Description
Kramer MegaTOOLS TP-780TXR Video Extender Transmitter
The Kramer MegaTools TP-780TXR Video Extender Transmitter is a high-performance HDBaseT transmitter engineered to simplify multi-signal distribution in professional AV environments. It combines 4K HDMI video, Ethernet, RS-232, and IR signals and transports them over a single twisted-pair CAT cable with exceptional reliability and signal integrity. Designed for boardrooms, lecture venues, digital signage installations, and home theaters, the TP-780TXR delivers extended reach without compromising image quality or control capabilities. By converting all input signals into a cohesive HDBaseT stream, this transmitter enables seamless collaboration between sources, displays, and control systems across the distance you need, while minimizing cable clutter and installation complexity.
With a robust feature set and a compact form factor, the TP-780TXR is built to endure demanding environments and provide flexible deployment options. Whether you’re distributing a high-resolution presentation from a laptop to a wall display or integrating a control system that governs multiple displays, this transmitter ensures your signals stay synchronized and pristine from source to screen. Its HDBaseT integration allows a single CAT cable to carry uncompressed HDMI video up to 100 meters (330 feet), along with Ethernet data, RS-232, and IR control signals, making it an ideal backbone for scalable AV setups. The TP-780TXR is designed to work within Kramer’s MegaTOOLS ecosystem, enabling streamlined pairing with compatible receivers to build multi-room or multi-zone configurations that are simple to install and easy to maintain.
- 4K60Hz HDMI with HDBaseT transport: Delivers ultra-high-definition 4K60Hz video with 4:2:0 chroma sub-sampling over HDBaseT, ensuring compatibility with modern displays while maintaining color fidelity and smooth motion for cinematic content and high-detail data presentations.
- Comprehensive signal delivery over a single cable: Transmits HDMI, Ethernet, RS-232 and IR signals over twisted-pair CAT cabling, dramatically reducing cable clutter and simplifying routing in conference rooms, classrooms, and commercial spaces.
- Long-distance reliability: Extends video and control signals up to 100 meters (330 feet) over compatible CAT copper cables, enabling flexible room-to-room or floor-to-floor installations without sacrificing signal quality or timing.
- Integrated control capabilities: Supports RS-232 and IR transport to enable centralized control of displays, projectors, and source devices from a remote location, making it easier to automate and manage complex AV environments.
- Scalable deployment within the MegaTOOLS family: Designed to work in harmony with Kramer MegaTOOLS receivers and other HDBaseT-enabled devices, allowing you to build scalable, multi-zone distribution systems that adapt to changing room layouts and usage scenarios.
Technical Details of Kramer MegaTOOLS TP-780TXR Video Extender Transmitter
The TP-780TXR is engineered to deliver a streamlined, robust solution for transmitting high-bandwidth media and control signals across long distances. It encapsulates all input signals into a unified HDBaseT stream and uses a standard CAT cable to carry video, data, and control channels to a matching receiver. This design minimizes the amount of cabling required while preserving the integrity of each signal type, so presenters and operators experience synchronized visuals and responsive control from source to screen.
- Signal transmission: HDBaseT transmitter for 4K60Hz HDMI, Ethernet, RS-232, and IR signals over twisted pair
- Distance capability: Extends video and control signals up to 100 meters (330 feet) over CAT copper cables
- Input/Output configuration: HDMI input on the transmitter; HDBaseT output to a compatible receiver within the MegaTOOLS ecosystem
- Video compatibility: Supports 4K/60 Hz video with 4:2:0 chroma sub-sampling to balance bandwidth and compatibility with a wide range of displays
- Build and integration: Designed for professional AV installations requiring reliable long-distance distribution and centralized control
How to install Kramer TP-780TXR
- Plan your signal path by selecting a source device (Blu-ray player, computer, or media encoder) to feed the TP-780TXR HDMI input, and determine the location of the corresponding HDBaseT receiver in the display area.
- Connect the source’s HDMI output to the TP-780TXR HDMI input using a high-quality HDMI cable. Ensure the cable supports the required bandwidth for 4K60Hz content to preserve image fidelity.
- Run a CAT cable (Cat5e, Cat6, or higher) from the TP-780TXR HDBaseT output to the HDBaseT input on the matching Kramer MegaTOOLS receiver or compatible HDBaseT receiver in the display area.
- Connect the display device (TV or projector) to the receiver’s HDMI output, and if needed, attach Ethernet, RS-232, and IR devices to their respective ports on the transmitter and receiver ends according to your control and network routing plan.
- Provide power to both the transmitter and receiver according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and verify that all devices are powered on. If you use a control system, program your RS-232 commands or IR commands to operate the display and source devices as required.
- Configure any EDID preferences, control routing, and additional options in the control software or hardware matrix used in your installation. Test the signal path for video quality, latency, and responsiveness of control signals.
- Perform a final check of latency-sensitive content to ensure lip-sync and video timing are aligned across source and display. If any issues arise, adjust the EDID, color space, or chroma settings as needed and re-test.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the TP-780TXR used for? It is a high-performance HDBaseT transmitter that distributes 4K HDMI video, Ethernet data, RS-232 control signals, and IR commands over a single CAT cable to a compatible receiver, enabling long-distance AV distribution with centralized control.
- What resolutions does it support? It supports 4K60Hz video with 4:2:0 chroma sub-sampling to balance bandwidth needs while remaining compatible with a broad range of displays and sources.
- How far can you run the cable? Up to 100 meters (330 feet) over CAT copper cabling, depending on cable quality and installation conditions.
- Which signals can be transported? HDMI for video and audio, Ethernet data, RS-232 for device control, and IR for remote commands, all carried over HDBaseT to a matching receiver.
- Is it compatible with other HDBaseT receivers? The TP-780TXR is designed to work within the Kramer MegaTOOLS ecosystem, and it pairs with compatible HDBaseT receivers to form scalable, multi-room installations; for third-party HDBaseT receivers, verify compatibility with HDBaseT profiles used in your system.
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