User Guide XTP Extender XTP T VGA XTP VGA Transmitter 68-2091-01 Rev.
Safety Instructions Safety Instructions • English WARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, 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. ATTENTION: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.
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. The Class A limits 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 instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Contents Introduction.................................................... 1 XTP System Configuration Software......... 16 About this Guide.................................................. 1 About the XTP T VGA.......................................... 1 Key Features....................................................... 2 Installing the XTP System Configuration Software........................................................... 16 Using the XTP System Configuration Software.............................
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Introduction This section contains general information about this guide and the Extron XTP T VGA Universal XTP Transmitter, and selected device features. Topics in this section include: • About this Guide • About the XTP T VGA • Key Features About this Guide This guide contains installation, operation, and control procedures; and reference information for the XTP T VGA Universal XTP Transmitter.
Key Features Reliable cable infrastructure — Transmits digitized analog video, audio, bidirectional RS-232 and IR, and Ethernet up to 330 feet (100 meters) over a single STP cable. Support for Computer-video to 1920x1200, including HDTV 1080p/60 — Supports digital signal transmission up to 330 feet over a single twisted pair cable, maintaining superior image quality at the highest resolutions.
Installation and Operation This section contains information for connecting and wiring the XTP T VGA. Topics in this section include: • Rear Panel Connectors • Making Connections • Operation The XTP T VGA can be mounted in a rack, under a desk, or on a tabletop (see Mounting on page 28 for more mounting details). Audio Plugs.eps Rear Panel Connectors POWER 12V 1.0 A MAX G A B C INPUTS UNIVERSAL LOOP THRU A B Sleeve ( ) Analog 15-pin HD loop-through connector Analog audio connector Figure 2.
D RS-232 Over XTP port — To pass bidirectional serial or other control signals between XTP-compatible devices, connect a control device to the 5-pole captive screw connector. The port includes only the 3 poles labeled “RS-232.” RS-232 IR Over XTP port — To transmit and receive IR signals (up to 40 kHz), connect a control device to the 5-pole captive screw connector. This port only includes the 2 poles labeled “IR” and shares the ground pole with the RS-232 port.
Making Connections Universal Video Wiring Use the following pin configurations for the 15-pin HD connector. Pin Function Pin Function Pin 10 5 1 6 1 Red video 6 Red return 11 2 Green video 7 Green return 12 3 Blue video 8 Blue return 13 15 11 4 Monitor ID bit 9 Not used 14 5 H. sync return 10 V. sync return 15 Figure 4. 15-Pin HD Connector Pins Function Monitor ID bit Monitor ID bit H. sync V.
TP Cable Termination and Recommendations Use the following pin configurations for twisted pair cables.
RS-232 and IR Over XTP Communication The RS-232 and IR Over XTP connector is for pass-through transmission of serial signals, such as projector control signals, and infrared data. To pass bidirectional serial command signals between XTP-compatible devices, connect a control device to the three leftmost poles (Tx, Rx, and G) of the 5-pole captive screw connector. To transmit and receive IR signals, connect a control device to the three rightmost poles (G, Tx, and Rx). The ground (G) pole is shared.
Power Connection Apply power to the switcher locally with the provided power supply or remotely with a power injector or a matrix switcher. ATTENTION: XTP remote power is intended for indoor use only. No part of the network that uses XTP remote power should be routed outdoors. Local power 2-Pole Captive Screw Connector Tie Wrap 3/16” (5 mm) Max. SECTION A–A Smooth Ridges A A Power Supply Output Cord Figure 7. Power Wiring The XTP T VGA can be connected to a local power supply.
Remote power The XTP T VGA can be powered remotely through an XTP Power Injector or through an XTP matrix switcher. ATTENTION: XTP remote power is intended for indoor use only. No part of the network that uses XTP remote power should be routed outdoors.
Operation Front Panel Features INPUT CONFIG VIDEO YUV S-VIDEO RGB AUDIO SIGNAL CLIP XTP T VGA A Figure 9. B C XTP T VGA Front Panel Features A Power LED indicator — Lights when power is applied to the unit. There are two Power LED indicators, one on the front panel and one on the left side of the rear panel. B C Config port — Connect a host device to the front panel mini USB B Config port. LED indicators: Video LED indicator — Lights when a composite video signal is detected.
