Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Models:
TP-551,
HDMI Line Transmitter
TP-552,
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
About HDMI 4
3.2
Defining EDID 5
3.3
Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance 5
4
Your HDMI Line Transmitter / Receiver 5
4.1
Your TP-551 HDMI Line Transmitter 5
4.2
Your TP-552 HDMI Line Receiver 7
5
Connecting the TP-551 and TP-552 8
5.1
Adjusting the EQ. Level 8
5.2
Wiring the CAT 5 LINE IN / LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors 10
6
Technical Specifications 11
Figures
Figure 1: TP-551 HDMI Line Transmitter 6
Figure 2: TP-551 (Top Side and Lower Side Panels) 6
Figure 3: TP-552 HDMI Line Receiver 7
Figure 4: TP-552 (Top Side and Lower Side Panels) 7
Figure 5: Connecting the TP-551 / TP-552 HDMI Line Transmitter/Receiver 9
Figure 6: CAT5 PINOUT 10
Tables
Table 1: TP-551 HDMI Line Transmitter Features 6
Table 2: TP-552 HDMI Line Receiver Features 7
Table 3: Equalization Levels Setup 8
Table 4: CAT 5 PINOUT 10
Table 5: Technical Specifications of the TP-551 and TP-552 11
Introduction
1
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 groups1 that are clearly defined by
function.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer DigiTOOLS TP-551 HDMI Line
Transmitter and Kramer DigiTOOLS TP-552 HDMI Line Receiver which are
ideal for:
Home theater, presentation and multimedia applications
Rental and staging
The package includes the following:
TP-551 and/or TP-552
Power adapter (12V DC Input)
This user manual2
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 cables3
2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; 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 Products
2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com
3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
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Getting Started
2
Connect the
output
TP-552 to
the
2
TP-552
Connect the
STP CAT5
cables
1
TP-551
1
DVD Player
Plasma
Display
Connect the
input to the
TP-551
2
Overview
3
3 Overview
The Kramer TP-551 and the TP-552 constitute a high quality HDMI line
transmitter / receiver system using two STP CAT 5e 24AWG cables1. The
transmission range between the HDMI source and the HDMI acceptor can be
extended to up to 60m (200ft)@1080i and 40m (130ft)@1080p.
This transmitter / receiver pair:
Supports up to 1.65Gbps bandwidth
Features enhanced EDID2 recall - the unit automatically stores and recalls
EDID settings in non-volatile memory from the output3, allowing
convenient and reliable connection to the source
Passes the HPD4 and CEC5 signals from the source to the display device
using the CAT 5e cables
The TP-551 HDMI Line Transmitter features:
An HDMI input and a pair of RJ-45 CAT 5 output connectors
Three status LEDs (input, output and power)
A high / low output gain selection button
The TP-552 HDMI Line Receiver features:
An HDMI output and a pair of RJ-45 CAT5 input connectors
Three status LEDs (input, output and power)
Four EQ. levels to enhance performance
1 You can also use CAT 6 cables. Using UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) might reduce the system range
2 Extended Display Identification Data
3 If an output is not connected, the unit recalls the internal default EDID
4 Hot Plug Detect
5 Consumer Electronics Control
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