Apantac Tahoma LE-28, Tahoma LE-16, Tahoma LE-20, Tahoma LE-24, Tahoma LE-32 Hardware Manual

TAHOMA Platform

Multiviewers

HARDWARE MANUAL

Version 2.0
Dated: August 5, 2010

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The contents of this document are provided in connection with Apantac LLC (“Apantac”) products. Apantac makes no
representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this publication and reserves the right
to make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time without notice.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TRADEMARKS......................................................................................................... 4

1BCOMPLIANCE INFORMATION................................................................................... 4

19BLimitation of Liability ........................................................................................... 5

20BUExtended Warranty Options ................................................................................. 6

21BUServices and Repairs Outside the Warranty Period................................................. 6

22BUDisclaimer .......................................................................................................... 6

23BUOperating Environment........................................................................................ 6

DEFINITIONS ......................................................................................................... 7

INTRODUCTION TO TAHOMA MULTIVIEWERS.......................................................... 8

5BHARDWARE............................................................................................................ 8

6BTAHOMA PLATFORM PRODUCT LINE........................................................................ 9

LE Series............................................................................................................ 9

LI Series .......................................................................................................... 10

LX Series.......................................................................................................... 11

DE Series ......................................................................................................... 14

LC Series.......................................................................................................... 15

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................ 15

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................. 20

24BTahoma LE-4.................................................................................................... 20

Tahoma LE-8 / LE-16 ........................................................................................ 22

Tahoma LE-20 / LE-24 / LE-28 / LE-32 ............................................................... 24

Tahoma LI-4 / LI-8 ........................................................................................... 26

Tahoma LI-12 / LI-16........................................................................................ 28

Tahoma LX-4 / LX-8 / LX12 / LX-16.................................................................... 30

Tahoma LX-16-32 / LX-20 / LX-24 / LX-28 / LX-32............................................... 32

25BTahoma DE-4 / DE-8......................................................................................... 34

Tahoma DE-12 / DE-16 ..................................................................................... 36

PRODUCT CONTENTS - “WHAT’S IN THE BOX” ....................................................... 37

Overview of TAHOMA Platform Models ................................................................... 41

TAHOMA LE MODELS ............................................................................................ 41

27BAnalog composite video inputs........................................................................... 41

28BSD-SDI/analog composite video inputs ............................................................... 41

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HD/SD-SDI/analog composite video inputs.......................................................... 42

10BTAHOMA LI MODELS............................................................................................. 42

27BAnalog composite video inputs........................................................................... 42

SD-SDI............................................................................................................. 43

29BHD/SD-SDI....................................................................................................... 43

TAHOMA LX MODELS ............................................................................................ 44

28BSD-SDI............................................................................................................. 44

29BHD/SD-SDI....................................................................................................... 44

10BTAHOMA DE MODELS ........................................................................................... 45

INSTALLATION..................................................................................................... 46

12BOPERATION ......................................................................................................... 49

13BOptional Hardware................................................................................................ 49

14BTAHOMA MULTIVIEWER SETUP EXAMPLES............................................................. 50

15BACCESSORIES ...................................................................................................... 57

30BStandard Accessories: ....................................................................................... 57

31BOptional Accessories: ........................................................................................ 58

APPENDIX A: CONNECTORS ................................................................................. 59

17BAPPENDIX B: REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLIES........................................................ 64

18BCONTACT APANTAC.............................................................................................. 67

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TRADEMARKS

Apantac, Tahoma, and MT Hood are registered trademarks of Apantac LLC. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

Notice:

Copyright © 2010 Apantac LLC. All rights reserved. All information in this manual is subject to
change without notice. No part of the document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form,
or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying or recording, without the
express written permission of Apantac LLC.

1B

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

The Apantac equipment has been tested to comply with the following.

• FCC - Class A

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in
a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his or her own expense.

• CE

• C-Tick

• RoHS

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2B

WARRANTY STATEMENT

Apantac LLC (herein after referred to as “Apantac”) warrants to the original purchaser of the
products manufactured by Apantac (the “Product,”) will be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of three (3) year from the date of shipment of the Product to the
purchaser.

If the Product proves to be defective during the three (3) year warranty period, the purchaser’s
exclusive remedy and Apantac’s sole obligation under this warranty is expressly limited, at
Apantac’s sole option, to:

(a) repair the defective Product without charge for parts and labor or,
(b) provide a replacement in exchange for the defective Product or,
(c) if after a reasonable time, is unable to correct the defect or provide a replacement

Product in good working order, then the purchaser shall be entitled to recover damages
subject to the limitation of liability set forth below.

19BLimitation of Liability

Apantac’s liability under this warranty shall not exceed the purchase price paid for the defective
product. In no event shall Apantac be liable for any incidental, special or consequential
damages, including without limitation, loss of profits for any breach of this warranty.

If Apantac replaces the defective Product with a replacement Product as provided under the
terms of this Warranty, in no event will the term of the warranty on the replacement Product
exceed the number of months remaining on the warranty covering the defective Product.

Equipment manufactured by other suppliers and supplied by Apantac carries the respective
manufacturer’s warranty. Apantac assumes no warranty responsibility either expressed or
implied for equipment manufactured by others and supplied by Apantac.

This hardware warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage:

a) Caused by improper use of the Product or inadequate maintenance and care of the

Product;

b) Resulting from attempts by those other than Apantac representatives to install, repair,

or service the Product;

c) Caused by installation of the Product in a hostile operating environment or connection of

the Product to incompatible equipment;

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d) Caused by the modification of the Product or integration with other products when the

effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulties of servicing
the Product. Any Product which fails under conditions other than those specifically
covered by the Hardware Warranty, will be repaired at the price of parts and labor in
effect at the time of repair. Such repairs are warranted for a period of ninety (90) days
from date of reshipment to customer.

20BUExtended Warranty Options

Apantac offers

OPTIONAL

Extended Warranty plans that provide continuous coverage for the
Product after the expiration of the Warranty Period. Please contact an Apantac sales
representative for details on the options that are available for your Apantac equipment.

21BUServices and Repairs Outside the Warranty Period

Apantac makes its best offer to repair products that are outside the warranty period, provided
the product has not reached its end of life.

22BUDisclaimer

Use of this product is limited to the intended design purpose. Any damage caused by use other
than the design purpose will void the above warranty.

23BUOperating Environment

Apantac Tahoma Multiviewers should be operated in an environment that is safe for sensitive
electronic equipment. It should not be placed in hot, dusty, or humid locations without
adequate cooling, filtration, or ventilation.

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DEFINITIONS

Tahoma: The common platform for the current Apantac family of Multiviewers

Tahoma LE: The LE series is capable of auto-detecting composite, SD-SDI, HD-SDI

and 3G inputs. Each input is directly corresponded in a window on a
display

Tahoma LI: The LI series comes with LOOPING INPUTS. It is capable of auto-

detecting SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 3G inputs. There is also a composite only
model. Each input is directly corresponded in a window on a display

Tahoma LX: The LX series has a built in MATRIX ROUTING SWITCHER. It is capable

of auto-detecting SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 3G inputs. Any input can be
assigned to any output.

