Real Freedom | Receiver Product Manual
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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:
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Standard 19-inch or half-width equipment rack with at least 2RU of free space if you intend to rack mount
the receiver.
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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:
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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).
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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.
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Ethernet cables (Cat 5) to connect a control panel to the receiver or to connect the receiver to a network
switch.
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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:
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#3 Phillips head screwdriver
Precautions
You should read these precautions before you install a Real Freedom Receiver in an equipment rack.
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Before you begin the installation, make sure that the receiver is disconnected from the power source.
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Mount receivers directly on top of each other in the equipment rack.
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Close any open spaces in the rack with blank panels since open spaces will reduce cooling efficiency.
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To prevent risk of overheating, use in a well-
ventilated area. Never block the receiver’s air vents.
