Page 2 - Contents; Data Mode Configuration; Figures
Contents i Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 2 3 Overview 2 4 Setup and Installation 4 4.1 Data Mode Configuration 4 4.2 Making the Connections 4 4.3 Connections on the Single-Port VGA/Audio 5 4.4 Connections on the single-port VGA S2 6 4.5 Video Adjustment 7 4.5.1 Cable Distance Compensat...
Page 3 - Introduction; Cobra; Cobra; series products are not compatible with Kramer non-; Cobra
Introduction 1 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 y...
Page 4 - Getting Started
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Getting Started 2 2 Getting Started We recommend that you: Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment Review the contents of this user manual Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables 1 . Y...
Page 5 - Overview; Caution
Overview 3 Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit. Warning – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall adapter that is provided with this unit 1 . Warning – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall before installing or removing device or servicing unit. Warning –This equipment ...
Page 6 - Setup and Installation; Data Mode Configuration
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Setup and Installation 4 4 Setup and Installation 4.1 Data Mode Configuration The serial signal is 3 wire TX, RX, GND and does not support full modem signals. Baud rates for the S2 series are fixed at 9600. Simplex modes are supported without jumper or other change...
Page 7 - With regard to connecting the cables:; components before applying power.; shows the receiver connections.; Figure 1: Transmitter Connections
Setup and Installation 5 With regard to connecting the cables: We recommend mounting and connecting all cabling to the Cobra R1300A / R1300S2 components before applying power. Be sure that the CAT 5 cable you intend to use has been tested to comply with the T568B wiring specification (see Appendix A...
Page 8 - Connections on the single-port VGA S2; CAT 5 Video System series supports RS-232, video; CAT 5 DA; Figure 3: Transmitter Connections
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Setup and Installation 6 4.4 Connections on the single-port VGA S2 The Single-Port Cobra CAT 5 Video System series supports RS-232, video and stereo audio signals over CAT 5 cable. Serial signals are 3 wire RS232 (Tx, Rx, ground) and fixed at 9600 baud. Full 9 pin ...
Page 9 - Video Adjustment; Cable Distance Compensation Settings; NOTE: TURN KNOB SLOWLY DURING ADJUSMENT PROCEDURE. Turning; Skew Compensation Settings
Setup and Installation 7 4.5 Video Adjustment 4.5.1 Cable Distance Compensation Settings To get the highest quality video signals from your Cobra CAT 5 Video System, follow the instructions and diagrams below: NOTE: TURN KNOB SLOWLY DURING ADJUSMENT PROCEDURE. Turning too fast may result in missing ...
Page 10 - Solutions to Common Problems
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Solutions to Common Problems 8 1. To adjust individual colors, press and hold briefly, and then release the EQ/Skew knob until the desired color LED is flashing for the R/G/B LED. The LED color corresponds to the color channel being adjusted. 2. Using the image uti...
Page 12 - Solutions to Common Problems; Appendix A Cabling Pinouts; Table 1: HD15 Video Connector PINOUT; Note; : Typically Channel 1 is left audio and Channel 2 is right audio.
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Solutions to Common Problems 10 Appendix A Cabling Pinouts Table 1: HD15 Video Connector PINOUT Pin RGBHV (VGA) RGBS RGsB Composite SVHS (Y/C) YUV 1 Red + Red + Red + C+ V+ 2 Green+ Green+ Green+ C+ Y+ Y+ 3 Blue+ Blue+ Blue+ U+ 4 — — — 5 Gnd Gnd Gnd 6 Red- Red- Red...
Page 13 - Table 3: DB9 Video Connector PINOUT
Solutions to Common Problems 11 Appendix A Cabling Pinouts Table 3: DB9 Video Connector PINOUT Pin Full Duplex 3 wire (SA/SAP) Simplex 1 DCD 2 RX RX 3 TX TX TX 4 DTR 5 Ground Ground Ground 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 RI Table 4: T568B CAT 5 PINOUT
Page 14 - Appendix B Configuration Settings; Video
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Solutions to Common Problems 12 Appendix B Configuration Settings Note: the Cobra R1300A Video and the Audio Receiver Cobra R1300S2 Universal Receiver are typically pre-configured at time of order and will have factory configuration indicated on the bottom of the u...
Page 16 - Appendix D Setting Sync Mode; The
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Solutions to Common Problems 14 Appendix D Setting Sync Mode The Cobra R1300A / R1300S2 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 f...
Page 17 - Appendix E Skew Module; Figure 6: Skew Module
Solutions to Common Problems 15 Appendix E Skew Module The Cobra R1300A / R1300S2 receivers have an optional skew compensation module that can be installed or removed. To install the skew compensation module: 1. Remove top cover. 2. Remove the 3 jumpers from J16 pins 1-2, 4-5, 7-8. 3. Insert the Ske...
Page 18 - Technical Specifications; Table 6: Technical Specifications
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Technical Specifications 16 6 Technical Specifications Table 6: Technical Specifications 1 of the Cobra R1300A, Cobra R1300S2 CABLE REQUIRED: Category 5, 5e, 6 shielded or unshielded twisted pair COMPLIANCE: CE; FCC Class A, IC Class/class A VIDEO SUPPORT: all supp...
Page 20 - Disconnect the unit from the power supply before
Kramer Electronics, Ltd. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: [email protected] P/N: 2900-650004 REV 4 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 q...