MTPX Plus Series Mini Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher 68-1383-01 Rev.
Precautions Safety Instructions • English Warning This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The third (grounding) pin is a safety feature, do not attempt to bypass or disable it.
FCC Class A Notice 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. 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.
Table of Contents Chapter One • Introduction . ..................................................................................................... 1-1 About this Manual ..................................................................................................................... 1-2 About the MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers ........................................... 1-2 Twisted pair (TP) cable advantages .....................................................................................
Table of Contents, cont’d Using presets . ........................................................................................................................... 3-28 Example 6: Saving a preset ................................................................................................ 3-29 Example 7: Recalling a preset ............................................................................................ 3-30 Muting and unmuting audio/RS-232 outputs . .........................................
Using the Command/Response Tables ............................................................................ 4-8 Command/Response Table for SIS Commands .......................................................... 4-8 Symbol definitions ..................................................................................................................... 4-8 Command/response table for SIS commands . .....................................................................
Table of Contents, cont’d Special Characters .................................................................................................................... 5-27 Button-Label Generator Program ................................................................................... 5-27 Using the Button-Label Generator software ....................................................................... 5-28 Chapter Six • HTML Operation ............................................................................
Appendix A • Ethernet Connection . ................................................................................... A-1 Ethernet Link ................................................................................................................................ A-2 Ethernet connection ................................................................................................................. A-2 Default address ........................................................................................
Table of Contents, cont’d All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners.
MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers 1 Chapter One Introduction About this Manual About the MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers Definitions Features
Introduction About this Manual This manual contains installation, configuration, and operating information for the Extron MTPX Plus Twisted Pair (TP) Matrix Switchers. About the MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers The MTPX Plus matrix switcher distributes signals that are compatible with the Extron MTP and VTT/VTR product lines. The matrix switcher routes a TP input signal to any combination of TP outputs.
The MTPX Plus switchers input and output TP signals on RJ-45 connectors. A prepeaking feature on selected outputs allows you to boost the transmission distance of the output TP signal. N For best results, use a cable length of at least 50' (15 m) for all TP cables. Additionally, three or six (depending on the matrix size) 15-pin HD and 5-pole 3.5 mm direct insertion input connectors are available for direct RGB (VGA) and stereo audio inputs without an MTP transmitter.
Introduction, cont’d Twisted pair (TP) cable advantages Twisted pair cable is much smaller, lighter, more flexible, and less expensive than coaxial cable. These TP products make cable runs simpler and less cumbersome. Termination of the cable with RJ-45 connectors is simple, quick, and economical. C Do not connect this device to a computer data or telecommunications network.
Recommended maximum TP transmission distances at 60 Hz, — a MTP transmitter to switcher when the display is on the MTPX Plus local (VGA) output MT P T PRE- 15 HD MTP Transmitter A 1 PEAK ON T TPU IO OU AUD OFF OR NIT MO R WE PO 12V MAX .
Introduction, cont’d Recommended maximum TP transmission distances at 60 Hz, — transmitter to receiver using MTPX TP inputs and outputs MT P T PRE- 15 HD A MTP Transmitter MTP Receiver 3 PEAK ON T TPU IO OU AUD TS TPU OU OFF VID OR NO MO 1 IO AUD2 NIT MO R WE PO 12V MAX .5A LOCAL INPUTS UT MT INPUTS INP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ® INPUT SELECT LOCAL 1 2 4 5 6 RS-232 OUTPUT INSERTION 2 3 4 5 6 U P R A Y/C B LISTED 1T23 I.T.E.
Skew equalization Skew exists between wire pairs when the physical length of one wire pair is different from another. Skew affects the displayed image when the differential length between wire pairs exceeds 2 feet, causing the timing of the red, green, and blue video signals to appear out of alignment (horizontal registration errors). The signals transmitted on the shortest pair are shifted to the left if you are viewing white lines on a black background.
Introduction, cont’d Features Twisted pair inputs and outputs — The switchers input and output TP signals on female RJ-45 connectors. N For low resolution MTPs (S-video and composite video) on the TP inputs, the MTPX Plus audio circuits are compatible only with the newer generation, mono audio models. See your MTP transmitter/ receiver and refer to the associated manual to determine which MTP models you have.
Operational flexibility — Operations such as input/output selection, setting of presets, and adjustment of audio levels can be performed on the front panel or via either serial port. The serial ports allow remote control via a PC or a control system. • Front panel controls — The front panel controls support input and output selection, preset creation and selection, audio gain and attenuation, and volume control.
Introduction, cont’d 1-10 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Introduction
MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers 2 Chapter Two Installation Mounting the Switcher Rear Panel Cabling and Settings Front Panel Configuration Port
Installation Mounting the Switcher UL guidelines The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the installation of the MTPX Plus into a rack. 1. Elevated operating ambient temperature — If the equipment is installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient temperature.
Rear Panel Cabling and Settings Figure 2-2 shows the rear panel of the MTPX Plus 1616. 7 4 5 1 LOCAL OUTPUT RGB CONTROL LOCAL Tx Rx Tx Rx Tx Rx Tx Rx Tx Rx Tx Rx 7 8 Tx Rx Tx Rx 1 L 1 3 AUDIO 2 L 2 3 INPUT SELECT 3 2 R 1 R L 3 R 4 L 2 3 9 10 11 12 OUTPUTS 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 14 15 16 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 R MONO AUDIO OUTPUTS 3 1 INPUTS 4 5 RJ - 45 13 8 11 RESET ON 2 1.6A MAX 12 2 ACT LINK RGB RGB LISTED 1T23 I.T.E.
Installation, cont’d Signal inputs a Inputs (TP) connectors — Connect the TP outputs of compatible MTP or VTT transmitters to these RJ-45 female connectors. Do not connect this device to a computer data or telecommunications network. C N • You must configure the switcher for the appropriate content on the audio/ RS-232 wire pair (pins 3 and 6) for each TP input. See “Defining the audio/RS-232 wire pair“ in chapter 3, “Operation”.
b Local Inputs (VGA) connectors — Connect analog computervideo (RGB) sources to these 15-pin HD female connectors. N • c RGB The video that is input on this connector is converted to the proprietary TP signal output by the MTP 15HD transmitters, allowing you to eliminate some of the transmitters in your system. • Extron recommends against tying a local (VGA) input to a local (VGA) output; the image displayed from such a tie may be overpeaked.
Installation, cont’d The audio level for each local input can be individually set via the front panel or serial port control to ensure that the level on the output does not vary from input to input. See chapter 3, “Operation”, chapter 4, “Programmer’s Guide”, chapter 5, “Matrix Software”, and chapter 6, “HTML Operation”, for details.
N • Matrix sizes 1616 and smaller have one local video output. Matrix sizes 1632 and larger have two local video outputs. • These outputs are always outputs 1 and 2, with the same inputs tied to them as to TP outputs 1 and 2. • The video that is output on this (these) connector(s) is converted from the tied proprietary TP input signal or the local (VGA) input. This feature allows you duplicates of output(s) 1 (and 2) while eliminating the need for extra receivers.
Installation, cont’d By default, the audio ties follow the video ties. Audio breakaway, which can be activated via the front panel or under serial port or Ethernet control, allows you to select from any one of the audio input sources and route it separately from its corresponding video source. See chapter 3, “Operation”, chapter 4, “Programmer’s Guide”, chapter 5, “Matrix Software”, and chapter 6, “HTML Operation”, for details.
Cabling It is vital that your Ethernet cables be the correct cable type, and that they be properly terminated with the correct pinout. Ethernet links use Category (CAT) 5e or CAT 6, unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) cables, terminated with RJ-45 connectors. Ethernet cables are limited to a length of 328’ (100 m). N Do not use standard telephone cables. Telephone cables do not support Ethernet or Fast Ethernet. Do not stretch or bend cables. Transmission errors can occur.