SIS Configuration and Control The XTP T VGA can be configured and controlled using Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands or the XTP System Configuration Software (see XTP System Configuration Software on page 16). This section contains basic SIS communication details and SIS commands and responses when connected directly to the XTP T VGA.
Using the Command and Response Table for SIS Commands The command and response tables begin on page 13. Figure 10 shows the hexadecimal equivalent of ASCII characters used in the command and response tables. NOTE: Upper and lowercase text can be used interchangeably unless otherwise stated. Space ASCII to Hex Conversion Table • Figure 10.
Command and Response Tables for SIS Commands Command ASCII Command Response Additional Description Set video format X! \ Ityp X! * X@] Set the input video format to X@. View video format \ Ityp X! * X@] View the input video format. (Host to Device) (Device to Host) Input Commands Input video format Audio Configuration Commands Audio gain and attenuation NOTE: Gain and attenuation commands are case-sensitive. Set audio gain X$ G X% g Aud X^] Set audio gain to X$.
Command ASCII Command (Host to Device) Response (Device to Host) Additional Description Picture Adjustment Commands Tint NOTE: Tint adjustments are for NTSC S-video and NTSC composite video. Set tint Increment value Decrement value View tint EX* TINT } E +TINT } E -TINT } E TINT } Tint X*] Set the tint to X*. Tint X*] Increase the tint value. Tint X*] Decrease the tint value. Tint X*] Show the tint value.
Command ASCII Command Response Additional Description Set horizontal shift EX( HCTR} Hctr X(] Set the horizontal location of the first active pixel. Increment value E +HCTR} E -HCTR} E HCTR} Hctr X(] Move the image to the right. Hctr X(] Move the image to the left. Hctr X(] Show the horizontal location of the first active pixel. Set vertical shift EX( VCTR} Vctr X(] Set the vertical location of the first active pixel.
XTP System Configuration Software The XTP T VGA can be configured and controlled using Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands (see SIS Configuration and Control on page 11) or the XTP System Configuration Software. This section contains installation and configuration procedures for the XTP System Configuration Software for configuring and controlling the XTP T VGA.
Using the XTP System Configuration Software The XTP T VGA can be controlled directly from the front panel config port or remotely from an XTP matrix switcher. Connections When opening the XTP System Configuration Software, the Connections screen opens first. This screen is used to establish communication with an XTP device via USB (see Config port on page 10). Ensure the transmitter is connected and powered on before attempting to connect to it. Figure 12. Connections Screen 1.
Top Menu The top menu bar contains three menus for configuring software settings. File menu The File menu contains options for disconnecting from the transmitter and exiting the program. To access the menu, click the File menu. Figure 13. File Menu Disconnect This option disconnects the XTP System Configuration Software from the connected device. From the File menu, select Disconnect. The Connections screen opens.
Update Firmware This option uploads firmware from the host device to the connected device. NOTE: If necessary, download new firmware from the Extron website (see Downloading Firmware on page 30). 1. From the Tools menu, select Update Firmware. A dialog box opens to ask permission to disconnect from the device. Figure 15. Confirm Disconnect Dialog Box 2. Click the Yes button to disconnect from the device and continue with the firmware update process. The Update Firmware dialog box opens. Figure 16.
Help menu The Help menu contains XTP System Configuration Software information, the help file, and a link to the Extron website. Figure 17. Help Menu NOTE: The Tutorial (System Configuration) option is not available when directly connected to the XTP T VGA. About the Software This option provides basic information about the XTP System Configuration Software, including version number and copyright information. Figure 18. About - XTP Dialog Box (Example) 1. From the Help menu, select About the Software.
Device Settings The Device Settings screen allows a user to view and edit various device settings for the device directly connected to the host device. Click the Device Settings icon (see figure 19, 1) on the Global Navigation bar to open the Device Settings screen. Figure 19. Transmitter Device Settings Screen Input/Output tab Click the Input/Output tab (see figure 20, 1) to open the Input/Output screen. It contains input configuration, image settings, preset management, and output configuration options.
