Mtpx Plus Series | Extron electronic 68-1383-01 REV. E instruction

User Guide

Twisted Pair

MTPX Plus Series

MTP Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers

68-1383-01 Rev. E

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Extron electronic 68-1383-01 REV. E manual Mtpx Plus Series

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Mtpx Plus Series Safety Instructions English FCC Class a Notice Variables are written in slanted form as shown here Conventions Used in this GuideExtron Electronics. All rights reserved Contents Html Operation About this Manual About the Matrix Switchers Typical Mtpx Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher Application Mtpx Plus Series Introduction Transmission distances TP Cable Advantages Quality Video format Sending unit Pre-Peak Maximum distance Off High Input Output Mtpx Maximum distance High quality Variable quality Video format Skew equalization Features Tie any input to any or all outputs Mtpx Plus Series Introduction Rear Panel Cabling and Settings Mounting the Switcher Mtpx Plus 3232 Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher Signal Inputs TP Cable Termination Local Inputs VGA connectors Connect analog computer Input Select switches switchers other than Captive Screw Connector Wiring for Audio Inputs RS-232 Output Inserts RS-232 Output Insert Wiring Signal Outputs Captive Screw Connector Wiring for Audio Output Remote Connection Mtpx Plus 128 Remote Connector Switcher RJ-45 connector wiringEthernet Connection Cabling Reset Button Front Panel Configuration PortPower Connection Optional 9-pin TRS RS-232 cable Front Panel, Mtpx Plus Front Panel Controls and Indicators Front Panel, Mtpx Plus 816, 168 Input and Output Buttons Mtpx Plus Series Operation Control Buttons and LEDs Mtpx Plus Series Operation Controls Button Icons Front Panel Operations Definitions PowerFront Panel Security Lockouts Creating a Configuration Clear all selections Press and release the Esc button Example 1 Create a set of video and audio tiesSelect an input Press and release the input 5 button Confirm the change Press and release the Enter button Select the output Press and release the Output 1 button Example 2 Add a video tie to a set of video and audio ties Example 3 Remove a tie from a set of ties Example 2, Final Configuration Select the output Press and release the output 4 button 4 5 6 7 8 Example 3, Final Configuration Viewing the Configuration Example Or background O Grouping of Incompatible Video Formats Grouping Panel see Setting the Front Panel Locks Executive Modes on Select group 1 Press and release the Enter button Example 5 Grouping inputs and outputsAssign inputs and outputs to group Press and release the Input 1 through 4 buttons Press and release the Output 1 through 4 buttons Select group 2 Press and release the Preset buttonPress and release the Input 5 through 8 buttons Press and release the Output 5 through 8 buttons Preset Locations Using Presets Preset Assigned Example 6 Saving a preset Example 7 Recalling a preset Executive Modes on Muting and Unmuting Audio/RS-232 Outputs Example 8 Muting and unmuting an audio/RS-232 output Audio Gain and Attenuation Viewing and Adjusting the Input Audio Level Output Button Audio Gain and Attenuation Display Mtpx Plus 1632, 3216 Mtpx Plus 816, 168 Through show an audio gain level of +8 dB Example 9 Viewing and adjusting an input audio level Exit Audio mode Press and release the Audio button Level Display on an 8-Output-Button Switcher See Setting the Front Panel Locks Executive Modes on Viewing and Adjusting the Local Output Volume Reading the displayed volume Audio Volume Display Example 10 Viewing and adjusting a local output volume level 10 11 13 14 15 7 F 10 11 Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode Setting the Front Panel Locks Executive Modes Matrix Software section Performing a System Reset from the Front Panel Background Illumination System Reset Panel Locks Executive Modes on Defining the Audio/RS-232 Wire Pair Serial protocol Selecting the Rear Panel Remote Port Protocol and Baud Rate Rear Panel Operations Performing a Hard Reset Reset Switcher reverts to the factory default Reset Mode Comparison/Summary Soft System Resets Performing Soft System Resets Resets 3, 4, Troubleshooting Video AdjustmentsOptimizing the Audio Worksheet Example 1 System equipment Configuration Worksheets Worksheet Example 2 Daily Configuration Worksheet Example 2 Daily Configuration Worksheet Example 3 Test Configuration Worksheet Example 3 Test configuration Output destinations Button Switchers Configuration Worksheet Input sources Output destinations Programming Guide Found New Hardware Wizard see Installing the Software Configuration portLocal Host-Control Ports Connection Timeouts Default IP addressesEthernet LAN Port Establishing a Connection Switcher-initiated Messages Host-to-Switcher InstructionsUsing Verbose Mode Number of Connections Exen Switcher Error Responses Symbol definitions Using the Command and Response Tables