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PARALINX ARROW - Wireless Uncompressed HD Transmitter System. Ships June 15th 2012

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Just thought I'd share how I've been using my Arrow. Of course, I've put it on my Epic during shoots which has been great and it has worked well. I've now been using the receiver with the Atomos Connect to convert HDMI to SDI and give the signal to VTR or any monitor on set. This is the obvious use for the arrow.

I upgraded to the Arrow PLUS so I have a second receiver. I've mounted this receiver on my DP6 and attached a handle to it. It is now a handheld director's monitor for when the director wants to walk around and be mobile and not rooted to a monitor on a stand. Or for me when we have steadicam work and I want to walk around with a small monitor.

But the best use has been as a director's finder on a scout. I mounted the Paralinx transmitter to my DP4 EVF on my 5D. I usually use this to take sample frames on a scout. I give the director the DP6 with receiver and we can efficiently discuss setups we want to do. I'm looking in the DP4 EVF and he's standing close with the handheld DP6. It's magic.

Technical details:

TRANSMITTER: Canon 5D with miniHDMI to HDMI cable into DP4 DVF. HMDI out of DP4 EVF into Paralinx Arrow transmitter. DP4 powered by 2 LPE6 (canon 5D) batteries. Paralink Arrow powered by micro USB to mini USB cable from DP4 power output.

RECEIVER: DP6 with Paralinx receiver mounted by 1/4 20. HDMI out from Paralinx to DP6. DP6 powered by LPE6 batteries. Paralinx powered by 5V miniUSB out from DP6. (I have heard this may underpower the receiver a bit so it may have reduced range- for situations that require longer range I have a couple 5V 2A batteries --- http://www.amazon.com/Pineng-PN-910...ie=UTF8&qid=1359879574&sr=8-1&keywords=pineng). Handle is a Jag35 handle left over from an older 5D setup I had been using.

All HDMI cabled are Hypershop Ultrathins.
 

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Dan, what if I wan to use an Anton Baur battery with d-tap for the RECEIVER, is there a d-tap to correct-barrel cable that you can recommend? I haven't read anything on this but seems like an obvious solution, THANKS!
 
Jake Wilganowski said:
Dan, what if I wan to use an Anton Baur battery with d-tap for the RECEIVER, is there a d-tap to correct-barrel cable that you can recommend? I haven't read anything on this but seems like an obvious solution, THANKS!
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I think you could use a d-tap to USB female and then plug in the USB cable that comes with the Arrow receiver. Maybe you need to make sure the Voltage gets regulated to 5V like this one:

http://www.viewfactor.net/products/epic-scarlet-acc/ptap-usb.html
 
Eric Haase said:
I think you could use a d-tap to USB female and then plug in the USB cable that comes with the Arrow receiver. Maybe you need to make sure the Voltage gets regulated to 5V like this one:

http://www.viewfactor.net/products/epic-scarlet-acc/ptap-usb.html
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Yeah I was wondering if there was a single molded cable though, which would be safer rather than having 2 points of potential failure. Dan, any plans on making one? I'm sure I'm not the first to ask. : )
 
Hi Jake and Eric - we make the usbTap /Regulator cables universal so that they will run the transmitter or receiver.

we include a USB to right angle barrel with every receiver so you can either use a USBTap or regulator (which we also sell separately from the kits) and which retail for $79.99.

The USBtap/regulator will also charge an iPhone, iPad or Droid.

if you want your USBTap / regulator more permanently attached to the right angle barrel or right angle USB you can either use Electrical tape (quick to remove) or heat shrink tubing and a hair drier (if you don't want to buy a heatshrink gun - I have one because I use heat shrink tubing all the time)

in fact I'm using two regulators off an Anton quad split on a Fox TV pilot on Monday, check out this little rig here. Still refining the sexiness of it:

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We have extended the Arrow plus upgrade program - many upgraders should have received their new systems.

I'm using two Arrow plus systems on a Fox TV pilot on 2 epics simultaneously right now!

ask your favorite retailer to carry Arrow PLUS!

best,

Dan
 
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Hi Dan,

Thanks for a great product and all the advice. Up till now, we've been having teathing problems using 2 x 1:1 Paralinx's. They seem to compete for signal. Following the advice given,

We enabled band 2 and 3 on 1 unit, separated the recievers to about 20", and switched the second unit on, only 70 seconds after switching the first one on, and it all seems to be working great. Below is a pic of the dual Swit setup one of my clients have on a big Michael Bay TV series. I blurred the screen images, so as not to get into trouble over copyrighted images.

Thanks again.

Charl
 
Charlie - does that mean you are having success booting the second 1:1 system 60 seconds after the first one?

anyone having trouble running 2 x 1:1 in the same area should try this method. For some reason I almost never have a problem booting two at once but it could be due to USA signal space - perhaps in other countries there is more signal jamming from other devices.

to reiterate - if you are having trouble running more than 1 1:1 system at a time please try booting your second system 60 seconds after the first. Annoying, I know - but this relates to FCC and other international laws relating to Dynamic Frequency selection (one of our interference prevention methods)

kind regards,

Dan
 
Fantastic work and development Dan.

Unfortunately i had to sell my Paralinx Arrow set because 300ft range turned out to be not enough for my specific use.

Are there any plans to increase the range or maybe new product is already under development?

I would be happy to pay a bit more for increased range.
 
Thank you so much Tomasz,

There are many projects under development at Paralinx HQ.

We know that Long range is definitely one of the _TOP_ priorities for our customers - we use the products every week when we shoot or Tech as well.

We typically do not like to announce something until it will be available in your hands 4-6 weeks from when we talk about it.

Furthermore, as you can see how we handled the Arrow PLUS trade in program - anyone who who wants the latest hottest thing will not be left in the dust.

Looking forward to meeting more of you in person at NAB this year!

Best,

Dan
 
I'm looking for a 1/4" 20 screw to 15mm rod piece just like the one Jason is using on the SmallHD. Haven't had any luck with Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Thanks, Caleb
 
Thanks for the feedback, guys. I should've been more specific, I'm looking for a 1/4" 20 male to 15mm rod clamp at a right angle like the one in the attached pic from Jason's setup, as that seems like a nice system of getting handles onto a DP6 for a wireless director's monitor. I've got some Zacuto Zicromounts that I normally use for quick release, but what I need is like a Zicromount that basically functions as a "T" so that I can use the 1/4" 20 hole on top of the DP6 and get the rod going across length wise. Looks like I may be able to use the Zacuto T-mount or Z-mount swivel along with a the 1/4" 20 male to 15mm rod adapter from x that I already have, but Jason's solution looked simpler. Here's the bit that I'm looking for, cropped from Jason's pic:

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I actually use the micro mounts in that same way to mount the monitors, with the added benefit of quick release off the rods. Will send some detailed pics and maybe a video of my rig soon.
 
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