Bolt Manager is a desktop application for configuring, monitoring, and updating all your Bolt 6 devices from a single interface. Available for Windows and macOS, it streamlines your workflow by allowing you to pair multiple receivers with a transmitter, select operating frequencies, load 1D and 3D LUTs, and install the latest firmware updates—all from one interface.
Configuration Options
NOTE: Available configuration settings vary between Bolt models.
- Pairing- Pair or unpair your devices.
- Settings -Select your operating region (TX) and rename your RX/TX devices.
- Color Processing -Apply 3D LUTs to a receiver’s video output.
- Upgrade -Update your devices with the latest firmware.
- Status -View detailed information about device configuration and firmware updates.
- About -Displays the software version and License Agreement.
- Logs - Access diagnostic and event logs.
Color Processing
Color Processing lets you apply 1D and 3D LUTs directly to your receiver’s video output and manage up to 16 LUTs stored in the Bolt 6’s internal memory. Use this feature to preview custom color looks or apply log-to-Rec.709 conversions on set.
Live LUT - Click Load to browse and select a LUT file to apply instantly to the live video output. Bolt Manager supports both 1D and 3D LUT file types in the following formats:
- .dat(DaVinci Resolve)
- .3dl(Assimilate Scratch)
- .cube (DaVinci Resolve)
- .lut(Pomfort LiveGrade)
- .mga(Final Cut)
Enable Auto load when file is updated to automatically re-read and apply the LUT whenever the source file changes on your computer. This ensures your video output always reflects the most recent version of your look.
Manage LUTs - The LUT Manager lets you maintain up to 16 LUTs stored on your Bolt device. You can rearrange, rename, add, or remove both 1D and 3D LUTs using the on-screen controls.
- Sync – Sync all LUTs currently stored on the receiver. After syncing, all LUTs appear in the manager window.
- Apply to Video – Apply the selected LUT to the receiver’s video output. You can toggle it On/Off or use Split View to compare the image with and without the LUT applied.
- Read LUTs – Retrieve LUTs from the device and refresh the manager window with the stored contents.
- Send to Bolt – Upload LUT presets from the LUT Manager to your device.
- Reset LUTs – Restore Bolt’s LUT storage to default factory values, including pre-installed LUTs.
Upgrade
Teradek periodically releases firmware updates to add new features, improve stability, and address security issues. Use Bolt Manager to download or install the latest firmware package.
- Load from Web - If you have an Internet connection, click this option to download the latest firmware package directly from Teradek’s servers.
- Load from PC -Select this option if you’ve already downloaded a firmware package. The latest versions are available at https://www.teradek.com/pages/downloads#bolt4k
Once the firmware package loads, Bolt Manager displays the version information. Click Next to continue. You’ll then see a list of device components scheduled for update and two available actions:
- Start Upgrade – Begin updating your Bolt 6 device(s) with the latest firmware version.
- Advanced Options – Review detailed version data for each component in the package. You can also choose specific components to update from this screen.