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Radiofrequency radiation exposure Information (for the Beltpack): For body worn operation, this equipment has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the Riedel accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
Bolero 3.1 User Manual CONTENT Preface Information ................................ 8 Change History ..............................11 Package Version .............................. 14 About Bolero ..............................15 Features in Detail System Modes ..............................17 2.1.1 Standalone/AES67 (2110) ........................17 2.1.2 Standalone/Link ............................18 2.1.3 Integrated/Artist ............................19 System Setup ..............................
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Bolero 3.1 User Manual 2.8.1 Antenna Radio Scanner ......................... 109 2.8.2 Beltpack Radio Monitoring ........................113 License Installation ............................117 2.10 Switch Recommendations ..........................119 2.11 Network Requirements ..........................121 2.12 PTP Grandmaster Selection ......................... 123 Bolero Beltpack Operating Elements ............................125 Status LEDs ..............................
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Bolero 3.1 User Manual 4.4.2 Charging in the Charger ........................166 External PTT ..............................166 Firmware Update ............................167 Technical Drawing ............................167 Technical Specifications ..........................168 Bolero Antenna Operating Elements ............................170 Status LEDs ..............................173 Basic Operation ............................. 174 5.3.1...
Riedel Communications GmbH & Co. KG shall not be liable for any errors, inaccuracies or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this manual, the software or the examples herein.
Bolero 3.1 User Manual 1.1 Information Symbols The following tables are used to indicate hazards and provide cautionary information in relation to the handling and use of the equipment. Danger Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
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Recycle or Dispose of property. · Charge before initial use. · Use the specified Riedel Bolero Charger only or charge the battery via the Beltpack. · Do not charge using any other equipment from either side. · Do not connect the contacts to any other equipment.
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Bolero 3.1 User Manual Environment · Never place the devices in an area of high dust particles or humidity. · Never expose the device to any liquids. · If the devices have been exposed to a cold environment and transferred to a warm environment, condensation may form inside the housing.
Bolero 3.1 User Manual 1.2 Change History New in 3.1 This user manual contains following changes: 2.4 GHz Beltpacks and Antennas The Bolero product portfolio has been expanded by a 2.4GHz type Antenna and 2.4GHz-Beltpacks that operate exclusively in the 2.4 GHz range.
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Bolero 3.1 User Manual Reply Feature The Reply functionality can be adjusted for Beltpacks and Partylines in the System Modes 'Standalone/AES67' and 'Standalone/Link'. · The Reply function can be deactivated for Partylines. ð 'Features in Detail > Web Interface > Partylines > Edit (Partylines)' ·...
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Bolero 3.1 User Manual Web Interface Improvements · Copy Configuration to Profile With this function the current Beltpack configuration can be saved as a profile. An already existing profile can be overwritten, but also a new profile can be created.
Bolero 3.1 User Manual 1.3 Package Version This manual refers to Package version 3.1.x of the Bolero system. The “x” indicates the bugfix version which is described in the related release notes. In order to make an update of the Bolero system comfortable, all required firmwares of the different Bolero devices are combined in one file called 'Package'.
1.4 About Bolero Bolero Wireless Intercom The Riedel Bolero Wireless Intercom system is a digital, easy to use full-duplex communications solution for broadcast, security, industrial and theater applications as well as for sports and cultural events. It is an all-new wireless intercom system capable of supporting up to 10 Beltpacks per Antenna and up to 100 Antennas in a single deployment.
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A next generation high-performance digital wireless intercom system · License-free, cellular architecture with seamless hand-over · Riedel exclusive advanced next generation receiver with multiple-diversity and RF anti-reflection technology for greater RF robustness · Efficient use of RF spectrum for a hassle-free operation even with high channel count Riedel Bolero –...
Bolero 3.1 User Manual 2 Features in Detail 2.1 System Modes The Bolero system features three modes of operation: Standalone/AES67 (2110), Standalone/Link and Integrated/Artist. 2.1.1 Standalone/AES67 (2110) In this mode antennas are connected via an standards-based IP network. This mode enables communication between ð...
