
Table of Contents 2
Disclaimer 4
Copyright Notice 4
Trademark Disclaimer 4
Compliance Statements 4
Safety Instructions 6
Battery Storage and Handling 8
Shipping Disclaimer 9
1 Product Introduction 10
Read Before You Shoot 10
R3D File Format and REDCODE 10
Shoot For Video and Stills 11
Post Production with REDCINE-X PRO 11
HDRX and MAGIC MOTION 12
Additional Resources 12
2 Camera System Components 13
Additional Resources 13
BRAIN 13
REDMINI-MAG System 18
Expanders 19
Power Modules 25
REDBatteries and Chargers 26
Displays and Electronic Viewfinders 27
LEMOAdaptors 32
Camera Control Modules 33
Rails, Mounts, Tactical Gear, and Cables 35
3 Basic Operations 36
Power Operations 36
Configure Your Camera 39
Use a Tripod or Monopod 44
Video Monitor Outputs 45
Record 46
4 Basic Menus and Controls 48
GUI Menu Introduction 48
Upper Status Row (Basic Menu) 49
Live Action Area 53
Lower Status Row 55
Navigation Controls 61
5 Advanced Menus 70
Advanced Menus Overview 70
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Access the Advanced Menus 70
Settings Menu 71
Media Menu 123
Playback Menu 124
Power Menu 128
HDRX Menu 129
Focus Menu 130
Exposure Assist Menu 137
Presets Menu 139
6 Record and Monitor Audio 142
Audio Overview 142
Set Up Audio 142
Control 143
Mix 146
Audio Output Options 146
Audio Meter (VU Meter) 147
Audio During Playback 148
7 Timecode, Genlock, Multi-Camera
Setup 149
Timecode 149
Genlock 152
Master/Slave Operation 155
Set Up Stereo/3D Configuration 160
Camera Array 161
Set Up Motion Control (MoCo) 162
Compatible Timecode Devices 163
Compatible Genlock Devices 164
8 Upgrade Camera Firmware 165
Verify Current Camera Firmware 165
Upgrade Camera Firmware 165
9 Camera System Maintenance 167
BRAIN and Accessory Exterior Surfaces 167
Clean EVF Screen 168
Clean LCD Screens 168
Water Damage 169
10 Troubleshoot Your Camera 170
Perform a Stress Test 170
General Troubleshooting 171
Error Messages 177
Media Bay and RED MINI-MAG Issues 180