Input Configuration panel 2 3 Signal Type — From the Signal Type drop-down list, click the desired signal type. 4 Auto Memory — Recalls input and image settings for signals that have previously been applied. When it is disabled, the XTP T VGA treats every newly applied input as a new source. Auto-Image — Attempts to size and center the input signal based on the aspect ratio setting. Auto-Image is applied whenever there is a change in the input sync.
Input Presets panel Input presets save signal sampling to be recalled later. Figure 24. Input Presets panel 9 Save Preset — To save a preset, select one from the list of presets and click the Save Preset button. ¢ Recall Preset — To recall a saved preset, select the desired preset from the list of presets and click the Recall Preset button. Output Configuration panel To aid display device setup and optimization, enable the color bars test pattern. Figure 25.
Audio tab Click the Audio tab (see figure 26, 1) to open the Audio screen. It contains input gain and output video mute options. Figure 26. Audio Tab Input panel The analog input gain fader has a gain range of -18 to +24 dB. Adjustments are applied in 1 dB increments. The default setting is 0 dB. 2 Input Gain — Click and drag the handle of the Gain slider, enter a value in the field, or click the Up or Down arrow to adjust the analog input gain.
Device Information panel The Device Information panel displays device information and settings. General Information section 1 2 Model — Displays the device model. Firmware Version — Displays the full firmware version. Signal Information section 3 Signal Present — Displays the signal presence of the input. 4 Signal Type — Displays the current signal type setting (see Input Configuration panel on page 22). Current EDID Information section 5 EDID — Display the current EDID selected.
EDID Minder Use the EDID Minder screen to assign unique EDID to the input or match current output resolutions to the input. Click the EDID Minder icon (see figure 27, 1) on the global navigation bar. The EDID Minder screen opens. The EDID Minder screen displays a table of EDID options and connected output devices, which are each represented by output display icons. • Factory default EDID options are displayed in blue. • Connected output resolutions and devices are displayed in green.
Save output EDID 1. On the EDID Minder screen, right-click on the desired EDID setting in the Connected Outputs panel (see figure 27, 3). 2. Select the Save EDID to PC option. The EDID setting is saved to the connected PC. Alternatively, right-click on the desired EDID, select Copy, and then Paste the EDID into the Favorites or Available EDID panel. Set favorite EDID Commonly used EDID settings can be added to the Favorites pane for quick access. 1.
Reference Information This section contains mounting information and updating firmware methods. Topics in this section include: • Mounting • Updating Firmware with Firmware Loader Mounting The XTP T VGA can be placed on a tabletop or mounted in a rack or underneath a desk. Tabletop Mounting Attach the provided rubber feet to the bottom four corners of the enclosure.
Updating Firmware with Firmware Loader To upload and update firmware on the XTP T VGA, download the new firmware to a connected computer and upload the firmware with the Extron Firmware Loader utility. Downloading Extron Firmware Loader Figure 29. Software on the Extron Website 1. On the Extron website, click the Download tab (see figure 29, 1). 2. From the left sidebar, click the Software link (see figure 29, 2). Figure 30. Firmware Loader on the Extron Website 3.
Installing Firmware Loader 1. Once Firmware Loader has been downloaded, run the .exe file from the save location. The installation wizard window opens. 2. Follow the instructions on the Installation Wizard screens to install Firmware Loader on the computer. Downloading Firmware Figure 31. Downloading Firmware from the Extron Website 1. On the Extron website, click the Download tab (see figure 31, 1). 2. From the left sidebar, click the Firmware link (see 2). 3. Navigate to XTP T VGA. 4.
Installing Firmware with Firmware Loader Use the Firmware Loader utility to upload firmware to the transmitter when connected directly to the device. 1. Connect the host device to the front panel USB port. 2. Open Firmware Loader and establish a connection between the computer and the device. The Add Device... dialog box opens. Figure 32. Add Device... Dialog Box 3. From the Device Name drop-down list, select XTP T VGA. 4. From the Connection Method drop-down list, select the method of connection. 5.
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