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
i
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
1
1
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.
i

2
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
i
!
!

TP-580Txr/TP-580Rxr - Getting Started
3
3
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/.

4
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
i

TP-580Txr/TP-580Rxr - Overview
5
5
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.
i
i

6
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

TP-580Txr/TP-580Rxr - Defining the TP-580Rxr HDMI Line Receiver
7
7
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