Crestron MPS-100
Multimedia Presentation System 100
Operations Guide
Important Safety Instructions
This document was prepared and written by the Technical Documentation department at:
Crestron Electronics, Inc.
15 Volvo Drive
Rockleigh, NJ 07647
1-888-CRESTRON
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
• Disconnect power prior to connecting or disconnecting
equipment.
• Do not install in direct sunlight.
• The apparatus must be installed in a way that the power cord
can be removed either from the wall outlet or from the device
itself in order to disconnect the mains power.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE. THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE
EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING. OBJECTS
FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHOULD
NOT BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. ONLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
SHOULD PERFORM SERVICE.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING:
THIS IS AN APPARATUS WITH CLASS I
CONSTRUCTION. IT SHALL BE CONNECTED TO AN
ELECTRICAL OUTLET WITH AN EARTHING GROUND
TERMINAL.
IMPORTANT:
The MPS-100 can be used with Class 2 output wiring.
• Prevent foreign objects from entering the device.
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Multimedia Presentation System 100 Crestron MPS-100
Audio Block Diagram of the MPS-100
AUDIO INPUTSAUDIO OUTPUTS
Volume / Tone / Balance / Mute
0 dB path / Mute
Line
L
Program L
MUTE
Program R
R
L
R
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
Line Out L
Line Out R
Stereo
Audio
1
2
3
4
5
5 X 2
Switch
L
Pre-Amp
R
L
R
selector
Stereo / Mono
Drivers
A2D
QM
Specifications
Specifications for the MPS-100 are listed in the following table.
MPS-100 Specifications
SPECIFICATION DETAILS
Processor
CPU
Memory
SDRAM
NVRAM
Flash
Operating System
Ethernet
32-bit Freescale ColdFire
32 MB
256 KB
16 MB
Real-time, preemptive, multitasking kernel,
multi-threaded, FAT32 file system with long
names; supports SIMPL Windows and
SIMPL+®
10/100BaseT, static IP or DHCP/DNS, SSL,
auto-negotiating, full duplex TCP/IP, UDP/IP,
CIP, SMTP, SNMP, built-in Web server and
e-mail client; supports Crestron e-Control®2
XPanel and RoomView® applications
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MPS-100 Specifications (Continued)
SPECIFICATION DETAILS
LCD Display
Power Requirements
Main Power
Available Cresnet Power
Environmental
Temperature
Humidity
Enclosure
Chassis
Faceplate
Mounting
Dimensions
Height
Width
Depth
Weight:
MPS-200
MPS-200-70V
MPS-200-100V
Available Models:
MPS-100
MPS-100-70V
MPS-100-100V
Green LCD alphanumeric, adjustable
backlight. Two lines x 20 characters per line.
Displays input/outputs by name, volume
level bargraph, setup menus, time/date, and
other system information
2.5 Amps @ 100-240 Volts AC, 50/60 Hz
30 Watts
41° to 104°F (5° to 40°C)
10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Steel, black matte powder coat finish,
convection-cooled, vented top and sides
Extruded aluminum, black matte powder
coat finish with polycarbonate label overlay
Freestanding or 2U 19-inch rack-mountable
(adhesive feet and rack ears included)
3.47 in (8.81 cm)
17.03 in (43.24 cm);
19.00 in (48.26 cm) with ears
12.54 in (31.86 cm)
8.8 lbs (4.0 kg)
10.6 lb (4.8 kg)
10.6 lb (4.8 kg)
Multimedia Presentation System 100
w/Stereo Amplifier
Multimedia Presentation System 100 with 70
Volt Amplifier
Multimedia Presentation System 100 with
100 Volt Amplifier
Illuminates when a message is present in the
message log. To view the contents of the
message log, use the front panel buttons or
Crestron Toolbox.
HW-R – Initiates system hardware reset.
SW-R – Pressing this in combination with
HW-R button performs a system restart without
loading the program. Pressing it alone
momentarily while the system is running
restarts the program.
(1) USB Type B female USB 1.1 computer
console port (cable included)
Green LCD alphanumeric, adjustable
backlight; 2 lines x 20 characters per line;
Displays input/outputs by name, volume level
bargraph, setup menus, time/date, and other
system information
(4) pushbuttons for activation of LCD driven
functions
(3) Banks of DIP switches (one per RGB
output) for configuring the horizontal and
vertical sync impedances of each RGB input.
