CRYSTAL VIDEO Spectra HDMI Wireless Video Transmission User Manual

September 17, 2024
CRYSTAL VIDEO

CRYSTAL VIDEO Spectra HDMI Wireless Video Transmission

Important Information

  • Please read this user manual carefully before using this product. Following the safety precautions and operating instructions listed in this user manual, please correctly use the product.

It does not apply in cases as follows:

  • Repair or product modification has been executed by unqualified personnel.
  • The damage is caused by accidents including but not limited to lightning, fire, exposure to rain or water, and moisture.
  • Don’t use the provided CVW power adapter.
  • The model label on the product has been modified or removed by unqualified personnel.

Safety Precaution

Danger: Be careful with electricity

  • When connecting to any devices, please turn off the product before any operation.
  • Power outlet: To avoid electric shock fire or short circuit, please make sure that the input voltage of the adapter is AC11OV-220V.
  • Lightning: Unplug the product if it has not been used for a time or in lightning weather.

Warning

  • This product should not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Please keep any liquid thing off the product.
  • To avoid electric shock, please do not stick anything on the air vent of the product; do not remove the cover or put objects like pins, steel wire into the gap of the air vent.
  • Ventilation: Please do not block the air vents on the receiver/transmitter or place any object on top of them.
  • Water Exposure: To avoid electric shock or fire, please do not expose the receiver/ transmitter to rain or moisture.
  • We assume no responsibility for any damage or result caused by not using the original adapters.

Special Notice

  • This product operates at a 5GHz band, when it’s in a complex environment, its transmission capability may be affected by metals, walls, crowd, etc.
  • This product has been tested and manufactured to comply with international electrical safety regulations, however, there may be noise caused by interference with other equipment in rare cases. If the interference happens, please keep a certain distance away from other equipment.
  • The product is susceptible to interference from 5GHz internet (LAN) or other wireless devices.
  • Please do not deploy the transmitter and receiver on metal cages or shelves, or it may affect the wireless communication.
  • The product is equipped with data transmission encryption functionality, but it still should be paying attention to remain vigilant against deliberate signal interception. Please refrain from utilizing it for confidential or crucial communications.
  • The system requires approximately 30 seconds to initialize, during which the media receiving end will be inactive.
  • Please note that different software versions and functionalities are not interchangeable or replaceable.

Cautions

  • Thank you for choosing CVW professional wireless video transmission system.

Before using this product, please read carefully the following cautions:

  • Avoid prolonged exposure to the direct sunlight or use this product in dusty environments.
  • Be sure to use the product within the temperature and humidity range.
  • Do not expose this product to violent vibration, or strong magnetic fields.
  • Do not contact conductive materials with the interior of the product.
  • Do not disassemble the product enclosure without the guidance.
  • Be sure to use the proprietary power adapter to power up the device.
  • Make sure the antennas have been installed before powering up.
  • This product is a 5GHz Wi-Fi device. Try to change a channel if this product is interfered with by other 5GHz devices.
  • The operating band of this product is a 5GHz band, when it’s in a complex environment, its transmission distance may be affected by metals, walls, crowd, etc.
  • Please ensure that the antennas at the transmitter and the receiver are visible.

Special Precautions:

  • When installing the articulating arm on the device, please do not hold the device by hand to rotate and fasten it.

About the User Manual

This manual includes the product’s specifications and a detailed introduction to its troubleshooting. Before using this product, please carefully read this manual. If you have any questions or concerns while using this product, please contact us or our dealers as soon as possible.

Product Overview

SPECTRA is a set of wireless high-definition video transmission systems supporting three power supply options: DC, Type-C, and NP-F batteries. It boasts a maximum video resolution of 1080P/60Hz and operates on 5.8GHz wireless network technology for transmission. Leveraging H.265 encoding/decoding technology, it supports the setting that transmits the video signal from one transmitter to two receivers.

Product Highlights

  • Three types of image qualities for choosing: Long distance mode, normal quality mode or high quality mode.
  • Long-distance: 1M bitrate, 350m/1000ft.
  • Normal: 2M bitrate, 300m/900ft.
  • High quality: 4M bitrate, 250m/800ft.

HDMI Loop-Out

  • The product supports HDMI input while also offering HDMI zero-delay loop-out, It can be connected to a monitor or another wireless video transmitter. No need to worry about insufficient HDMI ports.

One Transmitter-to-Two Receivers Broadcasting Setting

  • The product supports simultaneous reception of one video signal by two receivers.
  • The image can achieve a maximum resolution of 1080P/60Hz.
  • Both video signals share a wireless channel, significantly saving spectrum resources, It provides great convenience for multi-user monitoring, and both receivers support UVC video capture simultaneously.

