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- Page 1 RED 4K BROADCAST MODULE O P E R AT I O N G U I D E R E D 4 K B R O A D C A S T M O D U L E R E D . C O M...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Chapter 3: Install and Connect the Module Install the 4K Broadcast Module Remove the 4K Broadcast Module Output 4K Quad 3G/HD-SDI Set Up Timecode with the 4K Broadcast Module Set Up Genlock with the 4K Broadcast Module Enable a Test Pattern 4K Broadcast Module Status... -
Page 3: Disclaimer
RED.COM, INC. TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND STATEMENTS RED declares that the radio equipment described in this document All other company, brand and product names are trademarks or reg- comply with the following international standards. - Page 4 For business users in the European Union, if you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information. RESPONSIBLE PARTY: RED Digital Cinema 34 Parker Irvine, CA 92618 COPYRIGHT © 2015 RED.COM, INC 955-0072, REV-E |...
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Page 5: Safety Instructions
If there are any performance issues with your camera or acces- sories when operating within this temperature range, please file a support ticket on support.red.com. The DSMC Side Handle, Side SSD Module, rear modules and lens mount are NOT HOT SWAPPABLE, meaning you cannot remove or install them while the camera is turned on. -
Page 6: Chapter 1: 4K Broadcast Module Introduction
The RED® 4K Broadcast Module provides a 4K Ultra-High Definition (UHD) streaming video feed, enabling you to capture and view action in real-time. The 4K Broadcast Module uses four (4) 1080p 3G-SDI output connections to broadcast 4K video at up to 59.94 frames per second (FPS). -
Page 7: System Requirements
The 4K Broadcast Module is ONLY compatible with EPIC DRAGON and SCARLET DRAGON. The 4K Broadcast Module is NOT compatible with EPIC MYSTERIUM-X or SCARLET MYSTERIUM-X. The 4K Broadcast Module requires either the Module Adaptor or the +1 Adaptor Module to be connected to the BRAIN. -
Page 8: Chapter 2: 4K Broadcast Module Connectors
75 ohm BNC; sync and genlock in; SMPTE ST 274; RS 170A Tri-Level Sync 75 ohm BNC; timecode in; SMPTE ST 12-2 coMPatIBle caBles Each connector on the 4K Broadcast Module is compatible with the following cable: 790-0341: RED HD-SDI Cable (6') COPYRIGHT © 2015 RED.COM, INC... -
Page 9: Sdi-Out Pinout
Center SYNC SMPTE ST 274 RS 170A Tri-Level Sync Shield/Screen GROUND Camera ground tc PINout 75 oHM BNc coNNector sIGNal descrIPtIoN dIrectIoN Center TIMECODE SMPTE ST 12-2 Shield/Screen GROUND Camera ground COPYRIGHT © 2015 RED.COM, INC 955-0072, REV-E |... -
Page 10: Chapter 3: Install And Connect The Module
DSMC Operation Guide, available at www.red.com/downloads. 3. Insert the lip at the top of the 4K Broadcast Module into the recess at the top of the adaptor module. Insert Module Lip 4. Rotate the 4K Broadcast Module down flush with the rear of the adaptor module. -
Page 11: Remove The 4K Broadcast Module
2. Use a T20 Torx driver to turn the lock on the adaptor module counter-clockwise to the Unlock position. 3. Rotate the 4K Broadcast Module upwards and down to disengage the lip at the top of the module from the adaptor module. -
Page 12: Output 4K Quad 3G/Hd-Sdi
“Install the 4K Broadcast Module” on page 3. Use four (4) 3G/HD-SDI cables to connect the four (4) SDI-OUT ports on the 4K Broadcast Module to the four (4) 3G/HD-SDI IN ports on a quad 3G/HD-SDI device. NOTE: Be careful to connect each cable from the 4K Broadcast Module to the appropriate connector on the device. - Page 13 ‒ SCARLET DRAGON: 5K 16:9 (HD); 4K 16:9 (HD) NOTE: If you select 6K or 5K, the 4K Broadcast Module scales down the output resolution to 4K (UHD). However, the selected resolution is recorded to the SSD. 8. Select Set Format.
