Page 2: Table Of Contents
BEFORE YOU START ....7 FIRST TIME USE – SETTING Export / Import Preset ..72 Important Safety UP YOUR RED EPIC ....43 Delete Preset ....... 75 Instructions ........ 7 1. Attach Power Source ... 43 Media Menu ......76 THEORY OF OPERATION ....10...
Page 3 APPENDIX I: Wireless Connection ..155 APPENDIX M: MENU MAPS ..196 MAINTENANCE......185 Power Up / Down ....160 Cleaning ......... 185 RED EPIC® Operation Guide EPIC-M / EPIC-X Version 1.6.46 November 17, 2011 Version 1.6.46 ©2011 RED.COM INC. NOVEMBER 17, 2011...
Page 4: Disclaimer
DISCLAIMER RED® has made every effort to provide clear and accurate information in this Operation Guide, which is provided solely for the user’s information. While thought to be accurate, the information in this document is provided strictly “as is” and RED will not be held responsible for issues arising from typographical errors or user’s interpretation of the language used herein that is different from that intended by RED.
Page 5: Compliance
COMPLIANCE INDUSTRIAL CANADA EMISSION COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 6: Australia And New Zealand Statement
AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND STATEMENT This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to EN 55022:2006 JAPAN STATEMENTS This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) for information technology equipment.
Page 7 The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU) and Norway. This symbol on the product and accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take this product to designated collection points where it will be accepted free of charge.
Page 8: Before You Start
BEFORE YOU START Congratulations on your purchase of a RED EPIC® camera. Please read the attached safety instructions, and only then unpack the camera body and any accessories. If there is any physical damage or missing components for either your camera body or any accessories, please file a support ticket at www.RED.com/support.
Page 9 shock and serious injury to the user. DO NOT use the camera in the rain or under other conditions with high moisture without appropriate protection, and immediately remove power source if camera or accessories are exposed to moisture. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the camera or accessories to rain or moisture.
Page 10 CAUTION: The power cord plug for the AC Power Adapter is used as the power disconnect. To disconnect all power from the AC Power Adapter, unplug the power cord plug from the wall outlet. During use, the power cord plug should remain easily accessible at all times. R.
Page 11: Theory Of Operation
A B4 mount to PL mount adaptor is also available to permit use of 2/3” HD lenses on the RED EPIC camera. The optical coverage it provides is approximately equivalent to 16mm hence the maximum recording resolution with a B4 lens is 2K RAW (2048 x 1152 pixel) progressive scan.
Page 12: Hdrx
This recording technique permits RGB color processing choices to be deferred to post production and/or to be adjusted in the field to visualize alternative color treatments, without impacting the recorded image. The camera’s monitoring path converts RAW sensor data to a white balanced 12-bit depth 2048 x 1080 pixel RGB 4:4:4 video signal.
Page 13: Magic Motion
AUDIO RECORDING The RED EPIC can record up to two discreet channels of microphone level uncompressed 24-bit, 48 KHz audio (four channels of microphone level or line level audio inputs when equipped with a PRO I/O Module), that are synchronized with video and timecode, to REDMAG 1.8”...
Page 14: Line Level Analog Inputs
(20dB for +4dBu reference level) and the maximum signal to noise ratio for the 24-bit digital recording. VIDEO MONITORING OUTPUTS In its default configuration, the RED EPIC camera can simultaneously support one VIEWFINDER output (suitable for use by a BOMB EVF®, or RED LCD) plus one HD-SDI based PROGRAM output. Each output can support a set of overlay graphics including camera GUI, timecode, clip name and framing guides;...
Page 15: Red Lcd / Bomb Evf
200 ft away. REDMOTE® REDmote is a proprietary camera control unit for RED EPIC cameras that attaches to the rear of the camera Brain or the back face of the rearmost expansion module. The REDmote may also be detached from the camera and operate over a proprietary REDlink™...
Page 16: Digital Magazine (Media)
Whether operating attached or via wireless, REDmote supports all basic controls necessary to operate the camera, including Record Start / Stop, Shutter Speed, White Balance, ISO and programmable User Keys. An integrated color LCD displays camera parameters, media and battery capacity and REDmote menus. Figure 3: REDmote LCD display REDmote includes a rechargeable Li-Ion battery, which automatically re-charges when attached to the camera or rearmost module.
Page 17: Metadata
For additional information about digital magazines, refer to APPENDIX B: MANAGING DIGITAL MEDIA. METADATA RED EPIC cameras record extensive Metadata, which is data that describes the precise characteristics of the picture and sound signals in each frame of the recording. This includes camera specific setup information, project and clip management information, Clip Name, Time Code, Date and GMT, lens and shutter speed / angle parameters, audio settings and any video image processing information.
Page 18: Smpte Timecode
MULTI CAMERA SHOOTS The naming scheme means that three cameras, slated as A, B, C, will generate easily recognizable clips: A001_C001_0502**.RDC B001_C001_0502**.RDC C001_C001_0502**.RDC 3D FOOTAGE Refer to APPENDIX F: 3D SETUP / OPERATION > CLIP NAMING CONVENTIONS. SMPTE TIMECODE Edge Code is a SMPTE timecode track that always starts at 1.00.00.00 on the first frame recorded to the digital media.
Page 19: Camera Operational Controls
CAMERA OPERATIONAL CONTROLS This section describes the available operational controls on the EPIC camera Brain, Side SSD Module, Side Handle and REDmote accessories. BRAIN Power Status LED Power / Record Button Record Status LED Figure 4: Power / Record Button / Status LEDs •...
Page 20: Side Ssd Module
SIDE SSD MODULE REAR FRONT SSD Slot User Key 1 User Key 2 Focus / Record Button Media Indicator Figure 5: Side CF / SSD Controls • SSD Slot: Slot for REDMAG 1.8” SSD Media. • User Key 1: Initiates user defined camera function. Undefined by Default. •...
Page 21: Side Handle
SIDE HANDLE Battery Release LCD Menu Keys Focus / Record Button LCD Display Adjustment Ring LCD Backlight Button Figure 6: RED Side Handle Controls - Top • Battery Door Release Button: Releases Side Handle battery door to permit battery exchange. •...
Page 22: Front
FRONT Stills / Movie Slider Figure 7: Side Handle Controls - Front • Stills / Movie Slider: Selects between STILLS and MOVIE modes of operation. NOTE: This switch is not active at this time. Default camera operation is MOVIE Version 1.6.46 NOVEMBER 17, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
Page 23: Rear
REAR MENU Button User Keys A-D Rocker Switch System Keys 1- 3 Navigation Group Thumbwheel Lock Figure 8: RED Side Handle Controls - Rear • Menu Button: Press to access / camera setup menus. • Rocker Switch: Increases or decreases selected value based on parameter selected in USER KEYs. Version 1.6.46 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
Page 24 • Navigation Group: Allows navigation through camera menus, selection of camera parameter for adjustment, and adjustment of selected camera parameter. Figure 9: Side Handle Navigation Group Scroll Wheel Direction Keys Enter Button o Scroll Wheel: Selects and adjusts camera parameter value. o Direction Keys: Navigates camera menus and may select parameter for adjustment.
Page 25: Installation / Removal
INSTALLATION / REMOVAL WARNING: THE SIDE HANDLE IS NOT HOT SWAPPABLE - MEANING YOU CANNOT REMOVE OR INSTALL WHILE THE CAMERA IS POWERED ON. BEFORE INSTALLING OR REMOVING THE SIDE HANDLE, YOU MUST POWER DOWN THE CAMERA. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE SIDE HANDLE AND / OR CAMERA BRAIN THAT IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY.
Page 26 To remove the side handle: 1. Power down the camera if necessary. 2. Rotate the thumbscrew downwards until detached from camera body. Disengage lip from top of camera brain. Rotate side handle upwards to remove. Rotate thumbscrew downwards until loose. 3.
Page 27: Redmote
