Kramer TP-580Txr User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODELS:
TP-580Txr
HDMI Line Transmitter
TP-580Rxr
HDMI Line Receiver
P/N: 2900-300088 Rev 4

TP-580Txr/TP-580Rxr – 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 About HDBaseT™ Technology 5
3.2 Using Twisted Pair Cable 5
4Defining the TP-580Txr HDMI Line Transmitter 6
5Defining the TP-580Rxr HDMI Line Receiver 7
6Connecting the TP-580Txr / TP-580Rxr Transmitter / Receiver 8
6.1 Controlling the A/V Equipment via an IR Transmitter 10
6.2 Connecting to a PC 12
6.3 Wiring the TP LINE IN / LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors 13
7Technical Specifications 14
Figures
Figure 1: TP-580Txr HDMI Line Transmitter 6
Figure 2: TP-580Rxr HDMI Line Receiver 7
Figure 3: Connecting the TP-580Txr/TP-580Rxr Transmitter/Receiver 9
Figure 4: Controlling a DVD Player via the TP-580Rxr 10
Figure 5: Controlling an LCD Display via the TP-580Txr 11
Figure 6: RS-232 Control 12
Figure 7: TP PINOUT 13

TP-580Txr/TP-580Rxr - 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 TP-580Txr transmitter and/or
TP-580Rxr receiver, which can be part of a transmitter/receiver system and are
ideal for the following typical applications:
Conference rooms, boardrooms, auditoriums, hotels, churches, classrooms
and production studios
Rental and staging
Note that TP-580Txr and TP-580Rxr are purchased separately, and
can be connected to other HDBaseT certified transmitters and
receivers, respectively.
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TP-580Txr/TP-580Rxr - 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 TP-580Txr and TP-580Rxr 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.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.

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TP-580Txr/TP-580Rxr - Overview
3 Overview
The TP-580Txr and TP-580Rxr are a high-performance, extra range, HDBaseT
technology Twisted Pair transmitter and receiver for HDMI, bidirectional RS-232
and IR signals. The TP-580Txr converts the HDMI signal, RS-232 and IR input
signals to a twisted pair signal. The TP-580Rxr converts the twisted pair signal
back into HDMI, RS-232, and IR signals.
The TP-580Txr and TP-580Rxr can together form an extended HDMI/data line
transmission and reception system or can separately connect to other certified
HDBaseT devices to form the transmission and reception system. For example, the
transmitter and receiver system can be composed of WP-580Txr that connects to
the Kramer TP-580Rxr to form a transmitter / receiver pair.
The TP-580Txr and TP-580Rxr transmitter/receiver feature:
A bandwidth of up to 10.2Gbps (3.4Gbps per graphic channel) in normal
mode; up to 4.95Gbps (1.65Gbps per graphic channel) in ultra-mode
System Range - Up to 130m (430ft) normal mode; up to 180m (590ft) ultra
mode (1080p @60Hz @24bpp) when using BC−HDKat6a cables
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.
2K and 4K support in normal mode
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
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 6.1)
LED status indicators for input, 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
3.1 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.
3.2 Using Twisted Pair Cable
Kramer engineers have developed special twisted pair cables to best match our
digital twisted pair products; 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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TP-580Txr/TP-580Rxr - Defining the TP-580Txr HDMI Line Transmitter
4 Defining the TP-580Txr HDMI Line
Transmitter
Figure 1: TP-580Txr HDMI Line Transmitter
#
Feature
Function
1
HDBT OUT RJ-45
Connector
Connects to the HDBT IN RJ-45 connector on the TP-580Rxr
2
HDMIINConnector
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
10
ON LED
Lights when receiving power

