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RED DSMC OPERATION GUIDE: WEAPON/SCARLET-W
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VIDEO MONITOR CATEGORIES
NOTE
: HD-SDI and HDMI ports are only available on select DSMC
2
expanders. For more information, go to
“Input/Output Connectors” on page 198
Video monitor outputs are separated into three (3) categories:
VIEWFINDER
: The Upper Status Row, Live Action Area, and Lower Status Row display. Default output is the
EVF/LCD connector located on top of the camera. If an EVF or LCD is not connected, you can transfer the
VIEWFINDER output to either the HDMI or 3G-SDI (HD-SDI) output from an expander.
PROGRAM/Clean
: None of the graphic overlays display.
PREVIEW
: The Live Action Area and associated graphic overlays display.
For more information about changing the video monitor category of your monitor, go to
RECORD
Perform one of the following actions to begin recording:
Press
PWR/REC
on the camera.
Press
REC
on the media bay.
Press
START/STOP
on the DSMC
2
Top Handle or DSMC
2
Outrigger Handle.
Double-Tap Right 25% to Record
on an attached touchscreen display (when enabled).
NOTE:
To enable Double-Tap Right 25% to Record, go to
Menu
>
Settings
>
Display
>
Monitor Control
>
Advanced
>
Gestures
.
RECORD VIA HD-SDI OR HDMI
NOTE
: HD-SDI and HDMI ports are only available on select DSMC
2
expanders. For more information, go to
“Input/Output Connectors” on page 198
NOTE
: The secondary LCD/EVF port (on the side of the camera) and the HDMI port cannot be used at the same
time. For more information, go to
“LCD/EVF 2 / HDMI Select” on page 69
.
This section describes how to record via HD-SDI or HDMI through simultaneous record (recording to an SSD
and an external recorder at the same time) or external record only.
SIMULTANEOUS RECORD
NOTE
: HD-SDI and HDMI ports are only available on select DSMC
2
expanders. For more information, go to
“Input/Output Connectors” on page 198
You can record simultaneously to an external recorder and a RED SSD. To record simultaneously, follow the
instructions below:
1. Attach a DSMC
2
expander that has an HD-SDI or HDMI port.
2. Connect the camera to an external recorder with an HD-SDI or HDMI cable.
3. Ensure an SSD is inserted in the camera and formatted.
4. Begin recording.