RED DSMC POWER OPERATION GUIDE
DSMC SIDE HANDLE
Figure: DSMC Side Handle Front (Left), DSMC Side Handle Rear (Right)
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The DSMC
Side Handle provides programmable menu controls and a battery compartment that supports one (1)
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REDVOLT
battery. The backlit LCD displays camera parameter values and illuminates for operation in the dark. Insert
a REDVOLT in the DSMC Side Handle to power the EPIC/SCARLET camera, modules, and attached accessories.
Inserting a REDVOLT in the DSMC Side Handle also enables you to hot swap batteries and power sources connected
to the SEARAY™ and DC IN power connectors on the BRAIN
For more information, see the camera
NOTE: Upgrading your camera to v5.3 also upgrades the DSMC Side Handle. During the upgrade, you will be
instructed to shut down the camera twice so that the firmware upgrades successfully. Any DSMC Side Handle that is
upgraded to v5.3 can only be used with cameras running v5.2 or later. In order to use a DSMC Side Handle with v5.1
after you have upgraded it to v5.3, first downgrade to v5.2, and then downgrade to v5.1.
INSERT A REDVOLT
1. Press the battery door release button on the top of the DSMC Side Handle to open the battery door.
2. Press up on the red retainer and insert a REDVOLT battery until it is fully seated.
3. Close the DSMC Side Handle battery door.
REMOVE A REDVOLT
1. Press the battery door release button on the top of the DSMC Side Handle to open the battery door.
2. Press up on the red retainer.
3. Continue to apply pressure to the red retainer and remove the REDVOLT battery.
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