Extron electronic TPS150 User Manual

TPS150

Twisted Pair A/V Switching and Transmission System

68-958-01 Rev. C

10 06

Precautions

Safety Instructions • English

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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 A achments • Do not use tools or a achments that are not recommended by the equipment

manufacturer because they may be hazardous.

Consignes de Sécurité • Français

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contient des instructions importantes concernant l’exploitation et la maintenance
(réparation).

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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 afi n 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 fi xation • Ne pas utiliser de pièces de fi xation ni d’outils non recommandés par le

fabricant du matériel car cela risquerait de poser certains dangers.

Sicherheitsanleitungen • Deutsch

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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.

Au ewahren der Anleitungen • Die Hinweise zur elektrischen Sicherheit des Produktes sollten Sie

au ewahren, 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.

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 a empt 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 qualifi ed service personnel. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. To

prevent the risk of shock, do not a empt 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 ba ery • There is a danger of explosion if ba ery is incorrectly replaced. Replace it only with the

same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used ba eries 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 fi l 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 me re 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

qualifi é. Aucun des éléments internes ne peut être réparé par l’utilisateur. Afi n 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 orifi ces • Si le boîtier de l’appareil comporte des fentes ou des orifi ces, ceux-ci servent à empêcher

les composants internes sensibles de surchauff er. Ces ouvertures ne doivent jamais être bloquées par des
objets.

Lithium Ba erie • Il a danger d’explosion s’ll y a remplacment incorrect de la ba erie. Remplacer uniquement

avec une ba erie du meme type ou d’un ype equivalent recommande par le constructeur. Me re au reut les
ba eries 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 dri e 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 unmi elbar dagegengestellt werden können.

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

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

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

Vermeidung einer Überhitzung der empfi ndlichen Teile im Inneren. Diese Öff nungen dürfen niemals von
anderen Objekten blockiert werden.

Litium-Ba erie • Explosionsgefahr, falls die Ba erie nicht richtig ersetzt wird. Ersetzen Sie verbrauchte

Ba erien nur durch den gleichen oder einen vergleichbaren Ba erietyp, der auch vom Hersteller empfohlen
wird. Entsorgen Sie verbrauchte Ba erien bi e gemäß den Herstelleranweisungen.

Instrucciones de seguridad • Español

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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 especifi camente recomendados

por el fabricante, ya que podrian implicar riesgos.

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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 califi 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 orifi cios en su caja/alojamiento, es para evitar el

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

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CONTACT
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and Transmission System

Installation

Step 7

Connect a host device to the transmitter via this

Step 1

Turn off power to the input and output devices,

9-pin D connector and a null modem serial
port cable for serial RS-232 control.

and remove the power cords from them.

Connected

Step 2

If desired, mount the TPT150 transmitter in a
rack.

Step 3

If desired, mount the TPR150 receiver using the
included projector bracket.

Step 4

Connect source video devices to the transmitter’s
inputs.

Inputs 1 and 2 — Connect
two RGB video sources.

If desired, connect a
monitor to the Input 1 Local Monitor
connector.

Inputs 3 and 4 —

Connect either
component video,
S-video, or
composite video

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

TPS150

51

96

Female

pin

Step 8

Connect an optional CTP150CM
control panel module or other
contact closure device to this 8-pin

3.5 mm captive screw connector.
See chapter 2, “Installation”.

To make your own contact closure
device, wire the connector as
shown at right. To issue a
command, momentarily short the
appropriate pin to ground.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

RS-232

device pin

—
RX
TX

—

Gnd

—

—

—

—

Function

Not used
Receive data
Transmit dat
Not used
Signal groun
Not used
Not used
Not used
Not used

LOSURE

GND
PROJ PW
VOL DN
VOL UP

IN4
IN3
IN2
IN1

sources.

For proper
system operation, connect only one video
format to input 3 and input 4.

Step 5

Connect audio devices to the input 1
through input 4 left and right RCA
connectors.

Step 9

Connect a Category (CAT) 5/5E6, unshielded
twisted pair (UTP), shielded twisted pair (STP),
or foil shielded pair (FTP) cable with RJ-45
connectors between the transmitter and receiver.
Terminate
TIA/EIA 568 A

both cable ends per either

or 568 B.

To comply with FCC emission limits, use
shielded (STP or FTP) cable only.

Step 6

Connect an audio device, such as powered
speakers, to this 3.8 mm, 5-pole captive screw
connector for balanced or unbalanced audio
output.

Tip

NO GROUND HERE.

Sleeve(s)

Tip

NO GROUND HERE.

Unbalanced Output

Tip

Ring

Sleeve (s)

Tip

Ring

Balanced Output

CAUTIO

Connect the
sleeve to ground.
Connecting the
sleeve to a
negative (-)
terminal will
damage the audio
output circuits.

