Kramer TP-210A User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Preliminary
USER MANUAL
Model:
TP-210A
UXGA – Audio – RS-232 Line Transmitter/DA

Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 1
2.1Quick Start 2
3Overview 3
3.1About the Power Connect Feature 3
3.2Shielded Twisted Pair (STP)/Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) 4
3.3Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance 4
4Your TP-210A UXGA – Audio – RS-232 Line Transmitter/DA 4
4.1The TP-210A UXGA – Audio – RS-232 Line Transmitter/DA Underside 6
5Installing on a Rack 7
6Connecting the TP-210A 8
6.1Wiring the CAT 5 LINE IN/LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors 10
6.2Wiring the RS-232 Connector 10
7Technical Specifications 11
Figures
Figure 1: TP-210A UXGA – Audio – RS-232 Line Transmitter/DA 5
Figure 2: TP-210A Underside 6
Figure 3: Connecting the TP-210A UXGA – Audio – RS-232 Line Transmitter/DA 9
Figure 4: CAT 5 PINOUT 10
Figure 5: RS-232 PINOUT Connection 10
Tables
Table 1: TP-210A UXGA – Audio – RS-232 Line Transmitter/DA Features 6
Table 2: Features of the TP-210A Underside 6
Table 3: CAT 5 PINOUT 10
Table 4: Technical Specifications of the TP-210A 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 groups1that are clearly
defined by function.
Thank you for purchasing the Kramer TP-210A UXGA – 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-210A UXGA – Audio – RS-232 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 http://www.kramerelectronics.com
4 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
The quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps of the
TP-210A.
Step 4: Connect the power
Step 2: Connect the inputs and outputs - see section 6
Set the Hs and Vs
polarity switches
Set the Hs and Vs
polarity switches
Step 3: Set the underside switches - see section 6
Mount the machine in a rack or
stick the 4 rubber feet to the
underside
Mount the machine in a rack or
stick the 4 rubber feet to the
underside
Step 1: Mount the machine - see section 5
2
3
4
1
OUT 10
UXGA OUT 2
OUT 9
OUT 8
OUT 7
OUT 6
OUT 5
OUT 4
OUT 3
OUT 2
OUT 1
UXGA OUT 1
UXGA INPUT
LINE OUTPUTS
I
NPUT
O1
UT
O2
UT
AA
NALOG UDIO
S/PDIF
A
NALOG
I
NPUT
O1
UT
O2
UT
S/PDIF RS-232
I
N
O1
UT
O
UT
2
GR
X
GT
X
GT
X
TP-210A
Computer Graphics /
Audio / RS-232
Control
Range up
to 300ft
(up to
100 meters)
STP Cable
Display
Plasma
Display
To TP-124
To TP-124
To AV
Receiver
2
2
3
1
11
4
4
1
Connect a computer graphics source to
the UXGA input, an audio source to the
audio input and RS-232 to the Rx, G port
Connect the UXGA 1 video and audio
outputs, and the RS-232 port (if required)
Connect the UXGA 2 video and audio
outputs, and the RS-232 port (if required)
Connect to up to 10 TP-124 receivers via
CAT 5
Connect a computer graphics source to
the UXGA input, an audio source to the
audio input and RS-232 to the Rx, G port
Connect the UXGA 1 video and audio
outputs, and the RS-232 port (if required)
Connect the UXGA 2 video and audio
outputs, and the RS-232 port (if required)
Connect to up to 10 TP-124 receivers via
CAT 5
2
3
1
4
Audio
CAT 5
CAT 5
Audio
VGA
VGA
VGA
RS-232
RS-232

