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WVT-1, WVR-1 & WVR-1s
WVT-1, WVR-1 & WVR-1s
Wireless Video Transmitter & Receiver
Wireless Video Transmitter & Receiver
U S E R M A N U A L
U S E R M A N U A L
15th May 2019
15th May 2019

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  • Page 1 WVT-1, WVR-1 & WVR-1s WVT-1, WVR-1 & WVR-1s Wireless Video Transmitter & Receiver Wireless Video Transmitter & Receiver U S E R M A N U A L U S E R M A N U A L 15th May 2019...
  • Page 2 Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Errors, omissions, and modifications excepted. ARRI, ALEXA, AMIRA, Master Grip, LDS and LENS DATA SYSTEM are trademarks or registered trademarks of Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG. All other brands or products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and should be treated as such.
  • Page 3 Scope This User Manual applies to the following product: K2.0014051 WVT-1 with Software Update Packet 4.3.28 K2.0014053 WVR-1 with Software Update Packet 4.3.28 K2.0022606 WVR-1s with Software Update Packet 4.3.28 Revision history Version Order # Release Date 10002495 K5.0015372 K09431 25.07.2017...
  • Page 4 Neither ARRI nor its subsidiaries assume any liability for infringement of patents, copyrights or other intellectual property rights of third parties by or arising from the use of ARRI products or any other liability arising from the use of such products. No...
  • Page 5 In no event shall ARRI or its subsidiaries be liable for or have a remedy for recovery of any special, direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including, but not limited to lost profits, lost savings,...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    WVR-1s Layout..............20 Getting started..............22 Preparation..............22 Operation..............23 8.2.1 Pairing ALEXA LF or ALEXA SXT W to an ARRI WVS receiver........23 8.2.2 Pairing WVT-1 to an ARRI WVS receiver............24 8.2.3 Pairing notes..........24 8.2.4 OSD messages...........25 Status LEDs............28 Sample setups............29 Supported resolutions............
  • Page 7 13.2 Pinouts..............36 13.3 Part Numbers............37 13.4 Specifications WVT-1..........38 13.5 Specifications WVR-1..........39 13.6 Specifications WVR-1s........... 40 13.7 Dimensions and weight WVT-1......42 13.8 Dimensions and weight WVR-1......43 13.9 Dimensions and weight WVR-1s......44 13.10 Radio system............45 13.10.1Antenna connector........45 13.10.2Color coding..........45...

  • Page 8: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety For Your Safety Before use, please ensure that all users read, understand, and follow the instructions comprehensively in this document. Risk Levels and Alert Symbols Safety warnings, safety alert symbols, and signal words in these instructions indicate different risk levels: DANGER! DANGER indicates an imminent hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 9 Use only the tools, materials and procedures recommended in this document. Unplug all cables during transport. Do not store the WVT-1, WVR-1 & WVR-1s in places where it/ they may be subject to temperature extremes, direct sunlight, high humidity, severe vibration, or strong magnetic fields.

  • Page 10: Audience And Intended Use

    ARRI guidelines. Use the product only for the purpose described in this document. Always follow the valid instructions and system requirements for all equipment involved. The WVT-1, WVR-1 & WVR-1s are solely and exclusively for use on professional camera setups.
  • Page 11 Warranty Warranty For scope of warranty, please ask your local ARRI Service Partner. ARRI is not liable for consequences from inadequate shipment, improper use, or third-party products.
  • Page 12 How to use this manual Connectors are all written in capital letters, for example, LCS. Buttons are all written in capital letters, for example, MENU soft button. Menus and screens are written in italic letters, for example home screen. The appendix at the back of the manual contains useful reference material including radio frequencies, spare parts and additional accessories, connector pin-out diagrams and dimensional drawings.

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Receiver that receives the signal from the integrated HD video transmitter of the ALEXA LF, ALEXA SXT W or the Wireless Video Transmitter WVT-1. The housing is spray and dust proof aluminum with built-in collars for antenna and BNC connectors and offers several professional mounting options.
  • Page 14 HD video transmitter of the ALEXA LF, ALEXA SXT W or the Wireless Video Transmitter WVT-1. The housing is spray and dust proof aluminum with built- in collars for the BNC connector. It offers several professional mounting options and is optimized for hand held users like focus pullers and directors.
  • Page 15 Introduction Visit www.arri.com/ru/camera/alexa/cam- eras/camera_details/alexa-sxt-w/subsec- tion/wvs_components/ for up-to-date product in- formation and software updates.

