KRAMER PT-580T Pico Tools HDMI Over Twisted Pair HDBaseT Transmitter User Manual

: June 6, 2024
: Kramer

KRAMER PT-580T Pico Tools HDMI Over Twisted Pair HDBaseT Transmitter

| PT- 580T, TP-580T and TP-580R Quick Start Guide
This guide helps you install and use your product for the first time. For more detailed information, go to http://www.kramerav.com/manual/PT – 580Tto download the latest manual or scan the QR code on the left
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Check what’s in the box

☑ The PT-580T HDMI Line Transmitter or TP-580T HDMI Line Transmitter or the TP-580R HDMI Line Receiver
☑ 1 Power adapter (12V DC input for TP-580T/R and 5V DC for PT-580T)
☑ Mounting Brackets
☑ 4 Rubber feet
☑ 1 Quick start guide

Save the original box and packaging materials in case you need to return your product for service.

Install the PT-580, TP-580T, TP-580R

Mount the devices in racks using the optional RK-T2B rack adapter for TP-580T and TP-580R and the optional RK-1T2PT rack adapter for PT-580T (available for purchase) or place them on shelves.

Connect the inputs and outputs

After mounting the units, connect the inputs and outputs. Always switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your PT-580T/TP-580T and TP-580R.

Twisted Pair Pinout

For the HDBaseT connectors, see the wiring diagram below

For best results, we recommend that you always use Kramer high-performance cables to connect AV equipment to the PT-580T/TP-580T and TP-580R . For optimum range and performance use Kramer’s BC-HDKat6a cable. Note that the transmission range depends on the signal resolution, graphics card and display used. The distance using non-Kramer CAT 6 cable may not reach these ranges. Use only shielded cable where both ends of the shield are soldered to ground.

Connect the power

Connect the power adapters to the PT-580T/TP-580T and TP-580R and plug the adapter/s into the mains electricity.

Introduction

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

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Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer PT-580T or TP-580T or TP- 580R transmitter/receiver pair, which is ideal for the following typical applications:

Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, auditoriums, hotels and churches, production studios
Rental and staging

| Note that PT-580T, TP-580T and TP-5080R are purchased separately, and can be connected to other HDBaseT certified transmitters and receivers, respectively.
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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/PT-580T to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).
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Achieving the Best Performance

To achieve the best performance:

Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer highperformance, 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 PT-580T, TP-580T and TP-580R transmitter/receiver pair away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust!

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

| Caution: There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit
Warning: Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall adapter that is provided with the unit
Warning: Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing
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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 http://www.kramerAV.com/support/recycling/.

Overview

This section describes the PT-580, TP-580T and TP-580R features.

TP-580T and TP-580R Overview

The TP-580T and TP-580R are a high-performance, HDBaseT technology twisted pair transmitter and receiver for HDMI, bidirectional RS-232 and IR signals. The TP-580T converts the HDMI signal, RS-232 and IR input signals to a twisted pair signal. The TP-580R converts the twisted pair signal back into HDMI, RS-232, and IR signals.
The TP-580T and the TP-580R can form a transmission and reception system either together or each device separately with another certified HDBaseT device. For example, the transmitter and receiver system can be composed of the TP-580T that connects to the Kramer TP-580R to form a transmitter receiver pair.

The TP-580T transmitter and TP-580R receiver feature:

A bandwidth of up to 10.2Gbps (3.4Gbps per graphic channel), supporting 4K resolution
A range of 70m (230ft) at 2K, 40m (130ft) at 4K UHD resolutions

| For optimum range and performance using HDBaseT™, use Kramer’s BC−HDKat6a cable. Note that the transmission range depends on the signal resolution, source and display used. The distance using non−Kramer CAT 6 cable may not reach these ranges.
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HDBaseTTM technology
HDTV compatibility and HDCP compliance
HDMI support – HDMI (deep color, x.v.ColorTM, lip sync, HDMI uncompressed audio channels, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, CEC, 2k, 4k, 3D)
EDID pass through, passes EDID/HDCP signals from the source to the display
Bidirectional RS-232 interface – commands and data can flow in both directions via the RS-232 interface, allowing status requests and control of the destination unit
Bidirectional infrared interface for remote control of peripheral devices (see Section 4.1)
LED status indicators for input selection, output, link and power
Compact DigiTOOLS® enclosures, and these can be rack mounted side-byside in a 1U rack space with the optional RK-3T, RK-6T or RK-9T universal rack adapters

PT-580T Overview

The PT-580T is a high-performance, HDBaseT technology Twisted Pair transmitter for HDMI signals and converts it to a twisted pair signal. An HDBaseT receiver (for example the TP-580R or WP-580R) converts the twisted pair signal back into an HDMI signal and together they form a transmitter receiver pair.

