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REDCAST MODulE OPERATION GuIDE

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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).
Alternately, you can stream a full-frame 1080p video out of each 3G-SDI connector, providing four (4) additional

HD-SDI monitoring and recording paths.
For the first time, the unrivaled crisp and detailed images created by the EPIC DRAGON

and SCARLET

DRAGON

cameras can be broadcasted, creating a refined 4K viewing experience. The REDCAST Module adds

to the arsenal of features the EPIC DRAGON and SCARLET DRAGON offer. In addition to streaming a live 4K

UHD video feed from the REDCAST Module, the BRAIN

can simultaneously:

Record to SSD at 6K, 5K, or 4K.

Live stream at up to 1080p via the HD-SDI connector.

Live stream at up to 1080p via the HDMI connector.

Five (5) 1/4-20 mounting holes are built into the top of the module, allowing for various mechanical peripherals

to be attached.
You can apply 3D LUTs to the 3G-SDI outputs on the REDCAST Module.

NOTE:

The REDCAST Module features differ between v5.3 and v6.0 firmware. This operation guide describes

features available in both firmware versions. Unless noted otherwise, all screen shots are from v6.0.

REDCAST Module

REDCAST MODULE

INTRODUCTION

Summary of Contents for REDCAST

Page 1: ...REDCAST Module RED COM REDCAST Module O PERAT ION GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...er 4 Load and Use 3D LUTs 22 Compatible 3D LUT Formats 22 Manage 3D LUTs 22 Output 3D LUTs via the REDCAST Module 24 3D LUT Algorithms 25 Chapter 5 REDCAST Module Maintenance 26 Clean REDCAST Module Exterior Surfaces 26 Store REDCAST Module 26 Water Damage 26 Chapter 6 Troubleshoot Your REDCAST Module 27 Err Error Link Status 27 Video Does Not Display Correctly 27 No Timecode in Via REDCAST Module...

Page 3: ...15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reason able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio fre quency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that inter ference will not occur in a p...

Page 4: ...s means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste For proper treatment recovery and recycling please take this product to designated collection points where it will be accepted free of charge Alternatively in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon purchase of an equivalent new product Disposing of this ...

Page 5: ...ange 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage range 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F 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 Before i...

Page 6: ...eras can be broadcasted creating a refined 4K viewing experience The REDCAST Module adds to the arsenal of features the EPIC DRAGON and SCARLET DRAGON offer In addition to streaming a live 4K UHD video feed from the REDCAST Module the BRAIN can simultaneously Record to SSD at 6K 5K or 4K Live stream at up to 1080p via the HD SDI connector Live stream at up to 1080p via the HDMI connector Five 5 1 ...

Page 7: ...nal information about RED the DSMC system and the RED community RED com Check the official RED website for the latest information about RED products RED Learn Articles RED offers in depth technical articles about RED cameras post production and digital cinematography RED com downloads Go to the RED Downloads page to download the latest firmware operation guides and post production software DSMC To...

Page 8: ... left 2 SDI OUT 2 75 ohm BNC Top right 3 SDI OUT 3 75 ohm BNC Bottom left 4 SDI OUT 4 75 ohm BNC Bottom right 5 SYNC 75 ohm BNC sync and genlock in SMPTE ST 274 RS 170A Tri Level Sync N A 6 TC 75 ohm BNC timecode in SMPTE ST 12 2 N A COMPATIBLE CABLES Each connector on the REDCAST Module is compatible with the following cable 790 0341 RED HD SDI Cable 6 02 REDCAST MODULE CONNECTORS ...

Page 9: ...HM BNC CONNECTOR1 PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION DIRECTION Center 3G SDI SMPTE ST 424 Out Shield Screen GROUND Camera ground N A 1 The SDI output is progressive scan p it does not support progressive segmented frame PsF or interlaced i scan formats SYNC PINOUT 75 OHM BNC CONNECTOR PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION DIRECTION Center SYNC SMPTE ST 274 RS 170A Tri Level Sync In Shield Screen GROUND Camera ground N A TC ...

