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RED MINI-MAG SYSTEM |REDMAG 1.8" SSDSYSTEM
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RED DSMC MEDIA
OPERATION GUIDE

Table of Contents 2
Disclaimer 3
Copyright Notice 3
Trademark Disclaimer 3
Compliance Statements 3
Safety Instructions 4
1 Media Overview 6
RED MINI-MAG System 6
REDMAG 1.8" SSD System 6
Mixing Carbon Fiber and Aluminum
Components 7
Additional Resources 7
2 RED MINI-MAG System 8
RED MINI-MAG 8
RED MINI-MAG Modules 10
RED STATION RED MINI-MAG 13
3 REDMAG 1.8" SSD System 18
REDMAG 1.8" SSD 18
SSD Modules 19
RED STATIONS 25
4 Install EPIC/SCARLET Media Modules 37
Install EPIC/SCARLET Side Media Modules 37
Install the Rear SSD Module 41
5 Eject and Format Media 42
Eject Media from Camera (Unmount) 42
Format Media 43
Format Media In-Camera 43
Format (Erase) Media Via Computer as FAT32 46
Clip Naming Convention 50
Metadata 50
Media Capacity Remaining Status 51
6 OffloadMedia 52
Connect a RED MINI-MAG to your Computer 52
Connect a REDMAG 1.8" SSD to Your
Computer 53
Offload Data From Media to Your Computer 56
RED Watchdog 56
7 TroubleshootMedia 57
SSD Maintenance 57
In-Camera Errors 57
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Media Does Not Mount to Camera 58
Media Does Not Mount to Computer 59
LED Does Not Illuminate on RED Station 59
Cannot Format SSD on Computer 60
RED MINI-MAG 1TB Slow to Mount 60
Slow Offload Speeds 61
Identify SSD Type In-Camera 62
A Technical Specifications 63
RED MINI-MAG 63
Carbon Fiber RED MINI-MAG Side SSD
Module 65
RED MINI-MAG Side SSD Module 65
RED STATION RED MINI-MAG – ESATA/USB
3.0 66
RED STATION RED MINI-MAG – USB 3.1 67
REDMAG 1.8" SSD 68
DSMC 1.8" SSD Side Module 69
RED STATION REDMAG 1.8" 70
RED STATION REDMAG 2.5" 71
RED STATION Base 72
B REDCODE Options 73
SCARLET MYSTERIUM-X 74
EPIC MYSTERIUM-X 75
SCARLET-X DRAGON 78
EPIC DRAGON 79
REDRAVEN 85
SCARLET-W 86
WEAPON 6K (Magnesium) 87
WEAPON 6K (Carbon Fiber) 88
RED EPIC-W 8K S35 90
WEAPON 8K S35 92

DISCLAIMER
RED ® has made every effort to provide clear and accurate
information in this document, 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 document 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 about content in this document, please
send a detailed email to [e-mail].
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
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All trademarks, trade names, logos, icons, images, written material,
code, and product names used in association with the accompa-
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TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER
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affiliation to, is not associated or sponsored with, and has no express
rights in third-party trademarks.
COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
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.
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)
STATEMENTS
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:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operations subjected to the following two conditions (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including 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.
AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND STATEMENTS
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 complies
with the requirements of
the European Council
EMC Directive
2004/108/EC, Low
Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC, and the
WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC.
This declaration is based on 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
INFORMATION
Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive
(2004/108/EC) and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) issued by
the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these
directives implies conformity to the following European Product Family
Standards.
EN 55022 (CISPR 22) – Electromagnetic Interference
EN 55024-1 (CISPR 24) – Electromagnetic Immunity
EN 61000-3-2 (IEC610000-3-2) – Power Line Harmonics
EN 61000-3-3 (IEC610000) – Power Line Flicker
EN 60065 (IEC60065) – Product Safety
WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE)
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.
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NORWAY
This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within a
radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund
Dette gjelder ikke for det geografiske området innenfor en radius av
20 km fra sentrum av Ny-Ålesund
RESPONSIBLE PARTY
RED Digital Cinema
34 Parker
Irvine, CA 92618
USA
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT use the media or media modules near water. Avoid
exposing your media or media modules to moisture. The units are
not waterproof, so contact with water could cause permanent
damage to the units as well as electric shock and serious injury to
the user. DO NOT use the media or media modules in the rain or
under other conditions with high moisture without appropriate
protection, and immediately remove power source if the media or
media modules are exposed to moisture.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose the media or media
modules to rain or moisture.
If fluids or foreign objects get inside any of the media modules or
RED STATIONs, disconnect the power source immediately and
file a support ticket on https://support.red.com.
DO NOT expose your media or media modules to excessive
vibration or impact (shock). Be careful not to drop your media or
media modules. Internal mechanisms may be damaged by severe
shock. Mechanical alignment of elements may be affected by
excessive vibration.
Avoid using the media or media modules in areas with high
humidity or dust.
DO NOT expose the media or media modules to strong electronic
or magnetic fields.
Clean only using a dry cloth. When cleaning your media or media
modules, remember that it is not waterproof and moisture can
damage electronic circuitry. DO NOT rinse or immerse any
element of the media or media modules, keep them dry at all
times. DO NOT use soaps, detergents, ammonia, alkaline
cleaners, and abrasive cleaning compounds or solvents. These
substances may damage coatings and electronic circuitry.
The RED STATIONs operate best in an air-conditioned
environment.