The PT-580T transmitter features:

A bandwidth of up to 10.2Gbps (3.4Gbps per graphic channel), supporting 4K resolution
A range of up to 70 meters (230 feet)
HDBaseT technology
HDTV compatibility and HDCP compliance
HDMI support – HDMI (deep color, x.v.ColorTM, lip sync, HDMI uncompressed audio channels, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, CEC, 2k, 4k, 3D)
EDID pass-through – passes EDID signals from the source to the display
LED status indicator for power
Ultra-Compact PicoTOOLSTM 4 units can be rack mounted side-by-side in a 1U rack space with the optional RK-4PT rack adapter

| For optimum range and performance using HDBaseT™, use Kramer’s BC−HDKat6a cable. Note that the transmission range depends on the signal resolution, source and display used. The distance using non−Kramer CAT 6 cable may not reach these ranges.
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About HDBaseT™ Technology

HDBaseTTM is an advanced all-in-one connectivity technology (supported by the HDBaseT Alliance). It is particularly suitable in the consumer home environment as a digital home networking alternative where it enables you to replace numerous cables and connectors by a single LAN cable used to transmit, for example, uncompressed full high-definition video, audio, IR, as well as various control signals.

| The products described in this user manual are HDBaseT certified
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Using Twisted Pair Cable

Kramer engineers have developed special twisted pair cables to best match our
digital twisted pair products; the Kramer BC-HDKat6a (CAT 6 23 AWG cable)
significantly outperforms regular CAT 5 / CAT 6 cables.

| We strongly recommend that you use shielded twisted pair cable. We strongly recommend that you use shielded twisted pair cable.
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Defining the TP-580T HDMI Line Transmitter

#	Feature	Function
1	HDBT OUT RJ-45 Connector	Connects to the HDBT IN RJ-45 connector on

Defining the TP-580R HDMI Line Receiver

#	Feature	Function
1	HDBT IN RJ-45 Connector	Connects to the HDBT OUT RJ-45 connector on

Defining the PT-580T

#	Feature	Function
1	IN HDMI Connector	Connects to the HDMI source
2	ON LED	Lights when receiving power
3	HDBT OUT RJ-45 Connector	Connects to the HDBT IN RJ-45 connector on

the TP-580R
4| 5V DC| +5V DC connector for powering the unit
| Note that Section 5 shows how to connect the PT-580T.
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Connecting vis RS-232

Figure 4 defines the RS-232 pinout.

Connecting the TP-580T and TP-580R

| Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your Transmitter and Receiver. After connecting your Transmitter and Receiver, connect their power and then switch on the power to each device.
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You can use the TP-580T HDMI Line Transmitter and the TP-580R HDMI Line Receiver to configure an HDMI transmitter/receiver system, as shown in the example in Figure 5.

To connect the TP-580T, connect the:

HDMI source (for example, a DVD player) to the HDMI IN connector.
RS-232 9-pin D-sub connector to a computer (for example, a laptop to control the projector).
IR 3.5mm mini jack to an IR emitter.
HDBT OUT RJ-45 connector over twisted pair to the TP-580R HDBT IN connector. Alternatively, you can use any other certified HDBaseT receiver device (for example, the Kramer WP-580R)
12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity (not shown in Figure 5 ).
To connect the TP-580R, connect the:
HDMI OUT connector to the HDMI acceptor (for example, a projector).
RS-232 9-pin D-sub connector to an RS-232 port (for example, a projector that is controlled by the laptop connected to TP-580T).
IR 3.5mm mini jack to an IR sensor.
HDBT IN RJ-45 connector over twisted pair to the TP-580T HDBT OUT connector. Alternatively, you can use any other certified HDBaseT transmitter device (for example, the Kramer WP-580T)
12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity (not shown in Figure 5 ).

Controlling the A/V Equipment via an IR Transmitter

Since the IR signal on the TP-580T/TP-580R transmitter/receiver pair is bidirectional, you can use a remote control transmitter (that is used for controlling a peripheral device, for example, a DVD player) to send commands (to the A/V equipment) from either end of the transmitter /receiver system. To do so, you have to use the Kramer external IR sensor on one end (P/N: 95-0104050) and the Kramer IR emitter cable on the other end (P/N: C-A35/IRE-10)
Two IR Emitter Extension Cables are also available: a 15 meter cable and a 20 meter cable.

The example in Figure 6 illustrates how to control the DVD player that is connected to TP-580T using a remote control, via the TP-580R. In this example, the External IR Sensor is connected to the IR connector of the TP-580R and an IR Emitter is connected between the TP-580T and the DVD player. The DVD remote control sends a command while pointing towards the External IR Sensor. The IR signal passes through the TP cable and the IR Emitter to the DVD player, which responds to the command sent.

