RED ROCKET - Manual (Page 5)

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RED ROCKET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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INTRODUCTION
The RED ROCKET ® enhances transcode and playback abilities of R3D files in various resolutions in real time
speeds. The RED ROCKET drastically accelerates transcode times for still image sequences and video formats
(such as QuickTime and DPX) in all applications that support RED ROCKET.
RED ROCKET provides real time, full quality playback onto a 1080/2K/4K monitor or projector via DVI and HD-
SDI through REDCINE-X PRO ® .
Up to six (6) RED ROCKET cards may be used in one system to boost system performance when working with
R3D files.
The RED ROCKET supports all RED ONE, EPIC MYSTERIUM-X, and SCARLET MYSTERIUM-X formats.
NOTE: RED ROCKET does not process footage from RED EPIC MONOCHROME and RED DRAGON cameras.
NOTE: With the RED ROCKET, you can do video out in REDCINE-X PRO. At this time, you cannot do video out
with a third-party application.
SCOPE OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS
In order to install the RED ROCKET system, you should have experience with installing hardware components in
a computer system and be familiar with the hardware structure and interior of such a system. Additionally, you
should have general knowledge in the field of digital video and be comfortable working with computer software.
SYSTEM AND HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED HARDWARE
The computer system must meet the following hardware requirements in order to use the RED ROCKET:

PCIe slot that accepts a x16 card, and has at least 8 lanes of data

2048 MB RAM
SUPPORTED HARDWARE
The RED ROCKET can be installed in any of the following:

Mac Pro (Late 2012 model and earlier)

Thunderbolt expansion chassis

PCIe expansion chassis

PC
NOTE: The new Mac Pro (Late 2013 model or later) does not support expansions cards. However, you can con-
nect a RED ROCKET to a Mac Pro Late 2013 via a Thunderbolt chassis.
NOTE: Using a RED ROCKET with a new Mac Pro (Late 2013 model or later) may interrupt audio playback and
slow down data transfer rates for both Ethernet and Thunderbolt. These issues do not occur with earlier models
of the Mac Pro.
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RED ROCKET
OVERVIEW