Kramer TP-594Rxr, TP-594Txr User Manual [EN]

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USER MANUAL

MODELS:

TP-594Txr HDMI Line Transmitter
TP-594Rxr HDMI Line Receiver

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Contents

Introduction 1

Getting Started 1
Overview 2
Typical Applications 4

Defining the Transmitter and Receiver 5

Defining TP-594Txr 5
Defining TP-594Rxr 6

Mounting TP-594Txr / TP-594Rxr 7
Connecting TP-594Txr / TP-594Rxr 8

Connecting Analog Audio Output to Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Acceptor 9
Connecting Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Source to Analog Audio Balanced Input 10
Connecting to TP-594Txr / TP-594Rxr via RS-232 10
Wiring RJ-45 Connectors 11

Routing Audio Signals 12

Routing Audio Signals from TP-594Txr 12
Routing TP-594Rxr Audio Signals 16

Extending and Routing Control Signals 19

Extending Control Signals via HDBT 19
Extending HDMI CEC Commands via HDMI Connections 20
Routing IP-Driven Control Signals via Built-in Control Gateway 21

Operating and Controlling TP-594Txr and TP-594Rxr 22

Setting DIP-Switches 22
Operating via Ethernet 23

Using the Embedded Web Pages 25

Browsing Web Pages 25
Viewing General Information 28
Viewing Connected Clients 28
Changing Device Settings 29
Defining TP-594Txr Video and Audio Settings 33
Defining TP-594Rxr Video and Audio Settings 35
Managing EDID 36
Defining TP-594Rxr Gateway and Ports Activation 38
Defining TP-594Rxr Gateway Serial Port Settings 41
Setting Web Page Access Permission 42
Viewing About Page 44

Firmware Upgrade 45

Upgrading Firmware Using a Memory Stick 45

Technical Specifications 46

Default Communication Parameters 48
Default EDID 48

Protocol 3000 51

Understanding Protocol 3000 51
Protocol 3000 Commands 52
Result and Error Codes 63

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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!

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.

Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/TP-594Txr and www.kramerav.com/downloads/TP-

594Rxr 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 TP-594Txr / TP-594Rxr away from moisture, excessive sunlight
and dust.

Safety Instructions

Caution:

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

• For products with relay terminals and GPI\O ports, please refer to the permitted rating
for an external connection, located next to the terminal or in the User Manual.

• There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit.

Warning:

• Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit.

• To ensure continuous risk protection, replace fuses only according to the rating

specified on the product label which located on the bottom of the unit.

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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 TP-594Txr HDMI Line Transmitter and / or

TP-594Rxr HDMI Line Receiver. TP-594Txr and TP-594Rxr are high-performance,

extended-reach HDBaseT 2.0 transmitter and receiver devices for 4K60Hz (4:4:4) HDMI™,
Ethernet, RS-232, IR, ARC (Audio Return Channel) and stereo audio signals over twisted
pair. TP-594Txr converts all input signals into the transmitted HDBaseT 2.0 signal and
extends them onto the receiver. TP-594Rxr receives extended HDBT 2.0 signals and
converts them back to HDMI, Ethernet, RS-232, IR, ARC and stereo audio signals.

Both devices extend video signals to up 100m (330ft) over CAT copper cables at up to
4K@60Hz (4:4:4) 24bpp video resolution and provide even further reach for lower HD video
resolutions.

TP-594Txr and TP-594Rxr are standard extenders that can operate together as a transmitter

receiver system but can also be matched with any market-available HDBaseT-compliant Tx or
Rx extender, auto-detecting and adapting to the peer device capabilities.

TP-594Txr and TP-594Rxr provide exceptional quality, advanced and user-friendly operation,

and flexible control.

Exceptional Quality

• High Performance Standard Extender – Professional HDBaseT extenders for providing
extended-reach signals over twisted-pair copper infrastructures. TP-594Txr / TP-594Rxr
is a standard extender with backward HDBaseT compatibility, enabling it to be
connected to any market-available HDBaseT-compliant extension product. It employs
standard low-level video compression technology that delivers visually lossless
performance for 4K@60 (4:4:4) and HDR signals with near-zero latency.
For optimum extension reach and performance, use recommended Kramer cables,
available at www.kramerav.com/product/TP-594Txr.

• Intelligent Compression Handling – Automatically detects a standard HDBaseT extender
without compression and disables the compression to extend the signal in compliance
with the detected extender.

• HDMI Signal Extension – Supports HDCP 2.2, deep color, x.v.Color™, HDMI
uncompressed audio channels, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, 2K, 4K, CEC, and 3D as
specified in HDMI 2.0.

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

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• Intelligent Source Forward Audio Routing:

▪ For TP-594Txr, when selecting to use the balanced analog stereo audio port signal,

it is converted into a digital signal and embedded into the transmitted HDMI signal,
replacing the embedded HDMI audio input signal. This enables embedding a
selectable audio source over HDMI. For example, a presenter can display a video
clip and temporarily override the audio of the source media with another audio
source, such as from a microphone.

▪ For TP-594Rxr, according to your selection, the transmitted digital audio signal may

be de-embedded from the AV signal and converted to an analog signal for
transmission to the stereo balanced analog audio output, as well as to the HDMI AV
output. This enables high-quality audio playback by routing the audio to external
speakers in addition to routing the audio to the connected AV acceptor device’s local
speakers (such as TV with speakers).

• Intelligent ARC (Audio Return Channel) Routing:

▪ For TP-594Txr, the HDBaseT-ARC signal is routed to the HDMI input and, in

parallel, you can select to route the ARC signal to the digital output and/or analog
audio bidirectional port. This enables you to play the audio on high-quality external
speakers and control the volume using an IR remote control either via a receiver-side
AV acceptor device (such as a display) or via a transmitter-side AV acceptor device
(such as an AV Receiver with speakers).

▪ For TP-594Rxr, according to your selection, the ARC signal received from the HDMI

output, the digital audio input, or the analog audio bidirectional port may be routed
back to the transmitter via the HDBaseT link. This enables high-quality ARC
playback and user volume control by routing the ARC to audio speakers connected
on the transmitter side, either directly or via an AV acceptor device (such as an AV
Receiver with speakers).

• TP-594Rxr Built-in Intelligent Control Gateway – Remote IP-driven intelligent control of
connected AV devices, via CEC (through the HDMI output) or RS-232/IR (through the
corresponding output ports), using existing LAN or HDBaseT connectivity. Eliminating
the need for an external control gateway, this feature reduces installation complexity and
costs, to enable easy integration with control systems, such as Kramer Control.

Advanced and User-friendly Operation

• I-EDIDPro™ Kramer Intelligent EDID Processing™ – Intelligent EDID handling,
processing and pass-through algorithm that ensures Plug and Play operation for HDMI
source and display systems.

• Cost-effective Maintenance – Link, power and other useful LED indicators for HDMI and
HDBT ports, remote web UI management and support, and RS-232 connection for local
technician management and support, facilitate easy maintenance and troubleshooting.
Remote firmware upgrade via Ethernet or local via USB connection, ensure lasting, field­proven deployment.

• Easy and Elegant Installation – Single cable connectivity for both HDBaseT signals and
power. Compact MegaTOOLS™ fan-less enclosure for dropped-ceiling mounting, or

side-by-side mounting of 2 units in a 1U rack space with the recommended rack adapter.

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Flexible Connectivity

• Audio Extension – Audio channel data flows in both directions, allowing extension of
both transmitter forward-audio channels and receiver return-channel, to peer connected
devices.

• Ethernet Extension – Ethernet interface data flows in both directions, allowing extension
of up to 100Mbps Ethernet connectivity for LAN communication and device control.

• Bidirectional RS-232 Extension – Serial interface data flows in both directions, allowing
data transmission and device control.

• Bidirectional Infrared Extension – IR interface data flows in both directions, allowing
remote control of peripheral devices located at either end of the extended link.

Typical Applications

TP-594Txr / TP-594Rxr is ideal for the following typical applications:

• Single-cable 4K HDR AV and ARC extension for AV receiver connectivity in large
residential rooms.

• Smooth integration with standard 4K AV and control systems, providing intelligent ARC
and audio routing.

• Long-distance 4K HDR AV, ARC and LAN signal extension for multi-room, large
dividable auditoriums and lecture hall connectivity.

• 4K HDR AV extension in conference rooms, boardrooms, control rooms, hotels and
large church facilities.

Controlling your TP-594Txr / TP-594Rxr

Control your TP-594Txr / TP-594Rxr:

• By RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial
controller.

• Via the Ethernet using built-in user-friendly web pages.

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Defining the Transmitter and Receiver

This section defines TP-594Txr transmitter and TP-594Rxr receiver.

Defining TP-594Txr

Figure 1: TP-594Txr HDMI Line Transmitter

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Feature

Function

POE STATUS LED

Lights green when power is provided over the HDBT connection.

LINK LED

Lights green when the HDBT link is valid.

IN LED

Lights green when an active source device input signal is detected.

ON LED

Lights green when the device receives power.

HDMI IN Connector

Connect to an HDMI source.

IR 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connector

Connect to an IR emitter cable to control a local device from the receiver
(TP-594Rxr) side or connect to an IR sensor cable to control a remote
device connected to the TP-594Rxr receiver.

RS-232 3-pin Terminal
Block Connector

Connect to a controller device (for example, SL-240C) to control a remote
device that is connected to TP-594Rxr via serial controller (for example,
the HDMI OUT acceptor).

AUDIO 5-pin Terminal
Block Connector

Connect to either a stereo balanced audio source or acceptor (the
connection type is defined via the embedded web pages):

• Connect an audio source to extend an audio signal from TP-594Txr
to the audio acceptor on the receiver side via the HDBT link.

• Connect an audio acceptor to output the audio signal received from
the audio source on TP-594Rxr via the HDBT link.

TOSLINK OUT

Connector

Digital audio on a TOSLINK optical female connector, for outputting the
digital audio signal that is extended from the receiver to an audio acceptor.

HDBT OUT Connector

Connect to the RJ-45 HDBT IN connector on a receiver (for example,

TP-594Rxr or TP-590Rxr) to extend the signals between the TP-594Txr

and the receiver.

SETUP 4-way
DIP-switches

Set the operation DIP-switches (see Setting DIP-Switches on page 22).

CONTROL RS-232
3-pin Terminal Block
Connector

Connect to a PC to control the device.
CONTROL ETHERNET
RJ-45 Connector

Connect to a PC to control the device or for LAN extension.

RESET Recessed Button

Press and hold to reset settings to factory default values.

PROG USB Port

Connect to a USB memory device to upgrade the firmware.

48V DC Power Terminal
Block Connector

Connect to the supplied power adapter.

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Defining TP-594Rxr

Figure 2: TP-594Rxr HDMI Line Receiver

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Feature

Function

GATEWAY Tx LED

Lights blue to indicate gateway activity of any RS-232, IR or CEC signals
sent, as selected in the embedded web pages.

GATEWAY Rx LED

Lights blue to indicate gateway activity of any RS-232, IR or CEC signals
received, as selected in the embedded web pages.

POE STATUS LED

Lights green when power is received over the TP connection.

LINK LED

Lights green when the HDBT link is valid.

ON LED

Lights green when the device receives power.

HDMI OUT Connector

Connect to an HDMI acceptor.

IR 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connector

Use for one of the following functions:

• Connect to an IR emitter cable to control a local device from the
transmitter (TP-594Txr) side.

• Connect to an IR sensor cable to control a remote device connected
to the TP-594Txr transmitter.

• Connect to an IR emitter cable to control an IR-enabled device via
the Ethernet (see Defining TP-594Rxr Gateway and Ports Activation
on page 38).

RS-232 3-pin Terminal
Block Connector

Connect to an RS-232 device to control a remote device that is connected
to TP-594Txr or connect to a device that is controlled via the Ethernet
(see Defining TP-594Rxr Gateway and Ports Activation on page 38).

AUDIO 5-pin Terminal
Block Connector

Connect to a stereo balanced audio source or an acceptor (the connection
type is defined via the embedded web pages):

• Connect an audio acceptor to output the audio signal received from
the audio source on the transmitter side via the HDBT link.

• Connect an audio source to extend an audio signal to the audio
acceptor on the TP-594Txr via the HDBT link.

TOSLINK IN Connector

Digital audio on a TOSLINK optical female connector for digital audio input
that is extended to the transmitter.

HDBT IN Connector

Connect to the RJ-45 HDBT OUT connector on a transmitter (for example,

TP-594Txr or TP-590Txr) to extend the signals between TP-594Rxr and

the transmitter.

SETUP 4-way
DIP-switches

Set the operation DIP-switches (see Setting DIP-Switches on page 22).

CONTROL RS-232 3-pin
Terminal Block
Connector

Connect to a PC to control the device.
CONTROL ETHERNET
RJ-45 Connector

Connect to a PC to control the device or for LAN extension.

RESET Recessed Button

Press and hold to reset settings to factory default values.

PROG USB Port

Connect to a USB memory device to upgrade the firmware.

12V DC Power
Connector

12V DC connector for powering the unit when unit is not powered via the
HDBT link by the transmitter.

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Mounting TP-594Txr / TP-594Rxr

This section provides instructions for mounting TP-594Txr/ TP-594Rxr. Before installing,
verify that the environment is within the recommended range:

• Operation temperature – 0 to 40C (32 to 104F).

• Storage temperature – -40 to +70C (-40 to +158F).

• Humidity – 10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing.

Caution:

• Mount TP-594Txr / TP-594Rxr before connecting any cables or power.

Warning:

• Ensure that the environment (e.g., maximum ambient temperature & air flow) is
compatible for the device.

• Avoid uneven mechanical loading.

• Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used for avoiding

overloading of the circuits.

• Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.

• Maximum mounting height for the device is 2 meters.

To mount the TP-594Txr / TP-594Rxr in a rack:

Mount the unit in a rack using the recommended rack adapter
(see www.kramerav.com/product/TP-594Txr).

To mount the TP-594Txr on a table or shelf:

• Attach the rubber feet and place the unit on a flat surface.

• Fasten a bracket (included) on each side of the unit and attach it

to a flat surface.

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Connecting TP-594Txr / TP-594Rxr

The example described in this section shows the TP-594Txr and TP-594Rxr as a transmitter
receiver system although they can be also matched with any market-available HDBaseT
receiver or transmitter, respectively.

Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your TP-594Txr /

TP-594Rxr. After connecting your TP-594Txr / TP-594Rxr, connect its power and then

switch on the power to each device.

Figure 3: Connecting to the TP -594Txr Rear Panel

To connect the TP-594Txr and TP-594Rxr as illustrated in the example in Figure 3:

1. Connect the AV inputs and outputs on TP-594Txr:

▪ Connect the HDMI source (for example, an AV receiver) to the HDMI IN connector

.

▪ Connect an audio source (for example, a microphone via the Kramer

102MX 2-channel audio mixer) to the AUDIO 5-pin terminal block connector .

2. Connect the AV inputs and outputs on TP-594Rxr:

▪ Connect the HDMI OUT connector to an acceptor (for example, a smart TV).
▪ Connect the AUDIO 5-pin terminal block connector to an audio acceptor (for

example, active speakers).

3. On TP-594Txr, connect a device controller (for example, a laptop) to the CONTROL
RS-232 port .

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4. Control the smart TV via IR:

▪ On TP-594Txr, connect an IR sensor cable to the IR 3.5mm mini jack .
▪ On TP-594Rxr, connect the IR 3.5mm mini jack to an emitter cable and attach

the emitter side to the IR sensor of the smart TV.

