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Specifications

Video

Gain	Unity
Number/signal type	4 sets of proprietary analog signals
Connectors	4 female RJ-45

Video input and loop through — per transmitter

Number/signal type	1 analog RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs,
	component video (with bi-level or
	tri-level sync), S-video, or composite video
	1 buffered RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs
	local monitor loop through
	(includes ID bits)
Connectors	2 female 15-pin HD
Nominal level	1 Vp-p for Y of component video and
	S-video, and for composite video
	0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of
	component video
	0.3 Vp-p for C of S-video
Minimum/maximum levels	0.3 V to 1.45 Vp-p
Impedance	75 ohms
Horizontal frequency	15 kHz to 130 kHz
Vertical frequency	30 Hz to 150 Hz
Return loss	<-30 dB @ 5 MHz
DC offset (max. allowable)	250 mV
Video output — see receivers’ specifications
Sync
Input type (transmitter)	RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, bi-level or
	tri-level for component video
Output type (receivers)	RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs
Standards	NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM
Input level (transmitter)	3.5 V to 5.5 Vp-p, unterminated
Output level (receivers)	4.0 V to 5.0 Vp-p, unterminated
Input impedance	510 ohms
Output impedance	110 ohms
Max. input voltage	5.5 Vp-p
Polarity	Positive or negative

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

Serial control port input/output. RS-232 via (1) 3.5 mm, 3 pole captive screw

connector

Serial control port output/input. 1 set of proprietary signals on a female RJ-45 jack

NThe serial communications link of an MTP RL 15HD RS or

MTP RL 15 HD RS SEQ is unidirectional only, transmitter to receiver, unless the receiver’s directional jumper has been repositioned. The jumper should be repositioned only when the receiver is the only one in the system.

Baud rates	Up to 38400 bps at up to 600’ (183 m)
	(Higher data rates and distances are
	possible. Performance will vary based on
	baud rate and cable length.)
Protocol	Data bits = 5 - 8
	Stop bits = 1 or 2
	Parity = odd, even, none
	Flow control = XON, XOFF, none

NProtocol is mirrored between the transmitter and the receiver.

Serial control pin configurations. Captive screw connectors: 1 = TX, 2 = RX,

3 = GND

General

Power	100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 20 watts,
	internal
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	Convection, unvented
Rack mount	Yes, with included mounting brackets,
	part #70-077-03
Enclosure type	Metal
Enclosure dimensions	1.7" H x 17.5" W x 8.5" D
	(1U high, full rack wide)
	4.3 cm H x 44.4 cm W x 21.6 cm D
	(Depth excludes connectors.)
Product weight	6.0 lbs (2.7 kg)
Shipping weight	10 lbs (5 kg)
Vibration	ISTA 1A in carton
	(International Safe Transit Association)

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MTP 4T 15HD RS • Reference Information

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MTP 4T 15HD RS specifications

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Extron electronic MTP 4T 15HD RS user manual Reference Information, Specifications

Models: MTP 4T 15HD RS