TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ............... 1 DISCLAIMER ................................. 3 Copyright Notice........................ 3 Trademark Disclaimer ................ 3 COMPLIANCE ............................... 4 Industrial Canada Emission Compliance Statements ............ 4 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement .................................. 4 Australia and New Zealand Statement .................................. 5 Japan Statements......................
DC IN (Power Input) ...........129 HDMI Out ...........................130 Side SSD Module ...................131 REDmote ................................132 APPENDIX E: REDMOTE OPERATION ...............................133 Controls ..................................133 Still / Motion Toggle Switch ................................133 LEDs...................................134 Zoom Rocker Switch..........134 User Function Keys ............134 Menu Button ......................
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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. Figure 1: RED EPIC Camera IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ BEFORE USING YOUR CAMERA A. Heed all cautions and warnings in these instructions. B.
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. J. DO NOT expose your camera to excessive vibration or impact (shock). Be careful not to drop your camera. Internal mechanisms may be damaged by severe shock.
Q. Lithium Ion batteries may be subject to special handling requirements pursuant to federal and local laws. Please refer to specific shipping instructions included with your battery regarding proper transport of your battery. Do not handle your battery if it is damaged or leaking. Disposal of batteries must be in accordance with local environmental regulations. For example, California law requires that all rechargeable batteries must be recycled by an authorized recycle center.
THEORY OF OPERATION The RED EPIC Digital Cinema camera provides high performance digital imaging over a wide range of frame rates and optical formats including Super 35mm, 35mm and Super 16mm. The camera is supplied as standard with a PL mount, and may be configured with mounts and 19 mm rods to accommodate most cinematography lenses, matte boxes and follow focus systems. Adaptors for 15mm offset studio and 15mm lightweight rods are also available.
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 pixels RGB 4:4:4 video signal.
NOTE: If you ignore the X-track completely, you will have a standard exposure with 13.5 stops of native dynamic range just as if you had not enabled HDRx. For this reason, we encourage the Atrack exposure to be "normal" as it provides the most options. If you are tempted to shoot "overunder", you are then fully committed to using HDRx and your post production options are reduced.
LINE LEVEL ANALOG INPUTS The recording level of Line inputs are affected only by the signal provided by the field production sound mixer or other external line level source. The sound mixer operator should choose a mixer output level that aligns a reference tone signal to the 0dBu (0.775 volts RMS / -20dBFS) reference mark drawn through the camera’s Peak Meter, or if using +4dB as reference level, a mixer output level that aligns a reference tone signal to the +4dBu (1.
HDMI: A 1920 x 1080p PREVIEW output suitable for monitoring via a PC monitor or most HDTV displays. Figure 2: Example of Video Monitor Output – WITHOUT LCD of EVF Connected RED LCD / BOMB EVF® The optional RED LCD and BOMB EVF are specialized video monitors that provide the user with a variety of tools to assist framing, focus and exposure, including: - Surround View™, which is an additional look around area, visible outside of the recorded image.
REDMOTE® REDmote is a proprietary camera control unit 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™ 2.4Ghz wireless connection. 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.
DIGITAL MAGAZINE (MEDIA) REDCODE RAW compressed MOVIE clips and STILLS images, plus time code, multi-channel audio and metadata may be recorded to REDMAG 1.8” SSD solid-state digital media of 64GB, 128GB or 256GB capacity. Each MOVIE clip is recorded with a unique name and with all the appropriate elements of the clip including one or more REDCODE RAW.R3D files and associated metadata, placed in a clip folder with the file extension .RDC. Refer to CLIP NAMING CONVENTIONS.
CLIP NAMING CONVENTIONS When you press RECORD, the camera automatically creates a unique name for the CLIP being recorded to the REDMAG 1.8” SSD media. The format of the clip name is Camera Letter + Reel Number + Month + Day + ** - where ** is a random two digit alphanumeric number used to prevent accidental duplication of file names. e.g. A001_C002_0502A6.
NOTE: When in Loop Record mode, Edge Code will also become discontinuous from clip to clip, because frames copied into the cache memory are discarded. This may lead to editing difficulties with post production applications that assume continuous timecode. POWER CONSUMPTION The camera draws approximately 60 watts when recording in 5K resolution, 24fps MOVIE mode. The camera is cooled by convection from the camera body assisted by a fan contained in a sealed air duct.
CAMERA OPERATIONAL CONTROLS This section describes the available operational controls on the EPIC camera Brain, Side SSD Module, Side Handle and REDmote accessories. BRAIN A B C A A Power Status LED B Power / Record Button C Record Status LED Figure 4: Power / Record Button / Status LEDs x Power Status LED: Indicates Status of Power: Power Available / Not Available / Power O.
SIDE SSD MODULE REAR FRONT E B C A D A CF or SSD Slot B User Key 1 C User Key 2 D Focus / Record Button E Media Indicator Figure 5: Side CF / SSD Controls x CF or SSD Slot: Slot for REDFLASH CF or REDMAG 1.8” SSD Media. x User Key 1: Initiates user defined camera function. Default: 1:1 Magnify x User Key 2: Initiates user defined camera function. Default: False Color: Exposure. x User Key 1 + User Key 2 : Press both keys to Eject (unmount) REDMAG 1.
SIDE HANDLE TOP B A C E D F A Battery Release D LCD Menu Keys B Focus / Record Button E LCD Display C Adjustment Ring F LCD Backlight Button Figure 6: RED Side Handle Controls - Top x Battery Door Release Button: Releases Side Handle battery door to permit battery exchange. x Focus / Record Button: Touch for Auto Focus, fully depress to Start or Stop Record. x Adjustment Ring: Selects and adjusts camera parameter values.
