Kramer PT-872XR Users Manual

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Kramer PT-872XR Users Manual

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

PT-871/2-KIT, PT-871/2xr-KIT, WP-871xr, PT-872xr

HDMI Line Transmitters and Receivers over Long-Reach DGKat

P/N: 2900-300716 Rev 1

www.kramerAV.com

Contents

Introduction

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Getting Started

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Overview

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Typical Applications

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Defining PT-871/2-KIT, PT-871/2xr-KIT, WP-871xr, PT-872xr

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Installing the Device

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Connecting to the Device

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Connecting PT-871/2-KIT, PT-871/2xr-KIT, PT-872xr

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Connecting WP-871xr and PT-872xr

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Setting the DIP-Switches

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PT-871/2xr-KIT and PT-872xr

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WP-871xr

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Technical Specifications

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PT-871/2-KIT

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PT-871/2xr-KIT and PT-872xr

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WP-871xr

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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 15 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 & Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products;

GROUP 7: Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Mounting and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Video; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; GROUP 13: Audio; GROUP 14: Collaboration; and GROUP 15: KM & KVM Switches.

Getting Started

Achieving the Best Performance on page 1

Safety Instructions on page 2

Recycling Kramer Products on page 2

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 k.kramerav.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).

Achieving 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 PT-871/2-KIT, PT-871/2xr-KIT, WP-871xr, PT-872xr away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust.

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This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.

Safety Instructions

Caution: There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit

Warning: Use only the Kramer Electronics power supply that is provided with the unit

Warning: Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing

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 www.kramerav.com/support/recycling.

Overview

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer PT-871/2-KIT, PT-871/2xr-KIT, WP-871xr,

PT-872xr HDMI Line Transmitters and Receivers over Long-Reach DGKat. PT-871/2- KIT, PT-871/2xr-KIT, WP-871xr, PT-872xr are high-performance, long-reach DGKat™

2.0 transmitters and receivers for 4K@60Hz (4:4:4) HDR HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2 signals and 2−way powering over twisted pair. The transmitters convert the HDMI input signal into a DGKat™ 2.0 signal. The receivers convert the transmitted DGKat™ 2.0 signal into an HDMI signal.

High Performance Extender – Professional DGKat™ 2.0 extender for providing longreach signals over twisted pair copper infrastructures. These devices employ lowlevel video compression technology that delivers visually lossless performance for 4K@60Hz (4:4:4) HDR signals with near-zero latency.

HDMI Signal Extension – HDR, HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 compliant. Support deep color, x.v.Color™, lip sync, HDMI uncompressed audio channels, Dolby TrueHD,

DTS-HD, 2K, 4K, and 3D. EDID signals are passed through from the source to the display.

EDID Pass-through – pass-through algorithm ensures Plug and Play operation for HDMI source and display systems.

Multi-channel Audio Extension – Up to 32 channels of digital stereo uncompressed signals for supporting studio-grade surround sound.

Cost-effective Maintenance – Status LED indicators for power and connectivity facilitate easy local maintenance and troubleshooting.

Easy and Cost-effective Installation – Installation is fast and cost-effective via a

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single twisted pair cable, providing both video signal and power (PoC) connections.

PT-871/2-KIT, PT-871/2xr-KIT, and PT-872xr are designed with Compact Pico

TOOLS™ fan-less enclosure for device-back mounting, or side-by-side mounting of 4 units in a 1U rack space with the RK-4PT-B rack adapter (for all models) or the RK-4PT rack adapter (for PT-871/2-KIT). The WP-871xr wall plate compactly fits into standard US, EU and UK 1-gang in-wall box size, supporting decorative integration with room deployed user interfaces such as electrical switches.

Typical Applications

PT-871/2-KIT, PT-871/2xr-KIT, WP-871xr, PT-872xr are ideal for the following typical applications:

Long-distance AV signal extension for large room connectivity.

AV extension in meeting rooms, boardrooms, hotels and corporate facilities.

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Defining PT-871/2-KIT, PT- 871/2xr-KIT, WP-871xr, PT872xr

PT-871/2-KIT includes PT-871 and PT-872. PT-871/2xr-KIT includes PT-871xr and PT872xr.

PT-871 PT-872

Figure 1: PT-871 Line Transmitter

Figure 2: PT-872 Line Receiver

PT-871xr

PT-872xr

 

Figure 3: PT-871xr Line Transmitter

Figure 4: PT-872xr Line Receiver

 

 

 

 

 

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Feature

Function

 

 

LED Indicators

IN

Lights when an active source is connected to HDMI IN on the transmitter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

Lights when an active acceptor is connected to HDMI OUT on the receiver.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON

Lights when power is connected to the device.

 

 

 

 

 

 

HDMI IN Connector

Connect to an HDMI source.

 

(PT-871, PT-871xr)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HDMI OUT Connector

Connect to an HDMI acceptor.

 

(PT-872, PT-872xr)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETUP DIP-switches

 

 

 

(PT-871xr, PT-872xr)

Always set DIP-switch 1 identically on both devices.

 

 

 

DIP-switch 1:

OFF (up) – Standard compression level (default).

 

 

 

Compression Options

ON (down) – High compression level for additional

 

 

 

 

range extension.

 

 

 

DIP-switch 2:

Must be set to OFF (up).

 

 

 

 

 

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