R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N TABLE OF CONTENTS Disclaimer Set Up Audio Copyright Notice Control Trademark Disclaimer Compliance Statements Audio Output Options Safety Instructions Audio Meter (VU Meter)
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N DISCLAIMER TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER has made every effort to provide clear and accurate informa- All other company, brand, and product names are trademarks or ®...
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS CAUTION: Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of radio-frequency INDUSTRIAL CANADA EMISSION COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS wireless devices because there signals could This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS...
Page 5
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N INFORMATION NORWAY Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within a (2004/108/EC) and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) issued radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund by the Commission of the European Community.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT bypass the third prong of the grounding-type plug on the power cord of the DSMC AC Power Adaptor.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N BATTERY STORAGE AND HANDLING DO NOT pierce the battery with pointed or other sharp objects. DO NOT step on, throw, or strike the battery with a hammer.
RED DRAGON WEAPON 6K (Carbon Fiber) ® WEAPON 6K (Magnesium) RED DRAGON 8K WEAPON 8K (Carbon Fiber) NOTE: This guide uses the term “WEAPON (Carbon Fiber)” to refer to both “WEAPON Forged CF” and “WEAPON Woven CF”. READ BEFORE YOU SHOOT Read this operation guide carefully and in its entirety before assembling or operating your camera or other RED accessories.
35mm film in both latitude and image density. The RED DRAGON (6K) sensor is a model for image innovation, leading the way in the evolution of digital cinema technology. Boasting an industry-leading 19 megapixels at 6K resolution, the RED DRAGON (6K) supports 100+ frames per second (FPS), 16.5+ stops of dynamic range, and advanced color science.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N RAW data is recorded independently of any RGB domain color processing such as ISO, White Balance, or other RGB color space settings.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N HDRX AND MAgIC MOTION HDRx HDRX HDRx extends dynamic range up to six (6) stops by simultaneously capturing two (2) images of identical resolution and frame rate.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N CAMERA SYSTEM COMPONENTS WEAPON (Woven CF) Package This section provides an overview of the camera system components, including: “BRAIN”...
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N BRAIN WEAPON (Carbon Fiber) The DSMC BRAIN is the image processing center of the camera system and supports power, media, and other ®...
Page 15
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N BRAIN LEDS This section describes the LED functions for the camera. NOTE: When the camera is powered only by battery and not AC power, the Power Status LED (PWR) on the expander or module does not turn on.
Page 16
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N BRAIN CONNECTORS, FOCUS HOOK, AND BACK FOCUS WEAPON BRAIN Ports and Features This section describes the ports and features on the BRAIN. NOTE: For more information on how to install the focus hook, go to “Install the Focus Hook”...
Page 17
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N WEAPON MEDIA BAY CONTROLS WEAPON Media Bay Controls This section describes the control functions for the media bay. CONTROL DESCRIPTION User Key 1...
Page 18
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N WEAPON MEDIA BAY LEDS WEAPON Media Bay LEDs This section describes the LED functions for the media bay. COLOR/FLASHING DESCRIPTION Media Status LED...
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N RED MINI-MAG SYSTEM RED MINI-MAG (120GB) RED MINI-MAG SSDs deliver fast and reliable recording options for your camera. A RED STATION enables ®...
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N EXPANDERS NOTE: Only one (1) expander module can be used at a time. RED offers the following DSMC expanders: ITEM...
Page 21
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N DSMC REDVOLT EXPANDER DSMC REDVOLT Expander Designed for advanced configurations, the DSMC REDVOLT Expander mounts directly to the camera and ®...
Page 22
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N DSMC JETPACK EXPANDER DSMC Jetpack Expander The DSMC Jetpack Expander is specifically designed for aerial, gimbal, handheld, and other lightweight/remote configurations.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N POWER MODULES RED offers the following WEAPON power modules: ITEM PART NUMBER DSMC REDVOLT XL Module 740-0034 DSMC...
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N DISPLAYS AND ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDERS RED offers the following displays and electronic viewfinders (EVFs): ITEM RESOLUTION PART NUMBER...
Page 25
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N RED LCDS DSMC RED Touch 7.0" LCD RED displays provide important camera parameters on the graphical user interface (GUI) and offer a variety of monitor viewing options.
