Kramer Cobra R1300A, User Manual

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Introduction
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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
500-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups
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, which are clearly defined
by function.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer
Cobra R1300A
Video / Audio
Receiver ,
Cobra R1300S2
Universal Receiver , and/or Cobra R1300S2M
Universal Receiver . The Kramer
Cobra
Series System extends video, audio
and serial signals over ordinary Category 5 cable. This manual covers the
Cobra R1300A
Video / Audio Receiver , the
Cobra R1300S2
Universal
Receiver , and the Cobra R1300S2M Universal Receiver . These units are field
configurable for various video, audio and serial options. See Appendix B for
configuration settings. A versions support video and audio. S2 series feature
video, stereo audio and RS-232 signals on a single CAT 5. In a daisy chain
configuration, the last unit in the daisy chain must be an R1300S2 . All
receivers between the transmitter and the last unit must be Cobra R1300S2M
receivers. The R1300A receiver can be used as either a middle unit, or an end
unit.
The Kramer
Cobra R1300A
Video / Audio Receiver ,
Cobra R1300S2
Universal Receiver and Cobra R1300S2M Universal Receiver feature
optional integrated skew compensation that can be varied in 2 ns increments
to 65 ns total per color channel to cancel the effects of skew in Category
cables. This feature allows you to use CAT 5e and reduced-skew CAT6
cables to lengths up to 1300ft. For information on the respective transmitter
unit, refer to the appropriate manual included with the transmitter. All models
support refresh rates/resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz to 1300 feet (396m).
The package includes the
Cobra R1300A Video / Audio Receiver , the Cobra
R1300S2 Universal Receiver , or the Cobra R1300S2M Universal Receiver, an
external power supply, and this user manual
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.
The Kramer Cobra series products are not compatible with Kramer non- Cobra
series products.
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Video, Audio, VGA/XGA Processors; GROUP 4: Interfaces and Sync Processors; GROUP 5: Twisted Pair Interfaces;
GROUP 6: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; and GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors
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