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
#
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)
6
12V DC
+12V DC connector for powering the unit
7
IN LED
Lights green when an HDMI input device is connected
8
OUT LED
Lights green when an HDMI output device is detected
9
LINK LED
Lights green when the TP connection is active
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ON LED
Lights when receiving power

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3.6 Defining the TP-580R HDMI Line Receiver
Figure 2: TP-580R HDMI Line Receiver
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Feature
Function
1
HDBT IN RJ-45
Connector
Connects to the HDBT OUT RJ-45 connector on the
TP-580T
2
HDMI OUT Connector
Connects to the HDMI acceptor
3
PROG/NORMAL Button
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)
6
12V DC
+12V DC connector for powering the unit
7
IN LED
Lights green when an HDMI input device is connected
8
OUT LED
Lights green when an HDMI output device is detected
9
LINK LED
Lights green when the TP connection is active
10
ON LED
Lights green when receiving power

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3.7 Defining the PT-580T
Figure 3: PT-580T HDMI Line Transmitter
#
Feature
Function
1
IN HDMI Connector
Connects to the HDMI source
2
ON LED
Lights when receiving power
3
HDBT OUT RJ-45
Connector
Connects to the HDBT IN RJ-45 connector on the TP-580R
4
5V DC
+5V DC connector for powering the unit
Note that Section 5shows how to connect the PT-580T.
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4 Connecting the TP-580T and TP-580R
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your
Transmitter and Receiver. After connecting your Transmitter and
Receiver, connect their power and then switch on the power to each
device.
You can use the TP-580T HDMI Line Transmitter and the TP-580R HDMI Line
Receiver to configure an HDMI transmitter/receiver system, as shown in the
example in Figure 4.
To connect the TP-580T, connect the:
1. HDMI source (for example, a DVD player) to the HDMI IN connector.
2. RS-232 9-pin D-sub connector to a computer (for example, a laptop to
control the projector).
3. IR 3.5mm mini jack to an IR emitter.
4. HDBT OUT RJ-45 connector over twisted pair to the TP-580R HDBT IN
connector.
Alternatively, you can use any other certified HDBaseT receiver device (for example,
the Kramer WP-580R)
5. 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to the
mains electricity (not shown in Figure 4).
To connect the TP-580R, connect the:
6. HDMI OUT connector to the HDMI acceptor (for example, a projector).
7. RS-232 9-pin D-sub connector to an RS-232 port (for example, a projector that is
controlled by the laptop connected to TP-580T).
8. IR 3.5mm mini jack to an IR sensor.
9. HDBT IN RJ-45 connector over twisted pair to the TP-580T HDBT OUT
connector.
Alternatively, you can use any other certified HDBaseT transmitter device (for example,
the Kramer WP-580T)
10. 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to the
mains electricity (not shown in Figure 4).
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Figure 4: Connecting the TP-580T/TP-580R Transmitter/Receiver Pair

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4.1 Controlling the A/V Equipment via an IR Transmitter
Since the IR signal on the TP-580T/TP-580R transmitter/receiver pair is
bidirectional, you can use a remote control transmitter (that is used for controlling
a peripheral device, for example, a DVD player) to send commands (to the A/V
equipment) from either end of the transmitter /receiver system. To do so, you have
to use the Kramer external IR sensor on one end (P/N: 95-0104050) and the
Kramer IR emitter cable on the other end (P/N: C-A35/IRE-10)
Two IR Emitter Extension Cables are also available: a 15 meter cable and a 20 meter cable.
The example in Figure 5 illustrates how to control the DVD player that is connected
to TP-580T using a remote control, via the TP-580R. In this example, the External
IR Sensor is connected to the IR connector of the TP-580R and an IR Emitter is
connected between the TP-580T and the DVD player. The DVD remote control
sends a command while pointing towards the External IR Sensor. The IR signal
passes through the TP cable and the IR Emitter to the DVD player, which
responds to the command sent.
Figure 5: Controlling a DVD Player via the TP-580R

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The example in Figure 6 illustrates how to control the LCD display that is
connected to TP-580R using a remote control, via theTP-580T. In this example,
the External IR Sensor is connected to the IR connector of the TP-580T and an IR
Emitter is connected between the TP-580R and the LCD display. The LCD display
remote control sends a command while pointing towards the External IR Sensor.
The IR signal passes through the TP cable and the IR Emitter to the LCD display,
which responds to the command sent.
Figure 6: Controlling an LCD Display via the TP-580T

