User Guide Manual

MTP Series • Introduction 1
Introduction
This section introduces the MTP transmitters and receivers. Topics discussed in this section
are:
• About the MTP Transmitters and Receivers
• TP Cable Advantages
• Transmission Distance
About the MTP Transmitters and Receivers
The Extron MTP transmitters and receivers provide a system for long-distance distribution
of NTSC, PAL, or SECAM video and audio. The MTPs transmit and receive over the Extron
Enhanced Skew-Free
™
A/V UTP cable, Category (CAT) 5 shielded twisted pair (STP),
unshielded twisted pair (UTP), or foil shielded twisted pair (FTP) cable.
The MTPs are a part of the Extron line of basic distribution amplifiers, switchers, transmitters,
receivers, and associated video accessories.
The MTP transmitters input and the receivers output S-video (luminance [Y] and
chrominance [C]) or composite video.
Audio input is either balanced or unbalanced audio on captive screw connectors as well
as unbalanced audio on RCA connectors. The transmitters sum the left and right audio
channels to convert the audio to mono (L+R) format.
NOTE: MTPs can be jumpered for stereo audio output.
The MTP transmitter then converts the input video and mono audio signals (if applicable) to
proprietary signals and outputs them to the compatible MTP receiver on an RJ-45 connector.
Each transmitter requires a compatible receiver. The table on page 2 shows the video and
audio capabilities of each model, the transmitter and receiver compatibility, and Architectural
Adapter Plate (AAP) mountability.
The MTPs ship with external desktop 12 V power supplies that accept 100 to 240 VAC,
50-60 Hz input. If jumpers are repositioned from the default settings, a single power supply
can power both units if there is less than 200 feet (61 meters) of STP/UTP/FTP cable between
the two.