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-110 Video+Audio Dual TP Transmitter

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User’s Guide

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400-0433-006

EQ1

EQ2

GAIN

SW3

SW5

SW6

SW4

Input 1

Equalization and Gain

SW=Software

HW=Hardware

HW=Hardware Control

SW=Software Control

Equalization and Gain

Input 2

Welcome!

We greatly appreciate your purchase of the MT115-110 Output Expansion

Card. We are sure you will find it reliable and simple to use. Superior

performance for the right price, backed by solid technical and customer

support is what ALTINEX has to offer.

We are committed to providing our customers with

Signal Management Solutions

to the most demanding audiovisual

installations at very competitive pricing and we welcome you to join the

ranks of our many satisfied customers throughout the world.

1. Precautions and Safety Warnings

Please read this manual carefully before using your MT115-110 and keep it

handy for future reference. These safety instructions are to ensure the long

life of your MT115-110 and to prevent fire and shock hazards. Please read

them carefully and heed all warnings.

1.1 General

• Qualified ALTINEX service personnel or its authorized

representatives must perform all service.

1.2 Handling

• Handle the MT115-110 carefully. Dropping or jarring can damage the

card.

• The MT115-110 contains components that are sensitive to

electrostatic discharge (ESD). Always use ESD safety precautions

when touching the card.

• To prevent fire or shock, do not expose this unit to water or moisture.

Do not place the MT115-110 in direct sunlight, near heaters or

heat-radiating appliances, or near any liquid. Exposure to direct

sunlight, smoke, or steam can harm internal components.

• Do not pull any cables that are attached to the MT115-110.

1.4 Cleaning

• Clean only the connector area with a dry cloth. Never use strong

detergents or solvents such as alcohol or thinner. Do not use a wet

cloth or water to clean the card. Do not clean or touch any

component or PCB.

1.5 FCC Notice

• This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

• This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits

for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a

commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can

radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions found herein, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in

a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case

the user will be required to correct the interference at his expense.

• Any changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by

ALTINEX, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the

equipment.

2. Installation Procedures

Step 1. Determine the switch settings as shown or use Diagram 3 of the online user's guide. Software video

gain adjustment is available with RS-232 control, or select hardware for a fixed gain of one.

See the online user's guide for RS-232 command details for gain and equalization control.

Step 2. Turn off power to the MultiTasker system and disconnect from AC power.

Step 3. Remove a slot cover (MT200-101) from one of the unused slots. Identify the slot number and note that

it is for RS-232 control.

Step 4. Slide the MT115-110 into the enclosure in order to connect it to the bus. Make sure the card fits into

place and then secure the card by tightening its retainer screws.

Step 5. Restore power to the enclosure. The LEDs for each input should be on and red.

Step 6. Connect the computer/component video and audio sources to Inputs 1 and 2. If a properly formatted

input signal is available, the Input LED will turn green.

Step 7. Connect the 4TP outputs to the input of the 4TP receivers.

Step 8. The MT115-110 is now ready for operation.

Note: Video equalization is provided to fine-tune the displayed image on the remote display. Equalization

adjustments on the transmitter and receiver work together. Start with both set to minimum (fully

CCW) and adjust slowly while monitoring the remote image. Make the most precise adjustments on

the receiver end closest to the video display.

3. Limited Warranty/Return policies

Please see the ALTINEX website at www.altinex.com for details on warranty and return policies.

Summary of content (15 pages)

