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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
Maintenance
This chapter describes the maintenance, cleaning, and storage procedures for Real Freedom Receivers.
Update the receiver’s firmware

Products
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.
        Routine maintenance procedures
        Cleaning
        Storage
        Clean/Replace the receiver’s fan filters
        It is recommended to periodically clean or replace the fan filter as dust will accumulate over time. Follow the steps below to efficiently clean or replace the filter for optimal performance.
        Update the receiver’s firmware
      - 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.
      - 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.

Update the receiver’s firmware

From time to time, new firmware will become available for the receiver. Be aware that updating the firmware is a sensitive process that may take some time. Make sure the receiver is undisturbed and do not switch off the receiver during the update process.

Note: Download new firmware files from https://www.bsintl.com/real-freedom

To update the firmware, follow these steps:

From the main menu, select Settings and then select Firmware Update.
The receiver displays the current firmware version.
Insert a USB stick containing the new firmware into the USB port on the front of the receiver.
Select Scan to locate the new firmware.
To begin the update, select Update.
To complete the firmware update process, power cycle the receiver when the receiver indicates that the update is successful.