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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Bolt 4K TX RP-SMA connectors Bolt 4K RX 6-28V DC power input HDMI input 12G-SDI output 12G-SDI input OLED display Menu joystick Network status Video status Power switch USB port (not shown) HDMI output...
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Bolt 4K is the first 4K HDR wireless video system to provide uncompressed, zero-latency (<1ms) transmission. Bolt 4K transmits 10-bit, 4:2:2 HDR video at a range of up to 750/1500 feet line-of-sight over the unlicensed 5GHz band, and can multicast to 6 receivers simultaneously.
POWER AND CONNECT (C or E) Connect the output from your video source to either the SDI or HDMI input on the Bolt (D or L) transmitter. Connect either the SDI or HDMI output from the Bolt receiver to the video input on your monitor.
BOLT CONNECTOR/PIN-OUT Bolt uses a 2−pin power connector Description * Pin 1 is closest to the red dot on the connector CUSTOM/THIRD PARTY CABLES • Test the power cable polarity with ONLY the power cable connected to Bolt. Do not connect video cables. •...
MOUNTING Bolt 4K devices have a 1/4”-20 threaded hole (additional 3/8”-16 threaded hole on the receiver) on the bottom for mounting the included light stand adapter or any other mounting accessory. • Mount the Bolt transmitter vertically, keeping the Bolt 4K receivers antennas clear of any obstructions.
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With Dual Mount Depending on the model, Bolt 4K devices are equipped with a dual mount battery plate that allows you to attach your device to either the back of a camera, monitor, or Array Antenna. • Mount the Bolt transmitter onto the back of a camera, keeping the antennas clear of any obstructions.
RECEIVER MENU Receiver Status Screens - Cycle through status screens or return from the menu by pressing the Menu joystick (G). • Main Status Screen - This screen displays the status of the wireless receiver, along with the current video resolution, frequency, and link quality (if connected). •...
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• Pairing - Pair your receiver with another transmitter. Once Pairing is activated on the receiver, activate Pairing on the transmitter. • Audio Settings - Configure Bolt’s Audio settings. If Beep on REC is activated, you will hear a short tone whenever the camera begins or stops recording.
TRANSMITTER MENU Transmitter Status Screens - Cycle through status screens or return from the menu by pressing the Menu joystick (G). • Main Status Screen - This screen displays the status of the wireless receiver, along with the current video resolution, frequency, link quality (if connected). •...
Bolt Manager allows you to configure, pair, and upgrade your Bolt device. Bolt Manager is available as software for Mac and Windows at www.teradek.com/pages/downloads, or for purchase as a standalone device. NOTE: Available configuration settings will differ between Bolt models.
BOLT APP Use the Bolt App to remotely manage and monitor every parameter of the Bolt 4K including pairing, channel selection, and 3D LUTs. CONNECT VIA BLUETOOTH Download the Bolt App from the App Store. Navigate to the Bluetooth menu on both the transmitter and receiver, then select Enable (see pages 6-8).
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RECEIVER STATUS DISPLAY • Settings (Shortcut to menu items listed on pg. 6) - Tap the button at the top of the display to customize the receiver’s various settings such as the output format, audio, display and OSD. • SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio) - Compare the signal power level to the noise power level from the attached antennas.
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Teradek regularly releases new firmware versions to improve performance, add new features, or to fix vulnerabilities. Visit teradek.com to update your device with the latest firmware. NEED MORE HELP? SUPPORT: http://support.teradek.com → Contains tips, information and all the latest firmware & software updates.
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