Overview
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3 Overview
The TP-210A UXGA – Audio – RS-232 Line Transmitter/DA receives a
computer graphics signal, an audio signal1and an RS-232 signal, and
distributes them to up to 10 receivers (via CAT 5 cables). The TP-210A
also simultaneously distributes the signal to two UXGA outputs, two analog
audio outputs or two digital audio outputs, and two RS-232 outputs.
The TP-210A serves as a power center that can distribute power to the
connected receivers (see section 3.1).
In particular, the TP-210A features:
•A resolution of up to UXGA
•One UXGA input and two outputs on 15-pin HD computer graphics
video connectors
•One digital audio input and two outputs (S/PDIF) on RCA connectors
as well as one analog audio input and two outputs on 3.5mm mini jacks
•A transmission range of up to 300ft (up to 100 meters) over STP
cabling
•Changeable polarity for decoding H and V Sync for video (UXGA)
The TP-210A is housed in a 19” 1U rack mountable enclosure, with rack “ears”
included, and is fed from a 100-240V AC universal switching power supply.
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 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.
1 Selectable analog or digital (S/PDIF) audio signal
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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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
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-210A
away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
4 Your TP-210A UXGA – Audio – RS-232 Line
Transmitter/DA
Figure 1 and Table 1 define the TP-210A:
1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

Your TP-210A UXGA – Audio – RS-232 Line Transmitter/DA
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Figure 1: TP-210A UXGA – Audio – RS-232 Line Transmitter/DA

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Table 1: TP-210A UXGA – Audio – RS-232 Line Transmitter/DA Features
# Feature Function
1 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF
2 UXGA INPUT 15-pin HD Connector Connect to the video source
3 UXGA OUT 15-pin HD Connectors Connect to the video acceptor1
4 LINE OUTPUT RJ-45 Connectors1Connect to2the LINE IN RJ-45 connector on a receiver3
5 ANALOG AUDIO
3.5mm Mini Jacks INPUT Connect to the stereo analog audio source
6 OUT Connect to the stereo analog audio acceptor1
7 S/PDIF ANALOG Selector Button4Press to select the analog audio source
Release to select the S/PDIF source
8 S/PDIF RCA
Connectors INPUT Connect to the digital audio source
9 OUT Connect to the digital audio acceptor1
10 RS-232 Terminal
Block Connector IN (G, Rx) Connect the two connectors (G and Rx) to transmit a
command (see section 6.1)
11 OUT (G, Tx1)Connect the two connectors (G and Tx) to control a device
(see section 6.1)
12 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit
4.1 The TP-210A UXGA – Audio – RS-232 Line Transmitter/DA
Underside
Figure 2 and Table 2 define the underside of the TP-210A
Figure 2: TP-210A Underside
Table 2: Features of the TP-210A Underside
Feature Function
VS Switch5Slide the switch up, to set the VS to negative polarity (NEG.)
Slide the switch down, to set the VS to its input polarity (NORM.)
HS Switch5Slide the switch up, to set the HS to negative polarity (NEG.)
Slide the switch down, to set the HS to its input polarity (NORM.)
1 From 1 to 2
2 Using a UTP CAT 5 cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends (the PINOUT is defined in Table 3 and Figure 4)
3 For example, the Kramer TP-124 or TP-46
4 RS-232 can be embedded only when the S/PDIF ANALOG Selector Button is set to the analog state
5 By default, both switches are set to NORM.

Installing on a Rack
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5 Installing on a Rack
This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.

