Kramer TP-300FW User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
TP-300FW
FireWire Range Extender

Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 1
3Overview 1
4Your TP-300FW FireWire Range Extender 3
5Using Your TP-300FW FireWire Range Extender 3
5.1 Connecting 2 FireWire Devices via 2 TP-300FW Units 4
5.2 Connecting 2 FireWire Devices via Several TP-300FW Units 5
6Technical Specifications 6
Figures
Figure 1: TP-300FW FireWire Range Extender 3
Figure 2: Connecting 2 FireWire Devices (Standard 4.5m Range) 3
Figure 3: Connecting 2 FireWire Devices via 2 TP-300FW Units (Extended 100m Range) 4
Figure 4: Connecting 2 FireWire Devices via 3 TP-300FW Units (Extended 200m Range) 5
Tables
Table 1: TP-300FW FireWire Range Extender Features 3
Table 2: Technical Specifications of the TP-300FW FireWire Range Extender 6

P/N: 2900 0003002 A1
ADDENDUM: TP-300FW
This addendum clarifies that only SHIELDED CABLES should be used
with the TP-300FW and the chronological order in which the TP-300FW
should be connected.
Amendment to Section 3
In the following text— Enables 1394 100Mbps signals to be transmitted and
received across an extended range on unshielded twisted pair cable—the word
“unshielded” is replaced by “shielded”.
Amendment to Section 5
To avoid interference in normal operation, be sure to follow the correct order.
When connecting the TP-300FW FireWire Range Extender,connect in the
following order:
1. Connect to the power using the 12V power supply (provided).
2. Connect the CAT-5 cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends.
3. Connect the FireWire cables.
When disconnecting
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the TP-300FW FireWire Range Extender,connect in
the following order:
1. Disconnect the FireWire cables.
2. Disconnect the CAT-5 cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends.
3. Unplug the 12V power adapter.
Notes:
 Apply the same rules for both source and destination FireWire
equipment (that is, first connect the power to both TP-300FW units and only
then connect the Firewire cables).
 When reconnecting two TP-300FW units, first disconnect the cable,
and only then reconnect them.
 Wait 5 seconds (after completing all the connections) for the picture to
appear on the destination device.
If the picture fails to appear on the destination device after 5 seconds, press
the RESET Button to reboot the setup.
Wait another 5 seconds for the picture to appear on the destination device.
 There is no need to use the Kramer PT-1FW DV Line Protector on the
line with TP-300FW units because the TP-300FW already has this
technology built-in!
1 Disconnect in reverse order

P/N: 2900 – 9999991 A1
ADDENDUM: Included with user manuals for machines with a CAT5 connector
This addendum describes the Power Connect feature used with Kramer
machines, and the choice between STP and UTP CAT5 cables.
Power Connect Feature
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The Power Connect feature lets you power a transmitter / receiver system by
connecting just one power adapter to either the transmitter or the receiver. The
other unit is fed over the same CAT5 cable.
The Power Connect feature applies as long as the CAT5 cable is heavy gauge
cable (that is, it can carry power). The distance does not exceed 50 meters on
standard cable.
For a distance of 100 meters, separate power supplies must be connected to the
transmitter and to the receiver simultaneously, unless using heavy gauge CAT5
cable.
Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) / Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)
The decision whether to use shielded twisted pair (STP) cable or unshielded
twisted pair (UTP) cable depends on the nature of the application.
It is recommended that in applications with high interference, shielded twisted
pair (STP) cable will give better results. However, the shield itself does create a
capacitance that degrades the frequency response of the machines. For shorter
distances, of 50m or so, shielded twisted pair (STP) cable is preferred because it
provides protection from interference (degradation is non-apparent).
For a long range application, unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable is preferred.
However, the unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable should be installed far away
from electric cables, motors etc., which are prone to create electrical interference.
1 This section of the addendum is only relevant to machines that support this feature (for example, the TP-104; not the
TP-100)

