Kramer TP-310A User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
TP-310A
UXGA Line Receiver/DA

Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 2
3Overview 3
3.1 About the Power Connect Feature 3
3.2 Shielded Twisted Pair (STP)/Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) 4
3.3 Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance 4
4Your TP-310A UXGA Line Receiver/DA 4
4.1 The TP-310A UXGA Line Receiver/DA Underside 6
5Installing in a Rack 7
6Configuring the TP-310A UXGA Line Receiver/DA 8
6.1 Connecting a single TP-310A UXGA Line Receiver/DA 8
6.2 Connecting Additional TP-310A UXGA Line Receiver/DA Units 11
6.3 Wiring the CAT 5 LINE IN / LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors 13
6.4 Wiring the RS-232 Connector 13
7Technical Specifications 14
Figures
Figure 1: TP-310A UXGA Line Receiver/DA 5
Figure 2: TP-310A Underside 6
Figure 3: Connecting the TP-310A UXGA/Line Receiver – DA system 10
Figure 4: Distributing the Signal to 37 Receivers 12
Figure 5: CAT 5 PINOUT 13
Figure 6: RS-232 PINOUT Connection 13
Tables
Table 1: TP-310A UXGA Line Receiver/DA Features 6
Table 2: Features of the TP-310A Underside 6
Table 3: CAT 5 PINOUT 13
Table 4: RS-232 PINOUT Connection 13
Table 5: Technical Specifications of the TP-310A UXGA Line Receiver/DA 14

Introduction
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1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been
providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast
range of problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and
broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have
redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our
1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups1
Thank you for purchasing the Kramer TP-310AUXGA Line Receiver/DA,
which is ideal for:
that are clearly
defined by function.
•Presentation and multimedia applications
•Long range graphics distribution for schools, hospitals, security, and
stores
The package includes the following items:
•TP-310A UXGA Line Receiver/DA
•Power cord2
•This user manual
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2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
•Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and
packaging materials for possible future shipment
•Review the contents of this user manual
•Use Kramer high performance high-resolution cables4
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; GROUP 3: Control Systems;
GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products;
GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity;
GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products
2 We recommend that you use only the power cord supplied with this device
3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Getting Started
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2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.

Overview
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3 Overview
The TP-310AUXGA Line Receiver/DA receives a CAT 5 signal from a
transmitter1
The TP-310A serves as a power center that can distribute power to both the
transmitter and the connected receivers (see section
and distributes it to up to 10 other receivers (via CAT 5 cables).
The TP-310A also decodes the CAT 5 signal and simultaneously distributes
it to two UXGA outputs, two analog audio outputs, two digital audio
outputs and two RS-232 outputs.
3.1).
In particular, the TP-310A:
•Has a resolution of up to UXGA
•Has two UXGA outputs on 15-pin HD computer graphics video
connectors
•Includes two digital audio outputs (S/PDIF) on RCA connectors and
two analog audio outputs on 3.5mm mini jacks
•Has a transmission range of up to 300ft (up to 100 meters) over STP
cabling
•Can change the polarity of decoding H and V Sync for video (UXGA)
•Includes EQ. and LEVEL controls for the video (UXGA) output
The TP-310A is housed in a 19” 1U rack mountable enclosure, with rack
“ears” included, and is fed from a 100-240V AC universal switching power
supply.
3.1 About the Power Connect Feature
The Power Connect feature applies as long as the cable can carry power.
This feature is available when using STP cable and the distance does not
exceed 50m on standard CAT 5 cable. For longer distances, heavy gauge
cable should be used2
For a CAT 5 cable exceeding a distance of 50m, separate power supplies
should be connected to the transmitter and to the receiver simultaneously.
.For units which are connected via RJ-45 connectors,
make sure that the shield of the STP cable is connected to the metal casing
of the connectors on both ends of the cable. For units which are connected
via terminal block connectors, the shield of the STP cable must be
connected to a ground terminal on the units at both ends (use the ground
terminal of the power supply connection if necessary).
1 For example, the Kramer TP-121, TP-123 or TP-45
2 CAT 5 cable is still suitable for the video/audio transmission, but not for feeding the power at these distances

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Your TP-310A UXGA Line Receiver/DA
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3.2 Shielded Twisted Pair (STP)/Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)
We recommend that you use Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cable. There are
different levels of STP cable available, and we advise you to use the best
quality STP cable that you can afford. Our non-skew-free cable, Kramer
BC-STP is intended for analog signals where skewing is not an issue. For
cases where there is skewing, our UTP skew-free cable, Kramer BC-XTP,
may be used. Bear in mind, though, that we advise using STP cables where
possible, since the compliance to electromagnetic interference was tested
using those cables.
Although Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable might be preferred for long
range applications, the UTP cable should be installed far away from electric
cables, motors and so on, which are prone to create electrical interference.
However, since the use of UTP cable might cause inconformity to
electromagnetic standards, Kramer does not commit to meeting the standard
with UTP cable.
3.3 Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
•Use only good quality connection cables1
•Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may
adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer TP-310A
away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
to avoid interference,
deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise
levels (often associated with low quality cables).
4 Your TP-310A UXGA Line Receiver/DA
Figure 1 and Table 1 define the TP-310A:
1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

