Kramer TOOLS TP-10, TOOLS TP-9 User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

Models:

TP-9,

Audio / Video Line Transmitter

TP-10,

Audio / Video Line Receiver

Contents

i

Contents

1

Introduction 1

2

Getting Started 1

2.1

Quick Start 2

3

Overview 3

3.1

About the Power Connect Feature 4

3.2

Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) / Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) 4

4

Your Audio / Video Line Transmitter and Line Receiver 4

4.1

Your TP-9 Audio / Video Line Transmitter 5

4.2

Your TP-10 Audio / Video Line Receiver 7

5

Connecting an Audio / Video Distribution System 9

5.1

Wiring the CAT 5 LINE IN / LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors 11

6

Technical Specifications 12

Figures

Figure 1: TP-9 Audio / Video Line Transmitter 5
Figure 2: TP-9 Audio / Video Line Transmitter – Top and Lower Side Panels 5
Figure 3: TP-9 Audio / Video Line Transmitter Underside 6
Figure 4: TP-10 Audio / Video Line Receiver 7
Figure 5: TP-10 Audio / Video Line Receiver – Top and Lower Side Panels 7
Figure 6: Connecting the IR Emitter 9
Figure 7: Audio / Video Distribution System up to 300ft (100m) UTP Cable 10
Figure 8: CAT 5 PINOUT 11

Tables

Table 1: Features and Functions of the TP-9 6
Table 2: TP-9 Audio / Video Line Transmitter Underside Features 6
Table 3: Features and Functions of the TP-10 8
Table 4: CAT 5 PINOUT 11
Table 5: Technical Specifications of the TP-9 / TP-10 12

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ADDENDUM (this data is included at the end of the Overview section)

This addendum adds the following information to the user manual:

Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit.

Warning – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power

wall adapter that is provided with this unit1.

Warning – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall

before installing or removing device or servicing unit.

1 For example: model number AD2512C, part number 2535-000251

Introduction

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1 Introduction

Welcome to Kramer Electronics (since 1981): a world of unique, creative and
affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video,
audio and presentation professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have
redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our
500-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups1, which are clearly defined
by function.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer TOOLS TP-9 Audio / Video Line
Transmitter and Kramer TOOLS TP-10 Audio / Video Line Receiver, which
are particularly ideal for high quality home cinema installations.

The TP-9 and TP-10 are also suitable for utilizing existing UTP cabling that
results in an efficient, fast and uncluttered environment for:

 Studios, airports, offices and hospitals

 Security and military applications

The package includes the following items:

 TP-9 and/or TP-10

 Two sets of IR emitter cables2

 Power supply3, and this user manual4

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 cables5

1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Video and Audio Switchers, Matrix Switchers and Controllers; GROUP 3:

Video, Audio, VGA/XGA Processors; GROUP 4: Interfaces and Sync Processors; GROUP 5: Twisted Pair Interfaces;

GROUP 6: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; and GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors

2 3.5mm to IR Emitter Control Cable (C-A35/IRE-10)

3 A separate power supply is included with each product. As an option, you can purchase the Kramer VA-50P 6 Port

Universal 12-Volt Power Supply, enabling you to supply power to up to 6 Kramer devices that require 12VDC

4 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com

5 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

This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation:

Plasma

Display

TP-10

TP-9

Video Player

Overview

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3 Overview

Using the TP-9 Audio / Video Line Transmitter with the TP-10 Audio / Video
Line Receiver constitutes an Audio / Video Line transmitter / receiver system.

The TP-9 accepts the audio and video input signals, encodes and sends them
to the CAT5 cable. The TP-10 receives the CAT5 signal, which includes both
audio and video, decodes and distributes it to the audio and video acceptors.
The IR signal from the remote control is transmitted from the TP-10, via the
CAT 5 cable to the TP-9, which is connected to a video source, letting you
control the video source via its remote control transmitter from a distance.

