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HD SkyLink Falcon/Kite HDMI/SDI
Note: The HDMI version was used for the illustrations in this manual.
English manual version v1.0EN. Status: December, 2013.
This manual and all images contained are copyrighted by Globe Flight and/or Amimon.
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- Page 1 HD SkyLink Falcon/Kite HDMI/SDI Note: The HDMI version was used for the illustrations in this manual. English manual version v1.0EN. Status: December, 2013. This manual and all images contained are copyrighted by Globe Flight and/or Amimon. Manual AMIMON HD SkyLink page...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Use only accessories specified or recommended by Amimon. The main plug of the power cord must remain readily accessible. -
Page 3: Disclaimer
Please strictly follow this manual when you install and operate this device. Neither the manufacturer nor the seller are held responsible for any damages or injuries caused by the use of this product. Manual AMIMON HD SkyLink page www.globe-flight.de... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Product description ..........................9 The HD SkyLink Kite transmitter ....................9 LED signals (transmitter) ....................... 10 Position of the slide switches ......................10 The HD SkyLink Falcon receiver ....................11 LED signals (receiver) ........................12 DIP switch function ........................12 Frequency settings..........................13 Installation ............................ -
Page 5: Product Overview
The HD SkyLink system was designed to establish wireless HD video signal transmission without any latency over large distances. Amimon finally made this possible with revolutionary technology! The HD SkyLink is a lightweight but still very powerful wireless HD system, which is the perfect solution for live streaming from your multicopter or from a steadycam system. -
Page 6: In The Box
Please verify that the following items are in the shipping box, prior to the installation of transmitter and receiver. Transmitter and accessories: 1x HD video transmitter 1x HDMI cable (HDMI version only) 2x 2dBi omnidirectional antennas 2x 5dBi omnidirectional antennas Manual AMIMON HD SkyLink page www.globe-flight.de... - Page 7 HD SkyLink 1x LEMO power cable 2x -9dBm attenuators Receiver and accessories 1x HD-SDI video receiver 1x 12V Power supply 1x Cylindrical DC power cable 5x 2dBi omnidirectional antennas Manual AMIMON HD SkyLink page www.globe-flight.de...
- Page 8 HD SkyLink 5x 5dBi omnidirectional antennas Additional accessory: 1x Remote control 1x IR remote extension connector Manual AMIMON HD SkyLink page www.globe-flight.de...
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Page 9: Product Description
10. HDMI or HD-SDI input port For connecting the HD video source to the HD SkyLink Kite transmitter 5. Registration button 11. Slide switch #1 For registering the transmitter to additional receivers 6. Reset button 12. Slide switch #2 Manual AMIMON HD SkyLink page www.globe-flight.de... -
Page 10: Led Signals (Transmitter)
The slide switches of the HD SkyLink Kite transmitter both have to be set to the left position. Other combinations of switch positions are not supported or have no function. Slide switches Switch #1 Switch #2 Mode 1. Standard mode (FCC, 19dBm) Manual AMIMON HD SkyLink page www.globe-flight.de... -
Page 11: The Hd Skylink Falcon Receiver
HD SkyLink The HD SkyLink Falcon receiver 6-10 External antennas Binding button 6-10 Internal antennas (Input voltage connector 7-17V – do not use!) XLR 4 pin power connector 7-17V ON/OFF Switch DFS antenna (located on the other side) USB port... -
Page 12: Led Signals (Receiver)
The LED is ON when power is supplied and the ON/OFF switch is ON DIP switch function DIP switch no. Function Not used- should be Up Not used- should be Up External antenna (Up) / Internal antenna (Down) Not used - should be Up Manual AMIMON HD SkyLink page www.globe-flight.de... -
Page 13: Frequency Settings
Your computer will install the necessary USB drivers automatically, if the driver is not found please install it manually from the .zip file you have downloaded. 4. Open the installed WHDI Monitor software and wait until your device is connected. Manual AMIMON HD SkyLink page www.globe-flight.de... - Page 14 HD SkyLink HD SkyLink Kite transmitter HD SkyLink Falcon receiver 5. When the connection is established, please navigate to “Tools” and choose “Frequency Selection”. Manual AMIMON HD SkyLink page www.globe-flight.de...