REDMOTE This section describes the physical controls on the REDmote. For complete details on REDmote control, refer to APPENDIX E: REDMOTE OPERATION. IMPORTANT: For your REDmote to operate with this camera build version, ensure your REDmote has been upgraded to the latest firmware. Refer to APPENDIX E: REDMOTE OPERATION > MAINTENANCE >...
Page 28 User Key C – Press to execute user defined function. Default: Toggles False Color > 1:1 Magnify. User Key D – Press to execute user defined function. Default: Toggles False Color > Exposure Check • Menu Button: Press to access / camera setup menus. •...
Page 29: Bomb Evf
BOMB EVF Figure 12: BOMB EVF Focus Ring Brightness Control EVF Tally Light • Focus Ring: Adjusts optimal subject focus for your eye. Available diopter range is +2.0 to -5.0. • EVF User Key (B): Increases EVF display brightness. • EVF User Key (C): Decreases EVF display brightness.
Page 30: Red Lcd
RED LCD Figure 13: RED LCD Backlight Adjust Power Key LCD User Key • Backlight Adjust: Adjusts LCD backlight intensity. • Power Key: Not Used • LCD User Key: Press to execute user defined function. Default: Toggles False Color > Exposure. Version 1.6.46 NOVEMBER 17, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
Page 31: Touchscreen Lcd
TOUCHSCREEN LCD Figure 14: RED Touchscreen LCD Backlight Adjust LCD User Key C LCD User Key D • Backlight Adjust: Adjusts LCD backlight intensity. Upper button +, Lower button - • LCD User Key C (B): Press to execute user defined function. Default: Toggles False Color > 1:1 Magnify.
Page 32: Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION This section describes basic operation, starting from power up, Viewfinder layout and Menu navigation. WARNING: THE SIDE HANDLE, SIDE SSD MODULE, REAR MODULES AND LENS MOUNT ARE NOT HOT SWAPPABLE – MEANING YOU CANNOT REMOVE OR INSTALL THEM WHILE THE CAMERA IS POWERED ON.
Page 33: Power Up
POWER UP Locate the camera’s Power / Record button on the right face of the Brain. NOTE: This button also serves as a Record Start / Stop button once the camera is powered up. Power Status LED Power / Record Button Media Status LED Figure 16: Power / Record Button / Status LEDs When an appropriate power source is connected to the Brain, the Power Status LED will illuminate Red.
Page 34: Power Down
IMPORTANT: If after upgrading your EPIC to v1.6.20 or higher series firmware, you receive a "New fan available, please contact RED" notification on the camera, please contact RED technical support for assistance. Press OK to use your camera as normal - the message will appear each time the camera is powered up.
Page 35: Graphical User Interface And Navigation
GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE AND NAVIGATION RED LCD/TOUCHSCREEN LCD, BOMB EVF, EXTERNAL MONITORS The following is a general description of the structure of the camera’s Graphical User Interface (GUI) which overlays the video monitor signal on the Viewfinder output(s) of the camera. SHUTTER SPEED WHITE BALANCE ISO RATING...
Page 36 • • Next Clip Filename: Filename of the clip that TC: Indicates presence of valid SMPTE will be shot next timecode signal • • Project Frame Rate: Current project TIME Genlock: Indicates presence of valid BASE Genlock signal • Noise Level Bar: Relative number of RAW •...
Page 37 Whichever parameter is underlined with a red bar may be immediately adjusted by pressing ENTER in the Navigation Group of the Side Handle or REDmote, then using the Scroll Wheel to change the value of that parameter. To confirm the parameter change press ENTER a second time. NOTE: Shutter angle is displayed in Relative mode by default, as indicated by Yellow text.
Page 38 The Lower Status Row provides feedback on key systems level camera values, including: • Clip Settings • Temperature, Power and Sync • Power Status • Exposure (Histogram) • Media Status • Audio Levels POWER STATUS If powering camera through DC power, the current voltage will be displayed. If using a REDBRICK or similar external battery to power the camera through DC IN, power status displays the current supply voltage available from the battery.
Page 39: Side Handle
RAW CLIP LEVEL BAR The RAW clip level bar displays the amount of pixels in the image that are clipping. For example, if the bar is about 1/4 of the total height, this would indicate approximately 1/4 of the total pixels in the image are at an exposure level at risk of clipping and may not be recoverable by lowering ISO or FLUT values in postproduction.
Page 40: Redmote
REDMOTE The display elements include: • Camera ID: Displays camera ID (NA shown) • Project Frame Rate: Current project TIME BASE • Wireless Status: Displays signal strength • when connected wirelessly Clip Meter: RGB sensor RAW clipping status • Battery Indicator: Displays battery life or •...
Page 41: Navigating Menus
• • Power: Indicates D.C supply voltage or % of Audio Meter: Audio input selection and remaining battery capacity Including current levels supply voltage • Timecode: Current timecode value NAVIGATING MENUS The primary method to navigate Menus is via the Scroll Wheel on the REDmote or Side Handle. Rotate clockwise to move right, counter clockwise to move left.
Page 42: Power Down
NOTE: The upper menu options do not change when you select the below items. You are taken directly inside of that menu item. • Touching Clip Settings at the lower Left corner of the LCD will display the System Status screen. Refer to SECONDARY MENUS >...
Page 43: Touchscreen Opreration
USING POWER STATUS DISPLAY 1. Select the POWER status located between the audio channels and media remaining indicator, to reveal the same menu illustrated above. 2. Select SHUTDOWN. 3. The camera will immediately power down. LOCK / UNLOCK TOUCHSCREEN OPRERATION LOCK To lock out the touchscreen operation, touch and hold the MENU icon until the LOCK icon...
Page 44: First Time Use - Setting Up Your Red Epic
FIRST TIME USE – SETTING UP YOUR RED EPIC 1. ATTACH POWER SOURCE If a REDVOLT battery is installed in the Side Handle and DC power is connect through the DC IN connector, the DC IN power supply has priority and will power the camera instead of the battery.
Page 45: Dc Power
REMOVE 1. Press the battery door release button (A). 2. Open battery door (B). 3. Press upwards on retainer (C) to release battery. 4. Remove battery from side handle. REAR BATTERY MODULE Attach a Rear Battery Module and insert one or more REDVOLT® or REDVOLT® XL batteries. RED BRICK Attach to the camera using a V-Plate and adaptor cable P/N 790-0138 to the DC IN connector.
Page 46: Connect And Format Media
Perform a BLACK CALIBRATION of the Sensor. Check your PROJECT SETTINGS (Time Base, Record Resolution, Record Quality, etc.). Frame, focus and record. CONNECT AND FORMAT MEDIA Identify a REDMAG 1.8” 64GB, 128GB or 256GB SSD that has not previously been recorded to, or is not a camera master and may therefore be erased and re-used.
Page 47: Perform A Black Shading Calibration
PERFORM A BLACK SHADING CALIBRATION Refer to SECONDARY MENUS > SETTINGS > MAINTENANCE > CALIBRATION for complete details for performing a Black Shading Calibration. ADJUST PROJECT SETTINGS TIME BASE To adjust the project TIME BASE, press the MENU button on the Side Handle or REDmote. Then use the Scroll Wheel or Direction Keys to navigate to SETTINGS >...
Page 48: Recording
RECORD RESOLUTION To adjust Record Resolution, navigate the Cursor to the RESOLUTION icon in the Upper Status Row and press the Navigation Group ENTER key. Adjust to the desired value using the Scroll Wheel and press ENTER a second time to confirm. If using a Touch Screen, press the RESOLUTION ICON, adjust RESOLUTION by sliding your finger left / right, or tap on the desired resolution, and then press anywhere else on the touch screen to confirm.
Page 49: Record Indicator
RECORD INDICATOR When recording, the RED EPIC camera provides a variety of record indications (tallies): Timecode, normally displayed in white colored text, will be displayed in red colored text.
Page 50: Playback
If enabled in the USER KEYS menu, the GPO trigger output in the CNTL connector will pulse. 5. PLAYBACK Playback of recorded clips is not currently enabled in camera firmware and must be performed off the camera. Off-load the Clips from your REDMAG™ 1.8” SSD to a personal computer using a RED STATION®...
Page 51: Menu Controls
