BSi IRX-3811 User manual

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Real Freedom
Receiver
Product Manual
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Manual part number: 20001-1-004
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This manual contains important information regarding the installation and operation of the Real Freedom
Receiver. For safe and reliable operation, installers must ensure that they are familiar with, and fully
understand, all instructions contained herein. Broadcast Sports International reserves the right to revise and
improve its products as it sees fit. This publication describes the state of this product at the time of
publication and may not always reflect the product in the future.
In this manual, the following symbols call your attention to important information:
CAUTION
Indicates that care is required when proceeding to avoid damage to the system.
NOTE
Used to draw your attention to additional important information.
TIP
Indicates information that may make procedures easier.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation.
Warranty information
All products are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 24 months. If
returned within the applicable warranty period, BSI will, at its sole discretion and at no cost to the customer,
repair or replace the defective product with another unit of the same or equivalent model. This warranty does
not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident or unauthorized alterations or repairs.
Contact details and technical support
Real Freedom Team For product information and help with missing or damaged items.
Email: [e-mail]
Tel: [phone]
Telephone Support Line Product technical support is provided via a telephone support line. Trained
technicians are available to offer setup and configuration advice and to assist
in troubleshooting technical issues.
Tel: [phone]
Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA)
Procedure
Problems that cannot be resolved on the telephone may require the device to
be returned to BSI for repair. In such cases, the telephone operator will assist
the customer in obtaining an RMA.
Please note that no returns can be accepted without a valid RMA.

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Hazard warning labels
The following hazard warning labels are fixed to the Real Freedom Receiver for your information and safety.
About this manual
This manual contains safety information and information for installing, configuring, and operating a Real
Freedom Receiver.
It applies to the following products:
•IRX-3811: Real Freedom Receiver
•IRX-3812: Real Freedom Receiver

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Contents
1 Introduction................................................................................................................................7
Overview........................................................................................................................................................ 7
System architecture....................................................................................................................................... 7
Configuration examples............................................................................................................................ 8
2 Location and functions of parts...............................................................................................10
Receiver front panel .................................................................................................................................... 10
Receiver rear panel..................................................................................................................................... 11
3 Installation................................................................................................................................13
Preparation.................................................................................................................................................. 13
Environmental requirements................................................................................................................... 13
Power requirements................................................................................................................................ 13
Physical requirements............................................................................................................................. 13
Unpack the receiver .................................................................................................................................... 14
Additional items required for installation................................................................................................. 14
Cable requirements................................................................................................................................. 14
Rack mount the receiver ............................................................................................................................. 14
Tools ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
Precautions............................................................................................................................................. 14
Mounting procedure for a single receiver ............................................................................................... 15
Mounting procedure for two receivers .................................................................................................... 16
Power connections...................................................................................................................................... 16
Connect Real Freedom components .......................................................................................................... 17
Connect downconverters to the receiver ................................................................................................ 18
Connect a data transmitter to a downconverter...................................................................................... 18
Connect a fiber antenna extender/active UHF splitter............................................................................ 19
Connections checklist.................................................................................................................................. 19
4 Receiver configuration ............................................................................................................20
Overview...................................................................................................................................................... 20
Before you start........................................................................................................................................... 20
Network configuration.................................................................................................................................. 20
Network configuration notes ................................................................................................................... 21
Camera control settings .............................................................................................................................. 21
Receive settings.......................................................................................................................................... 23
Remote transmitter control settings............................................................................................................. 24

