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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 INFORMATION Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. RED is not responsible for lost data, corrupted data, or damaged SSDs while using any of the SSD DO NOT use the media or media modules near water.
This system centers around the RED MINI-MAG, which is the fastest, smallest, and most powerful media option for your RED EPIC or SCARLET camera. RED MINI-MAGs use a faster read/write speed for capturing higher frame rates and resolutions with less compression than previous DSMC media systems. RED MINI-MAG...
REDMAG 1.8" SSD SYSTEM This system centers around the REDMAG 1.8" SSD, which is a fast and reliable media option for your DSMC. DSMC MEDIA PACK REDMAG 1.8" SSD SYSTEM COMPONENTS The REDMAG 1.8" SSD system includes the following items, available at red.com...
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 MIXING CARBON FIBER AND ALUMINUM COMPONENTS The structural mounting points for the carbon fiber media modules are optimized for the carbon fiber DSMC BRAIN, whereas the structural mounting points for the standard aluminum side SSD modules are optimized for use with the standard aluminum DSMC BRAIN.
® camera. RED MINI-MAGs use a faster read/write speed for capturing higher frame rates and resolutions with less compression than previous DSMC media systems. 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.
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 MINI-MAG MODULES RED offers the following RED MINI-MAG modules: RED MINI-MAG Side SSD Module: Mounts to any standard aluminum DSMC BRAIN. Carbon Fiber RED MINI-MAG Side SSD Module: Mounts to any carbon fiber DSMC BRAIN, and is only available with a carbon fiber DSMC BRAIN.
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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 MINI-MAG SIDE SSD MODULE CONNECTORS This section describes the connectors for all of the RED MINI-MAG modules. Each RED MINI-MAG modules mounts to the left side of the DSMC BRAIN.
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 The RED STATION RED MINI-MAG is designed exclusively for offloading data from RED MINI-MAGs, and con- nects to your computer via Firewire 800, eSATA 6G, or USB 3.0.
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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 CONNECTORS AND CONTROLS RED STATION RED MINI-MAG (Rear) CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION COMPATIBLE PARTS PART NUMBERS eSATA 6G connec- Connect to a computer via an...
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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...
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 REDMAG 1.8" SSD SYSTEM REDMAG 1.8" SSD The REDMAG 1.8" SSD media works with the DSMC 1.8" SSD Side Module and REAR SSD MODULE to pro- vide a fast and reliable recording medium.
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 SSD MODULES You can mount the REDMAG 1.8" SSD to the following modules: DSMC 1.8" SSD Side Module DSMC 1.8"...
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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 DSMC 1.8" SSD SIDE MODULE INCLUDED COMPONENTS The items listed in the table below ship with the DSMC 1.8" SSD Side Module. ITEM PART NUMBER DSMC 1.8"...
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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 DSMC 1.8" SSD SIDE MODULE CONNECTORS This section describes the connectors for all of the DSMC 1.8" SSD Side Modules. The DSMC 1.8"...
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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 DSMC 1.8" SSD SIDE MODULE LED This section describes the LED for all of the DSMC 1.8" SSD Side Modules. DSMC 1.8"...
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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 REAR SSD MODULE The REAR SSD MODULE secures onto the back of a MODULE ADAPTOR or a +1 ADAPTOR MODULE to serve as a rear location for recording to a REDMAG 1.8"...
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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 REAR SSD MODULE CONNECTORS The REAR SSD MODULE mounts to a MODULE ADAPTOR or a +1 ADAPTOR MODULE on the back of the DSMC BRAIN.
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 STATIONS You can use the following items to offload data from your REDMAG 1.8" SSD and manage your media: RED STATION REDMAG 1.8"...
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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 REDMAG 1.8" CONNECTORS AND CONTROLS RED STATION REDMAG 1.8" (Rear) CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION COMPATIBLE PARTS PART NUMBERS POWER Both connectors accept power...
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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 REDMAG 1.8" LEDS RED STATION REDMAG 1.8" (Front) COLOR/FLASHING DESCRIPTION Power Indicator LED Powered off and turned off Powered on and turned on Red fast flashing...
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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 REDMAG 1.8" (MINI)-ESATA INCLUDED COMPONENTS The items listed in the table below ship with the RED STATION REDMAG 1.8" (MINI)–ESATA. ITEM PART NUMBER RED STATION REDMAG 1.8"–ESATA...
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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 REDMAG 1.8" (MINI) CONNECTORS AND CONTROLS RED STATION REDMAG 1.8" (MINI)–ESATA (Rear) RED STATION REDMAG 1.8" (MINI)–USB 3.0 (Rear) CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION...
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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 REDMAG 1.8" (MINI) RED STATION REDMAG 1.8” (MINI) (Front) COLOR/FLASHING DESCRIPTION Power Indicator LED Powered off and turned off Powered on and turned on Red fast flashing...
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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 REDMAG 2.5" INCLUDED COMPONENTS The items listed in the table below ship with the RED STATION REDMAG 2.5". ITEM PART NUMBER RED STATION REDMAG 2.5"...
