Chapter 9: Upgrade Dsmc Firmware; Verify Current Camera Firmware; Upgrade Camera Firmware - RED epic Operation Manual

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UPGRADE DSMC
FIRMWARE
Your RED DSMC functionality may be upgraded by installing the latest firmware. Make a habit of frequently
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visiting www.red.com/downloads
post production software.
Your REDMOTE also requires a firmware upgrade. For more information on upgrading your REDMOTE, go to
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"Upgrade REDMOTE Firmware" on page

VERIFY CURRENT CAMERA FIRMWARE

To see the firmware version that is currently installed on your DSMC, go to Menu > Settings > Maintenance >
System Status > Camera Info. A higher number reflects a later release.

UPGRADE CAMERA FIRMWARE

Install the most recent firmware. Unless otherwise specified in the online release notes, you do not need to
upgrade to any firmware in between your current version and the most recent version available online.
NOTE: You must black shade a DRAGON
NOTE: You must black shade an EPIC DRAGON or SCARLET DRAGON
NOTE: Upgrading your camera deletes all in-camera user-generated Preset, Look, and Custom Overlay files.
1. If you have user-generated preset files on your camera, follow the instructions below to save the files to an
SSD:
A. Turn on the camera, insert an SSD (RED MINI-MAG
era, and format the SSD.
B. Go to Menu > Presets and copy user-generated Camera Preset and Look files to the SSD.
C. Go to Menu > Settings > Display > Monitor Control and copy user-generated Overlay files to the SSD.
D. Turn off the camera, and remove the SSD. You will copy the files back to your camera after the upgrade
procedure, as described in
2. Connect an SSD (RED MINI-MAG or RED STATION REDMAG 1.8") to your computer.
NOTE: On Mac computers with REDCINE-X PRO
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by default, which means that you are unable to write files (including firmware upgrade files) to the SSD.
Change the Mount preference to Read-Write before attempting to copy firmware to the SSD.
3. Download the most recent firmware for your DSMC from www.red.com/downloads:
EPIC DRAGON Firmware: Use for any EPIC BRAIN with a RED DRAGON
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CHROME sensor.
SCARLET DRAGON Firmware: Use for any SCARLET BRAIN with a RED DRAGON sensor.
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‒ SCARLET Firmware: Use for any SCARLET
‒ EPIC Firmware: Use for any EPIC BRAIN with a MYSTERIUM-X or MONOCHROME sensor.
4. Unzip the firmware zip file.
5. Copy the force_upgrade folder and its contents to the top level of the SSD directory.
6. Eject or unmount the SSD, and then remove the SSD.
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to check for new versions of camera firmware, updated operation guides, and
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after upgrading it.
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Step 14.
installed, RED Watchdog mounts the SSD as Read-Only
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BRAIN with a MYSTERIUM-X
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after upgrading it.
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or RED STATION REDMAG™ 1.8") into the cam-
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sensor.
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or RED DRAGON MONO-
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