Tahoma LC: The LC series is an entry level FIXED QUAD SPLIT only Multiviewer. It is

capable of auto-detecting SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 3G inputs. Each input is
directly corresponded in a window

Tahoma DE: The DE series is a Multiviewer with UNIVERSAL inputs. It is capable of

auto-detecting HDMI, DVI, VGA, composite and component inputs. SD­SDI, HD-SDI and 3G inputs are also available. Each input is directly
corresponded in a window on a display

4B

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INTRODUCTION TO TAHOMA MULTIVIEWERS

The Apantac Tahoma Multiviewer platform displays multiple auto-detecting video inputs at
different formats on a high resolution display up to resolutions of 2048x1080. The Tahoma
Platform combines the display of video windows, audio meters, label/UMD, tallies, alarms and
indicators in a very space efficient package. Depending on the model, the Tahoma Platform
supports auto-detecting of analog composite, SD-SDI, HD-SDI, HDMI, DVI, VGA, component,
YC, YPbPr video.

5B

HARDWARE

The Apantac Tahoma Multiviewer Platform consists of 4 different sizes of mechanical frames to
serve the needs of broadcast, professional AV and surveillance markets. These frames are ½
width of 1 RU, 1 RU, RU and 3RU. Each Multiviewer frame has a unique IP address, which
allows a PC/laptop to easily connect and configure the display layouts.

The Tahoma LE consists of 4 electronic elements;

1. VPM -> Video Processing Module

2. URM -> Universal Receiver Module

3. CPM -> Control module

4. PSM -> Power Supply Module.

The URM module allows flexible field upgrades from composite video all the way to 3G HD-SDI
by simply swapping out a board. Future upgrades to computer/data inputs and network (ASI)
inputs are also available.

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6B

TAHOMA PLATFORM PRODUCT LINE

LE Series

Three types of mechanical frames are available for the Tahoma LE family:

1. Tahoma-LE-4: The ½ 1RU LE-4 accepts up to 4 various video standards (from analog

composite to HD-SDI) and comes standard with 16 channels of embedded audio per every
SDI video input. The LE-4 outputs DVI/HDMI (1.2/1.3) / VGA at user selectable
resolutions up to 2048x1080. Analog or AES audio options can be added at any time
during or after the purchase.

2. Tahoma-LE-8 / LE16: The 1 RU LE-16 accepts up to 16 various video standards (from

analog composite to HD-SDI) and comes standard with 16 channels of embedded audio
per every SDI video input. The LE-16 has 4 flexible DVI/HDMI (1.2/1.3)/VGA outputs*
with user selectable resolutions up to 2048x1080. Analog or AES audio options can
added at any time during or after the purchase.

*Flexible Outputs – LE-16 examples:

Output(s)
1 2 3 4
Inputs 4 4 4 4
Inputs 4 4 8
Inputs 8 8
Inputs 12 4
Inputs 16

be

3. Tahoma-LE-20 / LE-24 / LE-28 / LE 32: The 2RU LE-32 accepts up to 32 various

video standards (from analog composite to HD-SDI) and comes standard with 16 channels
of embedded audio per every SDI video input. The LE-32 has 8 flexible DVI/HDMI
(1.2/1.3) / VGA outputs* at user selectable resolutions up to 2048x1080. Analog or AES
audio options can be added to the LE-32 at any time during or after the purchase.

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*Flexible Outputs – LE-32 examples:

Output(s)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Inputs 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Inputs 4 4 4 4 4 4 8
Inputs 4 4 4 4 8 8
Inputs 4 4 8 8 8
Inputs 4 4 4 4 8 12
Inputs 8 8 8 8
Inputs 8 16 4 4
Inputs 4 8 8 12
Inputs 4 4 8 16
Inputs 8 12 12
Inputs 4 12 16
Inputs 8 8 16
Inputs 4 8 20

Inputs 4 4 24
Inputs 4 28
Inputs
Inputs
Inputs
Inputs

8

12

16

24

20

16

32

LI Series

Note: The LI series does not support composite, SD-SDI, HD-SDI simultaneously. The LI-

xxHD, supports both SD-SDI and HD-SDI, the LI-xxCV supports analog composite.

Two types of mechanical frames are available for the Tahoma LI family:

1. Tahoma-LI4 / LI-8: The 1 RU Tahoma LI accepts 4-8 SD-SDI, HD-SDI signals, has a

looping output for every input, and comes standard with 16 channels of embedded audio
per every SDI video input. The LI-8 has two flexible DVI/HDMI (1.2/1.3) / VGA outputs*
with user selectable resolutions up to 2048x1080. Analog or AES audio options can be
added at any time during or after the purchase.

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*Flexible Outputs – LI-8 examples:

Output(s)
1 2
Inputs 4 4
Inputs 8

Tahoma-LI-12 / LI-16: The 2RU Tahoma LI accepts 8-16 SD-SDI, HD-SDI signals, has a

looping output for every input, and comes standard with 16 channels of embedded audio per
every SDI video input. The LI-12 / LI16 has four flexible DVI/HDMI (1.2/1.3)/VGA outputs*
with user selectable resolutions up to 2048x1080. Analog or AES audio options can
at any time during or after the purchase.

*Flexible Outputs – LI-16 examples:

Output(s)

1 2 3 4
Inputs 4 4 4 4
Inputs 4 4 8
Inputs 8 8
Inputs 12 4
Inputs 16

be added

LX Series

Note: The LX series does not support analog composite inputs.

Two types of mechanical frames are available for the Tahoma LX family:

1. Tahoma-LX-4 / LX-8 / LX16: The 1 RU Tahoma LX-4 / LX-8 / LX16 has a built-in

16x16 SDI routing matrix switch that supports any input to any output. It accepts 4-16
various video standards (SD-SDI to HD-SDI) and comes standard with 16 channels of
embedded audio per every SDI video input. The LX-4 / LX-8 / LX16 has up to 4 flexible
DVI/HDMI (1.2/1.3) / VGA outputs* with user selectable resolutions up to 2048x1080.
Analog or AES audio options can be added at any time during or after the purchase.

