Kramer TP-953 User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Preliminary
USER MANUAL
Models:
TP-953, DVI/Audio Line Transmitter
TP-954, DVI/Audio Line Receiver

Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 1
2.1Quick Start 2
3Overview 3
3.1Using Twisted Pair Cable 4
4Your DVI/Audio Line Transmitter and Line Receiver 4
4.1Your TP-953 DVI/Audio Line Transmitter 5
4.2Your TP-954 DVI/Audio Line Receiver 6
5Connecting a DVI/Audio Transmitter/Receiver System 7
5.1Adjusting the EQ. Level 8
5.2Wiring the CAT 5 LINE IN/LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors 9
6Technical Specifications 10
Figures
Figure 1: TP-953 DVI/Audio Line Transmitter 5
Figure 2: TP-954 DVI/Audio Line Receiver 6
Figure 3: Connecting the TP-953/TP-954 8
Figure 4: CAT 5 Pinout 9
Tables
Table 1: Features and Functions of the TP-953 5
Table 2: Features and Functions of the TP-954 6
Table 3: Equalization Level Setup 8
Table 4: CAT 5 Pinout 9
Table 5: TP-953/TP-954 Technical Specifications 10

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 groups1that are clearly defined
by function.
Thank you for purchasing the Kramer MultiTOOLS™ TP-953 DVI/Audio
Line Transmitter, TP-954 DVI/Audio Line Receiver, which is ideal for:
•Home theater, presentation and multimedia applications
•Rental and staging
Each package includes the following items:
•The TP-953 DVI/Audio Line Transmitter and/or TP-954 DVI/Audio
Line Receiver
•Power adapter (12V DC input)
•This user manual2
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
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 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
3 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
Using the TP-953 DVI/Audio Line Transmitter with the TP-954 DVI/Audio
Line Receiver constitutes a DVI/audio line transmitter/receiver system. The
TP-953 accepts analog, S/PDIF, and optical audio and DVI video input
signals, encodes and sends them over two CAT 5 cables. The TP-954
receives the CAT 5 signal, which includes both audio and video, decodes
and distributes it to the audio and video acceptors.
The TP-953 DVI/Audio Line Transmitter includes:
•A DVI input
•Three audio inputs: analog stereo, S/PDIF digital stereo, and optical
•Two CAT 5 LINE OUT RJ-45 connectors for signal transmission
to the TP-954
•Indicator LEDS for IN, OUT and power ON
The TP-954 DVI/Audio Line Receiver includes:
•Two CAT 5 LINE IN RJ-45 connectors for receiving signals from
the TP-953
•A DVI output
•Three audio outputs: analog stereo, S/PDIF digital stereo, and optical
•Indicator LEDS for IN, OUT and power ON
•An equalization select button
In addition, the TP-953/ TP-954 system features:
•System Range1—Up to 60m (197ft) at XGA, or up to 30m (98ft) at
WUXGA on shielded BC-DGKat524 cable; 60m (197ft) at SXGA
on shielded BC-DGKat623 cable; 60m (197ft) at SXGA on
shielded BC-DGKat7a23 cable
•Cables—For optimum range and performance, use Kramer's
BC-DGKat524, BC-DGKat623 and BC-DGKat7a23
•Resolution up to WUXGA (reduced blanking)
•HDCP compliance
1 Note that the transmission range depends on the signal resolution, graphics card and display used. The distance using non-
Kramer CAT 5, CAT 6 and CAT 7a cables may not reach these ranges

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Your DVI/Audio Line Transmitter and Line Receiver
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To achieve the best performance:
•Use only good quality connection cables1to avoid interference,
deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated
noise levels (often associated with low quality cables)
•Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that
may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer
TP-953, TP-954 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
3.1 Using Twisted Pair Cable
Kramer engineers have developed special twisted pair cables to best match
our digital twisted pair products; the Kramer BC-DGKat524 (CAT 5
24 AWG), the Kramer BC-DGKat623 (CAT 6 23 AWG cable), and the
Kramer BC-DGKat7a23 (CAT 7a 23 AWG cable). These specially built
cables significantly outperform regular CAT 5/CAT 6/CAT 7a cables.
4 Your DVI/Audio Line Transmitter and Line Receiver
This section describes the:
•TP-953 DVI/Audio Line Transmitter, see Section 4.1
•TP-954 DVI/Audio Line Receiver, see Section 4.2
1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

