Paralinx Tomahawk User manual

USER MANUAL

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PARALINX TOMAHAWK 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Overview
HDMI Transmitter
Transmitter LED Status
Receiver
Safety Instructions
Package Contents
3G-SDI Transmitter
SLIDE & DIP Switches
Quick Start Guide
Tomahawk Link Modes
Linking a transmitter to multiple receivers
Trouble Shooting
Specifications
Receiver LED Status
Remote control
Linking a transmitter to a single receiver
Notes on Better Range
FAQ
Tomahawk Accessories
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PARALINX TOMAHAWK
4 IMPORTANT NOTICE
IMPORTANT
NOTICE
Paralinx reserves the right to make corrections, mod-
ifications, enhancements, improvements, and other
changes to its products and services at any time and
to discontinue any product or service without notice.
Customers should obtain the latest relevant informa-
tion before placing orders and should verify that such
information is current and complete. All products are
sold subject to Paralinx’s terms and conditions of sale
supplied at the time of order acknowledgment.
Paralinx warrants performance of its hardware
products to the specifications applicable at the time of
sale in accordance with Paralinx’s standard warranty.
Testing and other quality control techniques are used
to the extent Paralinx deems necessary to support
this warranty. Except where mandated by government
requirements, testing of all parameters of each prod-
uct is not necessarily performed.
Paralinx assumes no liability for applications assis-
tance or customer product design. Customers are
responsible for their products and applications using
Paralinx components. To minimize the risks associ-
ated with customer products and applications, cus-
tomers should provide adequate design and operating
safeguards.
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PARALINX TOMAHAWK 5SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When operating this equipment, read and follow all
the instructions in this manual.
Keep these instructions in a safe and accessible
place for future reference.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with a dry cloth.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radi-
ators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Use only accessories specified or recommended.
Do not defeat the polarized or grounding plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and
a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician
for replacement of your obsolete outlet. Caution! To
reduce the risk of electrical shock, grounding of the
center pin of this plug must be maintained.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at the plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
Do not block the air ventilation openings.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
Caution! Shock Hazard. Do not open the unit.
Refer to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped or damaged in any
way.
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

PARALINX TOMAHAWK
6 OVERVIEW
The Paralinx Tomahawk system is the worlds first light-weight
uncompressed ultra-long-range HD wireless system, capable
of sending ultra-low-latency full HD video with a range of up to
600m / 2000 feet
POWER INPUT WARNING!
The Tomahawk system accepts 7-17 volts DC maximum input
current! Subjecting the system to higher voltage will result in
damage or destruction!
OVERVIEW

PARALINX TOMAHAWK 7PACKAGE CONTENTS
PACKAGE
CONTENTS
Please verify the following
items are in the shipping box,
prior to installation of the
Tomahawk transmitter and
Tomahawk receiver:
1x
1x
1x
5x
2x
1x
HDMI or HD-SDI wireless
video transmitter
HD-SDI wireless
video receiver
USB to
miniUSB cable
12v Power supply
Remote Control & IR CABLE
2dbi OMNI directional
antennas for Rx
5dbi OMNI directional
antennas for Tx
BNC Or HDMI Video Cable
18” PTap to Lemo-Style
power cable
1x

PARALINX TOMAHAWK
8 HDMI TRANSMITTER
TRANSMITTER
TRANSMITTER
SLIDE SWITCH
SETTINGS
Dual RP-SMA
Type Antenna Connectors
Connection status LED
Indicates the wireless network status.
VIDEO status LED
indicates the video connection status.
Low battery LED
Indicates the battery voltage status.
Link button
For linking the transmitter to
additional receivers
Reset button
USB Port
The USB port can be used for firmware
updates.
S1 Slide Switch
Left position: Single-link mode
Right position: Multicast mode
S2
Not used
HDMI Input port
7-17v LEMO power input connector
Pin 1 Hot, Pin 2 Ground
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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9
10
11
SINGLE-LINK MODE
S1 S2
MULTI-LCAST MODE
S1 S2

PARALINX TOMAHAWK 9
HDMI TRANSMITTER
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10
11
3
2
1
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9
4
5
6

PARALINX TOMAHAWK
10
3GSDI
TRANSMITTER
TRANSMITTER
SLIDE SWITCH
SETTING
Dual RP-SMA
Type Antenna Connectors
Connection status LED
Indicates the wireless network status.
VIDEO status LED
Indicates the video connection status.
Low battery LED
Indicates the battery voltage status.
Link button
For linking the transmitter to
additional receivers
Reset button
USB Port
The USB port can be used for firmware
updates.
S1 Slide Switch
Left position: Single link mode
Right position: Multcast mode
S2
Not used
3G-SDI Pass-through connector
7-17v LEMO power input connector
Diagnostic LED
3G-SDI input connector
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2
3
4
5
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13
MULTICAST MODE
S1 S2
3GSDI TRANSMITTER

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3
4
1
12
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7
3GSDI TRANSMITTER

PARALINX TOMAHAWK
12 TRANSMITTER LED STATUS
TRANSMITTER
LED STATUS
NETWORK LED CONNECTION Solid
Slow blinking
Normal blinking
Normal blinking
Fast blinking
(With Video LED)
When a connection to Rx is established
Device is in listen mode
During link setup mode.
During registration (Reg button was pressed)
System Error.
VIDEO LED CONNECTION Solid
Normal blinking
Fast blinking
(With Network LED)
Video link established and locked in
Video source is not supported
System Error.
LOW BATTERY LED Solid Low Battery,when voltage is less then 7v

