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Introduction Product overview 3 Safety Notes 3, 4 Notes on the radio waves Packing list Names of parts and function 9 Preparation Installation of antenna Setup- Smartphone APP III. References How to Access WEB Setup menu Setup menu - Transmitter Setup menu - Receiver Setup -master (Access Point) /slave (Station) Software Update...
Introduction 1. Product overview ⚫ High-quality video CW-1dx supports HDMI I/O and full HD video - up to 1920x1080 resolution. This system utilizes H.264 compression and supports up to 25Mbps transmission rate. ⚫ Streaming Streaming monitoring (RTSP mode) can be available by downloading dedicated APP on your iPhone/iPad.
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Warning If you notice smoke, strange smells, strange noises, or excessive heat coming from ! this product, stop using it, turn off the power, and unplug the power cable. Continued use under these conditions may cause a fire, electric shock, or injury. Be careful not to touch the power supply plug if your hands are wet.
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Caution Keep this product away from direct sunlight, high temperatures and high humidity. It may cause a fire or failure. Do not use this product in extremely low temperatures or in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature. Keep this product away from places where condensation is likely to occur, and do not use it with condensation forming on it.
However, when in use, it is recommended to keep at least 30cm (12in.) away from medical devices to ensure safety. Packing list Check the components in the package. ・CW-1dx TX ・CW-1dx RX Supplied accessories ・Readme First ・Standard antenna x8...
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Explanation of each part ・Link indicator This indicator shows Link status of Transmitter (TX) and Receiver (RX). LED blink: searching LED light lit: linked ・Video indicator This indicator shows video status. LED off: no video signal / abnormal status LED blink: searching LED light lit: linked ・Digital LED display This digital LED shows current setup status.
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This is only used for maintenance (software upgrade purpose). ⚫ HDMI IN HDMI video input interface ⚫ Battery Interface This battery interface accepts SONY NP-F Form Factor batteries. IDX Brand SL-F50 and SL-F70 are recommend. ⚫ Line IN This accepts Audio input via 3.5mm Mini Jack.
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Explanation of each part ・Link LED This indicator shows Link status of Transmitter (TX) and Receiver (RX). LED blink: searching LED light lit: linked ・Video LED This indicator shows video status. LED off: no video signal / abnormal status LED blink: searching LED lit: linked ・Digital LED display This digital LED shows current setup status.
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HDMI video output interface ・Battery Interface This battery interface accepts for SONY NP-F Form Factor batteries IDX Brand SL-F50 and SL-F70 are recommend. ・Line OUT This accepts Audio output via 3.5mm Mini Jack *output sound depends on TX’s Audio mode.
Attached the two supplied standard antennas firmly by rotating/screwing in a clockwise direction. 2. Setup for Smartphone APP The CW-1dx offers two types of video transmission mode. The normal mode (HDMI video transmission) and the other RTSP mode (Streaming). This section provides how to operates RTSP mode.
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<Connection figure> Please connect Wi-Fi by referring to SSID & Password, indicated on the rear side of Receiver (RX). <Illustration of the App display> ① Software version ② Live View ⇨Real time monitoring ③ Configuration ⇨video bitrate can be selected from 3 choices ④...
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1) Software Version 2)Live View display The following pictorial figures are located at bottom of Live View display. A: Screen shot capture B: Video shooting capture C: Recorded photo/video library D: Video image quality setup display...
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3)Configuration 1. Smooth / Good / Best Video Bitrate can be selected from 3 choices 2. Modify Configuration completes after choice of above, and tapping “Modify” After tapping “Modify”, the device reboots automatically to reflect the change made, and it takes approx. 1 min. 4)Browse Screen shoot images, and videos taken at phase 2), can be browsed at this library.
III. References 1. How to access to WEB Setup menu This section illustrates this product’s WEB configuration menu, and how to operate each feature. Receiver (RX) consists of a Wi-Fi module that operates wireless transmission, (follow as RX Wi-Fi) and decoder module that decodes video (follow as DEC). Transmitter (TX) also consists of Wi-Fi module (follow as TX Wi-Fi), and encoder module that encodes video (follow as ENC).
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<RX> ・DEC http:/192.168.1.120/ ・RX Wi-Fi http://192.168.1.100/login.php <TX> ・ENC http://192.168.1.110/ ・TX Wi-Fi http://192.168.1.200/login.php NOTE ✓ Please make sure to enter the Web address correctly. The web screen will not be displayed if there are slight difference e.g. between http:// and https://. ✓...
2. Setup menu - Transmitter The following illustrates configuration menu of the Transmitter’s ENC, and can access at : ENC:http://192.168.1.110/ *Above indicated value as factory setting.
