RED DIGITAL CINEMA 710-0389 KOMODO-X 6K Camera Production User Manual

KOMODO-X 6K S35 | V1.0

RED.COM

KOMODO-X™

OPERATION GUIDE

DISCLAIMER IV

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS VI

1. INTRODUCTION

RED KOMODO-X™ 1

2. QUICK REFERENCE

PREPARING THE CAMERA HARDWARE 4

PREPARING THE CAMERA SYSTEM 4

RECORDING 4

PROCESSING FOOTAGE 4

3. CAMERA COMPONENTS

CAMERA BODY 5

CAMERA BODY CONTROLS AND FEATURES 5

FRONT 5

TOP 6

LEFT 7

RIGHT 8

BACK 9

BOTTOM 10

CAMERA BODY LEDS 11

LENSES AND ADAPTERS 15

COMPATIBLE LENSES 16

COMPATIBLE MOUNT ADAPTERS 16

ATTACHING LENSES 16

REMOVING LENSES 16

ONBOARD LCD TOUCHSCREEN 17

STATUS BAR 21

STATUS PAGE 25

MONITORING TOOLS 26

HISTOGRAM 30

AUDIO TOOLS 31

PLAYBACK 33

4. MENUS

IMAGE / LUT MENU 38

ISO 39

SHUTTER 40

WHITE BALANCE 42

ND 45

OUTPUT COLOR SPACE 46

OUTPUT TONE MAP 46

HIGHLIGHT ROLL-OFF 47

DISPLAY PRESET 48

3D LUT 49

CDL 51

FILM GRADE AND VIDEO GRADE 52

EXPOSURE ADJUST 57

PROJECT SETTINGS MENU 58

FORMAT 59

RECORDING FRAME RATE 63

PROJECT TIME BASE 65

FILE FORMAT 65

R3D QUALITY 68

PRORES RESOLUTION 69

PRORES CODEC 70

PRORES COLOR PROFILE 70

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRE-RECORD 71

RECORDING MODE 73

TIMELAPSE 74

FRAME LIMIT 75

SLATE 76

AUDIO / TC MENU 81

AUDIO SOURCE 83

INTERNAL MICROPHONE 84

EXTERNAL AUDIO 85

HEADPHONE 86

TIMECODE SOURCE 87

TIMECODE DISPLAY MODE 88

MONITORING MENU 89

ONBOARD LCD 90

TOP LCD 93

SDI 96

LIVE STREAM 107

TOOLS 108

GUIDES 116

MEDIA MENU 124

EJECT 124

MEDIA INFO 125

SECURE FORMAT 125

USER SETTINGS MENU 129

PRESETS 129

USER BUTTONS 132

AUTOFOCUS MENU 136

ENABLE 136

MODE 137

SIZE 137

POSITION 137

AF TOGGLE 138

COMMUNICATION MENU 139

CAMERA 139

CONNECTIONS 140

CLIENTS & SERVICES 155

CLOUD UPLOAD 158

SYSTEM SETTINGS MENU 163

DATE / TIME 164

LICENSES 167

LENS 168

POWER 170

SENSOR 171

INDICATORS 172

GPO FUNCTION 174

STATUS SETTINGS 175

SYSTEM STATUS 179

LANGUAGE MENU 181

MAINTENANCE MENU 181

CALIBRATE 182

CALIBRATION 183

SAVE LOG 184

RESET DEFAULTS 185

FACTORY RESET 185

UPGRADE 186

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WI-FI CONFIGURATION 187

CONNECTING WIRELESSLY TO AN EXISTING

WI-FI NETWORK 187

FTPS CONFIGURATION 190

CAMERA SET-UP 191

SOFTWARE SET-UP (FILEZILLA) 192

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 193

USB-C CONFIGURATION 194

USB-C APPLE CONFIGURATION 195

USB-C ANDROID CONFIGURATION 202

USB-C ETHERNET CONFIGURATION 208

POWER 211

ATTACHING THE BATTERY 211

REMOVING THE BATTERY 211

POWER COMPONENTS 211

AUTO BOOT ON POWER 211

POWER CONSUMPTION 212

POWER PRIORITY 212

TURNING ON THE CAMERA 212

TURNING OFF THE CAMERA 213

MEDIA MANAGEMENT 213

EJECTING (UNMOUNTING) MEDIA 213

INSERTING THE MEDIA 215

SECURE FORMAT 217

MEDIA INFORMATION 218

FILE SYSTEM 219

CLIP NAMING CONVENTION 219

CLIP METADATA 219

MEDIA BEST PRACTICES 220

RED MONITOR INTERFACE CABLE 221

MONITORING 222

ONBOARD LCD TOUCHSCREEN 222

SDI OUTPUT TO A MONITOR 223

RED CONTROL 225

EXPOSURE 226

FALSE COLOR EXPOSURE TOOLS 228

FOCUS 229

FOCUS PEAKING MODE 229

EDGE PEAKING MODE 229

PEAKING PEAKING MODE 229

TIMECODE 230

TIME OF DAY 230

EDGECODE 231

ZEBRA MODES 233

ZEBRA OVERVIEW 233

PRE-RECORDING CONTENT 234

CALIBRATING THE SENSOR 235

WHEN TO CALIBRATE THE SENSOR 235

UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE 235

VERIFYING THE FIRMWARE VERSION 235

UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE 235

UPGRADING THE DSMC3™ RED® TOUCH

7.0" LCD FIRMWARE 238

UPDATING AUTOMATICALLY THROUGH THE

CAMERA 238

UPDATING MANUALLY THROUGH SMALLHD 238

SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 239

EXTERIOR SURFACES 239

STORAGE 239

ONBOARD LCD SCREEN 240

WATER DAMAGE 240

6. TROUBLESHOOTING

GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 241

CONTACT SUPPORT 241

STATUS ICONS 242

A. MECHANICAL DRAWINGS

FRONT VIEW 244

BACK VIEW 245

RIGHT SIDE VIEW 246

LEFT SIDE VIEW 247

TOP VIEW 248

BOTTOM VIEW 249

FEMALE RP SMA PORT 250

USB TYPE-C PORT 251

12G-SDI 252

HEADPHONE JACK 254

AUDIO PORT 255

EXTENSION PORT 256

6-PIN DC-IN 257

B. MENU MAP 258

C. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 260

D. ACCESSORIES

REDVOLT® NANO-V BATTERY 263

REDVOLT® MICRO-V BATTERY 264

RED® COMPACT DUAL V-LOCK CHARGER 265

CFEXPRESS TYPE B MEDIA 266

RED® CFEXPRESS TYPE B READER 267

KOMODO-X™ RF TO PL ADAPTER PACK 268

KOMODO-X™ RF TO PL WITH ELECTRONIC

ND ADAPTER PACK 269

DSMC3™ RED® TOUCH 7.0" LCD 270

DSMC3™ RED® TOUCH 7.0" LCD HOOD 271

KOMODO-X™ POWER ADAPTOR 272

OUTRIGGER HANDLE 272

KOMODO® WING GRIP 272

RED® COMPACT TOP HANDLE AND

EXTENSIONS 273

DSMC3™ RED® 5-PIN TO SINGLE 3.5 MM

ADAPTER 274

DSMC3™ RED® 5-PIN TO DUAL XLR

ADAPTER 274

RED® PRO I/O MODULE 275

RED CONTROL APPS 276

RED CONTROL 276

RED CONTROL PRO 277

RED CONNECT 277

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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 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 6/27/2023. To see earlier versions of

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SCAFFOLDS, SCRATCH EXTENSIONS, and SCRATCH Digital

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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

user's 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.

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:

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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 32 – Electromagnetic Interference

AS/NZS 61000.3.2 – Power Line Harmonics

AS/NZS 61000.3.3 – Power Line Flicker

SOUTH KOREA STATEMENTS

1. Equipment Name/Model Name: Komodo-X / Komodo-X

2. Registration No.: R-R-DV5-2023KX001, R-R-R3d-2022LSR001

3. Applicant Name:㈜ 디브이인사이드

4. Manufacture Date: 2023

5. Manufacturer/Country of Origin: RED Digital Cinema, LLC / USA

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 your 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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Foothill Ranch, CA 92610

USA

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This equipment is intended to be used by instructed personnel and is

not intended to be used by children.

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 point the camera directly into extreme light sources such as

the sun or lasers. Permanent damage to optical path or sensor may

occur, which is not covered by manufacturer’s warranty.

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.

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.

WARNING: Only replace the battery with a battery of the

same type, or with a battery that is equivalent.

Read and adhere to all safety instructions provided by the

manufacturer of the batteries.

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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: RED KOMODO-X™ camera

RED KOMODO-X™

KOMODO-X is the next evolution in the KOMODO family, multiplying the frame rates, dynamic range, and usability of

the original KOMODO to break new grounds.

NEXT GENERATION KOMODO SENSOR

KOMODO-X features the same sized 6K S35 Global Shutter sensor as the KOMODO, but with a ground up redesign

and key architecture improvements.

Improved detail and color in shadows, paired with double the frame rates at 6K 80P and 4K 120P makes KOMODO-X

an even more powerful tool for creatives.

ENHANCED BODY AND I/O

With key improvements for professional workflows, the KOMODO-X now shares many features with the DSMC3 line

while still maintaining the impressively small KOMODO form factor. An integrated micro V-Lock allows for direct

attachment of professional micro V-Lock batteries without the need for adapters and is also compatible with the

upcoming RED PRO I/O Module to provide auxiliary power and compatibility with full sized V-Lock and Gold Mount

batteries.

A reinforced RF lens mount with locking mechanism maintains the flexibility of toolless switching between multiple lens

mount types, while providing the stability and rigidity professionals need. KOMODO-X is also fully compatible with /i PL

lenses using the RED RF to PL Adapter.

12G SDI, full sized DC-IN, USB Type-C, and a phantom powered locking audio connector further enables KOMODO-X

to seamlessly integrate into any professional workflow. KOMODO-X is compatible with DSMC3™ RED® 5-Pin to Single

3.5 mm Adapter to support existing KOMODO microphones, or the DSMC3™ RED® 5-Pin to Dual XLR Adapter for

general purpose XLR microphones.

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An integrated 2.9” LCD allows for simplified control and image preview in compact setups. For more precise monitoring,

KOMODO-X supports the DSMC3 7” Touch LCD which provides a daylight viewable, high-resolution, camera top

monitor and control solution without the mess of cables.

IP CONNECTED

KOMODO-X is a powerful platform for any IP based workflow, from Virtual Production to Live Broadcast. With

integrated USB Type-C connection and built-in Wi-Fi, remotely control the camera using RED Control or RED Control

Pro, as well as IP media offloading using FTPS or in-camera Cloud Uploading functionality. In addition, KOMODO-X

supports frame-accurate PTP synchronization or tri-level genlock sensor sync with the ability to offset on the fly to

support multi-camera LED volume productions.

KOMODO-X also supports RED Connect, a licensed feature that allows for live broadcasting of 6K images directly from

the camera over IP, expanding RED’s cinematic imagery into boundless new uses.

QUICK REFERENCE

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

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.

GLOBAL SHUTTER

This camera employs global shutter technology. This technology exposes all of the sensor's pixels in each frame

simultaneously, unlike a rolling shutter that exposes lines of pixels (each with a delay) causing image artifacts on fast-

moving objects. Global shutter technology not only improves the visual appearance of this camera's images, it also

eliminates tracking and matte-painting distortions during post production.

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 the camera is able to record RAW video at high frame rates and

resolution, this camera is ideally suited to capture video and still images simultaneously while still preserving the full

flexibility that RAW still photographers have come to expect.

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POST-PRODUCTION

Many non-linear editing systems (NLEs) can open and edit RED footage, allowing full RAW control and flexibility without

any need to re-transcode. 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.

Foundry Nuke

Assimilate Scratch

AutoDesk Flame

ColorFront Transkoder (beta for latest support)

Pomfort Silverstack

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 KOMODO-X™ 6K S35 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 Accessories)

Installing Lenses and Adapters

Inserting the Media

Connecting a power source (refer to Power or Accessories)

Turning On the Camera

PREPARING THE CAMERA SYSTEM

Configure the camera settings to prepare for recording by:

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

Upgrading the Firmware and Upgrading the DSMC3™ RED® Touch 7.0" LCD 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, Outrigger Handle, or RED® Compact Top Handle and

Extensions

Record by using the Top LCD (refer to DSMC3™ RED® Touch 7.0" LCD)

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

Start, stop, and control the camera by using USB-C (refer to USB-C Configuration)

Start, stop, and control the camera 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

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

recent R3D SDK (8.3 or later) to offer compatibility with the latest RED firmware.

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3. CAMERA COMPONENTS

CAMERA BODY

This section describes the Front, Top, Left, Right, Back, 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 DESCRIPTION

Lens release Press to release RF-type lenses

Mic 1 Left Internal Microphone channel

Tally light Tally light (refer to Camera Body LEDs and Indicators)

Mic 2 Right Internal Microphone channel

Front REC button Press and release the REC button to toggle between record start and stop

Lens locking ring Rotate to lock and unlock lenses

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TOP

Figure: Camera Body Top Controls and Features

ITEM DESCRIPTION

LCD Touchscreen Camera Onboard LCD Touchscreen

MENU (BACK) Button Menu button, Back button

Up Arrow (LOCK)

Button

Navigates up in the menu and locks/unlocks the UI when pressed along with the other

Lock button

Down Arrow (LOCK)

Button

Navigates down in the menu and locks/unlocks the UI when pressed along with the other

Lock button

Select Button Selects the highlighted menu item

Playback Button Opens the Playback screen

1/4-20 Mounting

Holes

1/4-20 mounting holes for optional accessories (refer to Outrigger Handle, DSMC3™

RED® Touch 7.0" LCD)

Accessory Port Connection port for accessories (refer to Outrigger Handle, DSMC3™ RED® Touch 7.0"

LCD)

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LEFT

Figure: Camera Body Left Controls and Features

ITEM DESCRIPTION

M4 Mounting Holes Two (2) M4 mounting points for accessories

Focus Plane Focus plane indicator symbol

Air intake Air intake for thermal management

Media compartment CFexpress Type B compartment

Access media Latch for the CFexpress Type B media compartment door

EJECT Button Micro-V battery eject button

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RIGHT

Figure: Camera Body Right Controls and Features

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Wireless antenna Wi-Fi antenna mounted to a female RP-SMA connector. Supports dual band 2.4 GHz or 5

GHz

Power LED Displays the camera ready status (refer to Camera Body LEDs)

ON/OFF switch Slide up to turn on the camera and slide down to turn off the camera

Speaker Beep speaker for audible feedback

Right REC button Assignable full-press and half-press button

Exhaust Exhaust for thermal control

Focus plane Focus plane indicator symbol

M4 mounting

holes

Two (2) M4 mounting points for accessories

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BACK

Figure: Camera Body Rear Controls and Features

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Micro V-Lock battery

mount

14.4 V Micro V-Lock mount(refer to REDVOLT® MICRO-V Battery and REDVOLT®

NANO-V Battery)

Wireless antenna Wi-Fi antenna mounted to a female RP-SMA connector. Supports dual band 2.4 GHz or

5 GHz

USB Type-C port USB Type-C Port for USB-C connection

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

1,2

Headphone port 3.5 mm stereo headphone output

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

9-pin Extension Port 9-pin 0B ODU port (refer to Extension Port)

6-pin DC-IN port and

LED

6-pin 1B ODU for DC-IN (11-17 Volts) and power status LED (refer to 6-pin DC-IN)

1. Use certified 12G-SDI cables.

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

cable before removing the accessories' DC power cable (or batteries). For more information, refer to Preventing Damage to SDI Outputs.

