Extron electronic MTPX Plus Series guide

F Esc (>) button — The Esc (>) button has two primary functions (•) and five secondary functions (❏):

•Cancels operations or selections in progress and resets the front panel button indicators.

NThe Esc (>) button does not reset the current configuration, the Video button and Audio selection button, any presets, or any audio gain or attenuation or volume settings.

•Flashes once to indicate that the escape function has been activated.

❏In the I/O Group mode, selects group 4 and indicates the selection. See “I/O grouping” on page 3-23.

❏Increases the audio level of the selected input. See “Viewing and adjusting the TP input audio level” on page 3-34.

❏Increases the volume of the selected output. See “Viewing and adjusting the local output volume” on page 3-40.

❏With the Enter, Preset, and View buttons, selects Serial Port and Audio/ RS-232 Input Configuration mode. See “Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate” on page 3-50 and “Defining the audio/ RS-232 wire pair” on page 3-49.

❏Selects 115200 baud for the rear panel RS-232/RS-422 port in Serial Port and Audio/RS-232 Input Configuration mode and indicates the selection. See “Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate” on page 3-50.

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Mtpx Plus Series Mini Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher Instrucciones de seguridad Español Safety Instructions EnglishConsignes de Sécurité Français Sicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch FCC Class a Notice Page Table of Contents Table of Contents, cont’d Command/Response Table for IP-specific SIS Commands Iv Mtpx Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers Table of Contents Mtpx Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers Table of Contents Vi Mtpx Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers Table of Contents One Extron Mtpx Plus About the Mtpx Plus Twisted Pair Matrix SwitchersMtpx Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers Introduction About this Manual Mtpx Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers Introduction Transmission distances Twisted pair TP cable advantages Component Video Mtpx Skew equalization Definitions Tie any input to any or all outputs Features Mtpx Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers Introduction Introduction, cont’d Two Mounting instructions Mounting the SwitcherMtpx Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers Installation UL guidelines Shows the rear panel of the Mtpx Plus Rear Panel Cabling and Settings Transmitters to these RJ-45 female connectors Signal inputs Connector. High impedance is generally over 800 ohms Video RGB sources to these 15-pin HD female connectors RS-232 output inserts Signal outputsConnectors VTT receivers to these RJ-45 female connectors Captive screw connector wiring for audio output Ethernet connection RS-232/RS-422 connection Cabling RJ-45 connector wiring Power connection Reset button Front Panel Configuration Port 70-335-01figure 2-12, can be used for this connectionBaud No parity Data bits Stop bit No flow control Installation, cont’d Three Mtpx Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators Input and output buttons Primary functionsSecondary functions On and off. See Background illumination on Select a preset. See Using presets onSelect an input Identify the selected input Control buttons View button The View button has two primary functions Preset mode to activate a previously-defined presetPreset mode is active Wire pair on Mtpx Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers Operation Controls See Performing a system reset from the front panel on Executive modes on Button icons Definitions Front Panel Operations Front panel security lockouts Power Creating a configuration Example 1 Creating a set of video and audio ties Press and release the Esc button figurePress and release the input 5 button figure Press and release the Enter button figure Current configuration -9 is now Example 2 Adding a tie to a set of video and audio ties Press and release the input 5 button figurePress and release the output 1 button figure Press and release the Enter button figure Current configuration -15 is now Press and release the Esc button figure Example 3 Removing a tie from a set of video and audio ties 19 Deselect the output Viewing a configuration Video button and the Audio button figure Lights red Press and release the Video button to deselect video figure 24 Select an input 26 Deselect audio and select video to view video ties only 4 5 6 7 8 9 Grouping Allow the mode to time out after approximately 30 seconds Buttons that may be litOutputs Press and release the Enter button to select group 1 figure Example 5 Grouping inputs and outputs 32 Assign inputs and outputs 35 Deselect I/O Group mode 16 x 32, 32 x 16, and 32 x 32 matrix sizes Using presets Press and release the Input 1 button Example 6 Saving a preset Press and release the Preset button figure Example 7 Recalling a preset 43 Select the preset Muting and unmuting audio/RS-232 outputs Example 8 Muting and unmuting an audio/RS-232 outputRelease the Audio button figure 46 Select audio only VCR Viewing and adjusting the TP input audio level 51 Clear all selections Example 9 Viewing and adjusting an input audio level Output button audio gain and attenuation display Mtpx Plus 53 Select an input Press and release the Audio button figure 55 Adjust the input audio level Reading the displayed volume Viewing and adjusting the local output volume Audio volume display Push Esc button twice more 7% + 1.5% + 1.5% = 10% volume Press and release the output 1 button figure Example 10 Viewing and adjusting a local output volume level 10 11 13 14 15 Lit Buttons Unlit Buttons Press and release the Audio button figure Setting the front panel locks Executive modes Switcher Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode Background illumination Performing a system reset from the front panel 4 5 6 7 8 9 Defining the audio/RS-232 wire pair Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate Input Configuration mode figure Rear Panel Operations Activation Result Purpose/Notes Reset Mode Comparison/Summary Performing a hard reset reset If necessary, turn off power to the switcherTo the switcher figure Or three times absolute reset figure Performing soft system resets