The TP-9 Audio / Video Line Transmitter includes:

 A composite video input on a BNC connector and an s-Video (Y/C) input

on a 4p connector

 A digital audio input (S/PDIF) and an analog stereo audio input

 IR emitter outputs for up to two machines

 A CAT5 LINE OUT RJ-45 connector for signal transmission to the TP-10

and IR reception

The TP-10 Audio / Video Line Receiver includes:

 A composite video output on a BNC connector and an s-Video (Y/C)

output on a 4p connector

 A digital audio output (S/PDIF) and an analog stereo audio output

 An IR sensor

 A CAT5 LINE IN RJ-45 connector for signal reception from the TP-9

and IR transmission

 Level and EQ. controls for the CV and Y/C signals

Kramer twisted pair adapters are an excellent way to solve remote controlling
requirements without using more costly coaxial cable or fiber, or wireless
transmission systems.

To achieve the best performance:

 Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding 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-9 and/or
TP-10 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

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Your Audio / Video Line Transmitter and Line Receiver

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3.1 About the Power Connect Feature

The Power Connect feature lets you power a transmitter / receiver system by
connecting just one power adapter—to either the transmitter or the receiver.

The other unit is fed via the cable connecting between the transmitter/receiver.
The Power Connect feature applies as long as the cable can carry power. The
distance does not exceed 50 meters on standard CAT5 cable, for longer
distances, heavy gauge cable should be used1.

For a CAT5 cable exceeding a distance of 50 meters, separate power supplies
should be connected to the transmitter and to the receiver simultaneously.

3.2 Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) / Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)

The decision whether to use shielded twisted pair (STP) cable or unshielded
twisted pair (UTP) cable depends on the nature of the application.

It is recommended that in applications with high interference, shielded twisted pair
(STP) cable is used. However, the shield itself does create a capacitance that
degrades the frequency response of the machines. For shorter distances, of 50m or
so, shielded twisted pair (STP) cable may be preferred because it provides better
protection from interference (degradation is non-apparent).

For a long-range application, unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable is preferred.
However, the unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable should be installed further
away from electric cables, motors etc., which are prone to create electrical
interference.

4 Your Audio / Video Line Transmitter and Line Receiver

This section describes the:

 TP-9 Audio / Video Line Transmitter, see section 4.1

 TP-10 Audio / Video Line Receiver, see section 4.2

1 CAT5 cable is still suitable for the video/audio transmission, but not for feeding the power at these distances

Your Audio / Video Line Transmitter and Line Receiver

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4.1 Your TP-9 Audio / Video Line Transmitter

Figure 1, Figure 2 and Table 1 define the TP-9 unit:

Top Side Panel

Lower Side Panel

Figure 1: TP-9 Audio / Video Line Transmitter

Top Side Panel

Lower Side Panel

Figure 2: TP-9 Audio / Video Line Transmitter – Top and Lower Side Panels

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Table 1: Features and Functions of the TP-9

# Feature Function

1 CV IN BNC Connector Connects to the composite video source

2 Y/C IN 4p Connector Connects to the s-Video source
3 LINE OUT RJ-45 Connector

Connects to the LINE IN connector on the TP-101

4 S/PDIF RCA Connector Connects to the digital audio source

5

AUDIO

IN

ANALOG 3.5mm Mini connector Connects to the analog audio source

6 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit

7 3.5mm Mini connector 1

8

IR

OUT

3.5mm Mini connector 2

Connects to the IR emitter cable

9 IR LINK LED Lights when an IR link is established

10 ON LED Lights when receiving power

Figure 3 and Table 2 define the switches on the underside of the TP-9:

Figure 3: TP-9 Audio / Video Line Transmitter Underside

Table 2: TP-9 Audio / Video Line Transmitter Underside Features

# Feature Function

CV Set to CV to transmit composite video 1

VIDEO Input Selector
Switch

Y/C Set to Y/C to transmit s-Video

S/PDIF Set to S/PDIF to transmit digital audio 2

AUDIO Input Selector

Switch

ANALOG Set to ANALOG to transmit analog audio

1 Using a straight pin to pin UTP cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends (the PINOUT is defined in Table 4 and Figure 8)

