Navigation Controls

This section describes basic controls for navigating the camera menus.

This section includes:

Touchscreen Navigation

You can control certain settings and navigate the camera menu using buttons and gestures on the RED Touch displays.

RED Touch Display Buttons

RED Touch displays offer intuitive menu control and four (4) programmable buttons.

DSMC2 RED Touch 7.0" LCD

Figure: DSMC2 RED Touch 7.0" LCD

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RED Touch Button

Description

1

User Key 1

Magnify: Toggle

2

Up Button

Increase display brightness

3

Down Button

Decrease display brightness

4

User Key 2

Toggle Exposure Mode on/off

NOTE: RED Touch display keys are programmable. For more information, go to Key Mapping.

RED Touch Display Gestures

Navigate the menus using a touchscreen by using the following gestures:

  • Tap: Tap has many functions:
    • Tap to select a Basic Menu, submenu, or button.
    • If a menu is open, tap anywhere outside the menu to save any changes and close the menu.
    • Tap the right or left regions of the touchscreen to access the programmable soft keys.
  • Swipe: Swipe to select different values in spinners or drop-down menus. For more information, go to Swipe-Up Menu.
  • Double-Tap: If the monitor is in Clean mode, changes to Overlay mode.
  • Hold: Tap and hold an icon to bring up an advanced interface display.
  • Pinch: Move two (2) fingers apart/together to increase/decrease the size of the image. By default, this gesture is disabled.

For more information, go to Gestures.

Swipe-Up Menu

The Swipe-Up Menu is available in the Lower Status Row on RED Touch displays and provides Swipe-Up Shortcuts for Motion mode, Stills mode, and Playback. For example, select the Camera Mode icon in the Lower Status Bar, swipe up, and select a Camera Mode.

Swipe Up to Select a Camera Mode

Figure: Swipe Up to Select a Camera Mode

Swipe-Up in Stills Mode

Figure: Swipe-Up in Stills Mode

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Swipe-up shortcut

Description

1

Camera Mode1

Select Playback, Motion, or Stills

2

Tools

Set Horizon, RAW, Magnify, Zebras, and False Color

3

Status

View detailed status information

4

Media

View as Percentage or Time Remaining, eject media, view clip thumbnails

5

Power

View as Percentage or Time Remaining

6

Auto Focus2

Set Zone, Size, and Mode

7

Auto Exposure2

Set Exp Comp, Speed, Metering, Priority, and Mode

8

Record Mode2

Select Multi-Shot or Motion + Stills

  1. For more information about Stills mode and Motion mode, go to Camera Mode.
  2. Shortcuts only available in Stills Mode.
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