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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 • Introduction	1-1
About the TPX 88 Manual	1-2
About the TP A/V System	1-2
TP cable advantages	1-2
Transmission distances	1-5
About Both TPX Switcher models	1-6
About the TPX 88 A Switchers	1-7
Features	1-8
Chapter 2 • Installation	2-1
Mounting the Switcher	2-2
Cabling and Rear Panel Views	2-3
Termination of TP cable	2-4
Cable testing	2-5
Equalizing pair skew with Skew Equalizers	2-6
Equalizing pair skew with skew compensation cables	2-6
Audio outputs connectors (TPX 88 A only)	2-7
Remote port configuration	2-8
Chapter 3 • Operation	3-1
Front Panel Controls and Indicators	3-2
Definitions	3-2
Input and output buttons	3-2
Control buttons	3-3
I/O controls (TPX 88 A only)	3-4
Audio controls (TPX 88 A only)	3-4
Button icons	3-5
Operations	3-5
Power	3-5
I/O grouping	3-6
Creating a configuration	3-7
Example 1: Creating a set of video and audio ties	3-8
Example 2: Adding a tie to a set of video and audio ties	3-9
Example 3a: Removing an audio tie from a set of ties (TPX 88 A only)	3-10
Example 3b: Removing a tie from a set of ties (TPX 88 only)	3-12
Viewing a configuration	3-13
Example 4a: Viewing ties (TPX 88 A only)	3-13
Example 4b: Viewing ties (TPX 88 only)	3-16
Using presets	3-17
Example 5: Saving a preset	3-17
Example 6: Recalling a preset	3-18

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68-733-01 Rev. C TPX 88 and TPX 88 A Safety Instructions English PrecautionsConsignes de Sécurité Français Sicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch Configuration - One or more ties or sets of ties Quick Start - TPX Matrix SwitchersTPX 88 Matrix Switcher Quick Start QS-1 Installation Save or recall a preset Quick Start - TPX 88 Matrix Switchers, cont’dQS-2 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Quick Start Create a tie TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Table of Contents Table of Contents ii TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Table of Contents Table of Contents, cont’d Appendix A Reference Information SpecificationsPart Numbers Button Labels iv TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Table of Contents About Both TPX Switcher Models About the TPX 88 A Switchers Features TPX 88 Twisted Pair Matrix SwitchersChapter1One Introduction Introductiontroduction, cont’d 1-2 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers IntroductionAbout the TPX 88 Manual About the TP A/V System Extron twisted pair products’ attributes TPX 88 Matrix Switchers IntroductionFamily Model Introduction, cont’d 1-4 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers IntroductionExtron twisted pair products’ attributes continued MTP Receivers Recommended transmission ranges at 60 Hz Transmission distancesVideo format Maximum ranges 1-6 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Introduction About Both TPX Switcher ModelsFigure 1-1 - Typical TPX 88 A matrix switcher application About the TPX 88 A Switchers Figure 1-2 - Audio gain and attenuation Features1-8 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Introduction Audio from a transmitter in the MTP family cannot be broken away Any input to any or all outputs 1-10 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Introduction Chapter2Two InstallationMounting the Switcher Cabling and Rear Panel Views Mounting the Switcher Installationstallation, cont’dFigure 2-1 - Rack mounting a TPX switcher 2-2 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Installation Cabling and Rear Panel Views Figure 2-2 - TPX 88 A twisted pair matrix switcher with audioTPX 88 Matrix Switchers Installation Remote configuration DIP switches - Set these DIP switches to Installation, cont’d2-4 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Installation Termination of TP cable Cable testing The TPX 88 A switches and processes wire pair 3 and Equalizing pair skew with skew compensation cables 2-6 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers InstallationEqualizing pair skew with Skew Equalizers Figure 2-4 - Pair skew equalization Audio outputs connectors TPX 88 A onlyFigure 2-5 - Captive screw connector wiring for audio output Figure 2-6 - Typical audio connectors Remote port configurationFigure 2-7 - Remote connector 2-8 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Installation Chapter3Three Front Panel Controls and Indicators Operations TroubleshootingOperation Worksheets 3-2 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation Front Panel Controls and IndicatorsOperationeration, cont’d Definitions Control buttons TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation Operation, cont’d 3-4 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers OperationI/O controls TPX 88 A only Audio controls TPX 88 A only Operations PowerButton icons Figure 3-3 - Sample button icons I/O grouping 3-6 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation Creating a configuration 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3-8 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers OperationExample 1 Creating a set of video and audio ties Figure 3-5 - Select video and audio Example 2 Adding a tie to a set of video and audio ties Figure 3-8 - Press the Enter buttonFigure 3-9 - Select video only Figure 3-10 - Select an input Figure 3-11 - Select the output 3-10 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers OperationFigure 3-12 - Press the Enter