Kramer TP-114 User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Preliminary
USER MANUAL
Model:
TP-114
1:4 XGA/HD DA/CAT 5 Transmitter

Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 1
2.1Getting Started 2
3Overview 3
3.1About the Power Connect Feature 3
3.2Shielded Twisted Pair (STP)/Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) 3
3.3Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance 4
4Your TP-114 1:4 XGA/HD DA/CAT 5 Transmitter 5
5Configuring a TP-114 XGA/HD Line Transmitter – DA System 6
5.1Wiring the CAT 5 LINE IN / LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors 9
6Technical Specifications 9
Figures
Figure 1: TP-114 1:4 XGA/HD DA/CAT 5 Transmitter 5
Figure 2: TP-114 1:4 XGA/HD DA/CAT 5 Transmitter (Underside Panel) 6
Figure 3: Configuring a TP-114 XGA/HD Line Transmitter – DA 8
Figure 4: CAT 5 PINOUT 9
Tables
Table 1: TP-114 1:4 XGA/HD DA/CAT 5 Transmitter Features 5
Table 2: TP-114 1:4 XGA/HD DA/CAT 5 Transmitter (Underside Panel) Features 6
Table 3: CAT 5 PINOUT 9
Table 4: Technical Specifications of the TP-114 (with 100m CAT 5 cable) 9

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 TOOLS: TP-114 XGA/HD Line
Transmitter – DA, which is ideal for:
•Presentation and multimedia applications
•Long range graphics distribution for schools, hospitals, security, and
stores
The package includes the following:
•TP-114 1:4 XGA/HD DA/CAT 5 Transmitter
•Power supply (12V DC)
•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;
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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 Getting Started
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
Step 2: Connect the power
Step 3: Change the polarity - see section 5
You can change the polarity of
decoding H and V Sync for video
(see Figure 4 and Table 2):
You can change the polarity of
decoding H and V Sync for video
(see Figure 4 and Table 2):
On the TP-114, connect:
A computer graphics
source to the XGA input
The XGA output to a local
display
Up to 4 of the line
outputs to the line inputs
(for example, on TP-120
XGA Line Receivers), via
UTP cabling
On the TP-114, connect:
A computer graphics
source to the XGA input
The XGA output to a local
display
Up to 4 of the line
outputs to the line inputs
(for example, on TP-120
XGA Line Receivers), via
UTP cabling
XGA Line Receiver
ON
LEVEL
EQ.
XGA Line Receiver
ON
LEVEL
EQ.
TP-114
1:4 XGA/HD DA/CAT5 Transmitter
Display 4
Computer
Graphics
Source
TP-120
TP-120
TP-114
Long CAT 5 cable
Long CAT 5 cable
LO3
INE UT
LO
INE UT
4
Local
Display
Display 1
VGA
VGA
VGA
VGA
Step 1: Connect the inputs and outputs - see section 5

Overview
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3 Overview
Your Kramer TOOLS TP-114 1:4 XGA/HD DA/CAT 5 Transmitter is a
high-performance distribution amplifier for computer graphics video or
HDTV signals. It converts a computer graphics video or HDTV signal on a
15-pin HD connector to four identical twisted pair signals.
The TP-114:
•Receives a computer graphics1/HD2signal and transmits it over four
CAT 5 cables to appropriate receivers3
•Has a resolution of up to UXGA, and a transmission range of more than
300 feet (more than 100 meters)
•Can change the polarity of decoding H and V Sync for video
•Includes the Power Connect™ feature
•Is powered by 12V DC
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 used4.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).
For a CAT 5 cable exceeding a distance of 50m, separate power supplies
should be connected to the transmitter and to the receiver simultaneously.
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
1 The terminology XGA is used throughout this manual, where this implies any RGBHV signal on an 15-pin HD connector
having a resolution from VGA up to UXGA
2 The TP-114 accepts high definition resolutions: 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p
3 Note that the CAT 5 connectors exclude audio
4 CAT 5 cable is still suitable for the video/audio transmission, but not for feeding the power at these distances

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Overview
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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 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-114
away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

