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RED EPIC-M Operation Manual (240 pages)

Build V3.2 Digital Still and Motion camera

Brand: RED | Category: Camcorder | Size: 11 MB

Table of Contents

2
Disclaimer

4
- Copyright Notice
  4
- Trademark Disclaimer
  4
Compliance

5
Before You Start

8
- Important Safety Instructions
  8
Theory of Operation

11
- Image Processing
  11
- MYSTERIUM X ® Sensor
  11
- Sensor
  11
- Hdrx
  12
- Audio Recording
  13
- Magic Motion
  13
- Microphone Level Analog Inputs
  13
- Line Level Analog Inputs
  14
- Video Monitoring Outputs
  14
  - Bomb EVF
    14
  - Red Lcd
    14
  - Hd-Sdi
    14
  - Hdmi
    14
- Digital Magazine (Media)
  16
  - Metadata
    17
  - Clip Naming Conventions
    17
  - SMPTE Timecode
    19
  - Power Consumption
    19
- Redmote
  16
Camera Operational Controls

20
- Brain
  20
- Side SSD Module
  21
- Side Handle
  23
  - Top
    23
  - Front
    24
  - Rear
    25
  - Installation / Removal
    27
- DSMC Modules
  29
  - Rear SSD Module
    29
  - Quad Battery Module
    29
  - Dual Battery Module
    30
  - Module Installation / Removal
    31
- Redmote
  35
- Displays
  37
  - BOMB EVF and Bomb EVF (OLED)
    37
  - Touchscreen LCD
    38
Basic Operation

39
- Power Sources
  39
  - Side Handle
    39
  - Quad Battery Module
    40
  - Redvolt and Redvolt Xl
    40
  - Backpack Quickplate
    41
  - Ac Power Adaptor - (Dsmc)
    42
  - External DC Power
    43
  - Power up
    44
  - Power down
    45
- Graphical User Interface and Navigation
  46
  - RED Lcd/Touchscreen LCD, BOMB EVF, External Monitors
    46
  - Side Handle
    52
  - Redmote
    52
- Navigating Menus
  53
- Using Touchscreen LCD
  54
  - Touchscreen Shortcuts
    55
  - Power down
    56
  - Lock / Unlock Touchscreen Opreration
    57
First Time Use - Setting up Your Red Epic

58
- Attach Power Source
  58
  - Battery
    58
  - Quad Battery Module
    59
  - RED Brick
    60
  - DC Power
    60
- Power up
  60
- Preparing to Record
  60
- Recording
  64
  - Record Indicator
    64
- Playback
  65
Menu Controls

66
- Adjustments
  66
  - Basic Setting Adjustments
    66
  - Advanced Setting Menus
    67
Main Menu

68
- Fps
  68
  - Varispeed
    68
  - Basic Settings
    69
  - Advanced Settings
    69
- ISO (Sensitivity)
  70
- F Stop
  70
- Exposure
  72
  - Basic Settings
    72
  - Advanced Settings
    73
- White Balance
  75
  - Basic Settings
    75
  - Advanced Settings
    76
- Resolution
  78
- Redcode
  78
  - Redcode Options for Various Frame Rates
    79
Secondary Menus

79
- HDR Menu
  79
  - Hdr on / off
    80
  - Stops
    80
- Focus Menu
  80
  - Mode
    81
  - DSMC Canon Mount Electronically Supported Lenses
    84
  - Zones
    85
- Lens Information Display
  88
  - RED DSMC Ti PL Mount + Lens
    88
  - DSMC Canon Mount + Lens
    88
- Exposure Menu
  89
- Presets Menu
  89
  - Camera Presets
    89
  - Looks Presets
    93
- Media Menu
  94
  - Select Media
    94
  - Format Media
    94
  - Eject Media
    95
  - Utilities
    96
- Settings Menu
  97
  - Display
    97
  - Look
    109
  - Project
    112
  - System Status
    115
  - Audio/Video
    116
  - Setup
    123
  - Maintenance
    134
  - Playback
    144
- Power
  153
  - Power Status
    153
  - Shutdown
    154
Appendix A: Upgrading Camera Firmware

155
- Verify Current Camera Firmware
  155
- Upgrade Procedure
  155
Appendix B: Managing Digital Media