  • Page 16: Wvt-1 Layout

    WVT-1 Layout WVT-1 Layout External Antennas ON/OFF Power Switch Status LED: network, video, power PAIR Button Passive cooling element 3G-SDI OUT (BNC 75 Ohm) 3G-SDI IN (BNC 75 Ohm) PWR IN (10.5-34V) M4 mounting point 1/4"-20 UNC mounting point USB port...
  • Page 17 WVT-1 Layout Interface Description Antennas External antenna PAIR Button Starts pairing process ON/OFF Power Switch Switches the unit ON/OFF PWR IN connects to power source (10.5-34V) 3G-SDI IN (BNC 75 Ohm) connector capable of carrying a 1920x1080 422 up to 3G-...

  • Page 18: Wvr-1 Layout

    WVR-1 Layout WVR-1 Layout Extenal Antennas DFS Antenna Window STATUS Button SIGNAL Quality Indicator Status LED: network, video, power PAIR Button ON/OFF Power Switch Passive cooling element PWR IN (10.5-34V) PWR OUT (12V) 3G-SDI output 2 (BNC 75 Ohm) 3G-SDI output 1 (BNC 75 Ohm) Interface for WVR-1 Battery Adapter Plates M4 mounting point...
  • Page 19 WVR-1 Layout Interface Description Antennas External antennas STATUS Button Disables and re-enables on screen display (OSD) information: signal strength, distance (D), resolution PAIR Button Starts pairing process ON/OFF Power Switch Switches the unit ON/OFF PWR IN Connects to power source (10.5-34V) PWR OUT 12V power out to power monitors...

  • Page 20: Wvr-1S Layout

    WVR-1s Layout WVR-1s Layout Internal Antennas STATUS button SIGNAL quality indicator Status LED: network, video, power PAIR button Micro USB port ON/OFF power switch PWR IN (10.5 -34V) M4 mounting point 1/4''-20 UNC mounting point 3G-SDI output (BNC 75 Ohm) PWR OUT (12V) Battery adapter plate mechanical inter- faces...
  • Page 21 WVR-1s Layout Interface Description Antennas Internal antennas STATUS Button Disables and re-enables on screen display (OSD) information: signal strength, distance (D), resolution PAIR Button Starts pairing process ON/OFF Power Switch Switches the unit ON/OFF PWR IN Connects to power source (10.5-34V) PWR OUT 12V power out to power monitors...

  • Page 22: Getting Started

    2. Connect WVT-1 (connector: PWR IN) to a power source, for example a camera, via power cable. 3. Connect the camera via a BNC cable with WVT-1 for a video signal. 4. Turn on WVT-1 and pair it to an ARRI WVS receiver.

  • Page 23: Operation

    Getting started Operation 8.2.1 Pairing ALEXA LF or ALEXA SXT W to an ARRI WVS receiver To transmit video content from an ALEXA LF or ALEXA SXT W to an ARRI WVS receiver it is necessary to pair the devices. Pairing describes the function of connecting a transmitter to a receiver.

  • Page 24: Pairing Wvt-1 To An Arri Wvs Receiver

    8.2.2 Pairing WVT-1 to an ARRI WVS receiver To transmit SDI-Signal from WVT-1 to a receiver it is necessary to pair the devices. Pairing decribes the function of connecting a transmitter to a receiver. The pairing need to be confirmed at both devices by pushing the PAIR button.

  • Page 25: Osd Messages

    Getting started NOTE: An inactive receiver is still paired to a transmitter. That implies that if a fifth receiver is added to a setup with one inactive and three active receivers, the new receiver does NOT replace the incative one. In this case there is no differentiation between active and inactive devices.
  • Page 26 Getting started OSD messages Description Waiting for available channel System is waiting for avail- able channels for transmis- sion Connection to paired trans- Receiver cannot connect to mitter failed transmitter Unauthorized pairing These devices are not com- patible with each other These units cannot be paired These devices are not com- patible with each other...
  • Page 27 Getting started OSD messages Description Please press 'Pair' on trans- System requests pressing mitter PAIR to pair devices No transmitter found. Please System could not find a trans- try again mitter to pair with Receiver not paired to any System requests pressing transmitter.

