Set Up RED TETHER
NOTE: RED TETHER can only connect to one (1) camera at a time.
- For WEAPON 6K, SCARLET-W 5K, or RED RAVEN 4.5K: Install a DSMC2 Jetpack-SDI Expander or DSMC2 REDVOLT Expander.
- Turn on the camera.
- Turn off WiFi and disconnect all other network connections.
- Ensure that DHCP is selected in your Ethernet settings.
- Mac: Go to System Preferences > Network and select Using DHCP from the Configure IPv4 drop-down menu.
- Windows: Go to Start > Control bar > Network and Internet. Right-click the network connection that is connected to your camera and select Properties. Select DHCP from the pane.
- Connect the camera to your computer using a RED GIG-E-to-CAT5E Ethernet Cable (P/N 790-0159, P/N 790-0557).
WARNING: Connecting through a switch or router may cause dropped packets on busy networks and compromise the recording.
- Open REDCINE-X PRO or the RED TETHER application.
- Double-click the camera ID to connect.
NOTE: RED TETHER may take up to one (1) minute to recognize your camera.
NOTE: If the camera browser locates two (2) or more cameras with the same name, it will append the camera's IP to the camera names in the Camera list.
NOTE: While REDCINE-X PRO is attempting to connect to a camera a tilde will appear in front of the camera name. Once the camera is connected the tilde will become an asterisk.
- If your camera does not display, click Refresh.
NOTE: If your camera still does not display, go to RED TETHER Does Not Recognize Camera.
- Click Select... to set a location to save live recorded R3D files. For more information, go to RED TETHER Application User Interface.
NOTE: RED TETHER supports all Recording modes except Speed Ramp mode. For more information, see the camera operation guides.
- Enter the desired settings you want in RED TETHER or on your camera.
NOTE: RED TETHER does not support Motion + Stills mode.
- Click Preview in RED TETHER.
A live stream from the camera appears in the Viewer.
- Click Record or press the Record button on your camera to begin live recording.