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MT115MT115-110 Video+Audio Dual TP Transmitter User’s Guide Guide Welcome! 1.4 Cleaning We greatly appreciate your purchase of the MT115-110 Output Expansion Card. We are sure you will find it reliable and simple to use. Superior performance for the right price, backed by solid technical and customer support is what ALTINEX has to offer.
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MT115MT115-110 Video+Audio Dual TP Transmitter User’s Guide 4. Technical Specifications Specifications are subject to change. See www.altinex.com for up-to-date information. Features/Description Mechanical MT115-110 Enclosure Slots Inputs Video (2) 15-pin HD female Audio (2) 3.5 mm jack Weight Output One 0.5 lb (0.2 kg) T° Operating 10°C-35°C T° Maximum 50°C Humidity CAT-5/6 Twisted Pair MT115-110 90% non-condensing (2) RJ-45 female MTBF (calculations) 40,000 hrs (min.
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MT115MT115-110 Video+Audio Dual TP Transmitter User’s Guide 5. About Your MT115-110 The MT115-110 provides a means of transmitting computer or component video and audio signals over Twisted Pair-type (CAT-5) cable when used together with an ALTINEX Twisted Pair Video Receiver, such as the MT115-111 or TP115-111. The MT115-110 offers two 15-pin HD female inputs with native Plug & Play compatibility and two 3.5 mm audio input jacks. The RJ-45 outputs provide distributed drive to Twisted Pair cables.
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MT115MT115-110 Video+Audio Dual TP Transmitter 6.
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MT115MT115-110 Video+Audio Dual TP Transmitter Diagram 2: Internal View 400-0433-006 5 User’s Guide
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MT115MT115-110 Video+Audio Dual TP Transmitter User’s Guide Diagram 3: Switch Settings INPUT 1 Set SW6 to SW for software control of VIDEO GAIN, or to HW for a fixed VIDEO GAIN of one. Set SW4 to SW for software control of VIDEO EQ, or to HW for hardware control. SW4 INPUT 2 SW HW SW SW3 Set SW3 to SW for software control of VIDEO EQ, or to HW for hardware control. 400-0433-006 SW HW Set SW5 to SW for software control of VIDEO GAIN, or to HW for a VIDEO GAIN of one.
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MT115MT115-110 Video+Audio Dual TP Transmitter 7. Operation 7.2 Description of Commands 7.1 RS-232 Control Each command consists of three parts: Function, Card ID, and Unit ID. The MT115-110 has many advanced remote-control capabilities accessible through standard RS-232 communication using a computer, control system, or any device capable of RS-232 communication. Example: [VERC3U2] 7.1.1 RS-232 Interface VER = Function The control commands are in a simple ASCII character format.
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MT115MT115-110 Video+Audio Dual TP Transmitter User’s Guide 3. [CnS] Basic Commands The basic commands are used to provide general information about the card. These commands are most useful during the initial stages of setting up and operating the card. This command saves the card settings and displays the status. After the system is reset or powered off and on, the settings are restored. 1.
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MT115MT115-110 Video+Audio Dual TP Transmitter 7. [HELP] Example: This command displays information available for MT115-110 control. The MT115-110 C4 has each input set to a gain of 4 and equalization of 32. Send [?C4] and receive feedback similar to the following. Command Format: [HELPCn] Cn [(MT115-110C04)(VR690-0231-003C04) (GN0404C04)(EQ3232C04)] = Card ID (n = # from 1 to max slots) All status feedback is enclosed in brackets, "[ ]". Each data field within the status is enclosed in parentheses.
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MT115MT115-110 Video+Audio Dual TP Transmitter 12. [ACK] User’s Guide Command Format: [SGDmCn] This command displays the open and closed brackets, "[ ]", and is intended for use when feedback is disabled. Command Format: [ACKCn] m = Input # (m = 1 or 2) Cn = Card ID (n = slot # from 1 to max slots) Example: Cn = Card ID (n = # from 1 to max slots) Check for an input signal on Input 1 by sending [SGD1C4]. The card returns "[1]" if a signal is present and "[0]" if there is no input signal.
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MT115MT115-110 Video+Audio Dual TP Transmitter 21. [SIDn] Example: This command sets the ID of all cards in an enclosure to the same ID. After sending this command, all cards are addressed with the same ID. Use caution when a system with multiple board types. Display the gain setting for Input 2 of C4, then decrease the gain level by 3 from a starting value of 10 to an ending value of 7. Send [GAIN2C4] and the current setting for Input 1 is displayed.
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MT115MT115-110 Video+Audio Dual TP Transmitter User’s Guide 27. [RMG] Group Commands Group commands allow several cards with the same functions to be controlled simultaneously with a single command. Up to 8 groups (G1-G8) may be defined. These commands apply to all cards, not only the MT115-110. This command deletes one or all groups. 25. [WR] Example: Command Format: [RMGk] Gk = Group ID (k = # from 1-8, * for all) This command adds cards to a group.
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MT115MT115-110 Video+Audio Dual TP Transmitter 7.3 Summary of Commands User’s Guide 7.4 Menu Mode Basic Commands 1) [VER] Display firmware version 2) [C] Display card status 3) [CnS] Save card settings Menu Mode commands allow virtually the same functionality as programming commands. Unlike the programming commands in the previous sections, menu commands prompt the user to select from a list of available options. The system then responds based upon selections made by the user. 4) [...
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MT115MT115-110 Video+Audio Dual TP Transmitter 5. MT115-110 EXPANDED MENUS The system then interrogates all the cards available in its enclosure and displays a list of available cards. Example: 1: EQUALIZATION CONTROL 01: MT103-122 EQUALIZATION CONTROL 02: MT103-123 1: INPUT#1 32 04: MT115-110 6. 7. 8. EQUALIZATION CONTROL INPUT#1 (32) 1: INCREASE EQ LEVEL Enter the 2-digit ID and a menu for the card will be displayed. In the example above, enter "04" for the MT115-110.
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MT115MT115-110 Video+Audio Dual TP Transmitter 7.4.5 Menu Mode Examples 8. Troubleshooting Guide All Menu Mode examples assume an MT115-110 is installed in slot 4 of unit ID 1. NOTE: We have carefully tested and found no problems in the supplied MT115-110 unit. However, we would like to offer the following suggestions: The communication software you use may echo each character as it is typed when entering numeric values (not selecting menu items).