Extron electronic MTP 15 HD A manual

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    User Guide MTP 15HD A Series T wisted Pair High Resolution Video and Serial Link MTP T ransmitters and Receivers 68-2206-01 Rev . B 03 13[...]

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    Safety Instructions • English W ARNING : This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated danger ous voltage within the product’ s enclosure that may pr esent a risk of electric shock. A TTENTION: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to alert the user of important operating an[...]

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    iii 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. The ClassA limits provide r easonable protection against harmful interfer ence when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate [...]

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    Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications The following notifications are used in this guide: W ARNING: A warning indicates a situation that has the potential to result in death or severe injury . A TTENTION: Attention indicates a situation that may damage or destroy the pr oduct or associated equipment. NOTE: A note draws attention to importa[...]

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    Contents Introduction ............................................ 1 About this Guide .............................................. 1 About the MTP T ransmitters and Receivers ..... 2 T wisted Pair Cable Advantages .................... 2 T ransmission Distance ..................................... 3 Installation and Operation .....................[...]

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    Intr oduction This section gives an overview of the user guide. This section also describes the MTP 15HD A Series of transmitters and receivers. Cover ed topics are: • About this Guide • About the MTP T ransmitters and Receivers • T ransmission Distance About this Guide This guide contains installation, configuration, and operation informati[...]

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    About the MTP T ransmitters and Receivers The Extron MTP T 15HD A transmitter and MTP RL 15HD A and MTP RL 15HD A SEQ receivers ar e a system for long-distance distribution of VGA or other high resolution video and audio. The MTPs are a part of the Extr on compact line of basic distribution amplifiers, switchers, transmitters and receivers, and as[...]

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    T ransmission Distance The maximum distance is determined by the frequency and r esolution of the signal that is input to the transmitter . The table on page 4 specifies the recommended maximum transmission distances and transmitter Pre-Peak switch positions (see figur e 3 , e on page 9) using Extron Enhanced Skew-Fr ee A V UTP cable, STP201 cabl[...]

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    Video Format Pre- Peak off Pre-Peak on Max. distance (high quality) Max. distance (variable quality) Composite, S-video, Component 800' (245 m) 1000' (300 m) 640 x 480 <300' (90 m) >350' (105 m) 700' (215 m) 750' (240 m) 800 x 600 <300' (90 m) >350' (105 m) 550' (165 m) 650' (200 m) 1024[...]

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    Installation and Operation This section provides information on: • Installation Overview • Front Panel Featur es • T ransmitter Rear Panel Features • Receiver Rear Panel Features • Power Supply Wiring and Grounding • T wisted Pair Cable T ermination • Skew Delay Compensation • EDID Configuration Installation Overview Follow the ste[...]

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    Fr ont Panel Features See figure 2 to identify the fr ont panel features on the transmitter and r eceiver . MTP RL 15HD A Receiver MTP SERIES MTP RL 15HD A SEQ Receiver RGB PEAKING LEVEL RGB DELA Y PEAKING LEVEL MTP SERIES RE D GREE N ADJUST BLU E SELECT ON 1 2 3 4 5 H SYNC + V SYNC + S-VIDEO END UNIT SP ARE ON 1 2 3 4 5 H SYNC + V SYNC + S-VIDEO [...]

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    e EDID select rotary switch — The r otary switch is used to select specific pre-pr ogrammed or user -recor ded EDID settings. Position 0 of this 16 position rotary switch is used to select the user recor ded EDID. Position F passes the EDID from the display connected to the loop-out back to the input. Positions 1 through E select pre-pr ogrammed[...]

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    k DIP switches (RL receivers only) — A 5-pole DIP switch is used to configur e the features of the MTP r eceivers. • • Horizontal sync (H Sync +) switch — Set this switch On (up) for positive horizontal sync or Off (down) for negative sync. • • V ertical sync (V Sync +) switch — Set this switch On (up) for positive vertical sync or O[...]

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    T ransmitter Rear Panel Featur es Figure 3 shows an MTP T 15HD A transmitter , which has all of the connectors and other features that ar e on either transmitter in the MTP 15HD A series. MTP T 15HD A T ransmitter OUTPUT INPUT A UDIO PO WER 12V .5A MAX MONIT OR PRE-PEAK ON OFF MTP T 15HD A NOTE: A “C7” label is affixed to transmitters designed[...]