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. Recommended storage and usage temperatures for your
media and media modules are:
Operating range: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage range: –20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)
If there are any performance issues with your media or media
modules when operating within this temperature range, please file
a support ticket on https://support.red.com.
Modules, expanders, and lens mounts are NOT HOT
SWAPPABLE, meaning you cannot remove or install these items
while the camera is turned on. Before installing or removing these
items, you MUST turn off the camera. Failure to do so may result
in damage to the item or camera that is not covered under
warranty.
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. Use media and media modules only when they are in
good operating condition.
Always use the original packaging or similarly structured
packaging for transportation.
USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. RED is not responsible for lost data,
corrupted data, or damaged SSDs while using any of the SSD
media modules or RED STATIONs.
CAUTION: Refer all service and repair to qualified
RED service personnel. To reduce the risk of
electric shock, and damage to the camera or
accessories, DO NOT attempt to perform any
servicing other than any procedures that are
recommended in the operating instructions.
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1 MEDIA
OVERVIEW
This guide describes the media systems for EPIC, SCARLET®, WEAPON®, SCARLET-W, RED RAVEN®, and RED
EPIC-W® cameras. RED® offers two (2) media systems for your RED Digital Still and Motion Camera (DSMC®):
RED MINI-MAG® system
REDMAG™ 1.8" SSD system
NOTE: Third-party SSDs are not compatible with the DSMC system.
RED MINI-MAG SYSTEM
This system centers around the RED MINI-MAG, which is the fastest, smallest, and most powerful media option for
your RED camera. Compared to their predecessor, the REDMAG® 1.8", RED MINI-MAGs have faster read/write
speeds to support higher frame rates and resolutions with minimal compression. The RED MINI-MAG system is
compatible with EPIC, SCARLET, WEAPON, SCARLET-W, RAVEN, and EPIC-W.
For more information, go to "RED MINI-MAG System" on page8.
REDMAG 1.8" SSD SYSTEM
This system centers around the REDMAG 1.8" SSD, which is a fast and reliable media option for your camera system.
The REDMAG 1.8" SSD system is compatible with EPIC and SCARLET cameras.
For more information, go to "REDMAG 1.8" SSD System" on page18.

