Extron electronic 68-1383-01 REV. E manual

68-1383-01 Rev. E 08 11 MTP Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers MTPX Plus Series User Guide Twisted Pair[...]

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FCC Class A Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. 1. This device must accept any interference r eceived, including interfer ence that may cause [...]

Conventions Used in this Guide In this user guide, the following are used: NOTE: A note draws attention to important information. TIP: A tip provides a suggestion to make working with the application easier . CAUTION: A caution indicates a potential hazard to equipment or data. WARNING: A warning war ns of things or actions that might cause injury [...]

Contents Introduction ............................................ 1 About this Manual ........................................... 1 About the Matrix Switchers .............................. 1 TP Cable Advantages ................................... 4 Features ........................................................... 8 Installation ...............[...]

Using Emulation Mode ............................. 119 Using the Help System ............................. 120 Optimizing the Video ................................... 121 MTP T ransmitter Pre-Peak Selection .......... 121 MTPX Level/Peaking Setting ..................... 121 MTPX Skew Setting .................................. 122 MTPX Plus Pre-Pea[...]

Intr oduction • About this Manual • About the Matrix Switchers • TP Cable Advantages • Features About this Manual This manual contains installation, configuration, and operating information for the Extron ® MTPX Plus MTP T wisted Pair Matrix Switchers. About the Matrix Switchers The MTPX Plus matrix switchers distribute signals that are co[...]

MTP T SV A OUTPUT 12V 0.5aMAX INPUT L R S-VIDEO INPUT AUDIO MONITOR POWER 12V .5A MAX OUTPUT MTP T 15HD A PRE-PEAK ON OFF ETHERNET ACT INPUT SELECT LOCAL RJ-45 LOCAL INPUTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 1 2[...]

The switcher can be operated remotely by any of the following when that device is connected to either MTPX Plus serial port: • A control system • A PC • An Extron MKP 2000 r emote contr ol panel • An Extron MKP 3000 r emote contr ol panel For some outputs (most matrix sizes) or all outputs (MTPX Plus 128), bidirectional pass- through RS-232[...]

TP Cable Advantages T wisted pair cable is much smaller , lighter , more flexible, and less expensive than coaxial cable. These TP products make cable runs simpler and less cumbersome. T ermination of the cable with RJ-45 connectors is simple, quick, and economical. CAUTION: Do not connect this device to a computer data or telecommunications networ[...]

T able 1. Recommended maximum TP transmission distances at 60 Hz, 1 MTP transmitter to switcher when the display is on the MTPX Plus local (VGA) output ETHERNET ACT INPUT SELECT LOCAL RJ-45 LOCAL INPUTS 12 34 56 78 91 01 11 21 31 41 51 6 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 12 34 56 78 91 01 11 21 31 41 51 6 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26[...]

T able 2. Recommended maximum TP transmission distances at 60 Hz, — transmitter to receiver using MTPX Plus TP inputs and outputs ETHERNET ACT INPUT SELECT LOCAL RJ-45 LOCAL INPUTS 12 34 56 78 91 01 11 21 31 41 51 6 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 12 34 56 78 91 01 11 21 31 41 51 6 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 1[...]

T able 3. Recommended maximum TP transmission distances at 60 Hz, — VTT transmitter to VTR receiver using MTPX TP inputs and outputs ETHERNET ACT INPUT SELECT LOCAL RJ-45 LOCAL INPUTS 12 34 56 78 91 01 11 21 31 41 51 6 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 12 34 56 78 91 01 11 21 31 41 51 6 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 3[...]

Skew equalization Skew exists between wire pairs when the physical length of one wir e pair is dif ferent fr om another . Skew affects the displayed image when the dif fer ential length between wire pairs exceeds 2 feet. This causes the timing of the red, gr een, and blue video signals to appear out of alignment (horizontal registration err ors). T[...]

Switching flexibility — The switcher provides individually buf fer ed, independent, matrix switched outputs with audio follow and audio breakaway . • Tie any input to any or all outputs. • Quick multiple tie — Multiple inputs can be switched to multiple outputs simultaneously . This allows all displays (outputs) to change from sour ce to so[...]

Rack mounting — The 1U high (MTPX Plus 128), 2U high (other matrix sizes 1616 and smaller), or 3U high (matrix sizes 1632 and larger) enclosure is rack mountable in any conventional 19-inch wide wide rack. The 2U and 3U enclosures ar e mountable without extra hardwar e. The 1U enclosur e is rack mountable using the provided mounting kit. Three fr[...]

Installation This sections details the installation of the MTPX Plus Matrix Switchers, including: • Mounting the Switcher • Rear Panel Cabling and Settings • Front Panel Configuration Port Mounting the Switcher CAUTION: Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only . Detailed mounting instructions can be found in the[...]

Figure 4 shows the r ear panel of the MTPX Plus 3232. ETHERNET ACT INPUT SELECT LOCAL RJ-45 LOCAL INPUTS 12 34 56 78 91 01 11 21 31 41 51 6 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 12 34 56 78 91 01 11 21 31 41 51 6 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 1 2 2 13 45 6 RS-232 OUTPUT INSERTION LOCAL OUTPUTS OUTPUTS INPUTS CONTROL MONO[...]

Figure 5 shows the r ecommended termination of TP cables in accor dance with the TIA/EIA T568A or TIA/EIA T568B wiring standards. Y ou can use either standar d with CA T 5, 5e, or 6 cable, but use the same standard on both ends of the cable. 5 Pin 1 Red+/V . sync+ 2 Red–/V . sync– 3 RS-232+ Green- 6 RS-232- Mono audio+ Mono audio- 7 Blue+/H. sy[...]

c Audio Inputs (local audio) connectors — Connect balanced or unbalanced stereo audio inputs to these 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive scr ew connectors. Connectors are included with each switcher , but you must supply the audio cable. See figure 7 to wir e a connector for the appr opriate input type and impedance level. Use the supplied tie-wrap to strap [...]

RS-232 Output Inserts e RS-232 Output Insert connectors — For bidirectional RS-232 data that is r outed to a specific (unswitchable) TP output, connect a serial device to one of these 3.5 mm, 3-pole captive screw connectors. Figur e 9 shows how to wir e the connectors. Recei ve (Rx) Tr ansmit (Tx) Ground ( ) Bidirectional RS-232 Device Ground ( )[...]