Page 26
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N BOMB EVFS The BOMB EVF (LCOS) and BOMB EVF (OLED) deliver specialized viewing solutions for the camera. The BOMB EVF (LCOS) is a high-definition, lightweight, and low-profile viewfinder.
Page 27
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N DSMC RED EVF The DSMC RED EVF (OLED) is a high definition electronic viewfinder designed as the ideal single-viewer monitoring solution.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N CAMERA CONTROL MODULES This section describes the camera control modules. These devices provide a wide array of programmable buttons, controls, and other features to interact with the camera.
Page 30
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N DSMC SIDEKICK DSMC Sidekick (Woven CF) The DSMC Sidekick is a lightweight interface solution that offers intuitive integrated control over critical camera parameters.
WEAPON RED DRAGON 6K Skin Tone-Highlight OLPF 790-0511 v6.1.18 or later WEAPON RED DRAGON 6K Low Light Optimized OLPF 790-0512 v6.1.6 or later RAILS, MOUNTS, TACTICAL GEAR, AND CABLES RED offers a wide variety of support gear, mounting platforms, cables, accessories, and other equipment. For...
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N BASIC OPERATIONS POWER OPERATIONS This section describes the basic power operations of the camera system. For more information, see the DSMC Power Operation Guide, available at www.red.com/downloads.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N TURN ON THE CAMERA 1. Attach a power source to the camera. The Power Status LED illuminates red, indicating that an appropriate power source is connected. 2.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N CONFIGURE YOUR CAMERA This section describes common options for configuring your camera system. INSTALL THE DSMC SIDEKICK This section applies to the following items:...
Page 35
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N INSTALL A DSMC EXPANDER This section applies to the following items: DSMC Base Expander DSMC REDVOLT Expander...
Page 36
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N INSTALL THE DSMC REDVOLT XL MODULE The DSMC REDVOLT XL Module mounts to the rear of the following items: WEAPON BRAIN DSMC Base Expander...
WARNING: DO NOT allow any dirt or debris to enter the optical cavity. WARNING: Use only WEAPON RED DRAGON OLPFs. DO NOT use DSMC OLPFs. For any questions about OLPF compatibility, please contact your Bomb Squad representative.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N USE A TRIPOD OR MONOPOD This section describes the camera mounting points and mounting equipment for use with a tripod or monopod. The camera is equipped with two (2) 3/8-16 mounting holes and one (1) 1/4-20 mounting hole on the bottom of the camera.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N VIDEO MONITOR CATEGORIES NOTE: HD-SDI and HDMI ports are only available on select DSMC expanders.
Page 40
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N EXTERNAL RECORD NOTE: HD-SDI and HDMI ports are only available on select DSMC expanders.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N BASIC MENUS AND CONTROLS This chapter describes the Basic Menus and controls, including: “Upper Status Row (Basic Menu)”...
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N UPPER STATUS ROW (BASIC MENU) The Upper Status Row displays basic project parameters. The currently selected parameter in the Upper Status Row is underlined with a red bar.
Page 43
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N ACCESS ADVANCED MENUS For every Upper Status Row item, you can select the Advanced... button to access the related menu in the Advanced Menus.
Page 44
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N FEATURE: EDIT LIST Select the Edit List... button in the Upper Status Row menus to change the values that display for each setting. For example, if you open the Frame Rate menu and select Edit List..., the camera lets you add or remove values to available frame rates.
Page 45
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N APERTURE The aperture (also known as the T stop or F stop) parameter displays when a compatible mount and lens are installed.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N LIVE ACTION AREA The Live Action Area contains the recorded image area plus Surround View look around area, plus overlays for Frame Guides, Safe Action/Safe Title, Clip Name, and Timecode values.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N LOWER STATUS ROW The Lower Status Row provides access to key system information and camera values. Lower Status Row: Motion The Lower Status Row in Motion mode provides key system information and camera values, including: ITEM...
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N CAMERA MODE The Camera Mode allows you to seamlessly toggle between Motion mode, Stills mode, and Playback. To select a camera mode, select the Camera Mode icon in the Lower Status Bar, swipe up, and select a camera mode.
Page 49
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N HISTOGRAM This section describes the elements that comprise the Histogram section in the Lower Status Row. This section of the GUI helps ensure that recorded footage is properly exposed.