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*Flexible Outputs – LX-4 / LX-8 / LX16 examples:

Output(s)

1 2 3 4
Inputs 4 4 4 4
Inputs 4 4 8
Inputs 8 8
Inputs 12 4
Inputs 16

2. Tahoma-LX-16/32 / LX-20 / LX-24 / LX-28 / LX-32: The 3 RU LX-16–32 / LX-20 /

LX-24 / LX-28 / LX-32 has a built-in 32x32 router which supports any input to any output.
It accepts 16-32 various video standards (SD-SDI to HD-SDI) and comes standard with 16
channels of embedded audio per every SDI video input. The LX-16–32 / LX-20 / LX-24 /
LX-28 / LX-32 have up to 8 flexible DVI/HDMI (1.2/1.3) / VGA outputs* with user
selectable resolutions up to 2048x1080. Analog or AES audio options can
LX-16 at any time during or after the purchase.

be added to the

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*Flexible Outputs – LX-16-32 / LX-20 / LX-24 / LX-28 / LX-32 examples:

Output(s)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Inputs 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Inputs 4 4 4 4 4 4 8
Inputs 4 4 4 4 8 8
Inputs 4 4 8 8 8
Inputs 4 4 4 4 4 12
Inputs 8 8 8 8
Inputs 18 16 4 4
Inputs 4 8 8 12
Inputs 4 4 8 16
Inputs 8 12 12
Inputs 4 12 16
Inputs 8 8 16
Inputs 4 8 20
Inputs 4 4 24
Inputs 4 28
Inputs

Inputs
Inputs

Inputs

8

24

12

20

16

16

32

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DE Series

Two types of mechanical frames are available for the Tahoma DE family:

1. Tahoma-DE-4 / DE-8: The 1 RU Tahoma DE-4 / DE-8 accepts 4-8 video inputs

including from HDMI, DVI, VGA, composite, YC, component, SD-SDI to HD-SDI. The
DE-4 / DE-8 has two flexible DVI/HDMI (1.2/1.3) / VGA outputs* with user
selectable resolutions up to 2048x1080. Analog or AES audio options can be added
at any time during or after the purchase.

*Flexible Outputs – DE-4 / DE-8 examples:

Output(s)
1 2
Inputs 4 4
Inputs 8

2. Tahoma-DE-12 / DE-16: The 2 RU Tahoma DE-12 / DE-16 accepts 4-16 video

inputs including HDMI, DVI, VGA, composite, YC, component, SD-SDI to HD-SDI.
The DE-12 / DE-16 has four flexible DVI/HDMI (1.2/1.3) / VGA outputs* with user
selectable resolutions up to 2048x1080. Analog or AES audio options can be added
at any time during or after the purchase.

*Flexible Outputs – DE-12 / DE-16 examples:

Output(s)

1 2 3 4
Inputs 4 4 4 4
Inputs 4 4 8
Inputs 8 8
Inputs 12 4
Inputs 16

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LC Series

Tahoma-LC-4HD: The LC-4HD Quad-Split accepts up to 4 various video inputs including

analog composite, SD-SDI, HD-SDI and comes standard with 4 channels of embedded
audio per every SDI video input. The LC-4HD supports 4 outputs DVI/HDMI (1.2/1.3) /
VGA at user selectable resolutions up to 2048x1080. Analog or AES audio options can be
added at any time during or after the purchase.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• 3G ready. Upgradable to 3Gbit/s HD inputs

• Auto detect HD-SD/SDI/CV 50/60Hz (available formats depends on the model)

• Auto detect HDMI/DVI/VGA/CV/YC/component (available formats depends on the model)

• Output resolution up to 2048x1080 (720x480 – 2048x1080)

• Digital and Analog clocks can be synchronized with NTP or LTC (timecode)

• Up to 30 presets for display layout

• Presets can be recalled via GPI, front panel buttons or ASCII protocol via network or serial

• On Screen Display (OSD) for labels, border and alarms can be customizable via Apantac skin

technology with industry standard graphical tools

• Auto-detect aspect ratio between 16x9 and 4x3

• Communication interface via IP or RS232

• Supports Apantac eXtended Protocol (AXP)

• Supports direct TSL tally/UMD interface

• Supports multiple languages (including 2 byte characters)

• Supports SDI output (optional)

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Table 1: Serial Video input

Standards Upgradable to 3Gb/s (SMPTE 424M)

HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M)
SD-SDI (SMPTE 259M-C)
PAL/NTSC

Connector BNC
Equalization Automatic to 140m (Belden 1694A)
Return Loss 15db up to 270mb/s
Embedded Audio SMPTE 272-A

Table 2: Video Formats supported

480i 720p/30 1080p/23.98 2048x1080p/23.98
480p 720p/50 1080p/24 2048x1080p/24
576i 720p/59.94 1080p/25
576p 720p/60 1080p/29.97
720p/23.98 1035i/59.94 1080p/30
720p/24 1035i/60 1080sf/23.98
720p/25 1080i/50 1080sf/24
720p/29.97 1080i/59.94 1080sf/30

Table 3: Computer Formats supported (50/60Hz)

720x480 852x480 1024x768 1280x768
800x600 1280x960 1280x1024 1360x768
1280x800 1400x900 1400x1050 1600x1200
1366x768 1920x1080 1920x1200 1680x1050

Table 4: Audio input

Type Default Option

AES 75 Ω unbalanced via BNC 110 Ω balanced via XLR
Analog Stereo Unbalanced via BNC balanced via XLR

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Table 5: Display Output

Standards DVI-D, HDMI 1.2/3, VGA up to 2048x1080,

SDI

Connector RJ45 (with transmitter), BNC
Impedance 100Ω, 75Ω

Table 6: Audio Outputs

Type Number/type/connector Location Adjustment

AES 1 / unbalanced / BNC Rear Panel None, Line Level
Stereo Analog 1 / unbalanced / phone jack Rear Panel None, Line Level
Stereo Analog 1 / unbalanced / phone jack Front Panel Front Panel knob

Table 7: Output Resolution (50 and 60Hz)

720x480 852x480 1024x768 1280x768
800x600 1280x960 1280x1024 1360x768
1280x800 1400x1050 1600x1200 1680x1050
1366x768 1920x1080 1920x1200 2048x1080

TabLE-8: General Purpose Interface I/O

Number On VPM On CPM

Inputs 8, assignable to input or

output

Outputs 8, assignable to input or

output

Connector DB9 RJ50 to DB9

8, assignable to input or
output
8, assignable to input or
output

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Figure 1: GPI/O Electrical Characteristics

Table 9: Serial Port

Number of Ports 1 x RS232
Adapter RS232 to RS422 or RS485 (optional)
Connector RJ45
Baud Rate Up to 115200
UMD support Native to TSL and TSI, other third party

protocols via Apantac UIM*

Table 10: Ethernet

Network Type Fast Ethernet 100 Base-TX
Connector RJ45
Cable Auto-detect. Either straight or crossed cable

will work

UMD support Native to TSL and TSI, other third party

protocols via Apantac UIM*

*

UIM – Universal Interface Module. The UIM is a small footprint router protocol translator that

acts s a bridge between the Tahoma platform of Multiviewers and other third party router, tally
and UMD protocols. The UIM can support third-party TCP/IP, UDP as well as serial protocols.
The UIM can also act as an SNMP agent for the Apantac Tahoma Multiviewers.

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Table 11: Timecode

Timecode LTC
Connector BNC

Figure 2: LTC Electrical Characteristics

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PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

24BTahoma LE-4

Table 12: Tahoma LE-4 Physical Specifications

Size H: 1.75 in (4.45 cm, 1RU), W: 8.5 in (21.6

cm), D: 13 in (33 cm)

Rack installation ½ of standard 19-inch equipment rack. 2

Tahoma LE-4’s can be connected together
with the interconnect kit mounted in a single
RU, or a blank panel is provide to mount a
single Tahoma LE on a single RU.

