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- Page 1 REDCAST MoDulE o P E R AT I o N G u I D E R E 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 REDCAST Module Remove the REDCAST Module Output Quad UHD or 1080p Set Up Timecode with the REDCAST Module Set Up Genlock with the REDCAST Module Enable a Test Pattern REDCAST Module Status... -
Page 3: Disclaimer
R E D C A S T M o D u l E o P E R AT I o N G u I D E DISCLAIMER Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from RED has made every effort to provide clear and accurate informa- that to which the receiver is connected. - Page 4 R E D C A S T M o D u l E o P E R AT I o N G u I D E EUROPEAN UNION COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS INFORMATION Products with the CE mark- ing comply with the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) issued by the...
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Page 5: Safety Instructions
R E D C A S T M o D u l E o P E R AT I o N G u I D E SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT bypass the third prong of the grounding-type plug on the power cord of the AC Power Adapter. A grounding-type DO NOT use the camera or accessories near water. -
Page 6: Chapter 1: Redcast Module Introduction
The REDCAST™ Module (formerly the RED 4K Broadcast Module) provides a 4K Ultra-High Definition (UHD) video stream, enabling you to capture and view action in real-time. The REDCAST 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
REDCAST Module is NOT compatible with EPIC MYSTERIUM-X or SCARLET MYSTERIUM-X ® ® The REDCAST Module requires either the Module Adaptor or the +1 Adaptor Module to be connected to the BRAIN. The REDCAST Module requires that your DSMC is on firmware v5.2.28 or later. -
Page 8: Chapter 2: Redcast Module Connectors
RS 170A Tri-Level Sync 75 ohm BNC; timecode in; SMPTE ST 12-2 CoMPATIBlE CABlES Each connector on the REDCAST™ Module is compatible with the following cable: 790-0341: RED HD-SDI Cable (6') COPYRIGHT © 2015 RED.COM, INC 955-0072, REV-H |... -
Page 9: Sdi-Out Pinout
R E D C A S T M O D u l E O P E R AT I O N G u I D E SDI-ouT PINouT Each SDI OUT port outputs an uncompressed 1920 × 1080p Level-A YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit (Rec 709) video feed. In UHD mode, each SDI OUT port outputs an image quadrant. -
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 REDCAST™ Module into the recess at the top of the adaptor module. Insert Module Lip 4. Rotate the REDCAST Module down flush with the rear of the adaptor module. -
Page 11: Remove The Redcast Module
2. Use a T20 Torx driver to turn the lock on the adaptor module counter-clockwise to the Unlock position. 3. Rotate the REDCAST Module upwards and down to disengage the lip at the top of the module from the adaptor module. -
Page 12: Output Quad Uhd Or 1080P
“Install the REDCAST Module” on page 3. Use four (4) 3G/HD-SDI cables to connect the four (4) SDI-OUT ports on the REDCAST 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 REDCAST Module to the appropriate connector on the device. - Page 13 Menu > Settings > Project > Frame Rates > Sensor Frame Rate ‒ v6.0: Menu > Settings > Display > REDCAST > FrmRate NOTE: Ensure that the Recording Frame Rate (Sensor Frame Rate) matches the Project Time Base. 9. Select your output: A.
- Page 14 OUTPUT 1080P NOTE: Streaming full-frame 1080p video from the 3G-SDI connectors requires that your DSMC is on firmware v6.0 or later. This section explains how to output 1080p from each SDI-OUT connector on the REDCAST Module. REQUIRED ITEMS DSMC BRAIN...
- Page 15 R E D C A S T M O D u l E O P E R AT I O N G u I D E 8. Go to Menu > Settings > Display > REDCAST. 9. Select 4x 1080p from the Output drop-down menu.
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Page 16: Set Up Timecode With The Redcast Module
2. Connect the REDCAST 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 REDCAST Module to the TIMECODE port (or equivalent timecode output port) on the compatible timecode generator. -
Page 17: Set Up Genlock With The Redcast Module
2. Connect the REDCAST 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 REDCAST Module to a compatible genlock device. C. Turn on the genlock device. - Page 18 R E D C A S T M O D u l E O P E R AT I O N G u I D E 5. Set up the genlock source in the camera: A. Go to Menu > Settings > Setup > GPIO/Sync. B.