Your TP-310A UXGA Line Receiver/DA
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Figure 1: TP-310A UXGA Line Receiver/DA

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Your TP-310A UXGA Line Receiver/DA
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Table 1: TP-310A UXGA Line Receiver/DA Features
#
Feature
Function
1 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF
2 LINK LED Lights when receiving a valid input signal
3 EQ.
1
AdjustsTrimmer
2
the cable compensation (equalization) level for the
UXGA outputs
4 LEVEL Trimmer Adjusts
2
5
the output signal level for the UXGA outputs
LINE IN RJ-45 Connector Connect to the LINE OUT connector of a transmitter3
6 UXGA OUT 2 HD15F Connector Connect to the video acceptor 2
7 UXGA OUT 1 HD15F Connector Connect to the video acceptor 1
8 LINE OUTPUT RJ-45 Connectors Connect to
4
the LINE IN RJ-45 connector on a receiver
5
9
(from 1
to 10)
Audio OUT
3.5mm Mini Jacks
ANALOG 1 Connect to the stereo analog audio acceptor 1
10 ANALOG 2 Connect to the stereo analog audio acceptor 2
11 Audio OUT RCA
Connectors
S/PDIF 1 Connect to the digital audio acceptor 1
12 S/PDIF 2 Connect to the digital audio acceptor 2
13 RS-232 Terminal
Block Connector
G, Tx1 Connect the two connectors (G and Tx1) to control a device (see
section 6.3)
G, Tx2 Connect the two connectors (G and Tx2) to control a device (see
section 6.3)
14 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit
4.1 The TP-310A UXGA Line Receiver/DA Underside
Figure 2 and Table 2 define the underside of the TP-310A
Figure 2: TP-310A Underside
Table 2: Features of the TP-310A Underside
Feature
Function
VS Switch6Slide the switch down, to set the V SYNC to
positive polarity (POSITIVE)
Slide the switch up, to set the V SYNC to
negative polarity (NEGATIVE)
HS Switch 6Slide the switch down, to set the H SYNC to
positive polarity (POSITIVE)
Slide the switch up, to set the H SYNC to
negative polarity (NEGATIVE)
1 Degradation and VGA/XGA signal loss can result from using long cables (due to the effects of stray capacitance, for
example), sometimes leading to a loss of sharpness in high-resolution signals
2 Use a screwdriver to carefully rotate the trimmer, adjusting the appropriate level
3 The PINOUT is defined in Table 3 and Figure 5
4 Using a Kramer's skew-free CAT 5 cable BC-SXTP, for example, with RJ-45 connectors at both ends (the PINOUT is
defined in Table 3 and Figure 5)
5 For example, the Kramer TP-124 or TP-46
6 By default, both switches are set to POSITIVE

Installing in a Rack
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5 Installing in a Rack
This section provides instructions for rack mounting the 1U unit.

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Configuring the TP-310A UXGA Line Receiver/DA
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6 Configuring the TP-310A UXGA Line Receiver/DA
This section describes how to:
•Connect the TP-310A(see section 6.1)
•Connect additional TP-310Aunits (see section 6.2)
•Wire the CAT 5 LINE IN/LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors (see section 6.3)
•Wire the RS-232 connector (see section 6.4)
6.1 Connecting a single TP-310A UXGA Line Receiver/DA
You can use the TP-310A with a UXGA/audio/data line transmitter such as the
Kramer TP-1231
To configure a TP-123/TP-310A UXGA/Line Receiver – DA system
. You can connect a single TP-310A to up to 10 receivers, and
up to five TP-310A units can be connected to increase the number of outputs to
46.
2as
illustrated in the example in Figure 3, do the following3
1. On the TP-123, connect:
:
A UXGA source (for example, a laptop’s graphics card) to the XGA
IN 15-pin HD computer graphics video connector and an audio source
to the Audio IN 3.5mm mini jack, for example, using a Kramer
C-GMA/GMA cable (VGA 15-pin HD + audio jack to VGA 15-pin
HD + audio jack)4
An RS-232 cable with a 9-pin D-sub connector at one end to the
laptop, and a 2-PIN terminal block connector at the other end to the
TP-123 RS-232 port
2. On the TP-310A, connect the:
UXGA OUT 1 15-pin HD computer graphics video connector to the
UXGA acceptor 1 (for example, a plasma display), and the Audio
OUT ANALOG 1 3.5mm mini jack connector to the analog audio
connector on the acceptor. If required, connect the RS-232 G and TX1
terminal block connector to the RS-232 port on the acceptor
UXGA OUT 2 15-pin HD computer graphics video connector to the
UXGA acceptor 2 (for example, a display), and the Audio OUT
S/PDIF 2 RCA connector to the digital audio acceptor (for example,
an AV Receiver)
1 Refer to the separate user manual, which can be downloaded at: http://www.kramerelectronics.com
2 Using up to 300ft (100m) of UTP cabling
3 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your TP-310A. After connecting your TP-310A, switch on its
power and then switch on the power on each device
4 Not supplied. The full list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com. Alternatively, you can
connect an XGA source to the XGA IN 15-pin HD connector, and a separate audio source to the AUDIO IN 3.5mm mini jack

