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Resource Identifier 100145
Revision: 8.0
Solo7 Nano Transmitter
Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Transmitter
Tactical Communications and Surveillance
Commercial in Confidence
The Cobham Centre - Solent
Fusion 2
1100 Parkway
Solent Business Park
Whiteley
Hampshire
PO15 7AB
United Kingdom
+44 (0)1489 566 750

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  • Page 1 Resource Identifier 100145 Revision: 8.0 Solo7 Nano Transmitter Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Transmitter Tactical Communications and Surveillance Commercial in Confidence The Cobham Centre - Solent Fusion 2 1100 Parkway Solent Business Park Whiteley Hampshire PO15 7AB United Kingdom +44 (0)1489 566 750...

  • Page 2: Who Should Read This Book

    The product described in this manual is subject to continuous development and improvement. All particulars of the product and its use (including the information and particulars in this guide) are given by Cobham in good faith. However, it is acknowledged that there may be errors or omissions in this guide.

  • Page 3: Typographic Conventions

    Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Typographic Conventions This document uses these typographic conventions to identify text that has a special meaning: Typographic Convention Example TEXT in small capitals represents a specific key press on ESC, F1, SHIFT the console keyboard or hardware panel.

  • Page 4: Trademarks

    © Cobham TCS Limited. Cobham TCS Limited owns the copyright of this document which is supplied in confidence and must not be used for any purpose other than for which it is supplied and must not be reproduced without permission in writing from the owners.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Contents 0. Preface ..................0-1 About this Document ..................0-1 Who Should Read this Book ................0-1 Assumed Knowledge ..................0-1 Notice about Specifications ................0-1 Notice about this Guide ..................0-1 Typographic Conventions .................
  • Page 6 Charging ....................... 9-71 Working with Lithium Batteries ............... 9-71 Cleaning ....................... 9-72 Storage ......................9-72 Repairs ......................9-72 Getting Technical Support ................9-72 Using the Cobham RMA Service ..............9-73 Appendix C-Glossary ............10-74 10.1 Glossary ....................10-74 100145 Commercial in Page 0-5 Revision: 8.0...
  • Page 7 Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Appendix D – Reference Material .......... 11-83 11.1 Licensing your Unit ................... 11-83 11.2 Upgrading your Firmware ................11-85 11.3 Pinouts ....................11-85 11.4 Running the Nano TX Controller in Logging Mode ........11-87 11.5 Recovering the Logging File...............

  • Page 8: Systems Description

    Cobham Tactical Communications and Surveillance, designed specifically for covert video installations and body-worn applications. With proven Cobham COFDM technology at its core, the exceptionally small size and low power consumption (typically 3.7W @ 100mW RF power) of the SOLO7 Nano transmitter...

  • Page 9: What Are The Features And Benefits Of The Nano Transmitter

    Micronetics connectors. The SOLO7 Nano Transmitter can be controlled via either USB or via RS232. The versatile and intuitive Cobham Field Controller can also be used to configure and control the SOLO7 Nano transmitter. Security is ensured with optional AES128/256 Encryption.

  • Page 10: What Is The Solo7 Hd Nano Transmitter

    Cobham Tactical Communications and Surveillance, designed specifically for Point-of-View (PoV) and body-worn applications. With proven Cobham COFDM and H.264 encoder technology at its core, the exceptionally small size and ultra-low power consumption (typically 7.5W) HD Nano Transmitter enables production teams to offer viewers stunning high definition images from the heart of the action, in situations never previously possible due to equipment size and battery run-time constraints.

  • Page 11: Getting An Overview Of The Nano Transmitter

    Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Cobham Narrowband (2.5 MHz), Ultra Narrowband (1.25 MHz) and Ultra-X (625 kHz)  bandwidths. The narrowband modes allow users to share scarce spectrum allocation extremely efficiently. The HD Nano Transmitter is supplied in a simple aluminium lightweight case and features an industry standard SMA RF connector.
  • Page 12 Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Item Function SOLO7 Nano Transmitter. Main Unit. Antenna. SMA Fitting. Must be band matched. SMA 2-way receptacle (socket) for Antennas connect here. Do not over antenna. tighten – hand tight only. USB Micro-B 4-way receptacle (socket).

