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- Page 1 Ranger 4K/HD Camera-Back Transmitter and Receiver Reference Guide © 2021 Teradek, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Physical Properties ........2 Getting Started ..........4 Device Operation ........4 Power and Connect ......... 4 Power Connector/Pin-Out ......5 Custom 3rd Party Cables ......5 12G-SDI Input/Output Cables ....5 Pairing ............ 5 Launchpad App........6 Mounting ............ -
Page 4: Physical Properties
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES RANGER TRANSMITTER RANGER RECEIVER A: N-type connectors F: OLED display J: Power switch B: 6-28V DC power input G: Menu joystick K: Micro-USB (not shown) C: HDMI input H: Network status L: HDMI output D: 12G-SDI output I: Video status... - Page 5 The Array Panel Antenna has both vertical (A) and horizontal antenna connectors for use in an H+V (horizontal + vertical) configuration, as recommended. For more information, go to Vertical and Horizontal Antennas on page 8. Teradek, LLC 2020. All rights reserved. v1.2-1221...
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Page 6: Getting Started
Connect the output from your video source to either the SDI or HDMI input (D or F) on the transmitter. Connect either the SDI or HDMI output (E or M) from the Ranger receiver to the video input on your monitor. If using the Array Antenna, mount the receiver to the back of the antenna. -
Page 7: Power Connector/Pin-Out
DEVICE OPERATION • For best results when using multiple Ranger systems in the same area, place the transmitters and receivers a few feet apart from each other. • Operation of other wireless equipment may interfere with the Ranger. Try to separate other wireless transmitters and receivers as much as possible. -
Page 8: Launchpad App
Enable Bluetooth on your iOS or Android device. Navigate to the Bluetooth menu on the transmitter and receiver, then select Enable. Open the Launchpad App from your iOS or Android device, then tap the Ranger Devices button. Select the device(s) you want to pair or monitor. - Page 9 PAIRING Ranger devices purchased as a set (TX and RX), are paired by default, requiring no additional configuration. Ranger devices purchased separately need to be paired using the device's front panel (OLED) menu, Launchpad, or the Launchpad App. NOTE: Before starting either pairing process, ensure that both the transmitter and receiver have the same firmware version and have Bluetooth enabled.
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Page 10: Mounting
MOUNTING Ranger units require the use of external antennas for basic operation. For Ranger, we recommend ONLY using a Horizontal + Vertical (H+V) antenna configuration. HORIZONTAL + VERTICAL ANTENNA CONFIGURATION Vertical (V) antennas are ideal for achieving diversity indoors, and offer good performance in a wide variety of short-to-medium range situations when quick setup and flexibility is key. -
Page 11: Device Placement
For more information about the different antenna configurations for Ranger, please visit: https://www.teradek.com/blogs/articles/what-antennas-should-i-use-with-bolt-4k DEVICE PLACEMENT Ranger 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 4K Array Panel Antenna. Ranger RX (w/dual... -
Page 13: Transmitter Display Operation
TRANSMITTER DISPLAY OPERATION Ranger’s configuration menus can be accessed from either the transmitter's front panel display or from the Launchpad app. STATUS SCREENS Press the menu joystick (G) to cycle through the status screens or to return from the menu. - Page 14 WIRELESS SETTINGS - ENABLE FIXED FREQUENCY Fixed Frequency Mode bypasses any automatic frequency switching logic, allowing your Ranger system to always attempt to connect on a specified frequency. Once a frequency is selected, the transmitter will only use that frequency. This allows your transmitter to link/reconnect to the receiver much faster.
- Page 15 Fixed Frequency Mode enabled, you can only select one frequency for Ranger to use. Frequencies marked with (DFS) must be scanned for one minute before they can be used, but are typically less crowded. For all available frequencies, refer to the FREQUENCIES BY REGION chart on page 22.
- Page 16 - Press the Menu joystick towards the right to change the Bluetooth PIN NOTE: Bluetooth is disabled by default. In order to configure your Ranger devices via the Launchpad App, you must first enable Bluetooth. DISPLAY SETTINGS Use the Display Settings to control the OLED display operation. By default, the OLED display will invert every 10 minutes.
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Page 17: Receiver Display/Osd Operation
Use the Menu joystick (G) to navigate the configuration menus. SWITCH TX Ranger receivers can pair with up to four transmitters at a time. Switch TX allows you to quickly switch from one paired transmitter's camera feed to another paired transmitter. - Page 18 Fixed Frequency Mode enabled, you can only select one frequency for Ranger to use. Frequencies marked with (DFS) must be scanned for one minute before they can be used, but are typically less crowded. For...
- Page 19 ● Figures above 45% indicate good signal quality PAIR Enable pairing on transmitters and receivers. Ranger units purchased as a set (TX and RX) are paired by default, requiring no additional configuration. If the units were purchased separately, or if they have never been paired, you will need to complete the pairing process (page 5).