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3. Connect the LINE OUTPUT CAT 5 connectors as follows1
The LINE OUT 1 RJ-45 connector on the TP-310A to the LINE
IN RJ-45 connector on the TP-124
:
2via STP cabling3(with a range
of up to 300ft (up to 100m))4
The LINE OUT 10 RJ-45 connector on the TP-310A to the LINE
IN RJ-45 connector on the TP-124
2,via STP cabling3(with a
range of up to 300ft (up to 100m))
4. Connect the LINE OUTPUT RJ-45 connector on the TP-123to the LINE
IN RJ-45 connector on the TP-310A, via STP cabling (with a range of up to
300ft (up to100m)), see section 3.2.
5. Connect the power cord5
6. If necessary, set the HS and VS switches on the underside.
.
1 You do not have to connect all the outputs
2 Refer to the separate user manual, which can be downloaded at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
3 For details of how to wire a CAT 5 LINE IN/LINE OUT RJ-45 connector, see section 6.3
4 The TP-46 is connected to an additional TP-46 unit for transmitting the signal further
5 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine

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Figure 3: Connecting the TP-310A UXGA/Line Receiver – DA system

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6.2 Connecting Additional TP-310A UXGA Line Receiver/DA Units
You can connect several TP-310Aunits via the LINE OUTPUT RJ-45
connectors on the first unit. The number of TP-310A units that can be
connected depends upon the quality of the input signal that you require and
the distance between the machines. We do not recommend cascading more
than five TP-310A units.
In the example illustrated in Figure 4, a TP-310A unit is connected to three
additional TP-310A units via the LINE OUTPUT RJ-45 connectors. Each
of the three connected TP-310A units can distribute the signal to 10
receivers. The system, in total, distributes the signal to 37 receivers.
To connect an expanded UXGA Line Receiver/DA system, do the
following:
1. Connect a transmitter to the LINE IN RJ-45 connector of the first TP-310A.
2. Connect the LINE OUTPUT 1 RJ-45 connector of the first TP-310A to the
LINE IN RJ-45 connector of the second TP-310A.
3. Connect the LINE OUTPUT 2 RJ-45 connector of the first TP-310A to the
LINE IN RJ-45 connector of the third TP-310A.
4. Connect the LINE OUTPUT 3 RJ-45 connector of the first TP-310A to the
LINE IN RJ-45 connector of the fourth TP-310A.
5. Connect the LINE OUTPUT RJ-45 connectors of each TP-310Aunit, to
the LINE IN RJ-45 connectors of the appropriate receivers, as illustrated in
Figure 4.
6. On each TP-310Aunit, connect the power.

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Figure 4: Distributing the Signal to 37 Receivers
Transmitter
TP-46 TP-46
TP-124
TP-122
TP-124
TP-122
TP-122
TP-124
...
...
...

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6.3 Wiring the CAT 5 LINE IN / LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors
Table 3 and Figure 5 define the UTP CAT 5 PINOUT, using a straight pin
to pin cable with RJ-45 connectors:
Table 3: CAT 5 PINOUT Figure 5: CAT 5 PINOUT
EIA /TIA 568A EIA /TIA 568B
PIN
Wire Color
PIN
Wire Color
1 Green / White 1 Orange / White
2 Green 2 Orange
3 Orange / White 3 Green / White
4 Blue 4 Blue
5 Blue / White 5 Blue / White
6 Orange 6 Green
7 Brown / White 7 Brown / White
8 Brown 8 Brown
Pair 1 4 and 5 Pair 1 4 and 5
Pair 2 3 and 6 Pair 2 1 and 2
Pair 3 1 and 2 Pair 3 3 and 6
Pair 4 7 and 8 Pair 4 7 and 8
6.4 Wiring the RS-232 Connector
Prepare an RS-232 cable with a 9-pin D-sub connector at one end, and a 2-pin
terminal block connector at the other end, as defined in Table 4 and Figure 6:
Table 4: RS-232 PINOUT Connection
Figure 6: RS-232 PINOUT
Connection
Attach the 9-pin
D-sub Connector
To the Terminal Block
Connector PIN:
PIN 3 TX (1 and 2)
PIN 5 G
TX
PIN 5 Connected to GND
PIN 3 Connected to RxD
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
To PC (9-pin D-sub)
RS-232 to TP-310A
G

