Kramer PT-573 User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Preliminary
USER MANUAL
Models:
TP-573, HDMI/RS-232/IR Line Transmitter
TP-574, HDMI/RS-232/IR Line Receiver

Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 1
2.1Quick Start 2
3Overview 3
3.1Using Twisted Pair Cable 4
3.2About HDCP 4
3.3Defining EDID 4
3.4About HDMI 4
3.5Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance 5
4Your HDMI/RS-232/IR Line Transmitter / Receiver 5
4.1Your TP-573 HDMI/RS-232/IR Line Transmitter 6
4.2Your TP-574 HDMI/RS-232/IR Line Receiver 7
5Connecting the TP-573 and TP-574 8
5.1Using the RS-232 ports to control a device via a PC 10
5.2Wiring the CAT 5 LINE IN / LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors 10
6Technical Specifications 11
Figures
Figure 1: TP-573 HDMI/RS-232/IR Line Transmitter 6
Figure 2: TP-574 HDMI/RS-232/IR Line Receiver 7
Figure 3: Connecting the TP-573/TP-574 Transmitter/Receiver 9
Figure 4: CAT 5 PINOUT 10
Tables
Table 1: TP-573 HDMI/RS-232/IR Line Transmitter Features 6
Table 2: TP-574 HDMI/RS-232/IR Line Receiver Features 7
Table 3: CAT 5 PINOUT 10
Table 4: Technical Specifications of the TP-573 and TP-574 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 groups1that are clearly
defined by function.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer DigiTOOLS®TP-573
HDMI/RS-232/IR Line Transmitter and TP-574 HDMI/RS-232/IR Line
Receiver which are ideal for:
xHome theater, presentation and multimedia applications
xRental and staging
The package includes the following:
xTP-573 and/or TP-574
xPower supply (12V DC)
xThis user manual2
2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
xUnpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and
packaging materials for possible future shipment
xReview the contents of this user manual
xUse Kramer high-performance high-resolution cables3
Note:
You must use shielded Twisted Pair (STP)
cabling with the TP-573, TP-574 (refer to
section 3.1 for further details).
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 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com
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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2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.

Overview
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3 Overview
The TP-573 and TP-574 are a twisted pair transmitter and receiver for
HDMI, bidirectional RS-232 and infrared signals. The TP-573 converts the
input signals to a twisted pair signal and the TP-574 converts it back to
HDMI, RS-232 and infrared signals.
Using the TP-573 and TP-574, you can pass via the twisted pair cable:
xEDID (Extended Display Information Data) and HDCP signals
between the TP-573 and TP-574, and vice versa between the TP-574
and TP-573
xHPD (Hot Plug Detect) signals from the display device to the source
The transmitter / receiver pair feature:
xA maximum data rate of 1.65Gbps
xBidirectional RS-232 and IR interfaces. The IR input/output transmits
and receives IR commands over CAT 5 cable1
xAn RS-232 baud rate of up to 38400kbps
xHDTV compatibility
xA system range2of 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, use only shielded cables with the TP-573 / TP-574, in which the
cable Ground shielding must be connected / soldered to the shield of
both RJ-45 connectors
xPower save, the TP-573 / TP-574 system goes into standby mode when
the HDMI input is not connected
xThe Power Connect System™ – a single connection to the transmitter
powers both units
xA compact DigiTOOLS®enclosure where three units can be rack mounted
side-by-side in a 1U rack space with the optional RK-3T rack adapter
1 Compatible with a Kramer transmitter and via a Kramer external remote receiver: C-A35M/IRR or C-A35M/IRE or
C-A35M/2IRE
2 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

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Overview
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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.
Note: the TP-573 / TP-574 cannot work with unshielded cables.
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 (EDID1) 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 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.
3.4 About HDMI
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed all-digital2
audio/video interface, widely supported in the entertainment and home cinema
industry. It delivers the highest high-definition image and sound quality.
In particular, HDMI3:
xProvides a simple4interface 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 lengthy5cable
1 Defined by a standard published by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA)
2 Ensuring an all-digital rendering of video without the losses associated with analog interfaces and their unnecessary digital-
to-analog conversions
3 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
licensing LLC
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

