Extron electronic MTP T 15HD A D, MTP T 15HD A AAP, MTP T 15HD A WM, MTP T15HD A, MTP RL 15HD A SEQ User Manual

User’s Guide

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Extron Electronics, Japan

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Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082
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VersaTools® MTP 15HD A Series

High Resolution Video and Audio

Mini Twisted Pair Transmitters and Receivers

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Precautions

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.

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 fixation • 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.

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.

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.

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 orifices • 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 qualifiziertem

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 empfindlichen
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.

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

calificado. 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.

Extron’s Warranty

Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. In the event of
malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship
and/or materials, Extron Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace said products
or components, to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore said product to
proper operating condition, provided that it is returned within the warranty period,
with proof of purchase and description of malfunction to:

USA, Canada, South America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East:
and Central America:

Extron Electronics, Europe
Extron Electronics Beeldschermweg 6C
1001 East Ball Road 3821 AH Amersfoort
Anaheim, CA 92805, USA The Netherlands

Asia: Japan:

Extron Electronics, Asia Extron Electronics, Japan
135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01 Kyodo Building
PM Industrial Bldg. 16 Ichibancho
Singapore 368363 Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082

Japan

This Limited Warranty does not apply if the fault has been caused by misuse,
improper handling care, electrical or mechanical abuse, abnormal operating conditions
or non-Extron authorized modification to the product.

If it has been determined that the product is defective, please call Extron and ask for
an Applications Engineer at [phone] (USA), 31.33.453.4040 (Europe),

65.6383.4400 (Asia), or 81.3.3511.7655 (Japan) to receive an RA# (Return Authorization
number). This will begin the repair process as quickly as possible.

Units must be returned insured, with shipping charges prepaid. If not insured, you
assume the risk of loss or damage during shipment. Returned units must include the
serial number and a description of the problem, as well as the name of the person to
contact in case there are any questions.

Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with
respect to the product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any
particular use. In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or
consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron
Electronics has been advised of such damage.

Please note that laws vary from state to state and country to country, and that some
provisions of this warranty may not apply to you.

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: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 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.

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.

VersaTools® MTP 15HD A Series

About this Manual ................................................................... 2

About the MTP Transmitters and Receivers ............... 2

Twisted pair (TP) cable advantages ......................................... 4

Transmission distance ............................................................... 4

End Unit Receiver DIP Switch............................................. 6

Installation................................................................................... 6

Rack mounting..........................................................................6

UL guidelines ........................................................................ 6

Rack mounting instructions .................................................. 7

Back of the rack mounting instructions................................ 9

Furniture or projector mounting........................................... 10

Connections and Settings .................................................. 12

Transmitter .............................................................................. 12

Power connection............................................................... 12

Video and audio connections ............................................. 12

Twisted pair connection and settings ................................. 13

Receiver ................................................................................... 14

Power connection............................................................... 14

Twisted pair connections .................................................... 14

Video and audio connections and settings ......................... 15

Power supply wiring............................................................... 17

TP cable termination .............................................................. 18

Front Panel Controls and Indicators............................. 20

Skew Delay Compensation................................................ 22

SEQ receiver skew compensation .......................................... 22

Non-SEQ receiver skew compensation .................................. 23

Specifications ...........................................................................23

Part Numbers............................................................................ 26

MTP transmitter and receivers for non-CAT 7 cable............. 26

MTP transmitter and receivers for CAT 7 cable .................... 26

Included parts ......................................................................... 26

Accessories .............................................................................. 26

Cables/connectors ................................................................... 27

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

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V ersaTools® MTP 15HD A Series

This manual documents two families of MTP transmitters and
receivers:

• MTP, compatible with Extron’s Enhanced Skew-Free
A/V UTP cable and Category (CAT) 5, 5e, and 6 shielded
twisted pair (STP), unshielded twisted pair (UTP), or foil
shielded twisted pair (FTP) cable.

• MTP C7 [CAT 7, C7], compatible with CAT 7 cable only.

In this manual, any reference to these products refers to either
family, unless explicitly stated.

For clarity and where applicable, in this manual, the
CAT 5/5e/6 versions are referred to as non-C7 MTPs.

About this Manual

This manual details the installation and operation of the
following products:

• MTP T 15HD A twisted pair (TP) transmitter

• MTP RL 15HD A receiver with loop-through

• MTP RL 15HD A SEQ receiver with loop-through and
skew equalization

In this manual:

• The term “transmitter” refers specifically to the
MTP T 15HD A transmitter.

• The term “receiver” refers to either of the receiver
models — the MTP RL 15HD A or MTP RL 15HD A SEQ.

• The term “SEQ receiver” refers specifically to the
MTP RL 15HD A SEQ receiver with skew equalization
capabilities.

About the MTP Transmitters and Receivers

The Extron MTP T 15HD A transmitter and MTP RL 15HD A
and MTP RL 15HD A SEQ receivers are a system for long­distance distribution of VGA or other high resolution video and
audio.

The non-C7 MTPs transmit and receive over Extron’s Enhanced
Skew-Free A/V UTP cable or over CAT 5, 5e, or 6 shielded
twisted pair (STP), unshielded twisted pair (UTP), or foil
shielded twisted pair (FTP) cable.

The C7 MTPs transmit and receive over CAT 7 TP cable only.
The MTPs are a part of the Extron VersaTools

distribution amplifiers, switchers, transmitters and receivers,
and associated video accessories.

