Kramer WP-580T User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODELS:
WP-580T
HDMI Line Transmitter
WP-580R
HDMI Line Receiver
P/N: 2900-300094 Rev 1

WP-580T/WP-580R – 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 WP-580T HDMI Line Transmitter 6
5Defining the WP-580R HDMI Line Receiver 8
6Connecting the WP-580T Transmitter to the WP-580R Receiver 10
6.1 Wiring the TP LINE IN / LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors 12
6.2 Grounding the Transmitter/Receiver 13
7Technical Specifications 14
Figures
UFigure 1: WP-580T HDMI Line Transmitter for the USU6
UFigure 2: WP-580T HDMI Line Transmitter for Europe (80mm/86mm)U6
UFigure 3: WP-580R HDMI Line Receiver for the USU8
UFigure 4: WP-580R HDMI Line Receiver for Europe (80mm/86mm)U8
UFigure 5: Connecting the WP-580T/WP-580R Transmitter/ReceiverU11
UFigure 6: TP PINOUTU12
UFigure 7: Grounding Connection ComponentsU13

WP-580T/WP-580R - Introduction 1
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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 WP-580T transmitter and/or
WP-580R receiver, which can be part of a transmitter/receiver system and is ideal
for the following typical applications:
•Conference rooms, boardrooms, auditoriums, hotels, churches, classrooms
and production studios
•Rental and staging
Note that WP-580T and WP-580R are purchased separately, and
can be connected to other HDBaseT certified transmitters and
receivers, respectively.
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2 WP-580T/WP-580R - 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
•Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables
Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com 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 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 WP-580T transmitter and WP-580R receiver 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/.

4 WP-580T/WP-580R - Overview
3 Overview
The WP-580T and WP-580R are a high-performance, HDBaseT technology
Twisted Pair transmitter and receiver for HDMI signals. The WP-580T converts the
HDMI signal to a twisted pair signal. The WP-580R converts the twisted pair signal
back into an HDMI signal.
The WP-580T and the WP-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
WP-580T that connects to the Kramer TP-580R to form a transmitter receiver pair.
The WP-580T transmitter and WP-580R receiver feature:
•A bandwidth of up to 3.4Gbps
•A range of up to 70 meters (230 feet) at 1080p@60Hz@36bpp, using
Kramer BC−DGKat623 cables
•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 indicators for power
•Wall plate size of 2 gang EU/US
For optimum range and performance, use Kramer's BC −DGKat524,
BC−DGKat623 and BC−DGKat7a23 shielded twisted pair (STP)
cables. 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 7 cables may not reach these
ranges.
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3.1 About HDBaseT™ Technology
HDBaseT™ is an advanced and inexpensive 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; 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.
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6 WP-580T/WP-580R - Defining the WP-580T HDMI Line Transmitter
4 Defining the WP-580T HDMI Line Transmitter
Figure 1: WP-580T HDMI Line Transmitter for the US
Figure 2: WP-580T HDMI Line Transmitter for Europe (80mm/86mm)

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Feature
Function
1 HDMI IN Connector Connects to the HDMI source
2 ON LED Lights red when only the power is connected; orange
when the power and the input only are connected; and
green when the power and both the input and output are
connected
Note, if no input is connected the device invokes the
power save mode automatically turning off the power
3 HDBT OUT/LINE OUT
RJ-45 Connector
Connects to the HDBT IN/LINE IN RJ-45 connector on
the WP-580R
4 5V DC +5V DC connector for powering the unit
5 PROG 4-pin Connector For internal use
6 Grounding Screw Connect to grounding wire, see Section 6.2