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4.2 Connecting to a PC
You can connect to the transmitter/receiver system via an RS-232 connection
using, for example, a PC. Note that a null-modem adapter/connection is not
required.
To connect a PC via RS-232, connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on
the transmitter/receiver system unit via a 9-wire straight cable (only pin 2 to pin 2,
pin 3 to pin 3, and pin 5 to pin 5 need to be connected) to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub
port on your PC.
Figure 7 shows RS-232 bidirectional control of the projector that is connected to
TP-580R, via a PC connected to the TP-580T:
Figure 7: RS-232 Control

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5 Connecting the PT-580T
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your
PT-580T and the receiver. After connecting your PT-580T/receiver,
connect the power and then switch on the power to each device.
To connect the PT-580T to a receiver (for example, the TP-580R), as illustrated in
the example in Figure 8, do the following:
1. Connect an HDMI source (for example, a DVD player) to the HDMI IN
connector.
2. Connect the HDBT OUT RJ-45 connector over twisted pair to the TP-580R
HDBT IN connector.
Alternatively, you can use any other certified HDBaseT receiver device (for example,
the Kramer WP-580R)
3. On the TP-580R, connect the HDMI OUT connector to an HDMI acceptor
(for example, a projector).
4. Connect the 5V DC power adapter to the power socket on the PT-580T and
the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket on the TP-580R and connect
the adapter to the mains electricity (not shown in Figure 8).
Figure 8: Connecting the PT-580T/TP-580R Transmitter/Receiver Pair
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PT-580T/TP-580T/TP-580R - Wiring the RJ-45 Connectors
6 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
Figure 9: TP PINOUT
PIN
Wire Color
1
Orange / White
2
Orange
3
Green / White
4
Blue
5
Blue / White
6
Green
7
Brown / White
8
Brown
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7 Technical Specifications
TP-580T
TP-580R
INPUTS:
1 HDMI connector
1 RJ-45 connector
OUTPUTS:
1 RJ-45 connector
1 HDMI connector
PORTS:
1 IR on a 3.5mm mini jack
(for emitter or sensor)
1 RS-232 on a 9-pin D-sub
connector
1 IR on a 3.5mm mini jack (for
emitter or sensor)
1 RS-232 on a 9-pin D-sub
connector
BANDWIDTH:
Supports up to 3.4Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel
RANGE:
70m (230ft) at 2K, 40m (130ft) at 4K UHD resolutions
RS-232 BAUD RATE:
115200
COMPLIANCE WITH HDMI
STANDARD:
Supports HDMI and HDCP
OPERATING
TEMPERATURE:
0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE:
-40° to +70°C (-40° to 158°F)
HUMIDITY:
10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing
POWER CONSUMPTION:
12V DC, 275mA
12V DC, 430mA
DIMENSIONS:
18.8cm x 11.4cm x 2.4cm (7.4" x 4.5" x 1.0") W, D, H
WEIGHT:
0.6kg (1.4lbs)
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:
2 Power supply units 12V/1.25A
OPTIONS:
RK-T2B 19” rack mount; Kramer external IRsensor (P/N: 95-
0104050), Kramer IR emitter cable (P/N: C-A35/IRE-10); Kramer
BC−HDKat6a cable
Specificationsare subjecttochange without notice
Go to our Web site at http://www.kramerav.com to access thelist of resolutions
PT-580T
INPUTS:
1 HDMI connector
OUTPUTS:
1 RJ-45 connector
BANDWIDTH:
Supports up to 3.4Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel
COMPLIANCE WITH HDMI
STANDARD:
Supports HDMI and HDCP
OPERATING TEMPERATURE:
0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE:
-40° to +70°C (-40° to 158°F)
HUMIDITY:
10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing
POWER CONSUMPTION:
5V DC, 575mA
DIMENSIONS:
6.2cm x 5.2cm x 2.4cm (2.4" x 2.1" x 1") W, D, H
WEIGHT:
0.14kg (0.3lbs)
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:
5V DC power supply
OPTIONS:
19” RK-4PT rack adapter; Kramer BC−HDKat6a cable
Specificationsare subjecttochange without notice
Go to our Web site at http://www.kramerav.com to access thelist of resolutions