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RED FOCUS OPERATION GUIDE

COPYRIGHT © 2015 RED.COM, INC  

   955-0050, REV-C  |   5

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 

DO NOT use the camera or accessories near water. Avoid ex-

posing your camera to moisture. The unit is not waterproof, 

so contact with water could cause permanent damage to the 

unit as well as electric shock and serious injury to the user. DO 

NOT use the camera in the rain or under other conditions with 

high moisture without appropriate protection, and immediately 

remove power source if camera or accessories are exposed to 

moisture.

WARNING: 

To reduce the risk of fire or elec-

tric shock, do not expose the camera to 

rain or moisture.

 

DO NOT expose the DSMC to laser beams, as laser beams may 

damage the sensor.

 

DO NOT expose your camera to excessive vibration or impact 

(shock). Be careful not to drop your camera. Internal mecha-

nisms may be damaged by severe shock. Mechanical alignment 

of optical elements may be affected by excessive vibration.

 

ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE: The use of devices us-

ing radio or other communication waves may result in the mal-

function or interference with the unit and/or with audio and 

video signals.

 

Clean only using a dry cloth. When cleaning your camera, re-

member that it is not waterproof and moisture can damage 

electronic circuitry. DO NOT rinse or immerse any element of 

the camera, lens or other accessory, keep them dry at all times. 

DO NOT use soaps, detergents, ammonia, alkaline cleaners, 

and abrasive cleaning compounds or solvents. These sub-

stances may damage lens coatings and electronic circuitry.

 

Maintain sufficient ventilation—DO NOT block any ventilation 

openings or obstruct cooling fan airflow.

CAUTION: 

Proper camera ventilation re-

quires a minimum 0.5" (1.25 cm) clearance 

between the camera ventilation openings 

and external surfaces. Verify that objects 

that can block the fan intake and ex-

haust ports do not impede airflow. Failure 

to permit adequate airflow may result in 

overheating of the camera, degraded op-

eration and in extreme situations, damage 

to the camera.

 

DO NOT operate or store near any heat sources such as radia-

tors, heat registers, stoves, or any other apparatus that pro-

duce heat. Store in a protected, level and ventilated place. 

Avoid exposure to temperature extremes, damp, severe vibra-

tion, strong magnetic fields, direct sunlight or local heat sourc-

es during storage. Remove any batteries from the camera be-

fore storage. Recommended storage and usage temperatures 

for your camera, lenses and other accessories are:

 

Operating range: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

 

Storage range: –20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F)

If there are any performance issues with your camera or acces-

sories when operating within this temperature range, please file 

a support ticket on 

https://support.red.com

.

 

The DSMC Side Handle, side SSD modules, rear modules, and 

lens mounts are NOT HOT SWAPPABLE, meaning you cannot 

remove or install them while the camera is turned on. Before 

installing or removing any of these accessories, you MUST turn 

off the camera. Failure to do so may result in damage to the 

accessory and/or camera BRAIN that will not be covered under 

warranty.

 

DO NOT bypass the third prong of the grounding-type plug on 

the power cord of the AC Power Adapter. A grounding-type 

plug has two blades and a third “grounding” prong. The third 

prong is provided for your safety. A grounding-type plug shall 

be connected to an outlet with a protective earthen connec-

tion. If the grounding-type plug does not fit into your outlet, 

do not attempt to modify the plug or outlet, consult a qualified 

electrician.

 

Protect all power cords from being pinched, walked on or 

driven over by a vehicle. Replace any power cords suspected 

of sustaining damage due to crushing or other forms physical 

damage.

Products marked with this symbol are 

class 2 devices. These devices are not 

provided with a grounding type plug.

CAUTION: 

The power cord plug for the AC 

Power Adapter is used as the power dis-

connect. To disconnect all power from the 

AC Power Adapter, unplug the power cord 

plug from the wall outlet. During use, the 

power cord plug should remain easily ac-

cessible at all times.

