask displays the Wi-Fi network Netmask address.

When DHCP is not enabled, you can manually enter a Netmask address. This screen opens automatically after you

enter a static IP address.

GATEWAY

When connected to a Wi-Fi network and with DHCP enabled, Gateway displays the Wi-Fi network Gateway address

(router address).

When DHCP is not enabled, you can manually enter a Gateway address.

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FTPS

Use FTPS to configure the camera to work with a secure File Transfer Protocol (FTPS) connection.

Use the FTPS menu to configure the camera's FTPS settings:

ITEM DETAILS

Username Static username ftp1

Password User-editable password

Settings (R/W) Enable FTP access to the camera settings

Media (Read Only) Enable read-only access to the media

Connection Status Displays the FTPS actions occurring

PASSWORD

Use Password to enter an FTPS password. When you press SEL on Password, the FTPS Password editing screen

appears.

The password must contain a minimum of 8 characters.

SERIAL

Use Serial to configure the serial connection to the Extension Port.

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The settings you can configure for the serial connection through the Extension Port include:

ITEM DETAILS

Baud Rate Select the serial port baud rate

IP Address Enter the IP address for the PPP protocol

BAUD RATE

The Baud rate controls how fast data is transmitted over the serial connection. The higher the speed, the more likely

that errors can occur. The Baud rates you can choose include:

BAUD RATES

9600 115200* 576000 1500000

19200 230400 921600 2000000

38400 460800 1000000 2500000

57600 500000 1152000 3000000

* Default

IP ADDRESS

Use the keypad to enter the internet provider's IP address.

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SYSTEM SETTINGS MENU

The System Settings menu contains the camera system configuration settings.

From the camera LCD menu, navigate to System Settings and press SEL:

Use the System Settings menu to configure the camera system settings:

ITEM DETAILS

Date / Time Date and time settings

Lens View lens status information and access the Iris menu

Power DC and Battery status

Flip / Mirror Sensor Scan Enable Flip / Mirror Sensor Scan

Side LCD Brightness Adjust the side LCD brightness

Indicators Enable or disable the camera's front Tally LED

Status Settings Shutter mode, Aperture increments, and Focus length units settings

System Status Information about the camera's type, PIN, FW, and runtime

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DATE / TIME

Use the Date / Time menu to reset the internal clock of the camera. The time and date are timestamped on R3D

files

when recording to the media. The camera uses the 24-hour clock convention (military time). For example, enter 2:35 PM

as 14:35:00.

The Date / Time menu items include:

ITEM DETAILS

Date Date in YYYY-MM-DD format

Time 24-hour format

Timezone Global time zones

DATE

Navigate to Date and press SEL to enter the date using the keypad:

TIME

Navigate to Time and press SEL to enter the time in 24 hour military format using the keypad:

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TIMEZONE

Use Timezone to select the local timezone for where the camera is located.

LENS

Use Lens to view information about the attached lens.

The information you can view from Lens includes:

ITEM DETAILS

Focal Length Displays the lens focal length value

Focus Distance Displays the lens focal distance value

Iris Lens Iris menu

Image Stabilization Displays the lens image stabilization status

IRIS

Use the Iris menu to select the camera lens f-stop. Press the button below Edit to open the keypad and enter the f-stop

manually.

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POWER

Use the Power menu to view the various camera power status indicators:

The Power indicators you can view include:

ITEM DETAILS

DC-IN Voltage When DC is connected, this displays the DC Voltage

DC-IN Amperage When DC is connected, this displays the DC Amps

BAT Voltage When a battery is connected in the left #1 slot, this displays the battery

Voltage

BAT % Remaining When a compatible battery is connected in the left #1 slot, this displays the

% of battery charge remaining

BAT Time Remaining When a battery is connected in the left #1 slot, this displays the camera

operating time remaining

BAT Amperage When a battery is connected in the left #1 slot, this displays the battery

Amps

Power Out Enables or disables the 5 V / 500 mA power to the Extension Port

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INDICATORS

Use the Indicators menu to enable or disable the tally light (refer to the Camera Body section for more information about

the camera LEDs).

STATUS SETTINGS

Use the Status Settings menu to select the shutter display mode, aperture increment, and focus distance units

displayed in the camera's menus.

The Status Settings that you can configure include:

ITEM DETAILS

Shutter Display Mode Select a time-fraction or an angle for the shutter menu display unit

Aperture Increments Select 1/4 or 1/3 f-stop increments

Focus Distance Select the focus distance units (Metric or Imperial)

White Balance List Mode Select Kelvin or White Balance Presets

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SHUTTER DISPLAY MODE

Use Shutter Display mode to select the way that the camera displays the Shutter setting in the menu.

When select Angle, the Shutter menu displays the choices in degrees. When you select Time, the Shutter menu displays

the choices in fractions of a second.

APERTURE INCREMENTS

Use Aperture Increments to select one fourth increments or one third increments for the camera f-stop settings. The

default is 1/3 Stop.

FOCUS DISTANCE

Use Focus Distance to select Imperial or Metric units for the Lens Focus Distance display. The default is Imperial.

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WHITE BALANCE LIST MODE

Use White Balance List Mode to select Kelvin or Presets for the White Balance Color Temperature menu. The default is

Kelvin.

SYSTEM STATUS

Use the System Status menu to view camera information and to view temperature readings.

The system status information you can view includes:

ITEM DETAILS

Camera Info Camera information

Temperature Camera temperatures

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CAMERA INFO

The camera information you can view includes:

ITEM DETAILS

Camera Type Displays the camera description

Camera PIN Displays the camera personal identification number (PIN)

Version Displays the firmware version number installed on the camera

Runtime Displays the total number of hours that the camera has run

TEMPERATURE

The camera temperatures you can view include:

ITEM DETAILS

Camera Status Displays Good (green) or Overheating (yellow)

Logic Board 0 Displays the Celsius temperature of Logic Board 0

Logic Board 1 Displays the Celsius temperature of Logic Board 1

Power Board Displays the Celsius temperature of the power IC board

STM Displays the Celsius temperature of the power STM IC

Sensor Displays the Celsius temperature of the sensor

Calibration Temperature Temperature at which the sensor was calibrated

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LANGUAGE MENU

The Language menu contains the languages you can select for the user interface (UI).

From the camera LCD menu, navigate to Language and press SEL:

The languages you can select include:

English

Simplified Chinese

French

German

Japanese

Spanish

MAINTENANCE MENU

The Maintenance menu contains the settings you use to perform various maintenance tasks on your camera.

From the camera LCD menu, navigate to Maintenance and press SEL:

Use the Maintenance menu to perform the following camera maintenance tasks:

ITEM DETAILS

Calibrate Performs the selected Calibration

Calibration List of calibration options

Save Log Saves the camera log files to the media

Reset Defaults Resets the camera settings to their default settings

Factory Reset Restores the camera to the factory settings

Upgrade Updates the firmware

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CALIBRATE

Use Calibrate to start the camera calibration process and create your User calibration profile.

Only calibrate the camera after it has reached its operational temperature. This occurs usually within ten minutes after

you turn on the camera in the filming environment. Do not calibrate immediately after powering on.

NOTE: Make sure that the mount cap is installed on the camera before you calibrate the camera.

Press the button below OK to begin calibrating the camera.

When the camera is finished calibrating, the LCD displays the Calibration status message:

or:

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CALIBRATION

Use Calibration to select the active camera Calibration.

