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System time and date 

You can set the system time and date.  

From the main menu, select 

Settings

, then select 

Time & Date

 and configure as follows. 

Table 15: System time and date 

Setting 

Description 

System Time 

Sets the system time. 

System Date 

Sets the system date. 

Tallies 

A tally is a signal sent from the production workflow to the camera indicating that the camera is ‘live’. This 
normally displays as a red or green light on the camera to show the presenter that the camera is live and in 
the camera viewfinder to alert the camera operator. These signals are connected to the DB9 connector 
(SIGNALLING) on the rear of the receiver. When the tally signal is activated, a red or green (or both) bar 
app

ears on the receiver’s screen. This signal is also passed on to the camera via the camera control link. 

From the main menu, select 

Settings

, then select 

Tallies

 and configure according to your requirements. 

Table 16: Tallies 

Setting 

Description 

Input Tallies 

Choose the option required by the production workflow. 

Output DB9 Pins 

The DB9 connector is used for tally inputs, RS232 control (for example, 
BSI PTRZ joystick) and some auxiliary I/O for special user requirements. 
Choose the required logic for the connector.  

Refer to 

Connector pinout assignments

 for the SIGNALLING connector 

pinout.  

 

Summary of Contents for IRX-3811

Page 1: ...076 United States Tel 1 410 564 2600 Email BSI SALES BSINTL COM INTERNATIONAL Broadcast Sports International Axis 3 Rhodes Way Watford Hertfordshire WD24 4YW United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1923 233406 Email...

Page 2: ...ates 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...

Page 3: ...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 Re...

Page 4: ...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 Freedo...

Page 5: ...nnection 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...

Page 6: ...uts 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 pow...

Page 7: ...th 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 m...

Page 8: ...imple 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 m...

Page 9: ...ncorporating 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 Figu...

Page 10: ...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 Fr...

Page 11: ...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 ANA...

Page 12: ...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 suppl...

Page 13: ...marizes 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 stor...

Page 14: ...s 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...

Page 15: ...ing 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 Bracke...

Page 16: ...ing 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 Co...

Page 17: ...pply 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 O...

Page 18: ...he 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...

Page 19: ...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 downco...

Page 20: ...he 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 det...

Page 21: ...can however still use POE power with GV OCPs A GV OCP 400 just needs to be in the same subnet and set to Ethernet The association between the receiver and the OCP is achieved by an auto discovery fun...

Page 22: ...umber Camera Number Specifies the camera number This number corresponds to the camera you want to control and is also set on the camera back transmitter This number automatically populates the camera...

Page 23: ...rs connected directly by coax cable require power DC power over coax downconverters connected through the Real Freedom fiber system do not BNC power is required to be enabled if the Real Freedom Activ...

Page 24: ...te Select Standby when the system is not required RF turned off and you want to save power for diagnostics or to re boot a POV camera connected to the transmitter Remote Tx Frequency Sets the transmit...

Page 25: ...d splitter settings If the system includes fiber remote and active UHF splitter components there are some settings that you may need to change From the main menu select Fiber and configure as follows...

Page 26: ...tting between different images If you are required to frame sync your image then it does not matter what values are applied here Video Latency Sets the required sync offset to delay the video feed The...

Page 27: ...correct settings Audio PID Selection Defines the packet identifier PID to identify the audio content stream on channels 1 2 and on channels 3 4 Note that this is an advanced setting which should not b...

Page 28: ...t the camera operator These signals are connected to the DB9 connector SIGNALLING on the rear of the receiver When the tally signal is activated a red or green or both bar appears on the receiver s sc...

Page 29: ...back transmitter are the same Refer to Troubleshooting for further details on how to diagnose and fix common issues when operating the system Table 17 Individual component indicators Component LED sta...

Page 30: ...to indicate the status you are monitoring An orange icon indicates that the item is currently inactive and a green icon indicates it is active and functioning properly A grey icon indicates the funct...