 

Lithium-ion batteries may be subject to special handling re-

quirements pursuant to federal and local laws. Please refer to 

specific shipping instructions included with your battery re-

garding proper transport of your battery. Do not handle your 

battery if it is damaged or leaking. Disposal of batteries must 

be in accordance with local environmental regulations. For 

example, California law requires that all rechargeable batter-

ies must be recycled by an authorized recycle center. Storing 

batteries fully charged or in high temperature conditions may 

permanently reduce the life of the battery. Available battery 

capacity may also be temporarily lessened after storage in low 

temperature conditions. 

WARNING: 

DO NOT expose the battery to 

excessive heat.

WARNING: 

Danger of explosion if an incor-

rect battery is charged with the RED Char-

ger or is used to power the camera and 

accessories. Replace only with the same 

or equivalent type battery.

CAUTION: 

Refer all service and repair to 

qualified RED service personnel. To reduce 

the risk of electric shock, and damage to 

the camera or accessories, DO NOT at-

tempt to perform any servicing other than 

any procedures that are recommended in 

the operating instructions.

INDOOR USE ONLY: 

Products marked with 

this symbol are designed for use indoors 

only.

Summary of Contents for PROFESSIONAL RED FOCUS

Page 1: ...RED ONE EPIC SCARLET WEAPON RED COM RED FOCUS O PERAT ION GU IDE ...

Page 2: ... RED Focus Basic Operation 8 Turn On Off RED Focus 9 Install Remove Batteries 9 Power Consumption 9 Chapter 3 Use with RED ONE 10 RED ONE Back Focus Adjustment 10 Chapter 4 Use with EPIC SCARLET 11 EPIC SCARLET Back Focus Adjustment 11 Chapter 5 Use with WEAPON 13 WEAPON Back Focus Adjustment 13 Chapter 6 RED Focus Maintenance 15 Clean RED Focus Exterior Surfaces 15 Store RED Focus 15 Water Damage...

Page 3: ...he equip ment DISCLAIMER RED has made every effort to provide clear and accurate information in this document which is provided solely for the user s information While thought to be accurate the information in this document is provided strictly as is and RED will not be held responsible for is sues arising from typographical errors or user s interpretation of the language used herein that is diffe...

Page 4: ...aste Electrical and Electronic Equip ment WEEE mark applies only to countries within the European Union EU and Norway This symbol on the product and accompany ing documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste For proper treatment recovery and recycling please take this product to designated collection points where it will be accepted ...

Page 5: ...es with your camera or acces sories when operating within this temperature range please file a support ticket on https support red com The DSMC Side Handle side SSD modules rear modules and lens mounts are NOT HOT SWAPPABLE meaning you cannot remove or install them while the camera is turned on Before installing or removing any of these accessories you MUST turn off the camera Failure to do so may...

Page 6: ...ate heat if they come into contact with the battery DO NOT discard the battery into fire or heat DO NOT store use or recharge the battery near a heat source such as a fire or a heater DO NOT allow the battery to get wet DO NOT pierce the battery with pointed or other sharp objects DO NOT step on throw or strike the battery with a hammer DO NOT use a battery that appears to be deformed or dam aged ...

Page 7: ...ion about RED products RED Learn Articles RED offers in depth technical articles about RED cameras post production and digital cinematography RED com downloads Go to the RED Downloads page to download the latest firmware operation guides and post production software DSMC Toolkit Go to the RED Downloads page to find the DSMC Toolkit which offers many helpful tools and resources to customize and imp...

Page 8: ... display of the RED Focus RED FOCUS FEATURES 2 1 FEATURE DESCRIPTION 1 LED Indicator When enabled the LED illuminates green when turned on 2 Power Button Press to turn RED Focus on DISPLAY The RED Focus projects a Siemens star image onto the camera sensor for adjusting back focus RED Focus Features 02 RED FOCUS BASIC OPERATION ...