  • Page 13: Getting An Overview Of The Hd Nano Transmitter

    Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Item Function Omnetics Tri-Lobe Latching 9-way plug Carries video, audio and data. (pin). Omnetics Tri-Lobe Latching 9-way Carries video, audio and data. receptacle (socket). Note: They look like pins but they really are sockets.

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter 2. Getting Started Identifying your Device There are two types of Nano Transmitter described in this User Guide. This is a SOLO7 Nano Transmitter. Its type designation is: SOL7NTX- Size: 58mm (L) x 38mm (W) x 17mm (H).
  • Page 15 Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter SA – Sub Assembly  AP – Assembly Part.  The codes are useful to you if you need to order a new cable sometime. Diagram: Unpacking your Nano Transmitter Figure 2-2 –...
  • Page 16 Troubleshooting  I don’t have all the parts you described!  Call your Cobham contact right away and we’ll get this solved for you. The Cobham Centre – Solent Fusion 2 +44 (0)1489 566 750 1100 Parkway, Solent Business Park...

  • Page 17: Unpacking Your Hd Nano Transmitter

    Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Unpacking your HD Nano Transmitter Carefully open the packaging and remove the device. Verify that all the components have been included in the package as shown in the packing list. Inspect the unit for shipping damage.
  • Page 18 Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Step 1: Identify the Product Label Diagram: SOLO7 Nano Transmitter Label Figure 2-4 – SOLO7 Nano Transmitter Label Item SOLO7 Group. Nano Transmitter family of products. Frequency range, 1.00GHz to 1.50GHz in this example. Disposal mark.

  • Page 19: Planning The Hardware Installation

    Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Planning the Hardware Installation During the design and layout of the system, you should give careful consideration of the location of this and all other associated modules. Some of the items to consider include: Space - Leave at least 100mm clearance left and right to allow for cable bending.

  • Page 20: Identifying The Variants Of Hd Nano Transmitter

    Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Step 1: Identify the Accessory Options Equipment Title Part Number Lemo to Dsub9 RS232 Control Cable CA0001 NTX DC Power Cable CA2250 NTX DC Power / FCON Cable CA2370 NTX 9-way Breakout Cable CA2298 NTX 7.4V Battery Pack (2250mAh)

  • Page 21: Identifying The Options Of Hd Nano Transmitter

    Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Equipment Title Part Number SOLO7 HD NanoTX 1.65-2.40GHz SOL7HDNTX-165240 SOLO7 HD NanoTX 1.00-1.50GHz SOL7HDNTX-100150 SOLO7 HD NanoTX 300-470MHz SOL7HDNTX-030047 SOLO7 HD NanoTX 200-300MHz SOL7HDNTX-020030 Table 2-6 – HD Nano Transmitter Variants Identifying the Options of HD Nano Transmitter The HD Nano Transmitter has two types of options: Accessory Options...

  • Page 22: About The Software With Your Nano Transmitter

    Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Equipment Title Part Number Enables UMVL modulation TX-UMVLUP AES 128 Bit encryption AES128TX AES 256 Bit encryption AES256TX Table 2-8 – Nano Transmitter Licensing Options About the Software with your Nano Transmitter The Nano Transmitter has two software elements: Firmware that runs inside the device on the D1500 board.

  • Page 23: Commercial In Page

    Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Screenshot: Nano Transmitter Control Application Figure 2-5 – Nano Transmitter Control Application 100145 Commercial in Page 2-16 Revision: 8.0 Confidence...

  • Page 24: Controls, Connections And Indicators

    Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter 3. Controls, Connections and Indicators About Controls, Connections and Indicators You’ll need to be able to find all the controls and connections on the unit. You’ll also need to be able to identify and interpret any alarms or indicators. The following topics will help you identify all these features.

  • Page 25: Exploring The Bottom Panel - Nano Transmitter

    Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Exploring the Bottom Panel – Nano Transmitter Diagram: Bottom Panel Figure 3-2 Nano Transmitter Bottom Panel Item Used for... Omnetics Tri-Lobe Latching 9-way Video, audio left / right and data receptacle (socket).

  • Page 26: Exploring The Side Panel - Nano Transmitter

    Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Exploring the Side Panel – Nano Transmitter Diagram: Side Panel Figure 3-3 Nano Transmitter Side Panel Item Used for... USB Micro-B 4-way receptacle USB Control Port for configuring unit. (socket).