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Fiber remote and splitter settings................................................................................................................ 25
Video settings.............................................................................................................................................. 26
Audio settings.............................................................................................................................................. 27
Other settings.............................................................................................................................................. 27
Camera and RF names........................................................................................................................... 27
System time and date ............................................................................................................................. 28
Tallies...................................................................................................................................................... 28
5 Operation..................................................................................................................................29
Individual component indicators.................................................................................................................. 29
Access the receiver menus and status screens remotely........................................................................... 30
Monitor the status of the system ................................................................................................................. 30
Receive status ........................................................................................................................................ 30
Connection map...................................................................................................................................... 30
Camera control peripheral status............................................................................................................ 31
Remote transmitter telemetry.................................................................................................................. 31
Fiber status ............................................................................................................................................. 31
Video status ............................................................................................................................................ 31
Sync status.............................................................................................................................................. 31
Audio status ............................................................................................................................................ 32
6 Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................33
Audio issues............................................................................................................................................ 33
Fiber issues............................................................................................................................................. 33
Video issues............................................................................................................................................ 34
Camera transmitter issues...................................................................................................................... 34
IP connection issues............................................................................................................................... 35
RCP issues ............................................................................................................................................. 35
RF issues................................................................................................................................................ 35
Reset the software ...................................................................................................................................... 36
Reboot the receiver..................................................................................................................................... 36
7 Maintenance.............................................................................................................................37
Routine maintenance procedures ............................................................................................................... 37
Performance monitoring.......................................................................................................................... 37
Visual inspection..................................................................................................................................... 37
Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................................... 37
Storage........................................................................................................................................................ 37
Update the receiver’s firmware.................................................................................................................... 38
A Configuration menu structure................................................................................................39
B Accessories and spares .........................................................................................................40

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Accessories................................................................................................................................................. 40
Replacement fuses...................................................................................................................................... 40
C Technical data .........................................................................................................................41
Dimensions.................................................................................................................................................. 41
Specifications .............................................................................................................................................. 42
Audio compression ................................................................................................................................. 42
Audio outputs.......................................................................................................................................... 42
Camera control (with optional data transmitter)...................................................................................... 42
Compliance............................................................................................................................................. 42
Control..................................................................................................................................................... 43
Demodulation.......................................................................................................................................... 43
Environmental......................................................................................................................................... 43
Framelock ............................................................................................................................................... 43
IP video................................................................................................................................................... 43
Physical................................................................................................................................................... 43
Power supply........................................................................................................................................... 44
RF inputs................................................................................................................................................. 44
Video decompression ............................................................................................................................. 44
Video output............................................................................................................................................ 44
Connector pinout assignments.................................................................................................................... 45
AES audio output (balanced).................................................................................................................. 45
AES audio output (unbalanced/single ended) ........................................................................................ 45
Analog audio output................................................................................................................................ 46
ASI input/output ...................................................................................................................................... 46
DC power input ....................................................................................................................................... 47
Ethernet port ........................................................................................................................................... 47
SDI outputs (clean and overlaid)............................................................................................................. 48
Signalling................................................................................................................................................. 48
UHF input................................................................................................................................................ 49
D Safety and regulatory compliance .........................................................................................50
Safety notice................................................................................................................................................ 50
Hazard warning labels................................................................................................................................. 50
Electromagnetic compatibility –Class A ..................................................................................................... 50
Compliance statement (United States)................................................................................................... 50
CE Declaration of Conformity (European Union).................................................................................... 50
Disposal and recycling –European Union .................................................................................................. 51