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ETAILS OF SETTING ENU OF Software Version It indicates a software version of the TX’s ENC (Encoder module). IP ETHADDR XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX Setting value It indicates IP address setup. Factory setting as Default ENC: 192.168.110 GROUP 2222 Setting value This value only be used upon repair or maintenance purpose. *Please do not change the value unless instructed by the manufacturer.
Format Mode This value is an internal parameter setting. *Please do not change the value unless instructed by the manufacturer. Software File Upload Click the [Browse] button and select a file. It is used for software update purposes. Save Environment Select and change the above settings, and then press the [Save Environment] button to complete the change.
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ETAILS OF SETTING ENU OF Software Version It indicates a software version of the RX’s DNC (Decoder module). IP ETHADDR XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX Setting value It indicates IP address setup. Factory setting as Default DEC: 192.168.1.120 GROUP 2222 Setting value This value only be used upon repair or maintenance purpose. *Please do not change the value unless instructed by the manufacturer.
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Setup- Master Unit (Access Point Mode)/Slave Unit (Station Mode) As Default setting, the receiver (RX) is set to the master unit (Access Point Mode) and the transmitter (TX) is set as the slave unit (Station Mode). At the time of shipment, the connection method ②(shown below chart) can only be performed.
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HOW TO SETUP 1) Connect to Wi-Fi Link up with receiver (RX) and smartphone. *Please make sure to turn on RX and TX first before linking up with smartphones. 【Connection figure】 2) Start Web Browser *Recommended Browser:Google Chrome, Safari 3) Display Setting page Enter the following value in the address input field of the web browser to display the setting page.
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4)From the transmitter (TX) setting page indicates below, operation mode change from Station Mode (as the slave unit) to Access Point Mode (as the master unit) Select “Access Point” from the selectable list circled #1, then execute “Save” in the circled #2. *After execution, the device will reboot automatically. After reboot, the Wi-Fi SSID of TX indicates a same SSID number of RX with a T at the end.
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However, if the transmitter (TX) is the master unit (Access Point Mode), IP address need to be set when connecting to Wi-Fi. In the case of same smartphone and CW-1dx TX being used, the second and subsequent connections are performed automatically. The following...
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<Wi-Fi connection procedure with transmitter (TX) > 1) After selecting Wi-Fi, tap the information icon marked in red circle. 2) Select “Configure IP” and change to “Manual” from “Automatic”...
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3) Check “Manual” and enter the IP address and subnet mask. IP address is 192.168.1.XXX *as for “XXX” part, any number can be chosen from 1 to 255. However, avoid the same number 100, 110, 120, 200 which are already occupied, and any other connected units are best to be avoided.
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5) Be sure to check the following screen. 6) Be sure to confirm that it was saved as described above screen. The connection with CW-1dx TX is completed When “No Internet connection” is displayed.
⚫ USB memory *Note: Only FAT32 format can be used. (EXFAT, NTTFS cannot be used) Update procedure Download the firmware update file from IDX website. The file is in compressed ZIP format. Unzip the downloaded file. In case the unzipped file includes instruction “Read Me First” or “README”, be sure to read it carefully and follow the instructions.
6. Specification Video/Audio HDMI1.4 HDMI: 720p50,720p59.94,720p60 Video format 1080i50,1080i59.94,1080i60,1080p23.98,1080p24, 1080p25,1080p29.97,1080p30,1080p50,1080p59.94,1080p60 Audio format Frequency 5GHz Wi-Fi band Channel 20MHz bandwidth Wi-Fi standard 802.11n Antenna 2 (External antenna), 2dBi R-SMA Jack x 2 Delay Minimum 70msec Video codec H.264 15Mbps (default setting) Video bit rate Standard mode : 1-25Mbps、RTSP mode : 1-15Mbps Line IN/OUT...
* Do not use in direct sunlight conditions. * Plug and unplug the connectors when the power SW is off. * The video signal of the CW-1dx is based on the HDMI standard, but due to the characteristics of the radio transmission processing, it does not guarantee compatibility for all the equipment.
⚫ Original serial numbers and/or QC labels removed or tampered with voids any warranty. 2. About exemptions IDX does not take responsibility for failure generated by or as a result of any of the following items. ⚫ Damage caused by natural disasters, such as earthquakes,...
3. Support & Service contact When any assistance is needed, please contact your local IDX dealer or appropriate IDX office below. ⚫ WEB http://www.idxtek.com/idx_contact/form http://www.idxtek.com/dealer-locator ⚫ Contact us IDX Company, Ltd. (for Asia/Oceania) 6-28-11, Shukugawara, Tama-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa-ken, 214-0021, JAPAN...
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