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RED RANGER GEMINI OPERATION GUIDE
CHAPTER 6:
UPGRADE CAMERA FIRMWARE
Your camera functionality may be upgraded by installing the latest firmware. Make a habit of frequently visiting
at
to check for new versions of camera firmware, updated operation guides, and
post production software.
VERIFY CURRENT CAMERA FIRMWARE
To see the firmware version that is currently installed on your camera, go to Menu > Settings > Maintenance > System
Status > Camera Info. A higher number reflects a later release.
UPGRADE CAMERA FIRMWARE
Install the most recent firmware. Unless otherwise specified in the release notes, you do not need to upgrade to any
firmware in between your current version and the most recent version available online.
NOTE: You must calibrate the sensor after upgrading the camera. For more information, go to
NOTE: Preset, Look, and Custom Overlay files are preserved across upgrades to v6.2.3 or later.
NOTE: On Mac
®
computers with REDCINE-X PRO
®
installed, RED Watchdog mounts the SSD as Read-Only by
default, which means that you are unable to write files (including firmware upgrade files) to the SSD. Change the Mount
preference to Read-Write before attempting to copy firmware to the SSD.
1. Connect an SSD (RED MINI-MAG
®
) to your computer.
2. Download the most recent firmware for your camera from
at
3. Unzip the firmware zip file.
4. Copy the force_upgrade folder and its contents to the top level of the SSD directory.
5. Eject or unmount the SSD, and then remove the SSD.
6. Ensure that the camera is turned off.
7. Insert the SSD with the force_upgrade folder into your camera.
