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RED DSMC OPERATION GUIDE: WEAPON/SCARLET-W
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SENSOR 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
Sensor Sync is achieved when a genlock signal is provided that is compatible with the current monitor output
frequency, project time base, and recording frame rate. While operating in Sensor Sync, sensor timing is locked
to the genlock signal.
Sensor Sync requires the following synchronized settings:
SETTING
MENU LOCATION PATH
Genlock signal frequency
N/A; external genlock device
HD-SDI monitor output frequency
Menu
>
Settings
>
Display
>
Monitor Control
Project Time Base
Menu
>
Settings
>
Project
>
Frame Rate
Recording Frame Rate
Menu
>
Settings
>
Project
>
Frame Rate
NOTE:
HDRx is not available when Genlock Sensor Sync is enabled.
To set up and enable Sensor Sync Mode, follow the instructions below:
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
>
Setup
>
GPIO/Sync
>
Sync
.
3. Select
Genlock
from the
Sensor Sync Mode
drop-down menu.
4. Select
BRAIN
from the
Genlock Source
drop-down menu.
5. Go to
Menu
>
Settings
>
Display
>
Monitor Control
.
6. Select
HDSDI
from the drop-down menu.
7. 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.
The
GEN
indicator in the Lower Status Row turns green when a compatible genlock signal is present and
genlock is enabled. The
SYNC
indicator in the Lower Status Row turns green when Sensor Sync is achieved.
Sync Settings