resets 3, 4, Video Adjustments TroubleshootingOptimizing the Audio Worksheet example 1 System equipment Configuration Worksheets Audio from the presenter’s microphone input 3 is Worksheet example 2 Daily configurationThis example  Displayed in the main hall output 79 Worksheet example 3 Test configuration Worksheet example 3 Test configuration Preset # Button switchers configuration worksheet Operation, cont’d Button switchers configuration worksheet Operation, cont’d Four Rear panel Remote port Default protocol for both ports is as followsMtpx Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers Programmer’s Guide Serial Ports This port is hardwired for RS-232 only Front panel Configuration port Ethernet LAN Port Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Number of connections Default IP addressesConnection timeouts Establishing a connection Host-to-Switcher Instructions Switcher-Initiated MessagesUsing Verbose Mode E28 Bad filename / file not found Switcher Error ResponsesE26 Maximum number of connections exceeded E27 Invalid event number X1 = Using the Command/Response TablesCommand/Response Table for SIS Commands Symbol definitions X3# = X2 =X3! = X1$ = Description Command Ascii command Response Additional EX%Lrpt EX# *X& IpekEX# Ipek EX#*X1-Iseq IseqX#*X*X*X EX#*X*X*XIseqIseqX#*X*X*X EX#*X1+Iseq IseqX#*X*X*X EX1#Opol X1$ EX1$OpolEX1#*X1$Opol OpolX1#*X1$ X1$ X1% X1% *X1 OutX1% VolX1X1% +V OutX1% VolX1 X1% OutX1% VolX1 # -G InX# AudX1 # *X1& G InX# AudX1# *X1 g InX# AudX1 # +G InX# AudX1 EX2# 1X2# 2 ...X2# n O GroX2# 1X2# 2X2# 3 ...X2# n EX#,X2!NI NmiX#,X2EX#,X2!NO NmoX#,X2 EX2# 1X2# 2 ...X2# n Direct write process +X2P0*! 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X3@ X3# X3# Command/Response Table for IP-specific SIS Commands = 20 ms, default X4$ IptX4@X4# IpzX4$ Special Characters Five Mtpx Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers Matrix Software Matrix Switchers Control ProgramInstalling the software Scroll to the desired program and click Install figure Software operation via Ethernet Ethernet protocol settings Comm Port Selection window -3 appears Using the Matrix Switcher Control software Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program window blank Sample program window complete IP Settings/Options window Matrix IP Address field Control program IP setting/options window Hardware Address field Extron Name/Descriptor fieldGateway IP address field Subnet Mask field Use Daylight Savings check box Use Dhcp check boxDate, Time local, and GMT offset fields Sync Time to PC button Mail Server IP Address field Mail Server Domain Name fieldMail Addressee fields Mtpx Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers Matrix Software Updating firmware 10 Downloading firmware upgrade files Ethernet-connected firmware upload Switcher LAN port. See , Installation, for more detailsStart the Matrix Switchers Control Program and connect to Chapter, steps 1 through 4, starting on 12 Firmware loading Serial-port-connected firmware upload 13 Confirm window Uploading Html files Windows buttons, drop boxes, and trashcan Windows menusFile menu Tools menu 15 Mtpx Configuration Settings Window 16 Mtpx Picture Settings window White Not displayed for the Mtpx Plus Audio-input Configuration selection Preferences menu Ties as Lines Displays ties as lines figureControl Program window -6. You can place icons Using the help system Using Emulation mode MTP transmitter Pre-Peak selection Mtpx level/peaking settingTo open the Mtpx Picture Settings window -16 on Optimizing the Video Mtpx skew setting Product manual MTP Receiver level/peaking settingMtpx Plus Pre-Peak selection MTP receiver to be optimized 22 Location of software on the web site Button-Label Generator Program 23 Extron’s Button-Label Generator window Using the Button-Label Generator software Six Access the switcher using Html pages as follows Mtpx Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers Html OperationDownload the Startup System Status System Status Dhcp radio buttons System SettingsIP Settings fields Unit Name field Model field IP Address fieldMAC Address field Firmware field Date/Time Settings fields Date/Time Settings fields -4 provide a location for viewingAppears the year drop box is selected in figure System Settings Passwords Mail IP Address field Email Settings Setting up Smtp authorization Domain Name fieldEmail address fields Click the Browse button. An open file window appears Firmware UpgradeAccess the Mtpx Plus switcher using Html pages Click the Configuration tab File Management Click the Browse buttonBrowse through your system and select the desired files User Control By clicking the Control tabGray buttons indicate no ties Creating a tie Picture Settings Toggling output pre-peaking on and off Changing the input level/peaking Shifted to the left Change an input’s or output’s skew setting as followsSetting 2 ns at a time as follows Changing the skew 13 Mtpx Configuration Mtpx Configuration Settings Output volume. Access the I/O Settings page -14 by clickingSettings link on the Control 15 Input Audio Level drop box Changing the input gain and attenuation Muting and unmuting an audio or RS-232 output Changing the output volume level Audio volume adjustment settings Global Presets Saving a presetRecalling a preset Space + ~ , @ = ‘ ’ semicolon colon \ and ? AAppendix a Default address Mtpx Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers Ethernet ConnectionEthernet Link Connecting as a Telnet client Pinging to determine the Extron IP addressPinging to determine the Web IP address Telnet tips OpenEscape character and Esc key Help Local echoSet carriage return-line feed Close IP addresses and octets Subnetting a PrimerGateways Local and remote devices Unmasked octets are compared indicated by ? in figure A-6 Determining whether devices are on the same subnet Ethernet Connection, cont’d AppendixBB Reference Information Specifications Audio Reference Information, cont’d Included parts Replacement part Number Part Numbers and AccessoriesMtpx Plus matrix switcher part numbers Matrix switcher part numbers Part number Cables Accessories Connector Part number Male-to-male VGA molded connector cables Part number Button Labels Installing labels in the matrix switcher’s buttons Button label blanks, 16-button strips Reference Information, cont’d Extron Electronics, Europe Extron’s Warranty Extron USA West