
Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 2
3 Overview 3
3.1 Shielded Twisted Pair/Unshielded Twisted Pair 3
3.2 About the Power Connect™ Feature 3
3.3 Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance 4
4 Defining the PT-100 XGA Line Extender 4
5 Connecting the PT-100 XGA Line Extender 5
5.1 Connecting the PT-100 XGA Line Extender as a Simple Line Extender 6
6 Wiring the Twisted Pair Connectors 8
7 Technical Specifications 8
Figures
Figure 1: PT-100, XGA Line Extender Front and Rear Panels 4
Figure 2: Connecting the PT-100 XGA Line Extender 5
Figure 3: Connecting the PT-100 as a Simple TP Line Extender 7
Figure 4: TP Connector 8
Tables
Table 1: PT-100, XGA Line Extender Front and Rear Panel Features 4
Table 2: TP Connector Pinout 8
Table 3: Technical Specifications of the PT-100 XGA Line Extender 8

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 a nd upgraded
most of our line, making the best even better! Our 1,000-plus different models now
appear in 11 groups
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that are clearly defined by function.
Thank you for purchasing your Kramer PicoTOOLS™ PT-100, XGA Line
Extender which is ideal for:
• Presentation and multimedia applications
• Long range graphics distribution for schools, hospitals, security and stores
The package includes:
• PT-100, XGA Line Extender
• Power adapter (12V DC)
• This user manual
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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 cables
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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 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from http://www.kramerelectronics.com
3 The complete list of Kramer cables is available from 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.
AOUT
UDIO
LIN
INE
TP-124
XGAOUT
XGA / Audio / Data Line Receiver
TP-124
RS-232
GND
TXD
A
NALOG
S/PDIF
12V DC
LOUT
INE
RS-232RS-232
XGAIN
TP-123
XGA / Audio / Data Line Transmitter
GND
Computer Graphics /
Audio / RS-232 Control
TP-123
RXD
AIN
UDIO
12V DC
AV Display System
with Built-in Speakers
VGA
RS-232
Audio
VGA
Audio
RS-232
CAT5 Cable
CAT5 Cable
PT-100
Step 1: Connect the inputs and outputs - see Section 5
Attach 12V DC power supplies to both devices if the distance between
the TP-123 and PT-100 is more than 50m (see Section 3.2)
Attach 12V DC power supplies to both devices if the distance between
the TP-123 and PT-100 is more than 50m (see Section 3.2)
Step 2: Turn the power ON
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Connect the source to the input of the TP-123
Connect the line out of the TP-123 to the input of the PT-100
Connect the output of the PT-100 to the line in of the TP-124
Connect the output of the TP-124 to the video and audio acceptor
Connect the source to the input of the TP-123
Connect the line out of the TP-123 to the input of the PT-100
Connect the output of the PT-100 to the line in of the TP-124
Connect the output of the TP-124 to the video and audio acceptor
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