Operation Manual
Table Of Contents
- RED EPIC® OPERATION GUIDE
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- DISCLAIMER
- COMPLIANCE
- BEFORE YOU START
- THEORY OF OPERATION
- CAMERA OPERATIONAL CONTROLS
- BASIC OPERATION
- FIRST TIME USE – SETTING UP YOUR RED EPIC
- MENU CONTROLS
- MAIN MENU
- SECONDARY MENUS
- APPENDIX A: UPGRADING CAMERA FIRMWARE
- APPENDIX B: MANAGING DIGITAL MEDIA
- APPENDIX C: CHARGING BATTERIES
- APPENDIX D: INPUT / OUTPUT CONNECTORS
- APPENDIX E: REDMOTE OPERATION
- APPENDIX F: 3D SETUP / OPERATION
- APPENDIX G: EXPOSURE – USING FALSE COLOR AND ISO
- APPENDIX H: POST PRODUCTION
- APPENDIX I: TROUBLESHOOTING
- APPENDIX J: MAINTENANCE
- APPENDIX K: TECHNICAL DATA
- APPENDIX L: MENU MAPS

Version 1.4.0 SVN 29352 BETA
APRIL 19, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
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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










