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Page 1 CW-F25 Instruction Manual for Europe IDX Company, Ltd.
Page 2 IDX thanks you for choosing the CW-F25, We are confident that you will benefit from its unique features. Please read this instruction manual to safely operate and to maximize performance.  The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of IDX Company, Ltd.
Page 3: Fcc Notice
"CE" and comply with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC and the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC. Responsible for CE-marking: IDX Technology Europe, Ltd. Unit9, Langley Park, Waterside Drive, Langley, Berkshire SL3 6AD England Tel: +44 1753 547692 Manufacture: IDX Company, Ltd.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Installation of antenna ..............19 Preparing for power supply .............. 21 Menu setting ..................23 III. Operation of CW-F25 ..................28 Basics ....................28 Return video ..................30 IP camera setup - wireless LAN bridge - .......... 32 Intercom operation ................34 GPI connection - as tally ..............
Page 5: Introduction
Product overview I. Introduction 1. Product overview CW-F25 is a wireless video transmission system capable of transmitting downlink and uplink video, audio, and various data. Based on IEEE 802.11n Wireless LAN technology with newly developed 4x4 MIMO and beam-forming technology, the CW- F25 transmits H.264 High Profile signals up to 25Mbps.
Page 6  DFS - Dynamic Frequency Selection CW-F25 has a DFS function built-in. This detects weather radar and avoids conflict with official radio waves. With DFS functionality, CW-F25 is free to use in indoor and/or outdoor environments without violating local law.
Page 7: Safety Notes
Introduction Safety Notes 2. Safety Notes Prior to using this product, please carefully study and follow the instructions and recommendations outlined in this manual. Following instructions will guide you to use this product safely and correctly. After reading, please keep the manual in a convenient place for future reference.
Page 8 Introduction Safety Notes 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.
Page 9 Introduction Safety Notes 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.
Page 10: Notice Of The Radio Waves
Introduction Notice of the radio waves 3. Notice of the radio waves  This product has been approved for technical standard compliance certification as a wireless device of radio stations with low power specified under the ETSI Radio wave regulations. Therefore, a license for radio station use is not required to operate this product.
Page 11: Packing List
Introduction Packing list 4. Packing list Check the components in the package.  CW-F25 RX - Receiver  CW-F25 TX - Transmitter Supplied accessories  Readme First ·········· x1  Standard antenna ····· x8  Headset ················ x2...
Page 12 Introduction Packing list  V-Plate ················· x2 Model# P-V2CL This plate can mount on both TX and RX to supply +14VDC with IDX ENDURA series Lithium Ion batteries.  V-Mount Adapter Plate ···· x1 Model# A-MT2V(CW) This adapter plate is for mounting on the back of the TX so the TX can easily attach to the back of a camera.
Page 13: Names Of Parts
Introduction Names of parts 5. Names of parts TX - Transmitter Antennas Ethernet connector Antenna connector GPI OUT RP-SMA x4 Contact closure output SDI IN Displays setup menu and SDI THROUGH OUT status. 10. SDI OUT Status LED 11. DC power connector Menu setting buttons XLR-4 male Move cursor: Up, Down, Left, Right...
Page 14 Introduction Names of parts 13. Ventilation holes 19. 3/8 inch screw hole for tripod 14. Intercom connector 20. Power supply terminal in inside for V-Mount adapter plate. 15. USB connector 21. 3/8 inch screw hole 16. RS-422 connector for tripod D-Sub 9pin female (On the bottom) 17.
Page 15 Introduction Names of parts RX - Receiver 1. Power ON/OFF switch 5. USB connector 2. Intercom connector 6. Status LED 3. Screw holes for V-Plate. 7. Menu setting buttons Move cursor: Up, Down, Left, Right ENTER, ESC Displays setup menu and status.
Page 16 Introduction Names of parts 14 15 16 17 8. Antennas 13. Antenna connector RP-SMA x4 9. Ventilation holes 14. GPI IN 10. Ethernet connector Contact closure input 11. RS-422 connector 15. SDI IN D-Sub 9pin female 16. SDI THROUGH OUT 12.
Page 17: Preparation
Preparation Installation of plates II. Preparation 1. Installation of plates This section describes how to install the V-Plate and V-Mount adapter plate. 1.1. How to install the P-V2CL on to transmitter Mount the P-V2CL onto TX by using supplied screws as shown in figure above.