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1
Introduction
The Real Freedom wireless camera system is designed to provide an end-to-end wireless video and audio
link for professional television broadcast applications. The system comprises a camera back transmitter, a
receiver unit and up to eight downconverters (receive antennas) with integrated camera control data.
Overview
The Real Freedom Receiver, which forms the heart of the system, is a next generation Integrated Receiver
Decoder (IRD) comprising up to eight UHF inputs, DVB-T and T2 demodulators, and both MPEG-2 and
H.264 video decoders. The UHF inputs can be connected to a variety of Real Freedom Downconverters,
providing wireless receive in a selection of frequency bands. The internal video decoders provide ultra low
latency performance and, when used in conjunction with a Real Freedom Transmitter, can achieve one
frame end to end delay or two frames when using receiver frame sync.
Eight RF inputs allow for diversity reception from four independent locations and decoding of a single video
stream. The receiver also supports demodulation of dual pedestal RF signals, either as a single or dual video
stream. In dual stream mode, you can select which stream is presented to the decoder, while the other
stream can be passed to the ASI output for decoding elsewhere.
Designed with the hire customer in mind, the receiver features a simple interface with easy adjustment of the
main system parameters. A 5-inch color panel displays the video and shows a Connection Map, audio peak
meters and other key parameters when required. An integrated camera control feature allows you to
configure the data transmitters and fine-tune the image remotely without using any additional cables.
Unique to the industry, the receiver also includes full camera control capability out of the box. A third-party
camera Operator Control Panel/Remote Control Panel (OCP/RCP) can be connected to the receiver over
Ethernet. Connecting a Real Freedom Data Transmitter to one of the system’s downconverters provides a
UHF back channel to the mobile camera and provides full remote control of the camera transmitter and the
camera paint functions.
System architecture
The receiver’s main function is to demodulate and decode the video signal received from the camera back
transmitter. The 5-inch color panel in the front of the receiver displays the decoded video providing a live
preview and facilitating further control of configuration parameters, as required. Multiple receivers can be
networked together enabling them to share a single data transmitter and single data channel for up to six
networked RCPs.
The following schematic shows the connections between the various components in the system, the flow of
control data from the control panel to the camera via the receiver, and the flow of video and audio from the
camera to the receiver.

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Figure 1: Connections and data flow
Configuration examples
Example 1
This example shows a simple configuration with eight downconverters connected to a single receiver.
Figure 2: The data transmitter receives camera control data from an RCP via the Real Freedom Receiver and transmits
a GMSK-modulated narrow band UHF signal of between 430 MHz and 490 MHz. For maximum flexibility, plug the data
transmitter into any downconverter.

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Example 2
This example shows networked camera control of six cameras over one UHF frequency.
Figure 3: Networked camera control over one UHF frequency.
Example 3
This example shows multiple RF cameras incorporating camera control deployed from a single remote site
utilizing a single SMPTE hybrid fiber cable. The cable simultaneously powers remote Real Freedom
Downconverters and Data Transmitters.
Figure 4: Networked multi camera reception with fiber antenna extender and active splitter. Up to six Real Freedom
Receivers can be simultaneously supported by a single fiber base unit when utilized with the optional Real Freedom
Active UHF Splitter.

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Location and functions of parts
This chapter provides an overview of the components and connectors on the front and rear panels of the
Real Freedom Receiver.
You should familiarize yourself with this information before installing and operating the receiver.
Receiver front panel
The front panel of the receiver provides an LCD display to view live video and display configuration options,
a control pad and USB port.
Figure 5: Receiver front panel
Key
Component
Description
1
LCD display
Provides a user interface to configure and control the Real Freedom system
and allows you to view live video and monitor the status of the system.
2
Control pad
Used in conjunction with the user interface. Use the control pad to configure
and control the Real Freedom system.
3
USB port
Accepts a standard USB memory stick to allow firmware update of the
receiver. You can also use the USB port to connect BSI accessories, for
example, an additional GMSK modem.