You should always select User calibration. The first time you calibrate the camera, the only choice is Factory. After you

perform a calibration, the User calibration profile is added to the list and the camera makes it the default calibration.

Every time you calibrate the camera, the User profile is updated. The only time the User profile is removed, is when you

perform a Factory Reset.

If User calibration is not available, the camera defaults to Factory calibration. Calibrate the camera to generate a new

User calibration profile.

SAVE LOG

Use Save Log to save the camera log to the media.

When the media is full, or missing, the camera will display an error message. When there is no error, the success

message is displayed.

Error: Success:

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RESET DEFAULTS

Use Reset Defaults to reset the camera to the factory default menu settings.

NOTE: Resetting the camera will delete all of your menu settings.

NOTE: The camera turns off, and then back on to complete the reset process.

Press the button under Yes to reset the camera menus to the defaults settings.

FACTORY RESET

Use Factory Reset to reset the camera to the factory settings.

NOTE: Resetting the camera will delete all of your settings and remove all imported files. The camera turns off, and then

back on to complete the reset process.

Press the button under Yes to reset the camera to the factory settings.

UPGRADE

Use Upgrade to perform a camera firmware update.

For more information about upgrading the firmware, refer to Upgrading the Firmware.

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5. HOW TO

This section describes how you can use the camera features.

WI-FI CONFIGURATION

The camera offers a wireless (802.11g) connection that provides communication support for third-party applications. As

with all wireless devices, the communication range varies with the environment and any radio frequency (RF)

interference that may be present. You can select a wireless frequency of 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. For optimal performance,

do not obstruct the antenna with any accessory, mounting plate, or mounting rail.

The camera uses Ad-Hoc mode to set up the camera as a Wi-Fi hot spot.

The camera uses Infrastructure mode to connect to existing Wi-Fi infrastructure.

CONNECTING WIRELESSLY TO AN EXISTING WI-FI NETWORK

This camera uses the WPA2 Wi-Fi protocol.

1. Navigate to the Wi-Fi menu MENU > COMMUNICATION > Wi-Fi.

2. From the Mode option, select Infrastructure.

3. From the Infrastructure menu, select Networks.

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4. Select the network name from the Networks list menu:

or press the button under SCAN to scan for available networks and update the Networks list:

5. Press the button under CONNECT. The CONNECT screen displays:

6. Press SEL. The Passphrase entry screen displays:

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7. Enter the passphrase for the selected network. The passphrase must use a minimum of 8 characters.

8. Press the button below OK on the completed Passphrase entry screen. The completed CONNECT screen displays.

9. Press the button under CONNECT. The camera connects to the selected network:

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FTPS CONFIGURATION

The File Transfer Protocol Secure (FTPS) offers a fast and secure system for transferring data to and from the camera.

FTPS is available when the camera is enabled and connected to a network over Wi-Fi or through the USB-C port to an

Ethernet adaptor.

The settings for using FTPS on the camera include:

Protocol: FTP or FTPS

Host: [IP ADDRESS OF THE CAMERA]

Port: 21

Encryption: TLS/SSL Explicit encryption

Username: [USERNAME IN FTPS MENU SETTINGS]

Password: [PASSWORD IN FTPS MENU SETTINGS]

Logon Type: Normal

NOTE:

File transfer speeds may vary depending on the strength of the signal (when using Wi-Fi) and the amount of network

traffic. For the fastest and most reliable data transfer, we recommend using a hard-wired connection.

Steps may differ depending on which FTP software you wish to use, consult your software’s user guide for additional

assistance.

When setting up FTP, make sure you use FTP or FTPS and not SFTP as these are different protocols.

For security reasons, the FTPS host name and password are only displayed on the camera FTPS menu.

CAMERA SET-UP

Connect your camera to the network with the desired connection method (Ad-Hoc, Infrastructure or USB-C) and

verify the connection. A successful connection is confirmed when the camera displays "Connected" in the Wi-Fi

Status:

Navigate to Menu > Communication > FTPS. Take note of the username and password. You can also enter a new

password.

Enable the user permissions by toggling Settings or Media to the on or off position. The media folder will display as

an empty folder on the FTP App when Media Access is disabled (off).

The camera is now set-up on FTPS.

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SOFTWARE SET-UP (FILEZILLA)

In FileZilla, enter the following settings:

Host: ftp://

Camera's IP Address

- Example: ftp://192.168.1.93

Username: Username displayed in FTPS menu

Password: Password displayed in FTPS menu

Port: leave blank

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Click on Quickconnect . Depending on the permissions you will now have access to the desired folders.

The camera FTPS menu Connection Status displays Connected:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

When uploading files to the camera, make sure that you use the ‘upload’ folder & then the desired sub-directory of luts,

cdls, presets, or upgrade. Media cannot be uploaded to the camera.

The data rate of the FTPS transfer with encryption maxes out at roughly Gigabit Ethernet speeds.

Estimated download time for a full 256 GB is approximately 47 minutes when using a wired connection.

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USB-C CONFIGURATION

The REDV-RAPTOR 8K VV offers a USB-C connection that provides communication support for Android devices, Apple

devices, and Ethernet devices.

This section includes instructions for:

USB-C Android Configuration

USB-C Apple Configuration

USB-C Ethernet Configuration

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USB-C ANDROID CONFIGURATION

The RED V-RAPTOR 8K VV offers a USB-C connection that provides communication support for Android devices.

CONNECTING TO AN ANDROID DEVICE

1. From the Google Play store, download the RED Control App to the Android device.

2. Connect the Android device to the camera with a USB-C cable.

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3. Navigate to the Communication > USB-C > IP Address.

4. Open the Android device settings by tapping the Settings icon (gear).

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5. Select Connections. 6. Select Mobile Hotspot and Tethering.

NOTE: Mobile Hotspot and Tethering is only available on Android devices with cellular capability.

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7. Enable USB Tethering.

The camera displays the Android device's IP address in the USB-C IP Address screen:

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8. From the Android device, tap the RED Control icon to open the RED Control app.

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The RED Control app displays the camera connection icon.

9. Tap the icon to open the RED Control app tools for the tethered camera.

From here you can use the RED Control App to monitor and control the camera.

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USB-C APPLE CONFIGURATION

The V-RAPTOR 8K VV offers a USB-C connection that provides communication support for Apple devices.

CONNECTING TO AN APPLE DEVICE

1. From the Apple store, download the RED Control App to the Apple device.

Note: Scroll to the bottom of the user agreement to accept the agreement.

2. Connect the Apple device to the camera with a USB-C cable. If the "Trust This Computer?" message displays, skip

to step 7.

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3. Navigate to Communication > USB-C > IP Address.

4. Open the Apple device settings by tapping the Settings icon.

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5. Select Personal Hotspot.

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6. Allow others to join.

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7. The Apple device prompts you to acknowledge that you trust the computer (camera).

The camera displays the Apple device's IP address in the USB-C menu:

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8. From the Apple device, tap the RED Control icon to open the RED Control app.

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The RED Control app displays the camera connection icon. The word LINK is visible after the IP address.

9. Tap the icon to open the RED Control app tools for the connected camera.

From here you can use the RED Control App to monitor and control the camera.

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USB-C ETHERNET CONFIGURATION

The RED V-RAPTOR offers a USB-C connection that provides communication support for Ethernet networks.

