Setup Guide MTPX Series Mini Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers www.extron.com Extron Electronics, USA 1230 South Lewis Street Anaheim, CA 92805 800.633.9876 714.491.1500 FAX 714.491.1517 Extron Electronics, Europe Beeldschermweg 6C 3821 AH Amersfoort, The Netherlands +800.3987.6673 +31.33.453.4040 FAX +31.33.453.4050 Extron Electronics, Asia 135 Joo Seng Rd. #04-01 PM Industrial Bldg., Singapore 368363 +800.7339.8766 +65.6383.4400 FAX +65.6383.4664 © 2008 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved.
Precautions Safety Instructions • English This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock. Caution Read Instructions • Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using the equipment.
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Table of Contents Chapter One • Introduction ................................................... 1-1 About this Manual ..................................................................... 1-2 About the MTPX Switchers ..................................................... 1-2 Twisted Pair (TP) Cable Transmission Distance ................. 1-4 Chapter Two • Installation ....................................................... 2-1 Rear Panel ....................................................................
Table of Contents, cont’d MTPX Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher 1 Chapter One Introduction About this Manual About the MTPX Switchers Twisted Pair (TP) Cable Transmision Distance All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners. 68-1561-01 Rev. A 06 08 ii MTPX • Table of Contents Refer also to the MTPX User’s Manual at www.extron.com.
Introduction About this Manual N The receiver-to-transmitter serial communications and This setup guide allows you to easily and quickly set up and configure your Extron MTPX Twisted Pair (TP) Matrix Switcher. Step by step instructions show you how to connect the hardware, and then use the physical controls and the Matrix Switchers Control Program to optimize the video and audio output for the best quality.
Introduction, cont’d Twisted Pair (TP) Cable Transmission Distance C Do not connect this device to a computer data or telecommunications network. The maximum distance is determined by the frequency and resolution of the signal that is input to the transmitter or to one of the matrix switcher’s local inputs. The table below specifies the recommended maximum transmission distances using Extron Enhanced Skew-Free A/V UTP cable or UTP CAT 5, 5e, or 6 cable, terminated with RJ-45 connectors.
Introduction, cont’d MTPX Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher 2 Chapter Two Installation Rear Panel Front Panel 1-6 MTPX • Introduction Refer also to the MTPX User’s Manual at www.extron.com.
Installation Rear Panel 6 LOCAL INPUTS RGB 4 C Turn off power to the input and output devices, and 1 disconnect their power cords.
Installation, cont’d Outputs e f Remote control TP outputs — Connect up to 8, 16, or 32 (depending on the matrix size) compatible MTP receivers to the Outputs RJ-45 connectors. h Local RGB (VGA) outputs — Connect one or two RGBHV video displays to the Local Outputs (VGA) 15-pin HD female connectors. Remote port — If desired, connect a control system or computer to the rear panel Remote RS-232/RS-422 port.
Installation, cont’d MTPX Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher 3 Chapter Three Front Panel Operation Creating a Tie Saving or Recalling a Preset Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes) Defining the Audio/RS-232 Wire Pair (and Configuring the Remote Port) Viewing and Adjusting the Audio Level Viewing Ties (and Muting Outputs) 2-6 MTPX • Installation Refer also to the MTPX User’s Manual at www.extron.com.
Front Panel Operation Creating a Tie Saving or Recalling a Preset 1. Press and release the Esc button to clear any input LED, output LED, or control LEDs that may be lit. 2. Press and release the Video and/or Audio I/O button(s) to select or deselect video and/or audio as desired. Lit when selected Off when deselected 1. Save a preset — Press and hold the Preset button until the Preset LED flashes. Save a preset Lit when selected Off when deselected Press and hold.
Front Panel 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. 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. Advanced features are locked and can be viewed only.