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Receiver rear panel
The rear panel of the receiver provides access to the RF inputs, video and audio ports, camera control and
power connections.
Figure 6: Receiver rear panel
Key
Component
Description
1
SIGNALLING
Provides RS232 control, dry red and green tally closure, and
auxiliary controls to client equipment via a DB9 connector.
Also allows the connection of BSI accessories, for example,
a PTRZ joystick.
Connector: 9-pin D-sub (F)
2
AES AUDIO
Provides balanced mono audio output, which is less
susceptible to noise and interference. Note that balanced
AES has a shorter transmission distance (up to 150 m) than
the unbalanced version over coaxial cable.
Connector: 3-pin XLR (M)
3
ANALOG AUDIO (L)
Provides analog stereo audio output to client-supplied
equipment.
Connector: 3-pin XLR (M)
4
ANALOG AUDIO (R)
5
10–36V 10 A
Use to connect the receiver to a DC power source.
Connector: 4-pin XLR (M)
6
FUSE 10A T10AH250V
Fuse for the DC power supply system.
7
MAINS 100–240VAC 50–60Hz 5A
FUSE 5A T5AH250V
Use to connect the receiver to an AC power supply.
Connector: IEC
Fuse for the AC power supply system.
8
Earth stud
Use to connect the receiver to the equipment rack or some
other kind of electrical ground.
9
CONTROL/IP VIDEO
Camera control. Use to connect the receiver to a camera
control panel either directly or via a network switch.
Or use to stream or receive IP video through an Ethernet
network connection.
Connector: RJ45

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Key
Component
Description
10
AES AUDIO
Provides unbalanced audio output using a coaxial cable.
Note that unbalanced coaxial cable is better for long
distances than balanced twisted-pair cable.
Connector: BNC (F)
11
MONITOR 2
Video outputs. Duplicate video outputs with overlaid status
information.
Connector: BNC (F)
12
MONITOR 1
13
SDI 2
SDI video outputs. Clean video outputs for production use.
Connector: BNC (F)
14
SDI 1
15
ASI OUT
ASI (compressed video) output.
Connector: BNC (F)
16
ASI IN
ASI (compressed video) input.
Connector: BNC (F)
17
SYNC
Provides a connection to a client-supplied B&B or tri-level
signal used to synchronize the video image.
Connector: BNC (F)
18
RF1–RF8
RF input ports. The Real Freedom Receiver is available with
up to eight RF input ports. Each port can be connected to a
Real Freedom Downconverter using a standard coaxial
cable.
Downconverters are available in a variety of frequency
bands. Choose the downconverters to match the frequency
of the transmitter.
Connector: BNC (F)

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Installation
This chapter contains the installation instructions for the Real Freedom Receiver.
Before installing and connecting other components to the receiver, you should familiarize yourself with the
Location and functions of parts, which provides information about the receiver’s front and rear panel
connectors.
Preparation
Before installing the receiver and other components of the system, you should familiarize yourself with the
receiver’s environmental, power and space requirements.
Environmental requirements
The following table summarizes the environmental requirements for the operation and storage of a Real
Freedom Receiver.
Table 1: Environmental specifications
Specification
Details
Humidity
95% non-condensing
Operating and storage temperature
14° to 140°F / -10° to +60°C
Power requirements
The following table summarizes the power requirements for a Real Freedom Receiver.
Table 2: AC and DC power specifications
Specification
Details
AC supply
100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 5 A
AC supply connector
IEC 60320, C14
DC supply
10–36 V DC, 10 A
DC supply connector
XLR-4 (M)
Physical requirements
The following table summarizes the physical requirements for a Real Freedom Receiver.
Table 3: Physical specifications
Specification
Details
Size (W x H x D)
8.27 x 3.46 x 13.39 inch / 210 x 88 x 340 mm
(½ rack width, 2RU high)
Weight
8.16 lb. / 3.7 kg

