Monitoring

The camera provides several methods for monitoring the image. These monitoring methods include:

  • LCD touchscreen
  • SDI output to a monitor
  • RED Control over Wi-Fi to iOS or Android devices
  • RED Control over KOMODO Link Adaptor to iOS or Android devices
  • KOMODO Link Adaptor over a USB-C to Ethernet adapter to a computer
  • Live Stream

LCD Touchscreen

The LCD touchscreen provides a live image from the camera sensor. By using the Monitoring Tools menu, you can display guides, exposure tools, focus tools, and a magnified image.

Tap on the Exposure meter to open the Monitoring tools.

     

In this example the LCD magnification and LCD guides are enabled. The Autofocus rectangle is also displayed.

SDI Output to a Monitor

The SDI port provides a 12G SDI signal to allow viewing of the camera image on a 4K SDI monitor. The output signal bit depth is 10-bit 4:2:2.

Use the Monitor menu to select the settings for SDI output, Tools, and Guides (refer to Monitoring Menu

WARNING: Under certain circumstances, it is possible for an SDI connector to incur damage when connected to an accessory and powered without using shielded cables. RED recommends only using high quality, shielded BNC cables that are rated for 12G-SDI signals and only using shielded power cables for powering SDI accessories.

Make sure power is connected to the SDI accessory at all times before you connect the BNC to the camera. Ungrounded power from SDI accessories can damage the camera’s SDI port. To avoid this possible damage, attach the power source to the accessory before attaching it to the BNC cable. When using RED Approved Third Party battery plates, unplug the BNC cable prior to hot swapping.

When possible, avoid using P-Tap (also known as D-Tap) cables to power accessories. To avoid damage when using P-Tap/D-Tap, it’s imperative that the connect/disconnect sequence (below) is followed precisely.

BNC Attachment Instructions

When attaching SDI accessories:

  1. Connect a power source to the SDI accessory; power on the SDI accessory.

  2. Ensure a power source is connected to the camera. This ensures both are grounded prior to connecting the BNC. The camera's power state does not have an impact on SDI attachment sequence.

  3. Connect the BNC cable to the accessory, then to the camera.

 

When detaching an accessory mounted to an SDI output, ensure that you remove the BNC connection to the camera before removing power to the SDI device:

  1. Shutdown the SDI accessory.

  2. Disconnect the BNC cable from the camera.

  3. Disconnect the power source from the SDI accessory.

 

When you need to swap out a battery on an accessory mounted to the camera’s SDI port, you must:

  1. Shutdown the SDI accessory.

  2. Disconnect the BNC cable from the camera.

  3. Replace the battery on the SDI accessory.

  4. Connect the BNC cable to the camera.

  5. Power on the SDI accessory.

For more information, refer to Preventing Damage to SDI Outputs.

Figure: SDI monitor with SDI Advanced Mode enabled

SDI port specifications:

  • Integrated 12G-SDI with 6G-SDI, 3G-SDI, and 1.5G-SDI modes
  • 12G-SDI: Up to 4096 × 2160 10-bit 4:2:2 for 60p
  • 6G-SDI: Up to 4096 × 2160 10-bit 4:2:2 for 30p
  • 3G-SDI: Up to 2048 × 1080 10-bit 4:2:2 for 60p
  • 1.5G-SDI: Up to 2048 × 1080 10-bit 4:2:2 for 30p and 24p
  • SMPTE Timecode
  • HANC Metadata
  • 24-bit 48 kHz Audio

You can enable or disable the image magnification, the focus and exposure tools, and the guides displayed on images sent to the SDI monitor by using the Monitoring tools (refer to Monitoring Tools).

Tap on the Exposure meter to open the Monitoring tools.

     

You can enable the following monitoring tools on SDI:

  • Magnify
  • SDI Guides (refer to Guides)
  • SDI Tools (refer to Tools)

RED Control

RED Control allows you to use Wi-Fi to connect to the camera and send monitor images to iOS and Android devices.

NOTE: You must enable live streaming under MENU > MONITORING > LIVE STREAM to enable the image feed.

Figure: RED Control phone monitor over Wi-Fi

KOMODO Link Adaptor

The KOMODO Link Adaptor allows you to use a USB-C cable to connect to the camera and send monitor images in real-time to USB-C devices.

  

Figure: KOMODO Link Adaptor connected to an Android phone with RED Control

 

With the use of an Ethernet to USB-C adapter, you can also connect Ethernet devices.

Figure: KOMODO Link Adaptor connected to an Ethernet web browser

You can add :9090 to the end of the URL in your browser to bring up an image-only feed for remote viewing.

NOTE: You must enable live streaming under MENU > MONITORING > LIVE STREAM to enable the image feed.