X1 = Create Ties Command and Response Table for SIS CommandsRead ties Audio/RS-232 TP input wire pair 3 and 6 configuration Command/Response Table for SIS CommandsRS-232 output inserts enable Input signal level/peaking and auto calibrate Edid commands Input skew adjustmentOutput pre-peaking Local video output sync polarity Output skew adjustment Audio output volume Audio input gain and attenuation Audio or RS-232 mute commandsNames Grouping Save, recall, and directly write global presets Lock executive modes Outputs 3, 4, 5, and 6 are assigned to room EZA Resets Example Mtpx Plus Command description Response description Information requests Var file = new array List user-supplied files Mtpx Plus X5 = X5! =X6 = X6! = IP setup commands Command/Response Table for IP-specific SIS Commands Special Characters Command/Response Table for IP Setup SIS Commands Configure the Remote port from the front panel Matrix Switchers Control Program Software DVD Window Installing the Software Software Operation via Ethernet Ethernet protocol settings Activating a USB port for the first time Using the Matrix Switcher Control SoftwareUSB port, the Found New Hardware Wizard appears see see To run the Matrix Switchers Control Program, click Starting and using the programComm Port Selection window appears If the IP address is correct Proceed to b Address and Password Entry Sample Program Window Icons Assigned and Ties Created Control Program IP Setting/Options Window IP Settings/Options window Subnet mask Address and Name fields Use Dhcp check box Hardware Address fieldDate, Time local, and GMT offset fields Sync Time to PC button Typical Mtpx Plus E-mail Mail Addressee fields Updating the Firmware Location of Firmware Upgrade Files Downloading Firmware Upgrade Files Select File Window Ethernet-connected firmware upload Extron Firmware Loader Window Serial-port- or USB-port-connected firmware upload Baud Rate in the Operation section Firmware Loader Screen Uploading Html Files Present on your switcher Windows menus Windows Buttons, Drop Boxes, and TrashcanFile menu Tools menu Configure Audio Options Window Mtpx Configuration Settings Window Edid Configuration window Status window Audio Input Configuration selection Ties Shown as Lines Preferences menu Master-Reset selection Using Emulation ModeChoose Emulate, and click OK Using the Help System Optimizing the Video Mtpx Level/Peaking SettingMTP Transmitter Pre-Peak Selection Auto calibration Manual calibration Mtpx Skew SettingInput skew Mtpx Plus Pre-Peak Selection MTP Receiver Level/Peaking SettingOutput skew Repeat steps 2 through 4 for each receiver to be optimized Location of Software on the Website Button-Label Generator Program Button-Label Generator window appears see figure Using the Button-Label Generator Software Html Operation Download the Startup Enter Network Password System Status Status Tab System Settings Configuration TabIP Settings fields Unit Name field IP Address field Dhcp radio buttonsGateway IP Address field Subnet Mask field Date/Time Settings Fields Date/Time Settings fields Resetting a password Passwords Mail IP Address field Email Settings Deselecting Smtp authorization Setting up Smtp authorizationDomain Name field Email Address fields Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade File Management File Management Tab User Control Control TabAmber buttons indicate video and audio ties Creating a tie Picture Settings Changing the input level/peaking MTP signal generator does not work on cable lengths overToggling output pre-peaking on and off Changing the skew Mtpx Plus Series Html Operation Mtpx Configuration Mtpx Configuration Changing the input gain and attenuation Settings Muting and unmuting an audio or RS-232 output Changing the output volume level Number Output Steps Attenuation Volume Audio volume adjustment settings Saving a preset Global PresetsRecalling a preset Ethernet Link Default IP Address Pinging to Determine the Web IP Address Pinging to Determine the Extron IP Address Ping with New Address Computer returns the command prompt C\ Telnet Tips Connecting as a Telnet ClientOpen Local echo Escape character and Esc keySet carriage return-line feed Close Gateways Subnetting a PrimerLocal and Remote Devices IP Addresses and Octets Unmasked octets are compared indicated by ? in figure Determining Whether Devices Are on the Same SubnetMasked octets are not compared indicated by X in figure Reference Information Specifications Video input main see transmitters output specifications Audio input main see transmitters output specifications General Mtpx Plus Matrix Switcher Part Numbers Part Numbers and AccessoriesReplacement Parts and Accessories Included Parts Cables Optional Accessories Connector ConnectorsTabletop Use UL Rack-Mounting Guidelines Attaching the Mounting Brackets Mounting Instructions Button Labels Installing Labels Button label blanks, 16-button strips Europe, Africa, and the Middle China East USA, Canada, South America Japan Central AmericaAsia Middle East Europe