Kramer DigiTOOLS TP-580RA User manual

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USER MANUAL
MODEL:
TP-580RA
HDMI Line Receiver

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Contents
Introduction 1
Getting Started 1
Overview 3
About HDBaseT Technology 4
Defining the TP-580RA HDMI Line Receiver 5
Connecting the TP-580RA HDMI Line Receiver 6
Wiring the RJ 45 Connectors 7
Connecting to TP-580RA via RS-232 7
Operating the TP-580RA HDMI Line Receiver 8
Controlling A/V Equipment via an IR Remote Control 8
Acquiring EDID 9
Extracting the Audio 10
Configuring the TP-580RA HDMI Line Receiver 11
Setting the DIP-Switches 11
Video Auto Shut-off Delay 12
Upgrading the Firmware 13
Technical Specifications 14
Default Communication Parameters 15
Default EDID 15
Default Parameters 16
Protocol 3000 17
Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax 17
Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands 20

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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!
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.
Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/TP-580RA to check for up-to-date user manuals,
application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).
Achieving the Best Performance
•Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high-performance,
high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor
matching, and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables).
•Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils.
•Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence
signal quality.
•Position your Kramer TP-580RA away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust.
This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be connected to other
equipment that is installed inside a building.
Safety Instructions
Caution: There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit
Warning: Use only the Kramer Electronics power supply that is provided with the unit
Warning: Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing
Recycling Kramer Products
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC aims to reduce
the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by requiring it to be collected
and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive, Kramer Electronics has made
arrangements with the European Advanced Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any
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arrival at the EARN facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular
country go to our recycling pages at www.kramerav.com/support/recycling.

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Overview
TP-580RA is a high-performance, long-reach HDBaseT™ receiver for 4K@60Hz (4:2:0)
HDMI™, RS-232, IR and stereo audio signals over twisted pair that extracts (de-embeds) the
stereo audio signal on its digital and analog audio ports. It extends video signals to up to 40m
(130ft) over CAT copper cables at up to 4K@60Hz (4:2:0) 24bpp video resolution and
provides even further reach for lower HD video resolutions.
•High Performance Standard Extender –Professional HDBaseT extender for providing
long-reach signals over twisted-pair copper infrastructures. TP-580RA is a standard
extender that can be connected to any market-available HDBaseT-compliant extension
product. For optimum extension reach and performance, use recommended Kramer
cables.
•HDMI Signal Extension –HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 1.4 compliant. Supports deep color,
x.v.Color™, lip sync, HDMI uncompressed audio channels, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, 2K,
4K, and 3D. EDID and CEC signals are passed through from the source to the display.
•I-EDIDPro™ Kramer Intelligent EDID Processing™ –Intelligent EDID handling,
processing and pass-through algorithm that ensure Plug and Play operation for HDMI
source and display systems.
•Multi-channel Audio Extension –Up to 32 channels of digital stereo uncompressed
signals for supporting studio-grade surround sound.
•Audio Extraction (De-embedding) –According to auto-sensed signal attributes and per
user selection, the transmitted digital audio signal or Audio Return Channel (ARC)
signal, is extracted from the AV signal. In parallel to being transmitted to the HDMI AV
output, this signal is transmitted to the stereo, digital audio output, and converted to an
analog signal for transmission to the balanced stereo analog audio output. This enables
high-quality audio playback by routing the audio to external speakers in parallel to
routing to local speakers on the connected AV acceptor device (such as a TV or laptop).
•Bidirectional RS-232 Extension –Serial interface data flows in both directions, allowing
data transmission and device control.
•Bidirectional Infrared Extension –IR interface data flows in both directions, allowing
remote control of peripheral devices located at either end of the extended line.
•Easy Maintenance –Status LED indicators for HDMI and HDBT ports facilitate easy
local maintenance and troubleshooting. Local firmware upgrade via RS-232 connection
ensures lasting, field-proven deployment.
•Easy Installation –Compact DigiTOOLS™ fan-less enclosure for dropped-ceiling
mounting, or side-by-side mounting of 3 units in a 1U rack space. For a recommended
rack adapter, see www.kramerav.com/product/TP-580RA.

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About HDBaseT Technology
HDBaseT is an advanced, all-in-one connectivity technology (supported by the HDBaseT
Alliance). It is particularly suitable in the ProAV –and also the home –environment as a
digital networking alternative, where it enables you to replace numerous cables and
connectors by a single LAN cable used to transmit, for example, uncompressed, full high
definition video, audio, IR, as well as various control signals.

