Extron electronic MTPX Plus Series specs

Operation, cont’d

Setting the front panel locks (Executive modes)

The matrix switcher has three levels of front panel security lock that limit the operation of the switcher from the front panel. The three levels are:

•Lock mode 0 — The front panel is completely unlocked. All front panel functions are available.

•Lock mode 1 — All changes are locked from the front panel (except for setting Lock mode 2). Some functions can be viewed.

•Lock mode 2 — Basic functions are unlocked. Advanced features are locked and can be viewed only.

Basic functions consist of:

mMaking ties

mSaving and recalling presets

mSetting input audio gain and attenuation

mChanging Lock modes

Advanced functions consist of:

mCreating I/O groups

mSetting audio output mutes

mSetting audio output volume

mSetting the rear panel remote port protocol and baud rate

mSetting the audio/RS-232 input format (audio or RS-232)

NThe switcher is shipped from the factory in Lock mode 2.

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Extron electronic MTPX Plus Series manual Setting the front panel locks Executive modes

Contents

Mini Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher Mtpx Plus Series Sicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch Safety Instructions EnglishConsignes de Sécurité Français 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 About this Manual About the Mtpx Plus Twisted Pair Matrix SwitchersMtpx Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers Introduction Extron Mtpx Plus Mtpx Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers Introduction Twisted pair TP cable advantages Transmission distances Component Video Mtpx Definitions Skew equalization Features Tie any input to any or all outputs Mtpx Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers Introduction Introduction, cont’d Two UL guidelines Mounting the SwitcherMtpx Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers Installation Mounting instructions Rear Panel Cabling and Settings Shows the rear panel of the Mtpx Plus Signal inputs Transmitters to these RJ-45 female connectors Video RGB sources to these 15-pin HD female connectors Connector. High impedance is generally over 800 ohms VTT receivers to these RJ-45 female connectors Signal outputsConnectors RS-232 output inserts Captive screw connector wiring for audio output RS-232/RS-422 connection Ethernet connection RJ-45 connector wiring Cabling Reset button Power connection 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 Front Panel Controls and Indicators Mtpx Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers Operation Input and output buttons Primary functionsSecondary functions Identify the selected input Select a preset. See Using presets onSelect an input On and off. See Background illumination on Control buttons Wire pair on Preset mode to activate a previously-defined presetPreset mode is active View button The View button has two primary functions Mtpx Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers Operation See Performing a system reset from the front panel on Controls Button icons Executive modes on Front Panel Operations Definitions Power Front panel security lockouts 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 Current configuration -9 is now Press and release the Enter button figure 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 Current configuration -15 is now Press and release the Enter button figure Example 3 Removing a tie from a set of video and audio ties Press and release the Esc button figure 19 Deselect the output Viewing a configuration Lights red Video button and the Audio button figure 24 Select an input Press and release the Video button to deselect video figure 26 Deselect audio and select video to view video ties only Grouping 4 5 6 7 8 9 Allow the mode to time out after approximately 30 seconds Buttons that may be litOutputs Example 5 Grouping inputs and outputs Press and release the Enter button to select group 1 figure 32 Assign inputs and outputs 35 Deselect I/O Group mode Using presets 16 x 32, 32 x 16, and 32 x 32 matrix sizes Example 6 Saving a preset Press and release the Input 1 button Example 7 Recalling a preset Press and release the Preset button figure 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 Viewing and adjusting the TP input audio level VCR Example 9 Viewing and adjusting an input audio level 51 Clear all selections Output button audio gain and attenuation display Mtpx Plus 53 Select an input 55 Adjust the input audio level Press and release the Audio button figure Viewing and adjusting the local output volume Reading the displayed volume Audio volume display Push Esc button twice more 7% + 1.5% + 1.5% = 10% volume Example 10 Viewing and adjusting a local output volume level Press and release the output 1 button figure 10 11 13 14 15 Press and release the Audio button figure Lit Buttons Unlit Buttons Setting the front panel locks Executive modes Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode Switcher Performing a system reset from the front panel Background illumination Defining the audio/RS-232 wire pair 4 5 6 7 8 9 Input Configuration mode figure Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate Rear Panel Operations Reset Mode Comparison/Summary Activation Result Purpose/Notes Performing a hard reset reset If necessary, turn off power to the switcherTo the switcher figure Performing soft system resets resets 3, 4, Or three times absolute reset figure Video Adjustments TroubleshootingOptimizing the Audio Configuration Worksheets Worksheet example 1 System equipment  Displayed in the main hall