Extron electronic 68-1383-01 User Manual

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MTPX Plus Series

MTP Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers

User Guide

Twisted Pair

68-1383-01 Rev. E

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Safety Instructions • English

This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.

This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock.

Caution

Read Instructions • Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using the equipment. Retain Instructions • The safety instructions should be kept for future reference. Follow Warnings • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the equipment or in the user information. Avoid Attachments • Do not use tools or attachments that are not recommended by the equipment

manufacturer because they may be hazardous.

Warning

Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This

equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The third (grounding) pin is a safety feature, do not attempt to bypass or disable it.

Power disconnection • To remove power from the equipment safely, remove all power cords from the rear of

the equipment, or the desktop power module (if detachable), or from the power source receptacle (wall plug).

Power cord protection • Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on or pinched

by items placed upon or against them.

Servicing • Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. To prevent

the risk of shock, do not attempt to service this equipment yourself because opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Slots and openings • If the equipment has slots or holes in the enclosure, these are provided to prevent

overheating of sensitive components inside. These openings must never be blocked by other objects.

Lithium battery • There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace it only with the

same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Consignes de Sécurité • Français

Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur que la documentation fournie avec le matériel contient des instructions importantes concernant l’exploitation et la maintenance (réparation).

Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur de la présence dans le boîtier de l’appareil de tensions dangereuses non isolées posant des risques d’électrocution.

Attention

Lire les instructions• Prendre connaissance de toutes les consignes de sécurité et d’exploitation avant

d’utiliser le matériel.

Conserver les instructions• Ranger les consignes de sécurité aﬁn de pouvoir les consulter à l’avenir. Respecter les avertissements • Observer tous les avertissements et consignes marqués sur le matériel ou

présentés dans la documentation utilisateur.

Eviter les pièces de xation • Ne pas utiliser de pièces de ﬁxation ni d’outils non recommandés par le

fabricant du matériel car cela risquerait de poser certains dangers.

Sicherheitsanleitungen • Deutsch

Dieses Symbol soll dem Benutzer in der im Lieferumfang enthaltenen Dokumentation besonders wichtige Hinweise zur Bedienung und Wartung (Instandhaltung) geben.

Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer darauf aufmerksam machen, daß im Inneren des Gehäuses dieses Produktes gefährliche Spannungen, die nicht isoliert sind und die einen elektrischen Schock verursachen können, herrschen.

Achtung

Lesen der Anleitungen • Bevor Sie das Gerät zum ersten Mal verwenden, sollten Sie alle Sicherheits-und

Bedienungsanleitungen genau durchlesen und verstehen.

Aufbewahren der Anleitungen • Die Hinweise zur elektrischen Sicherheit des Produktes sollten Sie

aufbewahren, damit Sie im Bedarfsfall darauf zurückgreifen können.

Befolgen der Warnhinweise • Befolgen Sie alle Warnhinweise und Anleitungen auf dem Gerät oder in der

Benutzerdokumentation.

Keine Zusatzgeräte • Verwenden Sie keine Werkzeuge oder Zusatzgeräte, die nicht ausdrücklich vom

Hersteller empfohlen wurden, da diese eine Gefahrenquelle darstellen können.

Avertissement

Alimentations • Ne faire fonctionner ce matériel qu’avec la source d’alimentation indiquée sur l’appareil. Ce

matériel doit être utilisé avec une alimentation principale comportant un ﬁl de terre (neutre). Le troisième contact (de mise à la terre) constitue un dispositif de sécurité : n’essayez pas de la contourner ni de la désactiver.

Déconnexion de l’alimentation• Pour mettre le matériel hors tension sans danger, déconnectez tous les

cordons d’alimentation de l’arrière de l’appareil ou du module d’alimentation de bureau (s’il est amovible) ou encore de la prise secteur.

Protection du cordon d’alimentation • Acheminer les cordons d’alimentation de manière à ce que personne

ne risque de marcher dessus et à ce qu’ils ne soient pas écrasés ou pincés par des objets.

Réparation-maintenance • Faire exécuter toutes les interventions de réparation-maintenance par un

technicien qualiﬁé. Aucun des éléments internes ne peut être réparé par l’utilisateur. Aﬁn d’éviter tout danger d’électrocution, l’utilisateur ne doit pas essayer de procéder lui-même à ces opérations car l’ouverture ou le retrait des couvercles risquent de l’exposer à de hautes tensions et autres dangers.

Fentes et orices • Si le boîtier de l’appareil comporte des fentes ou des oriﬁces, ceux-ci servent à empêcher les

composants internes sensibles de surchauffer. Ces ouvertures ne doivent jamais être bloquées par des objets.

Lithium Batterie • Il a danger d’explosion s’ll y a remplacment incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement

avec une batterie du meme type ou d’un ype equivalent recommande par le constructeur. Mettre au reut les batteries usagees conformement aux instructions du fabricant.

Vorsicht

Stromquellen • Dieses Gerät sollte nur über die auf dem Produkt angegebene Stromquelle betrieben werden.

Dieses Gerät wurde für eine Verwendung mit einer Hauptstromleitung mit einem geerdeten (neutralen) Leiter konzipiert. Der dritte Kontakt ist für einen Erdanschluß, und stellt eine Sicherheitsfunktion dar. Diese sollte nicht umgangen oder außer Betrieb gesetzt werden.

Stromunterbrechung • Um das Gerät auf sichere Weise vom Netz zu trennen, sollten Sie alle Netzkabel aus der

Rückseite des Gerätes, aus der externen Stomversorgung (falls dies möglich ist) oder aus der Wandsteckdose

ziehen.

Schutz des Netzkabels • Netzkabel sollten stets so verlegt werden, daß sie nicht im Weg liegen und niemand

darauf treten kann oder Objekte darauf- oder unmittelbar dagegengestellt werden können.

Wartung • Alle Wartungsmaßnahmen sollten nur von qualiziertem Servicepersonal durchgeführt werden.

Die internen Komponenten des Gerätes sind wartungsfrei. Zur Vermeidung eines elektrischen Schocks versuchen Sie in keinem Fall, dieses Gerät selbst öffnen, da beim Entfernen der Abdeckungen die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlags und/oder andere Gefahren bestehen.

Schlitze und Öffnungen • Wenn das Gerät Schlitze oder Löcher im Gehäuse aufweist, dienen diese zur

Vermeidung einer Überhitzung der empndlichen Teile im Inneren. Diese Öffnungen dürfen niemals von

anderen Objekten blockiert werden.

Litium-Batterie • Explosionsgefahr, falls die Batterie nicht richtig ersetzt wird. Ersetzen Sie verbrauchte Batterien

nur durch den gleichen oder einen vergleichbaren Batterietyp, der auch vom Hersteller empfohlen wird. Entsorgen Sie verbrauchte Batterien bitte gemäß den Herstelleranweisungen.

Instrucciones de seguridad • Español

Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre instrucciones importantes de operación y mantenimiento (o cambio de partes) que se desean destacar en el contenido de la documentación suministrada con los equipos.

Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre la presencia de elementos con voltaje peligroso sin protección aislante, que puedan encontrarse dentro de la caja o alojamiento del producto, y que puedan representar riesgo de electrocución.

Precaucion

Leer las instrucciones • Leer y analizar todas las instrucciones de operación y seguridad, antes de usar el

equipo.

Conservar las instrucciones • Conservar las instrucciones de seguridad para futura consulta. Obedecer las advertencias • Todas las advertencias e instrucciones marcadas en el equipo o en la

documentación del usuario, deben ser obedecidas.

Evitar el uso de accesorios • No usar herramientas o accesorios que no sean especiﬁcamente

recomendados por el fabricante, ya que podrian implicar riesgos.

安全须知 • 中文

这个符号提示用户该设备用户手册中有重要的操作和维护说明。

这个符号警告用户该设备机壳内有暴露的危险电压，有触电危险。

注意

阅读说明书 • 用户使用该设备前必须阅读并理解所有安全和使用说明。保存说明书 • 用户应保存安全说明书以备将来使用。遵守警告 • 用户应遵守产品和用户指南上的所有安全和操作说明。避免追加 • 不要使用该产品厂商没有推荐的工具或追加设备，以避免危险。

Advertencia

Alimentación eléctrica • Este equipo debe conectarse únicamente a la fuente/tipo de alimentación eléctrica

indicada en el mismo. La alimentación eléctrica de este equipo debe provenir de un sistema de distribución general con conductor neutro a tierra. La tercera pata (puesta a tierra) es una medida de seguridad, no puentearia ni eliminaria.

Desconexión de alimentación eléctrica • Para desconectar con seguridad la acometida de alimentación

eléctrica al equipo, desenchufar todos los cables de alimentación en el panel trasero del equipo, o desenchufar el módulo de alimentación (si fuera independiente), o desenchufar el cable del receptáculo de la pared.

Protección del cables de alimentación • Los cables de alimentación eléctrica se deben instalar en lugares

donde no sean pisados ni apretados por objetos que se puedan apoyar sobre ellos.

Reparaciones/mantenimiento • Solicitar siempre los servicios técnicos de personal calicado. En el interior no

hay partes a las que el usuario deba acceder. Para evitar riesgo de electrocución, no intentar personalmente la reparación/mantenimiento de este equipo, ya que al abrir o extraer las tapas puede quedar expuesto a voltajes peligrosos u otros riesgos.

Ranuras y aberturas • Si el equipo posee ranuras o oriﬁcios en su caja/alojamiento, es para evitar el

sobrecalientamiento de componentes internos sensibles. Estas aberturas nunca se deben obstruir con otros

objetos.

Batería de litio • Existe riesgo de explosión si esta batería se coloca en la posición incorrecta. Cambiar esta

batería únicamente con el mismo tipo (o su equivalente) recomendado por el fabricante. Desachar las baterías

usadas siguiendo las instrucciones del fabricante.

警告

电源 • 该设备只能使用产品上标明的电源。设备必须使用有地线的供电系统供电。第三条线

（地线）是安全设施，不能不用或跳过。

拔掉电源 • 为安全地从设备拔掉电源，请拔掉所有设备后或桌面电源的电源线，或任何接到市

电系统的电源线。

电源线保护 • 妥善布线，避免被踩踏，或重物挤压。维护 • 所有维修必须由认证的维修人员进行。设备内部没有用户可以更换的零件。为避免出现

触电危险不要自己试图打开设备盖子维修该设备。

通风孔 • 有些设备机壳上有通风槽或孔，它们是用来防止机内敏感元件过热。不要用任何东

西挡住通风孔。

锂电池 • 不正确的更换电池会有爆炸的危险。必须使用与厂家推荐的相同或相近型号的电池。

按照生产厂的建议处理废弃电池。

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 received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The Class A limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

NOTE: This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used with

the unit to ensure compliance with FCC emissions limits.

For more information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF compliance, accessibility,

and related topics, click here.

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 warns of things or actions that might cause injury, death, or

other severe consequences.

Commands are written in the fonts shown here:

^AR Merge Scene,,Op1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C [01] R 0004 00300 00400 00800 00600 [02] 35 [17] [03]

E X! *X2!* X2$* X2#* X2%

NOTE: For commands and examples of computer or device responses mentioned

in this guide, the character “0” is used for the number zero and “O” represents the capital letter “o.”

Computer responses and directory paths that do not have variables are written in the font shown here:

Reply from 208.132.180.48: bytes=32 times=2ms TTL=32 C:\Program Files\Extron

Variables are written in slanted form as shown here:

ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx —t SOH R Data STX Command ETB ETX

Selectable items, such as menu names, menu options, buttons, tabs, and field names are written in the font shown here:

From the File menu, select New. Click the OK button.

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Trademarks

All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners.

Contents

Introduction ............................................ 1

About this Manual ........................................... 1

About the Matrix Switchers .............................. 1

TP Cable Advantages ................................... 4

Features ........................................................... 8

Installation .............................................11

Mounting the Switcher

Rear Panel Cabling and Settings ..................... 11

Signal Inputs .............................................. 12

RS-232 Output Inserts ................................ 15

Signal Outputs ........................................... 16

Remote Connection ................................... 18

Ethernet Connection .................................. 19

Reset Button .............................................. 20

Power Connection ..................................... 20

Front Panel Configuration Port ....................... 20

.................................. 11

Operation ...............................................22

Front Panel Controls and Indicators ................ 22

Input and Output Buttons .......................... 24

Control Buttons and LEDs .......................... 26

I/O Controls ............................................... 28

Button Icons .............................................. 29

Front Panel Operations ................................... 29

Definitions ................................................. 30

Power ........................................................ 30

Front Panel Security Lockouts ..................... 30

Creating a Configuration ........................... 31

Viewing the Configuration ......................... 36

I/O Grouping .............................................. 39

Using Presets.............................................. 43

Muting and Unmuting

Audio/RS-232 Outputs .............................. 46

Viewing and Adjusting

the Input Audio Level ................................ 48

Viewing and Adjusting

the Local Output Volume .......................... 53

Setting the Front Panel Locks

(Executive Modes) ..................................... 59

Performing a System Reset

from the Front Panel ................................. 60

Background Illumination ............................ 61

Defining the Audio/RS-232 Wire Pair .......... 62

Selecting the Rear Panel Remote Port

Protocol and Baud Rate ............................. 63

Rear Panel Operations .................................... 64

Performing a Hard Reset (Reset 1) .............. 64

Performing Soft System Resets

(Resets 3, 4, and 5) ................................... 66

Optimizing the Audio..................................... 67

Video Adjustments......................................... 67

Troubleshooting ............................................. 67

Configuration Worksheets ............................. 68

Worksheet Example 1: System equipment .. 68 Worksheet Example 2: Daily Configuration 69 Worksheet Example 3: Test configuration ... 70

32-button Switchers Configuration

Worksheet ................................................ 71

16-button Switchers Configuration

Worksheet ................................................ 72

Programming Guide ..............................73

Local Host-Control Ports ................................ 74

Ethernet (LAN) Port ........................................ 75

Default IP addresses ................................... 75

Establishing a Connection .......................... 75

Connection Timeouts ................................. 75

Number of Connections ............................. 76

Using Verbose Mode .................................. 76

Host-to-Switcher Instructions ......................... 76

Switcher-initiated Messages ........................... 76

Switcher Error Responses ............................... 77

Using the Command and Response Tables ..... 78

Special Characters.......................................... 95

Matrix Software .....................................96

Matrix Switchers Control Program .................. 96

Installing the Software ............................... 97

Software Operation via Ethernet ................ 98

Using the Matrix Switcher Control

Software ................................................... 99

Updating the Firmware ............................ 107

Uploading HTML Files .............................. 112

Windows Buttons, Drop Boxes,

and Trashcan........................................... 113

MTPX Plus Series • Contents v

Using Emulation Mode ............................. 119

Using the Help System ............................. 120

Optimizing the Video ................................... 121

MTP Transmitter Pre-Peak Selection .......... 121

MTPX Level/Peaking Setting ..................... 121

MTPX Skew Setting .................................. 122

MTPX Plus Pre-Peak Selection ................... 123

MTP Receiver Level/Peaking Setting .......... 123

Button-Label Generator Program ................. 124

Using the Button-Label Generator

Software ................................................. 125

HTML Operation ................................... 126

Download the Startup Page ......................... 127

Status Tab .................................................... 128

System Status Page .................................. 128

Configuration Tab ........................................ 129

System Settings Page ............................... 129

Passwords Page........................................ 132

Email Settings Page .................................. 133

Firmware Upgrade Page ........................... 135

File Management Tab ................................... 136

File Management Page ............................. 136

Control Tab .................................................. 137

User Control page .................................... 137

Picture Settings Page ................................ 138

MTPX Configuration Page ........................ 141

I/O Settings Page ...................................... 142

Global Presets Page .................................. 145

Ethernet Connection............................ 146

Ethernet Link ............................................... 146

Ethernet Connection ................................ 146

Default IP Address .................................... 146

Pinging to Determine the

Extron IP Address .................................... 147

Pinging to Determine the

Web IP Address ....................................... 147

Configuring the MTPX Plus switcher for

Network Use via the ARP Command ....... 147

Connecting as a Telnet Client ................... 149

Telnet Tips ................................................ 149

Subnetting — A Primer ................................ 151

Gateways ................................................. 151

Local and Remote Devices ........................ 151

IP Addresses and Octets ........................... 151

Subnet Masks and Octets ......................... 151

Determining Whether Devices

Are on the Same Subnet ......................... 152

Reference Information ........................153

Specifications ............................................... 153

Part Numbers and Accessories ...................... 157

MTPX Plus Matrix Switcher

Part Numbers .......................................... 157

Included Parts .......................................... 157

Replacement Parts and Accessories .......... 157

Optional Accessories ................................ 158

Cables ..................................................... 158

Mounting the Switcher ................................ 159

Tabletop Use ............................................ 159

UL Rack-Mounting Guidelines .................. 159

Mounting Instructions .............................. 160

Button Labels ............................................... 161

Installing Labels ........................................ 161

MTPX Plus Series • Contents vi

Introduction

• 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 Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers.

About the Matrix Switchers

The MTPX Plus matrix switchers distribute signals that are compatible with the Extron MTP and VTT/VTR product lines. The matrix switcher routes a twisted pair (TP) or video input

signal to any combination of TP or video outputs. Depending on the MTP model, the routed

TP signal can include RGB or low resolution video and either mono audio or transmitter-to-

receiver RS-232 serial communications. The matrix switcher can route multiple input/output configurations simultaneously.

NOTE: The receiver-to-transmitter serial communications and remote power capabilities

available with certain MTP models are not supported by this matrix switcher.

The matrix switcher is a single box solution (see figure 1 on the next page) to complex TP

and video signal routing applications. Each input and output is individually isolated and

buffered. Any input can be switched to any one or all outputs with virtually no crosstalk or signal noise between channels. Multiple ties between inputs and outputs can exist simultaneously

The MTPX Plus series are available in a variety of matrix sizes (the matrix size is the number of inputs and outputs):

• MTPX Plus 816 (8 inputs by 16 outputs)

• MTPX Plus 128 (12 inputs by 8 outputs)

• MTPX Plus 168 (16 inputs by 8 outputs)

• MTPX Plus 1616 (16 inputs by 16 outputs)

• MTPX Plus 1632 (16 inputs by 32 outputs)

• MTPX Plus 3216 (32 inputs by 16 outputs)

• MTPX Plus 3232 (32 inputs by 32 outputs)

The MTPX Plus switchers input and output TP signals on RJ-45 connectors. A pre-peaking feature on selected outputs allows you to boost the transmission distance of the output TP signal.

MTPX Plus Series • Introduction 1

Rack Mounted PC

Extron MTPX Plus 3232

Twisted Pa ir Matrix Switcher

INPUT

S-VIDEO

12V

Extron MTP T SV A

Transmitter

0.5aMAX

Control System

18 19 20 21

LOCAL INPUTS

1 3

LOCAL OUTPUTS OUTPUTS

17 18 19

4 5 6

INPUT

SELECT LOCAL

LISTED

TxRx

1T23 I.T.E.

USa

RJ-45

TxRx

RS-232 OUTPUT INSERTION

L R Rx Tx

L R

TxRx

L R

TxRx

L R

TxRx

L R

OUTPUT

MTP T SV A

Extron MTP T 15HD A

Transmitter

TCP/IP

Network

POWER

12V .5A MAX

11 12 13 14 15 16

30 31 32

INPUTS

14 15

27 28

6 7 8 9

3 4 5

22 23 24 25 26

4 5

22 23

L R

MONO AUDIO OUTPUTSAUDIO INPUTS

L R

11 12

CONTROL

RESET

ETHERNET

LINK

25 26

ACT

L R

Extron MTP U R A

Universal Receiver

R-Y

INPUT

Extron MTP U R RSA SEQ

Universal Receiver

RS-232

SPACE

Tx Rx

OUTPUTS

MONO AUDIO

VID

B-Y

Y/C

RGB

MTP U R A

POWER

12V .5A MAX

INPUT

RS 232

Audio

S-video

RGBHV

OUTPUTS

MONO AUDIO

VID

Y/C

RGB

RGBHV

HPA SERIES

AUDIO POWER AMPLIFIER

MTP T 15 HD A

PRE-PEAK

Extron

OUTPUT

AUDIO

MONITOR

POWER

12V

INPUT

.5A MAX

HPA 502

OFF

Audio Power Amplier

2 1

LIMITER/PROTECT

SIGNAL OVER TEMP

Extron SI 28

Surface-mount Speakers

Extron MTP T 15HD A D

Transmitter

COMPUTER IN

AUDIO IN

DVD

Figure 1. Typical MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher Application

Flat Panel Display

Audio

S-video

Projector

Additionally, some inputs feature 15-pin HD and 5-pole 3.5 mm captive screw input connectors for local RGB (VGA) and stereo audio inputs without an MTP transmitter. Some outputs feature 15-pin HD output connectors and 5-pole 3.5 mm captive screw ports for local RGB (VGA) and mono audio output without an MTP receiver. The local input and output 15-pin HD connectors can also support HD-YUV video, YUV video, S-video, and

composite video.

NOTE: For most switchers, the local inputs are an option for use in place of the TP

input (input 1 can be either on the local connectors or the TP connector, for example).

For the MTPX Plus 128, four inputs are local only and eight inputs are TP only.

When audio is part of the TP input signal, the audio switching can either be linked with the

video (audio follow) or be independent of the video (audio breakaway). Adjustable input audio gain and attenuation compensates for level differences between audio inputs.

NOTE: For low resolution MTPs (S-video and composite video) on the TP inputs, the

MTPX Plus audio circuits are compatible only with the newer generation, mono audio models. See your MTP transmitter/ receiver and refer to the associated manual to determine which MTP models you have.

The matrix switcher can be remotely controlled via its rear panel Remote port (RS-232/RS-422 for most models, RS-232 only for MTPX Plus 128) and its front panel

Configuration port (RS-232 for most models, USB port for MTPX Plus 128) using either Extron Windows®-based Matrix Switchers Control Program or the Simple Instruction Set

(SIS™). The SIS is a set of basic ASCII code commands that provides control through a control system or PC without programming long, obscure strings of code.

MTPX Plus Series • Introduction 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 remote control panel

• An Extron MKP 3000 remote control panel

For some outputs (most matrix sizes) or all outputs (MTPX Plus 128), bidirectional passthrough RS-232 signals from a dedicated source (rather than from the selected input) can

be directly inserted into the signal set routed to the TP output. You can even route RS-232 on a link that is normally audio, such as to an MTP U R 15HD RSA SEQ receiver, which can

autodetect whether its signal input includes an audio component or an RS-232 component. The matrix switchers are housed in metal enclosures. Most models have mounting flanges

for standard 19-inch racks built into the enclosure. The MTPX Plus 128 includes a kit for rack mounting.

The switcher has an internal 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 30 watt power supply that

provides worldwide power compatibility.

The MTPX Plus switcher has a minimum bandwidth of 300 MHz (-3 dB). The switchers can also switch RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, HDTV, component video, S-video, and

composite video.

MTPX Plus Series • Introduction 3

TP Cable Advantages

Twisted pair cable is much smaller, lighter, more flexible, and less expensive than coaxial cable. These TP products make cable runs simpler and less cumbersome. Termination of the cable with RJ-45 connectors is simple, quick, and economical.

CAUTION: Do not connect this device to a computer data or telecommunications

network.

Transmission distances

The maximum distances are determined by the frequency and resolution of the video signal being routed and by which MTPX Plus inputs and outputs (TP or local) are in the full (video source to display) routing path. The tables on the following pages specify the recommended

maximum transmission distances using Extron Enhanced Skew-Free™ A/V UTP cable or UTP

CAT 5, 5e, or 6 cable, terminated with RJ-45 connectors.

NOTES: • For all three tables, the minimum TP cable length should be 25 feet (7.5 m).

• RS-232 serial communications can be sent up to 1,000 feet (300 m) from

the MTP transmitter output (or RS-232 output insert) to the MTP receiver TP input.

• It is possible to exceed the recommended distances; however, image quality

may be reduced.

• Daisy-chaining MTPX units by connecting a TP output from one matrix

switcher to the TP input of a second matrix switcher is not recommended. Daisy chaining in this manner can lead to excessive video smearing.