  • Page 28: Status Leds

    Getting started Status LEDs Status Signal LOW = low link signal strength (instable • link) MID = medium link signal strength (sta- • ble link) HIGH = high link signal strength (stable • link) Network Solid: Connection is established • Normal blinking: Device is in searching •...

  • Page 29: Sample Setups

    WVT-1 up to four receivers (either WVR-1, WVR-1s or Trans- video Starlite ARRI-WVS). See an example setup with four cameras and 16 receivers below. NOTICE It is not possible to pair more than one ARRI WVS transmitter with one ARRI WVS receiver.

  • Page 30: Supported Resolutions

    Supported resolutions Supported resolutions 1080p 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 1080i 48, 50, 60 1080psf 23.976 (displayed as 1080i48) • 24 (displayed as 1080i48) • 25 (displayed as 1080i50) • 29.97 (displayed as 1080i60) • 30 (displayed as 1080i60) •...

  • Page 31: Supported Frequencies

    Supported frequencies Supported frequencies...

  • Page 32: Software Update

    The software update can be performed by the customer. To do a firmware up- or downgrade it is necessary to connect the ARRI WVS device via USB to a Windows computer that runs the ARRI Wireless Video Upgrade software. It is necessary to have the current firmware installation file to perform the upgrade.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Pairing Make sure both transmitter and receiver are powered on. • Make sure the power cable is continuous. • Make sure that pairing units are the only wireless video • devices currently powered on. Bring the transmitter and receiver closer together but no •...
  • Page 34 Troubleshooting Abnormal color or noise on the monitor Unplug and then re-plug the HD-SDI cable between the • receiver and the monitor. Unplug and then re-plug the SDI cable between the • transmitter and the source. Bring the transmitter and receiver closer together but no •...

  • Page 35: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix 13.1 Compatibility The ALEXA LF camera, ALEXA SXT W camera and the Wireless Video Transmitter WVT-1 are compatible with the following products: Wireless Video Receiver WVR-1 • Wireless Video Receiver small WVR-1s • Transvideo Starlite ARRI WVS •...

  • Page 36: Pinouts

    Appendix 13.2 Pinouts PWR OUT 1 GND Ground 2 +V-BAT 12V max. 2.0A PWR IN 1 GND Ground 2 +V-BAT 10.5V to 34V DC IN 3 n.c. WARNING! Requirement for the external power supply: Limited power source according to IEC60950-1 or PS2 classified IEC62368-1 and short-circuit current <8A.

  • Page 37: Part Numbers

    Appendix 13.3 Part Numbers Mechanical accessories K2.0014504 Battery Adapter Cage BAC-G K2.0014454 Battery Adapter Cage BAC-V K2.0014825 Rosette Adapter RA-4 K2.0014833 Lighting Spigot Adapter LSA-1 K2.0014827 Rod Mounting Bracket RMB-5 K2.0014829 Adjustable Monitor Mount AMM-1 K2.0014831 Monitor Adapter for Transvideo K2.0014832 Monitor Adapter for Small HD K2.0014323...

  • Page 38: Specifications Wvt-1

    Appendix 13.4 Specifications WVT-1 Power: Power supply 10.5V to 34V Power consumption Video inputs & outputs: Output resolutions 1920 x 1080 Frame rates (fps) p: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 psF: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 Video signal input via BNC Input (1.5 HD-...

  • Page 39: Specifications Wvr-1

    Use only ARRI-recommended power supply solutions. WVT-1 accepts an input voltage range from 10.5 to 34 V DC. Do not supply power outside the specified voltage range as this may damage the device. The WVT-1 can be powered through the PWR IN connector. 13.5 Specifications WVR-1...

