TP-50 - Prolongateur AV Kramer - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	XGA/Audio Line Receiver - DA (Distribution Amplifier)
Brand	Kramer
Model	TP-50
Category	AV Extender / Line Receiver
Dimensions (W x D x H)	12.1 cm x 7.18 cm x 2.42 cm (4.76" x 2.83" x 0.95")
Weight	0.3 kg (0.67 lbs) approx.
Power Source	12V DC, 800mA (supplied adapter)
Power Connect Feature	Power or be powered over twisted pair cable (up to 50m with STP cable)
Input Type	1 twisted pair on RJ-45 connector (differential XGA and S/PDIF audio)
Video Outputs	2 XGA outputs on 15-pin HD connectors
Audio Outputs	2 stereo unbalanced analog on 3.5mm mini jacks; 2 S/PDIF digital on RCA connectors
Line Loop Output	1 RJ-45 connector for daisy-chaining additional receivers
Max Video Resolution	Up to WUXGA
Video Controls	LEVEL trimmer (-9.5dB to +2.2dB) and EQ. trimmer (0 to +26.3dB @50MHz)
Sync Polarity Controls	HS and VS switches (Normal/Inverted) on underside
Cable Recommendation	Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) for best performance; UTP possible but may affect compliance
Indicators	LINK LED (valid input) and ON LED (power)
Safety	No operator serviceable parts; disconnect power before servicing; use only supplied adapter
Maintenance	Keep dry; clean with a soft cloth; avoid solvents
Warranty	7 years for labor and parts (first customer purchase)
Included Accessories	Power supply (12V DC), user manual
Optional Accessories	RK-3T 19" rack adapter

Frequently Asked Questions - TP-50 Kramer

What is the Kramer TP-50?

The Kramer TP-50 is an XGA/Audio Line Receiver - DA (Distribution Amplifier) that converts twisted pair signals back into computer graphics video and stereo audio or S/PDIF audio signals. It features dual XGA outputs, dual analog audio outputs, dual digital audio outputs, and a line loop for daisy-chaining additional receivers.

How do I connect the TP-50 to a transmitter?

Connect the LINE OUT RJ-45 connector of a compatible transmitter (e.g., Kramer TP-121 or TP-45) to the LINE IN RJ-45 connector of the TP-50 using twisted pair cabling (STP recommended). For audio, connect the source to the transmitter’s analog or S/PDIF input. Then connect displays and audio devices to the TP-50’s outputs.

What is the Power Connect feature?

Power Connect allows the TP-50 to receive power over the same twisted pair cable from a compatible transmitter, or to power another receiver. This works with STP cable up to 50 meters. For longer distances, separate power supplies are required.

How do I adjust the video signal quality?

Use the trimmers on the underside of the TP-50: LEVEL adjusts output signal level (-9.5dB to +2.2dB), and EQ. adjusts cable compensation (0 to +26.3dB at 50MHz). Also, the HS and VS switches allow you to invert the sync polarity if needed.

What type of cable should I use?

Kramer recommends using Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cable for best performance and electromagnetic compliance. Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) may be used but could cause interference and may not meet regulatory standards. For long runs, heavy gauge cable is advised.

Can I connect multiple TP-50 units together?

Yes, use the LINE LOOP RJ-45 connector on the first TP-50 to connect to the LINE IN of another TP-50. This allows you to daisy-chain multiple receivers to increase the number of outputs and extend signal range.

What is the maximum video resolution supported?

The TP-50 supports resolutions up to WUXGA (1920x1200). It is designed for XGA and higher computer graphics signals.

What audio formats are supported?

The TP-50 supports both unbalanced stereo analog audio (via 3.5mm mini jacks) and S/PDIF digital audio (via RCA connectors). The audio bandwidth is 22kHz.

What do the LEDs on the TP-50 indicate?

The ON LED lights green when power is applied. The LINK LED lights when a valid input signal is received on the LINE IN connector.

What is the warranty for the Kramer TP-50?

Kramer offers a 7-year warranty on labor and parts from the date of first customer purchase. Proof of purchase is required for service. The warranty does not cover damage from misuse, unauthorized repairs, or shipping.

USER MANUAL TP-50 Kramer

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

Model:

TP-50

XGA/Audio Line Receiver - DA

Contents

1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 2
3 Overview 3
3.1 Shielded Twisted Pair (STP)/Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) 3
3.2 About the Power Connect Feature 4
3.3 Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance 4
4 Your TP-50 XGA/Audio Line Receiver - DA 5
5 Connecting the TP-50 XGA/Audio Line Receiver - DA 7
5.1 Wiring the CAT 5 LINE IN/LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors 9
6 Technical Specifications 10

Figures

Figure 1: TP-50 XGA/Audio Line Receiver – DA 5

Figure 2: TP-50 XGA/Audio Line Receiver – DA Underside 6

Figure 3: Component/XGA – Audio Distribution System, XGA Mode 8

Figure 4: CAT 5 PINOUT 9

Tables

Table 1: TP-50 XGA/Audio Line Receiver – DA Features 5
Table 2: TP-50 XGA/Audio Line Receiver – DA Underside Features 6
Table 3: CAT 5 PINOUT 9
Table 4: Technical Specifications of the TP-50 10

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-50 XGA/Audio Line Receiver – 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-50
  • Power supply (12V DC)
• This user manual ^2

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 ^3

2.1 Quick Start

This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.

