Kramer WP-580Txr User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODELS:
WP-580Txr
HDMI Line Transmitter
WP-580Rxr
HDMI Line Receiver
P/N: 2900-300087 Rev 4

WP-580Txr/WP-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 WP-580Txr HDMI Line Transmitter 6
5Defining the WP-580Rxr HDMI Line Receiver 8
6Connecting the WP-580Txr and WP-580Rxr 10
6.1 Wiring the RJ-45 Connectors 12
6.2 Grounding the Transmitter/Receiver 13
7Technical Specifications 14
Figures
Figure 1: WP-580Txr HDMI Line Transmitter for the US and Decora® 6
Figure 2: WP-580Txr HDMI Line Transmitter for Europe (80mm/86mm) 7
Figure 3: WP-580Rxr HDMI Line Receiver for the US and Decora® 8
Figure 4: WP-580Rxr HDMI Line Receiver for Europe (80mm/86mm) 9
Figure 5: Connecting the WP-580Txr/WP-580Rxr Transmitter/Receiver Pair 11
Figure 6: TP PINOUT 12
Figure 7: Grounding Connection Components 13

WP-580Txr/WP-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 13 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; GROUP 11:
Sierra Video Products; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; and GROUP 13: Audio.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer WP-580Txr and WP-580Rxr
transmitter/receiver pair (for the US, Europe and/or Decora® wall plates), which is
ideal for the following typical applications:
Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, auditoriums, hotels
and churches, production studios
Rental and staging
Note that WP-580Txr and WP-580Rxr are purchased separately,
and can be connected to other HDBaseT certified transmitters and
receivers, respectively.
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WP-580Txr/WP-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 WP-580Txr and WP-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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WP-580Txr/WP-580Rxr - Overview
3 Overview
The WP-580Txr and WP-580Rxr are a high-performance, extra range, HDBaseT
technology Twisted Pair transmitter and receiver for HDMI signals.
The WP-580Txr converts the HDMI signal to a twisted pair signal.
The WP-580Rxr converts the twisted pair signal back into an HDMI signal.
The WP-580Txr and WP-580Rxr together form an extended 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
WP-580Rxr to form a transmitter / receiver pair.
The WP-580Txr and WP-580Rxr transmitter/receiver pair features:
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)
3D pass through
EDID pass-through -passes EDID/HDCP signals from the source to the display
LED status indicators for power
Wall plate size of 2 gang EU/US/Decora®
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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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WP-580Txr/WP-580Rxr - Defining the WP-580Txr HDMI Line Transmitter
4 Defining the WP-580Txr HDMI Line Transmitter
Figure 1: WP-580Txr HDMI Line Transmitter for the US and Decora®
Note that the Decora® type wall plate is supplied with a Midway
Size 2 gang frame. You can also fit it into a different sized Decora®
frame (not supplied) such as Standard Size or Oversized.
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Figure 2: WP-580Txr 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 receiving power only, orange when
either input or output and power are attached, and
green when both an active input and output are
attached
Note, if no input is connected the device invokes the
power save mode automatically turning off the power
3
HDBT OUT RJ-45 Connector
Connects to the HDBT IN RJ-45 connector on the
WP-580Rxr
4
5V DC
+5V DC connector for powering the unit
5
PROG 4-pin Connector
For internal use
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Grounding Screw
Connect to grounding wire, see Section 6.2