®

line of basic

The MTP transmitter inputs high resolution video on a 15-pin HD
connector and stereo audio on a 3.5 mm stereo jack. The

™

transmitter sums the left and right audio channels to convert the
audio to mono (L+R) format. The MTP T then converts the
input video and mono audio signals to proprietary signals and
outputs them to the compatible MTP receiver on an RJ-45
connector. A pre-peaking control allows you to boost the
transmission distance of the proprietary signal. The transmitter
also makes the input video available for local use on a 15-pin HD
connector.

The receiver inputs the transmitted proprietary signal on an
RJ-45 connector and converts the signal back into its high
resolution video and mono audio components. The receiver
outputs the video on a 15-pin HD connector and the two sets of
identical mono audio signals on a single 3.5 mm captive screw
connector.

The receiver also buffers the proprietary input signal and sends
it to another compatible MTP receiver or to a daisy chain of
receivers.

The transmitter provides pre-peaking, which boosts the
signal before it is transmitted. The receiver’s buffered
output does not provide any pre-peaking control. The
total recommended distance (page 5) for an entire daisy
chain is the same as for a single transmitter and receiver.
The transmitter’s Pre-Peak switch has the same affect on
the recommended transmission distance for a daisy chain
as for a single transmitter and receiver.

Up to eight receivers can be connected in series using
Buffered Output connectors, provided that the total
distance from the transmitter’s TP output to the last
receiver in the chain does not exceed the recommended
distance for the resolution being used.

The SEQ receiver also corrects the skew delay (misconvergence)
commonly encountered when CAT 5, 5e, 6, or 7 TP cables are
used for RGB video, component video, and S-video
transmission.

An SEQ receiver should not be necessary when Extron
Enhanced Skew-Free A/V UTP cable and non-C7
transmitter and receiver(s) are used.

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Each MTP transmitter and receiver model is shipped with an
external desktop 12 V power supply that accepts 100 to
240 VAC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz input.

Twisted pair (TP) cable advantages

Twisted pair cable is smaller, lighter, more flexible, and less
expensive than coaxial cable. Termination of the cable with
RJ-45 connectors is simple, quick, and economical.

Transmission distance

The maximum distance is determined by the frequency and
resolution of the signal that is input to the transmitter. The table
below specifies the recommended maximum transmission
distances and transmitter Pre-Peak switch positions (see item
on page 13) using Extron Enhanced Skew-Free A/V UTP cable
or UTP CAT 5, 5e, 6, or 7 cable, terminated with RJ-45
connectors.

It is possible to exceed the recommended distance;
however, image quality may be reduced.

The non-C7 transmitter and receiver are designed for
and perform best with Extron Enhanced Skew-Free A/V
cable terminated in accordance with the TIA/EIA T 568 A
wiring standard. CAT 5, 5e, and 6 cables are acceptable
for the non C7 models, 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.

The recommendations shown in the table on the
preceeding page apply for a single transmitter and
receiver and for a daisy chain. For example, the
maximum suggested range for 1024 x 768 video is 300'
(90 m) with the Pre-Peak switch off and 500’ (150 m)
with the Pre-Peak switch on, whether the system consists
of one transmitter and one receiver or a transmitter and
three daisy-chained receivers.

For daisy-chained units, the first receiver in the chain
must be at least 100' (30 m) from the transmitter when
the Pre-Peak switch is on.

For daisy-chained units, any receiver in the chain closer
than 350' (105 m) may experience some form of over­peaking when the Pre-Peak switch is on. An overpeaked
image may appear bloomed.

Recommended Pre-Peak switch positions and
transmission distances at 60 Hz

Video
format

Composite,
S-video,
Component

640 x 480

800 x 600

1024 x 768*

5

1280 x 960*

1280 x 1024*

1360 x 765

1365 x 768

1366 x 768

1400 x 1050

1440 x 900

1600 x 1200*

1920 x 1200

HDTV 720p

HDTV 1080i

HDTV 1080p

Pre-Peak
off

<300'

(90 m)

<300'

(90 m)

<300'

(90 m)

<300'

(90 m)

<250'

(75 m)

<250'

(75 m)

<250'

(75 m)

<250'

(75 m)

<250'

(75 m)

<250'

(75 m)

<250'

(75 m)

<250'

(75 m)

<250'

(75 m)

<250'

(75 m)

<250'

(75 m)

Pre-Peak
on

>350'

(105 m)

>350'

(105 m)

>350'

(105 m)

>350'

(105 m)

>300'

(90 m)

>300'

(90 m)

>300'

(90 m)

>300'

(90 m)

>300'

(90 m)

>300'

(90 m)

>300'

(90 m)

>300'

(90 m)

>300'

(90 m)

>300'

(90 m)

>300'

(90 m)

Resolutions marked with an asterisk (*) in the table
above have the same range specifications at 75 Hz.

Extron recommends using at least 25' of TP cable
between the transmitter and the first receiver.

Max. distance
(high quality)

800'

(245 m)

700'

(215 m)

550'

(165 m)

500'

(150 m)

400'

(120 m)

350'

(105 m)

400'

(120 m)

400'

(120 m)

400'

(120 m)

350'

(105 m)

350'

(105 m)

300'

(90 m)

300'

(90 m)

400'

(120 m)

300'

(90 m)

300'

(90 m)

Max. distance
(variable quality)

1000'

(300 m)

750'

(240 m)

650'

(200 m)

600'

(185 m)

500'

(150 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)

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