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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...................... 5
European
Union Compliance
Statements ................................ 5
BEFORE YOU START ................... 7
Important Safety
Instructions................................ 7
THEORY OF OPERATION............10
MYSTERIUM X® Sensor ..........10
Image Processing .....................10
HDRx™.....................................11
Magic Motion™ ........................12
Audio Recording.......................12
Microphone Level Analog
Inputs........................................12
Line Level Analog Inputs...........13
Video Monitoring Outputs.........13
Bomb EVF ............................13
RED LCD..............................13
HD-SDI.................................13
HDMI ....................................14
RED LCD / Bomb EVF® ...........14
REDmote®................................15
Digital Magazine (Media)...........15
Metadata ..............................16
Clip Naming
Conventions .........................16
SMPTE Timecode ................17
Power Consumption ............17
CAMERA OPERATIONAL
CONTROLS ..................................18
Brain .........................................18
Side SSD Module .....................19
Side Handle ..............................21
Top.......................................21
Front.....................................22
Rear......................................23
Installation / Removal...........25
REDmote ..................................27
BOMB EVF................................29
Touchscreen LCD.....................30
BASIC OPERATION .....................31
Power Sources .........................31
Side Handle .........................31
External DC Power .............. 31
Power UP............................. 32
Power Down ........................33
Graphical User Interface
and Navigation ......................... 34
RED LCD/Touchscreen
LCD, BOMB EVF,
External Monitors................. 34
Side Handle .........................39
REDmote .............................40
Navigating Menus ....................41
Using Touchscreen LCD .......... 41
Shortcuts .............................42
Power Down ........................42
Lock / Unlock
Touchscreen Opreration ...... 43
FIRST TIME USE – SETTING
UP YOUR RED EPIC.................... 44
1. Attach Power Source ...........44
Battery ................................. 44
DC Power ............................45
2. Power UP .............................45
3. Preparing to Record ............. 45
Connect and Format
Media................................... 46
Perform a Black Shading
Calibration ...........................47
Adjust Project Settings ........47
4. Recording.............................48
Record Indicator .................. 49
5. Playback...............................50
MENU CONTROLS ...................... 51
Adjustments .............................51
Basic Setting
Adjustments......................... 51
Advanced Setting Menus..... 52
MAIN MENU................................. 53
FPS........................................... 53
Varispeed.............................53
Basic Settings...................... 54
Advanced Settings...............54
ISO (Sensitivity) ........................55
-.- (F Stop) ................................ 55
RED EPIC DSMC Ti PL
Mount Installed ....................55
RED EPIC Canon EOS
Mount Installed ....................55
1/SEC (EXPOSURE) .................57
Basic Settings...................... 57
Advanced Settings...............58
White Balance ..........................60
Basic Settings...................... 60
Advanced Settings...............61
Resolution ................................63
REDcode®............................... 63
REDcode Options for
Various Frame Rates ........... 64
SECONDARY MENUS................. 65
HDR Menu ............................... 65
HDR ON / OFF .................... 65
Stops................................... 66
Focus Menu ............................. 66
Mode ................................... 66
Zones .................................. 67
RED EPIC DSMC Ti PL
Mount + Lens ...................... 70
RED EPIC Canon EOS
Mount + Lens ...................... 70
Exposure Menu........................ 71
Presets Menu........................... 71
Create Preset ...................... 71
Export / Import Preset......... 73
Delete Preset....................... 75
Media Menu ............................. 76
Select Media ....................... 76
Set media ............................ 76
Format Media ...................... 77
Eject Media ......................... 79
Utilities................................. 79
Settings Menu.......................... 80
Display................................. 80
Look .................................... 96
Project ................................. 99
Audio/Video....................... 101
Setup................................. 108
Maintenance...................... 122
Power..................................... 130
Power Status..................... 130
Shutdown.......................... 131
APPENDIX A: UPGRADING
CAMERA FIRMWARE ............... 132
Verify Current Camera
Firmware ................................ 132
Upgrade Procedure ............... 132
Multiple Cameras .............. 134
APPENDIX B: MANAGING
DIGITAL MEDIA......................... 135
Media ..................................... 135
Formatting Media................... 135
Media Capacity Remaining
Status..................................... 136
Eject Media from Camera
(Unmount) .............................. 136
Using REDmote /
Touchscreen LCD ............. 137