Your Audio / Video Line Transmitter and Line Receiver

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4.2 Your TP-10 Audio / Video Line Receiver

Figure 4, Figure 5 and Table 3 define the TP-10 unit:

Top Side Panel

Lower Side Panel

Figure 4: TP-10 Audio / Video Line Receiver

Top Side Panel

Lower Side Panel

Figure 5: TP-10 Audio / Video Line Receiver – Top and Lower Side Panels

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Table 3: Features and Functions of the TP-10

# Feature Function

1 CV OUT BNC Connector Connects to the composite video acceptor

2 Y/C OUT 4p Connector Connects to the s-Video acceptor
3 LINE IN RJ-45 Connector

Connects to the LINE OUT connector on the TP-91

4 S/PDIF RCA

Connector

Connects to the digital audio acceptor

5

AUDIO

OUT

ANALOG 3.5mm Mini

connector

Connects to the analog audio acceptor

6 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit

7 AV LED Illuminates when receiving the correct input signal

8

LINK

IR LED Illuminates when receiving signals from an IR remote

control transmitter

9 IR SENSOR IR sensor red glass window
10 EQ. Trimmer2 Adjusts3 the video EQ. (equalization) compensation

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CV / Y

LEVEL Trimmer2 Adjusts3 composite video output signal or Y output signal

12 C LEVEL Trimmer2 Adjusts3 the C output signal

13 ON LED Lights when receiving power

1 Using a straight pin to pin UTP cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends (the PINOUT is defined in Table 4 and Figure 8)

2 If necessary (for example, when using a long cable), the adjustment range may be improved by opening the TP-10 cover

and shorting the following jumpers: J9, for equalization, J7, for CV or Y levels, and J8, for C level

3 Insert a screwdriver into the small hole and carefully rotate it, trimming the level

Connecting an Audio / Video Distribution System

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5 Connecting an Audio / Video Distribution System

To configure a TP-9 / TP-10 audio/video distribution system (for example, for
high quality home cinema system), as Figure 7 illustrates, do the following:

1. On the TP-9 connect:

 A composite video source (for example, a video player) to the CV IN

BNC connector

 A digital audio source (for example, the video player’s audio signal)

to the AUDIO IN S/PDIF RCA connector

 The IR OUT 2, 3.5mm mini connector to the IR receiver1 (on the

video player) via the IR emitter cable (see Figure 6)

2. On the TP-10, connect the:

 CV OUT BNC connector to a composite video acceptor (for

example, a plasma display)

 AUDIO OUT S/PDIF (digital audio) RCA connector2 to an audio

acceptor (for example, the plasma display’s audio connector)

3. Connect the LINE OUT connector of the TP-9 to the LINE IN connector of
the TP-10, via UTP cabling (maximum range of up to 300ft (100m)).

4. On the TP-9 underside, set the VIDEO switch to CV and the AUDIO switch
to S/PDIF.

5. On each TP-9 / TP-10 unit, connect a 12V DC power adapter to the power
socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity (see section 3.1).

6. On the TP-10, if required, adjust the CV EQ. and level, by inserting a
screwdriver into the small hole and carefully rotating it.

IR Emitter

Figure 6: Connecting the IR Emitter

1 Stick the IR emitter to the IR receiver window (usually located on the front panel of the video player)

2 You can also connect either the AUDIO OUT ANALOG 3.5mm mini connector to an analog audio acceptor, or both

AUDIO OUT connectors

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Be sure to place the TP-10 in such a way that the IR SENSOR window will be

in the line-of-sight of your IR remote controller.

You can now operate the video player via its IR remote controller from a
distance.

