TP-9 - AV Extender Kramer - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	AV Extender
Brand	Kramer
Model	TP-9
Category	AV Extender
Dimensions (W x D x H)	12.0 cm x 7.5 cm x 2.5 cm
Weight	0.3 kg
Power Supply	12V DC, 100mA
Input Connectors	1x RCA composite video, 2x RCA stereo audio
Output Connectors	1x RJ-45 twisted pair
Maximum Transmission Distance	300 m (using CAT5/6 cable)
Supported Video Formats	Composite: PAL/NTSC
Supported Audio Formats	Stereo unbalanced audio
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 60°C
Housing Material	Metal
Included Accessories	Power adapter, mounting bracket
Maintenance	Clean with a dry cloth; avoid liquids
Safety Precautions	Keep away from moisture and heat sources
Spare Parts Availability	Contact Kramer support for spare parts
Warranty	3 years
Brand Country	Israel

Frequently Asked Questions - TP-9 Kramer

How do I connect the Kramer TP-9 AV extender?

Connect the video and audio sources to the RCA inputs on the transmitter unit. Then run a twisted pair cable (CAT5/6) from the transmitter's RJ-45 output to the receiver's RJ-45 input. Finally, connect the output devices to the receiver's RCA outputs and power both units.

What is the maximum transmission distance of the TP-9?

The TP-9 can transmit composite video and stereo audio up to 300 meters over standard CAT5/6 twisted pair cable.

Does the TP-9 support audio?

Yes, it supports stereo unbalanced audio via RCA connectors.

How do I power the TP-9?

Each unit (transmitter and receiver) requires a 12V DC power adapter with a minimum of 100mA. The adapters are included with the product.

What type of cable should I use?

Use twisted pair cable such as CAT5e, CAT6, or higher. Shielded cable is recommended for longer distances or noisy environments.

Do I need to terminate the twisted pair cable?

No, the TP-9 uses auto-termination and does not require manual termination. Simply connect the cable to the RJ-45 ports.

What video formats does the TP-9 support?

It supports composite video in PAL and NTSC formats.

How do I troubleshoot no signal output?

Check that both units are powered, the cable connections are secure, and the source device is outputting a valid signal. Try a shorter cable or a different twisted pair cable to isolate the issue.

Can I daisy chain multiple TP-9 units?

The TP-9 is not designed for daisy chaining. Use a single transmitter-receiver pair for each extension.

Is the TP-9 HDCP compliant?

No, the TP-9 transmits analog composite video and does not support HDCP. It is not suitable for protected digital content.

USER MANUAL TP-9 Kramer

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

Model:

TP-9, Audio/Video Line Transmitter

TP-10, Audio/Video Line Receiver

Contents

1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 2
3 Overview 3
3.1 About the Power Connect Feature 4
3.2 Shielded Twisted Pair (STP)/Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) 4
4 Your Audio/Video Line Transmitter and Line Receiver 5
4.1 Your TP-9 Audio/Video Line Transmitter 5
4.2 Your TP-10 Audio/Video Line Receiver 7
5 Connecting an Audio/Video Distribution System 8
5.1 Wiring the CAT 5 LINE IN/LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors 10
6 Technical Specifications 11

Figures

Figure 1: TP-9 Audio/Video Line Transmitter 5
Figure 2: TP-9 Audio/Video Line Transmitter Underside 6
Figure 3: TP-10 Audio/Video Line Receiver 7
Figure 4: Connecting the IR Emitter 8
Figure 5: Audio/Video Distribution System up to 300ft (100m) UTP Cable 9
Figure 6: CAT 5 PINOUT 10

Tables

Table 1: Features and Functions of the TP-9 5
Table 2: TP-9 Audio/Video Line Transmitter Underside Features 6
Table 3: Features and Functions of the TP-10 7
Table 4: CAT 5 PINOUT 10
Table 5: Technical Specifications of the TP-9/TP-10 11

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 ^1 that are clearly defined by function.