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BOTTOM

Figure: Camera Body Bottom Controls and Features

# ITEM DESCRIPTION

1 Mounting Points One (1) 1/4"-20 mounting hole and one (1) 3/8"-16 mounting hole

2 Registration Points Indented alignment points

3 Service Port For RED service only - DO NOT REMOVE

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CAMERA BODY LEDS

FRONT LED

Figure: Camera LED, Front

ITEM COLOR DESCRIPTION

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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LEFT SIDE LED

Figure: Camera LED, Left Side

ITEM COLOR/FLASHING DESCRIPTION

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

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RIGHT SIDE LEDS

Figure: Camera LED, Right Side

ITEM COLOR/FLASHING DESCRIPTION

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 (firmware update) Flashing green Firmware update in progress

Flashing red Firmware update error (refer to Upgrading the

Firmware)

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BACK LEDS

Figure: Camera LEDs, Rear

ITEM COLOR DESCRIPTION

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 batteries

Red Error charging the batteries

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LENSES AND ADAPTERS

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

and Removing Lenses.

For more information on a specific lens or adapter, 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 may not register on the camera UI or 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 KOMODO-X 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 ADAPTERS

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

KOMODO-X™ RF to PL Adapter (refer to KOMODO-X™ RF to PL Adapter Pack)

Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R

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

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 adapter.

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 adapter.

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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ONBOARD LCD TOUCHSCREEN

This section describes the structure and layout of the graphical user interface

(GUI) for the Onboard LCD touchscreen. Advanced GUI menu controls

enable convenient access to menus, camera features, and critical camera

information.

NOTE: After 1 hour of inactivity, the touchscreen will go to sleep. Tap the

touchscreen or touch any button to wake the touchscreen. The touchscreen

will not sleep while the camera is recording.

The Onboard LCD Touchscreen home page contains the following features:

STATUS BAR

The Status Bar contains the button for displaying the Home screen and Menu screen. It also contains status icons for

various camera settings and inputs.

When you tap the Home/Menu toggle button (RED logo), the camera toggles the display between the menu page and

the home page:

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When you tap the Status bar icons the Status Page displays:

EXPOSURE

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

Exposure

Meter

Overexposed

Example

Underexposed

Example

Balanced

Example

RGB Exposure displays the pixel exposure quantity of the separate RGB channels and indicates when a channel is

underexposed or overexposed. This meter measures the raw image data regardless of the ISO and LUT settings.

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

underexposed. This indicates that a small bright or dark area is in the image.

The level bars show the levels of overexposed and underexposed RGB pixels on the sensor. Adjust the settings on the

camera to compensate.

Tap the Exposure section to toggle between this display and the Monitoring Tools page display.

MEDIA / HISTOGRAM

The Media section of the

Onboard

LCD home page displays the Timecode or

Edgecode, clip ID, clip duration, resolution/format, and frame rate for the camera.

Tap the Media section to toggle between this display and the Histogram display.

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The Histogram section of the Onboard LCD home page displays the image color

histogram. Tap this area to toggle between this display and the Media display. For

more information, refer to Histogram.

AUDIO

The Audio section of the Onboard LCD home page displays the audio levels for the camera. Tap the

Audio section to toggle between this display and the Audio Tools display.

The Audio VU meters display the audio levels in decibel (dB) for the selected channels. Refer to the

Audio / TC Menu section for more information about the audio channels.

In this example, channel 2 displays the VU meter clipping at maximum dB.

CAMERA DESIGNATION AND REC BUTTON

The Camera Designation and Record button on the Onboard LCD touchscreen home page displays the camera letter

assigned to the camera (refer to Slate and Camera ID). You can tap this area to start pre-recording, and to start and

stop recording.

Pre-recording: Recording:

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QUICK SETTINGS

The Quick Settings section of the Onboard LCD home page displays the Quick Settings buttons for changing the most

often used camera settings. These settings include Recording Frame Rate, ISO, IRIS (refer to Lens), Shutter, and White

Balance.

Tap on a Quick Setting button to change the settings.

Swipe the setting left or right to make a selection.

Tap Edit to manually enter a value.

Tap List to manage which values display in this tool.

Tap on the Quick Setting button to close the selection screen.

Tap and hold the Shutter button to quickly toggle between Time and Angle settings.

Tap and hold the White Balance (WB) button to quickly switch between Kelvin and

Presets.

BUTTON NAVIGATION

Pressing the Menu button next to the Onboard LCD touchscreen opens the main menu page. You can select the

desired menu items by using the Up, Down, and Select (SEL) buttons. Pressing the Menu button also navigates

backwards (BACK) from submenus in the menu tree.

Pressing the Up arrow and the Down arrow simultaneously locks/unlocks the touchscreen and the menu buttons. The

Lock icon in the Status bar displays the lock status. The REC button is not locked and it functions normally.

Pressing the Playback button starts and stops playback (refer to Playback for more information).

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STATUS BAR

The top of the Onboard LCD screen displays the camera status bar.

The Status Bar contains the following button and icons:

Home / Menu Button

Media Status Icon

Temperature / Exposure Icon

Timecode Icon

Genlock Icon

SYNC Icon

Status Bar

3D LUT Icon

Network Activity Icon

LCD Lock Icon

Wi-Fi Icon

DC-In Icon

Battery Icon

HOME / MENU BUTTON

This button toggles the Onboard LCD display between the Home screen and the Menu screen. The arrow on the button

changes direction when toggled.

Home Screen: Menu Screen:

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MEDIA STATUS ICON TEMPERATURE / EXPOSURE ICON

This icon displays the status of the CFexpress Type

B 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 at the current ambient

temperature.

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

requires sensor re-calibration at the current shutter

speed.

Refer to Calibrating the Sensor.

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 selected Timecode

Source is not present, or not jammed in the last 12

hours.

White indicates that the selected Timecode

source is not currently connected but was jammed

during the current camera boot.

Yellow indicates that the selected Timecode

source has not been jammed in current camera boot

but has been within the last 12 hours, or that

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 a

Genlock signal.

Red indicates that the camera is receiving and is

not locked to a Genlock signal.

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SYNC ICON 3D LUT 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 using Genlock but not Timecode.

This icon indicates the activation status of 3D LUTs.

Gray indicates that no 3D LUTs are in use.

White indicates that the camera is using a 3D

LUT.

CAMERA STATUS ICON NETWORK ACTIVITY ICON

This icon indicates the state of the camera hardware.

The different icons and their corresponding status

include:

Good: Camera operating as expected.

Attention Required: Camera's calibration

requires attention or camera is nearing overheated

state.

Overheating: Camera has reached temperature

threshold and shut down is imminent.

Shutting Down: Camera is shutting down due to

overheating.

This icon indicates the state of FTPS or Cloud data

transfer.

Gray indicates that no network data transfer is

occurring.

Green indicates that the camera is transferring

FTPS or Cloud data.

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LCD LOCK ICON WI-FI ICON

This icon indicates the state of the Onboard LCD

Lock. The states include:

Gray and open indicates that the camera

Onboard LCD is unlocked.

White and closed indicates that the camera

Onboard LCD is locked.

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).

DC-IN ICON BATTERY ICON

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 and the voltage number is displayed.

This icon indicates the state of the battery connection

and charge level. When the voltage is low, it displays the

voltage in red.

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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STATUS PAGE

The Status page contains camera status information and shortcuts to the associated camera menus:

The camera status and menu shortcuts include:

ITEM DETAILS

Media Displays the media status and a link to the Media Menu

Power Displays the power status and a link to the Power settings menu

System Status Displays the camera temperature status and a link to the System Status menu

Project Settings Displays the project status and a link to the Project Settings Menu

Lens Displays the lens status and a link to the Lens settings menu

Wi-Fi Displays the communication status and a link to the Wi-Fi settings menu

Maintenance Displays the Temperature and Exposure calibration, the external connection status, and a link

to the Maintenance Menu

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MONITORING TOOLS

Open the Monitoring tools by tapping on the Exposure section of the Onboard LCD home page.

Return to the Onboard LCD home page by tapping the arrow button

The Monitoring tools provide an easy way to toggle many of the monitoring features on and off.

When the features are selected, the buttons indicate the selection.

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ONBOARD LCD SWITCHES

The Onboard LCD switches allow you to view or hide the enabled LCD monitor Guides and Tools on the Onboard LCD

screen.

When the switches are selected, the gray bar turns green on the left side of the switch.

The Onboard LCD Guides switch displays the Monitoring Guides (frame guides and center guide) on the Onboard LCD.

The Onboard LCD Tools switch displays the Monitoring Tools (false color, peaking, zebra) on the Onboard LCD and on

Live Stream.

SDI SWITCHES

The SDI switches allow you to view or hide the enabled SDI monitor Guides and Tools on the Onboard LCD screen.

When the switches are selected, the gray bar turns green on the left side of the switch.

The SDI Guides switch displays the Monitoring Guides (frame guides and center guide) on the SDI output.

The SDI Tools switch displays the Monitoring Tools (false color, peaking, zebra) on the SDI output.

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MAGNIFY

The Magnify section allows you to enable or disable magnification on the camera's LCDs (Onboard LCD and Top LCD)

and the SDI monitor output. When the switches are selected, the gray bar turns green on the left side of the switch.

FOCUS

The Focus section allows you to enable or disable one of the focus tools. The focus tool button you select will turn red.

For information about using the Focus tools, refer to Tools.

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EXPOSURE

The Exposure section allows you to enable or disable one of the exposure tools. The Exposure tool button you select

will turn red.

For information about using the Exposure tools, refer to Tools.

TOOLS

The Tools section allows you to open the Monitor Tools menu.

For information about the Monitor Tools menu, refer to Tools.

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ZEBRA

The Zebra section allows you to enable or disable the Zebra 1 and Zebra 2 modes. When the modes are selected, the

gray bar turns green on the left side of the switch.

For information about using the two Zebra modes, refer to Zebra 1 and Zebra 2.

HISTOGRAM

NOTE: The Histogram feature is disabled on Monochrome cameras.

Tap the histogram area to toggle between the Histogram display and the Media display.

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The Histogram area of the LCD home page displays an RGB exposure distribution histogram of the final image as it

appears on screen. The histogram takes into account exposure elements such as ISO, LUTs, and white balance.

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 provides a quick visual tool you can use to determine your overall image exposure levels.

Overexposed Example Underexposed Example

AUDIO TOOLS

Open the Audio tools by tapping on the Audio section of the LCD home page.

Return to the LCD home page by tapping the arrow .

The Audio tools provide an easy way to control many of the audio features.

When the features are selected, the buttons indicate the selection.

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HEADPHONE

The headphone section allows you to enable/disable the headphone output, to select input from Internal Microphone, or

External, and to adjust the headphone volume with a slider.

AUDIO SOURCE

The Audio Source section allows you to select the audio source the camera will record to the clip. You can select

Internal Microphone, External, both, or none. Use the sliders to adjust the gain for each channel. You can use the Link

button to link channels 1 and 2, or to link channels 3 and 4. This allows you to adjust both of the internal or external

channels together.

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AUDIO VU METER

The Audio VU Meter section displays the audio input received by the camera from the four channels.

As the input increases, the level indicator changes from green to yellow to orange to red. When the audio input clips,

the channel number at the top of the VU meter turns red:

PLAYBACK

When you press on the Playback button, the Onboard LCD Touchscreen displays the Playback screen.

To close the Playback screen, press the Playback button.

NOTE: When you open playback, it disables many of the menu settings.

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PLAYBACK SCREEN

The Playback screen displays the clip image along with the following:

Clip Slider

RGB Exposure

Histogram

Audio VU Meters

Clip Information

Playback Screen Buttons

CLIP SLIDER

Use your finger to move forward and backward through the frames by swiping the image to the left and the right. The

Clip Slider shows where in the timeline the displayed frame is located in the clip.

RGB EXPOSURE

RGB Exposure displays the exposure levels of the separate RGB channels and indicates when a channel is

underexposed or overexposed. This meter measures the raw image data regardless of the ISO and LUT settings.

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HISTOGRAM

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 quick way to view your overall image exposure levels.

AUDIO VU METERS

The Audio VU meters display the audio levels in the played clip.

CLIP INFORMATION

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

PLAYBACK SCREEN BUTTONS

With the Playback screen buttons you can view the Clip list, move one clip back, move one frame back, play/pause,

move one frame forward, and move one clip forward.

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CLIP LIST

The Clip List button displays the list of clips recorded on the media card.

Each clip displays the first frame of the clip, the clip information, and the clip file format.

Swipe up and down to scroll through the list of clips. Tap the down arrow to open the clip information screen.

When you tap the Load button, the camera loads the clip to the Playback screen.

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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 Onboard LCD Touchscreen.

MENUS DETAILS

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

Display Preset, 3D LUT, CDL, Exposure Adjust

Project Settings Menu Format, Recording Frame Rate, Project Time Base, File Format, R3D Quality,

ProRes Resolution, ProRes Codec, ProRes Color Profile, Pre-Record, Recording Mode,

Timelapse, Frame Limit, Slate

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

Auto-Jam Toggle, Jam Timecode to TOD, Manual Timecode, Timecode Display Mode

Monitoring Menu Onboard LCD, Top LCD, SDI, Live Stream, Tools, Guides

Media Menu Eject, Media Info, Secure Format

User Settings Menu Create Presets and assign User Button functions

Autofocus Menu Enable AF, Mode, Size, Position, AF Toggle

Communication Menu Camera, Connections (USB-C, Wi-Fi, Serial), Clients & Services (FTPS, PTP), Cloud

Upload (Frame.io, AWS S3)

System Settings Menu Date / Time, Licenses, Lens, Power, Sensor, Indicators, GPO, Status Settings, System

Status

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

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

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IMAGE / LUT MENU

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

From the Onboard LCD touchscreen menu, tap Image / LUT:

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 time the sensor is exposed to light

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

ND When attached, you can adjust the ND value for the RF to PL Adapter w/

Electronic ND

Filter Name When attached, this displays the name of the PL filter.

Output Color Space Adjusts on-set working color space

Output Tone Map Adjusts the image contrast

Highlight Roll-Off Adjusts image highlight compression

Display Preset Select the displayed preview image gamma for the SDI port

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 exposure in the monitoring path.

The ISO range is ISO 250 to ISO 12,800. The default ISO is ISO 800 for color and ISO 2000 for Monochrome.

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.

NOTE: When you set the File Format to ProRes, the ISO is baked-in the image.

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SHUTTER

Use Shutter to select the exposure time (shutter speed / shutter angle). The camera allows you to change the shutter

settings while recording.

You can switch between Angle and Time settings by holding down the Onboard LCD Shutter quick setting button on

the main menu, or by changing the Shutter Display mode in the Status Settings menu.

You can tap Edit to change the Shutter

menu values manually.

You can tap List to choose which values you

want to display on the menu list.

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SHUTTER ANGLE

Enter the exposure value as a shutter angle (xx°). The shutter angle range is 1° 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 slowest available shutter speed in the camera is 1/5.99 sec when the

recording frame rate is set to 5.99 fps. 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, Color Temperature Presets, Tint and execute the Auto

White Balance.

NOTE: Color temperature is disabled on Monochrome cameras.

