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RED DSMC MEDIA

O P E R AT I O N G U I D E

R E D M I N I - M A G S Y S T E M

R E D M A G 1 . 8 " S S D S Y S T E M

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Page 1 RED DSMC MEDIA O P E R AT I O N G U I D E R E D M I N I - M A G S Y S T E M R E D M A G 1 . 8 " S S D S Y S T E M R E D .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Chapter 1: DSMC Media Overview RED MINI-MAG System REDMAG 1.8” SSD System Mixing Carbon Fiber and Aluminum Components Additional Resources Chapter 2: RED MINI-MAG System RED MINI-MAG RED MINI-MAG Modules RED STATION RED MINI-MAG Chapter 3: REDMAG 1.8” SSD System REDMAG 1.8”...
Page 3 RED.COM, INC. interpretation of the language used herein that is different from that intended by RED. All safety and general information is subject to...
Page 4 For business users in the European Union, if you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information. RESPONSIBLE PARTY: RED Digital Cinema 34 Parker Irvine, CA 92618 COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 5 If fluids or foreign objects get inside any of the media modules or RED STATIONS, disconnect the power source immediately and file a support ticket on support.red.com. DO NOT expose your media or media modules to excessive vibration or impact (shock). Be careful not to drop your media or media modules.
Page 6: Chapter 1: Dsmc Media Overview
DSMC media systems. RED MINI-MAG PACKAGE RED MINI-MAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS The RED MINI-MAG system includes the following items, available at red.com (this table does not include any of the RED MINI-MAG collections or packages, which are made up of the items below):...
Page 7: Redmag 1.8" Ssd System
1. The REDMAG 1.8" SSD (240GB) requires that your DSMC is on firmware v5.1.44 or later. 2. The REDMAG 1.8" SSD (512GB) is no longer available for purchase at red.com, but is still supported by RED. 3. The DSMC 1.8" SSD SIDE MODULE (DRAGON) is only available with a DSMC with a RED DRAGON sensor.
Page 8: Mixing Carbon Fiber And Aluminum Components
RED products. RED Learn Articles: RED offers in-depth technical articles about RED cameras, post-production, and digital cinematography. RED.com/downloads: Go to the RED Downloads page to download the latest firmware, operation guides, and post-production software. Support.red.com: Check the RED SUPPORT site for FAQs, or to file a support ticket.
Page 9: Chapter 2: Red Mini-Mag System
The RED MINI-MAG is available in the following storage capacity: 512GB. NOTE: The RED MINI-MAG system requires that your DSMC is on firmware v5.1.34 or later. If your DSMC is on an earlier version, you can use the RED MINI-MAG to upgrade to v5.1.34 or later. While you can use a RED MINI-MAG to downgrade to DSMC firmware versions earlier than v5.1.34, the DSMC will not be ful-...
Page 10: Red Mini-Mag Modules
User Key 1 + 2 Press: Eject Media User Key 2 Programmable key User Key 1 + 2 Press: Eject Media REC button Programmable key Full Press: Record Toggle Half Press: AF Start COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 11 No media present Green Ready to record Recording Red slow flashing Recording; 25% media left Red fast flashing Recording; 5% media left Yellow Finalizing Yellow flashing Accessing media (for example, when formatting) COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 12: Red Station Red Mini-Mag
RED STATION USB 3.0 CABLE (24") 790-0314 RED STATION FW800 Cable (2") 790-0253 RED STATION FW800 Cable (24") 790-0251 RED STATION AC POWER ADAPTOR 790-0292 RED STATION USB TO DC POWER CABLE (24") 790-0316 COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 13 CABLE (24") RED MINI-MAG slot Slot for inserting a RED MINI-MAG RED MINI-MAG 750-0053 (front) 1. Only Silicon Image or HighPoint SATA cards connect to the RED STATION RED MINI-MAG through eSATA. COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 14 R E D D S M C M E D I A O P E R AT I O N G U I D E RED STATION RED MINI-MAG LEDS RED STATION RED MINI-MAG COLOR/FLASHING DESCRIPTION Power Indicator LED Powered off and turned off Powered on and turned on Red fast flashing Accessing media COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 15: Chapter 3: Redmag 1.8" Ssd System