Page 18 Preparation Installation of plates 1.2. How to install the A-MT2V(CW) onto transmitter ① Unscrew and remove the metal cover on the back of the transmitter. ② Pull out the power connector from the inside of the transmitter and firmly connect with the mating connector on the A- MT2V(CW).
Page 19 Preparation Installation of plates 1.3. How to install the P-V2CL onto receiver Mount the P-V2CL onto the receiver by using the supplied screws as shown in the figure above.
Page 20: Installation Of Antenna
Preparation Installation of antenna 2. Installation of antenna 2.1. Install the standard antennas Transmitter Attach all four antennas tightly by rotating/screwing in a clockwise direction.
Page 21 Preparation Installation of antenna Receiver Attach all four antennas tightly by rotating/screwing in a clockwise direction. Stand up all the antennas at 90 degrees when in operation .
Page 22: Preparing For Power Supply
Preparation Preparing for power supply 3. Preparing for power supply An AC adapter is not included in the package. Recommended power supplies for the CW-F25 are shown below. 3.1. Recommended products  AC adapter IA-60a IA-200a IA-300a AC-100  Power base station IDX EB-2 EB-4 EB-424L ...
Page 23 Preparation Preparing for power supply 3.3. Power on and Power off Connecting the power supply Plug the Cannon connector to the DC input on TX and RX. * Insert firmly until it clicks. Receiver backside Transmitter right side Turn on the power switch Receiver front Transmitter left side LCD backlight will turn on while the status LED lights RED.
Page 24: Menu Setting
Preparation Menu setting 4. Menu setting CW-F25 is equipped with an LCD display and push buttons for changing the menu settings. This section describes how to navigate and change system settings displayed on the LCD. 4.1. LCD and the push button The LCD displays system setup menus and current status.
Page 25 Preparation Menu setting Select a menu by pressing ENTER; this takes you to the next menu level where you can navigate settings with the Left and Right arrow buttons. Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor to the desired setting and press ENTER to initiate the change. ESC means cancel.
Page 26 Preparation Menu setting Some setting items require an alphanumeric to be entered. Use the LEFT and RIGHT arrow buttons to move the cursor position. Use the UP and DOWN arrow buttons to change the alphanumeric value. Press ENTER to set the value. To cancel the input, press ESC.
Page 27 Preparation Menu setting 4.2. Information display The LCD displays the video transmission status as shown in the figure below. 1080i/59.94 300M 25M 34.5dB 1. Video format Displays the resolution and frame/field rate of video input. Displays the "NO_VIDEO_IN" if there is no SDI input signal. 2.
Page 28 Preparation Menu setting 4.3. Default settings CW-F25 is shipped with default settings that enable immediate use; however, please be sure to check the frequency every time prior to use.  Transmitter only - setting the radio frequency Please select and set at desired frequency.
Page 29: Operation Of Cw-F25
Operation of CW-F25 Basics III. Operation of CW-F25 1. Basics This section explain about basic video transmission. Let's transmit downlink video. For more information about setting, refer to mark. Install the antennas to the transmitter and receiver. P.19 "Installation of antenna"...
Page 30 Operation of CW-F25 Basics If the connection is successful, the transmitted video will be displayed on the monitor. Note: If you select the Indoor DFS or Outdoor DFS radio frequencies, the signal will link after about one minute of mandatory scanning time. The one minute scanning...
Page 31: Return Video
Operation of CW-F25 Return video 2. Return video CW-F25 is capable of transmitting return video as well. Install the antennas to the transmitter and receiver. P. 19 "Installation of antenna" Connect power supply to transmitter and receiver. P.21 "Preparing for power supply"...
Page 32 Operation of CW-F25 Return video Enable the return video in the setup menu of the receiver. Video > Return Video > ON Video > Embedded Audio > ON Please select OFF If audio in the return video is not required.
Page 33: Ip Camera Setup - Wireless Lan Bridge
3. IP camera setup - wireless LAN bridge - The Ethernet terminal on the CW-F25 functions as a wireless LAN bridge. All the devices connected to the Ethernet terminal on the CW-F25 will function as if they were directory connected to a LAN.
Page 34  Ethernet interface does not support PoE (Power Over Ethernet). Please prepare a separate power source for IP cameras and other Ethernet devices.  CW-F25 has no DNS and DHCP server. Therefore, please assign a static IP address to the IP camera and other Ethernet devices or prepare a separate DNS and DHCP server.
Page 35: Intercom Operation
Operation of CW-F25 Intercom operation 4. Intercom operation Using a headset, voice communication is possible in between transmitter and receiver. Install the antennas to the transmitter and receiver. P. 19 "Installation of antenna" Connect power supply to transmitter and receiver.