CONNECTING TO AN ETHERNET NETWORK

You must use a USB-C to Ethernet adapter to connect the camera to an Ethernet network.

1. Connect the camera to the Ethernet network using the USB-C to Ethernet adapter.

2. From a Wi-Fi-enabled device, select the Wi-Fi connection to which the camera is connected.

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3. Open RED Control on the

Wi-Fi-enabled device.

4. Tap RE-SCAN.

The camera icon displays.

The camera icon displays the camera's Ethernet IP address:

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5. Tap the camera icon to open the RED Control app tools for the networked camera.

6. Open a browser from a computer connected to the Ethernet network.

7. In the browser address field, enter the camera IP address displayed on the RED Control camera icon. The RED

Control tools are displayed in the browser.

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POWER

ATTACHING THE BATTERY

Insert a compatible V-Lock battery (refer to REDVOLT Micro-V Battery) in the battery slot. Slide the battery until it clicks.

The camera can charge the battery while it is attached to the camera, the camera is off, and the DC power adaptor is

connected. The DC Power LED blinks amber until communication is established with the battery. The LED is solid

amber when communication is established and the battery is charging. The LED is green when communication is not

established (incompatible battery) and the battery is not charging.

NOTE: Incompatible batteries will not charge on the camera.

REMOVING THE BATTERY

1. While holding the attached battery, press the Eject Button.

2. Lift the battery out.

POWER COMPONENTS

You can power the V-RAPTOR 8K V V camera with the RED V-RAPTOR 8K VV Power Adaptor, an External DC Power

Source, or with the rear-mounted REDVOLT Micro-V Battery.

For information about charging, storing, or maintaining the batteries, refer to the manufacturer's instructions.

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V-RAPTOR 8K VV POWER ADAPTOR

The V-RAPTOR 8K V V 150 Watt AC power adaptor connects to the camera's port to provide DC power for operating

the camera and for recharging the attached REDVOLT Micro-V Battery.

The camera charges the batteries when the camera is off and the power adaptor is connected.

AUTO BOOT ON POWER

The camera supports the Auto Boot on Power feature. This means that if all power sources are removed, and the Power

Switch is set to ON, then when a power source is attached, the camera turns on.

POWER CONSUMPTION

The camera draws various levels of power depending on the configuration and operating conditions. The power

consumption guidelines are:

60 Watts of power in the camera's basic recording configuration at room temperature, 8K, and 24 frames per second

75 Watts maximum when the camera is recording in a high ambient temperature, 8K, and 120 frames per second

POWER PRIORITY

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

1. Any power supply connected to the DC IN port.

2. Attached battery.

WARNING: Always attach the power or battery before attaching the SDI BNC cable. Always remove the SDI BNC cable

before removing the power or batteries.

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TURNING ON THE CAMERA

1. Attach a power source (REDVOLT Micro-V Battery or V-RAPTOR 8K VV Power Adaptor) to the camera.

2. Slide the Power Switch up to the ON position.

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TURNING OFF THE CAMERA

NOTE: The camera stops recording and turns off automatically when the supply voltage drops to 11.5 V.

NOTE: Do not turn off the camera while the camera is recording or formatting media.

Slide the Power Switch down to the OFF position.

MEDIA MANAGEMENT

This section explains how to use, record, format, and offload media for the camera.

WARNING: Do not attach a label to the CFexpress media card. The heat generated by the media can weaken the

label's adhesive, causing the label to detach inside of the camera. Labels can also diminish heat dissipation and cause

excessive wear to the internal components. Removing a label from a CFexpress media card can possibly deform the

card body.

The camera supports exFAT as the file system for the media card to accommodate larger files and data rates. exFAT is

supported both on macOS and MS Windows.

EJECTING MEDIA

IMPORTANT: To ensure data integrity, media must always be ejected prior to removal from the camera. This ensures

that power is removed from the media and any open data files are closed. Failure to properly eject media may result in

lost data or corrupted files.

To eject media from the camera, use the LCD and select Menu > Media.

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With Eject highlighted, press SELto eject (unmount) the media:

The Success message displays:

The media is now ejected and all media related items are grayed out in the menu.

WARNING: The media can get extremely hot. Use caution when removing media.

Removing a CFexpress media card without ejecting first does not damage the media, however, it does increase the risk

of file corruption. It is good practice to eject the media before removing or disconnecting. Ejecting the media provides

the following benefits:

Protects the integrity of your recorded data

Mounts clips instantly to your workstation in post production

NOTE: If you remove media without ejecting first, you receive a warning notification: “Media removed without first

ejecting. Data integrity risk.” Always eject media before physically removing the CFexpress media card to protect your

media and footage.

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INSERTING MEDIA

The camera contains a covered compartment on the left side where you insert the CFexpress media card.

WARNING: Do not attach a label to the CFexpress media card. The heat generated by the media can weaken the

label's adhesive, causing the label to detach inside of the camera. Labels can also diminish heat dissipation and cause

excessive wear to the internal components. Removing a label from a CFexpress media card can possibly deform the

card body.

INSERTING THE CFEXPRESS MEDIA CARD

1. Press the media door access latch down, and open the media door.

2. Insert the CFexpress media card in the slot with the top of the card facing toward the front of the camera. Insert the

card until the lock clicks.

3. Close the media door and make sure that the door latch clicks.

4. If needed, format the CFexpress media card. Refer to Secure Format for more information.

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REMOVING THE CFEXPRESS MEDIA CARD

NOTE: Do not remove the CFexpress card while the camera is recording or formatting media. Refer to Media

Management for more information.

WARNING: The media can get extremely hot. Use caution when removing media.

1. If the camera is on, go to Menu >Media and select Eject.

2. Press the media door access latch down and open the media door.

3. Press the CFexpress media card until the lock release clicks. The card will spring out slightly.

4. Let the CFexpress media card cool before gently pulling the card out of the slot.

WARNING: The media can get extremely hot. Use caution when removing media.

5. Close the media door and make sure that the door latch clicks.

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SECURE FORMAT

A secure format is a low level format that rebuilds the CFexpress card file system. A secure format erases all data on

the card.

Perform a secure format when the camera is reporting media-related errors.

PERFORMING A SECURE FORMAT

CAUTION: Ensure all data is backed up before formatting a card. Data erased during formatting cannot be

recovered.

WARNING: The media can get extremely hot. Use caution when removing media.

To perform a secure format, follow the instructions below:

1. Go to Menu > Media > Secure Format:

2. From the Secure Format menu, select the desired Camera ID, Camera Position,Reel Number and Edgecode.

Navigate down to the Format button and press SEL to start the Secure Format process:

The confirmation message displays:

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3. Press the button below YES to begin formatting.

FORMATTING MEDIA ON A COMPUTER

RED recommends that you only use a computer to format your CFexpress media card when you cannot mount the

media to the camera. Refer to the Troubleshooting section for more information.

MEDIA INFORMATION

Use the Media Info menu to display the CFexpress media card information.

Media information includes the following:

ITEM DETAILS

Status Displays the CFexpress media card status

Model Number Displays the CFexpress media card model number

Serial Number Displays the CFexpress media card serial number

Firmware Version Displays the CFexpress media card firmware version

Percentage Remaining Displays the CFexpress media card's remaining storage*

Time Remaining Displays the recording time remaining on the CFexpress media card*

* with the current project settings

FILE SYSTEM

The V-RAPTOR 8K V V camera formats the CFexpress media card using exFAT. Both Mac

and Windows

-based

computers support CFexpress media cards with this format. Refer to the documentation for your operating system to

determine whether there are any limitations to its file format support.