button Example 3a Removing an audio tie from a set of ties TPX 88 A only Figure 3-14 - Select an input N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Figure 3-15 - Deselect the output 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Example 3b Removing a tie from a set of ties TPX 88 only 3-12 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers OperationFigure 3-17 - Select an input Press and release the output 4 button figure Figure 3-20 - Select view mode Viewing a configurationExample 4a Viewing ties TPX 88 A only Figure 3-22 - Select an input 3-14 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers OperationFigure 3-21 - Select video and audio Figure 3-25 - Press the View button to exit view mode Figure 3-23 - Deselect audio to view video onlyFigure 3-24 - Deselect video and select audio to view audio only Example 4b Viewing ties TPX 88 only 3-16 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers OperationFigure 3-26 - Select view mode Figure 3-27 - Select an input Example 5 Saving a preset Using presetsFigure 3-29 - Enter save preset mode Figure 3-28 - Press the View button to exit view mode Example 6 Recalling a preset Figure 3-30 - Select the presetFigure 3-32 - Select recall preset mode 3-18 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation Figure 3-33 - Select the preset Example 7 Viewing and adjusting an input audio level Viewing and adjusting the input audio level TPX 88 A onlyFigure 3-35 - Select audio view and adjust mode 3-20 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 3-37 - Adjust the input audio levelB1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 3-36 - Select an input Figure 3-38 - Deselect audio mode Viewing and adjusting the output volume TPX 88 A only3-22 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation Figure 3-39 - Select audio view and adjust mode Example 8 Viewing and adjusting an output volume level1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 3-40 - Select an output 3-24 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation Figure 3-41 - Adjust the output audio volume Front panel security lockout executive mode Muting and unmuting the local audio TPX 88 A onlyFigure 3-43 - Muting and unmuting outputs Figure 3-44 - Toggle the front panel lock on or off Figure 3-45 - System reset System reset to factory defaults3-26 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation Background illumination Worksheets TroubleshootingCamera main podium Podium Mic Camera main podium Operation, cont’dPodium Mic Laptop Podium Mic 3-30 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation Preset # Configuration worksheet3-31 Title 3-32 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation Switcher Error Responses Using the Command/Response Table Host-to-Switcher Instructions Switcher-Initiated MessagesCommand/Response Table for SIS Commands Chapter4Four Switcher-Initiated Messages Host-to-Switcher InstructionsFigure 4-1 - Remote connector pin arrangement 4-2 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Programmer’s Guide TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Programmer’s Guide Switcher Error Responses Symbol Definitions Using the Command/Response Table4-4 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Programmer’s Guide Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command Command/Response Table for SIS CommandsASCII Command Response 4-6 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Programmer’s Guide Command/response table for SIS commands Cont’dASCII Command Audio output volume Resets Save, recall and direct write global presetsI/O Grouping Executive mode Resets continued 4-8 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Programmer’s GuideView ties, gain, volume, and presets Information requests Matrix Software Matrix Switchers Control Program Button-Label GeneratorChapter5Five Installing the software Matrix Switchers Control ProgramUsing the software 5-2 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Matrix Software Figure 5-2 - Sample program window complete Figure 5-1 - Extron Matrix Switcher+ Control Program window blankTPX 88 Matrix Switchers Matrix Software 5-4 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Matrix Software Firmware upgradeMatrix Software, cont’d Figure 5-3 - Open window Windows menus Windows buttons, drop boxes, and trashFile menu Tools menu Figure 5-4 - Ties shown as crosspoints 5-6 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Matrix SoftwarePreferences menu Using the help system Using emulation mode Figure 5-5 - Extron’s Button-Label Generator window 5-8 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Matrix SoftwareButton-Label Generator Reference Information Specifications Part Numbers Button LabelsAAppendix A A-2 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Reference Information SpecificationsReferenceInformation,co t’d Video General Control/Remote - switcherTPX 88 Matrix Switchers Reference Information Optional accessories Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher part numbersA-4 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Reference Information Reference Information, cont’d Skew compensation cable RJ-45 connectors Button Labels Installing labels in the matrix switcher’s buttonsA-6 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Reference Information Figure A-1 - Button label blanks A-8 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Reference Information