• The transmitters, receivers, and matrix switcher are designed for and perform best with Extron Enhanced Skew-Free A/V cable terminated in accordance with the TIA/EIA T 568A wiring standard. CAT 5, 5e, and 6 cables are acceptable, but less preferable. We also recommend the use of preterminated

and tested cables. Cables terminated on site should be tested before use to ensure that they comply with Category 5 specifications.

• Daisy-chaining MTPX units by connecting a TP output from one matrix

switcher to the TP input of a second matrix switcher is not recommended. Daisy chaining in this manner can lead to excessive video smearing.

• The recommendations shown in the tables apply equally for a transmission

line that consists of a single transmitter, the switcher, and receiver and for a transmission line that encompasses a transmission daisy chain. For example, the maximum suggested output range (MTPX Plus TP output to MTP receiver) for 1024 x 768 video is 450 feet (135 m) (table 1 [2]) or 500 feet (150 m) (table 2 [4]), whether the transmission line consists of the switcher and a single receiver or the switcher and three daisy-chained receivers. This range can be extended to 500 feet or 550 feet if the output is one that has the Pre-Peak function and the function is turned on.

• For daisy-chained units, the first receiver in the chain should be at least

50 feet (15 m) from the switcher when the Pre-Peak feature is on.

• For daisy-chained units, any receiver in the chain closer than 350 feet (105 m)

may experience some form of over-peaking when the Pre-Peak switch is on. An overpeaked image may appear bloomed.

MTPX Plus Series • Introduction 4

Table 1. Recommended maximum TP transmission distances at 60 Hz,

MTP Receiver

MTP transmitter to switcher when the display is on the MTPX Plus local (VGA)

output

AUDIO

MTP T 15HD A

PRE-PEAK

POWER

12V .5A MAX

INPUT

MTP Transmitter

OFF

OUTPUT

MONITOR

TxRx1TxRx2TxRx3TxRx4TxRx5TxRx6TxRx7TxRx

TxRx9TxRx10TxRx11TxRx12TxRx13TxRx14TxRx15TxRx

LOCAL INPUTS

INPUT

SELECT

LOCAL

456

RJ-45

RS-232 OUTPUT INSERTION

3.2A MAX

LR1LR2LR3LR4LR5LR6LR1LR2LR3LR4LR5LR6LR7LR

1234 5678 910111213141516

213

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

LOCAL OUTPUTS OUTPUTS

1234 5678 910111213141516

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

INPUTS

MONO AUDIO OUTPUTSAUDIO INPUTS

LISTED 1T23

I.T.E.

CONTROL

ETHERNET

RESET

ACT

LINK

— or —

Switcher to MTP receiver when the video source is on the MTPX Plus local

(VGA) input

OUTPUTS

LOCAL INPUTS

INPUT SELECT

LOCAL

456

RJ-45

RS-232 OUTPUT INSERTION

TxRx1TxRx2TxRx3TxRx4TxRx5TxRx6TxRx7TxRx

TxRx9TxRx10TxRx11TxRx12TxRx13TxRx14TxRx15TxRx

3.2A MAX

LR1LR2LR3LR4LR5LR6LR1LR2LR3LR4LR5LR6LR7LR

1234 5678 910111213141516

213

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

LOCAL OUTPUTS OUTPUTS

1234 5678 910111213141516

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

INPUTS

MONO AUDIO OUTPUTSAUDIO INPUTS

LISTED 1T23

I.T.E.

CONTROL

ETHERNET

RESET

ACT

LINK

MTP U R A

POWER

VID

12V

0.5A MAX

MONO AUDIO

Y/C

RGB

INPUT

Video format Sending unit Pre-Peak Maximum distance

Off On High

quality

Variable

quality

Component, S-video,

<300' (90 m) >350' (105 m) 800' (285 m) 1,000' (300 m)

Composite 640 x 480 <300' (90 m) >350' (105 m) 700' (215 m) 750' (230 m) 800 x 600 <300' (90 m) >350' (105 m) 550' (170 m) 650' (200 m) 1024 x 768* <300' (90 m) >350' (105 m) 500' (150 m) 600' (185 m) 1280 x 960* <300' (90 m) >350' (105 m) 400' (120 m) 500' (150 m) 1280 x 1024* <250' (75 m) >300' (90 m) 350' (105 m) 450' (135 m) 1360 x 765 <250' (75 m) >300' (90 m) 400' (120 m) 500' (150 m) 1365 x 768 <250' (75 m) >300' (90 m) 400' (120 m) 450' (135 m) 1366 x 768 <250' (75 m) >300' (90 m) 400' (120 m) 450' (135 m) 1440 x 900 <250' (75 m) >300' (90 m) 350' (105 m) 400' (120 m) 1400 x 1050 <250' (75 m) >300' (90 m) 350' (105 m) 400' (120 m) 1600 x 1200* <250' (75 m) >300' (90 m) 300' (90 m) 450' (135 m) 1920 x 1200 <250' (75 m) >300' (90 m) 300' (90 m) 400' (120 m)

HDTV 720p <250' (75 m) >300' (90 m) 400' (120 m) 500' (150 m) HDTV 1080i <250' (75 m) >300' (90 m) 300' (90 m) 400' (120 m) HDTV 1080p <250' (75 m) >300' (90 m) 300' (90 m) 400' (120 m)

NOTE: Resolutions marked with an asterisk (*) in this table have the same range

specifications at 75 Hz.

MTPX Plus Series • Introduction 5

Table 2. Recommended maximum TP transmission distances at 60 Hz, —

MTP Transmitter

transmitter to receiver using MTPX Plus TP inputs and outputs

AUDIO

MTP T 15HD A

POWER

12V

.5A MAX

PRE-PEAK

OFF

OUTPUT

INPUT

MONITOR

TxRx1TxRx2TxRx3TxRx4TxRx5TxRx6TxRx7TxRx

TxRx9TxRx10TxRx11TxRx12TxRx13TxRx14TxRx15TxRx

LOCAL INPUTS

INPUT

SELECT

3.2A MAX

213

LOCAL

456

RJ-45

RS-232 OUTPUT INSERTION

LR1LR2LR3LR4LR5LR6LR1LR2LR3LR4LR5LR6LR7LR

1234 5678 910111213141516

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

LOCAL OUTPUTS OUTPUTS

1234 5678 910111213141516

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

MONO AUDIO OUTPUTSAUDIO INPUTS

INPUTS

CONTROL

ETHERNET

RESET

ACT

LINK

LISTED

1T23

I.T.E.

MTP Receiver

MTP U R A

0.5A MAX

OUTPUTS

POWER

VID

12V

Y/C

RGB

INPUT

MONO AUDIO

Video format MTPX Pre-Peak Maximum distance

High quality Variable quality

Off On MTPX

input

Component, S-video

Composite <300'

640 x 480 <300'

800 x 600 <300'

1024 x 768* <300'

1280 x 960* <300'

1280 x 1024* <250'

1360 x 765 <250'

1365 x 768 <250'

1366 x 768 <250'

1440 x 900 <250'

1400 x 1050 <250'

1600 x 1200* <250'

1920 x 1200 <200'

HDTV 720p <250'

HDTV 1080i <200'

HDTV 1080p <200'

<300'

(90 m)

(75 m)

(60 m)

(75 m)

(60 m)

>350'

(105 m)

>350'

(105 m)

>350'

(105 m)

>350'

(105 m)

>350'

(105 m)

>350'

(105 m)

>300' (90 m)

>250' (75 m)

>300' (90 m)

>250' (75 m)

700'

(215 m)

700'

(215 m)

550'

(170 m)

500'

(150 m)

450'

(135 m)

350'

(105 m)

350'

(105 m)

350'

(105 m)

350'

(105 m)

350'

(105 m)

350'

(105 m)

350'

(105 m)

300'

(90 m)

300'

(90 m)

400'

(120 m)

300'

(90 m)

300'

(90 m)

MTPX

output

700'

(215 m)

700'

(215 m)

600'

(185 m)

500'

(150 m)

450'

(135 m)

350'

(105 m)

350'

(105 m)

350'

(105 m)

350'

(105 m)

350'

(105 m)

300'

(90 m)

300'

(90 m)

300'

(90 m)

250'

(75 m)

400'

(120 m)

250'

(75 m)

250'

(75 m)

MTPX

input

700'

(215 m)

750'

(230 m)

600'

(185 m)

600'

(185 m)

550'

(170 m)

450'

(135 m)

450'

(135 m)

500'

(150 m)

450'

(135 m)

450'

(135 m)

400'

(120 m)

400'

(120 m)

450'

(135 m)

400'

(120 m)

500'

(150 m)

400'

(120 m)

400'

(120 m)

MTPX

output

800'

(245 m)

750'

(230 m)

650'

(200 m)

600'

(185 m)

550'

(170 m)

450'

(135 m)

450'

(135 m)

500'

(150 m)

450'

(135 m)

450'

(135 m)

400'

(120 m)

400'

(120 m)

450'

(135 m)

400'

(120 m)

500'

(150 m)

400'

(120 m)

400'

(120 m)

NOTE: Resolutions marked with an asterisk (*) in this table have the same range

specifications at 75 Hz.

MTPX Plus Series • Introduction 6

Table 3. Recommended maximum TP transmission distances at 60 Hz, —

VTT Transmitter

VTT transmitter to VTR receiver using MTPX TP inputs and outputs

POWER

VIDEO INPUT

9VDC-12VDC

500mA

TxRx1TxRx2TxRx3TxRx4TxRx5TxRx6TxRx7TxRx

TxRx9TxRx10TxRx11TxRx12TxRx13TxRx14TxRx15TxRx

3.2A MAX

LOCAL INPUTS

INPUT

SELECT

LOCAL

456

RJ-45

RS-232 OUTPUT INSERTION

LR1LR2LR3LR4LR5LR6LR1LR2LR3LR4LR5LR6LR7LR

1234 5678 910111213141516

213

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

LOCAL OUTPUTS OUTPUTS

1234 5678 910111213141516

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

MONO AUDIO OUTPUTSAUDIO INPUTS

INPUTS

CONTROL

ETHERNET

RESET

ACT

LINK

LISTED

1T23

I.T.E.

VTR Receiver

VIDEO OUTPUT

9VDC-12VDC

500mA

POWER

Video format MTPX Pre-Peak Maximum distance

High quality Variable quality

Off On MTPX

input

640 x 480 <300'

(90 m)

800 x 600 <250'

(75 m)

1024 x 768 <150'

(45 m)

1280 x 960 <150'

(45 m)

1280 x 1024 <150'

(45 m)

1360 x 765 <150'

(45 m)

1365 x 768 <150'

(45 m)

1366 x 768 <150'

(45 m)

1440 x 900 <150'

(45 m)

1400 x 1050 <150'

(45 m)

1600 x 1200 <100'

(30 m)

>350'

(105 m)

>300'

(90 m) >200'

(60 m) >200'

(60 m)

>200'

(60 m)

>200'

(60 m)

>200'

(60 m)

>150'

(45 m)

400'

(120 m)

350'

(105 m)

300'

(90 m)

250'

(75 m)

250'

(75 m)

250'

(75 m)

250'

(75 m)

250'

(75 m)

200'

(60 m)

200'

(60 m)

200'

(60 m)

MTPX

output

350'

(105 m)

300'

(90 m)

300'

(90 m)

200'

(60 m)

200'

(60 m)

200'

(60 m)

200'

(60 m)

200'

(60 m)

200'

(60 m)

200'

(60 m)

150'

(45 m)

MTPX

input

400'

(120 m)

400'

(120 m)

350'

(105 m)

300'

(90 m)

300'

(90 m)

300'

(90 m)

300'

(90 m)

300'

(90 m)

250'

(75 m)

250'

(75 m)

250'

(75 m)

MTPX

output

400'

(120 m)

350'

(105 m)

350'

(105 m)

300'

(90 m)

250'

(75 m)

250'

(75 m)

250'

(75 m)

250'

(75 m)

250'

(75 m)

250'

(75 m)

200'

(60 m)

MTPX Plus Series • Introduction 7

Features

Skew equalization

Skew exists between wire pairs when the physical length of one wire pair is different from another. Skew affects the displayed image when the differential length between wire pairs exceeds 2 feet. This causes the timing of the red, green, and blue video signals to appear out of alignment (horizontal registration errors). The signals transmitted on the shortest pair are shifted to the left if you are viewing white lines on a black background. A white vertical line on a black field can appear as individual red, green, and blue lines that are close together. The signal transmitted on the shortest wire pair leads the other colors and appears to the left on the display. As the transmission cable length increases, the skew effect increases.

The MTPX Plus has a skew equalizer function that is available using SIS, the Matrix Switchers

Control Program, or built-in HTML page control. The skew function provides separate time delay circuits on the red, green, and blue video lines on the inputs and the outputs. Each

time delay circuit can be independently adjusted, from 0 to 62 nanoseconds, to properly

align the red, green, and blue video signals on the displayed image. When correctly set, the

red, green, or blue video signal on the shortest wire pair is delayed to properly converge the displayed video image.

UTP cable test equipment measures and reports wire pair length. The report on the various pair lengths can be used to properly equalize pair skew. If UTP cable test measurement

cannot be done, pair skew can still be equalized by viewing a test pattern with a critical eye.

Examine the test pattern for loss of horizontal registration and, through a process of trial

and error, equalize any pair skew.

Twisted pair inputs and outputs — The switchers input and output TP signals on female RJ-45 connectors.

NOTE: For low resolution MTPs (S-video and composite video) on the TP inputs, the

Local video inputs and outputs — The switchers directly input and output RGBHV or RGBS (VGA) video on 15-pin HD connectors. They can also input and output RGsB, RsGsBs, component/HDTV, S-video, or composite video.

Local audio inputs — The switchers directly input balanced or unbalanced stereo audio on 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw terminals.

Audio input gain/attenuation — The volume of each audio input can be adjusted so

there are no noticeable volume differences between sources. You can set the input level of audio gain or attenuation (-18 dB to +24 dB) via the front panel or via serial port control.

Audio output volume — The volume of each audio signal that is output on the 5-pole,

3.5 mm captive screw input connectors can be displayed and adjusted through a range of full output to complete silence. Adjustments can be made from the front panel or remote control.

MTPX Plus Series • Introduction 8

Switching flexibility — The switcher provides individually buffered, 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 source to source at the same time.

• Audio follow — Audio can be switched with its corresponding video input via front

panel control or via serial port remote control.

• Audio breakaway — Audio can be broken away from its corresponding video

signal. This feature allows any audio signal to be tied to one or all outputs in any combination with or without an accompanying video signal. Audio breakaway switching can be done via front panel control or via serial port remote control.

Operational flexibility — Operations such as input/output selection, setting of presets, and adjustment of audio levels can be performed using the front panel or via either serial port. The serial ports allow remote control via a PC or a control system.

• Front panel controls — The front panel controls support input and output

selection, preset creation and selection, audio gain and attenuation, and volume control. The front panel features slots for labels that can identify each input and output with text or graphics.

• Matrix Switchers Control Program — For serial port remote control from a PC,

the Extron Windows-based Matrix Switchers Control Program provides a graphical

interface and drag-and-drop/point-and-click operation. The Matrix Switchers Control Program also has an emulation mode that lets you create a switcher configuration file at the home office and then download it for use by the switcher on site.

• Simple Instruction Set (SIS) — The remote control protocol uses the Extron SIS

for easy programming and operation.

• Remote control panels and keypads — The matrix switchers are remote

controllable, using the optional MKP 2000 and MKP 3000 remote control keypads. These remote control devices are easy to use and provide tactile buttons for quick

selection. Each MKP can be used for input-to-output switching or one-touch switching

for a particular output. The MKP 3000 also can be used for selection of global presets.

EDID Minder (MTPX Plus 128 only) — Captures and stored EDID information, continuously making it available to all local inputs. EDID minder has two operating modes:

• Automatic (default) — Captures EDID for displays connected to the local outputs

and provides data to the appropriate local inputs.

• User Assigned Mode — Rates from EDID table can be selected and assigned to

any input. EDID file for the display connected to output 1 can be stored in the EDID

table (4 user assigned locations available).

Upgradeable firmware — The firmware that controls all switcher operations can be upgraded in the field via either serial port, without taking the switcher out of service.

Firmware upgrades are available for download on the Extron website, www.extron.com,

and can be installed using the Matrix Switchers Control Program.

Labeling — The Extron button label software is shipped with every Extron matrix switcher. You can create labels to place above the front panel input buttons and below the output

buttons, with names, alphanumeric characters, or color bitmaps for easy and intuitive input

and output selection. Alternatively, labels can be made with any Brother

P-Touch™ or

comparable labeler. Global memory presets — 32 global memory presets are a time-saving feature that

lets you set up and store input/output configurations in advance. You can then recall those

configurations, when needed, with a few simple steps on the front panel.

MTPX Plus Series • Introduction 9

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 are mountable without extra hardware. The 1U enclosure is rack mountable using the provided mounting kit.

Three front panel security lockout modes (Executive modes) — If a matrix switcher is installed in an open area, where operation by unauthorized personnel may be a problem, either of two security lockout modes can be implemented (the third mode is

unlocked). When a front panel lockout mode is enabled, a special button combination or

SIS command is required to unlock the front panel controls and make the front panel fully operational.

Power — The 100 VAC to 240 VAC internal power supply provides worldwide power

compatibility.

MTPX Plus Series • Introduction 10

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 “Reference Information“ section at

the end of this guide. The MTPX Plus switchers are housed in a 1U high (MTPX Plus 128), 2U high (other matrix sizes 1616 and smaller), or 3U high (matrix sizes 1632 and larger)

metal enclosures. The 1U enclosure is rack mountable using the provided MBD 149 Through-desk and rack mounting kit (part number 70-077-03). The 2U and 3U enclosures are mountable without extra hardware.

Rear Panel Cabling and Settings

Figure 2 shows the rear panel of the MTPX Plus 128.

100-240V 0.8A

50-60Hz

Figure 2. MTPX Plus 128 Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher

Figure 3 shows the rear panel of the MTPX Plus 1616.

LOCAL INPUTS

LISTED

1T23 I.T.E.

1.6A MAX

Figure 3. MTPX Plus 1616 Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher

NOTE: The MTPX Plus 816 and MTPX Plus 168 are housed in the same 2U enclosure,

LOCAL INPUTS

7 4

LOCAL OUTPUT

AUDIO

MONO AUDIO OUTPUTS

RGB

LOCAL

123

RJ - 45

INPUT

SELECT

RGB

but have fewer input connectors (8 x 16 matrix) or output connectors (16 x 8 matrix) to accommodate their smaller matrix sizes.

INPUTS

5 678

9101112

1234 5678

910 11 12 13 14 15 16

INPUTS

LOCAL OUTPUTS

OUTPUTS

1234

5678

RS - 232 OUTPUT INSERT

12345678

Tx Rx

1234 5678

910 11 12 13 14 15 16

Tx Rx

OUTPUTS

612

RS-232 OUTPUT INSERT

1234

Tx Rx

Tx Rx Tx Rx

5678

568732 1

Tx Rx

RESET

LAN

Tx Rx

REMOTE

RS-232

Tx Rx

ACT

LINK

101113 9

CONTROL

Tx Rx

RESET

Tx Rx

ETHERNET

REMOTE

LINK

ACT

RS-232/RS-422

12 11

MTPX Plus Series • Installation 11

Figure 4 shows the rear panel of the MTPX Plus 3232.

2 17

LOCAL INPUTS

INPUT

SELECT

LOCAL

RJ-45

Tx Rx1Tx Rx2Tx Rx3Tx Rx4Tx Rx5Tx Rx6Tx Rx7Tx Rx

Tx Rx9Tx Rx10Tx Rx11Tx Rx12Tx Rx13Tx Rx14Tx Rx15Tx Rx

3.2A MAX

456

RS-232 OUTPUT INSERTION

LR1LR2LR3LR4LR5LR6LR1LR2LR3LR4LR5LR6LR7LR

13 11 12 10

213

LOCAL OUTPUTS OUTPUTS

3 8

1234 5678 910111213141516

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

1234 5678 910111213141516

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

INPUTS

MONO AUDIO OUTPUTSAUDIO INPUTS

Figure 4. MTPX Plus 3232 Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher

NOTE: The MTPX Plus 1632 and MTPX Plus 3216 are housed in the same 3U enclosure,

but have fewer input connectors (16 x 32 matrix) or output connectors (32 x 16 matrix) to accommodate their smaller matrix sizes.

CAUTIONS: • Use Electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions (that is, be electrically

grounded) when making connections. Electrostatic discharge can damage

equipment, even if you cannot feel, see, or hear it.

• Remove system power before making any connections.

LISTED

1T23

I.T.E.

CONTROL

ETHERNET

RESET

ACT

LINK

Signal Inputs

a Inputs (TP) connectors — Connect the TP outputs of compatible MTP or VTT

transmitters to these RJ-45 female connectors.

CAUTION: Do not connect this device to a computer data or telecommunications

NOTES: • Configure the switcher for the appropriate content on the audio/RS-232

• For best results, use a minimum cable length of at least 25 feet (7.5 m)

• RJ-45 termination with CAT 5, CAT 5e, or CAT 6 cable must comply with

RJ-45 termination with Enhanced Skew-Free A/V UTP cable must comply

• For low resolution MTPs (S-video and composite video) on the TP

network.

wire pair (pins 3 and 6) for each TP input (see “Defining the Audio/

RS-232 Wire Pair“ in the “Operation” section). You can also use

SIS commands (see the “Programming Guide” section), the Matrix Switchers Control Program (see the “Matrix Software“ section), or the HTML pages (see the “HTML Operation” section).

between the transmitter and the MTPX input and between the MTPX output and the transmitter.

the TIA/EIA T568A or TIA/EIA T568B wiring standards for all connections.

with TIA/EIA T568A only.

inputs, the MTPX Plus audio circuits are compatible only with the newer generation, mono audio models. See your MTP transmitter/ receiver and refer to the associated manual to determine which MTP models you have.

MTPX Plus Series • Installation 12

Figure 5 shows the recommended termination of TP cables in accordance with the

RGB

TIA/EIA T568A or TIA/EIA T568B wiring standards. You can use either standard with CAT

5, 5e, or 6 cable, but use the same standard on both ends of the cable.

Pins:

12345678

T568A T568B Video input (via transmitter or local input) Secondary input

S-video

Chroma (C)+ Chroma (C)-

Luma (Y)+ Luma (Y)-

Reserved Reserved

Stereo audio

Mono audio+

Mono audio-

Insert Twisted

Pair Wires

RJ-45

Connector

Wire color

1 Red+/V. sync+

White-green

2 Red–/V. sync–

Green

3 RS-232+

White-orange

White-blue

5 6 RS-232-

Orange

7 Blue+/H. sync+

White-brown

8 Blue-/H. sync-

Brown

NOTE: If you are using Enhanced Skew-Free A/V cable, use the TIA/EIA T568A standard only.

Wire color

White-orange Orange White-green

White-blue Green White-brown Brown

RGB

Green+Blue Blue Green-

Composite

Reserved Reserved

Video+ Video-

Reserved Reserved

Figure 5. TP Cable Termination

NOTE: Enhanced Skew-free A/V cable is not recommended for Ethernet/LAN

applications. This cable is specially designed for compatibility with the

Extron Twisted Pair products that are wired using the TIA/EIA 568A

standard. The green, brown, and blue pairs of this cable have virtually identical

lengths and should be used to transmit the RGB signals. The orange pair of this cable has a different length and should not be used

to transmit the RGB signals..

RS-232

b Local Inputs (VGA) connectors — Connect analog computer-

video (RGB) sources to these 15-pin HD female connectors.

NOTES: • The video that is input on this connector, when it is tied to a TP output,

is converted to same type of the proprietary TP signal that is output by

the MTP 15HD transmitters. This allows you to eliminate some of the

transmitters in your system.

• When either the input or output of a tie is local (VGA), Extron

recommends that the MTP output or input be connected by a minimum of 25 feet (7.5 m) of TP cable to prevent overpeaking.