You can switch between Kelvin and Presets by holding down the Onboard LCD WB quick setting button on the main

menu, or by changing the White Balance List mode in the Status Settings menu.

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:

ITEMS DETAILS

Color Temperature Image color temperature correction

Color Temperature Presets Tap a button to select a preset color temperature

Tint Adjust magenta-green color component

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

NOTE: When you set the File Format to ProRes, White Balance is baked-in the image.

COLOR TEMPERATURE

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

NOTE: Color temperature is disabled on Monochrome cameras.

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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.

NOTE: Color temperature is disabled on Monochrome cameras.

The color temperature presets you can select include:

ITEMS DETAILS ITEMS DETAILS

Incandescent 2800 K Daylight 5600 K

Tungsten 3200 K Cloudy 7500 K

Fluorescent 4500 K Shade 9000 K

Flash 5500 K

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TINT

Use Tint to adjust the image's color tint.

NOTE: Tint is disabled on Monochrome cameras.

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.

Use Edit to open the keypad screen where you can enter a specific Tint value.

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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 tap OK next to Auto White Balance.

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. Make sure that you

center the chart, and that it fills at least 25% of the sensor area.

When the RF to PL Adapter w/ Electronic ND is attached, and the Electronic ND filter is inserted, you can use this menu

to select the density of the ND filter.

The ND filter range is 2-7 stops or 0.6 to 2.1 density. From the Status Settings menu, you can use the ND Display Mode

submenu to select Stops or Density units, and you can use the ND Increments submenu to select the size of the

NDincrements displayed on the camera (refer to Status Settings for more information).

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OUTPUT COLOR SPACE

Use Output Color Space to select the desired color space associated with the clip. When the camera file format is R3D,

it saves this color space as metadata, which you can adjust in post-processing. When the camera uses the ProRes file

format, and the ProRes Color Profile is Image/LUT, the camera bakes the color space in the resulting image.

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 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.

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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.

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DISPLAY PRESET

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

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.

The selections are:

SDR - Standard Dynamic Range (default)

HDR - High Dynamic Range

HLG - Hybrid Log-Gamma

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

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.

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

SDR and HDR monitors.

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3D LUT

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

LUT

When you are recording in the ProRes format, you can choose to irreversibly encode (bake) the 3D LUT into the

recorded file. For more information, refer to the ProRes Color Profile section.

When you are recording in the R3D format, this LUT will be saved along with each clip on which it is activated during

recording. The output file name format for the LUT is clip_LUT Name.cube.

The LUT is non-destructive, and it is reversible, when recording in the R3D format.

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." The camera only supports 33x33x33 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.

When you copy LUTs from a computer to the media, make sure that the card reader is not set to read only.

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, the camera will automatically save the LUT 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 to define the look of the camera's colors in your project.

NOTE: The CDL menu is disabled on Monochrome cameras.

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.”

When you record with a CDL in ProRes format, the CDL is baked-in with the ProRes file. When you record with a CDL in

R3D format, the camera automatically saves the CDL file along with the R3D files.

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.

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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.

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, and Blue, color data.

NOTE: The CDL options are disabled on Monochrome cameras.

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. The

Edit button opens the keypad where you can enter a specific CDL Power value.

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CDL SLOPE

The CDL Slope settings multiply the incoming RGB data.

NOTE: The CDL options are disabled on Monochrome cameras.

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 settings are 1.00000. The Edit button

opens a keypad where you can enter a specific CDL Slope value.

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CDL OFFSET

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

NOTE: The CDL options are disabled on Monochrome cameras.

The Camera LCD Menu for CDL Offset:

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 is 0.00000. The Edit

button opens the keypad, where you can enter a specific CDL Offset value.

CDL SATURATION

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

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NOTE: The CDL options are disabled on Monochrome cameras.

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. The Edit

button opens a keypad where you can enter a specific CDL Saturation value.

ON MEDIA CDL

Use On Media CDLs to import CDLs from the media to the camera.

NOTE: The CDL options are disabled on Monochrome cameras.

When importing CDLs from media

to the camera, the CDLs are saved

to a folder on the camera called

“cdls”.

From On Media CDLs you can

import a selected CDL from the

media to the camera, or you can

import all of the CDLs from the

media to the camera.

When you copy CDLs from a

computer to the media, make sure

that the card reader is not set to

Read Only.

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IN CAMERA CDLS

Use In Camera CDLs to export CDLs from the camera to the media. You can also select which stored CDL you want to

apply to the camera.

NOTE: The CDL options are disabled on Monochrome cameras.

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

From In 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 Onboard LCD touchscreen menu, tap Project Settings:

Use the Project Settings menu to configure the recording settings:

ITEMS DETAILS

Format Size of the area captured by the sensor

Recording Frame Rate Frames recorded per second

Project Time Base Image playback rate

File Format R3D or ProRes file formats

R3D Quality Compression level of the recorded image file

ProRes Resolution Resolution of the recorded ProRes image file

ProRes Codec ProRes codec selection

ProRes Color Profile RWG / Log3G10 or Image / LUT settings

Pre-Record Enable and configure a pre-record clip

Recording Mode Select Motion or Timelapse mode

Timelapse Interval Time and Frames per Interval

Frame Limit Enable, Frames, and Playback Duration

Slate Enter the Camera ID, Camera Position, Camera Operator, Scene,

Shot, Take, Production, Director, DoP, and Unit

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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:

ITEMS DETAILS

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

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

All Formats Select from all sensor capture areas

Dimensions (Pixel) Displays the dimensions of the selected format in pixels

Dimensions (mm) Displays the dimensions of the selected format in millimeters

The available aspect ratios are determined by the selected resolution. The default format setting is 6K 17:9.

When you lower the resolution in the Format menu, only a portion of the sensor is used. The camera does not

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

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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.

The default format is 6K 17:9.

FORMAT DIMENSION (PIXELS) DIMENSIONS (MM)

Width Height Width Height Diagonal

6K 17:9

6144 3240 27.03 14.26 30.56

6K 2:1

6144 3072 27.03 13.52 30.22

6K 2.4:1

6144 2592 27.03 11.40 29.34

6K 16:9

5760 3240 25.34 14.26 29.08

6K 1:1

3240 3240 14.26 14.26 20.17

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SUPER 35 ANAMORPHIC (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 6K 17:9 format when recording RAW.

SUPER 35 ANAMORPHIC (6K) FORMAT SPECIFICATIONS

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

Anamorphic (6K) format.

The default setting is 6K 4:3 2x.

FORMAT DIMENSION (PIXELS) DIMENSION DE-SQUEEZED

(PIXELS)

DIMENSIONS (MM)

WIDTH HEIGHT WIDTH HEIGHT WIDTH HEIGHT DIAGONAL

6K 4:3 2x

4320 3240 8640 3240 19.01 14.26 23.76

6K 6:5 2x

3888 3240 7776 3240 17.11 14.26 22.27

6K 1:1 2x

3240 3240 6480 3240 14.26 14.26 20.17

6K 3:2 1.8x

4860 3240 8748 3240 21.38 14.26 25.70

6K 4:3 1.8x

4320 3240 7776 3240 19.01 14.26 23.76

6K 3:2 1.6x

4860 3240 7776 3240 21.38 14.26 25.70

6K 16:9 1.5x

5760 3240 8640 3240 25.34 14.26 29.08

6K 17:9 1.3x

6144 3240 8192 3240 27.03 14.26 30.56

6K 17:9 1.25x

6144 3240 7680 3240 27.03 14.26 30.56

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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 6K 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. The

default setting is 6K 17:9.

FORMAT DIMENSION (PIXELS) DIMENSIONS (MM)

WIDTH HEIGHT WIDTH HEIGHT DIAGONAL

6K 17:9

6144 3240 27.03 14.26 30.56

6K 2:1

6144 3072 27.03 13.52 30.22

6K 2.4:1

6144 2592 27.03 11.40 29.34

6K 16:9

5760 3240 25.34 14.26 29.08

6K 1:1

3240 3240 14.26 14.26 20.17

6K 4:3 2x

4320 3240 19.01 14.26 23.76

6K 6:5 2x

3888 3240 17.11 14.26 22.27

6K 1:1 2x

3240 3240 14.26 14.26 20.17

6K 3:2 1.8x

4860 3240 21.38 14.26 25.70

6K 4:3 1.8x

4320 3240 19.01 14.26 23.76

6K 3:2 1.6x

4860 3240 21.38 14.26 25.70

6K 16:9 1.5x

5760 3240 25.34 14.26 29.08

6K 17:9 1.3x

6144 3240 27.03 14.26 30.56

6K 17:9 1.25x

6144 3240 27.03 14.26 30.56

5K 17:9

5120 2700 22.53 11.88 25.47

5K 16:9

4800 2700 21.12 11.88 24.23

4K 17:9

4096 2160 18.02 9.50 20.37

4K 16:9

3840 2160 16.90 9.50 19.39

2K 17:9

2048 1080 9.01 4.75 10.19

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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. Lower values than the

project time base will result in under-cranking (fast motion playback) and values larger than the project time base will

result in over-cranking (slow motion playback).

You can tap EDIT to change the Recording Frame Rate menu values manually.

You can tap LIST to choose which values you want to display on the menu list.

The maximum frame rate for each format is determined by Project Time Base and Format.

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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 FPS

6K 17:9

6K 2:1

6K 2.4:1

100

6K 16:9

6K 1:1

5K 17:9

5K 16:9

4K 17:9

120

4K 16:9

120

2K 17:9

240

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PROJECT TIME BASE

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

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.

NOTE: When the Recording Frame Rate is set to a higher speed than the Project Time Base setting, audio is recorded

as varispeed audio (refer to Audio / TC Menu).

FILE FORMAT

Use File Format to select the format that the camera uses to record image files.

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When you change the file format, a message warns you that the camera must be rebooted to complete the change:

R3D REDCODE FILE FORMAT

The RED R3D file format records images in a compressed RAW format. In comparison to Apple ProRes, REDCODE

RAW data does not bake in image settings like ISO, saturation, or LUTs, allowing more flexibility in post-processing

workflows without reducing image quality or dynamic range. Instead R3D files store the image settings as Metadata.

You can open and process R3D files with REDCINE-X PRO or with non-linear editing (NLE) software that supports the

RED SDK.

R3D is the camera's default file format.

APPLE PRORES FORMAT

This section provides general information about recording Apple ProRes files with the camera, including:

The maximum recording frame rate in ProRes is 120 frames per second (FPS).

QuickTime files have the same metadata as the REDCODE RAW files. The metadata is per clip, and not per frame.

You can select a Format from the Project Settings Menu and the camera will scale it to the target resolution you

select in ProRes Resolution.

Recording 4K ProRes files requires 4K and above formats in 17:9. When in ProRes, formats below 4K will

automatically be recorded as 2K or HD.

For more information about Apple ProRes, including the data rates for each codec, refer to the Apple ProRes White

Paper.

APPLE PRORES DESCRIPTION

The table below describes each supported Apple ProRes codec.

NAME CHROMA SAMPLING DATA RATE

ProRes 4444 XQ Y' C

+α 4:4:4:4 1697 Mbps at 4K 17:9 and 24 FPS

ProRes 4444 Y' C

+α 4:4:4:4 1131 Mbps at 4K 17:9 and 24 FPS

ProRes 422 HQ Y' C

4:2:2 754 Mbps at 4K 17:9 and 24 FPS

ProRes 422 Y' C

4:2:2 503 Mbps at 4K 17:9 and 24 FPS

ProRes 422 LT Y' C

4:2:2 350 Mbps at 4K 17:9 and 24 FPS

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FILE STRUCTURE OF RECORDED APPLE PRORES FILES

When you record using R3D + ProRes Proxy, this is the file structure of the recorded files on the media:

.RDM Folder

.RDC Folder

.mov

.R3D

.rtn (RED Thumbnail file)

NOTE: The camera creates multiple .mov files, similar to how the camera creates multiple R3D files.

When you record using ProRes format, this is the file structure of the recorded files on the media:

.RDM Folder

.RDC Folder

.mov

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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 - Low data rate and long recording time

ELQ - 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. ELQ compression mode provides nearly 50% more recording time than LQ, and RED

recommends using ELQ for scenes where the complexity is low or the final delivery resolution is lower than the

acquisition resolution (downsampling).

R3D QUALITY DATA RATES

FORMAT 24P HQ 24P MQ 24P LQ 24P ELQ

6K 17:9 239 MB/s 168 MB/s 105 MB/s 65 MB/s

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PRORES RESOLUTION

When you enable ProRes as the File Format you can select the ProRes resolution.

The ProRes Resolution selections include:

HD (16:9)

2K (17:9)

UHD (16:9)

4K (17:9, default).

The camera will downscale to achieve the selected ProRes resolution when the aspect ratios of your format and ProRes

resolution do not match. It is recommended to shoot 4K or 2K ProRes when the format is 17:9, and to shoot UHD or HD

when the format is 16:9.

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PRORES CODEC

When you enable ProRes as the File Format you can select the ProRes Codec.

The ProRes Codec selections include:

ProRes 4444 XQ

ProRes 4444

ProRes 422 HQ

ProRes 422

ProRes 422 LT

NOTE: Some ProRes codec selections are not available in all frame rates.

PRORES COLOR PROFILE

When you enable ProRes as the File Format you can select the color profile.

The ProRes Color Profile settings include:

RWG/Log3G10 - REDWideGamutRGB color space and Log3G10 gamma curve

Image / LUT - Applies all Image / LUT settings for Output Color Space, Display Preset, 3D LUT, and CDL.

NOTE: All ProRes Color Profile settings bake in both the ISO and the White Balance settings.

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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 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.

When the selected pre-record time is not possible in the selected format, the closest time available will be shown in

yellow.

For more information, refer to Pre-Recording Content.

ENABLE

Select Enable to toggle Pre-Record on and off.

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TIME

Select Time to choose or enter the number of seconds to pre-record.

When you select a Time value larger than the current settings allow, the camera changes the Time value to the

maximum value it can support and highlights the value in yellow.

PLAYBACK DURATION

Playback Duration displays the duration in seconds that the pre-record clip will last in playback.

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FRAMES TO RECORD

Frames to Record displays the number of frames the pre-recorded clip will contain at the current settings.

RECORDING MODE

Use Recording Mode to select between normal motion recording or timelapse recording.

When you select Timelapse, the Timelapse option is enabled on the menu.

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TIMELAPSE

Use Timelapse to select the timelapse settings.

From Timelapse you can select the interval time between the group of frames per interval, and you can select the

number of frames captured per interval.

INTERVAL TIME

Select Interval Time to enter the elapsed time between the group of frames per interval.

For example:

60s = 1 minute

3600s = 1 hour

86400s = 1 day

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FRAMES PER INTERVAL

Select Frames Per Interval to enter the number of frames to record per interval.

Adding more frames per interval allows you to have more flexibility in post (for example: image stacking).

FRAME LIMIT

Use Frame Limit to limit the total number of frames recorded per clip. Frame limit applies to both Motion and Timelapse

recording modes.

The Frame Limit selections include Enable, Frames, and Playback Duration.

ENABLE

Select Enable to toggle the activation of the Frame Limit feature.

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FRAMES

Use frames to enter the maximum number of frames the clip can record.

PLAYBACK DURATION

Playback Duration displays the calculated playback duration of the clip with the selected Frame Limit and FPS.

For example, using 1440 Frames as a Frame Limit at 24 FPS results in one minute of playback duration.

