Kramer PT-571 User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Preliminary
USER MANUAL
Models:
PT-571 HDMI Line Transmitter
PT-572 HDMI Line Receiver

Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 2
3 Overview 2
3.1 Summarizing the HDMI Line Transmitter / Receiver System 3
3.2 About the Power Connect™ Feature 3
3.3 Using Twisted Pair Cable 3
3.4 About HDMI 4
3.5 Achieving the Best Performance 5
4 Your PT-571 / PT-572 6
4.1 Your PT-571 HDMI Line Transmitter 6
4.2 Your PT-572 HDMI Line Receiver 7
5 Connecting the PT-571 and PT-572 8
5.1 Wiring the CAT 5 LINE IN / LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors 9
6 Technical Specifications 9
Figures
Figure 1: PT-571 HDMI Line Transmitter 6
Figure 2: PT-572 HDMI Line Receiver 7
Figure 3: Connecting the PT-571 / PT-572 HDMI Line Transmitter/Receiver 8
Figure 4: CAT 5 PINOUT 9
Tables
Table 1: PT-571 HDMI Line Transmitter Features 6
Table 2: PT-572 HDMI Line Receiver Features 7
Table 3: CAT 5 PINOUT 9
Table 4: Technical Specifications 9

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
1
that are clearly
defined by function.
Thank you for purchasing the Kramer PicoTOOLS™ PT-571 HDMI Line
Transmitter and the PT-572 HDMI Line Receiver, which are ideal for
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:
Board, conference, and training rooms
Presentation systems
Signal distribution and home theater
Each package includes the following items:
PT-571 HDMI Line Transmitter or PT-572 HDMI Line Receiver
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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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 Ultra-Compact PicoTOOLS™ - 4 units can be rack mounted side-by-side in a 1U rack space with the optional RK-4PT rack
adapter
3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Overview
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2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
3 Overview
This section summarizes:
The HDMI Line Transmitter / Receiver System
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,see section 3.1
The power connect feature, see section 3.2
Using twisted pair cable, see section 3.3; about HDMI, see section 3.4
Recommendations for achieving the best performance, see section 3.5
1 For details of the PT-571 HDMI Line Transmitter and PT-572 HDMI Line Receiver, see sections 4.1 and 4.2, respectively

Overview
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3.1 Summarizing the HDMI Line Transmitter / Receiver System
Using the PT-571 HDMI Line Transmitter with the PT-572 HDMI Line
Receiver constitutes an HDMI-to-twisted pair transmitter and receiver
system, when used with an STP (shielded twisted pair) cable. The HDMI
Line Transmitter / Receiver system features:
System Range
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- Up to 90m (295ft) at 1080i/SXGA, or up to 30m (98ft)
at 1080p/UXGA on shielded BC-DGKat524 cable; 90m (295ft) at 1080i,
or up to 70m (230ft) at 1080p/UXGA on shielded BC-DGKat623 cable
Cables – For optimum range and performance, use Kramer's
BC-DGKat524 and BC-DGKat623
Max Data Rate/Bandwidth up to 1.65Gbps
HDTV compatibility
HDCP compliance
HDMI 1.3a compliance
The passing of EDID
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, HPD
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and CEC
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signals from the source to
the display device using the CAT 5 cable
Power Connect™ feeding 12V DC over the CAT 5 cable from
transmitter to receiver (see section 3.2)
3.2 About the Power Connect™ Feature
The Power Connect™ feature here means that only one unit in a system, the
transmitter, can be connected to a power source when the devices are within
270 feet (90 meters) of each other. The Power Connect™ feature applies as
long as the cable can carry power. The distance does not exceed 90 meters on
standard CAT 5 cable, for longer distances, heavy gauge cable should be
used
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3.3 Using Twisted Pair Cable
Kramer engineers have developed special twisted pair cables to best match
our digital twisted pair products; the Kramer: BC-DGKat524 (CAT 5 24
AWG), and the Kramer: BC-DGKat623 (CAT 6 23 AWG cable). These
specially built cables significantly outperform regular CAT 5 / CAT 6
cables.
1 Note that transmission range depends on the signal resolution, graphics card and display(s), and the distance using
non-Kramer CAT 5 and CAT 6 cables may not reach these ranges
2 Extended Display Information Data
3 Hot Plug Detect
4 Consumer Electronics Control
5 CAT 5 cable is still suitable for the video/audio transmission, but not for feeding the power at these distances

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Overview
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3.4 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. Note
that Kramer Electronics Limited is an HDMI Adopter
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and an HDCP Licensee
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.
In particular, HDMI:
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 See http://www.hdmi.org/about/adopters_founders.asp
3 See http://www.digital-cp.com/list/
4 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
5 HDMI technology has been designed to use standard copper cable construction at up to 15m
6 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
7 HDMI provides the quality and functionality of a digital interface while also supporting uncompressed video formats in a
simple, cost-effective manner

