Kramer VP-200XLTHD User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Models:
VP-200XLTHD XGA Line Amp/CAT 5 Transmitter
VP-5THD 1:4 VGA/UXGA Distributor/CAT 5 Transmitter
VP-5R CAT 5 Receiver/1:5 VGA/UXGA Distributor

Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 1
2.1Quick Start 2
3Overview 4
3.1About the Power Connect™ Feature 4
3.2Shielded Twisted Pair/Unshielded Twisted Pair 4
3.3Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance 5
4Defining the VP-200XLTHD XGA Line Amp/CAT 5 Transmitter 6
5Defining the VP-5THD 1:4 VGA/UXGA Distributor/CAT 5 Transmitter 8
6Defining the VP-5R CAT 5 Receiver/1:5 VGA/UXGA Distributor 10
7Connecting the VP-200XLTHD 11
8Connecting the VP-5THD and the VP-5R 13
8.1Wiring the CAT 5 LINE IN/LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors 15
9Technical Specifications 15
Figures
Figure 1: VP-200XLTHD XGA Line Amp/CAT 5 Transmitter 6
Figure 2: VP-200XLTHD XGA Line Amp/CAT 5 Transmitter Underside 7
Figure 3: VP-5THD 1:4 VGA/UXGA Distributor/CAT 5 Transmitter 8
Figure 4: VP-5THD 1:4 VGA/UXGA Distributor/CAT 5 Transmitter Underside 9
Figure 5: VP-5R CAT 5 Receiver/1:5 VGA/UXGA Distributor 10
Figure 6: VP-5R CAT 5 Receiver/1:5 VGA/UXGA Distributor Underside 11
Figure 7: Connecting the VP-200XLTHD 12
Figure 8: Connecting the VP-5THD and the VP-5R 14
Figure 9: TP Connector 15
Tables
Table 1: VP-200XLTHD XGA Line Amp/CAT 5 Transmitter Features 7
Table 2: VP-200XLTHD XGA Line Amp/CAT 5 Transmitter Underside Features 7
Table 3: VP-5THD 1:4 VGA/UXGA Distributor/CAT 5 Transmitter Features 9
Table 4: VP-5THD 1:4 VGA/UXGA Distributor/CAT 5 Transmitter Underside Features 9
Table 5: VP-5R CAT 5 Receiver/1:5 VGA/UXGA Distributor Features 10
Table 6: VP-5R CAT 5 Receiver/1:5 VGA/UXGA Distributor Underside Features 11
Table 7: TP Connector Pinout 15
Table 8: Technical Specifications of the VP-200XLTHD (with 30m CAT 5 cable) 15
Table 9: Technical Specifications of the VP-5THD (with 60m CAT 5 cable) 16
Table 10: Technical Specifications of the VP-5R (with 30m CAT 5 cable) 16

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: VP-200XLTHD XGA Line Amp/CAT 5
Transmitter, VP-5THD 1:4 VGA/UXGA Distributor/CAT 5 Transmitter, and/or
VP-5R CAT 5 Receiver/1:5 VGA/UXGA Distributor which are ideal for:
•Presentation and multimedia applications
•Long range graphics distribution for schools, hospitals, security, and stores
The package includes:
•One or more VP-200XLTHD,and/or VP-5THD, and/or VP-5R
•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 http://www.kramerelectronics.com
4 The complete list of Kramer cables is available at http://www.kramerelectronics.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.

