Kramer TP-200, TP-100 User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

Models:

TP-100, XGA Line Transmitter
TP-200, XGA Line Receiver

Contents

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Contents

1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
3 Overview 2
4 Your XGA Line Transmitter and the XGA Line Receiver 3
5 Connecting a XGA/CAT5 Distribution System 5
6 Technical Specifications 7

Figures

Figure 1: TP-100 XGA Line Transmitter 3
Figure 2: TP-200 XGA Line Receiver 4
Figure 3: Multimode XGA/CAT5 Distribution System 6

Tables

Table 1: Front Panel TP-100 XGA Line Transmitter Features 3
Table 2: Rear Panel TP-100 XGA Line Transmitter Features 3
Table 3: Front Panel TP-200 XGA Line Receiver Features 4
Table 4: Rear Panel TP-200 XGA Line Receiver Features 4
Table 5: Technical Specifications of the TP-100 / TP-20 0 7

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ADDENDUM: Included with user manuals for machines with a CAT5 connector

This addendum describes the Power Connect feature used with Kramer
machines, and the choice between STP and UTP CAT5 cables.

Power Connect Feature1

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 over the same CAT5 cable.

The Power Connect feature applies as long as the CAT5 cable is heavy gauge
cable (that is, it can carry power). The distance does not exceed 50 meters on
standard cable.

For a distance of 100 meters, separate power supplies must be connected to the
transmitter and to the receiver simultaneously, unless using heavy gauge CAT5
cable.

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 will give better results. 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 is preferred because it
provides 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 far away
from electric cables, motors etc., which are prone to create electrical interference.

1 This section of the addendum is only relevant to machines that support this feature (for example, the TP-104; not the

TP-100)

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
350-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups

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, which are clearly defined

by function.
In addition to our high quality twisted-pair interfaces, like the TP-100 XGA

Line Transmitter and the TP-200 XGA Line Receiver, we also offer excellent
switchers and matrices, distribution a mplifiers, presentation processor s,
remote controllers and computer-related products. Congratulations on
purchasing yo ur Kramer TP-100 XGA Line Transmitter and the TP-200 XGA
Line Receiver. These products are ideal for utilizing existing UTP cabling that
results in an ef ficient, fast and uncluttered en vironm en t for:

• Studios, airports, offices and hospitals

• Security and military applications

The package includes the following items:

• TP-100 XGA Line Transmitter and/or TP-200 XGA Line Receiver

• Power cord(s)

• This user manual

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and the Kramer concise product catalog/CD

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: 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 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com/manuals.html
3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com (click “Cables and Connectors ”
in the Products section)

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Overview

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3 Overview

The TP-100 XGA Line Transmitter and TP-200 XGA Line Receiver constitute
an extendable branching set of VGA/XGA-to-Twisted Pair Transmitter and
Receiver. The input looping capability of the TP-100 and the transceiving
ability of the TP-200 create a multimode XGA/CAT5 distribution system.

The TP-100 XGA Line Transmitter includes:

• A looping XGA input (with termination switch)

• ID Bit control

• 2 CAT5 outputs for si multaneous signal transmissio n to 2 locations

• Individual cable EQ. control for each CAT5 output

The TP-200 XGA Line Receiver:

• Receives the CAT5 signal, decodes it and simultaneously distributes it to

3 XGA outputs and relays the input to the next receiver (transceiver operation)

• Includes an EQ. control for the decoded XGA signal and an EQ. control

for the signal re-transmitted to the next receiver

Achieving the best performance means:

• Connecting 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)

• Avoiding interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may
adversely influence signal quality and positioning your TP-100 and/or TP-200
in a location free from moisture and away from excessive sunlight and dust

Your XGA Line Transmitter and the XGA Line Receiver

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4 Your XGA Line Transmitter and the XGA Line Receiver

Figure 1, Table 1 and Table 2 define the TP-100:

Figure 1: TP-100 XGA Line Transmitter

Table 1: Front Panel TP-100 XGA Line Transmitter Features

# Feature Function

1 POWER Switch Illuminated switch supplying power to the unit
2 Out 2 EQ. Knob Adjusts the equalization control level (EQ.) for the CAT5 Line 2 output
3 Out 1 EQ. Knob Adjusts the equalization control level (EQ.) for the CAT5 Line 1 output

Table 2: Rear Panel TP-100 XGA Line Transmitter Features

# Feature Function

1 XGA Input HD15 Connector Connects to the video source
2 ID Bit (OFF / ON) Button Pushing in selects the ID BIT (when outputting a VGA signal from a

laptop to an external VGA monitor

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); releasing deactivates th e ID BIT

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Term (Hi-Z / 75Ω) Button Pushing in selects 75Ω; releasing selects Hi-Z

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4 XGA Loop HD15 Connector For looping to a VGA acceptor
5 Line 1 OUT CAT5 Connector

Connects to the Line IN connector on the TP-200 XGA Line Recei ve r3

6 Line 2 OUT CAT5 Connector

Connects to the Line IN connector on the TP-200 XGA Line Recei ve r3

7 Power Connector with FUSE AC connector enabling power supply to the unit

1 Sometimes laptop computers refuse to output a VGA signal to an external VGA monitor. By setting the ID Bit to ON (and
using pin # 4 on the VGA connector that is normally unused), the laptop computer will output to an external VGA monitor
2 For looping select Hi-Z
3 Using a UTP cable with CAT5 connectors at both ends