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Defining the TP-580RA HDMI Line
Receiver
Figure 1: TP-580RA HDMI Line Receiver
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Feature
Function
PROG Micro USB Port
Connect to a PC to perform firmware upgrades (via K-UPLOAD) and
work with the EDID Designer. K-UPLOAD and EDID Designer can
be downloaded from our Web site at: www.kramerav.com/support.
SETUP DIP-switches
Used to set the device behavior (see Setting the DIP-Switches
on page 11).
IN LED
Lights green when an active far-end source HDMI input signal is
detected via the HDBaseT link (an HDMI signal is detected from a
source device connected to the HDBaseT transmitter that is
connected to this input).
OUT LED
Lights green when an acceptor device is detected on the HDMI
output.
LINK LED
Lights green when a link is established between the TP-580RA and
the HDBaseT transmitter.
ON LED
Lights green when the device receives power.
HDBT IN RJ-45 Connector
Connect to the RJ-45 OUT connector on an HDBaseT transmitter (for
example, TP-580T).
HDMI™OUT Connector
Connect to an HDMI acceptor.
AUDIO OUT S/PDIF RCA
Connector
Connect to a digital stereo audio acceptor.
AUDIO OUT ANALOG 3.5mm
Mini Jack
Connect to an analog unbalanced stereo audio acceptor.
IR 3.5mm Mini Jack Connector
Connect to an external infrared emitter / sensor.
RS-232 3-pin Terminal Block
Connector
Connect to a controlled device (so that it can be controlled from a
remote serial controller); connect to a laptop to upgrade the firmware
or to a control system to serially control the TP-580RA.
12V DC Power Connector
12V DC connector for powering the unit.
The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.

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Connecting the TP-580RA HDMI
Line Receiver
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your TP-580RA. After
connecting your TP-580RA, connect the power to each of them and then switch on the
power to each device.
You can use the TP-580RA HDMI Line Receiver and a compatible transmitter, (for example,
the TP-580T HDMI Line Transmitter) to configure an HDMI transmitter/receiver system, as
shown in the example in Figure 2.
Figure 2: Connecting the TP-580RA HDMI Line Receiver
To connect the TP-580RA HDMI Line Receiver:
1. Connect the HDMI OUT connector to the HDMI acceptor, (for example, a projector).
2. Connect the RS-232 3-pin terminal block to the device to be controlled, (for example,
the projector that is controlled by the RC-306).
3. Connect the IR 3.5mm mini jack to an IR sensor.
4. Connect the AUDIO OUT 3.5mm mini jack and/or AUDIO OUT S/PDIF connector
to the audio acceptors (for example, amplified speakers).
5. Connect an HDBT cable from the TP-580RA HDMI Line Receiver to the transmitter.
6. Connect the supplied power adapter to the 12V DC Power Connector and plug the
adapter into the mains electricity (not shown in Figure 2).

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Wiring the RJ 45 Connectors
This section defines the TP pinout, using a straight pin-to-pin cable with RJ 45 connectors.
Note, that the cable Ground shielding must be connected / soldered to the connector shield.
EIA /TIA 568B
PIN
Wire Color
1
Orange / White
2
Orange
3
Green / White
4
Blue
5
Blue / White
6
Green
7
Brown / White
8
Brown
Connecting to TP-580RA via RS-232
The TP-580RA features an RS-232 3-pin terminal block connector, configured via
DIP-switch 6 to support:
•RS-232 Extension: To pass data to and from the machines that are connected to the
receiver.
•RS-232 Control: To control the TP-580RA.
Connect the RS-232 terminal block on the rear panel of the TP-580RA to a PC/controller, as
follows (see Figure 3):
•TX pin to Pin 2
•RX pin to Pin 3
•GND pin to Pin 5
Figure 3: RS-232 Connection

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Operating the TP-580RA HDMI
Line Receiver
Controlling A/V Equipment via an IR Remote Control
You can use an IR remote-control transmitter (that is used for controlling a peripheral device,
for example, a Blu-ray disk player) to send commands from the receiver system. To use an IR
remote control transmitter, connect the Kramer IR sensor cable at one end, and the Kramer
IR emitter cable at the other end.
The example in Figure 4 illustrates how to control a Blu-ray disk player using an IR remote
control via the TP-580RA that is connected to the TP-580T. The IR sensor is connected to the
TP-580RA and an IR emitter is connected between the TP-580T and the Blu-ray disk player.
The Blu-ray disk player IR remote control sends an IR command signal while pointed at the
external IR sensor. The IR signal is passed over the HDBT link and the IR emitter to the Blu-
ray disk player which responds to the IR command signal sent.
Figure 4: Controlling a Blu-ray Player with IR Remote Control via the TP-580RA