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Table of Contents

Chapter One • Introduction	1-1
About this Manual	1-2
About the MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers	1-2
Twisted pair (TP) cable advantages	1-4
Transmission distances	1-4
Skew equalization	1-7
Definitions	1-7
Features	1-8
Chapter Two • Installation	2-1
Mounting the Switcher	2-2
UL guidelines	2-2
Mounting instructions	2-2
Rear Panel Cabling and Settings	2-3
Signal inputs	2-4
RS-232 output inserts	2-6
Signal outputs	2-6
RS-232/RS-422 connection	2-8
Ethernet connection	2-8
Cabling	2-9
RJ-45 connector wiring	2-9
Reset button	2-10
Power connection	2-10
Front Panel Configuration Port	2-11
Chapter Three • Operation	3-1
Front Panel Controls and Indicators	3-2
Input and output buttons	3-3
Control buttons	3-5
I/O controls	3-8
Button icons	3-9
Front Panel Operations	3-10
Definitions	3-10
Front panel security lockouts	3-11
Power	3-11
Creating a configuration	3-12
Example 1: Creating a set of video and audio ties	3-13
Example 2: Adding a tie to a set of video and audio ties	3-15
Example 3: Removing a tie from a set of video and audio ties	3-17
Viewing a configuration	3-19
Example 4: Viewing video and audio (RS-232), audio (RS-232) only, and
video only ties	3-20
I/O grouping	3-23
Example 5: Grouping inputs and outputs	3-25

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Mtpx Plus Series Mini Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher Consignes de Sécurité Français Safety Instructions EnglishSicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch Instrucciones de seguridad Español 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 Mtpx Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers Introduction About the Mtpx Plus Twisted Pair Matrix SwitchersAbout this Manual Extron Mtpx Plus 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 Mtpx Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers Installation Mounting the SwitcherUL guidelines Mounting instructions 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 Connectors Signal outputsVTT receivers to these RJ-45 female connectors RS-232 output inserts Captive screw connector wiring for audio output Ethernet connection RS-232/RS-422 connection Cabling RJ-45 connector wiring Power connection Reset button Baud No parity Data bits Stop bit No flow control Front Panel Configuration Port70-335-01figure 2-12, can be used for this connection Installation, cont’d Three Mtpx Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators Secondary functions Input and output buttonsPrimary functions Select an input Select a preset. See Using presets onIdentify the selected input On and off. See Background illumination on Control buttons Preset mode is active Preset mode to activate a previously-defined presetWire pair on View button The View button has two primary functions 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 Press and release the input 5 button figure Example 1 Creating a set of video and audio tiesPress and release the Esc button figure Press and release the Enter button figure Current configuration -9 is now Press and release the output 1 button figure Example 2 Adding a tie to a set of video and audio tiesPress and release the input 5 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 Outputs Allow the mode to time out after approximately 30 secondsButtons that may be lit 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 Release the Audio button figure Muting and unmuting audio/RS-232 outputsExample 8 Muting and unmuting an audio/RS-232 output 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 To the switcher figure Performing a hard reset resetIf necessary, turn off power to the switcher Or three times absolute reset figure Performing soft system resets resets 3, 4, Optimizing the Audio Video AdjustmentsTroubleshooting Worksheet example 1 System equipment Configuration Worksheets This example Worksheet example 2 Daily configuration Displayed in the main hall output Audio from the presenter’s microphone input 3 is 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 Mtpx Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers Programmer’s Guide Default protocol for both ports is as followsSerial Ports Rear panel Remote port This port is hardwired for RS-232 only Front panel Configuration port Ethernet LAN Port Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Connection timeouts Default IP addressesEstablishing a connection Number of connections Using Verbose Mode Host-to-Switcher InstructionsSwitcher-Initiated Messages E26 Maximum number of connections exceeded Switcher Error ResponsesE27 Invalid event number E28 Bad filename / file not found Command/Response Table for SIS Commands Using the Command/Response TablesSymbol definitions X1 = X3! = X2 =X1$ = X3# = Description Command Ascii command Response Additional EX# Ipek EX%LrptEX# *X& Ipek IseqX#*X*X*X EX#*X*X*XIseqEX#*X1+Iseq IseqX#*X*X*X EX#*X1-Iseq IseqX#*X*X*X EX1#*X1$Opol OpolX1#*X1$ EX1$OpolX1$ EX1#Opol X1$ X1% +V OutX1% VolX1 X1% *X1 OutX1% VolX1X1% OutX1% VolX1 X1% # *X1 g InX# AudX1 # *X1& G InX# AudX1# +G InX# AudX1 # -G InX# AudX1 EX#,X2!NO NmoX#,X2 EX#,X2!NI NmiX#,X2EX2# 1X2# 2 ...X2# n EX2# 1X2# 2 ...X2# n O GroX2# 1X2# 2X2# 3 ...X2# n Direct write process +X2P0*! SprX2 +X2PX!