Bolero 3.1 User Manual 2.1.2 Standalone/Link In this mode Antennas are connected via a simple plug & play, non-IP CAT5 connection. This mode enables ð communication between Bolero Beltpacks or communication via user defined Partylines ( 'Partylines') in the Bolero system itself.
Bolero 3.1 User Manual 2.1.3 Integrated/Artist In this mode antennas and Artist matrix are connected via a standards-based IP network. The Bolero system is integrated in the Artist system. This enables the communication between Bolero Beltpacks and panels/ports in the Artist system.
If a PoE+ switch is used, the Antenna is also supplied with power. · Alternatively (or for additional redundancy), attach a separate DC power supply to the Antenna's power connector. Riedel recommends using the Bolero-Power-Supply 'BL-EPS-1001-00'. · Determine the IP address of an antenna with standalone license.
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Bolero 3.1 User Manual · Click on the plus symbol and select the entry Create Network Space. A dialog is opened. Figure 10: Create Network Space · Enter a name for the Bolero net in the field Name (e.g. Bolero-Net).
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Bolero 3.1 User Manual Registered Beltpacks are listed on the page Beltpacks. · Enable the Direct Edit switch. · Click on the Beltpacks' ID and enter a unique Beltpack ID (0–999). Figure 16: Registered Beltpacks · Click the button to configure the individual key functions of the respective Beltpack.
Bolero 3.1 User Manual 2.2.2 Standalone/Link Setup This chapter describes the required steps to operate a Bolero-System in the Standalone/Link mode. An Artist system is ð not required in this mode but one Antenna requires a valid 'Standalone' license to operate in this mode (...
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Bolero 3.1 User Manual · Enter a name for the Bolero net in the field Name (e.g. Bolero-Net). · Select the system mode Standalone/Link. · Define an Admin PIN (4 digits, 0–9). · Apply the entries. Figure 23: Dialog – Create Network Space This example shows the new created Network Space called Bolero-Net.
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Bolero 3.1 User Manual Registered Beltpacks are listed on the page Beltpacks. · Enable the Direct Edit switch. · Click on the Beltpacks' ID and enter a unique Beltpack ID (0–999). Figure 28: Registered Beltpacks The page Beltpacks allows programming the Beltpacks key functions individually.
If a PoE+ switch is used, the Antenna is also supplied with power. · Alternatively, attach a separate DC power supply to the Antenna's power connector. Riedel recommends using the Bolero-Power-Supply 'BL-EPS-1001-00'. The IP address of the Antenna is shown in the bottom right Figure 31: Antenna Display of the display (e.g.
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Bolero 3.1 User Manual Open the web interface of the Antenna to access the configuration: · Enter the IP address of a Bolero Antenna in the web browser (e.g. 192.168.41.150). The PC must have an IP address within the same subnet.
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Bolero 3.1 User Manual · Click on the plus symbol and select the entry Registration Mode. A dialog is opened to enter the registration options. Figure 39: Registration Mode · Enable the OTA and/or NFC registration method. · Apply the changes.
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Edit the Multicast address. A unique Multicast address must be used for each Beltpack in the Director config. Riedel recommends using the start address '239.255.0.1' for the Beltpacks Multicast addresses. Figure 44: Properties of the Beltpack The Beltpacks' key functions can be defined now via Director.
Bolero 3.1 User Manual 2.3 Web Interface The Web Interface is opened by entering the IP address of an Antenna (e.g. 192.168.41.150). Basic information is displayed and settings can be modified in the Web Interface. ð The user must be logged in the Net to be able to change settings. ( 'Login/Logout') Figure 45: Antenna –...
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Bolero 3.1 User Manual The web interface is divided in following regions: Page Selection The selected page is underlined. Antennas Basic setup of the Bolero-Net and settings of Antennas. IO Devices Settings of inputs and outputs of NSAs those are included in the Bolero-Net.
Bolero 3.1 User Manual 2.3.1 Login/Logout To be able to modify system settings, the user must be logged into the respective Net. A big plus symbol is displayed in the top right of a Net if the user is logged in.
Bolero 3.1 User Manual 2.3.2 Antennas The Antennas window displays the active Network Space and features following functions: · Displaying a list of all (currently online) devices belonging to the same net. · Creating Nets · Assigning Bolero Antennas to Nets ·...
