Operation Manual
RED SCARLET-X OPERATION GUIDE 
COPYRIGHT © 2013 RED.COM, INC
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BEFORE YOU START  
Congratulations on your purchase of a RED DSMC
®
 Digital Still and Motion 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
. 
RED SCARLET-X Digital Still and Motion 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 