• The matrix switchers can also input and switch HD component video,

component video, S-video, or composite video by using the appropriate adapters and the pins show in figure 6. No configuration of the switcher

is required for component or other non-RGB video formats.

15 11

Female

* You can input and output additional, genlocked, composite video on these pins.

NOTE: Input only sync signals, no video signals, on the sync pins (13 and 14).

610

Component S-video Composite

Signal

R-Y

2 Video

B-Y

4-5

R-Y return

7 Video return

Y return

B-Y return

9-15

Signal

Chroma (C) Luma (Y)

Chroma return Luma return

Signal

Video 2*

Video 3*

Video 2 return*

Video 3 return*

Figure 6. Other Video Formats on a VGA Connector

MTPX Plus Series • Installation 13

c Audio Inputs (local audio) connectors — Connect balanced or

Unbalanced Stereo Input

Balanced Stereo Input

(high impedance)

Do not tin the wires!

Ring

Sleeve (s)

Tip

Sleeve

Tip

Sleeve

Tip

Ring

Tip (+)

Sleeve ( )

Ring (-)

Tip (+)

RCA Connector

3.5 mm Stereo Plug Connector

(balanced)

LOCAL

unbalanced stereo audio inputs to these 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connectors. Connectors are included with each switcher, but you must supply the audio cable. See figure 7 to wire a connector for the appropriate

input type and impedance level. Use the supplied tie-wrap to strap the audio cable to the extended tail of the connector. High impedance is generally over 800 ohms.

Figure 7. Captive Screw Connector Wiring for Audio Inputs

CAUTIONS: • The length of exposed wires is critical. The ideal length is 3/16 inch

(5 mm).

If the stripped section of wire is longer than 3/16 inch, the

•

exposed wires may touch, causing a short circuit.

• If the stripped section of wire is shorter than 3/16 inch, wires can

be easily pulled out even if tightly fastened by the captive screws.

• The captive screw audio connector can easily be inadvertently plugged

partially into one receptacle and partially into an adjacent receptacle.

This misconnection could damage the audio output circuits. Ensure

that the connector is plugged fully and only into the desired input or output.

A mono audio connector consists of a tip and sleeve. A stereo audio connector consists of a tip, ring and sleeve. See figure 8 to identify the tip, ring, and sleeve parts of the connector when you are making connections for the switcher from existing audio cables. The ring, tip, and sleeve wires are also shown on the captive screw audio connector diagrams, figure 7 and figure 10.

Figure 8. Typical Audio Connectors

The audio level for each input can be individually set via the front panel or remote control to ensure that the level on the output does not vary from input to input (see “Viewing and Adjusting the Input Audio Level“ in the “Operation” section). You can also use SIS commands (see the “Programming Guide” section), the Matrix Switchers Control Program (see the “Matrix Software“ section), or the HTML pages (see the “HTML Operation” section).

d Input Select switches (switchers other than the

MTPX Plus 128) — For inputs 1 through 3 (matrix sizes 1616 and smaller,

excluding the MTPX Plus 128) or inputs 1 through 6 (matrix sizes 1632 and larger), set these DIP switches to the Local (up) position to select the local

(RGB video and audio) input. Set the DIP switches to the RJ-45 (down) position

to select the MTP input.

123

RJ - 45

INPUT SELECT

LOCAL

RJ-45

MTPX Plus Series • Installation 14

RS-232 Output Inserts

RxTx

e RS-232 Output Insert connectors — For bidirectional RS-232 data that is routed

to a specific (unswitchable) TP output, connect a serial device to one of these 3.5 mm, 3-pole captive screw connectors. Figure 9 shows how to wire the connectors.

Do not tin the wires!

Figure 9. RS-232 Output Insert Wiring

CAUTION: The length of exposed wires is critical (see the CAUTIONS on page 14 for

For the RS-232 Output Insert to be available on the TP output, the insert must be enabled via an SIS command (see the “Programming Guide” section), the Matrix Switchers Control Program (see the “Matrix Software“ section), or an MTPX Plus

HTML page (see the “HTML Operation” section). Each RS-232 output insertion is dedicated to the output with that number; for example,

RS-232 Output Insert 1 is always routed to the Output 1 TP connector (when enabled as described in the note above), RS-232 Output Insert 2 is routed to the Output 2 TP connector, and so on.

details).

RS-232 Device

Transmit (Tx) Receive (Rx) Ground ( )

Bidirectional

Transmit (Tx) Receive (Rx)

Ground ( )

NOTES: • When an RS-232 output insert is enabled, any content on the

audio/RS-232 wire pair for the TP input tied to that output is disabled.

• The switch time for the RS-232 output insert is 50 ms.

MTPX Plus Series • Installation 15

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.

NOTE: For best results, use a cable length of at least 25 feet (7.5 m) between the

TP output connector and the receiver.

g Local Outputs (VGA) connector(s) — Connect one or two RGBHV video displays

to these 15-pin HD female connectors for each output.

Matrix sizes 1616 and smaller (excluding the MTPX Plus 128) have one local video output.

Matrix sizes 1632 and larger and the MTPX Plus 128 have two local video outputs. These outputs are always outputs 1 and 2, with the same inputs tied to them as to

TP outputs 1 and 2.

NOTES: • The video that is output on this (these) connector(s) is converted from

the tied proprietary TP input signal or the local (VGA) input. This feature

allows you duplicates of output(s) 1 (and 2) while eliminating the need for extra receivers.

• When either the output or input of a tie is local (VGA), Extron

recommends that the MTP input or output be connected by a minimum of 25 feet (7.5 m) of TP cable to prevent overpeaking.

• This connector can also output HD component video, component video,

S-video, or composite video, using the appropriate adapters, if that is the video format that was input. See figure 6 on page 13 to identify the pins to use for the various video formats. Also, set the output to no sync processing (see the Local video output sync polarity SIS commands on page 83.

MTPX Plus Series • Installation 16

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 wire an output

connector. Use the supplied tie-wrap to strap the audio cable to the extended tail of the

connector.

Tip

Ring

Sleeve(s)

Tip

Ring

Do not tin the wires!

Mono Output

Figure 10. Captive Screw Connector Wiring for Audio Output

CAUTIONS: • For unbalanced audio, connect the sleeves to the ground contact.

DO NOT connect the sleeves to the negative (-) contacts.

• The length of exposed wires is critical (see the CAUTIONS on page 14

for details).

Matrix sizes 1616 and smaller have four local audio outputs. Matrix sizes 1632 and larger have eight local audio outputs.

These outputs are always outputs 1 through 4 (or 8), with the same inputs tied to them as to TP outputs 1 through 4 (or 8).

NOTES: • The audio that is output on this (these) connector(s) is converted from

the tied proprietary TP input signal or the local audio input. This feature allows you duplicates of the outputs while eliminating the need for extra receivers.

• When an input that is configured as RS-232 is switched to a local audio

output, the output is muted to prevent RS-232 noise on the audio output.

The volume level for each local output can be individually set via the front panel or remote control (see the “Operation” section, the “Programming Guide” section, the “Matrix Software“ section, and the “HTML Operation” section).

By default, the audio ties follow the video ties. Audio breakaway, which can be activated

via the front panel or under remote control, allows you to select from any one of the audio input sources and route it separately from its corresponding video source (see the “Operation” section, the “Programming Guide” section, the “Matrix Software“ section, and the “HTML Operation” section).

MTPX Plus Series • Installation 17

Remote Connection

RS-232 Function Pin Function

RS-422

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

If desired, connect an MKP 2000 or MKP 3000 remote control panel to the Remote connector of the switcher. Refer to the MKP 2000 Remote Control Panel User Guide or the MKP 3000 Remote Control Panel User Guide for details.

i Remote (RS-232) connector (MTPX Plus 128) — A 3-pin captive screw connector

for serial RS-232 control (see figure 11). Use the supplied tie-wrap to strap the serial cable to the extended tail of the connector.

RS-232

Tx Rx

other than the MTPX Plus 128 can support either the RS-232 or RS-422 serial communication protocol (see “Selecting the Rear Panel Remote Port

Protocol and Baud Rate” in the “Operation” section to configure the Remote

port from the front panel).

FunctionPin

Transmit data

Receive data

Gnd

Signal ground

Do not tin the wires!

Ground ( ) Receive (Rx)

Transmit (Tx)

Bidirectional

Controlling

Device

Ground ( ) Receive (Rx) Transmit (Tx)

NOTE: Cross the Tx and Rx lines once between the source and the target.

Figure 11. MTPX Plus 128 Remote Connector

CAUTION: The length of exposed wires is critical (see the CAUTIONS on page 14 for

details).

NOTE: This port is hardwired for RS-232 only.

j Remote connector (all other models) — A 9-pin D connector for serial RS-232 or

RS-422 control (see figure 12).

— TX RX

—

Gnd

—

Not used Transmit data Receive data Not used Signal ground Not used Not used Not used Not used

REMOTE

RS232/RS422

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Figure 12. Remote Connector for all Other Models

—

Not used

TX–

Transmit data (–)

RX–

Receive data (–)

—

Not used

Gnd

Signal ground

—

Not used

RX+

Receive data (+)

TX+

Transmit data (+)

—

Not used

See the “Programming Guide” section for definitions of the SIS commands (ASCII commands to control the switcher via this connector) and the “Matrix Software” section for details on how to install and use the control software.

MTPX Plus Series • Installation 18

Ethernet Connection

Crossover Cable Straight-through Cable

NOTE: This port and TP cable carries control signals, not the video, audio, serial signals

k LAN port — If desired, for IP control of the switcher, connect the switcher to a PC or

Cabling

It is vital that your Ethernet cables be the correct cable type, and that they be properly terminated. Ethernet links use Category (CAT) 5e or CAT 6, unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) cables, terminated with RJ-45 connectors. Ethernet cables are

limited to a length of 328 feet (100 m).

NOTES: • Do not use standard telephone cables. Telephone cables do not support

• Do not stretch or bend cables. Transmission errors can occur.

carried by the RJ-45 (item a).

to an Ethernet LAN via this RJ-45 connector. You can use a PC to control

Link

LED

the networked switcher with SIS commands from anywhere in the world.

You can also control the switcher from a PC that is running the Extron

LED

Matrix Switchers Control Program or has downloaded HTML pages from

Activity

the switcher.

Ethernet connection indicators — The Link and Activity LEDs indicate the status of the Ethernet connection. The Link LED indicates that the switcher is properly connected to an Ethernet LAN. This LED should light steadily. The Activity LED indicates transmission of data packets on the RJ-45 connector. This LED should flicker as the switcher communicates.

Ethernet or Fast Ethernet.

The cable used depends on your network speed. The switcher supports both 10 Mbps

(10Base-T — Ethernet) and 100 Mbps (100Base-T — Fast Ethernet), half-duplex and full-duplex Ethernet connections.

• 10Base-T Ethernet requires CAT 3 UTP or STP cable at minimum.

• 100Base-T Fast Ethernet requires CAT 5e UTP or STP cable at minimum.

RJ-45 connector wiring

The Ethernet cable can be terminated as a straight-through cable or a crossover cable and

must be properly terminated for your application (see figure 13).

• Crossover cable — Direct connection between the computer and the switcher

• Patch (straight) cable — Connection of the MTPX Plus switcher to an Ethernet LAN

Pins:

12345678

Insert Twisted

Pair Wires

RJ-45

Connector

A cable that is wired as T568A at one end and T568B at the other (Tx and Rx pairs reversed) is a "crossover" cable.

End 1 End 2 End 1 End 2

Wire color

White-green

Green

White-orange

Blue

White-blue

Orange

White-brown

Brown

T568A T568B

Wire color

White-orange Orange White-green

Blue

White-blue Green White-brown

Brown

Wire color

White-orange 2 3

White-green 4

Blue 5

White-blue 6 7

White-brown 8

Brown

A cable that is wired the same at both ends is called a "straight-through" cable, because no pin/pair assignments are swapped.

Wire color

White-orange OrangeOrange White-green

Blue White-blue GreenGreen White-brown

Brown

T568BT568B

Figure 13. RJ-45 Connector and Pinout Tables

MTPX Plus Series • Installation 19

Reset Button

All other MTPX Plus models

l Reset button — The Reset button initiates two levels of reset to the matrix

switcher. For two different reset 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 reset — Press and hold the Reset button until the Reset

LED blinks three times (approximately 9 seconds), then release the button and push it again. This reset clears all ties and presets and resets all audio gains to 0 dB.

• Hard reset — Press and hold the Reset button while powering up the switcher to

perform all of the mode 5 reset functions and restore the switcher to the default factory conditions.

NOTE: Hard reset does not clear the current configuration.

Power Connection

m AC power connector — Plug a standard IEC power cord into this connector to

connect the switcher to a 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz power source.

WARNING: The power connector is wired double pole with neutral fusing.

Front Panel Configuration Port

This front panel configuration port serves a similar communications function as the rear panel Remote port, but it is easier to access than the rear port after the matrix switcher has been installed and cabled.

RESET

NOTES: • The Configuration port is independent of the rear panel Remote port and is

not affected by changes to the protocol of the rear panel port.

• A front panel Configuration port connection and a rear panel Remote port

connection can both be active at the same time.

Figure 14 shows the Configuration port for the various MTPX Plus models.

MTPX Plus 128

CONFIG

I N P U

O U T P U T

223

CONFIG

1514

ENTERPRESET

CONTROL

ESC

VIEW

MTPX PLUS SERIES SWITCHER

VIDEO

I/O

AUDIO

Figure 14. Front Panel Configuration Port

n Configuration port (MTPX Plus 128 only) — A mini USB B port. o Configuration port — A 2.5 mm mini stereo jack. The optional 9-pin D to 2.5 mm

mini jack TRS RS-232 cable, part number 70-335-01 (see figure 15, on the next page), can be used for this connection.

MTPX Plus Series • Installation 20

6 feet

(1.8 m)

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 Sleeve

Part #70-335-01

Tip

Ring

Sleeve (Gnd)

Figure 15. Optional 9-pin TRS RS-232 cable

NOTE: The stereo jack Configuration port (item o) protocol can be changed

under SIS command control only (see the Set serial port parameters SIS Command, in the “Programming Guide” section to configure all ports under SIS control).

This port is RS-232 only, with its default protocols as follows:

• 9600 baud • no parity • 8 data bits

• 1 stop bit • no flow control

NOTE: The maximum distances from the matrix switcher to the controlling device

can vary up to 200 feet (61 m). Factors such as cable gauge, baud rates, environment, and output levels (from the switcher and the controlling device) all affect transmission distance. Distances of about 50 feet (15 m) are typically not a problem. In some cases the matrix switcher may be capable of serial communications via RS-232 up to 250 feet (76 m) away.

MTPX Plus Series • Installation 21

Operation

This section describes the front panel operation of the MTPX Plus Matrix Switcher, including:

• Front Panel Controls and Indicators

• Front Panel Operations

• Rear Panel Operations

• Optimizing the Audio

• Video Adjustments

• Troubleshooting

• Configuration Worksheets

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

The front panel controls (see figure 16 through figure 18) are grouped into two sets. The input and output buttons, a and b, are grouped on the left side of the control panel. The control buttons and video/audio (I/O) selection buttons, c through h, are grouped on the right side of the panel.

NOTES: • While the number of inputs and outputs varies, depending on the size of the

matrix, there are only three front panel arrangements:

• 12 input buttons by 8 output buttons (see figure 16)

• 16 input buttons by 16 output buttons (see figure 17)

• 32 input buttons by 32 output buttons (see figure 18)

• On smaller matrix switchers, the larger-numbered buttons are not used for

input and output selection, although they are used to select and indicate preset numbers, indicate the input audio level, and indicate the output audio volume.

The illuminated pushbuttons can be labeled with text, graphics, or both. The buttons can be set to provide amber background illumination all the time, or the background illumination can be turned off (see “Background Illumination”, on page 61). The buttons blink or are lit at full intensity (depending on the operation) when selected.

I N P U

223

CONFIG

667

O U T

P U T

2 3 4

ENTER PRESET

CONTROL

VIEW

ESC

5 6 7 8

I/O

AUDIO

VIDEO

MTPX PLUS SERIES

MTP MATRIX SWITCHER

Figure 16. Front Panel, MTPX Plus 128

MTPX Plus Series • Operation 22

INPUTS

OUTPUTS

2 3 4

Figure 17. Front Panel, MTPX Plus 816, 168, 1616

CONFIG

ENTER PRESET

CONTROL

ESC

VIEW

5 6 7 8

I/O

AUDIO

VIDEO

MTPX PLUS SERIES

MTP MATRIX SWITCHER

I N P U T S

O U T P

CONFIG

U T S

CONTROL I/O

ENTER PRESET

VIEW

ESC

VIDEO AUDIO

MTPX PLUS SERIES

MTP MATRIX SWITCHER

5 6 7 8

22 23

6 7

22 23

7 8

27 28

11 12

27 28

13 14 15 16

29 30 31 32

13 14 15 16

29 30 31 32

2 3 4

Figure 18. Front Panel, MTPX Plus 1632, 3216, 3232

NOTES: • Input and output buttons cannot select an input number or output number

that is higher than your matrix size supports. Buttons numbered higher than

your matrix size do have other functions as described in the following pages.

• See “Front Panel Operations” for detailed descriptions of the following

operations.

a Input buttons — See page 25. b Output buttons — See page 25. c Enter button — See page 26. d Preset button — See page 27. e View button — See page 27. f Esc button — See page 27. g Video button — See page 28. h Audio button — See page 28.

MTPX Plus Series • Operation 23

Input and Output Buttons

Primary functions

Action Select input or output for tie being created. Indication Blink: potential tie/untie.

NOTE: See “Front Panel Operations” for detailed descriptions of the following

operations.

Lit: current tie

Amber: video and audio tie

Green: video only tie

Red: audio only tie

1 2 3

Secondary functions

I/O grouping Action 1 Input 1 and Output 1:

Select I/O Group mode.

Action 2 Assign an input or output to the selected group. Indication Lit: Input or output is assigned to the selected group.

Presets Action Select a preset in Preset mode.

Indication Lit: A preset has already been saved to this location.

Blink: Preset location is selected to be saved.

Input audio level

Output audio volume

Audio or RS-232 mutes

Input configuration

Background illumination

Action Input buttons: Select the input for audio gain or attenuation adjustment. Indication Input buttons lit: Input audio selected for adjustment. Indication Output buttons lit or blinking: Indicate the input gain or attenuation level. Action Output buttons: Select the output for audio volume adjustment. Indication Output buttons lit: Output audio is selected for adjustment. Indication Input buttons lit or blinking: Indicated the output volume level. Action Output buttons: Press and hold to mute or unmute the audio or RS-232 output. Indication Output buttons blinking: Output audio or RS-232 is muted. Action Input buttons: Toggle between audio or RS-232 as the pins 3 and 6 input. Indication Input buttons lit: RS-232 Unlit: audio Action Input 1 and Input 2 buttons:

Toggle between background illumination or buttons unlit.

through {highest numbered input or output button}

MTPX Plus Series • Operation 24

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 Group mode and indicate its

assignment.

• Select a preset.

• Display the output volume level.

• Select and identify the audio/RS-232 wire pair as audio (unlit) or RS-232 (lit) in Serial

Port and Audio/RS-232 Input Configuration mode.

• (Input 1 and Input 2 only) Toggle background illumination of the buttons on and

off.

b Output buttons — The output buttons have one primary function (❏) and five

secondary functions (•):

❏ Select and identify an output.

• (Output 1 only) With the Input 1 button, select I/O Group mode.

• Assign an output to the selected group in I/O Group mode and indicate its

assignment.

• Select a preset.

• Mute the audio or RS-232 output..

• Display the audio level of the selected input.

MTPX Plus Series • Operation 25

Control Buttons and LEDs

NOTE: See “Front Panel Operations” for detailed descriptions of the following

Primary functions

Action Save changes Select Preset mode Select View mode Cancel/Escape Indication Blink: Save needed Blink: Save preset

operations.

Lit: Recall preset

View mode

selected

Flashes once

ENTER PRESET

VIEW

ESC

Secondary functions

I/O grouping Action/

indication

Port and input

configuration

Action 1 Select Configuration mode. Action 2 Select 9600 baud Select 19200 baud Select 38400 baud Select 115200

Select and indicate

group 1

Select and indicate

group 2

Select and indicate

group 3

Select and indicate

group 4

baud

Indication Blink: 9600 baud Blink: 19200 baud Blink: 38400 baud Blink: 115200 baud

Front panel locks

Action With Video and

Audio, select Lock

mode 2 or toggle

between mode 0

and mode 0.

Audio Action In Audio mode,

decrease input level

or output volume.

In Audio mode,

increase input level

or output volume.

c Enter button — The Enter button has two primary functions (❏) and four secondary

functions (•):

❏ Saves configuration or preset changes that you make on the front panel. To create a

simple configuration:

 Specify video, audio, or both (see I/O buttons [item g] and [item h]).  Press the desired input button (item a).  Press the desired output button or buttons (item b).  Press the Enter button.

❏ Indicates that a potential tie has been created but not saved.

• In the I/O Group mode, selects group 1 and indicates the selection.

• With the Preset, View, and Esc buttons, selects Serial Port and Audio/RS-232 Input

Configuration mode.

• Selects 9600 baud for the rear panel Remote port in Serial Port and Audio/RS-232

Input Configuration mode and indicates the selection.

• With the Video and Audio buttons, selects front panel security Lock mode 2 or

toggles between mode 0 (unlocked) and mode 2.

MTPX Plus Series • Operation 26

d Preset button — The Preset button has two primary functions (❏) and three

secondary functions (•): ❏ Activates Save Preset mode to save a configuration as a preset and Recall Preset

mode to activate a previously-defined preset.

❏ Blinks when Save Preset mode is active and lights steadily when Recall Preset mode

is active.

• In the I/O Group mode, selects group 2 and indicates the selection.

• With the Enter, View, and Esc buttons, selects Serial Port and Audio/RS-232 Input

Configuration mode.

• Selects 19200 baud for the rear panel Remote port in Serial Port and Audio/RS-232

Input Configuration mode and indicates the selection.

e View (<) button — The View (<) button has one primary function (❏) and five

secondary functions (•): ❏ Select and indicate View-only mode, which displays the current configuration.

NOTE: View-only mode also provides a way to mute and unmute the audio or

RS-232 outputs.

• In the I/O Group mode, selects group 3 and indicates the selection.

• Decreases the audio level of the selected input.

• Decreases the volume of the selected output.

• With the Enter, Preset, and Esc buttons, selects Serial Port and Audio/RS-232 Input

Configuration mode.

• Selects 38400 baud for the rear panel Remote port in Serial Port and Audio/RS-232

Input Configuration mode, and indicates the selection.

f Esc (>) button — The Esc (>) button has two primary functions (❏) and five secondary

functions (•):

❏ Cancels operations or selections in progress and resets the front panel button

indicators.

NOTE: The Esc (>) button does not reset the current configuration, the Video

button and Audio selection button, any presets, or any audio gain or attenuation or volume settings.

Flashes once to indicate that the escape function has been activated.

❏

• In the I/O Group mode, selects group 4 and indicates the selection.

• Increases the audio level of the selected input.

• Increases the volume of the selected output.

• With the Enter, Preset, and View buttons, selects Serial Port and Audio/RS-232 Input

Configuration mode.

• Selects 115200 baud for the rear panel Remote port in Serial Port and Audio/RS-232

Input Configuration mode and indicates the selection.

MTPX Plus Series • Operation 27

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

Resets Action 1: Perform a system reset.

Port Configuration

Audio Action Select Audio mode.

Action 1 With Enter, select Lock mode 2 or toggle

between mode 0 and mode 2.

Action 2 Select Lock mode 1 or toggle between

mode 2 and mode 1.

Action Select RS-232. Select RS-422 Indication Blink: selected Blink: selected

g Video button — The Video button has one primary function (❏) and four secondary

functions (•):

❏ Selects and deselects video for a configuration that is being created or viewed and

lights green to indicate that video is available for configuring or for viewing.

• With the Enter button and Audio button, selects between front panel locks

(Lock mode 2 and Lock mode 0).

• With the Audio button, selects between front panel locks (Lock mode 2 and

Lock mode 1).