Weight 6 lbs. (2.8kg)
Power 90/250 VAC, 60/50Hz, 25 W, internal auto

switchable

Operating Temperature 0 – 40°C (32 - 104°F)
Noise Level Maximum 32 db. Tahoma LE has temperature

sensor to regulate fan speed, actual noise
level may be much lower

Figure 3 - 4 show the front and back panels of the Tahoma LE-4.

1. Signal presence LED

2. Audio phone jack output

3. Volume adjustment

4. Power supply status

5. Paging mode

6. Buttons to recall preset

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Figure 4: Tahoma LE-4 rear panel view

1. RJ45: Reserved for future use

2. RJ45: For DVI/HDMI/VGA output with built-in extenders up to 2048x1080 @115ft

(35 meters) with optional active receiver. Passive receivers supports up to 35 feet.

3. BNCs: Input for video (auto-detect PAL/NTSC, HD/SD-SDI, and 3G HD-SDI)

4. Rotary Switch: reserved for future use

5. RJ50: GPI/O for control, alarm and tally

6. RJ45: RS232 serial

7. RJ45: IP control

8. SCSI connector: for discrete audio and GPI/O

9. BNC: Line level AES audio monitor output*

10. BNC: LTC input to sync on screen clocks

11. Phone Jack: Line level stereo audio monitor output*

12. Redundant DC Power Supply 12V

13. AC Power – 90 to 250 50/60Hz

*Audio monitoring is available in line level in stereo and AES

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Tahoma LE-8 / LE-16

Table 13: Tahoma LE-8 / LE-16 Physical Specifications

Size H: 1.75 in (4.45 cm, 1RU)), W: 18 in (21.6

cm), D: 13 in (33 cm)

Rack installation Standard 19-inch equipment rack.
Weight 12 lbs. (2.8kg)
Power 90/250 VAC, 60/50Hz, 100 W, internal auto

switchable

Noise Level Maximum 38dB. Tahoma LE has temperature

sensor to regulate fan speed, actual noise
level may be much lower

Figure 5 - 6 shows the front and back panels of the Tahoma LE-16.

Figure 5: Tahoma LE-16 front panel view

Front Panel indicators, connectors and buttons are:

1. Signal presence LED

2. Power supply status

3. Audio volume adjustment

4. Audio phone jack output

5. Paging mode

6. Buttons to recall presets

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Figure 6: Tahoma LE-16 rear panel view

Rear Panel indicators, connectors and buttons are:

1. RJ45: Reserved for future use

2. RJ45: For DVI/HDMI/VGA output with built-in extenders up to 2048x1080 @115ft

(35 meters) with optional active receiver. Passive receivers supports up to 35 feet.

3. BNCs: Input for video (auto-detect PAL/NTSC, HD/SD-SDI, and 3G HD-SDI)

4. BNC: LTC input to sync on screen clocks

5. BNC: Line level AES audio monitor output*

6. Rotary Switch: reserved for future use

7. RJ50: GPI/O for control, alarm and tally

8. RJ45: RS232 serial

9. RJ45: IP control

10. SCSI connector: for discrete audio and GPI/O

11. Phone Jack: Line level stereo audio monitor output*

12. Redundant DC Power 12V

13. AC Power – 90 to 250 50/60Hz

*Audio monitoring is available in line level in stereo and AES

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Tahoma LE-20 / LE-24 / LE-28 / LE-32

Table 14: Tahoma LE-20 / LE-24 / LE-28 / LE-32 Physical Specifications

Size H: 3.50 in (8.9 cm, 2RU), W: 18 in (21.6 cm),

D: 13 in (33 cm)

Rack installation Standard 19-inch equipment rack.
Weight 25 lbs. (2.8kg)
Power 90/250 VAC, 60/50Hz, 200 W, internal auto

switchable

Noise Level Maximum 41dB. Tahoma LE has temperature

sensor to regulate fan speed, actual noise
level may be much lower

Figure 7 - 8 shows the front and back panels of the Tahoma LE-32.

1. Signal presence LED

2. Power supply status

3. Audio volume adjustment

4. Audio phone jack output

5. Paging mode

6. Buttons to recall presets

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Figure 8: Tahoma LE-32 rear panel view

Rear Panel indicators, connectors and buttons are:

1. RJ45: Reserved for future use

2. RJ45: For DVI/HDMI/VGA output with built-in extenders up to 2048x1080 @115ft

(35 meters) with optional active receiver. Passive receivers supports up to 35 feet.

3. BNCs: Input for video (auto-detect PAL/NTSC, HD/SD-SDI, and 3G HD-SDI)

4. BNC: LTC input to sync on screen clocks

5. BNC: Line level AES audio monitor output*

6. Rotary Switch: Reserved for future use

7. RJ50: GPI/O for control, alarm and tally

8. RJ45: RS232 serial

9. RJ45: IP control

10. SCSI connector: for discrete audio and GPI/O

11. Phone Jack: Line level stereo audio monitor output*

*Audio monitoring is available in line level in stereo and AES

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Tahoma LI-4 / LI-8

Table 15: Tahoma LI-4 / LI-8 Physical Specifications

Size H: 1.75 in (4.45 cm, 1RU)), W: 18 in (21.6

cm), D: 13 in (33 cm)

Rack installation Standard 19-inch equipment rack.
Weight 12 lbs. (2.8kg)
Power 90/250 VAC, 60/50Hz, 100 W, internal auto

switchable

Noise Level Maximum 38dB. Tahoma LE has temperature

sensor to regulate fan speed, actual noise
level may be much lower

Figure 9 - 10 shows the front and back panels of the Tahoma LI-4 / LI-8.

Figure 9: Tahoma LI-4 / LI-8 front panel view

Front Panel indicators, connectors and buttons are:

1. Signal presence LED

2. Power supply status

3. Audio volume adjustment

4. Audio phone jack output

5. Paging mode

6. Buttons to recall presets

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Figure 10: Tahoma LI-4 / LI-8 rear panel view

Rear Panel indicators, connectors and buttons are:

1. RJ45: For DVI/HDMI/VGA output with built-in extenders up to 2048x1080 @115ft

(35 meters) with optional active receiver. Passive receivers supports up to 35 feet.

