Kramer DigiTOOLS TP-551 User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
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Models:
TP-551, HDMI Line Transmitter
TP-552, HDMI Line Receiver

Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 1
3 Overview 3
3.1 About HDMI 4
3.2 Defining EDID 5
3.3 Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance 5
4 Your HDMI Line Transmitter / Receiver 5
4.1 Your TP-551 HDMI Line Transmitter 5
4.2 Your TP-552 HDMI Line Receiver 7
5 Connecting the TP-551 and TP-552 8
5.1 Adjusting the EQ. Level 8
5.2 Wiring the CAT 5 LINE IN / LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors 10
6 Technical Specifications 11
Figures
Figure 1: TP-551 HDMI Line Transmitter 6
Figure 2: TP-551 (Top Side and Lower Side Panels) 6
Figure 3: TP-552 HDMI Line Receiver 7
Figure 4: TP-552 (Top Side and Lower Side Panels) 7
Figure 5: Connecting the TP-551 / TP-552 HDMI Line Transmitter/Receiver 9
Figure 6: CAT5 PINOUT 10
Tables
Table 1: TP-551 HDMI Line Transmitter Features 6
Table 2: TP-552 HDMI Line Receiver Features 7
Table 3: Equalization Levels Setup 8
Table 4: CAT 5 PINOUT 10
Table 5: Technical Specifications of the TP-551 and TP-552 11

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 groups
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that are clearly defined by
function.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer DigiTOOLS TP-551 HDMI Line
Transmitter and Kramer DigiTOOLS TP-552 HDMI Line Receiver which are
ideal for:
Home theater, presentation and multimedia applications
Rental and staging
The package includes the following:
TP-551 and/or TP-552
Power adapter (12V DC Input)
This user manual
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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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2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
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and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products
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3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Getting Started
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Connect the
output
TP-552 to
the
2
TP-552
Connect the
STP CAT5
cables
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TP-551
1
DVD Player
Plasma
Display
Connect the
input to the
TP-551
2

Overview
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3 Overview
The Kramer TP-551 and the TP-552 constitute a high quality HDMI line
transmitter / receiver system using two STP CAT 5e 24AWG cables
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. The
transmission range between the HDMI source and the HDMI acceptor can be
extended to up to 60m (200ft)@1080i and 40m (130ft)@1080p.
This transmitter / receiver pair:
Supports up to 1.65Gbps bandwidth
Features enhanced EDID
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recall - the unit automatically stores and recalls
EDID settings in non-volatile memory from the output
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, allowing
convenient and reliable connection to the source
Passes the HPD
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and CEC
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signals from the source to the display device
using the CAT 5e cables
The TP-551 HDMI Line Transmitter features:
An HDMI input and a pair of RJ-45 CAT 5 output connectors
Three status LEDs (input, output and power)
A high / low output gain selection button
The TP-552 HDMI Line Receiver features:
An HDMI output and a pair of RJ-45 CAT5 input connectors
Three status LEDs (input, output and power)
Four EQ. levels to enhance performance
1 You can also use CAT 6 cables. Using UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) might reduce the system range
2 Extended Display Identification Data
3 If an output is not connected, the unit recalls the internal default EDID
4 Hot Plug Detect
5 Consumer Electronics Control

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Overview
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3.1 About HDMI
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed all-digital
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audio/video interface, widely supported in the entertainment and home cinema
industry. It delivers the highest high-definition image and sound quality.
In particular, HDMI
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:
Provides a simple
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interface 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 lengthy
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cable
Supports standard, enhanced, high-definition video, and multi-channel
digital audio
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on a single cable
Transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital
audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and
requirements
Benefits consumers by providing superior, uncompressed digital video
quality via a single cable
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, and user-friendly connector
Is backward-compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface)
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
1 Ensuring an all-digital rendering of video without the losses associated with analog interfaces and their unnecessary digital-
to-analog conversions
2 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
licensing LLC
3 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
4 HDMI technology has been designed to use standard copper cable construction at up to 15m
5 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
6 HDMI provides the quality and functionality of a digital interface while also supporting uncompressed video formats in a
simple, cost-effective manner