MENU CONTROLS Displayed in the Upper Display Group of the VIEWFINDER output(s), are FRAMERATE (FPS), EXPOSURE (ISO), _._ (F/Stop), WHITE BALANCE, RESOLUTION, and QUALITY (REDcode). These parameters are adjustable directly through this screen. When using the touchscreen, directly to the right of these parameters is the MENU icon which when pressed will take you to the secondary camera set up menus.
Page 52 SIDE HANDLE / REDMOTE 1. Navigate to the desired setting using the NAVIGATION GROUP direction keys and then press the UP directional key. 2. Use the direction keys to navigate to the desired parameter adjustment field and press ENTER. 3. Use the Scroll Wheel to adjust the selected parameter value. 4.
Page 53: Main Menu
MAIN MENU Available options under the MAIN MENU are FRAMERATE (FPS), ISO (SENSATIVITY), F STOP, 1/SEC (EXPOSURE), WHITE BALANCE, RESOLUTION, and QUALITY (REDcode). Used to select an image capture frame rate that differs from the Project’s TIME BASE frame rate. Ranges are as follows: •...
Page 54: Basic Settings
If you press record with a frame rate set too high for the selected record quality, you will be prompted to allow the camera to change the REDCODE setting to the maximum quality that enables that frame rate. BASIC SETTINGS Provides quick selection of the most common Varispeed frame rates.
Page 55: Iso (Sensitivity)
RED EPIC CANON EOS MOUNT INSTALLED This menu will appear when a RED EPIC Canon EOS Mount is installed and a Canon EF or EF-S Lens or equivalent is attached (a Non-Canon EF or EF-S Lens may not function as smoothly or accurately).
Page 56 BASIC SETTINGS Allows adjustment of the aperture (F stop) of the attached lens. The range will vary depending on the attached lens. ADVANCED SETTINGS When selected, the advanced settings menu allows fine control over the f-stop value under APERTURE and focal distance under FOCUS. APERTURE (F STOP) Provides the ability to enter the F stop value directly.
Page 57: 1/Sec (Exposure)
FOCUS Provides the ability to enter the focal distance directly. Range depends on attached lens. Default depends on attached lens. 1/SEC (EXPOSURE) BASIC SETTINGS Adjusts the exposure of each frame captured by the MYSTERIUM X sensor. Shutter speed presets are provided for all common speeds (and shutter angles) for 24 / 25 fps and 50 / 60 fps project frame rates.
Page 58: Advanced Settings
ADVANCED SETTINGS When selected, the advanced settings menu allows fine control over the Exposure value, and permits entry in any of the three following common units – EXPOSURE (Shutter Speed), INTEGRATION TIME or ABSOLUTE ANGLE (Shutter Angle). EXPOSURE (SPEED) Provides the ability to enter the Exposure value as a Shutter Speed (1/xx sec). Range is 2 –...
Page 59 INTEGRATION TIME Provides the ability to enter the Exposure value as a Shutter Integration Time (xx milliseconds). Range is 0.125 to 1,000 mS (milliseconds) Default is 20.833 MS ABSOLUTE ANGLE Provides the ability to enter the Exposure value as a Shutter Angle (xx Degrees). Range is 4.0 to 360.0 Degrees Default is 180.0 Degrees As you adjust any of these three parameters, the camera will automatically calculate the equivalent value...
Page 60: White Balance
To Convert Shutter Speed to Angle Equivalent: Equivalent Degrees = (Shutter Speed x Frame Rate x 360) E.g. = (1/48 x 24 x 360) = (8640/48) = 180 SHUTTER DEGREES SHUTTER DEGREES 1/32 1/120 1/48 1/192 1/50 172.8 1/348 22.5 1/60 1/696 1/96...
Page 61: Advanced Settings
ADVANCED SETTINGS When selected, allows additional adjustment of the White Balance. Available options are PRESET, COLOR TEMP, TINT, and CALCULATE WHITE BALANCE. Press APPLY for settings to take effect. PRESET Available preset options are: SHADE DAYLIGHT FLOURESCENT INCANDECENT Preset to 9,000K Preset to 5,600K Preset to 4,500K Preset to 2,800K...
Page 62 TINT Color Temperature calculations assume a pure light source that may not be true in the specific scene the camera is imaging. To compensate for any residual colorcast, the TINT parameter can adjust the RGB color balance with a compensating Magenta - Green color component. Default is 0. When selected, a secondary keypad will appear allowing you to enter the desired Tint value directly.
Page 63: Resolution
5K 2:1 5K 2.4:1 4K HD • • • 5K FF 5K ANA 2K 2.4:1 Current RED EPIC resolutions listed below with their respective size (in pixels). RESOLUTION X (WIDTH) Y (HEIGHT) 2K 2.4:1 2048 4K HD 3840 2160 5K 2.4:1...
Page 64: Redcode Options For Various Frame Rates
REDCODE OPTIONS FOR VARIOUS FRAME RATES Minimum frame rate is 1 sec per frame; maximum frame rate is a function of REDCODE setting, and record resolution: 10:1 12:1 12:1 11:1 12:1 2.4:1 10:1 10:1 12:1 10:1 2.4:1 Version 1.6.46 NOVEMBER 17, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
Page 65: Secondary Menus
SECONDARY MENUS Press the Menu button on the REDmote / Side Handle or touch the MENU icon on the LCD to access the Secondary Menus. Available options in this menu screen are HDR, FOCUS, PRESETS, MEDIA, SETTINGS, and POWER. EXPOSURE is not implemented at this time. HDR MENU Available options are HDR OFF, HDRx and STOPS.
Page 66: Stops
STOPS To adjust the STOPS parameter, select the Stops box and use the UP / DOWN arrows to adjust. Range is 1 to 6. Default is 2. FOCUS MENU The Focus Menu is used to enable and select parameters including MODE and ZONES. MODE To adjust the MODE parameter, select the Menu box and use the UP / DOWN arrows to adjust.
Page 67: Zones
ZONES Available options are CENTER, SPOT and MATRIX. Default is CENTER. This control allows selection of the number and location of the circles / boxes used to indicate objects in/out of focus. CENTER Provides a large, round target for focus. When objects located in the circle are in focus, the circle will be Yellow or Green.
Page 68 SPOT Provides a small, round target for precise focus (similar to Center focus, only smaller). When objects located in the circle are in focus, the circle will be Yellow or Green. When objects located in the circle are out of focus, the circle will be Red. SPOT FOCUS INDICATOR Moving The spot focus circle can be moved around the screen.
Page 69 5. Use the directional arrows to move the Spot Focus Circle to the desired location. 6. To exit: Press the ENTER button, the spot focus circle line weight will increase, then press the UP arrow to go back to the FOCUS menu. Press the MENU button.
Page 70: Red Epic Dsmc Ti Pl Mount + Lens
RED EPIC DSMC TI PL MOUNT + LENS When a RED EPIC DSMC Ti PL Mount is installed and a Lens equipped with Cooke’s S4/i system (or equivalent is attached, the Focal Length and Focal Distance is displayed on the LCD, EVF and external monitors.
Page 71: Red Epic Canon Eos Mount + Lens
RED EPIC CANON EOS MOUNT + LENS When a RED EPIC Canon EOS Mount is installed and a Canon EF or EF-S Lens or equivalent is attached, the Focal Length and Focal Distance is displayed on the LCD, EVF and external monitors.
Page 72: Create Preset
CREATE PRESET NOTE: A properly formatted REDMAG 1.8” SSD must be installed on the camera as this is where presets are stored. When selected allows you to create your own preset and decide which information will be stored with that preset. After Preset name is entered and Preset information is highlighted, select CREATE to create your preset and will be taken back to the Preset Main Menu –...
Page 73: Export / Import Preset
PRESET INFORMATION Use the arrow keys and Enter button to select the information you want to be stored for your preset. Available options are IMAGE, SYSTEM, PROJECT, KEYS, and/or OUTPUT. When creating a new preset successfully completed, “Preset Created Successfully” will appear and the preset will be listed.
Page 74 CAMERA PRESETS When EXPORT PRESET is selected, this will export the CAMERA PRESTS from the camera to the external memory (1.8” SSD). Once a preset is exported, it will appear as a selection in the DISK PRESETS field. NOTE: If external memory is not connected, the Export Preset function cannot be performed. When successfully completed, “Preset Exported Successfully”...
Page 75 DISK PRESETS When IMPORT is selected, the selected preset will import from external media (1.8” SSD) to the camera. Once imported the preset will be listed under CAMERA PRESETS. NOTE: If no media is connected or no presets are saved to the media, this selection will remain Grayed out (until a preset is exported of course).
Page 76: Delete Preset
