RED SCARLET-X User Manual

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RED SCARLET-X

®

OPERATION GUIDE

build v3.2

www.red.com

Table of Contents

Table of Contents3
Disclaimer5
- Copyright Notice5
- Trademark Disclaimer5
Compliance6
- Industrial Canada Emission Compliance Statements6
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement6
- Commission (FCC Statement6
- Australia and New Zealand Statement7
- Japan Statements7
- European Union Compliance Statements7
Before You Start9
- Important Safety Instructions9
Theory of Operation12
- Image Processing12
- MYSTERIUM X ® Sensor12
- Sensor12
- Hdrx13
- Audio Recording14
- Magic Motion14
- Microphone Level Analog Inputs14
- Line Level Analog Inputs15
- Video Monitoring Outputs15
- Digital Magazine (Media)17
- Redmote17
Camera Operational Controls21
- Brain21
- Side SSD Module22
- Side Handle24
- DSMC Modules30
- Redmote35
- Displays37
- BOMB EVF and Bomb EVF (OLED)37
- Touchscreen LCD39
Basic Operation40
- Power Sources40
- Graphical User Interface and Navigation47
- Navigating Menus54
- Using Touchscreen LCD55
First Time Use - Setting up Your Red Epic59
- Attach Power Source59
- Power up61
- Preparing to Record61
- Recording65
  - Record Indicator65
- Playback66
Menu Controls67
- Adjustments67
  - Advanced Setting Menus68
Main Menu69
- Fps69
- ISO (Sensitivity)71
- F Stop71
- Exposure73
  - Basic Settings73
  - Advanced Settings74
- White Balance76
  - Basic Settings76
  - Advanced Settings77
- Resolution79
- Redcode79
  - Redcode Options for Various Frame Rates80
Secondary Menus80
- HDR Menu80
  - Hdr on / off81
  - Stops81
- Focus Menu81
- Lens Information Display89
  - RED DSMC Ti PL Mount + Lens89
  - DSMC Canon Mount + Lens89
- Exposure Menu90
- Presets Menu90
  - Camera Presets90
  - Looks Presets94
- Media Menu95
- Settings Menu98
- Power155
  - Power Status155
  - Shutdown156
Appendix A: Upgrading Camera Firmware157
- Verify Current Camera Firmware157
- Upgrade Procedure157
Appendix B: Managing Digital Media158
- Media158
- Formatting Media158
- Media Capacity Remaining Status160
- Eject Media from Camera (Unmount)160
- Copying Media161
- Erasing Media162
  - Macintosh os X162
  - Windows162
Appendix C: Input / Output Connectors163
- Camera Brain Front163
  - Microphone Audio)164
- Camera Brain Rear165
- Side SSD Module174
- Redmote175
Appendix D: Default Key Functions176
Appendix E: Redmote177
Operation178
- Control, Connectors and Display178
  - Controls178
- Operation181
- Maintenance194
  - Internal Battery194
  - Upgrading REDMOTE Firmware196
Appendix F: 3D Setup / Operation209
- Overview209
- Camera Setup209
  - Master Camera209
  - Slave Camera210
- Clip Naming Conventions210
  - Reel No. / Slate (Camera ID) / Camera Position210
- Connecting Cameras211
- Operation212
Iso213
Appendix G: Exposure - Using False Color and213
- Underexposure (~ 2 Stops)213
- Using False Color and Iso213
- Overexposure (~ 2 Stops)215
- Appropriate Exposure218
- Adjusting the ISO Rating221
Appendix H: Post Production223
- Monitoring223
  - Redcine-Xpro224
Appendix I225
Appendix I: Maintenance225
- Cleaning225
- Back Focus Adjustment227
Appendix J: Troubleshooting230
- No Media Attached230
- Recording Halted: Record Error - Shutdown230
- Preset Could Not be Applied230
- Camera Cannot be Paired to REDMOTE230
- Cannot See Menus on LCD Touch Screen230
Appendix K: Technical Specifications231
- Camera Brain Dimensions232
Appendix L: Resolution Chart236
Appendix M: Menu Maps237

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RED SCARLET-X Specifications

General

Resolution	5120 x 2700
Lens Mount	PL Mount, Canon EF Mount (optional)
Dynamic Range	13.5 stops
Recording Format	REDCODE RAW
Recording Media	1.8" SSD
Weight	5 lbs (body only)

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