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CLIP FOLDER NAMING CONVENTION

When you record a clip, the camera creates a unique name for the clip folder that uses the format described in the table

below:

ITEM DETAILS EXAMPLE

Camera ID The letter assigned to the camera (refer to Camera ID) A

Reel ID The reel number assigned to the media (refer to Reel Number) 004

Clip Number The camera position letter followed by three digits starting with 001 C001

Month Month that the clip is recorded (refer to Date / Time) 12

Day Day that the clip is recorded (refer to Date / Time) 04

Two Characters Two random alphanumeric characters generated by the camera to prevent any

possibility of duplicates

.RDC Clip folder extension .RDC

For example, a sequence of clip folders within a media folder on camera "A" position "C" may look like this:

A001_C001_12046M.RDC

A001_C002_1204CE.RDC

A001_C003_1204R5.RDC

CLIP METADATA

The following metadata is recorded for each frame of each clip:

Audio Data LTC User Bits (3 32-bit word reg-dump from ISP)

Clip Media Serial Number

Configuration, Camera Name, Network, Model,

Model ID, Serial Number

Production Name

REDCODE

Date and GMT Reel

Filename Scene

Firmware Version Stereo Setup

Frame Guides Take

Jamsync Setting Timecode

Lens and Shutter Speed/Angle Parameters Unit

Lens Name, Brand, ID, Near Focus, Far Focus

Location

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MEDIA BEST PRACTICES

This section describes best practices to ensure that your CFexpress cards continue to provide reliable storage and fast

data rates. Following these best practices may prevent your CFexpress card from becoming fragmented, which can

lead to data integrity errors.

The only files that should be saved from your computer to your CFexpress card are Preset files, Firmware Upgrade

files, and LUTs. DO NOT save other files, folders, or applications to your media.

DONOT back up your hard drive to the CFexpress card. If using a Mac, the system may ask if you want to back up

your files to the CFexpress card using Time Machine; DONOT use the CFexpress card as a backup disk.

DO NOT delete clips off of your CFexpress card using a computer. Delete clips only by formatting your CFexpress

card in-camera. For more information about formatting your CFexpress card, refer to Secure Format.

DO NOT format your CFexpress card using a computer, unless the CFexpress card cannot mount to the camera. For

more information, refer to Secure Format.

When ejecting the CFexpress card from a computer, ensure that the icon has completely disappeared from the

Finder window (Mac) or from Windows Explorer (Windows) before removing the CFexpress card. Sometimes, the

pop-up saying that the CFexpress card has ejected displays too early.

When the reader has a write-protect switch (such as the RED CFexpress Type B Media), it is recommended that you

set the card reader to write-protect when uploading clips to prevent connected devices from adding any unwanted

data to your CFexpress Type B card.

INDEXING ON A MAC

NOTE: You can use the RED CFexpress Type B card reader with Write-Protect to prevent the Mac OS from indexing

your CFexpress Type B card (refer to RED CFexpress Type B Reader).

Most newer versions of the Mac OS automatically index all external drives when you connect them. This includes when

you connect CFexpress cards.

Indexing makes the connection process take longer. While the CFexpress card connects to the Mac, DONOT remove

the card. Indexing writes hidden files to the CFexpress card. When you insert an indexed CFexpress card in the camera,

it can take the camera a while to recognize the hidden files and connect to the CFexpress card. While waiting for the

CFexpress card to connect, DONOT remove the CFexpress card or turn off the camera. After the camera successfully

connects to the CFexpress card, perform a secure format to remove the hidden files. For more information, refer to

Secure Format.

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RED MONITOR INTERFACE CABLE

The DSMC3 RED

Touch 7.0" LCD monitor includes a custom RED Monitor Interface (RMI) cable that provides

communication between the RMI and the monitor.

Where this cable attaches to the RMI and the monitor, there are special locking features that keep the cable from

accidentally detaching.

To unlock the cable locks, rotate the RMI cable lock and slide the monitor cable lock as shown in the image:

NOTE: The USB-C-style DSMC3 RMI cable is a custom-pinned cable, which is not compatible with standard USB-C

cable ports.

MONITORING

The camera provides several methods for monitoring the image. These monitoring methods include:

DSMC3 RED

Touch 7.0" LCD

SDI output to a monitor

RED Control over Wi-Fi to iOS or Android devices

RED Control over USB-C to iOS or Android devices

USB-C to Ethernet adapter to a computer

Live Stream

DSMC3 RED

TOUCH 7.0" LCD

The optional DSMC3 RED Touch 7.0" LCD provides a 1920 x 1200 resolution live image from the camera sensor. By

using the Monitoring menu you can use display guides, exposure tools, focus tools, and a magnified image on this

monitor (refer to Top LCD).

SDI OUTPUT TO A MONITOR

SDI ports 1 and 2 provide a 12G SDI signal to allow viewing of the camera image on a 4K SDI monitor.

Use the SDI 1 and 2 menus to select the settings for SDI output, Tools, and Guides (refer to SDI 1 / 2).

WARNING: Under certain circumstances, it is possible for an SDI connector to incur damage when connected to an

accessory and powered without using shielded cables. RED recommends only using high quality, shielded BNC cables

that are rated for 12G-SDI signals and only using shielded power cables for powering SDI accessories.

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Make sure power is connected to the SDI accessory at all times before you connect the BNC to the camera.

Ungrounded power from SDI accessories can damage the camera’s SDI port. To avoid this possible damage, attach the

power source to the accessory before attaching it to the BNC cable. When using RED Approved Third Party battery

plates, unplug the BNC cable prior to hot swapping.

When possible, avoid using P-Tap (also known as D-Tap) cables to power accessories. To avoid damage when using P-

Tap/D-Tap, it’s imperative that the connect/disconnect sequence (below) is followed precisely.

BNC ATTACHMENT INSTRUCTIONS

When attaching SDI accessories:

Connect a power source to the SDI accessory; power on the SDI accessory.

Ensure a power source is connected to the camera. This ensures both are grounded prior to connecting the BNC.

The camera's power state does not have an impact on SDI attachment sequence.

Connect the BNC cable to the accessory, then to the camera.

When detaching an accessory mounted to an SDI output, ensure that you remove the BNC connection to the camera

before removing power to the SDI device:

Shutdown the SDI accessory.

Disconnect the BNC cable from the camera.

Disconnect the power source from the SDI accessory.

When you need to swap out a battery on an accessory mounted to the camera’s SDI port, you must:

Shutdown the SDI accessory.

Disconnect the BNC cable from the camera.

Replace the battery on the SDI accessory.

Connect the BNC cable to the camera.

Power on the SDI accessory.

For more information, refer to Preventing Damage to SDI Outputs.

