
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