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The RED Komodo camera is supported for SDI video in Shogun Live. Full details of how to set up and use the camera can be found in the Komodo Operation Guide. This document includes the extra information required to set up and use the camera with Vicon Shogun Live.

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Global shutter sensor

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To calibrate the camera in Shogun Live, both genlock and timecode are required. The camera requires the RED Komodo Expander Module to give easy access to genlock and timecode. Ensure this is fitted according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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Two cables are required to connect the timecode generator to the Komodo Expander module: one for genlock and one for timecode. Scroll only

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Set up the required timecode

  1. Connect the timecode to the BNC connector labeled Timecode.

    This must be the LTC timecode from the port on the timecode generator labeled TC, Timecodeor LTC.

  2. On the camera's onscreen display, select Menu > Audio / TC > Timecode Source and then select External.

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Set up the required genlock

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Any other colors (gray, red, yellow, etc) indicate a setup problem, which may not be immediately apparent in Shogun Live but which will cause problems for capturing calibrated video later. For more detailed information including the meaning of each status color, see the Komodo Operation Guide.

Status

On-screen display

Explanation

Genlock and timecode being received

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(tick) Ready to capture in Shogun Live.

Genlock being received but not timecode

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(error) Fix problems with camera setup before capturing or calibrating in Shogun Live.

Timecode being received but not genlock

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Neither timecode or genlock being received

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Note
Important
Shogun Live does not visually indicate whether the camera is getting a genlock signal and cannot tell whether the camera is getting external timecode or generating it internally, so you must check this on the camera itself.

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Set up the SDI output

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