Kramer VP-300THD User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

Model:

VP-300THD

1:2 XGA/HD DA/CAT5 Transmitter

Contents

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Contents

1

Introduction 1

2

Getting Started 1

3

Overview 1

3.1

About the Power Connect Feature 1

3.2

Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) / Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) 2

3.3

About the VP-300THD 1:2 XGA/HD DA/CAT5 Transmitter 2

3.4

Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance 2

4

Your VP-300THD 1:2 XGA/HD DA/CAT5 Transmitter 3

5

Connecting the VP-300THD 5

5.1

Wiring the CAT5 LINE IN / LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors 7

6

Technical Specifications 8

Figures

Figure 1: VP-300THD 1:2 XGA/HD DA/CAT5 Transmitter (Topside) 3
Figure 2: VP-300THD 1:2 XGA/HD DA/CAT5 Transmitter (Top Side Panel) 3
Figure 3: VP-300THD 1:2 XGA/HD DA/CAT5 Transmitter (Lower Side Panel) 4
Figure 4: VP-300THD 1:2 XGA/HD DA/CAT5 Transmitter (Underside) 4
Figure 5: Connecting the VP-300THD 6
Figure 6: CAT5 PINOUT 7

Tables

Table 1: VP-300THD 1:2 XGA/HD DA/CAT5 Transmitter (Top Side Panel) Features 3
Table 2: VP-300THD 1:2 XGA/HD DA/CAT5 Transmitter (Lower Side) Features 4
Table 3: VP-300THD 1:2 XGA/HD DA/CAT5 Transmitter (Underside) Features 4
Table 4: CAT5 PINOUT 7
Table 5: Technical Specifications of the VP-300THD (with 30m CAT5 cable) 8

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 VP-300THD 1:2
XGA/HD DA/CAT5 Transmitter, which is ideal for:

 Presentation and multimedia applications

 Long range graphics distribution for schools, hospitals, security, and stores

The package includes the VP-300THD 1:2 XGA/HD DA/CAT5 Transmitter,
power adapter (12V DC Input), and this user manual2.

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 cables3

3 Overview

This section describes:

 The power connect feature, see section 3.1

 Using shielded twisted pair (STP) / unshielded twisted pair (UTP), see

section 3.2

 A summary of the VP-300THD, see section 3.3

 Recommendations for achieving the best performance, see section 3.4

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.

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 our Web site: http://www.kramerelectronics.com

3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Overview

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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 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 and so on, which are prone to create electrical interference.

3.3 About the VP-300THD 1:2 XGA/HD DA/CAT5 Transmitter

Your Kramer TOOLS VP-300THD is a high performance distributor that:

 Accepts one computer graphics2 / HD3 input, provides necessary
buffering and isolation and then distributes the signal to two identical outputs,
as well as transmitting it over CAT5 UTP cable to its appropriate receiver4

 Has a resolution of up to UXGA, with a transmission range of more than
300 ft. (more than 100 meters)

 Includes the Power Connect feature (see section 3.1) and/or is 12VDC fed

3.4 Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance

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 VP-300THD away
from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

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

2 The terminology XGA is used throughout this manual, where this implies any RGBHV signal on an HD15 connector

having a resolution from VGA up to UXGA

3 The VP-300THD accepts high definition resolutions: 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p

4 Note that the CAT5 connector excludes audio