  • Page 27: Exploring The Bottom Panel - Hd Nano Transmitter

    Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Item Used for... SMA receptacle 2- Connect the antenna to the SMA receptacle on the top way (socket). panel of the transmitter unit. CAUTION: Do not over tighten the antenna – hand tight only! Table 3-4 –...

  • Page 28: Exploring The Side Panel - Hd Nano Transmitter

    Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Exploring the Side Panel – HD Nano Transmitter Diagram: Side Panel Figure 3-6 HD Nano Transmitter Side Panel Item Used for... USB Micro-B 4-way receptacle USB Control Port for configuring unit. (socket).

  • Page 29: Setting Up Your Nano Transmitter

    Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter 4. Setting up your Nano Transmitter Connecting the Antenna This topic describes connecting systems designed mainly for transporting the RF signals. Of all the variables affecting single-channel radio communications, the one factor that an operator has the most control over is the antenna.

  • Page 30: Connecting Ac Power

    Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Step 1: Connect the DC Power 1. Connect the Lemo OB 4-way plug (pin) to the Lemo OB 4-way 12V plug (socket) on the Omnetics Nano Circular Power Cable. 2.

  • Page 31: Connecting Audio Signals

    Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Step 1: Connect Video Signal – Composite 1 1. Connect the 9-way plug (socket) to the AV receptacle of the Nano Transmitter. 2. Connect the RCA Phono 2-way plug (socket), yellow, to the video source. 3.

  • Page 32: Connecting Data Signals

    Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Connecting Data Signals Before you Begin You’ll need: Nano Transmitter  CA2254 Omnetics Tri-Lobe Latching 9-way plug (socket) AV Cable Assembly  A Data Source.  Step 1: Connect Data Signal 1.

  • Page 33: Basic Operation

    Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter 5. Basic Operation Starting and Stopping the Nano Transmitter Nano Transmitters units don’t have power switches – you simply apply power to them and they will start up. Before you Begin You’ll need: A Nano Transmitter ...

  • Page 34: Wearing The Nano Transmitter On Your Body

    Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Wearing the Nano Transmitter on your Body Figure 5-1 Wearing the Nano Transmitter on your Body 100145 Commercial in Page 5-27 Revision: 8.0 Confidence...

  • Page 35: Advanced Operation

    Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter 6. Advanced Operation About Encryption The target is focused on intercepting your radio signal. To do this, all that they need is a radio receiver that operates in the same mode and on the same frequency you are using to transmit.
  • Page 36 Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Screenshot: Setting up Encryption Figure 6-1 Setting up Encryption 100145 Commercial in Page 6-29 Revision: 8.0 Confidence...
  • Page 37 Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Remarks In our example above we used ABS encryption. ABS was the only item in the list because this Nano Transmitter is not licenced for AES128 or AES256. ABS needed a key of eight characters. If we had chosen AES256 for example, it would need a 64 character key which we spread over two fields.

  • Page 38: About High Linearity And Low Power Modes

    Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter About High Linearity and Low Power Modes CAUTION: The combination of 100mW output power and High Linearity Mode must only be used with additional cooling, either extra heat sinking or a fan. The SOLO7 Nano Transmitter has two modes of operation: Low Power Mode ...
  • Page 39 Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter DC Power RF Power Out Current I(mA) Mode Wattage High 3.80 High 3.20 Table 6-2 – Typical Power Consumption 1650 to 2400MHz (High L and S-Band) DC Power RF Power Out Current I(mA) Mode Wattage...

  • Page 40: Advanced Setup

    A copy of the Nano TX Controller software.  Note: You can download the latest version of the Controller from the Cobham Website. Step 1: Install the Controller on your PC 1. The Installer package is called: NanoTXController.exe. Double-click this file.
  • Page 41 Step 1: Install the Nano TX Controller on your PC Ensure you have installed the Transmitter Control Application onto your Personal Computer. You can download the latest version of this software from the Cobham website. Step 2: Connect to your Personal Computer using Serial (RS232) 1.
  • Page 42 Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter 10. Click the Connect button. 11. The Nano TX Controller main window opens. Screenshot: Start the Nano TX Controller 100145 Commercial in Page 7-35 Revision: 8.0 Confidence...

  • Page 43: Exploring The Nano Tx Controller Main Window

    Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Figure 7-2 Start the Nano TX Controller Next Steps Explore the Main Window. Exploring the Nano TX Controller Main Window Before you Begin You’ll need: To have connected your PC to the Nano Transmitter using Serial. ...