1&2

1

2345678

3&6 4&5

RJ-45
connector

Pin

Wire color

1

White-green

2

Green

3

White-orange

4

Blue Blue

5

White-blue

6

Orange

7

White-brown

8

Brown

7&8

Twisted
Pairs

568 A 568 B

Wire color

White-orange
Orange
White-green

White-blue
Green

White-brown
Brown

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Step 10

Connect a projector or plasma display to the
receiver’s video outputs.

Output 1 — Connect a
VGA cable between the
15-pin HD female
connector and the VGA or RGB input on the
display.

Output 2 — Connect a composite
video cable between this BNC female
connector and the composite video
input on the display.

Output 3 — Connect an S-video
cable between this 4-pin mini DIN
female connector and the S-video
input on the display.

Output 4 — Connect a
cable between these
BNC female connectors
and the component
video input on the display.

Step 11

Connect a serial cable between the receiver’s
RS-232 Port connector and the serial control
connector on the display for control of the
display. See the drawing on page QS-1 to wire
the connector for RS-232. See chapter 2,
“Installation”, for RS-422 and RS-485 control.

Step 12

Plug the transmitter, receiver, and input and
output devices into a grounded AC source, and
turn on the transmitter and input and output
devices.

Setup and Operation

See chapter 4, “Serial Communications”, to:

• Program a serial command to each of the
transmitter’s Input Select buttons.

• Program projector power on and power off
commands to the Projector Power button.

• Set the projector power timeout function.

• Program the projector power delays.

Transmitter Operation

Input Select buttons and LEDs select and

identify inputs.

Blank button and LED toggle the video mute

function on and off and identify the mute on
or off status.

Projector Power button, when programmed,

commands the projector to power itself on
and off.

Projector Power LED, when lit, indicates that the

projector power is on. The LED blinks during
the power on and off delay (if programmed).

Some projectors use the same command
for power on and off. If the same code is
specified for on and off, the Projector
Power LED blinks for each button push.

Volume

• Increase and decrease the output volume.

• Increase and decrease the selected input’s
audio level.

Mute button and LED toggle the audio mute

function on and off and identify the mute on
or off status.

and buttons

Press and hold the appropriate Input
Select button while you use the Volume
buttons to adjust that input’s level.

Input and projector codes

When user-specified serial commands are
programmed for the Input Select buttons and the
Projector Power button, the transmitter sends that
serial command to the receiver when the button
is pressed. The receiver, in turn, issues the
command to the projector.

When a user-specified power on (warm up) or
power off (cool down) delay is programmed into
the transmitter, the transmitter disables all front
panel controls for the duration of the delay.

The projector power timeout function (if enabled)
automatically powers off the projector after a
user-defined interval.

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Receiver Operation

Cable Equalization Select button and LEDs

toggle between high frequency and low
frequency to equalize using the Cable
Equalization button and indicate the selection.

Low frequency affects the visible image
smear. High frequency affects the detail
and sharpness.

Cable Equalization Adjust button increase (+)

and decrease (–) the amount of equalization
applied to the selected frequency range (high
or low) of the output signal.

Skew Adjustment controls (rear panel) correct for

the delay inherent in network (CAT 5) cable.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 • Introduction ....................................................................................................... 1-1

About this Manual ............................................................................................................. 1-2

About the Transmission System .................................................................................. 1-2

About the TPT150 switching transmitter ......................................................................... 1-2

About the TPR150 receiver ................................................................................................ 1-3

TP Cable Advantages......................................................................................................... 1-4

Transmission distance ........................................................................................................ 1-4

Features ................................................................................................................................... 1-4

Chapter 2 • Installation .......................................................................................................... 2-1

Mounting the Transmitter and Receiver ................................................................. 2-2

Rack mounting the transmitter......................................................................................... 2-2

UL requirements .................................................................................................................. 2-2

Mounting instructions ........................................................................................................2-2

Projector mounting the receiver ....................................................................................... 2-3

Cabling and Rear Panel Views ...................................................................................... 2-4

Transmitter connections .................................................................................................... 2-4

Video and audio input connections .................................................................................. 2-4

TP and audio output connections ...................................................................................... 2-5

Remote control connections .............................................................................................. 2-5

Power connection ...............................................................................................................2-6

Receiver connections ......................................................................................................... 2-6

TP input connection ............................................................................................................ 2-6

Video output connections .................................................................................................. 2-7

Serial connection................................................................................................................. 2-7

Power connection ...............................................................................................................2-7

TP Cable Termination ........................................................................................................ 2-8

Chapter 3 • Operation ............................................................................................................. 3-1

Controls and Indicators ...................................................................................................3-2

Transmitter controls and indicators .................................................................................. 3-2

Receiver controls and indicators ....................................................................................... 3-3

Operations .............................................................................................................................. 3-4

Power ................................................................................................................................. 3-4

Input selection ................................................................................................................... 3-4

Projector power ................................................................................................................. 3-4

Volume adjustment ........................................................................................................... 3-5

Full system reset ................................................................................................................. 3-5

Receiver reset ..................................................................................................................... 3-5