Page 36 Intercom > Intercom > ON * Default setting is ON. Last setting is memorized even after power is turned OFF. CW-F25 supports bidirectional voice communication when using the headsets on both transmitter and receiver. Volume control Sound and microphone volume can be set in the menu.
Page 37: Gpi Connection - As Tally
Operation of CW-F25 GPI connection - as tally 5. GPI connection - as tally The GPI input is located on the receiver and the GPI output is located on the transmitter. The GPI signal feed to the receiver will transmit to and output from the transmitter.
Page 38 Operation of CW-F25 GPI connection - as tally Set the radio frequency in the setup menu of the transmitter. P.49 "Setup menus - Transmitter" Setting the GPI function in the setup menu of the transmitter. Tally > Tally mode > Remote or Link Status Select one.
Page 39 Operation of CW-F25 GPI connection - as tally Equivalent circuit of the GPI input of receiver GPI input is a non-voltage contact. CW-F25 RX External Equipment GPI IN 3.3V Simple Switch GPI IN 10Kohm 4.7Kohm Open collector COMMON MOSFET Equivalent circuit of the GPI output of transmitter.
Page 40: Rs-422 Remote
Operation of CW-F25 RS-422 remote 6. RS-422 remote CW-F25 works as a media converter for RS-422 and wireless LAN. It is possible to wirelessly connections multiple RS-422 devices. Install the antennas to transmitter and receiver. P. 19 "Installation of antenna"...
Page 41 Remote > Stop bit > Select stop bit length. * Default is 1 bit. Last setting is memorized even after power is turned OFF. CW-F25 setup is successful when two-way transmission of RS-422 is active. RS-422 cable and connector RS-422 connector is a D-Sub 9 pin female.
Page 42: Useful Information
LEDs are active, there is a possibility that the LCD backlight has failed.  Please make sure the input voltage is within specifications. Voltage range of CW-F25 is DC7-17V.  Please check that the AC adaptor or power supply is turned ON.
Page 43 Troubleshooting  LCD backlight will light immediately after the power is turned ON. It will remain lit during operation. If the LCD does not turn on while the CW-F25 is on, please contact IDX Service or your local representative. 4) TX and RX does not link ...
Page 44 Useful information Troubleshooting  Please check the following item when the IP address has changed. ・Subnet must be the same. Please check the Netmask. ・IP address must not conflict. Please Check the IP Address and the Codec Local IP . ・Codec Local IP of the transmitter and Codec Remote IP of the receiver must be the same.
Page 45 The reception can be weakened even if the high power RF source is operating on a different frequency band. Please avoid using the CW-F25 in this type of environment.
Page 46  If connecting to an existing LAN network, please check the network address or IP address of CW-F25. It is recommended to set the IP address of the CW-F25 to not conflict with the subnet of existing LAN networks.
Page 47: Revert To Default Settings
Revert to default settings 2. Revert to default settings If the CW-F25 does not operate properly, it can be recovered by restoring the factory default setting. Follow the steps below to restore Factory settings. In the setup menu, select System > Default set.
Page 48 Useful information Firmware update Wait the status LED until green flashing. Then disconnect the USB memory stick. Next, turn the receiver power ON, and wait the status LED until green flashing. Insert the USB memory stick to the USB port. Select System >...
Page 49: References
References List of setup menus -Rule V. References 1. List of setup menus -Rule This section describes a list of setup menus and detailed descriptions of each item. Rule  Menu list from the left, Menu Level 1 > Level 2 > (level 3) > represents the display content or settings item.
Page 50: Setup Menus - Transmitter
References Setup menus - Transmitter 2. Setup menus - Transmitter Channel freq. 5190 / 5230 / Indoor DFS / Outdoor SSID Wireless *SSID set at the factory setup Password *Password set at the factory ON / OFF WDS MAC *Default is all zeros IP address 192.168.98.100 Network...
Page 51 Set the SSID for wireless LAN. Default SSID is set at the factory. Default SSID has been set to not overlap with other CW-F25 units. Therefore there is no need to re-set the SSID for normal use. If a space is entered between characters, the system will recognize the SSID characters up to the space.
Page 52  Wireless access points must have a WDS function to be used as a repeater for CW-F25. Wireless setup > WDS MAC Register WDS MAC address Items Enter the WDS MAC address.
