Kramer TP-580R Users Manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODELS:
TP-580T
HDMI Line Transmitter
HDMI Line Receiver
P/N: 2900-300034 Rev 2
Contents
1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
2.2 Safety Instructions 2
2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3
3 Overview 4
3.1 About HDBaseT™ Technology 5
3.2 Using Twisted Pair Cable 5
4 Defining the TP-580T HDMI Line Transmitter 6 5 Defining the TP-580R HDMI Line Receiver 7 6 Connecting the TP-580T and TP-580R Transmitter Receiver Pair 8
6.1 Controlling the A/V Equipment via an IR Transmitter 10
6.2 Connecting to a PC 12
6.3 Wiring the RJ-45 Connectors 13
7 Technical Specifications 14
Figures
UFigure 1: TP-580T HDMI Line TransmitterU 6 UFigure 2: TP-580R HDMI Line ReceiverU 7 UFigure 3: Connecting the TP-580T/TP-580R Transmitter/Receiver PairU 9 UFigure 4: Controlling a DVD Player via the TP-580RU 10 UFigure 5: Controlling an LCD Display via the TP-580TU 11 UFigure 6: RS-232 ControlU 12 UFigure 7: TP PINOUTU 13
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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 TP-580T and TP-580R
transmitter/receiver pair, 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 TP-580T and TP-580R are purchased separately, and can be connected to other HDBaseT certified transmitters and receivers, respectively.
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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
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).

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 TP-580T and TP-580R 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:
Warning:
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Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall adapter that is provided with the unit
Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing
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