Kramer WP-571, WP-572 User Manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.

USER MANUAL

MODELS:

WP-571

HDMI Line Transmitter

WP-572

HDMI Line Receiver

P/N: 2900-300228 Rev 1

WP-571/WP-572 – Contents i

Contents

1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 2

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2

3 Overview 3

3.1 About HDMI—General Description 3

3.2 About HDCP—General Description 4

3.3 About the Power Connect™ Feature 5

3.4 Using Twisted Pair Cable 5

4 Defining the WP-571 and WP-572 6

4.1 Defining the WP-571 6

4.2 Defining the WP-572 8

5 Connecting the WP-571 and WP-572 10

5.1 Wiring the TP RJ-45 Connectors 11

6 Technical Specifications 12

Figures

Figure 1: WP-571 HDMI Line Transmitter US Front and Rear Panels 6
Figure 2: WP-571 HDMI Line Transmitter EU Front and Rear Panels 7
Figure 3: WP-572 HDMI Line Receiver US Front and Rear Panels 8
Figure 4: WP-572 HDMI Line Receiver EU Front and Rear Panels 9
Figure 5: Connecting the WP-571 and WP-572 10
Figure 6: TP Pinout Wiring 11

WP-571/WP-572 - Introduction 1

1 Introduction

Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been
providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of
problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting
professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded
most of our line, making the best even better!

Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined
by function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers;
GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP
5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP
7: Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9:
Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters and GROUP 1 1:
Sierra Products.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer WP-571 HDMI Line Transmitter
and/or WP-572 HDMI Line Receiver wall plates which are ideal for the following
typical applications:

• Boardrooms, conference and training rooms

• Presentation systems

• Signal distribution and home theater

The package includes the following items:

• WP-571 HDMI Line Transmitter or WP-572 HDMI Line Receiver

• This User Manual

An up to date copy of this user manual can be downloaded from

http://www.kramerelectronics.com

• Power adapter (12V DC output)

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2 Getting Started

We recommend that you:

• Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging

materials for possible future shipment

• Review the contents of this user manual

• Use Kramer high performance, high resolution cables

Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com to check for up-to-date
user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware
upgrades are available (where appropriate).

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance

To achieve the best performance:

• Use only good quality connection cables to avoid interference, deterioration

in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often
associated with low quality cables)

• Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils

• Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely

influence signal quality

• Position your Kramer WP-571 HDMI Line Transmitter and WP-572 HDMI

Line Receiver away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

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WP-571/WP-572 - Overview 3

3 Overview

The WP-571 HDMI Line Transmitter and WP-572 HDMI Line Receiver together
constitute an HDMI-to-twisted pair transmitter and receiver system, and can also
be used in conjunction with other compatible DGKat transmitters and receivers
and compatible switchers.

In particular, the WP-571 and WP-572 feature:

• A maximum data rate of 4.95Gbps (up to 1.65Gbps per graphics channel)

• HDTV compatibility

• HDCP compliance

• HDMI Support—HDMI (x.v.Color™, HDMI Uncompressed Audio Channels,

Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD)

• EDID PassThru that pass es EDID/HDCP si gnals from source t o display

• 3D pass-through

• System Range—Up to 90m (295ft) at 1080i, or up to 30m (98ft) at 1080p on

shielded BC-DGKat524 cable; 90m (295ft) at 1080i, or up to 70m (230ft) at
1080p on shielded BC-DGKat623 cable; 100m (330ft) at 1080i or up to 90m
(295ft) at 1080p on shielded BC-DGKat7a23 cable

• Power Connect™ that feeds 12V DC over the TP cable from transmitter to

receiver and visa-versa (see Section 5

)

• Wall plate size of 1-gang US/EU (the US version includes a removable wall

plate frame)

3.1 About HDMI—General Description

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Int erf ace) is an uncompress ed all -digital
audio/video interface, widely supported in the entert ainment and home cinema
industry. HDMI ensures an all-digital rendering of video without the loss es
associated with analog interfaces and their unnecessary digital-to-analog
conversions. It delivers the maximum high-definition image and sound quality in
use today. Note that Kramer Electronics Limited is an HDMI Adopter and an
HDCP Licensee.

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HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.

