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Kramer RC-116 User Manual

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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Models:
TP-107AVR
RC-108
,
Presentation Controller
RC-116
,
Presentation Controller
BoardView™ Kits:
Kit 2AVR:
Kit 4AVR:
Kit 8AVR:
,
XGA/Audio Line Transmitter
TP-107AVR (2 units) and TP-122
TP-107AVR (4 units) and TP-122
TP-107AVR (8 units) and TP-122

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  • Page 1 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Models: TP-107AVR XGA/Audio Line Transmitter RC-108 Presentation Controller RC-116 Presentation Controller BoardView™ Kits: Kit 2AVR: TP-107AVR (2 units) and TP-122 Kit 4AVR: TP-107AVR (4 units) and TP-122 Kit 8AVR: TP-107AVR (8 units) and TP-122...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Quick Start     Overview     About the TP-107AVR/TP-122 Kits     Controlling via the RC-108 and RC-116 Presentation Controllers     Shielded Twisted Pair (STP)/Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)     About the Power Connect™ Feature     Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance  ...
  • Page 3 Table 11: RS-485 Communication Protocol (Address Number 0 – 127)   Table 12: RS-485 Communication Protocol (Address Number 128 – 256)   Table 13: Remote PINOUT   Table 14: Technical Specifications of the TP-107AVR   Table 15: Technical Specifications of the RC-108/RC-116 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products 2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com 3 For single machines as well as for the BoardView™ kits...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    2 A desktop power supply with a DC plug. This power supply requires an AC power cord; use the power cables with a US plug for the US, an EU plug for Europe, and a UK plug for the UK 3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com...
  • Page 6 Getting Started...

  • Page 7: Overview

    Overview Overview This section describes: • The TP-107AVR/TP-122 BoardView™ kits, see section • The RC-108 and the RC-116, presentation controllers, see section • Using shielded twisted pair (STP)/unshielded twisted pair (UTP), see section • The Power Connect™ feature, see section •...

  • Page 8: Figure 1: Tp-107Avr/Tp-122 Configuration

    Overview Figure 1: TP-107AVR/TP-122 Configuration The TP-107AVR includes: • A LINE IN CAT 5 connector, that connects to the LINE OUT CAT 5 connector on the previous Line Transmitter • A LINE OUT CAT 5 connector, that connects to a receiver (for example, the TP-122) or to the next Line Transmitter in the chain •...

  • Page 9: Controlling Via The Rc-108 And Rc-116 Presentation Controllers

    Overview Controlling via the RC-108 and RC-116 Presentation Controllers The RC-108 and RC-116 are presentation controllers designed specifically to control a BoardView™ system . Each presentation controller has the appropriate number of input selector buttons , an RS-485 and 12V DC port and an RS-232 9-pin D-sub port for firmware upgrade.

  • Page 10: Recommendations For Achieving The Best Performance

    This section defines the: • TP-107AVR XGA/Audio Line Transmitter (see section 4.1) • TP-122 XGA/Audio Line Receiver (see section 4.2) • RC-108 and RC-116 Presentation Controllers (see section 4.3) 1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com...

  • Page 11: Your Tp-107Avr Xga/Audio Line Transmitter

    2 Using CAT 5 cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends (the PINOUT is defined in Table 9 Figure 3 For example, the Kramer TP-122. You can download this user manual at: http://www.kramerelectronics.com 4 From 1 to 256 (see section 5.6)

  • Page 12: Your Tp-122 Xga/Audio Line Receiver

    Your Line Transmitter, Receiver and Presentation Controllers Your TP-122 XGA/Audio Line Receiver Figure 3 Table 5 define the TP-122 XGA/Audio Line Receiver: Figure 3: TP-122 XGA/Audio Line Receiver Table 5: TP-122 XGA/Audio Line Receiver Features Feature Function 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit S/PDIF RCA connector Connects to the digital audio acceptor ANALOG 3.5mm Mini...

  • Page 13: Figure 4: Tp-122 Xga/Audio Line Receiver (Underside)

    Slide the switch down, to set the H SYNC to negative polarity; slide the switch up to set the H SYNC to positive polarity 1 By default, both switches are set down (for a negative V SYNC and H SYNC polarity) KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 14: Your Rc-108/Rc-116 Presentation Controller

    GND is for the ground connection; B (-) and A (+) are for RS-485, and +12V is for powering the unit 1 From 1 to 8 for the RC-108, and from 1 to 16 for the RC-116 2 For about 2 seconds 3 For example, to let unit 6 gain control, press the selector button 6 (button 6 illuminates).

  • Page 15: Table 8: Rc-108/Rc-116 (Underside Panel) Features

    Feature Function PROGRAM Switch Slide downwards for normal operation, slide upwards to PROGRAM to upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware (see section 8), RS-485 TERM. Switch Slide the switch downwards to terminate the RS-485 Line with 120Ω NULL MODEM MODE...