SLATE

Use the Slate menu to assign a camera ID and camera position to the clip.

The information you can add to a clip includes:

Camera ID Scene Production Unit

Camera Position Shot Director

Camera Operator Take DoP

NOTE: When you set the Camera ID and Camera Position, they are also set in the Media>Secure Format menu items.

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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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CAMERA OPERATOR

Use Camera Operator to enter the name of the camera operator.

SCENE

Use Scene to enter the scene name.

SHOT

Use Shot to enter the number of the shot.

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TAKE

Use Take to enter the number of the take.

PRODUCTION

Use Production to enter the name of the production.

DIRECTOR

Use Director to enter the name of the director.

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DOP

Use DoP to enter the name of the director of photography.

UNIT

Use Unit to enter the name of the production unit.

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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 Onboard LCD touchscreen menu, select Audio / TC:

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

Auto Jam Button to enable auto-jamming Timecode to time-of-day (TOD) Timecode

Jam Timecode to TOD Button to jam Timecode to time-of-day (TOD)

Manual Timecode Button to jam to the camera's internal Timecode generator and edit the

Timecode starting number

Timecode Display Mode Timecode type 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 ODU audio connector that accepts 2-channel audio, which is configurable for Line or Mic level

inputs, and can provide +48V Phantom power (Ch 3 and 4).

You can link the gain for the two internal channels together and you can link the two 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 four 24-bit 48 kHz uncompressed audio tracks.

You can adjust the external audio by using the appropriate camera gain-settings. The default camera gain setting is 1

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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SDI AUDIO

When you select Internal Microphone (Ch 1/2) as the audio source, the camera routes the Internal Microphone signals to

SDI channels 1 and 2. When you select External (Ch 3/4), the camera routes the External audio signal to SDI channels 1

and 2. When you select Internal + External, the camera routes the Internal Microphone signal to SDI channels 1 and 2,

and the External Audio signal to SDI channels 3 and 4.

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. Edgecode is equivalent to RUN

RECORD as used on broadcast cameras. 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.

When using Internal TOD, a jam between the running timecode and a real time clock is required. The time at which this

jam occurs will have an effect on the overall timecode drift over a 24-hour period due to the nature of non-drop-frame

(NDF) timecode. By enabling Auto-Jam, the camera automatically jams its timecode, ensuring repeatable drift across

multiple cameras and days.

When Auto Jam is disabled, you can manually pick the instant in which you want to jam timecode to the 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 side

LCD (refer to Timecode Display Mode).

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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 - enables the Internal Microphone channels 1 and 2 (default)

External - enables the 5-pin 00B Audio Input port for External Audio channels 3 and 4

Internal and External - enables the Internal Microphone and the 5-pin 00B Audio Port for all channels 1 through 4.

NOTE: The headphones can only monitor two channels. You can either monitor channels 1 and 2 (internal

microphone) or you can monitor channels 3 and 4 (external port). Refer to Audio Tools for more information.

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INTERNAL MICROPHONE

Use the Internal Microphone settings to set the left and right internal microphone levels. This menu is only enabled when

the Audio Source is set to Internal Microphone or Internal and External.

The Internal Microphone is represented as Channels 1 and 2 on the UI VU Meters (refer to Playback for more

information). The left channel is channel 1 (Ch 1) and the right channel is channel 2 (Ch 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 adjustments you make to either channel of gain will adjust both channels to

the same setting.

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EXTERNAL AUDIO

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 or set to Internal and External.

NOTE: When the Recording Frame Rate is set to a higher speed than the Project Time Base setting, audio is recorded

as varispeed audio.

The External Microphone is represented as Channels 3 and 4 on the UI VU Meters (refer to Playback for more

information).

You can adjust the external audio levels for Ch 3 and Ch 4 from -8.0 dB to

34.0 dB.

The default setting is 1.0 dB.

When you enable Link Ch 3 & Ch 4 Gain, the adjustments you make to either

channel of gain will adjust both channels to the same setting.

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).

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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 tapping the Enable toggle to the right (green) and to the left

(red).

You can adjust the headphone volume from 0 to 100. The default is 75.

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TIMECODE SOURCE

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

You can select the following Timecode sources:

Internal Time of Day (TOD)

Internal Manual

External

Precision Time Protocol (PTP)

INTERNAL TOD

Use Internal Time of Day (TOD) to JAM to the camera's internal Timecode generator. When using Internal TOD, a jam

between the running timecode and a real time clock is required. The time at which this jam occurs will have an effect on

the overall timecode drift over a 24-hour period due to the nature of non-drop-frame (NDF) timecode.

By enabling Auto-Jam, the camera automatically jams its timecode, ensuring repeatable drift across multiple cameras

and days. When Auto Jam is disabled, you can manually pick the instant in which you want to jam timecode to the real

time clock.

INTERNAL MANUAL

Use Internal Manual to JAM to the camera's internal Timecode generator and edit the Timecode starting number.

Select Manual Timecode OK to open the JAM and editing options:

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Select JAM to jam to the internal Timecode or select Manual Timecode to open the editing screen:

Enter the desired Timecode number and select OK. Select JAM to jam to the edited Timecode number.

EXTERNAL

Use External to connect an external Timecode generator to the 9-contact 0B Extension port (refer to Camera Body and

Extension Port for more information).

PRECISION TIME PROTOCOL (PTP)

Precision Time Protocol (SMPTE 2059-1) is a network-based synchronization method which when configured using a

USB-C to Ethernet adapter offers a level of precision that supports frame-accurate camera synchronization over IP. PTP

in the KOMODO-X camera body only offers frame-level precision and therefore cannot be used for sensor scan

synchronization. PTP Timecode can be sent over USB-C through an Ethernet adapter.

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.

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MONITORING MENU

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

From the Onboard LCD Touchscreen menu, select Monitoring:

Use the Monitoring menu to configure the monitoring settings:

ITEMS DETAILS

Onboard LCD Onboard LCD Touchscreen settings

Top LCD DSMC3™ RED® Touch 7.0" LCD settings

SDI 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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ONBOARD LCD

Use Onboard LCD to configure the Onboard LCD Touchscreen settings.

The LCD settings you can configure include:

ITEMS DETAILS

Brightness Adjust the Onboard LCD touchscreen brightness

Look Select the Image / LUT, RWG, Log3G10, or a Custom Display image preview

Custom Display Configure the Custom Display settings when enabled

Guides Enable or disable the camera guides

Tools Enable or disable the camera tools

Magnify LCDs Enable or disable LCDs magnification

Magnify Position (Global) Select the magnification area position

Prism Finder Mode Enable or disable the prism finder mode (horizontally flip the LCD)

BRIGHTNESS

You can adjust the camera's top LCD brightness from 10% to 100%. The default is 80%

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LOOK

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

LCD.

The selections include:

• Image / LUT (default)

• REDWideGamutRGB / Log3G10

• Custom Display (enables the Custom Display menu)

CUSTOM DISPLAY

Use Custom Display (enabled from the Look menu) to select the Onboard

LCD's Image/LUT settings.

Refer to Image / LUT Menu for more information about the specific look

settings and menus.

GUIDES

Use the toggle to enable (default) or disable the camera guides.

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TOOLS

Use the toggle to enable (default) or disable the camera tools.

MAGNIFY LCDS

Use the toggle to enable or disable (default) Onboard LCD and Top LCD magnification.

MAGNIFY POSITION (GLOBAL)

Use Magnify Position (Global) to select the position of the magnified area for

all LCD magnification.

PRISM FINDER MODE

Use the toggle to enable or disable (default) the LCD flip view.

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TOP LCD

Use Top LCD to configure the DSMC3™ RED® Touch 7.0" LCD settings.

The LCD settings you can configure include:

ITEMS DETAILS

Resolution Adjust the RED® Touch 7.0" LCD resolution

Look Select the Image / LUT, RWG, Log3G10, or a Custom Display image preview

Custom Display Configure the Custom Display settings when enabled

Guides Enable or disable the camera guides

Tools Enable or disable the camera tools

Magnify LCDs Enable or disable LCD magnification

Magnify Position (Global) Select the LCD magnification area position

Prism Finder Mode Enable or disable the prism finder mode (horizontally flip the LCD)

RESOLUTION

You can select the resolution of the Top LCD.

The selections include:

Auto (default)

1080p

2K DCI

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LOOK

You can select the look of the image preview signal sent to the Top LCD.

The selections include:

• Image / LUT (default)

• REDWideGamutRGB / Log3G10

• Custom Display (enables the Custom Display menu)

CUSTOM DISPLAY

Use Custom Display to configure the Top LCD independently of the

camera's Image / LUT settings or other monitor output configurations.

Refer to Image / LUT Menu for more information about the Image/LUT

settings and menus.

GUIDES

Use the toggle to enable (default) or disable the camera guides.

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TOOLS

Use the toggle to enable (default) or disable the camera tools.

MAGNIFY LCDS

Use the toggle to enable or disable (default) LCD magnification.

MAGNIFY POSITION (GLOBAL)

Use Magnify Position (Global) to select the position of the magnified area for all LCD magnification.

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

PRISM FINDER MODE

Use the toggle to enable or disable (default) the LCD flip view.

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SDI

Use SDI to configure the SDI port settings.

The SDI port settings you can configure include:

ITEMS DETAILS

Frequency Select the SDI port frequency

Resolution Select the SDI port resolution

Look Select the Image / LUT, RWG, Log3G10, or a Custom Display image preview

Custom Display Configure the Custom Display settings when enabled

Guides Enable or disable the monitor guides

Tools Enable or disable the monitor tools

Magnify Enable or disable monitor magnification

Magnify Position (Global) Select the magnification area position

Overlay Enable or disable the monitor overlay

Overlay Mode Select the overlay type

Overlay Opacity Select the opacity of the overlay

Flip / Mirror Flip and mirror the image output to the monitor

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:

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

2. 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.

3. 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:

1. Shutdown the SDI accessory.

2. Disconnect the BNC cable from the camera.

3. 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:

1. Shutdown the SDI accessory.

2. Disconnect the BNC cable from the camera.

3. Replace the battery on the SDI accessory.

4. Connect the BNC cable to the camera.

5. 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 (default)

29.97 Hz

59.94 Hz

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RESOLUTION

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

1080p (default)

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.

LOOK

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

The selections include:

Image / LUT (default)

REDWideGamutRGB / Log3G10

Custom Display (enables the Custom Display menu)

CUSTOM DISPLAY

Use Custom Display (enabled from the Look menu) to select the SDI's

isolated look settings.

Refer to Image / LUT Menu for more information about the specific look

settings and menus.

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GUIDES

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

TOOLS

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

MAGNIFY

Use Magnify to enable or disable (default) monitor magnification. Tap the switch to toggle between enabled and

disabled.

MAGNIFY POSITION (GLOBAL)

Use Magnify Position (Global) to select the position of the magnified area for all magnification.

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

OVERLAY

Use Overlay to enable (default) or disable the viewing of the overlay. Tap the switch to toggle between enabled and

disabled.

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OVERLAY MODE

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

Simple - Minimal image information is displayed (refer to Simple Mode)

Basic - Simple plus time sensitive media and battery information (refer to

Basic Mode)

Standard - Industry standard image and camera details are displayed

(refer to Standard Mode)

Advanced - Standard plus exposure and audio meters (refer to Advanced

Mode)

Technical - Advanced plus lens focus distance and monitor look status

(refer to Technical Mode)

SIMPLE MODE

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.

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BASIC MODE

Basic mode displays the following:

Clip Name

CFexpress Time Remaining (at the current settings)

Timecode

Battery percentage remaining (at the current settings)

DC-IN

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

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STANDARD MODE

Standard mode displays the following:

TOP BOTTOM

• Camera ID

• Recording Frame Rate

• f-Stop

• Focus Length

• Shutter Angle

• ISO

• White Balance

• Clip Name

• CFexpress Time Remaining

• Format, File Type, Rate

• Battery

• DC-IN

• Timecode

Lens items such as Focal Length and f-Stop will adaptively display depending on whether the lens data is available.

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

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ADVANCED MODE

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

• Temperature / Exposure

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.

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TECHNICAL MODE

Technical mode displays the following:

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• Camera ID

• Recording Frame Rate

• f-Stop

• Focus Length

• Shutter Angle

• ISO

• White Balance

• SDI Look

• Exposure Meter

• Histogram

• Clip Name

• CFexpress Time Remaining

• Temperature / Exposure

Calibration

• Timecode, Genlock, Synch

• Camera Name

• DC-In, Battery

• Format, File Type, Rate

• Timecode

• VU Meter

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

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OVERLAY OPACITY

Use Overlay Opacity to select the percentage of opacity you want the overlay to display on the SDI output.

The opacity values the camera can display are between 100% and 0%.

FLIP / MIRROR

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

enabled and disabled (default).

SDI PORT DESCRIPTION

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

frame rates, and color fidelity. This single BNC cable solution makes it ideal for the 4Kp60 format. The output signal bit

depth is 10-bit 4:2:2.

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.

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:

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

2. 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.

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

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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:

1. Shutdown the SDI accessory.

2. Disconnect the BNC cable from the camera.

3. 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:

1. Shutdown the SDI accessory.

2. Disconnect the BNC cable from the camera.

3. Replace the battery on the SDI accessory.

4. Connect the BNC cable to the camera.

5. Power on the SDI accessory.

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

For more information about the SDI standard, refer to the SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture

and Television Engineers) standard SMPTE ST-2082.

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LIVE STREAM

Use Live Stream to enable or disable live streaming over Wi-Fi. The Live Stream image is controlled by the LCD

monitoring tools (the Guides are not displayed). Refer to Monitoring Tools for more information.

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 looks, tools, and magnification enabled

for that source.

ENABLE

Use Enable to enable or disable (default) 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 stream. 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:

ITEMS DETAILS

False

Color

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

Mode

Peaking Enable and configure focus indicating modes

Log View Enable or disable (default) Log View

Zebra 1 Enable and configure Zebra 1 settings

Zebra 2 Enable and configure Zebra 2 settings

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FALSE COLOR

Use False Color to configure the False Color tool settings.

The False Color tool settings you can configure include:

ITEMS DETAILS

Enable Enable or disable the False Color tool modes

False Color Mode Select the False Color tool mode

False Color Gio Scope

Mode

Identify 16+ increments within the dynamic range of the RAW sensor image.

ENABLE

Use Enable to enable or disable the False Color tool.

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FALSE COLOR MODE

False Color Modes include:

ITEMS 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.

False Color Gio Scope

Mode

Identify 16+ increments within the dynamic range of the RAW sensor image.

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.

FALSE COLOR GIO SCOPE MODE

Gio Scope mode displays a color overlay on top of a desaturated RAW sensor image, identifying 16 increments within

the dynamic range of the sensor. The RGB settings (color temperature, ISO, LUT, etc.) are not used by this mode.

Each number (1 to 16) indicates a different increment of dynamic range. Number 16 represents the top increment, and is

broken up into 1/8th sub-increments to show highlight roll-off. Each 1/8th increment is represented by a different shade

of red, ranging from light red (less light) to dark red (most light, clipping).

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PEAKING

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

The Peaking modes you can use include:

ITEMS 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.

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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 recorded on the media card.

NOTE: Log View is only enabled on R3D files and not on ProRes files.

Use the toggle to switch from Enabled to 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:

ITEMS 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:

ITEMS 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:

ITEMS 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:

ITEMS 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

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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 percentage

Shade Outside Enables shading outside of the Frame Guide

Shade Color Select the shading color

Shade Opacity Select the shading opacity

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.

