Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Contents Contents 1 1.1 2 2.1 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 4 4.1 4.2 Introduction The C-STP+KNET-6 Cable Getting Started Quick Start Overview About the TP-107V / TP-120 BoardViewTM Kits About the TP-107AV / TP-122 Kits Controlling via the RC-108 and RC-116 Presentation Controllers Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance Your Line Transmitters and Presentation Controllers Your TP-107V and TP-107AV Line Transmitters Your TP-120/TP-122 Line Receiver 1 2 2 2 4 4 6 7 7 8 8 10 4.2.1 4.2.
Contents Figure 10: RC-116 Presentation Controller Figure 11: RC-108 Underside Panel Figure 12: RC-116 Underside Panel Figure 13: Connecting the TP-107AV Figure 14: Configuring the TP-107AV / TP-122 / RC-108 System Figure 15: CAT 5 PINOUT Figure 16: RS-232 PINOUT Connection Figure 17: Wiring the RS-485 Connector Figure 18: Dipswitch Settings Figure 19: Splash Screen Figure 20: Atmel – Flip Window Figure 21: Device Selection Window Figure 22: Device Selection Window Figure 23: Loading the Hex Figure 24: RS-2
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 groups1 that are clearly defined by function.
Getting Started Table 2: Adding Units to a System The unit TP-107V TP-107AV RC-108 RC-116 Cables Provided One Combined K-NET and CAT 5 Cable1 1 One Combined K-NET and CAT 5 Cable One K-NET cable One K-NET cable 1.1 The C-STP+KNET-6 Cable The C-STP+KNET-6 cable provided with the BoardView kits is a combined STP CAT 5 and K-NET cable, which can be separated by carefully tearing it along the cable lines.
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Overview 3 Overview This section describes: The TP-107V / TP-120 BoardView™ kits, see section 3.1 The TP-107AV / TP-122 BoardView™ kits, see section 3.2 The RC-108 and the RC-116, presentation controllers, see section 3.3 Recommendations for achieving the best performance, see section 3.4 3.1 About the TP-107V / TP-120 BoardView TM Kits The TP-107V is an XGA Line Transmitter that accepts a computer graphics1 video signal and transmits it over a CAT 5 cable.
Overview TP-12 0 PC T P-107V PC T P-107V Pr oj ector T P-107 V PC T P- 107V C-STP+KNET-6 XGA T P-107V PC RC-108 K-N ET PC C AT 5 T P-107V PC T P-107V PC T P-107V PC Figure 1: TP-107V / TP-120 Kit The TP-107V includes a: LINE IN CAT 5 connector, that connects to the LINE OUT CAT 5 connector on the previous Line Transmitter LINE OUT CAT 5 connector, that connects to a receiver (for example, the TP-120) or to the next Line Transmitter in the chain CONTROL set of dipswitches In addition,
Overview 3.2 About the TP-107AV / TP-122 Kits The TP-107AV is an XGA / Audio Line Transmitter that accepts a computer graphics1 video signal and an analog audio signal and transmits them over a CAT 5 cable. The TP-122 is an XGA / Audio Line Receiver2 that receives the coded CAT 5 signal transmitted by a TP-107AV, decodes it and converts it to XGA, stereo analog and S/PDIF digital audio outputs.
Overview In addition, the TP-122: Can power or be powered by the transmitter over the same CAT 5 cable Can change the polarity of decoding H and V Sync for video Includes EQ. and level controls Allows an operation range of more than 300ft. (more than 100 meters) over standard CAT 5 cable Is 12V DC fed 3.3 Controlling via the RC-108 and RC-116 Presentation Controllers The RC-108 and RC-116 are presentation controller units designed specifically to control a system1.
Your Line Transmitters and Presentation Controllers 4 Your Line Transmitters and Presentation Controllers This section describes the: TP-107V and TP-107AV line transmitters (see section 4.1) TP-120 and TP-122 line receivers (see section 4.2) RC-108 and RC-116 presentation controllers (see section 4.3) 4.1 Your TP-107V and TP-107AV Line Transmitters Figure 2 and Figure 3 illustrate the TP-107V and the TP-107AV, respectively.
