Kramer PT-580T User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODELS:
PT-580T
HDMI Line Transmitter
TP-580T
HDMI Line Transmitter
TP-580R
HDMI Line Receiver
P/N: 2900-300340 Rev 2

TP-580T/TP-580R – 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 TP-580T and TP-580R Overview 4
3.2 PT-580T Overview 5
3.3 About HDBaseT™ Technology 6
3.4 Using Twisted Pair Cable 6
3.5 Defining the TP-580T HDMI Line Transmitter 7
3.6 Defining the TP-580R HDMI Line Receiver 8
3.7 Defining the PT-580T 9
4Connecting the TP-580T and TP-580R 10
4.1 Controlling the A/V Equipment via an IR Transmitter 12
4.2 Connecting to a PC 14
5Connecting the PT-580T 15
6Wiring the RJ-45 Connectors 16
7Technical Specifications 17
Figures
Figure 1: TP-580T HDMI Line Transmitter 7
Figure 2: TP-580R HDMI Line Receiver 8
Figure 3: PT-580T HDMI Line Transmitter 9
Figure 4: Connecting the TP-580T/TP-580R Transmitter/Receiver Pair 11
Figure 5: Controlling a DVD Player via the TP-580R 12
Figure 6: Controlling an LCD Display via the TP-580T 13
Figure 7: RS-232 Control 14
Figure 8: Connecting the PT-580T/TP-580R Transmitter/Receiver Pair 15
Figure 9: TP PINOUT 16

PT-580T/TP-580T/TP-580R - 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 14 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; GROUP 11:
Sierra Video Products; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; GROUP 13: Audio; and
GROUP 14: Collaboration.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer PT-580T or TP-580T or TP-580R
transmitter/receiver pair, which is ideal for the following typical applications:
Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, auditoriums, hotels
and churches, production studios
Rental and staging
Note that PT-580T, TP-580T and TP-580R are purchased
separately, and can be connected to other HDBaseT certified
transmitters and receivers, respectively.
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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
Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/PT-580T
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-580T, TP-580T and TP-580R transmitter/receiver
pair 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.kramerAV.com/support/recycling/.

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PT-580T/TP-580T/TP-580R - Overview
3 Overview
This section describes the PT-580, TP-580T and TP-580R features.
3.1 TP-580T and TP-580R Overview
The TP-580T and TP-580R are a high-performance, HDBaseT technology twisted
pair transmitter and receiver for HDMI, bidirectional RS-232 and IR signals. The
TP-580T converts the HDMI signal, RS-232 and IR input signals to a twisted pair
signal. The TP-580R converts the twisted pair signal back into HDMI, RS-232, and
IR signals.
The TP-580T and the TP-580R can form a transmission and reception system
either together or each device separately with another certified HDBaseT device.
For example, the transmitter and receiver system can be composed of the TP-580T
that connects to the Kramer TP-580R to form a transmitter receiver pair.
The TP-580T transmitter and TP-580R receiver feature:
A bandwidth of up to 10.2Gbps (3.4Gbps per graphic channel), supporting
4K resolution
A range of 70m (230ft) at 2K, 40m (130ft) at 4K UHD resolutions
For optimum range and performance using HDBaseT™, use Kramer's
BC−HDKat6a cable. Note that the transmission range depends on the
signal resolution, source and display used. The distance using
non−Kramer CAT 6 cable may not reach these ranges.
HDBaseT™technology
HDTV compatibility and HDCP compliance
HDMI support - HDMI (deep color, x.v.Color™, lip sync, HDMI
uncompressed audio channels, Dolby TrueHD, DTS−HD, CEC, 2k, 4k, 3D)
EDID pass through, passes EDID/HDCP signals from the source to the display
Bidirectional RS-232 interface - commands and data can flow in both
directions via the RS−232 interface, allowing status requests and control of
the destination unit
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Bidirectional infrared interface for remote control of peripheral devices (see
Section 4.1)
LED status indicators for input selection, output, link and power
Compact DigiTOOLS®enclosures, and these can be rack mounted side-by-
side in a 1U rack space with the optional RK-3T, RK-6T or RK-9T universal
rack adapters
3.2 PT-580T Overview
The PT-580T is a high-performance, HDBaseT technology Twisted Pair
transmitter for HDMI signals and converts it to a twisted pair signal. An HDBaseT
receiver (for example the TP-580R or WP-580R) converts the twisted pair signal
back into an HDMI signal and together they form a transmitter receiver pair.
The PT-580T transmitter features:
A bandwidth of up to 10.2Gbps (3.4Gbps per graphic channel), supporting
4K resolution
A range of up to 70 meters (230 feet)
HDBaseT technology
HDTV compatibility and HDCP compliance
HDMI support - HDMI (deep color, x.v.Color™, lip sync, HDMI
uncompressed audio channels, Dolby TrueHD, DTS−HD, CEC, 2k, 4k, 3D)
EDID pass-through - passes EDID signals from the source to the display
LED status indicator for power
Ultra-Compact PicoTOOLS™ – 4 units can be rack mounted side−by−side in
a 1U rack space with the optional RK−4PT rack adapter
For optimum range and performance using HDBaseT™, use Kramer's
BC−HDKat6a cable. Note that the transmission range depends on the
signal resolution, source and display used. The distance using
non−Kramer CAT 6 cable may not reach these ranges.
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3.3 About HDBaseT™ Technology
HDBaseT™ is an advanced all-in-one connectivity technology (supported by the
HDBaseT Alliance). It is particularly suitable in the consumer home environment
as a digital home 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.
The products described in this user manual are HDBaseT certified.
3.4 Using Twisted Pair Cable
Kramer engineers have developed special twisted pair cables to best match our
digital twisted pair products; the Kramer BC−HDKat6a (CAT 6 23 AWG cable)
significantly outperforms regular CAT 5 / CAT 6 cables.
We strongly recommend that you use shielded twisted pair cable.
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3.5 Defining the TP-580T HDMI Line Transmitter
Figure 1: TP-580T HDMI Line Transmitter
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Feature
Function
1
HDBT OUT RJ-45
Connector
Connects to the HDBT IN RJ-45 connector on the TP-580R
2
HDMI IN Connector
Connects to the HDMI source
3
PROG/NORMAL Switch
Slide to PROG to upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware via
RS-232, or slide to NORMAL for normal operation
4
RS-232 9-pin D-sub
Connector
Connects to an RS-232 port for firmware upgrade and
control of the destination unit
5
IR 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connector
Connects to an external infrared transmitter / sensor
(receiver)
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12V DC
+12V DC connector for powering the unit
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IN LED
Lights green when an HDMI input device is connected
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OUT LED
Lights green when an HDMI output device is detected
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LINK LED
Lights green when the TP connection is active
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ON LED
Lights when receiving power