Kramer WP-561 User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Preliminary
USER MANUAL
Models:
WP-561 HDMI Line Transmitter
WP-562 HDMI Line Receiver
PT-561 HDMI Line Transmitter
PT-562 HDMI Line Receiver

Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 1
2.1Quick Start 2
3Overview 2
3.1WP-561/PT-561 HDMI Line Transmitter 3
3.2WP-562/PT-562 HDMI Line Receiver 4
3.3About the Power Connect™ Feature 4
3.4Using Twisted Pair Cable 4
3.5About HDMI 5
3.6Achieving the Best Performance 6
4Your WP-561, WP-562 HDMI Transmitter/Receiver Pair 6
4.1Your WP-561 HDMI Line Transmitter 7
4.2Your WP-562 HDMI Line Receiver 9
5Connecting the WP-561/WP-562 Transmitter/Receiver Pair 11
6Your PT-561, PT-562 HDMI Transmitter/Receiver Pair 12
6.1Your PT-561 HDMI Line Transmitter 12
6.2Your PT-562 HDMI Line Receiver 13
7Connecting the PT-561 and PT-562 14
7.1Wiring the CAT 5 LINE IN/LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors 16
7.2Connecting an IR Receiver and Emitter 16
8Technical Specifications 17
Figures
Figure 1: WP-561 HDMI Line Transmitter Belgian/German Model Functions 7
Figure 2: WP-561 HDMI Line Transmitter UK/European Model Functions 7
Figure 3: WP-561 HDMI Line Transmitter US Model Functions 8
Figure 4: WP-562 HDMI Line Receiver Belgian/German Model Functions 9
Figure 5: WP-562 HDMI Line Receiver UK/European Model Functions 9
Figure 6: WP-562 HDMI Line Receiver US Model Functions 10
Figure 7: PT-561 HDMI Line Transmitter 12
Figure 8: PT-562 HDMI Line Receiver 13
Figure 9: Connecting the PT-561/PT-562 HDMI Line Transmitter/Receiver 15
Figure 10: CAT 5 PINOUT 16

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Tables
Table 1: WP-561 HDMI Line Transmitter Model Functions 8
Table 2: WP-562 HDMI Line Receiver Functions 10
Table 3: PT-561 HDMI Line Transmitter Features 12
Table 4: PT-562 HDMI Line Receiver Features 13
Table 5: CAT 5 PINOUT 16
Table 6: Technical Specifications 17

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 the video, audio, presentation, and
broadcasting professional 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 groups1that are clearly
defined by function.
Thank you for purchasing the Kramer Pico TOOLS™ PT-561 HDMI Line
Transmitter, PT-562 HDMI Line Receiver, Kramer Wall Plates WP-561
HDMI Line Transmitter, and the WP-562 HDMI Line Receiver, which are
ideal for:
•Board, conference, and training rooms
•Presentation systems
•Signal distribution and home theater
Each package includes the following items:
•PT-561 HDMI Line Transmitter or WP-561 HDMI Line
Transmitter or PT-562 HDMI Line Receiver or WP-562 HDMI
Line Receiver
•This user manual2
•Power adapter (5V DC input) for the PT-561/WP-561
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
•Use Kramer high-performance high-resolution cables3
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; 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 Products
2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
3 Overview
This section summarizes:
•The WP-561/PT-561 HDMI Line Transmitter,see section 3.1
•The WP-562/PT-562 HDMI Line Receiver, see section 3.2
•The power connect feature, see section 3.3
•Using twisted pair cabling, see section 3.4; about HDMI, see section 3.5
•Recommendations for achieving the best performance, see section 3.6
The WP-561 (or PT-561) HDMI Line Transmitter together with the
WP-562 (or PT-562) HDMI Line Receiver constitutes an HDMI and IR
signal twisted pair transmitter and receiver system using two STP cables.

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The transmission range between the HDMI source and the HDMI acceptor
can be extended up to:
•90m (295ft) at 1080i, or up to 30m (98ft) at 1080p on shielded
BC-DGKat524 cable
•90m (295ft) at 1080i, or up to 70m (230ft) at 1080p on shielded
BC-DGKat623 cable
•100m (330ft) at 1080i or up to 90m (295ft) at 1080p on shielded
BC-DGKat7a23 cable
For optimum range1and performance, use Kramer's BC-DGKat524,
BC-DGKat623 and BC-DGKat7a23 cables.
3.1 WP-561/PT-561 HDMI Line Transmitter
The Kramer WP-561 HDMI Line Transmitter is a wall plate module that
receives an HDMI signal, encodes it, and transmits it over two CAT 5
cables to the WP-562 or PT-562. The Kramer Pico TOOLS™ PT-561
HDMI Line Transmitter is a standalone device that performs the same
functions as the WP-561. The WP-561/PT-561 features:
•An HDMI input , and a pair of RJ-45 CAT 5 output connectors
•One power status LED
•Bandwidth up to 1.65Gbps
•EDID PassThru that passes EDID/HDCP signals from source to
display
•A bidirectional IR input/output transmitting and receiving IR
commands over the CAT 5 cable2
•Power Connect™ feeding 5V DC over the CAT 5 cable from the
transmitter to the receiver
1 Note that the transmission range depends on the signal resolution, graphics card and display used. The distance using non-
Kramer CAT 5, CAT 6 and CAT 7a cables may not reach these ranges
2 Compatible with a Kramer transmitter and via a Kramer external remote IR receiver: C-A35M/IRR or C-A35M/IRE or
C-A35M/2IRE