Your TP-114 1:4 XGA/HD DA/CAT 5 Transmitter
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4 Your TP-114 1:4 XGA/HD DA/CAT 5 Transmitter
Figure 1 and Table 1 define the TP-114:
Figure 1: TP-114 1:4 XGA/HD DA/CAT 5 Transmitter
Table 1: TP-114 1:4 XGA/HD DA/CAT 5 Transmitter Features
# Feature Function
1 LINE OUT 1 RJ-45 Connector Connects to1the LINE IN RJ-45 connector on the (first) TP-120
XGA Line Receiver2
2 LINE OUT 2 RJ-45 Connector Connects to1the LINE IN RJ-45 connector on the (second)
TP-120 XGA Line Receiver2
3 LINE OUT 3 RJ-45 Connector Connects to1the LINE IN RJ-45 connector on the (third) TP-120
XGA Line Receiver2
4 LINE OUT 4 RJ-45 Connector Connects to1the LINE IN RJ-45 connector on the (fourth)
TP-120 XGA Line Receiver2
5 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit
6 XGA IN 15-pin HD Connector Connect to the XGA source
7 XGA OUT 15-pin HD Connector Connect to the XGA acceptor
8 ON LED Illuminates when receiving power
1 Using a UTP CAT 5 cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends (the PINOUT is defined in Table 3 and Figure 4)
2 Refer to the separate user manual: PT-110, PT-120, TP-120, WP-110, which can be downloaded from the Internet at:
http://www.kramerelectronics.com. Also, see the example illustrated in Figure 3
1
12
24 43 35
8
86 67 7
5

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Configuring a TP-114 XGA/HD Line Transmitter – DA System
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Figure 2 and Table 2 define the TP-114 underside panel:
Figure 2: TP-114 1:4 XGA/HD DA/CAT 5 Transmitter (Underside Panel)
Table 2: TP-114 1:4 XGA/HD DA/CAT 5 Transmitter (Underside Panel) Features
# Feature Function
1 VS Switch Slide the switch up1to change the VS polarity to NEGATIVE polarity2;
slide the switch down to NORMAL to retain the polarity
2 HS Switch Slide the switch up1to changethe HS polarity to NEGATIVE polarity2;
slide the switch down to NORMAL to retain the polarity
5 Configuring a TP-114 XGA/HD Line Transmitter – DA
System
You can use the TP-114 with four TP-120 units3to configure a 1:4 XGA/HD
DA/CAT 5 Transmitter system. This will let you transmit a computer
graphics/HD signal to four displays via long line CAT 5 UTP cabling.
To connect the TP-114 to four TP-120 units, as the example in Figure 3
illustrates, do the following:
1 By default, both switches are set in the down position
2 Downgoing syncs
3 Refer to the separate user manual: PT-110, PT-120, TP-120, WP-110, which can be downloaded from the Internet at:
http://www.kramerelectronics.com

Configuring a TP-114 XGA/HD Line Transmitter – DA System
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1. On the TP-114, connect the XGA/HD source (for example, a computer
graphics/HD source) to the XGA IN 15-pin HD connector, and connect the
line output RJ-45 connector1:
OUT 1 connector to the LINE IN RJ-45 connector on the first
TP-120
OUT 2 connector to the LINE IN RJ-45 connector on the second
TP-120
OUT 3 connector to the LINE IN RJ-45 connector on the third
TP-120
OUT 4 connector to the LINE IN RJ-45 connector on the fourth
TP-120
2. On the four TP-120 units, connect the:
XGA OUT 15-pin HD connector of the first TP-120 unit to the
XGA/HD acceptor (for example, display 1)
XGA OUT 15-pin HD connector of the second TP-120 unit to the
XGA/HD acceptor (for example, display 2)
XGA OUT 15-pin HD connector of the third TP-120 unit to the
XGA/HD acceptor (for example, display 3)
XGA OUT 15-pin HD connector of the fourth TP-120 unit to the
XGA/HD acceptor (for example, display 4)
3. On each Kramer TOOL, connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power
socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity.
The signal from the XGA source is transmitted via the CAT 5 cables,
decoded and converted at the each of the XGA OUT 15-pin HD connectors
to the XGA acceptors.
4. On the TP-120 units, if necessary:
Set the H SYNC and V SYNC switches2on the underside
Adjust3the video output signal level and/or cable compensation
equalization level
5. On the TP-114, if necessary, set the VS and HS switches4on the underside
1 Via UTP cabling (with a range of more than 300ft (>100m)). For details of how to wire a CAT 5 LINE IN/LINE OUT
RJ-45 connector, see section 5.1
2 By default, both switches are set down (for negative V SYNC and H SYNC polarity)
3 Use a screwdriver to carefully rotate the trimmer, adjusting the appropriate level
4 By default, both switches are set down (to NORMAL) to retain the VS and HS polarity

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Configuring a TP-114 XGA/HD Line Transmitter – DA System
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Figure 3: Configuring a TP-114 XGA/HD Line Transmitter – DA
XGA Line Receiver
ON
LEVEL
EQ.
XGA Line Receiver
ON
LEVEL
EQ.
TP-114
1:4 XGA/HD DA/CAT5 Transmitter
Display 4
Computer
Graphics
Source
TP-120
TP-120
TP-114
Long CAT 5 cable
Long CAT 5 cable
LO3
INE UT
LO
INE UT
4
Local
Display
Display 1
VGA
VGA
VGA
VGA