Signal Outputs f Outputs (MTP) connectors — Connect the TP inputs of compatible MTP or VTR receivers to these RJ-45 female connectors. See the Inputs connector ( item a ) in the “Signal inputs” section, for detailed pin assignments for the RJ-45 connectors. CAUTION: Do not connect this device to a computer data or telecommunications network. [...]

h Mono Audio (local audio) outputs — Connect audio devices, such as an audio amplifier or powered speakers, to these four or eight 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connectors. These connectors output the selected unamplified, mono line level audio. See figure 10 to wir e an output connector . Use the supplied tie-wrap to strap the audio cable to the [...]

Remote Connection Connect a host device, such as a computer , touch panel control, or RS-232 capable PDA to the switcher via the remote port of your switcher . NOTE: The port can operate at 9600, 19200, 38400, or 115200 baud rates. Models other than the MTPX Plus 128 can support either the RS-232 or RS-422 serial communication protocol (see “ Sel[...]

Ethernet Connection NOTE: This port and TP cable carries control signals, not the video, audio, serial signals carried by the RJ-45 ( item a ). k LAN port — If desired, for IP contr ol of the switcher , connect the switcher to a PC or to an Ethernet LAN via this RJ-45 connector . Y ou can use a PC to control the networked switcher with SIS comman[...]

Reset Button l Reset button — The Reset button initiates two levels of reset to the matrix RESET switcher . For two differ ent r eset levels, press and hold the button while the switcher is running or while you power up the switcher . See “ Rear Panel Operations ” in the “Operation” section for details. • Rear panel (mode 5) system rese[...]

6 feet (1.8 m) Pa rt # 70-335-01 5 1 9 6 Slee ve (Gnd) Ring Tip 9-pin D Connection TRS Plug Pin 2 Computer's RX line Tip Pin 3 Computer's TX line Ring Pin 5 Computer's signal ground Slee ve Figure 15. Optional 9-pin TRS RS-232 cable NOTE: The stereo jack Configuration port (item o ) pr otocol can be changed under SIS command control [...]

Operation This section describes the front panel operation of the MTPX Plus Matrix Switcher , including: • Front Panel Contr ols and Indicators • Front Panel Operations • Rear Panel Operations • Optimizing the Audio • Video Adjustments • T roubleshooting • Configuration Worksheets Fr ont Panel Controls and Indicators The front panel c[...]

AUDIO VIDEO I/O CONTROL ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 INPUTS OUTPUTS CONFIG MTPX PLUS SERIES MTP MATRIX SWITCHER 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 Figure 17. Fr ont Panel, MTPX Plus 816, 168, 1616 MTPX PLUS SERIES MTP MATRIX SWITCHER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2[...]

Input and Output Buttons NOTE: See “ Front Panel Operations ” for detailed descriptions of the following operations. Primary functions Action Select input or output for tie being created. Indication Blink : potential tie/untie. Lit : current tie Amber : video and audio tie Green : video only tie Red : audio only tie 1 2 3 through { highest numb[...]

a Input buttons — The input buttons have one primary function ( ❏ ) and six secondary functions (•): ❏ Select and identify an input. • ( Input 1 only ) With the Output 1 button, select I/O Group mode. • Assign an input to the selected group in I/O Gr oup mode and indicate its assignment. • Select a preset. • Display the output volum[...]

Control Buttons and LEDs NOTE: See “ Front Panel Operations ” for detailed descriptions of the following operations. Primary functions Action Save changes Select Preset mode Select V iew mode Cancel/Escape Indication Blink : Save needed Blink : Save preset Lit : Recall preset View mode selected Flashes once ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC Secondary funct[...]

d Preset button — The Pr eset button has two primary functions ( ❏ ) and thr ee secondary functions (•): ❏ Activates Save Preset mode to save a configuration as a preset and Recall Preset mode to activate a previously-defined pr eset. ❏ Blinks when Save Preset mode is active and lights steadily when Recall Preset mode is active. • In th[...]

I/O Controls NOTE: See “ Front Panel Operations ” for detailed descriptions of the following operations. Primary functions Action Select video Select audio Indication Green : selected Red : selected VIDEO AUDIO Secondary functions Front panel locks Action 1 W ith Enter , select Lock mode 2 or toggle between mode 0 and mode 2. Action 2 Select Lo[...]

Button Icons The numbered translucent covers on the input and output pushbuttons can be r emoved and replaced to insert labels behind the covers. Input and output labels can be created easily with the Extr on Button-Label Generator software, which is shipped with every Extr on matrix switcher . Each input and output can be labeled with names, alpha[...]

Definitions The following Extron matrix switcher terms ar e used thr oughout this manual: Tie — An input-to-output connection Set of ties — An input tied to two or more outputs. NOTE: An output can never be tied to more than one input. Configuration — One or more ties or one or mor e sets of ties Current configuration — The configuration th[...]

Creating a Configuration The current configuration can be changed using the fr ont panel buttons. Change the curr ent configuration as follows: 1. Press the Esc button to clear any input button indicators, output button indicators, or control button indicators that may be lit. 2. Select video, audio, or both for configuration by pressing the Video [...]

Example 1: Create a set of video and audio ties 1. Clear all selections : Press and r elease the Esc button. C O N T R O L PRESET ENTER ESC VIEW Press the Esc button to clear all selections . The button flashes once . 2. Select video and audio for the tie : If necessary , press and r elease the the Video button and the Audio button to light both. I[...]

The current configuration (see figur e 20) is now: • Input 5 video and audio are tied to output 3, output 4, and output 8 Input 5 (video/audio) tied to outputs 3 , 4 , and 8 Input Output 3 4 8 5 Video Audio Figure 20. Example 1, Final Configuration Example 2: Add a video tie to a set of video and audio ties In the following example, a new video t[...]

5. Confirm the change : Press and r elease the Enter button. ENTER All input buttons and output b uttons return to unlit or background illumination. Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change. The Enter button returns to unlit or background illumination. The current configuration (see figur e 21) is now: • Video — Input 5 video [...]

3. Select an input : Press and r elease the input 5 button. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 32 I N P U T S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 32 O U T P U T S The Output 1 button does not light to indicate the tie created in example 2 because that tie is video only . The Output 3, Output 4, and Output 8 buttons light red to indic[...]

The current configuration (see figur e 22) is now: • Video — Input 5 video is tied to output 1, output 3, output 4, and output 8. • Audio — Input 5 audio is tied to output 3 and output 8. Input 5 video tied to outputs 1 , 3 , 4 , and 8 Input 5 audio tied to outputs 3 and 8 Input Output 1 3 4 8 5 Video Audio Figure 22. Example 3, Final Confi[...]

Example 4: Viewing video and audio (RS-232), audio (RS-232) only , and video only ties In the following example, we view the video and audio (or RS-232), audio- (or RS-232) only , and video-only ties in the current configuration. The steps show the fr ont panel indications that result fr om your action. NOTE: This example assumes that you have perf[...]