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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.

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.

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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 line:

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 line:

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% (default)

50%

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:

ITEMS 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 Onboard LCD touchscreen menu, tap Media:

Use the Media menu to configure the camera's storage media settings and to view the media information:

ITEMS DETAILS

Eject Eject the media card

Media Info View the media card information

Secure Format Performs a secure format of the media card

EJECT

Use Eject to safely unmount the media card electronically from the camera before removing it physically.

WARNING: The media can get extremely hot. Use caution when removing media.

WARNING: Do not attach a label to the 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 media card can possibly deform the card body.

Access Eject from the Onboard LCD Touchscreen Media menu:

For more information, refer to Media Management.

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MEDIA INFO

Use Media Info to display the media card information.

Access Media Info from the Onboard LCD Touchscreen Media menu:

Media Info displays the following:

SETTING DETAILS

Status Displays the media card status

Model Number Displays the media card model number

Serial Number Displays the media card serial number

Firmware Version Displays the media card firmware version

Capacity Displays the media card total capacity

Available Displays the media card's remaining storage

Time Remaining Displays the recording time remaining on the media card

SECURE FORMAT

Use Secure Format to format the media card down to the file system level.

A secure format allows you to rebuild the card file system.

WARNING: Secure Format permanently deletes all information from the media card. Data cannot be recovered after a

Secure Format.

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Use the Secure Format menu to update the following information:

SETTING 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

For more information, refer to Secure Format.

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 media card.

The Camera Position letters you can assign range from A-Z. For more information, refer to Secure Format.

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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 edit

decision list (EDL) formats.

For more information, refer to Secure Format.

EDGECODE

Use Edgecode to assign an edgecode to the media.

Use the keypad to enter a unique edgecode number to the media.

Edgecode is a SMPTE Timecode track, which by default starts at 01:00:00 on the first frame of each media card. It is a

sequential code that is continuous from frame to frame and also between clips. Edgecode is equivalent to RUN

RECORD as used on broadcast cameras.

For more information, refer to Secure Format.

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FORMAT

Use Format to execute a secure format of the media.

WARNING: Formatting permanently deletes all information from the media card. Data cannot be recovered after a

format.

For more information, refer to Secure Format.

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USER SETTINGS MENU

The User Settings menu contains the settings you use to create presets and assign User button functions.

From the Onboard LCD touchscreen menu, select User Settings:

Use the User Settings menu to configure presets and User buttons:

ITEMS DETAILS

Presets Configure and manage presets

User Buttons Assign functions to the user buttons

PRESETS

Use Presets to build and select pre-configured settings for the camera.

The Presets menu contains the following:

ITEMS 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

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CREATE PRESET

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 menu checkmark button to select all of a menus settings as a preset:

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Click OK to create the preset. The Create Preset screen opens. Enter your Preset name and tap OK. The Preset is

saved to the camera.

Enter your Preset name and tap OK. The Preset is saved to the camera (refer to In Camera Presets).

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 On 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.

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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 In 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.

USER BUTTONS

Use User Buttons to assign functions to the front and side user buttons.

The User Buttons menu contains the following:

ITEMS DETAILS

Front Button Assign functions to the front user button

Front Button Half

Press

Assign functions to the front button half press

Side Button Assign functions to the side user button

Front Button Half

Press

Assign functions to the side user button half press

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FRONT BUTTON

Use Front Button to select the

function you want assigned to the

front camera button.

The default setting is Record

Toggle.

Refer to User Button Assignable

Functions for the options.

FRONT BUTTON HALF PRESS

Use Front Button Half Press to

select the function you want

assigned to the front camera

button for a half press.

The default setting is None.

Refer to User Button Assignable

Functions for the options.

SIDE BUTTON

Use Side Button to select the

function you want assigned to the

side camera button.

The default setting is Record

Toggle.

Refer to User Button Assignable

Functions for the options.

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SIDE BUTTON HALF PRESS

Use Side Button Half Press to

select the function you want

assigned to the side camera button

for a half press.

The default setting is None.

Refer to User Button Assignable

Functions for the options.

USER BUTTON ASSIGNABLE FUNCTIONS

ITEM DETAILS

None Nothing is assigned to the User Slot

Apply Preset Apply the presets 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

Eject USB-C Drive Eject device connected to USB-C port

Jam TCto TOD Jam Timecode to time of day

AF Toggle Toggle the selected autofocus mode

AF Hold Activates autofocus while pressed

Save Log Save the log file to the media

LCDs Magnify Toggle Toggle the magnification feature on and off for all LCDs

SDI Magnify Toggle Toggle the SDI port 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 (default) 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

LCD Guides Toggle Toggle the Guides on and off on the Onboard LCD

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ITEM DETAILS

LCD Tools Toggle Toggle the Tools on and off on the Onboard LCD

SDI Guides Toggle Toggle the Guides on and off on SDI output

SDI Tools Toggle Toggle the Tools on and off on the SDI output

SDI Overlay Toggle Toggle between the simple and advanced Overlay on the SDI output

Top LCD Guides Toggle Toggle the Guides on and off on the DSMC3™ RED® Touch 7.0" LCD

Top LCD Tools Toggle Toggle the Tools on and off on the DSMC3™ RED® Touch 7.0" 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

ND Increment Increase the ND setting by one increment

ND Decrement Decrease the ND setting by one increment

Shutter Decrement Decrease the shutter setting by one increment

Shutter Increment Increase the shutter setting by one increment

Sync Shift Increment (1) Increase the sync shift setting by one increment

Sync Shift Decrement (1) Decrease the sync shift setting by one increment

Sync Shift Increment (100) Increase the sync shift setting by 100 increments

Sync Shift Decrement (100) Decrease the sync shift setting by 100 increments

Sync Shift Increment (1000) Increase the sync shift setting by 1000 increments

Sync Shift Decrement (1000) Decrease the sync shift setting by 1000 increments

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AUTOFOCUS MENU

Use Autofocus to enable and configure the camera's Autofocus feature. The lens must support autofocus for this

feature to work.

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

AF Toggle Toggle the selected Autofocus mode off and on

ENABLE

Use Enable to enable or disable the Autofocus Menu 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 continue

to change focus to 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.

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.

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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 screen:

You can move the position manually on the LCD screen. The menu will change to display Custom.

AF TOGGLE

AF Toggle will have different behaviors depending on the Autofocus Mode.

Single Mode: AF Toggle activates a single autofocus command to focus on

the subject in the Autofocus box, and then it stops. Each activation of AF

Toggle repeats this process.

Continuous Mode: Continuous mode continuously focuses the camera on

the subject in the Autofocus box. AF Toggle allows you to stop and start this

feature. This control is helpful when you are moving the camera, such as

when panning from one subject to another. Tap AF Toggle to disable

Continuous autofocus during the pan, to ensure the camera does not attempt

to focus during the panning action, and then tap AF Toggle again once the

AF Box is over the subject on which you want focus.

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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, and tap, Communication:

Use the Communication menu to configure the camera's communication settings:

ITEM DETAILS

Camera Setting for the camera name

Connections Settings for USB-C, Wi-Fi, and Serial communication

Clients & Services Settings for FTPS and PTP communication

Cloud Upload Settings for Frame.io and AWS S3 communication

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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CONNECTIONS

Use the Connections menu to select the connection you want to configure.

Use the Connections menu to configure the camera's connection settings:

ITEM DETAILS

USB-C Select the camera USB-C connection settings

Wi-Fi Configure the camera Wi-Fi connection settings

Serial Configure the camera serial connection settings

USB-C

Use USB-C to configure the connection to the USB-C port.

The settings you can configure for the USB-C port include:

ITEM DETAILS

IP Assignment Displays the IP address assignment method

Configure IP IP Address modes and configuration settings

IP Address View or enter the network IP address

Netmask View or enter the network Netmask

Gateway View or enter the network Gateway

Advanced Settings Change the MTU size

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CONFIGURE IP

When connected to an Ethernet network, this allows you to automatically detect an IP address or to manually enter an

IP address, Netmask address, and Gateway (router) address.

IP ADDRESS

When connected to an Ethernet network and Automatic IP Assignment is enabled, IP Address displays the network IP

address.

When Manual IP Assignment is enabled, you can select IP Address and manually enter a static IP address.

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NETMASK

When connected to an Ethernet network and Automatic IP Assignment is enabled, Netmask displays the network

Netmask address.

When Manual IP Assignment is enabled, 255.255.255.0 is automatically populated as the Netmask address.

GATEWAY

When connected to an Ethernet network and Automatic IP Assignment is enabled, Gateway displays the network

Gateway address (router address).

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When Manual IP Assignment is enabled, you can select Gateway and manually enter a Gateway (router) address.

ADVANCED SETTINGS

The USB-C Advanced Settings menu allows you to change the MTU size.

The Auto setting MTU size is 1500 bytes. You can set the MTU to a size larger than the standard 1500 bytes. This

works best on fast Ethernet connections like Gigabit LAN. These large MTUs are known as Jumbo frames (as large as

9000 bytes) and they can increase data transmission efficiency and reduce overhead. However, Jumbo frame error

correction is slower as a result of re-sending larger packets.

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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

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.

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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

SSID

Use the keypad to enter the camera's Wi-Fi network name.

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PASSPHRASE

Use the keypad to enter the camera's Wi-Fi passphrase. The camera creates a QR code version of the 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 extended range remote control (when not utilizing wireless video streaming)

CHANNEL

Select the optimal channel for the selected band, one which receives the least interference from the surrounding Wi-Fi

signals.

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ENCRYPTION

The camera uses WPA2 security encryption.

STATUS

Status displays the camera's Ad-Hoc Wi-Fi connection status.

The Ad-Hoc status includes Offline and Online.

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.

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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

IP Assignment Displays the IP assignment method

Configure IP Select the IP Assignment mode and manually enter IP, Netmask, and Gateway addresses

IP Address View or enter the Wi-Fi network IP address

Netmask View or enter the Wi-Fi network Netmask

Gateway View or enter the Wi-Fi network Gateway

SSID

When a network is selected, the SSID displays the Wi-Fi network name (SSID).

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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.

Tap SSID to open the SSID editing screen and enter the desired network SSID:

Tap Passphrase to open the Passphrase editing screen and enter the desired passphrase for the network:

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Tap Connect to connect to the new network:

STATUS

Displays the connection status of the camera to the selected Wi-Fi network.

IP ASSIGNMENT

IP Assignment displays the IP assignment mode. In Automatic mode, the camera automatically discovers the

Infrastructure IP Address. In Manual mode, you can manually enter the network addresses in the camera.

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CONFIGURE IP

Tap OK to Open the Infrastructure Configure IP screen.

You use the Configure IP screen to select the IP Assignment mode, and to manually enter the IP, Netmask, and

Gateway addresses in Manual mode.

IP ASSIGNMENT SELECTION

IP Assignment allows you to select the Infrastructure IP Assignment mode.

The Automatic mode detects the available Infrastructure IP address. The Manual mode allows you to manually enter the

desired Infrastructure network addresses.

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IP ADDRESS

When connected to a Wi-Fi network and Automatic IP Assignment is enabled, IP Address displays the Wi-Fi network IP

address.

When Manual IP Assignment is enabled, you can manually enter a static IP address.

NETMASK

When connected to an Ethernet network and Automatic IP Assignment is enabled, Netmask displays the network

Netmask address.

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When Manual IP Assignment is enabled, 255.255.255.0 is automatically populated as the Netmask address.

GATEWAY

When connected to a Wi-Fi network and Automatic IP Assignment is enabled, Gateway displays the Wi-Fi network

Gateway address (router address).

When Manual IP Assignment is enabled, you can manually enter a Gateway address.

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SERIAL

Use Serial to configure the serial connection to the Extension Port.

The settings you can configure for the serial connection through the Extension Port include:

ITEMS DETAILS

Serial Select the serial port baud rate

Serial 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

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IP ADDRESS

Use the keypad to enter the internet provider's IP address.

CLIENTS & SERVICES

Use the Clients & Services menu to configure the client and service communications for the camera.

Use the Clients & Services menu to configure the camera's client and service settings:

ITEM DETAILS

FTPS Configure the camera FTPS communication settings

PTP Configure the camera PTP communications settings

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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 and QR code

Settings Access Enable FTP access to the camera settings

Media Access Enable read-only access to the media

Data Encryption Encrypts the data stream

Connection Status Displays the FTPS actions occurring

PASSWORD

Use Password to enter an FTPS password. When you select Password, the FTPS Password QR code screen appears.

Select EDIT to open the FTPS Password editing screen. The password must contain a minimum of 8 characters. The

screen displays passwords shorter than 8 characters in a red font.

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PTP

Use PTP to view the precision time protocol status and configure the precision time protocol IP domain.

Enable PTP in Audio/ TC > Timecode Source (refer to Timecode Source).

The settings you can configure for PTP include:

ITEM DETAILS

PTP State Displays the current status of the precision time protocol

PTP Domain Allows you to select the precision time protocol domain

PTP DOMAIN

Use PTP Domain to select the precision time protocol domain for the camera. The camera will only receive precision

time protocol communications addressed to the selected IP domain.

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CLOUD UPLOAD

Use the Cloud Upload menu to configure the cloud upload communications for the camera.

Use the Cloud Upload menu to manage the camera's cloud uploading features:

ITEM DETAILS

Enable Enable or disable the Cloud Upload features

Service Select Frame.io or AWS S3 as the cloud upload service

Upload File Types Enable or disable the uploading of R3D, MOV, WAV, and CDL/LUT files

Status Displays the status of the cloud connection

Frame.io Configure the Frame.io settings when this service is selected

S3 Configure the AWS S3 settings when this service is selected

Clips Remaining Displays the number of clips remaining to upload

Time Remaining Displays the time remaining to upload

Upload Remaining Displays the size of the remaining upload

Upload Speed Displays the speed of the upload

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SERVICE

Use Service to select the type of cloud upload service the camera uses.

The types of cloud upload services you can select for the camera include:

ITEM DETAILS

Frame.io Selects the Frame.io cloud collaboration service

S3 Selects the AWS S3 cloud data management service

UPLOAD FILE TYPES

Use Upload File Types to select the file types you want the camera to upload to the cloud.

The Upload File Types menu only allows you to enable the file types avalable on the camera. When they are not on the

camera they are grayed-out on the menu.

The Upload File Types you can select include:

ITEM DETAILS

R3D REDCODE RAW video file format

MOV ProRes video file

WAV Standard Waveform audio data file

CDL/LUT In camera CDL and LUT files

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FRAME.IO

Use Frame.io to connect to, and disconnect from, your Frame.io project.

When you select Connect, the screen displays a time sensitive 6-digit code. Use this code to sync the camera to the

desired project on the Frame.io website.

Use S3 to configure the camera S3 communications.

The S3 communications setting you can configure include:

ITEM DETAILS

Bucket Enter the S3 Bucket name

Key Prefix Enter the S3 Key Prefix (optional)

Endpoint Override the the default S3 Endpoint address (optional)

Virtual Addressing Enable or disable Virtual Addressing

On Media AWS Config Select the AWS configuration stored on the media

In Camera AWS Config Manage the AWS configurations saved to the camera

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BUCKET

Use Bucket to enter the name of the S3 Bucket you want to use to upload your data to the cloud.

KEY PREFIX

When specified, the camera adds a prefix to the key (or path) of the uploaded objects to create a subfolder in the

bucket (optional).

