RED SCARLET-W Series, Operation Manual

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RED DSMC OPERATION GUIDE: WEAPON/SCARLET-W
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IMAGE APPEARS GRAINY
SYMPTOM
Image or footage appears grainy.
POTENTIAL RESOLUTIONS
Perform a black shading calibration before recording additional clips. For more information, go to “Sensor
Calibration” on page 110 .
Check the histogram to ensure proper exposure. Noise occurs if an image is overexposed or underexposed.
For more information, go to “Stills Mode” on page 56 .
Use the lowest REDCODE
®
compression possible for the settings you have selected. For more information,
go to “REDCODE” on page 53 .
Use a higher resolution.
Use Adaptive fan mode to regulate the camera temperature. Noise occurs when the temperature from the
applied calibration map is not in sync.
BLACK AND WHITE IMAGE
SYMPTOM
The display shows that an image is in black and white, and the menus are still in color.
POTENTIAL RESOLUTIONS
Go to Menu > Settings > Look > Color , and check the Saturation setting. If the Saturation setting is set to a
low value, change the Saturation to a higher value.
Perform a System Restore. For more information, go to “Restore System” on page 119 .
INCORRECT COLOR TEMPERATURE
SYMPTOM
The camera color temperature is off and the image looks warmer or cooler than normal.
POTENTIAL RESOLUTIONS
Perform an auto white-balance. For more information, go to “Color Temperature” on page 82 .
Perform a black shade calibration. For more information, go to “Calibrate” on page 110 .