Your Line Transmitters and Presentation Controllers Table 3: TP-107V / TP-107AV (Top Panel) Features # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Feature CONTROL Dipswitches Function DIPs 1, 2, 3 and 4 determine the machine number; DIP 8 sets to standalone or slave mode; DIPs 5, 6 and 7 are reserved 1 LINE IN 1 RJ-45 Connector Connects to the LINE OUT RJ-45 connector on the previous line transmitter 1 2 LINE OUT 2 RJ-45 Connector Connects to the LINE IN RJ-45 connector on the receiver or the next line transmitter RS-485 and 12V DC
Your Line Transmitters and Presentation Controllers Table 4: TP-107V / TP-107AV (Underside Panel) Features # 1 Feature SYNC POLARITY Switches 2 HS VS 3 4 ID BIT Switch RS-232 Switches 5 RS-485 TERM. Switch 6 PROGRAM Switch Function Slide the switch to the left to INV.1 to change the HS polarity2 Slide the switch to the right to NORMAL to retain the polarity 1 2 Slide the switch to the left to INV.
Your Line Transmitters and Presentation Controllers Table 5: TP-120 XGA Line Receiver Features # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Feature LINE IN RJ-45 Connector XGA OUT HD15F Connector 12V DC 1 EQ.
Your Line Transmitters and Presentation Controllers 4.2.2 Your TP-122 XGA / Audio Line Receiver Figure 7 and Table 7 define the TP-122 XGA / Audio Line Receiver: Figure 7: TP-122 XGA / Audio Line Receiver Table 7: TP-122 XGA / Audio Line Receiver Features 4 5 6 7 8 9 Feature 12V DC S/PDIF RCA connector ANALOG 3.5mm Mini Jack LINE IN RJ-45 Connector XGA OUT HD15F Connector LINK LED LEVEL Trimmer EQ.
Your Line Transmitters and Presentation Controllers Figure 8 and Table 8 define the underside of the TP-122 XGA / Audio Line Receiver: Figure 8: TP-122 XGA / Audio Line Receiver (Underside) Table 8: TP-122 XGA / Audio Line Receiver (Underside) Features # 1 Feature VS Switch 2 HS Switch Function Slide the switch down, to set the V SYNC to negative polarity; slide the switch up1, to set the V SYNC to positive polarity Slide the switch down, to set the H SYNC to negative polarity; slide the switch up1, t
Your Line Transmitters and Presentation Controllers Figure 10 and Table 9 define the RC-116: Figure 10: RC-116 Presentation Controller Table 9: RC-108/RC-116 Presentation Controller Features # Feature 1 1 SELECTOR Button 2 RS-232 9-pin D-sub Connector RS-485 and 12V DC PINs 3 Function Press to give priority to a TP-107V/TP-107AV unit, according to its machine number 2 3 Press and hold to toggle between releasing control over the TP-107V / TP-107AV and regaining control Connects to a PC or a Remote
Your Line Transmitters and Presentation Controllers Figure 12: RC-116 Underside Panel Table 10: RC-108 / RC-116 (Underside Panel) Features # 1 Feature PROGRAM Switch Function Slide upwards to PROGRAM to upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware (see section 6), slide downwards for normal operation 2 RS-485 TERM.
Configuring a TP-107V / TP-107AV System 5 Configuring a TP-107V / TP-107AV System This section describes how to: Connect the TP-107V / TP-107AV (see section 5.1) Configure a TP-107AV / TP-122 kit with an RC-108 / RC-116 controller (see section 5.2) Wire the CAT 5 LINE IN / LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors (see section 5.3) Connect a PC (see section 5.4) Connect via the RS-485 terminal block connector (see section 5.5) Use the dipswitches (see section 5.6) 5.
Configuring a TP-107V / TP-107AV System Figure 13: Connecting the TP-107AV 5.2 Configuring the TP-107AV / TP-122 Kit with the RC-108 1 To configure a presentation system as illustrated in the example in Figure 14, do the following: 1. Connect the computer graphics source on each TP-107AV2 machine in the chain (see section 5.1). 2. Interconnect the TP-107AV machines via the C-STP+KNET-6 cables. 3. Connect the RC-108 Presentation Controller to the chain via the RS-485 port. 4.