FRONT A A Stills / Movie Slider Figure 7: Side Handle Controls - Front x 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 22 Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC.
REAR A B C E D F A MENU Button D B Rocker Switch E System Keys 1- 3 C Navigation Group F Thumbwheel Lock User Keys A-D Figure 8: RED Side Handle Controls - Rear x Menu Button: Press to access / camera setup menus. x Rocker Switch: Increases or decreases selected value based on parameter selected in USER KEYs. Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA APRIL 19, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
x Navigation Group: Allows navigation through camera menus, selection of camera parameter for adjustment, and adjustment of selected camera parameter. C A B Figure 9: Side Handle Navigation Group A x x 24 Scroll Wheel B Direction Keys C Enter Button o Scroll Wheel: Selects and adjusts camera parameter value. o Direction Keys: Navigates camera menus and may select parameter for adjustment. o Enter Button: Confirms selected parameter value adjustment. User Keys: User Function Keys A-D (F).
INSTALLATION / REMOVAL To install the side handle: 1. Remove the brain side plate (if installed) by removing the single screw located at the bottom. 2. Rotate upwards to disengage lip at top of side plate from camera brain. Remove screw and rotate side plate upwards to remove. 3. Insert the lip at the top of the side handle into the area where the lip from the side plate was installed. Insert lip into top of camera brain. Press side handle flush against camera brain.
To remove the side handle: 1. 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. 2. Rotate upwards to disengage lip at top of side handle from camera brain. 3. Remove side handle from camera. 26 Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC.
REDMOTE This section describes the physical controls on the REDmote.
x x Soft Menus Keys 1-3: Function defined by LCD screen. - Soft Menu 1 - Adjust ISO. - Soft Menu 2 - Adjust Shutter Speed. - Soft Menu 3 - Adjust White Balance. Navigation Group: Allows navigation through camera menus, selection of camera parameter and adjustment of selected camera parameter. C A B Figure 11: Side Handle Navigation Group A Scroll Wheel B Direction Keys C Enter Button - Scroll Wheel: Selects and adjusts selected camera parameter value.
BOMB EVF C A B Figure 12: BOMB EVF A Focus Ring B EVF User Key 1 / 2 C EVF Tally Light x Focus Ring: Adjusts optimal subject focus for your eye. Available diopter range is +2.0 to -5.0. x EVF User Key 1: Initiates user defined camera function. Default: 1:1 Magnify x EVF User Key 2: Initiates user defined camera function. Default: False Color : Exposure Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA APRIL 19, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
RED LCD C A B Figure 13: RED LCD A Backlight Adjust B Power Key C LCD User Key x Backlight Adjust: Adjusts LCD backlight intensity. x Power Key: Not Used x LCD User Key: Press to execute user defined function. Default: False Color > Exposure. 30 Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC.
TOUCHSCREEN LCD B A C Figure 14: RED Touchscreen LCD A Backlight Adjust B Power On/Off C LCD User Key x Backlight Adjust: Adjusts LCD backlight intensity. Upper button +, Lower button - x Power Key: Press to power LCD On / Off. x LCD User Key: Press to execute user defined function. Default: False Color > Exposure. NOTE: The touchscreen LCD also allows navigation of camera menus and selection and adjustment of camera parameters by directly touching icons on the screen.
BASIC OPERATION This section describes basic operation, starting from power up, Viewfinder layout and Menu navigation. POWER SOURCES SIDE HANDLE The optional Side Handle accepts one 30Wh REDVOLT™ battery, which can power the camera and typical accessories for approximately 30 minutes when recording in 24 fps RAW 5K MOVIE mode. Figure 15: Side Handle Battery Compartment EXTERNAL DC POWER EPIC accepts input voltages between 11.5V - 17V D.C and can draw a maximum current of 12 Amps.
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. A B C A A Power Status LED B Power / Record Button C 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. If it is illuminated, depress and then release the Power / Record button.
POWER DOWN Depress and continue to hold the Power / Record button in its fully depressed position for 5 seconds. After Power Down, the Power Status LED will illuminate Red, if an appropriate power source is available. NOTE: The camera may also be powered down using REDmote or Side Handle Menu controls, or via Touch Screen LCD icons. Refer to SECONDARY MENUS > POWER. 34 Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC.
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.
x Project Frame Rate: Current project TIME BASE x Genlock: Indicates presence of valid Genlock signal x Noise Level Bar: Relative number of RAW pixels in noise x Jam Sync: Timecode Jam Sync status x Histogram: RGB Histogram.
If the red bar is not on the parameter you wish to change, first use the Scroll Wheel to position the red bar under that parameter, then press ENTER, adjust with the Scroll Wheel and press ENTER a second time to confirm the value change. In the above GUI example, the Scroll Wheel has been used to move the red cursor to the Shutter Speed parameter; and the ENTER key has been pressed. This reveals the Parameter Adjust Widow.
LOWER STATUS ROW The Lower Status Row provides feedback on key systems level camera values, including: x Clip Settings x Media Status x Exposure (Histogram) x Power Status x Temperature, Power and Sync x Audio Levels POWER STATUS If using a REDVOLT battery to power the camera, power status displays the location of the power source (example: SH: Side Handle) and reports the % of remaining battery capacity and the display text is color coded as follows: x Green = 99% - 11% x Yellow = 10% - 6 %
REDMOTE The display elements include: x ISO Rating: Camera sensitivity. x Shutter Speed: Exposure Time (or Degrees) x White Balance: Color Temp Battery Indicator: Displays battery life or charge status (shown) of REDmote. x AE / AF: Auto Focus / Auto Exposure - Not active at this time. x Resolution Recording Resolution x Timecode: Current timecode value x Quality: REDCODE setting x Battery: Camera battery life status. x Clip Filename: Filename of next clip.