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

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    A["PC-50"] -->|To next TP-50 unit| B["TV 50"]
    B -->|To 1st SPDIF OUT| C["AV Receiver 1"]
    B -->|To 2nd Analog OUT| D["AV Receiver 2"]
    C -->|VGA| E["Display 1"]
    D -->|VGA| F["Display 2"]
    E --> G["Computer Graphics Source"]
    F --> H["Long CAT 5 cable"]
    G --> I["To next TP-50 unit"]
    H --> J["Long CAT 5 cable"]
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Step 2: Set the underside switches - see section 5

Set the Hs and Vs polarity switches

Hs

Vs

LEVEL

INVERTED

NORMAL

EQ.

Adjust the XGA level

Adjust the XGA EQ. level

Step 3: Connect the power

3 Overview

The TP-50 is a twisted pair receiver for computer graphics video and unbalanced stereo audio or S/PDIF audio signals. The unit converts the twisted pair signal back into two computer graphics video, stereo audio and S/PDIF audio signals simultaneously.

Additional TP-50 units can be connected via the TP-50 LINE LOOP twisted pair connector, to connect additional outputs as well as to extend the range of the output signals ^1 .

In particular, the TP-50 XGA/Audio Line Receiver - DA features:

• Two XGA outputs on 15-pin HD connectors
• Two digital audio outputs (S/PDIF) on RCA connectors and two stereo analog outputs on 3.5mm mini jacks
• The Power Connect feature that powers or is powered by the transmitter over the same twisted pair cable (see section 3.2)
• Adjustable polarity of decoding H and V Sync for video (XGA)
  • EQ. and LEVEL controls for the video (XGA)
• A twisted pair output for transmitting the signal to an additional receiver
• 12V DC power

3.1 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.

3.2 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.

3.3 Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance

To achieve the best performance:

- Use only good quality connection cables ^2 to avoid 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-50 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

4 Your TP-50 XGA/Audio Line Receiver – DA

Figure 1 and Table 1 define the TP-50:

Figure 1: TP-50 XGA/Audio Line Receiver - DA

Table 1: TP-50 XGA/Audio Line Receiver – DA Features

#	Feature Function
1	12V DC		+12V DC connector for powering the unit
2	LINE LOOP RJ-45 Connector		Connect to the LINE IN RJ-45 connector of an additional receiver to increase the number of outputs
3	LINE IN RJ-45 Connector		Connect to the LINE OUT connector of a transmitter ^1
4	XGA OUT 1 15-pin HD Connector		Connect to the video acceptor 1
5	AUDIO OUTPUTS	ANALOG 3.5mm Mini Jacks	Connect to the stereo analog audio acceptors (1 and 2)
6		S/PDIF RCA Connectors	Connect to the digital audio acceptor (1 and 2)
7	XGA OUT 2 15-pin HD Connector		Connect to the video acceptor 2
8	LINK LED Lights when receiving a valid input signal
9	ON LED		Lights when receiving power

Figure 2 and Table 2 define the underside of the TP-50:

Figure 2: TP-50 XGA/Audio Line Receiver – DA Underside

Table 2: TP-50 XGA/Audio Line Receiver – DA Underside Features

#	Feature Function
1	LEVEL Trimmer Adjusts	^1 the output signal level for the XGA outputs
2	EQ. ^2 Trimmer Adjusts	^1 the cable compensation (equalization) level for the XGA outputs
3	VS Switch ^3 Slide the switch down (to NORMAL) to retain the polaritySlide the switch up (to INVERTED) to invert the VS polarity
4	HS Switch ^3 Slide the switch down (to NORMAL) to retain the polaritySlide the switch up (to INVERTED) to invert the HS polarity

5 Connecting the TP-50 XGA/Audio Line Receiver – DA

You can use the TP-50 with an XGA/audio transmitter, such as the Kramer TP-121 or TP-45 transmitter ^1 , and also connect an additional TP-50 unit to increase the number of outputs.

