Kramer Cobra T2 User Manual

Kramer Cobra T2 User Manual

Video / rs-232 transmitter

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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
Cobra T2
Video / RS-232 Transmitter

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  • Page 1 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: Cobra T2 Video / RS-232 Transmitter...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Figures Figure 1: Connecting the Cobra T2 Figure 2: Setting Sync Signal Output Termination Figure 3: DC Restore / AC Coupling Options Figure 4: Cobra T2 Jumper Locations and Settings Figure 5: Receiver Mounting Bracket Figure 6: Mounting Bracket Tables...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    This unit is field configurable for various video and serial options (see Appendix D for configuration settings). The T2 series feature video and RS-232 signals on a single CAT 5 cable. The package includes the Cobra T2 Video / RS-232 Transmitter and this user...
  • Page 4: Overview

    (often associated with low quality cables) Avoiding interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality and positioning your Cobra T2 in a location free from moisture and away from excessive sunlight and dust Caution...
  • Page 5: Setup And Installation

    4th pair options will not. At the transmitter end: 1. Connect the source video to the Cobra T2 Series transmitter video input port, which is an HD15 connector labeled VIDEO IN. 2. If desired, attach a local monitor via the local monitor port to LOOP OUT.
  • Page 6: Connections On The Single-Port Vga/Rs-232

    4.2 Connections on the Single-Port VGA/RS-232 The Single-Port Cobra T2 CAT 5 Video System with RS-232 supports video and full-modem serial (RS-232) signals over CAT 5 cable. You can also use the transmitters and receivers to make video-only connections without serial communications.
  • Page 7: Solutions To Common Problems

    Solutions to Common Problems In most cases, nearly every issue with the Cobra T2 CAT 5 Video System can be resolved by checking the CAT 5 termination and making sure that it’s pinned to the TIA/EIA 568B wiring specification. However, there may be other problems that cause the system to not perform as it is designed.
  • Page 8 For five-component (RGB/H&V) AC coupled video, the Cobra CAT 5 Video System T2 Universal transmitter has been designed with full DC restoration capability. Solutions to Common Problems KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 9: Table 1: Hd15 Video Connector Pinout

    Appendix A Cabling Pinouts Table 1: HD15 Video Connector PINOUT Pin RGBHV (VGA) Red + Green+ Blue+ — Red- Green- Blue- — — H Sync V Sync Audio Pin 1 Left Channel Pin 2 Ground Pin 3 Right Channel Pin 4 - *S2 audio channels are reversed at the receiver end.
  • Page 10: Table 3: Db9 Female Serial Connector

    Appendix A Cabling Pinouts Table 3: DB9 Female Serial connector Solutions to Common Problems Full Duplex 3 wire (S2) Ground Ground Table 4: T568B CAT 5 PINOUT KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Simplex Ground...
  • Page 11: Figure 2: Setting Sync Signal Output Termination

    Conversely, changing a receiver affects the output port of the receiver, not the transmitter. The following illustrations show the jumper locations for the Cobra T2 unit. 75-ohm sync termination: To enable: Both jumpers OUT (Default)
  • Page 12: Figure 3: Dc Restore / Ac Coupling Options

    The following diagrams show the switch location and settings for the Cobra Universal Transmitter assembly. Note: Switch settings other than shown below may result in unpredictable performance and are not supported by Kramer. DC restore / AC coupling options: Disable:...
  • Page 13: Figure 4: Cobra T2 Jumper Locations And Settings

    The factory configuration may be changed or checked by using the following jumper location diagram as well as Table 5 for jumper settings. Figure 4: Cobra T2 Jumper Locations and Settings...
  • Page 14: Table 5: Cobra T2 Configuration Jumper Settings

    Table 5: Cobra T2 Configuration Jumper Settings Configuration Option (all options utilize 4th pair, except special configurations): RGBHV Computer Video With Left/Right Line Level Audio With SDPIF Digital Audio With Simplex Serial (receive only) With Composite Video With RS232 serial or S2 series (requires separate...
  • Page 15 Appendix E Serial Daughterboard (SDB) Settings The single-port serial transmitters and single-port and dual daisy chainable serial receivers contain an internal serial daughterboard (SDB) that can be configured for various serial modes. The SDB hardware configuration is done via jumper settings. These jumpers are used to set the various modes of operation.
  • Page 16: Table 6: Receiver Sdb Jumper Settings

    Appendix E Serial Daughterboard (SDB) Settings, cont The single-port serial transmitters and single-port and dual daisy chainable serial receivers contain an internal serial daughterboard (SDB) that can be configured for various serial modes. Table 6: Receiver SDB Jumper Settings Mode...
  • Page 17: Figure 5: Receiver Mounting Bracket

    19" x 1U rack. Not shown are brackets for 8 units and brackets for series receivers and transmitters. The 8-Unit Rackmount Bracket holds the mounted units like the 4-Unit Rackmount Bracket but is 2U high instead of 1U high, stacking 4 slots directly above 4 slots.
  • Page 18 Appendix G Setting Sync Mode The Cobra T2 has the capability for fixed and agile sync. The default sync mode setting is for agile sync which replicates the source sync polarity signals. However some displays require a fixed sync polarity that is not possible to change at the video source.
  • Page 19: Technical Specifications

    SIZE: WEIGHT: 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice Technical Specifications of the Cobra T2 Category 5, 5e, 6 shielded or unshielded twisted pair CE; FCC Class A, IC Class/class A VGA, SVGA, XGA, XGA-2, RGBHV, RGB, Composite, S-Video, Component Video modes...
  • Page 20 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 21 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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