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    d Audio input connector — Plug a 3.5 mm stereo audio plug into this connector for unbalanced audio input. Wire the plug as shown in figure 5. The ster eo audio input is summed and output on the twisted pair cable as mono audio. Slee ve ( ) Ring Right ( - ) Tip Left (+) Figure 5. 3.5 mm Stereo Audio Plug e Pre-Peak switch — The Pr e-Peak switch[...]

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    Receiver Rear Panel Featur es Figure 6 shows an MTP RL 15HD A r eceiver , which has all of the connectors and other features that ar e on either receiver in the MTP 15HD A series. MTP RL 15HD A Receiver NOTE: A “C7” label is affixed to transmitters designed for STP201 or CA T 7 cable. INPUT BUFFERED OUTPUT OUTPUTS RGB PO WER 12V .5A MAX MTP RL[...]

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    Power Supply W iring and Grounding Figure 8 shows how to wir e and ground the connector . A TTENTION: • Potential damage to property . Power supply voltage polarity is critical. Incorrect voltage polarity can damage the power supply and the transmitter or receiver . Identify the power cord negative lead by the ridges on the side of the cord. • [...]

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    A TTENTION: • Potential damage to property . This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Unit marked "Class 2" or "LPS", rated 12 VDC, maximum 1.0 A. Always use a power supply supplied or specified by Extron. Use of an unauthorized power supply voids all r egulatory compliance certification and may cause damage[...]

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    T wisted Pair Cable T ermination Figure 9 details the r ecommended termination of twisted pair cables with RJ-45 connectors in accordance with the TIA/EIA T568A or TIA/EIA T568B wiring standar ds. Y ou can use either standard with CA T 5, 5e, 6, 7, and STP201 cable, but ensure that you use the same standard on both ends of the cable . RJ-45 Connect[...]

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    Skew Delay Compensation CA T 5, 5e, 6, 7, and STP201 cable can lead to registration errors between the Red, Gr een, and Blue video signals. Pair skew can be measured with test equipment or identified by viewing a crosshatch test pattern with a critical eye to determine if either the Red, Green, or Blue video image leads (appears to the left of) th[...]

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    EDID Conguration The MTP 15HD A transmitter can either recor d EDID from a display device, or a pre-pr ogrammed EDID can be selected using the rotary and DIP switches. Recording a Display EDID 1. T urn the rotary switch to position 0. NOTE: The vertical frequency DIP switch has no ef fect in this mode. 2. Connect the display device to the local [...]

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    Refer ence Information This section provides information about: • Part Numbers, Optional Accessories, Cables, and Connectors Part Numbers, Optional Accessories, Cables, and Connectors Part Numbers MTP T ransmitter and Receivers Part Number MTP T 15HD A transmitter 60-1282-01 or MTP RL 15HD A receiver 60-690-01 or MTP RL 15HD A SEQ receiver 60-690[...]

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    Cables NOTE: Extron Enhanced Skew-Fr ee A V UTP cables are not r ecommended for Ether net or LAN applications. Description Part Number VGA connector cable 26-238-xx SYM BNC Female Mini High Resolution cable 21-251-xx Extron Enhanced Skew-Fr ee A V UTP cable (cut, various lengths) 26-569-xx Extron Enhanced Skew-Fr ee A V UTP cable 1000' (bulk) [...]

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    Mounting This section outlines the various mounting options available for the MTP 15HD A Series transmitters and receivers: • T abletop Placement • Under -Desk Mounting • Rack Mounting • Projector Mounting T abletop Placement Attach the four provided rubber feet to the bottom of the unit and place it in any convenient location. Under Desk a[...]

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    Rack Mounting Procedur e These units can be mounted on any of these optional rack systems, including: • RSF 123: 3.5 inch deep, 1U rack shelf kit (part number 60-190-20) • RSB 123: 3.5 inch deep, 1U basic rack shelf (part number 60-604-21) • RSU 126: 6 inch deep, 1U rack shelf kit (part number 60-190-10) • RSB 126: 6 inch deep, 1U basic rac[...]

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