Installation, cont’d Patch (straight) cable Pin Side Pins: 12345678 RJ-45 Connector Side 1 Wire color Pin Side 2 Wire color 1 White-orange 1 White-orange 2 Orange 2 Orange 3 White-green 3 White-green 4 Blue 4 Blue 5 White-blue 5 White-blue 6 Green 6 Green 7 White-brown 7 White-brown 8 Brown 8 Brown Crossover cable Insert Twisted Pair Wires Pin Side 1 Wire color 1 White-orange Pin Side 2 Wire color 1 White-green Green 2 Orange 2 3 White-green 3 White-oran
Front Panel Configuration Port CONTROL ENTER PRESET I/O VIEW ESC VIDEO AUDIO CONFIG MTPX PLUS SERIES SWITCHER 13 Figure 2-11 — Front panel configuration port m Configuration port — This 2.5 mm mini stereo jack serves the same serial communications function as the rear panel Remote port, but it is easier to access than the rear port after the matrix switcher has been installed and cabled. The optional 9-pin D to 2.
Installation, cont’d 2-12 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Installation
MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers 3 Chapter Three Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators Front Panel Operations Rear Panel Operations Optimizing the Audio Video Adjustments Troubleshooting Configuration Worksheets
Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators The front panel controls (figure 3-1 and figure 3-2) are grouped into two sets. The input and output buttons, a and b, are grouped on the left side of the control panel. The control buttons and video/audio (I/O) selection buttons, c and h, are grouped on the right side of the panel.
Input and output buttons Primary functions Action: Select input or output for tie being created. Indications: Blink: potential tie/untie Lit: current tie Amber: video and audio tie Green: video only tie Red: audio only tie 1 2 3 through 16 32 or Secondary functions I/O Grouping Action 1: Input 1 and Output 1: Select I/O Group mode. Action 2/ indication: Assign an input or output to the selected group. Lit: Input or output is assigned to the selected group.
Operation, cont’d N If the switcher has fewer inputs or outputs than input or output buttons, only the buttons for which the switcher has an input or output select and identify that input or output. a b 3-4 Input buttons — The input buttons have two primary functions (•) and six secondary functions (❏): • Select an input. • Identify the selected input. ❏ (Input 1 only) With the Output 1 button, select I/O Group mode. See “I/O grouping” on page 3-23.
Control buttons Primary functions Action: Indication: Save changes Select Preset mode Select View mode Cancel/escape Blink: save needed Blink: Save preset Lit: Recall preset View mode selected Flashes once ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC Select group 1. Select group 2. Select group 3. Select group 4. Select 9600 baud. Blink: selected Select 19200 baud.
Operation, cont’d d e Preset button — The Preset button has two primary functions (•) and three secondary functions (❏): • Activates Save Preset mode to save a configuration as a preset and Recall Preset mode to activate a previously-defined preset. • Blinks when Save Preset mode is active and lights steadily when Recall Preset mode is active. ❏ In the I/O Group mode, selects group 2 and indicates the selection. See “I/O grouping” on page 3-23.
f Esc (>) button — The Esc (>) button has two primary functions (•) and five secondary functions (❏): • Cancels operations or selections in progress and resets the front panel button indicators. N The Esc (>) button does not reset the current configuration, the Video button and Audio selection button, any presets, or any audio gain or attenuation or volume settings. • Flashes once to indicate that the escape function has been activated.
Operation, cont’d I/O controls Primary functions Action/ indication: Select video. Green when selected Select audio. Red when selected VIDEO AUDIO Secondary functions Front panel locks Resets With Enter, select Lock mode 2 and/or toggle between mode 0 and mode 2. Action 2: Select Lock mode 1 and/or toggle between mode 2 and mode 1. Action: Port configuration Action/ indication: Audio Action/ indication: g 3-8 Action 1: Perform a system reset Select RS-232. Blink: selected Select RS-422.
h Audio button — The Audio button has two primary functions (•) and five secondary functions (❏): • Selects and deselects audio (or RS-232 if the audio/RS-232 wire pair is set for RS-232) for a configuration that is being created or viewed. • Lights to indicate that audio is available for configuration or viewing. ❏ Selects the Audio mode, in which you can adjust the input audio level and the output audio volume.
Operation, cont’d Front Panel Operations The following sections detail the power-up process and then provide sample procedures for the following actions: • Creating ties, sets of ties, and configurations • Changing a configuration • Viewing ties, sets of ties, and configurations • Creating I/O groups • Saving a preset • Recalling a preset • Muting and unmuting outputs • Viewing and adjusting the TP input audio level • Viewing and adjusting the local output volume • Locking and unlocking
Front panel security lockouts In the procedural descriptions that follow, it is assumed that the switcher is in Lock mode 0 (fully unlocked). The following two Lock modes are also available: • Lock mode 1 — All changes are locked from the front panel (except for setting Lock mode 2). Some functions can be viewed. • Lock mode 2 — Advanced features are locked and can be viewed only. Basic functions are unlocked. N The switcher is shipped from the factory in Lock mode 2.
Operation, cont’d Creating a configuration The current configuration can be changed using the front panel buttons. Change the current configuration as follows: 1. Press the Esc button to clear any input button indicators, output button indicators, or control button indicators that may be lit. 2. Select video, audio, or both for configuration by pressing the Video button and/or Audio button. 3. Select the desired input and output(s) by pressing the input and output buttons.
Example 1: Creating a set of video and audio ties In the following example, input 5 is tied to outputs 3, 4, and 8. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. N This example assumes that there are no ties in the current configuration. 1. Press and release the Esc button (figure 3-4). Press the Esc button to clear all selections. C O NT R O L ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC The button flashes once. Figure 3-4 — Clear all selections 2.
Operation, cont’d N You can cancel the entire set of ties at this point by pressing and releasing the Esc button. The Esc button flashes once. 5. Press and release the Enter button (figure 3-8). Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change. All input buttons and output buttons return to unlit or background illumination. ENTER The Enter button returns to unlit or background illumination.
Example 2: Adding a tie to a set of video and audio ties In the following example, a new video tie is added to the current configuration. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. N This example assumes that you have performed example 1. 1. Press and release the Esc button (figure 3-10). Press the Esc button to clear all selections. C O NT R O L ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC The button flashes once. Figure 3-10 — Clear all selections 2.
Operation, cont’d 5. Press and release the Enter button (figure 3-14). Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change. All input buttons and output buttons return to unlit or background illumination. ENTER The Enter button returns to unlit or background illumination. Figure 3-14 — Press the Enter button The current configuration (figure 3-15) is now: • Input 5 video is tied to output 1, output 3, output 4, and output 8. • Input 5 audio is tied to output 3, output 4, and output 8.
Example 3: Removing a tie from a set of video and audio ties In the following example, an existing audio tie is removed from the current configuration. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. N This example assumes that you have performed example 1 and example 2. 1. Press and release the Esc button (figure 3-16). Press the Esc button to clear all selections. C O NT R O L ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC The button flashes once. Figure 3-16 — Clear all selections 2.
Operation, cont’d 4. Press and release the output 4 button (figure 3-19). C O NT R O L Press and release the Output 4 button. The button blinks red to indicate the pending change: audio input will be untied. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32 ENTER PRESET O U T P U T S VIEW The Enter button blinks green to indicate the need to confirm the change. Figure 3-19 — Deselect the output 5. Press and release the Enter button (figure 3-20).
Viewing a configuration The current configuration can be viewed using the front panel buttons. The View-only mode prevents inadvertent changes to the current configuration. View-only mode also provides a way to mute audio or RS-232 outputs (see “Muting and unmuting audio/RS-232 outputs” on page 3-32. View the current configuration as follows: 1. Press the Esc button to clear any input button indications, output button indications, or control button indications that may be on. 2.