Your HDMI Line Transmitter / Receiver
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3.2 Defining EDID
The Extended Display Identification Data (EDID
1
) 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 TP-551/TP-552 to “know” what kind of
monitor is connected to the output. The EDID includes the manufacturer’s name,
the product type, the timing data supported by the display, the display size,
luminance data and (for digital displays only) the pixel mapping data.
3.3 Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
Connect only good quality connection STP CAT 5e 24AWG 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
TP-551/TP-552 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit.
Warning – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power
wall adapter that is provided with this unit
2
.
Warning – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall
before installing or removing device or servicing unit.
4 Your HDMI Line Transmitter / Receiver
This section describes the:
TP-551 HDMI Line Transmitter, see section 4.1
TP-552 HDMI Line Receiver, see section 4.2
4.1 Your TP-551 HDMI Line Transmitter
Figure 1, Figure 2, and Table 1 define the TP-551:
1 Defined by a standard published by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA)
2 For example: model number AD2512C, part number 2535-000251

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Your HDMI Line Transmitter / Receiver
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Top Side Panel
Lower Side Panel
Figure 1: TP-551 HDMI Line Transmitter
Top Side Panel
Lower Side Panel
Figure 2: TP-551 (Top Side and Lower Side Panels)
Table 1: TP-551 HDMI Line Transmitter Features
# Feature Function
1 HDMI IN Connector Connect to the HDMI source
2 A Connect to the CAT 5 IN A RJ-45 connector on the TP-552
3
CAT 5 OUT RJ-45
Connector B Connect to the CAT 5 IN B RJ-45 connector on the TP-552
4 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit
5 INPUT LED Lights when an input is connected
6 OUTPUT LED Lights when an output is detected
7 POWER LED Lights when receiving power
8 OUTPUT GAIN
(HIGH/LOW) Pushbutton
Press to select low output gain (for short cable lengths)
Release to select high output gain (for long cable lengths)

Your HDMI Line Transmitter / Receiver
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4.2 Your TP-552 HDMI Line Receiver
Figure 3, Figure 4, and Table 2 define the TP-552:
Top Side Panel
Lower Side Panel
Figure 3: TP-552 HDMI Line Receiver
Top Side Panel
Lower Side Panel
Figure 4: TP-552 (Top Side and Lower Side Panels)
Table 2: TP-552 HDMI Line Receiver Features
# Feature Function
1 A Connect to the CAT 5 OUT A RJ-45 connector on the TP-551
2
CAT 5 IN RJ-45
Connector B Connect to the CAT 5 OUT B RJ-45 connector on the TP-551
3 HDMI OUT Connector Connect to the HDMI acceptor
4 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit
5 INPUT LED Lights when an input is detected
6 OUTPUT LED Lights when an output is connected
7 POWER LED Lights when receiving power
8 EQ. SELECT Pushbutton Adjust the cable compensation equalization level (see section 5.1)

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Connecting the TP-551 and TP-552
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5 Connecting the TP-551 and TP-552
You can use the TP-551 HDMI Line Transmitter with the TP-552 HDMI Line
Receiver to configure an HDMI transmitter/receiver system.
To connect the TP-551 to the TP-552, as illustrated in the example in Figure
5, do the following:
1. Connect the CAT 5 OUT A and B RJ-45 connectors on the TP-551 to the
CAT 5 IN A and B RJ-45 connectors on the TP-552 respectively, via two
STP CAT 5e 24AWG cables (see section 5.2).
2. On the TP-552, connect the HDMI OUT connector to an HDMI acceptor (for
example, a plasma display).
3. Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the
adapter to the mains electricity on both
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the TP-551 and the TP-552 (not
shown in Figure 5).
4. On the TP-551, set the OUTPUT GAIN
2
to LOW or HIGH according to the
length of the CAT5 cables.
5. On the TP-551, connect an HDMI source (for example, a DVD player) to the
HDMI IN connector.
6. On the TP-552, adjust the equalization level (see section 5.1).
5.1 Adjusting the EQ. Level
To adjust the EQ. according to the cable length:
1. Press the EQ. SELECT button for about 3 seconds to enter the setup mode.
The INPUT or OUTPUT LEDs blink
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.
2. Keep the EQ. SELECT button pressed to cycle through the four equalization
states, as defined in Table 3.
Table 3: Equalization Levels Setup
LED STATUS
INPUT LED OUTPUT LED
Equalization Level Suitable for:
Blinking Off Short cable length
Blinking On Medium cable length
Off Blinking Long cable length
On Blinking Extra long cable length
1 The TP-551/TP-552 does not include the Kramer power connect feature
2 Set to LOW for short cables and to HIGH for long cables
3 According to their current setup