Your DVI/Audio Line Transmitter and Line Receiver
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4.1 Your TP-953 DVI/Audio Line Transmitter
Figure 1 and Table 1 define the TP-953 unit.
Figure 1: TP-953 DVI/Audio Line Transmitter
Table 1: Features and Functions of the TP-953
# Feature Function
1 DVI IN Connector Connects to the DVI source (digital signals only)
2
AUDIO IN
ANALOG 3.5mmMiniConnector Connects to the analog audio source
3 S/PDIF RCA Connector Connects to the digital audio source
4 OPTICAL Connector Connects to the optical audio source
5 OUT A, OUT B RJ-45 Connectors Connects to the IN A, IN B connectors on the TP-9541
6 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit
7 IN LED Lights when an input source is connected
8 OUT LED Lights when an output acceptor is connected
9 ON LED Lights when receiving power
1 Using a straight pin to pin UTP cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends (the pinout is defined in Table 4 and Figure 4)

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4.2 Your TP-954 DVI/Audio Line Receiver
Figure 2 and Table 2 define the TP-954 unit.
Figure 2: TP-954 DVI/Audio Line Receiver
Table 2: Features and Functions of the TP-954
# Feature Function
1 IN A, IN B RJ-45 Connectors Connects to the OUT A, OUT B connectors on the TP-9531
2 DVI OUT Connects to the DVI acceptor (digital signals only)
3
AUDIO OUT
ANALOG 3.5mmMiniConnector Connects to the analog audio acceptor
4 S/PDIF RCA Connector Connects to the digital audio acceptor
5 OPTICAL Connector Connects to the optical audio acceptor
6 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit
7 EQ. SELECT Button Press to select equalization for the cable length
8 IN LED Lights when an input source is connected
9 OUT LED Lights when an output acceptor is connected
10 ON LED Lights when receiving power
1 Using a straight pin to pin UTP cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends (the pinout is defined in Table 4 and Figure 4)

Connecting a DVI/Audio Transmitter/Receiver System
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5 Connecting a DVI/Audio Transmitter/Receiver System
To connect a TP-953/TP-954 DVI/audio transmitter/receiver system (for
example, a high-quality home cinema system), as Figure 3 illustrates, do the
following:
1. On the TP-953 connect:
A DVI video source1to the DVI IN connector and an audio
source (for example, a computer graphics source)
The two CAT 5 cables to OUT A and OUT B on RJ-45
connectors1
2. On the TP-954 connect:
The OUT A CAT 5 cable from the TP-953 to the IN A RJ-45
connector on the TP-9541
The OUT B CAT 5 cable from the TP-953 to the IN B RJ-45
connector on the TP-9541
A DVI video acceptor1(for example, a projector) to the DVI
OUT connector
An audio acceptor (for example, an AV receiver)
3. Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the
adapter to the mains electricity of either the TP-953 or the TP-9542.
4. Adjust the equalization level (see Section 5.1).
1 Do not connect an analog signal
2 If one of the devices does not power on, connect a power supply to both units

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Figure 3: Connecting the TP-953/TP-954
5.1 Adjusting the EQ. Level
To adjust the equalization to compensate for various cable lengths:
1. Press the EQ. SELECT button for about 3 seconds to enter the setup mode.
The IN or OUT LEDs flash according to their current setup.
2. Press and hold the EQ. SELECT button to cycle through the four
equalization states, as defined in Table 3.
Table 3: Equalization Level Setup
LED STATUS Equalization Level Suitable for:
IN LED OUT LED
Flashing Off Short cable length
Flashing On Medium cable length
Off Flashing Long cable length
On Flashing Extra-long cable length