Page 10: ...r Module or a Module Adaptor For more information about how to install adaptor modules see the 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 4 Rotate the REDCAST Module down flush with the rear of the adaptor module Insert Module Lip 03 INSTALL AND CONNECT THE MODULE ...

Page 11: ...EDCAST Module is secured REMOVE THE REDCAST Module REQUIRED TOOL T20 Torx driver 1 Turn off the BRAIN 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 4 Remove the REDCAST Module from the adaptor module Lock In Module REDCAST Modu...

Page 12: ...e 10 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 For example connect SDI OUT 1 on the REDCAST Module top left quadrant to 3G HD SDI IN 1 on the device 4 Turn on the BRAIN 5 Go to Menu Setting...

Page 13: ... format 8 Select a Recording Frame Rate Sensor Frame Rate Available menus are determined by DSMC firmware v5 3 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 Go to Menu Settings Display REDCAST B Select UHD from the Output drop down menu ...

Page 14: ...nformation go to Install the REDCAST Module on page 10 3 Use 3G HD SDI cables to connect each SDI OUT port you plan on using to an HD SDI monitor or recording device 4 Turn on the BRAIN 5 Go to Menu Settings Project Format UHD The UHD menu lists the formats that are capable of displaying on a 4K display 6 Select the Resolution and Aspect Ratio Options depend on the camera type EPIC DRAGON 6K 16 9 ...

Page 15: ...5 RED COM INC 955 0072 REV H 15 8 Go to Menu Settings Display REDCAST 9 Select 4x 1080p from the Output drop down menu 10 Select a frame rate from the FrmRate drop down menu NOTE Ensure that the Recording Frame Rate matches the Project Time Base ...

Page 16: ... Output Quad UHD or 1080p on page 12 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 C On the timecode generator set the frames per second to the Recording Frame Rate Sensor Frame Rate y...

Page 17: ...alled you can still receive sync signals via the SYNC port on the BRAIN For more information see the DSMC Operation Guide available at www red com downloads 1 Set up the REDCAST Module For more information go to Output Quad UHD or 1080p on page 12 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 REDC...

Page 18: ...lock source in the camera A Go to Menu Settings Setup GPIO Sync B Select Rear Module from the Genlock Source drop down menu The GEN indicator in the Lower Status Row illuminates green 6 If the video feed is delayed set the genlock offset For more information go to Set Genlock Offset on page 19 ...

Page 19: ...Menu Settings Display Monitor Control Advanced REDCAST 2 Select the genlock offset from the Genlock drop down menu Range is 8 000 pixels to 10 pixels Default is 0 pixels Negative offset Advances the video so the video reaches the switcher earlier than it would otherwise Positive offset Advances the video so the video reaches the switcher later than it would otherwise 3 Continue to adjust the genlo...

Page 20: ...72 REV H 20 ENABLE A TEST PATTERN 1 Go to Menu Settings Display REDCAST 2 Select Test Pattern from the Test Pattern Video drop down menu The SDI ports output SMPTE color bars 3 To switch back to the video feed select Video from the Test Pattern Video drop down menu ...

Page 21: ...r troubleshooting REDCAST Module STATUS STATUS ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 Upgrade Hardware and firmware revision of the module 2 Link Status Connection status between BRAIN and the module For more information about an Err error status go to Err Error Link Status on page 27 3 Chip Temperature Temperature of the module s application specific integrated circuit ASIC 4 Board Temperature Internal temperature o...

Page 22: ...ve 3D Cube LUT cube IRIDAS Adobe 3D Cube LUT cube Nucoda CMS 3D LUT cms The REDCAST Module is compatible with the following 3D LUT formats 17x17x17 26x26x26 32x32x32 33x33x33 MANAGE 3D LUTS To manage 3D LUTs go to Menu Settings Display Monitor Control 3D LUTs can be stored on the camera or transferred to SSD so that you can build a library of 3D LUTs or quickly copy 3D LUTs from one camera to anot...

Page 23: ...erred to SSD to be shared with other cameras When exporting 3D LUTs from camera to an SSD the 3D LUTs are saved to a folder on the SSD called luts When importing 3D LUTs from an SSD to camera the 3D LUTs must be stored on the SSD in a folder called luts Export selected 3D LUT from camera to SSD All Export all 3D LUTs from camera to SSD Import selected 3D LUT from SSD to camera All Import all 3D LU...