2. BNCs: Input for video (auto-detect PAL/NTSC, HD/SD-SDI, and 3G HD-SDI)

3. BNC: LTC input to sync on screen clocks

4. BNC: Line level AES audio monitor output*

5. Rotary Switch: Reserved for future use

6. RJ50: GPI/O for control, alarm and tally

7. RJ45: RS232 serial

8. RJ45: IP control

9. SCSI connector: for discrete audio and GPI/O

10. Phone Jack: Line level stereo audio monitor output*

11. Redundant DC Power 12V

12. AC Power – 90 to 250 50/60Hz

*Audio monitoring is available in line level in stereo and AES

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Tahoma LI-12 / LI-16

Table 16: Tahoma LI-12 / LI-16 Physical Specifications

Size H: 3.50 in (8.9 cm, 2RU), W: 18 in (21.6 cm),

D: 13 in (33 cm)

Rack installation Standard 19-inch equipment rack.
Weight 25 lbs. (2.8kg)
Power 90/250 VAC, 60/50Hz, 200 W, internal auto

switchable

Noise Level Maximum 41dB. Tahoma LE has temperature

sensor to regulate fan speed, actual noise
level may be much lower

Figure 11 – 12 shows the front and back panels of the Tahoma LI-12 / LI-16

Figure 11: Tahoma LI-12 / LI-16 front panel view

1. Signal presence LED

2. Power supply status

3. Audio volume adjustment

4. Audio phone jack output

5. Paging mode

6. Buttons to recall presets

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Figure 12: Tahoma LI-12 / LI-16 rear panel view

Rear Panel indicators, connectors and buttons are:

1. RJ45: For DVI/HDMI/VGA output with built-in extenders up to 2048x1080 @115ft

(35 meters) with optional active receiver. Passive receivers supports up to 35 feet.

2. BNCs: Input for video (auto-detect PAL/NTSC, HD/SD-SDI, and 3G HD-SDI)

3. BNC: LTC input to sync on screen clocks

4. BNC: Line level AES audio monitor output*

5. Rotary Switch: Reserve for future use

6. RJ50: GPI/O for control, alarm and tally

7. RJ45: RS232 serial

8. RJ45: IP control

9. SCSI connector: for discrete audio and GPI/O

10. Phone Jack: Line level stereo audio monitor output*

*Audio monitoring is available in line level in stereo and AES

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Tahoma LX-4 / LX-8 / LX12 / LX-16

Table 17: Tahoma LX-4 / LX-8 / LX12 / LX-16 Physical Specifications

Size H: 1.75 in (4.45 cm, 1RU)), W: 18 in (21.6

cm), D: 13 in (33 cm)

Rack installation Standard 19-inch equipment rack.
Weight 12 lbs. (2.8kg)
Power 90/250 VAC, 60/50Hz, 100 W, internal auto

switchable

Noise Level Maximum 38dB. Tahoma LE has temperature

sensor to regulate fan speed, actual noise
level may be much lower

Figure 13 - 14 shows the front and back panels of the Tahoma LX-4 / LX-8 / LX12 / LX-16.

Figure 13: Tahoma LX-4 / LX-8 / LX12 / LX-16 front panel view

Front Panel indicators, connectors and buttons are:

1. Signal presence LED

2. Power supply status

3. Audio volume adjustment

4. Audio phone jack output

5. Paging mode

6. Buttons to recall presets

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Figure 14: Tahoma LX-4 / LX-8 / LX12 / LX-16 rear panel view

Rear Panel indicators, connectors and buttons are:

1. RJ45: For DVI/HDMI/VGA output with built-in extenders up to 2048x1080 @115ft

(35 meters) with optional active receiver. Passive receivers supports up to 35 feet.

2. BNCs: Input for video (auto-detect PAL/NTSC, HD/SD-SDI, and 3G HD-SDI)

3. BNC: LTC input to sync on screen clocks

4. BNC: Line level AES audio monitor output*

5. Rotary Switch: reserved for future use

6. RJ50: GPI/O for control, alarm and tally

7. RJ45: RS232 serial

8. RJ45: IP control

9. SCSI connector: for discrete audio and GPI/O

10. Phone Jack: Line level stereo audio monitor output*

11. Redundant DC Power 12V

12. AC Power – 90 to 250 50/60Hz

*Audio monitoring is available in line level in stereo and AES

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Tahoma LX-16-32 / LX-20 / LX-24 / LX-28 / LX-32

Table 18: Tahoma LX-16-32 / LX-20 / LX-24 / LX-28 / LX-32 Physical Specifications

Size H: 5.25 in (13.34 cm, 3RU), W: 18 in (21.6

cm), D: 13 in (33 cm)

Rack installation Standard 19-inch equipment rack.
Weight 25 lbs. (2.8kg)
Power 90/250 VAC, 60/50Hz, 200 W, internal auto

switchable

Noise Level Maximum 41dB. Tahoma LE has temperature

sensor to regulate fan speed, actual noise
level may be much lower

Figure 15 - 16 shows the front and back panels of the Tahoma LX-32.

1. Signal presence LED

2. Power supply status

3. Audio volume adjustment

4. Audio phone jack output

5. Paging mode

6. Buttons to recall presets

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Figure 16: Tahoma LX-32 rear panel view

Rear Panel indicators, connectors and buttons are:

1. RJ45: For DVI/HDMI/VGA output with built-in extenders up to 2048x1080 @115ft

(35 meters) with optional active receiver. Passive receivers supports up to 35 feet.

2. BNCs: Input for video (auto-detect PAL/NTSC, HD/SD-SDI, and 3G HD-SDI)

3. BNC: LTC input to sync on screen clocks

4. BNC: Line level AES audio monitor output*

5. Rotary Switch: Reserved for future use

6. RJ50: GPI/O for control, alarm and tally

7. RJ45: RS232 serial

8. RJ45: IP control

9. SCSI connector: for discrete audio and GPI/O

10. Phone Jack: Line level stereo audio monitor output*

*Audio monitoring is available in line level in stereo and AES

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25BTahoma DE-4 / DE-8

Table 19: Tahoma DE-4 / DE-8 Physical Specifications

Size H: 1.75 in (4.45 cm, 1RU)), W: 18 in (21.6

cm), D: 13 in (33 cm)

Rack installation Standard 19-inch equipment rack.
Weight 12 lbs. (2.8kg)
Power 90/250 VAC, 60/50Hz, 100 W, internal auto

switchable

Noise Level Maximum 38dB. Tahoma LE has temperature

sensor to regulate fan speed, actual noise
level may be much lower

Figure 17 - 18 shows the front and back panels of the Tahoma DE-4 / DE-8.

Figure 17: Tahoma DE-4 / DE-8 front panel view

Front Panel indicators, connectors and buttons are:

1. Signal presence LED

2. Power supply status

3. Audio volume adjustment

4. Audio phone jack output

5. Paging mode

6. Buttons to recall presets

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Figure 18: Tahoma DE-4 / DE-8 rear panel view

Rear Panel indicators, connectors and buttons are:

1. RJ45: For DVI/HDMI/VGA output with built-in extenders up to 2048x1080 @115ft

(35 meters) with optional active receiver. Passive receivers supports up to 35 feet.

