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Solutions to Common Problems 

 

5  Solutions to Common Problems 

In most cases, nearly every issue with the 

Cobra 

series can be resolved by 

checking the CAT 5 termination and making sure that it’s pinned to the 

TIA/EIA 568B wiring specification. However, there may be other problems 

that cause the system to not perform as it is designed. Below are solutions to 

the most common installation errors. 

 

Problem:

 

No video signal at the transmitter local port or at the receiver.

 

Solution:

 

Check that both units are powered.

 

Ensure EQ adjustment switches are set correctly 

Make sure the CAT 5 cable is terminated correctly per the 

TIA/EIA 568B wiring specification.

 

Is the display device powered on and functioning?

 

Check to ensure display settings (resolution, refresh rate, and so 

on) are compatible with input signal. 

Problem:

 

Poor video quality.

 

Solution:

 

Have all receiver adjustments been finished? 

Ensure EQ adjustment switches are set correctly 

Check all cable connections 

The video signal’s refresh rate may be set too high. Reset to a 

lower refresh rate in your monitor-configuration menu 

Problem:

 

Poor audio quality. (Cobra R500A only) 

Solution:

 

Powered speakers are required. Make sure speaker power is ON 

Check input source levels from the source device. Make sure the 

audio source is not overdriven or underdriven. 

Audio is summed left and right for “A” versions. If using a single 

channel, both audio inputs must be connected at the transmitter 

end for full audio gain. Audio is line level 

Low Level Audio may require the 100   termination disabled. 

Turn SW1 off to disable termination 

Problem:

 

Serial communication doesn’ t work correctly. (Cobra R500-2 only) 

Solution:

 

Are the serial devices connected properly? Are the serial 

parameters correct for source/destination devices? 

Are the serial cables terminated correctly? If a null-modem cable 

is used, it must be placed at the receiver end. 

When using RS-232 transmitters or receivers in daisy chains, CAT 

5 switches, or CAT 5 distribution amps, the serial signal is a 

unidirectionally broadcast mode only. In this mode, all other 

Cobra CAT5 Video System devices must be the simplex serial 

type. Cobra R500-2 use 3 wire (TX,RX,GND) signals only via the 

1/8”  connector (see Appendix A for pinout) 

Problem:

 

“Green shift”  or “green washout”  on multimedia signals 

Solution:

 

The standard video model is designed to function with DC 

coupled signals in which the black level is referenced to 0 volts. 

For five-component (RGB/H&V) AC coupled video, the Cobra 

transmitter has been designed with full DC restoration capability. 

Refer to the transmitter user manual. 

Summary of Contents for Cobra R500-2

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Models Cobra R500A Video Audio receiver Cobra R500 2 Video RS 232 receiver...

Page 2: ...hnical Specifications 10 Figures Figure 1 Transmitter Connections 4 Figure 2 Cobra R500A Video Audio receiver Connections 4 Figure 3 Transmitter Connections 5 Figure 4 Cobra R500 2 Video RS 232 receiv...

Page 3: ...2 Video RS 232 receiver an external power supply and this user manual2 The Kramer Cobra series products are not compatible with Kramer non Cobra series products 2 Getting Started We recommend that you...

Page 4: ...due to the manufacture method can exhibit much greater skew than standard CAT 5 5e and may require skew compensation beyond what the standard product offers Contact Kramer Electronics for assistance...

Page 5: ...nections via the 1 8 3 5mm audio connector or DB9 serial connector transmitter model dependent 4 Connect the CAT 5 cable to the transmitter 5 Apply power on the transmitter The LED should light and if...

Page 6: ...t video and audio signals over CAT 5 cable The audio signal is line level audio and powered speakers are required Figure 1 shows the Kramer Cobra transmitter with Audio Transmitter connections and Fig...

Page 7: ...ND serial Figure 3 shows the Kramer Cobra transmitter with serial Transmitter connections and Figure 4 shows the Cobra R500 2 Video RS 232 receiver See Appendix A for cable pinouts of the Cobra R500 2...

Page 8: ...parts inside the Cobra R500A Cobra R500 2 All adjustments are performed externally Table 1 Cobra R500A Cobra R500 2 Configuration Settings SW Configuration Settings SW position 1 2 3 Signal Setting L...

Page 9: ...wer is ON Check input source levels from the source device Make sure the audio source is not overdriven or underdriven Audio is summed left and right for A versions If using a single channel both audi...

Page 10: ...Table 3 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 C V 7 Green Green Green...

Page 11: ...5 mm Audio Serial Connection model dependent Pin Signal Tip Serial Tx DB9 pin3 Left Audio Ring Serial Rx DB9 pin2 Right Audio Sleeve Serial GND DB9 pin5 GND Note The stereo audio input at the transmit...

Page 12: ...hms maximum REQUIRED DESTINATION IMPEDANCE Video IN 75 ohms Audio IN if any 600 ohms minimum AUDIO CHARACTERISTICS Channels Right Left summed Line Level 600 Ohm Unbalanced SERIAL CHARACTERISTICS Proto...

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Page 14: ...or 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 commen...

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