Kramer Electronics TP-400FW
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1. STATUS Enlarged View CONNECTION STATUS crossed Video Camcorder Figure 4 Connecting 2 FireWire Devices via 3 TP 400FW Units Extended 200m Range Technical Specifications 6 Technical Specifications Table 3 includes the technical specifications Table 3 Technical Specifications of the TP 400FW FireWire Range Extender PORTS One Front Panel and Rear Panel 6 pin serial 1394 port 2 RJ45 CAT 5 ports TRANSFER RATE 100Mbps IEEE 1394 STANDARDS IEEE 1394a 2000 IEEE 1394 1995 IEEE 1394b 2002 up to 100Mbps ESD LINE PROTECTION IEC 61000 4 2 ESD 15kV air 8kV contact IEC 61000 4 5 Lightning 12A 8 20us and IEC 61000 4 4 EFT 40A 5 50ns POWER SOURCE 230 VAC 50 60 Hz 115VAC U S A 30VA DIMENSIONS 22cm x 18cm x 4 5cm 8 7 x 7 x 1 7 W D H WEIGHT 1 3 kg 2 9 lbs approx ACCESSORIES Power cord OPTIONS RK 80 19 rack kit 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 8 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED WARRANTY The warranty obligations of Kramer Electronics for this product are limited to the terms set forth below What is Covered This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product What is Not Covered This limited warranty does not cover any damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from any alteration2. modification improper or unreasonable use or maintenance misuse abuse accident neglect exposure to excess moisture fire improper packing and shipping such claims must be presented to the carrier lightning power surges or other acts of nature This limited warranty does not cover any damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from the installation or removal of this product from any installation any unauthorized tampering with this product any repairs attempted by anyone unauthorized by Kramer Electronics to make such repairs or any other cause which does not relate directly to a defect in materials and or workmanship of this product This limited warranty does not cover cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with this product Without limiting any other exclusion herein Kramer Electronics does not warrant that the product covered hereby including without limitation the technology and or integrated circuit s included in the product will not become obsolete or that such items are or will remain compatible with any other product or technology with which the product may be used How Long Does this Coverage Last Seven years as of this printing please check our Web site for the most current and accurate warranty information Whois Covered Only the original purchaser of this product is covered under this limited warranty This limited warranty is not transferable to subsequent purchasers or o
3. ESET Button Reboots the setup without having to disconnect and reconnect the power 7 FW PORT F Connects to the FireWire device Table 2 Rear Panel TP 400FW FireWire Range Extender Features Feature Function 1 FW PORT R Connects to the FireWire device 2 CAT 5 CROSSED RJ45 Connector Connects to the CAT 5 Straight connector on another TP 400FW unit 3 CAT 5 STRAIGHT RJ45 Connector Connects to the CAT 5 Crossed connector on another TP 400FW unit 4 Power Connector with FUSE AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 5 Using Your TP 400FW FireWire Range Extender The standard FireWire range between two FireWire devices is limited to 4 5m 13 5ft as Figure Video Camcorder 2 illustrates Figure 2 Connecting 2 FireWire Devices Standard 4 5m Range 5 1 Connecting 2 FireWire Devices via 2 TP 400FW Units You can interconnect a pair of FireWire devices for example a Webcam and a PC over an extended range of up to 100m 300ft using two TP 400FW units as Figure 3 illustrates To interconnect a pair of TP 400FW units using twisted pair CAT 5 cable commonly used for Ethernet connections do the following KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using Your TP 400FW FireWire Range Extender 1 On each TP 400FW unit connect the power cord and turn the unit ON It is possible to connect the power cord to only one of the TP 400FW units In this case the other
4. Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model TP 400FW FireWire Range Extender Contents Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 1 3 Overview 2 4 Your TP 400FW FireWire Range Extender 3 5 Using Your TP 400FW FireWire Range Extender 4 5 1 Connecting 2 FireWire Devices via 2 TP 400FW Units 4 5 2 Connecting 2 FireWire Devices via Several TP 400FW Units 6 6 Technical Specifications 8 Figures Figure 1 TP 400FW FireWire Range Extender 3 Figure 2 Connecting 2 FireWire Devices Standard 4 5m Range 4 Figure 3 Connecting 2 FireWire Devices via 2 TP 400FW Units Extended 100m Range 6 Figure 4 Connecting 2 FireWire Devices via 3 TP 400FW Units Extended 200m Range 7 Tables Table 1 Front Panel TP 400FW FireWire Range Extender Features 4 Table 2 Rear Panel TP 400FW FireWire Range Extender Features 4 Table 3 Technical Specifications of the TP 400FW FireWire Range Extender 8 Introduction 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics since 1981 a world of unique creative and affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video audio and presentation professional on a daily basis In recent years we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line making the best even better Our 350 plus different models now appear in 8 Groups which are clearly defined by function Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer TP 400FW FireWire Range Extender which is ideal for e Digital video pr
