Kramer TP-50

Overview
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3 Overview
This section describes:
 A summary of the TP-50, see section 3.1
 Using shielded twisted pair (STP)/unshielded twisted pair (UTP), see section 3.2
 The power connect feature, see section 3.3
 Recommendations for achieving the best performance, see section 3.4
3.1 About the TP-50
The TP-50 XGA / Audio Line Receiver – DA receives a CAT5 signal from a
transmitter
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, decodes it and simultaneously distributes it to two XGA outputs as
well as to two analog and to two digital audio outputs. Additional TP-50 units
can be connected via the TP-50 LINE LOOP CAT5 connector, to connect
additional outputs as well as to extend the range of the output signals
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.
In particular, the TP-50 XGA / Audio Line Receiver – DA:
 Has two XGA outputs on HD15F connectors
 Includes two digital audio outputs (S/PDIF) on RCA connectors and two
stereo analog outputs on 3.5mm mini jacks
 Can power or be powered by the transmitter over the same CAT5 cable
(see section 3.3)
 Can change the polarity of decoding H and V Sync for video (XGA)
 Includes EQ. and LEVEL controls for the video (XGA)
 Features a CAT5 output for transmitting the signal to an additional receiver
 Is 12VDC fed
3.2 Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) / Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)
The decision whether to use shielded twisted pair (STP) cable or unshielded
twisted pair (UTP) cable depends on the nature of the application.
It is recommended that in applications with high interference, shielded
twisted pair (STP) cable will give better results. However, the shield itself
does create a capacitance that degrades the frequency response of the
machines. For shorter distances, of 50m or so, shielded twisted pair (STP)
cable is preferred because it provides protection from interference
(degradation is non apparent).
1 For example, the Kramer TP-45
2 You can connect up to three additional TP-50 units, adding a total cable length of up to 300 meters. The video quality may
be reduced if further units are connected. Adjust controls on the first unit, then on the second unit and then on the third TP-50
unit to avoid over-saturation and image loss in the chain