MIXING CARBON FIBER AND ALUMINUM
COMPONENTS
NOTE: This section is only applicable to EPIC and SCARLET cameras.
The structural mounting points for the carbon fiber media modules are optimized for the carbon fiber EPIC/SCARLET,
whereas the structural mounting points for the standard aluminum side SSD modules are optimized for use with the
standard aluminum camera.
Using a carbon fiber media module with an aluminum EPIC/SCARLET or using an aluminum side SSD module with a
carbon fiber EPIC/SCARLET may lead to an unstable connection between the camera and the module, which could
affect data integrity.
WARNING: Damage to the camera, side SSD module, or other components of the camera system caused by mixing
carbon fiber components with non-carbon-fiber components is not covered under warranty, and may void the warranty
for both the camera and the side SSD module.
SUMMARY OF CARBON FIBER RESTRICTIONS
DO NOT attach any of the following side SSD modules to a carbon fiber EPIC/SCARLET:
RED MINI-MAG Side SSD Module
DSMC 1.8" SSD Side Module
DSMC 1.8" SSD Side Module (DRAGON)
DO NOT attach the following side SSD modules to a standard aluminum EPIC/SCARLET:
Carbon Fiber RED MINI-MAG Side SSD Module
Carbon Fiber DSMC 1.8" SSD Side Module (DRAGON)
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
The following resources offer additional information about RED, the DSMC® system, and the RED community:
RED.com: Check the official RED website for the latest information about RED products.
RED Learn Articles: RED offers in-depth technical articles about RED cameras, post-production, and digital
cinematography.
RED Downloads: Go to RED Downloads to download the latest firmware, operation guides, and post-production
software.
DSMC Toolkit: Go to RED Downloads to find the DSMC Toolkit, which offers many helpful tools and resources to
customize and improve your camera workflow.
RED Support: Check the RED SUPPORT site for FAQs, or to file a support ticket.
Bomb Squad Support: For more information, contact your Bomb Squad representative.
In-Camera Help: Select the Help button on an in-camera screen to open up the help for that screen.
REDUSER: Discuss all things RED on the REDUSER third-party forum.
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2 RED MINI-MAG
SYSTEM
RED MINI-MAG
The RED MINI-MAG® is the fastest, smallest, and most powerful media option for your camera system. Compared to
their predecessor, the REDMAG® 1.8", RED MINI-MAGs have faster read/write speeds to support higher frame rates
and resolutions with minimal compression. The RED MINI-MAG system is compatible with EPIC, SCARLET ®,
WEAPON®, SCARLET-W, RED RAVEN®, and RED EPIC-W®.
NOTE: If your EPIC/SCARLET is on an earlier firmware than what a RED MINI-MAG requires, you can use a RED MINI-
MAG to upgrade to a compatible firmware. While you can use a RED MINI-MAG to downgrade firmware versions, the
EPIC/SCARLET will not be fully functional with the RED MINI-MAG Side SSD Module installed. You will need to either
switch to a DSMC 1.8" SSD Side Module or upgrade to a later firmware.
Figure: RED MINI-MAG (120GB)

RED MINI-MAGS
RED offers the following RED MINI-MAG SSDs:
ITEM PART NUMBER REQUIRED FIRMWARE
RED MINI-MAG (120GB) 750-0075 EPIC/SCARLET: v5.3.46 or later; or v6.0.39 or later
WEAPON: v6.1.33 or later
SCARLET-W/RAVEN: All firmware
RED MINI-MAG (240GB) 750-0082 v5.1.47 or later
RED MINI-MAG (480GB) 750-0090 v6.3.75 or later
RED MINI-MAG (512GB) V41750-0078 v5.1.34 or later
RED MINI-MAG (512GB) V51750-0078 v6.2.60 or later; or v6.3.17 or later
RED MNI-MAG (512GB) V61750-0078 v6.2.63 or later; or v6.3.27 or later
RED MINI-MAG (960GB) 750-0087 v6.3.75 or later
RED MINI-MAG (1TB)2750-0081 v5.3.34 or later
1. To see the Model number, go to Menu > Media > Device.
2. The RED MINI-MAG 1TB can take up to 20 seconds to mount to a computer or a camera.
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RED MINI-MAG MODULES
RED® offers the following RED MINI-MAG modules for EPIC/SCARLET:
RED MINI-MAG Side SSD Module: Mounts to any standard aluminum camera.
Carbon Fiber RED MINI-MAG Side SSD Module : Mounts to any carbon fiber EPIC/SCARLET, and is only
available with a carbon fiber EPIC/SCARLET.
NOTE: RED MINI-MAG Modules are not compatible with WEAPON, SCARLET-W, RAVEN, and EPIC-W.
Each RED MINI-MAG module attaches to the EPIC/SCARLET so that you can mount a RED MINI-MAG to your
camera.
Each RED MINI-MAG module has the same EVF/LCD LEMO connector, user keys, and REC button as the DSMC 1.8"
SSD Side Module.
NOTE: The two (2) screws under the SSD slot on the standard aluminum side SSD modules secure an internal bracket
that provides structural support. DO NOT loosen these screws. Loosening these screws DOES NOT provide extra
clearance for the SSD.
WARNING: The red metal heat sink under the SSD slot on the Carbon Fiber RED MINI-MAG Side SSD Module may
get hot during long-term operation.
WARNING: Modules, expanders, and lens mounts are NOT HOT SWAPPABLE, meaning you cannot remove or install
these items while the camera is turned on. Before installing or removing these items, you MUST turn off the camera.
Failure to do so may result in damage to the item or camera that is not covered under warranty.
Figure: RED MINI-MAG Side SSDModule
RED MINI-MAG SIDE SSD MODULES
RED offers the following RED MINI-MAG Side SSD Modules:
ITEM PART
NUMBER
RED MINI-MAG Side SSD Module 720-0021
Carbon Fiber RED MINI-MAG Side SSD Module1N/A
1. The Carbon Fiber RED MINI-MAG Side SSD Module is only available with a carbon fiber EPIC/SCARLET.
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