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Unpack the receiver
Unpack the Real Freedom Receiver and refer to the packing list to ensure that all items are included. Report
any missing items immediately to the Real Freedom Team.
Inspect the receiver for signs of damage. Report any damage to the Real Freedom Team.
Additional items required for installation
To install the Real Freedom Receiver, you will require the following additional items:
•Standard 19-inch or half-width equipment rack with at least 2RU of free space if you intend to rack mount
the receiver.
•The other components of your Real Freedom installation, which may include one or more
downconverters, data transmitters, camera back transmitters and cameras, fiber base and remote units,
and active UHF splitters.
Cable requirements
To install the Real Freedom Receiver, you will require the following cables:
•IEC 60320 AC power cable to power the receiver from an AC supply.
To power the receiver from a DC supply you will require a suitable power supply or battery that can
accommodate the voltage and current ratings of the unit and a DC power cable with 4-pin XLR female
connector (for example, Neutrik NC4FX).
•Coaxial cables with BNC connectors.
It is recommended that you use good quality cable with the correct impedance: 50 Ohm cable for RF
connections and 75 Ohm cable for video connections.
•Ethernet cables (Cat 5) to connect a control panel to the receiver or to connect the receiver to a network
switch.
•Audio cables. Twisted pair (3-pin XLR female connector) or 75 Ohm coaxial (BNC female connector).
Rack mount the receiver
The Real Freedom Receiver is designed to be mounted in a standard 19-inch (48.3 cm) equipment rack. The
unit is two Rack Units (RU) high and half rack width. Rack mount kits allow a single receiver to be mounted
in a standard equipment rack or two receivers to be mounted side by side. If a half-width rack is available,
the receiver can be installed without any additional hardware.
NOTE: You can also place a single receiver on a solid, stable surface.
Tools
To rack mount a Real Freedom Receiver, you will require the following tools:
•#3 Phillips head screwdriver
Precautions
You should read these precautions before you install a Real Freedom Receiver in an equipment rack.
•Before you begin the installation, make sure that the receiver is disconnected from the power source.
•Mount receivers directly on top of each other in the equipment rack.
•Close any open spaces in the rack with blank panels since open spaces will reduce cooling efficiency.
•To prevent risk of overheating, use in a well-ventilated area. Never block the receiver’s air vents.

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•The rack should be a minimum of two inches (5.1 cm) away from the receiver, and the back of the rack
should be a minimum of four inches (10.2 cm) from the receiver’s back panel.
•Since there is no power button (on/off switch) on the receiver, ensure that you have access to the rear of
the rack or leave a sufficient wire management loop to pull the unit out from the front of the rack.
Mounting procedure for a single receiver
To mount the receiver, you will require 2RU (3.5 inches, 89 mm) of vertical rack space and a Real Freedom
Single Receiver Rack Mount Kit (BRK-0005-00).
1. Attach the Bracket Fixing 2U to each side of the receiver using four M5 x 12 Phillips screws.
2. Attach the Rack Mount Spacer to the Bracket Fixing 2U using two M5 screws.
You can install the spacer on the left or right side of the receiver. If you are installing the receiver in a
half-width rack, no spacer is required.
3. Install the receiver at the desired location in the equipment rack and secure to the vertical uprights using
four rack screws.

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Mounting procedure for two receivers
To mount two receivers side by side, you will require 2RU (3.5 inches, 89 mm) of vertical rack space and a
Real Freedom Dual Receiver Rack Mount Kit (BRK-0006-00).
Figure 7: Joining two receivers for rack mounting.
1 Bracket Fixing 2U, 2 Joining Blocks, 3 Bracket Fixing 2U, 4 Block Joining Rear.
1. Attach a Bracket Fixing 2U to the left-hand side of one receiver and to the right-hand side of the other
receiver using four M5 x 12 Phillips screws.
2. Attach a Joining Block the other side of each receiver using two M5 x 25 Philips screws.
You should attach the Joining Block in the ‘top’ position on one receiver and in the ‘bottom’ position on
the other receiver.
3. Attach a Block Joining Rear Tapped to one receiver and a Block Joining Rear CSK to the other receiver
using two M3 x 12 Philips screws.
You should attach these blocks on the same sides of the receivers as the joining blocks.
4. Position the receivers together and secure the front and rear joining blocks.
Connect the front joining blocks using two M5 x 60 Phillips screws (one inserted through the top block,
and the other inserted through the bottom block).
Connect the two rear joining blocks using an M5 x 25 Philips screw.
5. Install the two receivers at the desired location in the equipment rack and secure to the vertical uprights
using four rack screws.
Power connections
The receiver can be powered from an AC or DC supply. Both supplies may be connected at the same time
although this configuration is not recommended since a seamless handover between supplies cannot be
guaranteed.
WARNING: Both AC and DC power supply cables must be disconnected before servicing.
If the power is ‘dirty’, it is recommended that you find a ‘clean’ power source. Use a surge protector or power
strip to mitigate damage to the equipment in the event of a power surge.