NOTE: Y ou can also view a set of ties by selecting a tied output. Demonstrate this as follows: • Note the number of a lit output button, and then press and r elease the output button for an untied (unlit or background illumination) output. • Observe that all of the untied outputs light. • Then press the output button that you noted pr evious[...]

I/O Grouping I/O grouping is a matrix switcher featur e that allows you to subdivide the fr ont panel controls of the matrix into four smaller functional sub-switchers and limit tie cr eation using the front panel only . Inputs and outputs can be assigned to one of four gr oups or not assigned to any group. When you are cr eating ties on the fr ont[...]

Y ou can break audio away fr om the video for a given input or output (assign video and audio to differ ent gr oups) by isolating only video or only audio using the front panel Video and Audio buttons after you select I/O Group mode (between steps 2 and 3 , below). Audio breakaway acr oss dif ferent gr oups can be confusing when you ar e operating [...]

Example 5: Grouping inputs and outputs In the following example, several switcher inputs and outputs are assigned to gr oups. The steps show the front panel indications that r esult fr om your action. 1. Clear all selections : Press and r elease the Esc button. 2. Enter I/O Group mode : Simultaneously press and hold the Input 1 and Output 1 buttons[...]

b. Press and r elease the Output 1 through 4 buttons. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32 O U T P U T S Press the buttons . The selected buttons light green. 5. Select group 2 : Pr ess and r elease the Preset button. C O N T R O L PRESET ENTER ESC VIEW 13 24 Press the button. The button lights amber to indicate the selection. Group [...]

Using Presets The current configuration (configuration 0) can be saved as a pr eset in any one of 32 pr eset memory addresses. All 32 pr esets ar e assigned to the input buttons and (where necessary) output buttons and are available to be either saved or r etrieved fr om the front panel. Up to 20 (MTPX Plus 128) or all 32 (all other models) presets[...]

Example 6: Saving a preset In the following an example, the current configuration is saved as a pr eset. The example shows the front panel indications that r esult fr om your actions. 1. Clear all selections : Press and r elease the Esc button. 2. Select Save Preset mode : Press and hold the Pr eset button for appr oximately 2 seconds until it blin[...]

Example 7: Recalling a preset In the following example, a preset is r ecalled to become the curr ent configuration. The steps show the front panel indications that r esult fr om your action. 1. Clear all selections : Press and r elease the Esc button. 2. Select Recall Preset mode : Press and r elease the Pr eset button. 1 2 3 15 16 17 18 19 31 32 I[...]

Muting and Unmuting Audio/RS-232 Outputs Individual audio or RS-232 outputs can be muted or unmuted as follows: NOTE: Output mutes are pr otected when fr ont panel Lock mode 2 is selected. Y ou can view the status of the output (muted or unmuted) in Lock mode 2 but you cannot change it from the fr ont panel (see “ Setting the Fr ont Panel Locks ([...]

Example 8: Muting and unmuting an audio/RS-232 output In the following example, a switcher output is muted and unmuted. The steps show the front panel indications that r esult fr om your action. 1. Clear all selections : Press and r elease the Esc button. 2. Select View-onl y mode : Pr ess and r elease the View button. The View button lights red. 3[...]

Viewing and Adjusting the Input Audio Level The audio level of each input can be displayed and adjusted through a range of -18 dB to +24 dB to ensure that ther e is no noticeable volume dif ference among sour ces (see figure 25). The audio level can be adjusted fr om the fr ont panel or under remote control. The default audio level is 0 dB. Audio I[...]

5 6 7 8 12 13 4 3 2 1 10 9 11 0 = unlit button = lit button Green indicates a positive (gain) le vel. Red indicates a negative (attenuation) le vel. 123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 17 2 3456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 17 3456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22[...]

MTPX Plus 816, 168, 1616 MTPX Plus 128 dB dB 9 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 17 15 13 11 24 23 21 19 11 2 1 9 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 17 15 13 11 24 23 21 19 3 4 5 61 2 7 8 9 10 = Unlit button = Blinking button = Lit button 11 2 3456789 10 12 11 2 3456789 10 12 11 3456789 10 12 11 3456789 10 12 11 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 11 4 5 6 [...]

Example 9: Viewing and adjusting an input audio level NOTE: This procedur e can only be performed if the audio/RS-232 wir e pair of the input is defined as audio (see ” Defining the Audio/RS-232 Wire Pair ” on page 62). Because of the differ ent gain and attenuation display schemes, the input audio levels that result fr om the following example[...]

Figure 28 shows the same +8 dB level as figur e 26, but displayed on an 8-output-button MTPX Plus 128. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 F Figure 28. Level Display on an 8-Output-Button Switcher 4. Change the audio level : Press and r elease the View ( < ) button once (see figure 29) to decrease the input audio level by 1 dB. Press and r elease the View ( < ) [...]

Viewing and Adjusting the Local Output V olume The audio level of each local output can be displayed and adjusted through a range of 100% (no attenuation) to 0% (maximum [76 dB] attenuation). The audio level can be adjusted from the fr ont panel or under serial port, USB port, or Ethernet control. The default volume is 100% (no attenuation). NOTE: [...]

Reading the displayed volume This section is a detailed look at reading the output volume display on the fr ont panel. If you do not need to read the exact value of the volume setting, skip this section. There are 65 steps of volume attenuation, with 1 dB per step (button push), except for 0-to-1, which is 13 dB. At maximum attenuation, no input bu[...]

5 Highest # input bu tton lit 32-input switcher dB of attenuation Output v olume 76 0% None 16-input switcher None 12-input switcher None Highest # input bu tton lit 32-input switcher dB of attenuation Output v olume 16-input switcher 12-input switcher 17 1 1 63 62 1 1 5.5% 7% 2 2 61 60 8.5% 10% 3 1 3 59 58 11.5% 13% 4 4 57 56 14.5% 16% 5 5 55 54 1[...]

For example : When lit steadily , the Input 3 button indicates the following, depending on the number of input buttons the switcher has: • Switchers with 12 input buttons — 47 dB of attenuation when compar ed to the Input 3 button blinking quickly (48 dB to 50 dB of attenuation). The blinking Input 4 button (45 dB to 46 dB of attenuation) is at[...]

3. Select an output : Press and r elease the output 1 button. In figure 32 thr ough figur e 34, the lit or blinking input buttons indicate 41.5 percent of the applied audio input. The unlit input buttons indicate an audio volume attenuation of 39 dB. Figure 33 and figur e 34 show the same 41.5 per cent, 39 dB volume. 1 2 6 17 18 12 1 2 3 4 12 13 14[...]