In particular, HDMI:

• Provides a simple interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-

top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and video monitor, such as a digital flat
LCD / plasma television (DTV), over a single lengthy cable

SIMPLICITY - With video and multi-channel audio combined into a single cable, the
cost, complexity, and confusion of multiple cables currently used in A/V systems is
reduced

LENGTHY CABLE - HD MI tech nology has been design ed to use st a nd ard cop per
cable constructi on at up to 15m

• Supports standard, enhanced, high-definiti on video, and multi -channel di gi tal

audio on a single cable

MULTI-CHANNEL DIGITAL AUDIO - HDMI supports mult i ple audio formats, from
standard stereo to multi-channel surround-sound. HDMI has the capacity to support
Dolby 5.1 audio and high-resolution audio formats

• Transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio,

with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and
requirements

• Benefits consumers by providing superior, uncompressed digital video

quality via a single cable, and user-friendly connector

HDM I p rovides the qualit y and functionality of a digital int e rfac e w hile al so sup por t ing
uncompressed video formats in a simple, cost-effective manner

• Is backward-compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface)

• Supports two-way communication between the video source (such as a DVD

player) and the digital television, enabling new functionality suc h as
automatic configuration and one-button play

• Has the capacity to support existing high-definition video formats (720p,

1080i and 1080p @60), standard definition formats such as NTSC or PAL,
as well as 480p and 576p

3.2 About HDCP—General Description

The High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard developed by
Intel, protects digital video and audio signals transmitted over DVI or HDMI
connections between two HDCP-enabled devices to eliminate the reproduction of
copyrighted material. To protect copyright holders (such as movie studios) from

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having their programs copied and shared, the HDCP standard provides for the
secure and encrypted transmission of digital signals.

3.3 About the Power Connect™ Feature

The Power Connect™ feature here means that only one unit in a system, the
transmitter or receiver, needs to be connected to a power source when the
devices are within 90m (270ft) of each other. The Power Connect™ feature
applies as long as the cable can carry power. The distance does not exceed 90m
on standard TP cable, for longer distances, heavy gauge cable should be used.

TP cable is still suitable for the video/audio transmission, but not for feeding the power at
these distances

If no input is connected to the WP-571, both the transmitter and receiver go into
the power save mode automatically. When an input is connected to the WP-571,
both devices go into the regular power on mode.

Note: When using the WP-571 or WP-572 in conjunction with any of the
VM-114xx series devices, do not connect power to the wall plate. Power is
supplied by the VM-114xx series device via the DGKat cable.

3.4 Using Twisted Pair Cable

Kramer engineers have developed special twisted pair cables to best match our
digital twisted pair products; the Kramer BC-DGKat524 (CAT 5 24 AWG), the
Kramer BC-DGKat623 (CAT 6 23 AWG cable), and the Kramer BC-DGKat7a23
(CAT 7a 23 AWG cable). These specially built cables significantly outperform
regular CAT 5/CAT 6/CAT 7a cables.

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4 Defining the WP-571 and WP-572

4.1 Defining the WP-571

The Kramer WP-571 HDMI Line Transmitter accepts an HDMI signal, encodes it
and transmits it over a TP cable to either the WP-572 or another DGKat
compatible device. The WP-571 is available in the following versions:

• US (see Section 4.1.1)

• EU (see Section 4.1.2)

4.1.1 WP-571 US Version

Figure 1

defines the front and rear panels of the WP-571.

Figure 1: WP-571 HDMI Line Transmitter US Front and Rear Panels

# Feature Function

1 ON LED Indicates the following:

• Lights red when receiving power only

• Lights orange when power and either input or output are attached

• Lights green when both an active input and output are attached

Note: If no input is connected to the transmitter the device goes into the

power save mode automatically (see Section 3.3

)

2 HDMI IN Connector Connect to the HDMI source
3 2-pin Terminal Block Connect to the supplied 12V DC power adapter (see Section 3.3)
4 RJ-45 CAT-5

Connector

Connect to the DGKat receiver using DGKat cable (see Section 5)

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4.1.2 WP-571 EU Version

The EU version is available in UK and Belgium sizes (see S

ection 6).

Figure 2 defines the front and rear panels of the WP-571.

Figure 2: WP-571 HDMI Line Transmitter EU Front and Rear Panels

# Feature Function

1 ON LED Indicates the following:

• Lights red when receiving power only

• Lights orange when power and either input or output are attached

• Lights green when both an active input and output are attached

Note: If no input is connected to the transmitter the device goes into

the power save mode automatically (see Section 3.3)

2 HDMI IN Connector Connect to the HDMI source
3 DGKat OUT RJ-45 TP

Connector

Connect to the DGKat receiver using DGKat cable (see Section 5)

4 Earth Terminal Optional—connect to the common ground
5 2-pin Power Terminal

Block

Connect to the supplied 12V DC power adapter (see Section 3.3)

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4.2 Defining the WP-572

The Kramer WP-572 HDMI Line Receiver accepts an encoded signal over TP
cable from the WP-571 (or any other DGKat compatible transmitter), decodes it
and converts it to an HDMI output.