Thank you for purchasing the Kramer TOOLS TP-9 Audio/Video Line Transmitter and Kramer TOOLS TP-10 Audio/Video Line Receiver that are ideal for high-quality home cinema installations.

The TP-9 and TP-10 uses existing UTP cabling for an efficient, fast and uncluttered environment in:

• Studios, airports, offices and hospitals
• Security and military applications

The package includes the following items:

• TP-9 and/or TP-10
- Two sets of IR emitter cables ^2
• Power supply (12V DC)
- This user manual ^3

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 ^4

2.1 Quick Start

This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation:

Step 1: Connect the inputs and outputs - see section 5

graph TD
    A["Connect the inputs"] --> B["TP-9"]
    C["Connect the outputs"] --> B
    D["Connect the IR remote cable"] --> B
    E["Connect the CAT 5 cable"] --> B
    B --> F["Position the IR sensor window in the line-of-sight of the remote controller"]
    G["Video Player"] --> H["TP-10"]
    I["Plasma Display"] --> J["TP-10"]
    K["Set the AUDIO and VIDEO undersides switches appropriately"] --> L["Audio"]
    M["IC"] --> N["IC"]
    O["IR"] --> P["IR"]

Step : Connect the power2Step : Connect the power2

Step 3: Adjust the trimmers

Adjust the EQ. and LEVEL trimmers on the TP-10 if required, by inserting a screwdriver into the small hole and rotating it carefully

Step 4: Operation

Operate via the remote controller

3 Overview

Using the TP-9 Audio/Video Line Transmitter with the TP-10 Audio/Video Line Receiver constitutes an Audio/Video Line transmitter/receiver system.

The TP-9 accepts the audio and video input signals, encodes and sends them to the CAT 5 cable. The TP-10 receives the CAT 5 signal, which includes both audio and video, decodes and distributes it to the audio and video acceptors. The IR signal from the remote control is transmitted from the TP-10, via the CAT 5 cable to the TP-9, which is connected to a video source, letting you control the video source via its remote control transmitter from a distance.

The TP-9 Audio/Video Line Transmitter includes:

• A composite video input on a BNC connector and an s-Video (Y/C) input on a 4-pin connector
• A digital audio input (S/PDIF) and an analog stereo audio input
  • IR emitter outputs for up to two machines
• A CAT 5 LINE OUT RJ-45 connector for signal transmission to the TP-10 and IR reception

The TP-10 Audio/Video Line Receiver includes:

• A composite video output on a BNC connector and an s-Video (Y/C) output on a 4-pin connector
• A digital audio output (S/PDIF) and an analog stereo audio output
• An IR sensor
• A CAT 5 LINE IN RJ-45 connector for signal reception from the TP-9 and IR transmission
  • Level and EQ. controls for the CV and Y/C signals

Kramer twisted pair adapters are an excellent way to solve remote controlling requirements without using more costly coaxial cable or fiber, or wireless transmission systems.

To achieve the best performance:

• Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables)
• Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer TP-9 and/or TP-10 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

3.1 About the Power Connect Feature

The Power Connect feature applies as long as the cable can carry power. This feature is available when using STP cable and the distance does not exceed 50m on standard CAT 5 cable. For longer distances, heavy gauge cable should be used ^1 . For units which are connected via RJ-45 connectors, make sure that the shield of the STP cable is connected to the metal casing of the connectors on both ends of the cable. For units which are connected via terminal block connectors, the shield of the STP cable must be connected to a ground terminal on the units at both ends (use the ground terminal of the power supply connection if necessary).

For a CAT 5 cable exceeding a distance of 50m, separate power supplies should be connected to the transmitter and to the receiver simultaneously.