Bolero 3.1 User Manual Link Indicates a connection to a neighboring Antenna connected via Link 1 (left arrow) or Link 2 (right arrow). A remote net is connected and waiting to be merged (by clicking the arrow). The power-icon indicates that the link is providing remote power for other devices.
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Bolero 3.1 User Manual Add Selected Antennas/Devices to Network Space Function in the section Unassigned Devices that allows adding devices to an existing new Network Space. The devices to be added must be selected previously. Select Selection of an existing Bolero Net. The previously selected devices are added to the Network Network Space without confirmation.
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Bolero 3.1 User Manual Network This section allows you to define some IP parameters when Bolero is used in managed Management networks. Using the DSCP field of IP headers, you can tell routers to prioritize certain messages over others. Thus, their real-time behavior and jitter characteristics might improve considerably.
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Reset one or more selected devices to factory default values. To reset also the IP settings, the button 'Clear IP Settings' must be enabled. Attention: Antennas are removed from the network! A dialog is opened to confirm the action. This action requires the "Factory Reset PIN". Please consult the Riedel Service in case of need.
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Bolero 3.1 User Manual Registration Mode In this view the Beltpack registration settings can be changed and activated. Registration If enabled, Beltpacks are allowed to register via radio to this Net. Method If enabled, Beltpacks are allowed to register via Antenna NFC to this Net.
Bolero 3.1 User Manual 2.3.2.2 Edit (Antennas) Clicking the Edit symbol opens a dialog to edit Antenna (device) settings. The dialog can be closed by pressing the ESC key without saving any changes. In the drop-down list at the top, it is possible to directly switch to the 'Edit Antenna' view of another Antenna.
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Bolero 3.1 User Manual General Settings Name Name of the Antenna. User ID Unique ID of the Antenna. Antenna RF Enabling/Disabling the radio of the Antenna. Display Menu Lock Enabling/disabling of locking the Antenna display to prevent unauthorized access to the Antenna or Network Space settings.
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Bolero 3.1 User Manual New in 3.1 Override Force Beltpack settings while the Beltpack is connected to a specific Antenna. Figure 57: Edit (Antennas) – Override The parameters correspond to those that are also available in the settings of the Beltpacks.
Bolero 3.1 User Manual 2.3.2.3 Info (Antennas) Clicking the Info symbol shows information of the respective device. The dialog can be closed by pressing the ESC key. Opens the online help. Close Closes the information. The left side displays generally valid device information (Device Status) and the right side displays operating mode specific information (Standalone/AES67 and Integrated/Artist mode: PTP Status;...
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Bolero 3.1 User Manual Standalone/AES67 & Integrated/Artist Mode Figure 58: Info (Antennas) – General (AES67-Mode) PTP Status PTP State Shows the current state of PTP (Off, Unlocked, Slave, Master). Lock State Shows the locking state of PTP (Unlocked, Locking, Locked, Warning, Error). Warning and error are issued when the PTP offset exceeds certain limits.
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Bolero 3.1 User Manual Standalone/Link Mode Figure 59: Info (Antennas) – General (Link-Mode) Standalone Status Local Sync Info Shows if the Antenna is sync master or slave. In case of slave, it is also indicated to which of the two links (Link 1/2) the device is synchronized.
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Bolero 3.1 User Manual Link 1/2 State Indicates the current state of the respective link. The following values are possible: No Connection No cable is connected or the link is disabled. Error Indicates that the cable connects two similar ports (e.g., Link 1 (Cabling) to Link 1).
Bolero 3.1 User Manual 2.3.3 IO Devices The IO Devices window displays NSA-002A devices attached at Bolero Antennas. This view is only available in the system modes 'Standalone/AES67' and 'Standalone/Link'. The upper panel lists all device configurations for a network space: Configurations are editable offline and have to be assigned a physical device to take effect.
Bolero 3.1 User Manual 2.3.3.1 Action Button (IO Devices) Clicking the action button offers functions to manage IO devices. The dialog can be closed by pressing the ESC key without saving any changes. Figure 62: Action Button (Unassigned / Unconnected IO...