Page 31: ...iew data obtained from the camera back transmitter including the unit s temperature and available battery Fiber status Select the fiber icon to view Fiber Status Use the Fiber Status page to view fibe...

Page 32: ...the speaker icon to view Audio Status Use the Audio Status page to view and monitor the peak levels and peak hold on the four audio channels Configure the audio settings including applying audio tran...

Page 33: ...also monitor audio channels using the Audio Status page No audio signal Incorrect audio settings Analog audio is available at the 3 pin XLRs on the back of the receiver and embedded audio is always a...

Page 34: ...oubleshoot camera transmitter issues Table 21 Troubleshooting camera transmitter issues Symptom Possible cause Actions No remote control from receiver Incorrect configuration or no control data sent C...

Page 35: ...king alarm on Sony RCP This is the normal operation of the alarm button in the Real Freedom system RF issues The following table contains information to help you troubleshoot RF issues Table 24 Troubl...

Page 36: ...esetting the software to work around an issue insert a memory stick containing a diagnostic log file into the USB port in the front panel When you reset the software details of where the software stop...

Page 37: ...iodically inspect the Real Freedom Receiver for signs of damage dirt or corrosion Check that all markings and warning labels are in good condition Cleaning Once the device is unplugged use a lint free...

Page 38: ...OTE Download new firmware files from https www bsintl com real freedom To update the firmware follow these steps 1 From the main menu select Settings and then select Firmware Update The receiver displ...

Page 39: ...Real Freedom Receiver Product Manual 39 of 51 A Configuration menu structure The following diagram shows the receiver s configuration menu options Figure 11 Receiver configuration menus...

Page 40: ...DC 3239 30 Downconverter 6 4 7 5 GHz IDC 6475 30 UHF cable 5 m CAB 1855 05 UHF cable 10 m CAB 1855 10 Data transmitter IDT 4349 3U Active UHF splitter ISP 3261 30 Fiber base unit SMPTE IFB 3211 01 Fib...

Page 41: ...fications and connector pinouts for the Real Freedom Receiver Dimensions The following drawings show the dimensions of the Real Freedom Receiver and the positions of the holes used to rack mount the u...

Page 42: ...XLR3 M BNC F Analog out Format Line level balanced Channels 2 Connector XLR3 M x2 Embedded out Format SDI embedded audio Channels 8 Connector BNC F Camera control with optional data transmitter Table...

Page 43: ...AM Bandwidth 1 7 5 6 7 8 10 MHz Dual pedestal 3 4 10 12 14 16 20 MHz FEC 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 Guard interval 1 128 1 32 1 16 1 8 1 4 Environmental Table 33 Operating and storage environment Parameter S...

Page 44: ...utput power 10 to 36 V DC 2 Amp per port 6 Amp total across all ports Video decompression Table 39 Video decompression specifications Parameter Specification Standards Single H 264 or MPEG 2 decoders...

Page 45: ...nce Note that balanced AES has a shorter transmission distance up to 150 m than the unbalanced version over coaxial cable Connector XLR 3 male Figure 15 Front face of XLR 3 M connector Pin Purpose 1 G...

Page 46: ...supplied equipment Connector XLR 3 male Figure 17 Front face of XLR 3 M connector Pin Purpose 1 Ground 2 Audio 3 Audio Case Shield ASI input output Provides ASI compressed video input and output Conn...

Page 47: ...nnection 3 No connection 4 10 to 36 VDC Case Shield Ethernet port Camera control Use to connect the receiver to a camera control panel either directly or via a network switch Or use to stream or recei...

Page 48: ...d Shield 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 PT...

Page 49: ...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 Connector BNC female Figure 23 Front face o...

Page 50: ...erence and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class...

Page 51: ...ational law This product should be handed over to a designated collection point or to an authorized collection site for recycling waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment EEE Improper handling of thi...

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