The WP-572 is available in the following versions:

• US (see Section 4.2.1)

• EU (see Section 4.2.2)

4.2.1 WP-572 US Version

Figure 3 defines the front and rear panels of the WP-572.

Figure 3: WP-572 HDMI Line Receiver US Front and Rear Panels

# Feature Function

1 ON LED Indicates the following:

• Lights red when receiving power only

• Lights orange when power and either input or output are attached

• Lights green when both an active input and output are attached

Note: If no input is connected to the transmitter the device goes into

the power save mode automatically (see Section 3.3

)

2 HDMI OUT Connector Connect to the HDMI acceptor
3 2-pin Terminal Block Connect to the supplied 12V DC power adapter (see Section 3.3)
4 RJ-45 CAT-5

Connector

Connect to the DGKat transmitter using DGKat cable (see Section 5)

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4.2.2 WP-572 EU Version

The EU version is available in UK and Belgium sizes (see S

ection 6).

Figure 4 defines the front and rear panels of the WP-572.

Figure 4: WP-572 HDMI Line Receiver EU Front and Rear Panels

# Feature Function

1 ON LED Indicates the following:

• Lights red when receiving power only

• Lights orange when power and either input or output are attached

• Lights green when both an active input and output are attached

Note: If no input is connected to the transmitter the device goes into

the power save mode automatically (see Section 3.3)

2 HDMI OUT Connector Connect to the HDMI acceptor
3 DGKat IN RJ-45 TP

Connector

Connect to the DGKat transmitter using DGKat cable (see Section 5)

4 Earth Terminal Optional—connect to the common ground
5 2-pin Power Terminal

Block

Connect to the supplied 12V DC power adapter (see Section 3.3)

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5 Connecting the WP-571 and WP-572

Always switch off the power to any device before connecting it to your
WP-571 or WP-572. After connecting your WP-571 and WP-572,
connect the power to either one or both the WP-571 and WP-572 and
then switch on the power to each device.

Figure 5: Connecting the WP-571 and WP-572

The example in Figure 5 illustrates connection of the US version. Connection of
the EU versions follows the same principle.

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To connect the WP-571 and WP-572 as illustrated in the example in Figure 5:

1. Connect the RJ-45 connector on the rear panel of the WP-571 to th e RJ-45
connector on the rear panel of the WP-572. See Section

3.4 for cable

requirements.

2. Connect a power supply to the WP-571 and if necessary, to the WP-572,
(see Section 3.3

).

3. Mount the WP-571 and WP-572 in suitable wall boxes.

4. Connect the HDMI source to the HDMI IN connector on the front panel of the
WP-571.

5. Connect the HDMI OUT connector on the front panel of the WP-572 to the
HDMI acceptor.

5.1 Wiring the TP RJ-45 Connectors

Connect/solder the cable shield to the RJ-45 connector shield. Figure 6 defines
the TP pinout using a straight pin-to-pin cable with RJ-45 connectors.

EIA /TIA 568B

Figure 6: TP Pinout Wiring

PIN

Wire Color

1 Orange / White
2 Orange
3 Green / White
4 Blue
5 Blue / White
6 Green
7 Brown / White
8 Brown

Pair 1 4 and 5
Pair 2 1 and 2
Pair 3 3 and 6
Pair 4 7 and 8

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6 Technical Specifications

WP-571 WP-572

INPUTS: 1 HDMI connector 1 RJ-45 connector
OUTPUTS: 1 RJ-45 connecto r 1 HDMI connector
BANDWIDTH: Up to 4.95Gbps data rate (1.65Gbps per graphics channel)
COMPLIANCE WITH HDMI

STANDARD:

Supports HDMI and HDCP

POWER
CONSUMPTION:

US 12V DC, 190mA (single device); 360mA total (when one device

supplies the power to both devices)

UK, BG 12V DC, 150mA (single device); 310mA total (when one device

supplies the power to both devices)

DIMENSIONS: US 3.3cm x 3.6cm x 10.4cm (1.3" x 1.42" x 4.1") W, D, H

UK 8.63cm x 4.5c m x 8.63cm (3.4" x 1.77" x 3.4") W, D, H

BG 8.04cm x 4.5cm x 8.04cm (3.17" x 1.77" x 3.17") W, D, H
WEIGHT: 0.08kg (0.18lbs) approx.
ACCESSORIES: 1 Power supply per device
OPTIONS: Kramer BC-DGKat524 (CAT 5 24 AWG), BC-DGKat623 (CAT 6 23

AWG) and BC-DGKat7a23 (CAT 7a 23 AWG) cables

For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors,
visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found.

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SAFETY WARNING

Disconnect the unit from the power
supply before opening and servicing