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Antenna Orientation
Updated onArticlesBolt 4K transmitters and receivers require the use of external antennas for basic operation. Different conditions will determine the type, orientation, and placement of the antennas.
Wireless Video Bolt 4K Mounting
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How to Upgrade your Bolt 4K LT HDMI to include the new 6GHz Mode
Updated onArticles6GHz Mode is region dependent.
Wireless Video Bolt 4K Troubleshooting/FAQ
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Helios Backup Switcher
Updated onArticlesWith Helios Back-up Switcher you can set up multiple video feeds as a cascading failover should one feed fail via RTMP, SRT, MPEG-TS or file playback.
Also, you can manually switch between the inputs, changing the primary that moment you need.
It’s a great set of features that can provide reliability (failover) for your live streams.
How to set up?
- Launch a Helios with the ‘Back-up Switching’ option:
Cloud Services Core Servers
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Advanced Settings
Updated onArticlesLOCK KEYPAD
Enabling the Lock Keypad feature prevents the menu joystick from being used to avoid any accidental or unauthorized configurations. There are two ways to lock the keypad:- Navigate to Advanced Settings via the front panel and select Lock Keypad.
- Press and hold the menu joystick upward for 5 seconds.
To unlock, press and hold the menu joystick upwards for five seconds or until the display reads "KEYPAD UNLOCKED."
POWER-ON FORMAT
Power-On Format sets the video output format after power-up and before RX receives any video. This allows your receiver to maintain the same resolution that was applied before the unit is turned off.HDMI (RX only)
Bolt 6 supports all HDMI output modes. You can select from one of the following options:- Auto
- RGB 8bit
- RGB 10bit
- YCbCr 4:4:4 8bit
- YCbCr 4:4:4 10bit
- YCbCr 4:2:2 10bit
- YCbCr 4:2:0 8bit
- YCbCr 4:2:0 10bit
AUDIO (RX only)
Configure Bolt’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.- Beep on REC - Short tone when the camera begins or stops recording
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Mute Settings- Select an option:
- Off
- Mute while recording
- On
BLUETOOTH
Use the Bluetooth menu to enable or disable Bluetooth communication.- Enable Bluetooth - Allows transmitter and receiver to be paired and communicate with the Bolt App.
- Use Bluetooth PIN - Enables the use of a PIN for authentication when using the Bolt App.
- Change PIN - Press the Menu joystick towards the right to change the Bluetooth PIN
NOTE: Bluetooth is disabled by default. To configure your Bolt 6 devices via the Bolt App, you must first enable Bluetooth.
BACKGROUND COLOR (RX only)
The Background Color feature allows you to select a screen color to be displayed on the monitor when there is no video being received from the transmitter. This is a useful tool that indicates to the crew that a signal has been dropped and the TX and RX need to be synced again.RESET ALL SETTINGS
Reset all configurable options to their factory settings.Wireless Video Bolt 6 Configuration
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Network communication requirements for using Helios Server
Updated onArticlesInbound Network Connections
Inbound connections originate from outside the Helios server, and arrive at the Helios server on the indicated port.
If the Helios server is behind a firewall, the necessary ports will need to be forwarded to the internal, private IP address of the Helios server.
INPUT: RTMP Ingest: Primary 5555/TCP, Input 1 5556/TCP, Input 2 5557/TCP, Input 3 5558/TCP; SRT Ingest: Primary 5555/UDP, Input 1 5556/UDP, Input 2 5557/UDP, Input 3 5558/UDP; MPEG-TS Ingest: Primary 5555/TCP/UDP, Input 1 5556/TCP/UDP, Input 2 5557/TCP/UDP, Input 3 5558/TCP/UDP; WebRTC Ingest: 8888/TCP Teradek Bond: 5111/TCP/UDP 7000-7100 OUTPUT: FLV (live preview): 3333/TCP MPEG-TS: 4444/TCP SRT: 2222/UDP Logs: 1959/TCP
Cloud Services Core Network communication requirements
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Power and Connect
Updated onArticles- Connect power to the Bolt transmitter and receiver with the included A/C adapter, or if both devices are equipped with battery plate accessories, attach a compatible battery (Gold or V mount).
- Connect the output from your video source to either the SDI or HDMI input on the Bolt transmitter.
- Connect either the SDI or HDMI output from the Bolt receiver to the video input on your monitor. NOTE: If mounting the receiver upright on a stand above the monitor, use a right-angle SDI adapter to relieve any strain caused by the weight of the cable, and to avoid damaging the SDI output’s internal connectors.
- Move the power switches on both the transmitter and receiver to the ON position.
Wireless Video Bolt 6 Getting Started
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Antenna Orientation
Updated onArticlesBolt 6 transmitters and receivers require the use of external antennas for basic operation. Different conditions will determine the type, orientation, and placement of the antennas.
Wireless Video Bolt 6 Mounting
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Pairing and Unpairing
Updated onArticlesBolt 6 devices purchased as a set (TX and RX) are paired by default, requiring no additional configuration. Bolt 6 devices purchased separately need to be paired using the device's front panel (OLED) menu, Bolt Manager, or the Bolt App. To pair your transmitter with multiple receivers, you will need to use either Bolt Manager or the Bolt App. NOTE: Before starting either pairing process, ensure that both the transmitter and receiver have the same firmware version and have Bluetooth enabled.
Wireless Video Bolt 6 Configuration
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Info
Updated onArticlesDEVICE INFO
Reset all configurable options to their factory defaults.FIRMWARE VERSIONS
Displays the current firmware versions for all device components.REGULATORY
Displays all compliance certifications relating to radio frequencies used by the TX and RX to communicate.
For complete regulatory information and declarations of conformity, please visit the Regulatory Information section.Wireless Video Bolt 6 Configuration
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Bolt Panel Antenna v.4
Updated onArticlesWireless Video Bolt 6 Technical Specifications