• With the Audio button, commands the front panel system reset.

• Switchers other than MTPX Plus 128 — Selects the RS-232 protocol for the rear

panel Remote port in Serial Port and Audio/RS-232 Input Configuration mode and indicates the selection.

h Audio button — The Audio button has one primary function (❏) and five secondary

functions (•):

❏ Selects and deselects audio for a configuration that is being created or viewed and

lights to indicate that audio is available for configuration or viewing.

• Selects the Audio mode, in which you can adjust the input audio level and the

output audio volume.

• With the Enter button and Video button, selects between front panel locks

(Lock mode 2 and Lock mode 0)

• With the Video button, selects between front panel locks (Lock mode 2 and

Lock mode 1).

• With the Video button, commands the front panel system reset.

• Switchers other than MTPX Plus 128 — Selects the RS-422 protocol for the rear

panel Remote port in Serial Port and Audio/RS-232 Input Configuration mode and indicates the selection.

MTPX Plus Series • Operation 28

Button Icons

The numbered translucent covers on the input and output pushbuttons can be removed and replaced to insert labels behind the covers.

Input and output labels can be created easily with the Extron Button-Label Generator software, which is shipped with every Extron matrix switcher. Each input and output can be

labeled with names, alphanumeric characters, or color bitmaps for easy and intuitive input and output selection (see figure 19). See the “Matrix Software” section for details on using the labeling software and the “Reference Information” section for blank labels and a procedure for removing and replacing the translucent covers.

Figure 19. Sample Button Icons

Front Panel Operations

The following sections detail the power-up process and then provide sample procedures for the following actions:

• Creating ties, sets of ties, and configurations

• Changing a configuration

• Viewing ties, sets of ties, and configurations

• Creating I/O groups

• Saving a preset

• Recalling a preset

• Muting and unmuting outputs

• Viewing and Adjusting the Input Audio Level

• Viewing and Adjusting the Local Output Volume

• Locking and unlocking the front panel

• Performing front panel resets

• Toggling background illumination on and off

• Defining the Audio/RS-232 Wire Pair

• Reading and setting the Remote port settings

DVD

VCR

Document

Camera

Computer Computer

13 15 2928 30 31 32

VTG 200

I N P U T S

MTPX Plus Series • Operation 29

Definitions

The following Extron matrix switcher terms are used throughout 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 more sets of ties Current configuration — The configuration that is currently active in the switcher (also

called configuration 0)

Global memory preset — A configuration that has been stored. Up to 32 global memory

presets can be stored in memory. Preset locations are assigned to the input buttons and

(where necessary) output buttons. When a preset is retrieved from memory, it becomes the

current configuration. All models have 32 presets. On the MTPX 128 Plus, which has fewer than 32 input and

output buttons, preset numbers that are too high to be available from the front panel are

still accessible under remote or Ethernet control.

Room — A subset of outputs that are logically related to each other, as determined by the operator. The switchers support up to 10 rooms, each of which can consist of from 1 to 16 outputs.

Room memory preset — A configuration consisting of outputs in a single room that

has been stored. When a room preset is retrieved from memory, it becomes the current

configuration.

Power

Apply power by connecting the power cord between the switcher and an AC source. The switcher performs a self-test that flashes the front panel button indicators red, green, and amber and then turns them off. An error-free power-up self-test sequence leaves all input,

output, and control buttons either unlit or showing background illumination and the Video

button and the Audio button lit.

The current configuration and all presets are saved in non-volatile memory. When power is

applied, the most recent configuration is retrieved. The previous presets remain intact. If an error occurs during the self-test, the switcher locks up and does not operate. If your

switcher locks up on power-up, call the Extron S3 Sales and Technical Support Hotline. See

the end of this guide for the phone number in your region of the world.

Front Panel Security Lockouts

In the procedural descriptions that follow, it is assumed that the switcher is in Lock mode 0 (fully unlocked). The following two Lock modes are also available:

• Lock mode 1 — All changes are locked from the front panel (except for setting Lock

mode 2). Some functions can be viewed.

• Lock mode 2 — Advanced features are locked and can be viewed only. Basic functions

are unlocked.

NOTE: The switcher is shipped from the factory in Lock mode 2. See “Setting the

Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes)” on page 59 for a detailed list of basic

and advanced functions and the procedure to set the various front panel locks.

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Creating a Configuration

The current configuration can be changed using the front panel buttons. Change the current 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 button and Audio

button as necessary.

3. Select the desired input and output(s) by pressing the input and output buttons.

• Input buttons and output buttons light or blink:

• Amber to indicate video and audio ties

• Green to indicate video only ties

• Red to indicate audio only ties

• To indicate potential ties, output buttons blink the appropriate color when an input

is selected.

• To indicate current ties, output buttons light steadily the appropriate color when an

input is selected.

• To clear unwanted outputs, press and release the associated lit output buttons. To

indicate potential unties, output buttons blink the appropriate color when an output is deselected but not untied from the input.

4. Press and release the Enter button to accept the tie or to break an existing tie.

5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 to create or clear additional ties until the desired configuration

is complete.

NOTES: • Only one video input and one audio input can be tied to an output.

• If a tie is made between an input and an output, and the selected output

was previously tied to another input, the older tie is broken in favor of the newer tie.

• If an input with no tie is selected, only the button for the selected input lights.

• When the Video button and the Audio button are lit, if an input with an audio tie but no video tie is selected, the button for the input and the button for the output light the appropriate color (amber, green, or red).

• As each input and output is selected, the associated output button blinks

the appropriate color to indicate a tentative tie. Buttons for outputs that

were already tied to the input light the appropriate color steadily. Outputs that are already tied can be left on, along with new blinking selections, or toggled off by pressing the associated output button.

• If you press the input button for an input that is I/O grouped (see “I/O

grouping“, on page 39) and then try to select an output in a different

group, you cannot select the associated output button. The associated input button remains lit.

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Example 1: Create a set of video and audio ties

C O N T R O L

PRESET

ENTER

ESCVIEW

Press the Esc button to clear all selections.

The button flashes once.

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

Press the Video button to toggle on and off.

The button lights green when selected.

Press the Audio button to toggle on and off. The button lights red when selected.

C O N T R O L

PRESET

ENTER

ESCVIEW

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O U

T P U

T S

Press the buttons. The buttons blink amber to indicate that the selected video and audio inputs will be tied to these outputs.

The Enter button blinks green to indicate the need to confirm the change.

ENTER

All input buttons and output buttons return to unlit or background illumination.

Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change.

The Enter button returns to unlit or background illumination.

1. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button.

2. Select video and audio for the tie: If necessary, press and release the the Video

button and the Audio button to light both.

3. Select an input: Press and release the input 5 button.

Press the button. The button lights amber.

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I N P U

4. Select the outputs: Press and release the output 3, output 4, and output 8 buttons.

NOTE: You can cancel the entire set of ties at this point by pressing and releasing

the Esc button. The Esc button flashes once.

5. Confirm the change: Press and release the Enter button.

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The current configuration (see figure 20) is now:

Input 5 (video/audio) tied

to outputs 3, 4, and 8

Input

Output

3 4

Video Audio

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

Press the Video button to toggle on and off.

The button lights green when selected.

Press the Audio button to toggle on and off. The button is unlit or background illuminated when deselected.

INPUTS

3 4

6 7 8

OUTPUTS

3 4

7 8

Press the button. The button lights green to indicate that video outputs can be tied to or untied from this input.

The Output 3, Output 4, and Output 8 buttons light green to indicate the video ties created in example 1.

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U T P U T S

Press the button. The button blinks green to indicate that only the selected video input will be tied to this output.

The Enter button blinks green to indicate the need to confirm the change.

C O N T R O L

PRESET

ENTER

ESCVIEW

• Input 5 video and audio are tied to output 3, output 4, and output 8

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 tie is added to the current configuration. The example shows the front panel indications that result from your actions.

NOTE: This example assumes that you have performed example 1.

1. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button.

2. Select video only for the tie: Press and release the Video button and the Audio

button as necessary to light Video only.

3. Select an input: Press and release the Input 5 button.

4. Select the output: Press and release the Output 1 button.

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5. Confirm the change: Press and release the Enter button.

ENTER

All input buttons and output buttons return to unlit or background illumination.

Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change.

The Enter button returns to unlit or background illumination.

Input 5 video tied

to outputs 1, 3, 4, and 8

Input 5 audio tied

to outputs 3, 4, and 8

Input

Output

3 4

Video Audio

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

Press the Video button to toggle on and off.

The button is unlit or background illuminated

when deselected.

Press the Audio button to toggle on and off. The button lights red when selected.

The current configuration (see figure 21) 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, output 4, and output 8.

Figure 21. Example 2, Final Configuration

Example 3: Remove a tie from a set of ties

In the following example, an existing tie is removed from the current configuration. The example shows the front panel indications that result from your actions.

NOTE: This example assumes that you have performed example 1 and example 2.

1. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button.

2. Select audio only for the tie: Press and release the Video button and the Audio

button as necessary to light Audio only.

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3. Select an input: Press and release the input 5 button.

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I N P U T S

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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 indicate the audio ties created in example 1.

Press the button. The button lights red.

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U T P U T S

C O N T R O L

PRESET

ENTER

ESCVIEW

Press the button. The button blinks red to indicate the pending change: audio input will be untied.

The Enter button blinks green to indicate the need to confirm the change.

ENTER

All input buttons and output buttons return to unlit or background illumination.

Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change.

The Enter button returns to unlit or background illumination.

4. Select the output: Press and release the output 4 button.

5. Confirm the change: Press and release the Enter button.

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The current configuration (see figure 22) is now:

Input 5 video tied

to outputs 1, 3, 4, and 8

Input 5 audio tied

to outputs 3 and 8

Input

Output

3 4

Video Audio

• 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.

Figure 22. Example 3, Final Configuration

Viewing the Configuration

The current configuration can be viewed using the front panel buttons. The View-only mode prevents inadvertent changes to the current configuration. View-only mode also provides

a way to mute audio or RS-232 outputs (see “Muting and Unmuting Audio/RS-232

Outputs” on page 46).

View the current configuration as follows:

1. Press the Esc button to clear any input button indications, output button indications, or

control button indications that may be on.

2. Press and release the View button. All of the buttons light for outputs that are not tied

as follows:

• Amber: No tied video or audio input

• Green: No tied video input

• Red: No tied audio input

If you press an output button for which there are no ties, the output buttons light for all outputs without ties.

3. Select video, audio, or both to view by pressing the Video button, Audio button, or

both.

4. Select the desired input or output(s) whose ties you wish to view by pressing the input

and output buttons.

NOTES: • To see all ties of the current configuration, press and release each input

and output button, one at a time, with the Video button and the Audio

button lit.

• When you view video and audio ties, the Video button is lit green and

the Audio button is lit red. After you select an input or output, the output buttons light different colors to show where video and audio ties are not the same (audio is broken away). Amber indicates video and audio, green indicates video only, and red indicates audio only.

• After 30 seconds of front panel inactivity, View-only mode automatically deselects.

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Example 4: Viewing video and audio (RS-232), audio (RS-232) only,

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U T P U T S

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

Until you select an input, the buttons for all untied outputs light amber if no inputs are tied, green if no

video inputs are tied (only audio is tied), or red if no audio or RS-232 inputs are tied (only video is tied).

Press the Audio button to toggle on and off.

The button lights red when selected.

Press the Video button to toggle on and off.

The button lights green when selected.

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I N P U T S

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T P U T S

The output buttons for outputs that are not tied to Input 5 are either unlit or background illuminated.

The output buttons for outputs that are tied to Input 5 light or blink the appropriate color:

Lit amber for audio and video ties (audio follow) Lit green for video ties (audio breakaway) Red for audio/RS-232 ties (audio/RS-232 breakaway)

Press the button. It lights amber.

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 front panel indications that result from your action.

NOTE: This example assumes that you have performed example 1, example 2, and

example 3.

1. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button.

2. Select View-only mode: Press and release the View button. The View button lights

red.

3. Select video and audio for viewing: Press and release the Video button and the

Audio button as necessary to light both.

4. Select an input: Press and release the input 5 button.

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NOTE: You can also view a set of ties by selecting a tied output. Demonstrate this

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U T P U T S

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

Press the button. The button is unlit or

background illuminated when deselected.

The Audio button remains lit red to indicate that only audio is selected.

The output buttons for outputs that are not tied to Input 5 are either unlit or background illuminated.

The output buttons for outputs that are tied to Input 5 light red to indicate audio or RS-232 ties (audio breakaway).

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O U T P U T S

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

The output buttons for outputs that are not tied to Input 5 are either unlit or background illuminated.

The output buttons for outputs that are tied to Input 5 light green to indicate video ties (audio breakaway).

Press button. The button lights

green when selected.

Press the button. The button is unlit

or background illuminated when deselected.

All input buttons and output buttons return to unlit or background illumination.

VIEW

Press the button.

The View button returns to unlit or background illumination.

as follows:

• Note the number of a lit output button, and then press and release 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 previously

• Observe that the selected output button, the tied input button (input

5), and the output buttons light for all of the outputs that are tied to the input.

5. Deselect video: Press and release the Video button.

6. Toggle audio off and video on: Press and release the Video button and the Audio

button.

If video ties are established for input 5, the output buttons light green for all video outputs tied to input 5. If no ties are established for input 5, all output buttons return to either unlit or to background illumination.

7. Exit View-only mode: Press and release the View button

MTPX Plus Series • Operation 38

I/O Grouping

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26 27

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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USP 405

UNIVERSAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR

ADJUST

FREEZE

12345

PICTURE ADJUSTMENTS

CENTERSIZEBRT/CONT COL/TNT ZOOM DETAIL

INPUTS

RGB

UNIVERSAL

FREEZE

COMPOSITE

S-VIDEO SDI

VCR

DVD

Document Camera

VSC 700

SCAN CONVERTER

SIZE

MIN/MAX

NEXTMENU

FREEZE RESET

CENTER/PAN/SIZE

Monitor

Projector

VSC 700

Computer #1

Computer #3

3 input, 4 output

RGBHV matrix

5 6 7 8

24 25 26

Input

Output

Group 3

4 input, 2 output

composite video matrix

Camera #1

Camera #4

3 input, 2 output

S-video matrix

Monitor

Group 1

Group 2

Group 1 Group 2 Group 3

17 18 19

Input

1 2

Output

3 4

21 22 23

Input

Output

Monitor

USP 405

NOTE: All of the equipment in this figure is connected through the appropriate MTP transmitter or receiver.

I/O grouping is a matrix switcher feature that allows you to subdivide the front panel controls of the matrix into four smaller functional sub-switchers and limit tie creation using the front panel only. Inputs and outputs can be assigned to one of four groups or not assigned to any group.

When you are creating ties on the front panel, inputs and outputs that are assigned to a

group can be tied only to other outputs and inputs within the same group. For example, a front panel operator cannot tie an input that is assigned to group 1 to an output that is

assigned to group 2. Ungrouped inputs and outputs can be switched to outputs and inputs

in any group. Ties between groups (an input in group 1 tied to an output in group 2) can be

created under serial port, USB port, or Ethernet control.

Suggested applications for the I/O grouping feature include:

• Segregating specific video formats to prevent an input in one video format from being

inadvertently applied to an output device that supports another video format (see

figure 23)

• Segregating input and output devices that are in separate rooms

• Segregating input and output devices on which you are distributing audio on the audio/

RS-232 wire pair from those on which you are distributing RS-232 signals.

• Isolating video from being displayed on specific output devices for operational security

reasons.

Figure 23. I/O Grouping of Incompatible Video Formats

The I/O groups can be set up on the front panel or by using Remote port, USB port, or LAN

ports and either the SIS (see the “Programming Guide” section) or the Matrix Switchers Control Program (see the “Matrix Software” section.

MTPX Plus Series • Operation 39

You can break audio away from the video for a given input or output (assign video and

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audio to different groups) 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 across different groups can be confusing when you are operating the

front panel. Breakaway grouping is not displayed by the Matrix Switchers Control Program, HTML pages, or SIS commands; and is not recommended (breakaway ties, once created, are

displayed). Create I/O groups on the front panel as follows:

NOTE: I/O groups are protected when front panel Lock mode 2 is selected. You can

view the groups in Lock mode 2, but you cannot change them from the front panel (see “Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes)” on page 59).

1. Press the Esc button to clear any input buttons, output buttons, or control buttons that

may be lit.

2. To enter I/O Group mode, press and hold the Input 1 and Output 1 buttons until the

input and output buttons light to display the ungrouped inputs and outputs.

3. Press and release one of the Control buttons to select a group:

ENTER

C O N T R O L

PRESET

ESCVIEW

• Press the Enter button to select group 1.

• Press the Preset button to select group 2.

• Press the View button to select group 3.

Group #

• Press the Esc button to select group 4.

4. Select the desired input or inputs and output or outputs to assign to the group by

pressing the input and output buttons.

5. Press and release the Video and Audio button to exit the I/O Group mode, or allow the

mode to time out after approximately 30 seconds.

NOTES: • Ties between groups (an input in group 1 tied to an output in group 2)

can be created under serial port, USB port, or Ethernet control.

• Ties that were created before I/O groups were created remain valid, even

if they include inputs and outputs in different groups.

• Presets can be created under serial port, USB port, or Ethernet control

that tie inputs and outputs across group boundaries. These presets are selectable from the front panel.

• An input or output can be assigned to only one group. If you assign an

input or output to a group and that input or output is already assigned to a different group, the older grouping is discarded in favor of the new grouping.

• For I/O groups to have any function, at least two groups must be created.

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Example 5: Grouping inputs and outputs

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1 2 5 16

17 18 11 32

I N P U T S

O U T P U T S

1 2 5 16

17 18 11 32

1 2 5 16

17 18 11 32

I N P U T S

O U T P U T S

•

Press and hold the Input 1 button and Output 1 button.

Release the Input 1 button and Output 1 button.

Ungrouped input and output buttons light.

2 seconds

C O N T R O L

PRESET

ENTER

ESCVIEW

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Press the button. The button lights amber to indicate the selection.

Group #

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I N P U

Press the buttons. The selected buttons light green.

In the following example, several switcher inputs and outputs are assigned to groups. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action.

1. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button.

2. Enter I/O Group mode: Simultaneously press and hold the Input 1 and Output 1

buttons for approximately 2 seconds and then release the buttons.

3. Select group 1: Press and release the Enter button.

4. Assign inputs and outputs to group 1:

NOTE: I/O groups are protected when front panel Lock mode 2 is selected. You

can view the groups in Lock mode 2, but you cannot change them from the front panel (see “Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes)” on page 59).

If front panel Lock mode 2 is selected and you try to perform step 4, the

actions are ignored and the Enter, Video, and Audio buttons flash.

a. Press and release the Input 1 through 4 buttons.

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b. Press and release the Output 1 through 4 buttons.

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O U

T P

T S

Press the buttons. The selected buttons light green.

C O N T R O L

PRESET

ENTER

ESCVIEW

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Press the button. The button lights amber to indicate the selection.

Group #

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I N P U

T S

Press and release the buttons. The selected buttons light green.

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I N P U

T S

Press and release the buttons. The selected buttons light green.

5. Select group 2: Press and release the Preset button.

6. Assign inputs and outputs to group 2: a. Press and release the Input 5 through 8 buttons.

b. Press and release the Output 5 through 8 buttons.

7. Exit I/O Group mode: Simultaneously press and release the Video button and Audio

button.

NOTE: If you do nothing for approximately 30 seconds, the front panel times out

and the switcher exits I/O Group mode:

• Group 1 consists of inputs 1 through 4 and outputs 1 through 4.

• Group 2 consists of inputs 5 through 8 and outputs 5 through 8.

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Using Presets

T S

16 x 32, 32 x 16, and 32 x 32 matrix sizes

Input buttons

Output buttons

Input buttons

Output buttons

Preset

8 x 16, 16 x 8, and 16 x 16 matrix sizes

Preset

Preset6Preset

Preset

Preset15Preset

Preset

Preset8Preset

Preset4Preset

Preset13Preset

Preset

Preset22Preset

Preset

Preset31Preset

Preset

Preset24Preset

Preset20Preset

Preset29Preset

Preset

Preset5Preset

Preset

Preset13Preset14Preset

Preset

Preset8Preset

Preset3Preset

Preset11Preset

Preset

Preset21Preset

Preset

Preset29Preset30Preset

Preset

Preset24Preset

Preset19Preset

Preset27Preset

Preset

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MTPX Plus 128 (12 x 8 matrix size)

Preset

Preset5Preset

Preset

Preset8Preset

Preset3Preset

Preset11Preset

Preset13Preset

Preset18Preset19Preset

Preset15Preset16Preset

INPUTS

3 4

OUTPUTS

223

667

I N P U T

O U T P U T

The current configuration (configuration 0) can be saved as a preset in any one of 32 preset memory addresses. All 32 presets are assigned to the input buttons and (where necessary) output buttons and are available to be either saved or retrieved from the front panel.

Up to 20 (MTPX Plus 128) or all 32 (all other models) presets can be selected from the front panel to be either saved or retrieved. When a preset is retrieved from memory, it becomes

the current configuration.

NOTES: • Only the audio and video ties are stored and recalled; audio gain settings are

not saved, and they do not change when a preset is recalled.

• Presets cannot be viewed from the front panel unless they are recalled as

the current configuration. Presets can be viewed using the Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program (see the “Matrix Software” section).

• The current configuration and all presets are stored in non-volatile memory.

When power is removed and restored, the current configuration is still active

and all presets are retained.

• When a preset is recalled, it replaces the current configuration, which is lost unless it is also stored as a preset. The recalled preset overwrites all of the current configuration ties in favor of the preset configuration ties.

• All models have 32 presets; on the MTPX Plus 128, preset numbers that are too high to be available from the front panel are still accessible under serial

port, USB, or Ethernet control.

• Figure 24 shows the presets associated with the three input and output button configurations for the MTPX Plus matrix switchers.

Figure 24. Preset Locations

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Example 6: Saving a preset

PRESET PRESET

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I N P U T S

Press and hold the Preset button until it blinks.

2 seconds

All input buttons with assigned presets light red.

If you then save the configuration to a lit preset number, the

configuration data at that preset location will be overwritten.

Preset Assigned

No Preset Assigned

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I N P U

T S

C O N T R O L

PRESET

ENTER

ESCVIEW

•

The Enter button blinks to

indicate the need to save the preset.

The Preset button continues to blink.

Press the button.

The button blinks to indicate that this preset number is selected but not saved.

C O N T R O L

PRESET

ENTER

ESCVIEW

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I N P U T S

The Enter and Preset buttons return to unlit or background illumination.

Press the button.

All input buttons return to unlit or background illumination.

In the following an example, the current configuration is saved as a preset. The example shows the front panel indications that result from your actions.

1. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button.

2. Select Save Preset mode: Press and hold the Preset button for approximately

2 seconds until it blinks.

3. Select the preset: Press and release the input button or output button for the desired

preset.

4. Save the Preset: Press and release the Enter button to save the preset. The current

configuration is now stored in the selected memory location.

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Example 7: Recalling a preset

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T S

PRESET

All input buttons with assigned presets light red.

Preset Assigned

Press and release the Preset button.

The Preset button lights.

No Preset Assigned

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I N P U T S

C O N T R O L

PRESET

ENTER

ESC VIEW

Press and release the Input 1 button. The button blinks red to indicate that this

preset number is selected but not recalled.

The Enter button blinks to indicate the need to recall the preset.

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T S

C O N T R O L

PRESET

ENTER ESCVIEW

All input buttons return to unlit or background illumination.

The Enter and Preset buttons return to unlit or background illumination.

Press the button.

In the following example, a preset is recalled to become the current configuration. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action.

1. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button.

2. Select Recall Preset mode: Press and release the Preset button.

3. Select the preset: Press and release the input button or output button for the desired

preset.

4. Recall the preset: Press and release the Enter button. The configuration stored in the

selected memory location is now the current configuration and can be viewed in the View-only mode (see example 4 on page 37).