156
- Media
  156
- Formatting Media
  156
- Media Capacity Remaining Status
  158
- Eject Media from Camera (Unmount)
  158
  - Using REDMOTE / Touchscreen LCD
    158
  - Using Side Handle
    159
  - Using Side SSD
    159
- Copying Media
  159
- Erasing Media
  160
  - Macintosh os X
    160
  - Windows
    160
Appendix C: Input / Output Connectors

161
- Camera Brain Front
  161
  - Microphone Audio)
    162
- Camera Brain Rear
  163
  - Hd-Sdi
    164
  - Headphone
    165
  - SYNC (Video Sync)
    165
  - CTRL (RS232 Control)
    168
  - GIG-E (Ethernet)
    169
  - DC in (Power Input)
    170
  - HDMI out
    171
- Side SSD Module
  172
- Redmote
  173
APPENDIX D: Default Key Functions

174
Appendix E: Redmote

175
Operation

176
- Control, Connectors and Display
  176
  - Controls
    176
- Operation
  179
  - Docking and Undocking
    179
  - Power up / down
    180
  - Recording
    182
  - Accessing Camera Controls / Settings
    182
  - OPERATION: REDMOTE Menus
    184
- Maintenance
  192
  - Internal Battery
    192
  - Upgrading REDMOTE Firmware
    194
Appendix F: 3D Setup / Operation

207
- Overview
  207
- Camera Setup
  207
  - Master Camera
    207
  - Slave Camera
    208
- Clip Naming Conventions
  208
  - Reel No. / Slate (Camera ID) / Camera Position
    208
- Connecting Cameras
  209
- Operation
  210
  - Changing Settings
    210
  - Recording
    210
  - Power down
    210
Iso

211
Appendix G: Exposure - Appendix L: Resolution

211
- Underexposure (~ 2 Stops)
  211
- Overexposure (~ 2 Stops)
  213
- Appropriate Exposure
  216
- Adjusting the ISO Rating
  219
Appendix G: Exposure - Using False Color and

211
- Using False Color and Iso
  211
Appendix H: Post-Production

221
- Monitoring
  221
  - Redcine-Xpro
    222
Appendix I

223
Appendix I: Maintenance

223
- Cleaning
  223
  - Camera and Accessory Exterior Surfaces
    223
  - Brain
    223
  - LCD Screen
    223
  - Touchscreen)
    223
  - Evf
    224
  - REDMOTE Screen
    224
  - Lenses
    224
  - Side Handle LCD
    224
- Back Focus Adjustment
  225
Appendix J: Troubleshooting

228
- No Media Attached
  228
- Recording Halted: Record Error - Shutdown
  228
- Preset Could Not be Applied
  228
- Camera Cannot be Paired to REDMOTE
  228
- Cannot See Menus on LCD Touch Screen
  228
APPENDIX K: TECHNICAL Specifications

229
- Camera Brain Dimensions
  230
Appendix L: Resolution Chart

234
Appendix M: Menu Maps

235

RED EPIC-M Operation Manual (160 pages)

Digital Still and Motion Cameras

Brand: RED | Category: Digital Camera | Size: 7 MB

Table of Contents
2
Copyright Notice
3
Disclaimer
3
Trademark Disclaimer
3
Compliance Statements
4
Safety Instructions
6
Battery Storage and Handling
7
Shipping Disclaimer
7
Chapter 1: DSMC Overview

8
- DRAGON Sensor
  8
- MYSTERIUM-X ® Sensor
  8
- Image Processing
  9
- Hdrx
  9
- Magic Motion
  10
- Audio Recording
  10
- Microphone Level Analog Inputs
  10
- Line Level Analog Inputs
  10
- Video Monitoring Outputs
  11
- Lens Mounts
  12
- Redmote
  12
- SMPTE Timecode
  12
- Additional Resources
  12
Chapter 2: Components and Modules

13
- Brain
  13
- Side SSD Modules
  15
- Dsmc Side Handle
  18
- DSMC Modules
  20
- Rear Ssd Module
  21
- Redmote
  32
- DSMC Displays
  33
Chapter 3: Power the DSMC

36
- Power Consumption
  36
- Power Priority
  36
- Power Status
  36
- Power up
  36
- Power down
  37
Chapter 4: Graphical User Interface

38
- Viewfinder Outputs
  38
- Lens Information Display
  40
- Dsmc Side Handle
  42
- Redmote
  42
- Navigate Graphical User Interface
  43
Chapter 5: Basic Menus