Page 24: ...isplay 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 LUT DROP DOWN MENU CONNECTOR QUADRANT IN UHD MODE LUT 1 SDI OUT 1 Top left LUT 2 SDI OUT 2 Top right LUT 3 SDI OUT 3 Bottom left LUT 4 SDI OUT 4 Bottom right Each SDI OUT connector outputs the selected 3D LUT ...

Page 25: ...n the 3D LUT the camera uses tetrahedral interpolation to estimate RGB output triplets The camera performs all 3D LUT mathematical operations with 16 bit precision These algorithms ensure accuracy but that accuracy may cause the results to be different than the results from other programs applying identical 3D LUTs RED recommends reviewing the output to ensure that the results match the needs of y...

Page 26: ...r repairs made to the REDCAST Module except by a RED authorized service facility voids all warranties CLEAN REDCAST Module EXTERIOR SURFACES Use a gas duster to clean around the recesses on the exterior of the REDCAST Module Clean with a damp lint free cloth When cleaning your REDCAST Module remember that the device is not waterproof and moisture can damage electronic circuitry STORE REDCAST Modul...

Page 27: ...e VIDEO DOES NOT DISPLAY CORRECTLY SYMPTOMS Image does not display Image freezes 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 NO TIMECODE IN VIA REDCAST Module SYMPTOMS Camera does n...

Page 28: ...e EXPLANATION If using long cables to connect the REDCAST Module to a genlock device or the video ingest point the video may be delayed once it reaches the video ingest point 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...

Page 29: ...tes 23 98p 24p 25p 29 97p 50p 59 94p Recording Format Video Currently selected resolution settings up to 6K up to 59 94 FPS Audio Out N A Module does not currently support audio through SDI SMPTE Timecode Timecode TC 3G HD SDI Output 4x BNC rated for 3G SDI 1 4x uncompressed 1920 1080p Level A YCbCr 4 2 2 10 bit video Rec 709 2 3G SDI 3G Meets SMPTE ST 424 and 425 when frame rates 30 Hz3 HD SDI 1 ...

Page 30: ...le to the following devices Module Adaptor 1 Adaptor Module COMPATIBLE RED DEVICES You can attach the following devices directly to the back of the REDCAST Module Pro Battery Module Dual Pro Battery Module Quad Quickplate Adaptor Quickplate Module REDMOTE REDVOLT XL Module COMPATIBLE TIMECODE AND GENLOCK DEVICES The REDCAST Module is compatible with the same timecode generators and genlock devices...

Page 31: ...tested by RED Nipros LS 750GT 4K X Optical Fiber Camera Adapter Nipros LS 750 GTS 4K X Optical Fiber Camera Adapter Nipros LS 850 4K X Base Station when used with the Nipros LS 750GT or Nipros LS 750 GTS Sony RCP 1500 when used with a compatible adaptor and Ethernet switcher AJA Hi5 4K SDI to HDMI Converter Quad 4K compliant SMPTE fiber adaptors Quad 4k compliant peripheral recorders Quad 4k compl...

Page 32: ...k RED Touch 7 0 LCD DSMC Tactical Top Plate 2 0 ESSENTIAL BASIC INSTALLATION The example installation below describes how to record to an external 4K recorder while viewing the live image on a monitor If your setup does not require using either an external 4K recorder or a monitor skip the steps related to the device 1 Set up the camera A Set up the camera rig B Install the REDCAST Module on the B...

Page 33: ...zoom lens with servo drive unit and power cable Iris rods and rod mount RED Touch 7 0 LCD RED BOMB EVF Tally light Shoulder pad Fiber adaptor required Fiber adaptor base station required 311M SMPTE hybrid fiber cable required Ethernet cable required for camera control Remote camera panel RCP system required for camera control FIXED STUDIO SETUP RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT REDCAST Module required 1 Adapt...

Page 34: ...e BRAIN For more information go to Install the REDCAST Module on page 10 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 on page 17 3 Set up the truck or control center A Connect the fiber adaptor to a fiber adaptor base station u...

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