1. The REDMAG 1.8" SSD (240GB) requires that your DSMC is on firmware v5.1.44 or later. 2. The REDMAG 1.8" SSD (512GB) is no longer available for purchase at red.com, but is still supported by RED. COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC...
Page 16: Ssd Modules
Before installing or removing the module you MUST power down the camera. Failure to do so may result in damage to the module or DSMC that will not be covered under war- ranty. DSMC 1.8" SSD SIDE MODULE (Rear and Front) COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 17 User Key 1 + 2 Press: Eject Media User Key 2 Programmable key User Key 1 + 2 Press: Eject Media REC button Programmable key Full Press: Record Toggle Half Press: AF Start COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 19 No media present Green Ready to record Recording Red slow flashing Recording; 25% media left Red fast flashing Recording; 5% media left Yellow Finalizing Yellow flashing Accessing media (for example, when formatting) COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 20 NOTE: The REAR SSD MODULE mounts only to a MODULE ADAPTOR or a +1 ADAPTOR MODULE. REAR SSD MODULE REAR SSD MODULE INCLUDED COMPONENTS The item listed in the table below ships with the REAR SSD MODULE. ITEM PART NUMBER REAR SSD MODULE 720-0009 COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 21 No media present Green Ready to record Recording Red slow flashing Recording; 25% media left Red fast flashing Recording; 5% media left Yellow Finalizing Yellow flashing Accessing media (for example, when formatting) COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 22: Red Stations
RED STATION FW800 Cable (24") 790-0251 RED STATION USB-TO-MINI USB CABLE (24”) 790-0315 RED STATION AC POWER ADAPTOR 790-0292 RED STATION USB TO DC POWER CABLE (24") 790-0316 RED STATION DC POWER COUPLER CABLE (2") 790-0249 COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 23 REDMAG 1.8" SSD (128GB) 750-0021 REDMAG 1.8" SSD (256GB) 750-0026 REDMAG 1.8" SSD (512GB) 750-0037 1. Only Silicon Image or HighPoint SATA cards connect to the RED STATION REDMAG 1.8" through eSATA. COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 24 The RED STATION REDMAG 1.8" (MINI) is available with either of the following sets of ports: FireWire 800 and eSATA: P/N 750-0035 FireWire 800 and USB 3.0: P/N 750-0036 RED STATION REDMAG 1.8" (MINI) COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 25 RED STATION USB 3.0 CABLE (24") 790-0314 RED STATION FW800 Cable (2") 790-0253 RED STATION FW800 Cable (24") 790-0251 RED STATION AC POWER ADAPTOR 790-0292 RED STATION USB TO DC POWER CABLE (24") 790-0316 COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 26 REDMAG 1.8" SSD (128GB) 750-0021 REDMAG 1.8" SSD (256GB) 750-0026 REDMAG 1.8" SSD (512GB) 750-0037 1. Only Silicon Image or HighPoint SATA cards connect to the RED STATION REDMAG 1.8" (MINI) through eSATA. COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 27 You can use the RED STATION REDMAG 2.5" to offload content from your REDMAG 1.8" SSD to a third-party external 2.5" SSD or spinning hard drive. RED does not provide any 2.5" media or drives. RED STATION REDMAG 2.5" COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 28 Seagate 2.5" Desktop Hard Drive 7200 RPM, 250GB (Model number ST9250410AS) Seagate 2.5" Desktop Hard Drive 7200 RPM, 320GB (Model number ST9320423AS) Western Digital 2.5" Desktop Hard Drive 7200 RPM, 320GB (Black) (Model number: WD3200BJKT) COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 29 2.5" Hard Drive slot Slot for inserting a third-party 2.5" (front) SSD or spinning hard drive 1. Only Silicon Image or HighPoint SATA cards connect to the RED STATION REDMAG 2.5" through eSATA. COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 30 The items listed in the table below ship with the RED STATION BASE. ITEM PART NUMBER RED STATION BASE 750-0004 RED STATION BASE AC POWER ADAPTOR 790-0308 RED STATION DC POWER COUPLER CABLE (2") 790-0249 COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 31 RED STATION USB TO DC POWER 790-0316 CABLE (24") RED STATION BASE LEDS RED STATION BASE (Front) COLOR/FLASHING DESCRIPTION Power Indicator LED Powered off and turned off Powered on and turned on COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 32: Chapter 4: Install Media Modules