ENDPOINT

Use Endpoint to override the default S3 endpoint address (optional).

VIRTUAL ADDRESSING

Virtual Addressing is typically enabled. However, you must disable it when interfacing with some S3-compatible storage.

Contact your S3 administrator for more information.

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ON MEDIA AWS CONFIG

Use On Media AWS Config to select an AWS configuration stored on the media card in the aws folder (/aws).

IN CAMERA AWS CONFIG

Use In Camera AWS Config to export or delete AWS configurations stored on the camera.

AWS Configuration and Credentials files contain important information for connecting to the AWS bucket, such as

region, and access ID / key. AWS CLI tools generate these files when you enter "aws configure". You can also create

AWS Configuration and Credentials files manually.

Examples of the AWS configuration and credentials files:

config:

[default]

region = us-west-2

credentials:

[default]

aws_access_key_id = AKIAIOSFODNN7EXAMPLE

aws_secret_access_key = wJalrXUtnFEMI/K7MDENG/bPxRfiCYEXAMPLEKEY

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SYSTEM SETTINGS MENU

The System Settings menu contains the camera system configuration settings.

Use the System Settings menu to configure the camera system settings:

ITEMS DETAILS

Date / Time Date and time settings

Licenses Manage camera licenses

Lens View lens status information and access the lens adjustments

Power DC and battery status

Sensor Adjust sensor timing

Indicators Enable or disable the record sounds and the front Tally LED

GPO Function Select Sync Out function

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

p.m. as 14:35:00.

The Date / Time menu items include:

ITEMS DETAILS

Date Date in YYYY-MM-DD format

Time 24-hour format

Time Zone Global time zones

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DATE

Use Date to enter the date using the touchscreen keypad:

TIME

Use Time to enter the time in 24-hour military format using the touchscreen keypad:

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TIME ZONE

Use Time Zone to select the local time zone for where the camera is located.

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LICENSES

Use the Licenses menu to manage your RED camera licenses.

You can manage the licenses stored on the media card, and you can manage the licenses stored in the camera.

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LENS

Use Lens to view information about the attached lens.

The information you can view from Lens includes:

ITEMS 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

RF Iris Compensation Enables RF Iris Compensation

Control Ring Enables the lens control ring

Control Ring Mode Control Ring Mode settings

/i Data View the PL mount lens /i Data information

IRIS

Use the Iris menu to select the camera lens f-stop. Tap Edit to open the keypad and enter the f-stop manually.

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RF IRIS COMPENSATION

Use RF Iris Compensation to compensate for iris position shifting that can occur with certain RF zoom lenses as you

change the focal length. This compensation keeps the iris reasonably maintained when the focal length is changed after

you set the iris. When enabled, a small iris fluttering may be visible during zooming. You can disable RF Iris

Compensation to stop the iris fluttering.

CONTROL RING MODE

Use Control Ring Mode to select the camera setting you want the Control Ring to adjust.

The modes you can select include Aperture (Iris, default), Shutter, ISO, White Balance, LCD Magnify, SDI Magnify, LCDs

+ SDI Magnify, False Color Cycle, Peaking Cycle, and Tools Cycle.

/i DATA

Use /i Data to view the PL mount lens /i Data information.

You can view the lens Brand, Serial number, and Owner name.

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POWER

Use the Power menu to view the various camera power status indicators:

The Power indicators you can view include:

ITEMS 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

Low Voltage Warning Set the battery low voltage warning threshold

Power Out Enables or disables the 5 V / 500 mA power out of the Extension Port

LOW VOLTAGE WARNING

Use Low Voltage Warning to set the desired voltage level to trigger the low voltage warning. The warning displays on

the LCD and across Overlay Modes that contain battery status (refer to the Status Bar section for more information

about the status icons).

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SENSOR

Use Sensor to shift the sync signal.

The Sensor menu includes:

ITEM DETAILS

Sync Shift Enter the desired amount of sync shift

Sync Shift Time Displays the Sync Shift time in microseconds (μs)

Sync Shift Time Unit Displays the units of microseconds (μs) used for the Sync Shift setting

SYNC SHIFT

Use Sync Shift to open the keypad and enter the number of Sync Shift Time Units you want to offset the sensor from

the external sync signal. Use this setting to resolve synchronization issues on set such as when working with LED

Volumes.

In this example, the Sync Shift is 2 x 0.013481 microseconds ≃ 0.026 microseconds.

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INDICATORS

Use the Indicators menu to enable or disable sound and the tally light (refer to the Camera Body section for more

information about the camera LEDs), and to select the record start indicator and record stop indicator sounds.

ENABLE SOUND

Use Enable Sound to allow the selected sounds to play.

REC START SOUND

Rec Start Sound allows you to select the sound to play when you begin a recording.

The sounds you can select include:

None

Beep

Double Beep

Beep Ascending

Beep Descending

Money

Shutter

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REC STOP SOUND

Rec Stop Sound allows you to select the sound to play when you end a recording.

The sounds you can select include:

None

Beep

Double Beep

Beep Ascending

Beep Descending

Money

Shutter

TALLY LIGHT

Use Tally Light to enable or disable the front recording tally LED.

For more information, refer to the Camera Body LED section.

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GPO FUNCTION

Use the GPO Function menu to select the GPO function of the Extension port.

You can select the following GPO functions for the Extension port:

Recording Indicator Out

Sync Out

RECORDING INDICATOR OUT

The Recording Indicator Out function sends a signal out of the Extension port GPO pin when the camera is recording.

SYNC OUT

The Sync Out function sends a Sync signal out of the Extension port GPO pin.

For more information, refer to Extension Port.

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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:

ITEMS 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

ND Display Mode When attached, select ND filter Stops or Density display modes

ND Increments When attached, select the ND increment size

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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.

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FOCUS DISTANCE

Use Focus Distance to select Imperial or Metric units for the Lens Focus Distance display. The default is Imperial.

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.

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ND DISPLAY MODE

Use ND Display Mode to select Stops or Density display modes when displaying ND settings.

ND INCREMENTS

Use ND Increments to set the increment size for increasing or decreasing the ND stop.

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SYSTEM STATUS

Use the System Status menu to view camera information and to view temperature readings.

The system status information you can view includes:

ITEMS DETAILS

Camera Info Camera information

Temperature Camera temperatures

CAMERA INFO

The camera information you can view includes:

ITEMS 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

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TEMPERATURE

The camera temperatures you can view include:

ITEMS 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

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LANGUAGE MENU

The Language menu contains the languages you can select for the user interface (UI).

From the Onboard LCD touchscreen menu, tap Language:

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 Onboard LCD touchscreen menu, tap Maintenance:

Use the Maintenance menu to perform the following camera maintenance tasks:

ITEM DETAILS

Calibrate Performs 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.

Tap OK on the touchscreen to begin calibrating the camera.

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When the camera is finished calibrating, the touchscreen displays the Calibration status message:

or:

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 the new

User calibration profile.

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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 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.

Tap Yes on the touchscreen to reset the camera menus to the default 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.

Tap Yes on the touchscreen to reset the camera to the factory settings.

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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.

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3. From the Infrastructure menu, select Networks:

4. Select the network name from the Networks list menu:

or tap SCAN to scan for available networks and update the Networks list:

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5. Tap CONNECT. The CONNECT screen displays:

6. Tap Passphrase. The Passphrase entry screen displays:

7. Enter the passphrase for the selected network. The passphrase must use a minimum of 8 characters.

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8. Tap OK on the completed Passphrase entry screen. The completed CONNECT screen displays.

9. Tap the Connect button. The camera connects to the selected network:

FTPS CONFIGURATION

The File Transfer Protocol Secure (FTPS) offers a fast and secure system for transferring data to and from the camera.

FTPS is supported by firmware versions 1.5 and higher. FTPS is available when the camera is enabled and connected

to a network over WiFi 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 WiFi) 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.

Disabling encryption can increase transmission speeds.

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CAMERA SET-UP

1. 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 an IP address in the WiFi or

USB-C settings menus.

2. Navigate to Menu > Communication > Clients & Services > FTPS. Take note of the username and password. You can

also enter a new password QR code.

3. Enable the permissions you want users to have access to by toggling Settings Access or Media Access 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).

4. The camera is now set-up on FTPS.

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SOFTWARE SET-UP (FILEZILLA)

1. In FileZilla, enter the following settings:

Host: ftp://Camera's IP Address - Example: ftp://192.168.1.93

Username: Username displayed in the camera's FTPS menu

Password: Password displayed in the camera's FTPS menu

Port: leave blank

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2. Press 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

KOMODO-X offers a USB-C 3.0 protocol connection that provides communication support for Android devices, Apple

devices, Ethernet devices, and R3D streaming with the RED Connect License (with 5 Gb/s Ethernet adapter).

For more information about RED Connect refer to: RED Connect.

This section includes instructions for:

USB-C Android Configuration

USB-C Apple Configuration

USB-C Ethernet Configuration

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USB-C APPLE CONFIGURATION

The KOMODO-X offers a USB-C 3.0 protocol connection that provides communication support for Apple devices.

CONNECTING TO AN APPLE DEVICE

1. From the Apple store, download the RED Control Apps 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 6.

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3. Open the Apple device settings by tapping the Settings icon.

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4. Select Personal Hotspot.

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5. Allow others to join.

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6. The Apple device prompts you to acknowledge that you trust the computer (camera).

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7. 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.

8. Tap the icon to open the RED Control app tools for the connected camera.

From here you can use the RED Control Apps to monitor and control the camera.

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USB-C ANDROID CONFIGURATION

The KOMODO-X offers a USB-C 3.0 protocol 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. Open the Android device settings by tapping the Settings icon (gear).

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4. Select Connections. 5. Select Mobile Hotspot and Tethering.

NOTE: Mobile Hotspot and Tethering is only available on Android devices with cellular capability.

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6. Enable USB Tethering.

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7. 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.

8. 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 ETHERNET CONFIGURATION

The KOMODO-X offers a USB-C 3.0 protocol 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 or the camera

Communication menus (Ad-Hoc, Infrastructure). The RED Control tools are displayed in the browser.

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POWER

The camera accepts power through a DC-IN port and through an attached battery. The camera cannot accept power

through USB, or BNC ports. For more information, refer to 6-pin DC-IN, KOMODO-X™ Power AdaptorREDVOLT®

NANO-V Battery, and REDVOLT® MICRO-V Battery.

ATTACHING THE BATTERY

Attach a compatible V-Lock battery (refer to REDVOLT® NANO-V Battery and REDVOLT® MICRO-V Battery) in the V-

Lock battery mount. Slide the battery down until the locking mechanism clicks.

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 a battery adapter.

The camera can charge the installed battery when the

camera is off and the DC power Adaptor is

connected. The camera charges the batteries only

when the camera is off and the power Adaptor is

connected. While the battery is charging the DC

Power LED blinks amber until communication is

established. 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: An incompatible battery will not charge on the camera.

REMOVING THE BATTERY

Remove the battery when the charge is low or when you are storing the camera.

1. Turn off the camera.

2. While holding the attached battery, press the battery Eject Button.

3. Slide and lift the battery up.

POWER COMPONENTS

You can power the camera with the KOMODO-X™ Power Adaptor, an External DC Power Source, or with a rear-

mounted REDVOLT® MICRO-V Battery or REDVOLT® NANO-V Battery.

For information about charging, storing, or maintaining the batteries, refer to the manufacturer's instructions.

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.

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POWER CONSUMPTION

The camera draws various levels of power depending on the configuration and operating conditions. When there are no

auxiliary (AUX) power draws on the camera, the power consumption guidelines are:

28 Watts of power in the camera's basic recording configuration at room temperature, 6K, and 24 frames per second

45 Watts of power when using DSMC3 RED Touch 7", at room temperature, 6K, and 80 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 V-Lock 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 battery.

TURNING ON THE CAMERA

1. Attach a power source (REDVOLT® MICRO-V Battery or DC-Input) to the camera.

2. Slide the Power Switch up to the ON position.

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TURNING OFF THE CAMERA

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 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 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.

Format your media in the camera whenever possible (refer to Media Best Practices).

EJECTING (UNMOUNTING) MEDIA

IMPORTANT: To ensure data integrity, media must always be ejected (unmounted) 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

(unmount) media may result in lost data or corrupted files.

To eject (unmount) media from the camera, use the Onboard LCD Touchscreen and select Menu > Media.

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Tap the Eject OK button:

The Success message displays:

The media is now ejected (unmounted) 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 media card without ejecting (unmounting) 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.

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INSERTING THE MEDIA

The camera contains a covered compartment on the right 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 MEDIA CARD

1. Press the media door latch down, and the media door opens.

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 it is firmly seated.

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 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 latch down, and the media door opens.

3. Press the CFexpress media card until you hear a click, and then release the card and it will slide out.

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 media 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. Tap the

Format button to start the Secure Format process:

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The confirmation message displays:

3. Tap Yes to begin formatting.

FORMATTING MEDIA ON A COMPUTER

RED recommends that you only format your media card from a computer when you cannot mount the media to the

camera (refer to Media Best Practices for more information).

MEDIA INFORMATION

Use the Media Info menu to display the media card information.

Media information includes the following:

SETTING DETAILS

Status Displays the media card status

Model Number Displays the media card model number

Serial Number Displays the media card serial number

Firmware Version Displays the media card firmware version

Percentage Remaining Displays the media card's remaining storage*

Time Remaining Displays the recording time remaining on the media card*

* with the current project settings

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FILE SYSTEM

The camera formats the media card using the exFAT file system. Both Mac

and Windows

-based computers support

media cards with this system. Refer to the documentation for your operating system to determine whether there are any

limitations to its file system support.

CLIP 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

Camera Position The camera position letter (A-Z) followed by three digits starting with 001 (refer

to Camera Position)

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 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 Lens Name, Brand, ID, Near Focus, Far Focus

Broadcast Wave File (BWF) Location

Clip LTC User Bits (3 32-bit word reg-dump from ISP)

Configuration, Camera Name, Network, Model,

Model ID, Serial Number

Media 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

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MEDIA BEST PRACTICES

This section describes best practices to ensure that your media cards continue to provide reliable storage and fast data

rates. Following these best practices may prevent your media card from becoming fragmented, which can lead to data

integrity errors.

The only files that should be saved from your computer to your media 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 media card. When using a Mac, the system may ask if you want to back up

your files to the media card using Time Machine; DONOT use the media card as a backup disk.

DO NOT delete clips off of your media card using a computer. Delete clips only by formatting your media card in-

camera. For more information about formatting your media card, refer to Secure Format.

DO NOT format your media card using a computer, unless the media card cannot mount to the camera. For more

information, refer to Secure Format.

When ejecting the media card from a computer, ensure that the icon has completely disappeared from the Finder

window (Mac) or from Windows Explorer (Windows) before removing the media card. Sometimes, the pop-up saying

that the media card has ejected displays too early.

When the reader has a write-protect switch (such as the CFexpress Type B Media reader), 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 media card.

INDEXING ON A MAC

NOTE: You can use the RED media reader with Write-Protect to prevent the Mac OS from indexing your media card.

Most newer versions of the Mac OS automatically index all external drives when you connect them. This includes when

you connect media cards.

Indexing makes the connection process take longer. While the media card connects to the Mac, DONOT remove the

card. Indexing writes hidden files to the media card. When you insert an indexed media card in the camera, it can take

the camera a while to recognize the hidden files and connect to the media card. While waiting for the media card to

connect, DONOT remove the card or turn off the camera. After the camera successfully connects to the media 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.