Front Panel Operation, cont’d Defining the Audio/RS-232 Wire Pair (and Configuring the Remote Port) 1. 2. Release the Control buttons. N These settings are protected when front panel Lock mode 2 is selected. You can view the configurations in Lock mode 2 but you cannot change them from the front panel; the actions are ignored and the Enter, Video, and Audio LEDs flash. See “Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 0” on page 3-4 to unlock the front panel.
Front Panel Operation, cont’d Viewing and Adjusting the Audio Level Viewing Ties (and Muting Outputs) 1. N Only the twisted pairs' input levels and only the local outputs' volume can be adjusted. 1. Press and hold the Audio button until the Audio LED flashes. Press the View button. Output LEDs light for outputs that have no ties established. N If the Audio LED blinks, audio is broken away (switched separately from video). The Audio LED blinks. N If an output LED blinks, that output is muted.
Front Panel Operation, cont’d MTPX Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher 4 Chapter Four Remote Control and Optimizing the Video Selected SIS™ Commands Installing and Starting the Control Program Accessing the HTML Pages 3-10 MTPX • Front Panel Operation Refer also to the MTPX User’s Manual at www.extron.com.
Remote Control and Optimizing the Video Selected SIS™ Commands The switchers have Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) commands that you can use for operation and configuration. You can run these commands from a PC connected to either of the switcher’s serial ports. See h and j, on page 2-5, for connection information. Host-to-switcher instructions The switcher accepts SIS (Simple Instruction Set) commands through either serial port. SIS commands consist of one or more characters per command field.
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*24$. • The matrix switchers support 1-, 2-, and 3-digit numeric entries (1*1!, 02*02&, or 003*003%). N The & tie command for RGB and the % tie command for video can be used interchangeably. N Refer also to the MTPX User’s Manual at www.extron.com.
ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description Audio/RS-232 TP input (wire pair 3 and 6) configuration Refer also to the MTPX User’s Manual at www.extron.com. MTPX • Remote Control and Optimizing the Video Configure input as audio X!*0\ TypX!*0] Configure input as RS-232 X!*1\ TypX!*1] Read TP input configuration X!\ X#] EX$*1Opek} EX$*0Opek} EX$Opek} OpekX$*1] Pre-peak the TP output. OpekX$*0] Do not pre-peak the TP output.
ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description Audio or RS-232 mute commands Refer also to the MTPX User’s Manual at www.extron.com. MTPX • Remote Control and Optimizing the Video Read audio or RS-232 mute X@*1Z X@*0Z X@Z Global audio or RS-232 mute 1*Z Global audio or RS-232 unmute 0*Z Audio or RS-232 mute Audio or RS-232 unmute Mute output X@ audio (audio off). AmtX@*0] Unmute output X@ audio (audio on). 1 = mute on, 0 = mute off.
ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description Save and recall presets Refer also to the MTPX User’s Manual at www.extron.com. MTPX • Remote Control and Optimizing the Video N If you try to recall a preset that is not saved, the matrix switcher responds with the error code E11. Command character is a comma. Save current configuration as a X1$, SprX1$] global preset Example: Save current ties as preset 9. Spr09] 9, Recall a global preset Example: X1$. 5.
Remote Control and Optimizing the Video, cont’d Installing and Starting the Control Program Another way to operate the switcher, to set the skew adjustments, the level and peaking, and the output pre-peaking (see "Optimizing the video", beginning on page 4-12), is via the Windows®-based Matrix Switchers Control Program. This program is contained on the Extron Software Products CD-ROM (included with the switcher). Run this program on a PC connected to either of the switcher’s serial ports.
Remote Control and Optimizing the Video, cont’d Optimizing the video Most MTP transmitters and half of the MTPX TP outpust have a pre-peaking feature. Many MTP receivers have level/peaking and skew adjustments. Set these features as follows for the best image quality: 1. For inputs from MTP T 15HD products only — If the cable between the MTP transmitter and the MTPX Plus is > 300', turn the transmitter’s Pre-Peak switch on. For shorter cables, turn the switch off. 2.