DOWN Selects Advanced Settings menu when Cursor is positioned on the Lower Status Row As an example, position the Cursor under the Shutter Speed (24FPS) icon and press the UP Direction Key to access advanced adjustment values for Shutter Speed. USING TOUCHSCREEN LCD If operating a Touchscreen LCD, camera menu navigation may be made through finger gestures. x To adjust a parameter value, simply touch it, and then swipe the finger left / right to adjust its value.
POWER DOWN THROUGH POWER MENU 1. Select the MENU icon in the right corner of the Upper Status Bar to reveal the Secondary Menus. 2. Select POWER. 3. Select SHUTDOWN. 4. The camera will immediately power down. 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.
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FIRST TIME USE – SETTING UP YOUR RED EPIC 1. ATTACH POWER SOURCE BATTERY Connect a RED battery to the camera in one of the following ways: SIDE HANDLE Attach a Side Handle and insert a REDVOLT battery. A C B Install 1. Press the battery door release button (A). 2. Open battery door (B). 3. Press upwards on retainer (C). 4. Insert a REDVOLT battery until it is fully seated and retainer (C) clicks into place. 5. Close battery door. Remove 1. Press the battery door release button (A). 2.
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 140- 0135) to the DC IN connector. DC POWER Connect a DC power source to the camera in one of the following ways: x Plug the RED AC Power Adapter into AC power, and the LEMO connector to the DC IN connector.
- Reformat the SSD media. - Frame, focus and record. CONNECTING AND FORMATTING 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. Aligned the RED logo of the SSD to the outside, and then push the SSD firmly, but without excessive force, into the slot in the Side SSD Module. NOTE: When fully inserted, the SSD media protrudes slightly from the SSD slot as indicated above.
ADJUSTING 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 > PROJECT > PROJECT RATE and press ENTER. Adjust to the desired value using the Scroll Wheel and press ENTER once more to confirm. If using a Touch Screen, select > SETTINGS > PROJECT > PROJECT RATE.
To adjust Record Quality, navigate the Cursor to the QUALITY (RC) icon using the Navigation Group Scroll Wheel, then press the ENTER key. Adjust to the desired value using the Scroll Wheel and then press ENTER to confirm. Available REDCODE compression options are RC 3:1 through RC 18:1. If using a Touch Screen, press the QUALITY icon, adjust the REDCODE value by sliding your finger left / right or tap on the desired value, and then press anywhere else on the touch screen to confirm.
- The REC LED on the right side of the camera Brain will illuminate Red. - REDmote upper LED will illuminate Red, the Timecode will turn Red, and a Red dot will appear to the left of the Timecode display. - If using a BOMB-EVF, the LED on the front will illuminate Red if Tally is enabled - SMPTE-RP188 timecode VITC-2 HANC metadata record flag will be enabled on HD-SDI outputs. - If enabled in the USER KEYS menu, the GPO trigger output in the CNTL connector will pulse. 5.
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 set up menus.
4. When desired selection is made, press the MENU button to set. TOUCHSCREEN 1. Press and hold the desired parameter to gain access to advanced setting adjustments. 2. Press the field - a keypad type menu may appear to allow adjustments. 3. Press the desired parameter settings to adjust. 4. When desired selection is made, press anywhere in the screen area to set and exit the advanced settings submenu. Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA 50 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
MAIN MENU Available options under the MAIN MENU are FRAMERATE (FPS), EXPOSURE (ISO), WHITE BALANCE, RESOLUTION, and QUALITY (REDcode). FPS (VARISPEED) Used to select an image capture frame rate that differs from the Project’s TIME BASE frame rate. Range is 1 – 120 fps Default is 24 fps (or the selected Project TIME BASE frame rate if not 23.98 or 24.00 fps).
ADVANCED SETTINGS When selected a numerical keypad will appear allowing the desired Varispeed Framerate to be entered in 1 fps increments. Maximum frame rate is a function of RECORD RESOLUTION and REDCODE settings. On Touchscreen systems, a Keypad is available for direct numeric entry of the Varispeed FPS value. Touch the value bounded by the + and – labels to bring up, press outside the keypad to confirm the value. ISO (SENSITIVITY) Adjusts the camera’s ISO rating.
/F (F-STOP) Not implemented at this time. 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. Decreasing Shutter Speed allows more light to fall on the sensor, increasing exposure and motion blur on any objects moving within the frame.
SPEED Provides the ability to enter the Exposure value as a Shutter Speed (1/xx sec). Range is 1 Sec – 1/8000th Sec - Slowest available speed is 1/frame rate, so for 24 fps it is 1/24th Sec. Default is 1/48th Sec. 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 Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA 54 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
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 in the other units, but as a quick reference here are some common Speeds and Angles. To Convert Shutter Speed to Angle Equivalent: Equivalent Degrees = (Shutter Speed x Frame Rate x 360) E.g.
WHITE BALANCE BASIC SETTINGS Allows you to manually set Color Temperature in the range from 1,700 to 100,000 degrees Kelvin. Range is 1,700 K to 10,000 K. Default is 5600K. 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.
COLOR TEMP Allows you to manually set Color Temperature in the range from 1,700 to 100,000 degrees Kelvin. Default is 5600K. 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.
CALC WHITE BALANCE The Calc White Balance function analyzes the central 25% of the image visible in the monitor to calculate a Color Temperature that will render a white object as white. To use Calc White Balance function, place a White or Gray object under the ambient light, select the Calc White Balance function and then press the Calc White Balance function box. Calc White Balance is also assigned to a User Key on the REDmote and Side Handle as a factory default setting.