5. MER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL NOT APPLY TO YOU AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR THE PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY AS PROVIDED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW Other Conditions This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from country to country or state to state This limited warranty is void if i the label bearing the serial number of this product has been removed or defaced ii the product is not distributed by Kramer Electronics or iii this product is not purchased from an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller If you are unsure whether a reseller is an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller please visit our Web site at www kramerelectronics com or contact a Kramer Electronics office from the list at the end of this document Your rights under this limited warranty are not diminished if you do not complete and return the product registration form or complete and submit the online product registration form Kramer Electronics thanks you for purchasing a Kramer Electronics product We hope it will give you years of satisfaction Li 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 open
6. RRANTY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW KRAMER ELECTRONICS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY Some countries districts or states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of relief special incidental consequential or indirect damages or the limitation of liability to specified amounts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you Exclusive Remedy TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW KRAMER ELECTRONICS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IF KRAMER ELECTRONICS CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM OR EXCLUDE IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER APPLICABLE LAW THEN ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES COVERING THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY TO THIS PRODUCT AS PROVIDED UNDER APPICABLE LAW IF ANY PRODUCT TO WHICH THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES IS A CONSUMER PRODUCT UNDER THE MAGNUSON MOSS WARRANTY ACT 15 U S C A 2301 ET SEQ OR OTHER APPICABLE LAW THE FOREGOING DISCLAI
7. TP 400F W unit will derive its power from that unit via the CAT 5 cable The CAT 5 STRAIGHT connector is always the source of the power and the CAT 5 CROSSED connector is always the acceptor of the power 2 Connect the CAT 5 Straight RJ45 connector on the first TP 400FW unit to the CAT 5 Crossed RJ45 connector on the second TP 400FW unit when using a straight pin to pin cable with RJ 45 connectors If you are using a crossover cable with RJ 45 connectors connect the CAT 5 Straight RJ45 connector on the first TP 400FW unit to the CAT 5 Straight RJ45 connector on the second TP 400FW unit 3 Connect a FireWire device for example a PC to the FW PORT R or F on the first TP 400FW unit and a FireWire device for example a Webcam to the FW PORT R or F on the second TP 400FW unit 4 Be sure that the source and acceptor are powered up from their own power supply or via the TP 400FW FireWire bus The relevant CONNECTION STATUS green LEDs light see items 2 3 4 and 5 in Table 1 Notes e Apply the same rules for both source and destination FireWire equipment that is first connect the power to both TP 400FW units and only then connect the Firewire cables e When reconnecting two TP 400FW units first disconnect the cable and only then reconnect them e Wait 5 seconds after completing all the connections for the picture to appear on the destination device If the picture fails to appear on the destination device after 5
8. derive their power from that unit Connect the CAT 5 Straight RJ45 connector on the first TP 400FW unit to the CAT 5 Crossed RJ45 connector on the second TP 400FW unit and connect the CAT 5 Straight RJ45 connector on the second TP 400FW unit to the CAT 5 Crossed RJ45 connector on the third TP 400FW unit Connect a FireWire device for example a video camcorder to the FW PORT R on the first TP 400FW unit and a FireWire device for example a PC to the FW PORT F on the third TP 400FW unit 1 Not illustrated in Figure 4 2 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine 3 Alternatively connect the CAT 5 Crossed RJ45 connector on the first TP 400FW unit to the CAT 5 Straight RJ45 connector on the second TP 400FW unit and connect the CAT 5 Crossed RJ45 connector on the second TP 400FW unit to the CAT 5 Straight RJ45 connector on the third TP 400FW unit KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using Your TP 400FW FireWire Range Extender 4 Be sure that the power on each device is turned ON The relevant CONNECTION STATUS green LEDs light see items 2 3 4 and 5 in Table 1 as follows e On the first TP 400FW unit the STRAIGHT and the FW REAR LEDs e On the second TP 400FW unit the STRAIGHT and the CROSSED LEDs e On the third TP 400FW unit the CROSSED and the FW FRONT LEDs nlarged Vie CONNECTION STATUS Enlarged View CONNECTION
9. hboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality Position your Kramer TP 400FW away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust Your TP 400FW FireWire Range Extender Figure 1 Table 1 and Table 2 define the TP 400F W 2 COG OY POWER CONNECTION STATUS E g g i i RESET FW PORT F Lo p CF y OO aI Firewire Range Extender TP 400FW O w CATS CATS CROSSED STRAIGHT CO IL E Figure 1 TP 400FW FireWire Range Extender 7 F Using Your TP 400FW FireWire Range Extender Table 1 Front Panel TP 400FW FireWire Range Extender Features Feature Function 1 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF 2 STRAIGHT Lights when a connection is established using a CAT5 cable that connects z D to the STRAIGHT RJ45 Connector 3 2 o Q CROSSED Lights when a connection is established using a CAT5 cable that connects g pa to the CROSSED RJ45 Connector 4 2k F FW FRONT Lights when a connection is established between a fully functioning 5 a fo FireWire device and the FireWire port on the front panel item 7 in Table 1 5 9 FW REAR Lights when a connection is established between a fully functioning FireWire device and the FireWire port on the rear panel item 1 in Table 2 6 R
10. ing servicing Caution PIN 2900 000005 Rev 2 Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000005 REV 2
11. oduction editing studios and digital video live broadcasting e PC FireWire port extensions and long cable drivers The package includes the following items e TP 400FW FireWire Range Extender e One 6 pin to 6 pin Connector Cable a power cord and this user manual Getting Started We recommend that you e Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment e Review the contents of this user manual e Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables 1 GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Switchers and Routers GROUP 3 Control Systems GROUP 4 Format Standards Converters GROUP 5 Range Extenders and Repeaters GROUP 6 Specialty AV Products GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors GROUP 9 Room Connectivity GROUP 10 Accessories and Rack Adapters and GROUP 11 Sierra Products 2 The original FireWire standard defines a cable with identical 6 pin connectors at both ends that can be plugged in either direction between nodes and carries the signal and the power In the IEEE 1394a supplement two kinds of FireWire 4 pin connector cable became available without the power pins a 6 pin connector at one end and a 4 pin connector at the other end and 4 pin connectors at both ends 3 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine 4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http w
12. of this product from or into any installation Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to any setting up this product any adjustment of user controls or any programming required for a specific installation of this product How to Obtain a Remedy under this Limited Warranty To obtain a remedy under this limited warranty you must contact either the authorized Kramer Electronics reseller from whom you purchased this product or the Kramer Electronics office nearest you For a list of authorized Kramer Electronics resellers and or Kramer Electronics authorized service providers please visit our web site at www kramerelectronics com or contact the Kramer Electronics office nearest you In order to pursue any remedy under this limited warranty you must possess an original dated receipt as proof of purchase from an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller If this product is returned under this limited warranty a return authorization number obtained from Kramer Electronics will be required You may also be directed to an authorized reseller or a person authorized by Kramer Electronics to repair the product If itis decided that this product should be returned directly to Kramer Electronics this product should be properly packed preferably in the original carton for shipping Cartons not bearing a return authorization number will be refused Limitation on Liability THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF KRAMER ELECTRONICS UNDER THIS LIMITED WA