DELETE PRESET When selected will delete the selected preset from the camera. It will not delete the selected preset from the external media (1.8” SSD). IMPORTANT: You will not be warned of the deletion nor asked to confirm this deletion. Be sure to save your preset to the external media (1.8”...
Page 77: Media Menu
MEDIA MENU The Media Menu is used to format media (SSD) prior to use on the camera as well as to Eject (unmount) the media prior to removal from the camera. Available options when selected are SELECT MEDIA, SET MEDIA, FORMAT MEDIA and EJECT MEDIA. IMPORTANT: Media MUST be ejected from the camera before removal to prevent corruption and/or loss of data on media.
Page 78: Format Media
REEL NO. When selected, a keypad will appear allowing you to enter a value between 1 and 999. CAMERA ID (SLATE) Identifies the camera with a letter A through Z. Default is A. CAMERA POS (POSITION) Identifies the camera position as Right, Left or Center. Default is Center. FORMAT MEDIA When selected, a new dialog box will appear allowing you to add properties to the media highlighted in the Current Media box when formatting.
Page 79 REEL NO. When selected a keypad will appear allowing you to enter a value between 1 and 999. CAMERA ID (SLATE) Identifies the camera with a letter A through Z. Default is A. CAMERA POS (POSITION) Identifies the camera position as Right, Left or Center. Default is Center. FORMAT When selected, formats the media and adds the selected properties.
Page 80: Eject Media
EJECT MEDIA When selected will Eject (unmount) the media highlighted in the Select Media box. When ejected, camera will display “Media Ejected Successfully”. SETTINGS MENU This section describes the various secondary controls available to configure the camera. Menu options are DISPLAY, LOOK, SENSOR, PROJECT, MODES, AUDIO/VIDEO, SETUP and MAINTENANCE. DISPLAY The Display menu permits the operator to adjust the GUI elements displayed on the Viewfinder output(s) Available options are FALSE COLOR, ZERA, OVERLAY, MODES, FRAME GUIDE, AREA GUIDES, and...
Page 81 FALSE COLOR When selected, forces the Viewfinder output(s) to display one of three false color modes - EXPOSURE, VIDEO, FOCUS - plus RAW and MAGNIFY view modes. Default is OFF. EXPOSURE EXPOSURE displays a 2-color overlay that allows you to check minimum and maximum exposure levels of the RAW sensor data, and hence prevent underexposed or overexposed images.
Page 82 NOTE: Because the RAW data represents a wider color space than RGB, provided that the Red (clip) color is not present in EXPOSURE view, even if Red (clip) color is present in VIDEO view, the apparently clipped RGB highlights can be recovered in post production by adjustment of ISO, FLUT or changing the KNEE and WHITE values of the CURVE box.
Page 83 At all other values, the monochrome image displayed represents the luminance value of the ISO adjusted image. FOCUS FOCUS displays a Red color overlay that outlines the edges of objects that are in sharp focus. By adjusting your lens zoom and focus you can see which objects are coming into and falling out of focus. When selected, the icon “F √”...
Page 84 RAW displays the image without any ISO correction. When selected, the icon “R√” will be displayed in the Lower Status Group. MAGNIFY Magnify displays the central region of the sensor in 1:1 pixel resolution. When enabled, the 1:1 text in the Lower Status Group will change to Green.
Page 85 ZEBRA Zebras enable and adjust the upper and lower values for two independent Zebra indicators. One zebra may be used for highlight exposure, and the other for mid tone or shadows. By default, Zebra 1 and 2 are disabled. ZEBRA 1 To enable, select ZEBRA 1 check box.
Page 86 ZEBRA 2 To enable, select ZEBRA 2 check box. Areas of the image exposed within these ranges will be indicated by crosshatched overlays at + 45 degrees relative to vertical. Zebra 2 is shown in the image below. High IRE Change the desired setting between 1 and 99 (default is 1).
Page 87 Transparency The transparency setting for AF Zones, AE Zone, Faces, Center, Grid and Look Around may be adjusted. Options are 0%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%. Color The color setting for AF Zones, AE Zone, Faces, Center, Grid and Look Around may be adjusted. Options are White, Blue, Yellow, Green, Red, or Black.
Page 88 MODES Available GUI display mode adjustments are Exposure, Aperture, Time Code and GUI Skin. EXPOSURE Selects GUI display of Shutter Exposure on Main screen as Time (1/xx sec) or Angle (Degrees). APERTURE Selects GUI display of f/stop as 1/4 f Stop or 1/3 f Stop. TIME CODE Selects GUI display of Timecode as Time of Day (TOD) and Edge.
Page 89 Outdoor Outdoor displays the menu items in Black text over a brighter Gray background for outdoor shooting conditions. Night Night displays the menu items in Red text over a Gray background for nighttime shooting conditions. FRAME GUIDE This sub-menu provides a selection of frame guides and safe action and safe title guides. User definable safe action and safe title guides may be saved as a USER PREFERENCE, thereby permitting the camera guides to be fully customized for any application.
Page 90 SIZE Available options are Off, Full, 4:3, 16:9, 1.85:1, 1.9:1, 2.4:1, or User. Full is displayed by default and illustrated below. User Frame guides can be set to your own preferences through the User Settings. Available options are Aspect Ratio, Scale X/Y and Offsets X/Y. Version 1.6.46 NOVEMBER 17, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
Page 91 COLOR Sets the frame guideline color to White, Blue, Yellow, Green, Red, or Black. Select the color that provides maximum color contrast with the scene you are shooting. TRANSPARANCY Sets the frame guide transparency. Available options are 0%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%. AREA GUIDES Area Guides displays Title Guides and Action Guides.
Page 92 ASPECT RATIO For both Title Guide and Action Guide, available options are OFF, 16:9, 14:9, 4:3, 2.4:1, 1.85:1, and User. Default is OFF. User Title Guide and Action Guide can be set to your own preferences through User Settings. Available options are Aspect Ratio and Scale.
Page 93 COLOR Sets Title Guide and Action Guide line color to White, Blue, Yellow, Green, Red, or Black. Select the color that provides maximum color contrast with the scene you are shooting. TRANSPARENCY Sets Title Guide and Action Guide transparency. Options are 0%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%. Version 1.6.46 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
Page 94 MONITOR Allows you to modify brightness of the LCD and EVF parameters through Brightness Control. Also allows options for the LCD touchscreen to be changed through Touch Gestures. BRIGHTNESS CONTROL Slide to the right for a brighter display; slide to the left for a dimmer display. TOUCH GESTURES These options apply ONLY to the Touchscreen LCD.
Page 95: Look
LOOK The LOOK menu permits adjustment of COLOR, GAIN, FLUT®, and CURVE metadata values. These parameters will affect the look of the monitor path, but do not affect the actual REDCODE RAW data being recorded. COLOR The Color sub-menu permits adjustment of SATURATION, CONTRAST, and BRIGHTNESS. SATURATION Adjusts color saturation.
Page 96 GAIN The GAIN sub-menu permits adjustment of RED GAIN, BLUE GAIN and GREEN GAIN. Adjusts the gain of the RED channel only. Range is 0.0 (no Red) to 4.0. Default is 1.0. BLUE Adjusts the gain of the BLUE channel only. Range is 0.0 (no Blue) to 4.0. Default is 1.0. GREEN Adjusts the gain of the GREEN channel only.
Page 97: Sensor
SHADOW Shadow adjusts the toe value of the FLUT or in other words, the tone near Black. Range is -2.0 to +2.0. Default is 0.0. Increasing the Shadow value raises the video level of near Blacks. Lowering the Shadow value crushes the video level of near Blacks. CURVE The CURVE sub-menu permits adjustment of the monitor output Color Space and Gamma curve.
Page 98 RELATIVE Shutter Speed is defined by the requested Shutter Speed divided by the ratio of the current capture fps to the Project TIME BASE fps. NOTE: When operating in Relative mode, the shutter speed is reported in Yellow text. NOTE: If the operator requests a shutter speed that is outside the capability of the camera in that mode, the actual shutter speed used will be reported in red text.
Page 99: Project