  • Page 44: Performing A Quick Setup

    Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Name Notes Configuration Sixteen (or eight) configurations can be stored. The Blue Buttons. button is the currently active configuration. You can set up just one of them if you want but it can be very useful to have all 16 populated.
  • Page 45 Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter 4. When you have completed your edit, click the check mark button to accept the change or click the cross button to discard the change. 5. This technique applies to any drop-down box you’ll edit on Nano TX Controller. Screenshot: Work with the Configuration Settings Figure 7-4 Work with the Configuration Settings 100145...
  • Page 46 (mono only). Modulation NB / UMVL This box enables you to select Scheme Cobham’s Narrowband / UMVL DVB-T modes (NB / UMVL) or DVB-T. 100145 Commercial in Page 7-39 Revision: 8.0...
  • Page 47 Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Basic Setting Options Notes Video Format Automatic Select the Video format that matches the camera you are using. Alternatively the Automatic setting NTSC enables the Nano TX to determine if NTSC NP the signal is PAL or NTSC automatically.
  • Page 48 Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Basic Setting Options Notes Range Mode Custom Move the slider towards the left to get shorter ranges but higher picture and NB Short 1 audio quality. NB Short 2 Move the slider to the right to increase NB Medium 1 the range but reduce the picture and...

  • Page 49: Working With The Unit Status Panel

    Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Basic Setting Options Notes Video Quality LoD 176x144p 25fps The centre point corresponds to our recommended compromise for the LoD 176x288p 25fps current available bandwidth or range LoD 352x288p 25fps mode.
  • Page 50 Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Screenshot: The Unit Status Panel Figure 7-5 The Unit Status Panel Step 1: Interpret the Toolbar Name Options Notes RF Button Red=RF Off Click to toggle RF on or Off. Green=RF On Video Lock Red=Unlocked...

  • Page 51: Working With The Switch Panel

    Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Name Options Notes Connect Red=Disconnected Click to toggle Serial Connection. Button Green-Connected Indicates the status of the serial connection between the Nano TX Controller software on your PC and the Nano Transmitter. You must be connected to control the unit.

  • Page 52: Working With The Unit Tab

    Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Name Options Notes This gives access to the diagnostic pane Engineer Click to open the Engineering where you can send serial commands direct Options window. to the unit and get results back. This pane is designed advanced users.
  • Page 53 Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Screenshot: Unit Tab Figure 7-7 Unit Tab Step 2: Configure the Unit Settings Screenshot: Unit Settings 100145 Commercial in Page 7-46 Revision: 8.0 Confidence...
  • Page 54 Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Name Options Notes Operational On – The unit is fully powered and in an State operational state. Standby Standby – The unit is using less power but Sleep can be brought back to operation rapidly. Sleep –...
  • Page 55 Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Name Options Notes Serial Number cc7964a6 The Electronic Serial Number of the unit. We may ask you for this during a support call. The licence file is specially configured to only work with a device that has a matching Electronic Serial Number.
  • Page 56 Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Step 4: Configure the Unit Actions Settings Screenshot: Unit Actions Settings Name Options Notes Restore to Click to Restore If you have been working on a complex Factory Button factory settings.
  • Page 57 Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Step 5: Interpret the Licensed Features Settings Screenshot: Licensed Features Settings Name Options Notes Licensed Any license which Licenses are given letter codes in square Features is available for the brackets [A] and a note of what that license Nano Transmitter.