Plasma

Display

Video Player

TP-10

TP-9

Figure 7: Audio / Video Distribution System up to 300ft (100m) UTP Cable

Connecting an Audio / Video Distribution System

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5.1 Wiring the CAT 5 LINE IN / LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors

Table 4 and Figure 8 define the CAT 5 PINOUT, using a straight pin-to-pin
cable with RJ-45 connectors:

Table 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

Figure 8: CAT 5 PINOUT

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Technical Specifications

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6 Technical Specifications

Table 5 defines the technical specifications1:

Table 5: Technical Specifications2 of the TP-9 / TP-10

TP-9:

1 composite video 1Vpp/75 on a BNC connector
1 s-Video 1Vpp/75 [Y], 0.3Vpp/75 [C] on a 4p connector
1 S/PDIF (digital audio) on an RCA connector
1 audio (analog audio) <8dBu on a 3.5mm mini connector

INPUTS:

TP-10

1 RJ-45 CAT-5 shielded connector (LINE IN)

TP-9:

1 RJ-45 CAT-5 shielded connector (LINE OUT)
2 IR emitters on 3.5mm mini connectors

OUTPUTS:

TP-10:

1 composite video 1Vpp/75 on a BNC connector
1 s-Video 1Vpp/75 [Y], 0.3Vpp/75 [C] on a 4p connector
1 S/PDIF (digital audio) on an RCA connector
1 audio (analog audio) <8dBu on a 3.5mm mini connector

VIDEO Specifications

MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL: 2.6V

BANDWIDTH:

70MHz/-3dB

NON-LINEARITY: <0.05%

DIFF. GAIN: <0.05%

DIFF. PHASE: 0.09Deg

S/N RATIO: >75dB RMS/5MHz weighted

AUDIO Specifications

MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL: 4.6Vpp

BANDWIDTH: 20Hz to 20kHz/0.1dB

CONVERSION SAMPLE RATE: 48kHz

CONVERSION RESOLUTION: 24 bits

S/N RATIO: >73dB

TP-9:

12VDC, 95mA POWER SOURCE:

TP-10:

12VDC, 82mA

DIMENSIONS: 12cm x 6.95cm x 2.76cm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.08") W, D, H

WEIGHT: 0.3 kg (0.67 lbs.) approx

ACCESSORIES: Power Supply, 3.5mm to IR Emitter Control Cable (C-A35/IRE-10)

OPTIONS 15 meter cable and 20 meter IR Emitter Extension Cables

1 Specifications for 100m of CAT5 UTP cable, unless otherwise specified

2 Specifications are subject to change without notice

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LIMITED WARRANTY

Kramer Electronics (hereafter Kramer) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the
following terms.

HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY

Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase.

WHO IS PROTECTED?

Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty.

WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED

Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product. The following are not covered
by the warranty:

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.

3. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:
i) Accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning or other acts of nature

ii) Product modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product
iii) Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer
iv) Any shipment of the product (claims must be presented to the carrier)
v) Removal or installation of the product
vi) Any other cause, which does not relate to a product defect
vii) Cartons, equipment enclosures, cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product

WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR

We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items. We will not pay for the following:

1. Removal or installations charges.

2. Costs of initial technical adjustments (set-up), including adjustment of user controls or programming. These costs are the
responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased.

3. Shipping charges.

HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE

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.

LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to
the length of this warranty.

EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES

The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option. Kramer
shall not be liable for:

1. Damage to other property caused by defects in this product, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss
of time, commercial loss; or:

2. Any other damages, whether incidental, consequential or otherwise. Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation o f incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from place to place.
NOTE: All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval. This may be obtained from your dealer.
This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of:
EN-50081: "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC);

generic emission standard.
Part 1: Residential, commercial and light industry"

EN-50082: "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) generic immunity standard.

Part 1: Residential, commercial and light industry environment".

CFR-47: FCC Rules and Regulations:

Part 15: “Radio frequency devices
Subpart B – Unintentional radiators”

CAUTION!

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.

Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine.
Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components.

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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.