- Page 19 R E D C A S T M O D u l E O P E R AT I O N G u I D E SET GENLOCK OFFSET If the video feed is delayed, adjust the genlock offset for the REDCAST Module. 1. Go to one of the following menus (available menus are determined by DSMC firmware): ‒...
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Page 20: Enable A Test Pattern
R E D C A S T M O D u l E O P E R AT I O N G u I D E ENABLE A TEST PATTERN 1. Go to Menu > Settings > Display > REDCAST. 2. Select Test Pattern from the Test Pattern / Video drop-down menu. -
Page 21: Redcast Module Status
R E D C A S T M O D u l E O P E R AT I O N G u I D E REDCAST MODULE STATUS NOTE: The module status information is only visible in firmware v5.3. The REDCAST menu provides status information about the module. These statuses are helpful for troubleshooting. REDCAST MODULE STATUS STATUS ITEM... -
Page 22: Chapter 4: Load And Use 3D Luts
R E D C A S T M O D u l E O P E R AT I O N G u I D E LOAD AND USE 3D LUTS You can output a 3D lookup table (LUT) via each SDI-OUT connector on the REDCAST™ Module. NOTE: Using a 3D LUT requires that your DSMC is on firmware v6.0 or later. - Page 23 R E D C A S T M O D u l E O P E R AT I O N G u I D E 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.
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Page 24: Output 3D Luts Via The Redcast Module
1. Go to Menu > Settings > Display > REDCAST. 2. Select a 3D LUT from each LUT drop-down menu. Each drop-down menu corresponds to a REDCAST Module connector and output quadrant (if in UHD mode), as described in the table below:... -
Page 25: 3D Lut Algorithms
R E D C A S T M O D u l E O P E R AT I O N G u I D E 3D LUT ALGORITHMS The camera processes 3D LUTs using the following logic: If the input RGB triplets do not coincide with a knee point in the 3D LUT, the camera uses tetrahedral interpolation to estimate RGB output triplets. -
Page 26: Chapter 5: Redcast Module Maintenance
These substances may damage lens coatings and electronic circuitry. WARNING: DO NOT attempt to modify, dismantle, or open your REDCAST 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 REDCAST Module, except by a RED authorized service facility, voids all warranties. -
Page 27: Chapter 6: Troubleshoot Your Redcast Module
Quadrants are not in sync. POTENTIAL RESOLUTIONS Go to Menu > Settings > Display > REDCAST and select Video Reset (v5.3) or SDI Reset (v6.0 or later). This resets the video connection. Go to Menu > Settings > Project > Format > UHD and re-select the Resolution. Then select Set Format. -
Page 28: Cannot Genlock Via Redcast Module
For example, using a 1 km fiber optic cable to connect the REDCAST 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 29: Appendix A: Technical Specifications
R E D C A S T M O D u l E O P E R AT I O N G u I D E TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION Weight 1.606 lb (728.5 g) Dimensions Height: 4.29" (109 mm) Width: 5.43"... -
Page 30: Appendix B: Redcast Module Compatibility
® REDVOLT XL Module COMPATIBlE TIMECODE AND GENlOCK DEVICES The REDCAST Module is compatible with the same timecode generators and genlock devices as the DSMC ® BRAIN . For more information about what devices are compatible with the DSMC BRAIN, see the DSMC ®... -
Page 31: Compatible Third-Party Devices
R E 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 REDCAST Module. Other devices may also be compatible, but have not been tested by RED ®... -
Page 32: Appendix C: Redcast Module Workflow
“Install the REDCAST Module” ® on page 2. Connect all four (4) SDI-OUT ports on the REDCAST 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 33: Broadcast Setup With Smpte Fiber Bridge
R E 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 REDCAST Module in configurations that incorporate a SMPTE fiber bridge and a fiber adaptor. Example configurations include:... - Page 34 “Install the REDCAST Module” on page C. Connect all four (4) SDI-OUT ports on the REDCAST 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 REDCAST Module”...
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