RED RANGER MONSTRO Release Notes

RANGER Release Build v7.2.4 June 22, 2019

NOTE: Download the latest versions of REDCINE-X PRO and the RED ROCKET Installer or the RED ROCKET-X Installer from red.com/downloads.

IMPORTANT:

• You cannot downgrade the camera to earlier than v7.2.1 after upgrading to v7.2.4
• Refer to https://support.red.com/hc/en-us/articles/225565627 for supported PL lenses
• Preset files created only on v4.0.x or later are compatible with v7.2.4
• It can take the camera up to 8.5 minutes to update firmware for the RED Touch 7" LCD. The LCD displays a progress screen during the update. If your camera loses power during the update, turn your camera back on. The LCD upgrade restarts. During the upgrade, the LCD is blank and the PWR/REC LEDs flash green.

UPGRADERANGERFIRMWARE TO BUILD v7.2.4

1. 1. Connect a RED MINI-MAG to your computer.
2. 2. Download the most recent firmware from www.red.com/downloads.
3. 3. Unzip the firmware zip file.
4. 4. Copy the force_upgrade folder and its contents to the top level of the SSD directory.
5. 5. Eject or unmount the SSD, and then remove the SSD.
6. 6. Ensure the camera is powered down.
7. 7. Insert the SSD with the force_upgrade folder into your camera.
8. 8. Power up the camera.

   The upgrade automatically runs at power up. During upgrade, the fans run at high speed and the PWR and REC LEDs flash green. After approximately 15 seconds, the LEDs stop flashing and the camera powers down. Nothing displays on the external monitors during the upgrade.

9. 9. After the camera powers down, remove the SSD and wait 10 seconds.
10. 10. Power up the camera.

    The camera may take 30 seconds or longer to upgrade all the attached modules. During this time the PWR and REC LEDs flash green and nothing displays on the external monitors.

11. 11. Go to Menu > Settings > Maintenance > System Status > Camera Info and verify that the firmware version listed matches the firmware version that you downloaded.
12. 12. Reformat the SSD before recording to it.

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES SINCE PREVIOUS BUILD v7.2.3

• Fixed DSMC2 EVF color mismatch with IPP2
• Fixed banding artifacts with MONSTRO when Sensor Flip/Mirror Scan Direction enabled
• Fixed R/S port start/stop trigger with ARRI UMC-4 and AMC-1
• Fixed Apple ProRes file metadata for Rec. 2020
• Fixed Apple ProRes output transform with Rec. 2020 baked-in settings
• Change to only display voltage for all Gold Mount batteries

OPERATIONAL NOTES SPECIFIC TO BUILD v7.2.4

• Perform sensor calibration after upgrade.
• Refer to https://support.red.com/hc/en-us/sections/204939547 for the list of Known Issues.
• Secure Format media before using Pre-Record.
• The horizon feature requires Gyro calibration be completed prior to use.
• Do not 3D sync when GEN ICON is not illuminated or yellow.
• Image Magnify is available during preview only.
• HD-SDI is True Progressive and does not support 1080i or 1080 PsF signal formats.

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RANGER Release Build v7.2.3 April 25, 2019

NOTE: Download the latest versions of REDCINE-X PRO and the RED ROCKET Installer or the RED ROCKET-X Installer from red.com/downloads.

IMPORTANT:

• You cannot downgrade the camera to earlier than v7.2.2 after upgrading to v7.2.2.
• Refer to https://support.red.com/hc/en-us/articles/225565627 for supported PL lenses.
• Preset files created only on v4.0.x or later are compatible with v7.2.2.
• It can take the camera up to 8.5 minutes to update firmware for the RED Touch 7" LCD. The LCD displays a progress screen during the update. If your camera loses power during the update, turn your camera back on. The LCD upgrade restarts. During the upgrade, the LCD is blank and the PWR/REC LEDs flash green.

UPGRADE RANGER FIRMWARE TO v7.2.3

1. Connect a RED MINI-MAG to your computer.

2. Download the most recent firmware from www.red.com/downloads.

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 the camera is powered down.

7. Insert the SSD with the force_upgrade folder into your camera.

8. Power up the camera.

The upgrade automatically runs at power up.

During upgrade, the fans run at high speed and the PWR and REC LEDs flash green. After approximately 15 seconds, the LEDs stop flashing and the camera powers down. Nothing displays on the external monitors during the upgrade.

9. After the camera powers down, remove the SSD and wait 10 seconds.

10. Power up the camera.

The camera may take 30 seconds or longer to upgrade all the attached modules. During this time the PWR and REC LEDs flash green and nothing displays on the external monitors.

11. Go to Menu > Settings > Maintenance > System Status > Camera Info and verify that the firmware version listed matches the firmware version that you downloaded.

12. Reformat the SSD before recording to it.

SIGNIFICANTCHANGESSINCEPREVIOUSBUILD v7.2.2

• Display voltage only for all Gold Mount batteries

OPERATIONALNOTESSPECIFIC TO BUILD v7.2.3

• Perform sensor calibration after upgrade.
• Refer to https://support.red.com/hc/en-us/sections/204939547 for the list of Known Issues.
• Secure Format media before using Pre-Record.
• The horizon feature requires Gyro calibration be completed prior to use.
• Do not 3D sync when GEN ICON is not illuminated or yellow. 
• Image Magnify is available during preview only.
• HD-SDI is True Progressive and does not support 1080i or 1080 PsF signal formats.

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