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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 Tomahawk 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 Paralinx to use such products or services or a information is current and complete. All products are warranty or endorsement thereof. Use of such infor- sold subject to Paralinx’s terms and conditions of sale...
Page 5: Safety Instructions
PARALINX TOMAHAWK SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY When operating this equipment, read and follow all the instructions in this manual. Do not block the air ventilation openings. INSTRUCTIONS Keep these instructions in a safe and accessible Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or place for future reference.
Page 6: Overview
OVERVIEW PARALINX TOMAHAWK 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...
Page 7: Package Contents
Remote Control & IR CABLE BNC Or HDMI Video Cable video receiver Please verify the following items are in the shipping box, prior to installation of the Tomahawk transmitter and Tomahawk receiver: USB to 2dbi OMNI directional 18” PTap to Lemo-Style miniUSB cable...
Page 8: Hdmi Transmitter
HDMI TRANSMITTER PARALINX TOMAHAWK TRANSMITTER Dual RP-SMA USB Port Type Antenna Connectors The USB port can be used for firmware updates. Connection status LED Indicates the wireless network status. S1 Slide Switch Left position: Single-link mode VIDEO status LED Right position: Multicast mode indicates the video connection status.
Page 9 PARALINX TOMAHAWK HDMI TRANSMITTER...
Page 10: Sdi Transmitter
PARALINX TOMAHAWK 3G-SDI TRANSMITTER 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: Single link mode VIDEO status LED Right position: Multcast mode Indicates the video connection status.
Page 11 PARALINX TOMAHAWK 3G-SDI TRANSMITTER...
Page 12: Transmitter Led Status
TRANSMITTER LED STATUS PARALINX TOMAHAWK 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
PARALINX TOMAHAWK SLIDE/DIP SWITCHES TRANSMITTER SLIDE SWITCH MULTICAST MODE SINGLE-LINK MODE RECEIVER DIP SWITCH SINGLE-LINK MODE...
Page 14: Receiver
RECEIVER PARALINX TOMAHAWK RECEIVER 5x RP-SMA Link Button 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 Receiver DIP Switches DIP switch # 1, 2, &...
Page 15 RECEIVER PARALINX TOMAHAWK...
Page 16: Receiver Led Status
RECEIVER LED STATUS PARALINX TOMAHAWK 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 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.
Page 18: Remote Control
REMOTE CONTROL PARALINX TOMAHAWK 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: Tomahawk Link Modes
TOMAHAWK LINK MODES PARALINX TOMAHAWK The Paralinx Tomahawk supports the linking multiple receivers to a TOMAHAWK single transmitter as well as the linking of multiple transmitters to a LINK MODES 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 Tomahawk 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
IR Cable (. *Connect the video source to the Tomahawk The message “Please Activate the Registra- transmitter tion on Transmitter Unit” will appear on the monitor.
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 TOMAHAWK. TRY TO AVOID USING 5 GHZ SYSTEMS WITHIN 6 FT OF THE TOMAHAWK TRANSMITTER OR RECEIVER. SOME HIGH-POWERED 2.4 GHZ SYSTEMS MAY CAUSE INTERFERENCE AS WELL. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU SHOULD KEEP THE TOMAHAWK RECEIVER CASE CLEAR OF RF BLOCKING MATERIALS AS THE DFS ANTENNA IS LOCATED INSIDE THE RECEIVER CASE.
Page 23: Trouble Shooting
SCREEN, THEN UNPLUG THE SOURCE FROM THE TRANSMITTER AND RE-INSERT THE VIDEO SOURCE CABLE. 3. THE TOMAHAWK SHOULD BE ABLE TO FIND A DFS FREQUENCY WITHIN 60 SECONDS IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, BUT IT MAY TAKE LONGER IN AREAS WITH MORE INTERFERENCE. IF THIS PROCESS IS...
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 TOMAHAWK TRANS- MITTERS 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 THIS TIME MAY BE AFFECTED BY RF INTERFERENCE IN THE SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT. IS THERE A TOMAHAWK RECEIVER WITH AN HDMI OUTPUT? NOT AT THIS TIME, BUT AN ATOMOS CONNECT MAY BE DOCKED ONTO THE TOMAHAWK RECEIVER VIA AN OPTIONAL SONY NP-F BATTERY PLATE.
Page 26: Specifications
625I/50I 1080/59.94I RESOLUTIONS* 1080/24P 1080/50I 1080/24PSF 1080/29.97P 1080/23.98PSF 1080/23.98P *The Tomahawk system supports 1080/25PSF Interlaced, Progressive, and Pro- 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...
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