Kramer Electronics TP-410 User Manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
P/N: 2900
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
TP-410
UXGA-Audio-RS-232 Line Transmitter / DA
-000733 Rev 3
Contents
1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
3 Overview 3
3.1 Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) / Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) 4
3.2 Defining EDID 4
3.3 Defining the TP-410 UXGA-Audio-RS-232 Line Transmitter / DA 4
4 Installing in a Rack 8 5 Connecting the TP-410 9
5.1 Connecting the TP-410 9
5.2 Connecting to the TP-410 via an RS-232 Connection 11
5.3 Connecting to the TP-410 via an RS-485 Connection 11
5.4 Connecting to the TP-410 via the ETHERNET 12
5.5 Connecting Several TP-410 Units 14
6 Configuration and Distribution of Control Data 15
6.1 The Local Mode 15
7 The SETUP DIP-switches 19
7.1 Setting the Machine Number 19
7.2 Setting the RS-232/RS-485 Baud Rate DIP-switches 20
7.3 Setting the RS-485 Bus Termination 21
8 Wiring the CAT 5 LINE IN / LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors 22 9 Acquiring the EDID 23 10 Flash Memory Upgrade 24 11 Technical Specifications 25
11.1 Communication Parameters 26
12 Default EDID 27 13 Kramer Communication Protocol 2000 28
Figures
UFigure 1: TP-410 UXGA-Audio-RS-232 Line Transmitter / DA Front PanelU 5 UFigure 2: TP-410 UXGA-Audio-RS-232 Line Transmitter / DA Rear PanelU 6 UFigure 3: Connecting the TP-410, UXGA-Audio-RS-232 Line Transmitter / DAU 10 UFigure 4: RS-232 PinoutU 11 UFigure 5: Local Area Connection Properties WindowU 13 UFigure 6: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties WindowU 13 UFigure 7: Connecting Multiple TP-410 UnitsU 14 UFigure 8: Local Control via RS-232U 16 UFigure 9: Control via the EthernetU 16 UFigure 10: RS-232 Remote ControlU 17 UFigure 11: Connecting Multiple TP-410 Units via RS-485U 18 UFigure 12: The Address # DIP-switchesU 19 UFigure 13: TP-410 Baud Rate DIP-switchesU 20 UFigure 14: TP-410 DIP-switch RS-485 TerminationU 21 UFigure 15: CAT 5 PINOUTU 22
TP-410 – Contents i

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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcast i ng professionals 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 that are clearly defined by function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers; 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 and GRO UP 11: Sierra Video Products.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer TP-410 UXGA-Audio-RS-232 Line Transmitter / DA. This product, which incorporates HDMI™ technology, is ideal for:
Transmission of video, audio and RS-232 signals for extended distances
over standard STP/UTP cables
Multimedia and presentation source and acceptor selection
TP-410 – Introduction 1
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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
Use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine
Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance

To achieve the best performance:
Use only good quality connection cables to avoid interference, deterioration
in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables)
Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils
Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely
influence signal quality
Position your Kramer TP-410 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and
dust
2 TP-410 - Getting Started
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