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Since systems are typically installed in shared circuits, be aware of how many units are plugged into the
source and the total current draw.
WARNING: Connect the product only to a power source with the specified voltage rating.
AC SUPPLY
When powering from an AC supply, you must connect the receiver to the mains supply using the IEC mains
cable provided.
The receiver does not include an AC power switch and therefore the mains plug is to be used as the
disconnect device. Position the receiver to allow easy access to the plug socket.
DC SUPPLY
When powering from a DC supply, connect the receiver to the supply using a DC power cable (not supplied).
The DC power supply must have the following characteristics:
Table 4: DC Power supply characteristics
Characteristic
Specification
Output voltage
10 to 36 V DC
Output power
>100 W continuous
Connector
4-pin XLR female connector (for example, Neutrik NC4FX)
Cable
Twin core with minimum 2.5 mm2copper conductors
The receiver does not include a DC power switch and therefore the DC power cable (XLR-4 female plug) is
to be used as the disconnect device. Position the receiver to allow easy access to the plug socket.
Connect Real Freedom components
Before powering the receiver and setting the configuration parameters for the system, you should connect
the various Real Freedom components. The following diagram shows the components in a simple Real
Freedom system.
Figure 8: Components of a typical Real Freedom system

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NOTE: Refer to the relevant product manual for more information about how to connect each
component in the system.
Depending on your configuration, you will typically need to:
•Connect downconverters to the receiver.
•Connect one or more data transmitters. A data transmitter connects to a downconverter.
•Connect a remote fiber extender system (fiber base and remote unit) to extend the range of the system.
In this instance, connect downconverters to the remote unit and connect the base unit to the receiver.
Alternatively, use an active UHF splitter to connect six Real Freedom Receivers to a single fiber base
unit.
CAUTION: To prevent damage, it is recommended that you only use BSI supplied cables and
accessories with the receiver.
Connect downconverters to the receiver
Up to eight downconverters can be directly connected to the receiver using coaxial cables. Each
downconverter connects to one of the UHF BNC connectors on the rear panel of the receiver. The
downconverters can be powered from the receiver via the UHF connector. To use this option, you must
enable BNC power to the appropriate UHF connectors via the receiver’s Receive configuration menu.
CAUTION: Before connecting a downconverter to a receiver that is powered, you must switch off
power to all BNC connectors on the back of the receiver to avoid damage to the downconverter’s
the OOK chip. To switch off BNC power, go to the receiver’s Receive BNC Power option in the
Receive menu and disable power to all slots.
The BNC output power supply is dependent upon the receiver power supply and has the following
characteristics:
Table 5: AC and DC output voltage and BNC current limits
Receiver supply
BNC output voltage
BNC current limit
AC
24 V DC
2 A (each port) / 8 A (total)
DC (10 to 36 V DC)
Follows input supply
2 A (each port) / 4 A (total)
All downconverters should be of the same type and frequency band. For best RF performance,
downconverters should always be installed in pairs with a separation of at least 30 cm between antennas.
CAUTION: Never connect anything other than a BSI downconverter to the UHF BNC connectors.
These ports include output voltage that may damage other equipment.
The coaxial cable between the downconverter and the receiver should be a good quality cable such as
RG59 or RG11 and have a characteristic loss of <20 dBm/100 m at 1 GHz. 75 Ohm cable should be used.
The downconverter provides gain to compensate for the cable loss.
Connect a data transmitter to a downconverter
If required, a Real Freedom Data Transmitter can be connected to any downconverter in the system via the
downconverter’s power/control connector. A one-meter cable assembly is supplied with the data transmitter
for this purpose.
NOTE: Up to six Real Freedom Receivers can be IP-chained over a local area network to one
Real Freedom Data Transmitter.