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Muting and Unmuting Audio/RS-232 Outputs

Individual audio or RS-232 outputs can be muted or unmuted as follows:

NOTE: Output mutes are protected when front panel Lock mode 2 is selected. You

can view the status of the output (muted or unmuted) in Lock mode 2 but you cannot change it from the front panel (see “Setting the Front Panel Locks

(Executive Modes)” on page 59).

1. Press the Esc button to clear any input button indications, output button indications, or

control button indications that may be on.

2. Press and release the View button.

3. To select audio, press the Audio button if necessary, .

4. One at a time, press and hold the button(s) for the desired output(s) for approximately

2 seconds. The output button(s) for the selected output(s) blink to indicate the mute or return to their previous state to indicate the unmute.

5. Press and release the View button to return to normal switcher operation.

NOTES: • You can mute only audio or RS-232 outputs, not video.

• When you enter View-only mode, the output LEDs turn on for all outputs

without ties.

• If the audio/RS-232 wire pair of the selected input is defined as RS-232

(see “Defining the Audio/RS-232 Wire Pair” on page 62), the serial output is muted.

• Mutes are saved to non-volatile memory. When power is removed and

restored, the mute settings are retained.

MTPX Plus Series • Operation 46

Example 8: Muting and unmuting an audio/RS-232 output

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32

U T P U T S

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

Until you select an input, the buttons for all outputs with no audio ties light red.

Press the button. The button lights red

when selected.

Video cannot be muted. The lit

status of the button is unimportant.

The button blinks to indicate that the audio or RS-232 output is muted.

2 seconds

Press and hold the Output 3 button.

2 seconds

Press and hold.

The button returns to its previous indication (either lit red, background illuminated, or unlit) to indicate that the output is unmuted.

All input buttons and output buttons return to unlit or background illumination.

VIEW

Press the button.

The View button returns to unlit or background illumination.

In the following example, a switcher output is muted and unmuted. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action.

1. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button.

2. Select View-only mode: Press and release the View button. The View button lights

red.

3. Select audio (or RS-232) for viewing and muting: If necessary, press and release the

Audio button.

NOTE: This example assumes that you have performed example 1, example 2,

and example 3.

NOTE: Output mutes are protected when front panel Lock mode 2 is selected. You

can view the mutes in Lock mode 2 but you cannot change them from the front panel (see “Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes)” on page 59).

If front panel Lock mode 2 is selected and you try to perform steps 4 and 5,

the actions are ignored.

4. Mute an output: Press and hold the Output 3 button for approximately 2 seconds until

the button begins to blink..

5. Unmute an output: Press and hold the Output 3 button for approximately 2 seconds

until the button returns to its previous state.

6. Exit View-only mode: Press and release the View button.

MTPX Plus Series • Operation 47

Viewing and Adjusting the Input Audio Level

Audio Inputs

VCR

No noticeable volume differences between sources

Audio System

CD Jukebox

MTPX Plus 1616

-3

-6

-9

-12

-15

Low Audio

Output Level

+4 +1

-2

-5

-8

-12

-18

-21

-15

-18

3 +7

6 +10

9 +13

12 +16

15 +19

18 +21

21 +24

VU dBu

-3

-6

-9

-12

-15

High Audio

Output Level

+4 +1

-2

-5

-8

-12

-18

-21

-15

-18

3 +7

6 +10

9 +13

12 +16

15 +19

18 +21

21 +24

VU dBu

-3

-6

-9

-12

-15

Output

Level

+4 +1

-2

-5

-8

-12

-18

-21

-15

-18

3 +7

6 +10

9 +13

12 +16

15 +19

18 +21

21 +24

VU dBu

AUDIO

VIDEO

I/O

CONTROL

ENTERPRESET

VIEW

ESC

INPUTS

OUTPUTS

CONFIG

MTPX PLUS SERIES

MTP MATRIX SWITCHER

The audio level of each input can be displayed and adjusted through a range of -18

dB to +24 dB to ensure that there is no noticeable volume difference among sources

(see figure 25). The audio level can be adjusted from the front panel or under remote

control. The default audio level is 0 dB.

Figure 25. Audio Gain and Attenuation

1. Press the Esc button to clear any input buttons, output buttons, or control buttons that

may be lit.

2. To enter Audio mode, press and hold the Audio button until the button begins to blink

red, then release the button.

3. Press and release an input button to select an input. The output buttons display the

audio level for the selected input; the more output LEDs lit, the greater the gain or

attenuation.

• Green output buttons indicate a gain (+) audio level.

• Red output buttons indicate an attenuation (–) level.

Audio gain and attenuation is displayed differently on different models.

• Switchers with 32 output buttons — Each output button indicates 1 dB when lit

• Switchers with 16 output buttons — Each output button indicates 1 dB when

• MTPX Plus 128 (8 output buttons) — Each output button indicates 1 dB when

4. Press and release the Esc (>) and View (<) buttons to increase and decrease the audio

level.

5. Press and release the Audio button to exit the Audio mode. The Audio button stops

steadily (see table 4 on page 49).

blinking and 2 dB when lit steadily (see table 5 on page 50).

blinking slowly, 2 dB when blinking quickly, and 3 dB when lit steadily (see table 5

on page 50).

blinking.

MTPX Plus Series • Operation 48

MTPX Plus 1632, 3216, 3232 MTPX Plus 1632, 3216, 3232

NOTES: • Pressing the Enter or Preset button also exits Audio mode. Pressing the

Preset button changes to Recall Preset mode.

• There is one audio level setting per input. The audio level setting is shared

by the left and right audio inputs.

• The audio level settings are stored in non-volatile memory. When power is removed and restored, the audio level settings are retained.

• Exiting Audio mode by pressing the Audio button always returns the I/O configuration to video and audio selected for configuration (Video and

Audio buttons lit).

Table 4. 32-output Button Audio Gain and Attenuation Display

dB dB

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12345678910111213141516

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 3217

13 14 15 16

18 19 20 21 22 23 2417

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 3217

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 3217

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 3217

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 3217

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 3217

1 2 3 4 5 6

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 3217

1 2 3 4 5

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 3217

1 2 3 4

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 3217

1 2 3

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 3217

45678910 11 12 13 14 15 16

78910 11 12 13 14 15 16

6 78910 11 12 13 14 15 16

5678910 11 12 13 14 15 16

8910 11 12 13 14 15 16

910111213141516

12 13 14 15 16

11 12 13 14 15 16

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

12345678910111213141516

18 19 20 21 22 2317

12345678910111213141516

18 19 20 21 2217

12345678910111213141516

18 19 20 2117

12345678910111213141516

18 19 2017

12345678910111213141516

18 1917

12345678910111213141516

1817

12345678910111213141516

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

12345678910111213141516

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 3217

123456789101112131415

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 3217

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

345678910 11 12 13 14 15 16

1 2

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 3217

2 345678910 11 12 13 14 15 16

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 3217

12345678910 11 12 13 14 15 16

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 3217

1234567891011121314

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 3217

12345678910111213

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 3217

= unlit button = lit button

Green indicates a positive (gain) level.

Red indicates a negative (attenuation) level.

MTPX Plus Series • Operation 49

15 16

14 15 16

MTPX Plus 816, 168, 1616

MTPX Plus 128

Table 5. 8- and 16-output Button Audio Gain and Attenuation Display

dB dB

2134 5678

112134 5678910 12

2134 5678

2134 567

213456

21345

2134 5678

6 7 8

7 8

2134 5678910

2134 56789

2134 5678

2134 567

213456

1345

134

5 6 7 8 9

8 9

7 8 9

6 7 8 9

112134 5678910

1110

2134 5678

2134

4 5 6 7 8 9

213

4 5 6 7 8 9

213

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

3 4 5

5 6 7 8 9

112

27 8 9

15 16

132134 5678

= Unlit button = Blinking button

= Fast blinking button= Slow blinking button

= Lit button

Green indicates a positive (gain) level. Red indicates a negative (attenuation) level.

MTPX Plus Series • Operation 50

Example 9: Viewing and adjusting an input audio level

AUDIO

Press and hold.

2 seconds

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

2 1

T S

O U

T P U

T S

Press the button. It lights green.

Each output button indicates 1 dB when lit. When the buttons are lit green, then indicate a gain (+) audio level. When the output buttons are lit red, they indicate an attenuation (-) level.

The output buttons display the audio level and polarity (gain or attenuation) of the selected input.

NOTE: This procedure can only be performed if the audio/RS-232 wire pair of the input

is defined as audio (see ”Defining the Audio/RS-232 Wire Pair” on page 62).

Because of the different gain and attenuation display schemes, the input audio levels that

result from the following example are shown three times:

• As displayed on a 32-output button switcher

• As displayed on a on 16-output button switcher

• As displayed on a 8-output button switchers

The 32-button drawings show the actions that led up to the display. The 16-button and 8-button drawings show the gain or attenuation display only, not the actions that caused it.

In the following example, an audio level is viewed and adjusted. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action.

1. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button.

2. Select Audio mode: Press and hold the Audio button for approximately 2 seconds

until it blinks.

3. Select an input: Press and release the Input 5 button (see figure 26).

Figure 26 through figure 28 show an audio gain level of +8 dB.

Figure 26. Select an Input

Figure 27 shows the same +8 dB level as figure 26, but displayed on a 16-output-button

switcher, such as an MTPX Plus 816.

Figure 27. Level Display on a 16-Output-Button Switcher

3 4

OUTPUTS

MTPX Plus Series • Operation 51

Figure 28 shows the same +8 dB level as figure 26, but displayed on an 8-output-button

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

VIEW

Press the button.

The output buttons display the audio level and polarity (gain or attenuation) of the selected input.

Each output button indicates 1 dB when lit. When the buttons are lit green, they indicate a

gain (+) audio level. When the output buttons are lit red, they indicate

an attenuation (-) level.

•

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

The Audio button stops blinking and lights steadily.

Press the button.

All input buttons and output buttons return to unlit or background illumination.

The Video button lights green.

MTPX Plus 128.

2 3

6 7

Figure 28. Level Display on an 8-Output-Button Switcher

4. Change the audio level: Press and release the View (<) button once (see figure 29) to

decrease the input audio level by 1 dB. Press and release the View (<) button several more times (see figure 29) to decrease the

input audio level by 1 dB per button press. Note the output button indication changes that occur each time the View (<) button is pressed.

Figure 29 through figure 31 show the result of pressing the View (<) button a total of nine times, an audio attenuation level of –1 dB. Note that the level is now displayed in red to indicate a negative level.

Figure 29. Adjust the Input Audio Level

Figure 30 shows the same –1 dB level as in figure 3-49, but displayed on a 16-output-button switcher, such as a MTPX Plus 1616.

6 7

OUTPUTS

Figure 30. Level Display on a 16-Output-Button Switcher

Figure 31 shows the same –1 dB level as in figure 3-49, but displayed on an 8-output-button MTPX Plus 128.

2 3

6 7

Figure 31. Level Display on an 8-Output-Button Switcher

5. Exit Audio mode: Press and release the Audio button.

MTPX Plus Series • Operation 52

Viewing and Adjusting the Local Output Volume

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 front panel or under serial port, USB port, or Ethernet control. The default

volume is 100% (no attenuation).

NOTE: Output volume is protected when front panel Lock mode 2 is selected. You can

view the volume in Lock mode 2 but you cannot adjust it from the front panel (see “Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes)” on page 59).

1. Press the Esc button to clear any input buttons, output buttons, or control buttons that

may be lit.

2. To enter Audio mode, press and hold the Audio button until the button begins to blink

red, then release the button.

3. Press and release an output button to select an output. The input buttons display the

volume level for the selected output. As a general rule, the more buttons that are lit, the higher the volume. The fewer buttons that are lit, the lower the volume.

For a more detailed analysis of decoding the displayed value, see “Reading the

displayed volume”, on the next page.

4. Press and release the Esc (>) and View (<) buttons to increase and decrease the audio

volume.

5. Press and release the Audio button to save the audio settings and exit the Audio mode.

The Audio button stops blinking.

NOTES: • Only the volume for the local audio outputs (outputs 1 through 4 [matrix

sizes 816, 168, and 1616] or outputs 1 through 8 [matrix sizes 1632, 3216, and 3232]) is adjustable. Outputs outside the local range cannot be selected in step 3.

• There is one audio volume level setting per local output. The audio level

setting is shared by the left and right audio inputs.

• The audio volume levels are stored in non-volatile memory. When power is removed and restored, the audio level settings are retained.

• Exiting Audio mode by pressing the Audio button always returns the I/O

buttons to Video lit green and Audio lit red.

• Pressing the Enter or Preset button also exits Audio mode. Pressing the Preset button changes to Recall Preset mode.

MTPX Plus Series • Operation 53

Reading the displayed volume

This section is a detailed look at reading the output volume display on the front 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 buttons are lit, 76 dB of attenuation is

applied, and the audio output is effectively muted. At no attenuation, all input buttons are lit and the output volume is equal to the input signal plus any gain or attenuation that is applied to that specific input using the input audio level adjustment (see “Viewing and Adjusting

the Input Audio Level”, on page 48). Other than the minimum and maximum volume,

the switchers indicate the volume differently, depending on number (12, 16, or 32) of input buttons (see table 6 on the next page to read the volume display for each display scheme).

For each display scheme, the input buttons blink or light sequentially to indicate the

approximate volume of the selected output. Volume is defined as a percentage of the input audio signal that is applied to the output. From 0% of volume, the first Esc (>) button push applies 5.5% of the input audio signal. From 5.5% on, each Esc (>) push applies 1.5% more

of the input audio signal to the output:

• Push Esc (>) button again — 5.5% + 1.5% = 7% volume

• Switchers with 12 and 16 input buttons — The Input 1 button blinks slowly

• Switchers with 32 input buttons — The Input 1 button lights steadily

• Push Esc (>) button twice more — 7% + 1.5% + 1.5% = 10% volume

• Switchers with 12 input buttons — The Input 1 button blinks quickly.

• Switchers with 16 input buttons — The Input 1 button lights steadily

• Switchers with 32 input buttons — The Input 1 and Input 2 button light steadily

• Push Esc (>) button 19 times more — 10% + (19 times 1.5%) = 38.5% volume

• Switchers with 12 input buttons — The Input 1 through 4 buttons light steadily.

• Switchers with 16 input buttons — The Input 1 through 5 buttons light steadily

and the Input 6 button blinks

• Switchers with 32 input buttons — The Input 1 through Input 11 buttons light

steadily and the Input 12 button blinks

When all input buttons are lit for any switcher model, the audio output is 100% of the

audio input level. Another way to view the volume level is to think in terms of the attenuation that is applied

to the output. Attenuation reduction is indicated by the lit or blinking input buttons: when fewer input buttons are lit, attenuation is greater (and the volume is quieter).

• At minimum volume, all input buttons are unlit or background illuminated and 76 dB of

attenuation is applied to the output. The audio output is effectively muted.

• The first step of volume increase causes the Input 1 button to blink (slowly, in the

case of switchers with 12 input buttons) . Attenuation is reduced by 13 dB (63 dB of

attenuation is applied to the output).

• The second step of volume increase reduces the attenuation by an additional 1 dB

(62 dB of attenuation is applied to the output). (On switchers with 32 input buttons the

Input 1 button lights steadily.)

• Successive steps of volume increase cause consecutive input buttons to first blink

and then light steadily. (On switchers with 32 input buttons, each consecutive button

indicates a 1 dB attenuation reduction when blinking and a 2 dB attenuation reduction when lit.)

MTPX Plus Series • Operation 54

Table 6. Audio Volume Display

Highest # input button lit

Slow blink

Fast blink

Slow blink

Fast blink

Slow blink

Fast blink

Slow blink

Fast blink

Slow blink

Fast blink

Slow blink

Fast blink

16-input switcher

None

32-input

switcher

2 2

31 3

4 4

5 5

6 6

7 7

8 8

9 9

10 10

11 11

12 12

13 13

14 14

15 15

12-input

switcher

None

dB of

attenuation

76 63 62

61 60

59 58 57 56 55 54 53 52 51 50 49 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33

Output

volume

0%None

5.5% 7%

8.5%

10%

11.5% 13%

14.5% 16%

17.5% 19%

20.5% 22%

23.5% 25%

26.5% 28%

29.5% 31%

32.5% 34%

35.5% 37%

38.5% 40%

41.5% 43%

44.5% 46%

47.5% 49%

50.5% 52%

Highest # input button lit 12-input switcher

Fast

blink

6 9

Slow

blink Fast

blink

Slow

blink Fast

blink

Slow

blink Fast

blink

Slow

blink Fast

blink

Slow

blink Fast

blink

Slow

blink Fast

blink

16-input switcher

32-input switcher

18 18

19 19

20 20

21 21

22 22

23 23

24 24

25 25

26 26

27 27

28 28

29 29

30 30

31 31

dB of

attenuation

31 53.5% 30 55%

29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10

9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Output

volume

56.5% 58%

59.5% 61%

62.5% 64%

65.5% 67%

68.5% 70%

71.5% 73%

74.5% 76%

77.5% 79%

80.5% 82%

83.5% 85%

86.5% 88%

89.5% 91%

92.5% 94%

95.5% 97%

98.5%

100%

= blinking LED

MTPX Plus Series • Operation 55

For example: When lit steadily, the Input 3 button indicates the following, depending

AUDIO

Press and hold.

2 seconds

on the number of input buttons the switcher has:

• Switchers with 12 input buttons — 47 dB of attenuation when compared 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 least 2 dB less than the fast blinking Input 3 button (48 dB minus 46 dB) and at most 5 dB less (50 dB minus 45 dB).

• Switchers with 16 input buttons — 52 dB of attenuation when compared to the

Input 3 button blinking (53 dB to 55 dB of attenuation). The blinking Input 4 button (49 dB to 51 dB of attenuation) is at least 2 dB less than the blinking Input 3 button (53 dB minus 51 dB) and at most 6 dB less (55 dB minus 49 dB).

• Switchers with 32 input buttons — 58 dB of attenuation when compared to the

Input 3 button blinking (59 dB of attenuation). The blinking Input 4 button (57 dB of attenuation) is 6 dB less than the steadily-lit Input 2 button (60 dB minus 57 dB).

• On switcher with 32 input buttons, the volume indications of the buttons are

additive. For example: Input 1 lit (23 dB [22 dB + 1 dB] of attenuation reduction), Input

2 lit (2 dB [1 dB + 1 dB] of attenuation reduction), and Input 3 blinking (1 dB of attenuation reduction) indicate that the output attenuation has been reduced by a total of 25 dB (22 dB + 2 dB + 1 dB = 25 dB).

• At full volume, no attenuation is applied to the output and all input buttons are lit

steadily.

Example 10: Viewing and adjusting a local output volume level

In the following example, the audio output volume is viewed and adjusted. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action.

Because of the different volume display schemes, the output audio levels that result from the following example are shown three times:

• As displayed on a 32-input button switcher

• As displayed on a on 16-input button switcher

• As displayed on a 8-input button switchers

The 32-button drawings show the actions that led up to the display. 16-button and 8-button drawings show the volume display only, not the actions that caused it.

1. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button.

2. Select Audio mode: Press and hold the Audio button for approximately 2 seconds

until it blinks.

MTPX Plus Series • Operation 56

3. Select an output: Press and release the output 1 button.

1 2 6

17 18 12

1 2 3 4 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 27 28 29 30 31 32

•

O U

T P

T S

I N P U

T S

Each lit input button beyond input 1 indicates that 3 percent of the total input volume is applied to the output. The flashing button indicates an additional 1.5 percent.

39 dB attenuation

41.5% volume

Press the button. It lights green

In figure 32 through figure 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 figure 34 show the same 41.5 percent, 39 dB volume.

Figure 32. Select Output 1

Figure 33 shows the same volume as figure 32, but displayed on a 16-input-button switcher, such as an MTPX Plus 1616.

39 dB attenuation,

41.5% volume

INPUTS

1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 14

11 162

13 15

Figure 33. Volume Display on a 16-Input-Button Switcher

Figure 34 shows the same volume as figure 32, but displayed on a 12-input-button MTPX Plus 128.

39 dB attenuation,

41.5% volume

I N P U

Figure 34. Volume Display on a 12-Input-Button Switcher

2 3

6 7

NOTE: Volume is protected when front panel Lock mode 2 is selected. You can

view the volume in Lock mode 2 but you cannot change it from the front panel (see “Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes)” on page 59).

If front panel Lock mode 2 is selected and you try to perform step 4, the

actions are ignored and the Enter, Video, and Audio buttons flash.

MTPX Plus Series • Operation 57

4. Change the volume: Press and release the Esc (>) button once (see figure 35) to

ESC

1 2 3 4 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 27 28 29 30 31 32

I N P U T S

Decrease the audio attenuation (thereby increasing the audio level) that is applied to the output volume level by 1 dB per button push.

Each lit input button beyond input 1 indicates that 3 percent of the total input is applied to the output.

26 dB attenuation,

61% volume

Press the button

26 dB attenuation

–26 dB attenuation,

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

The Audio button stops blinking and lights steadily.

Press the button.

All input buttons and output buttons return to unlit or background illumination.

The Video button lights green.

increase the volume by 1.5%.

Press and release the Esc (>) button several more times (figure 3-57) to increase the

volume by 1.5% per button press. Note the input button indication changes that occur

each time the Esc (>) button is pressed and released.

NOTE: You can press and hold the Esc (>) or View (>) button to ramp the level up

or down by 3 dB per second to the high or low limit.

Figure 35 show the result of pressing the Esc (

) button a total of 13 times. In figure 35

through figure 37, the lit or blinking input buttons indicate 61 percent of the applied

audio input. The unlit input buttons indicate an audio volume attenuation of 26 dB.

Figure 35. Adjust the Output Audio Volume

Figure 36 shows the same volume (61%) as in figure 35, but displayed on a 16-input-button switcher, such as an MTPX Plus 168.

61% volume

INPUTS

1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Figure 36. Volume Display on a 16-Input-Button Switcher

10 14

11 162

13 15

Figure 37 shows the same volume (61%) as in figure 35, but displayed on a 12-input-button MTPX Plus 128.

I N P U

2 3

Figure 37. Volume Display on a 12-Input-Button Switcher

5. Exit Audio mode: Press and release the Audio button to (figure 3-60).

61% volume

6 7

MTPX Plus Series • Operation 58

Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes)

The matrix switcher has three levels of front panel security lock that limit the operation of the switcher from the front panel. The three levels are:

• Lock mode 0 — The front panel is completely unlocked. All front panel functions are

available.

• Lock mode 1 — All changes are locked from the front panel (except for setting Lock

mode 2). Some functions can be viewed.

• Lock mode 2 — Basic functions are unlocked. Advanced features are locked and can be

viewed only.

Basic functions consist of:

• Making ties

• Saving and recalling presets

• Setting input audio gain and attenuation

• Changing Lock modes

Advanced functions consist of:

• Creating I/O groups

• Setting audio output mutes

• Setting audio output volume

• Setting the rear panel remote port protocol and baud rate

• Setting the audio/RS-232 input format (audio or RS-232)

NOTE: The switcher is shipped from the factory in Lock mode 2.

Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 0

NOTE: If the switcher is in Lock mode 0 or mode 1, this procedure selects mode 2.

If the switcher is in Lock mode 2, this procedure selects mode 0 (unlocks the

Toggle the lock on and off by pressing and holding the Enter button, the Video button, and

the Audio button simultaneously for approximately 2 seconds (see figure 38).

Press and hold the Enter, Video, and Audio buttons simultaneously to turn on Lock mode 2 or to toggle between mode 2 and mode 0.

ENTER

Figure 38. Toggle Front Panel Lock Between Mode 2 and Mode 0

switcher).

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

2 seconds

ENTER

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

The Enter, Video, and Audio buttons blink twice to indicate the mode change. Release the buttons.

MTPX Plus Series • Operation 59

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 procedure selects mode 2.

If the switcher is in Lock mode 2, this procedure selects mode 1.

Toggle the lock on and off by pressing and holding the Video button and the Audio button

simultaneously for approximately 2 seconds (see figure 39).

Press and hold the Video and Audio buttons simultaneously to turn on Lock mode 2 or to toggle between mode 1 and mode 2.

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

2 seconds

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

The Video and Audio buttons blink twice to indicate the mode change. Release the buttons.

