EDC Gear Guides: Teradek Bolt 6 Wireless TX/RX Kit

Overview

Bolt 6 Kit is a wireless video transmission system that supports up to 1080p60 10-bit 422 HDR video over 3G-SDI, or 4K30 over HDMI. It allows you to view the camera's image from a distance (up to 750ft) on a separate monitor. 

It's compact nature makes your build smaller and compact. And this kit comes with multiple mounting options to keep things simple based on your build.

It is a great option to wirelessly connect to a larger Flanders monitor for the director/crew to see the image without crowding the on-camera monitor or LCD screen.

Table of Contents

• EDC Teradek Bolt 6 Wireless TX/RX Kit Component Guide
• Quick Start Guide
• Troubleshooting
• Compatible EDC Accessories
• Tips & Tricks

EDC Teradek Bolt 6 Wireless TX/RX Kit Component Guide

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Quick Start Guide

• First Steps
• Powering & Connecting
• Pairing

First Steps

• Mounting Transmitter to Camera Rig
  • There are several ways to mount the transmitter to your rig. The EDC supplies several mounts in this kit.
  • The receiver has a 1/4-20" threaded hole to connect to each mount. 
    • Articulating Mount - allows you tilt the transmitter. This mount requires a 3/8" threaded hole and 2 ARRI Pin holes to mount to your camera cage.
      • Thread the 1/4-20" screw into the transmitter's threaded hole - located on the bottom.
                                                       
        • Line up the bottom 3/8" screw and ARRI pins to your camera cage.
        • Use the silver tie-down to secure the Articulating Mount to your camera cage.
      • Hot Shoe Adapter - this mount allows you secure it to a camera's shoe mount. 
        • Screw the top 1/4-20" screw into the transmitter.
        • Secure by turning the gear closest to the transmitter in towards the receiver. 
        • Loosen the gear closest to the adapters's foot so space is created between them. 
        • Slide the foot into the camera's shoe mount.
        • Secure by tightening the gear towards the foot.
                                       
                               Hot Shoe Adapter                                 Camera Shoe Mount
      • Offset Mounting Bracket - This mount allows you mount the transmitter the camera cage offset. This best used on the ARRI Alexa 35's Articulating Mounting Plate.
        • Line up the bracket to the back of the transmitter to the 1/4"-20 thread.
        • Using the one of provided offset screw, secure the bracket to the back of the transmitter.
        • The other side of the bracket can be screwed into an accessory cage plate.
                                                         
        • Stand Adapter - This mount allows you connect the transmitter OR receiver to a stand with a baby pin.
          • Screw the threaded into the bottom 1/4-20" hole of the transmitter or receiver.
          • Loosen the tie-down on the adapter and put on the baby pin.
          • Tighten the adapter tie-down to secure
                                                     
• Mounting Receiver to Flanders Monitor
  • Using a V-Mount battery with a V-Mount mount on both sides, and D-Tap Port, slide the V into the V-Mount battery plate on the back of the Flanders Monitor.
  • Slide the back of the Receiver's V into the V-mount mount on the front of the v-mount battery plate.
  • Using the D-Tap power cable from the Flanders kit, plug the D-Tap into the V-Mount battery and the pin side into back of the monitor.
• Antenna Orientation
  
  • Depending how you mount the transmitter/reciever, you might need to adjust the antenna orientation so the antennas are pointing up.
  • Use the joint to turn the antenna to the desired direction. Do not force it into any direction.
    • Spin the antenna if needed get in the right position for turning.
    • Recommended Angles
                                           

