Kramer WP-210E User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

Model:

WP-210E

XGA Line Driver

Contents

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Contents

1

Introduction 1

2

Getting Started 1

3

Overview 1

4

Your WP-210E XGA Line Driver 2

4.1

Your WP-210E: Available in 3 Versions 3

4.2

Your WP-210E Front Panel 4

4.3

Your WP-210E Lower Side Panel 5

4.4

Your RGBHV Outputs 5

5

Using the WP-210E XGA Line Driver 6

5.1

Installing the WP-210E XGA Line Driver 6

5.2

Operating the WP-210E XGA Line Driver 7

6

Technical Specifications 9

Figures

Figure 1: Your WP-210E: Available in 3 Versions 3
Figure 2: WP-210E Front Panel 4
Figure 3: WP-210E Lower Side Panel 5
Figure 4: WP-210E RGBHV Outputs 5
Figure 5: Example of Conference Room WP-210E Installation 6
Figure 6: Connecting the WP-210E 8

Tables

Table 1: WP-210E Front Panel Features 4
Table 2: WP-210E Lower Side Panel 5
Table 3: Technical Specifications of the WP-210E XGA 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
350-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups1, which are clearly defined
by function.

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

 WP-210E XGA 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-210E XGA 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

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/manuals.html

4 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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In particular, the WP-210E XGA Line Driver has:

 Level1 control

 Cable equalization control

 Switches for ID BIT control and loop termination

 Switches to select between analog / digital sync operation

 Video bandwidth of 420 MHz, that ensures transparent operation for all

resolutions

 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-210E away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

4 Your WP-210E XGA Line Driver

This section defines the WP-210E XGA Line Driver:

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

 Front panel (see section 4.2)

 Lower side panel (see section 4.3)

 RGBHV Outputs (see section 4.4)

1 VGA/UXGA output signal

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4.1 Your WP-210E: Available in 3 Versions

The Kramer WP-210E XGA 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-210E: Available in 3 Versions

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4.2 Your WP-210E Front Panel

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

Figure 2: WP-210E Front Panel

Table 1: WP-210E Front Panel Features

# Feature Function

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

2 XGA INPUT HD15F Connector Connect to the VGA/XGA source
3 LEVEL Potentiometer Adjusts2 the output signal level for the RGBHV outputs

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

RGBHV outputs

5 ID BIT Button Selects ID BIT when pushed in (when outputting a VGA signal

from a notebook to an external VGA monitor3)

6 TERM. Button

Push in to terminate with 75, or release for looping
7 XGA LOOP HD15F Connector For VGA/XGA looping to increase output availability

8 ON LED Illuminates when receiving power

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

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4.3 Your WP-210E Lower Side Panel

Figure 3 and Table 2 define the lower side panel of the WP-210E:

Table 2: WP-210E 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 3: WP-210E Lower Side Panel

4.4 Your RGBHV Outputs

Figure 4 defines the 5 RGBHV BNC output connectors1 of the WP-210E
which connect to the pre-installed wiring in the wall box opening that
connects to the XGA acceptor:

Figure 4: WP-210E RGBHV Outputs

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

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5 Using the WP-210E XGA Line Driver

You can use your WP-210E XGA Line Driver, for example, in a conference
room, as the example in Figure 5 illustrates:

Figure 5: Example of Conference Room WP-210E Installation

For details of how to:

 Install your WP-210E XGA Line Driver, see section 5.1

 Operate your WP-210E XGA Line Driver, see section 5.2

5.1 Installing the WP-210E XGA Line Driver

To install your WP-210E XGA 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. Set both the Hs and Vs switches.

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

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

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

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5.2 Operating the WP-210E XGA Line Driver

To operate your WP-210E XGA Line Driver:

1. Connect your XGA source (for example, a laptop’s graphics card) to the
XGA Input HD15F connector.

2. Connect the HD15F Loop connector to a local monitor, if required1.

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

4. Adjust2 the output signal level and/or cable compensation equalization
level, if required.

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

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

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Figure 6: Connecting the WP-210E

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6 Technical Specifications

Table 3 includes the technical specifications:

Table 3: Technical Specifications1 of the WP-210E XGA Line Driver

INPUTS:

Looping analog red, green, blue signals: 0.7 Vpp/75 , H and V sync, TTL
level, on HD15F connectors

OUTPUTS: 1 RGBHV on 5 BNC connectors

MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL: 2.2Vpp (XGA)

BANDWIDTH (-3dB): 420MHz, Fully Loaded
DIFF. GAIN: 0.01%

DIFF. PHASE: 0.01 Deg.

K-FACTOR: <0.05%

S/N RATIO: 73dB

CONTROLS: Cable EQ. control: 0dB to +6.1dB @ 50 MHz; Level control: -0.8dB to +6.2dB

ID BIT button; TERM button; Hs (Horizontal) and Vs (Vertical) Sync switches for
TTL/Analog mode

COUPLING: AC

POWER SOURCE: 12 VDC, 77mA
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 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. 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.

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