Page 50
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N TC INDICATOR The TC indicator shows the current timecode status. Grey: No analog timecode is detected. Red: Analog timecode is detected but not enabled.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N POWER STATUS The Power Status element displays the current supply voltage or remaining battery capacity. Tap the Power Status element to access the Power menu.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N NAVIGATION CONTROLS This section describes basic controls for navigating the camera menus. TOUCHSCREEN NAVIGATION RED Touch displays offer intuitive menu control and four (4) programmable buttons.
Page 53
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N SWIPE-UP MENU The Swipe-Up Menu is available in the Lower Status Row on RED Touch displays and provides Swipe-Up Shortcuts for Motion mode, Stills mode, and Playback.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N NAVIGATION GROUP The Navigation Group is the primary control interface on the DSMC Sidekick.
Page 55
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N DSMC SIDEKICK This section describes the controls and display of the DSMC Sidekick. DSMC Sidekick CONTROL/ITEM...
Page 56
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N DSMC SIDEKICK DISPLAY The DSMC Sidekick OLED display provides basic camera parameters during operation. DSMC Sidekick OLED (Local Mode)
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N ADVANCED MENUS ADVANCED MENUS Advanced Menu The Advanced Menus include: ADVANCED MENU DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO...
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N SETTINGS MENU Settings Menu The Settings menu includes: Display, Look, Project, Audio, Recording, Setup, and Maintenance. DISPLAY The Display menu includes: Tools, Zebra, Monitor Control, Modes, Guides, and Test Signal.
Page 59
NOTE: The Edge setting may interfere with recordings done via HDMI or HD-SDI in Clean mode. GIO SCOPE Displays a color overlay on top of a desaturated image, identifying the 16 stops of light within the full dynamic range of the RED DRAGON sensor. ®...
Page 60
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N DISPLAY MODES Display mode options include: Magnify, RAW, and Horizon. MAGNIFY Displays the central region of the sensor in 1:1 pixel resolution. When enabled, the 1:1 text in the Lower Status Row turns green, and the AF Window and the magnified region display.
Page 61
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N ZEBRA Use Zebra mode to enable and adjust the upper and lower values for two (2) independent zebra indicators. Use Zebra 1 for highlight exposure, and use Zebra 2 for mid-tones or shadows.
Page 62
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N FREQUENCY Determines the monitor frequency. Available frequencies depend on the selected monitor. The LCD resolution defaults to 60.00 Hz, which is the optimal refresh rate for the RED LCDs.
Page 63
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N OVERLAYS Create custom overlays that include specific items. Overlays can be stored on the camera or transferred to SSD to be shared with other cameras.
Page 64
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N 5. Select a button on the matrix to add a user interface element to that position on the matrix. By default, the Magnify indicator (MI) is on the top left, the Record indicator (REC) is on the top right, the Clip Name (CLIP) is on the bottom left, and the Timecode (TC) is on the bottom right.
Page 65
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N BRIGHTNESS Control the brightness of each LCD and EVF. Move to the right for a brighter display; move to the left for a dimmer display.
Page 66
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N MODES Use the Modes menu to determine how the following settings display: Camera Lens CAMERA TAB Display Mode: Camera...
Page 67
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N LENS TAB Display Mode: Lens APERTURE 1/4 F#: Aperture increments in 1/4 stops. 1/3 F#: Aperture increments in 1/3 stops.
Page 68
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N WIDTH/HEIGHT The Width/Height fields replace the Scale field when you select Absolute from the Mode drop-down menu. Select the values for the width and height of the guide in pixels.
Page 69
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N GAIN Adjust the Red channel, Blue channel, and Green channel individually. The range for each is 0.0 (none of the color) to 10.0, and the default for each is 1.0.
Page 70
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N VIDEO Use the Video menus to adjust the color space and gamma space for each monitor output. You can also use these menus to apply an ACES look and a 3D LUT.
Page 71
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N LUTS You can output a 3D lookup table (LUT) via each monitor output. If recording to Apple ProRes, any 3D LUT ®...
Page 72
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N EXPORT AND IMPORT 3D LUTS To export and import 3D LUTs, go to Menu > Settings > Display > Monitor Control. 3D LUTs can be stored on the camera or transferred to SSD to be shared with other cameras.