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SECONDARY MENUS Press the Menu button on the REDmote / Side Handle or touch the MENU icon access the Secondary Menus. on the LCD to Available options in this menu screen are HDR, FOCUS, PRESETS, MEDIA, SETTING, and POWER. EXPOSURE is not implemented at this time. HDR MENU Available options are HDR OFF, HDRx and STOPS. HDR ON / OFF By default, HDR is OFF (HDR button is illuminated Blue). In the Lower Status Group of the Viewfinder screen, the HDR text is Gray, indicating HDR is inactive.
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 3. FOCUS MENU The Focus Menu is used to enable and select Auto Focus parameters including MODE and ZONES. MODE To adjust the MODE parameter, select the Menu box and use the UP / DOWN arrows to adjust. Available options are OFF and FOCUS CONFIRM. Default is OFF.
ZONES Available options are MANUAL, CENTER 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. MANUAL Provides a small, square target for precise focus (similar to Center focus, only smaller). When objects located in the square are in focus, the square will be Yellow or Green. When objects located in the circle are out of focus, the circle will be Red. The manual focus square can be moved around the screen.
CENTER Provides a large, round target for focus. 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. MATRIX Provides a many targets for focus. When many objects on the screen are in focus, many boxes will be Yellow or Green. When few objects on the screen are in focus, few boxes will be Yellow or Green. Red boxes indicate objects that are out of focus. EXPOSURE MENU Not implemented at this time.
PRESETS MENU The Presets menu is used to create, save and import presets. Available options are APPLY, CREATE, IMPORT/EXPORT and DELETE. 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.
PRESET NAME Press the Enter button on the New Name field, a keyboard will appear allowing you to enter the desired preset name. Use the arrow keys and Enter button, enter the desired name. When finished, press the Menu button to close the keyboard. 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.
You can then select APPLY to apply the preset to the camera. When successfully completed, “Preset Applied Successfully” will appear. EXPORT / IMPORT PRESET When selected you will be able to export presets from the camera to external memory (1.8” SSD), import presets from the external memory (1.8” SSD) to the camera, or apply available RMD presets. CAMERA PRESETS When EXPORT PRESET is selected, this will export the CAMERA PRESTS from the camera to the external memory (1.8” SSD).
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 present on the external memory (1.8” SSD), this selection will remain Grayed out (until a preset is exported of course). You will then be asked if you want to apply the imported preset. If No is selected, the preset will be imported and listed in the available Camera Presets.
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” SSD) for later use before deleting the preset from the camera. Once you have deleted the preset, you will either need to create a new one or import and existing one from external media.
SELECT MEDIA Allows you to select the Media location to be used by the camera. Default is the Side SSD Module. SET 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. Available options are REEL NO, CAM ID, CAM POS, and SET to set the values entered. 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.
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. Available options are REEL NO, CAM ID, CAM POS, and FORMAT to format the media with the values entered. 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.
FORMAT When selected, formats the media and adds the selected properties. x During formatting, the camera will display “Formatting” with a Green status bar. x When formatting is complete, camera will display “The magazine was successfully re-formatted. The digital magazine is ready for immediate use. EJECT MEDIA When selected will Eject (unmount) the media highlighted in the Select Media box. When ejected, camera will display “Media Ejected Successfully”.
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 MONITOR. 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.
In the image, Purple areas represent sensor exposure levels that are likely to be noisy if gained up in post production. Red areas represent sensor exposure levels that are at clipping. NOTE: As EXPOSURE meters sensor RAW information, it is not affected by any RGB domain adjustments - such as ISO rating, FLUT, White Balance, Video Gain or other LOOK information.
The VIDEO bands provide the following information: PURPLE Super Black (IRE 1-0) BLUE Black (IRE 1-3) TEAL Dark Gray (IRE 9-12) GREEN Typical Level for 18% Gray Card (IRE 44-47) PINK Typical level for Caucasian Skin (IRE 54-57) STRAW White (IRE 96-98) YELLOW Super White (IRE 101-104) ORANGE Super White (IRE 105-107) RED Super White (IRE 108-109) At all other values, the monochrome image displayed represents the luminance value of the ISO adjusted image. Version 1.4.
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 √” will be displayed in the Lower Status Group. RAW RAW displays the image without any ISO correction. When selected, the icon “R√” will be displayed in the Lower Status Group. Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA APRIL 19, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
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. If in Magnify mode, when the Record button is pressed, the system will automatically exit this mode. When using a touchscreen you can also perform this function by pinching your fingers together and apart. ZEBRA Zebras enable and adjust the upper and lower values for two independent Zebra indicators.
ZEBRA 1 To enable, select ZEBRA 1 check box. Areas of the image exposed within these ranges will be indicated by crosshatched overlays at - 45 degrees relative to vertical. Zebra 1 is shown in the image below. High IRE Change the desired setting between 93 and 109 (default is 108). Low IRE Change the desired setting between 75 and 107 (default is 99). ZEBRA 2 To enable, select ZEBRA 2 check box.
Low IRE Change the desired setting between 0 and 84 (default is 48). OVERLAY Allows you to enable and color code graphic overlays visible the on the Viewfinder and Preview outputs. SHOW Check the box adjacent to each overlay type to enable. Overlays available are File Name, Time Code, Attitude, Lens Info, Horizon, AF Zones, AE Zone, Faces, Center and GRID. LOOK AROUND is always enabled. Transparency The transparency setting for AF ZONES, AE ZONE, FACES, CENTER, GRID and LOOK AROUND may be adjusted.
