Page 2: Table Of Contents
Project ......... 90 European FIRST TIME USE – SETTING Modes ......... 92 Union Compliance Audio/Video ......92 UP YOUR RED EPIC....43 Statements ........ 5 1. Attach Power Source ... 43 Setup........95 BEFORE YOU START ....7 Maintenance...... 102 2.
Page 3 No Media Attached ....155 Battery Life......137 Top View ......162 Connecting / Removing ..137 APPENDIX L: MENU MAPS ..163 RED EPIC® Operation Guide Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA April 19, 2011 Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA 2 2 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
Page 4: Disclaimer
DISCLAIMER RED® has made every effort to provide clear and accurate information in this Operation Guide, which is provided solely for the user’s information. While thought to be accurate, the information in this document is provided strictly “as is” and RED will not be held responsible for issues arising from typographical errors or user’s interpretation of the language used herein that is different from that intended by RED.
Page 5: Compliance
COMPLIANCE INDUSTRIAL CANADA EMISSION COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 6: Australia And New Zealand Statement
AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND STATEMENT This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to EN 55022:2006 JAPAN STATEMENTS This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) for information technology equipment.
Page 7 The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU) and Norway. This symbol on the product and accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take this product to designated collection points where it will be accepted free of charge.
Page 8: Before You Start
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.
Page 9 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.
Page 10 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.
Page 11: Theory Of Operation
A B4 mount to PL mount adaptor is also available to permit use of 2/3” HD lenses on the RED EPIC camera. The optical coverage it provides is approximately equivalent to 16mm hence the maximum recording resolution with a B4 lens is 2K RAW (2048 x 1152 pixel) progressive scan.
Page 12: Hdrx
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.
Page 13: Magic Motion
AUDIO RECORDING The RED EPIC can record up to two discreet channels of microphone level uncompressed 24-bit, 48 KHz audio (four channels of microphone level or line level audio inputs when equipped with a PRO I/O Module), that are synchronized with video and timecode, to REDMAG 1.8”...
Page 14: Line Level Analog Inputs
(20dB for +4dBu reference level) and the maximum signal to noise ratio for the 24-bit digital recording. VIDEO MONITORING OUTPUTS In its default configuration, the RED EPIC camera can simultaneously support one VIEWFINDER output (suitable for use by a BOMB EVF, or RED LCD) plus one HD-SDI based PROGRAM output and one HDMI based PREVIEW output.
Page 15: Red Lcd / Bomb Evf
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.
Page 16: Redmote
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.
Page 17: Digital Magazine (Media)
For additional information about digital magazines, refer to APPENDIX B: MANAGING DIGITAL MEDIA. METADATA RED EPIC cameras record extensive Metadata, which is data that describes the precise characteristics of the picture and sound signals in each frame of the recording. This includes camera specific setup information, project and clip management information, Clip Name, Time Code, Date and GMT, lens and shutter speed / angle parameters, audio settings and any video image processing information.
Page 18: 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.
Page 19: Power Consumption
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.
Page 20: Camera Operational Controls
CAMERA OPERATIONAL CONTROLS This section describes the available operational controls on the EPIC camera Brain, Side SSD Module, Side Handle and REDmote accessories. BRAIN Power Status LED Power / Record Button Record Status LED Figure 4: Power / Record Button / Status LEDs Power Status LED: Indicates Status of Power: Power Available / Not Available / Power O.K Power / Record Button: Powers camera Up / Down and initiates Record Stop / Start Media Status LED: Indicates status of Media: Media Available / Not Available / Media Recording...
Page 21: Side Ssd Module
SIDE SSD MODULE REAR FRONT CF or SSD Slot User Key 1 User Key 2 Focus / Record Button Media Indicator Figure 5: Side CF / SSD Controls CF or SSD Slot: Slot for REDFLASH CF or REDMAG 1.8” SSD Media. User Key 1: Initiates user defined camera function.
Page 22: Side Handle
SIDE HANDLE Battery Release LCD Menu Keys Focus / Record Button LCD Display Adjustment Ring LCD Backlight Button Figure 6: RED Side Handle Controls - Top Battery Door Release Button: Releases Side Handle battery door to permit battery exchange. Focus / Record Button: Touch for Auto Focus, fully depress to Start or Stop Record. Adjustment Ring: Selects and adjusts camera parameter values.
Page 23: Front
FRONT Stills / Movie Slider Figure 7: Side Handle Controls - Front 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 Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC.
Page 24: Rear
REAR MENU Button User Keys A-D Rocker Switch System Keys 1- 3 Navigation Group Thumbwheel Lock Figure 8: RED Side Handle Controls - Rear Menu Button: Press to access / camera setup menus. 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.
Page 25 Navigation Group: Allows navigation through camera menus, selection of camera parameter for adjustment, and adjustment of selected camera parameter. Figure 9: Side Handle Navigation Group Scroll Wheel Direction Keys Enter Button o Scroll Wheel: Selects and adjusts camera parameter value. o Direction Keys: Navigates camera menus and may select parameter for adjustment.