Page 73
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N Assign a 3D LUT to Look B. LUTs are loaded to the camera in the LUTs menu. For more information, go to “LUTs”...
Page 74
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N COLOR TEMPERATURE Select a color temperature. The range is 1700 to 10,000 KELVIN, and the default is 5600 KELVIN. TINT Color temperature calculations assume a pure light source that may not be true in the specific scene the camera is imaging.
Page 75
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N PROJECT TIME BASE Select the project time base, which is the rate at which the footage will be played back. The project time base displays in the lower left corner of the display.
Page 76
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N FORMAT MAX FRAME RATE (FPS) FORMAT MAX FRAME RATE (FPS) 5K FF 96.39 3K 3:2 135.51 5K 2:1...
Page 77
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N EXPOSURE Select the exposure (shutter speed) of each frame. You can change exposure while recording. Decreasing shutter speed increases the amount of time that light hits the sensor, which increases exposure and motion blur of moving objects.
Page 78
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N TIMECODE NOTE: Using timecode requires ports that are only available on select DSMC expanders.
Page 79
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N FORMAT Use the Format menu to select the resolution, aspect ratio, anamorphic setting, and lookaround setting. After selecting format settings, select Set Format.
Page 80
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N RESOLUTION DESCRIPTION DIMENSIONS (PIXELS) WIDTH HEIGHT 4.5K 3:2 4.5K RAW 3:2 4320 2880 4.5K 4:1 4.5K RAW 4:1 4608...
Page 81
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N RESOLUTION DESCRIPTION DIMENSIONS (PIXELS) WIDTH HEIGHT 2.5K 3:2 2.5K RAW 3:2 2400 1600 2.5K 4:3 2.5K RAW 4:3 2400...
Page 82
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N RESOLUTION Select the Resolution. For a list of WEAPON resolutions, go to “WEAPON DRAGON Formats” on page ASPECT RATIO Select the Aspect Ratio.
Page 83
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N SHORT-CUT TO INDUSTRY-STANDARD ANAMORPHIC FORMATS To quickly access industry-standard anamorphic formats, go to Menu > Settings > Project > Format > Anamorphic. The Anamorphic tab is a short-cut to all of the industry-standard anamorphic formats, so that you can easily select the most common anamorphic formats.
Page 84
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N STORAGE You can select the following storage locations: Local: Stores footage directly to an SSD Network: Stores footage to a network External: Stores footage to an external device NOTE: In External storage, you can only select Continuous Record and Motion + Stills recording modes.
Page 85
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N SPEED RAMP MODE NOTE: This mode is not available in Stills mode. Speed Ramp mode lets you program the current recording frame rate to transition to different recording frame rates during recording.
Page 86
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N PRE COUNT AND POST COUNT When Frame Trigger or Burst mode is enabled, select the number of frames for the Pre Count and Post Count: Pre Count: The camera captures the frame cache from the time preceding the marker.
Page 87
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N ADVANCED MULTI-SHOT MODE In this mode, the camera is continuously recording, but is not saving frames. This eliminates the delay you get in Basic Multi-Shot mode.
Page 88
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N APPLE PRORES INFORMATION By default, the camera records all videos and stills in the REDCODE RAW file format. With WEAPON, you also have the option to record Apple ProRes files.
Page 89
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N FILE STRUCTURE OF RECORDED APPLE PRORES FILES When recording REDCODE RAW + QuickTime, this is the file structure of the recorded files on the RED MINI-MAG: .RDM Folder ‒...
Page 90
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N SELECT CODEC (REDCODE RAW AND APPLE PRORES) To set up your file format and codec, follow the instructions below. 1.
Page 91
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N FRAME PROCESSING NOTE: Frame processing is not supported in Speed Ramp Mode. For more information, go to “Speed Ramp Mode”...
Page 92
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N INDICATOR Enable Sounds: Select this check box to enable sounds. Then select sounds for the following actions: ‒...
Page 93
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N DATE/TIME Use the Date/Time menu to reset the internal clock of the camera. The time and date are timestamps on R3D files when recording to an SSD.
Page 94
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N SERIAL PROTOCOL NOTE: CTRL and GIG-E ports are only available on select DSMC expanders.
