RED EPIC MYSTERIUM-X, Operation Manual

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Version 1.6.24 BETA
JULY 25, 2011
©2011 RED.COM INC.
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BASIC OPERATION
This section describes basic operation, starting from power up, Viewfinder layout and Menu navigation.
WARNING: THE SIDE HANDLE, SIDE SSD MODULE, REAR MODULES AND LENS MOUNT ARE NOT
HOT SWAPPABLE – MEANING YOU CANNOT REMOVE OR INSTALL THEM WHILE THE CAMERA IS
POWERED ON. BEFORE INSTALLING OR REMOVING ANY OF THESE ACCESSORIES, YOU MUST
POWER DOWN THE CAMERA. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE
ACCESSORY AND / OR CAMERA BRAIN THAT WILL NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.
POWER SOURCES
SIDE HANDLE
The optional Side Handle accepts one 30Wh REDVOLT® battery, which can power the camera and
typical accessories for approximately 30 minutes when recording in 24 fps RAW 5K MOVIE mode.
Figure 15: Side Handle Battery Compartment
EXTERNAL DC POWER
EPIC accepts input voltages between 11.5V - 17V D.C and can draw a maximum current of 12 Amps.
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An appropriate 150W supply with DC output rated at 15V 10A is available from RED Digital Cinema.
• RED BRICK® 140Wh batteries may be used with the camera via adaptor cable p/n 140-0135.
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4-pin XLR DC power sources may be used with the camera via adaptor cable p/n 140-0160.