GHOST EYE GHOST EYE WIRELESS HDMI/SDI VIDEO TRANSMISSION SYSTEM 600M/1000M/800T MANUAL BOOK © 2016 Cine Gears INC. All Rights Reserved.
Trademarks Ghost-Eye Wireless Video Transmission SystemsTM are trademarks of Cine Gears Inc. Web Interface. Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, Cine Gears Inc. reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. Cine Gears Inc. does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
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Contents Cautions 2 Ghost Eye Wireless Video Transmission Systems 3 Specifications 4 M-Series Transmitter M-Series Receiver T-Series Transmitter T-Series Receiver 6 8 11 14 Product Features 17 User Manual 18 Setting Up the Unit Fan Motor Controls Channel Settings Setting Up the Intercom (800T) Troubleshooting 18 19 20 21 22 Disclaimers 24 About Cinegears 26 © 2016 Cine Gears INC. All Rights Reserved.
Cautions Warning Please read this user introduction manual to become familiar with the features of the Ghost-Eye series products before operation. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, or interference with other devices. This is a sophisticated product which must be operated with caution and common sense. Failure to operate this product properly might result in disturbing other film equipment on set.
Ghost Eye Wireless Video Transmission Systems Here at Cine Gears Inc., we supply some of the best wireless HD video transmitters and receivers available. During the development of Ghost-Eye units, we subjected our prototypes to rigorous testing on set with professional film crews, and took customer feedback and suggestions into serious consideration. After careful consideration, Ghost-Eye products have integrated all the in-demand wireless video transmission features recommended by you, the user.
Specifications ITEM Frequency range SPECIFICATION 5.1-5.9(GHz)*Subject to different regulations in different regions. RF 2.4-2.483GHz with ISM band Modulation method and Bandwidth OFDM/40MHz for video GFSK/1MHz for intercom system Video Formats Supported 1080p 23.98/24/25/30/50/60 1080psf 23.98/24/25 1080i 50/59.94/60 720p 50/59.
Specifications Net Weight(with antenna) 400g Dimensions 142.5×76×24.3mm Temperature -10-50 (Operating); -40-80 (Storage) Receiver Antenna Receiving Sensitivity Functional Interface External Antenna 5G × 5pcs External Antenna 2G x1pcs (T series) -70dBm SDI Dual Output; HDMI Output; Mini USB; LEMO Power IN; Antenna RPSMA Socket; Power ON/OFF 800T and 800TC: , 3.5mm HP/MIC socket;3.
M-Series Transmitter © 2016 Cine Gears INC. All Rights Reserved.
M-Series Transmitter STRUCTURE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 OLED Display Displays information of channel, Video status and battery capacity.
M-Series Receiver © 2016 Cine Gears INC. All Rights Reserved.
M-Series Receiver STRUCTURE 1 Antenna Connector x5 RPSMA connectors for antennas 2 OLED Display Displays information of channel, signal strength and battery capacity.
M-Series Receiver Connect to your SDI monitor or other 11 DC IN(Lemo) *Support 9-18V Support 9-18V 12 Battery Clip Support V-Mount battery 13 Power ON/OFF Power on or OFF the receiver © 2016 Cine Gears INC. All Rights Reserved.
T-Series Transmitter © 2016 Cine Gears INC. All Rights Reserved.
T-Series Transmitter STRUCTURE 15mm Front TALLY indicator(Red/Yellow) 1 2 The indicator color will be same(RED/YELLOW) for Rear/ front and external TALLY 2G Antenna Connector SMA connector for 2.4G antenna OLED Display 3 Displays information of channel, Video status, signal strength; Battery voltage indicator, MENU information VOL +/UP Button 4 Normally, it is a Volume +. It will be UP function when system is in MENU mode VOL -/DOWN Button 5 Normally, it is a Volume -.
T-Series Transmitter Connect to Video Source which supports 3G-SDI, HD-SDI,SD-SDI 11 12 13 14 15 SDI OUT(Loop Through) Connect to other SDI equipment if need HDMI IN Connect to HDMI video source DC power IN(Lemo) Support 9-18V 5G Antenna Connectors RPSMA connectors for 5G antennas Battery Clip Battery compartment, for F550/F970 battery Rear TALLY(RED/YELLOW) 16 The indicator color will be same(RED/YELLOW) for Rear/ front and external TALLY © 2016 Cine Gears INC. All Rights Reserved.
T-Series Receiver © 2016 Cine Gears INC. All Rights Reserved.