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3.2 WP-562/PT-562 HDMI Line Receiver
The Kramer Wall Plate WP-562 HDMI Line Receiver is a wall plate
module that receives an encoded signal over two CAT 5 cables transmitted
from the PT-561 or WP-561, decodes it, and converts it to an HDMI
output. The Kramer Pico TOOLS™ PT-562 HDMI Line Receiver is a
standalone device that performs the same functions as the WP-562. The
WP-562/PT-562 features:
•An HDMI output and a pair of RJ-45 CAT 5 input connectors
•One power status LED
•Bandwidth up to 1.65Gbps
•EDID PassThru that passes EDID signals from source to display
•A bidirectional IR input/output transmitting and receiving IR
commands over the CAT 5 cable1
•Power Connect™ feeding 5V DC over the CAT 5 cable from
transmitter to the receiver2
3.3 About the Power Connect™ Feature
The PT-561/PT-562 and WP-561/WP-562 have the Power Connect™
feature where the transmitter delivers power and the HDMI signal to the
receiver using the same CAT 5 cable.
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-DGKat524 (CAT 5 24
AWG), the Kramer: BC-DGKat623 (CAT 6 23 AWG cable), and the
Kramer: BC-DGKat7a23 (CAT 7a 23 AWG cable). These specially built
cables significantly outperform regular CAT 5/CAT 6/CAT 7a cables.
1 Compatible with a Kramer transmitter and via a Kramer external remote IR receiver: C-A35M/IRR or C-A35M/IRE or
C-A35M/2IRE
2 The WP-562/PT-562 receives power only by means of the Power Connect feature

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3.5 About HDMI
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed all-digital1
audio/video interface, widely supported in the entertainment and home cinema
industry. It delivers the highest high-definition image and sound quality. Note
that Kramer Electronics Limited is an HDMI Adopter and an HDCP Licensee.
In particular, HDMI2:
•Provides a simple3interface between any audio/video source, such
as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and video monitor,
such as a digital flat LCD/plasma television (DTV), over a single
lengthy4cable
•Supports standard, enhanced, high-definition video, and multi-
channel digital audio5on a single cable
•Transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel
digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future
enhancements and requirements
•Benefits consumers by providing superior, uncompressed digital
video quality via a single cable6, and user-friendly connector
•Is backward-compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface)
•Supports two-way communication between the video source (such
as a DVD player) and the digital television, enabling new
functionality such as automatic configuration and one-button play
HDMI has the capacity to support existing high-definition video formats
(720p, 1080i, and 1080p/60), as well as standard definition formats such as
NTSC or PAL.
1 Ensuring an all-digital rendering of video without the losses associated with analog interfaces and their unnecessary digital-
to-analog conversions
2 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
licensing LLC
3 With video and multi-channel audio combined into a single cable, the cost, complexity, and confusion of multiple cables
currently used in A/V systems is reduced
4 HDMI technology has been designed to use standard copper cable construction at up to 15m
5 HDMI supports multiple audio formats, from standard stereo to multi-channel surround-sound. HDMI has the capacity to
support Dolby 5.1 audio and high-resolution audio formats
6 HDMI provides the quality and functionality of a digital interface while also supporting uncompressed video formats in a
simple, cost-effective manner

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3.6 Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
•Use only good quality connection cables1to avoid interference,
deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated
noise levels (often associated with low quality cables).
•Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that
may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer
devices away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
4 Your WP-561, WP-562 HDMI Transmitter/Receiver Pair
This section describes:
•The WP-561 HDMI Line Transmitter (see section 4.1)
•The WP-562 HDMI Line Receiver (see section 4.2)
1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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4.1 Your WP-561 HDMI Line Transmitter
Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 3, and Table 1 define the transmitter module.
Figure 1: WP-561 HDMI Line Transmitter Belgian/German Model Functions
Figure 2: WP-561 HDMI Line Transmitter UK/European Model Functions