▪ Point the smart TV IR remote controller to the IR sensor to pass an IR command via

HDBT to the smart TV.

5. Control the smart TV via RS-232:

▪ On TP-594Txr connect a room controller (for example, the Kramer SL-240C with

Kramer Control) to the RS-232 3-pin terminal block connector .

▪ On TP-594Rxr connect the RS-232 3-pin terminal block connector to the smart

TV.

▪ Send RS-232 commands via the room controller to the smart TV.

6. Control the blinds:

▪ On TP-594Txr connect a controller (for example, SL-240C room controller) to the

ETHERNET RJ-45 port .

▪ On TP-594Rxr connect the ETHERNET RJ-45 port to a relay control gateway

(for example, the Kramer FC-7).

▪ On FC-7 connect the relay to the blinds in the room.
▪ Send open/close commands from SL-240C to FC-7 to the blinds via the Ethernet.

7. Output the smart TV audio via TOSLINK connections to the AV receiver:

▪ On TP-594Rxr connect the smart TV acceptor to the TOSLINK IN connector .
▪ On TP-594Txr connect the TOSLINK OUT connector to the AV receiver source

and connect the AV receiver source to active speakers.

Routing Audio Signals on page 12 describes in detail how to connect and set the audio ports.

Connecting Analog Audio Output to Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Acceptor

The following figures illustrate the pinouts for connecting the analog audio output to a
balanced or unbalanced stereo audio acceptor:

Figure 4: Connecting to a Balanced Stereo Audio

Acceptor

Figure 5: Connecting to an Unbalanced Stereo Audio

Acceptor

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Connecting Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Source to Analog Audio Balanced Input

The following figures illustrate the pinouts for connecting a balanced or unbalanced stereo
audio source to the balanced analog audio input:

Figure 6: Connecting a Balanced Stereo Audio

Source to the Balanced Input

Figure 7: Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio

Source to the Balanced Input

Connecting to TP-594Txr / TP-594Rxr via RS-232

In this section, TP-594Txr is taken as an example (TP-594Txr and TP-594Rxr connect to
RS-232 ports in the same way).

You can connect to the TP-594Txr via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC.
The TP-594Txr features an RS-232 3-pin terminal block connector allowing the RS-232 to

control the TP-594Txr or for signal-extension over HDBT.
Connect the RS-232 terminal block on the rear panel of the TP-594Txr to a PC/controller, as

follows:
From the RS-232 9-pin D-sub serial port connect:

• Pin 2 to the TX pin on the TP-594Txr RS-232 terminal
block

• Pin 3 to the RX pin on the TP-594Txr RS-232 terminal
block

• Pin 5 to the G pin on the TP-594Txr RS-232 terminal block

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Wiring RJ-45 Connectors

This section defines the HDBaseT pinout, using a straight pin-to-pin cable with RJ-45
connectors.

For HDBT cables, it is recommended that the cable ground shielding be connected/soldered
to the connector shield.

EIA /TIA 568B

PIN

Wire Color

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Orange / White

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Orange

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Green / White

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Blue

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Blue / White

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Green

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Brown / White

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Brown

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Routing Audio Signals

While video signals are routed from the HDMI input on the transmitter to the HDMI output on
the receiver, audio signals can be routed in multiple ways. This section includes information
on:

• Routing Audio Signals from TP-594Txr on page 12.

• Routing TP-594Rxr Audio Signals on page 16.

Routing Audio Signals from TP-594Txr

TP-594Txr provides two audio signal sources: the HDMI audio input and the analog balanced

audio (when set as source). TP-594Txr enables:

• Routing Analog Audio Source to Receiver on page 12.

• Routing HDMI Audio Source to Receiver on page 13.

• Routing Priority-Selected Audio Source to Receiver on page 14.

• Routing Analog Audio Source to Receiver for Auto-play when Video Signal is

Unavailable on page 15.

Routing Analog Audio Source to Receiver

To route the analog audio source to the receiver:

1. Connect an audio source to the AUDIO 5-pin terminal block connector.

2. If required, connect an HDMI source to the HDMI connector.

3. In the TP-594Txr Navigation pane, click Video & Audio (Figure 29). The Video and
Audio page appears (Figure 39).

4. Under Audio Settings (Figure 8):

▪ Set Audio Embedding Selection Mode to Manual.
▪ Set Audio Embedding Selection Priority to Analog.
▪ View the active audio Current Selection (Analog in this example).

When Audio Embedding Selection Priority on the TP-594Txr is set to Analog, ARC cannot
be output via the analog AUDIO port.

Figure 8: TP-594Txr Video and Audio Page – Analog Audio to Receiver Settings

5. In the TP-594Rxr Navigation pane, click Video & Audio (Figure 30) The Video and
Audio settings page appears (Figure 40).

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6. Under Audio Settings (Figure 9):

▪ Set Audio De-embedding Source to Line-HDMI IN.
▪ Set Audio De-embedding Destination to Analog OUT.

When Audio De-embedding Source and/or Destination are set to None, the
analog AUDIO port is muted.

Figure 9: TP-594Rxr Video and Audio Page – Analog Audio to Receiver Settings

If ARC Output Source is set to Analog IN, the above settings are automatically set to None
and analog output is disabled (see Setting Audio Signal Sources and Destinations
on page 36).

The TP-594Txr analog audio input is routed to the TP-594Rxr HDMI and analog audio
outputs.

Routing HDMI Audio Source to Receiver

To route the HDMI audio source to the receiver:

1. Connect an HDMI source to the HDMI connector.

2. If required, connect an analog audio source to the AUDIO 5-pin terminal block
connector.

3. In the TP-594Txr Navigation pane (Figure 29), click Video & Audio. The Video and
Audio settings page appears (Figure 39).

4. Under Audio Settings (Figure 10):

▪ Set Audio Embedding Selection Mode to Manual.
▪ Set Audio Embedding Selection Priority to HDMI.
▪ View the active audio Current Selection (Embedded in this example).

Figure 10: TP-594Txr Video and Audio Page – HDMI Audio to Receiver Settings

5. In the TP-594Rxr Navigation pane (Figure 30), click Video & Audio. The Video and
Audio settings page appears (Figure 40).

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6. Under Audio Settings (Figure 11):

▪ Set Audio De-embedding Source to Line-HDMI IN.
▪ Set Audio De-embedding Destination to Analog OUT.

When Audio De-embedding Source and/or Destination are set to None, the
AUDIO analog out port is muted.

Figure 11: TP-594Rxr Video and Audio Page – HDMI Audio to Receiver Settings

If ARC Output Source (Figure 40) is set to Analog IN, the above settings are automatically
set to None and analog output is disabled (see Setting Audio Signal Sources and

Destinations on page 36).

The TP-594Txr HDMI audio input is routed to the TP-594Rxr HDMI and analog audio outputs.

Routing Priority-Selected Audio Source to Receiver

To set a priority-selected analog audio source automatically:

1. Connect an analog audio source to the AUDIO 5-pin terminal block connector and/or the
HDMI connector.

2. In the TP-594Txr Navigation pane (Figure 29), click Video & Audio. The Video and
Audio settings page appears (Figure 39).

3. Under Audio Settings (Figure 12):

▪ Set Audio Embedding Selection Mode to Auto.
▪ Set Audio Embedding Selection Priority to Analog/HDMI.

In this example, the audio embedding source priority is set to analog; if the HDMI
source is connected and the analog audio source is then connected, the audio
embedding source switches automatically to analog.

▪ View the active audio Current Selection (Embedded in this example).

When AUDIO on the TP-594Txr is set to Analog, ARC cannot be output via the analog
AUDIO port.

Figure 12: TP-594Txr Video and Audio Page – Auto Priority Audio Settings

4. In the TP-594Rxr Navigation pane (Figure 30), click Video & Audio. The Video and
Audio settings page appears (Figure 40).

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5. Under Audio Settings (Figure 13):

▪ Set Audio De-embedding Source to Line-HDMI IN.
▪ Set Audio De-embedding Destination to Analog OUT.

When Audio De-embedding Destination is set to None, the AUDIO analog port
is muted.

Figure 13: TP-594Rxr Video and Audio Page – Auto Priority Audio Settings

If ARC Output Source is set to Analog IN, the above settings are automatically set to None
and analog output is disabled (see Setting Audio Signal Sources and Destinations
on page 36).

The TP-594Txr priority audio source is routed to the TP-594Rxr HDMI and analog audio
outputs.

Routing Analog Audio Source to Receiver for Auto-play when Video Signal is Unavailable

To route the analog audio source to the receiver without video signal display:

1. Connect an audio source to the AUDIO 5-pin terminal block connector.

2. Mute or disconnect the HDMI source connected to the HDMI connector.

3. In the TP-594Txr Navigation pane (Figure 29), click Video & Audio. The Video and
Audio settings page appears (Figure 39).

4. Under Video Settings (Figure 14):

▪ Set Analog Audio Auto-play Upon No Video Signal to On.

Figure 14: TP-594Rxr Video and Audio Page – Audio Auto-play Set to On

5. Under Audio Settings (Figure 15):

▪ Set Audio De-embedding Source to Manual.
▪ Set Audio De-embedding Destination to Analog.
▪ View the active audio Current Selection (Analog in this example).

When the Audio Embedding Selection Priority on the TP-594Txr is set to
Analog, ARC cannot be output via the analog AUDIO port.

Figure 15: TP-594Txr Video and Audio Page – Analog Audio to Receiver Settings (no HDMI signal)

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6. In the TP-594Rxr Navigation pane, click Video & Audio. The Video and Audio settings
page appears.

7. Under Audio Settings (Figure 16):

▪ Set Audio De-embedding Source to Line-HDMI IN.
▪ Set Audio De-embedding Destination to Analog OUT.

When Audio De-embedding Source/Destination is set to None, the analog
AUDIO port is muted.

Figure 16: TP-594Rxr Video and Audio Page – Analog Audio to Receiver Settings

If ARC Output Source is set to Analog IN, the above settings are automatically set to None
and analog output is disabled (see Setting Audio Signal Sources and Destinations
on page 36).

The TP-594Txr analog audio input is routed to the TP-594Rxr analog audio output and
played on its connected speakers with a black screen on the display.

Routing TP-594Rxr Audio Signals

TP-594Rxr provides several audio sources that are defined via the web pages: the HDMI

OUT ARC, the TOSLINK IN digital input or Analog AUDIO defined as an input.
After defining the ARC source (see Defining the ARC Source on page 16), perform the

following operations:

• Routing HDMI-out ARC signal to AUDIO on TP-594Rxr on page 17.

• Routing Audio Return Signals on TP-594Txr on page 17.

Defining the ARC Source

To define the ARC signal source:

1. In the TP-594Rxr Navigation pane, click Video & Audio. The Video and Audio settings
page appears.

2. Select one of the following source options:

▪ HDMI-out ARC.
▪ Analog IN (defines the AUDIO port on TP-594Rxr as an input, otherwise defined as

an output).

▪ Digital IN (refers to the TOSLINK IN port).

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Routing HDMI-out ARC signal to AUDIO on TP-594Rxr

The HDMI-out ARC signal can be routed to the analog balanced stereo AUDIO port.

To route the HDMI OUT ARC signal to the analog AUDIO port on TP-594Rxr:

1. Connect the TP-594Rxr HDMI OUT connector to an acceptor (for example, a smart TV).

2. In the TP-594Rxr Navigation pane, click Video & Audio. The Video and Audio settings
page appears.

3. Under Audio Settings (Figure 17):

▪ Set ARC Output Source to HDMI-out ARC.
▪ Set Audio De-embedding Source to HDMI-out ARC.
▪ Set Audio De-embedding Destination to Analog OUT.

Figure 17: TP-594Rxr Video and Audio Page – Routing ARC to TP-594Rxr Analog Audio

HDMI OUT ARC is routed to the AUDIO analog port on the TP-594Rxr and to the TP-594Txr
via the HDBT link.

Routing Audio Return Signals on TP-594Txr

The following audio ports accept ARC on the transmitter:

• HDMI IN.

• AUDIO.

• TOSLINK OUT.

The ARC signals are defined in the TP-594Rxr Video & Audio web page (see Setting Audio

Signal Sources and Destinations on page 36) and extended via HDBT to their destination

ports on TP-594Txr.

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To route an ARC signal to the AUDIO port on TP-594Txr:

1. In the TP-594Rxr Navigation pane, click Video & Audio. The Video and Audio settings
page appears (Figure 29).

2. Define the ARC signal source on TP-594Rxr (see Defining the ARC Source
on page 16), HDMI-out ARC in this example (Figure 18).

Figure 18: TP-594Rxr Video and Audio Page – Setting HDMI-out ARC

The TP-594Txr received ARC signal is routed to the HDMI IN and analog audio outputs
according to the Audio Line-ARC Extraction Destination (see Setting Audio Parameters
on page 34).

Figure 19: Setting Audio Line-ARC Extraction Destination on TP-594Txr

When in TP-594Rxr Audio De-embedding Destination is set to Analog OUT, the

TP-594Txr analog AUDIO port should not be connected to an analog audio source.

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Extending and Routing Control Signals

TP-594Txr and TP-594Rxr control signals can be extended in the following ways:

• Extending Control Signals via HDBT on page 19.

• Extending HDMI CEC Commands via HDMI Connections on page 20.

• Routing IP-Driven Control Signals via Built-in Control Gateway on page 21.

Extending Control Signals via HDBT

Ethernet, RS-232 and IR control commands can be extended bidirectionally between the

TP-594Txr and TP-594Rxr transmitter and receiver system, enabling the user to control

peripheral devices connected to far-end devices.
The example in Figure 20 shows:

• RS-232 signal extension – Serial control signals are extended, via HDBT, between the

SL-240C that is connected to the RS-232 port on the transmitter side, and the RS-232

port on the receiver side that is connected to the smart TV.

• IR signal extension – The smart TV IR remote control unit sends an IR command signal
via an IR sensor cable that is connected to the transmitter side. This signal is extended
via HDBT to the receiver side and is transmitted to the smart TV via an IR emitter cable.

• Ethernet extension – IP control signals are extended, via HDBT, between the SL-240C,
that is connected to the ETH port on the transmitter side, and the FC-7 that is connected
to the ETH port on the receiver side. FC-7 relays are connected to the blinds.

Figure 20: Extending Control Signals via HDBT

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Extending HDMI CEC Commands via HDMI Connections

CEC enables the user to control all HDMI connected devices. In the extender (transmitter
receiver) system, all the connected HDMI devices can communicate to each other, via
standard HDMI-embedded CEC control channel, allowing control of one HDMI-connected
device by another.

The example in Figure 21 shows an AV receiver on the transmitter side and a smart TV on
the receiver side, connected via HDMI, both CEC-enabled. The IR remote control unit that
points to the smart TV can send commands, such as audio mute or volume up/down, to
control either the smart TV and/or the AV receiver on the transmitter side, via the end-to-end
CEC control channel, extended over the HDBT link.

Figure 21: CEC End-to-End Extension

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Routing IP-Driven Control Signals via Built-in Control Gateway

Remote IP connected clients can send from the LAN, via the TP-594Rxr built-in control
gateway, CEC, RS-232 and IR commands, to control devices connected to TP-594Rxr
HDMI-CEC, RS-232 and IR control ports. The built-in control gateway sends the control
commands (converted from the client received IP messages) to the connected controlled
devices, and distributes the responses received from the connected controlled devices to all
connected clients.