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Connecting the TP-210A
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6 Connecting the TP-210A
This section describes how to connect the TP-210A (see section 6 ), wire the
CAT 5 LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors (see section 6.1), and wire the RS-232
connectors (see section 6.1).
To connect the TP-210A, as illustrated in Figure 3, do the following1:
1. Connect a UXGA source (for example, a laptop’s graphics card) to the
UXGA INPUT 15-pin HD connector.
2. Connect an analog2audio source to the Audio IN 3.5mm mini jack, for
example, using a Kramer C-GMA/GMA cable (VGA 15-pin HD +Audio
jack to VGA 15-pin HD +Audio jack)3, and press the S/PDIF – ANALOG
selector button.
3. Connect an RS-232 cable with a 9-pin D-sub connector at one end to the
laptop, and a 2-pin terminal block connector at the other end to the RS-232
IN port (G, Rx).
4. Connect the UXGA OUT 1 15-pin HD connector to the UXGA acceptor
(for example, a plasma display), and the ANALOG AUDIO2OUT 1
3.5mm mini jack connector to the analog audio connector on the acceptor. If
required, connect the RS-232 G and TX1 terminal block connector to the
RS-232 port on the acceptor.
5. Connect the UXGA OUT 2 15-pin HD connector to a UXGA acceptor (for
example, a display), and the ANALOG AUDIO2OUT 2 3.5mm mini jack
connector to the analog audio acceptor (for example, an AV Receiver).
6. Connect the LINE OUTPUT CAT 5 connectors as follows4:
The LINE OUT 1 RJ-45 connector on the TP-210A to the LINE IN
RJ-45 connector on a TP-1245unit via UTP cabling6(with a range
of up to 300ft (up to 100m))7
The LINE OUT 10 RJ-45 connector on the TP-210A to the LINE
IN RJ-45 connector on another TP-124,via UTP cabling (with a
range of up to 300ft (up to 100m))
1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your TP-210A. After connecting your TP-210A, switch on its
power and then switch on the power on each device
2 Alternatively, you can connect a digital audio source and acceptors and release the S/PDIF – ANALOG selector button
3 Not supplied. The full list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com. You can also connect
a UXGA source to the UXGA IN 15-pin HD connector, and a separate audio source to the AUDIO IN 3.5mm mini jack
4 You do not have to connect all the outputs
5 Refer to the separate user manual, which can be downloaded at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
6 For details of how to wire a CAT 5 LINE IN/LINE OUT RJ-45 connector, see section 6.1
7 Alternatively, you can connect the Kramer TP-46, which can be connected to an additional TP-46 unit for transmitting the
signal further

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7. Connect the power cord1.
8. If necessary, set the HS and VS switches2on the underside.
Figure 3: Connecting the TP-210A UXGA – Audio – RS-232 Line Transmitter/DA
1 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine
2 By default, both switches are set down (for normal V SYNC and H SYNC polarity)
AOUT
UDIO
LIN
INE
TP-124
XGA OUT
XGA / Audio / Data Line Receiver
TP-124
RS-232
GND
TXD
A
NALOG
S/PDIF
12V DC
Plasma
Display
VGA
Audio
RS-232
Audio
AOUT
UDIO
LIN
INE
TP-124
XGA OUT
XGA / Audio / Data Line Receiver
TP-124
RS-232
GND
TXD
A
NALOG
S/PDIF
12V DC
OUT 10
UXGA OUT 2
OUT 9
OUT 8
OUT 7
OUT 6
OUT 5
OUT 4
OUT 3
OUT 2
OUT 1
UXGA OUT 1
UXGA INPUT
LINE OUTPUTS
Display
Computer Graphics /
Audio / RS-232
Control
I
NPUT
O1
UT
O2
UT
AA
NALOG UDIO
S/PDIF
A
NALOG
I
NPUT
O1
UT
O2
UT
S/PDIF RS-232
I
N
O1
UT
O
UT
2
G R
X
GT
X
GT
X
Plasma
Display
TP-210A
Range up to 300ft
(up to 100 meters)
STP Cable
Plasma
Display
AV-Receiver
VGA
RS-232
Audio
AV-Receiver
Audio
Range up
to 300ft
(up to
100 meters)
STP Cable
RS-232
RS-232
VGA
VGA
VGA
Audio
Audio

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6.1 Wiring the CAT 5 LINE IN/LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors
Table 3 and Figure 4 define the UTP CAT 5 PINOUT, using a straight pin
to pin cable with RJ-45 connectors:
Table 3: CAT 5 PINOUT Figure 4: 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
6.2 Wiring the RS-232 Connector
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 5:
Figure 5: RS-232 PINOUT Connection
Rx
PIN 5 Connected to G
PIN 3 Connected to Rx
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
PC (9-pin D-sub) 9-pin D-sub
RS-232 to TP-210A
G
G PIN 5Connected to
Tx Connected to PIN 2
Tx
G
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
TP-210A to Controlled Unit

