Kramer TP-551N User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
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Models:
TP-551N, HDMI Line Transmitter
TP-552N, HDMI Line Receiver

Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 1
3 Overview 3
3.1 Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) / Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) 3
3.2 About HDMI 4
3.3 Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance 5
4 Your HDMI Line Transmitter / Receiver 6
4.1 Your TP-551N HDMI Line Transmitter 6
4.2 Your TP-552N HDMI Line Receiver 7
5 Connecting the TP-551N and TP-552N 8
5.1 Adjusting the EQ. Level via the EQ. Setup Dipswitches 8
5.2 Wiring the CAT 5 LINE IN / LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors 10
6 Technical Specifications 11
Figures
Figure 1: TP-551N HDMI Line Transmitter 6
Figure 2: TP-552N HDMI Line Receiver 7
Figure 3: Connecting the TP-551N / TP-552N HDMI Line Transmitter/Receiver 9
Figure 4: CAT 5 PINOUT 10
Tables
Table 1: TP-551N HDMI Line Transmitter Features 6
Table 2: TP-552N HDMI Line Receiver Features 7
Table 3: Recommended Equalization Levels Dipswitch Setup 8
Table 4: CAT 5 PINOUT 10
Table 5: Technical Specifications of the TP-551N and TP-552N 11

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 groups
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that are clearly defined by function.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer DigiTOOLS® TP-551N HDMI
Line Transmitter and Kramer DigiTOOLS® TP-552N HDMI Line Receiver
which are ideal for:
Home theater, presentation and multimedia applications
Rental and staging
The package includes the following:
TP-551N and/or TP-552N
Power adapter (5V DC Input)
This user manual
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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
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2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
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Getting Started
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Overview
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3 Overview
The Kramer TP-551N and the TP-552N constitute a high quality HDMI line
transmitter / receiver system using two STP CAT 5E cables. The transmission
range between the HDMI source and the HDMI acceptor can be extended to
up to 60m (200ft) @ 1080i and 50m (166ft)@1080p.
This transmitter / receiver pair:
Supports up to 1.65Gbps bandwidth
Passes the EDID, HPD
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and CEC
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signals from the source to the
display device using the CAT 5E cables
The TP-551N HDMI Line Transmitter features:
An HDMI input and a pair of RJ-45 CAT 5 output connectors
Three status LEDs (INPUT, OUTPUT and POWER)
The TP-552N HDMI Line Receiver features:
An HDMI output and a pair of RJ-45 CAT 5 input connectors
Three status LEDs (INPUT, OUTPUT and POWER)
EQ. adjustment to enhance performance
3.1 Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) / Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)
The decision whether to use shielded twisted pair (STP) cable or unshielded
twisted pair (UTP) cable depends on the nature of the application.
It is recommended that in applications with high interference, shielded twisted
pair (STP) cable is used. However, the shield itself does create a capacitance
that degrades the frequency response of the machines. For shorter distances, of
50m or so, shielded twisted pair (STP) cable is preferred because it provides
protection from interference (degradation is not apparent).
For long range applications, unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable is preferred.
However, the unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable should be installed far away from
electric cables, motors and so on, which are prone to create electrical interference.
In general, it is recommended to use shielded twisted pair (STP) skew-free
Kramer cable BC-SXTP for transmitting VGA signals, and shielded twisted
pair (STP) non-skew-free Kramer BC-STP cable for digital signals.
1 High Performance Data
2 Consumer Electronics Control

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Overview
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3.2 About HDMI
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed all-digital
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audio/video interface, widely supported in the entertainment and home cinema
industry. It delivers the highest high-definition image and sound quality.
In particular, HDMI
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Provides a simple
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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
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cable
Supports standard, enhanced, high-definition video, and multi-channel
digital audio
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on 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 cable
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, 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

