Chapter 3: Basic Operations; Power Operations - RED RANGER MONSTRO 8K VV Operation Manual

RED RANGER OPERATION GUIDE
CHAPTER 3:
BASIC OPERATIONS

POWER OPERATIONS

This section describes the basic power operations of the camera system.
NOTE: Lens mounts are NOT HOT SWAPPABLE, meaning you cannot remove or install these items while the camera
is turned on. Before installing or removing these items, you MUST turn off the camera. Failure to do so may result in
damage to the item or camera that is not covered under warranty.
WARNING: While third-party batteries may be mechanically compatible with the camera system, the manufacturer is
responsible for the performance and stability of third-party options, not RED
party devices caused by using third-party power options is not covered under warranty. The camera may be unable to
determine and display the voltage or remaining battery capacity of third-party power options.
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. Rear battery
POWER CONSUMPTION
The camera draws approximately 4.2 A (63 W) when configured with the DSMC2 RED Touch 7.0" LCD and RED MINI-
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MAG 512GB.
Under typical conditions batteries provide the following operating time:
REDVOLT-V: Powers the camera and accessories for approximately 24 minutes.
RED BRICK: Powers the camera and accessories for approximately 96 minutes.
POWER STATUS
The power status of the current primary power source displays in the Lower Status Row of the graphical user interface
(GUI). Navigate to the Power In menu at Menu > Power > Power In for the status of all connected power sources.
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APPROVED EXTERNAL DC POWER
The camera accepts input voltages of 11.5 V DC to 32 V DC, and can draw a maximum current of 14A. The camera
can be powered continuously by connecting one (1) of the following to the DC IN port on the camera:
Included RED power adaptor
XLR DC power source: Use the 4-PIN XLR-TO-4-PIN 2B POWER CABLE (10') or 3-PIN XLR-TO-4-PIN 2B
POWER CABLE (10') to connect to the DC-IN port to third-party block batteries, such as Anton Bauer VCLX or
Bebob Cube 1200
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