Figure 22 shows the TP-594Rxr built-in control gateway connection. On the transmitter,

KT-107 (with Kramer Control) is connected to the Ethernet port via LAN. KT-107 sends IP

commands to the receiver control gateway, over the HDBT LAN connection, to send control
messages to, and receive control responses from:

• The smart TV connected to the receiver via either the IR, RS-232 and/or HDMI (CEC)
ports.

• The AV Receiver connected to the transmitter via the HDMI (CEC) port.

Figure 22: Extending Signals via Control Gateway

Built-in control gateway enable/disable activation, enable/disable activation of the associated
control ports, and the control gateway CEC configuration (such as the CEC logical address of
the control gateway), as well as its manual commands sending operation, is done via

TP-594Rxr control gateway webpages (see Defining TP-594Rxr Gateway and Ports

Activation on page 38).

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Operating and Controlling TP-594Txr and TP-594Rxr

This section describes the following actions:

• Setting DIP-Switches on page 22.

• Operating via Ethernet on page 23.

Setting DIP-Switches

The four DIP-switches located on the back panel are used for setting the range mode, IR
modulation and EDID setup. By default, all DIP-switches are set to Off except for DIP-switch 1
which is set to ON by default.

Figure 23: DIP-Switches

#

Function

Status

1

Range Mode

Off (up)—HDBaseT ultra-long range (provides increased range
at a reduced bandwidth).
On (down)—Normal range.

The ultra-long range mode is activated when

DIP-switch 1, on at least one of the devices, is set to
ON.

2

IR Pass-through

OFF (up)—Add IR 38kHz modulation to the IR output signal
(applies only when the IR port is connected to an IR emitter
cable).
ON (down)—Pass-through the modulated IR signal to the IR
port via IR cable.

The IR pass-through DIP-switch setup depends on the

IR control configuration. We recommend that you test
which position best suits your application.

3

EDID lock

Off (up)—EDID is acquired automatically.
On (down)—EDID locks the current EDID so that changes on
the output do not result in changes to the EDID.

EDID remains locked to auto-EDID changes when

replacing the display device, for example, and does not
apply to manual EDID changes such as EDID Designer
EDID setup and EDID changes due to panel
keys/switches user changes.

4

N/A

The unit must be powered off and on for the new settings to activate.

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Operating via Ethernet

You can connect to the TP-594Txr via Ethernet using either of the following methods:

• Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see Connecting Ethernet Port Directly to PC
on page 23).

• Via a network hub, switch, or router, using a straight-through cable (see Connecting the

Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch on page 24).

Note: If you want to connect via a router and your IT system is based on IPv6, speak to your
IT department for specific installation instructions.

Connecting Ethernet Port Directly to PC

You can connect the Ethernet port of the TP-594Txr directly to the Ethernet port on your PC
using a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.

This type of connection is recommended for identifying the TP-594Txr with the factory
configured default IP address

After connecting the TP-594Txr to the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows:

1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.

2. Click Change Adapter Settings.

3. Highlight the network adapter you want to use to connect to the device and click Change
settings of this connection.
The Local Area Connection Properties window for the selected network adapter
appears.

Figure 24: Local Area Connection Properties Window

4. Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).

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Figure 25: Local Area Connection Properties – Version 4

5. Click Properties.
The Internet Protocol Properties window.

Figure 26: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window

6. Select Obtain an IP address automatically for dynamic IP addressing allocation, and
use any IP address that is provided by your IT department DHCP server.

7. Click OK.

8. Click Close.

Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch

You can connect the Ethernet port of the TP-594Txr to the Ethernet port on a network hub or
using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors.

Configuring the Ethernet Port

You can set the Ethernet parameters via the embedded Web pages(see Using the Embedded

Web Pages on page 25).

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Using the Embedded Web Pages

Use the embedded web pages to operate TP-594Txr and TP-594Rxr remotely. You can view
both web pages when they are connected to each other via HDBT and at least one of them is
connected to the Ethernet.

The web pages are accessed using a Web browser and an Ethernet connection.

In this section, TP-594Txr web pages are used to describe both devices’ pages except when
there are differences, which are described separately.

Before attempting to connect:

• Perform the procedures in Configuring the Ethernet Port on page 24.

• Ensure that your browser is supported.

The following operating systems and Web browsers are supported:

Operating Systems

Versions

Windows 7

IE

Firefox

Chrome

Safari

Windows 10

IE Edge

Firefox

Chrome

Mac

Safari

iOS

Safari

Some features might not be supported by some mobile operating systems.

Browsing Web Pages

By default, both devices are set to DHCP.

Figure 27: Using the Embedded Web pages – Default IP Address

Each device has its own unique web page.

To browse the Web pages:

1. Open your browser:

▪ When DHCP is ON – Access the web page for each device by entering the device

name in the address bar of your browser.

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▪ When DHCP is OFF – Enter the IP address of the device in the address bar of your

browser.

If the page is not secured, it appears when entering the device name or IP
address.

2. If the page is secured, once you enter the device name/IP address, the Authentication
window appears:

Figure 28: Using the Embedded Web Pages – Authentication Window

3. Enter the Username and Password (Admin, Admin by-default) and click the arrow
button.
The General Info page appears:

▪ For TP-594Txr:

Figure 29: TP-594Txr Routing Settings Page with Navigation List on Left

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▪ For TP-594Rxr:

Figure 30: TP-594Rxr Routing Settings Page with Navigation List on Left

Items in the navigation pane list that are identical for both devices are described together.
Unique items for each device are described separately.

4. Click the desired item in the navigation pane.

The model name, FW version and IP address appear on the lower left side of the main page.
The lower part of the screen lets you save the settings and upload a saved setting.

The TP-594Txr and TP-594Rxr web pages enable performing the following functions:

• Viewing General Information on page 28.

• Viewing Connected Clients on page 28.

• Changing Device Settings on page 29.

• Defining TP-594Txr Video and Audio Settings on page 33.

• Defining TP-594Rxr Video and Audio Settings on page 35.

• Managing EDID on page 36.

• Defining TP-594Rxr Gateway and Ports Activation on page 38.

• Defining TP-594Rxr Gateway Serial Port Settings on page 41.

• Setting Web Page Access Permission on page 42.

• Viewing About Page on page 44.

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Viewing General Information

The General Info page displays the name and model of the TP-594Txr / TP-594Rxr as well
as its serial number and firmware version.

To view general information:

1. in the Navigation pane, click General Info. The General Info page opens.

Figure 31: General Info Page

Viewing Connected Clients

Up to 4 connected TCP clients and 4 connected UDP clients can be IP-connected to

TP-594Txr / TP-594Rxr control gateway for simultaneous control of the device itself as well

as peripheral devices such as projectors, displays and DVD players.

To view the connected clients list:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Connected Clients. The Connected Clients page opens:

Figure 32: Connected Clients Page

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The Connected Clients page displays the following information:

• Client IP lists the IP addresses of the connected clients (for example, your PC, an
IP-enabled controller and so on).

• Client Port lists the client IP protocol port number used for the connection.

• Protocol lists the client IP protocol type (TCP or UDP) used for the connection.

• Port lists the TP-594Txr / TP-594Rxr IP protocol port number used for the connection.

Set the TP-594Txr / TP-594Rxr port number via the Device Settings page
(Changing the IP Settings on page 30) and set the control gateway port numbers
for TP-594Rxr via (see Defining TP-594Rxr Gateway Serial Port Settings
on page 41).

Changing Device Settings

Use the Device Settings page to change the TP-594Txr / TP-594Rxr name (then click SET)
and perform the following operations:

• Changing the IP Settings on page 30.

• Viewing the HDBT range mode status as defined by DIP-switch 1 (see Setting DIP-

Switches on page 22).

• Upgrading the Firmware on page 31.

• Soft Factory Reset on page 32.

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Changing the IP Settings

To change the IP settings:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Device Settings. The Device Settings page appears:

Figure 33: Device Settings Page

2. Check/uncheck the DHCP box ON (default) or OFF.
When DHCP is checked:

▪ IP Address shows the device-acquired IP address (from the DHCP server).
▪ Static IP Address, Gateway and Subnet are disabled.

Static IP Address is the actual IP address when operating in non-DHCP mode and is also the
fallback IP address, auto-acquired after no DHCP server detection. Defaults are set to:

• TP-594Txr: 192.168.1.39.

• TP-594Rxr: 192.168.1.40.

The confirmation window appears:

Figure 34: Device Settings Page – Changing to DHCP Mode

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3. Click OK.

4. If DHCP is OFF, change any of the static IP parameters (Static IP Address, Netmask
and/or Gateway).

5. Click Set Changes.

• After changing the IP Address, or DHCP to ON, reload the Web page with the new IP
address.

• After changing the Subnet mask, turn the TP-594Txr / TP-594Rxr power off and then

on again.

Any change in the device settings requires confirmation, as illustrated in the example in

Figure 35.

Figure 35: The Device Settings Page – Static IP Setting Confirmation

6. Click OK.
Ethernet parameters are changed.

Viewing HDBaseT Settings

HDBaseT range is set by DIP-switch 1 (see Setting DIP-Switches on page 22).
HDBT Extra Range displays the extra range status as set by the DIP-switch (ON/OFF).

Upgrading the Firmware

To upgrade the firmware:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Device Settings. The Device Settings page appears.

2. Click Choose File in the Firmware update line. An Open window appears.

3. Select the correct firmware file from the PC that is connected to the device.

Each device has its own firmware file.

4. Click Open. The selected file appears in the Firmware Update line.

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5. Click Upgrade.
The new firmware is uploaded, the firmware is upgraded and the system restarts.
Upon completion, the web page refreshes.

Figure 36: The Device Settings Page – Uploading the New Firmware File

6. Make sure that the new version appears on the Web page lower left side:

Figure 37: The Device Settings Page – New Firmware Updated

Soft Factory Reset

To reset the device to its factory default parameters (except for IP parameters):

1. In the Navigation pane, click Device Settings. The Device Settings page appears.

2. Click Soft Factory reset. The following message appears:

Figure 38: Device Settings Page – Soft Factory Reset Message

3. Click OK and wait for the web page to reload following soft factory reset.

See Default Communication Parameters on page 48 to view other factory reset procedures.

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Defining TP-594Txr Video and Audio Settings

The TP-594Txr enables performing the following:

• Setting Input Video Parameters on page 33.

• Setting Audio Parameters on page 34.

Setting Input Video Parameters

To set the input video parameters:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Video & Audio. The Video and Audio settings page
appears.

Figure 39: TP-594Txr Video & Audio Page

2. View the HDCP Input status.
Once an input is connected, TP-594Txr automatically detects input signal HDCP status.

3. Set the following:

▪ Enable (default) or Disable HDCP Mode for HDCP support on the HDMI input.
▪ Enable (default) or Disable DSC Compression.

Display Stream Compression (DSC) enables standard visually lossless
compression for 18G ultra-high definition 4K60 4:4:4 (4K HDR) HDMI signal
extension over the HDBT link. When DSC is disabled, only 10G 4K60 4:2:0
HDMI signal extension is supported over the HDBT.

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▪ Define Analog audio auto-play On or Off (default). When audio auto-play is On, and

no video signal is detected, TP-594Txr automatically transmits, to the HDBT output,
a black video signal with embedded analog audio input signal. Typically, this is used
for playing background audio music/signal by the peer TP-594Rxr device.

4. Set Video Timeout Settings as defined in the following table:

The Video Timeouts Settings (excluding output inactivity) refer to the time delay
to switch to analog audio when audio embedding mode is set to Auto and HDMI is
set as the priority.

Timeout

Description

Range
[sec]

Default
[sec]

Limitation

Output inactivity:

Upon Signal Loss,
Delay Power Off

When the signal is lost, delay 5V
power off (on the receiver side)
for x seconds

5 to 60000

900

Output inactivity timeout
> Input unplug timeout

This timeout setting is valid only when the receiver side does not have this timeout setting.

Signal detected:

Upon New Signal,
Delay Switching

When a new HDMI signal is
detected while the analog audio
input is active, delay the
switching from analog audio
input to the HDMI embedded
audio.

0 to 90

0

None

Signal loss:

Upon Signal Loss,
delay switching (&
Leave 5V ON)

When the signal is lost either
because the source is on
standby or in the sleep mode,
delay the switching to analog
audio input.

5 to 90

10

Signal loss timeout <
Output inactivity timeout

Input unplug:

Upon Cable Unplug,
Delay Switching

When the signal is lost because
the source is disconnected,
delay the switching to analog
audio input.

0 to 90

0

Input unplug timeout ≤

Output inactivity timeout

Setting Audio Parameters

To set the input audio features:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Video & Audio. The Video and Audio settings page
appears.

2. Select the audio embedding mode to Manual (default) or Auto.

3. If audio embedding is set to Auto, set the audio embedding priority to HDMI (default) or
Analog.

4. Select the audio signal detection level (-45dBFS, by default) to determine the signal
detection sensitivity level.
Signal detection level ranges from -57dBFs (highest sensitivity) to -20dBFS (lowest
sensitivity).

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5. Select the audio port to which the ARC signal (passing from the receiver via the HDBT)
is de-embedded to (while also routed to the HDMI IN port): Analog (AUDIO), Digital
(TOSLINK OUT) or both.
ARC source is set in the receiver web page (see Setting Audio Signal Sources and

Destinations on page 36).

For further information regarding routing audio signals, see Routing Audio Signals
on page 12.

6. Set the audio timeouts according to the information in the following table:

Timeout

Description

Range
[sec]

Default
[sec]

Limitation

Signal detected:

Upon New Signal Delay Switching

When a new analog audio signal
is detected, delay the switching
from HDMI to the analog audio
input embedding.

0 to 90

0

None

Signal loss:

Upon signal loss, Delay Switching
(& Leave 5V ON)

When the analog audio signal is
lost, delay the switching to HDMI
audio.

60 to 180

60

None

The Audio Timeout Settings refer to the time delay to switch to HDMI audio when audio
embedding is set to Auto and Analog is set as the priority.

Defining TP-594Rxr Video and Audio Settings

The Video and Audio settings page enables performing the following functions:

• Setting Input Video Parameters on page 33.

• Setting Audio Parameters on page 34.

Setting Video Parameters

To set the input video parameters:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Video & Audio. The Video and Audio settings page
appears.

Figure 40: TP-594Rxr Video & Audio Page

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2. Set the 5V power off delay timeout (on the receiver side) when the signal is lost, for x
seconds (5 to 60000 seconds, 900 seconds by default).

This timeout setting is valid only when the transmitter side does not have this
timeout setting.

3. View the HDCP input status.
Once an input is connected, TP-594Rxr automatically detects the input signal’s HDCP
status.

4. Enable (default) or Disable HDCP mode support on the HDMI input. This allows the
source to transmit a non-HDCP signal if required (for example, when a Mac computer is
connected to the transmitter side).

Setting Audio Signal Sources and Destinations

To set the input audio features:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Video & Audio. The Video and Audio settings page
appears.

2. Select the ARC signal source for extension:

▪ HDMI-out ARC – Select the audio return signal on HDMI OUT.
▪ Analog IN – Select the input signal on the TP-594Rxr AUDIO 5-pin terminal block

connector.

▪ Digital IN – Select the TOSLINK IN input signal.
▪ None – Do not select ARC.

3. Select the audio de-embedding source for analog audio output:

▪ Line-HDMI IN – From the HDMI IN on the transmitter via HDBT (line).
▪ HDMI-out ARC – From the HDMI OUT audio return signal.
▪ None – No de-embedding.