- Page 15 7. For aerial use (without special registration), please enable the 3 ISM frequencies and use the -9dBm attenuators to limit transmission power to 25mW EIRP. Press Update to confirm and save the frequency selection. ISM in Europe, 25 mW EIRP max. Manual AMIMON HD SkyLink page www.globe-flight.de...
- Page 16 To limit the transmission power to 25 mW, the -9dBm attenuators simply have to be screwed on between the two 2dBi omnidirectional antennas and the HD SkyLink Kite transmitter. 8. To use the HD SkyLink in the USA, please activate the following channels. ISM band USA Manual AMIMON HD SkyLink page www.globe-flight.de...
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Page 17: Installation
Receiver 5. Turn on the video output device, e.g. a monitor. 6. Connect the HD SkyLink Falcon receiver to the monitor using a HD-SDI cable. (HD-SDI output port #23 / #24 or both, see the product description section) 7. Make sure that all the DIP switches are in the upper position. -
Page 18: Infrared Remote Control
This button opens the "Remove Video Source" option in the OSD menu, which allows the user to choose which device to remove. The „Input Devices“ hotkeys The buttons 1-3 switch the receiver to work with the first, second or third source as appeared on the registered sources list. Manual AMIMON HD SkyLink page www.globe-flight.de... -
Page 19: Binding Procedure
If there is no transmitter connected to the receiver, a menu will appear on the screen. *Connect the HD video source to the HD SkyLink Kite transmitter. Connect the HD-SDI cable of the HD SkyLink Falcon receiver with the HD display. Power up transmitter and receiver. -
Page 20: Binding Multiple Transmitters To One Receiver
Removing bound transmitters Power up the HD SkyLink Falcon receiver. Take the remote control of your HD SkyLink Falcon receiver and press the „Delete“ button. Use the navigational buttons to choose the source to remove and confirm with „OK“. Confirm that you want to remove the chosen signal source by pressing the „OK“ button , or abort with the „Exit“... -
Page 21: Switching Between Transmitters
The HD SkyLink system automatically detects changes of the resolution. The transmitter gets the list of supported resolutions from all receivers. The most compatible resolution will then be used for all wireless video connections. Manual AMIMON HD SkyLink page www.globe-flight.de... -
Page 22: Osd Menu (On-Screen-Display)
The HD SkyLink Falcon receiver generates an OSD menu. This is used for adding/removing devices, showing the link status and technical information. OSD setup window In order to open the setup window, take the remote control of the HD SkyLink Falcon receiver and press the „Menu“ hotkey. The setup window contains the following options:... - Page 23 Modify Video Source name In order to modify the source name, please follow the instructions below: Please take the remote control of your HD SkyLink Falcon receiver and press the „Menu“ hotkey to open the OSD menu. Use the navigational buttons to select „Modify Video Source Name“.
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Page 24: Technical Specifications
With housing: 129g Switches and connectors 3 LEDs indicating power status, video status and network status USB connector for software updates Binding button Reset button 2 slide switches for mode selection Manual AMIMON HD SkyLink page www.globe-flight.de... - Page 25 HD SkyLink HD SkyLink Falcon receiver Video interface SDI-Splitter with option to connect external connector board Audio Over SDI Frequency control Automatic Antenna 5 Antennas (5 receiving, 1 transmitting) Operating voltage 7-17V ( ±10%) Size Without housing: 130mm x 106mm x 12mm...
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Page 26: Frequently Asked Questions
Make sure that the remote control battery is full. Make sure that the IR receiver is connected to the HD SkyLink Falcon receiver. Make sure there is enough distance between the IR receiver and any fluorescent light sources or radiation which could interfere with the IR signals. - Page 27 “SOURCE” button and choose the desired transmitter. The network LED flashes rapidly and no video is displayed on the monitor: Power cycle the unit. If the issue remains, the device might be faulty. Please contact Amimon support team.
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Page 28: Copyright
Product names and brands contained in this manual are brands or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All rights of this product, the manual and the images are owned by Globe Flight/Amimon. It is prohibited to copy parts of the product or of this manual without written consent of Globe Flight/Amimon.
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