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 DSMC2 Top Handle or DSMC2 Outrigger Handle.
• Trigger start/stop with a compatible third-party trigger.
• Double-tap the right 25% on an attached touchscreen display (when enabled).

NOTE: To enable Double-Tap Right 25% to Record, go Advanced.

Record Via HD-SDI or HDMI

NOTE: HD-SDI and HDMI ports are only available on select DSMC2 expanders. For more information, go to Input/Output Connectors.

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 Left / HDMI Select.

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 DSMC2 expanders. For more information, go to Input/Output Connectors.

You can record simultaneously to an external recorder and a RED SSD. To record simultaneously, follow the instructions below:

1. Attach a DSMC2 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 that a formatted SSD is inserted in the camera.
4. Set up the HD-SDI or HDMI output:
   1. Go to Menu > Monitoring and select a monitor.
   2. Select Clean from the Mode drop-down menu (otherwise the external recorder records the overlay).
   3. Select the output resolution from the Resolution drop-down menu.

      NOTE: The HDMI and HD-SDI maximum resolution is 1080p. For more information, go to Record/Monitor Out Ports.

5. Disable all False Colors (otherwise the external recorder records the False Colors). For more information, go to Tools.
6. If monitoring audio via a third-party monitor that supports audio, set up the monitor mix:
   1. Go to Menu > Settings > Audio > Mix > Monitor Mix.
   2. Adjust the input channels.
7. Go to Menu > Settings > Recording > Mode.
8. Select Local from the Storage drop-down menu.
9. Begin recording.

External Record

NOTE: HD-SDI and HDMI ports are only available on select DSMC2 expanders. For more information, go to Input/Output Connectors.

You can record to an external recorder without recording to an SSD. To record to an external device only, follow the instructions below:

1. Attach a DSMC2 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 the SSD is ejected.
4. Set up the HD-SDI or HDMI output:
   1. Go to Menu > Monitoring and select a monitor.
5. Select Clean from the Mode drop-down menu (otherwise the external recorder records the overlay).
6. Select the output resolution from the Resolution drop-down menu.

   NOTE: The HDMI and HD-SDI maximum resolution is 1080p. For more information, go to Record/Monitor Out Ports.

7. Disable all False Colors (otherwise the external recorder records the False Colors). For more information, go to Tools.
8. If monitoring audio via a third-party monitor that supports audio, set up the monitor mix:
   1. Go to Menu > Settings > Audio > Mix > Monitor Mix.
   2. Adjust the input channels.
9. Go to Menu > Settings > Recording > Mode.
10. Select External from the Storage drop-down menu.
11. Begin recording.