Technical Specifications
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7 Technical Specifications
Table 4 includes the technical specifications1of the TP-210A:
Table 4: Technical Specifications of the TP-210A
INPUTS: 1 UXGA video on a 15-pin HD connector, 1 unbalanced stereo audio on a
3.5mm mini jack, 1 S/PDIF on an RCA connector, 1 RS-232 with 1 RxD line
on a terminal block connector.
OUTPUTS: 10 twisted pairs on RJ-45 connectors, 2 UXGA on 15-pin HD connectors, 2
unbalanced stereo audio on 3.5mm mini jacks, 2 S/PDIF on RCA connectors,
2 RS-232 with 2 TxD lines on terminal block connectors.
MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL: Video: 1.6V; Audio: 2.3V.
POWER OUTPUTS: 12V DC 0.5A max via each RJ-45 output (PINs 4, 5)
RESOLUTION: UXGA & 1080p
BANDWIDTH: 20Hz to 20kHz @1dB (audio)
SAMPLING RATE FOR S/PDIF: 48kHz
S/N RATIO: AUDIO: >75dB
TOTAL GAIN: AUDIO:
Analog/analog: 0dB
Analog/SPDIF: -12dBFS
TND+N: AUDIO: <0.02%
POWER SOURCE: 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz, 46VA
DIMENSIONS: 19" x 9.3" x 1U (W, D, H) rack mountable
WEIGHT: 3kg (6.6lbs) approx.
ACCESSORIES: Power cord2, rack “ears”
1 Specifications are subject to change without notice
2 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine

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LIMITED WARRANTY
WHOISPROTECTED?
WHATISCOVEREDANDWHATISNOTCOVERED
WHATWE WILLPAYFORANDWHATWEWILLNOTPAYFOR
HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE
LIMITATIONOFIMPLIEDWARRANTIES
EXCLUSIONOFDAMAGES
CAUTION!
Kramer Electronics (hereafter ) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the
followingterms.
Kramer
HOWLONGISTHE 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.
Wewillpaylaborandmaterialexpensesforcovereditems.Wewillnotpayforthefollowing:
The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option. Kramer shall
notbeliablefor:
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrights,whichvaryfromplacetoplace.
Allproducts returnedtoKramerforservicemusthavepriorapproval.Thismay be obtainedfromyourdealer.
Thisequipmenthasbeentestedtodeterminecompliancewiththerequirementsof:
EN-50081: "Electromagneticcompatibility(EMC);
genericemissionstandard.
Residential,commercialandlightindustry"
EN-50082: "Electromagneticcompatibility(EMC)genericimmunitystandard.
Part1:Residential,commercialandlightindustryenvironment".
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 thewarranty:
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,deteriorationormalfunctionresultingfrom:
i) Accident,misuse,abuse,neglect,fire, water,lightningorotheractsofnature
ii) Product modification, or failureto follow instructions supplied with the product
iii) RepairorattemptedrepairbyanyonenotauthorizedbyKramer
iv) Anyshipmentoftheproduct(claimsmustbepresentedtothecarrier)
v) Removalorinstallationoftheproduct
vi) Anyothercause,whichdoesnotrelatetoaproductdefect
vii) Cartons, equipmentenclosures,cables or accessoriesusedinconjunctionwiththeproduct
1. Removalorinstallationscharges.
2. Costs of initial technical adjustments (set-up), including adjustment of user controls or programming. These costs are the
responsibilityoftheKramerdealerfromwhomtheproductwaspurchased.
3. Shippingcharges.
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 tootherpropertycausedbydefectsinthisproduct,damagesbaseduponinconvenience,lossofuseof theproduct,loss
of time,commercialloss; or:
2. Any other damages, whether incidental, consequential or otherwise. Some countries maynot allow limitations onhow long an
implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitationsandexclusionsmaynotapplytoyou.
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.
UsethesuppliedDC powersupplytofeed power tothemachine.
Pleaseuserecommendedinterconnectioncablestoconnectthemachinetoothercomponents.
IF reattached, removed or otherwise interfered with.
*FCCandCEapprovedusingSTPcable(fortwistedpairproducts)
NOTE:
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E-mail: [email protected]
P/N: 2900-000367 REV 3
For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer
distributors, visit our Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com,
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.
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