  • Page 16: Configuring A Tp-107Avr System

    1 Not supplied. The full list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com. Alternatively, you can connect an XGA source to the XGA IN 15-pin HD computer graphics connector, and a separate audio source to the AUDIO IN 3.5mm mini jack...
  • Page 17 Figure 9: Connecting the XGA/Audio Line Transmitter/Receiver System 1 Use a screwdriver to carefully rotate the trimmer, adjusting the appropriate level 2 By default, both switches are set down (for negative V SYNC and H SYNC polarity) KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 18: Connecting The Tp-107Avr/Tp-122 Boardview™ Kit

    Figure 10: Connecting the TP-107AVR 1 Not supplied. The full list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com. Alternatively, you can connect an XGA source to the XGA IN 15-pin HD computer graphics connector, and a separate audio source to the AUDIO IN 3.5mm mini jack...

  • Page 19: Configuring The Tp-107Avr/Tp-122 Kit With The Rc-108

    (see section 5.6). Figure 11: Configuring the TP-107AVR/TP-122/RC-108 System 1 From this section on, the RC-108 applies also to the RC-116, unless stated otherwise 2 RS-485 on RC-108 3 Refer to the separate user manual, which can be downloaded at http://www.kramerelectronics.com...

  • Page 20: Wiring The Cat 5 Line In/Line Out Rj-45 Connectors

    Pair 3 3 and 6 Pair 4 7 and 8 Pair 4 7 and 8 Connecting via the K-NET™ The TP-107AVR units connect to the RC-108/RC-116 controller via the K-NET ports, as illustrated in Figure K-NET PINOUT Black White Green...

  • Page 21: Setting The Address Number Of The Tp-107Avr

    2 For higher address numbers refer to a decimal to Hex converter. For example, address number 125 is 7D 3 To use the RC-108/RC-116, the address numbers on the TP-107AVR units must be set from 1 to 8/1 to 16, respectively...

  • Page 22: Controlling The Tp-107Avr

    The TP-107AVR can be used in a transmitter and receiver system as described in section 3.1, or set up as a controller-less system (see example in section 5.6). You can use the RC-108/RC-116 (see section 6.1) or any other RS-485 based controller to control the BoardView™ system (see section 6.2).

  • Page 23: 6.2.1 Rs-485 Communication Protocol

    Use the communication protocol to control the TP-107AVR units via an RS-485 controller. The communication settings are: 9600 bps, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit and no flow control. Table 11 defines the communication protocol for address numbers 0 to 127. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 24: Table 11: Rs-485 Communication Protocol (Address Number 0 - 127)

    Controlling the TP-107AVR Table 11: RS-485 Communication Protocol (Address Number 0 – 127) Command: Command Command Command Command Description: Select a TP-107AVR H80 + The VGA input of the selected machine according to TP-107AVR device is activated. Address VGA inputs of other TP-107AVR its address number units in the chain are blocked Free Speech...

  • Page 25: Installing A Remote Button

    3. Create a shortcut on your desktop to the file: “FLIP.EXE”. 8.2 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a RC-108 unit, do the following: 1. Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub side panel port (see section 8.2.1).

  • Page 26: Connecting The Rc-108 To A Pc Via Rs-232

    3. Connect the power. 8.2.1 Connecting the RC-108 to a PC via RS-232 To connect a PC to the RC-108/RC-116 unit, using the null-modem adapter provided with the machine (recommended): • Connect the null-modem adapter to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on the rear panel of the Master RC-108/RC-116.
  • Page 27 Device menu, or press the integrated circuit icon in the upper right corner of the window). The “Device Selection” window appears: Figure 19: Device Selection Window 4. Click the button next to the name of the device and select from the list: AT89C51RD2: KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 28 Flash Memory Upgrade AT89C51RD2 T89C51RD2 Figure 20: Device Selection Window 5. Click OK and select “Load Hex” from the File menu. Figure 21: Loading the Hex...
  • Page 29 AT89C51RD2. Verify that in the Buffer Information column, the “HEX File: RC108.hex” appears. RC108.hex Figure 23: Atmel – Flip Window (Connected) KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 30 Flash Memory Upgrade 9. Click Run. After each stage of the operation is completed, the check-box for that stage becomes colored green When the operation is completed, all 4 check-boxes are colored green and the status bar message: Memory Verify Pass appears RC108.hex Figure 24: Atmel –...

  • Page 31: Technical Specifications

    RS-485, RS-232 DIMENSIONS: RC-108: 12cm x 6.95cm x 2.44cm (4.7" x 2.74" x 0.96"), W, D, H RC-116: 18.4cm x 11.4cm x 2.65cm (7.24" x 4.5" x 1.05"), W, D, H WEIGHT: RC-108: 0.3kg (0.66lbs) approx. RC-116: 0.6kg (1.32lbs) approx.
  • Page 32 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;...
  • Page 33 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. Safety Warning: Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening/servicing.

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