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Figure: SDI monitor with SDI Advanced Overlay Mode enabled

SDI port specifications:

Integrated 12G-SDI with 6G-SDI, 3G-SDI, and 1.5G-SDI modes

12G-SDI: Up to 4096 × 2160 4:2:2 for 60p

6G-SDI: Up to 4096 × 2160 4:2:2 for 30p

3G-SDI: Up to 2048 × 1080 4:2:2 for 60p

1.5G-SDI: Up to 2048 × 1080 4:2:2 for 30p and 24p

SMPTE Timecode

HANC metadata

Up to four (4) channels of 24-bit 48 kHz audio (refer to Audio Source)

You can enable or disable the image magnification, the focus and exposure tools, and the guides displayed on images

sent to the SDI monitor by using the SDI 1 and 2 menus (refer to SDI 1 / 2).

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From the side LCD, navigate to the SDI tools (refer to SDI Page).

You can enable or disable the following monitoring tools on SDI, (refer to SDI 1 / 2):

Magnify

SDI tools

SDI guides

You can also select the Image / LUT look defined in the Image / LUT menu, or you can select the RWG

(REDWideGamutRGB) / Log3G10 Image Processing Pipeline (IPP2) look.

RED CONTROL

RED Control allows you to use Wi-Fi to connect to the camera and send monitor images to iOS and Android devices.

NOTE: You must enable live streaming under MENU > MONITORING > LIVE STREAM to enable the image feed.

Figure: RED Control phone monitor over Wi-Fi

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USB-C

Use a USB-C cable to connect to the camera and send monitor images in real-time to USB-C devices.

Figure: USB-C connected to an Android phone with RED Control

With the use of an Ethernet to USB-C adapter, you can also connect Ethernet devices.

Figure: USB-C connected to an Ethernet web browser

You can add :9090 to the end of the URL in your browser to bring up an image-only feed for remote viewing.

NOTE: You must enable live streaming under MENU > MONITORING > LIVE STREAM to enable the image feed.

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EXPOSURE

The camera offers multiple tools to determine the current image exposure levels, and it provides the tools to adjust the

exposure to the desired levels.

When using the R3D file format, you can correct color temperature and ISO settings at any time. The aperture and

exposure time however, are two of the parameters that you cannot corrected later in R3D files.

While the correct exposure is always an artistic decision, there are best practices for capturing the most dynamic range

while also allowing post production to preserve the intended image information.

The goal is to reduce clipping in the bright and dark parts of the image as much as possible. Otherwise the sensor

information is lost in the overexposed and underexposed areas.

The primary tool for determining the exposure levels is the histogram. It shows the exact luminance levels of the red,

green, and blue pixels after you apply the ISO and White Balance settings. Monitors have their own color gamuts and

brightness levels which makes the monitor less than optimal for determining the camera's exposure levels.

This camera includes a histogram, and a simple RGB raw pixel exposure meter, which allows you to determine proper

exposure regardless of the set ISO or camera look (for more information refer to Histogram Page).

The histogram provides information about how the brightness is distributed in the image. This allows you to see how

close a scene is to clipping in the light and dark areas, which makes it easy to choose aperture, exposure, and ND filter

solutions accordingly.

FALSE COLOR EXPOSURE TOOLS

While the histogram provides information about the brightness distribution and clipping of the image, it does not show

you the areas in the image that are near, or that have reached, clipping. For this, the camera provides image overlays

that provide false colors to indicate precise exposure levels.

FALSE COLOR EXPOSURE MODE

The False Color Exposure mode overlay provides information where the image is close to clipping or already clipping in

the highlights (red) and low-lights (green) (refer to False Color Exposure Mode).

Example of monitored image in Exposure Mode:

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FALSE COLOR VIDEO MODE

The False Color Video mode provides more gradual information about the brightness in different parts of the image. This

is helpful when you want to expose skin color at the right level, while ignoring the fact that backgrounds might be

overexposed or underexposed (refer to False Color Video Mode).

Example of monitored image in Video Mode:

FOCUS

Focus, like Exposure and Recording Frame Rate is a property that cannot be fixed easily in post-production. To make

sure the camera is focused correctly when you begin recording, it is important to employ focus tools that do not rely on

the visibility on the monitor.

The camera interface includes the focus tools you can use to reach the desired image focus (refer to Peaking).

FOCUS PEAKING MODE

The Focus Peaking mode applies a sharpening filter to the image that emphasizes edges of the subject in focus.

Example of monitored image in Focus Peaking mode:

EDGE PEAKING MODE

The Edge Peaking mode hides the image and only show the edges. This provides the best visual representation of the

subject that is currently in focus.

Example of monitored image in Edge Peaking mode:

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PEAKING PEAKING MODE

The Peaking Peaking mode emphasizes the edges, and it also highlights them by using a selectable color.

Example of monitored image in Peaking Peaking mode:

TIMECODE

Timecode provides a mechanism to reference frame timing from the camera's recorded clips to other devices like

cameras and audio recorders. Some devices can also gather other data like lens metadata or camera orientation that is

referenced by Timecode to merge the data back together in post-processing.

V-RAPTOR 8K V V provides two separate Timecode concepts: Time of Day (TOD) and Edgecode. Both TOD and

Edgecode are stored in the R3D file. The user can select which Timecode displays on the LCD by setting the preference

in Timecode Display Mode.

TIME OF DAY

TOD Timecode reflects the time and date the camera recorded each frame. V-RAPTOR 8K V V synchronizes the TOD

Timecode to an external Timecode generator (when one is connected to the Extension Port) or synchronizes to the

internal real-time clock of the camera.

SETTING UP TOD TIMECODE

To set up TOD Timecode on the camera, perform the following:

1. Open the Audio / Timecode menu: Menu > Audio / TC:

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2. Select Timecode Source. The Timecode Source menu opens:

3. Select Internal TOD to use the camera's internal real time clock, or select External to use an external Timecode

generator connected to the . Press the button under OK to confirm the selection.

4. When you select Internal TOD, you can navigate to JAM Timecode to TOD and press SEL to synchronize the

Timecode to the camera's internal clock.

The camera displays the Timecode on the LCD Home page:

NOTE: The timecode is reset when the camera is turned off.

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EDGECODE

Edgecode only advances while the camera is recording frames. Each frame is sequential. When the media is replaced,

the new media starts the timer over. You can set the Edgecode timer manually by using Secure Format (refer to Secure

Format for more information).

SETTING UP EDGECODE TIMECODE

To set up Edgecode Timecode on the camera, perform the following:

1. Open the Audio / Timecode menu: Menu > Audio / TC:

2. Navigate down to Timecode Display Mode:

3. Press SEL to select Timecode Display Mode. The Timecode Display Mode menu opens:

4. Select Edge and press the button under OK to use Edgecode. The camera displays the Edgecode on the LCD Home

page:

NOTE: Each new media card will default to an edgecode track starting at 01:00:00. You can change the edgecode to

begin at any desired time by using the Media Format menu (refer to Edgecode).

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ZEBRA MODES

Use Zebra modes 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 disabled by default.

For more information, refer to the Exposure with RED Cameras: False Color and Zebra Tools article, available at

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

ENABLING THE ZEBRA 1 INDICATOR

1. Go to Menu > Monitoring > Tools and select Zebra 1.

2. Set a Low IRE of 98.

3. Set a High IRE of 100.

Areas of the image exposed within the IRE range are indicated by red diagonal lines at –45°.

The default settings are Low IRE = 98 and High IRE = 100.

ENABLING THE ZEBRA 2 INDICATOR

1. Go to Menu > Monitoring > Tools and select Zebra 2.

2. Set a Low IRE of 41.

3. Set a High IRE of 48.

Areas of the image exposed within the IRE range are indicated by green diagonal lines at 45°.