Each bank of DIP switches can also be
configured to simulate the presence of a
monitor to RGB outputs that require a monitor
to be connected. For more information, refer to
“Configure the RGB Input Ports” on page 24.
(4) 2-pin 3.5mm detachable terminal blocks,
IR/Serial output ports; IR output up to 1.2 MHz;
One-way serial TTL/RS-232 (0-5 Volts)
9600 baud
(4) Pushbuttons for navigating the
configuration menus of the MPS-100
(1) 3-pin 3.5 mm detachable terminal block;
For connection of the CNXRMIRD IR Receiver
(sold separately);
Allows IR wireless control from Crestron or
third-party remotes using RC-5 IR commands.
FUNCTION BUTTONS (5) pushbuttons and red LEDs, programmable
for any control system function. When using
the out-of-the-box functionality, the buttons
control the projector screen and lighting (if
connected).
INPUT BUTTONS
(5) pushbuttons and red LEDs, select input to
be routed.
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Connectors, Controls & Indicators (Continued)
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CONNECTORS
CONTROLS &
INDICATORS
1
,
DESCRIPTION
23
24
25
RELAY
COM A & B
TOUCH PANEL OUT
(1) 8-pin 3.5mm detachable terminal block;
Comprises (4) normally open, isolated relays;
Rated 1 Amp, 30 Volts AC/DC;
MOV arc suppression across contacts
(2) DB9 male, bidirectional RS-232 ports;
Up to 115.2k baud, hardware and software
handshaking support for communication with
serial devices. Can also be used for modem
communications. The following table lists the
pin assignments of the serial ports.
PIN DIRECTIONDESCRIPTION
1 To
MPS-100
2 To
MPS-100
3 From
MPS-100
4 From
MPS-100
5 Common (GND) Ground
6 To
MPS-100
7 From
MPS-100
8 To
MPS-100
9 To
MPS-100
(DCD) Data Carrier
Detect
(RXD) Receive Data
(TXD) Transmit Data
(DTR) Data Terminal
Ready
(DSR) Data Set
Ready
(RTS) Request To
Send
(CTS) Clear To Send
(RI) Ring Indicator
Contains one CH port and one QM port.
CH Port:
8-wire RJ-45 female; CAT5 balanced video
output port;
Signal Types: Dynamically configurable for
component (Y/Pb/Pr), S-video (Y/C), or
composite video;
Video/HDTV Formats: NTSC or PAL, HDTV up
to 1080i;
Output Impedance: 100 ohms balanced;
Connects to CH CAT5 balanced video input
port of a compatible touchpanel or other
device via CresCAT
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Connectors, Controls & Indicators (Continued)
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CONNECTORS
CONTROLS &
INDICATORS
1
,
DESCRIPTION
27
LAN
(1) 8-wire RJ45 with two LED indicators;
10/100BaseT Ethernet port;
Green LED indicates link status;
Yellow LED indicates Ethernet activity
28
OUTPUT SELECTION (2) pushbuttons and red LEDs, select output
destination
29
NET
(4) 4-pin 3.5mm detachable terminal blocks;
Cresnet Master ports, paralleled;
Available Cresnet Power: 30 Watts
Pin 1 (24) Power
Pin 2 (Y) Data
Pin 3 (Z) Data
Pin 4 (G) Ground
30
100 – 240V ~2.5A
50/60 Hz
(1) IEC Socket, mates with removable power
cord (included).
(POWER SUPPLY)
1. Interface connectors for NET, INFRARED-SERIAL, INPUT, RELAY OUTPUT, and AUDIO
ports are provided with the unit.
2. Transmission levels on the infrared – serial output connectors are in the 0 to +5 VDC range, which
may not be compatible with all RS-232 devices.
3. This eight-pin RJ-45 port provides connectivity to a touchpanel with a CH input port or a Crestron
device with a CAT5 video input. This port provides component, composite or S-video balanced
output over CAT5 wiring. Refer to the following table for connector pinouts.
Multimedia Presentation System 100 Crestron MPS-100
4. The eight-pin RJ-45 QuickMedia transport port accepts CAT5E/CAT6 carrying RGB, audio, video
and microphone signals. The QM port conforms to the 568B wiring standard. Refer to the following
table for connector pinouts.
