General | Extron electronic 68-1383-01 REV. E specification

Control/remote — external device (pass-through, unidirectional, or bidirectional)

Serial control ports	RS-232, 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 3 pole
3232 and 1632 models ....	16 connectors
3216, 1616, 128, and 816 models ..... 8 connectors
168 models	4 connectors
Baud rate and protocol	Up to 38400 baud, 9600 baud (default); 5-8 data bits; 1 or 2 stop bits; odd,
	even, or no parity; XON, XOFF, or no flow control

NOTE: Protocol is mirrored between the switcher and the receiver.

Serial control pin configurations .. 1 = Tx, 2 = Rx, 3 = GND

General

Recommended cable type	Shielded or unshielded CAT 5/5e/6/7 or
	Extron Enhanced Skew-Free™A/V UTP
Power	100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, internal
1632, 3216, 3232 models	220 watts
816, 168, 1616 models ....	120 watts
128 model	73 watts
Temperature/humidity	Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing
	Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing
Cooling	Fan, left to right (as viewed from the front panel)
Thermal dissipation
128 model
115 VAC, 60 Hz	231.1 BTU/hr
240 VAC, 50 Hz	223.8 BTU/hr
1616 model
115 VAC, 60 Hz	348.3 BTU/hr
240 VAC, 50 Hz	353.0 BTU/hr
3232 model
115 VAC, 60 Hz	607.1 BTU/hr
240 VAC, 50 Hz	595.3 BTU/hr
Rack mount	Yes
Enclosure type	Metal
Enclosure dimensions	Depth excludes connectors, width excludes rack ears.
1632, 3216, 3232 models	5.25" H x 17.0" W x 9.4" D (3U high, full rack wide)
	(13.3 cm H x 43.1 cm W x 23.9 cm D)
816, 168, 1616 models ....	3.5" H x 17.0" W x 9.4" D (2U high, full rack wide)
	(8.9 cm H x 43.1 cm W x 23.9 cm D)
128 model	1.7" H x 17.4" W x 12.0" D (1U high, full rack wide)
	(4.3 cm H x 44.2 cm W x 30.5 cm D)
Product weight
1632, 3216, 3232 models	16.0 lbs (7.3 kg)
816, 168, 1616 models ....	8.5 lbs (3.9 kg)
128 model	3.7 lbs (1.6 kg)
Shipping weight
1632, 3216, 3232 models	26 lbs (ll.8 kg)
816, 168, 1616 models ....	18 lbs (9 kg)
128 model	7 lbs (4 kg)
DIM weight (International)
1632, 3216, 3232 models	26 lbs (11.8 kg)
816, 168, 1616 models ....	18 lbs (9 kg)
128 model	7 lbs (4 kg)
Vibration	ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association)

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Contents

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