PROJECT The project menu sets the operating parameters the camera will use for a given project. Options available are TIME BASE and TIME CODE. TIME BASE Sets the TIME BASE (fps) to be used for the project - the primary acquisition frame rate, time code count and playback &...
Page 100 TIME CODE Selects the TIME CODE source to be used. Options are EXTERNAL TC and INTERNAL USER- PROVIDED TC. EXTERNAL TC When selected, the camera reads the external SMPTE timecode signal and synchronizes its internal timecode counter to that value at the beginning of each recording. INT USER-PROVIDED TC Available options are USE RTC TIME and SET MANUALLY.
Page 101: Modes
MODES This menu is currently not operational. AUDIO/VIDEO Menu adjusts AUDIO INPUT, AUDIO OUTPUT, MONITOR CONTROL, and TEST SIGNALS. AUDIO INPUT Allows you to enable / disable and adjust levels for audio inputs (Channel 1-4). Available options for each input are OFF and UNB (Unbalanced). Default is OFF. Audio channel level inputs are displayed in the lower section of the UI.
Page 102 When audio is enabled and an audio jack is not plugged in (not detected by the camera), the circle will be Red. Also, when audio is disabled and an audio jack is plugged in, the circle will remain Gray but the box around the signal will be highlighted (jack is detected by the camera).
Page 103 Enter or Menu button on the Side Handle or REDmote. SMPTE BARS CHIP CHART NOTE: RED EPIC test signals are not recordable, they are provided to help align external video monitors connected via HD-SDI output. Version 1.6.46 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
Page 104: Setup
SETUP This menu permits a variety of system setup tasks to be accomplished. Options available are KEYS / SHORTCUTS, DATE / TIME, NETWORK, SERIAL, REMOTE, GPIO, and SYSTEM. KEYS / SHORTCUTS Keys / Shortcuts display the USER KEY and KEY ACTION sub-menus. These options allow selected menus or functions to be mapped to specific User Keys on the camera body and accessories.
Page 105 GET INTO A SITUATION WHERE IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO RESTORE THE FACTORY KEY PRESET ANYMORE IF NO TOUCH SCREEN IS ATTACHED TO THE SYSTEM. Brain • Brain GPI In High Record Start • Brain Record Full Button Down Toggle Record •...
Page 106 • Bottom Handle Tele Level +4 Zoom In Speed 4 • Bottom Handle Tele Level -1 Zoom Out Speed 1 • Bottom Handle Tele Level -2 Zoom Out Speed 2 • Bottom Handle Tele Level -3 Zoom Out Speed 3 •...
Page 107 KEY ACTION When the desired User Key is selected, this setting allows the desired action for that User Key to be defined by the user. Available actions are as follow: • Activate ISO • Shutdown • Open ISO List • Toggle Display Mode •...
Page 108 DATE / TIME This menu allows the user to reset the battery backed up clock of the RED EPIC camera. These values will be used to timestamp each recording as they are made to the RED MAG 1.8” SSD media.
Page 109 SERIAL This menu allows the user to select the CTRL (RS232) Serial Port PROTOCOL. PROTOCOL Available options are NONE, ELEMENT TECHNICA, 3ALITY SPC 7100, and 3ALITY SPC 7000. Default is NONE. REMOTE This function is used to pair the camera to a REDmote for wireless operation. For paring procedures, go to APPENDIX E: REDMOTE OPERATION >...
Page 110 TARGET ID Allows you to manually designate a unique Target ID. When selected a keyboard will appear. This allows a specific target or group for sending commands or NA for broadcast to all. ENABLE LISTENING Allows the camera to respond to incoming commands. This will be enabled on desired “slave” cameras to allow commands to be received from “master”...
Page 111 MANUAL CHANNEL SELECT The Manual Channel Select option is for the wireless connection to the REDmote. You may choose the manually select the desired channel (checked) or leave as automatic (unchecked). Auto (unchecked) will pick the "cleanest" channel automatically on each camera boot. Default is channel 15. GPIO GPIO selects the GPIO preferences sub-menu.
Page 112 General Purpose Out Provides an Output Tally to act as a General Purpose Output tally signal. SYSTEM Available options are FAN CONTROL, RECORD SPEED and STANDBY SPEED, BEEP SPEAKER and EVF TALLY LIGHT. FAN CONTROL Specifies cooling fan operation. Available options are AUTO and MANUAL. The default setting is AUTO. Auto This setting selects VARIABLE speed fan operation based on the camera core temperature.
Page 113: Maintenance
Record Speed Sets a fixed fan speed to be used during Record. Range 35 – 100%. Default is 50%. Standby Speed Sets a fixed fan speed to be used during Standby. Range 45 – 100%. Default is 75%. INDICATORS Beep Speaker Available options are OFF and RECORD/STOP.
Page 114 SYSTEM INFO When selected the Viewfinder output(s) will display the camera Model, current firmware Version, installed and camera P.I.N. EPIC-M shown, EPIC-X similar. (v1.6.40 shown for reference only) SAVE LOG Select to write camera’s .LOG file to the REDMAG 1.8” SSD. The .LOG file is a diagnostic tool that can assist RED with camera troubleshooting.
Page 115 If media is not attached to the camera when attempting to perform a write log request, external monitors will display NO MEDIA ATTACHED. NOTE: Log files will be stored as *.txt files in the 1.8” SSD root directory. SW UPDATE Update SW initiates a camera software (firmware) update.
Page 116 BLACK SHADING The calibration procedures are the same for both Black Shading (24 FPS @ 1/48 SEC) and Black Shading (Current FPS/Exposure) options. When selected, a screen will appear asking if you wish to proceed with Black Shading calibration. Black Shading calibration procedure: 1.
Page 117 8. After Programming, CALIBRATION SUCCESSFUL will be displayed. Select OK to complete Black Shading calibration. SELF TEST When selected allows you to perform a self-test for the sensor and LCD Touchscreen. ENABLE / DISABLE SENSOR TEST PATTERN When selected enables / disables the sensor test pattern (White Screen). To turn on, select ENABLE SENSOR TEST PATTERN.
Page 118 To turn off, select DISABLE SENSOR TEST PATTERN. TOUCHSCREEN When selected allows you to perform a touchscreen self-test. When the touchscreen self-test is on, you can verify all areas of the touch screen respond to touch. Simply touch each box using your finger. The touchscreen responds to the touch and the Green box turns Blue.
Page 119 To exit the Touchscreen Self-Test: • Place your finger on the touchscreen and hold it there until the main screen appears. • Press the Enter or Menu button on the Side Handle or REDmote. RESTORE SYSTEM Restore System permits ALL camera configuration and setup data to be reset to factory default values. When selected, you will be asked to confirm if you want to delete all settings and restore the factory default settings.
Page 120: Power Menu
Power OFF controls are interlocked to prevent accidental powering down of the camera. For details on the different ways to properly power down your RED EPIC, refer to BASIC OPERATION > POWER DOWN. 1. Enter the Secondary Menu using the touch screen, REDmote or Side Handle.
Page 121: Appendix A: Upgrading Camera Firmware
VERIFY CURRENT CAMERA FIRMWARE With the camera ON, select SECONDARY MENUS > SETTINGS > MAINTENANCE > SYSTEM INFO. The camera’s P.I.N. number and current firmware version will be displayed. EPIC-M shown, EPIC-X similar. (v1.6.40 shown for reference only) UPGRADE PROCEDURE IMPORTANT: AFTER UPGRADING YOUR CAMERA FIRMWARE TO V1.6.46 OR HIGHER, YOU...
Page 122 6. Remove Side Handle and/or REDmote if installed on the camera. 7. Connect an AC power adapter to the camera. IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE BATTERIES TO POWER CAMERA DURING THIS PROCEDURE. 8. Insert the SSD into your EPIC and power up. Force upgrade will automatically run on power up only and will not display anything on the external monitors.
Page 123: Multiple Cameras
Once the updated fan has been installed and the camera is powered up, the message will continue to appear. Press OK, then go to SECONDARY MENUS > SETTINGS > MAINTENANCE > REDISCOVER and perform the rediscover procedure to clear the message.. NOTE: After the firmware upgrade, it is mandatory that you re-format the REDMAG SSDs before use.
Page 124: Appendix B: Managing Digital Media
Failure to do so may result in lost data or corrupted files. Refer to REMOVE MEDIA FROM CAMERA (UNMOUNT). This procedure outlines the formatting of REDMAG 1.8” SSD media using the RED EPIC camera. Formatting the SSD media will take about 10 seconds.