4. Change the volume : Press and r elease the Esc ( > ) button once (see figur e 35) to increase the volume by 1.5%. Press and r elease the Esc ( > ) button several mor e times (figure 3-57) to incr ease the volume by 1.5% per button press. Note the input button indication changes that occur each time the Esc ( > ) button is pressed and r [...]

Setting the Front Panel Locks ( Executive Modes) The matrix switcher has three levels of fr ont panel security lock that limit the operation of the switcher from the fr ont panel. The thr ee levels are: • Lock mode 0 — The front panel is completely unlocked. All fr ont panel functions ar e available. • Lock mode 1 — All changes are locked f[...]

Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 1 NOTE: If the switcher is in Lock mode 0 or mode 1, this procedur e selects mode 2. If the switcher is in Lock mode 2, this procedur e selects mode 1. T oggle the lock on and off by pr essing and holding the Video button and the Audio button simultaneously for approximately 2 seconds (see f[...]

Reset the switcher to the factory default settings by pressing and holding the Video button and Audio button simultaneously while you apply AC power to the switcher (see figure 40). I / O VIDEO A UDIO Press and hold the Video and A udio buttons simultaneously while y ou apply power to the s witcher . Release the Video and A udio buttons . Po we r T[...]

Defining the Audio/RS-232 Wire Pair NOTE: The TP audio/RS-232 input wire pair configurations ar e pr otected when front panel Lock mode 2 is selected. Y ou can view the configurations in Lock mode 2 but you cannot adjust them from the fr ont panel (see “ Setting the Fr ont Panel Locks (Executive Modes) ” on page 59). The switcher is compatible [...]

Selecting the Rear Panel Remote Port Protocol and Baud Rate All switchers can operate at the 9600, 19200, 38400, and 115200 baud rate. Switchers other than the MTPX Plus 128 can support either RS-232 or RS-422 serial communication protocol. The settings of these variables can be viewed and changed fr om the fr ont panel. View and configure the seri[...]

Rear Panel Operations The rear panel has a Reset button that initiates four levels of r esets (number ed 1, 3, 4, and 5 for the sake of comparison with an Extron IPL pr oduct). The Reset button is r ecessed, so use a small screwdriver , a pointed stylus, or a ballpoint pen. See table 7 on the next page for a summary of the modes. CAUTION: Review th[...]

T able 7. Reset Mode Comparison/Summary Mode Activation Result Purpose/Notes 1 Hold down the recessed Reset button while applying power to the switcher . NOTE: After a mode 1 reset is performed, update the switcher firmware to the latest version. Do not operate the switcher firmware version that results fr om the mode 1 reset. If you want to use th[...]

Performing Soft System Resets (Resets 3, 4, and 5) Perform a soft reset of the switcher as follows: 1. Use a small screwdriver to pr ess and hold the r ear panel Reset button until the front panel Video and Audio buttons blink the number of times for the desired r eset: once (events reset), twice (system r eset), or thr ee times (absolute reset) (s[...]

Optimizing the Audio Each audio level for each input can be adjusted within a range of -18 dB to +24 dB, so there ar e no noticeable volume dif ferences between sour ces and for the best headr oom and signal-to-noise ratio. The volume for each local audio output can be adjusted from full loudness to effectively muted. Adjust the levels as follows: [...]

Configuration W orksheets Rather than trying to remember the configuration for each pr eset, use worksheets to recor d this information. Make copies of the blank worksheet on page 71 (32-input button and -output button switchers) and page 72 (16-button and 12-button switchers) and use one for each preset configuration. Cr oss out all unused or inac[...]

Worksheet Example 2: Daily Configuration Figure 45 continues fr om worksheet example 1 by showing the video and audio ties that make up the configuration of preset 1. Black lines shows video ties and r ed lines show the audio ties. 1 23 4567 8 12 34 56 78 91 01 1 11 12 13 10 9 Input sources Output destinations Preset # Title: Video: A udio: Fill in[...]

Worksheet Example 3: T est configuration The A/V system in our fictional organization needs to be fine tuned on a regular basis. Figure 46 shows a typical test configuration, with an Extr on video test generator (input 12) generating a test pattern to all monitors (outputs 1, 2, 3, and 8). Sound checks are run from the CD player (input 5) to all au[...]

1 2 345 67 8 91 01 11 21 31 41 51 6 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Input sources Output destinations Preset # Title: Video: A udio: Fill in the preset number and use colors, or dashes , etc. to make connecting lines . Indicate if the confi g uration is f or Video , A udio , or both. 1 2 345 67 8 91 01 11 21 31 41 51 6 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 17 18 19 20 21 22 2[...]

16-button Switchers Configuration Worksheet 1 23 4567 8 12 34 56 78 91 01 1 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 12 13 14 15 16 9 Input sources O utput destinations Preset # Title: Video: A udio: Fill in the preset number and use colors, or dashes , etc. to make connecting lines . Indicate if the configuration is f or video , audio , or both. MTPX Plus Series • [...]

Pr ogramming Guide This section describes the operation of the MTPX Plus Matrix Switchers via SIS commands, including: • Local Host-Control Ports • Ethernet (LAN) Port • Host-to-Switcher Instructions • Switcher -Initiated Messages • Switcher Error Responses • Using the Command/Response T ables • Command/Response T able for SIS Command[...]

Local Host-Contr ol Ports The switcher has two local ports that can be directly connected to a host device such as a computer running the Extron DataViewer utility or the HyperT erminal utility , an RS-232 capable PDA, or a control system. These ports make r emote contr ol of the switcher possible using a direct connection. The local ports ar e: NO[...]

Ether net (LAN) Port The Ethernet cable can be terminated as a straight-through cable or a crossover cable and must be properly terminated for your application (see “ Ethernet Connection “ in the “Installation” section). • Crossover cable — Dir ect connection between the computer and the MTPX Plus switcher . • Patch (straight-through)[...]

Number of Connections An MTPX Plus switcher can have up to 200 simultaneous TCP connections, including all http sockets and telnet connections. When the connection limit is reached, the switcher accepts no new connections until some have been closed. No error message or indication is given that the connection limit has been reached. T o maximize pe[...]

Qik ] The switcher initiates the Qik message when a front panel tie cr eation has occurr ed. Spr nn ] The switcher initiates the Spr message when a memory preset has been saved fr om the fr ont panel. “ nn ” is the preset number . Rpr nn ] The switcher initiates the Rpr message when a memory preset has been r ecalled fr om the front panel. “ [...]

Using the Command and Response T ables The command and response table begins on page 80 . Symbols used in the table repr esent variables in the command and response fields. Command and response examples are shown thr oughout the table. With the exception of the audio input gain and attenuation commands, the SIS commands are not case sensitive. The [...]

