Kramer TP-205A User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
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Model:
TP-205A
XGA / Audio / RS-232 Line Transmitter / DA

Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 1
3 Overview 3
3.1 Your TP-205A 3
3.2 About the Power Connect Feature 3
3.3 Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) / Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) 4
3.4 Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance 4
4 Your TP-205A 5
4.1.1 The TP-205A Underside 6
5 Configuring the TP-205A 7
5.1 Connecting the TP-205A 7
5.2 Looping the TP-205A 9
5.3 Wiring the CAT 5 LINE IN / LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors 10
5.4 Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC) 10
6 Technical Specifications 11
Figures
Figure 1: TP-205A 5
Figure 2: TP-205A Underside 6
Figure 3: Connecting the XGA / Audio / Data Line Transmitter / Receiver System 8
Figure 4: Looping the TP-205A 9
Figure 5: CAT 5 PINOUT 10
Figure 6: RS-232 PINOUT Connection 10
Tables
Table 1: TP-205A Features 5
Table 2: Features of the TP-205A Underside 6
Table 3: CAT 5 PINOUT 10
Table 4: RS-232 PINOUT Connection 10
Table 5: Technical Specifications of the TP-205A 11

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 groups
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that are clearly defined by function.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer TP-205A XGA / Audio / RS-232
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 items:
TP-205A XGA / Audio / RS-232 Line Transmitter / DA
Power adapter (12V DC Input) and 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 cables
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2.1 Quick Start
The quick start charts summarize the basic setup and operation steps of the
TP-205A.
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 the Internet at this URL: 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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Overview
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3 Overview
This section describes:
The TP-205A XGA / Audio / RS-232 Line Transmitter / DA, see section
3.1
The power connect feature, see section 3.2
Using shielded twisted pair (STP) / unshielded twisted pair (UTP), see
section 3.3
Recommendations for achieving the best performance, see section 3.4
3.1 Your TP-205A
The TP-205A is a high performance transmitter. It accepts a computer
graphics input signal, a selectable unbalanced stereo analog audio signal or a
digital audio (S/PDIF) signal, and unidirectional (TxD) RS-232 control
commands (that can be embedded when the S/PDIF ANALOG Selector
Button is set to the analog state). It transmits to up to five receivers (via CAT
5 cables).
In addition, the TP-205A:
Has a resolution of up to UXGA
Can be looped to an additional TP-205A transmitter
Has a transmission range of more than 300ft. (more than 100 meters) over
UTP cabling.
Can power the receivers over the same CAT 5 cable, and is 12V DC fed
3.2 About the Power Connect Feature
The Power Connect feature of the TP-205A lets you power the transmitter /
receiver(s) system by connecting just the TP-205A power adapter. The other
units are fed via the cables connecting between the transmitter/receivers. The
Power Connect feature applies as long as the cable can carry power. The
distance does not exceed 50 meters on standard CAT 5 cable, for longer
distances, heavy gauge cable should be used
1
.
For a CAT 5 cable exceeding a distance of 50 meters, separate power supplies
should be connected to the transmitter and to the receivers simultaneously.
1 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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3.3 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 UTP skew-free cable, Kramer
BC-XTP, is intended for transmitting VGA signals and recommended for this
pair of machines. (Our non-skew-free cable, Kramer BC-STP, is intended for
digital signals.)
The compliance to electromagnetic interference was tested using STP cables,
therefore we recommend 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.
3.4 Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding
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 and position
your Kramer TP-205A away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit.
Warning – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power
wall adapter that is provided with this unit
1
.
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