Overview
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3.5 Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
Use only good quality connection cables
1
to avoid 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 that
may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer
devices away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Your PT-571 / PT-572
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4 Your PT-571 / PT-572
This section describes the:
PT-571 HDMI Line Transmitter, see section 4.1
PT-572 HDMI Line Receiver, see section 4.2
4.1 Your PT-571 HDMI Line Transmitter
The Kramer Pico TOOLS PT-571 HDMI Line Transmitter receives an
HDMI signal, encodes it, and transmits it over a CAT 5 cable to the
PT-572.The PT-571 has:
An HDMI input connector
An RJ-45 CAT 5 output connector
One power status LED
Figure 1 and Table 1 define the PT-571:
Figure 1: PT-571 HDMI Line Transmitter
Table 1: PT-571 HDMI Line Transmitter Features
# Feature Function
1 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit
2 HDMI IN Connector Connect to the HDMI source
3 ON LED Lights red when receiving power only, orange when input and power are
attached, and yellow when both an active input and output are attached
4 OUT RJ-45 Connector Connect to the IN RJ-45 connector on the PT-572

Your PT-571 / PT-572
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4.2 Your PT-572 HDMI Line Receiver
The Kramer Pico TOOLS PT-572 HDMI Line Receiver receives an
encoded signal over a CAT 5 cable transmitted from the PT-571, decodes it,
and converts it to an HDMI output.
The PT-572 has:
An HDMI output connector
An RJ-45 CAT 5 input connector
One power status LED
Figure 2 and Table 2 define the PT-572:
Figure 2: PT-572 HDMI Line Receiver
Table 2: PT-572 HDMI Line Receiver Features
# Feature Function
1 HDMI OUT Connector Connect to the HDMI acceptor
2 ON LED Lights red when receiving power only, orange when output and power are
attached, and yellow when both an active input and output are attached
3 IN RJ-45 Connector Connect to the OUT RJ-45 connector on the PT-571

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Connecting the PT-571 and PT-572
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5 Connecting the PT-571 and PT-572
You can use the PT-571 HDMI Line Transmitter with the PT-572 HDMI
Line Receiver to configure an HDMI transmitter/receiver system.
To connect the PT-571 to the PT-572, as illustrated in the example in
Figure 3, do the following:
1. Connect the CAT 5 OUT RJ-45 connector on the PT-571 to the CAT 5 IN
RJ-45 connector on the PT-572 via a CAT 5 cable (see section 5.1).
2. On the PT-571, connect an HDMI source (for example, a DVD player) to
the HDMI IN connector.
3. On the PT-572, connect the HDMI OUT connector to an HDMI acceptor
(for example, a plasma display).
4. Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket on the PT-571 and
connect the adapter to the mains electricity (not shown in Figure 3).
Figure 3: Connecting the PT-571 / PT-572 HDMI Line Transmitter/Receiver

Technical Specifications
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5.1 Wiring the CAT 5 LINE IN / LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors
Table 3 and Figure 4 define the CAT 5 pinout, using a straight pin-to-pin
cable with RJ-45 connectors:
Table 3: 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 4: CAT 5 PINOUT
6 Technical Specifications
The PT-571/PT-572 technical specifications are shown in Table 4.
Table 4: Technical Specifications
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PT-571 PT-572
INPUTS: 1 HDMI connector 1 CAT 5 IN on an RJ-45 connector
OUTPUTS: 1 CAT 5 OUT on an RJ-45 connector 1 HDMI connector
BANDWIDTH: Supports up to 1.65Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel
COMPLIANCE WITH
HDMI STANDARD:
Supports up to HDMI 1.3a and HDCP
POWER SOURCE: 12V DC, 250mA (transmitter and receiver together)
DIMENSIONS: 6.2cm x 5.2cm x 2.4cm (2.4" x 2.1" x 1") W, D, H
WEIGHT: 0.14kg (0.3lbs)
ACCESSORIES: Power supply
OPTIONS: Kramer BC-DGKat524 (CAT 5 24 AWG) and BC-DGKat623 (CAT 6 23 AWG)
cables
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, 19” RK-4PT 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
WHO IS PROTECTED?
WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED
WHAT WE WILL PAYFOR 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
followingterms.
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 notpay forthefollowing:
The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option. Kramer shall
notbeliable for:
Thiswarranty gives youspecificlegal rights, and you may also have other rights, which varyfrom place toplace.
All products returned to Kramerfor service must have prior approval.This may be obtained from your dealer.
Thisequipment has been testedtodetermine compliance with the requirements of:
EN-50081: "Electromagneticcompatibility(EMC);
genericemissionstandard.
Residential, commercial and light industry"
EN-50082: "Electromagneticcompatibility (EMC) generic immunitystandard.
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 otheracts of nature
ii) Product modification, or failureto followinstructionssupplied with the product
iii) Repair or attempted repairby anyone not authorized by Kramer
iv) Any shipment of the product(claims must be presentedto the carrier)
v) Removalorinstallationoftheproduct
vi) Any other cause, which does not relate to a product defect
vii) Cartons, equipment enclosures, cables or accessoriesusedin conjunctionwiththe product
1. Removal orinstallationscharges.
2. Costs of
initial technical adjustments (set-up), including adjustment of user controls or programming. These costs are the
responsibility of the Kramerdealer 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
limitationsand exclusions maynot applytoyou.
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 DCpower supply to feed power to themachine.
Please userecommended interconnection cablestoconnect the machine to other components.
IF reattached, removed or otherwise interfered with.
* FCC and CEapproved using STPcable (for twisted pairproducts)
NOTE:
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where updates to this user manual may be found.
We welcome your questions, comments and feedback.
Caution
Safety Warning:
Disconnect the unit from the power supply before
opening/servicing.