2. DVI-I’s: Input for video (auto-detect HDMI (with adapter), DVI, VGA (with adapter),

composite (with breakout), component (with breakout), YC (with breakout) )

3. BNC’s: HD/SD-SDI, and 3G HD-SDI

4. BNC: LTC input to sync on screen clocks

5. BNC: Line level AES audio monitor output*

6. Rotary Switch: Reserved for future use

7. RJ50: GPI/O for control, alarm and tally

8. RJ45: RS232 serial

9. RJ45: IP control

10. SCSI connector: for discrete audio and GPI/O

11. Phone Jack: Line level stereo audio monitor output*

12. Redundant DC Power 12V

13. AC Power – 90 to 250 50/60Hz

*Audio monitoring is available in line level in stereo and AES

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Tahoma DE-12 / DE-16

DE-12 / DE-16 Multiviewers are still under development. Information coming soon

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PRODUCT CONTENTS - “WHAT’S IN THE BOX”

TabLE-20: What’s in the box – LE Series

Accessories /

Models

1 Hardware 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
2 Power Cord

(North America

Only)
3 Serial Breakout 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
4 Rack mount 1 set

5 CPM GPI

Breakout

LE­4x

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

of
Rack
Ears,
1 x
Blank
Panel
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

LE­8x

1 set
of
Rack
Ears

LE­12x

1 set
of
Rack
Ears

LE­16x

1 set
of
Rack
Ears

LE­20x

1 set
of
Rack
Ears

LE­24x

1 set
of
Rack
Ears

LE­28x

1 set
of
Rack
Ears

LE­32x

1 set
of
Rack
Ears

6 VPM GPI

Breakout
7 CD 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

*CPM = Control Process Module, *VPM = Video Processing Module

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Table 21: What’s in the box – LI Series

Accessories / Models LI-4x LI-8x LI-12x LI-16x

1 Hardware 1 1 1 1
2 Power Cord

(North America Only)
3 Serial Breakout 1 1 1 1
4 Rack mount 1 set of

5 CPM GPI Breakout 1 1 1 1
6 VPM GPI Breakout 1 2 3 4

7 CD 1 1 1 1

*CPM = Control Process Module, *VPM = Video Processing Module

1 1 1 1

Rack Ears,
1 x Blank
Panel

1 set of Rack
Ears

1 set of Rack
Ears

1 set of Rack
Ears

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Table 22: What’s in the box – LX Series

Accessories /

Models

1 Hardware 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
2 Power Cord

(North America

Only)
3 Serial Breakout 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
4 Rack mount 1Rack

5 CPM GPI

Breakout

LX­4x

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Ears,
1 x
Blank
Panel
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

LX­8x

11set
of
Rack
Ears

LX­12x

1 set of
Rack
Ears

LX­16x

1 set of
Rack
Ears

LX­20x

1 set
of
Rack
Ears

LX­24x

1 set
of
Rack
Ears

LX­28x

1 set
of
Rack
Ears

LX­32x

1 set
of
Rack
Ears

6 VPM GPI

Breakout
7 CD 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

*CPM = Control Process Module, *VPM = Video Processing Module

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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Table 23: What’s in the box – DE Series

Accessories / Models DE-4 DE-8

1 Hardware 1 1
2 Power Cord

(North America Only)
3 Serial Breakout 1 1
4 Rack mount 1 set of Rack Ears 1 set of Rack Ears
5 CPM GPI Breakout 1 1

1 1

6 VPM GPI Breakout 1 2
7

DVI-VGA Adapter 4 8
8 CD 1 1

*CPM = Control Process Module, *VPM = Video Processing Module

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Table 24: Optional Accessories

Accessories Description

1 Unbalanced Analog

Audio Breakout

2 Unbalanced AES Audio

Breakout

3 Balance Analog Audio

Breakout

4 Balance AES Audio

Breakout
5 RS232-RS422 Converter Serial Tally Interface
6 Redundant Power Supply DC Redundant Power Supply

Breakout Box with 16 BNC inputs

Breakout Box with 8 BNC inputs

Breakout Box with 16 XLR inputs

Breakout Box with 8 BNC inputs

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10BO

Overview of TAHOMA Platform Models
TAHOMA LE MODELS

27BAnalog composite video inputs

• LE-4CV: Accepts 4 analog composite video as inputs. Auto-detect NTSC or PAL

• LE-8CV: Accepts 8 analog composite video as inputs. Auto-detect NTSC or PAL

• LE12CV: Accepts 12 analog composite video as inputs. Auto-detect NTSC or PAL

• LE-16CV: Accepts 16 analog composite video as inputs. Auto-detect NTSC or PAL

• LE-20CV: Accepts 20 analog composite video as inputs. Auto-detect NTSC or PAL

• LE-24CV: Accepts 24 analog composite video as inputs. Auto-detect NTSC or PAL

• LE-28CV: Accepts 28 analog composite video as inputs. Auto-detect NTSC or PAL

• LE-32CV: Accepts 32 analog composite video as inputs. Auto-detect NTSC or PAL

28BSD-SDI/analog composite video inputs

• LE-4SD: Accepts 4 SD-SDI or analog composite video as inputs. Auto-detects between

analog and SD-SDI in 50/60Hz

• LE-8SD: Accepts 8 SD-SDI or analog composite video as inputs. Auto-detects between

analog and SD-SDI in 50/60Hz

• LE-12SD: Accepts 12 SD-SDI or analog composite video as inputs. Auto-detects between

analog and SD-SDI in 50/60Hz

• LE-16SD: Accepts 16 SD-SDI or analog composite video as inputs. Auto-detects between

analog and SD-SDI in 50/60Hz

• LE-20SD: Accepts 20 SD-SDI or analog composite video as inputs. Auto-detects between

analog and SD-SDI in 50/60Hz

• LE-24SD: Accepts 24 SD-SDI or analog composite video as inputs. Auto-detects between

analog and SD-SDI in 50/60Hz

• LE-28SD: Accepts 28 SD-SDI or analog composite video as inputs. Auto-detects between

analog and SD-SDI in 50/60Hz

• LE-32SD: Accepts 32 SD-SDI or analog composite video as inputs. Auto-detects between

analog and SD-SDI in 50/60Hz

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HD/SD-SDI/analog composite video inputs

• LE-4HD: Accepts 4 HD/SD-SDI or analog composite video as inputs. Auto-detects between

analog and HD/SD-SDI in 24/50/60Hz

• LE-8HD: Accepts 8 HD/SD-SDI or analog composite video as inputs. Auto-detects between

analog and HD/SD-SDI in 24/50/60Hz

• LE-12HD: Accepts 12 HD/SD-SDI or analog composite video as inputs. Auto-detects

between analog and HD/SD-SDI in 24/50/60Hz

• LE-16HD: Accepts 16 HD/SD-SDI or analog composite video as inputs. Auto-detects

between analog and HD/SD-SDI in 24/50/60Hz

• LE-20HD: Accepts 20 HD/SD-SDI or analog composite video as inputs. Auto-detects

between analog and HD/SD-SDI in 24/50/60Hz

• LE-24HD: Accepts 24 HD/SD-SDI or analog composite video as inputs. Auto-detects

between analog and HD/SD-SDI in 24/50/60Hz

• LE-28HD: Accepts 28 HD/SD-SDI or analog composite video as inputs. Auto-detects

between analog and HD/SD-SDI in 24/50/60Hz

• LE-32HD: Accepts 32 HD/SD-SDI or analog composite video as inputs. Auto-detects

between analog and HD/SD-SDI in 24/50/60Hz

10B

TAHOMA LI MODELS

27BAnalog composite video inputs

• LI-4CV: Accepts 4 analog composite video as inputs with looping output. Auto-detect NTSC

or PAL

• LI-8CV: Accepts 8 analog composite video as inputs with looping output. Auto-detect NTSC

or PAL

• LI-12CV: Accepts 12 analog composite video as inputs with looping output. Auto-detect

NTSC or PAL

• LI-16CV: Accepts 16 analog composite video as inputs with looping output. Auto-detect

NTSC or PAL

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SD-SDI

• LI-4SD: Accepts 4 SD-SDI or analog composite video as inputs with looping output. Auto-

detects between analog and SD-SDI in 50/60Hz

• LI-8SD: Accepts 8 SD-SDI or analog composite video as inputs with looping output. Auto-

detects between analog and SD-SDI in 50/60Hz

• LI-12SD: Accepts 12 SD-SDI or analog composite video as inputs with looping output.