Grid The Grid display is shown below. The grid may be used as a “rule of thirds” indicator. MODES Available GUI display mode adjustments are Exposure, Aperture, Time Code and GUI Skin. EXPOSURE Selects GUI display of Shutter Exposure 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. Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA APRIL 19, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
GUI SKIN Selects GUI skin as NORMAL, OUTDOOR or NIGHT. Normal Normal displays the menu items in Black text over a Gray background for indoor shooting conditions. Outdoor Outdoor displays the menu items in Black text over a Gray background for outdoor shooting conditions. Night Night displays the menu items in Red text over a Gray background for nighttime shooting conditions. Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA 80 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
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. Available options are Size, Color and Transparency. SIZE Available options are Off, Full, 2.39:1, 1.85:1, 16:9, 4:3, 1.9:1, or User. Full is illustrated below. Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA APRIL 19, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
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. 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%. Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA 82 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
AREA GUIDES Area Guides displays Title Guides and Action Guides. Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA APRIL 19, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
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. Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA 84 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
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 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA APRIL 19, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
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. Pinch to Magnify When selected, allows you to use two fingers in a pinching motion on the screen to enable Focus Zoom.
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. Range is 0.0 (monochrome) to + 2.0 (super color). Default is 1.0. CONTRAST Adjusts the overall contrast of the image. Range is -1.0 (flat) to +1.0 (max contrast). Default is 0.0.
GAIN The GAIN sub-menu permits adjustment of RED GAIN, BLUE GAIN and GREEN GAIN. RED 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. Range is 0.0 (no Green) to 4.0. Default is 1.0. FLUT™ The FLUT sub-menu permits adjustment of FLUT, EXPOSURE COMPENSATION and SHADOW.
SHADOW Shadow adjusts the toe value of the FLUT or in other words, the tone near Black. Range is -1.0 to +1.0. 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. Available options are REDGamma2 and REDLogFilm. SENSOR Defines operational modes for the SENSOR. Available options are SHUTTER and SYNC.
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. SYNC Allows the shutter timing (scan start) to be synced to an external signal.
TIME BASE Sets the TIME BASE (fps) to be used for the project - the primary acquisition frame rate, time code count and playback & editing frame rate. Setting is displayed in the lower left corner of VIEWFINDER output(s). Default is 23.98. TIME CODE Selects the TIMECODE source to be used. Options are EXTERNAL TC and INTERNAL USERPROVIDED TC, USE RTC TIME, USE AATON SERIAL, and SET MANUALLY.
Set Manually When selected allows the user to define a custom value as the timecode counter seed. MODES This menu is currently not operational. AUDIO/VIDEO Menu adjusts AUDIO INPUT, AUDIO OUTPUT, MONITOR CONTROL, and TEST SIGNALS. Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA 92 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
AUDIO INPUT Allows you to enable / disable and adjust levels for audio inputs (Channel 1-4). Available options for each input are OFF, BAL and UNB. Default is OFF. AUDIO OUTPUT Allows adjustment of audio output levels fed to the Headphone jack. Available options for each channel are VOL and MUTE. Default is VOL. Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA APRIL 19, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
MONITOR CONTROL This sub-menu allows the HD-SDI output to be switched between PROGRAM and PREVIEW output modes. PROGRAM When Program is selected, the HD-SDI output provides a clean feed video with no graphic overlays. PREVIEW When Preview is selected, the HD-SDI output includes SurroundView Look Around Area plus Frame Guides, Safe Action / Safe Title, Clip Name and frame accurate Timecode overlays. TEST SIGNALS Permits the video monitor outputs to be replaced with a video test pattern.
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. User keys are also referred at as Soft Keys / Buttons. USER KEY Use this menu to select and program the camera USER KEYS A - D.
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.
NETWORK Network Menu allows you to set an IP ADDRESS, NETMASK, GATEWAY and ENABLE DHCP. IP ADDRESS Permits the user to adjust the camera’s static IP address. NETMASK Permits the user to adjust the Subnet Mask address. GATEWAY Permits the user to adjust the Gateway address. ENABLE DHCP When checked, the camera will be auto-assigned a dynamic IP address. SERIAL This menu allows the user to select the RS232 Serial Port PROTOCOL and SPEED. Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA APRIL 19, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
PROTOCOL Available options are SERIAL SHELL, ELEMENT TECHNICA and 3ALITY. Default is SERIAL SHELL. SPEED Available options are 9600 baud and 115200 baud. Default is 9600 baud. REMOTE This function is not enabled at this time. GPIO GPIO selects the GPIO preferences sub-menu. Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA 98 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
CAMERA INPUT Permits the function of the SYNC IN / GPI pin in the SYNC connector to be defined as: SYNC: Accepts an Input Sync signal to control Shutter Start timing GENERAL PURPOSE: Accepts an Input Trigger signal to act as a General Purpose Input. CAMERA OUTPUT Permits the function of the SYNC OUT / GPO pin in the CNTL connector to be defined as: SYNC: Provides an Output Sync signal to act as a Shutter Start tally. GENERAL PURPOSE: Provides an Output Tally to act as a General Purpose Output tally signal.
SYSTEM Available options are FAN CONTROL, FAN RECORD and FAN 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. Manual This setting allows you to set a fixed fan speed to be used during Record and Standby modes. Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA 100 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
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. When RECORD/STOP is selected, an audible beep will be heard when record is started and another when record is stopped. EVF Tally Light When checked, enables the Record Tally Red LED on the front face of the EVF. Version 1.4.
MAINTENANCE The maintenance menu allows the user to check system status and information, save the camera diagnostic LOG to attached media, perform a software update, calibrate the sensor, perform a camera self test, and reset system settings to factory defaults. SYSTEM STATUS When selected the Viewfinder output(s) will display the System Status screen. This screen provides a summary of all operational settings currently applied to the camera.
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. After capture, upload the .LOG file to the RED customer service team contactable at www.RED.com/support. After successfully writing the log file to media, viewfinder output(s) will display LOG SAVE COMPLETED. If media is not attached to the camera when attempting to perform a write log request, external monitors will display NO MEDIA ATTACHED.