- Page 20 480p - 59.94/576p - 50 (via HDMI ports only) ● 480i (NTSC) ● 576i (PAL) ● HDMI SETTINGS Ranger supports all HDMI output modes. You can select from one of the following options: Auto YCbCr 4:4:4 10bit ● ● RGB 8bit YCbCr 4:2:2 10bit ●...
- Page 21 ● AUDIO SETTINGS Configure Ranger’s Audio settings. If Beep on REC is activated, you will hear a short tone whenever the camera begins or stops recording. The Mute Settings allow you to completely mute audio or only mute audio while recording.
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Page 22: Launchpad
LAUNCHPAD With Launchpad, you can configure all of your Ranger devices at once. Available as software for Windows and Mac, Launchpad allows you to pair multiple receivers to your transmitter, select frequencies, load 3D LUTs, and perform firmware upgrades. CONFIGURATION OPTIONS ●... - Page 23 Next to proceed with the upgrade. You will then be presented with a list of device components and whether or not they are scheduled to be updated, along with two options: Start Upgrade - Update your Ranger device(s) with the latest firmware version. Advanced Options - View detailed version information for each component and the firmware upgrade package components.
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Page 24: Troubleshooting/Faq
THE LAUNCHPAD APP DOES NOT DISPLAY MY RANGER UNIT. Ensure that both your Ranger and cellular device have Bluetooth enabled (see page 6). By default, Bluetooth is disabled on your Ranger device until you enable it. CAN I USE ANY SDI OR HDMI CABLE WITH MY RANGER UNITS? No. - Page 25 HOW MANY RECEIVERS CAN I LINK TO ONE RANGER TRANSMITTER? You can link up to six Ranger receivers to any one Ranger transmitter. However, In Broadcast Mode (see page 11), you can link an unlimited number of receivers to one transmitter.
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Page 26: Frequencies By Region
FREQUENCIES BY REGION NOTE: Pairing the TX and RX is required after a different region is selected. Australia/ Freq Range US (FCC) Canada Japan China/India New Zealand Bandwidth (MHz) 5160 5160 5160 5160 5180 5180 5180 5180 5180 5180 5180 UNII1 5190 5190... -
Page 27: Technical Specifications
5.9” x 3.6” x 1.2” (149 x 91 x 30mm) 5.5” x 5.3” x 1.2” (140 x 133 x 30mm) Weight 19.1oz (544g) 23.2oz (658g) Construction Milled aluminum (chassis), Milled aluminum (chassis), regulation-compliant PCB regulation-compliant PCB Teradek, LLC 2020. All rights reserved. v1.2-1221... - Page 28 RANGER TX RANGER RX INTERFACES Configuration OSD Screen with Menu Joystick Navigation OSD Screen with Menu Joystick Navigation Interface Switches On/Off Switch On/Off Switch Desktop App Launchpad application for OSX & Windows Launchpad application for OSX & Windows Mobile App...
- Page 29 5.9” x 3.6” x 1.2” (149 x 91 x 30mm) 5.5” x 5.3” x 1.2” (140 x 133 x 30mm) Weight 19.1oz (544g) 23.2oz (658g) Construction Milled aluminum (chassis), Milled aluminum (chassis), regulation-compliant PCB regulation-compliant PCB Teradek, LLC 2020. All rights reserved. v1.2-1221...
- Page 30 RANGER TX RANGER RX INTERFACES Configuration OSD Screen with Menu Joystick Navigation OSD Screen with Menu Joystick Navigation Interface Switches On/Off Switch On/Off Switch Desktop App Launchpad application for OSX & Windows Launchpad application for OSX & Windows Mobile App...
- Page 31 PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES Dimensions 13.78 x 13.78 x 1.25 in (35 x 35 x 3.18 cm) Weight 39oz [1111.3g] Construction UV-protected plastic with aluminum alloy (construction grade) Connectors RP-SMA Operating temperature -40ºC to 80ºC Teradek, LLC 2020. All rights reserved. v1.2-1221...
- Page 32 Operating the product without regulatory approval is illegal. Any changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by Teradek could void the user's authority to operate the equipment and its regulatory approvals. Please make sure you use the latest revision of this document which is available at https://teradek.com.
- Page 33 Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. Teradek, LLC 2020. All rights reserved. v1.2-1221...
- Page 34 Antenna Information The radio transmitters 7680A-AMN41012 (HD Transmitter), 7680A-AMN42012 (HD Receiver), and 4492A-2832 (BT Module) have been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
- Page 35 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Teradek, LLC 2020. All rights reserved. v1.2-1221...
- Page 36 IC STATEMENT This device complies with RSS-247 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Page 37: Support Resources
über Recycling information. SUPPORT RESOURCES In addition to this Reference Guide, you can find more information on Ranger devices' features and operation by visiting www.teradek.com. If you are unable to find what you need online, please contact Teradek’s support staff.
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