RED DSMC OPERATION GUIDE: WEAPON/SCARLET-W
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GENLOCK
NOTE
: Using genlock requires a DSMC
2
Base Expander, DSMC
2
Base I/O V-Lock Expander, or DSMC
2
Jetpack
Expander. For more information, go to
“Input/Output Connectors” on page 198
.
Generator locking (genlock) is a tri-level signal used to synchronize video and audio systems. Genlock is based
on SMPTE 296M and 274M.
There are two (2) important genlock sync modes:
Monitor Sync
Sensor Sync
MONITOR SYNC
NOTE
: Using genlock requires a DSMC
2
Base Expander, DSMC
2
Base I/O V-Lock Expander, or DSMC
2
Jetpack
Expander. For more information, go to
“Input/Output Connectors” on page 198
.
Monitor Sync occurs when a genlock signal is provided that is compatible with the current monitor output
frequency. Monitor Sync is achievable even if the camera is using another form of synchronization to sync the
camera sensor.
1. Connect the desired genlock device to the camera using a 3BNC-to-00 LEMO Sync Cable.
A. Connect the green BNC connector to the genlock device.
B. Connect the 00B LEMO connector to the
SYNC
port on the expander.
2. Go to
Menu
>
Settings
>
Display
>
Monitor Control
>
Monitor
.
3. Select
HDSDI
from the drop-down menu.
4. Select the desired monitor output frequency from the
Frequency
drop-down menu.
NOTE:
Select
Auto
to automatically match the HD-SDI output to the current Project Time Base.
Monitor Sync is achieved automatically when a genlock signal is provided that is compatible with the
current monitor output frequency. When Monitor Sync is achieved, the
GEN
indicator in the Lower Status
Row illuminates green.
HD-SDI Output Frequency