LIGHT When selected, a screen will appear asking if you wish to proceed with Light Shading calibration. Light Shading calibration procedure: 1. Ensure the sensor is exposed to the calibration light source. 2. Ensure a properly formatted SSD is attached to the camera and properly formatted. 3. Select OK to perform the Light Shading calibration. A status screen will appear showing progress in percent. 4. When the Light Shading calibration is complete, CALIBRATION SUCCESSFUL is displayed. Select OK.
3. Select OK to perform the F24 Light Shading calibration. A status screen will appear showing progress in percent. 4. When the F24 Light Shading calibration is complete, CALIBRATION SUCCESSFUL is displayed. Select OK. BLACK When selected, a screen will appear asking if you wish to proceed with Black Shading calibration. Black Shading calibration procedure: 1. Ensure the lens cap is securely covering the sensor, preventing entry of any light source. 2.
APPLY CAL This will apply any of the performed calibrations. When selected, the Calibrate Apply screen will appear asking you to confirm if you want to modify the camera’s sensor calibration. Before performing the Calibrate Apply procedure, ensure the following is performed: 1. Ensure the lens cap is securely covering the sensor, preventing entry of any light source. 2. Ensure a properly formatted SSD is attached to the camera and properly formatted. 3. Select OK to perform the Calibrate Apply procedure.
ENABLE / DISABLE SENSOR TEST PATTERN When selected enables / disables the sensor test pattern (White Screen). To turn on, select ENABLE SENSOR TEST PATTERN. To turn off, select DISABLE SENSOR TEST PATTERN. TOUCHSCREEN When selected allows you to perform a touchscreen self-test. Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA APRIL 19, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
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. To exit the Touchscreen Self-Test: x Place your finger on the touchscreen until the menu appears. x Press the 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.
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. Press the MENU icon in the right corner of the Upper Status Bar to reveal the Secondary Menus. 2. Press POWER from this menu bar. 3. Press SHUTDOWN. The camera will immediately power down. Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA APRIL 19, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
APPENDIX A: UPGRADING CAMERA FIRMWARE RED EPIC camera functionality may be upgraded by installing the latest firmware. Camera firmware is identified by a Version number, which will be displayed by the camera on the LCD display when SYSTEM INFO is selected. A higher number reflects a later release. Make a habit of frequently visiting www.RED.com/support to check for later versions of camera firmware, Operations Guide updates, and postproduction software.
UPGRADE PROCEDURE 1. To download the latest firmware (Build), go to www.RED.com/support. 2. Click on the desired build link and download to your desktop or directory of your choosing. NOTE: Before the download starts you will be prompted to enter your account and password or the camera’s P.I.N. 3. After downloading the build, you will see the new compressed (zipped) folder on your desktop. 4.
5. Open the folder for your operating system (for Macintosh OS X you will have to open a second folder with the same as the compressed folder) and verify there is a .txt read me file (containing installation instructions), and an “UPGRADE” folder. NOTE: If multiple cameras are to be upgraded, it is necessary to perform STEPS 6 through 17 of this procedure for each camera. 6. Connect REDMAG 1.8” SSD to the computer using a RED STATION. Ensure the media has been formatted by the camera.
NOTE: If the camera does not automatically display the upgrade, go to STEP 11 to manually install upgrade. 15. Select now to perform the upgrade procedure. All monitor outputs will display “FIRMWARE UPGRADE, PERFORMING SYSTEM UPGRADE, THIS MAY TAKE SEVERAL MINUTES, DO NOT POWER DOWN DURING THE PROCESS”. The progress of the upgrade is displayed in percentage below. 16. After the upgrade completes, all monitor outputs will display “FIRMWARE UPGRADE, SOFTWARE UPGRADE SUCCESSFUL, PLEASE RE-START THE CAMERA”.
APPENDIX B: MANAGING DIGITAL MEDIA MEDIA REDMAG 1.8” SSD is available with capacities of 64GB, 128GB or 256GB. Record duration is dependent on resolution, quality and frame rate, but a 64GB SSD will typically provide 24 minutes of 24fps 5K RAW recording. IMPORTANT: After connecting REDMAG 1.8” SSD to the camera and BEFORE recording, you should format the media using the camera (even if formatting was previously performed on a computer).
1. Insert SSD into camera. Insert the REDMAG 1.8” SSD with the RED logo facing outward (away from camera body). SSD firmly into its slot, but without using excessive force to prevent damage. - 2. When SSD media is inserted into the camera, the camera will recognize the media is unformatted and display “MEDIA UNFORMATTED” on the LCF, EVF and/or external monitors. 3. To format the media select SECONDARY MENUS > MEDIA > FORMAT MEDIA. - Viewfinder output(s) will display “FORMATTING”.
EJECT MEDIA FROM CAMERA (UNMOUNT) IMPORTANT: Media must always be Ejected (un-mounted) prior to removal or disconnection from the camera. This ensures power is removed from the digital media and any open data files are closed. Failure to do so may result in lost data or corrupted files.
2. When media is ejected, Viewfinder output(s) will display “MEDIA EJECTED SUCCESSFULLY“. 3. Media can now be removed from the camera. NOTE: Media can also be ejected in the same manner as described for the REDmote and Touchscreen LCD. USING SIDE CF / 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.
ERASING MEDIA MACINTOSH OS X 1. Connect the REDMAG 1.8” SSD via RED STATION REDMAG 1.8". 2. Open the Disk Utility. 3. Carefully choose the drive from the list on the left. 4. Select the Erase tab. 5. Choose MS-DOS (FAT) as the Volume Format. You can add a Name if desired, however the camera will overwrite this. IMPORTANT: Before performing the next step, double-check that this is the correct SSD that you wish to erase DATA FROM. 6. Select Erase. When the pop up window appears click on the Erase button. 7.