Configuring a TP-107V / TP-107AV System Figure 14: Configuring the TP-107AV / TP-122 / RC-108 System 5.2.1 Connecting the RC-108 to the TP-107AV / TP-122 Kit The RC-108 unit, when connected to a chain of TP-107AV units, controls the system by granting access to the projector and overriding the individual ONLINE buttons on the TP-107AV units. If a SELECTOR button on the RC-108 is pressed and held for about 2 seconds, the RC-108 loses control over the TP-107AV units in the chain.
Configuring a TP-107V / TP-107AV System 5.
Configuring a TP-107V / TP-107AV System 5.5 Connecting via the RS-485 You can interconnect the TP-107AV units together with an RC-108/RC-116 controller via RS-485 communication (using the C-STP+KNET-6 cables), as illustrated in Figure 17. K-NET (RS-485) PINOUT GND B + A +12V Black White Green Red Figure 17: Wiring the RS-485 Connector 5.
Flash Memory Upgrade Table 14 defines the Unit number dipswitch setup: Table 14: Machine Number Settings Machine # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 DIP 1 OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON DIP 2 OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON DIP 3 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON DIP 4 OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF Machine # 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 DIP 1 OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON DIP 2 OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON DIP 3 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON DIP 4 ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON Flash Memory Upgrade The TP-107V1 firmware is located in FLASH
Flash Memory Upgrade 6.2 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a TP-107V unit, do the following: 1. Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port according to section 5.4. 2. Slide the underside PROGRAM switch to ON). 3. Switch the unit ON. 6.3 Upgrading Firmware Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware: 1. Double click the desktop icon: “Shortcut to FLIP.EXE”. The Splash screen appears as follows: Figure 19: Splash Screen 2.
Flash Memory Upgrade Figure 20: Atmel – Flip Window 3. Press the keyboard shortcut key F2 (or select the “Select” command from the Device menu, or press the integrated circuit icon in the upper right corner of the window). The “Device Selection” window appears: Figure 21: Device Selection Window 4.
Flash Memory Upgrade AT89C51RD2 T89C51RD2 Figure 22: Device Selection Window 5. Click OK and select “Load Hex” from the File menu.
Flash Memory Upgrade 6. The Open File window opens. Select the correct HEX file that contains the updated version of the firmware for TP-107V (for example 44M_V1p2.hex) and click Open. 7. Press the keyboard shortcut key F3 (or select the “Communication / RS232” command from the Settings menu, or press the keys: Alt SCR). The “RS232” window appears. Change the COM port according to the configuration of your computer and select the 9600 baud rate: Figure 24: RS-232 Window 8. Click Connect.
Flash Memory Upgrade 1 stage becomes colored green . When the operation is completed, all 4 check-boxes will be colored green 2 and the status bar message: Memory Verify Pass appears : TP107.hex Figure 26: Atmel – Flip Window (Operation Completed) 10. Close the “Atmel – Flip” window. 11. Disconnect the power on the TP-107V. 12. If required, disconnect the RS-232 rear panel port on the TP-107V unit from the Null-modem adapter. 13. Slide the underside PROGRAM switch to the normal position. 14.
Technical Specifications 7 Technical Specifications1 Table 15, Table 16 and Table 17 define the TP-107V / TP-107AV / RC-108 / RC-116 technical specifications. Table 15: Technical Specifications of the TP-107V INPUT: OUTPUTS: MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL: HIGHEST RESOLUTION: S/N RATIO: CONTROLS: COUPLING: POWER SOURCE: DIMENSIONS: WEIGHT: ACCESSORIES: 1 XGA on a 15-pin HD connector, 1 CAT 5 on an RJ-45 connector (LINE IN) 1 CAT 5 on an RJ-45 connector (LINE OUT) 1.
LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics (hereafter Kramer) 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.
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