44
- Access Advanced Menus from Basic Menus
  44
- Edit List Feature
  44
- Frame Rate (FPS)
  44
- ISO (Sensitivity)
  44
- F Stop (T Stop)
  45
- Exposure
  45
- White Balance (Color Temperature)
  45
- Resolution
  45
- Redcode
  45
Chapter 6: Advanced Menus

46
- Settings Menu
  46
- Media Menu
  92
- Playback Menu
  92
- Power Menu
  93
  - Power out
    94
  - Power Save
    94
- HDR Menu
  94
- Focus Menu
  95
- Presets Menu
  101
- Auto Presets
  103
Chapter 7: Upgrade DSMC Firmware

104
- Verify Current Camera Firmware
  104
- Upgrade DSMC Firmware
  104
Chapter 8: Audio Subsystem

106
- Audio Format
  106
- Channel Setup
  106
- Source Selection
  106
- Channel Modes
  106
- Audio Recording
  107
- Peak Meter
  107
- Data Path
  107
- HD-SDI/HDMI Embedded Audio
  107
- Audio During Playback
  109
Chapter 9: REDMOTE Operation

110
- Control, Connectors and Display
  110
- Operation
  112
- Internal Battery
  116
- Upgrade REDMOTE Firmware
  117
Appendix A: Input/Output Connectors

121
- SSD Module Connectors
  121
- Camera BRAIN
  121
  - Camera Brain Rear
    123
  - Hdmi out
    128
- Redmote
  129
Appendix B: Supported Lenses

130
- Lens Weight and Lens Support
  130
- DSMC TI PL Mount Supported Lenses
  130
- DSMC Canon Mount Supported Lenses
  130
- DSMC Nikon Mount Supported Lenses
  133
- DSMC Leica-M Mount Lenses
  133
Appendix C: Default Key Functions

134
Appendix D: 3D Setup and Operation

137
- Overview
  137
- Camera Setup
  137
- Clip Naming Conventions
  137
- Connecting Cameras
  138
- Operation
  138
Appendix E: Post-Production

139
- Monitoring
  139
- Redcine-X ® Pro
  139
Appendix F: DSMC Maintenance

140
- Cleaning
  140
- Back Focus Adjustment
  141
Appendix G: Troubleshoot Your DSMC

143
- Preset Could Not be Applied
  143
- Camera Cannot be Paired to REDMOTE
  143
- Cannot See Menus on LCD Touchscreen
  143
- Screen Freezes or Does Not Display
  143
- Image Appears Grainy
  144
- Black and White Image
  144
- Offline Clips and an Extra R3D File
  144
Appendix H: Technical Specifications

145
- Epic Dragon
  145
  - Dsmc Brain Dimensions
    153
  - Side View
    154
  - Top View
    155
  - Back View
    157

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RED EPIC-M Operation Manual (240 pages)

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Disclaimer

Compliance

Before You Start

Theory of Operation

Camera Operational Controls

Basic Operation

First Time Use - Setting up Your Red Epic

Menu Controls

Main Menu

Secondary Menus

Appendix A: Upgrading Camera Firmware

Appendix B: Managing Digital Media

Appendix C: Input / Output Connectors

APPENDIX D: Default Key Functions

Appendix E: Redmote

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Appendix F: 3D Setup / Operation

Iso

Appendix G: Exposure - Appendix L: Resolution

Appendix G: Exposure - Using False Color and

Appendix H: Post-Production

Appendix I

Appendix I: Maintenance

Appendix J: Troubleshooting

APPENDIX K: TECHNICAL Specifications

Appendix L: Resolution Chart

Appendix M: Menu Maps

RED EPIC-M Operation Manual (160 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: DSMC Overview

Chapter 2: Components and Modules

Chapter 3: Power the DSMC

Chapter 4: Graphical User Interface

Chapter 5: Basic Menus

Chapter 6: Advanced Menus

Chapter 7: Upgrade DSMC Firmware

Chapter 8: Audio Subsystem

Chapter 9: REDMOTE Operation

Appendix A: Input/Output Connectors

Appendix B: Supported Lenses

Appendix C: Default Key Functions

Appendix D: 3D Setup and Operation

Appendix E: Post-Production

Appendix F: DSMC Maintenance

Appendix G: Troubleshoot Your DSMC

Appendix H: Technical Specifications

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