2900-
9999992 A1
ADDENDUM (this data is included at the end of the Overview section)
This addendum adds the following information to the user manual:
Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit.
Warning – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power
wall adapter that is provided with this unit
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.
Warning – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall
before installing or removing device or servicing unit.
1 For example: model number AD2512C, part number 2535-000251

Introduction
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1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics (since 1981): a world of unique, creative and
affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video,
audio and presentation professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have
redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our
350-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups1, which are clearly defined
by function. Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer TOOLS TP-300FW
FireWire Range Extender, which is ideal for:
• Digital video production, editing studios, and digital video live broadcasting
• PC FireWire port extensions and long cable drivers
The package includes the following items:
• TP-300FW FireWire Range Extender
• Power adapter (12V DC Input)
• This user manual2and the Kramer concise product catalog/CD
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 cables3
3 Overview
The high quality Kramer TOOLS TP-300FW FireWire Range Extender is a
truly unique product that lets you extend the standard 4.5m (13.5ft) FireWire
range considerably (see Figure 2). For example, interconnecting a pair of
TP-300FW units (see Figure 3) lets you extend the FireWire range to up to
100m (300ft), and interconnecting three TP-300FW units (see Figure 4) lets
you extend the FireWire range to up to 200m (600ft), using an inexpensive and
widely used CAT 5 cable.
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Video and Audio Switchers, Matrix Switchers and Controllers; GROUP 3:
Video, Audio, VGA/XGA Processors; GROUP 4: Interfaces and Sync Processors; GROUP 5: Twisted Pair Interfaces;
GROUP 6: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; and GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors
2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com/manuals.html
3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com (click “Cables and Connectors”
in the Products section)

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Overview
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The TP-300FW FireWire Range Extender is based on FireWire which:
• Is a serial bus standard1that enables quick universal interfacing between
digital video, audio and data, and computer hardware items2
• Is simple to use and operates independently of the host system letting you
connect items for extended distances
• Supports Plug and Play3, hot swapping4and isochronous5and
asynchronous applications
In particular, the TP-300FW:
• Supports the provisions of the IEEE 1394a-2000 and 1394-1995 Standard
for High Performance 1394 Serial Bus
• Supports the provisions of the IEEE 1394b-2002 Standard at S100
signaling rates
• Enables 1394 100Mbps signals to be transmitted and received across an
extended range on unshielded twisted pair cable
• Includes built-in protection from electrostatic discharge (ESD)6, by
suppressing all transient high voltages down to the allowed level. In particular,
ESD protection for high-speed data lines to IEC 61000-4-2 (ESD) 15kV (air),
8kV (contact), IEC 61000-4-5 (Lightning) 12A (8/20us), and IEC 61000-4-4
(EFT) 40A (5/50ns)
To achieve the best performance:
• Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may
adversely influence signal quality
• Position your Kramer TP-300FW away from moisture, excessive
sunlight and dust
1 Originally developed by Apple™ and published as IEEE 1394 by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
2 Hardware items include digital cameras, computers, printers, VCRs, CD-ROMs, hard disks, scanners and graphic cards
3 Configures automatically. Whenever a device is added or removed the 1394 bus re-enumerates
4 You can connect and disconnect inputs and outputs dynamically, without having to restart the PC or cycle power
5 Video / audio applications require constant transfer rates, which the serial bus provides by supporting isochronous transfers
6 Often when connecting a "live" DV source to a receptor, an electrical potential difference or any other element creating a
high voltage (such as ESD or a live chassis) may permanently damage one or both of the connected devices. This high voltage
may be seen as a spark occurring at the instant of connection, or may not be seen at all, but nevertheless can result in costly
damage

Your TP-300FW FireWire Range Extender
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4 Your TP-300FW FireWire Range Extender
Figure 1 and Table 1 define the TP-300FW FireWire Range Extender:
Figure 1: TP-300FW FireWire Range Extender
Table 1: TP-300FW FireWire Range Extender Features
# Feature Function
1 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit
2 CAT 5 Crossed RJ45
Connector Connects to the CAT 5 Straight connector on another TP-300FW unit
3 CAT 5 Straight RJ45
Connector Connects to the CAT 5 Crossed connector on another TP-300FW unit
4 ACTIVE (Green) LED Lights when a powered and fully functioning FireWire device is connected
5 FW PORT Connects to the FireWire device
6 RESET Button Reboots the setup (without having to disconnect and reconnect the power)
7 ON (Red) LED Illuminates when receiving power
5 Using Your TP-300FW FireWire Range Extender
The standard FireWire range between two FireWire devices is limited to 4.5m
(13.5ft), as Figure 2 illustrates:
Figure 2: Connecting 2 FireWire Devices (Standard 4.5m Range)

KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Using Your TP-300FW FireWire Range Extender
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5.1 Connecting 2 FireWire Devices via 2 TP-300FW Units
You can interconnect a pair of TP-300FW units to extend the FireWire range
to up to 100m (300ft), as Figure 3 illustrates:
To interconnect a pair of TP-300FW units using twisted pair UTP/CAT 5
cable (commonly used for Ethernet connections), do the following:
1. Connect a FireWire device (for example, a video camcorder) to the FW
PORT on the first TP-300FW unit, and a FireWire device (for example, a
PC) to the FW PORT on the second TP-300FW unit.
2. Connect the CAT 5 Straight RJ45 connector on the first TP-300FW unit
to the CAT 5 Crossed RJ45 connector on the second TP-300FW unit,
when using a straight pin to pin cable with RJ-45 connectors1.
If you are using a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors, connect the
CAT 5 Straight RJ45 connector on the first TP-300FW unit to the CAT 5
Straight RJ45 connector on the second TP-300FW unit2.
3. On each TP-300FW unit, connect the 12V DC power adapter to the
power socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity.
The ON red LED lights.
4. Be sure that the power on each device is turned ON.
On each TP-300FW unit, the ACTIVE green LED lights indicating that a
cable from an external powered and fully functioning FireWire device is
connected.
Figure 3: Connecting 2 FireWire Devices via 2 TP-300FW Units (Extended 100m Range)
1 Alternatively, connect the CAT 5 Crossed RJ45 connector on the first TP-300FW unit to the CAT 5 Straight RJ45
connector on the second TP-300FW unit
2 Alternatively, connect the CAT 5 Crossed RJ45 connector on the first TP-300FW unit to the CAT 5 Crossed RJ45
connector on the second TP-300FW unit

Using Your TP-300FW FireWire Range Extender
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5.2 Connecting 2 FireWire Devices via Several TP-300FW Units
You can interconnect multiple TP-300FW unitsto extend the FireWire range.
Each additional TP-300FW extends the range up to a further 100m. For
example, Figure 4 illustrates how three TP-300FW units may be used to extend
the FireWire range to 200m:
To interconnect three TP-300FW units using twisted pair UTP/CAT 5 cable
(commonly used for Ethernet connections), do the following:
1. Connect a FireWire device (for example, a video camcorder) to the FW
PORT on the first TP-300FW unit, and a FireWire device (for example, a
PC) to the FW PORT on the third TP-300FW unit.
2. Connect the CAT 5 Straight RJ45 connector on the first TP-300FW unit
to the CAT 5 Crossed RJ45 connector on the second TP-300FW unit, and
connect the CAT 5 Straight RJ45 connector on the second TP-300FW
unit to the CAT 5 Crossed RJ45 connector on the third TP-300FW unit1.
3. On each TP-300FW unit, connect the 12V DC power adapter to the
power socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity.
The ON red LED lights.
4. Be sure that the power on each device is turned ON.
On the first and third TP-300FW units, the ACTIVE green LED lights
indicating that a cable from an external powered and fully functioning
FireWire device is connected.
Figure 4: Connecting 2 FireWire Devices via 3 TP-300FW Units (Extended 200m Range)
1 Alternatively, connect the CAT 5 Crossed RJ45 connector on the first TP-300FW unit to the CAT 5 Straight RJ45
connector on the second TP-300FW unit, and connect the CAT 5 Crossed RJ45 connector on the second TP-300FW unit to
the CAT 5 Straight RJ45 connector on the third TP-300FW unit