UVC Video Capture

  • Alongside HDMI output, the product supports UVC video capture. By connecting to a PC via a USB data cable, the video resource can be captured, enabling the user do live stream.
  • Below is the UVC video capture software download link. https://obsproject.com/zh-cn/download

Recording and Playback

  • The product supports one-key video recording and playback, allowing users to review the recorded content for evaluation. The TF card design enables easy insertion and facilitates users in post-production editing.

Channel Scan

  • The product supports channel scanning, allowing users to assess the signal interference situation in the current area.
  • Red indicates high interference, while white indicates usable channels. This resolves video transmission instability caused by interference, significantly enhancing the user experience.

Packing List

Please check the following items carefully after unpacking. If any of them is missing, please contact your seller.

Ports and Buttons

TX: 7157

  1. Antenna Connectors
  2. HDMI IN
  3. HDMI Loopout
  4. LCD Display
  5. TYPE-C Power Port
  6. Main Menu
  7. Power Button
  8. DC Power Port

RX: 3157

  1. Antenna Connectors
  2. Record
  3. UVC OUT
  4. TF Card
  5. HDMI OUT
  6. LCD Display
  7. TYPE-C Power Port
  8. Main Menu
  9. Power Button
  10. DC Power Port

Buttons Function Description

TX: 7157

Function Operation Instruction
Power Button L o ng press for 3 seconds **The

illuminated display indicates ** successful startup, while a dark display indicates shutdown.
Channel Switch| Toggle the function button| Toggle the function button in upward, downward, left, and right directions to switch channels, and press it to confirm the operation.
Menu| Long press the function button| Long- pressing the function button enters the menu, which includes system settings, channel scanning, recording and playback, mode selection, and return op ti o ns.
Pairing| Long press to enter the menu options, select the settings option, short press to enter the pairing selection, and short press again to confirm.| The transmitter and receiver need t o be paired simultaneously to establish a connec ti o n. After activating the pairing function , wait for a f ew seconds, the pairing wi l l be successful.
Mode Selection| After entering the menu long press the function button, select the mode option, and short press it to confirm .| After entering the mode selection, user can choose between long-distance mode, normal quality mode or high quality mode.
Language| Togg le the function button| After e nt er ing th e m e nu by long-pressing **th e function button, select the language option, and short-press it to confirm. After entering the language menu, the user can choose Chinese o r English.
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Update| Toggle the Function button| After entering the menu press the function button, select the updating option,
and short press it to confirm.** After activating the updating option, the user can choose YES or NO. If you choose YES, please plug the USB drive that has been downloaded the updated files int o our device. The system will be recognized and updated automatically, after that it will be restarted automatically.

RX: 3157


Power Button

| Long press for 3 seconds| The illuminated display indicates successful startup, while a dark display indicates shutdown.
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Channel Switch| Toggle the function button| Toggle the function button in upward, downward, left, and right directions to switch channels, and press it to confirm the operation.
REC| Short press REC button| After inserting the TF card, press the record button to start the video recording.
Menu| Long press the function button| Long press the function button to enter the menu, which includes system settings, channel scanning, recording and playback, mode selection, and return options.
Pairing| Long press to enter the menu options, select the settings option, short press to enter the pairing selection, and short press again to confirm.| The transmitter and receiver need to be paired simultaneously to establish a connection. After activating the pairing function, wait for a few seconds, the pairing will be successful.
Channel Scan| After entering the menu by long-pressing the function button, select the channel scan option, and short press it to confirm.| After activating the channel scanning function, wait for a few seconds to see the interference status of each channel on the display. The user can choose the channel with the least interference based on the displayed channel quality.

Red: Bad Channel White: Good Channel

Playback| After entering the menu by long-pressing the function button, select the play option, and short press it to confirm.| After entering the playback file directory, the user can choose the file that wants to playback and press the function button shortly to start playback.
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Language| Toggle the function button| After entering the menu by long-pressing the function button, select the language option, and short-press it to confirm. After entering the language menu, the user can choose Chinese or English.
Update| Toggle the function button| After entering the menu press the function button, select the updating option, and short-press it to confirm. After activating the updating option, the user can choose YES or NO. If you choose YES, please plug the USB drive that has downloaded the updated files into our device. The system will be recognized and updated automatically, after that it will be restarted automatically.