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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 REDMAG 2.5" CONNECTORS AND CONTROLS RED STATION REDMAG 2.5" (Rear) CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION COMPATIBLE PARTS PART NUMBERS POWER Both connectors accept power...
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 REDMAG 2.5" LEDS RED STATION REDMAG 2.5” (Front) COLOR/FLASHING DESCRIPTION Power Indicator LED Powered off and turned off Powered on and turned on Red fast flashing...
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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 BASE CONNECTORS AND CONTROLS RED STATION BASE (Rear) CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION COMPATIBLE PARTS PART NUMBERS POWER Allows RED STATION BASE to pow- RED STATION DC POWER COU-...
Carbon Fiber DSMC 1.8" SSD Side Module (DRAGON) REAR SSD MODULE WARNING: The DSMC media modules are NOT HOT SWAPPABLE, meaning you cannot remove or install the modules while the camera is powered on. Before installing or removing the modules, you MUST power down the camera.
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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 REMOVE SIDE MEDIA MODULES Follow the instructions in this section to remove any of the following modules from the DSMC BRAIN: RED MINI-MAG Side SSD Module Carbon Fiber RED MINI-MAG Side SSD Module DSMC 1.8"...
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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 ATTACH SIDE MEDIA MODULES Follow the instructions in this section to attach any of the following modules to the DSMC BRAIN: RED MINI-MAG Side SSD Module Carbon Fiber RED MINI-MAG Side SSD Module DSMC 1.8"...
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 INSTALL THE REAR SSD MODULE The REAR SSD MODULE attaches to the DSMC system the same way that the other rear modules attach to the system.
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 FORMAT MEDIA OVERVIEW The DSMC records REDCODE RAW compressed MOTION clips and STILL images, time code, multi-channel audio, and metadata to RED MINI-MAGs and REDMAG 1.8"...
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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 4. Select an option from the Select Media drop-down menu. 5. Select Format Media. 6. Select the following options to add camera identity information and 3D position properties: ‒...
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 SECURE FORMAT MEDIA IMPORTANT: Ensure that data is backed up before formatting media, since formatting erases all data on the SSD. Secure format is a low-level format that rebuilds the SSD file system.
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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 6. Click Erase. 7. When the dialog box opens, click Erase. 8. After the media is erased, click Unmount. 9.
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 8. Format the SSD in-camera. For more information on formatting the media in-camera, go to “Format (Erase) Media In-Camera”...
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 Media Serial Number LTC User Bits (three 32-bit word reg-dump from ISP) S4i Static Data S4i Dynamic Data GMT Time/Data RGB Curves...
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 OFFLOAD MEDIA CONNECT RED MINI-MAGS TO YOUR COMPUTER This section explains how to connect a RED MINI-MAG to your computer using a RED STATION RED MINI-MAG. NOTE: You can daisy-chain most FireWire storage devices, including RED STATION RED MINI-MAGs and RED STATIONs (for REDMAG 1.8"...
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 CONNECT REDMAG 1.8" SSDS TO YOUR COMPUTER This section explains how to connect a REDMAG 1.8" SSD to your computer using the following RED STA- TIONs: RED STATION REDMAG 1.8"...
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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 SET UP STAND-ALONE RED STATIONS (WITHOUT RED STATION BASE) This section explains how to connect a REDMAG 1.8" SSD to your computer using the following RED STATIONs without a RED STATION BASE: RED STATION REDMAG 1.8"...
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 OFFLOAD DATA FROM MEDIA TO YOUR COMPUTER 1. Connect the RED MINI-MAG or REDMAG 1.8" SSD to your computer. 2.
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 UPGRADE SSD FIRMWARE Your RED SSD functionality may be upgraded by installing the latest firmware. Currently, RED only offers a firm- ware upgrade for the REDMAG 1.8"...
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 UPGRADE REDMAG 1.8" SSD (512GB) FIRMWARE NOTE: Offload any data from the SSD before you upgrade it. NOTE: Upgrade the DSMC to firmware 5.1.44 or later before you upgrade SSD firmware.
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 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.
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 LED DOES NOT ILLUMINATE ON RED STATION SYMPTOM The LED on your RED STATION REDMAG 1.8" or RED STATION REDMAG 1.8" (MINI) does not illuminate. EXPLANATION Depending on your RED STATION type and the data cable, your RED STATION may be functioning as expected.
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 IDENTIFY SSD TYPE IN-CAMERA To see the media type and storage capacity, go to Menu > Media > Media Model Name. The SSD name uses the format described in the table below: NAME DESCRIPTION...
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 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS RED MINI-MAG SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION Storage Capacity 512GB Dimensions Height: 1.78" (45 mm) Width: 0.32" (8 mm) Depth: 2.89"...
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 MINI-MAG SIDE SSD MODulE SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION Dimensions Height: 5.39" (137 mm) Width: 1.18" (30 mm) Depth: 3.54"...
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 REDMAG 1.8" SSD SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION Storage Capacities 48GB, 64GB, 128GB, 240GB, 256GB, and 512GB Dimensions Height: 2.27"...
