
Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Preliminary
USER MANUAL
Model:
TP-205A
XGA/Audio/RS-232 Line Transmitter/DA

Contents
Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 2
3 Overview 3
3.1 About the Power Connect Feature 3
3.2 Shielded Twisted Pair (STP)/Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) 3
3.3 Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance 4
4 Your TP-205A 5
5 Configuring the TP-205A 6
5.1 Connecting the TP-205A 7
5.2 Looping the TP-205A 9
5.3 Wiring the CAT 5 LINE IN / LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors 10
5.4 Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC) 10
6 Technical Specifications 11
Figures
Figure 1: TP-205A 5
Figure 2: TP-205A Underside
Figure 3: Connecting the XGA/Audio/Data Line Transmitter/Receiver System
Figure 4: Looping the TP-205A 9
Figure 5: CAT 5 PINOUT
Figure 6: RS-232 PINOUT Connection
Tables
Table 1: TP-205A Features 5
Table 2: Features of the TP-205A Underside
Table 3: CAT 5 PINOUT
Table 4: RS-232 PINOUT Connection
Table 5: Technical Specifications of the TP-205A 11
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Introduction
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 the video, audio, presentation, and
broadcasting professional 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
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that are clearly
defined by function.
Thank you for purchasing the Kramer TP-205A XGA/Audio/RS-232 Line
Transmitter/DA, which is ideal for:
• Presentation and multimedia applications
• Long-range graphics distribution for schools, hospitals, security, and
stores
The package includes the following items:
• TP-205A XGA/Audio/RS-232 Line Transmitter/DA
• Power supply (12V DC)
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• This user manual
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
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• Use Kramer high performance high-resolution cables
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; 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; GROUP 11: Sierra Products
2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com