PARALINX TOMAHAWK 13
SLIDE/DIP SWITCHES
TRANSMITTER
SLIDE SWITCH
RECEIVER
DIP SWITCH
SINGLE-LINK MODE
1 2 3 4
v
1 2 3 4
SINGLE-LINK MODE
S1 S2
MULTICAST MODE
S1 S2

PARALINX TOMAHAWK
14 RECEIVER
5x RP-SMA
Antenna Connectors
Power LED
Network LED
Video LED
Diagnostic LED
Receiver DIP Switches
DIP switch # 1, 2, & 3 should be UP
DIP switch # 4 UP = Single-link mode
DOWN = Multi-link mode
Link Button
Input Voltage connector 7-17v
ON/OFF Switch
IR input connector
HD-SDI output
HD-SDI output
Reset Button
Mini-USB for firmware updates
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SINGLE-LINK MODE
1 2 3 4
MULTICAST MODE
1 2 3 4
RECEIVER
RECEIVER
DIP SWITCH
SETTINGS

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RECEIVER
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PARALINX TOMAHAWK
16 RECEIVER LED STATUS
RECEIVER LED
STATUS
VIDEO LED CONNECTION Solid
Fast blinking
(With Network LED)
Video link established and locked-in
Video Source Error.
POWER LED Solid The LED is ON when the power is applied
and the ON/OFF switch is ON

PARALINX TOMAHAWK 17 QUICK START GUIDE
QUICK START
GUIDE
TRANSMITTER
RECEIVER
Turn on your video source.
Connect your Paralinx Tomahawk to a 12v power source via
the lemo input.
Connect your Tomahawk transmitter to the source camera using
a video cable.
For optimal results set the dual antennas in the form of
a “V” and maintain unobstructed line of sight between transmitter
and receiver.
Connect your Tomahawk Receiver to a monitor using an
HD-SDI cable.
Connect your Tomahawk Receiver to a 12v power source using the
lemo input, or integrated battery plate.
For optimal results antennas should be arranged in the form of an
open hand and maintain unobstructed line of site between transmit-
ter and receiver.
Keep line of sight between the transmitter and the receiver.
Avoid placing any obstacles between transmitter
and the receiver.
Position both transmitter and receiver in an upwards
position, for enhanced antenna performance.
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2
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Maintain proper air ventilation for transmitter and receiver.
If you lose signal bring the transmitter and receiver
closer together.
If using multiple receivers, keep a minimum of 6 feet
between receiver units.
NOTES
For maximum range
*Note that high-output
wireless systems (EPV,
Radio Control Systems)
can interfere with the
Tomahawk & reduce the
overall range.

PARALINX TOMAHAWK
18 REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE
CONTROL
REMOTE
CONTROL
HOTKEYS
MENU - Enter the main
menu
EXIT - Return to previous
menu
SOURCE -
[Select Video Source]
ARROWS -Operate for up,
down left and right direc-
tions on the menu screen
OK - Press to confirm
Direct access for starting the registration process on the receiver.
This hotkey button is open the “Remove Video Source” in the OSD menu
which allow the user to choose which device to remove.
This hotkey buttons “1, 2 or 3” keys will switch the receiver to work with
the first, second or third source, registered to the receiver, as appeared
on the registered sources list.
1
2
3
4
5
“ADD” hotkey button
“Delete” hotkey button
Input Devices Key

PARALINX TOMAHAWK 19
TOMAHAWK LINK MODES
The Paralinx Tomahawk supports the linking multiple receivers to a
single transmitter as well as the linking of multiple transmitters to a
single receiver. The following guide illustrates different modes and
options for linking transmitters and receivers:
SINGLE-LINK MODE: Offers the best practice for operating a max-
imum number of Tomahawk systems within the same enviroment.
Also allows for re-linking at longer distances.
transmitter slide switch receiver DIP switch
MULTICAST MODE: Allows the linking of up to four Tomahawk
receivers to a single transmitter. Linking can only be established
within close proximity.
Transmitter slide switch Receiver DIP switch
TOMAHAWK
LINK MODES
Linking Tip:
Single-link mode enables DFS
(Dynamic Frequency Selection).
DFS allows the Tomahawk to
utilize more channels and to
automatically find the chan-
nel with the least amount of
interference.
The transmitter should be
kept within 150 feet of range
of the receiver until DFS is
activated (60 seconds).
This will help the Tomahawk
coexist better with other wire-
less systems in the area
MULTICAST MODE MULTICAST MODE

PARALINX TOMAHAWK
20 LINKING A TRANSMITTER TO A SINGLE RECEIVER
LINKING A
TRANSMITTER
TO A SINGLE
RECEIVER
If there is no transmitter
registered to the receiver, you
should see a menu on the monitor.
These modes are set by the toggle
switches.
*Connect an HD-SDI cable from the Paralinx Tomahawk receiver to the HD display.
Turn on the transmitter and receiver.
Use the remote control at the Paralinx Tomahawk receiver and Press the “Add” Hotkey button.
The message “Please Activate the Registration on Transmitter Unit” will appear on the monitor.
Pressing the registration button on the transmitter until the “Network” LED starts blinking.
Wait for the message of “Adding [Tx name] Press OK to continue or Exit to cancel”.
Press the “OK” button on the Remote control to confirm the new Paralinx Tomahawk transmitter.
Wait until the registration process is completed. The message of “ Adding [Tx name]…”and progress bar
will be shown during the process.
Connect the HD Source to the Paralinx Tomahawk transmitter.
Video should be displayed on your monitors..
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NOTE Once the registration process has started on the receiv-
er, there is 30 Sec to start registration on the transmitter
side. If the registration process on the transmitter was
not started on time, re-start the registration process
by going back to step 4 listed above.
*The registration process can be done without HD source; the message will
notify you there is “no video source detected.”