X1% = TP output number 01 – ( maximum number of TP outputs for your model) X1^ = Local video output number 1 or 2 NOTE: X1^ is applicable to MTPX Plus 128 and matrix sizes 1632 and larger only . X1& = Local output sync polarity 0 = H- / V - ( default ) 3 = H+ / V+ 1 = H+ / V - 4 = No sync processing (composite, S-video, YUV) 2 = H- / V+ X1* =[...]

Command and Response T able for SIS Commands Command Function SIS Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description Create Ties NOTES: • Commands can be entered back-to-back in a string, with no spaces. For example: 1*1!02*02&003*003%4*8$. • The quick multiple tie and tie input to all output commands activate all I/O swi[...]

Command/Response T able for SIS Commands (continued) Command Function SIS Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description Audio/RS-232 TP input (wire pair 3 and 6) configuration NOTE : The RS-232 output insert ports, when enabled ( EX% *1Lrpt } ), override the audio/RS-232 TP input configurations. For the MTPX Plus 128, these[...]

Command/Response T able for SIS Commands (continued) Command Function SIS Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description Input skew adjustment NOTE : For the MTPX Plus 128, these commands are valid for inputs 5 through 12 only . Set all input skew adjustment values EX# * X1) * X1) * X1) Iseq } Set a specific skew adjustment [...]

Command/Response T able for SIS Commands (continued) Command Function SIS Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description Local video output sync polarity NOTE : The command structure differs, depending on the size of the matrix. Matrix sizes 816, 168, and 1616 do not need the local output variable ( X1^ ). Matrix sizes 128, 1[...]

Command/Response T able for SIS Commands (continued) Command Function SIS Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description Audio output volume NOTE : The table below the commands defines the value of each audio volume step. Set the audio volume to a specific value X1* * X1( V Out X1* • Vol X1(] Example: 1*50v Out01 • Vol50[...]

Command/Response T able for SIS Commands (continued) Command Function SIS Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description Audio input gain and attenuation NOTE : The set gain ( G ) and set attenuation ( g ) commands a re case sensitive. Set audio input gain to +dB value X! * X2) G In X! • Aud X2!] Example: 1*2G In1 • Aud+0[...]

Command/Response T able for SIS Commands (continued) Command Function SIS Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description Names (continued) Write input name EX* , X2$ NI } Nmi X* , X2$] Example: E 1 , Podium camNI } Nmi01 , Podium cam ] Name input 1 “Podium cam”. Read input name EX* NI } X2$] Write output name EX@ , X2$ NO[...]

Command/Response T able for SIS Commands (continued) Command Function SIS Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description Save, recall, and dir ectly write global presets (continued) Direct write process — NOTE : The direct write of a global preset should always be pr eceded by a clear global preset ties command of that same[...]

Command/Response T able for SIS Commands (continued) Command Function SIS Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description Resets Reset all input level and peaking adjustments E ZT } Zpt ] Clear all level and peaking adjustments to their default (0) values. Reset all input and output skew adjustments E ZK } Zpk ] Clear all inpu[...]

Command/Response T able for SIS Commands (continued) Command Function SIS Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description View ties, gain, volume, mutes, pr esets, and DIP switch status (continued) View output mutes E VM } X2& 1 X2& 2 ... X2& n Mut ] Each X2& r esponse is the mute status of an output: left = ou[...]

Command/Response T able for SIS Commands (continued) Command Function SIS Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description View ties, gain, volume, mutes, pr esets, and DIP switch status (continued) View audio global preset configuration EX2# * X@ *2VC } X! n • X! n+1 • X! n+1 • X! n+2 •...• X! n+15 • Aud ] Show th[...]

Command/Response T able for SIS Commands (continued) Command Function SIS Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description View ties, gain, volume, mutes, pr esets, and DIP switch status (continued) NOTE : The response to the View File Directory command differs, depending on whether the command is sent via an RS-232/RS-422 or T[...]

Command Function SIS Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description Information requests (continued) Request system status S See below MTPX Plus 128 : X3$ • X3$ • X3$ • X3$ • X3$ • X3% • X3^ • X3^ • X3^] Other matrix sizes 1616 and smaller : X3$ • X3$ • X3$ • X3$ • X3$ • X3% • X3^ • X3^] Matrix s[...]

Symbol definitions X4) = Matrix name (Up to 240 alphanumeric characters) NOTE: T he HTML language reserves certain characters for specific functions (see “ Special Characters “ on page 95). X4! = Default name MTPX - + last 3 pairs of MAC address X4@ = Time and date (for set) In the format: MM/DD/YY•HH:MM:SS where : MM = month: 01 (January) th[...]

X6# = V erbose mode 0 = clear/none (default for T elnet connection) 1 = verbose mode (default for RS-232/RS-422 connection) 2 = tagged responses for queries 3 = verbose mode and tagged for queries NOTE: If tagged responses is enabled (modes 2 and 3), all read commands r eturn the constant string and the value as the set command does (for example, t[...]

Command/Response T able for IP Setup SIS Commands (continued) Command Function SIS Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description IP setup commands (continued) Set e-mail events for recipient E F , X5! , X5$ , X5# EM } IpeF , X5! , X5$ , X5#] Y ou must rst have set an e-mail recipient for the e-mail account number X5! ), u[...]

Matrix Softwar e This section introduces the softwar e that is included with the MTPX Plus Matrix Switchers and details how to use it to optimize the video signal. This section includes: • Matrix Switchers Control Pr ogram • Optimizing the Video • Button-Label Generator Program Matrix Switchers Contr ol Program The Extron Matrix Switchers Con[...]

Installing the Software NOTE: For an MTPX Plus 128, you must use version 8.0 or newer of the Matrix Switchers Control Pr ogram. The program is contained on the Extron Software Products DVD. Install the software as follows: NOTE: For full functionality , install both of the following programs: • The Matrix Switchers Control Pr ogram • The Firmwa[...]

Software Operation via Ethernet When an MTPX Plus switcher is connected to an Ethernet W AN or LAN, up to 200 users can be connected to operate it, locally or remotely , using the Matrix Switchers Control Pr ogram (see “ Ethernet Connection ” in the “Installation” section for installation details). Connection to the switcher via the Etherne[...]

Using the Matrix Switcher Control Softwar e Many items found in the Matrix Switchers Control Pr ogram ar e also accessible via front panel controls (see “ Fr ont Panel Operations ” in the ”Operation” section) and under SIS contr ol (see the “ Programming Guide ” section). The Matrix Switcher+ Help icon opens the Help file, which provide[...]