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Your XGA Line Transmitter and the XGA Line Receiver

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Figure 2, Table 3 and Table 4 define the TP-100:

Figure 2: TP-2 00 XGA Line Receiver

Table 3: Front Panel TP-200 XGA Line Receiver Features

# Feature Function

1 POWER Switch Illuminated switch supplying power to the unit
2 Line Out EQ. Knob Adjusts the equalization control level (EQ.) for the signal transmitted via the

CAT5 Line output to the next XGA Line Receiver

3 XGA Out EQ. Knob Adjusts the equalization control level (EQ.) for the decoded XGA signal

Table 4: Rear Panel TP-200 XGA Line Receiver Features

# Feature Function

1 Line IN CAT5 Connector Connects to the Line OUT connector on the XG A L i ne T ransmitt er
2 Line OUT CAT5 Connector Connects to the Line IN connector on the next XGA Line Receiver
3 XGA OUT 1 HD15 Connector Connects to the video acceptor 1
4 XGA OUT 2 HD15 Connector Connects to the video acceptor 2
5 XGA OUT 3 HD15 Connector Connects to the video acceptor 3
6 Power Connector with FUSE AC connector enabling power supply to the unit

Connecting a XGA/CAT5 Distribution System

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5 Connecting a XGA/CAT5 Distribution System

To configure a XGA/CAT5 distribution system consisting of two TP-100
XGA Line Transmitter units and two (transceiver) TP-200 XGA Line Receiver

units, as Figure 3 illustrates, do the following:

1. Connect a XGA source (for example, a laptop

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) to the XGA Input

connector on the first TP-100 XGA Line Transmitter unit.

2. Connect the first TP-100 XGA Line Transmitter unit’s XGA Loop

connector to the XGA Input connector on the second TP-100 XGA Line
Transmitter unit

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3. Connect the first TP-100 XGA Line Transmitter unit’s Line 1 OUT

connector to the Line IN connector on the first TP-200 XGA Line
Receiver unit.

4. Connect the first TP-100 XGA Line Transmitter unit’s Line 2 OUT

connector to the Line IN connector on an additional TP-200 XGA Line
Receiver unit.

5. Connect the first TP-200 XGA Line Receiver unit’s Line OUT connector

to the Line IN connector on the second TP-200 XGA Line Receiver unit.

6. Connect the XGA outputs on both TP-200 Line Receiver units to their

respective XGA acceptors.

7. Connect the power cord on each unit to the electricity supply.

1 Push in the ID Bit button to ON
2 Release the Term button to HI-Z on the first unit and push in the Term button to 75 Ω on the second unit

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Connecting a XGA/CAT5 Distribution System

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Figure 3: Multimode XGA/CAT5 Distribution System

Technical Specifications

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6 Technical Specifications

Table 5 defines the technical specifications1:

Table 5: Technical Specifications2 of the TP-100 / TP-200

INPUTS:

TP-100: 1 XGA input o n a n HD15 F c onne ctor ; 1 XGA Loop on an H D15F co nnector
TP-200: 1 UTP CAT5 connector (Line IN)

OUTPUTS:

TP-100: 2 UTP CAT5 connectors (Line 1 OUT; Lin e 2 OUT)
TP-200: 1 UTP CAT5 connector (Line OUT); 3 X GA ou tput s on HD15F conn ectors

MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL: 1.5 Vpp / 75Ω
DIFF. GAIN (Pair): 0.23% (optimum)
DIFF. PHASE (Pair): 0.19 Deg (optimum)
K-FACTOR (Pai r): <0.05% (optim um )
S/N RATIO (Pair): 70dB (optimum)
RESOLUTION: Up to UXGA
RANGE: Up to 150m with CAT5 UTP
CONTROLS: (30m):

TP-100: Line Out E.Q.: 0 to 7.8dB @ 20M Hz
TP-200: XGA Out E.Q.: 0 to 3.2dB @ 20MHz

COUPLING: DC
POWER SOURCE:

TP-100 / TP-200: 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz. (115VAC, U.S.A.) 13 VA
DIMENSIONS: 22cm x 18cm x 4.5cm (8.6 ” x 7” x 1.8”) , W, D, H.
WEIGHT: 1.2 kg. (2.65 lbs.) approx.
ACCESSORIES: Power cords
OPTIONS: 19” rack adapters RK-80 (holds two units)

1 Specifications for 30m 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 three 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. Dama ge, deterioration o r ma l function 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 c a use, w hich does not relate to a pro duct d e fect
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 pur chased.

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, t he origina l dated invoice (or a copy) must be presented as proof of warrant y 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, co nsult your autho r ized 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 pro duct, da mages based upon inconve nience, loss of use of the product, loss
of time, commercial loss; or:

2. Any ot her d amag es, w het her incid ent al, c ons eque nt ial o r ot herw ise. S o me co unt ries may no t allow limit at ions o n ho w long a n
implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitat ion of incidental or consequent ial 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 t he 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 author it y to operat e the equipment.

⌦ Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine.
⌦ P lease use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components.

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