Auto-detects between analog and SD-SDI in 50/60Hz

• LI-16SD: Accepts 16 SD-SDI or analog composite video as inputs with looping output.

Auto-detects between analog and SD-SDI in 50/60Hz

29BHD/SD-SDI

• LI-4HD: Accepts 4 HD/SD-SDI or analog composite video as inputs with looping output.

Auto-detects between analog and HD/SD-SDI in 24/50/60Hz

• LI-8HD: Accepts 8 HD/SD-SDI or analog composite video as inputs with looping output.

Auto-detects between analog and HD/SD-SDI in 24/50/60Hz

• LI-12HD: Accepts 12 HD/SD-SDI or analog composite video as inputs with looping output.

Auto-detects between analog and HD/SD-SDI in 24/50/60Hz

• LI-16HD: Accepts 16 HD/SD-SDI or analog composite video as inputs with looping output.

Auto-detects between analog and HD/SD-SDI in 24/50/60Hz

10B

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TAHOMA LX MODELS

28BSD-SDI

• LX-4SD: Accepts 16 SD-SDI inputs that can be displayed on 4 windows. Auto-detects

between analog and SD-SDI in 50/60Hz

• LX-8SD: Accepts 16 SD-SDI inputs that can be displayed on 8 windows. Auto-detects

between analog and SD-SDI in 50/60Hz

• LX-12SD: Accepts 16 SD-SDI inputs that can be displayed on 12 windows. Auto-detects

between analog and SD-SDI in 50/60Hz

• LX-16SD: Accepts 16 SD-SDI inputs can be displayed on 16 windows. Auto-detects

between analog and SD-SDI in 50/60Hz

• LX-20SD: Accepts 32 SD-SDI inputs can be displayed on 20 windows. Auto-detects

between analog and SD-SDI in 50/60Hz

• LX-24SD: Accepts 32 SD-SDI inputs can be displayed on 24 windows. Auto-detects

between analog and SD-SDI in 50/60Hz

• LX-28SD: Accepts 32 SD-SDI inputs can be displayed on 28 windows. Auto-detects

between analog and SD-SDI in 50/60Hz

• LX-32SD: Accepts 32 SD-SDI inputs can be displayed on 32 windows. Auto-detects

between analog and SD-SDI in 50/60Hz

29BHD/SD-SDI

• LX-4HD: Accepts 16 HD/SD-SDI inputs that can be displayed on 4 windows Auto-detects

between analog and HD/SD-SDI in 24/50/60Hz

• LX-8HD: Accepts 16 HD/SD-SDI inputs that can be displayed on 8 windows. Auto-detects

between analog and HD/SD-SDI in 24/50/60Hz

• LX-12HD: Accepts 16 HD/SD-SDI inputs that can be displayed on 12 windows. Auto-

detects between analog and HD/SD-SDI in 24/50/60Hz

• LX-16HD: Accepts 16 HD/SD-SDI inputs can be displayed on 16 windows. Auto-detects

between analog and HD/SD-SDI in 24/50/60Hz

• LX-20HD: Accepts 32 HD/SD-SDI inputs can be displayed on 20 windows. Auto-detects

between analog and HD/SD-SDI in 24/50/60Hz

• LX-24HD: Accepts 32 HD/SD-SDI inputs can be displayed on 24 windows. Auto-detects

between analog and HD/SD-SDI in 24/50/60Hz

• LX-28HD: Accepts 32 HD/SD-SDI inputs can be displayed on 28 windows. Auto-detects

between analog and HD/SD-SDI in 24/50/60Hz

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• LX-32HD: Accepts 32 HD/SD-SDI inputs can be displayed on 32 windows. Auto-detects

between analog and HD/SD-SDI in 24/50/60Hz

10B

TAHOMA DE MODELS

• DE-4HD: Accepts 4 HDMI/DVI/VGA/YPbPr/YC/HD-SDI/SD-SDI or analog composite video

inputs that are be displayed on 4 windows.

• DE-8HD: Accepts 8 HDMI/DVI/VGA/YPbPr/YC/HD-SDI/SD-SDI or analog composite video

inputs that are displayed on 8 windows.

11B

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INSTALLATION

Mechanical Installation:

Tahoma can be installed in a standard 19” rack using the proper screws and washers (not
included). Tahoma modules are shipped with rack ear, blank panels and interconnect (LE/C-4
only). These accessories are not installed to ensure proper shipment. First locate them in the

accessories box and then install them.

Note:

For proper ventilation, make sure the side panel air vents are not blocked.

Figure 19: Rack mount and airflow for Tahoma LX-16 and LX-32 frames

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Figure 20: Rack mount and airflow for a single- Tahoma LE/C-4

Figure 21: Rack mount and airflow for 2 Tahoma LE/C-4 mounted side by side

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Power Connection:

Connect the AC power cord to the rear panel AC receptacle. The Tahoma includes a Universal
power supply for 90V to 250V operation.

UDual Power supplies (Optional):

The ½ width 1 RU and 1 RU Tahoma frames come with an optional DC power Supply. This can
be purchased during or after the initial purchase. The 2 RU and 3 RU Tahoma frames come
standard with the redundant power supply.

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12B

OPERATION

UPowering Up

There is no power switch on the Tahoma Multiviewers. Plugging in the power cord will turn on
the Multiviewer. Unplugging the power cord will turn off the Multiviewer.

UConnection / Indicator / Button Descriptions

• BNC connectors for auto-detect video inputs

• DVI-I connectors for auto-detect high resolution inputs

• 16 embedded audio meters per SDI inputs

• 8 GPI/O on the control board for alarms and recalling presets

• 8 GPI/O on the video processing board for tally, alarm and recalling presets

• 1 Ethernet connection for control and configuration

• 1 RJ45 input for serial connection

• 1 BNC for AES audio output for monitoring

• 1 phone jack on the rear panel for line Level analog audio monitoring

• 1 phone jack on the front panel with volume control for audio monitoring

• 1 BNC for LTC input

• 1 RJ45 for DVI/HDMI(1.2/1.3)/VGA outputs with built in extenders to reach 35 meters (115

feet)

• Rotary switch: Reserved for future use

• Temperature sensor to control fan speed

• LED for input status (present/absent). One LED per input

• 5 buttons on the front panel to recall presets

13B

Optional Hardware

• Unbalanced Analog audio inputs (16 inputs per video processing card)

• Unbalanced AES audio inputs(8 inputs per video processing card)

• Balanced Analog audio inputs (16 inputs per video processing card)

• Balanced AES audio inputs(8 inputs per video processing card)

• Redundant Power Supply

• RJ45 to VGA Receiver

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14B

TAHOMA MULTIVIEWER SETUP EXAMPLES

Figure 22: Multiple Tahoma Modules installation with Ethernet connection. Each Tahoma multiviewer
has a different IP address.

