Kramer Electronics TP-100 User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

Models:

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

Contents

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 Sp eci ficat ions of the TP-100 / TP-200 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)

P/N: 2900 – 9999991 A1

Introduction

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
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 amplifiers, presentation processors,
remote c ontrolle rs and computer-related products. Congratulations on
purchasing your 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 efficient, fast and unclu t t e r ed envir o n ment 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

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, which are clearly defined

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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