BRAIN and the side SSD module. For more information, go to “Mixing Carbon Fiber and Aluminum Components” on page COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 33 4. Inspect the connections and pins on the DSMC BRAIN and ensure that they are clean and undamaged. NOTE: DO NOT remove the two (2) red and black tamper-proof stickers. Inspect Connections COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 34 NOTE: DO NOT attempt to insert the RED MINI-MAG in any DSMC 1.8" SSD SIDE MODULE, and do not at- tempt to insert the REDMAG 1.8" SSD in any RED MINI-MAG module. COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 35: Install The Rear Ssd Module
Side media module: Press User Key 1 + 2. The default function for this key combination is Eject Media; ‒ however, you can remap this key combination. When media is ejected, Viewfinder output(s) display “Media ejected successfully. It is now safe to remove media”. 2. Remove media from the camera. COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 36: Chapter 5: Format Media
REDMOTE: The word “NONE” displays twice (when no media is present, “NONE ---” displays). ‒ ‒ DSMC SIDE HANDLE: The message “NA” displays (when no media present, also displays “NA”). 3. Go to Menu > Media. COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 37 8. A dialog box displays and warns you that all clips will be deleted during formatting. Select Format to con- tinue. Formatting takes about 10 seconds. Once formatting is complete, the Viewfinder output(s) display the fol- lowing message: “The media was successfully re-formatted and is ready for immediate use”. COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 38: Secure Format Media
NOTE: The camera will overwrite any name that you add to the SSD. IMPORTANT: Before performing the next step, double-check that this is the correct SSD from which you want to erase data. COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 39 NOTE: Properly eject/unmount the SSD from the computer before physically removing the SSD from the RED STATION or turning off the RED STATION. 7. Remove the SSD from the RED STATION or RED STATION RED MINI-MAG. COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 40: Clip Naming Conventions
The following metadata is recorded for each frame of each clip: Clip Name Time Code Date and GMT Lens and Shutter Speed/Angle Parameters Audio Configuration Firmware Version Number COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 41: Media Capacity Remaining Status
The Viewfinder output(s) display the remaining media capacity in the Media indicator: Green: 11% or more Yellow: 6%–10% Red: 5% or less NOTE: When media is full, the Media Indicator LED on the media module flashes red. COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 42: Chapter 6: Offload Media
6. The computer recognizes the inserted RED MINI-MAG and displays the RED MINI-MAG as a new drive. 7. To offload data from the SSD, go to “Offload Data From Media to Your Computer” on page COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 43: Connect Redmag 1.8" Ssds To Your Computer
9. The computer recognizes the inserted SSD media and displays each SSD as a new drive. 10. To offload data from the SSD, go to “Offload Data From Media to Your Computer” on page COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 44 7. The computer recognizes the inserted SSD media and displays the SSD as a new drive. 8. To offload data from the SSD, go to “Offload Data From Media to Your Computer” on page COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 45: Offload Data From Media To Your Computer
To enable you to read/write to the SSD on a Mac, follow the instructions below: 1. Click the RED Watchdog icon. 2. Select Preferences. 3. Select Read-Write from the Mount RED Mags drop-down menu. COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 46: Chapter 7: Upgrade Ssd Firmware
Maximum Data Rate: The maximum data rate when writing files to the SSD. NOTE: When an SSD is not attached, the Media Info tab displays the following: “No Active Media Found”. COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 47: Upgrade Redmag 1.8" Ssd (512Gb) Firmware