Operation, cont’d Example 4: Viewing video and audio (RS-232), audio (RS-232) only, and video only ties In the following example, we view the video and audio (or RS-232), audio- (or RS-232-) only, and video-only ties in the current configuration. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. N This example assumes that you have performed example 1, example 2, and example 3. 1. Press and release the Esc button (figure 3-22). Press the Esc button to clear all selections.
4. Press and release the input 5 button (figure 3-24). Press and release the Input 5 button. The button lights amber.
Operation, cont’d 6. Press and release the Video button and the Audio button to toggle the Video button on green and the Audio button either unlit or background illuminated (figure 3-26). Press the Video button to select it. Press the Audio button to deselect it. I/O VIDEO The button lights green when selected. The button is unlit or background illuminated when deselected. AUDIO The output buttons for outputs that are tied to Input 5 light green to indicate video ties (audio breakaway).
I/O grouping I/O grouping is a matrix switcher feature that allows you to subdivide the front panel controls of the matrix into four smaller functional sub-switchers and limit tie creation using the front panel only. Inputs and outputs can be assigned to one of four groups or not assigned to any group. When you are creating ties on the front panel, inputs and outputs that are assigned to a group can be tied only to other outputs and inputs within the same group.
Operation, cont’d The I/O groups can be set up on the front panel or by using RS-232/RS-422 and LAN ports and either the SIS or the Windows control program (see chapter 4, “Programmer’s Guide”, and chapter 5, “Matrix Software”). Create I/O groups on the front panel as follows: N I/O groups are protected when front panel lock mode 2 is selected. You can view the groups in lock mode 2, but you cannot change them from the front panel. See “Setting the front panel Locks (Executive modes)” on page 3-46. 1.
Example 5: Grouping inputs and outputs In the following an example, several switcher inputs and outputs are assigned to groups. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. 1. Press and release the Esc button (figure 3-29). Press the Esc button to clear all selections. C O NT R O L ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC The button flashes once. Figure 3-29 — Clear all selections 2.
Operation, cont’d 4. Press and release the Input 1 through 4 and Output 1 through 4 buttons (figure 3-32). Press and release the Input 1 through Input 4 buttons. The selected buttons light green. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32 I N P U T S Press and release the Output 1 through Output 4 buttons. The selected buttons light green. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 O U T P U T S 8 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32 Figure 3-32 — Assign inputs and outputs 5.
7. Simultaneously press and release the Video button and Audio button (figure 3-35). The switcher exits I/O Group mode. N If you do nothing for approximately 30 seconds, the front panel times out and the switcher exits I/O Group mode. • Group 1 consists of inputs 1 through 4 and outputs 1 through 4. • Group 2 consists of inputs 5 through 8 and outputs 5 through 8. I/O VIDEO AUDIO Simultaneously, press and release both buttons.
Operation, cont’d Using presets The current configuration (configuration 0) can be saved as a preset in any one of 32 preset memory addresses. All 32 presets are assigned to the input buttons and output buttons and are available to be either saved or retrieved from the front panel. When a preset is retrieved from memory, it becomes the current configuration. N • Only the audio and video ties are stored and recalled; audio gain settings are not saved, and they do not change when a preset is recalled.
Example 6: Saving a preset In the following example, the current configuration is saved as a preset. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. 1. Press and release the Esc button (figure 3-37). Press the Esc button to clear all selections. C O NT R O L VIEW ENTER PRESET ESC The button flashes once. Figure 3-37 — Clear all selections 2. Press and hold the Preset button for approximately 2 seconds until it blinks (figure 3-38).
Operation, cont’d 4. Press and release the Enter button (figure 3-40). The current configuration is now stored in the selected memory location. Press the Enter button to save the preset. C O NT R O L ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC 1 The Enter and Preset buttons return to unlit or background illumination. 2 3 4 15 16 17 18 19 20 31 32 I N P U T S All input buttons return to unlit or background illumination.
3. Press and release the input or output button for the desired preset (figure 3-43). Press and release the Input 1 button. The button blinks red to indicate that this preset number is selected but not recalled. C O NT R O L ENTER PRESET 1 2 3 4 15 16 17 18 19 20 31 32 I N P U T S VIEW ESC The Enter button blinks to indicate the need to recall the preset. Figure 3-43 — Select the preset 4. Press and release the Enter button (figure 3-44).
Operation, cont’d Muting and unmuting audio/RS-232 outputs Individual audio or RS-232 outputs can be muted or unmuted as follows: N Mutes are protected when front panel Lock mode 2 is selected. You can view the status of the output (muted or unmuted) in Lock mode 2 but you cannot change it from the front panel. See “Setting the front panel Locks (Executive modes)” on page 3-46. 1.
Video cannot be muted. The lit status of the button is unimportant. Press the Audio button to toggle on and off. I/O VIDEO AUDIO The button lights red when selected. Until you select an input, the buttons for all outputs with no audio ties light amber if no inputs are tied or red if only video is tied. Red Amber Unlit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32 O U T P U T S Figure 3-46 — Select audio only N Output mutes are protected when front panel Lock mode 2 is selected.
Operation, cont’d 6. Press and release the View button to exit View-only mode (figure 3-49). Press the View button to exit View-Only mode. All input buttons and output buttons return to unlit or background illumination. VIEW The View button returns to unlit or background illumination.
Audio gain and attenuation is displayed differently on different models. • Switchers with 32 output buttons — Each output button indicates 1 dB when lit steadily. See the table on page 3-36. • Switchers with 16 output buttons — Each output button indicates 1 dB when blinking and 2 dB when lit steadily. See the table on page 3-37. 4. Press and release the Esc (>) and View (<) buttons to increase and decrease the audio level. 5. Press and release the Audio button to exit the Audio mode.
Operation, cont’d 32-output button audio gain and attenuation display MTPX Plus 1632, 3216, 3232 HVA dB 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 dB 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 22 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 21 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
16-output button audio gain and attenuation display MTPX Plus 816, 168, 1616 dB 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 22 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 21 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 16 1 2 3 4
Operation, cont’d 3. Press and release the Input 5 button (figure 3-53). Press and release the Input 5 button. The button lights green. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32 I N P U T S The output buttons display the selected input’s audio level and polarity (gain or attenuation). • Each output button indicates 1 dB when lit. When the buttons are lit green, they indicate a gain (+) audio level. When the output buttons are lit red, they indicate an attenuation (-) level.
Press the View button to decrease the input audio level by 1 dB per button push. VIEW Unlit Red • The output buttons display the selected input's 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32 O U T P U T S audio level and polarity (gain or attenuation). • Each output button indicates 1 dB when lit. When the buttons are lit green, they indicate a gain (+) audio level. When the output buttons are lit red, they indicate an attenuation (-) level.
Operation, cont’d Viewing and adjusting the local output volume The audio level of each local output can be displayed and adjusted through a range of 100% (no attenuation) to 0% (maximum [76 dB] attenuation). The audio level can be adjusted from the front panel or under RS-232/RS-422 or Ethernet control. The default volume is 100% (no attenuation). N Output volume is protected when front panel Lock mode 2 is selected. You can view the volume in Lock mode 2 but you cannot adjust it from the front panel.
Audio volume display Highest # input Highest # input button lit button lit dB of dB of Output 16-input 32-input Output 16-input 32-input switcher switcher attenuation volume switcher switcher attenuation volume None 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 None 76 0% 1 63 5.5% 1 62 7% 2 61 8.5% 2 60 10% 3 59 11.5% 3 58 13% 4 57 14.5% 4 56 16% 5 55 17.5% 5 54 19% 6 53 20.5% 6 52 22% 7 51 23.5% 7 50 25% 8 49 26.5% 8 48 28% 9 47 29.
Operation, cont’d Depending on the switcher model, the input buttons blink or light sequentially to indicate the approximate volume of the selected output. Volume is defined as a percentage of the input audio signal that is applied to the output. From 0% of volume, the first Esc (>) button push applies 5.5% of the input audio signal. From 5.5% on, each Esc (>) push applies 1.5% more of the input audio signal to the output: • Push Esc (>) button again — 5.5% + 1.
