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TPX 88 Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers

Chapter1One

Introduction

About the TPX 88 Manual

About the TP A/V System

About Both TPX Switcher Models

About the TPX 88 A Switchers

Features

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Extron electronic TPX 88 A manual One, Introduction, TPX 88 Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers

Contents

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 About Both TPX Switcher Models Figure 1-1 - Typical TPX 88 A matrix switcher application1-6 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Introduction About the TPX 88 A Switchers Features 1-8 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers IntroductionFigure 1-2 - Audio gain and attenuation 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 Installation Mounting the Switcher Cabling and Rear Panel ViewsChapter2Two Mounting the Switcher Installationstallation, cont’dFigure 2-1 - Rack mounting a TPX switcher 2-2 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Installation Figure 2-2 - TPX 88 A twisted pair matrix switcher with audio TPX 88 Matrix Switchers InstallationCabling and Rear Panel Views 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 2-6 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Installation Equalizing pair skew with Skew EqualizersEqualizing pair skew with skew compensation cables Audio outputs connectors TPX 88 A only Figure 2-5 - Captive screw connector wiring for audio outputFigure 2-4 - Pair skew equalization 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 Viewing a configuration Example 4a Viewing ties TPX 88 A onlyFigure 3-20 - Select view mode 3-14 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation Figure 3-21 - Select video and audioFigure 3-22 - Select an input Figure 3-23 - Deselect audio to view video only Figure 3-24 - Deselect video and select audio to view audio onlyFigure 3-25 - Press the View button to exit view mode 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 Viewing and adjusting the output volume TPX 88 A only 3-22 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers OperationFigure 3-38 - Deselect audio mode 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 Switchers Control Program Button-Label Generator Chapter5FiveMatrix Software Installing the software Matrix Switchers Control ProgramUsing the software 5-2 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Matrix Software Figure 5-1 - Extron Matrix Switcher+ Control Program window blank TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Matrix SoftwareFigure 5-2 - Sample program window complete 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 5-6 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Matrix Software Preferences menuFigure 5-4 - Ties shown as crosspoints Using the help system Using emulation mode 5-8 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Matrix Software Button-Label GeneratorFigure 5-5 - Extron’s Button-Label Generator window Specifications Part Numbers Button Labels AAppendix AReference Information A-2 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Reference Information SpecificationsReferenceInformation,co t’d Video Control/Remote - switcher TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Reference InformationGeneral 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 Installing labels in the matrix switcher’s buttons A-6 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Reference InformationButton Labels Figure A-1 - Button label blanks A-8 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Reference Information