Page 95
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N WIFI The WEAPON camera offers a WiFi connection that provides communication support for third-party applications. The WEAPON uses the REDLINK Command Protocol (RCP) to communicate information between the camera ®...
Page 96
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N 5. Select a security option from the Encryption drop-down menu: ‒ NONE: The connection will be unsecured. ‒...
Page 97
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N CONNECT WIRELESSLY TO A DEVICE VIA INFRASTRUCTURE MODE In Infrastructure mode, the camera and your device both connect to an access point, and communicate through that wireless network.
Page 98
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N 8. If you select an encrypted network, follow the instructions below to enter the passphrase for the network: A.
Page 99
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N GPIO/SYNC NOTE: Using general purpose inputs/outputs and sync requires a DSMC expander. For more information, go to “Input/Output Connectors”...
Page 100
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N FAN AND TEMPERATURE MANAGEMENT The camera is controlled by complex thermal algorithms to ensure that the sensor and camera operate at safe temperatures.
Page 101
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N ADAPTIVE PREVIEW QUIET RECORD NOTE: Target Temperature only affects standby mode. Record mode: The camera uses Quiet fan mode. For more information, go to “Quiet”...
Page 102
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N SAVE A LOG FILE A LOG file is a detailed text file of the processes and operations performed by the camera. If you contact RED for support, you may be asked to send a LOG file.
Page 103
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N WHEN TO CALIBRATE SENSOR Calibration is required: After an extreme change in temperature (+/– 30°F or +/–15°C) from the current calibration map. After an extreme change in exposure time (+/–...
Page 104
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N CALIBRATE SENSOR: AUTO CAPTURE The WEAPON camera offers two (2) ways to calibrate the sensor: Manual Capture and Auto Capture. This section describes how to calibrate the sensor with Auto Capture.
Page 105
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N CALIBRATION MANAGEMENT Use the Calibration Management menu to apply, import, and export calibration maps. Map Calibration Map: The calibration maps that are saved internally on the camera: ‒...
Page 106
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N CREATE LENS CALIBRATION FILES The calibration process creates a calibration file for the current focal length of the electronic lens. Calibrate the lens at each available focal length to create a full lens calibration file.
Page 107
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N EXPORT AND IMPORT LENS CALIBRATION FILES Lens calibration files can be stored on the camera or transferred to SSD to be shared with other cameras. When exporting lens calibration files from camera to SSD, the files are saved to a folder on the SSD called “lens_cal”.
Page 108
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N 4. To exit the self-test, perform one (1) of the following actions: ‒ Touch all of the boxes, so that they are all blue.
Page 109
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N REDISCOVER (HARDWARE REDISCOVER) Rediscovers all hardware and caches the data for future boot cycles. Perform a Hardware Rediscover if a module or lens mount is not functioning correctly.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N MEDIA MENU The Media Menu allows you to format and eject an SSD and to view and load clips on the SSD. For more information about using media, see the DSMC Media Operation Guide, available at...
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N PLAYBACK MENU To view clips from the SSD: Go to Menu > Playback. Press the Record/Playback toggle in the lower left corner of the touchscreen.
Page 113
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N The table below describes the Playback controls. CONTROL DESCRIPTION Clips View clips as thumbnails Load Previous Clip Loads the previous clip in the playlist.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N POWER MENU The Power menu displays the power status of all attached power sources and allows you to turn off the camera. NOTE: For more information about powering the camera, see the DSMC Power Operation Guide, available at...
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N HDRX MENU NOTE: HDRX mode cannot be modified when test signals are enabled. NOTE: You cannot change the exposure when HDRX is enabled.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N FOCUS MENU The Focus menu includes: Mode and Rack. MODE TAB The Mode Tab is used to enable and select Focus parameters, including Mode, Zone, Size, and Enhanced A/F. MODE Select one (1) of the following from the Mode drop-down menu: Manual: When selected, all focus operations are manual.
Page 117
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N AUTOFOCUS MODES (DSMC, NIKON, AND CANON MOUNTS) When any of the following conditions are met, the Modes drop-down menu has additional options: DSMC Nikon Mount and a supported lens is attached.
Page 118
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N Move Spot target: 1. Go to the main screen. 2. Press the Down Arrow in the Navigation Group. The Spot target line weight increases and the red cursor under Menu dims slightly.
