Kramer TP-210 User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Preliminary
USER MANUAL
Model:
TP-210
XGA Line Transmitter/DA

Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 2
3Overview 3
3.1 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-210 XGA Line Transmitter/DA 4
5Installing the TP-210 XGA Line Transmitter/DA in a Rack 7
6Connecting the TP-210 XGA Line Transmitter/DA 8
6.1 Wiring the CAT 5 LINE IN / LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors 10
7Technical Specifications 10
Figures
Figure 1: TP-210 XGA Line Transmitter/DA 5
Figure 2: TP-210 XGA Line Transmitter/DA Underside View 6
Figure 3: Connecting the TP-210 XGA Line Transmitter/DA 9
Figure 4: CAT 5 PINOUT 10
Tables
Table 1: Front Panel TP-210 XGA Line Transmitter/DA Features 6
Table 2: TP-210 XGA Line Transmitter/DA Underside Features 6
Table 3: CAT 5 PINOUT 10
Table 4: Technical Specifications of the TP-210 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 TP-210 XGA Line Transmitter /DA.
This product is ideal for utilizing existing CAT 5 cabling that results in an
efficient, fast and uncluttered environment for:
•Presentation and multimedia applications
•Long range graphics distribution for schools, hospitals, security, and
stores
The package includes the following items:
•TP-210 XGA Line Transmitter/DA
•Power cord2
•This user manual3
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 www.KramerAV.com
4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at www.KramerAV.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-210 XGA Line Transmitter is a high-performance distribution
amplifier for computer graphics video signals with resolutions up to
UXGA/1080p/WUXGA. It takes one input and provides 10 twisted pair
outputs plus two computer graphics video outputs on 15-pin HD connectors
for local monitoring.
The TP-210 XGA Line Transmitter features:
•HDTV compatibility
•Maximum resolution – UXGA/1080p/WUXGA
•Two XGA outputs for local monitoring
•10 CAT 5 outputs for simultaneous signal transmission to 10 locations,
each with a transmission range of more than 300 feet (more than 100
meters1)
•H and V SYNC switches for changing the polarity of the signal
3.1 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 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.
Each output on the TP-210 can supply up to 500mA/12V, but no more than
2.5A in total (for all the outputs). Before using this feature, be sure that the
TP-210 is capable of providing the current requirements of the CAT 5
receivers.
1 If the receiver is connected at a distance of over 50 meters, you need to connect a separate power supply for that receiver
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-210 XGA Line Transmitter/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
•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-210
away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
4 Your TP-210 XGA Line Transmitter/DA
Figure 1 and Table 1 define the TP-210:
1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

Your TP-210 XGA Line Transmitter/DA
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Figure 1: TP-210 XGA Line Transmitter/DA

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Table 1: Front Panel TP-210 XGA Line Transmitter/DA Features
#
Feature
Function
1
POWER Switch
Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF
2
XGA INPUT 15-pin HD Connector
Connects to the video source
3
XGA OUT 2 15-pin HD Connector
Connects to the video acceptor 2
4
XGA OUT 1 15-pin HD Connector
Connects to the video acceptor 1
5
OUT CAT 5 Connectors
Connect to the LINE IN connectors of Line Receivers 1(from 1 to 10)
6
Power Connector with FUSE
AC connector enabling power supply to the unit
The TP-210 underside is illustrated in Figure 2 and defined in Table 2:
Figure 2: TP-210 XGA Line Transmitter/DA Underside View
Table 2: TP-210 XGA Line Transmitter/DA Underside Features
#
Feature
Function
1
VS Switch
To retain the polarity, slide the switch down2(to NORM.);
to change the VS polarity to negative polarity, slide the switch up (to NEG.)
2 HS
Switch To retain the polarity, slide the switch down2 (to NORM.);
to change the HS polarity to negative polarity, slide the switch up (to NEG.)
1 Using a cable with CAT 5 connectors at both ends
2 By default, both switches are set to NORM

Installing the TP-210 XGA Line Transmitter/DA in a Rack
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5 Installing the TP-210 XGA Line Transmitter/DA in a Rack
This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.

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Connecting the TP-210 XGA Line Transmitter/DA
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6 Connecting the TP-210 XGA Line Transmitter/DA
To connect the TP-210, as Figure 3 illustrates, do the following:
1. Connect an XGA source (for example, a computer graphics source) to the
XGA INPUT connector.
2. Connect the XGA OUT 1 XGA connector to an XGA acceptor (for
example, local display 1).
3. Connect the XGA OUT 2 XGA connector to an XGA acceptor (for
example, local display 2).
4. Connect1the 10 LINE OUTPUT CAT 5 connectors (from 1 to 10) to the
LINE IN CAT 5 connectors of 10 XGA line receivers (for example, the
Kramer2TP-120).
5. Connect the power cord3(not shown in Figure 3).
1 You do not have to connect all the LINE OUTPUTS
2 Alternatively, you can use a different Kramer receiver, for example, the Kramer PT-120
3 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine