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KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODELS:
TP-580T
HDMI Line Transmitter
TP-580R
HDMI Line Receiver
P/N: 2900-300034 Rev 2
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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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