The default settings are Low IRE = 41 and High IRE = 48.

ZEBRA OVERVIEW

Zebra is a specialty mode that is capable of showing up to two customized overlays with arbitrary IRE ranges. Unlike

the other two modes, Zebra indicators appear as diagonal stripes, they are fully configurable, and they have the

advantage of preserving a full-color base image.

With traditional video cameras, many used a single zebra to indicate highlight detail. It would often be set at 70% (70

IRE), in part because this is where a white piece of paper would begin to have minimal texture when rendered using a

typical contrast curve. Skin tones or skies would be exposed to appear just darker or brighter than these lines. If

enabled, a second zebra would typically indicate either mid-tones or shadows. For deep shadows, you can set the

second indicator to below 10% intensity or 10 IRE, and set the first indicator to highlights above 85 IRE.

However, as with other IRE-based modes, Zebra mode is only applicable for the current ISO settings (such as with SDI

output), not for the raw image data. If anything is changed in post-production, the indicators won't be representative of

the final output tones. In those situations, Zebra mode is more of a preview and output brightness tool than an exposure

tool.

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PRE-RECORDING CONTENT

This section explains how to use the Pre-Record feature.

To start pre-recording, press the Record button.

The LCD changes from the Ready appearance to the Pre-Record appearance:

Press the Record button again to start recording.

When you start recording, the appearance of the LCD changes from the Pre-Record appearance to the Record

appearance:

The camera adds the Pre-Record clip to the beginning of your recording.

For information about enabling and configuring Pre-Record, refer to Pre-Record.

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CALIBRATING THE SENSOR

Sensor calibration is a process during which the camera optimizes image quality by ensuring that pixel sensitivity

remains consistent throughout the sensor.

WHEN TO CALIBRATE THE SENSOR

Calibration is required:

When shooting in an environment where the temperature is significantly different (+/- 30° F...) from the current

calibration. The T in the T/E Status Bar indicator will turn yellow (refer to Status Bar for more information)

After an extreme change in exposure time (+/– 1/2 sec). The E in the T/E Status Bar indicator will turn yellow (refer to

Status Bar for more information)

After each firmware upgrade

UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE

You can receive the best performance from your camera by installing the latest firmware. Make a habit of frequently

visiting RED Downloads at www.red.com/downloads to check for new versions of camera firmware, updated operation

guides, and post production software.

VERIFYING THE FIRMWARE VERSION

To view the firmware version that is currently installed on your camera, open Menu > System Settings > System

Status > Camera Info:

Version displays the currently installed camera firmware. A higher number reflects a newer release.

UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE

Install the most recent firmware. Unless otherwise specified in the 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 calibrate the sensor after upgrading the camera. For more information, refer to Calibrating the Sensor.

1. Download the most recent firmware for your camera from RED Downloads at www.red.com/downloads.

2. Unzip the firmware zip file.

3. In the unzipped folder, navigate to the upgrade folder.

4. Copy the upgrade folder and its contents to the root level of the CFexpress media card directory.

5. Unmount the CFexpress media card from your computer and remove the media card from the media reader.

6. Insert the CFexpress media card in the camera.

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7. From the camera UI, navigate to Menu > Maintenance.

8. From the Maintenance menu, navigate down to Upgrade and press SEL .

The Firmware Upgrade confirmation screen displays:

9. Press the button under UPGRADE to confirm. The Firmware Upgrade progress screen displays:

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During the upgrade, the fans run at high speed and the following occurs:

The camera displays the SHUTTINGDOWN screen and reboots

The camera restarts and displays the UPGRADING screen

The camera displays the INITIALIZING screen

The camera displays the FIRMWAREUPGRADE progress screen:

The Firmware Upgrade success message screen displays with a RESTART button:

10. Press the button under RESTART. The camera displays the SHUTTINGDOWN screen and reboots again.

11. The camera restarts displaying the V-RAPTOR 8K V V start screen, the INITIALIZING screen, and then the Software

License Agreement (SLA) displays:

12. Press the button under Agree. If you do not agree to the SLA, the camera cannot be used. The SLA continues to

display until it is accepted.

13. Recalibrate the camera before recording. Refer to the Calibration section and Calibrating the Sensor for more

information.

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SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

All RED products are designed for rugged durability, but precision instruments demand proper care. Follow the

instructions in this section to clean, maintain, and store your devices.

WARNING: DO NOT rinse or immerse the camera 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 use an excess of cleaning solution.

WARNING: DO NOT reuse swabs or wipes.

WARNING: DO NOT attempt to clean the sensor or optical cavity for any reason. If the sensor becomes dirty, submit a

Support ticket at https://support.red.com.

WARNING: DO NOT attempt to modify, dismantle, or open the camera, 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 camera or accessories, except by a RED authorized service facility, voids all warranties.

WARNING: Use caution with compressed air and gas dusters, since the high pressure, oily residue, cold air,

particulates, and moisture may cause damage. You may use a filtered, non-residue gas duster to clean non-critical

areas, such as around the fans and other recesses on the exterior of the camera. Damage to the camera or other

components of the camera system caused by using compressed air or gas dusters is not covered under warranty.

WARNING: DO NOT use compressed air and gas dusters on the sensor or on any optics.

WARNING: DO NOT use compressed air and gas dusters on or around the integrated microphones on the front of the

camera.

EXTERIOR SURFACES

Use a filtered, non-residue gas duster to clean non-critical areas, such as around the fans and other recesses on the

exterior of the camera.

Clean with a dry lint-free cloth. When cleaning your camera and accessories, remember that the devices are not

waterproof and moisture can damage electronic circuitry.

STORAGE

WARNING: DO NOT store the camera or accessories in any place with extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, high

humidity, severe vibration, or strong magnetic fields.

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LCD SCREEN

This section explains how to clean the side LCD screen.

APPROVED LCD SCREEN CLEANERS

Use only the following products to clean the side LCD screen:

Ionized rubber air bulb

Lens swabs

Dry optical wipes

Delkin Devices Sensor Solution

NOTE: Before cleaning the screen with swabs or wipes and a cleaning solution, ALWAYS use an ionized rubber air bulb

to remove any solid particles. Cleaning the screen without removing solid particles increases the risk of scratching the

screen.

PROHIBITED LCD SCREEN CLEANERS

DO NOT use any of the items listed below to clean the built-in LCD screen. These products have not been tested on

RED products and may cause damage or streaking.

• Windex• Solvents• Gas dusters• Compressed air• Rubbing alcohol• Isopropyl alcohol

• Third-party cleaning kits • Pancro Professional Lens Cleaner (or equivalent)

• Pre-packaged lens cleaner containing any additives, such as detergent, anti-static compounds, or fragrance.

WARNING: Damage to the LCD screen or other components of the camera system caused by using prohibited cleaners

is not covered under warranty.

WATER DAMAGE

If your device has come in contact with water or you suspect camera water damage, submit a Support ticket at

https://support.red.com 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.

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6. TROUBLESHOOTING

GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

This section describes general troubleshooting tips:

Check the current firmware on the camera. If newer firmware is available from RED, download and install that

firmware.

Check the Known Issues List to see if the issue has already been identified by RED.

Turn the camera off and on.

Try using fresh media.

Try different cables and make sure that the cables are properly attached.

Remove all accessories and then re-attach them one-by-one. This process may help you identify whether the issue

is specific to a particular accessory.

