Extron electronic 68-1383-01 User Manual

MTPX Plus Series

MTP Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers

User Guide

Twisted Pair

68-1383-01 Rev. E

08 11

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

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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