Page 125: Media Capacity Remaining Status
3. To format the media select SECONDARY MENUS > MEDIA > FORMAT MEDIA. Viewfinder output(s) will display “FORMATTING”. NOTE: If when selecting FORMAT, the display indicates FORMAT FAILED, refer to MEDIA ERRORS. 4. Once formatting is completed, the Viewfinder output(s) will display “THE MAGAZINE WAS SUCCESSFULLY FORMATTED THE DIGTAL MAGAZINE IS READY FOR IMMEDIATE USE”.
Page 126: Using Redmote / Touchscreen Lcd
IMPORTANT: Unmounting the digital media takes a few seconds, protects the integrity of your recorded data and helps clips mount instantly to your workstation once in postproduction, so it’s a recommended habit to develop. If you do not un-mount the media the camera will offer a warning – your files may not be damaged, but you will have been warned! NOTE: The camera will respond to physical removal of the media without un-mounting and display ”MEDIA REMOVED PRIOR TO UNMOUNT –...
Page 127: Using Side Ssd
USING SIDE SSD 1. Press both User Keys 1 and 2 at the same time to eject REDMAG 1.8” SSD Media. 2. When media is ejected, Viewfinder output(s) will display “MEDIA EJECTED SUCCESSFULLY“. 3. Media can now be removed from the camera. COPYING MEDIA For use when media is connected directly to your computer.
Page 128: Windows
8. The media will need to be formatting by the camera before use. Refer to FORMATTING MEDIA. WINDOWS 1. Connect the REDMAG 1.8” SSD via RED STATION REDMAG 1.8". 2. Open Windows Explorer (go to my computer icon, right click and select EXPLORE). 3.
Page 129: Appendix C: Charging Batteries
BATTERY PERFORMANCE When fully charged to 16.4V (+/- 0.2V), the REDVOLT battery is designed to provide approximately 30-45 minutes of operational time when powering in the RED EPIC camera (this may vary depending on installed accessories and loads). DISCHARGE PROTECTION The battery is equipped with discharge protection.
Page 130: Red Travelcharger
RED TRAVELCHARGER™ The RED Travelcharger has been designed to charge REDVOLT Li-ion batteries or equivalent. A completely discharged battery can be fully charged in approximately 90 minutes. The battery can also be partially charged, to approximately 80% capacity, in approximately 60 minutes. RED Travelcharger with REDvolt Installed OPERATION INDICATOR...
Page 131: Charging Batteries
FULL CHARGE The battery is fully charged when voltage reaches 16.4V (+/- 0.2V) in approximately 90 minutes. CHARGER TIME-OUT The charger automatically times-out after 105 minutes if battery does not reach full charge. OVERCHARGE PROTECTION Charging will automatically stop if battery voltage reaches higher than 17.0V (+/- 0.12V). CHARGING BATTERIES 1.
Page 132: Appendix D: Input / Output Connectors
APPENDIX D: INPUT / OUTPUT CONNECTORS BRAIN FRONT MIC-1 3.5mm Audio Jack MIC-2 3.5mm Audio Jack Figure18: Brain Connectors - Front Version 1.6.46 NOVEMBER 17, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
Page 133: Microphone Audio)
MIC-1, MIC-2 (MICROPHONE AUDIO) Two 3.5mm phone jacks on the front of the brain support two independent channels of balanced or unbalanced analog microphone level audio inputs. Figure 19: Microphone Input Connector SIGNAL DESCRIPTION DIRECTION A (TIP) IN + Mic Input (+48V Phantom Power) B (RING) IN - Mic Input (+48V Phantom Power)
Page 134: Brain Rear
BRAIN REAR HD-SDI Headphone SYNC (Video Sync) CTRL (RS232 Control) GIG-E (Ethernet) DC IN (Power Input) HDMI Figure 20: Brain Connectors - Rear Version 1.6.46 NOVEMBER 17, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
Page 135: Hd-Sdi
HD-SDI A standard size BNC connector provides a high definition video Preview or Program output. SIGNAL DESCRIPTION DIRECTION Center HD-SDI SMPTE-292M HD-SDI Shield/Screen GROUND Camera ground HD-SDI Output The HD-SDI output provides a 1920 x 1080p 10-bit 4:2:2 progressive scan video feed at 23.98, 24.00, 25.00 or 29.97 Hz when in 1.5GHz HD-SDI mode, and 50.00 or 59.94 Hz when in 3GHz HD-SDI mode.
Page 136: Headphone
HEADPHONE A 3.5mm stereo jack provides two channels of adjustable level analog audio for monitor headphones. Figure 21: Headphone Output Connector SIGNAL DESCRIPTION DIRECTION A (TIP) LEFT Left channel audio B (RING) RIGHT Right channel audio C (SLEEVE) Camera ground The camera’s four audio channels may be monitored in pairs: either 1L - 2R or 3L - 4 R or as a quad mix of 1+3L –...
Page 137: Sync (Video Sync)
SYNC (VIDEO SYNC) A 4-pin LEMO connector supports shutter synchronization input, GPI, timecode and genlock signals. The shutter Sync Input signal acts as an immediate response hardware trigger to commence a scan. This is useful for motion control and other applications where the camera is driven by a master timing device. When using SYNC as the camera shutter timing reference, fine shutter start time timing (SHUTTER PHASE) is disabled, make any timing adjustments at the external SYNC generator itself.
Page 138 • During Record: Hold at 3.3V • Stop Record: 3.3V - Ground Transition • During Stop: Hold at Ground NOTE: A pre-fabricated SYNC interface cable is available from RED Digital Cinema. • P/N 790-0154 – Video Sync – Camera to 3 BNC – 3 ft. (1m) •...
Page 139: Ctrl (Rs232 Control)
CTRL (RS232 CONTROL) A 4-pin LEMO connector supports RS232 remote control for stereoscopic camera image capture, and third party metadata ingest applications. Supported command protocol is available on request. The shutter Sync Output signal acts as an immediate response hardware tally of a scan. This is useful for 3D or motion control applications where a slave camera or lighting device needs to be synchronized to a master camera.
Page 140: Gig-E (Ethernet)
GIG-E (ETHERNET) A 9-pin LEMO connector supports a Gigabit Ethernet port for remote camera setup, master / slave camera-to-camera control and external metadata ingest. Supported command protocol is available on request. Figure 24: View into Ethernet Interface connector Mating connector: FGG.0B.309.CLAD32Z SIGNAL DESCRIPTION...
Page 141: Dc In (Power Input)
DC IN (POWER INPUT) The 6-pin LEMO connector accepts a DC voltage between +11.5V and +17V DC. Power conditioning circuits provide protection against reverse-polarity connection, ESD, under voltage, and over current. Figure 25: View into camera DC IN Power Input connector Mating Connector: LEMO FGJ.1B.306.CWLD72Z SIGNAL...
Page 142: Hdmi Out
HDMI OUT The HDMI output supports an HDTV compatible 10-bit 4:2:2 progressive scan video signal (with embedded audio) at 1080p resolution. The HDMI output may be specified as a PROGRAM output (clean feed video) or as a PREVIEW output (with SurroundView™ look around, Clip Name, Timecode and Safe Action / Safe Title frame guides). In addition to video data, the HDMI output also provides 4 channels of embedded audio.
Page 143: Side Ssd Module
SIDE SSD MODULE REAR FRONT SSD Slot VIEWFINDER (LCD/EVF) Figure 26: Side SSD Module An optional Side SSD Module may be mounted on the left side of the camera Brain. On the rear face of this module is a slot for inserting REDMAG 1.8”SSD media. Do not attempt to insert any other media type, or any foreign objects into this slot, or damage to the Side SSD Module and / or the camera Brain may occur.
Page 144: Redmote
REDMOTE This section describes the physical connectors on the REDmote. Mini USB Camera Interface Figure 27: REDmote Connections The Mini USB connector (A) may be used to charge the REDmote from a 3 party USB power source. The REDmote interface connector (B) allows communication between the REDmote and EPIC Brain or any expansion module when installed.
Page 145: Appendix E: Redmote Operation
APPENDIX E: REDMOTE OPERATION CONTROL, CONNECTORS AND DISPLAY This section describes powering of the REDmote, physical controls, connectors and displays. CONTROLS This section describes the physical controls on the REDmote. Figure 28: REDmote Controls Still/Motion Switch User Function Keys A-D Soft Menu Buttons 4-8 Release Button - L MENU Button...
Page 146 camera settings and defaults become movie specific. When the toggle switch is set to the STILLS position, the camera settings and defaults become still photography specific. LEDS UPPER The upper LED is used to signal power and connection status. • Red when not connected to camera.
