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Contents
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Copyright Notice
Disclaimer
Trademark Disclaimer
Compliance Statements
Safety Instructions
Battery Storage and Handling
Shipping Disclaimer
Chapter 1: WEAPON Introduction
Read before You Shoot
Dsmc Brain
RED Digital Sensors
R3D File Format and REDCODE
Shoot for Video and Stills
Post Production with REDCINE-X PRO
Hdrx and MAGIC MOTION
Additional Resources
Chapter 2: WEAPON System Components
Additional Resources
Brain
RED MINI-MAG System
Expanders
Power Modules
RED Batteries and Chargers
Displays and Electronic Viewfinders
LEMO Adaptors
Camera Control Modules
Lens Mounts
Interchangeable Olpfs
Rails, Mounts, Tactical Gear, and Cables
Chapter 3: WEAPON Basic Operations
Power Operations
That Is Not Covered
Under Warranty
DSMC Power Operation Guide
Configure Your WEAPON
Interchangeable OLPF System
Use a Tripod or Monopod
Video Monitor Outputs
Record
Chapter 4: Basic Menus and Controls
WEAPON GUI Menu Introduction
Upper Status Row (Basic Menu)
Live Action Area
Lower Status Row
Camera Mode
Power Status
Navigation Controls
Navigation Group
Chapter 5: Advanced Menus
Settings Menu
Display Modes
Media Menu
Playback Menu
Power Menu
HDRX Menu
Focus Menu
Exposure Assist
Metering Mode
Presets Menu
Auto Presets
Chapter 6: Record and Monitor Audio
Overview
Set up Audio
Control
Headphone Volume
MIX
Audio Output Options
Audio Meter (VU Meter)
Audio During Playback
Chapter 7: Timecode, Genlock, Multi-Camera Setup
Timecode
Genlock
Set up Motion Control (Moco)
Compatible Devices
Chapter 8: Upgrade DSMC Firmware
Verify Current Camera Firmware
Upgrade Camera Firmware
Chapter 9: DSMC Maintenance
BRAIN and Accessory Exterior Surfaces
LCD and EVF Screens
Water Damage
Adjust Back Focus
Chapter 10: Troubleshoot Your DSMC
Perform a Stress Test
General Troubleshooting
Preset Could Not be Applied
Cannot Control Camera Externally
Camera Does Not Recognize Lens
Cannot See Menus on Lcd Touchscreen
Image Appears Grainy
Incorrect Color Temperature
Appendix A: Technical Specifications
WEAPON 6K (Carbon Fiber)
WEAPON 6K (Magnesium)
WEAPON BRAIN Dimensions
Back View
Top View
Bottom View
Appendix B: Input/Output Connectors
DSMC 2 Base Expander
DSMC 2 REDVOLT Expander
DSMC 2 Jetpack Expander
Record/Monitor out Ports
Communication Ports
Audio Ports
Power Ports
Appendix C: Lens Mounts and Lenses
Lens Mounts
Lenses
Appendix D: Default Key Functions
Appendix E: Menu Map
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Summarization of Contents
WEAPON Introduction
RED DIGITAL SENSORS
Details the RED DRAGON (6K) and RED DRAGON (8K) sensors.
R3D FILE FORMAT AND REDCODE
Explains the R3D RAW data format and REDCODE compression.
HDRX AND MAGIC MOTION
Describes extended dynamic range and motion blur techniques.
WEAPON System Components
BRAIN
The central image processing unit of the DSMC system.
EXPANDERS
Modules that add I/O ports and functionality to the BRAIN.
POWER MODULES
Options for powering the camera system.
DISPLAYS AND ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDERS
Monitors and viewfinders for camera operation.
WEAPON Basic Operations
POWER OPERATIONS
How to power the camera on, off, and manage power sources.
CONFIGURE YOUR WEAPON
Instructions for installing and removing modules.
RECORD
Procedures for starting and stopping recording.
Menus and Controls
WEAPON GUI MENU INTRODUCTION
Overview of the graphical user interface layout.
UPPER STATUS ROW (BASIC MENU)
Displays core project and camera parameters.
LOWER STATUS ROW
Shows system status, media, power, and audio meters.
NAVIGATION CONTROLS
Explains touchscreen and button navigation.
Advanced Menus and Features
SETTINGS MENU
Access to display, look, project, audio, setup, and maintenance.
LOOK
Settings for color, gain, ISO/FLUT, sharpness, curves.
TIMECODE
Synchronization of footage with time data.
GENLOCK
Synchronizing video and audio systems.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
UPGRADE DSMC FIRMWARE
Process for installing the latest camera firmware.
DSMC MAINTENANCE
Guidelines for cleaning and storing camera components.
PERFORM A STRESS TEST
Procedure to test system reliability and stability.
CAMERA DOES NOT RECOGNIZE LENS
Troubleshooting steps for lens detection issues.
Technical Specifications and Appendices
WEAPON 6K (CARBON FIBER) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Detailed hardware specifications for the Carbon Fiber model.
INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTORS
Pinout information for expander ports.
LENS MOUNTS AND LENSES
Information on mounting and compatible lenses.
DEFAULT KEY FUNCTIONS
Mapping of camera buttons to functions.
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