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Figure 3: WP-561 HDMI Line Transmitter US Model Functions
Table 1: WP-561 HDMI Line Transmitter Model Functions
# Feature Function
1 ON LED Illuminates red when powered on, green when transmitting data
2 HDMI IN Connector Connects to an HDMI source
3 IR 3.5mm Mini Jack Connects to an IR receiver or IR transmitter1
4 5V DC +5V DC connector for powering both units (WP-561 and WP-562)
5 OUT 1 Connector Connects to the IN 1 RJ-45 connector on the WP-562
OUT 2 Connector Connects to the IN 2 RJ-45 connector on the WP-562
1 Compatible with a Kramer transmitter and via a Kramer external remote IR receiver: C-A35M/IRR or C-A35M/IRE or
C-A35M/2IRE

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4.2 Your WP-562 HDMI Line Receiver
Figure 4,Figure 5,Figure 6, and Table 2 define the receiver module.
Figure 4: WP-562 HDMI Line Receiver Belgian/German Model Functions
Figure 5: WP-562 HDMI Line Receiver UK/European Model Functions

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Figure 6: WP-562 HDMI Line Receiver US Model Functions
Table 2: WP-562 HDMI Line Receiver Functions
# Feature Function
1 ON LED Illuminates red when powered on, green when transmitting data
2 HDMI OUT Connector Connects to an HDMI acceptor
3 IR 3.5mm Mini Jack Connects to an IR transmitter or IR receiver1
4 IN 1 Connector Connects to the OUT 1 RJ-45 connector on the WP-561
IN 2 Connector Connects to the OUT 2 RJ-45 connector on the WP-561
1 Compatible with a Kramer transmitter and via a Kramer external remote IR receiver: C-A35M/IRR or C-A35M/IRE or
C-A35M/2IRE

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5 Connecting the WP-561/WP-562 Transmitter/Receiver Pair
To install the WP-561 HDMI Line Transmitter:
1. Connect the CAT 5 cable 1 RJ-45 connector to the OUT 1 RJ-45 socket1.
2. Connect the CAT 5 cable 2 RJ-45 connector to the OUT 2 RJ-45 socket1.
3. Connect the 5V DC power to the terminal block pins2, taking care that the
polarity is correct.
4. Insert the WP-561 directly into the wall box opening, and then mount the
front panel securely using the screws.
5. Connect the HDMI source to the HDMI IN connector.
6. If required, connect an IR receiver or emitter to the 3.5mm mini jack3
To install the WP-562 HDMI Line Receiver:
1. Connect the CAT 5 cable 1 RJ-45 connector to the IN 1 RJ-45 socket1.
2. Connect the CAT 5 cable 2 RJ-45 connector to the IN 2 RJ-45 socket1.
3. Insert the WP-562 directly into the wall box opening, and then mount the
front panel securely using the screws.
4. Connect the HDMI acceptor to the HDMI OUT connector.
5. If required, connect an IR emitter or receiver to the 3.5mm mini jack3.
1 See section 7.1
2 Connect the wire labeled “+” to the +5V pin, and the wire labeled “–” to the GND pin
3 See section 7.2

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6 Your PT-561, PT-562 HDMI Transmitter/Receiver Pair
This section describes the:
•PT-561 HDMI Line Transmitter, see section 6.1
•PT-562 HDMI Line Receiver, see section 6.2
6.1 Your PT-561 HDMI Line Transmitter
Figure 7 and Table 3 define the PT-561:
Figure 7: PT-561 HDMI Line Transmitter
Table 3: PT-561 HDMI Line Transmitter Features
# Feature Function
1 5V DC +5V DC connector for powering both units (PT-561 and PT-562)
2 HDMI IN Connector Connect to the HDMI source
3 IR 3.5mm jack Connects to an infrared transmitter or receiver1
4 ON LED Illuminates red when powered on, green when transmitting data
5 OUT 1 RJ-45 Connector Connect to the IN 1 RJ-45 connector on the PT-562
6 OUT 2 RJ-45 Connector Connect to the IN 2 RJ-45 connector on the PT-562
1 Compatible with a Kramer transmitter and via a Kramer external remote IR receiver: C-A35M/IRR or C-A35M/IRE or
C-A35M/2IRE

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6.2 Your PT-562 HDMI Line Receiver
Figure 8 and Table 4 define the PT-562:
Figure 8: PT-562 HDMI Line Receiver
Table 4: PT-562 HDMI Line Receiver Features
# Feature Function
1 HDMI OUT Connector Connect to the HDMI acceptor
2 IR 3.5mmjack Connects to an infrared transmitter or receiver1
3 ON LED Illuminates red when powered on, green when transmitting data
4 IN 1 RJ-45 Connector Connect to the OUT 1 RJ-45 connector on the PT-561
5 IN 2 RJ-45 Connector Connect to the OUT 2 RJ-45 connector on the PT-561
1 Compatible with a Kramer transmitter and via a Kramer external remote IR receiver: C-A35M/IRR or C-A35M/IRE or
C-A35M/2IRE