APPENDIX C: CHARGING BATTERIES BATTERY LED ARRAY Consists of three (3) LED’s and a button. When button is pressed, LEDs will illuminate in relation to battery life available (in 33.3% steps). If single LED blinks or no LEDs illuminate when pressed, battery requires charging. When charging, LEDs will illuminate indicating current battery charge status. CHARGING Using the supplied RED TRAVELCHARGER™, recharge time for a single REDVOLT battery is approximately 90 minutes.
APPENDIX D: INPUT / OUTPUT CONNECTORS BRAIN FRONT A A B MIC-1 3.5mm Audio Jack B MIC-2 3.5mm Audio Jack Figure18: Brain Connectors - Front Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA 120 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
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.
BRAIN REAR G A C E D B F A HD-SDI B Headphone C SYNC (Video Sync) D CTRL (RS232 Control) E GIG-E (Ethernet) F DC IN (Power Input) G HDMI Figure 20: Brain Connectors - Rear Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA 122 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
HD-SDI A standard size BNC connector provides a high definition video Preview or Program output. Pin Signal Description Direction Center HD-SDI SMPTE-292M HD-SDI Out 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.
HEADPHONE A 3.5mm stereo jack provides two channels of adjustable level analog audio for monitor headphones. A C B Figure 21: Headphone Output Connector Pin Signal Description A (TIP) LEFT Left channel audio Direction Out B (RING) RIGHT Right channel audio Out C (SLEEVE) GND 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 – 2+4R based on the MIX parameter. Default is 1L-2R.
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.
x Stop Record: 3.3V - Ground Transition x During Stop: Hold at Ground NOTE: A pre-fabricated SYNC interface cable is available from RED Digital Cinema. x Part # 140-0078 - Video Sync - Camera to 3 BNC - 3 ft. (1m) x White BNC: x Yellow BNC: SMPTE Timecode x Green BNC: RS170A Genlock Shutter Sync / GPI Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA 126 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
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.
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.
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: Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 LEMO FGJ.1B.306.CWLD72Z Signal Description +VBATT Power input, +11.
HDMI OUT The HDMI output supports an HDTV compatible 10-bit 4:2:2 progressive scan video signal (with embedded audio) at either 720p or 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 HD-SDI output also provides 4 channels of embedded audio. NOTE: Default setting is PREVIEW.
SIDE SSD MODULE B REAR FRONT A A B 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 Brian. On the rear face of this module is a slot for inserting REDMAG 1.8”SSD media. Do not attempt o 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.
REDMOTE This section describes the physical connectors on the REDmote. B A A Mini USB B Camera Interface Figure 27: REDmote Connections The Mini USB connector (A) may be used to charge the REDmote from a 3rd party USB power source. The REDmote interface connector (B) allows communication between the REDmote and the EPIC or SCARLET Brain or any expansion module when installed. Make sure these contacts are kept clean and free of any grease that may interfere with electrical contact. Version 1.4.
APPENDIX E: REDMOTE OPERATION CONTROLS This section describes the physical controls on the REDmote.
LEDS The upper bi-color LED (C) indicates the camera’s record status and illuminates Red when recording. The lower bi-color LED (D) indicates the camera’s power status and illuminates Green when REDmote is powered UP and working. ZOOM ROCKER SWITCH The pressure sensitive ZOOM rocker switch (E) may be assigned by the operator to one of a number of operational controls. Refer to SECONDARY MENUS > SETTINGS > SETUP > KEYS / SHORTCUTS.
C A B Figure 29: Side Handle Navigation Group A Scroll Wheel B Directional Pad C Enter Button The Navigation Group has three (3) separate operational capabilities. SCROLL WHEEL The Scroll Wheel (A) allows the operator to select and adjust the values of selected camera parameters. DIRECTIONAL PAD The Directional Pad (B) allows Left / Right / Up / Down navigation thru camera menus to select a desired parameter for adjustment.
x Soft Menu Key 6 – Undefined. x Soft Menu Key 7 – Undefined. x Soft Menu Key 8 – Undefined. AMBIENT LIGHT SENSOR On the upper right side of the REDmote is an ambient light sensor (L) which is used to automatically adjust the brightness of the LCD display. POWER / LOCK SWITCH Below the ambient light sensor is the Power / Lock switch (T). Sliding and holding in the switch in the POWER direction for longer than 2 seconds will Power UP or Power DOWN the REDmote.
3. If the REDmote is powered down, nothing will display and the battery will charge. If the REDmote is powered UP, it will list the available cameras it has been connected to and recognizes. 4. The REDmote will be fully charged in approximately 4 hours. CHARGE STATUS INDICATOR Charge status is shown by a “Battery” indicator at the upper right corner of the screen. When battery charge is good, indicator is Green. When battery charge is marginal, indicator will be Yellow.
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. NOTE: If the camera is ON, the REDmote will automatically power UP when connected. 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. Version 1.4.
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION When REDmote is physically connected to a camera, it automatically logs the I.D of that camera into its internal memory. Up to four camera I.D’s can be simultaneously held in memory, which will be the last four cameras to which it has been physically attached. To communicate to a desired camera wirelessly, perform the following tasks: 1. Ensure the REDmote is attached to the camera, both are powered up and REDmote can control that camera. 2.
POWER UP / DOWN Located on the upper right side of the REDmote is the Power / Lock Switch (refer to CONTROLS). POWER UP CONNECTED TO CAMERA If the REDmote is physically attached to a camera, when the camera is powered UP the REDmote will automatically power UP along with the camera.