Page 147 MENU BUTTON Below and to the left of the User Keys is the MENU button (G) - press once enter the menus at the top level, press twice in quick succession to re-enter menus at the last location from which you exited them. SOFT MENU BUTTONS 1-3 Below the LCD are three (3) Soft Menu Buttons1-3 (H) whose functions are defined on the LCD screen.
Page 148: Operation
ENTER BUTTON The Enter button (C) located at the center, allows confirmation of a parameter adjustment. This may also be referred to as the Center Key. FOCUS AND RECORD BUTTON Below the Navigation Group is the focus and record button (J). This is a dual throw action switch. A half press initiates Auto Focus;...
Page 149 1 CONNECT Used when wireless function is used. Pressing Soft Menu Button 1 Connect will put the REDmote into search mode. The REDmote will ping for cameras it has been paired to. When a paired camera or cameras is/are found, the available cameras will be displayed on the screen. Select the desired camera to connect to for wireless operation and press the Enter button.
Page 150 Remote Allows you to control the camera settings, however to see these settings you must be able to see the LCD or external monitors. Local Allows you to control the camera setting directly on the REDmote as opposed to having to see the setting on the LCD or external monitors to adjust.
Page 151 4. Use the directional arrows on the Navigational Control to move the Red cursor to the desired location to place the parameter. 5. Press Soft Menu Button 3 Setup. The Setup window will appear on screen. 6. Select “Setup Slot”. 7.
Page 152 3 SETUP When selected will give you the option to turn the Wireless connection ON or OFF or open the Setup System menu screen. Available options are REDmote LCD screen brightness, REDmote confirmation tone volume and Auto Shutdown time. Below those options is the MAC address for the REDmote and setting parameters of the REDmote. In particular ”F:”...
Page 153: Charging / Battery Life
CHARGING / BATTERY LIFE INDICATORS CHARGE STATUS Charge status is shown by a “Battery” indicator at the lower Right corner of the screen. When battery charge is good, indicator is Green. When battery charge is marginal, indicator will be Yellow. When battery charge is low, the indicator turns Red.
Page 154: Connecting / Removing
CHARGING CHARGE TIME A fully discharged REDmote battery will be fully charged in approximately 7 hours. USING CAMERA While connected to the camera, the REDmote will automatically recharge its internal battery. Charge status is indicated by the Green Battery Icon at the top-right of the REDmote LCD display screen. A fully discharged REDmote battery will be re-charged in approximately 8 hours if connected to a powered camera.
Page 155 PHYSICAL CONNECTING (DOCKING) 1. Place the female V-Mount of the REDmote over the male V-Mount of the camera/module. 2. Press down until a click is heard which indicated the REDmote is securely attached. 3. The REDmote will confirm by displaying “DOCKED” momentarily (if REDmote is ON when docked). NOTE: If the camera is ON and the REDmote is OFF, the REDmote will automatically power UP when connected.
Page 156: Wireless Connection
REMOVING (UNDOCKING) 1. Depress the two (2) release buttons located on the sides of the REDmote. 2. Slide the REDmote upward to release from the V-Mount of the camera/module. 3. Remove the REDmote. 4. If the REDmote is on when undocked, “Reconnecting” will be displayed and the Green LED will flash.
Page 157 3. On REDmote, press Soft Menu Button 3 under SETUP. 4. Ensure Wireless is On (REDmote will display the option “Turn Wireless Off”). If “Turn Wireless On” is displayed, select it and press the Enter button. NOTE: If wireless needed to be turned on you, will need to press Soft Menu Button 3 again to get back into Setup options.
Page 158 7. Under “Wireless Devices Found:” there is a drop down menu. Locate the device with the same 16- digit number as displayed on the REDmote Setup System screen. 8. Select “Add Wireless Device” on the camera. NOTE: If after upgrading your EPIC to v1.6.xx and upgrading your REDmote to v771, your REDmote will not wirelessly connect to your EPIC and "REDLINK upgrade required, please contact RED!"...
Page 159 CONNECT REDMOTE TO A PAIRED CAMERA The REDmote is not aware of which cameras are paired with it (when you search for cameras to connect to it will ask the camera if it is paired or not so it only displays paired cameras in the connection list). 1.
Page 160 4. The REDmote will connect to the camera and display the cameras current settings and status. The wireless connection will be shown in the lower Right corner of the REDmote screen. 5. The camera LCD or external monitors will confirm the REDmote is connected by displaying RM in Green with a signal symbol next to it.
Page 161: Power Up / Down
NOTE: If more than one camera has been connected wirelessly to this REDmote, multiple cameras will be listed. 2. Select the desired camera and press the Enter button. 3. The REDmote will connect to the camera and display the cameras current settings and status. The wireless connection will be shown in the lower Right corner of the REDmote screen.
Page 162: Accessing Camera Controls / Settings
POWER DOWN USING CAMERA When the REDmote is connected to the camera and the camera is powered down, the REDmote will also power down. When disconnected from the camera, the REDmote will not power down with the camera. USING REDMOTE 1.
Page 163: Recording
CHANGING CAMERA SETTINGS USING CAMERA LCD / EXTERNAL MONITOR AS REFERENCE To adjust a parameter value displayed on the camera’s Upper Status Group, first note the red colored bar (located under 24fps in this example), indicating the currently active parameter for instant adjustment.
Page 164: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE UPGRADING REDMOTE FIRMWARE The REDmote Update program allows you to upgrade the firmware on your REDmote. NOTE: Once firmware is upgraded (on REDmote or camera) the REDmote must be paired to the camera again. SETUP MAC – CONFIGURING REDMOTE CONNECTION WITH COMPUTER The first step in upgrading REDmote firmware is to establish communication between the MAC and the REDmote.
Page 165 6. The Status should change to “Connected” after changes. 7. Click “Apply’ at the bottom of the Network window. 8. Proceed to UPGRADING REDMOTE FIRMWARE > MAC. UPDATING REDMOTE FIRMWARE The following information will guide you through proper updating of your REDmote firmware. 1.
Page 166 7. Click Connect. When REDmote has been established, “Connection to REDMOTE has been achieved” will be displayed. 8. Click "Select File" and navigate to the redmote.1.bin file located in the REDmote_firmware_vXXX folder. 9. Select "Start upgrade". 10. File transfer status will be displayed as a Blue bar. Version 1.6.46 NOVEMBER 17, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
Page 167 11. During the first part of the upgrade, the REDmote will display “Firmware Upgrade from PC - Performing System Upgrade - This may take several minutes - Do not power-down during this process” as well as a Green status bar showing upgrade progress in percent. 12.
Page 168: Operating Multiple Cameras Using A Single Redmote
14. After the first upgrade has been performed, the REDmote will reboot and “Updating Firmware” will be displayed with a Green status bar showing upgrade progress. 15. The REDmote Software Wizard will disconnect from the REDmote. 16. REDmote upgrade is complete. REDmote will display “SEARCHING” once the upgrade has completed.
Page 169: Appendix F: 3D Setup / Operation
APPENDIX F: 3D SETUP / OPERATION OVERVIEW The following information outlines basic procedures to connect two (2) RED EPIC cameras together in a Master / Slave configuration for 3D operation, operation of cameras in Master / Slave configuration and clip naming conventions for clips recorded on those cameras.
Page 170: Slave Camera
3. Go to SECONDARY MENUS > SETTINGS > SETUP > NETWORK and give the camera a unique IP address. 4. Go to SLAVE CAMERA. SLAVE CAMERA Perform the following steps on the Slave camera: 1. Go to SECONDARY MENUS > SETTINGS > SETUP > REMOTE > CAMERA ID and give the Slave camera a unique ID different from the Master (CAMB, RIGHT, etc…).
Page 171 3. Go to SECONDARY MENUS > SETTINGS > SETUP > NETWORK and give the Slave camera a unique IP address different from the Master. 4. Connect both cameras together using a Master/Slave GIG-E Cable P/N 790-0163 connected between the GIG-E connectors on the rear of the camera body. 5.