4. Select Analog OUT to route the de-embedded audio signal to the AUDIO 5-pin terminal
block connector on TP-594Rxr. Otherwise, select None.

For further information regarding routing audio signals, see Routing Audio Signals
on page 12.

Managing EDID

Use the TP-594Txr and TP-594Rxr EDID page to acquire the EDID from the output, from the
default or from a custom file, and to view the current EDID lock status (see DIP-switch 3
in Setting DIP-Switches on page 22).

When acquiring the EDID:

• TP-594Txr acquires the EDID from HDBT OUT/default/EDID file to use with HDMI IN.

• TP-594Rxr acquires the EDID from HDMI OUT/default/EDID file to use with HDBT IN.

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To acquire the EDID from the default EDID:

1. In the Navigation pane, click EDID. The EDID management page appears.

2. Click Default.

Figure 41: TP-594Txr EDID Management Page

Figure 42: TP-594Rxr EDID Management Page

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3. Click Copy and follow the instructions on-screen. A confirmation message appears.

Figure 43: EDID Confirmation Message

4. Click OK.

5. EDID is copied successfully.

To copy an EDID from the output to the input:

1. In the Navigation pane, click EDID. The EDID management page appears.

2. Select the output:

▪ TP-594Txr – Click HDBT OUT.
▪ TP-594Rxr – Click HDMI OUT.

3. Click Copy. A confirmation message appears.

4. Click OK.

The EDID is copied to the input.

To load a custom EDID file:

1. In the Navigation pane, click EDID. The EDID management page appears.

2. In the File area, click Choose a file to browse for the custom EDID file location.

3. Open the custom EDID file.

4. Click Copy and follow the instructions on-screen.

Defining TP-594Rxr Gateway and Ports Activation

The devices connected to the RS232/IR control ports are controlled via extended control
signals from the transmitter over the HDBT link, while CEC control is done via IR remote
control units of the HDMI-connected devices, either on the transmitter side or receiver side.

Use the TP-594Rxr Control Gateway page to either extend HDMI-CEC, RS-232 and IR
commands bidirectionally via the HDBT link, or send them over the Ethernet to control
peripheral devices that are connected to TP-594Rxr. For example, this can be used to control
a display that is connected to the HDMI OUT connector via CEC commands. CEC commands
and responses can be routed both via gateway and HDBT simultaneously.

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To set the control gateway and control port operation modes:

1. In the Navigation pane select Control Gateway. The Gateway & Ports Activation page
appears.

Figure 44: TP-594Rxr Control Gateway & Ports Activation Page

2. In the Control Gateway Status area, click Enable:

▪ The connected IP clients can send IP messages (see Protocol 3000 on page 51) to

control devices connected to gateway-enabled control ports (see below
IR/RS-232/CEC), and receive their control responses over the IP connection.

▪ Disable control gateway (default).

3. Optionally, route RS-232 port control communication via Gateway or via HDBT-Line
(default) extension.

When routing commands via gateway, and sending replies to a new client is
enabled (see Defining TP-594Rxr Gateway Serial Port Settings on page 41),
RS-232 responses are sent to other gateway Clients too.

4. Optionally, route IR port control communication via Gateway or HDBT-Line (default)
extension.

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5. Optionally, route CEC port control communication either via Gateway and HDBT-Line
(both are active) or only via HDBT-Line (default) extension (gateway CEC
communication is blocked).
When CEC (HDMI) port control communication is via Gateway, define the following
CEC-enabled controI gateway attributes:

▪ Enter the CEC logical address (14, by default) of the control gateway.
▪ View the list of logical addresses for CEC-enabled devices connected on HDMI line

as members of the CEC control channel.

▪ Click CEC List Refresh to update the logical address list of CEC members.

According to HDMI CEC standard, for proper identification during CEC control
communication, each CEC-enabled member of the CEC control channel, is assigned a CEC
logical address.

Sending Commands Manually via Gateway

TP-594Txr and TP-594Rxr enable manually controlling a peripheral device that is connected

to TP-594Rxr, via RS-232, IR or HDMI-CEC control ports.

Before manually controlling via RS-232 port, you need to define it as a control gateway serial
port (see Defining TP-594Rxr Gateway Serial Port Settings on page 41).

To send commands manually:

1. In the Navigation pane select Control Gateway. The Gateway & Ports Activation page
appears.

2. Under Manual Control, select the Control Port (RS-232, IR or CEC).

3. Enter a Hex command.

4. Click Send.
The status of the command appears in the Status text box (Sent or Error).

Figure 45: TP-594Rxr Control Gateway page – Manual Control

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Defining TP-594Rxr Gateway Serial Port Settings

Use the Gateway Serial Port Settings page to enable access from connected IP clients to the
control gateway. This enables for sending IP messages (see Protocol 3000 on page 51) to
serially control the device that is connected to the TP-594Rxr RS-232 port and receive its
control responses over the IP connection.

To set the gateway serial port settings:

1. In the Navigation pane select Control Gateway Serial. The Gateway Serial Ports
Settings page appears.

Figure 46: Control Gateway Serial page

2. Define the serial port Baud Rate, Data Bits, Parity and Stop Bits (see Default

Communication Parameters on page 48).

3. Select the IP connection Protocol type (TCP or UDP).

4. Set TCP Keep Alive timeout (to auto-terminate the connection if the client does not
respond).

5. Enter the TCP and UDP port numbers to connect to clients.

6. Define whether a new client automatically receives control responses from RS-232 (On)
or can only send control commands (Off).

The gateway serial port is defined.

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Setting Web Page Access Permission

By default, the Web pages are secured and require access permission (user name and
password are both: Admin). This section describes how to change the password and
disable/enable access permission.

To change the password:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Security. The Security page appears.

Figure 47: Security Page

2. Enter the new password.

3. Click Set changes.
The following message appears:

Figure 48: Security Page – Changing the Name/Password

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4. Click OK.
The following message appears:

Figure 49: Security – Password Change Confirmation

5. Click OK.

Username and password have changed.

To disable security:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Security. The Security page appears.

2. Uncheck Authenticate Web pages Access.
Current credentials are grayed out.

3. Click Set changes
The following message appears:

Figure 50: Security – Security Disable Confirmation

4. Click OK.
Authentication is not required.

To enable security:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Security. The Security page appears.

2. Check Authenticate Web pages Access.
Previous credentials are restored.

3. Click Set changes
The following message appears:

Figure 51: Security – Security Enable Confirmation

4. Click OK.

appears, and authentication is now required.

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Viewing About Page

In the Navigation pane, click About to view the TP-594Txr Web page version and Kramer
Electronics Ltd details.

Figure 52: About Page

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Firmware Upgrade

The latest firmware version can be downloaded from the Kramer Web site at

www.kramerav.com/downloads/TP-594Rxr or www.kramerav.com/downloads/TP-594Txr

You can upgrade the firmware on TP-594Txr and TP-594Rxr (separately) in any of the
following methods:

• The device embedded web pages (see Upgrading the Firmware on page 31).

• Using the Kramer K-UPLOAD software to upgrade the firmware via the TP-594Txr /

TP-594Rxr PROG USB port , via the CONTROL RS-232 port or via the

CONTROL Ethernet port .

The latest version of K-UPLOAD and installation instructions can be downloaded
from our website at: www.kramerav.com/support/product_downloads.asp.

• Directly using a memory stick (see Upgrading Firmware Using a Memory Stick
on page 45).

Upgrading Firmware Using a Memory Stick

You can upgrade TP-594Txr / TP-594Rxr via the USB port on the rear panel.

To upgrade the firmware via the USB port:

1. Download the firmware .Bin file and copy it to the root folder of a USB flash drive
memory stick, formatted with FAT32 system.

2. Connect your PC to the device.

3. Connect the USB flash drive to the device.

4. Send the X-UPGRADE command to the device (via RS-232 or Ethernet):

▪ For TP-594Txr : “#X-UPGRADE IN.USB_PORT.1,TP-594TXR_All*.Bin”.
▪ For TP-594Rxr: “#X-UPGRADE IN.USB_PORT.1,TP-594RXR_All*.Bin”.

5. Check that the firmware was updated in the lower left side of the device Navigation pane
(see Browsing Web Pages on page 25).

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Technical Specifications

TP-594Txr

Input

HDMI

On a female HDMI connector

Output

HDBT

On an RJ-45 connector

Optical (Digital Audio)

On a TOSLINK® connector

Input/Output
(configurable)

Balanced Stereo Audio

On a 5-pin terminal block connector

TP-594Rxr

Input

HDBT

On an RJ-45 connector

Optical (Digital Audio)

On a TOSLINK® connector

Output

HDMI

On a female HDMI connector

Input/Output
(configurable)

Balanced Stereo Audio

On a 5-pin terminal block connector
General

Ports

Ethernet

On an RJ-45 female connector for device control
and LAN extension

RS-232

On a 3-pin terminal block for serial link extension

IR

On a 3.5mm mini jack for IR extension

Control RS-232

On a 3-pin terminal block for device control

USB

On a female USB-A connector for device firmware
upgrade

Extension

We recommend that you use Kramer shielded cables to achieve optimum
extension ranges

Compression

Low-latency compression for signals above 4K@60
(4:2:0)

4K@60 (4:4:4) Range

Compression: up to 100m (330ft)

4K@60 (4:2:0) Range

No compression: up to 100m (330ft)

Full HD (1080p@60Hz)
Range

No compression: up to 130m (430ft)
Ultra-long mode: up to 180m (590ft)

Compliance

HDBaseT 2.0

Video

Max Bandwidth

Compression: 17.95Gbps (5.98Gbps per graphic
channel)
No compression: 10.2Gbps (3.4Gbps per graphic
channel)

Max Resolution

Compression: 3840x2160@60Hz 4:4:4 24bpp
No compression: 4096x2160@60Hz 4:2:0 24bpp

Compliance

HDCP 2.2, HDR 10

Controls

Front Panel

IN (TP-594Txr only), GATEWAY Tx/Rx ( only), POE
STATUS, LINK and ON LED indicators

Rear Panel

DIP-switches

Extended RS-232

Baud Rate

300 to 115200

Extended Ethernet

Data Rate

Up to 100Mbps

Extended IR

Frequency

0kHz to 60kHz

Power

Consumption

TP-594Txr + TP-594Rxr: 48V DC, 0.65A
TP-594Txr: 48V DC, 0.45A
TP-594Rxr: 12V DC, 1.1A

Source

TP-594Txr: 48V DC, 1.36A
TP-594Rxr: 12V DC, 2A

Environmental
Conditions

Operating Temperature

0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F)

Storage Temperature

-40° to +70°C (-40° to 158°F)

Humidity

10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing

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Regulatory
Compliance

Safety

CE, UL

Environmental

RoHs, WEEE

Enclosure
Size

Tool

Type

Aluminum

Cooling

Convection ventilation

General

Net Dimensions (W, D,
H), each

18.7cm x 11.5cm x 2.5cm (7.4" x 4.5" x 1")

Shipping Dimensions
(W, D, H)

34.5cm x 16.5cm x 5.2 cm (13.6" x 6.5" x 2")
Net Weight, each

0.4kg (0.9bs) approx.

Shipping Weight

0.95kg (2.1lbs) approx.

Accessories

Included

1 power adapter, 1 power cord and 1 bracket set per
device

Specifications are subject to change without notice at www.kramerav.com

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Default Communication Parameters

RS-232

Baud Rate:

115,200

Data Bits:

8

Stop Bits:

1

Parity:

None

Command Format:

ASCII

Example (pass embedded audio to the output):

#AUD-EMB 1,2,0<CR>

Network

IP Address:

DHCP enabled

Fallback IP Address:

TP-594Txr: 192.168.1.39; TP-594Rxr 192.168.1.40

Fallback subnet mask:

255.255.255.0

Fallback gateway:

192.168.1.1

TCP Port:

5000

UDP Port:

50000

Security Password:

User/Password: Admin/Admin

Factory Reset

Via rear panel button:

Press the RESET button while plugging the power to reset the machine, hold
for a few seconds and release.

Web page soft factory
reset:

In Device Settings, click Soft Factory Reset (IP Addresses remain
unchanged).

Web page hard factory
reset:

TP-594Rxr only, in Control Gateway Serial, click Reset Ethernet Settings.

Protocol 3000

Use “#FACTORY” command and use “#RESET” to restore the factory default

values.

Default EDID

Monitor

Model name............... VM-10H2

Manufacturer............. KMR

Plug and Play ID......... KMR1200

Serial number............ n/a

Manufacture date......... 2016, ISO week 14

Filter driver............ None

-------------------------

EDID revision............ 1.3

Input signal type........ Digital

Color bit depth.......... Undefined

Display type............. Monochrome/grayscale

Screen size.............. 520 x 320 mm (24.0 in)

Power management......... Standby, Suspend, Active off/sleep

Extension blocs.......... 1 (CEA-EXT)

-------------------------

DDC/CI................... Not supported

Color characteristics

Default color space...... Non-sRGB

Display gamma............ 2.20

Red chromaticity......... Rx 0.674 - Ry 0.319

Green chromaticity....... Gx 0.188 - Gy 0.706

Blue chromaticity........ Bx 0.148 - By 0.064

White point (default).... Wx 0.313 - Wy 0.329

Additional descriptors... None

Timing characteristics

Horizontal scan range.... 30-83kHz

Vertical scan range...... 56-76Hz

Video bandwidth.......... 170MHz

CVT standard............. Not supported

GTF standard............. Not supported

Additional descriptors... Established timings

Preferred timing......... Yes

Native/preferred timing.. 1920x1080p at 60Hz

Modeline............... "1920x1080" 148.500 1920 2008 2052 2200 1080 1084 1089 1125 +hsync +vsync

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Standard timings supported

640 x 480p at 60Hz - IBM VGA
640 x 480p at 72Hz - VESA
640 x 480p at 75Hz - VESA
800 x 600p at 60Hz - VESA
800 x 600p at 72Hz - VESA
800 x 600p at 75Hz - VESA

1024 x 768p at 60Hz - VESA
1024 x 768p at 70Hz - VESA
1024 x 768p at 75Hz - VESA
1280 x 1024p at 75Hz - VESA
1600 x 900p at 60Hz - VESA STD
1280 x 800p at 60Hz - VESA STD
1600 x 1200p at 60Hz - VESA STD
1024 x 768p at 85Hz - VESA STD

800 x 600p at 85Hz - VESA STD
640 x 480p at 85Hz - VESA STD

1152 x 864p at 75Hz - VESA STD
1280 x 960p at 60Hz - VESA STD

848 x 480p at 60Hz - VESA

1280 x 768p at 60Hz - VESA

1280 x 1024p at 60Hz - VESA
1360 x 768p at 60Hz - VESA
1440 x 900p at 60Hz - VESA
1400 x 1050p at 60Hz - VESA
1650 x 1050p at 60Hz - VESA

EIA/CEA-861 Information

Revision number.......... 3

IT underscan............. Supported

Basic audio.............. Supported

YCbCr 4:4:4.............. Not supported

YCbCr 4:2:2.............. Not supported

Native formats........... 1

Detailed timing #1....... 720x480i at 30Hz

Modeline............... "720x480" 8.490 720 808 857 981 480 488 498 570 interlace +hsync +vsync

Detailed timing #2....... 852x480p at 60Hz (16:9)

Modeline............... "852x480" 49.450 852 1380 1429 1572 480 484 489 525 +hsync +vsync

Detailed timing #3....... 1366x768p at 50Hz (16:9)

Modeline............... "1366x768" 84.650 1366 1894 1943 2086 768 772 777 813 +hsync +vsync