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Powering & Connecting

Powering

• Powering the Transmitter
  • Power the transmitter by using one of the provided 2-pin Lemo Cables ( 2-pin Lemo to AC (Wall power), 2-pin Lemo to D-Tap, & 2-pin Lemo to 2-pin Lemo)
  • Line up the Red dot on the 2-Pin Lemo cable to the 2-Pin Lemo port on the side of the transmitter.
  • Gently plug the 2-Pin lemo cable in until it clicks.
  • Plug the other cable side into its respective supply (AC = Wall power, D-Tap = battery with D-Tap port, 2-Pin Lemo = 2-Pin Lemo port *only available on the ARRI Alexa 35*)
• Powering the Receiver
  • You can use a 2-Pin Lemo cable OR a V-mount battery.
    • 2-Pin Lemo
      • Power the transmitter by using one of the provided 2-pin Lemo Cables ( 2-pin Lemo to AC (Wall power), 2-pin Lemo to D-Tap, & 2-pin Lemo to 2-pin Lemo)
      • Line up the Red dot on the 2-Pin Lemo cable to the 2-Pin Lemo port on the side of the transmitter.
      • Gently plug the 2-Pin lemo cable in until it clicks.
      • Plug the other cable side into its respective supply (AC = Wall power, D-Tap = battery with D-Tap port, 2-Pin Lemo = 2-Pin Lemo port *only available on the ARRI Alexa 35*)
    • V-Mount
      • Slide the V-Mount battery on to the back of the Transmitter.
        • Also see Mounting Receiver to Flanders Monitor in the previous section if using a Flanders Monitor.

To turn on the transmitter & receiver, toggle their on/off switch on their respective sides.

Connecting

• Connecting the Transmitter
  • Use an SDI or HDMI cable to connect the transmitter to the camera.
    • Pick based on the available output ports on the camera.
    • If SDI is available - it is recommended for use due to its twist & lock mechanism.
  • HDMI
    • Plug the HDMI into the Camera
    • Plug the HDMI into the HDMI Port on the side of the transmitter
  • SDI
    • Plug, twist & lock the SDI into the Camera
    • Plug, twist & lock the SDI into the SDI IN port on the side of the transmitter.

• Connecting the Receiver
  • Use an SDI or HDMI cable to connect the transmitter to the monitor.
    • Pick based on the available output ports on the monitor.
    • If SDI is available - it is recommended for use due to its twist & lock mechanism.
  • HDMI
    • Plug the HDMI into the monitor.
    • Plug the HDMI into the HDMI Port on the side of the receiver.
  • SDI
    • Plug, twist & lock the SDI into the SDI IN port on the monitor
    • Plug, twist & lock the SDI into the SDI OUT port on the side of the receiver.

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Pairing

They should automatically be paired. But if you are having issues, you can try unpairing & pairing again.

• Unpairing
  • Using the joysticks by the small screens on the transmitter & receiver, navigate to the Unpair menu.
    

    

  • Select the transmitter/receiver you want to unpair and press the joystick IN.
• Pairing
  • Using the joysticks by the small screens on the transmitter & receiver, navigate to the Pair menu.
    

    

  • Select Pair. The transmitter will start looking for a receiver to pair with.
  • The screen will update once the pairing process is complete or unsuccessful.

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Troubleshooting

Q: I am not getting any image on my monitor/ The monitor says "No Video."

A: If there are multiple output options for your camera, make sure that your camera setting is outputting the correct option based on the cable you have connected to the transmitter.

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Try unpairing & pairing the transmitter & receiver.

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The SDI or HDMI cables are not working. Please contact the EDC for further assistance.

Q: The monitor says "No Link."

A: Try unpairing & pairing the transmitter & receiver.

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Make sure they are close enough together and there is a clear line of sight between the two.

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Compatible EDC Accessories

Access is dependent on class equipment allocations & availability 

• Canon C70
• ARRI Alexa 35
• 5" & 7" Shinobi Monitors
• All Flanders Monitors
• V-Mount Batteries with a D-Tap Port

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Tips & Tricks

• You can also connect your camera to a 7" Shinobi monitor and then output the image to the Transmitter via the SDI OUT or HDMI OUT port on the Shinobi monitor.
• Keep all unneeded components in the case. Do not mix them up in other cases.

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