Operation Manual
Version 2.0.5R1
DECEMBER 20, 2011 ©2011 RED.COM INC.
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5. Ensure camera is powered down.
6. Remove Side Handle and/or REDmote if installed on the camera.
7. Connect an AC power adapter to the camera.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE BATTERIES TO POWER CAMERA DURING THIS PROCEDURE.
8. Insert the SSD into your SCARLET-X and power up. Force upgrade will automatically run on power
up only and will not display anything on the external monitors. During upgrade, the fans will run at hi
speed and the PWR and REC LEDs will blink Green. After about 45 seconds, the LEDs will stop
blinking and the camera will power down.
9. Remove the SSD from the camera, wait 10 seconds.
10. Power up the camera. The green lights will flash for about a minute.
IMPORTANT: THE CAMERA MUST NOT BE SHUTDOWN OR LOSE POWER AT THIS POINT OR
THE CAMERA WILL NOT COME BACK UP.
11. Go to SECONDARY MENUS > SETTINGS > MAINTENANCE > SYSTEM INFO and verify that the
camera monitor output(s) report back - Version 2.0.5 and PIN (value specific to camera).
12. Installation is now complete.
NOTE: After the firmware upgrade, it is mandatory that you re-format the REDMAG SSDs before
use. Refer to APPENDIX B: MANAGING DIGITAL MEDIA > FORMATTING MEDIA.
NOTE: Once firmware is upgraded (on REDmote or camera), the REDmote must be paired to the
camera again.
IMPORTANT: Before formatting your media, be sure to copy any clips, presets or log files you
want to keep to your computer to prevent unwanted loss of your files. Refer to APPENDIX B:
MANAGING DIGITAL MEDIA > COPYING MEDIA.
MULTIPLE CAMERAS
If multiple cameras are to be upgraded, unmount the external media from the camera, and perform
STEPS 3 through 12 of the previous procedure for each camera.