Figure 39. Toggle Front Panel Lock Between Mode 2 and Mode 1

Performing a System Reset from the Front Panel

The front panel reset is identical to issuing the EZXXX} SIS command (see the “Programming Guide” section). A system reset performs the following functions:

NOTE: System reset does not reset the Internet protocol (IP) settings or replace user-

installed firmware.

• Clears all ties and presets

• Clears all audio or RS-232 mutes

• Resets all I/O grouping

• Resets all input level/peaking to zero

• Resets all input and output skew adjustments to zero.

• Resets all output pre-peaking to off

• Disables all RS-232 output inserts

• Sets all audio/RS-232 wire pair inputs to audio

• Resets all input audio levels to unity gain (0 dB)

• Sets all output volume levels to 100% (0 dB of attenuation)

NOTE: The system reset clears most image and audio adjustments. If you want to save

these settings, use the Matrix Switchers Control Program and the File > Save

MATRIX settings as...

selection before you perform this reset (see the

“Matrix Software” section.

MTPX Plus Series • Operation 60

Reset the switcher to the factory default settings by pressing and holding the Video button

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

Press and hold the Video and Audio buttons simultaneously while you apply power to the switcher.

Release the Video and Audio buttons.

Power

The switcher flashes the button indicators and then turns them off.

Continue to hold the Video and Audio buttons until all input and output buttons return to unlit and the Video and Audio buttons turn on.

1 2 3 16

17 18 19 32

I N P U T S

Press and hold the buttons.

After the illumination status of the buttons change (after approximately 2 seconds), release the buttons.

and Audio button simultaneously while you apply AC power to the switcher (see figure 40).

Figure 40. System Reset

NOTE: If background illumination was turned on before the reset, the I/O and control

buttons are unlit after the reset. But, when you cycle power, background

illumination returns to as selected.

Background Illumination

The buttons on the front panel can be set to provide amber background illumination at all times or the background illumination can be turned off. To toggle the background illumination on or off, press and hold the Input 1 and Input 2 buttons simultaneously for approximately 2 seconds (see figure 41).

Figure 41. Toggle Background Illumination on or off

MTPX Plus Series • Operation 61

Defining the Audio/RS-232 Wire Pair

2 seconds

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

C O N T R O L

PRESET

ENTER

ESCVIEW

C O N T R O L

PRESET

ENTER

ESCVIEW

1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

INPUTS

Press and hold the buttons.

All Control buttons light with one flashing.

Both I/O buttons light with one flashing.

Unlit input buttons indicate that the audio/RS-232 twisted wire pair of the input is configured as audio. Red input buttons indicate that the audio/RS-232 twisted wire pair of the input is configured as RS-232.

Unlit Unlit Unlit Unlit Unlit Unlit

Red

Unlit Unlit Unlit

NOTE: The Control and I/O buttons indicate the baud rate and protocol. See “Selecting

the Rear Panel Remote Port Protocol and Baud Rate”, later in this section.

1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

INPUTS

Press the button to toggle the audio/RS-232 wire pair configuration (to audio, in this example).

C O N T R O L

PRESET

ENTER

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

ESCVIEW

All Control, I/O, Input, and Output buttons return to unlit or background illumination.

Press an

output button.

NOTE: The TP audio/RS-232 input wire pair configurations are protected when front

panel Lock mode 2 is selected. You can view the configurations in Lock mode 2 but you cannot adjust them from the front panel (see “Setting the Front

Panel Locks (Executive Modes)” on page 59).

The switcher is compatible with MTPs that transmit and receive mono audio and those that

transmit and receive RS-232 serial data. You must configure the switcher for the appropriate

audio/RS-232 input for each TP input. The audio/RS-232 settings for each TP input can be viewed and changed from the front panel.

View and configure the TP input audio/RS-232 configuration settings for the switcher as

follows:

1. Select Serial Port and Audio/RS-232 Input Configuration mode: Simultaneously

press and hold all Control buttons (Enter, Preset, View, and Esc).

2. Release the Control buttons.

NOTE: If front panel Lock mode 2 is selected and you try to perform step 3, the

actions are ignored and the Enter, Video, and Audio buttons flash (see

“Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes)” on page 59).

3. Change the audio/RS-232 wire pair configuration for an input: Press and release

the input button to toggle the configuration for that input.

4. Exit the Serial Port and Audio/RS-232 Input Configuration mode: Press and release

an output button.

MTPX Plus Series • Operation 62

Selecting the Rear Panel Remote Port Protocol and Baud Rate

2 seconds

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

•

C O N T R O L

PRESET

ENTER

ESCVIEW

C O N T R O L

PRESET

ENTER

ESCVIEW

The flashing Control button indicates the baud rate as follows: Enter — 9600 Preset — 19200 View — 38400 Esc — 115200

The flashing I/O button indicates the protocol as follows: Video — RS-232 Audio — RS-422/RS-485

In this example, the port is set to RS-232 at 9600 baud.

All Control buttons light with one flashing.

Both I/O buttons light with one flashing.

Press and hold the buttons.

NOTES: • The Input buttons indicate

the configuration of the secondary wire pairs. See “Selecting the TP wire

pair secondary input”,

earlier in this section.

• The MTPX Plus 128 is RS-232 only. For this switcher, the Video and Audio button indications have no meaning.

C O N T R O L

PRESET

ENTER

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

ESC VIEW

Press and release the button(s) to configure the port as follows: Baud rate: Enter — 9600 Preset — 19200 View — 38400 Esc — 115200

Serial protocol: Video — RS-232 Audio — RS-422/RS-485

The selected buttons blink and the others remain lit. In this example, the port is set to RS-422 at 38400 baud.

NOTE: The MTPX Plus 128 is RS-232 only.

For this switcher, the Video and Audio button indications have no meaning.

C O N T R O L

PRESET

ENTER

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

ESCVIEW

All Control, I/O, Input, and Output buttons return to unlit or background illumination.

Press an

output button.

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 from the front panel.

View and configure the serial communications settings as follows:

1. Select Serial Port and Audio/RS-232 Input Configuration mode: Simultaneously

press and hold all Control buttons (Enter, Preset, View, and Esc).

2. Release the Control buttons.

NOTE: If front panel Lock mode 2 is selected and you try to perform step 3, the

actions are ignored and the Enter, Video, and Audio buttons flash (see

“Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes)” on page 59).

3. Change a value: Press and release the button that relates to the desired value.

4. Exit the Serial Port and Audio/RS-232 Input Configuration mode: Press and release

an output button.

MTPX Plus Series • Operation 63

Rear Panel Operations

Power

RESET

Press and hold the button while you apply power.

Release the Reset button.

The switcher flashes the front panel button indicators green, red, and amber and then turns them off.

Continue to hold the Reset button until all input and output buttons return to either unlit or to background illumination and the Video and Audio buttons turn on.

The rear panel has a Reset button that initiates four levels of resets (numbered 1, 3, 4, and 5

for the sake of comparison with an Extron IPL product). The Reset button is recessed, 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 the reset modes carefully. Using the wrong reset mode may result

NOTE: The reset modes listed on the next page close all open IP and Telnet connections

Performing a Hard Reset (Reset 1)

The hard reset function restores the switcher to the base firmware that it was shipped with. After a hard reset, events do not automatically start, but user settings and files are restored.

Perform a hard reset as follows:

NOTE: The hard reset restores the factory-installed firmware. The switcher reverts

in unintended loss of flash memory programming, port reassignment, or a controller reboot.

and close all sockets. Also, the following modes are separate functions, not a continuation from Mode 1 to Mode 5.

to that factory firmware the next time power is cycled off and on unless a firmware update is performed before the power cycle.

1. If necessary, turn off power to the switcher.

2. Press and hold the Reset button on the rear panel while you apply AC power to the

switcher (see figure 42).

Figure 42. Hard Reset

MTPX Plus Series • Operation 64

Table 7.

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 from the mode 1 reset. If you want to use the factory default firmware, you must upload that version again (see the “Matrix

Software”section for

details on uploading firmware).

Reset Mode Comparison/Summary

The switcher reverts to the factory default firmware. Event scripting will not start if the

switcher is powered on in this mode. All user files and settings (such as drivers, adjustments, and IP settings) are maintained.

NOTE: If you do not want to update

firmware, or you performed a mode 1 reset by mistake, cycle power to the switcher to return to the firmware version that was running before

the mode 1 reset. Use the 0Q SIS

command to confirm that the factory default firmware is no longer running (look for the asterisk [*] following the version number.

Use mode 1 to revert

to the factory default firmware version if incompatibility issues arise with user-loaded firmware.

3 Hold down the Reset button for about 3

seconds, until the Reset LED blinks once,

then press and release Reset (<1 second) within 1 second.

4 Hold down the Reset button for about

6 seconds, until the Reset LED blinks

twice (once at 3 seconds and again at 6 seconds). Then press and release Reset (<1 second) within 1 second.

5 Hold down the Reset button for about

9 seconds, until the Reset LED blinks

three times (once at 3 seconds, again at 6 seconds, and then again at 9 seconds). Then press and release Reset (<1 second) within 1 second.

NOTE: Mode 5 reset clears

most adjustments. To save these settings,

use the Windows-

based Matrix Switchers Control Program and the

File

Save MATRIX

settings as...

selection before you perform this reset (See the “Matrix Software” section.

Mode 3 turns events on or off. During resetting,

the Reset LED flashes 2 times if events are starting, 3

times if events are stopping.

Mode 4:

•

Enables ARP capability.

• Sets the IP address to the factory default.

• Sets the subnet address to the factory default.

• Sets the gateway address to the factory default.

• Sets port mapping to the factory default.

• Turns DHCP off.

• Turn events off.

The Reset LED flashes four times in quick succession

during the reset.

Mode 5 performs a complete reset to factory defaults (with the exception of the firmware):

• Does everything mode 4 does.

• Resets most all real time adjustments, including:

clears all ties and presets, clears all audio or RS-232 mutes, clears all I/O grouping, clears all input level/peaking, clears all skew adjustments, clears all output pre-peaking, disables all RS-232 output inserts, sets all audio/RS-232 wire pairs to audio, clears all audio settings.

• Resets all IP options.

• Removes/clears all files for the switcher.

The reset LED flashes four times in quick succession

during the reset.

Mode 3 is useful for troubleshooting.

Mode 4 enables you to set IP address information using ARP and the MAC address.

Mode 5 is useful if you want to start over with configuration and uploading or to replace events.

MTPX Plus Series • Operation 65

Performing Soft System Resets (Resets 3, 4, and 5)

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

RESET

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

RESET

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

RESET

Release, then immediately press and release again.

IP Settings

Reset

6 seconds

Absolute Reset

9 seconds

Press and hold the Reset button.

3 seconds

Events Reset

(Mode 4)

(Mode 5)

(Mode 1)

Front panel I/O buttons flash once.

Reset LED flashes once.

Release, then immediately press and release again.

Reset LED flashes twice.

Press and hold the Reset button.

Reset LED flashes

three times.

Front panel I/O buttons flash twice.

Front panel I/O buttons flash three times.

Perform a soft reset of the switcher as follows:

1. Use a small screwdriver to press and hold the rear panel Reset button until the front

panel Video and Audio buttons blink the number of times for the desired reset: once

(events reset), twice (system reset), or three times (absolute reset) (see figure 43).

Figure 43. Soft System Resets

2. Release the Reset button and then immediately press and release the Reset button

again. Nothing happens if the second momentary press does not occur within 1 second.

MTPX Plus Series • Operation 66

Optimizing the Audio

Each audio level for each input can be adjusted within a range of -18 dB to +24 dB, so there are no noticeable volume differences between sources and for the best headroom 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:

1. Connect audio sources to all desired inputs and connect the local audio outputs to

output devices such as audio players. See “Signal inputs”, in the “Installation” section. For best results, wire all of the inputs and the outputs balanced.

2. Power on the audio sources, the switcher, and the audio players.

3. Switch among the inputs (see “Creating a configuration”, on page 31), listening to

the audio with a critical ear or measuring the output audio level with test equipment, such as a VU meter.

4. As necessary, adjust the input audio level of each input (see “Viewing and Adjusting

the Input Audio Level”, on page 48) so that the approximate output level is the same

for all selected inputs.

5. Tie an audio input to each local audio output.

6. As necessary, adjust the output audio level of each output (see “Viewing and

Adjusting the Local Output Volume”, on page 53).

Video Adjustments

Image adjustments are available via SIS commands, the Matrix Switchers Control Program, and the built-in HTML pages. See “Optimizing the Video” in the “Matrix Software” section.

Troubleshooting

This section recommends what to do if you have problems operating the switcher.

1. Ensure that all devices are plugged in and powered on.

2. Check to see if one or more outputs are muted.

3. Ensure an active input is selected for output on the switcher.

4. Ensure that the proper signal format is supplied.

5. Check the cabling and make corrections as necessary.

6. Call the Extron S3 Sales and Technical Support Hotline if necessary. See the end of this

guide for the phone number in your region of the world.

MTPX Plus Series • Operation 67

Configuration Worksheets

1 2345678

12345678

91011

12 13

Input sources

Output destinations

Preset # Title: Video: Audio:

Fill in the preset number and use colors, dashes, etc., to make connecting lines. Indicate if the configuration is for video, audio , or both.

Classroom

#1 VCR

USP 405

Audio

PC 2

RGB 202

PC 1

RGB 202

Weekly status mtg 3

Camera

Camera/

mic - Main

podium

Main hall

FP #1

Main hall

FP #2

Podium

monitor

Sound

system

Sound

system

VCR

(VSC 500)

DA 6

Classroom

#2 VCR

USP 405

Laptop

RGB 202

Rack DVD

(USP 405)

VTG 300

Rather than trying to remember the configuration for each preset, use worksheets to record 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. Cross out all unused or inactive inputs and outputs. Use

different colors for video and audio.

NOTE: All of the equipment in the following examples is connected through the

appropriate MTP transmitter or receiver.

Worksheet Example 1: System equipment

Figure 44 shows a portion of a worksheet for an MTPX Plus 1616 in a fictional organization with the system hardware annotated. Inputs 10, 11, and 13 have no connection in this organization, so they are crossed out on the worksheet. Similarly, outputs 7 and 9 through 16 are crossed out.

Figure 44. Worksheet Example 1: System Equipment

Inputs include PCs, an audio CD player, cameras, and an Extron VTG 300. Output devices include monitors, projectors, a stereo, and a VCR for recording presentations.

The VTG 300 video test generator connected to input 12 enables a video test pattern to be

sent to one, several, or all output devices for problem isolation or adjustment purposes. An audio test tape or CD could be used in a similar manner to check out the audio components.

MTPX Plus Series • Operation 68

Worksheet Example 2: Daily Configuration

1 2345678

12345678

91011

12 13

Input sources

Output destinations

Preset # Title: Video: Audio:

Fill in the preset number and use colors, dashes, etc., to make connecting lines. Indicate if the configuration is for video, audio , or both.

Classroom

#1 VCR

USP 405

Audio

PC 2

RGB 202

PC 1

RGB 202

Weekly status mtg 3

Camera

Camera/

mic - Main

podium

Main hall

FP #1

Main hall

FP #2

Podium

monitor

Sound

system

Sound

system

VCR

(VSC 500)

DA 6

Classroom

#2 VCR

USP 405

Laptop

RGB 202

Rack DVD

(USP 405)

VTG 300

Figure 45 continues from worksheet example 1 by showing the video and audio ties that

make up the configuration of preset 1. Black lines shows video ties and red lines show the

audio ties.

Figure 45. Worksheet Example 2: Daily Configuration

In this example:

• The image of the presenter, from the main podium camera (input 1), is:

• Displayed in the main hall (output 1)

• Displayed in the lobby via a distribution amplifier (output 8)

• Tied to the VCR (output 6)

• The presenter has a presentation on her laptop computer (input 4) that is:

• Displayed in the main hall (output 2)

• Displayed locally on the podium (output 3)

• The audio from the microphone the presenter uses (input 3) is:

• Played in the hall (output 1)

• Played in the conference room (output 4)

• Sent to the VCR (output 6)

• Classical music from the CD player (input 5) is:

• Played in the background in the main hall on sound system #2 (output 5)

• Played in the lobby via a distribution amplifier (output 8)

MTPX Plus Series • Operation 69

Worksheet Example 3: Test configuration

1 2345678

12345678

91011

12 13

Input sources

Output destinations

Preset # Title: Video: Audio:

Fill in the preset number and use colors, dashes, etc., to make connecting lines. Indicate if the configuration is for video, audio , or both.

Classroom

#1 VCR

USP 405

Audio

PC 2

RGB 202

PC 1

RGB 202

Weekly status mtg 3

Camera

Camera/

mic - Main

podium

Main hall

FP #1

Main hall

FP #2

Podium

monitor

Sound

system

Sound

system

VCR

(VSC 500)

DA 6

Classroom

#2 VCR

USP 405

Laptop

RGB 202

Rack DVD

(USP 405)

VTG 300

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 Extron 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 audio systems (outputs 1, 2, 4, 5, and 8).

Figure 46. Worksheet Example 3: Test Configuration

MTPX Plus Series • Operation 70

1 2 345678 910111213141516

26 27 28 29 30 31 32

Input sources

Output destinations

Preset # Title: Video: Audio:

Fill in the preset number and use colors, or dashes, etc. to mak e connecting lines .

Indicate if the configuration is for Video, Audio, or both.

1 2 345678 910111213141516

26 27 28 29 30 31 32

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

32-button Switchers Configuration Worksheet

MTPX Plus Series • Operation 71

12 13 14 15 16

10 12 13 14 15 16

91011

Input sources

Output destinations

16-button Switchers Configuration Worksheet

1 2345678

12345678

Preset # Title: Video: Audio:

Fill in the preset number and use colors, or dashes, etc. to mak e connecting lines .

Indicate if the configuration is for video , audio , or both.

MTPX Plus Series • Operation 72

Programming 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 Tables

• Command/Response Table for SIS Commands

• Command Response Table for IP-specific SIS Commands

• Special Characters

MTPX Plus Series • Programming Guide 73

Local Host-Control 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 HyperTerminal utility, an RS-232

capable PDA, or a control system. These ports make remote control of the switcher possible using a direct connection. The local ports are:

NOTES: • The rear panel and front panel ports are independent of one another. A

front panel Configuration port connection and a rear panel Remote port connection can be active at the same time.

• The serial port protocol of both Remote ports and the 2.5 mm stereo jack

Configuration port is:

• 9600 baud • No parity • 8-bit

• No flow control • 1 stop bit

• See “Selecting the Rear Panel Remote Port Protocol and Baud Rate“,

in the “Operation” section to configure the rear panel Remote port from the front panel.

• Extron recommends leaving the serial ports at 9600 baud only.

• The rear panel Remote (serial) port (see “Remote Connection“ in the “Installation”

section)

• MTPX Plus 128 — An RS-232 only port, a 3-pole captive screw connector

• All other MTPX Plus models — An RS-232 / RS-422 port, a 9-pin D female

connector

• The front panel Configuration port (see “Front Panel Configuration Port“ in the

“Installation” section)

• MTPX Plus 128 — A mini USB B port. A standard USB cable and the Extron

DataViewer utility, version 2.0 or newer, can be used for connection to the

Configuration port.

NOTE: Before you use the MTPX Plus 128 Configuration (USB) port for

the first time, you need to install and activate the USB driver on

your computer. The simplest way to do this is to install version 8.0 or newer of the Matrix Switchers Control Program and then run the Found New Hardware Wizard (see “Installing the Software“ and “Activating a USB port for the first time“ in the “Matrix Software“ section).

• All other MTPX Plus models — A 2.5 mm mini stereo jack (RS-232 only) port

NOTE: The optional 9-pin D to 2.5 mm mini jack TRS RS-232 cable, part

#70-335-01 can be used for connection to the Configuration port.

MTPX Plus Series • Programming Guide 74

Ethernet (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 — Direct connection between the computer and the MTPX Plus

switcher.

• Patch (straight-through) cable — Connection of the MTPX Plus switcher to an

Ethernet LAN.

Default IP addresses

To access the MTPX Plus switcher via the LAN port, you need the IP address for the unit, and may need the subnet mask and the gateway address. If the IP address has been changed to an address comprised of words and characters, you can determine the actual numeric IP address using the ping (ICMP) utility (see “Ethernet Link” on page 146 for more details). If the addresses have not been changed, the factory-specified defaults are:

• IP address 192.168.254.254 • Subnet mask 255.255.0.0

• Gateway address 0.0.0.0

Establishing a Connection

Establish a network connection to an MTPX Plus switcher as follows:

1. Open a TCP socket to port 23 using the IP address of the switcher.

NOTE: If the local system administrators have not changed the value, the factory-

specified default, 192.168.254.254, is the correct value for this field.

The switcher responds with a copyright message including the date, the name of the product, firmware version, part number, and the current date/time.

NOTES: • If the switcher is not password-protected, the device is ready to accept

• If the switcher is password-protected, a password prompt appears below

2. If the switcher is password protected, enter the appropriate administrator or user

password. If the password is accepted, the switcher responds with Login User or Login

Administrator

If the password is not accepted, the Password prompt reappears.

SIS commands immediately after it sends the copyright message.

the copyright message.

Connection Timeouts

The Ethernet link times out after a designated period of time of no communications. By

default, this timeout value is set to five minutes but the value can be changed. See the

Configure port timeout SIS commands on page 95.

NOTE: Extron recommends leaving the default timeout at 5 minutes and periodically

issuing the Query (Q) command to keep the connection active. If there are long idle periods, Extron recommends disconnecting the socket and reopening the

connection when another command must be sent.

MTPX Plus Series • Programming Guide 75

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. To maximize performance of an IP Link device, the number of connections should stay low and unnecessary open sockets should be closed.

Using Verbose Mode

Telnet connections to an MTPX Plus switcher can be used to monitor for changes that occur on the switcher, such as front panel operations and SIS commands from other telnet sockets or a serial port. For a telnet session to receive change notices from the switcher, the telnet session must be in verbose mode 1 or 3. See the Verbose Mode SIS command on page 95. In verbose mode 3, the telnet socket reports changes in messages that resemble SIS command responses.

Host-to-Switcher Instructions

The switcher accepts SIS (Simple Instruction Set) commands through the RS-232 port. SIS commands consist of one or more characters per command field. They do not require any

special characters to begin or end the command character sequence. Each switcher response to an SIS command ends with a carriage return and a line feed (CR/LF = ]), which signals

the end of the response character string. A string is one or more characters.

Switcher-initiated Messages

When a local event such as a front panel operation or an IR 501 command string occurs, the

switcher responds by sending a message to the host. The switcher-initiated messages are listed below (underlined).

The switcher does not expect a response from the host, but, for example, the host program might request a new status.

The switcher initiates the copyright message when it is first powered on or when a connection via Internet protocol (IP) is established. Vx.xx is the firmware version number and 60-nnnn-01 is the switcher part number.

NOTE: {Day, date, time} are only reported if the connection is via the LAN port.

Password:

The switcher initiates the password message immediately after the copyright message when the controlling system is connected using TCP/IP or Telnet and the switcher is password protected. This message means that the switcher requires an administrator or user level password before it will perform the commands entered via this link. The switcher repeats the password message response for every entry other than a valid password until a valid password is entered.

]

The switcher initiates the login message when a correct administrator or user password has been entered. If the user and administrator passwords are the same, the switcher defaults to administrator privileges.

]

MTPX Plus Series • Programming Guide 76

Qik

]

The switcher initiates the Qik message when a front panel tie creation has occurred.

Sprnn

]

The switcher initiates the Spr message when a memory preset has been saved from the front panel. “nn” is the preset number.

Rprnn

]

The switcher initiates the Rpr message when a memory preset has been recalled from the front panel. “nn” is the preset number.

Innn•Audxx

The switcher initiates the Aud message when a front panel input audio level change has occurred. “n” is the input number and “xx” is the dB level.

Outnn•Volxx The switcher initiates the Vol message when a front panel output audio volume change has

occurred. nn is the output number and xx is the volume level.

