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Page 1 USER MANUAL...
Page 2 Check our knowledge base at http://support.paralinx.net...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Receiver LED Status Overview Quick Start Guide Package Contents Remote control HDMI Transmitter Arrow-X Link Modes 3G-SDI Transmitter Linking a transmitter to a single receiver Transmitter LED Status Linking a transmitter to multiple receivers SLIDE & DIP Switches Notes on Better Range...
Page 4 IMPORTANT NOTICE PARALINX ARROW-X IMPORTANT Paralinx reserves the right to make corrections, mod- or other Paralinx intellectual property right relating ifications, enhancements, improvements, and other to any combination, machine, or process in which NOTICE changes to its products and services at any time and Paralinx products or services are used.
Page 5: Safety Instructions
PARALINX ARROW-X SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY When operating this equipment, read and follow all receptacles, and the point where they exit from the the instructions in this manual. apparatus. INSTRUCTIONS Keep these instructions in a safe and accessible Do not block the air ventilation openings.
Page 6: Overview
HD video with a range of over 200m / 700feet POWER INPUT WARNING! The Arrow-X system accepts 7-17 volts DC maximum input current! Subjecting the system to higher voltage will result in damage or destruction and will not be covered by warranty.
Page 7: Package Contents
Remote Control & IR Cable HDMI or BNC Cable video receiver Please verify the following items are in the shipping box, prior to installation of the Arrow-X transmitter and Tomahawk receiver: 18” PTap to Lemo-Style USB to 2dbi OMNI directional power cable...
Page 8: Hdmi Transmitter
TRANSMITTER PARALINX ARROW-X HDMI Dual RP-SMA USB Port Type Antenna Connectors The USB port can be used for firmware TRANSMITTER updates. Connection status LED Indicates the wireless network status. S1 Slide Switch Left position: Multicast mode VIDEO status LED Indicates the video connection status.
Page 9 TRANSMITTER PARALINX ARROW-X...
Page 10: Sdi Transmitter
PARALINX ARROW-X 3G-SDI Dual RP-SMA USB Port Type Antenna Connectors The USB port can be used for firmware TRANSMITTER updates. Connection status LED Indicates the wireless network status. S1 Slide Switch Left position: Multicast mode VIDEO status LED Indicates the video connection status.
Page 11 PARALINX ARROW-X...
Page 12: Transmitter Led Status
TRANSMITTER LED STATUS PARALINX ARROW-X TRANSMITTER NETWORK LED CONNECTION Solid when a connection to Rx is established LED STATUS Slow blinking Device is in listen mode Normal blinking During link setup mode. Normal blinking During registration (Reg button was pressed) Fast blinking System Error.
Page 13: Slide & Dip Switches
SLIDE/DIP SWITCHES PARALINX ARROW-X * NOTE! TRANSMITTER TRANSMITTER SLIDE SWITCH AND RECEIVER SHOULD ALWAYS BE MULTICAST MODE SET IN MULTICAST MODE RECEIVER DIP SWITCH MULTICAST MODE...
Page 14: Receiver
RECIEVER PARALINX ARROW-X RECEIVER 5x RPSMA Reset Slots Type Antenna Connectors Input Voltage connector 7-17v Power LED ON/OFF Switch IR input connector Network LED HD-SDI output Video LED HD-SDI output Reset Button Diagnostic LED mini-USB for firmware updates Reciver DIP Switches DIP switch # 1, 2, 3 &...
Page 15 RECIEVER PARALINX ARROW-X...
Page 16: Receiver Led Status
RECEIVER LED STATUS PARALINX ARROW-X RECEIVER LED STATUS VIDEO LED CONNECTION Solid Video link established and locked in Fast blinking Video Source Error. (With Network LED) POWER LED Solid the LED is ON when the power is applied and the ON/OFF switch is ON...
Page 17: Quick Start Guide
Connect your Arrow-X Receiver to a monitor using an HD-SDI cable. Connect your Arrow-X Receiver to a 12v power source using the lemo input, or integrated battery plate (sold separately). 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.
Page 18: Remote Control
PARALINX ARROW-X REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE MENU - Enter the main OK - Press to confirm menu CONTROL EXIT - Return to previous menu SOURCE - [Select Video Source] ARROWS -Operate for up, down left and right direc- tions on the menu screen REMOTE “ADD”...