Page 119
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N 8. Close the Focus menu. The target displays on the touchscreen, and the monitor that you selected for the Enhanced A/F feature is in Clean mode.
Page 120
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N RACK FOCUS Use the Rack tab to configure up to four (4) focus points and execute rack focus between them. SET UP RACK FOCUS 1.
Page 121
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N 9. To set a rack point location, follow the instructions below: A. Select the rack point: A, B, C, or D. B.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N EXPOSURE ASSIST The Exposure Assist menu provides access to settings for the Auto Exposure (AE) feature. The AE feature maintains a constant image brightness, even if the actual scene brightness changes.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N EXP COMP AND EV SHIFT Use the Exp Comp (Exposure Compensation) slider and the EV Shift setting to adjust the brightness of the image. The default setting of zero (0) attempts to match the average brightness on an 18% grey-target.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N PRESETS MENU The camera has three (3) types of presets: Camera Presets: These store and recall camera setup information, such as in-camera Looks, key mappings, I/O configurations, and more.
Page 125
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N EXPORT AND IMPORT PRESETS Presets can be stored on the camera or transferred to SSD to be shared with other cameras. When exporting presets from camera to an SSD, the presets are saved to a folder on the SSD called “Presets”.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N MANAGE IMPORTED LOOKS Manage Looks imported from REDCINE-X PRO in the Presets > Looks tab. When exporting Looks from camera to SSD, the Looks are saved to a folder on the SSD called “Looks”.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N RECORD AND MONITOR AUDIO OVERVIEW The built–in stereo microphones and speaker allow for easy audio capture and playback. Additional audio input/output options are determined by the attached port expander.
Page 128
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N CHANNEL 1/2 AND CHANNEL 3/4 To set up Channel 1/2 and 3/4, go to Menu > Settings > Audio > Control. SOURCE The audio source options only display when the expanders are attached.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N PRE-AMP GAIN The pre-amplifier range and default value depend on the attached expander. To adjust amplification levels, follow the instructions below: 1.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N The camera features a digital audio mixer that controls the volume and stereo settings for each input channel. The mixer affects audio monitoring (such as headphones) and audio recorded to external devices.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N INCOMING AUDIO CHANNELS When you select Input as the VU Meter Source, the Audio Meter displays the incoming audio channels (default). For more information, go to “VU Meter”...
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N TIMECODE, GENLOCK, MULTI-CAMERA SETUP This chapter describes timecode, genlock, and multi-camera operations such as 3D and array setup. NOTE: Timecode and genlock require a DSMC Base Expander or DSMC Jetpack Expander.
Page 133
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N SET UP INTERNAL TIMECODE To set up and adjust timecode generated by the camera, follow the instructions below: 1.
Page 134
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N INPUT EXTERNAL TIMECODE This section explains how to set up your camera so that it accepts timecode generated by an external device. This procedure requires a DSMC Base Expander or DSMC Jetpack Expander.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N GENLOCK NOTE: Using genlock requires a DSMC Base Expander or DSMC Jetpack Expander. For more information, go “Input/Output Connectors”...
Page 136
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N SENSOR SYNC NOTE: Using genlock requires a DSMC Base Expander or DSMC Jetpack Expander. For more information, go “Input/Output Connectors”...
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N SET UP MOTION CONTROL (MOCO) NOTE: Motion Control requires a DSMC Base Expander. For more information, go to “Input/Output Connectors”...
Page 138
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N 5. Select Sync In from the GPI Function drop-down menu. MoCo BRAIN/GPIO Settings 6.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N COMPATIBLE DEVICES The following timecode and genlock devices are compatible with the camera. Additional timecode devices may be compatible, but have not yet been tested by RED ®...
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N UPGRADE CAMERA FIRMWARE Your camera functionality may be upgraded by installing the latest firmware. Make a habit of frequently visiting www.red.com/downloads to check for new versions of camera firmware, updated operation guides, and post production software.
Page 141
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N 11. Turn on the camera. The camera may take 30 seconds or longer to upgrade all the attached modules. During this time the PWR and REC LEDs flash green and nothing displays on the external monitors.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N CAMERA SYSTEM MAINTENANCE All RED products are designed for rugged durability, but precision instruments demand proper care. Follow the ®...
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N CLEAN EVF SCREEN NOTE: This section describes only how to clean the screen on the DSMC RED EVF, and not how to clean the 2™...
