Quick start Guide

DEVICE OPERATION (CONT.)
BOLT MANAGER SOFTWARE
Bolt Manager allows you to configure and upgrade any Bolt devices. 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.
Status Screens - Activate the status OSD by depressing the Menu joystick, and cycle through
screens by pressing these buttons 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.
• TX Info - Displays the name of the transmitter.
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.
• USB Output Format - Use this to reset all configurable options to their factory defaults.
• 3D LUT Settings - Select and apply a specific look.
• Spectrum Analyzer - Select which frequencies to use.
• Channel Selection - Select a wireless channel.
ON SCREEN DISPLAY OPERATION
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Visit https://www.teradek.com to update your device with the latest firmware.
• 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 (between the DC input and
power switch) 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.
• Display Settings - Use these options to control the OLED display operation. You can set the display to
invert every 30 minutes (lengthens the display life), or it can dim or turn off after 10 seconds or 10 minutes.
• Reset All Settings - Use this to reset all configurable options to their factory defaults.
• Device Info - Displays the model and serial number.
POWER CONNECTOR / PIN−OUT
CUSTOM / 3RD PARTY CABLES
• 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.
CAUTION:
Using a reverse polarity or improperly−constructed power cable can damage the product
and is not covered under warranty.
Bolt uses a 2-pin connector.
Pin Description
1* GND
2 +DC
* Pin 1 is closest to the red dot on the connector
ANTENNA RECEIVE PATTERN
Bolt 10000 has a built-in directional antenna with a receive pattern that varies based on its distance to the
transmitter. The horizontal receive angle measures 55° at 10,000 ft (3.1 km), 104° at 8,000 ft (2.5 km), and is
effectively omnidirectional at up to 1,000 ft (305 m). The vertical receive angle measures 20° at any distance.
1,000 ft (300 m) ~ 360°
10,000 ft (3 km) ~ 55°
8,000 ft (2.5 km) ~ 104°
20°