Kramer PT-571 User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODELS:
PT-571
HDMI Line Transmitter
PT-572+
HDMI Line Receiver
P/N: 2900-000690 Rev 8

PT-571/PT-572+ – Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
2.2 Safety Instructions 2
2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3
3Overview 4
3.1 Using Twisted Pair Cable 5
3.2 About the Power Connect™ Feature 5
4Defining the PT-571 HDMI Line Transmitter 6
5Defining the PT-572+ HDMI Line Receiver 7
6Connecting the PT-571 and PT-572+ Transmitter Receiver Pair 8
6.1 Wiring the TP Line In/Line Out RJ-45 Connectors 9
7Technical Specifications 10
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+ Transmitter/Receiver Pair 8
Figure 4: TP Pinout Wiring 9

PT-571/PT-572+ - 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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals
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 that are clearly defined
by function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers;
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 and GROUP 11:
Sierra Video Products.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer PT-571 and PT-572+
transmitter/receiver pair, which is ideal for the following typical applications:
Boardrooms, conference rooms and training rooms
Presentation systems
Signal distribution and home theater
You must use Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cabling with the
PT-571 and PT-572+.
Use only a straight pin-to-pin cable with RJ-45 connectors that meet
the EIA /TIA 568B standard. Failure to do so may result in damage
to the device(s).
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PT-571/PT-572+ - Getting Started
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
Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp
to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if
firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve 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 PT-571 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.
2.2 Safety Instructions
Caution:
There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit
Warning:
Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall
adapter that is provided with the unit
Warning:
Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall
before installing
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2.3 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 costs of treatment, recycling and
recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN
facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country
go to our recycling pages at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.

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PT-571/PT-572+ - Overview
3 Overview
The PT-571 is a DGKat™ twisted pair transmitter for HDMI signals. The PT-571
converts an HDMI signal to a single twisted pair signal and the PT-572+ converts
the twisted pair signal back to an HDMI signal.
The HDMI Line Transmitter/Receiver system features:
Maximum data rate 4.95Gbps (1.65Gbps per graphic channel)
HDTV compatibility
HDCP compliance
HDMI support
EDID PassThru that passes EDID signals between the source and display
3D pass-through
System Range –Up to 90m (295ft) at 1080i, or up to 30m (98ft) at 1080p on
shielded BC-DGKat524 cable; 90m (295ft) at 1080i, or up to 70m (230ft) at
1080p on shielded BC-DGKat623 cable; 100m (330ft) at 1080i or up to 90m
(295ft) at 1080p on shielded BC-DGKat7a23 cable
Note that the transmission range depends on the signal resolution, graphics card and
display used. The distance using non-Kramer CAT 5, CAT 6 and CAT 7a cables may not
reach these ranges
DGKat™ Signal Integration – Kramer’s unique technology for converting
TMDS as well as control and communication to signals that run over twisted
pair cables
Power Connect™ that feeds 12V DC over the CAT 5 cable from transmitter
to receiver (see Section 3.2)
Ultra-Compact PicoTOOLS™ – 4 units can be rack mounted side−by−side
in a 1U rack space with the optional RK−4PT rack adapter.
Use only shielded cable where both ends of the shield are soldered
to ground to eliminate ESD interface.
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3.1 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), the
Kramer: BC-DGKat623 (CAT 6 23 AWG cable), and the Kramer: BC-DGKat7a23
(CAT 7a 23 AWG cable). These specially built cables significantly outperform
regular CAT 5/CAT 6/CAT 7a cables.
3.2 About the Power Connect™ Feature
The Power Connect™ feature here means that only one unit in a system, the
transmitter or receiver, needs to be connected to a power source when the
devices are within 60m (197ft) of each other. The Power Connect™ feature
applies as long as the cable can carry power and the distance does not exceed
60m on standard TP cable. (Heavier gauge cable may be used to extend the
Power Connect™ range).

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PT-571/PT-572+ - Defining the PT-571 HDMI Line Transmitter
4 Defining the PT-571 HDMI Line Transmitter
The Kramer PicoTOOLS 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: PT-571 HDMI Line Transmitter
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Feature
Function
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12V DC
+12V DC connector for powering the unit
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HDMIINConnector
Connect to the HDMI source
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ON LED
Lights to indicate the following:
Red—only the power is connected
Orange—either the input or the output is connected
Green—both the input and the output are connected
If no input is connected the unit invokes the power save mode
automatically turning off the power
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OUT RJ-45 Connector
Connect to the IN RJ-45 connector on the PT-572+

PT-571/PT-572+ - Defining the PT-572+ HDMI Line Receiver
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5 Defining the 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: PT-572+ HDMI Line Receiver
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Feature
Function
1
12V DC
+12V DC connector for powering the unit
2
HDMIOUTConnector
Connect to the HDMI acceptor
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ON LED
Lights to indicate the following:
Red—only the power is connected
Orange—either the input or the output is connected
Green—both the input and the output are connected
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IN RJ-45 Connector
Connect to the OUT RJ-45 connector on the PT-571