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EPIC/SCARLET OPERATION GUIDE

CAMERA ARRAY

SET UP A CAMERA ARRAY
NOTE: For genlock to function correctly, the cameras must be on the same firmware version, and must be using the
same project time base and recording frame rate.
NOTE: To operate a camera array setup from a Windows computer or workstation, you need one of several
applications provided by RED
You can sync more than two (2) cameras for applications and productions that require a camera array. To set up a
camera array, you need a 1000Base-T gigabit Ethernet router.
For more information on camera control, see the
To set up a camera array, follow the instructions below:
1. On each camera, go to Menu > Settings > Setup > Communication and set the following:
A. On the Camera tab, set Target to All.
B. On the Camera tab, enter a matching name in the Group ID field. All cameras must have the same Group ID
name.
C. On the Ethernet tab, select the DHCP, Camera to Camera, and External Control check boxes.
2. Follow the instructions in
The GEN and SYNC indicators in the Lower Status Row illuminate green.
3. Follow the instructions in
Instead of using the Master/Slave Gig-E Cable, connect each camera to the router using a LEMO-To-CAT5E
Ethernet Cable.
A. Connect the LEMO connector to the GIG-E port on the camera.
B. Connect the Ethernet connector to the router.
4. On all cameras, follow the instructions in
prepare media and camera settings.
REQUIRED CABLES
Use one (1) per camera:
790-0154: 3BNC-to-00 LEMO Sync Cable
Use one (1) of the following per setup:
790-0159: RED GIG-E Straight-to-CAT5E Ethernet Cable (9')
790-0557: RED GIG-E Right-to-CAT5E Ethernet Cable (9')
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or third-party developers.
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"Sensor Sync" on page 173
"Set Up Master/Slave Operation" on page 176
"Set Reel Number, Camera ID, and Camera Position" on page 178
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SDK, available at www.red.com/developers.
to connect each camera to the genlock device.
to set Master and Slave camera settings.
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