Example 10: Viewing and adjusting a local output volume level In the following example, the audio output volume is viewed and adjusted. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. N Because of the different volume display schemes, the output volume levels that result from the following example are shown twice: as displayed on a 32-input button switcher and on a 16-input button switcher. The 32-button displays show the actions that led up to the display.
Operation, cont’d Figure 3-61 shows the same volume (41.5%) as in figure 3-61, but displayed on a 16-input-button switcher, such as an MTPX Plus 1616. Blinking button –39 dB attenuation, 41.5% volume INPUTS 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Lit button Unlit button • The input LEDs display the selected output's audio volume level. • In this example, the lit/blinking input buttons indicate 41.5 to 44.5 percent of the applied audio input.
Figure 3-63 shows the same volume (61%) as in figure 3-62, but displayed on a 16-input-button switcher, such as an MTPX Plus 168. Blinking Button -26 dB attenuation 61% volume INPUTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Lit Buttons Unlit Buttons • The input LEDs display the selected output’s audio volume level. • In this example, the lit/blinking input buttons indicate 59.5 to 62.5 percent of the applied audio input.
Operation, cont’d Setting the front panel locks (Executive modes) The matrix switcher has three levels of front panel security lock that limit the operation of the switcher from the front panel. The three levels are: • Lock mode 0 — The front panel is completely unlocked. All front panel functions are available. • Lock mode 1 — All changes are locked from the front panel (except for setting Lock mode 2). Some functions can be viewed. • Lock mode 2 — Basic functions are unlocked.
Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 0 N If the switcher is in Lock mode 0 or mode 1, this procedure selects mode 2. If the switcher is in Lock mode 2, this procedure selects mode 0 (unlocks the switcher). Toggle the lock on and off by pressing and holding the Enter button, the Video button, and the Audio button simultaneously for approximately 2 seconds (figure 3-65).
Operation, cont’d Performing a system reset from the front panel The front panel reset is identical to issuing the EZXXX} SIS command (see chapter 4, “Programmer’s Guide”). A system reset performs the following functions: • Clears all ties and presets • Clears all audio or RS-232 mutes • Resets all I/O grouping • Resets all input level/peaking to zero • Resets all input and output skew adjustments to zero.
Press and hold the Input 1 and Input 2 buttons simultaneously to toggle background illumination mode on or off. 1 2 3 16 17 18 19 32 I N P U T S After approximately 2 seconds, release the Input 1 and Input 2 buttons. Figure 3-68 — Toggle background illumination on or off Defining the audio/RS-232 wire pair N The TP audio/RS-232 input wire pair configurations are protected when front panel Lock mode 2 is selected.
Operation, cont’d 3. To change an input’s audio/RS-232 wire pair configuration, press and release the input button to toggle that input’s configuration (figure 3-70). Press and release the Input 8 button to toggle the configuration of input 8’s audio/RS-232 wire pair (to audio, in this example). INPUTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 16 Figure 3-70 — Audio/RS-232 selection 4. Press and release an output button to exit the Serial Port and Audio/RS-232 Input Configuration mode (figure 3-71).
2. Release the Control buttons. N If front panel Lock mode 2 is selected and you try to perform step 3, the actions are ignored and the Enter, Video, and Audio buttons flash. See “Setting the front panel Locks (Executive modes)” on page 3-46. 3. To change a value, press and release the button that relates to the desired value (figure 3-73).
Operation, cont’d Reset Mode Comparison/Summary Mode Activation Result The switcher reverts to the factory default firmware. Event scripting will not start if the switcher is powered on in this mode. All user files N After a mode 1 reset is and settings (drivers, adjustments, IP settings, etc) performed, update the switcher’s are maintained. firmware to the latest version.
Performing a hard reset (reset 1) The hard reset function restores the switcher to the base firmware that it was shipped with. After a hard reset, events do not automatically start, but user settings and files are restored. Perform a hard reset as follows: N The hard reset restores the factory-installed firmware. The switcher reverts to that factory firmware the next time power is cycled off and on unless a firmware update is performed before the power cycle. 1.
Operation, cont’d Performing soft system resets (resets 3, 4, and 5) Perform a soft reset of the switcher as follows: Use an Extron Tweeker or other small screwdriver to press and hold the rear panel Reset button until the front panel Video and Audio buttons blink the number of times for the desired reset: once (events reset), twice (system reset), or three times (absolute reset) (figure 3-76). RESET Events Reset (Mode 1) Reset LED flashes once. Release, then immediately press and release again.
Optimizing the Audio Each local input’s audio level can be adjusted within a range of -18 dB to +24 dB, so there are no noticeable volume differences between sources and for the best headroom and signal-to-noise ratio. Each local audio output’s volume can be adjusted from full loudness to effectively muted. Adjust the levels as follows: 1. Connect audio sources to all desired inputs and connect the local audio outputs to output devices such as audio players.
Operation, cont’d Configuration Worksheets Rather than trying to remember the configuration for each preset, use worksheets to record this information. Make copies of the blank worksheet on page 3-59 (32-input button and -output button switchers) and page 3-61 (16-button switchers) and use one for each preset configuration. Cross out all unused or inactive inputs and outputs. Use different colors for video and audio.
Worksheet example 2: Daily configuration Figure 3-78 continues from worksheet example 1 by showing the video and audio ties that make up the configuration of preset 1. Solid lines shows video ties and dashed lines show the audio ties.
Operation, cont’d Worksheet example 3: Test configuration The A/V system in our fictional organization needs to be fine tuned on a regular basis. Figure 3-79 shows a typical test configuration, with an Extron video test generator (input 12) generating a test pattern to all monitors (outputs 1, 2, 3, and 8). Sound checks are run from the CD player (input 5) to all audio systems (outputs 1, 2, 4, 5, and 8).
MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-59 18 17 Title: 19 3 19 3 20 4 20 4 21 5 21 5 Video: 22 6 22 6 23 7 23 7 24 8 24 8 25 9 25 9 Audio: Output destinations 26 10 26 10 27 11 27 11 28 12 28 12 32-button switchers configuration worksheet Fill in the preset number and use colors, or dashes, etc. to make connecting lines. Indicate if the configuration is for Video, Audio, or both.
Operation, cont’d 3-60 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation
MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-61 2 1 Title: 3 3 4 4 5 5 Video: 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 Audio: Output destinations 11 11 10 10 12 12 16-button switchers configuration worksheet Fill in the preset number and use colors, or dashes, etc. to make connecting lines. Indicate if the configuration is for video, audio, or both.
Operation, cont’d 3-62 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation
MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers 4 Chapter Four Programmer’s Guide Serial Ports Ethernet (LAN) Port Host-to-Switcher Instructions Switcher-Initiated Messages Switcher Error Responses Using the Command/Response Tables Command/Response Table for SIS Commands Command Response Table for IP-specific SIS Commands Special Characters
Programmer’s Guide Serial Ports The switcher has two serial ports that can be connected to a host device such as a computer running the HyperTerminal utility, an RS-232 capable PDA, or a control system. These ports make serial control of the switcher possible. The serial ports are: • The rear panel Remote (RS-232 or RS-422) port, a 9-pin D female connector • The front panel Configuration (RS-232) port, a 2.
Front panel Configuration port N This port is hardwired for RS-232 only. The optional 9-pin D to 2.5 mm mini jack TRS RS-232 cable, part #70-335-01 (figure 4-2) can be used for connection to the Configuration port. 6 feet (1.
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Ethernet (LAN) Port The rear panel Ethernet connector on the switcher can be connected to an Ethernet LAN or WAN. Communications between the switcher and the controlling device is via telnet (a TCP socket using port 23). The TCP port can be changed if necessary. This connection makes SIS control of the switcher possible using a computer connected to the same LAN or WAN.