Page 26: Installation / Removal
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.
Page 27 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.
Page 28: Redmote
REDMOTE This section describes the physical controls on the REDmote. Figure 10: REDmote Controls Still/Motion Slider User Keys A-D Soft Menu Keys 4-8 Release Button (L) MENU Button Ambient Light Sensor Record LED Soft Menu Keys 1-3 Power/Lock Slider Power LED Navigation Group Release Button (L) Rocker Switch...
Page 29 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.
Page 30: Bomb Evf
BOMB EVF Figure 12: BOMB EVF Focus Ring EVF User Key 1 / 2 EVF Tally Light Focus Ring: Adjusts optimal subject focus for your eye. Available diopter range is +2.0 to -5.0. EVF User Key 1: Initiates user defined camera function. Default: 1:1 Magnify EVF User Key 2: Initiates user defined camera function.
Page 31: Red Lcd
RED LCD Figure 13: RED LCD Backlight Adjust Power Key LCD User Key Backlight Adjust: Adjusts LCD backlight intensity. Power Key: Not Used LCD User Key: Press to execute user defined function. Default: False Color > Exposure. Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC.
Page 32: Touchscreen Lcd
TOUCHSCREEN LCD Figure 14: RED Touchscreen LCD Backlight Adjust Power On/Off LCD User Key Backlight Adjust: Adjusts LCD backlight intensity. Upper button +, Lower button Power Key: Press to power LCD On / Off. 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.
Page 33: Basic Operation
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.
Page 34: Power Up
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. Power Status LED Power / Record Button 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.
Page 35: Power Down
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.
Page 36: Graphical User Interface And Navigation
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. SHUTTER SPEED WHITE BALANCE ISO RATING...
Page 37 x Genlock: Indicates presence of valid Project Frame Rate: Current project TIME BASE Genlock signal x Jam Sync: Timecode Jam Sync status Noise Level Bar: Relative number of RAW pixels in noise x RM: Indicates communication to REDmote Histogram: RGB Histogram. controller x LAN: Indicates communication via Ethernet Clip Level Bar: Relative number of RAW...
Page 38 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.
Page 39: Side Handle
LOWER STATUS ROW The Lower Status Row provides feedback on key systems level camera values, including: Clip Settings Media Status Exposure (Histogram) Power Status Temperature, Power and Sync 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: Green = 99% - 11%...
Page 40: Redmote
REDMOTE The display elements include: Wireless Status: Displays signal strength ISO Rating: Camera sensitivity. when connected wirelessly. Shutter Speed: Exposure Time (or Degrees) Connected Camera: PIN of camera White Balance: Color Temp connected via REDlink wireless link. Battery Indicator: Displays battery life or AE / AF: Auto Focus / Auto Exposure - Not charge status (shown) of REDmote.
Page 41: Using Touchscreen Lcd
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.
Page 42: Power Down
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.
Page 43 UNLOCK To unlock out the touchscreen and allow normal operation, touch and hold the LOCK icon until the MENU icon displays; indicating the touchscreen has been unlocked. Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. APRIL 19, 2011...
Page 44: First Time Use - Setting Up Your Red Epic
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. Install 1. Press the battery door release button (A).
Page 45: Power Up
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: Plug the RED AC Power Adapter into AC power, and the LEMO connector to the DC IN connector.
Page 46: Formatting Media
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.
Page 47: Adjusting Project Settings
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.
Page 48: Recording
RECORD INDICATOR When recording, the RED EPIC camera provides a variety of record indications (tallies): Timecode, normally displayed in white colored text, will be displayed in red colored text.
Page 49: Playback
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.
Page 50: Menu Controls
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 which when pressed will take you to the secondary camera set up menus.
Page 51 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.
Page 52: Main Menu
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).
Page 53: Advanced Settings
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 –...
Page 54: F (F-Stop)
/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.
Page 55 SPEED Provides the ability to enter the Exposure value as a Shutter Speed (1/xx sec). Range is 1 Sec – 1/8000 Sec - Slowest available speed is 1/frame rate, so for 24 fps it is 1/24 Sec. Default is 1/48 Sec.
Page 56 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.
Page 57: White Balance
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.
Page 58 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.
Page 59: Resolution
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.
Page 61: Secondary Menus
SECONDARY MENUS Press the Menu button on the REDmote / Side Handle or touch the MENU icon on the LCD to access the Secondary Menus. 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.
Page 62: Stops
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.
Page 63: Zones
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.
Page 64: Exposure Menu
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.
Page 65: Presets Menu
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.
Page 66 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.
Page 67: Export / Import Preset