Page 19: Arrow-X Link Modes
ARROW-X LINK MODE PARALINX ARROW-X The Paralinx Arrow-X supports the linking multiple receivers to a ARROW-X single transmitter as well as the linking of multiple transmitters to a LINK MODE single receiver. The following guide illustrates different modes and options for linking transmitters and receivers:...
Page 20: Linking Atransmitter To A Single Receiver
TRANSMITTER Turn on the transmitter and receiver. TO A SINGLE Use the remote control at the Paralinx Arrow-X receiver and Press the “Add” Hotkey button. RECEIVER The message “Please Activate the Registration on Transmitter Unit” will appear on the monitor.
Page 21: Linking Atransmitter To Multiple Receivers
When all the receivers have been registered Use the remote control at the Paralinx to the transmitter power on all the receivers Arrow-X receiver and Press the “Add” Hotkey one by one. button on the Remote Control. *Connect the video source to the Tomahawk The message “Please Activate the Registra-...
Page 22: Notes On Better Range
PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME HIGH-POWERED RADIO SYSTEMS, INCLUDING FLIGHT CONTROL, FPV, ETC., CAN ACT AS A JAMMER TO THE ARROW-X. TRY TO AVOID USING 5 GHZ SYSTEMS WITHIN 6 FT OF THE ARROW-X TRANSMITTER OR RECEIVER. SOME HIGH-POWERED 2.4 GHZ SYSTEMS MAY CAUSE INTERFERENCE AS WELL. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU SHOULD KEEP THE ARROW-X RECEIVER CASE CLEAR OF RF BLOCKING MATERIALS AS THE DFS ANTENNA IS LOCATED INSIDE THE RECEIVER CASE.
Page 23: Trouble Shooting
PARALINX ARROW-X TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE 1. IF THE MONITOR DISPLAYS A BLACK SCREEN WITH A RED, FOUR-BAR SIGNAL ICON IN THE CORNER, THE SIGNAL HAS BEEN LOST, AND THE SEARCH PROCESS MUST MANUALLY BE RESTARTED. THERE ARE SHOOTING SEVERAL WAYS OF DOING THIS:...
Page 24 MENDED TO KEEP THE TRANSMITTER WITHIN 50 FT LINE-OF-SIGHT OF THE RECEIVER UNTIL A LINK IS ESTABLISHED. - MAKE SURE THAT ALL THE ANTENNAS ARE ATTACHED AND SECURED TO THE ARROW-X TRANSMIT- TERS AND RECEIVERS. - YOU MAY BE IN AN ENVIRONMENT WITH HEAVY RF INTERFERENCE. MOVE TO A NEARBY LOCATION THAT IS SHIELDED FROM OTHER RF SIGNALS (INSIDE A METAL OR CONCRETE STRUCTURE, BASE- MENT, ETC.), AND START THE CONNECTION PROCESS OVER AGAIN.
Page 25: Faq
TIME MAY BE AFFECTED BY RF INTERFERENCE IN THE SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT. IS THERE AN ARROW-X RECEIVER WITH AN HDMI OUTPUT? NOT AT THIS TIME, BUT AN ATOMOS CONNECT MAY BE DOCKED ONTO THE ARROW-X RECEIVER VIA AN OPTIONAL SONY NP-F BATTERY PLATE.
Page 26: Supported Framerates And Resolutions
1080P/50, 525I/59.94 FRAMERATES / 1080P/60 625I/50I 1080/59.94I RESOLUTIONS* 1080/24P 1080/50I 1080/24PSF 1080/29.97P *The Arrow-X system supports 1080/23.98PSF 1080/23.98P Interlaced, Progressive, and Pro- 1080/25PSF 720/59.94P gressive Segmented Frame Signals AUDIO I2S, PCM, SPDIF, AC-3, DTS, DOLBY 5.1 FORMATS FREQUENCIES EU CHANNELS - 5.19 ~ 5.23 GHZ, US CHANNELS - 5.19 ~ 5.23 GHZ AND 5.755~5.795 GHZ...
Page 27 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES PARALINX ARROW-X OPTIONAL GO TO WWW.PARALINX.NET TO CHECK OUT ALL ACCESSORIES AND BUILD YOUR CUSTOMIZED KIT ACCESSORIES...