Default IP addresses To access the MTPX Plus switcher via the LAN port, you need the unit’s IP address, and may need the subnet mask and the gateway address. If the IP address has been changed to an address comprised of words and characters, you can determine the actual numeric IP address using the ping (ICMP) utility (see appendix A, “Ethernet Connection”, for more details). If the addresses have not been changed, the factoryspecified defaults are: • IP address • Gateway address 192.168.254.254 0.0.0.
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Using Verbose Mode Telnet connections to an MTPX Plus switcher can be used to monitor for changes that occur on the switcher, such as front panel operations and SIS commands from other telnet sockets or a serial port. For a telnet session to receive change notices from the switcher, the telnet session must be in verbose mode 3. See the Verbose Mode SIS command on page 4-26. In verbose mode 3, the telnet socket reports changes in messages that resemble SIS command responses.
Innn Audxx] The switcher initiates the Aud message when a front panel input audio level change has occurred. nn is the input number and xx is the dB level. Outnn Volxx] The switcher initiates the Vol message when a front panel output audio volume change has occurred. nn is the output number and xx is the volume level. Amtnn*x] The switcher initiates the Amt message when an audio or RS-232 output mute is toggled on or off from the front panel.
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Using the Command/Response Tables The command/response tables begin on page 4-10. Lower-case letters are acceptable in the command field except where indicated for the gain and attenuation commands. The table below shows the hexadecimal equivalent of each ASCII character used in the command/response table. ASCII to HEX Conversion Table Space Symbols are used throughout the table to represent variables in the command/ response fields.
X1$ = Local output sync polarity 0 = H- / V- (default) 1 = H+ / V2 = H- / V+ 3 = H+ / V+ 4 = No sync stripping (composite, S-video, YUV) X1% = Local audio output number 1 – 4 (matrix sizes 1616 and smaller) 1 – 8 (matrix sizes 1632 and larger) X1^ = Volume adjustment range 0 – 64 (1 dB/step except for 0-to-1, which is 22 dB) (default = 64 [0 dB]) (See the table on page 4-14.
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description Create ties • Commands can be entered back-to-back in a string, with no spaces. For example: 1*1!02*02&003*003%4*8$. • The quick multiple tie and tie input to all output commands activate all I/O switches simultaneously. • The matrix switchers support 1-, 2-, and 3-digit numeric entries (1*1, 02*02, or 001*001).
Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command Response (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Additional description Audio/RS-232 TP input (wire pair 3 and 6) configuration N The RS-232 output insert ports, when enabled (EX%*1Lrpt}), override the audio/RS-232 TP input configurations. Configure input as audio Define the audio/RS-232 X#*0\ TypX#*0] input as audio, such as provided by an MTP 15HD A transmitter.
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description Input skew adjustment Set all input skew adjustment values EX#*X(*X(*X(Iseq} IseqX#*X(*X(*X(] Set a specific skew adjustment for the TP input. X( values are listed in RGB order. Set input 2’s skew settings as follows: Red = 0 ns Green = 0 ns Blue = 8 ns (delayed 8 ns).
Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description Local video output sync polarity N The command structure differs, depending on the size of the matrix. Matrix sizes 1616 and smaller do not need the local output variable (X1#). Matrix sizes 1632 and larger require the variable. Set local output polarity Set the horizontal and EX1$Opol} OpolX1$] (matrix size 1616 and vertical sync polarity for a local output.
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command Response (host to switcher) Additional description (switcher to host) Audio output volume N The table below defines the value of each audio volume step. X16 value dB of attenuation Output volume X16 value dB of attenuation Output volume X16 value dB of attenuation Output volume 00 76 0% 01 63 5.5% 23 41 38.5% 45 19 71.5% 02 62 7% 24 40 40% 46 18 73% 03 61 8.
Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description Audio input gain and attenuation N The set gain (G) and set attenuation (g) commands are case sensitive. Set input audio gain to +dB X#*X1&G InX#•AudX1*] value Example: 1*2G In01•Aud+02] Set input audio attenuation to -dB value Increment gain X#*X1(g InX#•AudX1*] Set input 1 audio gain to +2 dB. X#+G InX#•AudX1*] Increase gain by 1 dB.
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command Response EX#,X2!NI} E1,Podium camNI} Nmi01,Podium cam] (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Additional description Names (continued) Write input name Example: Read input name Write output name Example: Read output name EX#NI} EX#,X2!NO} E1,Main PJ1NO} EX#NO} NmiX#,X2!] Name input 1 “Podium cam”. X2!] NmoX#,X2!] Nmo01,Main PJ1] Name output 1 “Main PJ1”.
Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description Save, recall, and directly write presets (continued) Direct write process — N The direct write of a global preset should always be preceded by a clear global preset ties command of that same preset number, as shown below. In a directly-written preset, each output position’s tied input (or no tied input) remains unchanged unless overwritten or cleared.
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description Lock (executive) modes N See “Setting the front panel locks (Executive modes)” in chapter 3, “Operation”, for more information on the Lock modes. Enable Lock mode 1. Lock all front panel functions 1X Exe1] 2X Exe2] Enable Lock mode 2. 0X Exe0] Enable Lock mode 0.
Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description View ties, gain, volume, mutes, presets, and DIP switch status View RGB (video) output tie Example: X@& X!] 12] 5& View video output tie X@% Example: 7% View audio output tie X@$ Example: 3$ View output volume Example: X1%V 7V View input gain Example: X#G 4G X!] 02] X!] 06] X1^] 55] X1*] -02] X2$1X2$2 ...
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description View ties, gain, volume, mutes, presets, and DIP switch status (continued) View audio global preset configuration Command description: Response description: N EX2)*X@*2VC} X!n•X!n+1•...•X!n+15•Aud] Show preset X2)’s audio configuration. Show the input tied to 16 sequential outputs, starting from output X@.
Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description View ties, gain, volume, mutes, presets, and DIP switch status (continued) View Input Select DIP switch positions and level/ peaking status EStat} X2%1X2%2...X2%n*X*] Each X2% is the switch position for that rear panel Input Select DIP switch from 1 to n. n = 3 for matrix sizes up to 1616, n = 6 for matrix sizes of 1632 and larger.
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command Response I VX2^XX2&•AX2^XX2&] (host to switcher) Additional description (switcher to host) Information requests Information request V (video) matrix size• A (audio) matrix size Request part number N See appendix B for part X2*] numbers.
Command/Response Table for IP-specific SIS Commands Symbol definitions X4) = Matrix name (Up to 240 alphanumeric characters) N The following characters are invalid in the name: {space} ~ , @ = ` [ ] { } < > ‘ “ ; : | \ and ?.
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d X6^ X6& X6* = Time (in 10 ms increments) to wait for characters 10 (= 100 ms, default) - 32767 = Time (in 10 ms increments) to wait between characters 2 (= 20 ms, default) - 32767 = Port timeout interval (in 10-sec.
Command/response table for IP-specific SIS commands Command ASCII command Response EX4)CN} ECN} E•CN} Ipn•X4)] X4)] Ipn•X4)] EX4@CT} ECT} EX4$CZ} IptX4@] X4#] IpzX4$] E8.
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/response table for IP-specific SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command Response Additional description EF,X5!,X5$,X5#EM} IpeF,X5!,X5$,X5#] EF,72,0,2EM} IpeF*72*0*3] You must first have set an e-mail recipient for the e-mail account number (X5!), using the separate Set e-mail recipient (CR) command. E-mail account #72, JSmith, will receive fail/missing and fixed/restored messages for both fans. EX5!,X5$,X5#EM} X5$,X5$,X5$, ...
MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers 5 Chapter Five Matrix Software Matrix Switchers Control Program Optimizing the Video Special Characters Button-Label Generator Program
Matrix Software Matrix Switchers Control Program The Windows-based Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program communicates with the switcher via the Ethernet LAN port, the rear panel Remote RS-232/ RS-422 port, and the front panel Configuration (RS-232) port to provides an easy way to set up ties and sets of ties. The program is compatible with Windows 2000, Windows XP, and later. Updates to these programs can be downloaded from the Extron Web site (www.extron.com).