Page 53 References Setup menus - Transmitter Power cycle to allow changes to take effect. Network setup → Gateway Setting IP gateway Items Enter IP gateway address. Enter IP address of gateway. Default value is 192.168.98.1. Setting changes are not required if a router or IP gateway are not used. Power cycle to allow changes to take effect.
Page 54 References Setup menus - Transmitter Set H.264 bit rate of downlink video transmission. Default setting is "AUTO". "AUTO" enables an adaptive variable rate control function. The bit rate will automatically adjust according to the wireless channel capacity. If a single bit rate is selected, transmission with a constant bit rate is achieved. Video >...
Page 55 References Setup menus - Transmitter Gain can be adjusted in between 0 ~ 10. Default value is 8. Intercom > Phone level Setting headphone volume Items 0(min) - 10(max) Set the intercom audio output volume. Gain can be adjusted in between 0 ~ 10. Default value is 8. Status >...
Page 56 References Setup menus - Transmitter Status > Networking > Netmask Display Netmask Items Display Netmask Displays the IP Netmask currently in use. Status > Networking > MAC address Display MAC address Items Display MAC address Displays the MAC address of the unit. Status >...
Page 57: Setup Menus - Receiver
References Setup menus - Receiver Items Yes / No Restart the codec module only. 3. Setup menus - Receiver Wireless SSID *SSID set at the factory setup Password *Password set at the factory IP address 192.168.98.200 Netmask 255.255.255.0 Network Gateway *Default is zeros setup Codec Local IP...
Page 58 Characters are alphabet, numbers, and other symbols. Set the SSID for wireless LAN. Default SSID is set at the factory. Default SSID has been set to not overlap with other CW-F25 units. Therefore there is no need to re-set the SSID for normal use.
Page 59 References Setup menus - Receiver Network setup > Gateway Setting IP gateway Items Enter IP gateway address. Enter IP address of gateway. Default value is 192.168.98.1. Setting changes are not required if a router or IP gateway are not used. Power cycle to allow changes to take effect.
Page 60 References Setup menus - Receiver Items ON / OFF Set ON/OFF of SDI embedded audio on return video transmission. SDI embedded audio channel 1-4 of group1 will be transmitted. OFF: SDI embedded audio will not be transmitted. Tally > Remote Tally Setting GPI input Items ON / OFF...
Page 61 References Setup menus - Receiver Remote > Parity Set parity Items none / odd / even Set parity of RS-422. none no parity odd parity even even parity Default value is "none". Must match the baud rate of the RS-422 equipment. Remote >...
Page 62 References Setup menus - Receiver Items Display model name and firmware version. Displays model name and firmware version. Status > Wireless info > Link Status Display connection status Items Display connection status. Displays connection status of the wireless LAN. "Connect" or "Disconnect". Status >...
Page 63 References Setup menus - Receiver Displays MAC address of the unit. System > Default set Revert to default Items Yes / No Clear the settings and revert to the factory defaults. System > Firmware update Firmware update Items Yes / No Update firmware.
Page 64: Status Led
References Status LED 4. Status LED Status LED will display an operating state simply. Meaning of the LED display is shown as below. Color State Meanings Hardware initialization will take a place immediately after power is turned ON. Software initialization will take a place after hardware initialization is complete.
Page 65: Specification
References Specification 5. Specification Transmitter Video & Audio Video signal 3G-SDI(SMPTE 424M Level A/B) / HD-SDI(SMPTE 292M) Audio signal SDI Embedded Audio Video format 3G: 4:2:2 YCbCr 10bit 1080p/60, 1080p/59.94, 1080p/50 HD: 4:2:2 YCbCr 10bit 1080i/60, 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50, 1080p/30, 1080p/29.97, 1080p/25, 1080p/24, 1080p/23.98, 1080PsF/30, 1080PsF/29.97, 1080PsF/25, 1080PsF/24, 1080PsF/23.98, 720p/59.94, 720p/50...
Page 66 References Specification Transmission Minimum 250msec one-way. delay Include wireless transmission delay & codec delay. Transmission mode Transmission mode Unicast (1 TX to 1 RX) Electrical spec. Open collector output. Function Remote / Link status, selectable Remote signal Interface RS-422 Baud rate 9600/19200/38400/57600/115200/230400/460800 bps.
Page 67 References Specification EN60950-1. RoHS...
