Kramer TP-578H User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
TP-578H
DGKat to HDMI Receiver
P/N: 2900-300189 Rev 1

TP-578H –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 TP cables 5
4Defining the TP-578H DGKat to HDMI Receiver 6
5Connecting the TP-578H 8
5.1 Connecting a Serial Controller to the TP-578H via RS-232 9
5.2 Connecting a Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Device 9
6Operating the TP-578H 10
6.1 The K-Link Setup 4-way DIP-switch 10
6.2 Locking the EDID 10
6.3 Setting the Output Timeout 10
6.4 Setting the Active or Passive Data K-Link Mode 11
6.5 LED Operation 11
7Wiring the TP RJ-45 Ethernet Connector 13
8Technical Specifications 14
8.1 Default Communication Parameters 14
9Default EDID 15
10 Protocol 3000 17
10.1 Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax 17
10.2 Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands 20
Figures
Figure 1: TP-578H DGKat to HDMI Receiver Front Panel 6
Figure 2: TP-578H DGKat to HDMI Receiver Rear Panel 7
Figure 3: Connecting the TP-578H DGKat to HDMI Receiver 8
Figure 4: Balanced Stereo Audio Connection 9
Figure 5: Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output Connection 9
Figure 6: TP Pinout Wiring 13

TP-578H - 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 and GROUP 11:
Sierra Video Products; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; and GROUP 13: Audio, and
GROUP 14: Collaboration.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer DigiTOOLS®TP-578H DGKat to
HDMI Receiver, which is ideal for the following typical applications:
Boardrooms and classrooms
Multimedia applications

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TP-578H - 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 DGKat,
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 TP-578H DGKat to HDMI Receiver away from
moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may be connected
only to other equipment that is installed inside a building.
2.2 Safety Instructions
Caution:
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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TP-578H - Overview
3 Overview
The high quality TP-578H DGKat to HDMI Receiver accepts a DGKat TP (Twisted
Pair) signal from a compatible Kramer DGKat transmitter and decodes it into the
following signals:
HDMI
IR
S/PDIF digital audio
Balanced and unbalanced audio
RS-232
The device is designed to be used in conjunction with any Kramer DGKat switcher
or transmitter, (for example, the WP-577VH).
The TP-578H features:
HDCP support
HDTV compatibility
A system range of up to 70m (230ft) at 1080p and 1600 x 1200 on shielded
BC-DGKat623 cable (see Section 3.1)
HPD—Hot Plug Detect signals from the display device to the source
Equalization and reclocking of the data
K-LINK compatibility
Up to 4.95Gbps data rate (1.65Gbps per graphics channel)
A DigiTOOLS®sized enclosure. Three devices can be mounted in a 1U rack
space using the optional RK-3T adapter
Lockable EDID
PowerConnectPlus—A single connection to the transmitter or the receiver
powers both units. The higher voltage PowerConnectPlus also powers
regular PowerConnect devices via auto-negotiation

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Note: The TP-578H can supply power to PowerConnect devices but can only be
powered by PowerConnectPlus devices.
Warning:
Using a TP cable that is incorrectly wired may cause
permanent damage to the device
The TP-578H supports a range of:
Up to 90m (295ft) at 1080i, or up to 30m (98ft) at 1080p on shielded
BC-DGKat524 cable
Up to 90m (295ft) at 1080i, or up to 70m (230ft) at 1080p on shielded
BC-DGKat623 cable
Up to 100m (330ft) at 1080i or up to 90m (295ft) at 1080p on shielded
BC-DGKat7a23 cable
Note: The transmission range depends on the signal resolution, the graphics card
and the display used. The distance using non-Kramer CAT 6 and CAT 7a cables
may not reach these ranges.
3.1 Using TP cables
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), and the Kramer BC-DGKat7a23 (CAT
7a 23 AWG) cables. These specially built cables significantly outperform regular
CAT 5/CAT 6/CAT 7a cables.
Note: The TP-578H cannot work with unshielded cables.
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TP-578H - Defining the TP-578H DGKat to HDMI Receiver
4 Defining the TP-578H DGKat to HDMI
Receiver
Figure 1 defines the front panel of the TP-578H.
Figure 1: TP-578H DGKat to HDMI Receiver Front Panel
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Feature
Function
1
IR 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to the IR blaster or sensor
2
K-LINK Mode Button
Press to toggle between the active and passive data
modes, (see Section 6.4). The current data mode is
indicated by the K-LINK LED, (see K-LINK LED)
3
HDMI OUTPUT Connector
Connect to the HDMI acceptor, (see Section 5)
4
HDMI OUTPUT LED
Lights green when there is a video acceptor present, (see
Section 6.5.1)
5
AUDIO
OUT
S/PDIF Digital Audio
RCA Connector
Connect to the digital, stereo audio acceptor
6
ANALOG Audio
3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to the unbalanced, stereo audio acceptor
7
K-LINK LED
The LED indicates the current K-LINK data mode:
Lights green when the device is in active data mode
Lights red when the device is in passive data mode
To toggle the K-Link data mode, press the K-Link button,
(see K-LINK Mode Button)
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ON LED
The LED indicates the power supply status:
Lights green when the device receives adequate power
Flashes red/green if there is not adequate power, (see
Section 6.5.2)
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DGKat LED
Lights green when the DGKat link to the transmitter is valid