  • Page 40: Specifications Wvr-1S

    Multiplexing) Bandwidth 40MHz NOTICE Use only ARRI-recommended power supply solutions. WVR-1 accepts an input voltage range from 10.5 to 34 V DC. Do not supply power outside the specified voltage range as this may damage the device. The WVR-1 can be powered through the PWR IN connector or battery adapters accepting V-Lock, Gold Mount or Sony L-Series batteries.
  • Page 41 Multiplexing) Bandwidth 40MHz NOTICE Use only ARRI-recommended power supply solutions. WVR-1s accepts an input voltage range from 10.5 to 34 V DC. Do not supply power outside the specified voltage range as this may damage the device. The WVR-1s can be powered through the PWR IN connector or battery adapters accepting V-Lock, Gold Mount or Sony L-Series batteries.

  • Page 42: Dimensions And Weight Wvt-1

    Appendix 13.7 Dimensions and weight WVT-1 Weight (without antennas): 305g / 10.76oz.

  • Page 43: Dimensions And Weight Wvr-1

    Appendix 13.8 Dimensions and weight WVR-1 Weight (without antennas) : 583g / 20.56oz.

  • Page 44: Dimensions And Weight Wvr-1S

    Appendix 13.9 Dimensions and weight WVR-1s Weight (without antennas) : 380g/ 13.40oz.

  • Page 45: Radio System

    NOTICE ARRI ECS antennas with no color coding will only work with the ARRI ECS radio, and should not be attached to the wireless video connectors. 13.10.3 Setting the region of the wireless video function Setting the region of the wireless video modules can only be done by ARRI Service Centers.

  • Page 46: Service Contacts

    Appendix 13.11 Service Contacts Munich, Germany Vienna, Austria Arnold & Richter Cine Tech- ARRI Cine + Video Geräte Ges.m.b.H. +49 89 3809 2121 +43 1 8920107 30 service@arri.de service@arri.at Business hours: Business hours: Mo. - Fr. 9:00 - 17:00 (CET) Mo.

  • Page 47: International Declarations

    Appendix 13.12 International declarations Approval Information The products offered by ARRI are approved for use in a number of countries, including Canada, the European Union, Japan, and the USA. Product-specific information on approval can be found in the respective operating instruction manuals. Import and...
  • Page 48 Appendix EU-Declaration of Conformity The designated product conforms with the specifications of the following European directives: Directive 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and the Council of 16 April 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment - OJ L 153, 22 May 2014, p.
  • Page 49 Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Wireless video module WVT-1: FCC ID: Y7N-AVTS35253 • Wireless video module WVR-1: FCC ID: Y7N-AVTS36254 •...
  • Page 50 Singapore Wireless video devices • WVT-1, WVR-1, WVR-1s: Dealer's License No: DA103787 (Registration valid until: Ju- ly 31th 2022 for WVT-1 and WVR-1) (Registration valid until: Jan- nuary 31th 2024 for WVR-1s) Japan Wireless video device WVT-1: MIC-ID: 001-A03519 •...
  • Page 51 Appendix Wireless video module WVT-1: Certification No: MSIP- • CRM-ARg-AVTS35253 Wireless video device WVT-1: Certification No: MSIP- • REM-ARg-WVT-1 Wireless video module WVR-1: Certification No: MSIP- • CRM-ARg-AVTS36254 Wireless video device WVR-1: Certification No: MSIP- • REM-ARg-WVR-1 Wireless video module WVR-1s: Certification No: MSIP- •...
  • Page 52 Appendix Australia and New Zealand Wireless video devices WVT-1, • WVR-1 & WVR-1s: R-NZ Philippines Wireless video device WVT-1: • Type Approved No.: ESD-1715827C Wireless video device WVR-1: • Type Approved No.: ESD-1715769C Wireless video device WVR-1s: • Type Approved No.: ESD-1919460C...
  • Page 53 Appendix India WVT-1: ETA-1307/2017/ERLO • WVR-1: ETA-1307/2017/ERLO • South Africa Wireless video device WVT-1: • ICASA: TA-2017/1394 Wireless video device WVR-1: • ICASA: TA-2017/1396 Wireless video device WVR-1s: • ICASA: TA-2019/3993...

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