Getting Started
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Overview
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3 Overview
This user manual describes the following products:
•Kramer TOOLS VP-200XLTHD XGA Line Amp/CAT 5 Transmitter, which
accepts one computer graphics input and distributes the signal to its 15-pin HD
connector output, as well as transmitting it over STP cabling (CAT 5 or
similar) to its appropriate receiver (see Section 4 )
•Kramer VP-5THD 1:4 VGA/UXGA Distributor/CAT 5 Transmitter, which is a
distributor for computer graphics signals, accepting one input, and distributing
the signal to its identical 4 outputs, as well as transmitting it over CAT 5 STP
cable to its appropriate receiver (see Section 5 )
•Kramer VP-5R CAT 5 Receiver/1:5 VGA/UXGA Distributor, which is a
distributor for computer graphics signals, receiving the computer graphics
signal via CAT 5 STP cable, and distributing the signal to 5 identical 15-pin
HD outputs (see Section 6 )
This section describes:
•The Power Connect feature (see Section 3.1)
•Using Shielded Twisted Pair/Unshielded Twisted Pair cable (see Section 3.2)
•Recommendations for achieving the best performance (see Section 3.3)
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 used1.
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/Unshielded Twisted Pair
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
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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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 product away from
moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Defining the VP-200XLTHD XGA Line Amp/CAT 5 Transmitter
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4 Defining the VP-200XLTHD XGA Line Amp/CAT 5 Transmitter
The VP-200XLTHD is a high-performance XGA line amp/CAT 5 transmitter that
accepts one computer graphics (XGA) input, provides necessary buffering and
isolation, and distributes the signal to the 15-pin HD connector output, as well as
transmitting it over STP cable to its appropriate receiver.
In particular, the VP-200XLTHD:
•Can also accept HD signals (high-definition resolutions: 480p, 576p, 720p,
1080i and 1080p)
•Has a transmission range of more than 300ft (100m) over STP cabling
•Has a video bandwidth exceeding 400MHz, ensuring transparency even when
operating at the highest resolutions
•Includes output level control and cable equalization control, via two trimmers
on the front panel of the unit
Figure 1 and Table 1 define the VP-200XLTHD.
Figure 1: VP-200XLTHD XGA Line Amp/CAT 5 Transmitter

Defining the VP-200XLTHD XGA Line Amp/CAT 5 Transmitter
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Table 1: VP-200XLTHD XGA Line Amp/CAT 5 Transmitter Features
# Feature Function
1 12V DC Connect to the 12V DC power adapter
2 LINE OUT RJ-45 Connector Connect to1the LINE IN RJ-45 connector on the TP-1202or the VP-5R
3 XGA OUT 15-pinHDConnector Connect to the XGA acceptor
4 INPUT 15-pinHDConnector Connect to the XGA source
5 LEVEL trimmer Turn to adjust3the output signal level
6 EQ. trimmer Turn to adjust3the video EQ. (equalization) compensation
7 ON LED Lights when the VP-200XLTHD receives power
Figure 2 and Table 2 define the VP-200XLTHD.
Figure 2: VP-200XLTHD XGA Line Amp/CAT 5 Transmitter Underside
Table 2: VP-200XLTHD XGA Line Amp/CAT 5 Transmitter Underside Features
Switch Function
VS Switch Slide the switch downward to changethe VS polarity to negative polarity4; slide the
switch upward to retain the polarity (default)
HS Switch Slide the switch downward to changethe HS polarity to negative polarity4; slide the
switch upward to retain the polarity (default)
1 Using an STP CAT 5 cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends (the pinout is defined in Table 7 and Figure 9)
2 Refer to the separate user manual: PT-110, PT-120, TP-120, WP-110 available at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
3 Insert a screwdriver into the hole and carefully rotate it, to trim the level
4 Downgoing syncs

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Defining the VP-5THD 1:4 VGA/UXGA Distributor/CAT 5 Transmitter
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5 Defining the VP-5THD 1:4 VGA/UXGA Distributor/CAT 5
Transmitter
The VP-5THD is a high-performance distributor for computer graphics signals,
accepting one input, providing necessary buffering and isolation, and distributing
the signal to its four identical outputs, as well as transmitting it over STP CAT 5
cable to an appropriate receiver.
In particular, the VP-5THD:
•Features front panel EQ. control
•Has switches on the underside for ID Bit control
•Has a video bandwidth exceeding 440MHz, ensuring transparency even when
operating at the highest resolutions
•Has a transmission range of more than 300ft (more than 100m) over STP cabling
•Is mains fed and housed in a half-width 19" enclosure
•Has Hs and Vs polarity switches on its underside
•Supports HD signals (high-definition resolutions: 720p, 1080i and 1080p) and
SD signals
Figure 3 and Table 3 define the VP-5THD.
Figure 3: VP-5THD 1:4 VGA/UXGA Distributor/CAT 5 Transmitter