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Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 2.1 2.2 Getting Started Achieving the Best Performance Recycling Kramer Products 2 2 3 3 3.
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.
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). i 2.
2.2 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.
3 Overview The PT-101DP is a repeater for DisplayPort video signals. The unit reclocks and equalizes the signal enabling multiple units to be cascaded and can extend the length of a DisplayPort line up to 35 meters (115ft) at resolutions of UXGA/1080p using Kramer cables. The PT-101DP features: • A data rate of 1.62 Gbps or 2.7Gbps per lane • HDTV compatibility • HDCP compliance • Kramer Equalization & re-Klocking™ Technology that rebuilds the digital signal to travel longer distances 3.
• Supports two-way communication over its auxiliary channel between the video source (for example, a PC) and the digital display, enabling new functionality such as automatic configuration and one-button play • Replaces the interface needed between the PC and an external display, as well as the low voltage differential signaling (LVDS) interface in notebook computers, monitors, to connect to LCD panels PT-101DP - Overview 5
4 Defining the PT-101DP DisplayPort Repeater This section defines the PT-101DP.
5 Connecting the PT-101DP i Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your PT-101DP. After connecting your PT-101DP, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. To connect the PT-101DP, as illustrated in the example in Figure 2, do the following: 1. Connect the DisplayPort source (for example, a computer graphics source) to the INPUT connector. 2. Connect the OUTPUT connector to a DisplayPort acceptor (for example, a DisplayPort display). 3.
6 Technical Specifications INPUT: 1 DisplayPort connector OUTPUT: 1 DisplayPort connector BANDWIDTH: Supports up to 1.62 Gbps or 2.7Gbps per lane (Note: Transmission range is very limited for resolutions approaching 2560x1650) RANGE: 35m (115ft) @UXGA/1080p using Kramer cables COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS: Supports DisplayPort 1.1a and HDCP 1.3 INDICATOR: ON LED POWER CONSUMPTION: 5V DC, 1.
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. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.