3.2 Shielded Twisted Pair (STP)/Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)

We recommend that you use Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cable. There are different levels of STP cable available, and we advise you to use the best quality STP cable that you can afford. Our non-skew-free cable, Kramer BC-STP is intended for analog signals where skewing is not an issue. For cases where there is skewing, our UTP skew-free cable, Kramer BC-XTP, may be used. Bear in mind, though, that we advise using STP cables where possible, since the compliance to electromagnetic interference was tested using those cables.

Although Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable might be preferred for long range applications, the UTP cable should be installed far away from electric cables, motors and so on, which are prone to create electrical interference. However, since the use of UTP cable might cause inconformity to electromagnetic standards, Kramer does not commit to meeting the standard with UTP cable.

4 Your Audio/Video Line Transmitter and Line Receiver

This section describes the:

• TP-9 Audio/Video Line Transmitter, see section 4.1
• TP-10 Audio/Video Line Receiver, see section 4.2

4.1 Your TP-9 Audio/Video Line Transmitter

Figure 1 and Table 1 define the TP-9 unit:

graph TD
    A["6"] --> B["Block"]
    C["5"] --> B
    D["4"] --> E["Block"]
    F["3"] --> G["Block"]
    H["2"] --> I["Block"]
    J["1"] --> K["Block"]
    L["7"] --> M["TP-9"]
    N["8"] --> M
    O["9"] --> M
    P["10"] --> M
    Q[" "] --> R["TP-9"]

Figure 1: TP-9 Audio/Video Line Transmitter

Table 1: Features and Functions of the TP-9

#	Feature Function
1	CV IN BNC Connector		Connects to the composite video source
2	Y/C IN 4-pin Connector		Connects to the s-Video source
3	LINE OUT RJ-45 Connector		Connects to the LINE IN connector on the TP-10 ^1
4	AUDIO IN	S/PDIF RCA Connector	Connects to the digital audio source
5		ANALOG 3.5mm Mini connector	Connects to the analog audio source
6	12V DC		+12V DC connector for powering the unit
7	IR OUT	3.5mm Mini connector 1	Connects to the IR emitter cableconnector 2
8		3.5mm Mini
9	IR LINK LED		Lights when an IR link is established
10	ON LED		Lights when receiving power

Figure 2 and Table 2 define the switches on the underside of the TP-9:

graph TD
    A["1"] --> B["Video"]
    C["2"] --> B
    B --> D["CV"]
    B --> E["Y/C"]
    B --> F["S/PDIF"]
    B --> G["Analog"]
    B --> H["Audio"]

Figure 2: TP-9 Audio/Video Line Transmitter Underside

Table 2: TP-9 Audio/Video Line Transmitter Underside Features

# F	Feature Function
1	VIDEO Input Selector Switch	CV Set to	CV to transmit composite video
		Y/C Set to	Y/C to transmit s-Video
2	AUDIO Input Selector Switch	S/PDIF	Set to S/PDIF to transmit digital audio
		ANALOG	Set to ANALOG to transmit analog audio

4.2 Your TP-10 Audio/Video Line Receiver

Figure 3 and Table 3 define the TP-10 unit:

graph TD
    A["6"] --> B["Block 1"]
    C["5"] --> D["Block 2"]
    E["4"] --> F["Block 3"]
    G["3"] --> H["Block 4"]
    I["2"] --> J["Block 5"]
    K["1"] --> L["Block 6"]
    M["7"] --> N["TP-10"]
    O["8"] --> N
    P["13"] --> N
    style M fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style N fill:#ccf,stroke:#333