(including firmware upgrade files) to the SSD. Change the Mount preference to Read-Write before attempting to copy firmware to the SSD. 4. Download the REDMAG 1.8" SSD (512GB) firmware from www.red.com/downloads. 5. Unzip the file.
Page 48: Chapter 8: Troubleshoot Media
TROUBLESHOOT MEDIA This chapter explains how to troubleshoot media for your DSMC. If you continue to experience issues after troubleshooting, please file a support ticket at support.red.com. IN-CAMERA ERRORS NO MEDIA ATTACHED The message “No Media Attached” displays if media is not present or not formatted when pressing the Record button.
Page 49: Media Does Not Mount To Computer
A Mac can format an SSD as MS-DOS (FAT) only when the SSD is already formatted as FAT32 or MS-DOS (FAT). A PC can format an SSD as FAT32 only when the SSD capacity is 64GB or less, due to the constraints of the file system. COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 50: Identify Ssd Type In-Camera
MINI-MAG RED MINI-MAG: “MINI-MAG” displays REDMAG 1.8" SSD: Nothing displays Version/ Identifies the firmware version of the SSD Revision REV. T2 Media Model Name: RED MINI-MAG Media Model Name: REDMAG 1.8" SSD COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 51: Appendix A: Technical Specifications
Operating Temperature Range 10˚C to 40˚C (50˚F to 104˚F) Storage Temperature Range -20˚C to 50˚C (-4˚F to 122˚F) Operating Humidity Range 20% to 80%, non-condensing Storage Humidity Range 10% to 90%, non-condensing COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 52: Red Mini-Mag Side Ssd Module
RED STATION USB-TO-DC POWER CABLE (24") (790-0316) RED STATION AC POWER ADAPTOR (790-0292) RED STATION DC POWER COUPLER CABLE (2") (790-0249) RED STATION FW800 CABLE (24") (790-0251) RED STATION FW800 CABLE (2") (790-0253) COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 53: Redmag 1.8" Ssd
Operating Temperature Range 10˚C to 40˚C (50˚F to 104˚F) Storage Temperature Range -20˚C to 50˚C (-4˚F to 122˚F) Operating Humidity Range 20% to 80%, non-condensing Storage Humidity Range 10% to 90%, non-condensing COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 54: Red Station Redmag 1.8
RED STATION DC POWER COUPLER CABLE (2") (790-0249) RED USB-TO-MINI USB CABLE (24") (790-0315) RED USB-TO-MINI USB CABLE (6') (790-0230) RED STATION USB-TO-DC POWER CABLE (24") (790-0316) RED STATION FW800 CABLE (24") (790-0251) RED STATION FW800 CABLE (2") (790-0253) COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 55: Red Station Redmag 2.5
20% to 80%, non-condensing Storage Humidity Range 10% to 90%, non-condensing Input Supply Voltage 5 VDC, 5 A Power Cables RED STATION AC POWER ADAPTOR (790-0292) RED STATION USB TO DC POWER CABLE (24") (790-0316) COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 56: Disclaimer 3 Appendix B: Redcode Options
CAPTURE FRAME RATE (FPS) FORMAT 12 100 120 150 175 210 250 288 300 400 6K 2:1 6K WS 6K HD 6K 4:1 6K 8:1 5.5K 5.5K 2:1 2 5.5K WS 2 5.5K HD 2 COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 61: Trademark Disclaimer 3 Redmag 1.8" Ssd Redcode Options
5.5K 2:1 5 5.5K WS 4 5.5K HD 5 5.5K 4:1 3 5.5K 8:1 2 5K 2:1 5K WS 5K HD 5K 4:1 5K 8:1 4.5K 4.5K 2:1 3 4.5K WS 3 COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 77: Compliance Statements 3 Scarlet-X Dragon Redcode Options
REDMAG 1.8" SSD media. CAPTURE FRAME RATE (FPS) FORMAT 12 5K 2:1 5K WS 5K HD 4K 2:1 4K WS 4K HD 3K 2:1 3K WS 3K HD 2K 2:1 2K WS 2K HD COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 78: Safety Instructions 5 Scarlet Mysterium-X Redcode Options
REDMAG 1.8" SSD media. CAPTURE FRAME RATE (FPS) FORMAT 12 5K 2:1 5K WS 5K HD 5K ANA 4K WS 4K HD 3K WS 3K HD 2K WS 2K HD 1K WS 1K HD COPYRIGHT © 2014 RED.COM, INC 955-0047, REV-E |...
Page 79 COPYRIGHT© 2014 RED.COM, INC. All trademarks, trade names, logos, icons, images, written material, code and product names used in associa- tion with the accompanying product are the copyrights, trademarks or other intellectual property owned and controlled exclusively by RED.COM, INC.

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Chapter 5: Format Media

Chapter 6: Offload Media

Chapter 7: Upgrade SSD Firmware

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