Removing Media.
Media should be un-mounted prior to removal from the camera. This ensures power is re-
moved from the digital media and any open data files are closed.
Removing a CF card or disconnecting a RED-DRIVE™ or RED-RAM™ without first un-
mounting it will not physically damage the media, however it does increase the risk of file cor-
ruption, so it’s good operational practice to un-mount the media if possible before removing /
disconnecting.
To UNMOUNT the digital media follow this sequence.
- Press and hold the UNDO key and then press the EXIT key.
When the GUI status indicator displays “Safe to Remove”, (Media X in the status LCD) you
may remove the CF card and/or disconnect the RED-DRIVE™ magazine.
Note: Un-mounting the digital media takes a few seconds, protects the integrity of your
recorded data and helps clips mount instantly to your workstation once in postproduc-
tion, so it’s a recommended habit to develop. If you don’t un-mount the media the cam-
era will offer a warning – your files may not be damaged, but you will have been warned!
Note: The camera will respond to physical removal of the media without un-mounting
with the following warning.
“Media removed prior to Unmount. Data Integrity Risk”
Copying Media.
When copying media, it is recommended that you drag the complete .RDM folder on the digital
magazine to the archive storage media. This copies all the media and metadata files. You won’t
need to copy the log and magazine profile files, but if you do so, it will do no harm.