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5 Defining the TP-580Rxr HDMI Line Receiver
Figure 2: TP-580Rxr HDMI Line Receiver
#
Feature
Function
1
HDBT IN RJ-45
Connector
Connects to the HDBT OUT RJ-45 connector on the
TP-580Txr
2
HDMI OUTConnector
Connects to the HDMI acceptor
3
NORMAL/XTRA RANGE
Slide Switch
Slide to NORMAL for distances of up to 100 meter at
1080p@60Hz@36bpp
Slide to XTRA for distances of up to 150 meters at
1080p@60Hz@24bpp
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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TP-580Txr/TP-580Rxr - Connecting the TP-580Txr / TP-580Rxr Transmitter / Receiver
6 Connecting the TP-580Txr / TP-580Rxr
Transmitter / Receiver
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-580Txr HDMI Line Transmitter and the TP-580Rxr HDMI Line
Receiver to configure an HDMI transmitter/receiver system, as shown in the
example in Figure 3.
To connect the TP-580Txr, connect the:
1. HDMI source (for example, a DVD player) tothe HDMI IN connector.
2. RS-232 9-pin D-sub connector to a computer (for example, a laptop to
control the projector).
3. External IR transmitter from the 3.5mm mini jack to an IR Receiver on the
DVD player, for example.
4. HDBT OUT RJ-45 connector over twisted pair to the TP-580Rxr HDBT IN
connector.
Alternatively, you can use any other certified HDBaseT receiver device (for example, the
Kramer WP-580Rxr)
5. 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to the
mains electricity (not shown in Figure 3).
To connect the TP-580Rxr, connect the:
6. HDMI OUT connector to theHDMI 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 that is connected to TP-580Txr).
8. IR 3.5mm mini jack to an IR sensor.
9. HDBT IN RJ-45 connector over twisted pair to the TP-580Txr HDBT OUT
connector.
Alternatively, you can use any other certified HDBaseT transmitter device (for example,
the Kramer WP-580Txr)
10. 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to the
mains electricity (not shown in Figure 3).
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Figure 3: Connecting the TP-580Txr/TP-580Rxr Transmitter/Receiver

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6.1 Controlling the A/V Equipment via an IR Transmitter
Since the IR signal on the TP-580Txr transmitter and TP-580Rxr receiver 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 4 illustrates how to control the DVD player that is connected
to TP-580Txr using a remote control, via the TP-580Rxr. In this example, the
External IR Sensor is connected to the IR connector of the TP-580Rxr and an IR
Emitter is connected between the TP-580Txr 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 4: Controlling a DVD Player via the TP-580Rxr

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The example in Figure 5 illustrates how to control the LCD display that is
connected to TP-580Rxr using a remote control, via theTP-580Txr. In this
example, the External IR Sensor is connected to the IR connector of the
TP-580Txr and an IR Emitter is connected between the TP-580Rxr 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 5: Controlling an LCD Display via the TP-580Txr

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TP-580Txr/TP-580Rxr - Connecting the TP-580Txr / TP-580Rxr Transmitter / Receiver
6.2 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 6 shows RS-232 bidirectional control of the projector that is connected to
TP-580Rxr, via a PC connected to the TP-580Txr:
Figure 6: RS-232 Control

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6.3 Wiring the TP LINE IN / LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors
This section defines the TP pinout, using a straight pin-to-pin cable with RJ-45
connectors.
EIA /TIA 568B
Figure 7: 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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TP-580Txr/TP-580Rxr - Technical Specifications
7 Technical Specifications
TP-580Txr
TP-580Rxr
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 10.2Gbps (3.4Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel)
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 SOURCE:
12V DC, 295mA
12V DC, 500mA
DIMENSIONS:
12cm x 7.6 cm x 2.4 cm (4.7" x 3" x 1.0") W, D, H
WEIGHT:
0.6kg (1.4lbs)
ACCESSORIES:
Power supply (12V, 0.5A)
Power supply (12V, 1.25A)
OPTIONS:
RK-3T 19” rack mount; Kramer external IR sensor (P/N: 95-0104050),
Kramer IR emitter cable (P/N: C-A35/IRE-10), Kramer BC−HDKat6a cable
Specificationsare subject tochange without notice
Go to our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com to access the list of resolutions

For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors,
visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found.
We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback.
Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com
E-mail: [e-mail]
P/N:
2900-300088
Rev:
4
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SAFETY WARNING
Disconnect the unit from the power
supply before opening and servicing