
Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
TP-330FW
FireWire Range Extender/ HUB

Contents
Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 2
3 Overview 3
3.1 Shielded Twisted Pair and Unshielded Twisted Pair 3
3.2 About the Power Connect™ Feature 4
3.3 Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance 4
4 Defining the TP-330FW FireWire Range Extender/Hub 5
5 Connecting FireWire Devices via Two TP-330FW Units 6
6 Wiring the TP LINE IN/LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors 7
7 Technical Specifications 8
Figures
Figure 1: TP-330FW FireWire Range Extender/Hub Front and Rear Panels 5
Figure 2: Connecting FireWire Devices via Two TP-330FW Units
Figure 3: UTP Connector
Tables
Table 1: TP-330FW FireWire Range Extender/Hub Front and Rear Panel Features 5
Table 2: Twisted Pair Cable Wiring
Table 3: Technical Specifications of the TP-330FW FireWire Range Extender/Hub
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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.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer TOOLS TP-330FW FireWire Range
Extender/HUB which is ideal for:
• Digital video production, editing studios and digital video live broadcasting
• PC FireWire port extensions and long cable drivers
The package includes the following items:
• TP-330FW FireWire Range Extender/HUB
• Power adapter (12V DC output)
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• This user manual
• Mounting bracket
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: 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 http://www.kramerelectronics.com
3 The complete list of Kramer cables is available from http://www.kramerelectronics.com