Amtnn*x

The switcher initiates the Amt message when an audio or RS-232 output mute is toggled on or off from the front panel. nn is the output number and x is the mute status: 1 = on,

0 = off.

Exen

]

The switcher initiates the Exe message when the front panel security lockout (executive

mode) is toggled on or off from the front panel. “n” is the executive mode: 0, 1, or 2.

]

Switcher Error Responses

When the switcher receives an SIS command and determines that it is valid, it performs the

command and sends a response to the host device. If the switcher is unable to perform the command because the command is invalid or contains invalid parameters, the switcher returns an error response to the host. The error response codes are:

E01 — Invalid input channel number (out of range) E10 — Invalid command E11 — Invalid preset number (out of range) E12 — Invalid output number (out of range) E13 — Invalid value (out of range) E14 — Invalid command for this configuration E17 — Timeout (caused only by direct write of global presets) E21 — Invalid room number E22 — Busy E24 — Privileges violation (Users have access to all view and read commands (other than the

administrator password), and can create ties, presets, and audio or RS-232 mutes

E25 — Device not present E26 — Maximum number of connections exceeded E27 — Invalid event number E28 — Bad filename / file not found

MTPX Plus Series • Programming Guide 77

Using the Command and Response Tables

The command and response table begins on page 80.

Space

Symbols used in the table represent variables in the command and response fields. Command and response examples are shown throughout the table.

With the exception of the audio

input gain and attenuation commands, the SIS commands are not case sensitive. The ASCII to

HEX conversion table at right is for

use with the command and response table.

Symbol definitions

] = Carriage return/line feed } = Carriage return (no line feed)

| = Pipe (can be used interchangeably with the } character)

• = space

E = Escape key

W = Can be used interchangeable with the E character

X! = Input number (for tie) X@ = Output number 01 – ( X# = TP input number 01 X$ = Audio/RS-232 wire pair input type 0 = audio 1 = RS-232 X% = RS-232 output insert port MTPX Plus 128, 168, 816, 1616 01 – 08

X^ = RS-232 output insert status 0 = disabled 1 = enabled X& = Input signal level/peaking range 000 – 255 X* = Input number 01 – ( X( = Threshold 0 = outside of threshold 1 = within threshold X1) = Skew adjustment range 00 – 31 (each step = 2ns) X1! = Video plane 0 = red 2 = blue

X1@ = Pre-peakable output number MTPX Plus 168 01 – 04

X1# = Mute, pre-peaking, Lock mode, power supply 0 = off/mode 0/not OK 2 = mode 2

X1$ = DDC value (EDID): 00 = Automatic 18 = 1366 x 768 @ 60 Hz

00 – (maximum number of inputs for your model) (00 = untied)

maximum number of outputs for your model)

– (maximum number of TP inputs for your model)

MTPX Plus 1632, 3216, 3232 01 – 16

maximum number of inputs for your model)

1 = green

MTPX Plus 128, 816, 1616, 3216 01 – 08 MTPX Plus 1632, 3232 01 – 16

1 = on/mode 1/OK

01 = Output 1 19 = 1400 x 1050 @ 50 Hz 02 = Output 2 20 = 1400 x 1050 @ 60 Hz 03 = 800 x 600 @ 50Hz 21 = 1440 X 900 @ 50 Hz 04 = 800 x 600 @ 60 Hz 22 = 1440 x 900 @ 60 Hz 05 = 1024 x 768 @ 50 Hz 23 = 1600 x 1200 @ 50 Hz 06 = 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz 24 = 1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz 07 = 1280 x 720 @ 50 Hz 25 = 1680 x 1050 @ 50 Hz 08 = 1280 x 720 @ 60 Hz 26 = 1680 x 1050 @ 60 Hz 09 = 1280 x 768 @ 50 Hz 27 = 1920 x 1080 @ 50 Hz 10 = 1280 x 768 @ 60 Hz 28 = 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz 11 = 1280 x 800 @ 50 Hz 29 = 1920 x 1200 @ 50 Hz 12 = 1280 x 800 @ 60 Hz 30 = 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz 13 = 1280 x 1024 @ 50 Hz 31 = User dened 14 = 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz 32 = User dened 15 = 1360 x 768 @ 50 Hz 33 = User dened 16 = 1360 x 768 @ 60 Hz 34 = User dened 17 = 1366 x 768 @ 50 Hz

ASCII to Hex Conversion Table

•

MTPX Plus Series • Programming Guide 78

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* = Local audio output number 1 – 2 (MTPX Plus 128)

1 – 4 (other matrix sizes 1616 and smaller) 1 – 8 (matrix sizes 1632 and larger)

X1( = Volume adjustment range 0 – 64 (1 dB/step except for 0-to-1, which is 13 dB) (default = 64 [0 dB])

(See the table on page 84.)

X2) = Audio gain 0 – 24 (1 dB/step) X2! = Numeric dB value –18 to +24 (45 steps of gain or attenuation) (Default = 0 dB) X2@ = Audio attenuation 1 – 18 (1 dB/step) X2# = Global or room preset # 00 - 32 (global) or 00-10 (room) (0 = current conguration)

NOTE: A Room preset is a stored configuration with all of the outputs assigned to a single room. When a room preset is recalled from

memory, it becomes the current configuration.

X2$ = Name 12 characters maximum for input, output, and global preset names

11 characters maximum for room preset names Upper- and lower-case alphanumeric characters and _ / and spaces are valid.

NOTE: The HTML language reserves certain characters for specific functions (see “Special Characters“ on page 95).

X2% = Room # (for room presets) 10 max. (each can have up to 10 presets (X2#s) assigned)

NOTE: A Room is a subset of operator-selected outputs that relate to each other. The MTPX Plus switchers support up to 10 rooms, each of

which can consist of from 1 to 16 outputs.

X2^ = Group # (for I/O grouping) 1 through 4 groups (0 = no group)

X2& = Audio or RS-232 mute: 0 = no mutes 2 = audio or RS-232 mute X2* = Local input select DIP switch status 0 = RJ-45 position 1 = local input position X2( = Number of inputs 8, 12, 16, or 32 X3) = Number of outputs 8, 16, or 32 X3! = Part number 60-nnn-nn or 60-nnnn-nn X3@ = Firmware version number to second decimal place (x.xx) X3# = Verbose rmware version-description-upload date/time (see the Query ﬁrmware version (verbose) command on page 91). X3$ = Voltage Positive or negative voltage and magnitude X3% = Internal temperature Degrees Fahrenheit X3^ = Fan speed RPM

MTPX Plus Series • Programming Guide 79

Command and Response Table 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 switches simultaneously.

• The matrix switchers support 1-, 2-, and 3-digit numeric entries (1*1, 02*02, or 001*001).

• The & tie command for RGB and the % tie command for video can be used interchangeably on the matrix switchers).

Tie input X! to output X@, video (V) and audio (A)

Example:

Tie input (video) only

Tie input

Quick multiple tie

Tie input to all outputs, video and audio

to output X@, RGB

Example (see last Note bullet, above):

to output X@, video only

Example (see last Note bullet, above):

to output X@, audio only

Example:

X!*X@

! OutX@•InX!•All

1*3!

X!*X@

& OutX@•InX!•RGB

10*4&

X!*X@

% OutX@•InX!•Vid

7*5%

X!*X@

$ OutX@•InX!•Aud

12*4$

E+QX!*X@ E

+Q3*4!3*5%3*6$

*! InX!•All

5*!

!...X!*X@$

}

Out03•In01•All

Out04•In10•RGB

Out05•In07•Vid

Out04•In12•Aud Qik Qik

In05•All

] ]

]

Tie the video and audio for input X! to

output Tie input 1 video and audio to output 3. Audio breakaway.

Tie input 10 RGB to output 4.

Audio breakaway. Tie input 7 video to output 5.

Audio breakaway. Tie input 12 audio to output 4.

Tie input 3 video and audio to output 4, tie input 3 video to output 5, and tie input 3 audio to output 6.

Tie input 5 video and audio to all outputs.

NOTE: 0*! clears all ties.

Tie input to all outputs, RGB (video)

only

Example (see last Note bullet, above):

Tie input to all outputs, video only

Example (see last Note bullet, above):

Tie input to all outputs, audio only

*& InX!•RGB

8*&

*% InX!•Vid

10*%

*$ InX!•Aud

In08•RGB

In10•Vid

]

Audio breakaway.

Tie input 8 RGB to all outputs.

Audio breakaway. Tie input 10 video to all outputs.

Audio breakaway.

Read ties

NOTE: The & read tie command for RGB and the % read tie command for video can be used interchangeably on the matrix switchers.

Read RGB (video) output tie

Read video output tie Read audio output tie

NOTE: X! = Input number 00 – (maximum number of inputs for your model) (00 = untied)

X@ X@ X@

& % $

X@ = Output number 01 – (maximum number of outputs for your model)

X!] X!] X!]

RGB input X! is tied to output X@. Video input X! is tied to output X@.

udio input X! is tied to output X@.

MTPX Plus Series • Programming Guide 80

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)

Command Function

SIS Command

(Host to Unit)

Audio/RS-232 TP input (wire pair 3 and 6) conﬁguration

NOTE: The RS-232 output insert ports, when enabled (

For the MTPX Plus 128, these commands are valid for inputs 5 through 12 only.

Conﬁgure input as audio

Conﬁgure input as RS-232

Read TP input conﬁguration

*0\ TypX**0

*1\ TypX**1

EX%

RS-232 output inserts enable

Disable an RS-232 output insert port

Enable an RS-232 output insert port

Read RS-232 output insert status

EX%

}

*0Lrpt

}

*1Lrpt

} X^]

Lrpt

Input signal level/peaking and auto calibrate

Set input signal level

Increment input peaking

Decrement input peaking Read input peaking setting

Execute auto calibration

EX**X&

EX*

+Ipek

EX*

-Ipek

EX*

Ipek

EX*

*0AADJ

}

Ipek

}

} X&]

}

NOTES: • Before issuing the auto calibration command:

1. Disconnect the power and RJ-45 cables at the MTP transmitter connected to X*.

2. Connect the two cables to the MTP signal generator (included with most models,

optional for the MTPX Plus 128).

3. If the input cable is longer than 300 feet (90 m), place the Pre-Peak switch on the MTP

signal generator to on (up when the RJ-45 connector on the signal generator is to the right as shown at right). If the cable is shorter than 300 feet (90 m), place the switch down.

• The MTP signal generator does not work on cable lengths over 400 feet (120 m). Set the level/

peaking to its maximum value of 255.

Response

(Unit to Host)

*1Lrpt}), override the audio/RS-232 TP input configurations.

]

X$]

LrptX%*0

LrptX%*1

IpekX**

AadjX**2] {start} Qik Aadj Ipek

]

X&]

]

{tie creation}

X**X(]

X**X&]

{new value}

{ﬁnished}

Additional description

Deﬁne the audio/RS-232 input as audio, such as provided by an MTP

15HD A transmitter.

Deﬁne the audio/RS-232 input as serial communications, such as provided by

an MTP 15HD RS transmitter.

Show the audio/RS-232 wire pair input deﬁnition.

Disable the RS-232 insert on the X% output.

Enable the RS-232 insert on the X%

output. Show the status of the RS-232 output

insert.

Set a speciﬁc pre-peak level for the TP input.

Increase the input pre-peaking level by 1

Decrease the pre-peaking level by 1.

Tie input adjust the peaking on input value in the response reports whether the adjustment value was within or outside of the threshold.

to output 1 and auto

Pre-Peak is on

. The X(

NOTE: X# = TP input number 01 – (maximum number of TP inputs for your model)

X$ = Audio/RS-232 wire pair input type 0 = audio

1 = RS-232

X% = RS-232 output insert port MTPX Plus 128, 168, 816, 1616 01 – 08

MTPX Plus 1632, 3216, 3232 01 – 16

X^ = RS-232 output insert status 0 = disabled

1 = enabled

X& = Input signal level/peaking range 000 – 255 X* = Input number 01 – (maximum number of inputs for your model) X( = Threshold 0 = outside of threshold 1 = within threshold

MTPX Plus Series • Programming Guide 81

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)

Command Function

SIS Command

(Host to Unit)

Response

(Unit to Host)

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

Example:

Increment one input skew adjustment value

Example:

Decrement one input skew adjustment value

Read input skew adjustment values

EX#*X1)*X1)*X1)

2*0*0*4Iseq

EX#*X1!

EX#

+Iseq

2*2+Iseq

}

-Iseq

} X1)*X1)*X1)]

Iseq

}

Iseq

}

X#*X1)*X1)*X1)]

Iseq Iseq02*00*00*04

IseqX#*

Iseq02*00*00*05

IseqX#*

X1)*X1)*X1)]

EDID commands

NOTE: For the MTPX Plus 128, these commands are valid for inputs 1 through 4 only.

Assign EDID data to an input Assign EDID data to all inputs Save output #1 EDID data to a user-

deﬁned space View EDID data assigment

EAX**X1$

EA*X1$

ES*X1$

EA*X*

EDID

}

EDID

}

*EDID

}

EDID

} X1$]

EdidAX** EdidA0*

X1$]

EdidS

X1$]

Output pre-peaking

Set output pre-peaking on Set output pre-peaking off Read output pre-peaking setting

EX1@

}

*1Opek

}

*0Opek

} X1#]

Opek

Opek Opek

X1@*1]

X1@*0]

X1$]

]

Additional description

Set a speciﬁc skew adjustment for the TP

X1)

input. Set skew settings for input 2 as follows:

Red = 0 ns Green = 0 ns Blue = 8 ns (delayed 8 ns). Increase the

adjustment for input Increase the blue skew for input 2 by 2 ns

to 10 ns. Decrease the

for input

For this command, the be from 31 to 34.

Pre-peak the TP output. Do not pre-peak the TP output.

values are listed in RGB order.

X1!

plane skew

by 1 step (2 ns).

X1!

plane skew adjustment

by 1 step (2 ns).

X1$

value must

NOTE: X# = TP input number 01 – (maximum number of TP inputs for your model)

X* = Input number 01 – (maximum number of inputs for your model) X1) = Skew adjustment range 00 – 31 (each step = 2 ns) X1! = Video plane 0 = red

1 = green 2 = blue

X1@ = Pre-peakable output number MTPX Plus 168 01 – 04

MTPX Plus 128, 816, 1616, 3216 01 – 08 MTPX Plus 1632, 3232 01 – 16

X1# = Pre-peaking 0 = off

1 = on

X1$ = DDC value (EDID) See page 78.

MTPX Plus Series • Programming Guide 82

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)

Command Function

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 (

Set local output polarity (matrix size 816, 168, and 1616)

Example:

Set local output polarity (matrix size 128, 1632, 3216, and

3232)

Example:

Read local output sync settings (matrix size 816, 168, and 1616)

Read local output sync settings (matrix size 128, 1632, 3216, and

3232)

X1^

Output skew adjustment

Set all output skew adjustment values

Example:

Increment one output skew adjustment value

Decrement one output skew adjustment value

Example:

Read output skew adjustment values

SIS Command

(Host to Unit)

). Matrix sizes 128, 1632, 3216, and 3232 require the variable.

EX1&

0Opol

EX1^*X1&

2*0Opol

Opol

EX1^

EX@*X1)*X1)*X1)

2*0*0*4Oseq

EX@*X1!

2*2-Oseq

EX@

}

Opol

}

Opol

}

} X1&]

Opol

Oseq

}

+Oseq

}

-Oseq

}

} X1)*X1)*X1)]

Oseq

Response

(Unit to Host)

Opol

Opol0

Opol

Opol2*0

}

Oseq

Oseq02*0*0*4

OseqX@*

Oseq02*0*0*3

X1&]

]

X1^*X1&]

]

X@*X1)*X1)*X1)]

]

X1)*X1)*X1)]

]

Additional description

Set the horizontal and vertical sync polarity for a local output.

Set the local output to output negative horizontal and vertical sync.

Set the horizontal and vertical sync polarity for local output

Set local output 2 to output negative horizontal and vertical sync.

Set a speciﬁc skew adjustment for the TP output. order.

Set the output 2 skew settings as follows:

Red = 0 ns Green = 0 ns Blue = 8 ns (delayed 8 ns).

Increase the adjustment output

Decrease the adjustment output X@ by 1 step (2 ns).

Decrease the output 2 blue skew by 2 ns to 6 ns.

X1)

values are listed in RGB

X1!

X1^

plane skew

by 1 step (2 ns).

plane skew

NOTE: X@ = Output number 01 – (maximum number of outputs for your model)

X1) = Skew adjustment range 00 – 31 (each step = 2ns) X1! = Video plane 0 = red

1 = green 2 = blue

X1^ = Local video output number 1 or 2 (X1^ applies to matrix sizes 128, 1632, 3216, and 3232 only) X1& = Local output sync polarity 0 = H- / V- (default)

1 = H+ / V 2 = H- / V+ 3 = H+ / V+ 4 = No sync processing (composite, S-video, YUV)

MTPX Plus Series • Programming Guide 83

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)

Command Function

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

Example:

Increment volume

Example:

Decrement volume Read output volume

X19 X19 X19

dB of

attenuation

SIS Command

(Host to Unit)

X1**X1(

V Out

1*50v

X1*

+V Out

1+V

X1*

-V Out

X1*

Output

volume

Response

(Unit to Host)

X1*

Out01•Vol50

X1*

Out01•Vol51

X1*

X1(]

dB of

attenuation

•Vol

Output

volume

X1(]

]

X1(]

]

X1(]

76 0%00 01 02 03 04 05

5.5% 7%

8.5%

10%

11.5%

23 24 25 26 27

41 40 39 38 37

38.5% 40%

41.5% 43%

44.5%

Additional description

Set output 1 volume to 79%. Increment volume by 1 step.

Decrease volume by 1 step.

valuevaluevalue

45 46 47 48 49

dB of

attenuation

19 18 17 16 15

Output

volume

71.5% 73%

74.5% 76%

77.5%

06 07 08 09 10

58 57 56 55 54

13%

14.5% 16%

17.5% 19%

28 29 30 31 32

36 35 34 33 32

46%

47.5% 49%

50.5% 52%

50 51 52 53 54

14 13 12 11 10

79%

80.5% 82%

83.5% 85%

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

53 52 51 50 49 48 47 46 45 44 43 42

20.5% 22%

23.5% 25%

26.5% 28%

29.5% 31%

32.5% 34%

35.5% 37%

33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44

31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20

53.5% 55%

56.5% 58%

59.5% 61%

62.5% 64%

65.5% 67%

68.5% 70%

55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64

9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

86.5% 88%

89.5% 91%

92.5% 94%

95.5% 97%

98.5%

100%

NOTE: X1* = Local audio output number 1 – 2 (MTPX Plus 128)

1 – 4 (other matrix sizes 1616 and smaller) 1 – 8 (matrix sizes 1632 and larger)

X1( = Volume adjustment range 0 – 64 (1 dB/step except for 0-to-1, which is 13 dB)

MTPX Plus Series • Programming Guide 84

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)

Command Function

SIS Command

(Host to Unit)

Response

(Unit to Host)

Audio input gain and attenuation

NOTE: The set gain (G) and set attenuation (g) commands are case sensitive.

Set audio input gain to +dB value

Example:

Set audio input attenuation to -dB

value Increment gain

Example:

Decrement gain

Example:

Read input gain

Example:

X!*X2)

G InX!•Aud

1*2G

X!*X2@

g InX!•Aud

+G InX!•Aud

5+G

-G InX!•Aud

7-G

In1•Aud+02

In5•Aud+03

In7•Aud-09

X2!]

-06

Audio or RS-232 mute commands

Audio or RS-232 mute

Audio or RS-232 unmute

Read audio or RS-232 mute

Global audio or RS-232 mute Global audio or RS-232 unmute

*1Z AmtX@*1

*0Z AmtX@*0

1*Z 0*Z

X1#]

Amt1 Amt0

Names

]

] ]

X2!]

]

Additional description

Set input 1 audio gain to +2 dB.

Increase gain by 1 dB. Increase audio input 5 level from +2 dB

to +3 dB. Decrease gain by 1 dB.

Decrease audio input 7 level from -8

dB to -9 dB.

Audio input 3 level is at -6 dB.

Mute output X@ audio or RS-232 (audio off).

Unmute output X@ audio or RS-232

(audio on).

1 = mute on, 0 = mute off.

Mute all audio or RS-232 outputs.

Unmute all audio or RS-232 outputs.

NOTE: The HTML language reserves certain characters for specific functions (see “Special Characters“ on page 95).

Write global preset name

Example:

Read global preset name

Example:

Write room preset name

Example:

Read room preset name

NOTES: • If a preset is unassigned, the

• If a global preset is saved, but not yet named, the default name is Preset

• If a room preset is saved, but not yet named, the default name is Rm

NOTE: X! = Input number 01 – (maximum number of inputs for your model)

EX2#,X2$NG} E

1,Security 1NG

}

X2#,X2$]

Nmg Nmg01,Security 1

Name global preset 1 “Security 1”.

] EX2#NG} X2$] E

}

2NG

EX2%*X2#,X2$NP}

1*3,Podium_DVDNP

EX2%,X2#NP}

X2$

displays [unassigned].

Security 2 Nmp

}

Nmp01*3

X2$]

X2%*X2#,X2$]

]

,Podium_DVD

X2#

X2%

X2#

Prst

Name room 1, preset 3 “Podium_DVD”.

]

X@ = Output number 01 – (maximum number of outputs for your model) X* = Input number 01 – (maximum number of inputs for your model) X1# = Mute 0 = off 1 = on X2) = Audio gain 0 – 24 (1 dB/step) X2! = Numeric dB value –18 to +24 (45 steps of gain or attenuation) (Default = 0 dB) X2@ = Audio attenuation 1 – 18 (1 dB/step) X2# = Global or room preset # 01 - 32, 10 maximum for a room preset X2$ = Name 11 characters for room preset names X2% = Room # (for room presets) 10 max. (each can have up to 10 presets (X2#s) assigned)

MTPX Plus Series • Programming Guide 85

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)

Input 1 in group 1

Input 8 not grouped Input 12 in group 4

Command Function

SIS Command

(Host to Unit)

Response

(Unit to Host)

Names (continued)

Write input name

Example:

Read input name

Write output name

Example:

Read output name

EX*,X2$NI}

1,Podium camNI

}

Nmi Nmi01,Podium cam

EX*NI} X2$]

EX@,X2$NO} E

1,Main PJ1NO

}

Nmo Nmo01,Main PJ1

EX@NO} X2$]

X*,X2$]

X@,X2$]

I/O Grouping

NOTE: The group that is assigned in each of the following I/O grouping commands (

Write input grouping

Example: MTPX Plus 168

NOTE: You must enter an

Write output grouping

Read input grouping

Example: MTPX Plus 1616

EX2^1X2^

E4013300004440443I

Input 1 in group 4

X2^

value for each input in your matrix size, such as 32 inputs for an MTPX Plus 3216.

X2^1X2^

} X2^1X2^2X2^

}

X2^

}

...

Input 2 not grouped Input 12 in group 4

GriResponse #s = group:

401330000444

01 Input:

02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12

X2^

}

...

Gri

}

Gri4013300004440443] (see below)

Gro

11113300004440444] (see below)

X2^1X2^2X2^

Additional description

Name input 1 “Podium cam”.

]

X2^

) must be 1, 2, 3, 4, or 0 (not grouped).

X2^n]

...

0443

13 14 15 16

X2^n]

...

X2^n]

...

Name output 1 “Main PJ1”.

n = the maximum number of inputs.

X2^

Each

entry is the group number assigned to an input position, starting from input 1.

Input 1 - Group 4, Input 2 - Group 0 (not grouped), ... Input 16 - Group 3.

n = the maximum number of outputs.

X2^

Each

entry is the group number assigned to an output position, starting from output 2.

n = the maximum number of inputs.

X2^

Each

entry is the group number assigned to an output position, starting from input 1.

Read output grouping

Save, recall, and directly write global presets

NOTE: If you try to recall a preset that is not saved, the matrix switcher responds with the error code E11.

