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Real Freedom Receiver
Provides detailed information and instructions on how to use, operate, assemble, install, troubleshoot, or maintain the Real Freedom Receiver.
Receiver Manual
This manual contains safety information and information for installing, configuring, and operating a Real Freedom Receiver (IRX‑3811 and IRX‑3812).
Receiver
Technical data
Technical drawings, specifications, and connector pinouts for the Real Freedom Receiver.
Specifications

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Product manuals and datasheets of BSI products.
- Mini-Tx UHD
  Provides detailed information and instructions on how to use, operate, assemble, install, troubleshoot, or maintain the Mini-Tx UHD.
- Real Freedom Receiver
  Provides detailed information and instructions on how to use, operate, assemble, install, troubleshoot, or maintain the Real Freedom Receiver.
  - Receiver Manual
    This manual contains safety information and information for installing, configuring, and operating a Real Freedom Receiver (IRX‑3811 and IRX‑3812).
    - Receiver
      - Introduction
        The Real Freedom wireless camera system is designed to provide an end-to-end wireless video and audio link for professional television broadcast applications.
      - Location and functions of parts
        This chapter provides an overview of the components and connectors on the front and rear panels of the Real Freedom Receiver.
      - Installation
        This chapter contains the installation instructions for the Real Freedom Receiver.
      - Receiver configuration
        Once you have connected all the Real Freedom components and made the connections to the Real Freedom Receiver, you must enter some basic configuration information. If the camera is live, you should see a preview of the video on the receiver’s screen, which can help during the configuration process.
      - Operation
        Once connected and correctly configured, no further changes are generally required to the system during routine operation.
      - Troubleshooting
        This chapter provides troubleshooting information for Real Freedom Receivers.
      - Maintenance
        This chapter describes the maintenance, cleaning, and storage procedures for Real Freedom Receivers.
      - Configuration menu structure
        The following diagram shows the receiver’s configuration menu options.
      - Accessories and spares
        The accessories and fuses for the Real Freedom Receiver.
      - Technical data
        Technical drawings, specifications, and connector pinouts for the Real Freedom Receiver.
        Dimensions
        Specifications
        Connector pinout assignments
      - Safety and regulatory compliance
        Important safety and electromagnetic compatibility information.
  - Datasheet
    The Real Freedom Receiver is a next generation Integrated Receiver Decoder (IRD) comprising up to eight UHF inputs, DVB-T and T2 demodulators, and both MPEG-2 and H.264 video decoders.
- Downconverter
  Provides detailed information and instructions on how to use, operate, assemble, install, troubleshoot, or maintain the Downconverter.
- Data Transmitter
  Provides detailed information and instructions on how to use, operate, assemble, install, troubleshoot, or maintain the Data Transmitter.
- Fiber Antenna Extender
  Provides detailed information and instructions on how to use, operate, assemble, install, troubleshoot, or maintain the Fiber Antenna Extender.
- Active UHF Splitter
  Provides detailed information and instructions on how to use, operate, assemble, install, troubleshoot, or maintain the Active UHD Splitter
- Fiber Base (Rack Mount)
  Provides detailed information and instructions on how to use, operate, assemble, install, troubleshoot, or maintain the Fiber Base (Rack Mount) unit.
- Camera Back Transmitter
  Provides detailed information and instructions on how to use, operate, assemble, install, troubleshoot, or maintain the Camera Back Transmitter.
- 4K Camera Back Transmitter
  Provides detailed information and instructions on how to use, operate, assemble, install, troubleshoot, or maintain the 4K Camera Back Transmitter.
- VyuSync HEVC Decoder
  Provides detailed information and instructions on how to use, operate, assemble, install, troubleshoot, or maintain the VyuSync Decoder.

Specifications

The following tables contain the specifications for the Real Freedom Receiver.

View the Real Freedom Receiver datasheet.