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Matrix Software, cont’d Using the Matrix Switcher Control software Many items found in the Matrix Switchers Control Program are also accessible via front panel controls (see chapter 3, ”Operation”) and under SIS control (see chapter 4, “Programmer’s Guide”). The Matrix Switcher+ Help Program provides information on settings and on how to use the control program itself. 1.
a. Examine the Matrix IP Address field in the IP Connection window. The field displays the last Matrix IP address entered. If the IP address is correct: Proceed to step 3b. If the address is not correct: Either click in the Matrix IP Address field and enter the IP address or click on the scroll down button ( ) and select from among the recently used addresses. Proceed to step 3b. N If the local system administrators have not changed the value, the factoryspecified default, 192.168.254.
Matrix Software, cont’d Figure 5-6 — Sample program window (complete) • To set up audio in Follow mode (audio and video have the same tie configuration), select the Follow box at the bottom of the window (figure 5-5). To set up audio in breakaway mode (audio and video have different tie configurations), deselect the Follow box (figure 5-6). • To make the control program easier to use, assign a device icon to each input and output.
Figure 5-7 — Control program IP setting/options window N When the control program is connected to the switcher via a serial port, the Administrator and User Password fields are not masked. If a password has been inadvertently changed to an unknown value, you can look up and, if desired, change a password in this window without knowing the current password. Matrix IP Address field The Matrix IP Address field contains the IP address of the connected matrix switcher.
Matrix Software, cont’d Extron Name/Descriptor field The Extron Name/Descriptor field contains the name used as the “from” information when the MTPX Plus switcher e-mails notification of its failed or repaired status. This descriptor can be changed to any valid name, up to 12 alphanumeric characters. N The following characters are invalid in the Extron Name/Descriptor field: {space} + ~ , @ = ‘ [ ] { } < > ’ “ ; : | \ and ?. Edit this field as follows: 1.
Use DHCP check box The Use DHCP check box directs the MTPX Plus switcher to ignore any entered IP addresses and to obtain its IP address from a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server (if the network is DHCP capable). Contact the local system administrator. Date, Time (local), and GMT (offset) fields The Date field displays the current date in the Greenwich Mean Time zone. The Time (local) field displays the current time in the local time zone.
Matrix Software, cont’d Mail Server IP Address field The Mail Server IP Address field displays the IP address of the mail server that handles the e-mail for the facility in which the MTPX Plus switcher is installed. Valid IP addresses consist of four 1-, 2-, or 3-digit numeric octets separated by dots (periods). Each field can be numbered from 000 through 255. Leading zeroes, up to three digits total per field, are optional. Values of 256 and above are invalid. Edit this field as follows: 1.
Edit these fields and controls as follows: 1. Click in the desired E-mail Addressee field. The graphic cursor becomes a text cursor. 2. Edit the e-mail address as desired. Standard e-mail address conventions (for example: nnnnn@xxx.com) apply. 3. Press the Tab key on the keyboard or click in another field to exit the e-mail addressee field. 4. In the square Fans check boxes associated with each addressee, select or deselect the fans for status to be e-mailed to the addressee. 5.
Matrix Software, cont’d Updating firmware The firmware upgrade utility provides a way to replace the firmware that is coded on the switcher’s control board without taking the switcher out of service. Update the switcher firmware as follows: 1. NOTE Visit the Extron Web site, www.extron.com, click the Download Center tab, and then click the Firmware link (figure 5-9). 1 This sequence is shown for example only. For the MTPX Plus, the firmware file selected and shown is “MTPX Plus”.
NOTE This sequence is shown for example only. For the MTPX Plus, the firmware file selected and shown is “MTPX Plus”.
Matrix Software, cont’d 7. Connect a Windows-based computer to either switcher serial port or the switcher LAN port. See chapter 2, “Installation”, for more details. 8. Start the Matrix Switchers Control Program and connect to the matrix switcher. See “Using the Matrix Switcher Control software” in this chapter, steps 1 through 4, starting on page 5-4. 9. Click Tools > Update Firmware... . If the switcher is connected via the LAN port, the select file window appears (figure 5-11).
Serial-port-connected firmware upload 10 NOTE This screen is shown for example only. For the MTPX Plus, the firmware file selected and shown is “MTPX Plus”. 11 Figure 5-12 — Firmware loading 10. Click Browse. The open file window appears. 11. Navigate to the folder where you saved the firmware upgrade file. Select the file and click Open. The Firmware Loader returns to the top. C Valid firmware files must have the file extension “.S19”. Any other file extension is not a firmware upgrade.
Matrix Software, cont’d 12 13 13 NOTE This sequence is shown for example only. For the MTPX Plus, the firmware file selected and shown is “MTPX Plus”. 14 Figure 5-13 — Confirm window 13. If necessary, change the port number in the device port field: • Rear panel RS-232/RS-422 port, enter 1. • Front panel Configuration port, enter 2. Click the OK button. The Firmware Loader reports, “This process could take several minutes. Please wait...
Uploading HTML files You can create customized HTML pages for the switcher to display. The HTML Files List window (figure 5-14) provides a way to view the contents of the switcher’s file system and to upload custom HTML pages to the switcher. Figure 5-14 — HTML Files List window Upload HTML pages as follows: N The files listed in figure 5-14 are shown for example only and may not be present on your switcher. N The HTML Files List window is for inserting your custom HTML pages.
Matrix Software, cont’d Windows buttons, drop boxes, and trashcan The buttons, drop boxes, and trash can on the right side of the program window perform the following functions: Power — Unavailable for MTPX Plus Twisted Pair switchers, because the switcher power cannot be controlled via software. Executive Mode — Allows you to lock out front panel operations, except for the view-only mode functions.
Tools menu Assign device icons — Displays the complete set of input and output device icons. You can drag any of these icons to the input and output boxes. Edit device palette — Allows you to add your own custom device icon graphics. Audio-Input gain settings — Displays the audio gain level setting for a single input or for all inputs and allows you to change it. The level is expressed as the magnitude (number of decibels) and polarity (positive, gain or negative, attenuation) of the audio adjustment.
Matrix Software, cont’d MTPX Picture settings — Displays the MTPX Picture Settings window (figure 5-16), which allows you to set the input picture adjustments (level/ peaking and skew) and the output picture adjustments (pre-peaking and skew). The Auto-Calibrate Level/Peaking button lets you use the included MTP signal generator to automatically set the input level/peaking. See “Optimizing the Video” on page 5-24.
Hardware status — Provides an overall view of the status of the matrix switcher, including the power supply voltages, the temperature status, the Remote RS-232/RS-422 port configuration, and the installed and updated firmware status (figure 5-17). Green — Proper operation. Red — Component has failed. White — Not displayed for the MTPX Plus. Figure 5-17 — Status window Name presets — Allows you to assign a name to each of the 32 memory presets.
Matrix Software, cont’d Preferences menu Immediate Changes — Causes configuration changes to take effect immediately. Hold/Verify Changes — Delays implementation of configuration changes until the Changes – Take button is pressed. Ties as Lines — Displays ties as lines (figure 5-18). Figure 5-18 — Ties shown as lines Ties as Crosspoints — Displays ties as a matrix of inputs and outputs (figure 5-19).
Catch FPC/others changes — When checked, sets the switcher to report all configuration and setting changes to the serial port or Ethernet connection that turned this selection on. These reports allow the Matrix Switchers Control Program to track the changes that occur in the switcher’s configuration and settings, whether commanded via the front panel, the either serial port, or the Ethernet port.
Matrix Software, cont’d Optimizing the Video Each TP input has a level and peaking adjustment. Most MTP transmitters and half of the MTPX Plus TP outputs have a pre-peaking feature. TP inputs and outputs have skew adjustments. Set these adjustable features as follows for the best image quality: N For all of the settings in this section (with the exception of the transmitter’s Pre-Peak switch in step 1), see the MTPX Pictures settings and MTPX configuration settings menu items in “Tools menu”, on page 5-19.
