Format Media In-Camera

IMPORTANT: Ensure that data is backed up before formatting media, since formatting erases all data on the SSD.

NOTE: The procedure below is specific to firmware v6.4. The procedure may change based on your camera firmware version.

  1. Insert the RED® SSD into the media slot on a media module with the RED logo facing outward (away from camera body).

    NOTE: When fully inserted, the SSD protrudes slightly from the SSD slot.

  2. Go to Menu > Media > Device.
  3. Select an option from the Active Media drop-down menu.
  4. Select Format Media....

    Format Media

    Figure: Format Media

  5. Select FAT32 or UDF from the File System drop-down menu.
  6.  Select the following options to add camera identity information and 3D position properties:
    • Reel Number: Select a value in the range 1–999.
    • Camera ID: Select a letter in the range A-Z to identify the camera.
    • Camera Position: Identify the camera position as Right, Left, or Center.
    • Edge Timecode Start: Manually enter an Edge Timecode Start value (seldom used).
  7. Select Format.

    NOTE: The Format button also displays the number of clips that are deleted during formatting, if any clips are on the media.

    Format Details

    Figure: Format Details

  8. Select Format to continue.
    Media Format Message

    Figure: Media Format Message

    Formatting takes about 10 seconds. Once formatting is complete, the Viewfinder output(s) display the following message: “The media was successfully re-formatted and is ready for immediate use”.

Secure Format Media

Secure format is a low-level format that rebuilds the SSD file system. It should only be used if the performance of the SSD is in question.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that data is backed up before formatting media, since formatting erases all data on the SSD.

To perform a secure format, follow the instructions below:

  1. Go to Menu > Media > Device > Utilities....
  2. Select Secure Format....

    Secure Format

    Figure: Secure Format

  1. Continue to format the media as you would for a normal media format. For more information, go to Format Media In-Camera.
RED DSMC Media Operation Guide
955-0047, REV-BA
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