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Page 14: Set Up Timecode With The 4K Broadcast Module
2. Connect the 4K Broadcast Module to a timecode generator: A. Ensure that the timecode generator is off. B. Use a 75 Ω coaxial cable to connect the TC port on the 4K Broadcast Module to the TIMECODE port (or equivalent timecode output port) on the compatible timecode generator. -
Page 15: Set Up Genlock With The 4K Broadcast Module
2. Connect the 4K Broadcast Module to a genlock device: A. Ensure that the genlock device is off. B. Use a 75 Ω coaxial cable to connect the SYNC port on the 4K Broadcast Module to a compatible gen- lock device. -
Page 16: Enable A Test Pattern
2. Select Test Pattern from the right Output drop-down menu. The SDI ports output SMPTE color bars. 3. To switch back to the video feed, select Video from the right Output drop-down menu. COPYRIGHT © 2015 RED.COM, INC 955-0072, REV-E |... -
Page 17: 4K Broadcast Module Status
R E D 4 K B R O A D C A S T M O D U L E O P E R AT I O N G U I D E 4K BROADCAST MODULE STATUS The 4K Broadcast menu provides status information about the module. These statuses are helpful for troubleshooting. -
Page 18: Chapter 4: 4K Broadcast Module Maintenance
These substances may damage lens coatings and electronic circuitry. WARNING: DO NOT attempt to modify, dismantle, or open your 4K Broadcast Module 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 4K Broadcast Module, except by a RED authorized service facility, voids all warranties. -
Page 19: Chapter 5: Troubleshoot Your 4K Broadcast Module
Go to Menu > Settings > Project > Format > UHD and re-select the Resolution. Then select Set Format. NO TIMECODE IN VIA 4K BROADCAST MODULE SYMPTOMS Camera does not receive timecode signal when a timecode generator is connected to the 4K Broadcast Module. The TC indicator does not illuminate green. POTENTIAL RESOLUTIONS... -
Page 20: Cannot Genlock Via 4K Broadcast Module
For example, using a 1 km fiber optic cable to connect the 4K Broadcast Module to a switcher creates a 2 km round trip for the video signal. This results in a round trip delay of about 10,000 nanoseconds. For 59.94 FPS, one pixel time is 6.73 nanoseconds, so the round trip delay is about 1485 pixels. -
Page 21: Fullres Sharpening
Go to Menu > Settings > Display > 4K Broadcast. The FullRes Sharpening option displays but is not functional EXPLANATION This is normal behavior. The FullRes Sharpening option will be removed in future firmware. COPYRIGHT © 2015 RED.COM, INC 955-0072, REV-E |... -
Page 22: Appendix A: Technical Specifications
RED DRAGON sensor based ONLY (NOT MYSTERIUM-X) Firmware Requirement 5.2.28 or later 1. Each SDI-OUT connector sends one (1) quadrant of the UHD video. 2. Applicable to each SDI-OUT connector. 3. Applicable to the full 4K UHD video. COPYRIGHT © 2015 RED.COM, INC 955-0072, REV-E |... -
Page 23: Appendix B: 4K Broadcast Module Compatibility
You can dock the 4K Broadcast Module to the following devices: Module Adaptor +1 Adaptor Module COMPATIBlE RED DEVICES You can attach the following devices directly to the back of the 4K Broadcast Module: Pro Battery Module (Dual) Pro Battery Module (Quad) Quickplate Adaptor... -
Page 24: Compatible Third-Party Devices
R E D 4 K B R O A D C A S T M O D U L E O P E R AT I O N G U I D E COMPATIBlE THIRD-PARTY DEVICES The following devices are compatible with the 4K Broadcast Module. Other devices may also be compatible, but have not been tested by RED. -
Page 25: Appendix C: 4K Broadcast Module Workflow
“Install the 4K Broadcast Module” on page 2. Connect all four (4) SDI-OUT ports on the 4K Broadcast Module to four (4) 3G/HD-SDI IN ports on a 4K recorder using four (4) 3G/HD-SDI cables. 3. Connect the 4K recorder to a monitor. -
Page 26: Broadcast Setup With Smpte Fiber Bridge
R E D 4 K B R O A D C A S T M O D U L E O P E R AT I O N G U I D E BROADCAST SETUP WITH SMPTE FIBER BRIDGE This section describes example setups and workflows for using the 4K Broadcast Module in configurations that incorporate a SMPTE fiber bridge and a fiber adaptor. Example configurations include:... - Page 27 “Install the 4K Broadcast Module” on page C. Connect all four (4) SDI-OUT ports on the 4K Broadcast Module to four (4) 3G/HD-SDI IN ports on a fiber adaptor using four (4) 3G/HD-SDI cables. 2. Set up genlock. For more information, go to “Set up Genlock with the 4K Broadcast Module”...
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