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 REDMAG 1.8" SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION Dimensions Height: 1.48" (37.65 mm) Width: 5.33" (135.4 mm) Depth: 4.78"...
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 REDMAG 2.5" SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION Dimensions Height: 1.48" (37.65 mm) Width: 5.33" (135.4 mm) Depth: 4.78"...
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 REDCODE OPTIONS The tables in this appendix describe the maximum available REDCODE compression ratio for each format and frame rate combination.
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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 CAPTURE FRAME RATE (FPS) FORMAT 12 100 120 150 175 210 250 288 300 400 5.5K WS 2 5.5K HD 2 5.5K 4:1 2...
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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 CAPTURE FRAME RATE (FPS) FORMAT 12 100 120 150 175 210 250 288 300 400 3.5K 2:1 2 3.5K WS 2 3.5K HD 2...
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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 CAPTURE FRAME RATE (FPS) FORMAT 12 100 120 150 175 210 250 288 300 400 2K WS 2K HD 2K 6:5...
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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 EPIC MYSTERIUM-X: RED MINI-MAG 512GB CAPTURE FRAME RATE (FPS) FORMAT 12 100 120 150 175 210 250 288 300 400 5K 2:1 5K WS 5K HD...
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 REDMAG 1.8" SSD REDCODE OPTIONS To see the REDMAG 1.8" SSD REDCODE options for SCARLET MYSTERIUM-X cameras, go to “SCARLET MYSTERIUM-X REDCODE Options”...
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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 CAPTURE FRAME RATE (FPS) FORMAT 12 100 120 150 175 210 250 288 300 400 4.5K 4.5K 2:1 3 4.5K WS 3...
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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 CAPTURE FRAME RATE (FPS) FORMAT 12 100 120 150 175 210 250 288 300 400 3K HD 3K 6:5 3K 3:2...
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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 EPIC DRAGON: REDMAG 1.8" SSD 128GB This table omits rows for the anamorphic formats, since the maximum REDCODE and frame rate pairing for each anamorphic format and the corresponding non-anamorphic format is the same.
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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 CAPTURE FRAME RATE (FPS) FORMAT 12 100 120 150 175 210 250 288 300 400 4.5K 8:1 2 4K 2:1 4K WS...
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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 CAPTURE FRAME RATE (FPS) FORMAT 12 100 120 150 175 210 250 288 300 400 3K 8:1 2.5K 2.5K 2:1 2...
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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 EPIC DRAGON: REDMAG 1.8" SSD 240GB This table omits rows for the anamorphic formats, since the maximum REDCODE and frame rate pairing for each anamorphic format and the corresponding non-anamorphic format is the same.
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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 CAPTURE FRAME RATE (FPS) FORMAT 12 100 120 150 175 210 250 288 300 400 4.5K 8:1 2 4K 2:1 4K WS...
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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 CAPTURE FRAME RATE (FPS) FORMAT 12 100 120 150 175 210 250 288 300 400 3K 8:1 2.5K 2.5K 2:1 2...
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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 EPIC DRAGON: REDMAG 1.8" SSD 512GB This table omits rows for the anamorphic formats, since the maximum REDCODE and frame rate pairing for each anamorphic format and the corresponding non-anamorphic format is the same.
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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 CAPTURE FRAME RATE (FPS) FORMAT 12 100 120 150 175 210 250 288 300 400 4.5K 8:1 2 4K 2:1 4K WS...
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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 CAPTURE FRAME RATE (FPS) FORMAT 12 100 120 150 175 210 250 288 300 400 3K 8:1 2.5K 2.5K 2:1 2...
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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 EPIC MYSTERIUM-X: REDMAG 1.8" SSD 48GB CAPTURE FRAME RATE (FPS) FORMAT 12 100 120 150 175 210 250 288 300 400 5K 2:1 5K WS 5K HD...
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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 EPIC MYSTERIUM-X: REDMAG 1.8" SSD 128GB CAPTURE FRAME RATE (FPS) FORMAT 12 100 120 150 175 210 250 288 300 400 5K 2:1 5K WS 5K HD...
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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 EPIC MYSTERIUM-X: REDMAG 1.8" SSD 240GB CAPTURE FRAME RATE (FPS) FORMAT 12 100 120 150 175 210 250 288 300 400 5K 2:1 5K WS 5K HD...
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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 EPIC MYSTERIUM-X: REDMAG 1.8" SSD 512GB CAPTURE FRAME RATE (FPS) FORMAT 12 100 120 150 175 210 250 288 300 400 5K 2:1 5K WS 5K HD...
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 SCARLET-X DRAGON REDCODE OPTIONS The SCARLET-X DRAGON REDCODE and frame rate pairings are identical for all RED MINI-MAG and REDMAG 1.8"...
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 SCARLET MYSTERIUM-X REDCODE OPTIONS The SCARLET MYSTERIUM-X REDCODE and frame rate pairings are identical for all RED MINI-MAG and REDMAG 1.8"...
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