  • Page 58: Working With The Modulation Tab

    Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Working with the Modulation Tab Before you Begin You’ll need: To have connected your PC to the Nano Transmitter using Serial.  To have established a serial connection. (Green Connect button showing). ...
  • Page 59 Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Screenshot: Modulation Tab Figure 7-8 Modulation Tab 100145 Commercial in Page 7-52 Revision: 8.0 Confidence...
  • Page 60 Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Step 2: Configure the Modulation Settings Name Options Notes Modulation Off or On Toggles the RF on or Off. Exactly repeats Output the action of the RF Button on the Unit Status panel on the Main Window.
  • Page 61 Modulation NB /UMVL This box enables you to select Cobham’s Narrowband / UMVL modes (NB / UMVL) Scheme DVB-T or DVB-T.
  • Page 62 Ultra-X modes provide excellent range 2.5MHz and efficient use of available channel 1.25MHz bandwidth. 625kHz Cobham Ultra Mobile Video Link modes UMVL: provide higher data throughput than 6MHz Narrowband by using the same bandwidths 7MHz as DVB-T. UMVL will provide an advantage...
  • Page 63 Name Options Notes Bandwidth DVB-T: DVB-T modes provide excellent data throughput but shorter range than Cobham 6MHz Narrowband modes. 7MHz 8MHz Typically bandwidth requirements for DVB-T depend on location and channel licensing. User data rates and range also vary slight between bandwidths.
  • Page 64 Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Name Options Notes Constellation QPSK, 16QAM and The COFDM constellation in use. 64QAM QPSK-less user data, more robust, more range. 16QAM-more user data, less robust, less range. (link performance reduced by 5db) 64QAM-max user data, least robust, least range.

  • Page 65: Working With The Audio Tab

    Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter 7.10 Working with the Audio Tab Before you Begin You’ll need: To have connected your PC to the Nano Transmitter using Serial.  To have established a serial connection. (Green Connect button showing). ...
  • Page 66 Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Step 2: Configure the Audio Settings Name Options Notes Audio Source You can switch audio off, leaving all the bandwidth available for video and data. Analogue Analogue – When selected the audio input Differential cable can be used for mono left, mono right HD Nano TX...
  • Page 67 Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Name Options Notes MPEG Audio Available rates This is the MPEG audio encoding bit-rate. Bit rate depend on current Generally the higher the number the better audio encoder. the quality. Layer I: 64 –...

  • Page 68: Working With The Video Tab

    Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter 7.11 Working with the Video Tab Before you Begin You’ll need: To have connected your PC to the Nano Transmitter using Serial.  To have established a serial connection. (Green Connect button showing). ...
  • Page 69 Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Step 2: Configure the Video Settings Name Options Notes Video Source With the conventional Omnetics Tri-Lobe Latching AV cable, there is Composite 1 one yellow RCA Phono plug for Composite 2 Video input.
  • Page 70 Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Name Options Notes Video Source Automatic Select the Video format that Format matches the camera you are using. Alternatively the Automatic NTSC setting enables the Nano TX to NTSC NP determine if the signal is PAL or NTSC automatically.
  • Page 71 Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Name Options Notes De-interlace Blue=OFF When on, the de-interlace option Option Button converts interlaced fields to a Orange=ON progressive frame. This improves picture quality on PC monitor type devices. Having a progressive type of image is also easier to encode so you save bit rate too.

  • Page 72: Working With The Misc Tab

    Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Name Options Notes Sub frame Full, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/24 If full frame rate is giving poor rate quality, you can step this down until you get an acceptable picture. Note: Using a sub-frame rate will force the Encoding mode to Standard delay progressive.
  • Page 73 Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Screenshot: Misc Tab Figure 7-11 Misc Tab Step 2: Configure the Miscellaneous Options 100145 Commercial in Page 7-66 Revision: 8.0 Confidence...
  • Page 74 Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Name Options Notes Data Input Selects if RS232 data is passed over the link. Data Format When you have switch data on, you can select from one of the available modes. 8b (8-bit data) or 7b (7-bit data) must match the data source, as must the parity.
  • Page 75 In this case it can be used to adjust the stream rate on the ASI/chaining outputs. The Network Name applies to the whole Network Name Cobham is the default or you can transport stream (TS). Inside that TS there use any valid may be many Services each with a Service name.

  • Page 76: Appendix A - Cautions And Warnings

    Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter 8. Appendix A – Cautions and Warnings Cautions and Warnings Serial Area Note Enclosures Do not remove any factory installed screws or fastenings. Damage to the units may result and void any warranties. Only authorised, trained personnel should open the product.

  • Page 77: Emc / Safety And Radio Approvals

    Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Serial Area Note Thermal Any powered device will always produce heat as a by product of Control System its operation. If you operate this device in an enclosed space you must ensure it has adequate airflow to keep it cool.

  • Page 78: Appendix B - Care And Maintenance

    Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter 9. Appendix B - Care and Maintenance Caring for your Equipment Do not subject the radio to physical abuse, excessive shock or vibration  Do not drop, jar or throw the radio ...