Using Side Handle............. 137
Using Side SSD................. 138
Copying Media....................... 138
Erasing Media ........................ 138

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Macintosh OS X .................138
Windows ............................139
APPENDIX C: CHARGING
BATTERIES.................................140
REDVOLT................................140
Battery LED Array...............140
Battery Performance ..........140
RED Travelcharger™ ..............141
Operation ...........................141
Charging Batteries .............142
APPENDIX D: INPUT /
OUTPUT CONNECTORS ...........143
Brain Front..............................143
MIC-1, MIC-2
(Microphone Audio)............144
Brain Rear...............................145
HD-SDI...............................146
Headphone.........................147
SYNC (Video Sync) ............148
CTRL (RS232 Control)........150
GIG-E (Ethernet).................151
DC IN (Power Input) ...........152
HDMI Out ...........................153
Side SSD Module ...................154
REDmote ................................155
APPENDIX E: REDMOTE
OPERATION ...............................156
Control, Connectors and
Display....................................156
Controls..............................156
Operation................................159
REDmote Menus ................159
Charging / Battery Life .......165
Connecting / Removing .....166
Wireless Connection ..........168
Power Up / Down...............174
Accessing Camera
Controls / Settings.............175
Recording .......................... 176
Maintenance........................... 177
Upgrading REDmote
Firmware............................177
Operating Multiple Cameras
Using a Single REDmote........181
APPENDIX F: 3D SETUP /
OPERATION ............................... 182
Overview ................................ 182
Camera Setup ........................182
Master Camera ..................182
Slave Camera ....................183
Clip Naming Conventions.......184
Reel No. / Slate (Camera
ID) / Camera Position.........184
Connecting Cameras..............185
Operation ............................... 186
Changing Settings .............186
Recording .......................... 186
Power Down ......................186
APPENDIX G: EXPOSURE –
USING FALSE COLOR AND
ISO .............................................. 187
Underexposure (~ 2 stops)..... 187
Overexposure (~ 2 stops).......189
Appropriate Exposure ............ 192
Adjusting the ISO Rating........ 195
APPENDIX H: POST
PRODUCTION............................ 197
Software Tools .......................197
REDCINE-X® PRO ............198
APPENDIX I:
MAINTENANCE.......................... 199
Cleaning .................................199
Camera and Accessory
Exterior Surfaces............... 199
Brain .................................. 199
LCD Screen ....................... 199
EVF.................................... 199
REDmote Screen............... 200
Lenses............................... 200
Side Handle LCD............... 200
Electrical Contacts ............ 200
Back Focus Adjustment......... 200
APPENDIX J:
TROUBLESHOOTING ............... 203
No Media Attached ................ 203
Recording Halted: Record
Error - Shutdown ................... 203
Preset Could Not Be
Applied................................... 203
Power Spike Detected –
Shutdown............................... 203
Camera Cannot Be Paired
to REDmote ........................... 204
REDLINK Upgrade
Required ................................ 204
New Fan Available ................. 204
APPENDIX K: TECHNICAL
DATA .......................................... 205
Technical Specifications ........ 205
Brain Dimensions................... 206
Front View ......................... 206
Side View........................... 207
Top View ........................... 208
APPENDIX L: RESOLUTION
CHART ....................................... 209
APPENDIX M: MENU MAPS ..... 210
RED EPIC® Operation Guide
EPIC-M / EPIC-X
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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. All safety
and general information is subject to change as a result of changes in local, federal or other applicable
laws.
RED reserves the right to revise this Operation Guide and make changes from time to time in the content
hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. In no event shall RED, its
employees or authorized agents be liable to you for any damages or losses, direct or indirect, arising from
the use of any technical or operational information contained in this document.
For comments or questions specifically about the Operations Guide content, please send a detailed
message to [email protected].
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
© 2011 Red.com, Inc.
All trademarks, trade names, logos, icons, images, written material, code, and product names used in
association with the accompanying product are the copyrights, trademarks or other intellectual property
owned and controlled exclusively by Red.com, Inc.
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER
All other company, brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
holders. RED has no affiliation to, is not associated or sponsored with, and has no express rights in third-
party trademarks. MAC® and QuickTime® are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc. Intel® is the
registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Windows®, Microsoft Windows® and Windows Vista® are the
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. AVID® is a registered trademark of Avid Technology, Inc.