Detailed timing #4....... 1366x768p at 60Hz (16:9)

Modeline............... "1366x768" 101.610 1366 1894 1943 2086 768 772 777 813 +hsync +vsync

Detailed timing #5....... 720x576p at 50Hz (4:3)

Modeline............... "720x576" 27.370 720 728 841 880 576 578 596 621 -hsync -vsync

CE video identifiers (VICs) - timing/formats supported

1920 x 1080p at 60Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1) [Native ]
1920 x 1080i at 60Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1 )
720 x 480p at 60Hz - EDTV (4:3, 8:9 )
1920 x 1080i at 50Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1 )
1920 x 1080p at 50Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1 )
1920 x 1080p at 24Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1 )
1920 x 1080p at 30Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1 )
1920 x 1080p at 30Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1 )
1920 x 1080p at 30Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1 )
1920 x 1080p at 30Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1 )
1920 x 1080p at 30Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1 )
1920 x 1080p at 30Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1 )
1920 x 1080p at 30Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1 )
1920 x 1080p at 30Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1 )
1920 x 1080p at 30Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1 )
1920 x 1080p at 30Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1 )

NB: NTSC refresh rate = (Hz*1000)/1001

CE audio data (formats supported )

LPCM 2-channel, 16/20/24 bit depths at 32/44/48 kHz

CE speaker allocation data

Channel configuration.... 2.0

Front left/right......... Yes

Front LFE................ No

Front center............. No

Rear left/right.......... No

Rear center.............. No

Front left/right center.. No
Rear left/right center... No

Rear LFE................. No

CE vendor specific data (VSDB)

IEEE registration number. 0x000C03

CEC physical address..... 1.0.0.3

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Maximum TMDS clock....... 165MHz

Report information

Date generated........... 19/02/2019

Software revision........ 2.70.0.989

Data source.............. Real-time 0x0071

Operating system......... 6.1.7601.2.Service Pack 1

Raw data

00, FF,FF,FF,FF,FF,FF,00,2D,B2,00,12,00,00,00,00,0E,1A,01,03,80,34,20,78,E2,B3,25,AC,51,30,B4,26 ,

10,50,54,2 D,CF,00,A9,C0,81,00,A9,40,61,59,45,59,31,59,71,4F,81,40,02,3A,80,18,71,38,2D,40,58,2C ,

45,00,0 F,24,21,00,00,1E,00,00,00,FD,00,38,4C,1E,53,11,00,0A,20,20,20,20,20,20,00,00,00,FC,00,56,

4 D,2D,31,30,48,32,0A,20,20,20,20,20,00,00,00,F7,00,00,08,42,A2,20,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,01,AF ,

02,03,23, C1,50,90,05,02,14,1F,20,22,5D,5F,61,62,64,66,67,69,6B,23,09,07,07,83,01,00,00,65,03,0C ,

00,10,03,51,03, D0,05,21,F0,2D,00,58,31,45,00,0F,1A,21,00,00,9E,51,13,54,D0,32,E0,2D,10,10,31,45 ,

80, BA,88,21,00,00,1E,11,21,56,D0,52,00,2D,30,10,31,45,80,BA,88,21,00,00,1E,B1,27,56,D0,52,00,2D ,

30,10,31,45,80,BA,88,21,00,00,1E,B1,0A,D0,A0,20,40,2D,20,08,71,22,01,80,E0,21,00,00,00,00,F1,CF

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Protocol 3000

Kramer devices can be operated using Kramer Protocol 3000 commands sent via serial or
Ethernet ports.

Understanding Protocol 3000

Protocol 3000 commands are a sequence of ASCII letters, structured according to the
following.

• Command format:

Prefix

Command Name

Constant (Space)

Parameter(s)

Suffix

#

Command



Parameter

<CR>

• Feedback format:

Prefix

Device ID

Constant

Command Name

Parameter(s)

Suffix

~

nn @ Command

Parameter

<CR><LF>

• Command parameters – Multiple parameters must be separated by a comma (,). In
addition, multiple parameters can be grouped as a single parameter using brackets ([
and ]).

• Command chain separator character – Multiple commands can be chained in the
same string. Each command is delimited by a pipe character (|).

• Parameters attributes – Parameters may contain multiple attributes. Attributes are
indicated with pointy brackets (<…>) and must be separated by a period (.).

The command framing varies according to how you interface with the VS-88UT. The following
figure displays how the # command is framed using terminal communication software (such
as Hercules):

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Protocol 3000 Commands

The commands in the following table apply to TP-594Txr and TP-594Rxr as defined for each
command under the Function column.

Function

Description

Syntax

Parameters/Attributes

Example

#

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Protocol handshaking.

Validates the Protocol
3000 connection and gets
the machine number.

Step-in master products
use this command to
identify the availability of
a device.

COMMAND

#<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@OK<CR><LF>

#<CR>

AUD-EMB

Set audio in video
embedding status.

COMMAND

#AUD-EMBin,out,status<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@AUD-EMBin,out,status<CR><LF>

in – Audio input to be embedded

number (1… max number of inputs)

out – Video output to embed into

number (1… max number of outputs)

status – Embedding status

0 – Analog
1 – Embedded

Set audio in video embedding
status for input 2 and output 1
to analog:

#AUD-EMB2,1,0<CR>

AUD-EMB?

TP-594Txr

Get audio in video
embedding status.

COMMAND

#AUD-EMB?in,out<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@AUD-EMBin,out,status<CR><LF>

in – Audio input: 1
out – Video output to embed into: 1
status – Embedding status

0 – Analog
1 – Embedded
2 – Auto

#AUD-EMB?1,1<CR>

AUD-ONLY

TP-594Txr

Enable/Disable audio
only mode.

COMMAND

#AUD-ONLYchannel,mode<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@AUD-ONLYchannel,mode<CR><LF>

channel – Output number
mode – Audio only mode

0 – Off
1 – On

Enable audio only mode:

#AUD-ONLY1,1<CR>

AUD-ONLY?

TP-594Txr

Get audio only mode
status.

COMMAND

#AUD-ONLY?<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@AUD-ONLYchannel,mode<CR><LF>

channel – Output number
mode – Audio only mode

0 – Off
1 – On

Get audio only mode status:

#AUD-ONLY?<CR>

AUD-SIGNAL?

TP-594Txr

Get audio input signal
status.

COMMAND

#AUD-SIGNAL?inp_id<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@AUD-SIGNALinp_id,status<CR><LF>

inp_id – Input number

1 – Input 1

status – On/Off

0 – Off (no signal)
1 – On (signal present)

Get the status of input 1:

#AUD-SIGNAL?1<CR>

AV-SW­TIMEOUT

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Set auto switching
timeout.

COMMAND

#AV-SW-TIMEOUTaction,time_out<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@AV-SW-TIMEOUTaction,time_out<CR><LF>

action –

4 – Disable 5V on video output if no

input signal detected.

time_out – Timeout in seconds

0 - 65535

Set the auto switching timeout
to 5 seconds in the event of 5V
disable when no input signal is
detected:

#AV-SW-TIMEOUT4,5<CR>

AV-SW­TIMEOUT?

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Get auto switching
timeout.

COMMAND

#AV-SW-TIMEOUT?action<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@AV-SW-TIMEOUTaction,time_out<CR><LF>

action –

4 – Disable 5V on video output if no

input signal detected

time_out – Timeout in seconds

Get the Disable 5V on video
output if no input signal
detected timeout:

#AV-SW-TIMEOUT?4<CR>

BUILD-DATE?

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Get device build date.

COMMAND

#BUILD-DATE?<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@BUILD-DATEdate,time<CR><LF>

date – Format: YYYY/MM/DD where

YYYY = Year
MM = Month
DD = Day

time – Format: hh:mm:ss where

hh = hours
mm = minutes
ss = seconds

Get the device build date:

#BUILD-DATE?<CR>

CEC-SND

TP-594Rxr

Send CEC command to
port.

COMMAND

#CEC-SNDport_num,cmd_id,cmd_name,len,cec_command<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@CEC-SNDport_num,cmd_id,cmd_name,status<CR><LF>

port_num – CEC port transmitting

the command

1 – Port number

cmd_id – serial number of command

for flow control and response
commands from device 0 to 255

cmd_name – command name
len – 1–16
cec command – CEC format

command (in HEX format, no leading
zeros, no ‘0x’ prefix)

status –

0 – Sent

1 – Gateway disabled

2 – Inactive CEC-Master

3 – Busy

4 – Illegal Message Parameter

5 – Illegal CEC Address Parameter

6 – Illegal CEC Command

7 – Timeout

8 – Error

Send CEC command to port:

#CEC-SND1,1,1,1,1<CR>

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Function

Description

Syntax

Parameters/Attributes

Example

COM-ROUTE

TP-594Rxr

Set tunneling port routing.

This command sets
tunneling port routing.
Every com port can send
or receive data from the
ETH port.

Set command can edit an
existing configuration.

COMMAND

#COM-ROUTECOM_Num,portType,ETHPort,ETH_rep_en,TCP_keep_al

ive_timing<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@COM-ROUTECOM_Num,portType,ETHPort,ETH_rep_en,TCP_keep

_alive_timing<CR><LF>

COM_Num – 1
portType – TCP/UDP

0 – TCP
1 – UDP

ETHPort – TCP/UDP port number: 1

to 65535

ETH_rep_en –

0 – COM port does not send replies

to new clients

1 – COM port sends replies to new

clients.

0~1 (reply On/Off)

TCP_keep_alive_timing – 1 to

3600 seconds - every x seconds the
device sends an empty string to TCP
client ("/0")

Set tunneling for TCP port
5000; where the COM port
sends replies to new clients
and the keep alive time is 1:

#COM-ROUTE1,tcp,5000,1
,1<CR>

COM-ROUTE?

TP-594Rxr

Get tunneling port
routing.

This command sets
tunneling port routing.
Every com port can send
or receive data from the
ETH port.

Set command can edit an
existing configuration.

COMMAND

#COM-ROUTE?COM_Num<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@COM-ROUTECOM_Num,portType,ETHPort,ETH_rep_en,TCP_keep

_alive_timing<CR><LF>

COM_Num – 1
portType – TCP/UDP

0 – TCP
1 – UDP

ETHPort – TCP/UDP port number
ETH_rep_en –

0 – COM port does not send replies

to new clients

1 – COM port sends replies to new

clients.

0~1 (reply On/Off)

TCP_keep_alive_timing – 1-3600

seconds - every x seconds the device
sends an empty string to TCP client
("/0")

Get tunneling port routing for
all route tunnels:

#COM-ROUTE?*<CR>

COM-ROUTE­ADD

TP-594Rxr

Add a communication
route tunnel connection.

COMMAND

#COM-ROUTE-ADDComNum,PortType,EthPort,EthRepEn,Timeout<CR

>

FEEDBACK

~nn@COM-ROUTE-ADDComNum,PortType,EthPort,EthRepEn,Timeout

<CR><LF>

COM_Num – 1
portType – TCP/UDP

0 – TCP
1 – UDP

ETHPort – TCP/UDP port number
ETH_rep_en –

0 – COM port does not send replies

to new clients

1 – COM port sends replies to new

clients.

0~1 (reply On/Off)

Timeout – Keep alive timeout in

seconds (1 to 3600)

Add a communication route
tunnel connection:

#COM-ROUTE-ADD1,1,1,1,

1<CR>

COM-ROUTE­REMOVE

TP-594Rxr

Remove a
communication route
tunnel connection.

COMMAND

#COM-ROUTE-REMOVEComNum<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@COM-ROUTE-REMOVEComNum<CR><LF>

Com_Num – 1

Remove a communication
route tunnel connection:

#COM-ROUTE-REMOVE1<CR>

CPEDID

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Copy EDID data from the
output to the input
EEPROM.

Destination bitmap
size depends on device
properties (for 64 inputs it
is a 64-bit word).

Example: bitmap 0x0013
means inputs 1,2 and 5
are loaded with the new
EDID.

In certain products
Safe_mode is an optional
parameter. See the HELP
command for its
availability.

COMMAND

#CPEDIDsrc_type,src_id,dst_type,dest_bitmap<CR>

or

#CPEDIDsrc_type,src_id,dst_type,dest_bitmap,safe_mode<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@CPEDIDsrc_stg,src_id,dst_type,dest_bitmap<CR><LF>

~nn@CPEDIDsrc_stg,src_id,st_type,dest_bitmap,safe_mode<CR

><LF>

src_type – EDID source type

(usually output)

0 – Input
1 – Output
2 – Default EDID

src_id – Number of chosen source

stage

1 – Output 1

dst_type – EDID destination type

(usually input)

0 – Input

dest_bitmap – Bitmap representing

destination IDs. Format: XXXX…X,

where X is hex digit. The binary form
of every hex digit represents
corresponding destinations.

0 – indicates that EDID data is not

copied to this destination.

1 – indicates that EDID data is

copied to this destination.

safe_mode –

0 – device accepts the EDID as is

without trying to adjust

1 – device tries to adjust the EDID

(default value if no parameter is
sent)

Copy the EDID data from the
Output 1 (EDID source) to the
Input:

#CPEDID1,1,0,0x01<CR>

Copy the EDID data from the
default EDID source to the
Input:

#CPEDID2,0,0,0x01<CR>

DISPLAY?

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Get output HPD status.

COMMAND

#DISPLAY?out_id<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@DISPLAYout_id,status<CR><LF>

out_id – Output number

1 – HDMI OUT

status – HPD status according to

signal validation

0 – Signal or sink is not valid
1 – Signal or sink is valid
2 – Sink and EDID is valid

Get the output HPD status of
Output 1:

#DISPLAY?1<CR>

DPSW­STATUS?

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Get the DIP-switch state.

COMMAND

#DPSW-STATUS?dp_sw_id<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@DPSW-STATUSdp_sw_id,status<CR><LF>

dp_sw_id – 1 to 4 (number of DIP

switches)

status – Up/down

0 – Up
1 – Down

get the DIP-switch 2 status:

#DPSW-STATUS?2<CR>

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Function

Description

Syntax

Parameters/Attributes

Example

ETH-PORT

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Set Ethernet port
protocol.

If the port number you
enter is already in use, an
error is returned.
The port number must be
within the following range:
0-(2^16-1).

COMMAND

#ETH-PORTportType,ETHPort<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@ETH-PORTportType,ETHPort<CR><LF>

portType – TCP/UDP
ETHPort – TCP/UDP port number

(0 – 65535)

Set the Ethernet port protocol
for TCP to port 12457:

#ETH-PORT0,12457<CR>

ETH-PORT?

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Get Ethernet port
protocol.

COMMAND

#ETH-PORT?portType<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@ETH-PORTportType,ETHPort<CR><LF>

portType – TCP/UDP

0 – TCP
1 – UDP

ETHPort – TCP / UDP port number

(0 – 65535)

Get the Ethernet port protocol
for UDP:

#ETH-PORT?1<CR>

ETH-TUNNEL?

TP-594Rxr

Get an open tunnel
parameters.

COMMAND

#ETH-TUNNEL?TunnelId<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@ETH-TUNNELTunnelId,ComNum,PortType,EthPort,EthIp,Remo

tPort,EthRepEn,Wired<CR><LF>

TunnelId – Tunnel ID number, *

(get all open tunnels)

ComNum – UART number
portType – TCP/UDP

0 – TCP
1 – UDP

ETHPort – TCP/UDP port number
EthIp – Client IP address
RemotPort – Remote port number
EthRepEn –

0 – COM port does not send replies

to new clients

1 – COM port sends replies to new

clients

Wired –

0 – Not wired connection
1 – Wired connection

Set baud rate to 9600, 8 data
bits, parity to none and stop bit
to 1:

#ETH-TUNNEL?*<CR>

FACTORY

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Reset device to factory
default configuration.