Audio decompression

Table 1. Audio compression specifications
Parameter	Specification
Audio channels	8 (maximum) divided among all inputs
Standard	LPCM, MPEG-2 layer I & II
Optional	Dolby AC3

Audio outputs

Table 2. Audio output specifications
Parameter	Specification
AES out	Channels: 8
	Format: Balanced and unbalanced
	Connector: XLR3 (M), BNC (F)
Analog out	Channels: 2
	Format: Line level, balanced
	Connector: XLR3 (M) x2
Embedded out	Channels: 8
	Format: SDI embedded audio
	Connector: BNC (F)

Camera control (with optional data transmitter)

Table 3. Camera control specifications
Parameter	Specification
RCP/OCP support	Sony HD & 3D, Panasonic HD & 3D, LDK, Ikegami, Hitachi, Grass Valley
RCP/OCP connector	RJ45 (1000 Base-T)
RCPs / receiver	2 (maximum)
Networked RCPs	6 (maximum per single channel data transmitter)
Tallies / receiver	2 wet, 2 dry
Tally inputs	2
Tally	Red, Green
Tally inputs connector	9-way D-Type (F)

Compliance

Table 4. Compliance information
Parameter	Specification
ETSI	EN300113, EN301489
FCC	Parts 15 & 90

Control

Table 5. Control specifications
Parameter	Specification
Local control	Color LCD and control pad
Remote control	Built in HTTP web server
Remote control	USB (wired configuration connects to Tx), bi-directional comms (RF I/Ps)
Connectors	RJ45 (1000 Base-T), USB (type A), BNC (F)

Demodulation

Table 6. Demodulation specifications
Parameter	Specification
Scheme	DVB-T2, DVB-T
Carriers	1K, 2K, 4K, 8K
Constellations (Modes)	QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM
Bandwidth	1.7, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 MHz
Dual pedestal	3.4, 10, 12, 14, 16, 20 MHz
FEC	1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
Guard interval	1/128, 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4

Environmental

Table 7. Operating and storage environment
Parameter	Specification
Temperature	14° to 140°F / -10° to +60°C
Humidity	95% non-condensing

Framelock

Table 8. Framelock specifications
Parameter	Specification
Type	Black & Burst, Tri-Level
Connector	BNC (F) x1 (Single F/Lock all video outputs)

IP video

Table 9. IP video specifications
Parameter	Specification
Format	ASI
Connectors	RJ45, BNC (F)

Physical

Table 10. Size and weight
Parameter	Specification
Size (W x H x D)	8.27" x 3.46" x 13.39" / 210 x 88 x 340 mm (½ width 2RU)
Weight	8.16 lb. / 3.7 kg

Power supply

Table 11. AC and DC power specifications
Parameter	Specification
AC supply	100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
AC supply connector	IEC 60320, C14
DC supply	10–36 V DC, 10 A
DC supply connector	XLR-4 (M)

RF inputs

Table 12. RF input specifications
Parameter	Specification
Inputs	4 or 8 (8 allows dual-receive capability)
Impedance	75 Ohm
Tuning range	50–850 MHz
Tuning step	250 kHz
Connector	BNC (F)
Downconverter	External (various bands)
Output power	10 to 36 V DC, 2 Amp per port, 6 Amp total across all ports

Video decompression

Table 13. Video decompression specifications
Parameter	Specification
Standards	Single H.264 or MPEG-2 decoders
Profile	H.264 Hi422P & MPEG-2 high profile (HP)
Resolution	480i, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Frame rates	23.976, 24, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 Hz
Latency	Less than one frame end-to-end
Chroma	4:2:0/4:2:2 Note 4:2:2 is not supported in 1080p50, 59.94 or 60.
Sample depth	8-bit

Video output

Table 14. Video output specifications
Parameter	Specification
Outputs	2 x SDI, 1 x ASI
Format (auto select)	SD-SDI (SMPTE -259M), HD-SDI (SMPTE-292M), 3G-SDI (SMPTE-424M), 3D (dual SDI), ASI
Connectors	BNC (F) 75 Ohm