Reset the camera to its default settings.

CONTACT SUPPORT

If you are unable to resolve an issue, submit a Support ticket. Include the following with the request:

A Log file. For more information, go to Save Log.

A list of devices, lens, and third-party accessories that were attached when the issue occurred.

The camera power source used when the issue occurred (include battery types, power devices, and power cables).

A description of the issue that occurred.

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STATUS ICONS

The following is a table of the camera's status icons.

ICON DETAILS

The CFexpress media card is good and recording time remaining

The CFexpress media card is missing

The CFexpress media card is incompatible

The sensor temperature (T) and exposure (E) calibration are good

The sensor temperature (T) requires calibration

The sensor exposure (E) requires calibration

Gray indicates that no Timecode generator signal is detected

Green indicates that the Timecode source is connected and jammed

Red indicates that the Timecode source is connected and not jammed

White indicates that the Timecode source is jammed and not connected

Yellow indicates that the Timecode source is cross-jammed (at a different Project Time Base)

Gray indicates that no Genlock signal is detected

Green indicates that the camera is receiving and is locked to a Genlock signal

Red indicates that the camera is receiving and is not locked to a Genlock signal

Gray indicates that no synchronization is detected

Green indicates that the camera's sensor is synchronized with Timecode and that the camera's output

is synchronized with a Genlock signal

Yellow indicates that the camera's sensor is NOT synchronized with Timecode and that the camera's

output is synchronized with a single camera or a Genlock signal

Camera temperature is good

Camera overheating warning

Camera overheating

Camera shutting down

Gray indicates no FTPS data is transferring

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ICON DETAILS

Green arrows indicate FTPS data is transferring

Gray and open indicates that the camera LCD is unlocked

White and closed indicates that the camera LCD is locked

Gray and empty indicates that no Wi-Fi signal is detected

White bars indicate the strength of the Wi-Fi signal detected (Infrastructure)

White antenna indicates that Wi-Fi signal is broadcasting (Ad-hoc)

Gray indicates that the camera is not connected to a network

Green indicates that the camera is connected to a network

Gray indicates that no DC power is connected

Green indicates that the camera is receiving DC power

Gray indicates that no battery is connected

White indicates that the battery is connected and green shows the relative level of charge remaining

Yellow indicates 10 minutes of power remaining

Red indicates less then 5 minutes of power remaining

Gray question mark indicates no communication with the battery and no power

White question mark indicates no communication with the battery and power

Gray exclamation point indicates error communicating with the battery and no power

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7. MECHANICAL DRAWINGS

NOTE: Dimensions are shown in mm.

FRONT VIEW

Figure: Camera Front View

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BACK VIEW

Figure: Camera Back View

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RIGHT SIDE VIEW

Figure: Camera Side View (Right)

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LEFT SIDE VIEW

Figure: Camera Side View (Left)

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TOP VIEW

Figure: Camera Top View

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BOTTOM VIEW

Figure: Camera Bottom View

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FEMALE RP SMA PORT

The female RP SMA connector provides an attachment for the male RP SMA Wi-Fi antenna.

Figure: Front face of the female RP SMA port (looking at the back of the camera).

NOTE: Mating connector is a Wi-Fi antenna with a standard male RP SMA connector.

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USB-C PORT

The USB-C power out connector supplies 5 Volts of power. The maximum sustained current

draw is 0.5 Amps. The USB-C port is used primarily for data connections.

Figure: Front face of the USB-C port (looking at the back of the camera).

NOTE: Mating connector is a standard USB-C male connector.

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12G-SDI (SDI-1 & SDI-2)

The 12G-SDI male 75 ohm BNC ports deliver 12, 6, 3, or 1.5 Gbps of image bandwidth ideal for

the 4Kp60 format. Other features include:

Up to Four (4) channels of embedded audio

Time of Day and Edge Timecode

Record Tally flag

Clip name information (as SMPTE RP-188 VITC2 HANC metadata)

Figure: Front face of the 12G-SDI male BNC connector (looking at the back of the camera).

12G-SDI 75 OHM MALE BNC CONNECTOR

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION DIRECTION

Center 12/6/3/1.5 G-SDI

Signal

Up to 4096 x 2160: 444 for 30p, 422 for 60p - Log view or LUT view

(SMPTE ST 2082)

Out

Shell Ground Common ground (camera ground) N/A

NOTE: Mating connector is standard 75 Female BNC connector rated for 12G-SDI.

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WARNING: Under certain circumstances, it is possible for an SDI connector to incur damage when connected to an

accessory and powered without using shielded cables. RED recommends only using high quality, shielded BNC cables

that are rated for 12G-SDI signals and only using shielded power cables for powering SDI accessories.

Make sure power is connected to the SDI accessory at all times before you connect the BNC to the camera.

Ungrounded power from SDI accessories can damage the camera’s SDI port. To avoid this possible damage, attach the

power source to the accessory before attaching it to the BNC cable. When using RED Approved Third Party battery

plates, unplug the BNC cable prior to hot swapping.

When possible, avoid using P-Tap (also known as D-Tap) cables to power accessories. To avoid damage when using P-

Tap/D-Tap, it’s imperative that the connect/disconnect sequence (below) is followed precisely.

BNC ATTACHMENT INSTRUCTIONS

When attaching SDI accessories:

Connect a power source to the SDI accessory; power on the SDI accessory.

Ensure a power source is connected to the camera. This ensures both are grounded prior to connecting the BNC.

The camera's power state does not have an impact on SDI attachment sequence.

Connect the BNC cable to the accessory, then to the camera.

When detaching an accessory mounted to an SDI output, ensure that you remove the BNC connection to the camera

before removing power to the SDI device:

Shutdown the SDI accessory.

Disconnect the BNC cable from the camera.

Disconnect the power source from the SDI accessory.

When you need to swap out a battery on an accessory mounted to the camera’s SDI port, you must:

Shutdown the SDI accessory.

Disconnect the BNC cable from the camera.

Replace the battery on the SDI accessory.

Connect the BNC cable to the camera.

Power on the SDI accessory.

For more information, refer to Preventing Damage to SDI Outputs.

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AUDIO PORT

The female 5-pin 00B audio connector accepts 2-channel audio, Line, Mic, and +48V Phantom

Power.

Figure: Front face of the female 5-pin 00B audio connector (looking at the back of the camera).

5-PIN 00B FEMALE AUDIO CONNECTOR

SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

Ground Ground to camera

Ch 3 + Channel 3 signal (positive)

Ch 3 - Channel 3 negative

Ch 4 + Channel 4 signal (positive)

Ch 4 - Channel 4 negative

NOTE: Mating connectors are FGG.00.305.CLAD35Z (5-pin 00 circular push-pull connector, straight plug) and

FHG.00.305.CLAD35Z (5-pin 00 circular push-pull connector, right-angle plug).

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HEADPHONE JACK

The female stereo 3.5 mm headphone jack provides an attachment for stereo headphones.

Figure: Front face of the female 3.5 mm headphone jack (looking at the back of the camera).

NOTE: Mating connector is a 3.5 mm stereo headphone plug.

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6-PIN DC-IN

The male 6-Pin 1B DC-IN connector accepts DC input power from 11 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 camera. Damage to the power supply or other components of the camera system caused

by using an inappropriate power cable is not covered under warranty.

