Kramer PT-101H4 User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
PT-101H4
HDMI Repeater and Format Converter

Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 2
3Overview 3
3.1 About HDMI 3
3.2 About HDCP 4
3.3 Defining EDID 4
3.4 Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance 5
4Defining the PT-101H4 HDMI Repeater and Format Converter 5
5Connecting the PT-101H4 HDMI Repeater and Format Converter 6
6Technical Specifications 7
Figures
Figure 1: PT-101H4 HDMI Repeater and Format Converter 5
Figure 2: Connecting the PT-101H4 HDMI Repeater and Format Converter 6
Tables
Table 1: PT-101H4 HDMI Repeater and Format Converter Features 5
Table 2: Technical Specifications of the PT-101H4 HDMI Repeater and Format Converter 7

Introduction
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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 years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line,
making the best even better! Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11
groups1
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer Pico TOOLS™ PT-101H4 HDMI
Repeater and Format Converter
that are clearly defined by function.
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•Multimedia installations
which is ideal for:
•Home cinema installations
The package includes the following:
•PT-101H4 HDMI Repeater and Format Converter
•Power adapter (5V DC output)
•This user manual3
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 cables4
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4:
Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7: Scan
Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack
Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products
2 Only “PT-101H4 HDMI Repeater” is printed on the front panel of the device
3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from http://www.kramerelectronics.com
4 The complete list of Kramer cables is available from http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Getting Started
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2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.

Overview
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3 Overview
The Kramer PT-101H4 HDMI Repeater and Format Converter is a high quality
HDMI repeater that provides connectivity to an:
•HDMI display device
•Ethernet LAN
•S/PDIF digital audio device
The Kramer PT-101H4 HDMI Repeater and Format Converter:
•Extends the transmission range to up to 35m (115ft) with 1080p @60Hz
resolution
•Features reclocking and equalization
•Provides HDMI support on the output
•Supports up to 2.25Gbps bandwidth
•Combines an HDMI 1.3 signal with Ethernet to produce an HDMI (1.4
HEAC) signal1
•Outputs S/PDIF audio from the Audio Return Channel of the HDMI output
signal
•Passes the HPD2and CEC3
•Provides EDID PassThru—Passes EDID/HDCP signals from source to
display
signals from the display to the source device
3.1 About HDMI
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed all-digital4
In particular, HDMI
audio/video interface, widely supported in the entertainment and home cinema
industry. It delivers the highest high-definition image and sound quality.
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•Provides a simple
:
6interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-
top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and video monitor, such as a digital
flat LCD/plasma television (DTV) over a single lengthy7
1 For Ethernet connectivity, an HDMI 1.4 version output cable must be used
cable
2 Hot Plug Detect
3 Consumer Electronics Control
4 Ensuring an all-digital rendering of video without the losses associated with analog interfaces and their unnecessary digital-to-analog
conversions
5 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC
6 With video and multi-channel audio combined into a single cable, the cost, complexity, and confusion of multiple cables currently
used in A/V systems is reduced
7 HDMI technology has been designed to use standard copper cable construction at up to 15m

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Overview
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•Supports standard, enhanced, high-definition video, and multi-channel digital
audio1
•Transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio,
with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and
requirements
on a single cable
•Benefits consumers by providing superior, uncompressed digital video
quality via a single cable2
•Is backward-compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface)
, and user-friendly connector
•Supports two-way communication between the video source (such as a DVD
player) and the digital television, enabling new functionality such as
automatic configuration and one-button play
HDMI has the capacity to support:
•Existing high-definition video formats (720p, 1080i and 1080p @60), as well
as standard definition formats such as NTSC or PAL
3.2 About HDCP
The High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard (developed by
Intel), protects digital video and audio signals transmitted over DVI or DVI
connections between two HDCP-enabled devices to eliminate the reproduction of
copyrighted material. To protect copyright holders (such as movie studios) from
having their programs copied and shared, the HDCP standard provides for the secure
and encrypted transmission of digital signals.
3.3 Defining EDID
The Extended Display Identification Data (EDID13F
3) is a data-structure provided by a
display to describe its capabilities to a graphics card (that is connected to the
display’s source). The EDID enables the PT-101H4 to “know” what kind of monitor
is connected to the output. The EDID includes the manufacturer’s name, product
type, timing data supported by the display, display size, luminance data and (for
digital displays only) the pixel mapping data.
1 HDMI supports multiple audio formats, from standard stereo to multi-channel surround-sound. HDMI has the capacity to support
Dolby 5.1 audio and high-resolution audio formats
2 HDMI provides the quality and functionality of a digital interface while also supporting uncompressed video formats in a simple, cost-
effective manner
3 Defined by a standard published by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA)

Defining the PT-101H4 HDMI Repeater and Format Converter
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3.4 Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
•Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference,
deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise-levels
(often associated with low quality cables)
•Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your
PT-101H4 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
4 Defining the PT-101H4 HDMI Repeater and Format Converter
Figure 1and Table 1define the PT-101H4.
Figure 1: PT-101H4 HDMI Repeater and Format Converter
Table 1: PT-101H4 HDMI Repeater and Format Converter Features
# Feature Function
1 INPUT HDMI Connector Connect to the HDMI source
2 ETHERNET CAT 5 RJ-45
Connector
Connect to the Ethernet LAN
3 ON LED Lights red when the unit receives power and no devices are connected;
lights orange when receiving power and a device is connected to either the
input or output; lights green when receiving power and both the input and
output are connected to devices
4 OUTPUT HDMI Connector Connect to the HDMI acceptor
5 S/PDIF RCA Connector Connect to the digital audio acceptor
6 5V DC Power Connector Connect to the power adapter, center pin positive