output Worksheet example 2 Daily configurationThis example Audio from the presenter’s microphone input 3 is Worksheet example 3 Test configuration 79 Worksheet example 3 Test configuration Button switchers configuration worksheet Preset # Operation, cont’d Button switchers configuration worksheet Operation, cont’d Four Serial Ports Default protocol for both ports is as followsMtpx Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers Programmer’s Guide Rear panel Remote port Front panel Configuration port This port is hardwired for RS-232 only Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Ethernet LAN Port Establishing a connection Default IP addressesConnection timeouts Number of connections Host-to-Switcher Instructions Switcher-Initiated MessagesUsing Verbose Mode E27 Invalid event number Switcher Error ResponsesE26 Maximum number of connections exceeded E28 Bad filename / file not found Symbol definitions Using the Command/Response TablesCommand/Response Table for SIS Commands X1 = X1$ = X2 =X3! = X3# = Command Ascii command Response Additional Description 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 X1$ EX1$OpolEX1#*X1$Opol OpolX1#*X1$ EX1#Opol X1$ X1% OutX1% VolX1 X1% *X1 OutX1% VolX1X1% +V OutX1% VolX1 X1% # +G InX# AudX1 # *X1& G InX# AudX1# *X1 g InX# AudX1 # -G InX# AudX1 EX2# 1X2# 2 ...X2# n EX#,X2!NI NmiX#,X2EX#,X2!NO NmoX#,X2 EX2# 1X2# 2 ...X2# n O GroX2# 1X2# 2X2# 3 ...X2# n +X2P0*! SprX2 +X2PX!*X@!X!*X@%X!*X@$ ... X!*X@ Direct write process EX2@*X2ZP Lock executive modes X1%V X2$1X2$2 ... X2$nEX2*X@*1VC X!nX!n+1...X!n+15Vid X2@ EX2*X@*2VC X!nX!n+1...X!n+15AudEX2@*X2*1*1VC X!nX!n+1...X!n+15Vid EX2@*X2*1*2VC X!nX!n+1...X!n+15Aud EDF VX2XX2&AX2XX2 X2 -X3X3! X3! X3! X3! X3! X3@ X3# X3# Command/Response Table for IP-specific SIS Commands = 20 ms, default IpzX4$ IptX4@X4# X4$ Special Characters Five Scroll to the desired program and click Install figure Matrix Switchers Control ProgramInstalling the software Mtpx Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers Matrix Software Ethernet protocol settings Software operation via Ethernet Using the Matrix Switcher Control software Comm Port Selection window -3 appears Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program window blank IP Settings/Options window Sample program window complete Control program IP setting/options window Matrix IP Address field Subnet Mask field Extron Name/Descriptor fieldGateway IP address field Hardware Address field Sync Time to PC button Use Dhcp check boxDate, Time local, and GMT offset fields Use Daylight Savings check box 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 Chapter, steps 1 through 4, starting on Switcher LAN port. See , Installation, for more detailsStart the Matrix Switchers Control Program and connect to Ethernet-connected firmware upload Serial-port-connected firmware upload 12 Firmware loading 13 Confirm window Uploading Html files Windows buttons, drop boxes, and trashcan Windows menusFile menu 15 Mtpx Configuration Settings Window Tools menu 16 Mtpx Picture Settings window Audio-input Configuration selection White Not displayed for the Mtpx Plus Preferences menu Ties as Lines Displays ties as lines figureControl Program window -6. You can place icons Using Emulation mode Using the help system Optimizing the Video Mtpx level/peaking settingTo open the Mtpx Picture Settings window -16 on MTP transmitter Pre-Peak selection Mtpx skew setting MTP receiver to be optimized MTP Receiver level/peaking settingMtpx Plus Pre-Peak selection Product manual Button-Label Generator Program 22 Location of software on the web site Using the Button-Label Generator software 23 Extron’s Button-Label Generator window Six Access the switcher using Html pages as follows Mtpx Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers Html OperationDownload the Startup System Status System Status Unit Name field System SettingsIP Settings fields Dhcp radio buttons Firmware field IP Address fieldMAC Address field Model field Date/Time Settings fields Date/Time Settings fields -4 provide a location for viewingAppears the year drop box is selected in figure Passwords System Settings Email Settings Mail IP Address field Setting up Smtp authorization Domain Name fieldEmail address fields Click the Configuration tab Firmware UpgradeAccess the Mtpx Plus switcher using Html pages Click the Browse button. An open file window appears 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 Picture Settings Creating a tie Changing the input level/peaking Toggling output pre-peaking on and off Changing the skew Change an input’s or output’s skew setting as followsSetting 2 ns at a time as follows Shifted to the left Mtpx Configuration 13 Mtpx Configuration Settings Output volume. Access the I/O Settings page -14 by clickingSettings link on the Control Changing the input gain and attenuation 15 Input Audio Level drop box Changing the output volume level Muting and unmuting an audio or RS-232 output 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 Close Local echoSet carriage return-line feed Help 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 figure A-6 Ethernet Connection, cont’d AppendixBB Specifications Reference Information Audio Reference Information, cont’d Matrix switcher part numbers Part number Part Numbers and AccessoriesMtpx Plus matrix switcher part numbers Included parts Replacement part Number Accessories Cables Male-to-male VGA molded connector cables Part number Connector Part number Installing labels in the matrix switcher’s buttons Button Labels Button label blanks, 16-button strips Reference Information, cont’d Extron’s Warranty Extron Electronics, Europe Extron USA West