  • Page 79: Cleaning

     Repairs Do not attempt any repair. The radio contains no user serviceable parts. Contact the Cobham Customer Service Centre or take it to a qualified repair technician. Getting Technical Support Step 1 – Contact Client Services Technical support enquiries should be sent to the Client Services team.

  • Page 80: Using The Cobham Rma Service

    Cobham for Return Material Authorisation (RMA) Service. Step 1 – Email Cobham To return something to Solent please Email tcs.whiteley.rma@cobham.com. We will then send you an RMA request form to complete and return. We’ll then send you an RMA number and shipping instructions.

  • Page 81: Appendix C-Glossary

    Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter 10. Appendix C-Glossary 10.1 Glossary Means… 16QAM 16-state Quadrature Amplitude Modulation. 64QAM 64-state Quadrature Amplitude Modulation. Means… Alternating Current. Current that is continually changing in magnitude and periodically in direction from a zero reference level.
  • Page 82 Means… Downconverter. A device which converts microwave frequencies to UHF frequencies for use in Cobham receivers. Digital A digital signal is a discontinuous signal that changes from one state to another in discrete steps.
  • Page 83 Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Means… Decoder Processor in a video receiver that converts digital video data to analogue signals for replay on analogue monitors; or in certain cases a software decoder, a program that decodes digital data for replay on the PC (decompression etc).
  • Page 84 Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Means… Fading A periodic decrease in received signal strength Frequency The rate at which a process repeats itself. In radio communications, frequency is expressed in cycles per second. Signals also have a property called wavelength, which is inversely proportional to the frequency.
  • Page 85 Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Means… Line-of-sight propagation refers to electro-magnetic radiation LOS and NLOS including light emissions travelling in a straight line. The rays or waves are diffracted, refracted, reflected, or absorbed by atmosphere and obstructions with material and generally cannot travel over the horizon or behind obstacles.
  • Page 86 Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Means… NMEA 0183 is a combined electrical and data specification for NMEA 0183 communication between marine electronic devices such as echo sounder, sonar, anemometer, gyrocompass, autopilot, GPS receivers and many other types of instruments. It has been defined by, and is controlled by, the U.S.-based National Marine Electronics Association.
  • Page 87 Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Means… Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) is a network RTSP control protocol designed for use in entertainment and communications systems to control streaming media servers. The protocol is used for establishing and controlling media sessions between end points.
  • Page 88 Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Means… The TNC (threaded Neill-Concelman) connector is a threaded version of the BNC connector. The connector has a 50 Ω impedance and operates best in the 0–11 GHz frequency spectrum.
  • Page 89 Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter Means… Waveguide A specially form hollow metal tube, usually rectangular in shape in cross section, used to connect a High Power amplifier to the antenna. R1.3 100145 Commercial in Page 10-82 Revision: 8.0 Confidence...

  • Page 90: Appendix D - Reference Material

    Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter 11. Appendix D – Reference Material 11.1 Licensing your Unit Before you Begin You’ll need: To have connected your PC to the Nano Transmitter using Serial.  To have established a serial connection. (Green Connect button showing). ...
  • Page 91 Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter 100145 Commercial in Page 11-84 Revision: 8.0 Confidence...

  • Page 92: Upgrading Your Firmware

    Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter 11.2 Upgrading your Firmware Before you Begin You’ll need: To have connected your PC to the Nano Transmitter using Serial.  To have established a serial connection. (Green Connect button showing). ...
  • Page 93 Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter 11.3.2 Power / Control Connector – Omnetics Nano Circular 6-way Receptacle 11.3.3 CA2298 SOL7NTX External 9-way Breakout Cable Assembly This cable assembly has a 9-way plug at one end and a 3-way Molex plug at the other for you to connect to the cameras supplied in the kit version of SOL7NTX Nano Transmitter.

  • Page 94: Running The Nano Tx Controller In Logging Mode

    Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter 11.4 Running the Nano TX Controller in Logging Mode Before you Begin You’ll need: To have connected your PC to the Nano Transmitter using Serial.  To have established a serial connection. (Green Connect button showing). ...
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  • Page 96: Recovering The Logging File

    Solo7 Nano Transmitter Commercial in Video, Transmitters, Solo7 Nano Confidence Transmitter 11.5 Recovering the Logging File Before you Begin You’ll need: To have connected your PC to the Nano Transmitter using Serial.  To have established a serial connection. (Green Connect button showing). ...
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