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Figure 23: Tahoma setup, displaying analog and digital clocks with standalone labels and audio meters

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Figure 24: Tahoma LE-16 setup with a single output (16 windows), displaying analog and digital clocks
with standalone labels and audio meters

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Figure 25: Tahoma LX-16 setup with 2 outputs (8 windows each), displaying analog and digital clocks
with standalone labels and audio meters

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Figure 26: Tahoma LX-16 setup with 4 outputs (4 windows each), displaying analog and digital clocks
with standalone labels, logo and audio meters

Figure 27: Tahoma LX-32 setup with 2 outputs, 16 windows each with audio meters

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Figure 28: Tahoma LX-32 setup with 4 outputs, 8 windows each with audio meters and clocks

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igure 29: Tahoma LX-32 setup with 8 outputs, 4 windows each with audio meters

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15B

ACCESSORIES

30BStandard Accessories:

Power cord (North American
customers only)

GPI breakout (on video processing
board) – Mini SCSI to DB9

GPI breakout (on control board) –
RJ50 to DB9

RJ45-DB9 converter for RS232 serial
connection

Rack mount

CD, manual

Terminal Block

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31BOptional Accessories:

Unbalanced Analog Audio breakout
connector – Mini SCSI to BNC + DB9 (for
GPI)

Unbalanced AES audio breakout connector –
Mini SCSI to BNC + DB9 (for GPI)

Balanced Analog Audio breakout
connector – Mini SCSI to BNC + DB9 (for
GPI)

Redundant Power Supply RS232 to 422 converter with RJ45 to

Balanced AES audio breakout connector –
Mini SCSI to BNC + DB9 (for GPI)

DB9 cable- for TSL and other RS422
serial needs

16B

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APPENDIX A: CONNECTORS

UBNC Inputs:

• 4 X BNC Connector

• Auto Detection for SDI and CVBS signal

Figure 30: 75 ohm BNC Connector

• SCSI Connector for Audio and GPI/O

• 8 GPIO

• 8 AES

• 16 Analog audio

• Others are Grounds

• TOTAL 68 PINS

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Pin # 17 18 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42
Function AA

#12
43 44 45 46 47 48 51 52 53 55 56
AA #05 AA

#09
57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67
AES #2 AES

#7
68
GPIO
#3

UHDMI / DVI RJ45 Output Connector:

• 3 differential pairs for data

• 1 differential pair for clock

• Total 8 pins

AES#4 AA

#08

AA
#06

AA
#16

AA
#07

AA
#10

MODE A MODE B GPIO

#08

AA
#03

AA
#15

GPIO
#07

AA
#04

AES
#5

GPIO
#06

AA
#02

AES
#11

GPIO
#05

AA
#14

AES
#1

GPIO
#02

AA
#01

AES
#06

GPIO
#04

AA
#13

AES
#03

GPIO
#1

Figure 32: RJ45 connector

Pin # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Function Clk+ Clk- Data 2+ Data 1- Data 1+ Data 2- Data 0+ Data 0-

HDMI Input Connector
Pin # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Function Clk+ Clk- Data 2+ Data 1- Data 1+ Data 2- Data 0+ Data 0-

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VGA RJ45 Connector:

• 3 for RGB

• 1 for HS

• 1 for VS

• Others are GND

• Total 8 pins

Pin #
Function VS HS BLUE GND GREEN GND RED GND

U

RS232 RJ45 Connector:

• 1 pin for Tx

• 1 pin for Rx

• 3 pins for 5V power

• 3 pins for GND

Pin # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Function 5V GND Tx GND Rx GND 5v 5v

U GPI I/O:

• RJ50 defined GPI I/O

• 8 pins GPI I/O

• 1 power alarm

• 1 GND

Pin # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Function GPI

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

I/O

#1

GPI
I/O
#2

GPI
I/O
#3

GPI
I/O
#4

GPI
I/O
#5

GPI
I/O
#6

GPI
I/O
#7

GPI
I/O
#8

Power
Alarm

GND

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Figure 33: RJ50 to DB9 cable

Figure 34: GPI-IN Wiring diagram. Connect this terminal block

to the RJ50 to DB9 cable shown in Figure 33.

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Figure 35: GPI-OUT Wiring diagram. Connect this terminal block

to the RJ50 to DB9 cable shown in Figure 33. Note: All LED are

standard LEDs, all resistors are 150 ohms

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17B

APPENDIX B: REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLIES

• Input: Universal 100-240 VAC / 47-63 HZ input, without any slide switcher output: 12V /

0~5A

• Case Dimension: 120L X 60W X 38 H MM

• Efficiency: 78% is typical

• Safety: UL/CUL/GS/PSE/BSMI

• EMI: FCC/CE Class B, conduction and radiation has been met.

• High frequency design, less power consumption

• CEC law (energy efficiency) has been met

• Over voltage protection, short circuit protection

UInput:

Voltage Range: Universal 100-200 VAC, single- phase

Nominal: 100–120 VAC / 200-24-VAC

Frequency 47 – 63Hz
Current 1.5A Max
Inrush Current 30A Max/100VAC; 60A Max / 240VAC
Efficiency 78% minimum 9At normal line voltage, full Load)

UDC Output:

Voltage 12.00V
Current 5A MAX
Regulation Vo+-5%
Ripple- and Noise 200 mV Max
Total Power 60 W Max

UProtection:

Over Voltage Protection V out (110% - 140%)

Short Circuit Protection Automatic recovery after short circuit fault

removed

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UOperating and Environmental Performance:

Temperature Range

Operating 0 OC~C +40 OC
Storage ~ 20 OC~C +60 OC

Humidity Range (non-condensing)

Operating OPERATING 20%~ 80% RH
Storage STORAGE 10%~ 90% RH

Cooling should operate without fan

MTBF: 50000 HOURS Min: 25OC FULL LOAD

MECHANICAL

WEIGHT: 320g
CABLX- TYPE UL 1185 18AWG
WIRE + PLUG BLACK
PLUG: 5.5 X 2.5 X 10 mm

Lock Ring to secure connection
CABLX- LX-NGTH: 150 cm
CASE DIMENSION: 120 mm(L) x 60mm(W) x 38mm(H)
EXTERNAL LOOK:

MATERIAL FLAMMABILITY: UL 94V-0

B

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APPENDIX C: TAHOMA PLATFORM COMPARISON CHART

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18B

CONTACT APANTAC

For troubleshooting, support and service, as well as upgrades, please contact:

Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Apantac
7556 SW Bridgeport Road
Portland, OR 97224
USA
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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