Your HDMI/RS-232/IR Line Transmitter / Receiver
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xSupports standard, enhanced, high-definition video, and multi-channel
digital audio1on a single cable
xTransmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital
audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements
and requirements
xBenefits consumers by providing superior, uncompressed digital video
quality via a single cable2, and user-friendly connector
xIs backward-compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface)
xSupports 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:
xExisting high-definition video formats (720p, 1080i, and 1080p/60), as
well as standard definition formats such as NTSC or PAL
3.5 Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
xConnect only good quality connection STP CAT 5 24 AWG cables,
thus avoiding interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor
matching, and elevated noise-levels (often associated with low quality
cables)
xAvoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position
your TP-573/TP-574 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
4 Your HDMI/RS-232/IR Line Transmitter / Receiver
This section describes the:
xTP-573 HDMI/RS-232/IR Line Transmitter, see section 4.1
xTP-574 HDMI/RS-232/IR Line Receiver, see section 4.2
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

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Your HDMI/RS-232/IR Line Transmitter / Receiver
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4.1 Your TP-573 HDMI/RS-232/IR Line Transmitter
Figure 1 and Table 1 define the TP-573:
Figure 1: TP-573 HDMI/RS-232/IR Line Transmitter
Table 1: TP-573 HDMI/RS-232/IR Line Transmitter Features
#Feature Function
1HDMI IN Connector Connects to the HDMI source
2LINE OUT RJ-45 Connector Connects to the CAT 5 IN RJ-45 connector on the TP-574
3IR 3.5mm Mini Jack Connector Connects to an infrared receiver/emitter1
4RS-232 9-pin D-sub Connector Connects to an RS-232 port
512V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit
6IN LED Lights when an HDMI input device is connected
7OUT LED Lights when an HDMI output device is detected
8ON LED Lights when receiving power
1 Compatible with a Kramer transmitter and via a Kramer external remote IR receiver: C-A35M/IRR or C-A35M/IRE or
C-A35M/2IRE

Your HDMI/RS-232/IR Line Transmitter / Receiver
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4.2 Your TP-574 HDMI/RS-232/IR Line Receiver
Figure 2 and Table 2 define the TP-574:
Figure 2: TP-574 HDMI/RS-232/IR Line Receiver
Table 2: TP-574 HDMI/RS-232/IR Line Receiver Features
#Feature Function
1HDMI OUT Connector Connects to the HDMI acceptor
2LINE IN RJ-45 Connector Connects to the CAT 5 IN RJ-45 connector on the TP-573
3IR 3.5mm Mini Jack Connector Connects to an infrared emitter/receiver1
4RS-232 9-pin D-sub Connector Connects to an RS-232 port
5IN LED Lights when an HDMI input device is connected
6OUT LED Lights when an HDMI output device is detected
7ON LED Lights when receiving power
1 Compatible with a Kramer transmitter and via a Kramer external remote IR receiver: C-A35M/IRR or C-A35M/IRE or
C-A35M/2IRE

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Connecting the TP-573 and TP-574
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5 Connecting the TP-573 and TP-574
You can use the TP-573 HDMI/RS-232/IR Line Transmitter with the TP-574
HDMI/RS-232/IR Line Receiver to configure an HDMI transmitter/receiver
system.
To connect the TP-573 to the TP-574, as illustrated in the example in
Figure 3, do the following:
On the TP-573 connect:
1. An HDMI source (for example, a DVD player) to the HDMI IN connector.
2. An IR sensor or emitter to the IR 3.5mm mini jack connector.
3. An RS-232 source (for example, a computer) to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub
connector1.
4. A CAT 52or CAT 62cable to the LINE OUT RJ-45 twisted pair connector.
On the TP-574 connect:
1. The HDMI OUT connector to an HDMI acceptor (for example, an LCD
display with speakers).
2. An IR emitter or sensor to the IR 3.5mm mini jack connector.
3. The RS-232 9-pin D-sub connector to an RS-232 acceptor (for example, an
RS-232 controllable device)1.
4. The CAT 52or CAT 62cable from the TP-573 to the LINE IN RJ-45
twisted pair connector.
5. The 12V DC power supply to the TP-573 (not shown in Figure 3).
1 See section 5.1
2 Using the Kramer BC-DGKat524 and BC-DGKat623 cables, respectively