NUKE is a trademark of The Foundry Visionmongers Ltd. Torx® is a registered trademark of Textron, Inc.
Canon® and EOS® are registered trademarks of Canon Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation. Torx® is a
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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. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded cables must be used with this equipment.
Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio
and TV reception. The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without
the approval of manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operations subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable
interference.
CAUTION: If the device is changed or modified without permission from RED, the user may void his
or her authority to operate the equipment.

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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. If this equipment is used near a
radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference.
Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.
EUROPEAN UNION COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
RED declares that the equipment described in this document is in conformance with
the requirements of the European Council EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, Low Voltage
Directive 2006/95/EC, RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC and WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC.
This declaration is based upon compliance of the product to the following standards:
•EN 55022, Information Technology Equipment - Radio Disturbance Characteristics
•EN 55024, Information Technology Equipment - Immunity Characteristics
•EN 61000-3-2, Limits for harmonic current emissions
•EN 61000-3-3, Limits for harmonic current emissions
•EN 60950-1, Information Technology Equipment – Safety

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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. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your
local retailer upon purchase of an equivalent new product.
Disposing of this product correctly will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative
effects on human health and the environment, which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste
handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with you national
legislation.
For business users in the European Union, if you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment,
please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.
Responsible party:
Red Digital Cinema®
34 Parker
Irvine, CA 92618
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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. Read these instructions before operating the camera and accessories.
C. Follow these instructions while operating the camera and accessories.
D. Keep these instructions with the camera and accessories at all times.
E. 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. Users are not permitted to make design changes or otherwise modify
the operation of the camera, lenses or other accessories, without the express written approval of RED
DIGITAL CINEMA.
F. Only use attachments/accessories specified by RED.
G. Install camera and accessories in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
H. Avoid imaging of laser beams as they may cause damage to the sensor.
I. DO NOT use the camera or accessories near water. Avoid exposing your camera to moisture. The unit
is not waterproof, so contact with water could cause permanent damage to the unit as well as electric

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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. Mechanical alignment of optical
elements may be affected by excessive vibration.
K. ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE: The use of devices using radio or other communication
waves may result in the malfunction or interference with the unit and/or with audio and video signals.
L. Clean only using a dry cloth. When cleaning your camera, remember that it is not waterproof and
moisture can damage electronic circuitry. DO NOT rinse or immerse any element of the camera, lens
or other accessory, keep them dry at all times. DO NOT use soaps, detergents, ammonia, alkaline
cleaners, and abrasive cleaning compounds or solvents. These substances may damage lens
coatings and electronic circuitry.
M. Maintain sufficient ventilation - DO NOT block any ventilation openings or obstruct cooling fan airflow.
CAUTION: Proper camera ventilation requires a minimum .5” (1,25cm) clearance between the
camera ventilation openings and external surfaces. Verify airflow is not impeded by objects that
block or cover the ventilation openings. Failure to permit adequate airflow may result in
overheating of the camera, degraded operation and in extreme situations, damage to the camera.
N. DO NOT operate or store near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or any other
apparatus that produce heat. Store in a protected, level and ventilated place. Avoid exposure to
temperature extremes, damp, severe vibration, strong magnetic fields, direct sunlight or local heat
sources during storage. Remove any batteries from the camera before storage. Recommended
storage and usage temperatures for your camera, lenses and other accessories are:
a. Operating range: 0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F)
oStorage range: -20°C to +50°C (-4°F to 122°F)
If there are any performance issues with your camera or accessories when operating within this
temperature range, please file a support ticket on www.RED.com/support.
O. The Side Handle, Side SSD Module, rear modules and Lens Mount are NOT HOT SWAPPABLE –
meaning you cannot remove or install them while the camera is powered on. Before installing or
removing any of these accessories, you MUST power down the camera. Failure to do so may result in
damage to the accessory and / or camera brain that will not be covered under warranty.
P. Do not bypass the third prong of the grounding-type plug on the power cord of the AC Power
Adapter. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third “grounding” prong. The third prong is
provided for your safety. A grounding-type plug shall be connected to an outlet with a protective
earthen connection. If the grounding-type plug does not fit into your outlet, do not attempt to modify
the plug or outlet, consult a qualified electrician.
Q. Protect all power cords from being pinched, walked on or driven over by a vehicle. Replace any power
cords suspected of sustaining damage due to crushing or other forms physical damage.