This command
deletes all user data from
the device. The deletion
can take some time.

Your device may require
powering off and
powering on for the
changes to take effect.

COMMAND

#FACTORY<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@FACTORYOK<CR><LF>

Reset the device to factory
default configuration:

#FACTORY<CR>

GLOBAL-GW­ACTIVE

TP-594Rxr

Set global activation state
of the gateway device

COMMAND

#GLOBAL-GW-ACTIVEstate<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@GLOBAL-GW-ACTIVEstate<CR><LF>

state – Global gateway activation

state:

OFF – gateway is deactivated
ON – gateway is acivated

Set the global state of the
gateway to active:

#GLOBAL-GW­ACTIVEON<CR>

GLOBAL-GW­ACTIVE?

TP-594Rxr

Get global gateway
activation state

COMMAND

#GLOBAL-GW-ACTIVE?<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@GLOBAL-GW-ACTIVEstate<CR><LF>

state – Global gateway activation

state:

OFF – gateway is deactivated
ON – gateway is acivated

Get global gateway activation
state:

#GLOBAL-GW-ACTIVE?<CR>

HDCP-MOD

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Set HDCP mode.

Set HDCP working
mode on the device input:

HDCP supported ­HDCP_ON [default].

HDCP not supported ­HDCP OFF.

HDCP support changes
following detected sink ­MIRROR OUTPUT.

When you define 3 as the
mode, the HDCP status is
defined according to the
connected output in the
following priority: OUT 1,
OUT 2. If the connected
display on OUT 2
supports HDCP, but OUT
1 does not, then HDCP is
defined as not supported.
If OUT 1 is not
connected, then HDCP is
defined by OUT 2.

COMMAND

#HDCP-MODinp_id,mode<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@HDCP-MODinp_id,mode<CR><LF>

inp_id – Input number:

1 –1 HDMI IN

mode – HDCP mode:

0 – HDCP Off
1 – HDCP On

Set the input HDCP-MODE of
IN 1 to Off:

#HDCP-MOD1,0<CR>

HDCP-MOD?

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Get HDCP mode.

Set HDCP working
mode on the device input:

HDCP supported ­HDCP_ON [default].

HDCP not supported ­HDCP OFF.

HDCP support changes
following detected sink ­MIRROR OUTPUT.

COMMAND

#HDCP-MOD?inp_id<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@HDCP-MODinp_id,mode<CR><LF>

inp_id – Input number:

1 – HDMI IN

mode – HDCP mode:

0 – HDCP Off
1 – HDCP On

Get the input HDCP-MODE of
IN 1 HDMI:

#HDCP-MOD?1<CR>

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Function

Description

Syntax

Parameters/Attributes

Example

HDCP-STAT?

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Get HDCP signal status.

Output stage (1) – get
the HDCP signal status of
the sink device connected
to the specified output.

Input stage (0) – get the
HDCP signal status of the
source device connected
to the specified input.

COMMAND

#HDCP-STAT?stage,stage_id<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@HDCP-STATstage,stage_id,status<CR><LF>

stage – Input/Output

0 – Input
1 – Output

stage_id – Number of chosen stage

for the input stage

1 – HDMI IN

For the output stage

1 – HDMI OUT

status – Signal encryption status -

valid values On/Off

0 – HDCP Off
1 – HDCP On

Get the output HDCP-STATUS
of IN 1:

#HDCP-STAT?0,1<CR>

HELP

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Get command list or help
for specific command.

COMMAND

#HELP<CR>

#HELPcommand_name<CR>

FEEDBACK

1. Multi-line:

~nn@Devicecommand,command…<CR><LF>

To get help for command use: HELP (COMMAND_NAME)<CR><LF>

~nn@HELPcommand:<CR><LF>

description<CR><LF>

USAGE:usage<CR><LF>

command – Name of a specific

command

Get the command list:

#HELP<CR>

To get help for
AV-SW-TIMEOUT:
HELPAV-SW-TIMEOUT<CR>

INFO-IO?

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

LEGACY COMMAND.
Get in/out count.

COMMAND

#INFO-IO?<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@INFO-IOnnINinputs_count,OUToutputs_count<CR><LF>

inputs_count – Number of inputs in

the unit

outputs_count – Number of

outputs in the unit

Get inputs count:

#INFO-IO?<CR>

IR-SND

TP-594Rxr

Send IR command to
port.

COMMAND

#IR-SNDPortNum,Cmdid,CmdName,Repeat,TotalPackages,Package

Num,<pronto command…><CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@IR-SNDPortNum,Cmdid,CmdName,Status<CR><LF>

Port_Num – IR port transmitting the

command. ‘*’ broadcasts to all ports

1 – port number

Cmd_id – Serial number of command

for flow control and response
commands from device
0 to 255

CmdName – Command name (length

limit 15 chars)

Repeat_number – Of times the IR

command is transmitted
(limited to 50; repeats > 50 are
truncated to 50), default = 1

Total_packages – Number of

messages the original command was
divided into, default = 1

Package_num – Chunk serial number

1 – Package number

Pronto_command – Pronto format

command (in HEX format, no leading
zeros, no ‘0x’ prefix)

Status – IR Status

0 – Sent (no error)
1 – Stop
2 – Done
3 – Busy
4 – Wrong Parameter
5 – Nothing to Stop
6 – Start
7 – Timeout
8 – Error

Send IR command to port:

#IR-SND1,1,1,1,1,1,1<C

R>

IR-STOP

TP-594Rxr

Send IR stop command
to port.

COMMAND

#IR-STOPPortNum,Cmdid,CmdName<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@IR-STOPPortNum,Cmdid,CmdName,Status<CR><LF>

Port_Num – [IR port transmitting the

command.

1 – Port number

Cmd_id – Serial number of command

for flow control and response
commands from device

CommandName – String: IR command

name limited to 15 chars. Controlling
device must send the correct name
(white space or commas forbidden)

Status – IR Status

0 – Sent (no error)
1 – Stop
2 – Done
3 – Busy
4 – Wrong Parameter
5 – Nothing to Stop
6 – Start
7 – Timeout
8 – Error

Send IR stop command to IR
Port 2:

#IR-STOP2,1,power<CR>

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Function

Description

Syntax

Parameters/Attributes

Example

LOAD

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Load file to device.

COMMAND

#LOADfile_name,size<CR>

FEEDBACK

Data sending negotiation:
* Device -

~01@LOADfile_name,sizeREADY<CR><LF>

* End User (+Device)­Send file in Protocol Packets
* Device -

~01@LOADfile_name,sizeOK<CR><LF>

file_name – Name of file to save on

device

size – Size of file data that is sent

Using the Packet Protocol

Send a command: LDRV, LOAD,

IROUT, LDEDID
Receive Ready or ERR###
If Ready:

a. Send a packet,

b. Receive OK on the last

packet,

c. Receive OK for the command
Packet structure:

Packet ID (1, 2, 3…) (2 bytes in

length)

Length (data length + 2 for

CRC) – (2 bytes in length)

Data (data length -2 bytes)

CRC – 2 bytes

01

02

03

04

05 Packet ID

Length

Data

CRC

5. Response:

~NNNNOK<CR><LF> (Where

NNNN is the received packet ID

in ASCII hex digits.)

Load the file_response.dat file
to the device:

#LOADfile_response.dat
,5360<CR>

LOCK-EDID?

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Get EDID lock state.

COMMAND

#LOCK-EDID?input_id,<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@LOCK-EDIDinput_id,lock_mode<CR><LF>

input_id – 1
lock_mode – On/Off

0 – Off EDID unlocked
1 – On EDID locked

Get EDID lock state for HDMI
IN:

#LOCK-EDID?1<CR>

LOGIN

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Set protocol permission.

For devices that
support security, LOGIN
allows the user to run
commands with an End
User or Administrator
permission level.
When the permission
system is enabled,
LOGIN enables running
commands with the User
or Administrator
permission level
When set, login must be
performed upon each
connection

The permission system
works only if security is
enabled with the
“SECUR” command.

It is not mandatory to
enable the permission
system in order to use the
device

In each device, some
connections allow logging
in to different levels.
Some do not work with
security at all.

Connection may logout
after timeout.

COMMAND

#LOGINlogin_level,password,logout_timeout <CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@LOGINlogin_level,password,logout_timeoutOK<CR><LF>

or

~nn@LOGINERR004<CR><LF>

(if bad password entered)

login_level – Level of permissions

required ( User or Admin)

password – Predefined password (by

PASS command). Default password is
an empty string

logout_timeout – Optional

(disabled when undefined), inactivity
auto-logout timeout, 0 to 60min in
5min steps, 10min is default, 0 is
never.

Set the protocol permission
level to Admin (when the
password defined in the PASS
command is 33333):

#LOGINAdmin,33333<CR>

LOGIN?

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Get current protocol
permission level.

For devices that
support security, LOGIN
allows the user to run
commands with an End
User or Administrator
permission level.

In each device, some
connections allow logging
in to different levels.
Some do not work with
security at all.

Connection may logout
after timeout.

The permission system
works only if security is
enabled with the
“SECUR” command.

COMMAND

#LOGIN?<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@LOGINlogin_level<CR><LF>

login_level – Level of permissions

required (User or Admin)

Get current protocol
permission level:

#LOGIN?<CR>

LOGOUT

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Cancel current
permission level.

Logs out from End
User or Administrator
permission levels to Not
Secure.

COMMAND

#LOGOUT<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@LOGOUTOK<CR><LF>

#LOGOUT<CR>

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Function

Description

Syntax

Parameters/Attributes

Example

MACH-NUM

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Set machine number.

Some devices do not
set the new machine
number until the device is
restarted.

Some devices can
change the machine
number only from DIP­switches.

COMMAND

#MACH-NUMmachine_number<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@MACH-NUMmachine_number<CR><LF>

machine_number – New device

machine number, 1 to 99

Set machine number:

#MACH-NUM1<CR>

MODEL?

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Get device model.

This command
identifies equipment
connected to TP-594Txr
and notifies of identity
changes to the connected
equipment. The Matrix
saves this data in
memory to answer
REMOTE-INFO requests.

COMMAND

#MODEL?<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@MODELmodel_name<CR><LF>

model_name – String of up to 19

printable ASCII chars

Get the device model:

#MODEL?<CR>

MUTE

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Set audio mute.

COMMAND

#MUTEchannel,mute_mode<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@MUTEchannel,mute_mode<CR><LF>

channel – 1 (Output number)
mute_mode – On/Off

0 – Off
1 – On

Set speaker output to mute:

#MUTE1,1<CR>

MUTE? TP-

594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Get audio mute.

COMMAND

#MUTE?channel<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@MUTEchannel,mute_mode<CR><LF>

channel – 1 (Output number)
mute_mode – On/Off

0 – Off
1 – On

Get mute status of output 1

#MUTE1?<CR>

NAME

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Set machine (DNS)
name.

The machine name is
not the same as the
model name. The
machine name is used to
identify a specific
machine or a network in
use (with DNS feature
on).

COMMAND

#NAMEmachine_name<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@NAMEmachine_name<CR><LF>

machine_name – String of up to 15

alpha-numeric chars (can include
hyphen, not at the beginning or end)

Set the DNS name of the
device to room-442:

#NAMEroom-442<CR>

NAME?

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Get machine (DNS)
name.

The machine name is
not the same as the
model name. The
machine name is used to
identify a specific
machine or a network in
use (with DNS feature
on).

COMMAND

#NAME?<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@NAMEmachine_name<CR><LF>

machine_name – String of up to 15

alpha-numeric chars (can include
hyphen, not at the beginning or end)

Get the DNS name of the
device:

#NAME?<CR>

NAME-RST

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Reset machine (DNS)
name to factory default.

Factory default of
machine (DNS) name is

“KRAMER_” + 4 last

digits of device serial
number.

COMMAND

#NAME-RST<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@NAME-RSTOK<CR><LF>

Reset the machine name (S/N
last digits are 0102):

#NAME­RSTKRAMER_0102<CR>

NET-DHCP

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Set DHCP mode.

Only 1 is relevant for
the mode value. To
disable DHCP, the user
must configure a static IP
address for the device.

Connecting Ethernet to
devices with DHCP may
take more time in some
networks.

To connect with a
randomly assigned IP by
DHCP, specify the device
DNS name (if available)
using the NAME
command. You can also
get an assigned IP by
direct connection to USB
or RS-232 protocol port, if
available.

For proper settings
consult your network
administrator.

For Backward
compatibility, the id
parameter can be
omitted. In this case, the
Network ID, by default, is
0, which is the Ethernet
control port.

COMMAND

#NET-DHCPid,mode<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@NET-DHCPid,mode<CR><LF>

id – Network ID–the device network

interface (if there are more than one).
Counting is 0 based, meaning the

control port is ‘0’, additional ports are
1,2,3….

mode –

0 – Static IP.
1 – DHCP.

Enable DHCP mode for port 1,
if available:

#NET-DHCP1,1<CR>

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Function

Description

Syntax

Parameters/Attributes

Example

NET-DHCP?

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Get DHCP mode.

For Backward
compatibility, the id
parameter can be
omitted. In this case, the
Network ID, by default, is
0, which is the Ethernet
control port.

COMMAND

#NET-DHCP?id<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@NET-DHCPid,mode<CR><LF>

id – Network ID–the device network

interface (if there are more than one).
Counting is 0 based, meaning the

control port is ‘0’, additional ports are
1,2,3….

mode –

0 – Do not use DHCP. Use the IP

set by the factory or using the
NET-IP or NET-CONFIG

command.

1 – Try to use DHCP. If unavailable,

use the IP set by the factory or
using the NET-IP or NET-
CONFIG command.

Get DHCP mode for port 1:

#NET-DHCP?1<CR>

NET-GATE

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Set gateway IP.

A network gateway
connects the device via
another network and
maybe over the Internet.
Be careful of security
issues. For proper
settings consult your
network administrator.

COMMAND

#NET-GATEip_address<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@NET-GATEip_address<CR><LF>

ip_address – Format:

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Set the gateway IP address to

192.168.0.1:

#NET­GATE192.168.000.001<CR

>

NET-GATE?

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Get gateway IP.

A network gateway
connects the device via
another network and
maybe over the Internet.
Be aware of security
problems.

COMMAND

#NET-GATE?<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@NET-GATEip_address<CR><LF>

ip_address – Format:

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Get the gateway IP address:

#NET-GATE?<CR>

NET-IP

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Set IP address.

For proper settings
consult your network
administrator.

COMMAND

#NET-IPip_address<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@NET-IPip_address<CR><LF>

ip_address – Format:

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Set the IP address to

192.168.1.39:

#NET­IP192.168.001.039<CR>

NET-IP?

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Get IP address.

COMMAND

#NET-IP?<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@NET-IPip_address<CR><LF>

ip_address – Format:

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Get the IP address:

#NET-IP?<CR>

NET-MAC?

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Get MAC address.

For backward
compatibility, the id
parameter can be
omitted. In this case, the
Network ID, by default, is
0, which is the Ethernet
control port.

COMMAND

#NET-MAC?id<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@NET-MACid,mac_address<CR><LF>

id – Network ID–the device network

interface (if there are more than one).
Counting is 0 based, meaning the

control port is ‘0’, additional ports are
1,2,3….

mac_address – Unique MAC

address. Format: XX-XX-XX-XX-XX­XX where X is hex digit

#NET-MAC?id<CR>

NET-MASK

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Set subnet mask.