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Connecting the PT-101H4 HDMI Repeater and Format Converter
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5 Connecting the PT-101H4 HDMI Repeater and Format Converter
To connect the PT-101H4 HDMI Repeater and Format Converter as illustrated in
the example in Figure 2:
1. Connect the HDMI source (for example, a Blu-ray disc player) to the INPUT
HDMI connector on the front of the PT-101H4.
2. Connect the ETHERNET RJ-45 connector1
3. Connect the OUTPUT HDMI connector on the rear of the PT-101H4 to the
HDMI acceptor (for example, an HDMI display).
on the front of the PT-101H4 to
the LAN using CAT 5 Twisted Pair cable.
4. Connect the S/PDIF RCA connector on the rear of the PT-101H4 to the
digital audio acceptor (for example, a home theater system).
5. Connect15F
2the 5V DC power adapter to the power socket on the PT-101H4 and
to the mains electricity.
Figure 2: Connecting the PT-101H4 HDMI Repeater and Format Converter
1 For Ethernet connectivity, an HDMI 1.4 version output cable must be used
2 Not shown in Figure 2

Technical Specifications
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6 Technical Specifications
Table 2includes the technical specifications1
Table 2: Technical Specifications of the PT-101H4 HDMI Repeater and Format Converter
.
INPUT: 1 HDMI connector
1 Ethernet on an RJ-45 TP connector
OUTPUTS: 1 HDMI connector
1 S/PDIF on an RCA connector
BANDWIDTH: Supports up to 2.25Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel
COMPLIANCE WITH HDMI STANDARD: Input: HDMI
Output: HDMI and HDCP
POWER SOURCE: 5V DC, 450mA
DIMENSIONS: 6.2cm x 5cm x 2.4cm (2.44" x 1.97" x 0.94"), W, D, H
WEIGHT: 0.3kg. (0.67lbs) approx.
ACCESSORIES: Power supply
OPTIONS: Kramer HDMI cables
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: regular cable - C-HM/HM; flat cable –
C-HM/HM/FLAT(1.3), RK-3T 19" rack adapter
1 Specifications are subject to change without notice
2 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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LIMITED WARRANTY
WHOISPROTECTED?
WHATIS COVEREDAND WHATIS NOT COVERED
WHAT WE WIL L PAY FOR AND WHAT W E W I LL NOT PAY FO R
HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE
LIMITATIONOFIMPLIEDWARRANTIES
EXCLUSIONOFDAMAGES
CAUTION!
Kramer Electronics (hereafter ) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the
following terms.
Kramer
HOW LONGIS THE WARRANTY
Labor and parts are warranted for three years from the date of the first customer purchase.
Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty.
We will pay labor and material expensesfor covered items.We will notpayfor the following:
The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option. Kramer shall
not be liable for:
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from place to place.
All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval.Thismay be obtained from your dealer.
This equipment has been testedto determine compliancewith the requirements of:
EN-50081: "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC);
generic emission standard.
Residential, commercial and light industry"
EN-50082: "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) generic immunity standard.
Part 1: Residential, commercialand lightindustryenvironment".
CFR-47: FCC* Rules and Regulations:
Part 15: “Radio frequency devices
Subpart B Unintentional radiators”
Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product. The following are not covered
by the warranty:
1. Any product which is not distributed by Kramer, or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer. If you are
uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized, please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site
www.kramerelectronics.com.
2. Any product, on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed, or on which the WARRANTY VOID
TAMPERED sticker has been torn,
3. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:
i) Accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning or other acts of nature
ii) Product modification,orfailureto follow instructions supplied with the product
iii) Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer
iv) Any shipment of the product (claims must be presented tothe carrier)
v) Removal or installation of the product
vi) Any other cause, which does not relate to a product defect
vii) Cartons, equipment enclosures, cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product
1. Removal or installationscharges.
2. Costs of initial technical adjustments (set-up), including adjustment of user controls or programming. These costs are the
responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased.
3. Shipping charges.
1. To obtain service on you product, you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center.
2. Whenever warranty service is required, the original dated invoice (or a copy) must be presented as proof of warranty
coverage, and should be included in any shipment of the product. Please also include in any mailing a contact name,
company, address, and a description of the problem(s).
3. For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center, consult your authorized dealer.
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to
the length of this warranty.
1. Damage to otherproperty caused by defects inthis product, damages basedupon inconvenience, loss of useof theproduct,loss
of time, commercialloss; or:
2. Any other damages, whether incidental, consequential or otherwise. Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations andexclusions may not apply toyou.
Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician. Any user who makes changes or
modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the
equipment.
Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine.
Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components.
IF reattached, removed or otherwise interfered with.
* FCC and CE approvedusing STP cable (for twisted pair products)
NOTE:
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Caution
Safety Warning:
Disconnect the unit from the power supply before
opening/servicing.