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Bolero 3.1 User Manual Add Selected IO Devices Function in the section Unassigned / Unconnected IO Devices that allows adding IO devices. A single IO device must be selected previously. Select IO Device Config Selection of an existing configuration or creation of a new configuration. Creating a new configuration is identical to the feature Create IO Device Configuration.
Bolero 3.1 User Manual 2.3.3.2 Edit (IO Devices) Clicking the Edit symbol opens a dialog to edit IO device settings. The dialog can be closed by pressing the ESC key without saving any changes. In the drop-down list at the top, it is possible to directly switch to the 'Edit IO Devices' view of another device.
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Bolero 3.1 User Manual GPI/O to Trigger Mapping Input Pin 1 ... 3 / Output Pin 1 ... 3 Pin Mode Disabled interfaces are not shown in drop-down menus. Momentary action. Normal Latching Activation on first rising edge, release on second falling edge.
Bolero 3.1 User Manual 2.3.3.3 Info (IO Devices) Clicking the Info symbol shows information of the respective device or configuration. The dialog can be closed by pressing the ESC key. Opens the online help. Close Closes the information. Figure 64: Info (IO-Device Configurations)
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Bolero 3.1 User Manual PTP Status Only in the region IO Device Configurations: Port State Shows the current state of PTP (Off, Unlocked, Slave, Master). Time Offset Shows the magnitude of the PTP offset in nanoseconds, averaged over the last couple of minutes.
Bolero 3.1 User Manual 2.3.4 Beltpacks The Beltpacks window lists all registered Beltpacks of the active network space. Beltpacks are listed even if they are not connected (out of range, turned off). Once a Beltpack is registered, after powering up it will instantly connect and become operational.
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Bolero 3.1 User Manual If the Beltpack Monitoring is switched on and the number of available timeslots falls below the defined Threshold, the status symbols change from green to orange or flash orange. If this function 'Free Timeslot Warning' is activated, the status symbols remain green.
Bolero 3.1 User Manual 2.3.4.1 Action Button (Beltpacks) Clicking the action button offers functions to manage Beltpacks. The dialog can be closed by pressing the ESC key. Figure 66: Action Button (Beltpacks) Change Profile Allows assigning a profile to the selected Beltpacks. Profiles are a collection of Beltpack parameters that can be applied to multiple Beltpacks without setting the parameters manually in each Beltpack.
Bolero 3.1 User Manual New in 3.1 Open Beltpack Monitor (DECT only) Displays the measured 'Radio Monitoring' data of the selected DECT-Beltpack. 2.3.4.2 Edit (Beltpacks) Clicking the Edit symbol opens a dialog to edit Beltpack settings on several pages. The selected page is underlined.
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Bolero 3.1 User Manual General ð Headset Type Auto, Dynamic Detect, Electret Detect, Dynamic, Electret. ( 'Headset Type') ð Display Mode Selection of the display mode. ( 'Display Mode') Standard, Alternative, Standard Flip, Alternative Flip Language Selection of a pre-programmed Beltpack language English and German.
Bolero 3.1 User Manual Display Brightness This view is used for setting the Beltpacks display brightness. Brightness Selection between one user defined and three pre-defined brightness definitions: Off, Low, mode Medium, High, Custom (see Beltpack Brightness Mode) Custom Display Normal brightness level of the display.
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Bolero 3.1 User Manual Audio This view is used for editing the Beltpacks audio settings. Figure 68: Edit (Beltpacks) – Audio Levels Headset Adjustment of the headset volume. Sidetone Adjustment of the sidetone volume. Headset Mic Adjustment of the gain of the headset microphone.
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Activate a low-cut filter or improve the microphone intelligibility of a Riedel headset. (low-cut 60/120Hz, filter for AIR/PRO/MAX/RUN headsets dynamic and electret) Headphone Filter Activate a low-cut filter, improve the headphone sound of a Riedel headset or increase the intelligibility (plus). (low-cut 80/150Hz, filter for AIR/PRO/MAX/RUN headsets standard and plus)
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Bolero 3.1 User Manual BT/Line Input VOX Dim The 'BT/Line Input VOX Dim' is a switch that operates when a someone is talking to the Beltpack via the intercom network. If the voice is detected and exceeds the defined threshold the Bluetooth and Line Input audio is dimmed.
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