Figure: Front face of the male 6-pin 1B DC power input connector (looking at the back of the

camera).

6-PIN 1B DC INPUT CONNECTOR

SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

+VBATT Power input, +11.5 to +17 V DC

SCL-BATT Battery SMBus SCL signal (3.3 V)

GROUND Power return (camera ground)

SDA-BATT Battery SMBus SDA signal (3.3 V)

NOTE: Mating connector is FGJ.1B.306.CWLD72Z.

COMPATIBLE CABLES

790-0638: DSMC AC Power Adaptor Pack

790-0164: XLR Power Cable (10')

790-0291: DSMC Battery Belt Clip

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EXTENSION PORT

The female 9-contact 0B ODU Extension port supports serial (RS-232 RX and TX), a General

Purpose Input (GPI) trigger (active-low switch closure), General Purpose Output (GPO),

Timecode, and Genlock. The connector also offers auxiliary 5 Volt power out, with a maximum

sustained current draw of 500 mA.

To operate the GPI contact closure style trigger, short Pin 6 (GPI) to Pin 9 (ground).

Figure: Front face of the female 9-contact Extension port (looking at the back of the camera).

NOTE: The required mating connector is 9-Pin 0L Straight Plug Connector (ODU, part# SX0L0X-

P09MCC0-0001).

9-PIN 0B ODU EXTENSION PORT PINOUT

SIGNAL DETAILS

5 V AUX 5 Volt AUX (500 mA Max) enabled using the Power menu

Timecode Out Timecode Out – SMPTE 12M

GPO General Purpose Out, Sensor Sync, 3.3 Volt Logic Level

UART TX Serial RS-232 Transmit

UART RX Serial RS-232 Receive

GPI General Purpose In, 3.3 Volt Logic Level

Timecode In Timecode In – SMPTE 12M

Genlock Tri-Level Genlock In (SMPTE 296M and 274M)

GND Signal and Power Ground

1. Not currently supported.

2. The signal path includes a resistor pulling the signal high, which is designed to work with a closure switch connected to GND.

COMPATIBLE CABLES

790-0685: RED 9-Pin EXT to Flying Lead 1.3’

790-0674: RED EXT to Timecode 3'

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9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Technical specifications reflect both current and projected information. Everything is subject to change.

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ITEM DETAILS

Sensor Type V-RAPTOR 8K V V 35.4 Megapixel, CMOS

Effective Pixels 8192 x 4320

Sensor Size

40.96 mm x 21.60 mm (Diagonal: 46.31 mm)

Dynamic Range 17+ stops

Mount Type RF mount with electronic communication

Supports Canon EF with electronic communication by using compatible Canon RF mount adapters

Accepts Canon RF mount-based lens adaptors for diverse lens choices

Max Data Rates Up to 800 MB/s using RED Pro CFexpress or other qualified CFexpress media cards

REDCODE

RAW

Maximum Frame Rates

Super 35

Super 16

120 fps at 8K 17:9 (8192 x 4320), 150 fps at 8K 2.4:1 (8192 x 3456)

140 fps at 7K 17:9 (7168 x 3780), 175 fps at 7K 2.4:1 (7168 x 3024)

160 fps at 6K 17:9 (6144 x 3240), 200 fps at 6K 2.4:1 (6144 x 2592)

192 fps at 5K 17:9 (5120 x 2700), 240 fps at 5K 2.4:1 (5120 x 2160)

240 fps at 4K 17:9 (4096 x 2160), 300 fps at 4K 2.4:1 (4096 x 1728)

320 fps at 3K 17:9 (3072 x 1620), 400 fps at 3K 2.4:1 (3072 x 1296)

480 fps at 2K 17:9 (2048 x 1080), 600 fps at 2K 2.4:1 (2048 x 864)

Playback Frame Rates

(Project Time Base)

23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, and 60 fps, at all resolutions

Best Available

REDCODE

Settings

REDCODE HQ, MQ, and LQ at 8K 17:9 (8192 × 4320) up to 60 fps

REDCODE LQ at 8K 17:9 (8192 × 4320) up to 120 fps

REDCODE HQ, MQ, and LQ at 6K 17:9 (6144 × 3240) up to 96 fps

REDCODE MQ, and LQ at 6K 17:9 (6144 × 3240) up to 160 fps

REDCODE HQ, MQ, and LQ at 4K 17:9 (4096 × 2160) up to 240 fps

REDCODE HQ, MQ, and LQ at 2K 17:9 (2048 × 1080) up to 480 fps

REDCODE RAW

Acquisition Formats

8K 17:9 (8192 x 4320), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 1:1 and Anamorphic 2x, 1.8x, 1.6x, 1.5x, 1.3x, 1.25x

7K 17:9 (7168 x 3780), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 1:1 and Anamorphic 2x, 1.8x, 1.6x

6K 17:9 (6144 x 3240), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 1:1 and Anamorphic 1.5x, 1.3x, 1.25x

5K 17:9 (5120 x 2700), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 1:1

4K 17:9 (4096 x 2160), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 1:1

3K 17:9 (3072 x 1620), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 1:1

2K 17:9 (2048 x 1080), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 1:1

Construction Aluminum Alloy

Weight

4.03 lb without the body cap and the CFexpress Type B media card

Battery Type Integrated V-Lock battery interface optimized for the REDVOLT Micro-V Battery and other

Micro V-Lock batteries

DC Power +11 to +17 volts DC using the integrated 6-Pin DC-IN port

Operating Temperature 0˚ C to 40˚ C (32˚ F to 104˚ F)

Storage Temperature –20˚ C to 50˚ C (–4˚ F to 122˚ F)

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ITEM DETAILS

Relative Humidity 0% to 85% non-condensing

Color Management Image Processing Pipeline 2 (IPP2)

Supports 33×33×33 3D LUTs

Supports import of CDLs

Audio Integrated dual channel digital mono microphones, uncompressed, 24-bit 48 kHz

Integrated dual channel mic/line/+48 V input through the 5-pin Audio Port, uncompressed,

24-bit 48 kHz

Remote Control Wi-Fi for camera control through interchangeable male RP SMA antenna to female RP SMA

connection. Genlock, Timecode In, GPIO and Ctrl (RS-232) using the integrated 9-pin EXT Port. Wired

control using the USB-C port or Gigabit Ethernet (compatible USB-C to Ethernet adapter

required)

allowing remote camera control, live MJPEG preview video feed, and remote media offload

Monitor Outputs Integrated 12G-SDI with 6G-SDI, 3G-SDI, and 1.5G-SDI modes

12G-SDI: Up to 4096 × 2160 4:2:2 for 60p

6G-SDI: Up to 4096 × 2160 4:2:2 for 30p, 25p, and 24p

3G-SDI: Up to 2048 × 1080 4:2:2 for 60p

1.5G-SDI: Up to 2048 × 1080 4:2:2 for 30p, 25p, and 24p

SMPTE Timecode, HANC metadata, and 24-bit 48 kHz audio

Monitor Options DSMC3 RED

Touch 7" LCD (top LCD)

Wireless 1080p live preview video feed through 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Wi-Fi for framing

Integrated 2.4" LCD for camera control (no preview video)

SOFTWARE

RED Control App Access full camera controls and live preview from iOS or Android devices

Available from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. RED Control works wirelessly or wired

through the USB-C port

1. For more information on accessories, refer to RED.com/third-party-accessories

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