Starting and using the program 1. T o run the Matrix Switchers Control Pr ogram, click Start > Programs > Extron Electronics > Matrix Switchers > MATRIX Switcher + Control Pgm . The Comm Port Selection window (figure 50) appears. Figure 50. Comm Port Selection Window 2. Choose either the Comm port that is connected to the rear panel Rem[...]

3. If you selected IP [LAN] in step 2 , the IP Connection window appears (see figure 51). Figure 51. Address and Passwor d Entry a. Examine the Matrix IP Address field in the IP Connection window . The field displays the last Matrix IP address enter ed. If the IP address is corr ect : Pr oceed to step 3b . If the address is not corr ect : Either cl[...]

Figure 52. Extr on Matrix Switchers Contr ol Program Window (no Icons or Ties) Figure 53. Sample Pr ogram Window (Icons Assigned and Ties Cr eated) MTPX Plus Series • Matrix Software 102[...]

IP Settings/Options window The IP Settings/Options window (click Tools > IP options , see figure 54 ) pr ovides a location for viewing and, if connected via the either serial port or if you are logged on via the LAN port as an administrator , editing settings unique to the Ethernet interface. See the “ Ethernet Link ” section on page 146 for[...]

Address and Name fields The Matrix IP Address field contains the IP address of the connected matrix switcher . This value is encoded in the flash memory in the switcher . The Gateway IP Address field identifies the address of the gateway to the contr olling PC to be used if the matrix switcher and the mail server are not on the same subnet. The Sub[...]

Hardwar e Addr ess field The hardwar e addr ess is hardcoded in the MTPX Plus switcher and cannot be changed. Use DHCP check box The Use DHCP check box directs the MTPX Plus switcher to ignor e any enter ed IP addresses and to obtain its IP address fr om a Dynamic Host Configuration Pr otocol (DHCP) server (if the network is DHCP capable). Contact [...]

E-mail Addressee fields The eight E-mail Addressee fields permit the administrator to identify the e-mail addr esses of the personnel to whom the MTPX Plus switcher e-mails notification of its failure and r epair status. Figure 55 shows a typical e-mail fr om the switcher . Miles Standish From: M TPX-FF-FF-09@folklore.net Sent: T uesday , June 10, [...]

Updating the Firmware The firmware upgrade utility pr ovides a way to r eplace the firmware that is coded on the control boar d of the switcher without taking the switcher out of service. NOTE: Upgrading the firmware does not overwrite the curr ent configuration, presets, or the audio settings. Update the switcher firmware as follows: 1. Visit the [...]

6 4 5 4 Fo lder where firmware is installed NOTE: The version and file size shown are sample values only . Figure 57. Downloading Firmware Upgrade Files MTPX Plus Series • Matrix Software 108[...]

7. Connect the computer to either the serial port , USB port , or LAN port of the switcher (see the “Installation” section for more details). 8. Start the Matrix Switchers Control Pr ogram and connect to the matrix switcher (see “ Starting and using the software ,” on page 100). 9. Click Tools > Update firmware... . If the switcher is co[...]

Serial-port- or USB-port-connected firmware upload 10 Figure 59. Extr on Firmwar e Loader Window 10. Select the MTPX Plus switcher and click File > Open . The Choose Firmwar e File screen appears (see figure 60). 11 11 Figure 60. Choose Firmware File Window 11. Navigate to and select the new firmwar e file. Click Open . The Choose Firmware File [...]

12. In the Firmwar e Loader window , click Begin (see figure 61). The T otal Progr ess and Progr ess status bars show the pr ogress of the upload. The firmware upload to the switcher may take several minutes. Once the status bars have progr essed fr om 0% to 100% , and Status is listed as Complete , the firmware loader utility r esets the switcher [...]

Uploading HTML Files Y ou can create customized HTML pages for the switcher to display . The HTML Files List window (see figure 62) pr ovides a way to view the contents of the file system of the switcher and to upload custom HTML pages to the switcher . Figure 62. HTML Files List Window NOTES: • The files listed in figure 62 ar e shown for exampl[...]

Windows Buttons, Drop Boxes, and T rashcan The buttons, drop boxes, and trash can on the right side of the pr ogram window perform the following functions: Power — Unavailable for MTPX Plus T wisted Pair switchers, because the switcher power cannot be controlled via softwar e. Executive Mode — Allows you to lock out front panel operations, exce[...]

T ools menu Assign Device Icons — Displays the complete set of input and output device icons. Y ou can drag any of these icons to the input and output boxes. Edit Device Palette — Allows you to add your own device icon graphics. Audio-Input-Gain settings — Displays the Configure Audio Options window (see figure 63), which shows the audio gain[...]

MTPX configuration settings — Displays the MTPX Configuration Settings window (see figure 65), which allows you to define the content of the audio/RS-232 input, enable the RS-232 output inserts, and tailor the output sync. Figure 65. MTPX Configuration Settings Window MTPX Picture settings — Displays the MTPX Picture Settings window (see figur [...]

EDID settings (MTPX Plus 128 only) — Displays the EDID Configuration window (see figure 67), which allows you to set each input to a specific EDID value and to save the output resolution to the user -configurable EDID slots. NOTE: This selection is unavailable for switchers other than the MTPX Plus 128. Figure 67. EDID Configuration window Update[...]

Hardware status — Provides an overall view of the status of the matrix switcher , including the power supply voltages, the temperature status, the Remote RS-232/RS-422 port configuration, and the installed and updated firmware status (see figur e 68). F an is operating properly . F an has failed. The MTPX Plus fans will never displa y the “Not [...]

Prefer ences menu Immediate Changes — Causes changes to take effect immediately . Hold/Verify Changes — Delays implementation of changes until the Changes – Take button is clicked. Ties as Lines — Displays ties as lines (see figure 69). Figure 69. Ties Shown as Lines Ties as Crosspoints — Displays ties as a matrix of inputs and outputs (s[...]

Catch FPC/others changes — When checked, sets the switcher to report all configuration and setting changes to the serial port or Ethernet connection that tur ned this selection on. These reports allow the Matrix Switchers Contr ol Pr ogram to track the changes that occur in the configuration and settings of the switcher , whether commanded via th[...]

Using the Help System For information about program featur es, you can access the help pr ogram in any of the following ways: • From the Extr on Electr onics program folder or gr oup, double-click the MA TRIX Switcher Help icon (shown at right). • From within the Matrix Switcher Contr ol Pr ogram, click Help > Contents on the menu bar . • [...]

Optimizing the V ideo Each TP input has a level and peaking adjustment. Most MTP transmitters and half of the MTPX Plus TP outputs have a pre-peaking featur e. TP inputs and outputs have skew adjustments. Set these adjustable features as follows for the best image quality: NOTES: • For all of the settings in this section (with the exception of th[...]