6. Disconnect the Power and RJ-45 cables from the MTP signal generator and reconnect them to the MTP transmitter. 7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for each input. If, for any reason, you choose not to auto calibrate, or if you want to fine tune the adjustment, you can manually set the values as follows: 8. Connect an oscilloscope (preferred) or a monitor (acceptable) to local output (VGA output) 1. 9.
Matrix Software, cont’d 10. Tie the local input receiving the test pattern signal to the output to be optimized. 11. Use the test equipment or examine the displayed video image with a critical eye to determine which video signal — red, green, or blue — is most shifted to the left. 12. Adjust the leftmost video signal to the right until all three colors are converged. N When the skew adjustment is set to zero, the MTPX Plus cannot shift the rightmost video image to the left.
Special Characters The HTML language reserves certain characters for specific functions. The switcher does not accept these characters as part of preset names, the switcher’s name, passwords, or locally created file names. The switcher rejects the following characters: {space (spaces are ok for names)} + ~ , @ = ‘ [ ] { } < > ’ “ semicolon (;) colon (:) | \ and ?.
Matrix Software, cont’d Using the Button-Label Generator software 1. To run the Button-Label Generator program, click Start > Programs > Extron Electronics > Button Label Generator > Button Label Generator. The Button-Label Generator window appears (figure 5-23). Figure 5-23 — Extron’s Button-Label Generator window 2. In the Systems selection box, choose the Matrix Switchers 6464 option to match the button label size and quantities for your MTPX Plus switcher. 3.
MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers 6 Chapter Six HTML Operation Download the Startup Page System Status Page System Settings Page File Management Page User Control Page Special Characters
HTML Operation The switcher can be controlled and operated through its LAN port, connected via a LAN or WAN, using a web browser such as Microsoft’s Internet Explorer. The browser’s display of the switcher’s status or operation has the appearance of web pages. This chapter describes the factory-installed HTML pages, which are always available and cannot be erased or overwritten. N If your Ethernet connection to the matrix switcher is unstable, try turning off the proxy server in your Web browser.
7. The switcher checks several possibilities, in the following order, and then responds accordingly: a. Does the address include a specific file name, such as 10.13.156.10/file_name.html? If so, the switcher downloads that HTML page. b. Is there a file in the switcher’s memory that is named “index.html”? If so, the switcher downloads “index.html” as the default startup page. c.
HTML Operation, cont’d System Settings Page The MTPX Plus switcher downloads the System Settings page (figure 6-3) when you click the Configuration tab. The screen consists of fields in which you can view and edit IP administration and system settings. You can access the Email Settings and Passwords pages by clicking the appropriate link. See appendix A, “Ethernet Connection”, for basic information about IP addresses and subnetting.
IP Address field The IP Address field contains the IP address of the connected switcher. This value is encoded in the switcher’s flash memory. Valid IP addresses consist of four 1-, 2-, or 3-digit numeric octets separated by dots (periods). Each field can be numbered from 000 through 255. Leading zeroes, up to 3 digits total per field, are optional. Values of 256 and above are invalid. The factory-installed default address is 192.168.254.
HTML Operation, cont’d Date/Time Settings fields The Date/Time Settings fields (figure 6-4) provide a location for viewing and setting the time functions. Figure 6-4 — Date/Time Settings fields Change the date and time settings as follows: 1. Click the desired value’s drop box. The adjustable variables are month, day, year, hours, minutes, AM/PM, and (time) zone. A drop-down scroll box appears (the year drop box is selected in figure 6-4). 2.
Passwords page Access the Passwords page (figure 6-5) by clicking the Passwords link on the System Settings page. Refresh Select Passwords Select Email Settings Select Firmware Upgrade Figure 6-5 — Passwords page The fields on the Passwords page are for entering and verifying administrator and user passwords. Passwords are case sensitive and are limited to up to 12 uppercase and lower-case alphanumeric characters.
HTML Operation, cont’d Email Settings page Reach the Email Settings page (figure 6-6) by clicking the Email Settings link on the System Settings page. The Email Settings page has fields for setting up the switcher’s e-mail notification capabilities. For the e-mail settings and for each row of the e-mail notification settings, click the Edit button to make the fields available for editing. The button changes to Save. After editing the settings associated with the Edit/Save button, click the Save button.
Setting up SMTP authorization If desired, set the MTPX Plus to require SMTP authorization before accepting any e-mail as follows: 1. Click Edit. The button changes to Save. 2. Check the SMTP Authorization Required check box, located below the Domain Name field. This enables the User Name and Password fields below the check box. 3. Enter a user name and a password in the User Name and Password fields. For the MTPX Plus to accept their e-mail messages, senders must enter the user name and password.
HTML Operation, cont’d Firmware Upgrade page The Firmware Upgrade page provides another way to replace the firmware that is coded on the switcher’s control board without taking the switcher out of service.. Access the Firmware Upgrade page (figure 6-7) by clicking the Firmware Upgrade link on the System Settings page.
File Management Page To delete files such as user-supplied HTML pages from the switcher or to upload your own files to the switcher, click the File Management tab. The switcher downloads the file management HTML page (figure 6-8). Figure 6-8 — File Management page N The files listed in figure 6-8 are shown for example only and may not be present on your switcher. To delete a file, check the associated delete check box and click the Delete Files button.
HTML Operation, cont’d User Control Page You can create ties on the User Control page (figure 6-9). Access the User Control page by clicking the Control tab. Refresh Picture Settings MTPX Configuration I/O Settings Global Presets Figure 6-9 — User Control Ties page The page consists of a matrix of input (rows) and output (columns) selection buttons of four different colors: • The amber buttons indicate video and audio ties. • The green buttons indicate video only ties.
Creating a tie Select and switch an input as follows: 1. Click the Video Only, Audio Only, or Video & Audio button to select video, audio, or both for switching (audio follow or audio breakaway). Each mouse click on a button toggles the other two buttons off. 2. Move the mouse over the matrix of input and output selection buttons. Click a button to create a pending tie (if a tie does not exist) or pending untie (if a tie exists) of the input and output associated with that button.
HTML Operation, cont’d Changing the input level/peaking Users can set each input’s level/peaking value (from 000 through 255) from the Picture Settings page. Level/peaking can be adjusted to compensate for longer cable runs on the inputs. Change an input’s level/peaking setting in any of the following three ways: Use the auto calibration function as follows: • 1. Disconnect the power and RJ-45 cables at the MTP transmitter connected to input to be calibrated. 2.
Changing the skew Users can individually set the red, green, and blue skew setting for each input and/or output from the Picture Settings page. The skew settings correct skew delay (misconvergence) problems commonly encountered when using Category (CAT) 5, 5e, or 6 twisted pair (TP) cables for RGB or component video transmission. Change an input’s or output’s skew setting as follows: N For best results, set all three skew values to 0 ns (see steps 2a and 2b below) before adjusting for misconvergence. 1.
HTML Operation, cont’d MTPX Configuration page The MTPX Configuration page provides a way to define the content of the audio/ RS-232 input, enable the RS-232 output inserts, and tailor the output sync. Access the MTPX Configuration page (figure 6-13) by clicking the MTPX Configuration link on the Control page.
I/O Settings page The I/O Settings page provides a way to set the input audio gain and attenuation and the output volume. Access the I/O Settings page (figure 6-14) by clicking the I/O Settings link on the Control page.
HTML Operation, cont’d Changing the input gain and attenuation Users can set each input’s level of audio gain or attenuation (-18 dB to +24 dB) from the I/O Settings page. Audio levels can be adjusted so there are no noticeable volume differences between sources. Change an input’s gain and attenuation setting as follows: 1. Click the desired input’s Input Audio Level drop box. A drop-down scroll box appears (figure 6-15). Figure 6-15 — Input Audio Level drop box 2.