13. seconds press the RESET Button to reboot the setup Wait another 5 seconds for the picture to appear on the destination device 1 Not illustrated in Figure 3 2 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine 3 Alternatively connect the CAT 5 Crossed RJ45 connector on the first TP 400FW unit to the CAT 5 Straight RJ45 connector on the second TP 400FW unit 4 Alternatively connect the CAT 5 Crossed RJ45 connector on the first TP 400FW unit to the CAT 5 Crossed RJ45 connector on the second TP 400FW unit 5 Using Your TP 400FW FireWire Range Extender POWER gt I 100m 300ft E WEBCAM Figure 3 Connecting 2 FireWire Devices via 2 TP 400FW Units Extended 100m Range 5 2 Connecting 2 FireWire Devices via Several TP 400FW Units You can interconnect multiple TP 400FW units to extend the FireWire range Each additional TP 400FW extends the range up to a further 100m For example Figure 4 illustrates how three TP 400FW units may be used to extend the FireWire range to 200m To interconnect three TP 400FW units using twisted pair CAT 5 cable commonly used for Ethernet connections do the following 1 On each TP 400FW unit connect the power cord and turn the unit ON It is possible to connect the power cord to only one of the TP 400FW units The other TP 400FW units will
14. udes built in protection from electrostatic discharge ESD for all FireWire and CAT 5 lines by suppressing all transient high voltages down to the allowed level In particular ESD protection for high speed data lines to IEC 61000 4 2 ESD 15kV air 8kV contact IEC 1 Originally developed by Apple and published as IEEE 1394 by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 2 Hardware items include digital cameras computers printers VCRs CD ROMs hard disks scanners and graphic cards 3 Configures automatically Whenever a device is added or removed the 1394 bus re enumerates 4 You can connect and disconnect inputs and outputs dynamically without having to restart the PC or cycle power 5 Video audio applications require constant transfer rates which the serial bus provides by supporting isochronous transfers 6 When connecting a live DV source to a receptor an electrical potential difference or any other element could create a high voltage such as ESD or a live chassis which could permanently damage one or both of the connected devices This high voltage may be seen as a spark occurring at the instant of connection or may not be seen at all but nevertheless can result in costly damage KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your TP 400FW FireWire Range Extender 61000 4 5 Lightning 12A 8 20us and IEC 61000 4 4 EFT 40A 5 50ns To achieve the best performance e Avoid interference from neig
15. wners of this product What Kramer Electronics will do Kramer Electronics will at its sole option provide one of the following three remedies to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to satisfy a proper claim under this limited warranty 1 Elect to repair or facilitate the repair of any defective parts within a reasonable period of time free of any charge for the necessary parts and labor to complete the repair and restore this product to its proper operating condition Kramer Electronics will also pay the shipping costs necessary to return this product once the repair is complete 2 Replace this product with a direct replacement or with a similar product deemed by Kramer Electronics to perform substantially the same function as the original product 3 Issue a refund of the original purchase price less depreciation to be determined based on the age of the product at the time remedy is sought under this limited warranty What Kramer Electronics will not do Under This Limited Warranty If this product is returned to Kramer Electronics or the authorized dealer from which it was purchased or any other party authorized to repair Kramer Electronics products this product must be insured during shipment with the insurance and shipping charges prepaid by you If this product is returned uninsured you assume all risks of loss or damage during shipment Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to the removal or re installation
16. ww kramerelectronics com 1 Overview 3 Overview The high quality TP 400FW is a unique FireWire Range Extender that lets you extend the standard 4 5m 13 5ft FireWire range considerably to up to 100m 300ft with 2 interconnected units and up to 200m 600ft with 3 interconnected units etc using inexpensive widely used CAT 5 cable The TP 400FW features a set of 4 connection status LEDs Using the TP 400FW you can e Access the FireWire port from both the front and rear panels e Interconnect up to six TP 400FW units together with the FireWire sources acceptors that derive their power from the first local TP 400FW unit with a total current of up to 1 5A 12V The TP 400FW FireWire Range Extender is based on FireWire which e Is a serial bus standard that enables quick universal interfacing between digital video audio and data and computer hardware items e Is simple to use and operates independently of the host system letting you connect items for extended distances e Supports Plug and Play hot swapping and isochronous and asynchronous applications In particular the TP 400FW e Supports the provisions of the IEEE 1394a 2000 and 1394 1995 Standards for the High Performance 1394 Serial Bus e Supports the provisions of the IEEE 1394b 2002 Standard at S100 signaling rates e Enables 1394 100Mbps signals to be transmitted and received across an extended range on shielded twisted pair cable e Incl
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