T-Series Receiver STRUCTURE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 5G Antenna Connectors RPSMA connectors for antennas OLED Display Channel, signal strength, battery voltage, audio Volume and MENU. MENU Button Unlock and Confirm the Selection LEFT/UP Button Select Channels RIGHT/DOWN Button Select Channels V+/UP Button Volume + V-/DOWN Button Volume BAT-OUT Provide DC power from the battery for external device INTERCOM 6pin LEMO for Tally and Intercom system 3.
T-Series Receiver Connect to an external headphone 12 HDMI OUT Video output, connect to HDMI receiver or device SDI OUT 13 14 15 16 17 Video output(the video output is same from the two SDI interface), connect to SDI receiver or device DC Power IN(Lemo) Support 9-18V 2.4G Antenna Connector SMA connector for 2.4G antenna Battery Clip V-Mount(default) battery plate Power ON/OFF Power ON or OFF the receiver © 2016 Cine Gears INC. All Rights Reserved.
Product Features Uncompressed 3G/HD/SD-SDI and HDMI Transmission Up to 1080p 50/60 uncompressed HDMI and SDI. Less than 1 millisecond latency There is no discernible video delay and can be used for real time on-location monitoring. Multicast support Support one transmitter to multiple receiver. Users can set the channel to pair the transmitter and receivers. License free operation frequency The wireless frequency is 5.2-5.9GHz and 2.4G ISM band, license free operated.
User Manual 1. Fix the three antennas to the transmitter and arrange them to be a right angle as below figure to get better performance. 2. On transmitter side, when both SDI and HDMI source are inputted, the transmitter will automatically select the SDI source for transmission 3. Fix the five antennas to receiver and arrange them to a right angle as figure to get better performance. 4. Setting the receiver higher will enhance the transmission distance. © 2016 Cine Gears INC. All Rights Reserved.
User Manual Transmitter Fix the three antennas (5G x2, 2.4G x1) respectively. Connect the SDI or HDMI video source to the “SDI IN”/”HDMI IN” of transmitter (when both SDI and HDMI video are inputted, it will auto select the SDI video for transmission). If needed, you can connect the SDI out (loop through) to other equipment as well. Connect the DC power to the transmitter or use a F550/F970 battery on the battery plate. Power on the transmitter.
User Manual Channel Settings Both Transmitter and Receiver are set to the same channel by default. If you want to change to a new channel, please follow the instructions below. Note: Both transmitter and receiver must be set to the same channel to work. Changing Channel on Transmitter Power on the Transmitter Press the “MENU” button, then press “UP” or “DOWN” to choose “Channel Set” on screen. Press “UP” or “DOWN” to choose channel, then press “MENU” to confirm. Transmitter channel setting accomplished.
User Manual Setting Up the Intercom (for 800T only) After connecting the units, power on both Transmitter and Receiver. On the Transmitter side, you will hear sound from the receiver end if “TALK” is not pressed on converter box. When the “TALK” button is pressed and held, both the receiver end and the transmitter end can conversation normally. The receiver end can hear “call sound” when the operators on the Transmitter side press down the “CALL” button on CALL box.
User Manual Troubleshooting If the Receiver fails to output video correctly, follow the chart below to find possible causes and solutions. SOLUTION ISSUE OSD Information on TV Displaying “Waiting for Connection...” for a Prolonged Period Transmitter is not powered up. Turn on the transmitter. Transmitter or receiver is not placed correctly. Place the TX or RX correctly. The transmitter and receiver are too far away. Move the receiver closer to the transmitter.
User Manual Image No Signal Input to Receiver or TV/Monitor Receiver is turned off. Turn on the receiver. Receiver and TV are not connected. Connect receiver and TV/Monitor via SDI/HDMI input. TV/Monitor not switched to SDI/HDMI input Switch TV/Monitor to SDI/HDMI input. Bad cable connection of receiver or TV/Monitor. Disconnect and re-connect the SDI/HDMI cable. TV/Monitor turned to standby mode. Switch the TV/Monitor to normal operation mode. Receiver is working abnormally.
Disclaimers FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Disclaimers Terms and Conditions Congratulations on purchasing your new CINEGEARS product. Please read this manual carefully before using the product. By using this product, you hereby agree to this disclaimer and signify that you have read it in full. You agree that you are responsible for your own conduct and any content created while using CINEGEARS products, and for any consequence thereof.
About Cinegears Cine Gears Inc. is an industry leading company that designs and manufactures digital wireless follow focus systems, lens control systems, camera motion control systems and accessories for film and broadcast industry. As a big believer in the power of creativity and ideas, we designed the Pegasus cablecam, the wireless motor drive that integrated a built in wireless transmitter, and the wireless finger wheel controller. The Cine Gears Inc.