For proper settings
consult your network
administrator.

COMMAND

#NET-MASKnet_mask<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@NET-MASKnet_mask<CR><LF>

net_mask – Format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Set the subnet mask to

255.255.0.0:

#NET­MASK255.255.000.000<CR

>

NET-MASK?

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Get subnet mask.

COMMAND

#NET-MASK?<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@NET-MASKnet_mask<CR><LF>

net_mask – Format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Get the subnet mask:

#NET-MASK?<CR>

PASS

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Set password for login
level.

The default password
is an empty string.

COMMAND

#PASSlogin_level,password<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@PASSlogin_level,password<CR><LF>

login_level – Level of login to set

(End User or Administrator).

password – Password for the

login_level. Up to 15 printable ASCII
chars

Set the password for the
Admin protocol permission
level to 33333:

#PASSAdmin,33333<CR>

PASS?

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Get password for login
level.

The default password
is an empty string.

COMMAND

#PASS?login_level<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@PASSlogin_level,password<CR><LF>

login_level – Level of login to set

(End User or Administrator).

password – Password for the

login_level. Up to 15 printable ASCII
chars

Get the password for the
Admin protocol permission
level:

#PASS?Admin<CR>

PROT-VER?

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Get device protocol
version.

COMMAND

#PROT-VER?<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@PROT-VER3000:version<CR><LF>

version – XX.XX where X is a

decimal digit

Get the device protocol
version:

#PROT-VER?<CR>

RESET

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Reset device.

To avoid locking the
port due to a USB bug in
Windows, disconnect
USB connections
immediately after running
this command. If the port
was locked, disconnect
and reconnect the cable
to reopen the port.

COMMAND

#RESET<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@RESETOK<CR><LF>

Reset the device:

#RESET<CR>

SECUR

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Start/stop security.

The permission
system works only if
security is enabled with
the “SECUR” command.

COMMAND

#SECURsecurity_mode<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@SECURsecurity_mode<CR><LF>

security_mode –

0 – OFF (disables security)
1 – ON (enables security)

Enable the permission system:

#SECUR0<CR>

SECUR?

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Get current security state.

The permission
system works only if
security is enabled with
the “SECUR” command.

COMMAND

#SECUR?<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@SECURsecurity_mode<CR><LF>

security_mode –

0 – OFF (disables security)
1 – ON (enables security)

Get current security state:

#SECUR?<CR>

Kramer Electronics Ltd.

TP-594Txr, TP-594Rxr – Protocol 3000

59

Function

Description

Syntax

Parameters/Attributes

Example

SIGNAL?

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Get input signal status.

COMMAND

#SIGNAL?inp_id<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@SIGNALinp_id,status<CR><LF>

inp_id – Input number

1 – HDMI IN

status – Signal status according to

signal validation:

0 – Off
1 – On

Get the input signal lock status
of IN 1:

#SIGNAL?1<CR>

SN?

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Get device serial

number.

COMMAND
#SN?<CR>
FEEDBACK
~nn@SNserial_number<CR><LF>

serial_number – 14 decimal

digits, factory assigned

Get the device serial number:

#SN?<CR>

UART

TP-594Rxr

Set com port
configuration.

The command is
backward compatible,
meaning that if the extra
parameters do not exist,
FW goes to.

RS-232.
Stop_bits 1.5 is only

relevant for 5 data_bits.

COMMAND

#UARTCOM_Num,baud_rate,data_bits,parity,stop_bits <CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@UARTCOM_Num,baud_rate,data_bits,parity,stop_bits

<CR><LF>

COM_Num – 1
baud_rate – 4800, 9600, 19200,

38400, 57600, 115200

data_bits – 5-8
parity – Parity Type

N– No
O– Odd
E– Even
M– Mark
S– Space

stop_bits – 1/1.5/2

Set baud rate to 9600, 8 data
bits, parity to none and stop bit
to 1:

#UART9600,8,N,1<CR>

UART?

TP-594Rxr

Get com port
configuration.

The command is
backward compatible,
meaning that if the extra
parameters do not exist,
FW goes to.

RS-232.
Stop_bits 1.5 is only

relevant for 5 data_bits.

COMMAND

#UART?COM_Num<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@UARTCOM_Num,baud_rate,data_bits,parity,stop_bits

<CR><LF>

COM_Num – 1
baud_rate – 4800, 9600, 19200,

38400, 57600, 115200

data_bits – 5-8
parity – Parity Type

N– No
O– Odd
E– Even
M– Mark
S– Space

stop_bits – 1/1.5/2

Set baud rate to 9600, 8 data
bits, parity to none and stop bit
to 1:

#UART?1,9600,8,N,1<CR>

VERSION?

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Get firmware version
number.

COMMAND

#VERSION?<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@VERSIONfirmware_version<CR><LF>

firmware_version – XX.XX.XXXX

where the digit groups are:
major.minor.build version

Get the device firmware
version number:

#VERSION?<CR>

VID­COMPRESSION

TP-594Txr

Set compression
attributes.

COMMAND

#VID-COMPRESSIONstage,stage_id,algorithm,level<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@VID-COMPRESSIONstage,stage_id,algorithm,level<CR><LF>

stage – # output:

1 – output

stage_id – # of chosen stage:

1 – Output on the device

algorithm –

0 – None
1 – DSC

level – Compression level:

1 – L1 (Normal)

Set the compression level for
output 1 to DSC:

#VID-COMPRESSION1,1,1,

1<CR>

VID­COMPRESSION
?

TP-594Txr

Get compression
attributes.

COMMAND

#VID-COMPRESSION?stage,stage_id<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@VID-COMPRESSIONstage,stage_id,algorithm,level<CR><LF>

stage – # output:

1 – output

stage_id – # of chosen stage:

1– Output on the device

algorithm –

0 – None
1 – DSC

level – Compression level:

1 – L1 (Normal)

Get the compression level for
output 2:

#VID­COMPRESSION?1,2<CR>

VMUTE

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Set enable/disable video
on output.

Video mute parameter
2 (blank picture) is not
supported.

COMMAND

#VMUTEoutput_id,flag<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@VMUTEoutput_id,flag<CR><LF>

output_id – System output

1 – HDMI OUT

flag – Video Mute

0 – Video enabled
1 – Video disabled
2 – Blank picture

Disable the video output on
HDMI OUT:

#VMUTE1,0<CR>

VMUTE?

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Get video on output
status.

Video mute parameter
2 (blank picture) is not
supported.

COMMAND

#VMUTE?output_id_<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@VMUTEoutput_id,flag<CR><LF>

output_id –System output

1 – HDMI OUT

flag – Video Mute

0 – Video enabled
1 – Video disabled
2 – Blank picture

Get video output status:

#VMUTE?1<CR>

X-AUD­DETCT-LVL

TP-594Txr

Set audio signal detection
threshold level.

COMMAND

#X-AUD-DETCT­LVL?<direction_type>.<port_type>.<port_index>.<signal_ty

pe>.<index>,signal_level<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@X-AUD-DETCT­LVL?<direction_type>.<port_type>.<port_index>.<signal_ty

pe>.<index>,signal_level<CR><LF>

The following attributes comprise the
signal ID:

▪ <direction_type> –

o IN

▪ <port_type> –

o HDMI
o ANALOG_AUDIO

▪ <port_index> – 1
▪ <signal_type> –

o AUDIO

▪ <index> – 1

Signal_level – signal level,

measured in Db: -90db to +20dB

Set the audio signal detection
threshold level for the HDMI
input to -47:

#X-AUD-DETCT-LVL[IN.AN

ALOG_AUDIO.1.AUDIO.1,IN
.HDMI.1.AUDIO.1],-

47<CR>

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60

Function

Description

Syntax

Parameters/Attributes

Example

X-AUD­DETCT-LVL?

TP-594Txr

Get audio signal
detection threshold level.

COMMAND

#X-AUD-DETCT-LVL?
?<direction_type>.<port_type>.<port_index>.<signal_type>.

<index><CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@X-AUD-DETECT­LVL?<direction_type>.<port_type>.<port_index>.<signal_ty

pe>.<index>,signal_level<CR><LF>

The following attributes comprise the
signal ID:

▪ <direction_type> –

o IN

▪ <port_type> –

o HDMI
o ANALOG_AUDIO

▪ <port_index> – 1
▪ <signal_type> –

o AUDIO

▪ <index> – 1

Signal_level – signal level,

measured in Db: -90db to +20dB

Get the audio signal detection
threshold level for HDMI input
1:

#X-AUD-DETCT-LVL?[IN.A

NALOG_AUDIO.1.AUDIO.1,I
N.HDMI.1.AUDIO.1]<CR>

Get the audio signal detection
threshold level for audio
inputs:

#X-AUD-DETECT-LVL?*.AU

DIO.*<CR>

X­FOLLOWERS­SW-MODE

TP-594Txr

Set auto-switch mode for
a layer of followers for a
given input signal.

This is an Extended
Protocol 3000 command.

COMMAND

#X-FOLLOWERS-SW-MODE<direction_type>.<port_type>.<port_in

dex>.<signal_type>.<index>,layer,strategy<CR>

FEEDBACK

Get:

~nn@X-FOLLOWERS-SW-MODE<direction_type>.<port_type>.<port

_index>.<signal_type>.<index>,layer,strategy<CR><LF>

The following attributes comprise the
Input_signal_id:

▪ <direction_type> –

o IN

▪ <port_type> –

o HDMI

▪ <port_index> – 1
▪ <signal_type> –

o VIDEO

▪ <index> – 1

layer – AUDIO
strategy – Manual/priority

0 – manual
1 – priority

Set audio embedding selection
mode to priority:

#X-FOLLOWERS-SW­MODEIN.HDMI.1.VIDEO.1,

AUDIO,1<CR>

X­FOLLOWERS­SW-MODE?

TP-594Txr

Get auto-switch mode for
a layer of followers for a
given input signal.

This is an Extended
Protocol 3000 command.

COMMAND

#X-FOLLOWERS-SW-MODE?<direction_type>.<port_type>.<port_i

ndex>.<signal_type>.<index>,layer<CR>

FEEDBACK

Get:

~nn@X-FOLLOWERS-SW-MODE<direction_type>.<port_type>.<port

_index>.<signal_type>.<index>,layer,strategy<CR><LF>

The following attributes comprise the
Input_signal_id:

▪ <direction_type> –

o IN

▪ <port_type> –

o HDMI

▪ <port_index> – 1
▪ <signal_type> –

o VIDEO

▪ <index> – 1

layer – AUDIO
strategy – Manual/priority

0 – manual
1 – priority

Get audio embedding selection
mode to priority:
#X-FOLLOWERS-SW­MODE?IN.HDMI.1.VIDEO.1,

AUDIO<CR>

X-GW-PORT­ACTIVE

TP-594Rxr

Set the gateway
activation state per port.

This is an Extended
Protocol 3000 command.

COMMAND

#X-GW-PORT-ACTIVEport_id,state<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@X-GW-PORT-ACTIVEport_id,state<CR><LF>

port_id– Identifies the port and

signal type and includes the following
attributes:

▪ <direction_type> –

o OUT
o BOTH

▪ <port_type> –

o HDMI
o RS-232
o IR

▪ <port_index> – 1
▪ <signal_type> –

o RS232
o IR
o CEC

<index> – 1
state – Global gateway activation

state:

OFF – disabled
ON – enabled

Activate RS-232 on the
gateway:

#X-GW-PORT-ACTIVEBOTH.

RS232.1.RS232.1,ON<CR>

X-GW-PORT­ACTIVE?

TP-594Rxr

Get the gateway
activation state per port.

This is an Extended
Protocol 3000 command.

COMMAND

#X-GW-PORT-ACTIVE?port_id<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@X-GW-PORT-ACTIVEport_id,state<CR><LF>

port_id– Identifies the port and

signal type and includes the following
attributes:

▪ <direction_type> –

o OUT
o BOTH

▪ <port_type> –

o HDMI
o RS-232
o IR
o CEC

▪ <port_index> – 1
▪ <signal_type> –

o RS232
o IR
o CEC

<index> – 1
state – Global gateway activation

state:

OFF – disabled
ON – enabled

Get the gateway activation
state for IR:

#X-GW-PORT-ACTIVE?OUT.

IR.1.IR.1<CR>

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Function

Description

Syntax

Parameters/Attributes

Example

X-ROUTE

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Send routing command to
matrix.

It is recommended to
use the command
#SIGNALS-LIST to get
the list of all signal IDs
available in the system
and which can be used in
this command.

Video 1 is the default port
in this command and is
implied even if not
written:

#X­ROUTEOUT.SDI.5,IN.

SDI.1<CR>

is interpreted as:

#X­ROUTEOUT.SDI.5.VID

EO.1,IN.SDI.1.VIDEO

.1<CR>

This is an Extended
Protocol 3000 command.

COMMAND

#X-ROUTE<direction_type1>.<port_type1>.<port_index1>.<sig

nal_type1>.<index1>,<direction_type2>.<port_type2>.<port_i
ndex2>.<signal_type2>.<index2><CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@X-ROUTE<direction_type1>.<port_type1>.<port_index1>.<

signal_type1>.<index1>,<direction_type2>.<port_type2>.<por
t_index2>.<signal_type2>.<index2><CR><LF>

The following attributes comprise the
output signal ID (suffix 1) and input
signal ID:

▪ <direction_type> –

o IN
o OUT

▪ <port_type> –

o HDMI
o HDBT
o ANALOG_AUDIO
o TOS
o SPDIF

▪ <port_index> – 1
▪ <signal_type> –

o AUDIO
o ARC
o CEC

▪ <index> – Indicates a specific

channel number when there are
multiple channels of the same
type

TP-594Txr: Route ARC audio

signal from HDBT to HDMI IN:

#X-ROUTEIN.HDMI.1.ARC.

1,OUT.HDBT.1.ARC.1<CR>

TP-594Rxr: Route an ARC

audio signal to HDBT from the
analog audio:

#X-ROUTEIN.HDBT.1.ARC.
1,IN.ANALO_AUDIO.1.AUDI
O.1<CR>

X-ROUTE?

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Get routing status.

It is recommended to
use the command
#SIGNALS-LIST to get
the list of all signal IDs
available in the system
and which can be used in
this command.

VIDEO.1 are the default
<signal_type> and
<index> in this

command and are implied
even if not written:

#X­ROUTEOUT.SDI.5,IN.

SDI.1<CR>

is interpreted as:

#X­ROUTEOUT.SDI.5.VID

EO.1,IN.SDI.1.VIDEO

.1<CR>

This is an Extended
Protocol 3000 command.

COMMAND

#X-ROUTE?<direction_type1>.<port_type1>.<port_index1>.<si

gnal_type1>.<index1><CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@X-ROUTE<direction_type1>.<port_type1>.<port_index1>.<

signal_type1>.<index1>,<direction_type2>.<port_type2>.<por
t_index2>.<signal_type2>.<index2><CR><LF>

The following attributes comprise the
output signal ID (1) and input signal
ID (1):

▪ <direction_type> –

o IN
o OUT

▪ <port_type> –

o HDMI
o HDBT
o ANALOG_AUDIO
o TOS
o SPDIF

▪ <port_index> – 1
▪ <signal_type> –

o AUDIO
o ARC
o CEC

▪ <index> – Indicates a specific

channel number when there are
multiple channels of the same
type

TP-594Txr : Get the audio

output source:

#X-ROUTE?OUT.TOS.1.AUD

IO.1<CR>

TP-594Rxr: Get the ARC

output source:

#X-ROUTE?IN.HDBT.1.ARC
.1<CR>

X-SET­FOLLOWERS

TP-594Txr

Set followers list for a
given input signal.

