Troubleshoot Your Camera; Perform A Stress Test - RED EPIC-M DRAGON (Carbon Fiber) Operation Motion

EPIC/SCARLET OPERATION GUIDE
11 TROUBLESHOOT
YOUR CAMERA

PERFORM A STRESS TEST

Perform a stress test before important projects to ensure the reliability and stability of your gear. A stress test subjects
your camera system and equipment to the increased stress of prolonged operation. If any components are developing
issues, this test will help identify those problems before you have an equipment failure during a major shoot.
1. Configure your camera.
2. Perform a black shade calibration (sensor calibration).
3. Enable the Sensor Test Pattern in the Maintenance menu.
4. Select the desired resolution.
5. Select the highest available frame rate.
6. Perform a secure format of the SSD.
7. Record a full SSD of footage.
8. Perform a secure format of the SSD.
9. Repeat Step 6 to Step 8
10. If any errors occur, save a log file and submit a
NOTE: Problems or dropped frames found during the stress test display as "Errors" in the bottom of the user
interface.
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