RJ-45 PIN
NUMBER
1 WHITE/ORANGE - RGB Red - CHROMINANCE (- Pr)
2 ORANGE + RGB Red + CHROMINANCE (+ Pr)
3 WHITE/GREEN - RGB Green - LUMINANCE (- Y)
4 BLUE + Digital Audio + AUDIO
5 WHITE/BLUE - Digital Audio - AUDIO
6 GREEN + RGB Green + LUMINANCE (+ Y)
7 WHITE/BROWN - RGB Blue - COMPOSITE (- Pb)
8 BROWN + RGB Blue + COMPOSITE (+ Pb)
WIRE COLORS
(EIA 568B)
QM
ASSIGNMENT
RGB
QM ASSIGNMENT
COMPOSITE, S-VIDEO,
COMPONENT AND AUDIO
Industry Compliance
This product is Listed to applicable UL Standards and requirements by Underwriters
Laboratories Inc.
(E302724)
As of the date of manufacture the MPS-100 has been tested and found to comply
with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and
Radiocommunications Compliance Labelling.
NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Crestron MPS-100 Multimedia Presentation System 100
Setup
Network Wiring
When wiring the network, consider the following:
• Use Crestron Certified Wire.
• Provide sufficient power to the system.
CAUTION: Insufficient power can lead to unpredictable results or damage
to the equipment. Please use the Crestron Power Calculator to help calculate
how much power is needed for the system
(http://www.crestron.com/calculators
• For larger networks, use a Cresnet Hub/Repeater (CNXHUB) to maintain
signal quality.
For more details, refer to “Check Network Wiring” on page 69.
).
Ethernet
The MPS-100 also uses high-speed Ethernet for communications between the control
system and a device, computer, digital media server and other IP-based devices.
For information on connecting Ethernet devices in a Crestron system, refer to the
latest version of the Crestron e-Control
Reference Guide (Doc. 6052).
CAT5 Wiring
Category 5 (CAT5) wiring is a twisted pair cable designed for Ethernet networks.
These networks operate at speeds of up to 100 Megabits per second (Mbps) using the
100BaseT standard. Crestron takes advantage of this specification for a variety of
video applications.
Crestron recommends using CresCAT, CresCAT-D or CresCAT-Q wiring solutions.
The following chart shows the maximum recommended cable lengths for various
signal formats.
Recommended Maximum Cable Lengths for Video via Crestron Certified Wire
FORMAT MAXIMUM DISTANCE
Composite 500 feet
S-Video 500 feet
Component 500 feet
For more information, refer to the latest version of the Crestron CAT5 Wiring
Reference Guide (Doc. 6137).
QuickMedia Wiring
The Crestron QuickMedia cable (sold under the name “CresCAT-QM”) contains one
CAT5E cable and one Cresnet cable in Siamese jackets. Installation of any QM
device is as simple as installing CresCAT-QM wires from the output of one device to
the input of another. Installations are flexible, affordable and fast. For more
Multimedia Presentation System 100 Crestron MPS-100
information, refer to the latest revision of the Crestron MediaManager Applications
Guide (Doc. 6244).
CresCAT-QM Cable
NOTE: Do not untwist the two wires in a single pair for more than 1/3-1/2”
(0.84-1.27 cm) when making a connection. The twists are critical to canceling out
interference between the wires.
The aggregate cable length of a signal path originating at the MPS-100 and
terminating at a QM receiver must not exceed 450 feet (137 meters). Video signals
may experience a loss of quality over very long lengths of cable. This phenomenon is
due to the added resistance and capacitance of longer cable lengths and is not
peculiar to either Crestron and/or QuickMedia systems. To ensure sufficient
bandwidth, the maximum aggregate cable length should not exceed 450 feet. The use
of lower-resolution signals may allow increased cable length but must be tested by
the installer with the sources to be used. The QM pin assignment is based on the
EIA/TIA 568B RJ-45 Jack standard.
NOTE: When transmitting S-video, luminance uses the green video pathway and
chrominance uses the red video pathway. When transmitting composite video, the
signal is carried on the blue video pathway.
NOTE: When using CresCAT-QM wiring, four additional wires are included for
making Cresnet connections.
When connecting multiple QM devices, the route between a QM origination point
(transmitter) and a QM endpoint (receiver) cannot have more than two midpoints
(e.g. QM-MD7x2 or other QM switchers). Refer to the following diagram when
configuring a QM network.
NOTE: Use CresCAT-QM to make QM connections. The cumulative skew over the
entire length must be less than 22 ns.