The example in Figure 7 illustrates how to control the LCD display that is connected to TP-580R using a remote control, via theTP-580T. In this example, the External IR Sensor is connected to the IR connector of the TP- 580T and an IR Emitter is connected between the TP-580R and the LCD display. The LCD display remote control sends a command while pointing towards the External IR Sensor. The IR signal passes through the TP cable and the IR Emitter to the LCD display, which responds to the command sent.

Connecting to a PC

You can connect to the transmitter/receiver system via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC. Note that a null-modem adapter/connection is not required.

To connect a PC via RS-232, connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the transmitter/receiver system unit via a 9-wire straight cable (only pin 2 to pin 2, pin 3 to pin 3, and pin 5 to pin 5 need to be connected) to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC.

Figure 8 shows RS-232 bidirectional control of the projector that is connected to TP-580R, via a PC connected to the TP-580T:

Connecting the PT-580T

| Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your PT-580T and the receiver. After connecting your PT-580T/receiver, connect the power and then switch on the power to each device
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To connect the PT-580T to a receiver (for example, the TP-580R), as illustrated in the example in Figure 9, do the following:

Connect an HDMI source (for example, a DVD player) to the HDMI IN connector.
Connect the HDBT OUT RJ-45 connector over twisted pair to the TP-580R HDBT IN connector.
Alternatively, you can use any other certified HDBaseT receiver device (for example, the Kramer WP-580R)
On the TP-580R, connect the HDMI OUT connector to an HDMI acceptor (for example, a projector).
Connect the 5V DC power adapter to the power socket on the PT-580T and the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket on the TP-580R and connect the adapter to the mains electricity (not shown in Figure 9 ).

Wiring the RJ-45 Connectors

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

| Note, that the cable Ground shielding must be connected / soldered to the connector shield.
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Technical Specifications

		TP-580T
INPUTS:	1 HDMI connector	1 RJ-45 connector
OUTPUTS:	1 RJ-45 connector	1 HDMI connector
PORTS:	1 IR on a 3.5mm mini jack (for emitter or sensor) 1 RS-232 on a 9-pin
D-sub connector	1 IR on a 3.5mm mini jack (for emitter or sensor) 1 RS-232 on

a 9-pin D-sub connector
MAX. DATA RATE:| Up to 10.2Gbps (3.4Gbps per graphic channel)
RANGE:| 70m (230ft) at 2K, 40m (130ft) at 4K UHD resolutions
RS-232 BAUD RATE:| 115200
COMPLIANCE WITH HDMI STANDARD:| Supports HDMI and HDCP
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
POWER CONSUMPTION:| 12V DC, 275mA| 12V DC, 430mA
DIMENSIONS:| 12cm x 7.15cm x 2.44cm (4.7″ x 2.8″ x 1.0″) W, D, H.
WEIGHT:| 0.2kg (0.44lbs)
SHIPPING DIMENSIONS:| 15.7cm x 12cm x 8.7cm (6.2″ x 4.7″ x 3.4″) W, D, H.
SHIPPING WEIGHT:| 0.72kg (1.6lbs).
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:| 2 Power supply units 12V/1.25A
OPTIONS:| RK-3T 19” rack mount; Kramer external IR sensor (P/N: 95- 0104050), Kramer IR emitter cable (P/N: C-A35/IRE-10); Kramer BC−HDKat6a cable
Specifications are subject to change without notice Go to our Web site at http://www.kramerav.com to access the list of resolutions
| PT-580T
INPUTS:| 1 HDMI connector
OUTPUTS:| 1 RJ-45 connector
BANDWIDTH:| Supports up to 3.4Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel
COMPLIANCE WITH HDMI STANDARD:| Supports HDMI and HDCP
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
POWER CONSUMPTION:| 5V DC, 570mA
DIMENSIONS:| 6.2cm x 5.2cm x 2.4cm (2.4″ x 2.1″ x 1″) W, D, H
WEIGHT:| 0.14kg (0.3lbs)
SHIPPING DIMENSIONS:| 15.7cm x 12cm x 8.7cm (6.2″ x 4.7″ x 3.4″) W, D, H.
SHIPPING WEIGHT:| 0.4kg (0.88lbs)
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:| 5V DC power supply
OPTIONS:| 19” RK-4PT rack adapter; Kramer BC−HDKat6a cable
Specifications are subject to change without notice Go to our Web site at http://www.kramerav.com to access the list of resolutions

LIMITED WARRANTY

The warranty obligations of 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 earner), 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 Does this Coverage Last
Seven years as of this printing; please check our Web site for the most current and accurate warranty Information.

Who is Covered
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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:

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.
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.
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 dung 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 re-installation 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
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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. tr this product ls returned under this limited warranty, a return authorization number, obtained from Kramer Electronics, will be required. 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 beaning a return authorization number will be refused.

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