ACCESSING CAMERA CONTROLS / SETTINGS The Navigation Group is used to navigate through the camera’s menus. Refer to CAMERA OPERATIONAL CONTROLS > REDMOTE > NAVIGATION GROUP. The camera settings and status are displayed on the REDmote Color LED display. Refer to BASIC OPERATION > GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE AND NAVIGATION > REDMOTE. The operations will be the same whether connected physically to the camera, or wirelessly.
APPENDIX F: 3D SETUP / OPERATION This section under construction. Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA 142 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
APPENDIX G: EXPOSURE – USING FALSE COLOR AND ISO 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.
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. ISO 800 - False Color: Video Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA 144 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
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. Because the scene is under exposed, when the recorded .
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 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. Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA 146 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
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. Because the scene is over exposed, when the recorded .
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. Note that there is no red bar on either the left or the right edges of the histogram and the vertical color stack to the right of the histogram is at yellow.
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. Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA APRIL 19, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
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.
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 the although the image and Histogram both adjust to changes in the ISO rating, the sensor RAW meters do not change – they always indicate what’s happening at the sensor level and hence where the image is truly in noise or at clipping. ISO 6400 - No Exposure Adjustment Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA APRIL 19, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
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. The exposure at the sensor at this point in time is the same. If you choose to close the iris to reduce the brightness of the first image you will be reducing exposure at the sensor – this biases exposure in favor of protecting the scene highlight.
APPENDIX H: POST PRODUCTION RED workflow is quite easy to understand, especially if you have experience with photographic RAW image processing, or shoot 16mm or 35mm film followed by a Telecine transfer to a non-linear video editor and on-line conform. RAW data has a wide dynamic range and color space, so you can freely change the white balance of the footage, adjust exposure and alter highlight and shadow tonality in post-production.
SOFTWARE TOOLS RED DIGITAL CINEMA provides a variety of software tools to aid postproduction. For proper color rendition using a Macintosh OSX computer, your monitor should be set to Adobe 1998, or to SMPTE-C display profile. If you use the HD Cinema display profile, adjust the gamma to 2.2. REDCINE-X® REDCINE-X is available for Intel based Mac OSX and Windows XP platforms.
APPENDIX I: 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.
POWER SPIKE DETECTED – SHUTDOWN If this message appears, perform the following: x Check power sources for low voltage or brown out spikes. x Check for proper grounding of outlets for power supplies. Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA 156 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
APPENDIX J: 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. CLEANING WARNING: DO NOT rinse or immerse any element of the camera, lens or other accessory, keep them dry at all times.
REDMOTE SCREEN Use Pancro Professional Lens Cleaner (Part No. PANCROCLN) and Photographic Solutions Pac Pads (Part No. 05011) or equivalent to clean the screen on Touchscreen and Non-Touchscreen LCDs. LENSES Use Pancro Professional Lens Cleaner (Part No. PANCROCLN) and Photographic Solutions Pac Pads (Part No. 05011) or equivalent to clean the viewfinder lens. Ensure your spray the solution onto the pad and not directly onto the lens surface. SIDE HANDLE LCD Use Pancro Professional Lens Cleaner (Part No.
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) DEPTH OF FIELD x x ACQUISITION FORMATS x PROJECT FRAME RATES Equivalent to S35mm (Motion) / APS-H (Still) lenses Equivalent to 16mm (Motion) lens in 2K RAW 5K RAW (Full Frame, 2:1, 2.4:1 and Anamorphic 2:1) 23.
BRAIN DIMENSIONS FRONT VIEW Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA 160 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
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VIDEO 99 108 EXPOSURE 75 TO 107 93 TO 109 FOCUS 48 1 TO 99 HIGH IRE 44 RAW 0 TO 84 LOW IRE LOOKAROUND AREA: File Name Lens Info Time Code Horizon Attitude TRANSPARANCY % / COLOR: AF Zones Center AE Zone Grid Faces SHOW PARAMETERS: OVERLAY 0.0 1.0 0.0 TO 4.0 BLUE MAGNIFY MODES 0.0 -4.0 TO 4.0 FLUT FLUT PRESETS ® RED EPIC FALSE COLOR OFF OFF LOW IRE HIGH IRE ZEBRA 2 DISABLED BY DEFAULT ZEBRA 1 DISABLED BY DEFAULT ZEBRA 0.0 1.0 -10.0 TO 10.0 BRIGHTNESS 1.0 1.0 -1.
0 0 SENSOR + Includes Output Volume Adjustment Vol VOL / MUTE CH 1/2/MASTER USER B WB Calc AF Mode DISPLAYS TEST SIGNAL DISPLAYS TEST SIGNAL USER A SMPTE HD CHIP CHART TEST OUTPUT MODES PRESETS Toggle Magnify USER C ® USER D 115200 ??? USER ? - 50% 35 TO 100% MANUAL / AUTO Auto REC SPEED FAN CONTROL Sync OUTPUT SYNC GENERAL PURPOSE Sync REMOTE 75% 40 TO 100% + Off OFF RECORD/STOP SYSTEM EVF TALLY LIGHT INDICATORS BEEP SPEAKER GPIO SHEET 3 OF 4 A REV GO TO SHEE
DISPLAY LOOK EXPOSURE LIGHT F24 PROMPTS TO PERFORM F24 LIGHT SHADING CALIBRATION PROMPTS TO PERFORM LIGHT SHADING CALIBRATION PROMPTS TO PERFORM BLACK SHADING CALIBRATION ® TITLE: MAINTENANCE SHEET 4 OF 4 A REV GO TO SHEET 1 OF 4 POWER FLOWCHART CONCEPT XL FILMS LTD. VERSION: 1.4.0 BETA ©2011 RED.COM, INC.
