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COPYRIGHT © 2015 RED.COM, INC
RED DSMC OPERATION GUIDE: EPIC/SCARLET
955-0020_V6.0, REV-J | 108
FAN CONTROL MODES
Select a fan control mode for the bottom fan. If a top fan is installed, it runs at a constant speed when necessary.
NOTE: After selecting a new fan setting, run the DSMC until the core temperature stabilizes, and then perform
a black shading calibration.
NOTE: If using a top fan, the top fan may not run immediately after turning on the DSMC, as the top fan runs
when the DSMC requires additional cooling power.
NOTE: Manual and Auto modes require that you actively manage the sensor temperature, because these modes
focus on controlling fan speed and do not target a narrow sensor temperature range. Use the T/E status
indicators as guides for proper temperature calibration.
NOTE: Maximum speeds are intended as target speeds only; actual fan speeds may be higher at times due to
long recording times or high ambient temperatures.
ADAPTIVE
Adaptive is the default mode for EPIC DRAGON and SCARLET DRAGON.
Select a target temperature and the bottom fan self-adjusts to maintain the selected temperature. The default
target temperature is 65°C. After the camera reaches the target temperature, and if the ambient temperature
remains constant, Adaptive mode results in a consistent fan speed and fan noise over time.
Targeting a higher temperature raises the sensor temperature, lengthens the sensor warm-up time, and lowers
the fan speed. Targeting a lower temperature lowers the sensor temperature, shortens the sensor warm-up
time, and increases the fan speed.
EPIC DRAGON and SCARLET DRAGON: Target temperature range is 55°C to 70°C. A target temperature of 65°C
works best across most environmental conditions.
EPIC MYSTERIUM-X and SCARLET MYSTERIUM-X: Target temperature range is 45°C to 70°C. Target temperatures
above 50°C give noticeable fan noise improvements when compared to Auto mode.
ADAPTIVE PREVIEW QUIET RECORD
NOTE: Target Temperature only affects standby mode.
Record mode: The camera uses Quiet fan mode. For more information, go to “Quiet” on page 108.
Standby mode: The camera uses Adaptive fan mode. For more information, go to “Adaptive” on page 108.
AUTO
Auto is the default mode for EPIC MYSTERIUM-X and SCARLET MYSTERIUM-X.
Select a maximum bottom fan record speed, and the standby mode fan speed self-adjusts accordingly so that
enough cooling is provided overall.
The default Maximum Record Speed is 50%. The Maximum Record Speed range is 25–100%. A slower speed
setting results in a faster standby mode fan speed, and vice versa.
QUIET
The bottom fan self-adjusts to maintain the lowest possible noise level in record and standby mode while still
cooling the DSMC. Using Quiet results in a higher sensor temperature when compared to Auto mode.
MANUAL
Select a speed for the bottom fan in both record and standby modes. The bottom fan self-adjusts to maintain
the selected speeds. The default Maximum Record Speed is 50% and the default Maximum Preview Speed is
75%. The range for both Maximum Record Speed and Maximum Preview Speed is 25–100%.
POST RECORD DELAY
Select the amount of time that it takes for the bottom fan to switch from record to preview mode.

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RED Epic Specifications

General IconGeneral
SensorMysterium-X
Resolution5120 x 2700 (5K)
Lens MountPL Mount
Frame Rates1-120 fps
Dynamic Range13.5 stops
Recording FormatREDCODE RAW
MediaREDMAG (SSD)
Weight5 lbs (2.3 kg) body only
Sensor Size27.7 mm x 14.6 mm
Operating Temperature32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)

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