LCD Display

TX: 7157

RX: 3157

Product Installation

  1. Install the antennas to the antenna connectors. (As shown in the figure below)
  2. Please use the NPF battery, DC power, or TYPE-C power supply to power up the transmitter and receiver. (As shown in the figure below)
    • DC Power/ TYPE-C Power Supply
  3. The receiver can be installed through the 1/4 screw hole in the bottom. (As shown in the figure below)
  4. Please connect the transmitter to the camera with a HDMI cable. (As shown in the figure below)
  5. Please connect the receiver to a monitor or another receiving product with an HDMI cable. (As shown in the figure below)

System Connectivity Diagram

APP Instructions

For Android, scan the QR code on the left to download the app. For iOS, scan the QRcode on the right to download the app. After downloading and installing, open the Wi-Fi settings and connect to the transmitter SSID, such as “CVW235gw64.” The password is 123456789. Once connected, open the app to start monitoring.

  • To use the app for monitoring, please switch the transmitter mode to “Long Distance”.
  • If in America, switch the channel to one of the following: CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CH5, CH6, CH7, CH8.
  • If in Europe, switch the channel to one of the following: CH1, CH2, CH3, CH13, CH14, CH15, CH16, CH17. Channels CH4, CH5, CH6, CH7, CH8, CH9, CH10, CH11, and CH12 are DFS channels and are not supported by the mobile phone WiFi protocol.
  • If in Japan, switch the channel to one of the following: CH1, CH2, CH3, Ch4.

Product Specifications

ITEM TX : 7157 RX: 3157
Frequency 5.1 5.9GHz
  1080p60/59.94. 1080p50, 1080p30/29.97.1080p25. 1080p24/23.98
  720p60/59.9 4, 720p50
Video 480p, 576p
R e solution 1024x 7 68,1280x 7 68, 1

366 x 768,1920x 1 080, 1 280x 720
 | ( Computer monitor resolution )
Audio Fo rm at| PCM
HD M I Proto c ol| HDMll. 4
T rans m s i s i o n Latency| BOms
Video Codec| H.265
T ransmission Dis t ance| 350 me t ers
Antenna m ode| 2T2R ex t e rnal antenna 2d8 i
Ports| H D MI inp u t, H D M I loopo u t DC I N, T YPE-C, N P-F battery| HD MI outpu t , UVC ou t pu t (TY P E-C) DC- IN , T YPE C USB, TF ca r d slot , NP-F battery
LCD Display| Channel, Ba tt ery Power, 5510, Vid e o R esolution, Signal S treng t h
Working Voltage| DC6-30V
Product Siz e| 1 00×6 5×2 2m m
Power Consumption| TX: 3.SW. RX: 2.SW
T emperature| 1 0- 4 5 ‘c (Working), 40-60 c (sto r age)

Troubleshooting

  1. Do not unplug HDMI cables from the transmitter and receiver during shooting.
  2. Please connect the transmitter to the video source, and the receiver to the monitor, then power them up.
  3. If the connection fails, please restart the transmitter and receiver. If the connection still fails, please refer to the button operation instructions to do re-pairing.
  4. If the OSD shows that the pairing has failed, please restart the transmitter and the receiver. If the connection still fails after restarting, please do pairing again.
  5. If no video source is displayed on the monitor after switching the video source resolution, please re-plug the HDMI cable of the transmitter or receiver. If there is still no signal after unplugging and plugging the HDMI cable, please restart the transmitter and receiver.
  6. If the connection cannot be established after switching the channel, please restart the transmitter and receiver.
  7. If the image is interfered with, please try to switch the channel or check the channel quality by using the receiver to select the usable channel.
  8. Never power up the product without the original antennas and power adapter.
  9. During use, the surrounding environment might affect wireless transmission quality. These situations are below:
    • a: Walls, large metal plates, and appliances may affect wireless transmission.
    • b: When using the equipment in a crowded environment, please place the transmitter and receiver at a height of around 1.5-2 meters above the ground.
    • c: If 5GHz wireless devices are used nearby, these may also increase interference, which can be solved by switching to a different channel.
    • d: To achieve the best wireless transmission performance, please keep a clear line of sight between the transmitter and receiver’s antennas.

FCC

FCC Warning Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation must meet the following two requirements:

  1. This equipment must not cause harmful interference.
  2. This equipment must accept any interference received, including interference that may be caused by inappropriate operation.

Any unauthorized changes may invalidate the user’s operating authority.

Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, under 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 following the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits for unregulated environments. Installation and operation of this equipment should maintain a minimum distance of 0.2 meters between the radiator and your body.

CONTACT INFORMATION

  • SHENZHEN CRYSTAL VIDEO TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
  • ADD: Unit 05-06, Floor 24, Changhong Science & Technology Mansion, Keji 12th Road South,
  • High-tech Industrial Park, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, P.R. China
  • Postcode: 518057
  • Tel: +86-755-29977913
  • www.cv-hd.com
  • E-mail: Sales@cv-hd.com.
  • Facebook: @crystalvideowireless
  • Instagram: cvwtechnology

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