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A: Internal Antenna
B: Power Status
C: Video Status
D: Link Status
E: Fault LED
F: 6-28V DC Input
G: HDMI Input
H: 3G-SDI Output
I: 3G-SDI Input
J: Power Switch
K: Mini USB Port
L: HDMI Output
M: Link Quality Indicator
N: Menu Joystick
O: USB 3.0 Port
P: Reset Button
SDI
HDMI
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Bolt 500
CONNECT AND POWER YOUR DEVICE
Connect the output from your video source to the SDI/HDMI input (G,I) on the Bolt
transmitter. Connect either the SDI or HDMI output (H,L) from the Bolt receiver to
the video input on your monitor.
Pantone 109
Zero Delay
Wireless HD Video
The Bolt is a zero delay
wireless video transmission
system designed for the
most demanding cinema,
broadcast, and UAV
applications. At less than
1ms latency, Bolt can
transmit 1080p60 4:2:2 video
at up to 500ft line of sight over
the unlicensed 5GHz band.
Move the power switches on both the transmitter and receiver (J) to the ON position.
Video appears within a few seconds.
Connect power to your Bolt transmitter using the included P-Tap to Connector
cable. Power the Bolt receiver with the included A/C adapter or battery plate
accessory. If using the battery plate, connect a compatible battery (AB Gold mount
or V-Lock) to the plate, and connect the short cable from the plate to the receiver’s
DC input (F).
1
3
2
AC adapter
P-Tap to 2 pin
Connector
Status Screens - Connect your receiver to a monitor and activate the OSD by depressing the ‘Menu Joystick’
button (N), and cycle through screens by pressing the button up or down. Hide the status screen by pressing left.
• Main Status Screen - This screen displays the status of the wireless receiver, along with the current video
resolution, frequency, link quality (if connected).
• Time Code Screen - Displays the current time code if received from the transmitter.
• Temperature Status Screen - Displays the current internal temperature of the unit.
Menu Operation - Launch the menu by pressing right while the OSD is active. Exit from the menu by
pressing left.
• HDMI/SDI Out Format - Select the video output format. You can choose to match the video source resolution
by selecting ‘Same as Input,’ or choose from the resolutions listed.
• Test pattern - Select a video output format from this menu to output a test pattern over HDMI and SDI. Return
to the previous video by pressing left on the ‘Menu’ joystick.
• Pairing - Select Pairing to link your receiver with another transmitter. Once pairing is activated on the
receiver, turn on the transmitter and use a paper clip to hold the reset button (P) for 1 second and
release. The red warning LED and link LEDs will blink to indicate that pairing is active.
• OSD Settings - Choose when to display the OSD. By default, the OSD is displayed when the link is down.
"Hidden by default" hides the OSD until it is activated by the joystick. If "Always show OSD" is
selected, the OSD will be displayed unless deactivated by the joystick.
• Reset All Settings - Use this to reset all configurable options to their factory defaults.
• Device Info - Displays the model and serial number.
F
A
F
J
K
P
J
K
G
L
H
I
B
C
D
E
Bolt TX
N
A
H
Bolt RX
M
O
D
C
ON SCREEN DISPLAY OPERATION
P
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BEST PRACTICES
BOLT CONNECTOR / PIN−OUT
CUSTOM / 3RD PARTY CABLES
DEVICE OPERATION
BOLT MANAGER SOFTWARE
MOUNTING
Bolt uses a 2−pin power connector.
Pin Description
1* GND
2 +DC
* Pin 1 is closest to the red dot on the connector
• Test the power cable polarity with ONLY the power cable connected to Bolt. Do not connect video cables.
• Check the power cable for shorts and proper grounding.
• Keep the transmitter and receiver at close range for 60 seconds after powering on the devices. This allows
them to scan for and select the best wireless channel.
• For best results when using multiple Bolt systems in the same area, place the transmitters and receivers
a few feet apart from each other.
• Operation of other wireless equipment may interfere with the Bolt. Try to separate other wireless
transmitters and receivers as much as possible.
• Mount the Bolt 500 transmitter vertically, keeping the antennas clear of any obstructions.
• Orient the transmitter and receiver antennas so they are parallel to each other.
• For best results, orient the transmitter so it has clear line−of−sight to the receiver.
CAUTION:
Using a reverse polarity or improperly−constructed power cable can damage the product
and is not covered under warranty.
Bolt Manager allows you to configure and upgrade your Bolt 500. It is available at
www.teradek.com/pages/downloads. The following configuration is available:
• Region Selection - Configure Bolt to comply with your region’s regulations governing use of the
5GHz spectrum.
Bolt transmitter mounted
vertically on a camera
Bolt receiver can be
mounted vertically on
a light stand or monitor
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