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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07
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13
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08
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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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or other Paralinx intellectual property right relating
to any combination, machine, or process in which
Paralinx products or services are used. Informa-
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from Paralinx to use such products or services or a
warranty or endorsement thereof. Use of such infor-
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party, or a license from Paralinx under the patents or
other intellectual property of Paralinx.
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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
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
SINGLE-LINK MODE
S1 S2
MULTI-LCAST MODE
S1 S2
PARALINX TOMAHAWK 9
HDMI TRANSMITTER
7
10
11
3
2
1
8
9
4
5
6
PARALINX TOMAHAWK
10
3GSDI
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
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
MULTICAST MODE
S1 S2
3GSDI TRANSMITTER
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