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Connect a fiber antenna extender/active UHF splitter
The Real Freedom Fiber Antenna Extender allows you to simultaneously extend camera control and receive
antennas by up to 2 km / 1.5 miles with a single hybrid fiber cable.
Connect downconverters to the remote unit using coaxial cable and connect the remote unit to the base unit
using a fiber cable. Then, either connect the base unit’s RF outputs directly to a receiver or use a Real
Freedom Active UHF Splitter to connect six Real Freedom Receivers to a single fiber base unit.
NOTE: The connection between the downconverter output (BNC) and the next stage (receiver or
fiber remote) cannot exceed a reasonable distance without beginning to affect performance. The
chosen system configuration will influence the placement of components and the cable lengths
required.
Connections checklist
Before powering the receiver and configuring the system, use the following table to ensure that all
component connections are correct.
Table 6: Connections checklist
Component
Connector/cable type
Notes
Downconverter UHF
BNC out to receiver ANT (antenna inputs 1–4)
Up to eight downconverters
per camera
Downconverter UHF
BNC out to receiver ANT (antenna inputs 5–8)
Downconverter antenna
Standard N-type connector
Must use BSI antenna
Data transmitter
LEMO 4-pin out to downconverter LEMO
power control connector
Connect data transmitter to
the first downconverter
(ANT1)
Receiver signaling/tally
DB9 dry tally closure to client-supplied
equipment
Optional
Receiver REF
BNC SYNC out to client-supplied tri-level REF
Optional
Receiver analog audio
XLR-3 (L/R) out to client-supplied equipment
Optional
Receiver digital audio
BNC SDI out
Embedded SDI audio
Receiver network control
CAT5 control out to Ethernet switch
Receiver power
IEC mains cable
Only use included cable
Fiber remote unit RF
BNC to downconverter
Up to two downconverters
per remote unit
Fiber remote unit
Hybrid fiber cable to base unit
Fiber base unit RF
BNC to receiver or active splitter
Active UHF splitter RF
BNC to receiver
Connect six receivers to a
single fiber base unit

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Receiver configuration
Once you have connected all the Real Freedom components and made the connections to the Real
Freedom Receiver, you must enter some basic configuration information. If the camera is live, you should
see a preview of the video on the receiver’s screen, which can help during the configuration process.
Overview
After powering on the Real Freedom Receiver, enter the configuration menu by pressing the left arrow button
from the front panel constellation navigation controls. This menu allows you to make all the essential
adjustments for basic operation of the system. Use the arrow keys to select the menu item that you require
and then press OK.
To setup the receiver, you must do the following:
•Set the IP address, subnet/network mask and gateway address to establish a connection to the RCP.
•Configure the camera settings.
•Configure the receive and transmit settings.
TIP: Use the Connection Map to view which components are connected to the system. You can
then go on to check the status of the system as it is configured and tested.
Before you start
To configure the system, you will need the following information:
•Network configuration details from the RCP.
•Video and production settings.
•Transmit frequency for video and camera control.
NOTE: The receiver retains the last-used configuration, and you may not need to change many
settings other than receive and transmit frequencies.
Network configuration
You need to set the Internet Protocol (IP) address of the receiver and the subnet/network mask and gateway
address to establish a connection to the RCP. To define the receiver’s network settings, you will require the
network configuration details from the RCP.
From the main menu, select Settings and then select Network Configuration and configure as follows.
Table 7: Network configuration settings
Setting
Description
Use DHCP
Specifies whether to dynamically assign an IP address and other network
configuration parameters to the receiver. Clear this check box to disable
DHCP while only running static IP addresses, installing a device that runs
DHCP and there is already a DHCP server on the network, and while
configuring network settings.