Page 9: ...e Batteries on page 9 INSTALL REMOVE BATTERIES REQUIRED TOOL Phillips 1 screwdriver To install replace the batteries follow the instructions below 1 Remove the two 2 screws from the battery cover with a Phillips 1 screwdriver 2 Remove the battery cover 3 Install remove or replace the batteries 4 Install the battery cover 5 Install the two 2 screws through the battery cover and tighten with a Phill...

Page 10: ... ring 7 Turn on the RED ONE NOTE Allow the camera to boot up completely 8 Press the Power button on the RED Focus 9 Press User Key 2 on the BRAIN NOTE An X displays in the center of the display and does not line up with the image projected on the display by the RED Focus 10 Adjust the camera focus ring until the image is in focus NOTE Go to Audio Video Menu Viewfinder False Color Focus to double c...

Page 11: ...ment screw using a T 10 Torx driver NOTE The screw in plug is indicated by a Siemens star with an arrow pointing to its location 5 Install the RED Focus on the DSMC PL mount A Remove the camera lens or sensor cover B Install the RED Focus on the DSMC PL mount C Lock the camera lock ring 6 Turn on the BRAIN 7 Press the Power button on the RED Focus NOTE If the RED Focus turns off while still in use...

Page 12: ... the sensor backward NOTE The center of the image will never be in perfect focus NOTE The back focus adjustment mechanism is self locking and does not require a supplementary locking screw 13 Remove the RED Focus A Unlock the camera lock ring B Remove the RED Focus C Install a camera lens or sensor cover 14 Install the screw in plug in the back focus adjustment opening using a T 10 Torx driver ...

Page 13: ...ment screw using a T 10 Torx driver NOTE The screw in plug is indicated by a Siemens star with an arrow pointing to its location 5 Install the RED Focus to the DSMC PL mount A Remove the camera lens or sensor cover B Install the RED Focus onto the camera C Lock the camera lock ring 6 Turn on the BRAIN 7 Press the Power button on the RED Focus NOTE If the RED Focus turns off while still in use pres...

Page 14: ... the sensor backward NOTE The center of the image will never be in perfect focus NOTE The back focus adjustment mechanism is self locking and does not require a supplementary locking screw 13 Remove the RED Focus A Unlock the camera lock ring B Remove the RED Focus C Install a camera lens or sensor cover 14 Install the screw in plug in the back focus adjustment opening using a T 10 Torx driver ...

Page 15: ...nside Alteration or repairs made to the RED Focus except by a RED authorized service facility voids all warranties CLEAN RED FOCUS EXTERIOR SURFACES Use a gas duster to clean the exterior of the RED Focus Clean with a damp lint free cloth When cleaning your RED Focus remember that the device is not waterproof and moisture can damage electronic circuitry STORE RED FOCUS WARNING DO NOT store the RED...

Page 16: ...AL RESOLUTIONS Reinstall the batteries Replace batteries with fresh ones RED FOCUS IMAGE IS BLURRY SYMPTOM The RED Focus image is blurry after tightening focus ring bolts on the RED ONE POTENTIAL RESOLUTION Some shifting may occur while tightening the focus ring Recheck the back focus again and adjust as necessary 07 TROUBLESHOOT YOUR RED FOCUS ...

Page 17: ... 165 1 mm Diameter 2 75 69 85 mm Operating Temperature 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F Storage Temperature 5 C to 60 C 20 F to 140 F Operating Humidity Range 20 to 80 non condensing Storage Humidity Range 10 to 90 non condensing Power Consumption Approximately 5V DC 5A Camera Compatibility RED ONE EPIC SCARLET and WEAPON A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 18: ...C All trademarks trade names logos icons images written material code and product names used in association with the accompanying product are the copyrights trademarks or other intellectual property owned and controlled exclusively by RED COM INC ...

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