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DVD Player
Plasma
Display
Figure 5: Connecting the TP-551 / TP-552 HDMI Line Transmitter/Receiver

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5.2 Wiring the CAT 5 LINE IN / LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors
Table 4 and Figure 6 define the STP CAT5 PINOUT
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, using a straight pin-to-
pin cable with RJ-45 connectors:
Table 4: CAT 5 PINOUT
EIA /TIA 568A EIA /TIA 568B
PIN Wire Color PIN Wire Color
1 Green / White 1 Orange / White
2 Green 2 Orange
3 Orange / White 3 Green / White
4 Blue 4 Blue
5 Blue / White 5 Blue / White
6 Orange 6 Green
7 Brown / White 7 Brown / White
8 Brown 8 Brown
Pair 1 4 and 5 Pair 1 4 and 5
Pair 2 3 and 6 Pair 2 1 and 2
Pair 3 1 and 2 Pair 3 3 and 6
Pair 4 7 and 8 Pair 4 7 and 8
Figure 6: CAT5 PINOUT
1 CAT 6 or similar (heavier gauge) cabling can also be used

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6 Technical Specifications
Table 5 includes the technical specifications
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Table 5: Technical Specifications of the TP-551 and TP-552
TP-551 TP-552
INPUTS: 1 HDMI connector 2 CAT5 IN on RJ-45 connectors
OUTPUTS: 2 CAT5 OUT on RJ-45 connectors 1 HDMI connector
BANDWIDTH: Supports up to 1.65Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel
SYSTEM RANGE: Up to 60m (200ft)@1080i and 40m (130ft)@1080p
CABLE TYPE: Dual STP CAT 5e 24AWG cables, CAT 6 cables can also be used
Using UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) might reduce the system range
COMPLIANCE WITH
HDMI STANDARD:
Supports HDMI 1.2 and HDCP
POWER SOURCE: 12V DC, 440mA 12V DC, 330mA
DIMENSIONS: 12.1cm x 7.18cm x 2.42cm (4.76" x 2.83" x 0.95"), W, D, H
WEIGHT: 0.3kg (0.67lbs) approx.
ACCESSORIES: Power supply
1 Specifications are subject to change without notice

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LIMITED WARRANTY
WHO IS PROTECTED?
WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED
WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR
HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE
LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES
CAUTION!
Kramer Electronics (hereafter ) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the
following terms.
Kramer
HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY
Labor and parts are warranted for seven 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 not payfor 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 alsohave other rights, which vary from place to place.
All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval. This may be obtained from your dealer.
This equipment has been testedto determine compliance with 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, commercial and light industry environment".
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 otheracts of nature
ii) Product modification, or failureto followinstructions supplied with the product
iii) Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer
iv) Any shipment of the product (claims must bepresentedto the carrier)
v) Removal or installation of theproduct
vi) Any other cause, which does not relate to a product defect
vii) Cartons, equipment enclosures, cables or accessories used inconjunction with the product
1. Removal or installations charges.
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 other property caused by defects in this product, damages basedupon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss
of time, commercial loss; 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 and exclusions may not apply to you.
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 suppliedDC power supply to feed power to the machine.
Please use recommended interconnection cablesto connect the machine to other components.
IF reattached, removed or otherwise interfered with.
* FCC and CE approved using STPcable (for twisted pair products)
NOTE:
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We welcome your questions, comments and feedback.
Caution
Safety Warning:
Disconnect the unit from the power supply before
opening/servicing.