*X@!X!*X@%X!*X@$ ... X!*X@ Lock executive modes EX2@*X2ZP EX2*X@*1VC X!nX!n+1...X!n+15Vid X1%VX2$1X2$2 ... X2$n EX2@*X2*1*1VC X!nX!n+1...X!n+15Vid EX2*X@*2VC X!nX!n+1...X!n+15AudX2@ EX2@*X2*1*2VC X!nX!n+1...X!n+15Aud EDF X3! X3! X3! X3! X3! X3@ X3# X3# VX2XX2&AX2XX2X2 -X3 Command/Response Table for IP-specific SIS Commands = 20 ms, default X4# IptX4@IpzX4$ X4$ Special Characters Five Installing the software Matrix Switchers Control ProgramScroll to the desired program and click Install figure Mtpx Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers Matrix Software 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 Gateway IP address field Extron Name/Descriptor fieldSubnet Mask field Hardware Address field Date, Time local, and GMT offset fields Use Dhcp check boxSync Time to PC button Use Daylight Savings check box Mail Addressee fields Mail Server IP Address fieldMail Server Domain Name field Mtpx Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers Matrix Software Updating firmware 10 Downloading firmware upgrade files Start the Matrix Switchers Control Program and connect to Switcher LAN port. See , Installation, for more detailsChapter, steps 1 through 4, starting on Ethernet-connected firmware upload 12 Firmware loading Serial-port-connected firmware upload 13 Confirm window Uploading Html files File menu Windows buttons, drop boxes, and trashcanWindows menus Tools menu 15 Mtpx Configuration Settings Window 16 Mtpx Picture Settings window White Not displayed for the Mtpx Plus Audio-input Configuration selection Control Program window -6. You can place icons Preferences menuTies as Lines Displays ties as lines figure Using the help system Using Emulation mode To open the Mtpx Picture Settings window -16 on Mtpx level/peaking settingOptimizing the Video MTP transmitter Pre-Peak selection Mtpx skew setting Mtpx Plus Pre-Peak selection MTP Receiver level/peaking settingMTP receiver to be optimized Product manual 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 Download the Startup Access the switcher using Html pages as followsMtpx Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers Html Operation System Status System Status IP Settings fields System SettingsUnit Name field Dhcp radio buttons MAC Address field IP Address fieldFirmware field Model field Appears the year drop box is selected in figure Date/Time Settings fieldsDate/Time Settings fields -4 provide a location for viewing System Settings Passwords Mail IP Address field Email Settings Email address fields Setting up Smtp authorizationDomain Name field Access the Mtpx Plus switcher using Html pages Firmware UpgradeClick the Configuration tab Click the Browse button. An open file window appears Browse through your system and select the desired files File ManagementClick the Browse button Gray buttons indicate no ties User ControlBy clicking the Control tab Creating a tie Picture Settings Toggling output pre-peaking on and off Changing the input level/peaking Setting 2 ns at a time as follows Change an input’s or output’s skew setting as followsChanging the skew Shifted to the left 13 Mtpx Configuration Mtpx Configuration Settings link on the Control SettingsOutput volume. Access the I/O Settings page -14 by clicking 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 Recalling a preset Global PresetsSaving a preset Space + ~ , @ = ‘ ’ semicolon colon \ and ? AAppendix a Ethernet Link Default addressMtpx Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers Ethernet Connection Pinging to determine the Web IP address Connecting as a Telnet clientPinging to determine the Extron IP address Escape character and Esc key Telnet tipsOpen Set carriage return-line feed Local echoClose Help Gateways Subnetting a PrimerLocal and remote devices IP addresses and octets 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 Mtpx Plus matrix switcher part numbers Part Numbers and AccessoriesMatrix switcher part numbers Part number Included parts Replacement 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