This syntax uses the
new convention of using
brackets to define a list of
fields “[ ]”.

This is an Extended
Protocol 3000 command.

COMMAND

#X-SET-FOLLOWERS<direction_type1>.<port_type1>.<port_inde

x1>.<signal_type1>.<index1>,[<direction_type2>.<port_type2
>.<port_index2>.<signal_type2>.<index2>,..,]<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@X-SET-FOLLOWERS<direction_type1>.<port_type1>.<port_i

ndex1>.<signal_type1>.<index1>,[<direction_type2>.<port_ty
pe2>.<port_index2>.<signal_type2>.<index2>,..,]<CR><LF>

The following attributes comprise the
primary signal ID (suffix 1) and
follower signal ID (suffix 1):

▪ <direction_type> –

o IN

▪ <port_type> –

o HDMI
o ANALOG_AUDIO

▪ <port_index> – 1
▪ <signal_type> –

o VIDEO
o AUDIO

▪ <index> – 1

Set HDMI audio signal to
follow HDMI IN:

#X-SET-FOLLOWERSIN.HDM

I.1.VIDEO.1,[IN.HDMI.1.
AUDIO.1,IN.ANALOG_AUDIO
.1.AUDIO.1]<CR>

Set analog audio audio signal
to follow HDMI IN:

#X-SET-FOLLOWERSIN.HDM

I.1.VIDEO.1,[IN.
ANALOG_AUDIO.1.AUDIO.1,
IN. HDMI.1.AUDIO.1]<CR>

X-SET­FOLLOWERS?

TP-594Txr

Get followers list of a
given input signal.

This syntax uses the
new convention of using
brackets to define a list of
fields “[ ]”.

This is an Extended
Protocol 3000 command.

COMMAND

#X-SET-FOLLOWERS?<direction_type>.<port_type>.<port_index

>.<signal_type>.<index><CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@X-SET-FOLLOWERS<direction_type1>.<port_type1>.<port_i

ndex1>.<signal_type1>.<index1>,[<direction_type2>.<port_ty
pe2>.<port_index2>.<signal_type2>.<index2>,..,]<CR><LF>

The following attributes comprise the
primary signal ID (suffix 1) and
follower signal ID (suffix 1):

▪ <direction_type> –

o IN

▪ <port_type> –

o HDMI
o ANALOG_AUDIO

▪ <port_index> – 1
▪ <signal_type> –

o VIDEO
o AUDIO

▪ <index> – 1

Get the audio followers list of
HDMI 1 input signal:

#X-SET-FOLLOWERS?IN.HD

MI.1.VIDEO.1<CR>

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Function

Description

Syntax

Parameters/Attributes

Example

X-CEC­MEMBERS?

TP-594Rxr

Get CEC members list of
a given output signal.

This syntax uses the
new convention of using
brackets to define a list of
fields “[ ]”.
This is an Extended
Protocol 3000 command.

COMMAND

#X-CEC­MEMBERS?<direction_type>.<port_type>. <port_index>. <sign

al_type>.<index><CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@X-CEC­MEMBERS<direction_type1>.<port_type1>. <port_index1>.<sig

nal_type1>. <index1>,[<logical_id1>,<logical_id2>, .. , ]<

CR><LF>

The following attributes comprise the
primary signal ID (suffix 1) and CEC
members list (logical ID list):

▪<direction_type> – IN
▪<port_type> –

o HDMI

▪<port_index> – The port

number as printed on the front or
rear panel

▪<signal_type> –

o VIDEO

▪<index> – Indicates a specific

channel number when there are
multiple channels of the same
type

▪Logical_id – CEC logical ID value (0-

15)

Get the CEC members list of
HDMI 1 input signal:

#X-CEC­MEMBERS?IN.HDMI.1.VIDE

O.1<CR>

X-CEC-GW­MEMBER

TP-594Rxr

Set CEC gateway
member ID for a given
output signal.
Note: Member ID 0 is
reserved for "TV" only.

This syntax uses the
new convention of using
brackets to define a list of
fields “[ ]”.
This is an Extended
Protocol 3000 command.

COMMAND

#X-CEC-GW­MEMBER<direction_type>.<port_type>. <port_index>. <signal

_type>.<index><CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@X-CEC-GW­MEMBER<direction_type1>.<port_type1>. <port_index1>.<sign

al_type1>. <index1>,<logical_id><CR><LF>

The following attributes comprise the
primary signal ID (suffix 1) and CEC
gateway member ID (logical ID):

<direction_type> – OUT

<port_type> –

o HDMIo

<port_index> – The port number

as printed on the front or rear panel

<signal_type> –

o VIDEO

<index> – Indicates a specific

channel number when there are
multiple channels of the same type

Logical_id – CEC logical ID

value (1-15)

Set the CEC gateway member
ID 14 of HDMI 1 input signal:
#X-CEC-GW­MEMBER OUT.HDMI.1.VID

EO.1,14<CR>

X-CEC-GW­MEMBER?

TP-594Rxr

Get CEC gateway
member ID for a given
output signal.
This syntax uses the new
convention of using
brackets to define a list of
fields “[ ]”.
This is an Extended
Protocol 3000 command.

COMMAND

#X-CEC-GW­MEMBER?<direction_type>.<port_type>.<port_index>.<signal_

type>.<index><CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@X-CEC-GW­MEMBER<direction_type1>.<port_type1>.<port_index1>.<signa

l_type1>. <index1>,<logical_id><CR><LF>

The following attributes comprise the
primary signal ID (suffix 1) and CEC
gateway member ID (logical ID):

▪<direction_type> – OUT
▪<port_type> –

1o HDMI

▪<port_index> – The port

number as printed on the front or
rear panel

▪<signal_type> –

o VIDEO

▪<index> – Indicates a specific

channel number when there are
multiple channels of the same
type

▪Logical_id – CEC logical ID value (1-

15)

Get the CEC gateway member
of HDMI 1 input signal:
#X-CEC-GW­MEMBER OUT.HDMI.1.VID

EO.1,14<CR>

X-UPGRADE

TP-594Txr
TP-594Rxr

Use to upgrade the
firmware (see Firmware

Upgrade on page 45).

This syntax uses the
new convention of using
brackets to define a list of
fields “[ ]”.
This is an Extended
Protocol 3000 command.

COMMAND

#X-UPGRADE<direction_type>.<port_type>.<port_index>,<file

_name><CR>

The following attributes comprise the
primary signal ID (suffix 1) and CEC
gateway member ID (logical ID):

<direction_type> – IN

<port_type> –

o USB_PORT

<port_index> – 1
< file_name – CEC logical ID

value (1-15)

Perform FW upgrade for TP-

594Txr:

#X-UPGRADE IN.USB_POR

T.1,TP­594TXR_All*.Bin<CR>

Perform FW upgrade for

TP-594Rxr:

#X-UPGRADE IN.USB_POR

T.1,TP­594RXR_All*.Bin<CR>

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Result and Error Codes

Syntax

In case of an error, the device responds with an error message. The error message syntax:

• ~NN@ERR XXX<CR><LF> – when general error, no specific command

• ~NN@CMD ERR XXX<CR><LF> – for specific command

• NN – machine number of device, default = 01

• XXX – error code

Error Codes

Error Name

Error
Code

Description

P3K_NO_ERROR

0

No error

ERR_PROTOCOL_SYNTAX

1

Protocol syntax

ERR_COMMAND_NOT_AVAILABLE

2

Command not available

ERR_PARAMETER_OUT_OF_RANGE

3

Parameter out of range

ERR_UNAUTHORIZED_ACCESS

4

Unauthorized access

ERR_INTERNAL_FW_ERROR

5

Internal FW error

ERR_BUSY

6

Protocol busy

ERR_WRONG_CRC

7

Wrong CRC

ERR_TIMEDOUT

8

Timeout

ERR_RESERVED

9

(Reserved)

ERR_FW_NOT_ENOUGH_SPACE

10

Not enough space for data (firmware, FPGA…)

ERR_FS_NOT_ENOUGH_SPACE

11

Not enough space – file system

ERR_FS_FILE_NOT_EXISTS

12

File does not exist

ERR_FS_FILE_CANT_CREATED

13

File can’t be created

ERR_FS_FILE_CANT_OPEN

14

File can’t open

ERR_FEATURE_NOT_SUPPORTED

15

Feature is not supported

ERR_RESERVED_2

16

(Reserved)

ERR_RESERVED_3

17

(Reserved)

ERR_RESERVED_4

18

(Reserved)

ERR_RESERVED_5

19

(Reserved)

ERR_RESERVED_6

20

(Reserved)

ERR_PACKET_CRC

21

Packet CRC error

ERR_PACKET_MISSED

22

Packet number isn't expected (missing packet)

ERR_PACKET_SIZE

23

Packet size is wrong

ERR_RESERVED_7

24

(Reserved)

ERR_RESERVED_8

25

(Reserved)

ERR_RESERVED_9

26

(Reserved)

ERR_RESERVED_10

27

(Reserved)

ERR_RESERVED_11

28

(Reserved)

ERR_RESERVED_12

29

(Reserved)

ERR_EDID_CORRUPTED

30

EDID corrupted

ERR_NON_LISTED

31

Device specific errors

ERR_SAME_CRC

32

File has the same CRC – no changed

ERR_WRONG_MODE

33

Wrong operation mode

ERR_NOT_CONFIGURED

34

Device/chip was not initialized

The warranty obligations of Kramer Electronics Inc. (“Kramer Electronics”) for this product are limited to the terms set forth below:

What is Covered

This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product.

What is Not Covered

This limited warranty does not cover any damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from any alteration, modification, improper or unreasonable use
or maintenance, misuse, abuse, accident, neglect, exposure to excess moisture, fire, improper packing and shipping (such claims must be presented to
the carrier), lightning, power surges, or other acts of nature. This limited warranty does not cover any damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting
from the installation or removal of this product from any installation, any unauthorized tampering with this product, any repairs attempted by anyone
unauthorized by Kramer Electronics to make such repairs, or any other cause which does not relate directly to a defect in materials and/or workmanship
of this product. This limited warranty does not cover cartons, equipment enclosures, cables or accessories used in conjunction with this product.

Without limiting any other exclusion herein, Kramer Electronics does not warrant that the product covered hereby, including, without limitation, the
technology and/or integrated circuit(s) included in the product, will not become obsolete or that such items are or will remain compatible with any other
product or technology with which the product may be used.

How Long this Coverage Lasts

The standard limited warranty for Kramer products is seven (7) years from the date of original purchase, with the following exceptions:

1. All Kramer VIA hardware products are covered by a standard three (3) year warranty for the VIA hardware and a standard three (3) year
warranty for firmware and software updates; all Kramer VIA accessories, adapters, tags, and dongles are covered by a standard one (1) year
warranty.

2. All Kramer fiber optic cables, adapter-size fiber optic extenders, pluggable optical modules, active cables, cable retractors, all ring mounted
adapters, all Kramer speakers and Kramer touch panels are covered by a standard one (1) year warranty.

3. All Kramer Cobra products, all Kramer Calibre products, all Kramer Minicom digital signage products, all HighSecLabs products, all
streaming, and all wireless products are covered by a standard three (3) year warranty.

4. All Sierra Video MultiViewers are covered by a standard five (5) year warranty.

5. Sierra switchers & control panels are covered by a standard seven (7) year warranty (excluding power supplies and fans that are covered for
three (3) years).

6. K-Touch software is covered by a standard one (1) year warranty for software updates.

7. All Kramer passive cables are covered by a ten (10) year warranty.

Who is Covered

Only the original purchaser of this product is covered under this limited warranty. This limited warranty is not transferable to subsequent purchasers or
owners of this product.

What Kramer Electronics Will Do

Kramer Electronics will, at its sole option, provide one of the following three remedies to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to satisfy a proper
claim under this limited warranty:

1. Elect to repair or facilitate the repair of any defective parts within a reasonable period of time, free of any charge for the necessary parts and
labor to complete the repair and restore this product to its proper operating condition. Kramer Electronics will also pay the shipping costs
necessary to return this product once the repair is complete.

2. Replace this product with a direct replacement or with a similar product deemed by Kramer Electronics to perform substantially the same
function as the original product.

3. Issue a refund of the original purchase price less depreciation to be determined based on the age of the product at the time remedy is sought
under this limited warranty.

What Kramer Electronics Will Not Do Under This Limited Warranty

If this product is returned to Kramer Electronics or the authorized dealer from which it was purchased or any other party authorized to repair Kramer
Electronics products, this product must be insured during shipment, with the insurance and shipping charges prepaid by you. If this product is returned
uninsured, you assume all risks of loss or damage during shipment. Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to the removal or re­installation of this product from or into any installation. Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to any setting up this product, any
adjustment of user controls or any programming required for a specific installation of this product.

How to Obtain a Remedy Under This Limited Warranty

To obtain a remedy under this limited warranty, you must contact either the authorized Kramer Electronics reseller from whom you purchased this
product or the Kramer Electronics office nearest you. For a list of authorized Kramer Electronics resellers and/or Kramer Electronics authorized service
providers, visit our web site at www.kramerav.com or contact the Kramer Electronics office nearest you.

In order to pursue any remedy under this limited warranty, you must possess an original, dated receipt as proof of purchase from an authorized Kramer
Electronics reseller. If this product is returned under this limited warranty, a return authorization number, obtained from Kramer Electronics, will be
required (RMA number). You may also be directed to an authorized reseller or a person authorized by Kramer Electronics to repair the product.

If it is decided that this product should be returned directly to Kramer Electronics, this product should be properly packed, preferably in the original
carton, for shipping. Cartons not bearing a return authorization number will be refused.

Limitation of Liability

THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF KRAMER ELECTRONICS UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE PAID
FOR THE PRODUCT. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, KRAMER ELECTRONICS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION, OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL
THEORY. Some countries, districts or states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of relief, special, incidental, consequential or indirect damages, or

the limitation of liability to specified amounts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

Exclusive Remedy

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT
PERMITTED BY LAW, KRAMER ELECTRONICS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IF KRAMER ELECTRONICS CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM OR
EXCLUDE IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, THEN ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES COVERING THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL APPLY TO THIS PRODUCT AS PROVIDED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.

IF ANY PRODUCT TO WHICH THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES IS A “CONSUMER PRODUCT” UNDER THE MAGNUSON-MOSS WARRANTY ACT (15
U.S.C.A. §2301, ET SEQ.) OR OTHER APPLICABLE LAW, THE FOREGOING DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL NOT APPLY TO YOU, AND
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR THE PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
SHALL APPLY AS PROVIDED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.

Other Conditions

This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from country to country or state to state.
This limited warranty is void if (i) the label bearing the serial number of this product has been removed or defaced, (ii) the product is not distributed by

Kramer Electronics or (iii) this product is not purchased from an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller. If you are unsure whether a reseller is an
authorized Kramer Electronics reseller, visit our web site at www.kramerav.com or contact a Kramer Electronics office from the list at the end of this
document.

Your rights under this limited warranty are not diminished if you do not complete and return the product registration form or complete and submit the
online product registration form. Kramer Electronics thanks you for purchasing a Kramer Electronics product. We hope it will give you years of
satisfaction.

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