NOTE: The RMI cable is attached to the monitor at an angle, as shown in the image.

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 (including the rear camera USB-C port). The EXP ports on the RMI are for future use and are not currently

supported.

Optional RED Monitor Interface (RMI) cables:

10" DSMC3™ RMI Cable

18" DSMC3™ RMI Cable

39" DSMC3™ RMI Cable

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MONITORING

The camera provides several methods for monitoring the image. These monitoring methods include:

Onboard LCD touchscreen

DSMC3™ RED® Touch 7.0" LCD

SDI output to a monitor

RED Control over Wi-Fi to iOS or Android devices

USB-C to Ethernet adapter to a computer

1080 M-JPEG Live Stream

ONBOARD LCD TOUCHSCREEN

The Onboard LCD touchscreen provides a live image from the camera sensor. By using the Monitoring Tools menu, you

can display guides, exposure tools, focus tools, and a magnified image.

Tap on the Exposure meter to open the Monitoring tools.

In this example the LCD magnification and LCD guides are enabled. The Autofocus rectangle is also displayed.

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SDI OUTPUT TO A MONITOR

The SDI port provides a 12G SDI signal, which allows you to view the camera image on a 4K SDI monitor at up to 60

fps.

Use the Monitor menu to select the settings for SDI output, Tools, and Guides (refer to Monitoring Menu

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:

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

2. 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.

3. 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:

1. Shutdown the SDI accessory.

2. Disconnect the BNC cable from the camera.

3. 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:

1. Shutdown the SDI accessory.

2. Disconnect the BNC cable from the camera.

3. Replace the battery on the SDI accessory.

4. Connect the BNC cable to the camera.

5. 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 Mode enabled

SDI port specifications:

Integrated 12G-SDI with 6G-SDI, 3G-SDI, and 1.5G-SDI modes

12G-SDI: Up to 4096 × 2160 10-bit 4:2:2 for 60p

6G-SDI: Up to 4096 × 2160 10-bit 4:2:2 for 30p

3G-SDI: Up to 2048 × 1080 10-bit 4:2:2 for 60p

1.5G-SDI: Up to 2048 × 1080 10-bit 4:2:2 for 30p and 24p

SMPTE Timecode

HANC Metadata

24-bit 48 kHz Audio

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 Monitoring tools (refer to Monitoring Tools).

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Tap on the Exposure meter to open the Monitoring tools.

You can enable the following monitoring tools on SDI:

Magnify

SDI Guides (refer to Guides)

SDI Tools (refer to Tools)

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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With the use of an Ethernet to USB-C adapter, you can also connect Ethernet devices.

Figure: USB-C Adaptor 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.

EXPOSURE

The camera offers multiple tools to determine the current image exposure levels and 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.

NOTE: ProRes file format burns in ISO and White Balance, and does not allow you to adjust these settings post-

recording like you can with the R3D format.

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 full 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 Onboard LCD Touchscreen).

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The full 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

filters solutions accordingly.

Example of overexposure

with histogram and exposure meter:

Example of underexposure

with histogram and exposure meter:

Example of a balanced exposure

with histogram and exposure meter:

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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), midtones (green), and shadows (purple). For more information, refer to False Color Exposure Mode.

Example of Exposure Mode:

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 Video Mode:

FALSE COLOR GIO SCOPE MODE

Gio Scope mode displays a color overlay on top of a desaturated RAW sensor image, identifying 16 increments within

the dynamic range of the sensor. The RGB settings (color temperature, ISO, LUT, etc.) are not used by this mode.

Each number (1 to 16) indicates a different increment of dynamic range. Number 16 represents the top increment, and is

broken up into 1/8th sub-increments to show highlight roll-off. Each 1/8th increment is represented by a different shade

of red, ranging from light red (less light) to dark red (most light, clipping).

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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 rely on focus tools that do not rely on

the visibility on the LCD Touchscreen or a 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 Focus Peaking:

EDGE PEAKING MODE

The Edge Peaking mode hides the image and only shows the edges. This provides the best visual representation of the

subject that is currently in focus.

Example of Edge Peaking mode:

PEAKING PEAKING MODE

The Peaking Peaking mode emphasizes the edges, and it also highlights them by using a selectable color.

Example of Peaking Peaking mode:

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TIMECODE

Timecode provides a mechanism to reference frames 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.

KOMODO 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 Onboard LCD Touchscreen by setting the

preference in Timecode Display Mode.

TIME OF DAY

TOD Timecode reflects the time and date the camera recorded each frame. KOMODO 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:

2. Select Timecode Source. The Timecode Source menu opens:

3. Select Internal TOD to use the camera's internal real time clock, select Internal Manual to specify a starting time for

the internal clock, or select External to use an external Timecode generator connected to the Extension Port.

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4. When you select Internal TOD, you can use the Auto Jam switch to enable the camera to automatically synchronize

the Timecode to the camera's internal clock.

The camera displays the Timecode on the Onboard LCD Touchscreen

NOTE: The timecode is reset when the camera is turned off, unless an external power source remains connected and

powered.

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 the Secure Format menu.

SETTING UP EDGECODE TIMECODE

To set up Edgecode Timecode on the camera, perform the following:

1. Open the Audio / Timecode menu: MENU > AUDIO / TC:

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2. Swipe the touchscreen up to scroll down to Timecode Display Mode:

3. Select Timecode Display Mode. The Timecode Display Mode menu opens:

4. Select Edge and tap OK to use Edgecode. The camera displays the Edgecode on the Onboard LCD Touchscreen

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ZEBRA MODES

Use Zebra mode to enable and adjust the upper and lower values for two (2) independent zebra indicators. Use Zebra 1

for highlight exposure, and use Zebra 2 for mid-tones or shadows. Zebras are 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.

You can touch and hold the record button on the Onboard LCD to stop Pre-Record. You can also assign physical

buttons on the camera to Pre-Record Stop to stop and erase the current Pre-Record segment, or Pre-Record Toggle to

completely disable or enable the Pre-Record function.

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 recommended:

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

When you have any image quality concerns

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.

You can upgrade the firmware by using an upgrade folder copied to a media card, or you can upgrade over an Ethernet

connection.

NOTE: You must calibrate the sensor after upgrading the camera. For more information, refer to Calibrating the Sensor.

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UPGRADING FROM A MEDIA CARD

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. The camera detects the upgrade folder and prompts you to upgrade

the firmware.

7. From the camera UI, navigate to Menu > Maintenance.

8. From the Maintenance menu, navigate down to Upgrade and tap OK.

The Firmware Upgrade confirmation screen displays:

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9. Tap Upgrade to confirm. The Firmware Upgrade progress screen displays:

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. Tap Restart. The camera displays the SHUTTINGDOWN screen and reboots again.

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11. The camera restarts displaying the Start screen, the INITIALIZING screen, and then the Software License

Agreement (SLA) displays:

12. Tap 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.

UPGRADING THE DSMC3™ RED

TOUCH 7.0" LCD FIRMWARE

You can receive the best performance from your DSMC3™ RED

Touch 7.0" LCD monitor by installing the latest

firmware. Make a habit of frequently visiting RED Downloads at www.red.com/downloads to check for new versions of

DSMC3™ RED

Touch 7.0" LCD firmware, updated operation guides, and post-production software.

UPDATING AUTOMATICALLY THROUGH THE CAMERA

When a newer firmware is detected on the camera, the DSMC3™ RED

Touch 7.0" LCD will prompt you on each boot

to update the monitor. Follow the on-screen prompts to update the monitor.

UPDATING MANUALLY THROUGH SmallHD

When a newer monitor firmware is available directly from SmallHD, there are two ways you can upgrade the DSMC3™

RED

Touch 7.0" LCD firmware.

UPGRADE DIRECTLY FROM THE DSMC3™ RED

TOUCH 7.0" LCD

1. Download the DSMC3™ RED

Touch 7.0" LCD upgrade .bin file directly from downloads.smallhd.com, to the root

directory of a 2, 4, 8, or 16 GB SD card.

2. Insert the SD card in the monitor.

3. From the DSMC3™ RED

Touch 7.0" LCD Settings Panel, initiate the update.

UPGRADE THROUGH THE CAMERA

1. Download the DSMC3™ RED

Touch 7.0" LCD upgrade .bin file directly from downloads.smallhd.com.

2. Create a folder named “smallhd” on the root of the camera’s CFexpress media card.

3. Copy the firmware file to the "smallhd" folder.

4. Insert the CFexpress card in the camera, and initiate the update through the Settings Panel of the DSMC3™ RED

Touch 7.0" LCD.

NOTE: This method requires that the monitor be on at least firmware version 5.0.0 to work. If the monitor is on OS4,

use the Directly from the DSMC3™ RED

Touch 7.0" LCD firmware upgrade method.

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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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ONBOARD LCD SCREEN

This section explains how to clean the Onboard LCD screen.

APPROVED LCD SCREEN CLEANERS

Use only the following products to clean the Onboard LCD screen:

Ionized rubber air bulb

Delkin Devices Sensor Solution

Lens swabs

Dry optical wipes

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 Onboard 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 Onboard 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 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:

1. Confirm the Firmware version currently installed on your camera. Each firmware release contains bug fixes and other

improvements. You may be experiencing a bug resolved in a later release.

You can find this under Menu>System Settings>System Status>Camera Info.

To confirm and download the latest firmware version, visit red.com/downloads.

If your current firmware is out-of-date, please upgrade to the latest release build found on red.com/downloads.

2. Reboot the camera by powering it off and back on.

3. Test the camera by installing an alternate or recently formatted CFexpress card.

4. Ensure that all of the cables and connections are fully seated and locked in place (if applicable).

5. Remove all attached accessories, RED and third-party. Ensure all contacts are clean, undamaged, and free of debris

before remounting. Try booting the camera using the AC power adaptor without any accessories attached to

determine whether the issue persists before reattaching any accessories.

6. Try rebooting the camera again after reattaching the accessories. If the camera boots without accessories and the

symptom reoccurs after reattaching, try adding the accessories one at a time to isolate the root cause. This helps

narrow down root causes to specific accessories and helps to ensure that a bad connection is not the source of the

issues.

7. Perform a Reset Defaults. This will restore all camera settings back to factory default settings and reduce the

possibility that applied settings caused the issue.

You can find this under Menu>Maintenance>Reset Defaults.

8. As a last resort, perform a Hard Restore. This will restore all camera settings back to factory default settings but

goes a step further to clear camera internal memory.

a. Remove all attached accessories, RED and third-party, leaving only an AC power adaptor attached.

b. Turn the camera off.

c. Press and hold the REC button and at the same time switch the power ON.

d. Continue to hold the REC button until the camera finishes booting and the license agreement displays.

This completes the hard restore.

CONTACT SUPPORT

If your camera continues to misbehave after you have performed these troubleshooting steps, submit a request for

Technical Support. Include the following with the request:

A detailed description of the issue and events that led up to its occurrence, including steps to replicate.

A description of the rate of occurrence confirming whether the symptom is rare, intermittent, or continuous.

A freshly saved camera Log File. The Log File can be saved through Menu>Maintenance>Save Log. Refer to Save

Log for more information.

Please confirm the firmware version currently installed. You can find the firmware version number under

Menu>System Settings>System Status>Camera Info.

A short video detailing the issue that is occurring, showing your camera setup and all attached accessories.

A detailed list of accessories (RED and third-party), lens, and modules attached at the time the issue occurred.

A description of how the camera and attached accessories were powered when the issue first occurred.

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STATUS ICONS

The following is a table of the camera's status icons.

ICON DESCRIPTION

The CFexpress Type B media card is good ( and recording time remaining)

The media card is missing

The 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

Gray indicates that no 3D LUTs are in use

White indicates that the camera is using a 3D LUT

Camera temperature is good

Camera overheating warning

Camera overheating

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ICON DESCRIPTION

Camera shutting down

Gray indicates no FTPS data is transferring

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 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 than 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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A. 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 TYPE-C PORT

The USB Type-C port is used primarily for data connections. The USB Type-C port provides 5

volts at 0.5 amps.

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

The 12G-SDI male 75-ohm BNC port 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: 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-ohm female BNC connector rated for 12G-SDI.

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:

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

2. 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.

3. 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:

1. Shutdown the SDI accessory.

2. Disconnect the BNC cable from the camera.

3. 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:

1. Shutdown the SDI accessory.

2. Disconnect the BNC cable from the camera.

3. Replace the battery on the SDI accessory.

4. Connect the BNC cable to the camera.

5. Power on the SDI accessory.

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

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HEADPHONE JACK

The female stereo 3.5 mm headphone port provides an attachment for stereo headphones.

NOTE: Only use headphones with a 3-conductor jack. If you try to use a headset with a mic

and 4-conductor jack, it will produce unpredictable results.

Figure: Front face of the female 3.5 mm headphone port (looking at the back of the camera).

NOTE: Mating connector is a 3.5 mm stereo headphone plug.

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AUDIO PORT

The female LEMO 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).

LEMO 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).

Accessories:

DSMC3™ RED® 5-Pin to Single 3.5 mm Adapter

DSMC3™ RED® 5-Pin to Dual XLR Adapter

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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: Recording Indicator Out, Sensor Sync Out using 3.3 volt

logic level

UART TX Serial RS-232 transmit (refer to the Serial menu)

UART RX Serial RS-232 receive (refer to the Serial menu)

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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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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C. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Technical specifications reflect both current and projected information. Everything is subject to change.