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N PROHIBITED LCD SCREEN CLEANERS DO NOT use any of the items listed below to clean LCD screens. These products have not been tested on RED products and may cause damage or streaking.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N TROUBLESHOOT YOUR CAMERA PERFORM A STRESS TEST Perform a stress test before important projects to ensure the reliability and stability of your gear. A stress test subjects your camera system and equipment to the increased stress of prolonged operation.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N “UPGRADING ATTACHED PERIPHERALS” MESSAGE SYMPTOM During an attempt to upgrade firmware, the display shows the message “Upgrade Attached Peripherals”. After turning the camera off and then on, the same message displays, and then prompts you to turn off the camera.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N CAMERA DOES NOT RECOGNIZE LENS SYMPTOM The camera does not recognize the attached lens. POTENTIAL RESOLUTIONS Ensure that the lens is compatible.
Page 148
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N LCD FLICKER SYMPTOM The LCD or monitor is flickering. POTENTIAL RESOLUTIONS Go to Menu > Settings > Display > Monitor Control and adjust the Frequency to 60 Hz. Use a different cable.
Page 149
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N ERROR 0X00000020 SYMPTOM The display shows a message with the phrase “Error 0x00000020. Please save log and send to RED support.” POTENTIAL RESOLUTIONS Perform a secure format of the SSD.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N IMAGE APPEARS GRAINY SYMPTOM Image or footage appears grainy. POTENTIAL RESOLUTIONS Perform a black shading calibration before recording additional clips. For more information, go to “Sensor Calibration”...
Page 151
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N TIMECODE OR GENLOCK DOES NOT FUNCTION SYMPTOM The SYNC, GEN, and/or TC light is red, yellow, or greyed out. POTENTIAL RESOLUTIONS Ensure your timecode or genlock device is compatible.
Page 152
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N INSTALL THE MEDIA BAY WARNING: Before installing or removing the media bay, you MUST turn off the camera. REQUIRED TOOL: T10 TORX driver 1.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS WEAPON 6K (CArbON FibEr) WEAPON 6K (CArbON FibEr) TECHNiCAL SPECiFiCATiONS SPECiFiCATiON DESCriPTiON Sensor 19 Megapixel RED DRAGON sensor ® Pixel Array 6144 (h) x 3160 (v) Max Image Area 6144 (h) x 3160 (v) Dynamic Range 16.5+ stops...
Page 154
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N WEAPON 6K (CArbON FibEr) TECHNiCAL SPECiFiCATiONS SPECiFiCATiON DESCriPTiON Monitor Output 3G-SDI (HD-SDI) and HDMI with Frame Guides and Lookaround ®...
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N WEAPON 6K (MAgNESiuM) WEAPON 6K (MAgNESiuM) TECHNiCAL SPECiFiCATiONS SPECiFiCATiON DESCriPTiON Sensor 19 Megapixel RED DRAGON sensor Pixel Array 6144 (h) x 3160 (v) Max Image Area 6144 (h) x 3160 (v) Dynamic Range 16.5+ stops...
Page 156
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N WEAPON 6K (MAgNESiuM) TECHNiCAL SPECiFiCATiONS SPECiFiCATiON DESCriPTiON Monitor Options DSMC RED Touch 7.0" LCD DSMC RED Touch 4.7"...
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTORS This appendix provides pinout information for the input/output connectors on the following expanders: DSMC Base Expander 2™...
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N DSMC BASE EXPANDER DSMC Base Expander CONNECTOR CONNECTOR TYPE FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO... Stereo Microphone 3.5mm stereo “Stereo Microphone”...
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N DSMC REDVOLT EXPANDER NOTE: Detailed pinout information for the DSMC REDVOLT Expander iƒs not currently published. DSMC REDVOLT Expander CONNECTOR...
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N DSMC JETPACK EXPANDER DSMC Jetpack Expander CONNECTOR CONNECTOR TYPE FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO... CTRL 4-pin 00B LEMO “CTRL (RS232 Control)”...
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N RECORD/MONITOR OUT PORTS 3G-SDI (HD-SDI) OUT The DSMC Base Expander features an HD-SDI connector. A standard 75 ohm BNC connector provides the following output: Broadcast specification 3G-SDI (HD-SDI) video output (default mode is Clean) Two (2) channels of embedded audio...
