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RED ROCKET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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The RED ROCKET
®
enhances transcode and playback abilities of R3D
®
files in various resolutions in real time
speeds. The RED ROCKET drastically accelerates transcode times for still image sequences and video formats
(such as QuickTime
®
and DPX) in all applications that support RED ROCKET.
RED ROCKET provides real time, full quality playback onto a 1080/2K/4K monitor or projector via DVI and HD-
SDI through REDCINE-X PRO
®
(4K requires the
available at
Up to six (6) RED ROCKET cards may be used in one system to boost system performance when working with
R3D files.
The RED ROCKET supports all MYSTERIUM
®
and MYSTERIUM-X
®
formats.
NOTE:
The RED ROCKET DOES NOT support DRAGON formats.
NOTE
: You can install and use a RED ROCKET and a RED ROCKET-X
®
in the same system. However, you will
only be able to use one (1) of these cards at a time. For example, DaVinci Resolve
®
can access a RED ROCKET
while REDCINE-X PRO accesses a RED ROCKET-X.
NOTE:
With the RED ROCKET, you can perform video out in REDCINE-X PRO. At this time, you cannot perform
video out with a third party application.
SCOPE OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS
In order to install the RED ROCKET system, you should have experience with installing hardware components in
a computer system and be familiar with the hardware structure and interior of such a system. Additionally, you
should have general knowledge in the field of digital video and be comfortable working with computer software.
SYSTEM AND HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED HARDWARE
The computer system must meet the following hardware requirements in order to use the RED ROCKET:
PCIe slot that accepts a x16 card, and has at least 8 lanes of data
2048 MB RAM
SUPPORTED HARDWARE
The RED ROCKET can be installed in any of the following:
Mac Pro
®
(Late 2012 model and earlier)
Thunderbolt expansion chassis
PCIe expansion chassis
PC
NOTE:
RED
®
does not recommend using a RED ROCKET or a RED ROCKET-X with a new Mac Pro (Late 2013
model or later) because it may interrupt audio playback and slow down data transfer rates for both Ethernet
and Thunderbolt. These issues do not occur with earlier models of the Mac Pro.
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RED ROCKET
INTRODUCTION
