Kramer WP-210AE User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

Model:

WP-210AE

XGA/Audio Line Driver

Contents

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Contents

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Introduction 1

2

Getting Started 1

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Overview 1

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Your WP-210AE XGA/Audio Line Driver 2

4.1

Your WP-210AE: Available in 3 Versions 3

4.2

Your WP-210AE Front Panel 4

4.3

Your WP-210AE Top Side Panel 5

4.4

Your WP-210AE Lower Side Panel 5

4.5

Your RGBHV Outputs 6

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Using the WP-210AE XGA/Audio Line Driver 6

5.1

Installing the WP-210AE XGA/Audio Line Driver 7

5.2

Operating the WP-210AE XGA/Audio Line Driver 7

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Technical Specifications 9

Figures

Figure 1: Your WP-210AE: Available in 3 Versions 3
Figure 2: WP-210AE Front Panel 4
Figure 3: WP-210AE Top Side Panel 5
Figure 4: WP-210AE Lower Side Panel 5
Figure 5: WP-210AE RGBHV Outputs 6
Figure 6: Example of Conference Room WP-210AE Installation 6
Figure 7: Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Output to a Balanced Acceptor 7
Figure 8: Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Output to an Unbalanced Acceptor 7
Figure 9: Connecting the WP-210AE 8

Tables

Table 1: WP-210AE Front Panel Features 4
Table 2: WP-210AE Top Side Panel 5
Table 3: WP-210AE Lower Side Panel 5
Table 4: Technical Specifications of the WP-210AE XGA/Audio Line Driver 9

P/N: 2900 - 0010431 A1

ADDENDUM: WP-210, WP-210E, WP-210A, WP-210AE, WP-210AL, WP-220,
WP-220E, and WP-230.

This addendum clarifies the correct color of the V sync and H sync coax cables.

The color of the coax cables with all Kramer Wall Plates, including the

WP-210, WP-210E, WP-210A, WP-210AE, WP-210AL, WP-220,
WP-220E, WP-230 will be as follows:

 For V sync (vertical sync) – black1

 For H sync (horizontal sync) – yellow2

1 No longer yellow

2 No longer white

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 WP-210AE XGA/Audio Line Driver
active wall plate2, which is ideal for graphics and audio installations in board,
conference and training rooms, as well as long distance signal distribution.
The package includes the following items:

 WP-210AE XGA/Audio Line Driver

 This user manual3

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 cables4

3 Overview

The Kramer WP-210AE XGA/Audio Line Driver includes:

 An XGA input (up to UXGA resolution) on a standard HD-15 connector

 A local monitor XGA loop-through on an HD15F connector

 An amplified and equalized RGBHV output on 5 BNC connectors

 An unbalanced stereo audio input on a 3.5mm mini jack

 A balanced stereo audio output on a terminal block connector

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 Each wall plate is supplied with the required M3x4 screws

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

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

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In particular, the WP-210AE XGA/Audio Line Driver has:

 Level1 control

 Cable equalization control

 Left and right audio level controls

 Switches for ID Bit control and loop termination

 Switches to select between analog / digital sync operation

 Resolution exceeding UXGA, that ensures transparent operation

 A standard 12 Volt DC feed

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 and
positioning your WP-210AE away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

4 Your WP-210AE XGA/Audio Line Driver

This section defines the WP-210AE XGA/Audio Line Driver:

 Available in 3 versions (see section 4.1)

 Front panel (see section 4.2)

 Top side panel (see section 4.3)

 Lower side panel (see section 4.4)

 RGBHV Outputs (see section 4.5)

1 VGA/UXGA output signal

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4.1 Your WP-210AE: Available in 3 Versions

The Kramer WP-210AE XGA/Audio Line Driver is available in 3 versions—
one for Belgium, one for Germany, and one for the England (and the rest of
Europe)—as Figure 1 illustrates:

Figure 1: Your WP-210AE: Available in 3 Versions

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4.2 Your WP-210AE Front Panel

Figure 2 and Table 1 define the front panel of the WP-210AE:

Figure 2: WP-210AE Front Panel

Table 1: WP-210AE Front Panel Features

# Feature Function

1 Holes (2) For fastening the wall plate in place

2 XGA INPUT HD15F Connector Connects to the VGA/XGA source

3 EQ.1 Potentiometer Adjusts2 the cable compensation equalization level for the

RGBHV output
4 LEVEL Potentiometer Adjusts2 the output signal level for the RGBHV output

5 AUDIO INPUT 3.5mm Mini Jack Connects to the unbalanced stereo audio source

6 ON LED Illuminates when receiving power

7 XGA LOOP HD15F Connector For VGA/XGA looping to increase output availability
8 TERM. Switch

Push in to terminate with 75, or release for looping

9 ID BIT Switch Selects ID BIT when pushed in (when outputting a VGA signal

from a notebook to an external VGA monitor3)
10 VGA DETECT LED Illuminates when detecting an XGA4 signal

11 AUDIO LEFT LEVEL Trimmer Adjusts1 the left audio output signal level

12 AUDIO RIGHT LEVEL Trimmer Adjusts1 the right audio output signal level

1 Degradation and VGA/XGA signal loss can result from using long cables (due to stray capacitance), sometimes leading to a

total loss of sharpness in high-resolution signals

2 Use a screwdriver to carefully rotate the Potentiometer, adjusting the appropriate level

3 When the ID BIT is ON, the notebook will output to an external VGA monitor

4 At any resolution (VGA, SVGA, XGA and so on, and HD resolutions)

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4.3 Your WP-210AE Top Side Panel

Figure 3 and Table 2 define the top side panel of the WP-210AE:

