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 TWA
. The Kramer
Cobra
Series System extends VGA and audio signals over ordinary Category 5
cable. For information on the respective receiver units, refer to the
appropriate manual included with the receiver.
The package includes the
Cobra TWA
and this user manual
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.
The Kramer
Cobra
series products are not compatible with Kramer non-
Cobra
series products.
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
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. You may
also need CAT5 cable
3 Overview
Our Kramer
Cobra
series products are compatible with Cat5/5e/6 data
cabling as well as skew free CAT5/5e cabling manufactured for video
applications. Note that some skew free Cat5 is specific to a particular vendor
and is not compatible with our products. Ensure any skew free CAT5 cable is
non-proprietary prior to purchase / installation.
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Video and Audio Switchers, Matrix Switchers and Controllers; GROUP 3:
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
2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com
3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