5. Click the Auto-Calibrate Level/Peaking button. After a few moments, the program r eports whether or not the calibration succeeded and the original and new settings for the input Pre-Peaking adjustment. 6. Disconnect the power and RJ-45 cables from the MTP signal generator and r econnect them to the MTP transmitter . 7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 f[...]

Output skew 1. Connect an oscilloscope (preferr ed) or a monitor (acceptable) to the TP output to be adjusted, via an MTP receiver . 2. Apply a crosshatch test pattern to one the local (VGA) inputs. 3. Tie the local input receiving the test pattern signal to the output to be optimized. 4. Use the test equipment or examine the displayed video image [...]

Button-Label Generator Pr ogram The Button Label Generator software cr eates labels that you can place in the translucent covers of the input and output selection buttons. Y ou can create labels with names, alphanumeric characters, or even color bitmaps for easy and intuitive input and output selection (see the “ Button Labels “ in the “Refer[...]

Using the Button-Label Generator Software 1. T o run the Button-Label Generator program, click Start > Programs > Extron Electronics > Button Label Generator > Button Label Generator . The Button-Label Generator window appears (see figure 75). Figure 75. Extron Button-Label Generator Window 2. In the Systems selection box, choose the Ma[...]

HTML Operation This section introduces using the built-in HTML pages to operate the MTPX Plus Matrix Switchers, including: • Download the Startup Page • Status T ab • Configuration T ab • File Management T ab • Control T ab The switcher can be controlled and operated thr ough its LAN port, connected via a LAN or W AN, using a web browser [...]

Download the Startup Page Access the switcher using HTML pages as follows: 1. Start the Web br owser pr ogram. 2. Click in the Address field of the browser . 3. Enter the Matrix IP address in the Address field of the br owser . NOTE: If the local system administrators have not changed the value, the factory- specified default, 192.168.254.254, is t[...]

Status T ab System Status Page The System Status page (see figure 77 ) pr ovides an overall view of the status of the matrix switcher , including individual voltages, and the serial port status. The System Status page is the default page that the switcher downloads when you connect to the switcher . Access the System Status page from other pages by[...]

Configuration T ab System Settings Page The MTPX Plus switcher downloads the System Settings page (see figure 78 ) when you click the Configuration tab. The screen consists of fields in which you can view and edit IP administration and system settings. Y ou can access the Email Settings and Passwords pages by clicking the appropriate link. See “ [...]

DHCP radio buttons The DHCP On radio button directs the switcher to ignor e any enter ed IP addresses and to obtain its IP address fr om a Dynamic Host Configuration Pr otocol (DHCP) server (if the network is DHCP capable). The DHCP Off radio button turns DHCP off. Contact the local system administrator to determine if DHCP is appropriate. IP Addre[...]

Date/Time Settings fields The Date/Time Settings fields (see figure 79) provide a location for viewing and setting the time functions. Figure 79. Date/Time Settings Fields Change the date and time settings as follows: 1. Click the drop box for the desir ed value. The adjustable variables ar e month, day , year , hours, minutes, AM/PM, and (time) zo[...]

Passwords Page Access the Passwords page (see figur e 80) by clicking the Passwords link on the System Settings page. Select P ass words Refresh Select Firmw are Upgrade Select Email Settings Figure 80. Passwor ds Page NOTE: If the switcher is password pr otected, fields on this page can be edited only by people logged in as administrators. The fie[...]

Email Settings Page Reach the Email Settings page (see figure 81 ) by clicking the Email Settings link on the System Settings page. The Email Settings page has fields for setting up the e-mail notification capabilities of the switcher . For the e-mail settings and for each row of the e-mail notification settings, click the Edit button to make the f[...]

Setting up SMTP authorization If desired, set the MTPX Plus to r equir e SMTP authorization before accepting any e-mail as follows: 1. Click Edit . The button changes to Save . 2. Check the SMTP Authorization Required check box, located below the Domain Name field. This enables the User Name and Password fields below the check box. 3. Enter a user [...]

Firmware Upgrade Page The Firmware Upgrade page pr ovides another way to r eplace the firmware that is coded on the control boar d of the switcher without taking the switcher out of service.. Access the Firmware Upgrade page (see figur e 82) by clicking the Firmware Upgrade link on the System Settings page. Select P ass words Refresh Select Firmw a[...]

File Management T ab File Management Page T o delete files such as user -supplied HTML pages from the switcher or to upload your own files to the switcher , click the File Management tab. The switcher downloads the file management HTML page (see figure 83). Figure 83. File Management Page NOTE: The files listed in figure 83 ar e shown for example o[...]

Contr ol T ab User Control page Y ou can create ties on the User Contr ol page (see figur e 84). Access the User Control page by clicking the Control tab. Picture Settings Refresh I/O Settings Global Presets MTPX Configuration Figure 84. User Contr ol Ties page The page consists of a matrix of input (rows) and output (columns) selection buttons of [...]

Creating a tie Select and switch an input as follows: 1. Click the Video Only , Audio Only , or Video & Audio button to select video, audio, or both for switching (audio follow or audio breakaway). Each mouse click on a button toggles the other two buttons off. 2. Move the mouse over the matrix of input and output selection buttons. Click a but[...]

Changing the input level/peaking Users can set the level/peaking value (from 000 thr ough 255) for each input fr om the Picture Settings page. Level/peaking can be adjusted to compensate for longer cable runs on the inputs. Change the level/peaking setting for an input in any of the following three ways: • Use the auto calibration function as fol[...]

Change skew setting for an input or output as follows: NOTE: For best results, set all thr ee skew values to 0 ns (see steps 2a and 2b below) before adjusting for misconvergence. 1. Use UTP cable test equipment or examine the displayed video image with a critical eye to determine which video signal, red, gr een, or blue, is most shifted to the left[...]

MTPX Configuration Page The MTPX Configuration page provides a way to define the content of the audio/RS-232 input, enable the RS-232 output inserts, and tailor the output sync. Access the MTPX Configuration page (see figure 87) by clicking the MTPX Configuration link on the Control page. Picture Settings Set and Vie w Ties I/O Settings Global Pres[...]

I/O Settings Page The I/O Settings page provides a way to set the input audio gain and attenuation and the output volume. Access the I/O Settings page (see figure 88) by clicking the I/O Settings link on the Control page. Picture Settings Set and Vie w Ties Refresh Global Presets MTPX Configuration Figure 88. I/O Settings Page Changing the input ga[...]

