TP115-120/121
Compact Video Twisted Pair (TP) Transmitter/Receiver
User’s Guide
400-0557-002
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Welcome!
We greatly appreciate your purchase of the TP115-120/121 Compact Video
Twisted Pair Transmitter. We are sure you will find it reliable and simple to
use. Superior performance for the right price, backed by solid technical and
customer support is what ALTINEX
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has to offer.
We are committed to providing our customers with Signal Management
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to the most demanding audiovisual installations at competitive
pricing and we welcome you to join the ranks of our many satisfied
customers throughout the world.
1. Precautions and Safety Warnings
Please read this manual carefully before using your TP115-120/121. Keep this
manual handy for future reference. These safety instructions are to ensure
the long life of your TP115-120/121 and to prevent fire and shock hazards.
Please read them carefully and heed all warnings.
1.1 General
Qualified ALTINEX service personnel or their authorized
representatives must perform all service.
1.2 Installation Precautions
To prevent fire or shock, do not expose this unit to water or moisture.
Do not place the TP115-120/121 in direct sunlight, near heaters or
heat-radiating appliances, or near any liquid. Exposure to direct
sunlight, smoke, or steam can harm internal components.
Handle the TP115-120/121 carefully. Dropping or jarring can cause
damage.
Do not pull any cables that are attached to the TP115-120/121.
1.3 Cleaning
Clean only with a dry cloth. Never use strong detergents or solvents
such as alcohol or thinner. Do not use a wet cloth or water to clean the
unit. Do not open the unit to clean.
1.4 FCC Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions found herein, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Any changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by
ALTINEX, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
2. Installation Procedures
Step 1.
Make sure the Video Equalization knob on the TP115-121 receiver is set to minimum, full CCW.
Step 2.
Apply power to the TP115-120 and TP115-121 using the power adapters provided.
The Power/Signal Present LEDs on both units should be on and red.
Step 3.
Connect the video output of the computer (or other device) to the video input on the TP115-120 Transmitter.
The Power/Signal Present LED on the transmitter should be on and green if a video signal is present.
Step 4.
Connect a CAT-5 cable between the TP output connector on the TP115-120 to the TP input connector of the TP115-121.
Step 5.
Check the LED on the TP115-121 receiver. The LED should be on and green if a signal is present.
Note: The LED on the TP115-121 is only GREEN if there is a computer (RGBHV) video signal present.
The LED on the TP115-121 will remain RED if a component (YPbPr) video signal is present.
Step 6.
The TP115-120/121 is now operational.
Step 7.
Verify the picture quality on the receiving monitor is equivalent to the quality as displayed on the local monitor. Depending on the cable quality
length, cable quality, and monitor type, the image may be poor or non-existent until the video equalization is adjusted.
If necessary adjust the Video Equalization knob on the TP115-121 receiver to fine tune the video signal when the CAT-5 cable is more than
50 ft (15 m). Adjust the video equalization in small increments and give the monitor time to respond to the signal changes. Depending on the monitor,
it may take several seconds for the monitor to respond.
3. Limited Warranty/Return Policies
Please see the ALTINEX website at
www.altinex.com
for details on warranty and return policies.