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7 Connecting the PT-561 and PT-562
You can use the PT-561 HDMI Line Transmitter with the PT-562 HDMI
Line Receiver to configure an HDMI transmitter/receiver system.
To connect the PT-561 to the PT-562, as illustrated in the example in
Figure 9, do the following:
1. Connect the CAT 5 OUT 1 and OUT 2 RJ-45 connectors1on the PT-561 to
the CAT 5 IN 1 and IN 2 RJ-45 connectors on the PT-562, respectively via
two CAT 5 cables (see section 7.1).
2. On the PT-562, connect the HDMI OUT connector to an HDMI acceptor
(for example, a display).
3. Connect the 5V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the
adapter to the mains electricity to the PT-561 (not shown in Figure 9).
4. On the PT-561, connect an HDMI source (for example, a DVD player) to
the HDMI IN connector.
5. If required, connect an IR receiver and IR emitter to the 3.5mm mini jacks
on the PT-561 and the PT-562, respectively2.
1 See section 7.1
2 See section 7.2

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Figure 9: Connecting the PT-561/PT-562 HDMI Line Transmitter/Receiver

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7.1 Wiring the CAT 5 LINE IN/LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors
Table 5 and Figure 10 define the CAT 5 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):
Table 5: CAT 5 PINOUT Figure 10: CAT 5 PINOUT
EIA /TIA 568A EIA /TIA 568B
PIN Wire Color PIN Wire Color
1 Green/White 1 Orange/White
2 Green 2 Orange
3 Orange/White 3 Green/White
4 Blue 4 Blue
5 Blue/White 5 Blue/White
6 Orange 6 Green
7 Brown/White 7 Brown/White
8 Brown 8 Brown
Pair 1 4 and 5 Pair 1 4 and 5
Pair 2 3 and 6 Pair 2 1 and 2
Pair 3 1 and 2 Pair 3 3 and 6
Pair 4 7 and 8 Pair 4 7 and 8
7.2 Connecting an IR Receiver and Emitter
You can control the source or the acceptor by connecting an IR emitter
cable and an IR receiver cable to the 3.5mm mini jacks on the transmitter
and receiver.
In the example illustrated in Figure 9, the display can be controlled from a
distance by transmitting the IR signal from the display remote control via
the IR Receiver1, CAT 5 cables and the IR emitter2which is attached to the
IR sensor window of the display.
Alternatively, you can control the DVD player by sticking the IR LED of
the IR emitter to the IR sensor window of the DVD player, and connecting
it to the PT-561. The IR Receiver is connected to the PT-562, letting you
control the DVD player from a distance via the CAT 5 cables.
1 For example, the Kramer C-A35M/IRR IR Receiver
2 For example, the Kramer C-A35M/IRE IR Emitter

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8 Technical Specifications
The technical specifications for WP-561/WP-562 and PT-561/PT-562 are
shown in Table 6.
Table 6: Technical Specifications1
WP-561/PT561 WP-562/PT562
INPUTS: 1 HDMI connector 2 CAT 5 IN on RJ-45 connectors
OUTPUTS: 2 CAT 5 OUT on RJ-45 connectors 1 HDMI connector
IRPORT: Bidirectional on a 3.5mm mini jack
BANDWIDTH: Supports up to 1.65Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel
COMPLIANCE WITH
HDMI STANDARD: Supports HDMI and HDCP
POWER SOURCE: 5V DC, 440mA (transmitter and receiver together)
DIMENSIONS: PT-561/PT-562: 6.2cm x 5.2cm x 2.4cm (2.4" x 2.1" x 1") W, D, H
WP-561/WP-562: 6.9cm x 11.4cm x 2.9cm (2.7" x 4.5" x 1.1") W, D, H
WEIGHT: PT-561/PT-562: 0.14kg (0.3lbs)
WP-561/WP-562: 0.2kg (0.4lbs)
ACCESSORIES: Power supply
OPTIONS: 19” rack mount adapter, Kramer external remote IR receiver2, and Kramer
cables3BC-DGKat524 (CAT 5 24 AWG), BC-DGKat623 (CAT 6 23 AWG) and
BC DGKat7a23 (CAT 7a 23 AWG cable)
1 Specifications are subject to change without notice
2 C-A35M/IRR or C-A35M/IRE or C-A35M/2IRE
3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com