Changing the output volume level Users can set the volume level for each local audio output volume level from the I/O Settings page. V olume is adjustable through a range of zero steps of attenuation (full attenuation, minimum volume) to 64 steps of attenuation (no attenuation, full volume). Change the audio volume setting for an output as follows:[...]

41 40 38.5% 40% Number of steps dB of attenuation Output v olume 63 61 62 60 59 57 58 56 55 53 54 52 51 49 50 48 5.5% 8.5% 7% 76 0% 00 10% 11.5% 14.5% 13% 16% 17.5% 20.5% 19% 22% 23.5% 26.5% 25% 28% 47 45 46 44 43 42 29.5% 32.5% 31% 34% 35.5% 37% dB of attenuation Output v olume 39 38 37 35 36 34 33 31 32 30 29 27 28 26 41.5% 43% 44.5% 47.5% 46% 49[...]

Global Presets Page Y ou can save and recall global pr esets fr om the Global presets page (see figur e 89). Access the Global presets page by clicking the Global Presets link on the left of the Contr ol page. Picture Settings Set and Vie w Ties I/O Settings Refresh MTPX Configuration Figure 89. Global Pr esets Page Saving a preset Save the current[...]

Ether net Connection This section provides a high level discussion of the Ethernet connection to the switcher and a primer on the subject of subnetting. T opics that are cover ed, include: • Ethernet Link • Subnetting — A Primer Ether net Link The rear panel Ethernet connector on the MTPX Plus switcher can be connected to an Ethernet LAN or W[...]

Pinging to Determine the Extron IP Addr ess The ping utility is available at the Command prompt. Ping tests the Ethernet interface between the computer and the MTPX Plus switcher . Ping can also be used to determine the actual numeric IP address fr om an alias and to determine the web addr ess. Ping the switcher as follows: 1. On the Windows task b[...]

NOTE: The MTPX Plus switcher must be configured with the factory default IP address (192.168.254.254) befor e the ARP command is executed, as described below . 4. At the PC, access the Command prompt (see “ Pinging to Determine the Extr on IP Address ” on the pr eceding page, steps 1 thr ough 3 ), then enter the arp –s command. T ype in the d[...]

Connecting as a T elnet Client The Microsoft T elnet utility is available from the Command prompt. T elnet allows you to input SIS commands to the MTPX Plus switcher from the PC via the Ethernet link and the LAN. Access the Command prompt and start T elnet as follows: 1. On the Windows task bar , click Start > Run . 2. At the Open prompt, type c[...]

Escape character and Esc key When T elnet is first started, the utility advises that the Escape character is ‘Ctrl + ]’. Many SIS commands include the keyboard < Esc > key . Consequently , some confusion may exist between the Escape character and the Escape key . The T elnet Escape character is a key combination, the < Ctrl > key an[...]

Subnetting — A Primer It is not the purpose of this guide to describe TCP/IP protocol in detail. However , some understanding of TCP/IP subnetting (a subnet is a subset of a network — a set of IP devices that have portions of their IP addresses in common) is necessary in or der to understand the interaction of the MTPX Plus switcher and the mai[...]

Determining Whether Devices Are on the Same Subnet T o determine the subnet, the IP address of the local device is compar ed to the IP address of the remote device (see figur e 96 ). The octets of each addr ess are compar ed or not compared, depending on the value in the r elated subnet mask octet. • If a subnet mask octet contains the value 255,[...]

Refer ence Information This section discusses the specifications, part numbers, and accessories for the MTPX Matrix Switchers. T opics that are cover ed include: • Specifications • Part Numbers and Accessories • Mounting the Switcher • Button Labels Specifications Video Routing MTPX Plus 816 ................. 8 x 16 matrix, 3 x 1 local MTPX[...]

Video input — main (see transmitters' output specifications) Number/signal type ..................... 8, 16, or 32 proprietary analog signals Connectors ................................. 8, 16, or 32 (depending on configuration) female RJ-45 connectors Video output — local Number/signal type ..................... 1 or 2 analog RGBHV , RG[...]

Audio input — main (see transmitters' output specifications) Number/signal type ..................... 8, 16, or 32 proprietary analog signals Connectors ................................. 8, 16, or 32 (depending on configuration) female RJ-45 connectors Audio output — local Number/signal type ..................... 2, 4, or 8 dual mono, ba[...]

Control/r emote — external device (pass-through, unidir ectional, or bidir ectional) Serial control ports ...................... RS-232, 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 3 pole 3232 and 1632 models .... 16 connectors 3216, 1616, 128, and 816 models ..... 8 connectors 168 models ...................... 4 connectors Baud rate and protocol ..........[...]

Regulatory compliance Safety ............................... CE, c-UL, UL EMI/EMC .......................... CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, VCCI Class A Environmental .................. Complies with the appropriate r equir ements of WEEE. MTBF .......................................... 30,000 hours W arranty ..................................... 3[...]

Optional Accessories These items can be order ed separately: Adapters, mounting, controllers, connectors Part Number MBD 149 1U through desk and rack mounting kit (for MTPX Plus 128 only) 70-077-03 MKP 2000 matrix switcher X-Y remote contr ol panel Black 60-682-02 White 60-682-03 MKP 3000 Black 60-708-02 White 60-708-03 MKP 3000 MAAP Black 60-709-0[...]

Connectors Connector Part Number CA T 6 jack (black), qty . 10 100-476-01 CA T 6 jack (red), qty . 10 100-477-01 CA T 6 jack (blue), qty . 10 100-478-01 CA T 6 jack (orange), qty . 10 100-479-01 CA T 6 jack (gray), qty . 10 100-480-01 CA T 6 jack (white), qty . 10 100-481-01 CA T 6 jack (ivory), qty . 10 100-482-01 Mounting the Switcher The MTPX Pl[...]

Mounting Instructions If desired, rack mount the unit as follows: 1. If feet were installed on the bottom of the transmitter assembly , remove them. 2. MTPX Plus 128 only — Fasten the optional MBD 149 rack mounting brackets (part number 70-077-03 ) to the unit using eight machine screws supplied with the kit (see figure 97). Optional Rack Mountin[...]

Button Labels Page 162 provides strips of blank button labels. If desir ed, copy them or cut them out, write button information in each button area as desir ed, and put them in the input or output button windows. Y ou can also create labels using the Button-Label Generator softwar e (see “ Button-Label Generator “ in the “Matrix Software” s[...]

Button label blanks, 16-button strips MTPX Plus Series • Reference Information 162[...]

Extr on W arranty Extron Electr onics warrants this pr oduct against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of pur chase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable dir ectly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Extron Electr onics will, at its option, r epair or replace said pr od[...]