Table 2: WP-210AE Top Side Panel

# Feature Function

1 Bal. Audio Out

Terminal Block
Connector

Connects to the
balanced stereo audio
acceptor

Figure 3: WP-210AE Top Side Panel

4.4 Your WP-210AE Lower Side Panel

Figure 4 and Table 3 define the lower side panel of the WP-210AE:

Table 3: WP-210AE Lower Side Panel

# Feature Function

1 H (Horizontal)

Sync Switch

2 V (Vertical)

Sync Switch

Set both switches to TTL
for a digital sync source
(for example, a graphics
card from a PC or
laptop). Set both
switches to Analog if the
source is analog based,
for example, an RGBHV
source with coaxial cable
for sync, such as a
camera with analog H
and V syncs

3 +12V PIN Connect (+) to the

connector for powering
the unit

4 GND PIN Connect (-) to the Ground

Figure 4: WP-210AE Lower Side Panel

1 Insert a screwdriver into the small hole and carefully rotate it, trimming the appropriate audio output level

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4.5 Your RGBHV Outputs

Figure 5 defines the 5 RGBHV BNC output connectors1 of the WP-210AE
which connect to the pre-installed wiring in the wall box opening that
connects to the XGA acceptor:

Figure 5: WP-210AE RGBHV Outputs

5 Using the WP-210AE XGA/Audio Line Driver

You can use your WP-210AE XGA/Audio Line Driver, for example, in a
conference room, as the example in Figure 6 illustrates:

Figure 6: Example of Conference Room WP-210AE Installation

For details of how to:

 Install your WP-210AE XGA/Audio Line Driver, see section 5.1

 Operate your WP-210AE XGA/Audio Line Driver, see section 5.2

1 The WP-210AE could be used for component HDTV by connecting YPbPr in place of GBR, and not connecting H and V

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5.1 Installing the WP-210AE XGA/Audio Line Driver

To install your WP-210AE XGA/Audio Line Driver:

1. Connect the 5 BNC output connectors to the pre-installed wiring in the wall
box opening that connects to the XGA acceptor (for example, a projector).

2. Connect the terminal block balanced stereo output as one of the following:

Figure 7: Connecting the Balanced Stereo

Audio Output to a Balanced Acceptor

Figure 8: Connecting the Balanced Stereo

Audio Output to an Unbalanced Acceptor

3. Set both the Hs and Vs switches.

4. Connect your 12V DC power supply to the POWER pins1, taking care that
polarity is correct.

5. Insert the WP-210AE directly into the wall box opening, and then mount
the front panel securely using the screws.

5.2 Operating the WP-210AE XGA/Audio Line Driver

To operate your WP-210AE XGA/Audio Line Driver:

1. Connect your XGA source (for example, a laptop’s graphics card) to the
XGA Input HD15F connector and to the AUDIO Input 3.5mm mini jack,
for example, using a Kramer C-GMA/GMA cable (VGA HD15M +Audio
jack to VGA HD15M +Audio jack)2.
Alternatively, you can connect an XGA source to the XGA Input HD15F
connector, and a separate audio source to the AUDIO Input.

2. Connect the HD15F Loop connector to a local monitor, if required3.

3. Push in the ID Bit button to set to ON.

4. If required, adjust4 the output signal level and/or cable compensation
equalization level, as well as the right5 and/or left5 audio output signal levels.

1 Connect the wire labeled “+” to the +12V pin, and the wire labeled “–” to the GND pin

2 Not supplied. The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

3 Push in the TERM switch if the loop output is used, otherwise make sure that the TERM switch is released

4 Use a screwdriver to carefully rotate the Potentiometer, adjusting the appropriate level

5 Insert a screwdriver into the small hole and carefully rotate it, trimming the appropriate audio output level

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Figure 9: Connecting the WP-210AE

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6 Technical Specifications

Table 4 includes the technical specifications:

Table 4: Technical Specifications1 of the WP-210AE XGA/Audio Line Driver

INPUTS: VIDEO: Looping analog red, green, blue

signals: 0.7 Vpp/75 , H and V sync,
TTL level, on HD15F connectors

AUDIO: Unbalanced stereo 3.5mm
mini jack

OUTPUTS: VIDEO: 1 RGBHV on 5 BNC connectors AUDIO: Balanced stereo terminal

block connector

MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL: VIDEO: 2Vpp (XGA) AUDIO: 5.2Vpp

RESOLUTION: Exceeding UXGA

DIFF. GAIN: 0.05%
DIFF. PHASE: 0.03 Deg.

K-FACTOR: <0.05%

S/N RATIO: VIDEO: 76dB

CONTROLS: Cable EQ. control: 0dB to +5.8dB @ 50 MHz; Level control: -0.8dB to +6.2dB

ID BIT button; TERM button; Hs (Horizontal) and Vs (Vertical) Sync switches;
right and left audio level controls

COUPLING: VIDEO: AC AUDIO: AC coupled

AUDIO BANDWIDTH: >100kHz

AUDIO THD + NOISE: <0.032%
AUDIO 2nd HARMONIC: <0.005%

POWER SOURCE: 12 VDC, 88mA

DIMENSIONS: Belgium: 8.0cm x 15.1cm x 4.5cm (3.15" x 5.95" x 1.77"), W, H, D

Germany: 8.0cm x 15.1cm x 4.5cm (3.15" x 5.95" x 1.77"), W, H, D
England and Europe: 8.6cm x 14.6cm x 4.5cm (3.39" x 5.75" x 1.77"), W, H, D

WEIGHT: 0.3 kg (0.67 lbs.) approx
ACCESSORIES: Power supply

1 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 of 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.

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com

E-mail: [e-mail]

P/N: 2900-000009 REV 2

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.