Changing the output volume level Users can set each local audio output’s volume level through a range of zero steps of attenuation (full attenuation, minimum volume) to 64 steps of attenuation (no attenuation, full volume) from the I/O Settings page. Change an output’s audio volume setting as follows: 1. Click the desired output’s Volume drop box. A drop-down scroll box appears (figure 6-16). Figure 6-16 — Volume drop box 2.
HTML Operation, cont’d Audio volume adjustment settings dB of Number of steps attenuation 6-20 Output volume Number of steps dB of attenuation Output volume Number of steps dB of attenuation Output volume 00 76 0% 01 63 5.5% 23 41 38.5% 45 19 71.5% 02 62 7% 24 40 40% 46 18 73% 03 61 8.5% 25 39 41.5% 47 17 74.5% 04 60 10% 26 38 43% 48 16 76% 05 59 11.5% 27 37 44.5% 49 15 77.5% 06 58 13% 28 36 46% 50 14 79% 07 57 14.5% 29 35 47.
Global Presets page You can save and recall global presets from the Global presets page (figure 6-17). Access the Global presets page by clicking the Global Presets link on the left of the Control page. Set and View Ties Picture Settings MTPX Configuration I/O Settings Refresh Figure 6-17 — Global Presets page Saving a preset Save the current configuration (configuration 0) as a preset as follows: 1. Click the Save Preset button. 2. Select the desired preset by clicking on one of the presets listed.
HTML Operation, cont’d Special Characters The HTML language reserves certain characters for specific functions. The switcher does not accept these characters as part of preset names, the switcher’s name, passwords, or locally created file names. The switcher rejects the following characters: {space} + ~ , @ = ‘ [ ] { } < > ’ “ semicolon (;) colon (:) | \ and ?.
MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers A Appendix A Ethernet Connection Ethernet Link Subnetting — A Primer
Ethernet Connection LINK ACT The rear panel Ethernet connector on the MTPX Plus switcher can be connected to an Ethernet LAN or WAN. This connection makes SIS control of the switcher possible using a computer connected to the same LAN. ETHERNET Ethernet Link Ethernet connection The Ethernet cable can be terminated as a straight-through cable or a crossover cable and must be properly terminated for your application (figure A-1).
Pinging to determine the Extron IP address The Microsoft® Ping utility is available at the DOS prompt. Ping tests the Ethernet interface between the computer and the MTPX Plus switcher. Ping can also be used to determine the actual numeric IP address from an alias and to determine the web address. Ping the switcher as follows: 1. On the Windows task bar, click Start > Run. 2. At the Open prompt, type command. 3. Click the OK button. 4. At the DOS prompt, type ping {IP address} and then press [Enter].
Ethernet Connection, cont’d Microsoft (R) windows 2000 (TM) Version 5.0 (Build 2195) Welcome to Microsoft Telnet Client Telnet Client Build 5.00.99203.1 Escape Character is 'CTRL+]' Microsoft Telnet> Figure A-3 — Telnet screen Telnet tips It is not the intention of this manual to detail all of the operations and functionality of Telnet. However, some basic level of understanding is necessary for operating the MTPX Plus switcher via Telnet. Open Connect to the MTPX Plus switcher using the Open command.
Local echo Once connected to the MTPX Plus switcher, by default, Telnet does not display your keystrokes on the screen. SIS commands are typed in blindly and only the SIS responses are displayed on the screen. To command Telnet to show keystrokes, at the Telnet prompt, type set local_echo and then press [Enter] before you open the connection to the switcher. With local echo turned on, keystrokes and the switcher’s responses are displayed on the same line.
Ethernet Connection, cont’d Subnetting — A Primer It is not the purpose of this manual to describe TCP/IP protocol in detail. However, some understanding of TCP/IP subnetting (a subnet is a subset of a network — a set of IP devices that have portions of their IP addresses in common) is necessary in order to understand the interaction of the MTPX Plus switcher and the mail server gateway.
Determining whether devices are on the same subnet To determine the subnet, the local device’s IP address is compared to the remote device’s IP address (figure A-6). Each address’s octets are compared or not compared, depending on the value in the related subnet mask octet. • If a subnet mask octet contains the value 255, the related octets of the local device’s address and the remote device’s IP address are unmasked. Unmasked octets are compared (indicated by ? in figure A-6).
Ethernet Connection, cont’d A-8 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Ethernet Connection
MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers B Appendix B Reference Information Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories Button Labels
Reference Information Specifications Video Routing MTPX Plus 816 ������������������ MTPX Plus 168 ������������������ MTPX Plus 1616 ���������������� MTPX Plus 1632 ���������������� MTPX Plus 3216 ���������������� MTPX Plus 3232 ���������������� Gain ������������������������������������������������� Crosstalk 816, 168, 1616 models �������� 1632, 3216, 3232 models ���� Switching speed ���������������������������� 8 x 16 matrix, 3 x 1 local 16 x 8 matrix, 3 x 1 local 16 x 16 matrix, 3 x 1 local 16 x 32 matrix
Output impedance ������������������������ Max. input voltage ������������������������ Max. propagation delay ��������������� Max. rise/fall time ������������������������ Polarity ������������������������������������������� 110 ohms 5.
Reference Information, cont’d Serial control pin configurations 9-pin female D connector � RS-232: 2 = TX, 3 = RX, 5 = GND RS-422: 2 = TX-, 3 = RX-, 5 = GND, 7 = RX+, 8 = TX+ Mini stereo jack ������������������ Tip = TX, ring = RX, sleeve = GND Ethernet control port �������������������� 1 RJ-45 female connector Ethernet data rate �������������������������� 10/100Base-T, half/full duplex with autodetect Ethernet protocol ��������������������������� ARP, DHCP, ICMP (ping), TCP/IP, UDP, Telnet, HTTP, SMTP Defa
DIM weight (International) 1632, 3216, 3232 models ���� 816, 168, 1616 models �������� Vibration ����������������������������������������� Regulatory compliance Safety ����������������������������������� EMI/EMC �������������������������� Environmental ������������������� MTBF ����������������������������������������������� Warranty ����������������������������������������� 26 lbs (11.
Reference Information, cont’d Accessories These items can be ordered separately: Adapters, power supplies, labels Part number MKP 2000 matrix switcher X-Y remote control panel Black 60-682-02 White 60-682-03 RAL9010 white 60-682-05 MKP 3000 Black 60-708-02 White 60-708-03 RAL9010 white 60-708-05 Cables N Enhanced Skew-Free™ A/V UTP cables are not recommended for Ethernet/LAN applications.
Male-to-male VGA molded connector cables Part number VGA M-M MD/3, 3' (0.9 m) 26-238-14 VGA M-M MD/6, 6' (1.8 m) 26-238-01 VGA M-M MD/10, 10' (3.0 m) 26-238-07 VGA M-M MD/15, 15' (4.5 m) 26-238-02 VGA M-M MD/25, 25' (7.6 m) 26-238-03 VGA M-M MD/35, 35' (10.6 m) 26-238-17 VGA M-M MD/50, 50' (15.2 m) 26-238-18 VGA M-M MD/75, 75' (22.8 m) 26-238-19 VGA M-M MD/100, 100' (30.4 m) 26-238-20 Male-to-male VGA molded connector cables Part number VGA M-M BK/3, 3' (0.
Reference Information, cont’d Button Labels Page B-9 provides strips of blank button labels. If desired, copy them or cut them out, write button information in each button area as desired, and put them in the switcher’s input or output buttons’ windows. You can also create labels using the Button-Label Generator software (see chapter 5, “Matrix Software”). Installing labels in the matrix switcher’s buttons Install new labels in the matrix switcher’s front panel buttons as follows: 1.
Button label blanks, 16-button strips MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Reference Information B-9
Reference Information, cont’d B-10 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Reference Information
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