To configure a TP-45/TP-50 XGA/Audio Line Receiver – DA system ^2 as illustrated in the example in Figure 3, do the following:

1. On the TP-45:

■ Connect an XGA source to the XGA IN 15-pin HD connector
- Connect an analog audio source to the ANALOG AUDIO 3.5mm mini jack ^4
■ If necessary, set the HS and VS switches on the TP-45 underside
- Press the video SELECT button to choose XGA
■ Release the audio SELECT button to choose ANALOG AUDIO ^4

2. On the TP-50, connect the following:

• The XGA OUT 1 15-pin HD connector to an XGA acceptor (for example, display 1) and the ANALOG 1 AUDIO OUTPUT 3.5mm mini jack ^5 to an analog audio acceptor (for example, AV receiver 1)

• The XGA OUT 2 15-pin HD connector to an XGA acceptor (for example, display 2) and the S/PDIF 2 AUDIO OUTPUT RCA connector to an S/PDIF acceptor (for example, AV receiver 2)

• Connect the LINE OUTPUT RJ-45 connector on the TP-45 to the LINE IN RJ-45 connector on the TP-50, via twisted pair cabling, see section 3.1.

• Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity on both ^6 the TP-45 and the TP-50 (not shown in Figure 3).

The signal from the XGA source is transmitted via twisted pair cable, decoded and converted at the XGA OUT 15-pin HD connector to the XGA acceptor.

1. If required, connect the LINE LOOP RJ-45 connector on the TP-50 to an additional TP-50 unit ^1 .

2. On the TP-50 underside:

- Adjust ^2 the video output signal level and/or cable compensation equalization level, if required

- If necessary, set the HS and VS switches ^3 , on the underside

graph TD
    subgraph Display 1
        A["Computer Graphics Source"] -->|VGA| B["Display 2"]
        B -->|VGA| C["Display 1"]
        C --> D["AV Receiver 1"]
        D --> E["AV Receiver 2"]
        E --> F["To next TP-50 unit"]
        F --> G["AV Receiver 1"]
        G --> H["AV Receiver 2"]
        H --> I["To 1st SPDIF OUT"]
        I --> J["To 2nd Analog OUT"]
        J --> K["AV Receiver 1"]
        K --> L["AV Receiver 2"]
        L --> M["To 1st SPDIF OUT"]
        M --> N["AV Receiver 2"]
    end
    subgraph Computer Graphics Source
        O["Long CAT 5 cable"] --> P["AV Receiver 1"]
        P --> Q["AV Receiver 2"]
        Q --> R["To next TP-50 unit"]
        R --> S["AV Receiver 1"]
        S --> T["AV Receiver 2"]
        T --> U["To 1st SPDIF OUT"]
        U --> V["AV Receiver 2"]
    end
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    style Display 1 fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style Computer Graphics Source fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style Display 2 fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style Display 1 fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style Computer Graphics Source fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style Display 2 fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style Display 1 fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style Computer Graphics Source fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style Display 2 fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style Display 1 fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
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Figure 3: Component/XGA – Audio Distribution System, XGA Mode

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

Table 3 and Figure 4 define the UTP CAT 5 PINOUT, using a straight pin to pin cable with RJ-45 connectors:

Table 3: 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 4		Blue
5	Blue/White		5	Blue/White
6	Orange		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

Figure 4: CAT 5 PINOUT

6 Technical Specifications

Table 4 defines the technical specifications:
Table 4: Technical Specifications ^1 of the TP-50

INPUTS: 1 twisted pair on an RJ-45 connector, for differential XGA and S/PDIF audio (line input)
OUTPUTS: 2 XGA outputs on 15-pin HD connectors1 LINE LOOP on an RJ-45 connector2 stereo unbalanced audio outputs on 3.5mm phone jacks2 S/PDIF outputs on RCA connectors
MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL: Video: 2Vpp @max gain Audio: 4.6Vpp (analog)
VIDEO RESOLUTION: Up to WUXGA
AUDIO BANDWIDTH: 22kHz
DIFF. GAIN: 4.7%
DIFF. PHASE: 0.3Deg.
K-FACTOR:	<0.05%
S/N RATIO: Video: 62.5dB Audio: 69.2dB
CONTROLS: Video level: -9.5dB to +2.2dB; video EQ: 0 to +26.3dB @50MHz
COUPLING:	Video: DC	Input: ACOutput: Analog: DC; S/PDIF: AC
AUDIO THD + NOISE:	0.035% @1kHz
AUDIO 2nd HARMONIC:	0.003% @1kHz
POWER SOURCE:	12V DC, 800mA
DIMENSIONS:	12.1cm x 7.18cm x 2.42cm (4.76" x 2.83" x 0.95") W, D, H
WEIGHT:	0.3kg (0.67lbs.) approx.
ACCESSORIES:	Power supply
OPTIONS:	RK-3T 19" rack adapter

Audio:

LIMITED WARRANTY

Kramer Electronics (hereafter K) warrants 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 TAMREBEDsticker Honduras 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.

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