Save current conﬁguration as a global preset

Recall a global preset

NOTE: X@ = Output number 01 – (maximum number of outputs for your model)

Example:

X* = Input number 01 – (maximum number of inputs for your model) X2# = Global or room preset # 01 - 32, 10 maximum for a room preset X2% = Room # (for room presets) 10 max. (each can have up to 10 presets (X2#s) assigned) X2^ = Group # 1 through 4 groups (0 = no group)

Response = group:

} X2^1X2^2X2^

X2#

, Spr

X2#

. Rpr

111330000444

01Input:

02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12

X2#]

Spr08

X2#]

Rpr05

]

0444

13 14 15 16

X2^n]

...

n = the maximum number of outputs.

Command character is a comma.

Save current ties as preset 8. Command character is a period. Recall preset 5, which becomes the

current conﬁguration.

MTPX Plus Series • Programming Guide 86

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)

Command Function

SIS Command

(Host to Unit)

Save, recall, and directly write global presets (continued)

Direct write process —

NOTE: The direct write of a global preset should always be preceded by a clear global preset ties command of that same preset number,

If you do not clear the ties in a global preset number before you directly write a global preset to that number, ties that are part of

Clear global preset ties Directly write a global preset

Write room outputs

NOTES: • A room can contain a maximum of 16 outputs (X@s).

• An output can belong to only one room.

• The maximum number of rooms (

• If no room name is assigned, the default name is “Room #

Read room outputs

Recall room preset Clear room preset ties

Directly write a room preset

as shown below. In a directly-written preset, the input for each output position (or no tied input) remains unchanged unless overwritten or cleared.

the previous version of the specified preset with the same number can unexpectedly become part of the newly-created preset.

E+X2#

P0*!

}

E+X2#PX!*X@!X!*X@%X!*X@

Example:

+27P0*!

Esc

+27P12*5!10*09%3*2$3*8&

EX2%,X@

8,3,04,5,6MR

X2%

}

s) is 10.

, ...

MR]Mpr

}

EX2%MR} X2#,X@

Example:

}

3MR

X2%*X2#

E+X2%*X2#

P0*!

]

E+X2%*X2#PX!*X@!X!*X@%X!*X@

Example:

Esc

+7*3P12*7&11*5$4*5%6*6!

Lock (executive) modes

Response

(Unit to Host)

X2#]

Spr

X2#]

]

X2%,X@

.”

X2%

•Rpr

X2%

•Spr

$ ... X!*X@&

X2%

•Spr

}

, ...

X2#]

]

, ...

X@n]

}

X@n]

$ ... X!*X@&

Spr

Spr27

X2%

Mpr8,03,04,05,06

Class 1,01,02,08,09

Rmm Rmm

Rmm

Rmm07•Spr03

Additional description

Clear all ties in preset The tie all (!), tie RGB (&),

tie video (%), and tie audio ($) commands are all valid.

Clear all ties in preset 27.

Brackets are shown to separate ties for

clarity only. Create global preset 27, which ties video and audio input 12 to output 5, video input 10 to output 9, audio input 3 to output 2, and video input 3 to output 8.

X2#

See notes.

]

Outputs 3, 4, 5, and 6 are assigned to room 8.

]

Outputs 1, 2, 8, and 9 are assigned to room 3, which named “Class 1”.

Command character is a period. Clear all ties in room

Enter as many ties as are valid for this

model. Tie all (!), tie RGB (&), tie video (%), and tie audio ($) commands are all valid.

Brackets are shown to separate ties for

clarity only. Create preset 3 for room 7, which ties audio input 12 to output 7,

video input 11 to output 5, RGB input

4 to output 5, and video and audio input 6 to output 6.

X2#

preset

X2#

NOTE: See “Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes)” in the “Operation” section for more information on the Lock modes.

Lock all front panel functions Lock advanced front panel functions

Unlock all front panel functions View lock status

NOTE: X! = Input number 01 – (maximum number of inputs for your model)

1X 2X 0X X

Exe1 Exe2 Exe0

X1#]

] ] ]

Enable Lock mode 1. Enable Lock mode 2. Enable Lock mode 0.

X@ = Output number 01 – (maximum number of outputs for your model) X1# = Lock mode 0 = mode 0 1 = mode 1 2 = mode 2 X2# = Global or room preset # 01 - 32, 10 maximum for a room preset X2% = Room # (for room presets) 10 max. (each can have up to 10 presets (X2#s) assigned)

MTPX Plus Series • Programming Guide 87

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)

Command Function

SIS Command

(Host to Unit)

Response

(Unit to Host)

Resets

Reset all input level and peaking adjustments

Reset all input and output skew adjustments

Reset global presets and names Reset one global preset Reset audio input levels

Reset audio output levels

Reset all mutes

Reset room map (outputs) Reset individual room Reset all room presets and names Reset individual room preset and name Reset whole switcher

Absolute reset

EZT}

EZK}

EZG} EX2#ZG} EZA}

EZV}

EZZ}

EZR} EX2%ZR} EZP} EX2%*X2#ZP} E

ZXXX

ZQQQ

}

Zpt

Zpk

Zpg Zpg Zpa

Zpv

Zpz

Zpr Zpr Zpp Zpp Zpx

Zpq

View ties, gain, volume, mutes, presets, and DIP switch status

Read RGB

Example:

Read video output tie

Example:

Read audio output tie

Example:

View output volume

Example:

View input gain

Example:

(video) output tie

X1*

X!]

X1(]

X2!]

-02

]

] X2#] ]

]

] X2%] ] X2%*X2#] ]

]

Additional description

Clear all level and peaking adjustments to their default (0) values.

Clear all input and output skew values to 0 ns.

Clear all global presets and their names.

X2%

X2#

Clear global preset Reset all audio input levels (gain and

attenuation) to 0 dB.

Reset all audio output levels (volume) to 100% (no attenuation).

Reset all audio or RS-232 outputs to unmuted.

Clear all room deﬁnitions. Delete room Clear an individual room preset and name. Clear an individual room preset and name. Clear all ties and presets, reset all audio

gains to 0 dB, and reset volume to 100%.

Similar to Reset whole switcher, plus clear the IP address to 192.168.254.254 and subnet mask to 255.255.000.000.

RGB input X! is tied to output X@. Input 12 RGB is tied to output 5. RGB input X! is tied to output X@.

Input 2 video is tied to output 7. Audio input X! is tied to output X@. Input 6 audio is tied to output 3.

Volume for output 7 is 55%.

Audio input 3 level is -2 dB.

NOTE: X! = Input number 00 – (maximum number of inputs for your model)

X@ = Output number 01 – (maximum number of outputs for your model) X* = Input number 01 – (maximum number of inputs for your model) X1* = Local audio output number 1 – 2 (MTPX Plus 128)

1 – 4 (matrix sizes 1616 and smaller) 1 – 8 (matrix sizes 1632 and larger)

X1( = Volume adjustment range 0 – 64 (1 dB/step except for 0-to-1, which is 22 dB) X2! = Numeric dB value –18 to +24 (45 steps of gain or attenuation) (Default = 0 dB) X2# = Global or room preset # 01 - 32 (global) or 01-10 (room) X2% = Room # (for room presets) 10 max. (each can have up to 10 presets (X2#s) assigned

MTPX Plus Series • Programming Guide 88

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)

input 8 tied to output 4

Command Function

SIS Command

(Host to Unit)

Response

(Unit to Host)

Additional description

View ties, gain, volume, mutes, presets, and DIP switch status (continued)

n+1

...

•

X2&

n+1

Mut

•

n+2

]

X2&

Each an output: left = output 1, right = output n. n = the highest

output number for this model.

response is the mute status of

]

Output 1 is unmuted, output 2 video is muted, output 3 video and audio are muted, and output 4 audio is muted. Outputs 5 through 8 are not present on this switcher.

n+15

•...•

]

•Vid

Show the video conﬁguration for

X2#

preset 16 sequential outputs, starting from output

. Show the input tied to

]

View output mutes

Example (MTPX Plus 3216):

NOTE: The “Mut” portion of the response appears only when the switcher is in Verbose mode 1 or 3 (see the Set verbose mode SIS

View video global preset

conﬁguration

NOTES: • The starting output number (X@) should always be “1” for matrix sizes of 16 outputs or smaller.

•

command on page 95).

Command description: Response description:

EX2#*X@

Example (MTPX Plus 168):

*1VC} where

EVM} X2&1X2&

EVM}

EX2#*X@

preset #*starting output # (StO#)*1(=video)VC input # (I#) tied to StO#•I# tied to StO#+1•I# tied to StO#+2• ... •I# tied to StO#+15•Vid

X2#

= 0 returns the current video configuration.

3*1*1VC

} X!

*1VC

}

Mut0220200002202000

•

input 12 tied to output 3

Response = tied input:

Each position shown in the response is an output: left = starting output (1), right = starting output +15 (16). (Outputs 9 through 16 are not present on the MTPX Plus 168.) The number in each

NOTE: X! = Input number 00 – (maximum number of inputs for your model)

position is the input tied to that output. In this example, preset 3, video input 8 is tied to outputs 1, 2, 4, and 5; input 12 is tied to output 3;

and input 11 is tied to output 6. No inputs are tied to outputs 7 and 8.

08•08•12•08•08•11•00•00•

2345678

1Output:

no tied input

outputs do not exist

•--•--•--•--•--•--•--•--•

13 14 15 1609 10 11 12

•Vid

X@ = Output number 01 – (maximum number of outputs for your model) X2# = Global or room preset # 01 - 32 (global) or 01-10 (room) X2& = Audio or RS-232 mute: 0 = no mutes 2 = audio or RS-232 mute

MTPX Plus Series • Programming Guide 89

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)

Command Function

SIS Command

(Host to Unit)

Response

(Unit to Host)

Additional description

View ties, gain, volume, mutes, presets, and DIP switch status (continued)

n+1

View audio global preset

EX2#*X@

} X!

*2VC

•

n+2

•

conﬁguration

Command description: Response description:

preset #*starting output # (StO#)*2(=audio)VC input # (I#) tied to StO#•I# tied to StO#+1•I# tied to StO#+2• ... •I# tied to StO#15•Aud

NOTES: • The starting output number (X@) should always be “1” for matrix sizes of 16 outputs or smaller.

•

EX2#*X@

*2VC} where

Example: (MTPX Plus 1632)

X2#

= 0 returns the current audio configuration.

15*17*2VC

Response = tied input:

}

input 1 tied to output 19

01•01•01•01•02•12•12•00•00•00•00•00•01•08•15•16•Aud

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

17Output:

Each position shown in the response is an output: left = starting output (17), right = starting output +15 (32). The number in each position is the input tied to that output.

In this example, preset 15, audio input 1 is tied to outputs 17, 18, 19, 20, and 29; input 2 is tied to output 21; input 12 is tied to outputs 22 and 23; input 8 is tied to output 30; input 15 is tied to output 31; and input 16 is tied to output 32. No input is tied to output 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28.

n+1

View video room preset

EX2%*X2#

*1*1VC

} X!

•

n+2

•

conﬁguration

Command description: Response description:

room #*room preset #*starting output # (StO#)*1(=video)VC input # (I#) tied to StO#•I# tied to StO#+1•I# tied to StO#+2• ... •I# tied to StO#+15•Vid

n+15

•...•

Show the audio conﬁguration for preset

X2#

outputs, starting from output

no tied input

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

n+15

•...•

Show the video conﬁguration for room

X2%

up to 16 outputs assigned to room

]

•Aud

. Show the input tied to 16 sequential

]

•Vid

X2#

, preset

. Show the input tied to

X2%

]

NOTE: The starting output number (X@) should always be “1” for matrix sizes of 16 outputs or smaller.

View audio room preset

conﬁguration

Command description: Response description:

NOTE: The starting output number (X@) should always be “1” for matrix sizes of 16 outputs or smaller.

View Input Select DIP switch

positions and level/peaking status

NOTE: This command is invalid for the MTPX Plus 128 only.

NOTE: X! = Input number 00 – (maximum number of inputs for your model)

X@ = Output number 01 – (maximum number of outputs for your model) X( = Threshold 0 = outside of threshold 1 = within threshold X2# = Global or room preset # 01 - 32 (global) or 01-10 (room) X2% = Room # (for room presets) 10 max. (each can have up to 10 presets (X2#s) assigned X2* = Local input select DIP switch status 0 = RJ-45 position 1 = local input position

EX2%*X2#

*1*2VC

} X!

n+2

•

•...•

n+15

•Aud

]

n+1

Show audio conﬁguration for room

X2#

preset

. Show the input tied to up to

16 outputs assigned to room

room #*room preset #*starting output # (StO#)*2(=audio)VC input # (I#) tied to StO#•I# tied to StO#+1•I# tied to StO#+2• ... •I# tied to StO#+15•Aud

Stat

}

X2*

X2*2X2*

X2*

X(]

...

X2*

Each

is the position for that rear panel Input Select DIP switch from 1 to n. n = 3 for matrix sizes up to 1616, n = 6 for matrix sizes of 1632 and larger. indicates whether the input level/peaking is within the pre-determined threshold for the input tied to output 1 only.

]

X2%

MTPX Plus Series • Programming Guide 90

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)

Command Function

SIS Command

(Host to Unit)

Response

(Unit to Host)

Additional description

View ties, gain, volume, mutes, presets, 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

View le directory RS-232/RS-422 port and Telnet

View le directory Web browser

Erase user-supplied Web pages/les

Telnet connection or sent via a Web browser connection.

EDF}

filenameEF

}

filename1,date/time,length] filename2,date/time,length] filename3,date/time,length]

filenamen,date/time,length] # of Bytes•Left]

•

Var file = new array ();

File [1] = ‘filename1,date1,filesize1‘; File [2] = ‘filename2,date2,filesize2‘; File [3] = ‘filename3,date3,filesize3‘;

File [n] = ‘filenamen,daten,filesizen‘; File [n+1] = # of Bytes•Left

Delfilename

•

]

•

]

List user-supplied ﬁles. List user-supplied ﬁles.

•

Information requests

Information request

Request part number

X2(XX3)•AX2(XX3)]

X3!]

V (video) matrix size• A (audio) matrix size

See “Part Numbers and

Accessories” in the “Reference

Information” section.

NOTE: There are up to three separate sets of Extron firmware on which the switcher can report: the controller firmware, which is the

Query controller rmware version

(verbose)

Ethernet protocol

NOTE: X2( = Number of inputs 8, 12, 16, or 32

overall control firmware; the Ethernet protocol firmware, which handles the Ethernet interface; and the latest optional Extron

firmware update, which is available at www.extron.com.

Example:

Response description: Ethernet protocol rmware version-controller rmware version-updated rmware version] Example:

1.23-1.00(1.06-16x16 Series -Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT)-1.00*(1.06-16x16 Series -Thu, 27 Dec 2006 16:39:21 GMT)

firmware

X3) = Number of outputs 8, 16, or 32 X3! = Part number 60-nnn-nn X3@ = Firmware version number to second decimal place (x.xx) X3# = Verbose firmware version-description-upload date/time

Q Q

Description

MTPX firmware version

X3@]

]

1.23

X3@-X3#-X3#]

* indicates the version running Upload date and time

The factory-installed controller ﬁrmware version is 1.23 (sample value only).

Provide a detailed status of the MTPX Plus controller ﬁrmware and any ﬁrmware upgrade. The ﬁrmware that is running is marked by an asterisk (*).

A caret (^) indicates that the rmware

has a bad checksum or an invalid load. ?.?? indicates that ﬁrmware is not loaded.

Updated firmware version

MTPX Plus Series • Programming Guide 91

Command Function

+12V power system at 11.52V

SIS Command

(Host to Unit)

Response

(Unit to Host)

Information requests (continued)

Request system status

MTPX Plus 128: Other matrix sizes 1616 and smaller: Matrix sizes 1632 and larger:

Response description (MTPX Plus 128):

Response description (other matrix sizes 1616 and smaller):

Response description (matrix sizes 1632 and larger):

+3.3V•+5V•-5V•+12V•-12V•+2.5V•-2.5V•temperature (degrees Fahrenheit)•Fan 1 speed•Fan 2•Fan 3

NOTE: Fans are numbered 1, 2, 3, from rear to front.

Example (MTPX Plus 128):

NOTE: X3$ = Voltage Positive or negative voltage and magnitude

X3% = Temperature Degrees Fahrenheit X3^ = Fan speed RPM

S See below

X3$•X3$•X3$•X3$•X3$•X3%•X3^•X3^•X3^] X3$•X3$•X3$•X3$•X3$•X3%•X3^•X3^] X3$•X3$•X3$•X3$•X3$•X3$•X3$•X3%•X3^•X3^•X3^]

+3.3V•+5V•-5V•+12V•-12V•temperature (degrees Fahrenheit)•Fan 1 speed•Fan 2•Fan 3

+3.3V•+5V•-5V•+12V•-12V•temperature (degrees Fahrenheit)•Fan 1 speed•Fan 2

+3.28•+4.98•-5.01•+11.52•-12.35•+086.80•03590•03668•03668

Additional description

]

Fan 1 (rear) rotating at 3590 RPM+3.3V power system at 3.28V

MTPX Plus Series • Programming Guide 92

Symbol definitions

X4) = Matrix name (Up to 240 alphanumeric characters)

NOTE: The 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) through 12 (December) DD = 01 through 31 YY = 00 through 99 HH = 00 through 23 MM = 00 through 59 SS = 00 through 59

X4# = Time and date (for read) In the format: Day,•DD•Mmm•YYYY•HH:MM:SS where:

Day of the week: Mon through Sun

DD = 01 through 31 Mmm = month: Jan through Dec YYYY = 2000 through 2099 HH = 00 through 23 MM = 00 through 59 SS = 00 through 59

X4$ = GMT offset –12.0 through +14.0. Hours and minutes removed from GMT X4% = Daylight Savings Time 0 = Daylight Savings Time off/ignore

1 = Daylight Savings Time on (northern hemisphere) 2 = Daylight Savings Time on (Europe) 3 = Daylight Savings Time on (Brazil)

X4^ = IP address ###.###.###.### X4& = Hardware (MAC) address ##-##-##-##-##-## X4* = Number of open connections 000 - 200 X4( = Password Up to 12 alphanumeric characters

NOTE: The HTML language reserves certain characters for specific functions (see “Special Characters“ on page 95).

X5) = Domain name Standard domain name rules apply (for example: xxx.com)

NOTE: The HTML language reserves certain characters for specific functions (see “Special Characters“ on page 95). The @ character is

acceptable only as the lead-in to the domain name (such as @extron.com).

X5! = E-mail account 65 - 72. 65 = e-mail recipient 1, 66 = 2, 67 = 3, ... 72 = recipient #8 X5@ = E-mail address Typical e-mail address format (for example: nnnn@xxx.com) X5# = Notify when? 0 = no response 3 = both 1 & 2

1 = fail/missing 4 = suspend 2 = xed/restored

X5$ = Notication selections 00 = both fans, 01 (fan 1), or 02 (fan 2) X5% = Notify status (for read) 17-digit number. For each digit: 0 = do not notify, 1 = notify X5^ = DHCP 0 = off, 1 = on X5& = Port # 00 through 99 (00 = all ports) X5* = Baud rate 9600, 19200, 38400, 115200 X5( = Parity odd, even, none, mark, space (only the ﬁrst letter required) X6) = Data bits 7, 8 X6! = Stop bits 1, 2 X6@ = Port type 0 = RS-232

1 = RS-422 2 = RS-485

MTPX Plus Series • Programming Guide 93

X6# = Verbose mode 0 = clear/none (default for Telnet 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 return the constant string and the value as the set command

does (for example, the read matrix name command ECN}, returns Ipn•X4)]).

X6$ = Flow control hardware, software, none (only the ﬁrst letter required) X6% = Data pacing (in ms between bytes) 0000 (default) - 1000 X6^ = Time (in 10 ms increments) to wait for characters 10 (= 100 ms, default) - 32767 X6& = Time (in 10 ms increments) to wait between characters 2 (= 20 ms, default) - 32767 X6* = Port timeout interval (in 10-sec. increments) 1 (= 10 seconds) - 65000 (default is 30 = 300 seconds = 5 minutes)

Command/Response Table for IP-specific SIS Commands

Command Function

IP setup commands

Set matrix name Read matrix name (location) Reset matrix name to factory default Set time and date Read time and date

Set GMT offset

Example:

Read GMT offset

Set Daylight Savings Time Read Daylight Savings Time Set IP address Read IP address Read hardware address Read # of open connections Set subnet mask Read subnet mask Set gateway IP address Read gateway IP address Set administrator password Read administrator password Reset (clear) administrator password Set user password Read user password Reset (clear) user password Set mail server, domainname

Read mail server, domainname Set e-mail recipient

Example:

Read e-mail recipient

SIS Command

(Host to Unit)

EX4)CN}

Response

(Unit to Host)

Ipn•

ECN} X4)]

}

•CN

X4@CT}

Ipn• Ipt

ECT} X4#] EX4$CZ}

8.3CZ

}

Ipz

Ipz+08:30

ECZ} X4$] EX4%CX} X4%] ECX} X4%] EX4^CI}

Ipi

ECI} X4^] ECH} X4&] ECC} X4*] EX4^CS}

Ips

ECS} X4^] EX4^CG}

Ipg

ECG} X4^] EX4(CA}

Ipa•

ECA} X4(] E

}

•CA

EX4(CU}

Ipa• Ipu•

ECU} X4(] E

}

•CU

EX4^,X5),X4(CM} ECM}

EX5!,X5@CR}

72,Jsmith@folklore.netCR

EX5!CR}

Ipu• Ipm

X4^

Ipr

Ipr72,Jsmith@folklore.net,

X5@

X4)]

X4@]

X4$]

]

X4^]

X4(]

] X4(]

]

X4^,X5),X4(]

X5),X4(]

X5!,X5@,]

}

]

Additional description

In the command, the divider between hours and minutes can be either a colon or a period. In the response, the divider is a colon.

8.3 = 8:30

Reads MAC address.

This command sets the recipient. To receive e-mail notiﬁcations, you must then set the events that the switcher reports, using one or more separate Set e-mail

events (EM) commands (see next page).

]

MTPX Plus Series • Programming Guide 94

Extron electronic 68-1383-01 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

About this Manual

About the Matrix Switchers

TP Cable Advantages

Transmission distances

Features

Skew equalization

Installation

Mounting the Switcher

Rear Panel Cabling and Settings

Signal Inputs

RS-232 Output Inserts

Signal Outputs

Remote Connection

Ethernet Connection

Cabling

RJ-45 connector wiring

Reset Button

Power Connection

Front Panel Configuration Port

Operation

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Input and Output Buttons

Control Buttons and LEDs

I/O Controls

Button Icons

Front Panel Operations

Definitions

Power

Front Panel Security Lockouts

Creating a Configuration

Example 1: Create a set of video and audio ties

Example 2: Add a video tie to a set of video and audio ties

Example 3: Remove a tie from a set of ties

Viewing the Configuration

I/O Grouping

Example 5: Grouping inputs and outputs

Using Presets

Example 6: Saving a preset

Example 7: Recalling a preset

Muting and Unmuting Audio/RS-232 Outputs

Example 8: Muting and unmuting an audio/RS-232 output

Viewing and Adjusting the Input Audio Level

Example 9: Viewing and adjusting an input audio level

Viewing and Adjusting the Local Output Volume

Reading the displayed volume

Example 10: Viewing and adjusting a local output volume level

Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes)

Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 0

Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 1

Performing a System Reset from the Front Panel

Background Illumination

Defining the Audio/RS-232 Wire Pair

Selecting the Rear Panel Remote Port Protocol and Baud Rate

Rear Panel Operations

Performing a Hard Reset (Reset 1)

Performing Soft System Resets (Resets 3, 4, and 5)

Optimizing the Audio

Video Adjustments

Troubleshooting

Configuration Worksheets

Worksheet Example 1: System equipment

Worksheet Example 2: Daily Configuration

Worksheet Example 3: Test configuration

32-button Switchers Configuration Worksheet

16-button Switchers Configuration Worksheet

Programming Guide

Local Host-Control Ports

Ethernet (LAN) Port

Default IP addresses

Establishing a Connection

Connection Timeouts

Number of Connections

Using Verbose Mode

Host-to-Switcher Instructions

Switcher-initiated Messages