Overview
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3.3 Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
Connect only good quality connection STP CAT 5 24 AWG cables,
thus avoiding 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 and position
your TP-551N/TP-552N away from moisture, excessive sunlight and
dust
Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit.
Warning – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power
wall adapter that is provided with this unit
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Warning – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall
before installing or removing device or servicing unit.
1 For example, part number 2535-052002

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Your HDMI Line Transmitter / Receiver
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4 Your HDMI Line Transmitter / Receiver
This section describes the:
TP-551N HDMI Line Transmitter, see section 4.1
TP-552N HDMI Line Receiver, see section 4.2
4.1 Your TP-551N HDMI Line Transmitter
Figure 1 and Table 1 define the TP-551N:
Figure 1: TP-551N HDMI Line Transmitter
Table 1: TP-551N HDMI Line Transmitter Features
# Feature Function
1 5V DC +5V DC connector for powering the unit
2 B Connect to the CAT 5 IN B RJ-45 connector on the TP-552N
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CAT 5 OUT RJ-45
Connector A Connect to the CAT 5 IN A RJ-45 connector on the TP-552N
4 HDMI IN Connector Connect to the HDMI source
5 INPUT LED Lights when an input is connected
6 OUTPUT LED Lights when an output is detected
7 POWER LED Lights when receiving power

Your HDMI Line Transmitter / Receiver
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4.2 Your TP-552N HDMI Line Receiver
Figure 2 and Table 2 define the TP-552N:
Figure 2: TP-552N HDMI Line Receiver
Table 2: TP-552N HDMI Line Receiver Features
# Feature Function
1 5V DC +5V DC connector for powering the unit
2 HDMI OUT Connector Connect to the HDMI acceptor
3 B Connect to the CAT 5 OUT B RJ-45 connector on the TP-551N
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CAT 5 IN RJ-45
Connector A Connect to the CAT 5 OUT A RJ-45 connector on the TP-551N
5 INPUT LED Lights when an input is detected
6 OUTPUT LED Lights when an output is connected
7 EQ. SETUP Dipswitches Adjust the cable compensation equalization level (see section 5.1)
8 POWER LED Lights when receiving power

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Connecting the TP-551N and TP-552N
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5 Connecting the TP-551N and TP-552N
You can use the TP-551N HDMI Line Transmitter with the TP-552N HDMI
Line Receiver to configure an HDMI transmitter/receiver system.
To connect the TP-551N to the TP-552N, as illustrated in the example in
Figure 3, do the following:
1. Connect the CAT 5 OUT A and B RJ-45 connectors on the TP-551N to the
CAT 5 IN A and B RJ-45 connectors on the TP-552N, respectively, via two
STP CAT 5E cables (see section 5.2).
2. On the TP-552N, connect the HDMI OUT connector to an HDMI acceptor
(for example, a plasma display).
3. Connect the 5V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the
adapter to the mains electricity on both
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the TP-551N and the TP-552N (not
shown in Figure 3).
4. On the TP-551N, connect an HDMI source (for example, a DVD player) to
the HDMI IN connector.
5. On the TP-552N, adjust the equalization level (see section 5.1).
5.1 Adjusting the EQ. Level via the EQ. Setup Dipswitches
To adjust the EQ. level, set the dipswitches according to the cable length
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, as
defined in Table 3:
Table 3: Recommended Equalization Levels Dipswitch Setup
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Distance [m] DIP 1 DIP 2 DIP 3 DIP 4
Up to 50 OFF OFF ON ON
Up to 40 ON ON ON ON
Up to 30 OFF ON ON ON
1 The TP-551N/TP-552N does not include the Kramer power connect feature
2 It is recommended to use a Kramer cable (regular HDMI cable - C-HDMI/HDMI; flat HDMI cable –
C-HDMI/HDMI/FLAT(1.3)). The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
3 The optimum dipswitch settings are dependent on the cable type and length, as well as the video resolution and
environment. The table shows the settings for typical installations using Kramer cabling. Experimentation may be necessary
in a specific application, and any of 16 possible switch combinations may be applied