Figure 3: TP-10 Audio/Video Line Receiver

Table 3: Features and Functions of the TP-10

#	Feature Function
1	CV OUT BNC Connector		Connects to the composite video acceptor
2	Y/C OUT 4-pin Connector		Connects to the s-Video acceptor
3	LINE IN RJ-45 Connector		Connects to the LINE OUT connector on the TP-9 ^1
4	AUDIO OUT	S/PDIF RCA Connector	Connects to the digital audio acceptor
5	ANADOG	3.5mm Mini connector	Connects to the analog audio acceptor
6	12V DC		+12V DC connector for powering the unit
7	LINK	AV LED Illuminates when receiving the correct input signal
8		IR LED	Illuminates when receiving signals from an IR remote control transmitter
9	IR SENSOR		IR sensor red glass window
10	CV/Y LEVEL Tr	EQ. Trimmer ^2 Adjusts	^3 the video EQ. (equalization) compensation
11		trimmer ^2 Adjusts	^3 composite video output signal or Y output signal
12	C LEVEL Trimmer ^2		Adjusts ^3 the C output signal
13	ON LED		Lights when receiving power

5 Connecting an Audio/Video Distribution System

To configure a TP-9/TP-10 audio/video distribution system (for example, for high quality home cinema system), as Figure 5 illustrates, do the following:

1. On the TP-9 connect:

■ A composite video source (for example, a video player) to the CV IN BNC connector
- A digital audio source (for example, the video player's audio signal) to the AUDIO IN S/PDIF RCA connector
- The IR OUT 2, 3.5mm mini connector to the IR receiver ^1 (on the video player) via the IR emitter cable (see Figure 4)

1. On the TP-10, connect the:

2. CV OUT BNC connector to a composite video acceptor (for example, a plasma display)

3. AUDIO OUT S/PDIF (digital audio) RCA connector ^2 to an audio acceptor (for example, the plasma display's audio connector)

4. Connect the LINE OUT connector of the TP-9 to the LINE IN connector of the TP-10, via UTP cabling (maximum range of up to 300ft (100m)).

5. On the TP-9 underside, set the VIDEO switch to CV and the AUDIO switch to S/PDIF.

Note: Do not power the device ON when set to S/PDIF. First set the device to Analog mode, power on and then switch to S/PDIF if needed.

1. On each TP-9/TP-10 unit, connect a 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity (see section 3.1).
2. On the TP-10, if required, adjust the CV EQ. and level, by inserting a screwdriver into the small hole and carefully rotating it.

Figure 4: Connecting the IR Emitter

Be sure to place the TP-10 in such a way that the IR SENSOR window will be in the line-of-sight of your IR remote controller.

You can now operate the video player via its IR remote controller from a distance.

graph TD
    A["Video Player"] -->|CV| B["TP-9"]
    A -->|Audio| C["TP-10"]
    B -->|IR| D["IR"]
    C -->|Audio| E["TP-10"]
    F["Plasma Display"] -->|CV| G["TP-9"]
    F -->|Audio| H["TP-10"]

Figure 5: Audio/Video Distribution System up to 300ft (100m) UTP Cable

5.1 Wiring the CAT 5 LINE IN/LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors

Table 4 and Figure 6 define the CAT 5 PINOUT, using a straight pin-to-pin cable with RJ-45 connectors:

Figure 6: CAT 5 PINOUT
Table 4: CAT 5 PINOUT

EIA /TIA 568A EIA /TIA 568B
PIN Wire Color PIN Wire		Color
1	Green/White	1	Orange/White
2	Green	2	Orange
3	Orange/White	3	Green/White
4	Blue		Blue
5	Blue/White	5	Blue/White
6	Orange	6	Green
7	Brown/White	7	Brown/White
8	Brown	8	Brown
Pair 1	4 and 5	Pair 1	4 and 5
Pair 2	3 and 6	Pair 2	1 and 2
Pair 3	1 and 2	Pair 3	3 and 6
Pair 4	7 and 8	Pair 4	7 and 8

6 Technical Specifications

Table 5 defines the technical specifications ^1 :
Table 5: Technical Specifications ^2 of the TP-9/TP-10