Connecting the TP-573 and TP-574
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Figure 3: Connecting the TP-573/TP-574 Transmitter/Receiver

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Connecting the TP-573 and TP-574
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5.1 Using the RS-232 ports to control a device via a PC
To use the RS-232 ports on the TP-573 and TP-574 to control an RS-232
device, follow these connecting rules:
If the controlled device requires a CROSSED connection:
xUse a straight cable1from the computer to the transmitter
xUse a straight cable1from the receiver to the device
If the controlled device requires a STRAIGHT connection:
xUse a straight cable1from the computer to the transmitter
xUse a crossed cable2from the receiver to the device
Never use a crossed connection to the transmitter
5.2 Wiring the CAT 5 LINE IN / LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors
Table 3 and Figure 4 define the STP CAT 5 PINOUT3, 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):
Table 3: CAT 5 PINOUT Figure 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
1 For a straight connection, connect pin 2 to pin 2, pin 3 to pin 3, and pin 5 to pin 5. If a shielded cable is used, connect the
shield to pin 5
2 For a crossed connection, connect pin 2 to pin 3, pin 3 to pin 2, and pin 5 to pin 5. If a shielded cable is used, connect the
shield to pin 5
3 CAT 6 or similar (heavier gauge) cabling can also be used

Technical Specifications
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6 Technical Specifications
Table 4 includes the technical specifications1.
Table 4: Technical Specifications of the TP-573 and TP-574
TP-573 TP-574
INPUTS: 1 HDMI connector, 1 bidirectional IR
port on a 3.5mm mini jack, 1
bidirectional RS-232 port on a 9-pin
D-sub connector
1 CAT 5 IN on an RJ-45 connector
OUTPUTS: 1 CAT 5 OUT on an RJ-45 connector 1 HDMI connector, 1 bidirectional IR
port on a 3.5mm mini jack, 1
bidirectional RS-232 port on a 9-pin
D-sub connector
BANDWIDTH: Supports up to 1.65Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel
COMPLIANCE WITH
HDMI STANDARD:
Supports HDMI and HDCP
RS-232 BAUD RATE: Up to 38400kbps
POWER SOURCE: 12V DC, 510mA 12V DC from TP-573
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: 12V DC power supply
OPTIONS: RK-3T 19” rack mount, Kramer remote external receiver2, Kramer BC-DGKat524 (CAT
5 24AWG), BC-DGKat623 (CAT 6 23AWG) and BC-DGKat7a23 (CAT 7a 23 AWG)
cables
1 Specifications are subject to change without notice
2 C-A35M/IRR or C-A35M/IRE or C-A35M/2IRE

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LIMITED WARRANTY
WHOIS PROTECTED?
WHATIS COVEREDANDWHAT IS NOTCOVERED
WHATWE WILLPAYFORANDWHATWE WILLNOT PAYFOR
HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE
LIMITATION OFIMPLIEDWARRANTIES
EXCLUSIONOFDAMAGES
CAUTION!
Kramer Electronics (hereafter ) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the
following terms.
Kramer
HOWLONGISTHE 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. This may be obtained from your dealer.
This equipment has been tested to 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, commercialand light industryenvironment".
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, or failure to 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 installationof the product
vi) Any other cause, which does not relate to a product defect
vii) Cartons, equipment enclosures, cables or accessoriesused in conjunctionwiththe 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 inthis 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 andexclusions maynot 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 approved using STPcable (for twisted pair products)
NOTE:
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Caution
Safety Warning:
Disconnect the unit from the power supply before
opening/servicing.