Page 68 References Specification Receiver Video & Audio Video signal 3G-SDI(SMPTE 424M Level A/B) / HD-SDI(SMPTE 292M) Audio signal SDI Embedded Audio Video format 3G: 4:2:2 YCbCr 10bit 1080p/60, 1080p/59.94, 1080p/50 HD: 4:2:2 YCbCr 10bit 1080i/60, 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50, 1080p/30, 1080p/29.97, 1080p/25, 1080p/24, 1080p/23.98, 1080PsF/30, 1080PsF/29.97, 1080PsF/25, 1080PsF/24, 1080PsF/23.98, 720p/59.94, 720p/50...
Page 69 References Specification Transmission Minimum 250msec one-way. delay Include wireless transmission delay & codec delay. Transmission mode Transmission Unicast (1 TX to 1 RX) mode Electrical spec. Non-voltage contact input Works transmit contact signal from external device. Remote signal Interface RS-422 Baud rate 9600/19200/38400/56200/115200/230400/460800 bps.
Page 70 References Specification Regulation / R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC Certification EN62311, EN301 893, EN301 489-1, EN301 489-17. Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC EN60950-1. RoHS...
Page 71: Connector And Pin Assignment
References Connector and pin assignment 6. Connector and pin assignment RS-422 D-Sub 9pin Pin# RS-422 TXD- TXD+ RTS- RTS+ RXD- RXD+ CTS- CTS+ GPI IN/OUT 3.5φ 2P mini plug/jack Contact + Intercom 3.5φ 4P mini plug/jack (CTIA compliance) Right Left DC Power Input ITT-Cannon XLR-4-32-F512 2 NC ４...
Page 72: Important Notice
* When a battery is mounted on CW-F25 or CW-F25 is mounted on a device, please ensure that they are correctly and firmly locked.
Page 73: Index
References Index 8. Index ３ 3G-SDI ....................4, 64, 67 ５ 5GHz ..................4, 9, 42, 44, 64, 67 ８ 802.11n ................... 4, 26, 64, 67 Ａ Adaptive variable-rate control ................ 4 Adopter Plate ....................11 A-MT2V ....................11, 17, 41 antenna ..................
Page 74 ................... 37, 68 CTIA ..................35, 44, 65, 68, 70 cursor ..................12, 14, 23, 24, 25 CW-F25 ..1, 4, 5, 10, 21, 23, 27, 28, 30, 32, 33, 35, 39, 40, 41, 42, 44, 45, 46, 50, 57, 79 Ｄ...
Page 75 HD-SDI ....................4, 64, 67 Headset ......................10 Ｉ IDX ............1, 2, 11, 21, 35, 42, 46, 77, 78, 79, 1 IEEE ..................... 4, 64, 67 indoor ...................... 5, 9, 50 intercom ......5, 13, 14, 34, 35, 44, 49, 53, 54, 56, 60, 65, 68, 70 interference ..................
Page 76 References Index Ｏ outdoor ....................5, 9, 50 Ｐ password ..................49, 50, 56, 57 PC ........................32 phone ..................35, 49, 54, 56, 60 plug ....................... 7, 44, 70 PoE ........................33 Power base station ..................21 power supply ............ 7, 21, 22, 30, 32, 34, 36, 39, 41 profile ..................
Page 77 References Index Ｔ tally ....................... 5, 36, 45 Tally .................. 37, 45, 49, 53, 56, 59 transmission .. 4, 5, 9, 26, 28, 32, 33, 40, 44, 51, 52, 53, 57, 58, 59, 64, 65, 67, Ｕ USB ................... 13, 14, 46, 47, 65, 68 Ｖ...
Page 78: Warranty & Service
 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, thunder storms, flood...
Page 79: Support & Service Contact
Warranty & Service Support & Service contact 3. Support & Service contact When any assistance is needed, please contact your local IDX dealer or appropriate IDX office below.  WEB http://idx-europe.co.uk/idx_contact/form  Contact us IDX Technology Europe, Ltd. Unit 9, Langley Park, Waterside Drive,...
Page 80 CW-F25 Instruction manual, EU version. XXWK140188 2nd Edition, 10 Apr. 2015 IDX Company, Ltd. 6-28-11 Shukugawara, Tama-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa-ken, 214-0021 JAPAN...
Page 82 FOR SALES AND SERVICE CONTACT In Japan / Asia In the United States In Europe / Middle East. IDX Company, Ltd. IDX System Technology, Inc. IDX Technology Europe Ltd. 6-28-11 Shukugawara, Tama-Ku, 19001 Harborgate Way, Unit 9, Langley Park, Kawasaki-Shi, Kanagawa-Ken...

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