Bolt 4K
Getting Started
- Mounting Guides for Bolt and Bolt 4K Devices
- Bolt compatibility with Paralinx products
- Which model / generation Bolt do I have?
- Which model / generation Bolt Sidekick receiver do I have?
- Understanding the difference between "Pairing" and "Linking" a Bolt set
- Bolt compatibility for 1st/2nd/3rd generation and shorter/longer range units
Video Tutorials
- Bolt Manager - Firmware Upgrade
- Bolt Manager - Frequency Selection
- Bolt - Custom LUTs
- Bolt 600 + 2000 LCD Basics
- Bolt 2nd generation (300, 600, or 2000) Pairing
- Spectrum Analyzer (3rd Generation only)
Documentation
- Bolt Manager : Software Manual (September 2015)
- 2nd gen Bolt Sidekick II : Quick Start Guide (November 2016)
- 3rd gen Bolt 1000 and 3000 : Quick Start Guide (November 2016)
- 3rd gen Bolt 500 : Quick Start Guide (November 2016)
- 2nd gen Bolt 600 and 2000 : Quick Start Guide (July 2014)
- 2nd gen Bolt 300 : Quick Start Guide (August 2014)
FAQ
- Bolt 4K – Teradek – Knowledge – Updating BLE component of Bolt 4K
- Ace 500 - Knowledge - Ace 500 Firmware
- Bolt - Software - Bolt Manager - Clear settings on transmitter
- Tech Doc - SmallHD integrated wireless monitors - Pairing possible with Teradek Bolt Manager?
- What are the A/C power requirements for Bolt 4K?
- What power connector and cable pinout is used by the Bolt?
Troubleshooting
- The Bolt is not detected by Bolt Manager over USB
- Reporting issues with time code or record flag transmission on the Bolt
- Unable to upgrade Controller on some 1st gen Sidekick receivers
- Fixing Pairing Issues on 1st or 2nd generation Bolts
- How do I reset my 2nd gen Bolt 300 / 3rd gen 500 RX to a compatible resolution?
- Bolt Manager does not display the Bolt serial number, or shows an incorrect serial number
Advanced Topics
- Bolt DSMC2 and RED Limitations
- Bolt SDI and HDMI Ancillary Data Capabilities
- Bolt 10K Best Practices
- Using the Bolt with analog video signals from a film camera or other video equipment
- Which Bolt and Sidekick models allow wired pairing with Bolt Manager?
- Does the Bolt transmitter pass all video lines to the receiver?
2nd generation
Bolt Sidekick Receiver
- Which Bolt or Paralinx models can be paired with the 1st gen Sidekick?
- Which Bolt or Paralinx models can be paired with the 2nd gen Sidekick?
- Does the 1st or 2nd gen Sidekick have LUT, USB 3.0 or video scaling capabilities?
- How many Sidekick receivers can be paired with a transmitter?
- Does the 1st or 2nd gen Sidekick allow time code and start / stop record flags?
Accessories
Known Issues
- Caution : upgrading 1st generation Bolt Pro / Bolt 2000 units with Bolt Manager
- SmallHD cross conversion of HDMI to SDI signals may not be recognized on older Bolt transmitters
- 1st gen Sidekick outputs black screen during pairing process
- Limitations on 1st generation Bolt 2000 TX / RX units
- Unable to upgrade Controller on 2nd gen Bolt Transmitter