Kramer TP-45EDID User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
TP-45EDID
Component/UXGA/Audio
Transmitter
P/N: 2900-300126 Rev 2

TP-45EDID – Contents i
Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
2.2 Safety Instructions 3
2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3
3Overview 4
3.1 Shielded Twisted Pair (STP)/Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) 5
3.2 About the Power Connect™ Feature 5
3.3 Defining EDID 6
4Defining the TP-45EDID Component/UXGA/Audio Transmitter 7
5Connecting a Component/XGA – Audio Distribution System 9
5.1 Connecting the System in XGA Mode 10
5.2 Connecting the System in Component Video Mode 11
5.3 Connecting the TP-45EDID Remote Control 13
5.4 Wiring the CAT 5 LINE IN / LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors 14
6Acquiring the EDID 15
7Technical Specifications 16
Figures
Figure 1: TP-45EDID Component/UXGA/Audio Transmitter 7
Figure 2: Component/XGA – Audio Distribution System, XGA Mode 11
Figure 3: Component/XGA – Audio Distribution System, Component Video Mode 13
Figure 4: The TP-45EDID Remote Control Connection 14
Figure 5: CAT 5 PINOUT 14

TP-45EDID - Introduction 1
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 that are clearly defined
by function: 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 and
GROUP 11: Sierra Products.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer TP-45EDID Component/UXGA/Audio
Transmitter that uses existing UTP cabling to create an efficient, fast and uncluttered
environment for:
•Presentation and multimedia applications
•Long-range graphics distribution for schools, hospitals, security, and stores
•Security and military applications

2 TP-45EDID - Getting Started
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
Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com to check for up-to-date
user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware
upgrades are available (where appropriate).
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
•Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high-
performance, high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in
signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often
associated with low quality cables)
•Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils
•Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely
influence signal quality
•Position your Kramer TP-45EDID away from moisture, excessive sunlight
and dust
This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be
connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.
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2.2 Safety Instructions
Caution: There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit
Warning: Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall
adapter that is provided with the unit
Warning: Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall
before installing
2.3 Recycling Kramer Products
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC
aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by
requiring it to be collected and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive,
Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced
Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and
recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN
facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country
go to our recycling pages at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.
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4 TP-45EDID - Overview
3 Overview
The TP−45EDID is a high−performance twisted pair transmitter for computer
graphics or component video and unbalanced stereo audio signals. It converts the
input signals to a twisted pair signal and transmits them over CAT 5 cable to a
compatible receiver.
The TP-45EDID has two SELECT buttons that let you choose the video signal
input (XGA or component) as well as the audio input (digital or analog signal).
(The term XGA used throughout this manual implies resolutions exceeding
UXGA.) By selecting the required video input signal, the TP-45EDID with the
TP-46N can constitute either a component video (Y, CB/PB,CR/PR) or an XGA
video – audio transmitter / receiver system:
The TP-45EDID does not convert the video signal format. Thus computer graphics sources
must be routed to computer graphics outputs. Similarly, component video sources must be
routed to component video outputs.
•If XGA is selected, the TP-45EDID receives an XGA and audio signal and
transmits it over the CAT 5 cable to the XGA output on the TP-46N receiver
•If component video is selected, the component video signal is transmitted
over the CAT 5 cable to the COMP outputs on the TP-46N receiver
•The analog audio or S/PDIF (digital audio)—as selected via the audio
SELECT button—is transmitted together with the video signal over the CAT
5 cable to the TP-46N receiver
•The TP-45EDID can execute these control functions also remotely using
simple pushbuttons (see Section 5.3)
The audio signal is distributed simultaneously to the analog or digital audio
outputs.
The TP-45EDID Component/XGA – Audio Transmitter features:
•Transmission range of more than 300ft (more than 100m)
•YUV input (also known as Y, Cb, Cr, or Y, B-Y, R-Y, or Y, Pb, Pr) on 3 RCA
connectors and a computer graphics input on a 15-pin HD (F) connector
•Digital audio input (S/PDIF) on an RCA connector and a stereo analog input
on a 3.5mm mini jack

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•EDID capture that copies and stores the EDID from a display device
•The Power Connect™ feature where one unit can power the other over the
same CAT 5 cable
•12V DC power
•Toggling push-button selector switches and status LEDs connected by a
remote selector input terminal block
3.1 Shielded Twisted Pair (STP)/Unshielded Twisted Pair
(UTP)
We recommend that you use Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cable, and stress that
the compliance to electromagnetic interference was tested using 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.
In cases where there is skewing, our Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) skew-free
cable, Kramer BC-XTP, may be advantageous, and UTP cable might also be
preferable for long range applications. In any event when using UTP cable, it is
advisable to ensure that the cable is installed far away from electric cables, motors
and so on, which are prone to create electrical interference.
3.2 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
(164ft) on standard CAT 5 cable. For longer distances, heavy gauge cable should
be used (TP cable is still suitable for the video/audio transmission, but not for
feeding the power at these distances). 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).

6 TP-45EDID - Overview
For a TP cable exceeding a distance of 50m, separate power supplies should be
connected to the transmitter and to the receiver simultaneously.
3.3 Defining EDID
The Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) is a data-structure provided by a
display, to describe its capabilities to a graphics card (that is connected to the
display’s source). The EDID enables the TP-45EDID to “know” what kind of
monitor is connected to the output. The EDID includes the manufacturer’s name,
the product type, the timing data supported by the display, the display size,
luminance data and (for digital displays only) the pixel mapping data.
EDID is defined by a standard published by the Video Electronics Standards
Association (VESA).

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4 Defining the TP-45EDID
Component/UXGA/Audio Transmitter
This section defines the TP-45EDID.
Figure 1: TP-45EDID Component/UXGA/Audio Transmitter