RED KOMODO-X™ CAMERA

SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION

Sensor Type KOMODO-X™ 19.9 MP Super 35 mm Global Shutter CMOS

Effective Pixels 6144 x 3240

Sensor Size 27.03 mm x 14.26 mm (Diagonal: 30.56 mm)

Dynamic Range 16.5+ stops

Mount Type Integrated locking RF mount with electronic communication

Supports /i PL lenses with RED RF to PL Adapters

Supports Canon EF adapter with communication and other adapters based on the RF mount

Max Data Rates Up to 560 MB/s using RED branded or other qualified CFexpress media cards

REDCODE

RAW

Maximum Frame Rates

80 fps at 6K 17:9 (6144 x 3240)

96 fps at 5K 17:9 (5120 x 2700)

120 fps at 4K 17:9 (4096 x 2160)

240 fps at 2K 17:9 (2048 x 1080)

Playback Frame Rates

(Project Time Base)

23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 fps, all resolutions

Best Available REDCODE

Settings

REDCODE HQ, MQ, LQ, and ELQ at 6K 17:9 (6144 x 3240) up to 80 fps

REDCODE HQ, MQ, LQ, and ELQ at 4K 17:9 (4096 x 2160) up to 120 fps

REDCODE HQ, MQ, LQ, and ELQ at 2K 17:9 (2048 x 1080) up to 240 fps

REDCODE

RAW Acquisition

Formats

6K 17:9 (6144 x 3240), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9. 1:1, and Anamorphic 2x, 1.8x, 1.6x, 1.5x, 1.3x, 1.25x

5K 17:9 (5120 x 2700) and 16:9

4K 17:9 (4096 x 2160) and 16:9

2K 17:9 (2048 x 1080)

Apple

ProRes Dedicated recording in 4K (4096 x 2160) ProRes 4444 XQ up to 60 fps, ProRes 4444 up to 80 fps,

and ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422, and ProRes 422 LT up to 120 fps

Construction Aluminum Alloy

Dimensions L x W x H = 5.1 in x 4 in x 3.8 in (129.37 mm x 101.26 mm x 95.26 mm) largest fixed dimensions

Weight 2.62 lb (without body cap and CFexpress card)

Media Type CFexpress Type B

Battery Type Integrated V-Lock battery interface optimized for Micro V-Lock Batteries

DC Power 11v-17v through a 6-pin DC-IN

Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

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

Relative Humidity 0% to 85% non-condensing

Color Management Image Processing Pipeline 2 (IPP2)

Supports 33×33×33 3D LUTs

Supports import and adjustment of CDLs

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RED KOMODO-X™ CAMERA

SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION

Audio Integrated dual channel digital mono microphones, uncompressed, 24-bit 48 kHz

Integrated dual channel (mic/line/+48V) input through a 5-Pin 00B Audio Port, uncompressed, 24-

bit 48 kHz

3.5 mm stereo headphone port

Autofocus

Phase Detect and Contrast

Monitor Options Proprietary Top Accessory Port for Monitoring and Control

Integrated 2.9" 1440 x 1440 touchscreen LCD with preview and camera control

Integrated 12G-SDI with 6G-SDI, 3G-SDI and 1.5G-SDI modes

12G-SDI: Up to 4096 x 2160 4:2:2 for 60p

6G-SDI: Up to 4096 x 2160 4:2:2 for 30p

3G-SDI: Up to 2048 x 1080 4:2:2 for 60p

1.5G-SDI: Up to 2048 x 1080 4:2:2 for 30p, 24p

SMPTE Timecode, HANC Metadata, 24-bit 48 kHz Audio

Additional I/O Tri-Level Genlock Input through the 9-Pin EXT port

LTC Timecode Input through the 9-Pin EXT port

RS232 CTRL (using RCP2) through the 9-Pin EXT port

IP Connected Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) for camera control, video preview, and media offloading

Ethernet over USB Type-C for camera control, video preview, and media offloading

MJPEG 1080p live stream accessible through Wi-Fi and USB-C

PTP for frame level synchronization

R3D live broadcasting available with RED Connect license and 5Gbps Ethernet adapter

SOFTWARE

RED Control App

RED Control Pro App

Access full camera controls and live preview from iOS or Android devices

Pro App: Operate one or multiple cameras over an IP connection to synchronize settings, manage

media files locally or upload directly to FrameIO, develop custom looks with advanced CDL and

LUT controls, and more

Ideal for control of multi-camera arrays, multi-cam shoots, and live events, all from one central

location

Standard app available from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store

RED Control Pro available via Apple App store only and requires additional purchase

RED Control works wirelessly or wired over USB-C

1. For more information on approved mount adaptors, lenses, batteries, accessories and media cards, refer to RED Third-Party Accessories

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D. ACCESSORIES

The following is a list of camera accessories. Some are optional, depending on the package you purchase:

REDVOLT® NANO-V Battery

REDVOLT® MICRO-V Battery

RED® Compact Dual V-Lock Charger

CFexpress Type B Media

KOMODO-X™ RF to PL Adapter Pack

KOMODO-X™ RF to PL with Electronic ND Adapter Pack

DSMC3™ RED® Touch 7.0" LCD

DSMC3™ RED® Touch 7.0" LCD Hood

KOMODO-X™ Power Adaptor

Outrigger Handle

KOMODO® Wing Grip

RED® Compact Top Handle and Extensions

DSMC3™ RED® 5-Pin to Single 3.5 mm Adapter

DSMC3™ RED® 5-Pin to Dual XLR Adapter

RED® Pro I/O Module

RED Control Apps

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REDVOLT

NANO-V BATTERY

The REDVOLT NANO-V battery is a small, lightweight power solution for the KOMODO-X. Weighing in at only 0.63 lb

(288 g), it is ideal for gimbals, drones, and other setups where form factor and weight matter. The battery's dimensions

(66 mm x 88 mm x 44 mm) ensure the camera retains completely flat surfaces on the top and sides, allowing users to

attach various combinations of cages and plates, without issue.

Featuring a 49 Wh capacity and with a maximum output current of 6 amps, the battery can power the KOMODO-X and

DSMC3™ RED® Touch 7.0” LCD for short durations when you want to shoot in as light a configuration as possible.

ITEM DETAILS

Type Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery

Capacity 3300 mAh / 49 Wh

Battery output 12 to 16.8 V DC

Maximum load 6 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 0.63 lb (288 g)

Dimensions Height: 3.46 in. (88 mm)

Width: 2.60 in. (66 mm)

Depth: 1.30 in. (44 mm)

REDVOLT NANO-V was designed in partnership with Core SWX and is compatible with most cameras/modules that

accept V-Lock batteries. For issues or troubleshooting, please visit https://coreswx.supportsystem.com.

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REDVOLT

MICRO-V BATTERY

The REDVOLT MICRO-V 14.7 Volt V-Lock 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)

COMPATIBLE BATTERIES

Compatible batteries are those that provide enough current (14.4 V with 6 A or greater) to power the RED KOMODO-X,

and that also fit the dimensions on the KOMODO-X's integrated Micro V-Lock plate.

RED chose the Micro V-Lock for the KOMODO-X 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 the battery adapter.

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. 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 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)

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CFEXPRESS TYPE B MEDIA

The RED CFexpress Type B Media provides the camera with 660 gigabyte, 1, 1.3, 2, and 4 terabyte recording options.

The 2 TB and 660 GB cards use the same hardware as do the 1.3 TB and 4 TB. The differences come from the software

and firmware, which configure the media differently to prioritize different feature sets. The 1 TB, 2 TB and 4 TB prioritize

capacity while still providing excellent durability under normal use. The 660 GB and 1.3 TB are in an overprovisioned

configuration of the same media to prioritize extended write cycles and improved thermal performance for constant

writing and re-writing of data. The underlying hardware is identical.

ITEM DETAILS

Type CFexpress Type B Media

Capacity - 660 GB High Endurance 660,138,909,696 bytes

Capacity - 1 TB High Capacity 1,099,511,627,776 bytes

Capacity - 1.3 TB High Endurance 1,331,512,536,141 bytes

Capacity - 2 TB High Capacity 2,048,480,824,832 bytes

Capacity - 4 TB High Capacity 4,096,961,649,664 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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KOMODO-X™ RF TO PL ADAPTER PACK

The RED

KOMODO-X RF to PL Adapter Pack provides a robust PL mount solution for the RED KOMODO-X.

Supporting Cooke /i lens communication, power and record triggering, the RF to PL Adapter expands the functionality

of the camera's native RF lens mount for professional applications. Constructed of a titanium core, the shimmable RF to

PL Adapter is resistant to environmental temperature changes, providing consistent and precise back focus.

The RED KOMODO-X RF to PL Adapter Pack includes both the KOMODO-X Side Ribs and Adapter Support Brackets

to provide additional rigidity and a native-like mount experience.

NOTE: KOMODO-X RF to PL adapter is not compatible with Electronic Filters.

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KOMODO-X™ RF TO PL WITH ELECTRONIC ND ADAPTER PACK

The RED

KOMODO-X RF to PL with Electronic ND Adapter Pack includes two filters; A clear filter for when no ND is

needed and an Electronic ND Filter with a 2-7 stop range. It features precise control of ¼, 1/3 or full stop increments

which allows choosing the exact exposure without compromising the intended aperture.

Each clear and electronic ND filters thickness are measured and paired together to ensure no back focus shifts when

switching between filters. ND can be controlled via the integrated buttons on the Electronic ND Filter, onboard LCD,

DSMC3™ RED

Touch 7.0” LCD, RED Control, RED Control Pro, web interface, or any other RCP2 compatible remote

control, allowing for easy access to exposure no matter how the camera is configured.

Supporting Cooke /i lens communication and record triggering, the RF to PL Adapter w/ Electronic ND expands the

functionality of the camera's native RF lens mount for professional applications. Constructed of a titanium core, the

shimmable RF to PL Adapter is resistant to environmental temperature changes, providing consistent and precise back

focus.

The RED KOMODO RF to PL Adapter w/ Electronic ND Filter Adapter Pack includes both the KOMODO

Side Ribs and

Adapter Support Brackets to provide additional rigidity and a native-like mount experience.

COMPATIBILITY: Only compatible with KOMODO and KOMODO-X.

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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™ XL camera. 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

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 (8-bit panel)

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ITEM DETAILS

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

EXP Ports For future use, not currently supported

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 lb (126 g)

Height: 1.67 in. (42.50 mm)

Width: 4.25 in. (108.00 mm)

Depth: 1.51 in. (38.23 mm)

DSMC3™ RED

TOUCH 7.0" LCD HOOD

The DSMC3™ RED® Touch 7.0” LCD Hood attaches easily and directly to the

DSMC3™ RED® Touch 7.0” LCD and can block out the sun to make viewing the

LCD easier in bright conditions.

COMPATIBILITY: The DSMC3™ RED® Touch 7.0” LCD Hood is only compatible with

the DSMC3™ RED® Touch 7.0” LCD.

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KOMODO-X

™

POWER ADAPTOR

The KOMODO-X 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 battery when the camera is off and the power adaptor is connected.

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.

KOMODO

WING GRIP

The KOMODO Wing Grip offers comfort and utility for carrying or shooting with your KOMODO.

Featuring an ergonomic machined grip with tactical 1/4-20 mounting points. It is lightweightand offers a seamless low-

profilehand-held option.

The KOMODO Wing Grip is a simple handle and that provides extra mounting options for your camera.

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RED® COMPACT TOP HANDLE AND EXTENSIONS

The RED

Compact Top Handle easily mounts to the top of the KOMODO-X or V-RAPTOR camera bodies while

offering a combination of comfort and utility for carrying or shooting with your camera.

This top-mounted machined handle features ergonomic Bocote wood inlays with camera trigger control.

The handle includes:

Handle trigger

Rear 3” piece

Front 1” piece

15 mm monitor mount

For issues or troubleshooting, contact [email protected].

COMPATIBILITY: The RED Compact Top Handle is not compatible with DSMC®, DSMC2® or RED RANGER® camera

systems.

INSTALLING THE DSMC3™ RED® TOUCH 7.0" LCD ON THE TOP HANDLE

To install the RED Touch LCD to the Top Handle:

1. Align a Top Handle Extension with front of the Top Handle.

2. Tighten the hex bolt to the Top Handle.

3. Align the 15 mm Monitor Mount extension bolt with the side 3/8-16 mount hole of the Top Handle extension.

4. Tighten the Monitor Mount bolt to the Top Handle extension.

5. Align the 15 mm hole on the Monitor rail to the 15 mm Monitor Mount.

6. Slip the 15 mm Monitor rail collar over the 15 mm Monitor mount post and tighten the knurled knob on the Monitor

rail to the desired monitor position.

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DSMC3™ RED

5-PIN TO SINGLE 3.5 MM ADAPTER

The DSMC3™ RED ® 5-Pin to Single 3.5 mm Adapter is a 11.3” (28.9

cm) cable designed to break out the 5-Pin Audio port to a single 3.5

mm TRS input allowing for 3.5 mm audio devices to be connected.

NOTES:

Length measured from end to end including connectors.

For replacement or additional components, such as screws, contact

[email protected].

COMPATIBILITY: The DSMC3™ RED 5-Pin to Single 3.5 mm Adapter is not compatible with DSMC®, DSMC2®, RED

RANGER® or KOMODO® camera systems.

DSMC3™ RED

5-PIN TO DUAL XLR ADAPTER

The DSMC3™ RED

5-Pin to Dual XLR Adapter is a compact

solution for breaking out the 5-Pin Audio port to dual 3-Pin XLR

ports. This adapter provides two industry standard XLR ports

providing 48-volt phantom power, and mic and line input that is easily

mounted to your camera.

The Dual XLR adapter's modular design provides several mounting

options for the camera.

The Dual XLR adapter includes the following:

Dual XLR adapter

L-shaped mounting bracket with 2 x 3/16 screws and 4 x

Anti-Rotate pins

A replacement ¼-20 mounting screw

18” Right angle-to-straight 5-Pin cable

To attach the L-shaped mounting bracket:

1. Determine the mounting position on or off of the camera. You may

need to re-position or remove the anti-rotate pins on the bracket depending on the orientation and position you want

to mount the bracket. You can also mount the bracket to the camera by using the replacement ¼-20 screw.

2. Screw one of the 3/16 screws in the Dual XLR adapter ensuring the anti-rotate pins line up with the desired position

of the Dual XLR adapter. Then attach the other side of the bracket to the position of your choice, confirming that the

anti-rotate pins align with holes on the camera.

NOTE: Make sure that you only pull on the knurled sleeve of the 90° angle connector on the 18” Right angle-to-straight

5-Pin cable when removing it from the Dual XLR adapter.

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RED® PRO I/O MODULE

The RED

Pro I/O Module offers a variety of input/ output connections, and it also includes an industry standard V-Lock

or Gold mount to power your KOMODO-X™ with higher capacity batteries. This module mounts directly to the

KOMODO-X’s rear Micro V-Lock plate and 9-Pin EXT Port, and it offers connections for the following:

DC Power Input (DC-IN)

Genlock (BNC)

CTRL (4-Pin)

Timecode (5-pin)

1 x 3-Pin 24-volt (regulated) Fischer R/S port (3 A max)

2 x 2-Pin 12-volt (unregulated) AUX ports (3 A combined max)

The module also includes an operator-side screen which displays key power voltage and battery percentage information

(with compatible batteries) along with a power switch to cut power to the module when you want to leave a battery on

the module for long durations.

NOTE: The RED Pro V-Lock I/O Module is only compatible with KOMODO-X™. It is recommended to use 12 A Batteries

such a the REDVOLT

MICRO-V or REDVOLT

XL-V when using all AUX outputs simultaneously. When used with

REDVOLT

NANO-V the AUX power outputs will be disabled.

The RED

Pro I/O Module connects to the camera through the KOMODO-X Extension Port.

CONNECTOR CONNECTOR TYPE DETAILS

24V RS 3-pin Fischer 24-volt (regulated) Fischer R/S port (3 A max)

Timecode 5-pin Connection for external Timecode device

CTRL 4-pin 00B ODU CTRL (RS-232 Control) port for external RS-232

connection

Genlock BNC Connection for external Genlock device

Module cable 9-pin 0B ODU Attaches to the Extension Port

DC-IN 6-pin 1B socket Connection for external DC power

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RED CONTROL APPS

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

Wi-Fi, USB-C, and Ethernet.

RED CONTROL

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 KOMODO features while viewing the image.

For more information about connecting the camera to RED Control, refer to the How To section (KOMODO Link

Adaptor).

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RED CONTROL PRO

RED Control Professional allows you to control multiple RED DSMC3 cameras from an Apple iPad or an Apple Mac.

RED Control Pro is a licensed application available from the Apple App Store.

RED CONNECT

RED Connect is a license enabled features available on either KOMODO-X, V-RAPTOR, or V-RAPTOR XL, which

streams full resolution live R3D video over an IP network by simply connecting the camera control unit (CCU) with an

Ethernet cable for KOMODO-X or with the RED Connect Module for V-RAPTOR and V-RAPTOR XL. This new feature

opens up an extraordinary range of creative applications from live broadcast to virtual production and true 8K VR (V-

RAPTOR, V-RAPTOR XL).

RED Connect Licenses are available with options for one year or perpetual.

For more information, refer to https://www.red.com/red-connect.

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