Overview
The Teradek Serv 4k Wireless Streaming Kit allows for you to output your camera image via streaming. You can connect up to 20 devices. It uses an IOS app for viewing.
It does have latency and can lag, so it is not recommended for focus pulling. But it is great for other crew members to check out the image without crowding monitors or the camera's LCD screen.
It can easily be mounted to your camera and the mount can adjust its angle for a compact build.
Table of Contents
- EDC Teradek Serv 4K Wireless Streaming Kit Component Guide
- Quick Start Guide
- Troubleshooting
- Compatible EDC Accessories
- Tips & Tricks
Teradek Serv 4K Wireless Streaming Kit Component Guide
Quick Start Guide
First Steps
- Mounting 4k Serv Device to Camera Rig
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The SmallRig Monitor Support 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 4k Serv'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.
- Thread the 1/4-20" screw into the 4k Serv's threaded hole - located on the bottom.
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The SmallRig Monitor Support mount requires a 3/8" threaded hole and 2 ARRI Pin holes to mount to your camera cage.
Powering
- Power the 4k Serv by using one of the provided 2-pin Lemo Cables ( 2-pin Lemo to AC (Wall power) OR 2-pin Lemo to D-Tap)
- Line up the Red dot on the 2-Pin Lemo cable to the 2-Pin Lemo port on the side of the 4k Serv.
- 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).
To turn ON/OFF, toggle the power switch on the side of the device.
Connecting
- Connecting the 4k Serv to your Camera
- Use an SDI or HDMI cable to connect the device 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 device
- SDI
- Plug, twist & lock the SDI into the Camera.
- Plug, twist & lock the SDI into the SDI IN port on the side of the device.
- Use an SDI or HDMI cable to connect the device to the camera.
Serv 4k App
This app is available for IOS devices in the App Store. The app allows you to remotely change the devices settings while also view the image from the camera.
- Connecting the Device to your IOS Device
- After downloading the app & powering on the 4k Serv, go to your IOS device's wifi settings.
- Connect to 4k Serv's wifi (Ex. Serv-4K-XXXXX - the last 5 digits are the last 5 digits of the 4k Serv's Serial #)
- Navigate to your IOS browser and enter this IP address in the web address field: 172.16.1.1
- Open the App.
App Operations
- (1) - Main Screen - displays image, the streaming destination, video & audio bit rates, and stream resolution.
- (2) This button allows you to use your cellphone's data as an internet connection to stream to core - a cloud based management app. (Core is not necessary for basic function).
- (3) Stats - This button gives your current settings.
- (4) Settings - This button brings you to the settings menu to further configure your app/4k serv.
Settings
- Streaming - Configures streaming method & destination.
- Recording - Enables the recording function and storage options.
- Input/Encoding - Adjusts Audio & Video input settings.
- Network - You can choose the method to connect to the internet.
- System - Displays 4k Serv's model number, serial number, & name.
Troubleshooting
Q: The video on the App is lagging.
A: This is normal. Since it is using Wifi/Networks to transmit the image, there is latency. Therefore this device is not recommended for focus pulling.
Q: I am not getting any video on the app.
A: Ensure you are connecting to the 4k Serv's network on your IOS device.
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Try turning your IOS device's wifi off/on and reconnect to the 4k Serv's network.
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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 4k Serv.
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The SDI or HDMI cable is not working. Please contact the EDC for further assistance.
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
Tips & Tricks
- You can also connect your camera to a 7" Shinobi monitor and then output the image to the 4k Serve via the SDI OUT or HDMI OUT port on the Shinobi monitor.
- Check out Teradek's CORE or VUER app for more viewing options & settings.