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N HDMI OUT The following expanders feature an HDMI 1.2 (Type A) connector: DSMC Base Expander DSMC Jetpack Expander (for more information about HDMI wireless transmitter support, go to...
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N COMMUNICATION PORTS SYNC (VIDEO SYNC IN): DSMC BASE EXPANDER The DSMC Base Expander features a SYNC connector. The 4-pin 00B LEMO SYNC connector accepts timecode, genlock, and General Purpose Input (GPI) signals.
Page 170
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N SYNC TRIGGER BUTTON CIRCUIT The SYNC connector has a 3.3 V Schmitt trigger (5 V tolerant). The trigger is not a switch closure circuit, so it requires that the trigger source supplies current.
Page 171
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N SYNC (VIDEO SYNC IN): DSMC JETPACK EXPANDER The DSMC Jetpack Expander features a SYNC connector. The 4-pin 00B LEMO SYNC connector accepts timecode, genlock, and General Purpose Input (GPI) signals.
Page 172
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N CTRL (RS232 CONTROL) The following expanders feature a CTRL connector: DSMC Base Expander DSMC Jetpack Expander The 4-pin 00B LEMO CTRL connector supports RS232 remote control for 3D camera communication and third-...
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N AUDIO PORTS STEREO MICROPHONE The DSMC Base Expander features a stereo microphone jack. The 3.5mm stereo microphone provides two (2) channels of audio for recording.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N POWER PORTS DC IN (POWER INPUT) The following expanders feature a DC IN connector: DSMC Base Expander DSMC...
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N USB POWER The DSMC Jetpack Expander features a USB 2.0 (Type A) power out connector. The USB power out connector supplies 5 V of power.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N LENS MOUNTS AND LENSES LENS MOUNTS This section describes camera lens mounts. Camera mounts may be configured with 19mm rods to accommodate most cinematography lenses, matte boxes, and follow focus systems.
Page 177
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N 5. Loosen and remove the four (4) M4x0.7 x 8 mm lens mount screws in a cross pattern (“X” pattern) using a T20 TORX driver.
Page 178
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N INSTALL A LENS MOUNT NOTE: You can change lens mounts in the field. However, RED recommends that you change lens mounts only in a dust-free environment.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N LENSES This section describes lenses and lens operations for the camera system. WARNING: All lenses are hot swappable. However, lens mounts are NOT HOT SWAPPABLE, meaning you cannot remove or install lens mounts while the camera is turned on.
Page 180
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N FUJINON T2.9 CABRIO PREMIER PL LENSES NOTE: The VTR switch on the lens is mapped to Record: Toggle by default. The VTR switch can be mapped to another key.
Page 181
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N DSMC CANON MOUNT SUPPORTED LENSES The DSMC Canon Mount and DSMC Canon MOTION MOUNT electronically support the following lenses: COMPATIBLE LENS TYPE FOCAL LENGTH Canon EF...
Page 182
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N COMPATIBLE LENS TYPE FOCAL LENGTH Canon EF Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L Canon EF 135mm f/2.8 Soft Focus Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro...
Page 183
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N COMPATIBLE LENS TYPE FOCAL LENGTH Sigma APO Sigma APO 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Sigma APO 180mm f/2.8 Macro EX DG OS HSM Tamron Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II...
Page 184
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N DSMC NIKON MOUNT SUPPORTED LENSES The DSMC Nikon Mount electronically supports the following lenses: COMPATIBLE LENS TYPE FOCAL LENGTH Nikkor AF...
Page 185
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N AL LEICA-M MOUNT LENSES This section describes the appropriate method for attaching and detaching Leica-M lenses.
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N DEFAULT KEY FUNCTIONS ITEM FUNCTION Camera BRAIN Record Full Press Record: Toggle ® GPI In High Record: Start GPI In Low...
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N MENU See the menu map on the following page. The menu map is applicable to the following WEAPON cameras, except as noted throughout this guide: ®...
Page 188
R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : W E A P O N MENU SETTINGS MEDIA PLAYBACK POWER HDRX FOCUS EXPOSURE PRESETS ASSIST } Device } Playback Screen } Power In } Mode } Mode...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the DRAGON 6K and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers