Receiver

Common questions and answers to help you learn more about the Real Freedom Receiver and solve any issues that you may encounter. You should also refer to Receiver troubleshooting for other information.

Can I power the receiver from a DC power source?: Yes, you can power the receiver from an AC or DC supply. Refer to Power connections for more information.
Can I connect a keyboard to the receiver?: Yes, plug a USB keyboard into the USB port on the front of the receiver. You may find this useful if you are defining a camera name, ASI name, and/or RF names.
How do I see which components are connected in a Real Freedom system?: Use the Connection Map to check which components you have in the system and how they are connected.
How do I monitor the status of a Real Freedom system?: The Real Freedom Receiver provides on-screen status displays. As each status page displays, the top row icons enlarge to indicate the status you are monitoring. An orange icon indicates that the item is currently inactive, and a green icon indicates it is active and functioning properly. A grey icon indicates the function is either not connected or not in use.
No video is displaying on the receiver's screen, what is wrong?: If no video displays on the receiver’s screen when the camera is operating, you should initially check that the transmit and receive frequencies on the receiver and the camera back transmitter are the same. For more video troubleshooting information, see Video issues.
Can I install a receiver in a standard equipment rack?: Yes, 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, you can install the receiver without any additional hardware.