Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Contents Contents 1 2 2.1 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 4 4.1 4.2 5 6 6.1 6.2 7 7.1 7.
Contents Tables Table 1: WP-561 HDMI Line Transmitter Model Functions Table 2: WP-562 HDMI Line Receiver Functions Table 3: PT-561 HDMI Line Transmitter Features Table 4: PT-562 HDMI Line Receiver Features Table 5: CAT 5 PINOUT Table 6: Technical Specifications ii 8 10 12 13 16 17 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Introduction 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 1 that are clearly defined by function.
Overview 2.1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps. 3 Overview This section summarizes: • The WP-561/PT-561 HDMI Line Transmitter, see section 3.1 • The WP-562/PT-562 HDMI Line Receiver, see section 3.2 • The power connect feature, see section 3.3 • Using twisted pair cabling, see section 3.4; about HDMI, see section 3.5 • Recommendations for achieving the best performance, see section 3.
Overview The transmission range between the HDMI source and the HDMI acceptor can be extended 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 For optimum range 1 and performance, use Kramer's BC-DGKat524, BC-DGKat623 and BC-DGKat7a23 cables. 3.
Overview 3.2 WP-562/PT-562 HDMI Line Receiver The Kramer Wall Plate WP-562 HDMI Line Receiver is a wall plate module that receives an encoded signal over two CAT 5 cables transmitted from the PT-561 or WP-561, decodes it, and converts it to an HDMI output. The Kramer Pico TOOLS™ PT-562 HDMI Line Receiver is a standalone device that performs the same functions as the WP-562. The WP-562/PT-562 features: • An HDMI output and a pair of RJ-45 CAT 5 input connectors • One power status LED • Bandwidth up to 1.
Overview 3.5 About HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed all-digital1 audio/video interface, widely supported in the entertainment and home cinema industry. It delivers the highest high-definition image and sound quality. Note that Kramer Electronics Limited is an HDMI Adopter and an HDCP Licensee.
Your WP-561, WP-562 HDMI Transmitter/Receiver Pair 3.6 Achieving the Best Performance To achieve the best performance: • Use only good quality connection cables 1 to avoid interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables).
Your WP-561, WP-562 HDMI Transmitter/Receiver Pair 4.1 Your WP-561 HDMI Line Transmitter Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 3, and Table 1 define the transmitter module.
Your WP-561, WP-562 HDMI Transmitter/Receiver Pair Figure 3: WP-561 HDMI Line Transmitter US Model Functions Table 1: WP-561 HDMI Line Transmitter Model Functions # 1 2 3 4 5 Feature ON LED HDMI IN Connector IR 3.
Your WP-561, WP-562 HDMI Transmitter/Receiver Pair 4.2 Your WP-562 HDMI Line Receiver Figure 4, Figure 5, Figure 6, and Table 2 define the receiver module.
Your WP-561, WP-562 HDMI Transmitter/Receiver Pair Figure 6: WP-562 HDMI Line Receiver US Model Functions Table 2: WP-562 HDMI Line Receiver Functions # 1 2 3 4 Feature ON LED HDMI OUT Connector IR 3.
Connecting the WP-561/WP-562 Transmitter/Receiver Pair 5 Connecting the WP-561/WP-562 Transmitter/Receiver Pair To install the WP-561 HDMI Line Transmitter: 1. Connect the CAT 5 cable 1 RJ-45 connector to the OUT 1 RJ-45 socket1. 2. Connect the CAT 5 cable 2 RJ-45 connector to the OUT 2 RJ-45 socket1. 3. Connect the 5V DC power to the terminal block pins2, taking care that the polarity is correct. 4.
Your PT-561, PT-562 HDMI Transmitter/Receiver Pair 6 Your PT-561, PT-562 HDMI Transmitter/Receiver Pair This section describes the: • PT-561 HDMI Line Transmitter, see section 6.1 • PT-562 HDMI Line Receiver, see section 6.2 6.1 Your PT-561 HDMI Line Transmitter Figure 7 and Table 3 define the PT-561: Figure 7: PT-561 HDMI Line Transmitter Table 3: PT-561 HDMI Line Transmitter Features # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Feature 5V DC HDMI IN Connector IR 3.
Your PT-561, PT-562 HDMI Transmitter/Receiver Pair 6.2 Your PT-562 HDMI Line Receiver Figure 8 and Table 4 define the PT-562: Figure 8: PT-562 HDMI Line Receiver Table 4: PT-562 HDMI Line Receiver Features # 1 2 3 4 5 Feature HDMI OUT Connector IR 3.
Connecting the PT-561 and PT-562 7 Connecting the PT-561 and PT-562 You can use the PT-561 HDMI Line Transmitter with the PT-562 HDMI Line Receiver to configure an HDMI transmitter/receiver system. To connect the PT-561 to the PT-562, as illustrated in the example in Figure 9, do the following: 1. Connect the CAT 5 OUT 1 and OUT 2 RJ-45 connectors1 on the PT-561 to the CAT 5 IN 1 and IN 2 RJ-45 connectors on the PT-562, respectively via two CAT 5 cables (see section 7.1). 2.
Connecting the PT-561 and PT-562 Figure 9: Connecting the PT-561/PT-562 HDMI Line Transmitter/Receiver 15
Connecting the PT-561 and PT-562 7.
Technical Specifications 8 Technical Specifications The technical specifications for WP-561/WP-562 and PT-561/PT-562 are shown in Table 6. Table 6: Technical Specifications 1 WP-561/PT561 WP-562/PT562 INPUTS: 1 HDMI connector 2 CAT 5 IN on RJ-45 connectors OUTPUTS: IR PORT: 2 CAT 5 OUT on RJ-45 connectors Bidirectional on a 3.5mm mini jack 1 HDMI connector BANDWIDTH: Supports up to 1.
LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics (hereafter Kramer) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms. HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for three years from the date of the first customer purchase. WHO IS PROTECTED? Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty. WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product.
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