TP-9 TP-10
INPUTS:	1 composite video 1Vpp/75Ω on a BNC connector1 s-Video 1Vpp/75Ω [Y], 0.3Vpp/75Ω [C] on a 4-pin connector1 S/PDIF (digital audio) on an RCA connector1 audio (analog audio) <0dBu on a 3.5mm mini connector		1 RJ-45 CAT-5 shielded connector (LINE IN)
OUTPUTS: 1 RJ	45 CAT-5 shielded connector (LINE OUT)2 IR emitters on 3.5mm mini connectors		1 composite video 1Vpp/75Ω on a BNC connector1 s-Video 1Vpp/75Ω [Y], 0.3Vpp/75Ω [C] on a 4-pin connector1 S/PDIF (digital audio) on an RCA connector1 audio (analog audio) <8dBu on a 3.5mm mini connector
VIDEO Specifications
MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL: 2.6V
BANDWIDTH:		≥70MHz/-3dB
NON-LINEARITY:		<0.05%
DIFF. GAIN: <0.05%
DIFF. PHASE: 0.09Deg
S/N RATIO: >75dB RMS/5MHz		weighted
AUDIO Specifications
MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL: 0dBu
BANDWIDTH:		20Hz to 20kHz/0.1dB
CONVERSION SAMPLE RATE:		48kHz
CONVERSION RESOLUTION:		24 bits
S/N RATIO: >73dB
POWER SOURCE: 12V DC, 95mA 12V DC, 82mA
DIMENSIONS: 12cm x 6.95cm x		2.76cm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.08") W, D, H
WEIGHT:		0.3 kg (0.67 lbs.) approx
ACCESSORIES:		Power Supply, 3.5mm to IR Emitter Control Cable (C-A35/IRE-10)
OPTIONS:		15m (50ft) cable and 20m (65ft) IR Emitter Extension Cables

LIMITED WARRANTY

Kramer Electronics (hereafter Kramants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms.

HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY

Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase.

WHO IS PROTECTED?

Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty.

WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED

Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product. The following are not covered by the warranty:

1. Any product which is not distributed by Kramer, or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer. If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized, please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site www.kramerelectronics.com.
2. Any product, on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed, or on which the WARRANTY VOID IF TAMPERED sticker has been torn, reattached, removed or otherwise interfered with.
3. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:

i) Accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning or other acts of nature
ii) Product modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product
iii) Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer
iv) Any shipment of the product (claims must be presented to the carrier)
v) Removal or installation of the product
vi) Any other cause, which does not relate to a product defect
vii) Cartons, equipment enclosures, cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product

WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR

We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items. We will not pay for the following:

1. Removal or installations charges.
2. Costs of initial technical adjustments (set-up), including adjustment of user controls or programming. These costs are the responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased.
3. Shipping charges.

HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE

1. To obtain service on you product, you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center.
2. Whenever warranty service is required, the original dated invoice (or a copy) must be presented as proof of warranty coverage, and should be included in any shipment of the product. Please also include in any mailing a contact name, company, address, and a description of the problem(s).
3. For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center, consult your authorized dealer.

LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the length of this warranty.

EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES

The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option. Kramer shall not be liable for:

1. Damage to other property caused by defects in this product, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss of time, commercial loss; or:
2. Any other damages, whether incidental, consequential or otherwise. Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from place to place.

NOTE: All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval. This may be obtained from your dealer.

This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of:

EN-50081: "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC);

generic emission standard.

Residential, commercial and light industry"

EN-50082: "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) generic immunity standard.

Part 1: Residential, commercial and light industry environment".

CFR-47: FCC* Rules and Regulations:

Part 15: "Radio frequency devices

Subpart B Unintentional radiators"

CAUTION!

Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician. Any user who makes changes or modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the equipment.
Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine.
☒ Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components.

* FCC and CE approved using STP cable (for twisted pair products)

For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com, where updates to this user manual may be found.

We welcome your questions, comments and feedback.

Caution

Safety Warning:

Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening/servicing.

CE

P/N:

2900-000144

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