Kramer PT-571 User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODELS:
PT-571
HDMI Line Transmitter
PT-572+
HDMI Line Receiver
P/N: 2900-000690 Rev 7
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PT-571/PT-572+ – Contents i
Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
3Overview 3
3.1 Using Twisted Pair Cable 4
3.2 About the Power Connect™ Feature 4
3.3 About HDCP—General Description 4
3.4 About HDMI–General Description 4
4Defining the PT-571 HDMI Line Transmitter 6
5Defining the PT-572+ HDMI Line Receiver 7
6Connecting the PT-571 and PT-572+ Transmitter Receiver Pair 8
6.1 Wiring the TP Line In/Line Out RJ-45 Connectors 9
7Technical Specifications 10
Figures
Figure 1: PT-571 HDMI Line Transmitter 6
Figure 2: PT-572+ HDMI Line Receiver 7
Figure 3: Connecting the PT-571/PT-572+ Transmitter/Receiver Pair 8
Figure 4: TP Pinout Wiring 9
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PT-571/PT-572+ - 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 PT-571 and PT-572+
transmitter/receiver pair, which is ideal for the following typical applications:
•Boardrooms, conference rooms and training rooms
•Presentation systems
•Signal distribution and home theater
You must use Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cabling with the
PT-571 and PT-572+.
Use only a straight pin-to-pin cable with RJ-45 connectors that meet
the EIA /TIA 568B standard. Failure to do so may result in damage
to the device(s).
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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
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 PT-571 and PT-572+ transmitter/receiver pair away
from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
Caution: 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
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).
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PT-571/PT-572+ - Overview 3
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3 Overview
The PT-571 is a DGKat™ twisted pair transmitter for HDMI signals. The PT-571
converts an HDMI signal to a single twisted pair signal and the PT-572+ converts
the twisted pair signal back to an HDMI signal.
The HDMI Line Transmitter/Receiver system features:
•Maximum data rate/bandwidth up to 1.65Gbps
•HDTV compatibility and HDCP compliance
•HDMI Support – HDMI (V.1.4 with Deep Color, x.v.Color™, HDMI
Uncompressed Audio Channels, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD)
•EDID PassThru that passes EDID signals between the source and display
•3D pass-through
•System Range – 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
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
•DGKat™ Signal Integration – Kramer’s unique technology for converting
TMDS as well as control and communication to signals that run over twisted
pair cables
•Power Connect™ that feeds 12V DC over the CAT 5 cable from transmitter
to receiver (see Section 3.2)
•Ultra-Compact PicoTOOLS™ – 4 units can be rack mounted side−by−side in
a 1U rack space with the optional RK−4PT rack adapter.
Use only shielded cable where both ends of the shield are soldered
to ground to eliminate ESD interface.
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3.1 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.
3.2 About the Power Connect™ Feature
The Power Connect™ feature here means that only one unit in a system, the
transmitter or receiver, needs to be connected to a power source when the
devices are within 90m (270ft) of each other. The Power Connect™ feature
applies as long as the cable can carry power and the distance does not exceed
90m on standard CAT 5 cable. For longer distances, heavy gauge cable should be
used (CAT 5 cable is still suitable for the video/audio transmission, but not for
feeding the power at these distances).
3.3 About HDCP—General Description
The High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard developed by
Intel, protects digital video and audio signals transmitted over DVI or HDMI
connections between two HDCP-enabled devices to eliminate the reproduction of
copyrighted material. To protect copyright holders (such as movie studios) from
having their programs copied and shared, the HDCP standard provides for the
secure and encrypted transmission of digital signals.
3.4 About HDMI–General Description
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed all-digital
audio/video interface, widely supported in the entertainment and home cinema
industry. HDMI ensures an all-digital rendering of video without the losses
associated with analog interfaces and their unnecessary digital-to-analog
conversions. It delivers the maximum high-definition image and sound quality in
use today. Note that Kramer Electronics Limited is an HDMI Adopter and an
HDCP Licensee.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.
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In particular, HDMI:
•Provides a simple interface 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 lengthy cable
SIMPLICITY - 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
LENGTHY CABLE - HDMI technology has been designed to use standard copper
cable construction at up to 15m
•Supports standard, enhanced, high-definition video, and multi-channel digital
audio on a single cable
MULTI-CHANNEL DIGITAL AUDIO - 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
•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 cable, and user-friendly connector
HDMI provides the quality and functionality of a digital interface while also supporting
uncompressed video formats in a simple, cost-effective manner
•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
•Has the capacity to support existing high-definition video formats (720p,
1080i, and 1080p), standard definition formats such as NTSC or PAL, as
well as 480p and 576p
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4 Defining the PT-571 HDMI Line Transmitter
The Kramer PicoTOOLS PT-571 HDMI Line Transmitter receives an HDMI signal,
encodes it, and transmits it over a CAT 5 cable to the PT-572+.
The PT-571 has:
•An HDMI input connector
•An RJ-45 CAT 5 output connector
•One power/status LED
Figure 1: PT-571 HDMI Line Transmitter
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Feature
Function
1 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit
2 HDMI IN Connector Connect to the HDMI source
3 ON LED Lights to indicate the following:
Red—only the power is connected
Orange—either the input or the output is connected
Green—both the input and the output are connected
If no input is connected the unit invokes the power save
mode automatically turning off the power
4 OUT RJ-45 Connector Connect to the IN RJ-45 connector on the PT-572+
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5 Defining the PT-572+ HDMI Line Receiver
The Kramer Pico TOOLS PT-572+ HDMI Line Receiver receives an encoded
signal over a CAT 5 cable transmitted from the PT-571, decodes it, and converts it
to an HDMI output.
The PT-572+ has:
•An HDMI output connector
•An RJ-45 CAT 5 input connector
•One power/status LED
Figure 2: PT-572+ HDMI Line Receiver
#
Feature
Function
1 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit
2 HDMI OUT Connector Connect to the HDMI acceptor
3 ON LED Lights to indicate the following:
Red—only the power is connected
Orange—either the input or the output is connected
Green—both the input and the output are connected
4 IN RJ-45 Connector Connect to the OUT RJ-45 connector on the PT-571
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