Your TP-205A
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4 Your TP-205A
Figure 1 and Table 1 define the TP-205A:
Figure 1: TP-205A
Table 1: TP-205A Features
# Feature Function
1 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF
2 IN Connect to the computer graphics source
3
XGA 15-pin HD
Connector LOOP Connect to a display or to the XGA IN connector of an additional
TP-205A unit
4 LINE OUTPUTS RJ-45
Connectors
Connect to
1
the LINE IN RJ-45 connector on a receiver
2
(from 1 to 5)
5 IN Connects to the unbalanced stereo analog audio source
6
ANALOG AUDIO
3.5mm Mini Jack LOOP Connect to an unbalanced stereo analog audio acceptor or to the
ANALOG AUDIO IN connector of an additional TP-205A unit
7 S/PDIF – ANALOG SELECT
Selector Button
3
Release to select digital audio (S/PDIF)
Press to select analog audio
8 LOOP Connect to a digital audio acceptor or to the S/PDIF IN connector of an
additional TP-205A unit
9
S/PDIF RCA
Connector
IN Connect to the digital audio source
10 IN Connect the two connectors on the left (GND and IN) to a PC or
remote controller (see section 5.4)
11
RS-232 Terminal
Block Connector
LOOP Connect the two connectors on the right (GND and LOOP) to the GND
and IN connectors of an additional TP-205A
12 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit
1 Using a UTP CAT 5 cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends (the PINOUT is defined in Table 3 and Figure 5)
2 For example, the Kramer TP-124, the Kramer TP-46, and so on
3 RS-232 can be embedded only when the S/PDIF ANALOG Selector Button is set to the analog state

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Your TP-205A
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4.1.1 The TP-205A Underside
Figure 2 and Table 2 define the underside of the TP-205A
Figure 2: TP-205A Underside
Table 2: Features of the TP-205A Underside
Feature Function
HS Switch
1
Slide the switch up, to set the H SYNC to negative polarity (NEGATIVE)
Slide the switch down, to set the H SYNC to its input polarity (NORMAL)
VS Switch
1
Slide the switch up, to set the V SYNC to negative polarity (NEGATIVE)
Slide the switch down, to set the V SYNC to its input polarity (NORMAL)
1 By default, both switches are set down (for normal V SYNC and H SYNC polarity)

Configuring the TP-205A
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5 Configuring the TP-205A
This section describes how to:
Connect the TP-205A (see section 5.1)
Connect an additional TP-205A (see section 5.2)
Wire the CAT 5 LINE IN / LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors (see section 5.3)
Control via RS-232 (see section 5.4)
5.1 Connecting the TP-205A
You can connect the TP-205A to up to five receivers. Use it to transmit the video,
audio and RS-232 control signals via CAT 5 UTP cable.
To connect the TP-205A as illustrated in the example in Figure 3, do the
following:
1. Connect an XGA source (for example, a laptop’s graphics card) to the XGA IN
15-PIN HD connector and an audio source to the ANALOG AUDIO IN 3.5mm
mini jack
1
, for example, using a Kramer C-GMA/GMA cable (VGA HD15M
+Audio jack to VGA HD15M +Audio jack)
2
.
2. Press the SELECT button to select the ANALOG input
3
.
3. Connect an RS-232 cable with a 9-pin D-sub connector at one end to the laptop,
and the other end to the 2 left-hand pins of the terminal block connector
4
(GND
and IN) on the TP-205A RS-232 port
5
.
4. Connect the LINE OUTPUT CAT 5 connectors as follows
6
:
The LINE OUT 1 RJ-45 connector on the TP-205A to the LINE IN
RJ-45 connector on the TP-124
7
via UTP cabling
8
(with a range of
more than 300ft (>100m))
9
The LINE OUT 5 RJ-45 connector on the TP-205A to the LINE IN
RJ-45 connector on the TP-124
7
,via UTP cabling
8
(with a range of
more than 300ft (>100m))
1 Or alternatively to the digital audio S/PDIF IN RCA connector
2 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
3 If the digital audio input is selected, release the SELECT button
4 The two right pins (GND and LOOP) can be connected to the GND and IN connectors on an additional TP-205A unit
5 As defined in Figure 6 and Table 4 (see section 5.4)
6 You do not have to connect all the outputs
7 Refer to the separate user manual, which can be downloaded from the Internet at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
8 For details of how to wire a CAT 5 LINE IN / LINE OUT RJ-45 connector, see section 5.3
9 The TP-46 is connected to an additional TP-46 unit for transmitting the signal further