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”...
Page 68 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).
Page 69: Delete Preset
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”...
Page 70: Select 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.
Page 71: Format Media
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.
Page 72: Eject Media
FORMAT When selected, formats the media and adds the selected properties. During formatting, the camera will display “Formatting” with a Green status bar. 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.
Page 73: Display
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.
Page 74 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.
Page 75 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...
Page 76 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 displays the image without any ISO correction.
Page 77 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.
Page 78 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).
Page 79 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.
Page 80 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.
Page 81 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.
Page 82 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.
Page 83 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.
Page 84 AREA GUIDES Area Guides displays Title Guides and Action Guides. Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA APRIL 19, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
Page 85 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.
Page 86 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.
Page 87 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.
Page 88: Look
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.
Page 89 GAIN The GAIN sub-menu permits adjustment of RED GAIN, BLUE GAIN and GREEN GAIN. 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.
Page 90: Sensor
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.
Page 91: Project
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.
Page 92 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.
Page 93: Modes
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 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
Page 94 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.
Page 95 To enable/disable a test signal, select the desired test signal box. SMPTE BARS CHIP CHART NOTE: RED EPIC test signals are not recordable, they are provided to help align external video monitors connected via the HD-SDI or HDMI outputs. Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC.
Page 96: Setup
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.
Page 97 DATE / TIME This menu allows the user to reset the battery backed up clock of the RED EPIC camera. These values will be used to timestamp each recording as they are made to the RED MAG 1.8” SSD media.
Page 98 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.
Page 99 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 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
Page 100 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.
Page 101 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.
Page 102 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.
Page 103: Maintenance
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.
Page 104 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.
Page 105 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.
Page 106 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.
Page 107 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.
Page 108 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.
Page 109 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: Place your finger on the touchscreen until the menu appears.
Page 110: Power Menu
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.
Page 111: Appendix A: Upgrading Camera Firmware
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.
Page 112: Upgrade Procedure
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.
Page 113 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.
Page 114 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”.
Page 115: Appendix B: Managing Digital Media
Failure to do so may result in lost data or corrupted files. Refer to REMOVE MEDIA FROM CAMERA (UNMOUNT). This procedure outlines the formatting of REDMAG SSD media using the RED EPIC camera. Formatting the SSD media will take about 10 seconds.
Page 116: Media Capacity Remaining Status
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”...
Page 117: Eject Media From Camera (Unmount)
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. Removing an SSD without first un-mounting it will not physically damage the media, however it does increase the risk of file corruption, so it’s good operational practice to un-mount the media if possible before removing or disconnecting.
Page 118: Using Side Cf / Ssd
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.
Page 119: Erasing Media
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.
Page 120: Appendix C: Charging Batteries
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.
Page 121: Appendix D: Input / Output Connectors
APPENDIX D: INPUT / OUTPUT CONNECTORS BRAIN FRONT MIC-1 3.5mm Audio Jack MIC-2 3.5mm Audio Jack Figure18: Brain Connectors - Front Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. APRIL 19, 2011...
Page 122: Microphone Audio)
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. Figure 19: Microphone Input Connector Signal Description Direction A (TIP) IN + Mic Input (+48V Phantom Power) B (RING) IN ...
Page 123: Brain Rear
BRAIN REAR HD-SDI Headphone SYNC (Video Sync) CTRL (RS232 Control) GIG-E (Ethernet) DC IN (Power Input) HDMI Figure 20: Brain Connectors - Rear Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. APRIL 19, 2011...
