RED ROCKET-X - Manual (Page 41)

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RED ROCKET-X INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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TRANSCODE SPEEDS
SYMPTOM
Transcoding footage takes longer than expected.
POTENTIAL RESOLUTIONS
Many factors affect transcode speeds. In general, the following factors decrease the transcode speed: long
clip length; high resolution; high frame rate; and low compression. Here are a few options that may increase
transcode speeds:

Ensure that REDCINE-X PRO is up-to-date.

Ensure that the RED ROCKET-X firmware and driver are up-to-date.

If the RED ROCKET-X is in a Thunderbolt expansion chassis, install the RED ROCKET-X in a Mac Pro tower
instead of the Thunderbolt expansion chassis.

Use a different Non-Linear Editing (NLE) tool.
WARNING ABOUT X8 LANE REQUIREMENT
SYMPTOM
REDCINE-X PRO displays the following warning: “RedRocket # is in a 4x PCI-Ex Lane. The RedRocket requires
an 8x lane to perform properly.”
EXPLANATION
This warning indicates that the RED ROCKET-X is installed in a lane slower than a x8 slot. For example, if your
RED ROCKET-X is installed in a Thunderbolt expansion chassis, you will see this error because Thunderbolt is
limited to x4 open lane speeds.
POTENTIAL RESOLUTION

If the computer has a x8 slot, install the RED ROCKET-X in the x8 slot.

If your RED ROCKET-X is installed in a Thunderbolt expansion chassis, you will see this error because
Thunderbolt is limited to x4 open lane speeds.

To disable this warning, go to REDCINE-X PRO > RED ROCKET icon, and deselect the Show Rocket Error dialog
on startup check box.
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