Kramer Electronics TP-410 User Manual

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KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
P/N: 2900
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
TP-410
UXGA-Audio-RS-232 Line Transmitter / DA
-000733 Rev 3
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Contents
1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
3 Overview 3
3.1 Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) / Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) 4
3.2 Defining EDID 4
3.3 Defining the TP-410 UXGA-Audio-RS-232 Line Transmitter / DA 4
4 Installing in a Rack 8 5 Connecting the TP-410 9
5.1 Connecting the TP-410 9
5.2 Connecting to the TP-410 via an RS-232 Connection 11
5.3 Connecting to the TP-410 via an RS-485 Connection 11
5.4 Connecting to the TP-410 via the ETHERNET 12
5.5 Connecting Several TP-410 Units 14
6 Configuration and Distribution of Control Data 15
6.1 The Local Mode 15
7 The SETUP DIP-switches 19
7.1 Setting the Machine Number 19
7.2 Setting the RS-232/RS-485 Baud Rate DIP-switches 20
7.3 Setting the RS-485 Bus Termination 21
8 Wiring the CAT 5 LINE IN / LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors 22 9 Acquiring the EDID 23 10 Flash Memory Upgrade 24 11 Technical Specifications 25
11.1 Communication Parameters 26
12 Default EDID 27 13 Kramer Communication Protocol 2000 28
Figures
UFigure 1: TP-410 UXGA-Audio-RS-232 Line Transmitter / DA Front PanelU 5 UFigure 2: TP-410 UXGA-Audio-RS-232 Line Transmitter / DA Rear PanelU 6 UFigure 3: Connecting the TP-410, UXGA-Audio-RS-232 Line Transmitter / DAU 10 UFigure 4: RS-232 PinoutU 11 UFigure 5: Local Area Connection Properties WindowU 13 UFigure 6: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties WindowU 13 UFigure 7: Connecting Multiple TP-410 UnitsU 14 UFigure 8: Local Control via RS-232U 16 UFigure 9: Control via the EthernetU 16 UFigure 10: RS-232 Remote ControlU 17 UFigure 11: Connecting Multiple TP-410 Units via RS-485U 18 UFigure 12: The Address # DIP-switchesU 19 UFigure 13: TP-410 Baud Rate DIP-switchesU 20 UFigure 14: TP-410 DIP-switch RS-485 TerminationU 21 UFigure 15: CAT 5 PINOUTU 22
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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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcast i ng professionals 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 groups that are clearly defined by function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers; 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 and GRO UP 11: Sierra Video Products.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer TP-410 UXGA-Audio-RS-232 Line Transmitter / DA. This product, which incorporates HDMI™ technology, is ideal for:
• Transmission of video, audio and RS-232 signals for extended distances
over standard STP/UTP cables
• Multimedia and presentation source and acceptor selection
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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
• Use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine
Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance

To achieve the best performance:
• Use only good quality connection cables to avoid interference, deterioration
in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables)
• Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils
• Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely
influence signal quality
• Position your Kramer TP-410 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and
dust
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