Page 172: Operation
OPERATION CHANGING SETTINGS When changes are made to the Master camera settings, the Slave camera setting will also change, but not in real-time. For example, when you change the Frame Rate on the Master camera, you will not see the change on the Slave camera until you set the Master camera at the new Frame Rate. Also when making changes to the Secondary menu settings, the Slave camera will not display those changes unless it effects items displayed on the main screen (example: when HDRx is enabled on the Master camera, HDR will change to HDRx on the Slave camera).
Page 173 NOTE: ****** are month xx + day xx + wildcard xx When Master is set to LEFT, Slave is set to RIGHT and both Cam IDs are A, the first clip recorded is: Master: A001_L001_******.R3D Slave: A001_R001_******.R3D If Master and Slave are both accidentally set to CENTER and both Cam IDs are different (Master = A / Slave = B), the first clip recorded is: IMPORTANT: This position is NOT recommended when recording in Master / Slave configuration.
Page 174: Appendix G: Exposure
NOTE: The following section uses a RED ONE camera display to illustrate exposure tools; however, the same principles apply to EPIC camera systems. RED EPIC provides several advanced exposure indication tools. In the following examples, we will show how these tools respond to a reference scene that is under-exposed, over-exposed and then correctly exposed.
Page 175 ISO 800 - False Color: Exposure Select False Color – Exposure: note the √ E icon in the GUI when active. This mode allows us to visualize where in the image underexposure is taking place. These areas are indicated in purple. It is clear those areas are under the matchbox and coin, and between the bottle and cigar holder.
Page 176: Overexposure (~ 2 Stops)
Select False Color – Video: note the √ V icon in the GUI when active. This mode allows us to check the RGB video levels of the scene. As the peak white chips on the test chart are showing up in green and the underexpose areas are showing up in dark blue, this says the monitor path video levels are only ranging between 44 IRE and 1 IRE.
Page 177 ISO 800 - False Color: Exposure Select False Color – Exposure: note the √ E icon in the GUI when ac tive. This mode allows us to visualize where in the image over exposure is taking place. These areas are indicated in red. It is clear those areas are on the highlight on coin, and at the top right edge of the color chip test chart.
Page 178 ISO 800 - False Color: Video Select False Color – Video: note the √ V icon in the GUI when active. This mode allows us to check the RGB video levels of the scene. As all the white chips on the test chart are Yellow, this suggests that a significant portion of the monitor path video is at the maximum legal 100 IRE value.
Page 179: Appropriate Exposure
APPROPRIATE EXPOSURE ISO 800 - Monitor Output In this image, the camera is appropriately exposed for this scene. The monitor is neither very dark nor very bright and the histogram is spread evenly given that there are bright highlights on the coin we wish not to blow out.
Page 180 ISO 800 - False Color: Exposure Select False Color – Exposure: note the √ E icon in the GUI when active. This mode allows us to visualize where there is under exposure (purple) or over exposure (red) in the image. In this case, there is a very small area of purple under the cracker box, and just a suggestion of red on the highlight on the coin, which suggested that the sensor is appropriately exposed for this scene.
Page 181 ISO 800 - False Color: Video Select False Color – Video: note the √ V icon in the GUI when active. This mode allows us to check the RGB video levels of the scene. The two green squares in the upper right corner of the color chart and green in the background indicate that the scene’s mid grey and skin tone elements, plus peak white and blacks are all at appropriate levels.
Page 182: Adjusting The Iso Rating
ADJUSTING THE ISO RATING In the following two examples, the image exposed at ISO 800 rating have had the ISO rating adjusted first to ISO 6400 and then to ISO 100. NOTE: Although the image and Histogram both adjust to changes in the ISO rating, the sensor RAW meters do not change –...
Page 183 ISO 100 - No Exposure Adjustment In these extreme examples, it is clear that the RGB domain images are respectively very bright and very dark. The histogram data reflects that, however you can also see that the sensor RAW meters are unchanged.
Page 184: Appendix H: Post Production
The RED EPIC camera records RAW sensor data using wavelet based REDCODE RAW compression to REDMAG 1.8” SSD. The compressed RAW data is then transferred from the digital media to a Macintosh OSX or Windows XP workstation running REDCINE-X post production software.
Page 185: Redcine-X
The application can export either a single clip, or a sequence of clips, as 4K or 2K resolution 10-bit DPX or 16-bit TIFF files. REDCINE-X can also render clips into standalone QuickTime movies using specific HD video codecs. As RED EPIC shoots progressive scan images, all QuickTime movies created by REDCINE-X are also progressive scan.
Page 186: Appendix I: Maintenance
APPENDIX I: MAINTENANCE WARNING: DO NOT attempt to modify, dismantle or open your camera, lens or other accessory as doing so may expose you to electric shock and serious injury. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Alteration or repairs made to the camera, lens or other accessory, except by a RED authorized service facility, will void the Limited Warranty.
Page 187: Redmote Screen
REDMOTE SCREEN Use Pancro Professional Lens Cleaner (P/N PANCROCLN) and Photographic Solutions Pac Pads (P/N 05011) or equivalent to clean the screen on Touchscreen and Non-Touchscreen LCDs. LENSES Use Pancro Professional Lens Cleaner (P/N PANCROCLN) and Photographic Solutions Pac Pads (P/N 05011) or equivalent to clean the viewfinder lens.
Page 188 B. Install RED Focus onto the camera in the position shown. C. Ensure RED Focus is secured to the camera with the camera lock ring. RED Focus Properly Installed on RED EPIC Camera 4. Power up the camera. 5. Power up RED Focus. Refer to POWER UP / DOWN.
Page 189 9. The back focus adjustment mechanism is self-locking, and does not require a supplementary locking screw. 10. Install the screw-in plug in the back focus adjustment opening using a T-10 Torx driver. 11. This completes the RED EPIC back focus adjustment. Version 1.6.46 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
Page 190: Appendix J: Troubleshooting
APPENDIX J: TROUBLESHOOTING NO MEDIA ATTACHED Displayed if media is not present or not formatted when pressing the record button. Connect media to camera if necessary. If media is already connected, format media and attempt to record again. Refer to APPENDIX B: MANAGING DIGITAL MEDIA for detailed information.
Page 191: Camera Cannot Be Paired To Redmote
CAMERA CANNOT BE PAIRED TO REDMOTE • Ensure REDmote display indicates IDLE before attempting to pair the camera to the REDmote. • Ensure the REDmote is detached from the rear of the camera body and powered on. • Ensure the REDmote wireless in turned on. •...
Page 192: Appendix K: Technical Data
APPENDIX K: TECHNICAL DATA TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SENSOR 14 MEGAPIXEL MYSTERIUM X PIXEL ARRAY 5120 (h) x 2700 (v) S/N RATIO 66db DYNAMIC RANGE 13.5 stops, up to 18 stops with HDRx MAX IMAGE AREA 5120 (h) x 2700 (v) LENS COVERAGE 27.7mm (h) x 14.6mm (v) x 31.4 mm (d) Equivalent to S35mm (Motion) / APS-H (Still) lenses DEPTH OF FIELD...

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Table of Contents

Disclaimer

Compliance

Before You Start

Theory of Operation

Camera Operational Controls

Basic Operation

First Time Use - Setting up Your Red Epic

1 Attach Power Source

2 Power up

3 Preparing to Record

4 Recording

5 Playback

Menu Controls

Main Menu

Secondary Menus

Appendix A: Upgrading Camera Firmware

Appendix B: Managing Digital Media

Appendix C: Charging Batteries

Appendix D: Input / Output Connectors

Appendix E: Redmote Operation

Appendix F: 3D Setup / Operation

Appendix G: Exposure

Iso

Appendix H: Post Production

Appendix I: Maintenance

Appendix J: Troubleshooting

Appendix K: Technical Data

Appendix L: Resolution Chart

Appendix M: Menu Maps

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