RGB and auto-detecting composite,
S-video, or component video
SDTV 480i (NTSC) & 576i (PAL), EDTV
480p & 576p, HDTV 720p & 1080i; RGB
VGA (640 x 480) up to UXGA 1600 x 1200
Dual-window each scalable to full-screen,
time base correction, gamma correction,
line doubling, motion adaptive deinterlacing,
reverse 3:2/2:2 pulldown
Stereo headphone/line-level audio output,
internal volume control and audio mixer
1. Specific models and protocols subject to verification; refer to the Crestron website or contact factory
for latest device support.
2. Depends on screen resolution.
3. Power should only be applied to the 24VDC power jack OR the NET port, not both.
4. The latest software versions can be obtained from the Crestron website. Refer to the NOTE following
these footnotes.
5. Crestron 2-Series control systems include the AV2 and PRO2. Consult the latest Crestron Product
Catalog for a complete list of 2-Series control systems.
6. When loading VisionTools (VT) Pro-e files or firmware through the RS-232 port of the control
system, be sure that the baud rate is at 38400 (Cresnet speed) or lower. Otherwise, Toolbox may post
the “Transfer Failed” message.
PW-2420RU
45 Watts
(1.875 Amps @ 24 Volts DC)
Version 3.155.1143
or later
Black metal, 1U 19-inch rack-mountable
(rack ears included)
1.80 in (4.57 cm) with feet,
1.70 in (4.32 cm) without feet
19.0 in (48.26 cm) with ears,
17.03 in (43.24 cm) without ears
NOTE: Crestron software and any files on the website are for authorized Crestron
dealers and Crestron Authorized Independent Programmers (CAIP) only. New users
may be required to register to obtain access to certain areas of the site (including the
FTP site).
(1) 2 mm barrel DC power jack,
24 Volt DC power input;
(PW-2420RU power supply sold separately).
Four-position terminal block connector for
data and power. Connects to Cresnet control
network.
Pin 1 (24) Power
Pin 2 (Y) Data
Pin 3 (Z) Data
Pin 4 (G) Ground
(2) USB 1.1 Type A female
for mouse or touchscreen input2
(2) Type II PC Card slots (reserved for future
applications)2
(1) Type II Compact Flash card slot for
memory expansion (up to 4 Gb)
(1) 8-wire RJ-45 female, QuickMedia output
port containing RGB (same as RGBHV OUTPUT) and WAV file audio;
Format: RGBHV;
Output Resolution: Software programmable
800x600, 1024x768, 1280x768, 1366x768,
1152x864, 1280x1024
Connects to QM input port of any
QuickMedia device via CresCAT-QM or
CresCAT-IM cable
(2) DB15HD female, RGB (VGA) inputs;
Analog Formats: RGBHV, RGBS and RGSB
Input Resolution, Non-interlaced: 640x480
minimum to 1600x1200 maximum;
Horizontal Frequency: 31.5 to 100 kHz
Vertical Frequency: 60 to 85 Hz (60 Hz limit
at 1600x1200)
Standard HD15 connector configured to
optimize performance.2
PIN SIGNAL
1 Red 9 No
2 Green 10 Ground
3 Blue 11 No
4 Reserved 12 Monitor
5 Ground 13 Horizontal
6 Red
Ground
7 Green
Ground
8 Blue
Ground
PIN SIGNAL
14 Vertical
15 Monitor
Connect
Connect
Sense
Synch
Synch
Sense
Clock
14 VIDEO IN (1 – 2)
(2) sets of (3) BNC female connectors
comprises (2) video inputs,
Dynamically configurable under system
control as (1) auto-detecting component
(YPbPr), S-Video (Y/C), or composite video
input
Formats: 480i (NTSC), 576i (PAL), 480p,
576p, 720p and 1080i;
Horizontal Frequency: 15 to 45 kHz
Vertical Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz
1. Interface connectors for NET port is provided with the unit.
2. Refer to the Crestron website or contact Crestron for the latest firmware capabilities and device
support. Connect to external touchscreen via part number 4501251 (supplied) or CNPS-602,
CNSP-616, CNSP-617, CNSP-621 or CNSP-622 (available separately—call Crestron).
3. The TPS-GA-TPI can be powered via the 24 VDC jack OR the NET port. Be sure to use a Crestron
approved power supply as another may cause damage.
4. The eight-pin RJ-45 QuickMedia transport port accepts CAT5E/CAT6 carrying audio, video and
microphone signals. The QM output port conforms to the 568B wiring standard. Refer to the
following table for connector pinouts.
RJ-45 PIN
NUMBER
1 WHITE/ORANGE
2 ORANGE
3 WHITE/GREEN
4 BLUE
5 WHITE/BLUE
6 GREEN
7 WHITE/BROWN
8 BROWN
WIRE COLORS
(EIA 568B)
QM ASSIGNMENT: RGB
- RGB RED
+ RGB RED
- RGB GREEN
+ DIGITAL AUDIO
- DIGITAL AUDIO
+ RGB GREEN
- RGB BLUE
+ RGB BLUE
QM ASSIGNMENT: COMPOSITE,
S-VIDEO, COMPONENT AND
AUDIO
- CHROMINANCE (- Pr)
+ CHROMINANCE (+ Pr)
- LUMINANCE (- Y)
+ AUDIO
- AUDIO
+ LUMINANCE (+ Y)
- COMPOSITE (- Pb)
+ COMPOSITE (+ Pb)
Industry Compliance
As of the date of manufacture, the TPS-GA-TPI, has been tested and found to
comply with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and Radio
communications Compliance Labeling.
NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
• Use Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment.
• Provide sufficient power to the system.
CAUTION: Insufficient power can lead to unpredictable results or damage
to the equipment. Please use the Crestron Power Calculator to help calculate
how much power is needed for the system
(http://www.crestron.com/calculators
• For larger networks, use a Cresnet Hub/Repeater (CNXHUB) to maintain
signal quality.
For more details, refer to “Check Network Wiring” on page 45.
).
Ethernet
The TPS-GA-TPI also uses high-speed Ethernet for communications between the
device and a control system, computer, digital media server and other IP-based
devices.
For information on connecting Ethernet devices in a Crestron system, refer to the
latest version of the Crestron e-Control
available for download from the Crestron website (www.crestron.com/manuals
Reference Guide (Doc. 6052), which is
).
QuickMedia Wiring
The Crestron QuickMedia cable (sold under the name “CresCAT-QM”) contains one
CAT5E cable and one Cresnet cable in Siamese jackets. Installation of any QM
device is as simple as installing CresCAT-QM wires from the output of one device to
the input of another. Installations are flexible, affordable and fast. For more
information, refer to the latest revision of the Crestron MediaManager Applications
Guide (Doc. 6244), which is available for download from the Crestron website.
NOTE: Do not untwist the two wires in a single pair for more than 1/3-1/2”
(0.84-1.27 cm) when making a connection. The twists are critical to canceling out
interference between the wires.
The aggregate cable length of a signal path originating at the TPS-GA-TPI and
terminating at QM endpoint such as a TPS-12G/15G-QM-L must not exceed 450
feet (137 meters). Video signals may experience a loss of quality over very long
lengths of cable. This phenomenon is due to the added resistance and capacitance of
longer cable lengths and is not peculiar to either Crestron and/or QuickMedia
systems. To ensure sufficient bandwidth, the maximum aggregate cable length
should not exceed 450 feet. The use of lower-resolution signals may allow increased
cable length but must be tested by the installer with the sources to be used. The QM
pin assignment is based on the EIA/TIA 568B RJ-45 Jack standard.
NOTE: When transmitting S-video, luminance uses the green video pathway and
chrominance uses the red video pathway. When transmitting composite video, the
signal is carried on the blue video pathway.
NOTE: When using CresCAT-QM wiring, four additional wires are included for
making Cresnet connections.
When connecting multiple QM devices, the route between a QM origination point
(transmitter) and a QM endpoint (receiver) cannot have more than two midpoints
(e.g. QM-MD7x2 or other QM switchers). Refer to the following diagram when
configuring a QM network.
NOTE: The aggregate length from transmitter to receiver cannot have a delay skew
or more than 22 ns.