Page 124: Hd-Sdi
HD-SDI A standard size BNC connector provides a high definition video Preview or Program output. Signal Description Direction Center HD-SDI SMPTE-292M HD-SDI 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.
Page 125: Headphone
HEADPHONE A 3.5mm stereo jack provides two channels of adjustable level analog audio for monitor headphones. Figure 21: Headphone Output Connector Signal Description Direction A (TIP) LEFT Left channel audio B (RING) RIGHT Right channel audio C (SLEEVE) Camera ground -...
Page 126: Sync (Video Sync)
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.
Page 127 Stop Record: 3.3V - Ground Transition During Stop: Hold at Ground NOTE: A pre-fabricated SYNC interface cable is available from RED Digital Cinema. Part # 140-0078 - Video Sync - Camera to 3 BNC - 3 ft. (1m) White BNC: Shutter Sync / GPI Yellow BNC: SMPTE Timecode Green BNC: RS170A Genlock...
Page 128: Ctrl (Rs232 Control)
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.
Page 129: Gig-E (Ethernet)
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.CLAD32Z Signal Description...
Page 130: Dc In (Power Input)
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: LEMO FGJ.1B.306.CWLD72Z Signal...
Page 131: Hdmi Out
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™...
Page 132: Side Ssd Module
SIDE SSD MODULE REAR FRONT 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.
Page 133: Redmote
REDMOTE This section describes the physical connectors on the REDmote. Mini USB Camera Interface Figure 27: REDmote Connections The Mini USB connector (A) may be used to charge the REDmote from a 3 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.
Page 134: Appendix E: Redmote Operation
APPENDIX E: REDMOTE OPERATION CONTROLS This section describes the physical controls on the REDmote. Figure 28: REDmote Controls Still/Motion Switch User Function Keys A-D Soft Menu Keys 4-8 Release Button - L MENU Button Ambient Light Sensor Record Status LED Soft Menu Keys 1-3 Power/Lock Switch Power Status LED...
Page 135: Leds
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.
Page 136: Focus And Record Button
Figure 29: Side Handle Navigation Group Scroll Wheel Directional Pad 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.
Page 137: Ambient Light Sensor
Soft Menu Key 6 – Undefined. Soft Menu Key 7 – Undefined. 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.
Page 138: Charge Status Indicator
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”...
Page 139: Physical
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.
Page 140: Wireless Communication
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.
Page 141: Power Up / Down
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.
Page 142: Operation
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 >...
Page 143: Appendix F: 3D Setup Operation
APPENDIX F: 3D SETUP / OPERATION This section under construction. Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. APRIL 19, 2011...
Page 144: Appendix G: Exposure - Using False Color And
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.
Page 145 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.
Page 146: Overexposure (~ 2 Stops)
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.
Page 147 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.
Page 148 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.
Page 149: Appropriate Exposure
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.
Page 150 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.
Page 151 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.
Page 152: Adjusting The Iso Rating
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 –...
Page 153 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.
Page 154: Appendix H: Post Production
The RED EPIC camera records RAW sensor data using wavelet based REDCODE RAW compression to REDMAG 1.8” REDMAG 1.8” SSD. The compressed RAW data is then transferred from the digital media to a Macintosh OSX or Windows XP workstation running REDCINE-X post production software.
Page 155: Software Tools
The application can export either a single clip, or a sequence of clips, as 4K or 2K resolution 10-bit DPX or 16-bit TIFF files. REDCINE-X can also render clips into standalone QuickTime movies using specific HD video codecs. As RED EPIC shoots progressive scan images, all QuickTime movies created by REDCINE-X are also progressive scan.
Page 156: Appendix I: Troubleshooting
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.
Page 157: Power Spike Detected - Shutdown
POWER SPIKE DETECTED – SHUTDOWN If this message appears, perform the following: Check power sources for low voltage or brown out spikes. Check for proper grounding of outlets for power supplies. Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA ©2011 RED.COM INC. APRIL 19, 2011...
Page 158: Appendix J: Maintenance
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.
Page 159: Redmote Screen
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.
Page 160: Appendix K: Technical Data
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) Equivalent to S35mm (Motion) / APS-H (Still) lenses DEPTH OF FIELD...

Red Epic MYSTERIUM-X Operation Manual

Camera Operational Controls

First Time Use - Setting up Your Red Epic

1 Attach Power Source

2 Power up

3 Preparing to Record

4 Recording

5 Playback

Menu Controls

Main Menu

Appendix A: Upgrading Camera Firmware

Appendix B: Managing Digital Media

Appendix C: Charging Batteries

Appendix D: Input / Output Connectors

Appendix E: Redmote Operation

Appendix F: 3D Setup Operation

Appendix G: Exposure - Using False Color and

Appendix H: Post Production

Appendix I: Troubleshooting

Appendix J: Maintenance

Appendix K: Technical Data

Appendix L: Menu Maps

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