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Configuring the TP-205A
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5. Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter
to the mains electricity.
6. If necessary, set the H SYNC and V SYNC switches
1
on the underside.
Figure 3: Connecting the XGA / Audio / Data Line Transmitter / Receiver System
1 By default, both switches are set down (for normal V SYNC and H SYNC polarity)

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5.2 Looping the TP-205A
You can loop two
1
TP-205A units to add further output signals to the system,
as illustrated in the example in Figure 4. In this example:
1. Connect the XGA LOOP 15-PIN HD connector of the first TP-205A to the
XGA IN 15-PIN HD connector of the second TP-205A.
2. Connect the S/PDIF LOOP RCA connector of the first TP-205A to the S/PDIF
LOOP RCA connector of the second TP-205A.
3. Connect the GND and LOOP right terminal block connectors of the first
TP-205A to the GND and IN left terminal block connectors of the second
TP-205A.
4. Connect the LINE OUTPUT RJ-45 connectors on each TP-205A unit, to the
LINE IN RJ-45 connectors of various receivers, as illustrated in Figure 4.
5. On each TP-205A unit, connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket
and connect the adapter to the mains electricity.
TP-46
TP-122
TP-122
TP-122
TP-50
TP-50
TP-50
TP-46
TP-46
TP-120
TP-120
TP-124
Computer
Graphics
Source
Figure 4: Looping the TP-205A
1 The number of TP-205A units that can be looped 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-205A units

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Configuring the TP-205A
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5.3 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
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
Figure 5: CAT 5 PINOUT
5.4 Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC)
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 Figure 6 and Table 4:
Table 4: RS-232 PINOUT Connection
Attach the 9-pin
D-sub Connector
To the Terminal Block
Connector PIN:
PIN 3 IN
PIN 5 GND (on the left)
IN
GND
PIN 5 Connected to GND
PIN 3 Connected to RxD
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
To PC (DB9F)
PC (Controller) to TP-205A
Figure 6: RS-232 PINOUT
Connection

Technical Specifications
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6 Technical Specifications
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Table 5 includes the technical specifications of the TP-205A:
Table 5: Technical Specifications of the TP-205A
INPUTS: VIDEO: 1 VGA / UXGA on an 15-pin HD connector
AUDIO: 1 audio ANALOG 3.5mm mini jack, 1 audio S/PDIF RCA connector
OUTPUTS: 1 RJ-45 OUT connector
MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL: VIDEO: 1V AUDIO: 2.3V
RESOLUTION: Up to UXGA
BANDWIDTH (-3dB)2: AUDIO: 20Hz – 20kHz @0.5dB
S/N RATIO: AUDIO: >80dB
TOTAL GAIN: AUDIO:
Analog/analog: 0dB
Analog/SPDIF: –12dBFS
TND+N: AUDIO: <0.01%
POWER SOURCE: 12V DC 2A
DIMENSIONS: 21.46cm x 16.25cm x 4.36cm (8.45" x 6.4" x 1.72"), W, D, H
WEIGHT: 1.2kg (2.65lbs) approx.
ACCESSORIES: Power supply
OPTIONS: 19" rack adapters
1 Specifications are subject to change without notice
2 For the Transmitter/Receiver pair

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LIMITED WARRANTY
WHO IS PROTECTED?
WHAT IS COVERED ANDWHAT IS NOT COVERED
WHAT WE WILLPAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR
HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE
LIMITATION OF IMPLIED 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 notpay 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:
Thiswarranty gives youspecific legal rights, and you may also have 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.
Thisequipment 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 light industryenvironment".
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 actsof nature
ii) Product modification, or failure to followinstructions supplied with the product
iii) Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer
iv) Any shipment of the product (claims must be presented to the carrier)
v) Removal or installation of the product
vi) Anyother cause, whichdoes not relate to a product defect
vii) Cartons, equipment enclosures, cables or accessories used in 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 basedupon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss
of time, commercial loss; 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 apply to 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.
Usethe suppliedDC 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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where updates to this user manual may be found.
We welcome your questions, comments and feedback.
Caution
Safety Warning:
Disconnect the unit from the power supply before
opening/servicing.