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7 Technical Specifications
Table 5 includes the technical specifications of the TP-310A:
Table 5: Technical Specifications1
INPUT:
of the TP-310A UXGA Line Receiver/DA
1 RJ-45 TP LINE IN connector
OUTPUTS: 10 RJ-45 TP LINE OUT connectors
2 UXGA Video out connectors
2 3.5mm mini jack audio out connectors
2 RCA S/PDIF out connectors
1 4-pin terminal block for 2 RS-232 TxD out lines
MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL: VIDEO: 1.3Vpp/75Vpp Audio: 2.3V/10kΩ
POWER OUTPUTS: 12V DC 0.5A max via each RJ-45 output (PINs 4, 5)
RESOLUTION: Up to UXGA
BANDWIDTH (-3dB): Audio: 20Hz to 20kHz@1dB
SAMPLING RATE FOR S/PDIF: 48kHz
S/N RATIO: Audio: >75dB
TOTAL GAIN: Audio:
Analog/analog: 0dB
Analog/SPDIF: -12dBFS
TND+N: Audio: <0.02%
POWER SOURCE: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 50VA
DIMENSIONS: 19" x 9.3" x 1U (W, D, H) rack mountable
WEIGHT: 3kg (6.6lbs) approx.
ACCESSORIES: Power cord
2
1 Specifications are subject to change without notice
2 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine

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LIMITED WARRANTY
WHO IS PROTECTED?
WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED
WHAT WE WILLPAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILLNOT PAY FOR
HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE
LIMITATION OFIMPLIED WARRANTIES
EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES
CAUTION!
Kramer Electronics (hereafter ) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the
following terms.
Kramer
HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY
Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase.
Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty.
We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items. We will not pay for the following:
The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option. Kramer shall
not be liable for:
This warranty gives youspecific legalrights, andyou may alsohave other rights, which vary from place to place.
All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval. This may be obtained from your dealer.
This equipment has been tested todetermine compliance with the requirements of:
EN-50081: "Electromagnetic compatibility(EMC);
generic emission standard.
Residential, commercial and light industry"
EN-50082: "Electromagnetic compatibility(EMC) generic immunity standard.
Part 1: Residential, commercial and lightindustryenvironment".
CFR-47: FCC* Rules and Regulations:
Part 15: “Radio frequency devices
Subpart B Unintentional radiators”
Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product. The following are not covered
by the warranty:
1. Any product which is not distributed by Kramer, or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer. If you are
uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized, please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site
www.kramerelectronics.com.
2. Any product, on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed, or on which the WARRANTY VOID
TAMPERED sticker has been torn,
3. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:
i) Accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning or other acts of nature
ii) Product modification, or failure to followinstructions supplied with the product
iii) Repair or attemptedrepair by anyone not authorized by Kramer
iv) Any shipment of the product (claims must be presentedto the carrier)
v) Removalor installation of the product
vi) Any other cause, which does not relate to a product defect
vii) Cartons, equipment enclosures, cables or accessoriesusedin conjunction with the product
1. Removal or installations charges.
2. Costs of initial technical adjustments (set-up), including adjustment of user controls or programming. These costs are the
responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased.
3. Shipping charges.
1. To obtain service on you product, you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center.
2. Whenever warranty service is required, the original dated invoice (or a copy) must be presented as proof of warranty
coverage, and should be included in any shipment of the product. Please also include in any mailing a contact name,
company, address, and a description of the problem(s).
3. For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center, consult your authorized dealer.
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to
the length of this warranty.
1. Damage to other property caused by defects in this product, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss
of time, commercialloss; or:
2. Any other damages, whether incidental, consequential or otherwise. Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations andexclusions maynot applyto you.
Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician. Any user who makes changes or
modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the
equipment.
Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine.
Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components.
IF reattached, removed or otherwise interfered with.
* FCC and CE approved using STPcable (for twisted pair products)
NOTE:
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We welcome your questions, comments and feedback.
Caution
Safety Warning:
Disconnect the unit from the power supply before
opening/servicing.