Optimizing the Video........................................................................................................ 3-6

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 3-7

General checks ................................................................................................................... 3-7

Specific problems ............................................................................................................... 3-8

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Table of Contents, cont’d

Chapter 4 • Serial Communications............................................................................... 4-1

ICS100 Windows-Based Control Program ............................................................... 4-2

System requirements ......................................................................................................... 4-2

Installing the software ...................................................................................................... 4-2

Establishing communications with the program ............................................................. 4-3

Using the software to configure the serial port settings ................................................ 4-6

Using the software to program the input and projector codes ...................................... 4-7

Using the software to operate the transmission system ................................................. 4-9

Using the help system ...................................................................................................... 4-10

Serial Commands .............................................................................................................. 4-11

Communication protocols ............................................................................................... 4-11

Command and response structure .................................................................................. 4-11

Addressing the transmitter ............................................................................................. 4-11

Transmitter responses ...................................................................................................... 4-12

Using the command/response table ............................................................................... 4-12

Symbols ............................................................................................................................ 4-12

Command/response table for programming and operating the TPT150 ..................... 4-14

Appendix A • Reference Information .......................................................................... A-1

Specifications....................................................................................................................... A-2

Part Numbers ....................................................................................................................... A-5

Included parts ................................................................................................................... A-5

Optional accessories ......................................................................................................... A-5

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TPS150 Switching and Transmission System

Chapter One

1

Introduction

About this Manual

About the Transmission System

TP Cable Advantages

Features

Introduction, cont’d

Introduction

About this Manual

This manual contains installation, configuration, and operating information for the
Extron TPS150 audio/video Twisted Pair (TP) switching and transmission system.

• Chapter 1 identifies the transmitter’s and receiver’s features.

• Chapter 2 details how to install the transmitter and receiver.

• Chapter 3 describes how to operate the transmitter and receiver from their
front panels and use all of their features.

• Chapter 4 provides information about programming and operating the
switcher under RS-232 control, such as from a PC or host controller. You can
control the switcher using Extron’s TPS150 serial command set or the ICS100
control program.

• Appendix A lists the transmitter’s and receiver’s specifications and pertinent
part numbers.

About the Transmission System

The TPS150 consists of two components (figure 1-1):

• The TPT150 AV switcher/TP transmitter (referred to in this manual as the
“switching transmitter” or the “transmitter”)

• The TPR150 TP video receiver (referred to in this manual as the “receiver”)

The transmitter and receiver form a switching and long distance transmission
system. The TPS150 system sends high resolution RGB video (such as VGA video),
low resolution video, and RS-232 control signals to a projector, plasma display, or
other display over a single Category (CAT) 5/5e/6 unshielded twisted pair (UTP),
shielded twisted pair (STP), or foil shielded twisted pair (FTP) cable. The system
includes cable compensation and skew control technology that allow you to use
these standard network cables.

The TPS150 will work with either shielded or unshielded cables. However, to
comply with FCC rules, shielded (STP or FTP) cables must be used.

About the TPT150 switching transmitter

The TPT150 transmitter accepts and switches between the following four video
inputs:

• Input 1 and input 2 — High resolution video (such as VGA) on 15-pin HD
connectors. Input 1 includes a buffered local monitor loop-through
connector.

• Input 3 and input 4 — For each input, one only of the following three video
formats:

 Component video (Y, R-Y, B-Y) on three female RCA connectors
 S-video on one 4-pin mini DIN connector
 Composite video on one female RCA connector

Each input also accepts an unbalanced line level stereo audio signal on left and
right RCA connectors. The level of each audio input is individually adjustable to
ensure that there is no noticeable volume difference when switching among
sources.

The switching transmitter outputs the selected input audio as balanced or
unbalanced line level audio on a 5-pin 3.5 mm captive screw connector. The output
can also be muted.

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The audio for the selected input is output locally. It is not sent to the receiver.

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The TPT150 has an RS-232 port that accepts ICS100 program control from a
connected computer or serial command control from a computer or control system.
The transmitter can also store serial commands that are entered by the operator.
The transmitter sends the appropriate serial commands on the TP link to the
receiver whenever an input button or the projector power button is pressed.

An optional CTP150CM control panel can be connected to a contact closure port on
the TPT150. Using the CTP150CM, a remote operator can select inputs, power up
and down a projector connected to the receiver, and increase and decrease the
output volume.

PR150

wisted Pair

eceiver

RS-232 PORT

COMPONENT

B-Y

VIDEO OUTPUT

Y

S-VIDEO

COMPOSITE

R-Y

RGB / VGA

ADJ

SKEW

GRN

UTP LINK

BLUE

RED

TP
Cable

INPUT 1

LOCAL MONITOR

Extron

OUTPUT

VGA

RGB /

TPT150

AV Switcher

PC
Input 1

Figure 1-1 — Typical TPS150 Switching and Transmission System
application

About the TPR150 receiver

The TPR150 receiver accepts the TP link from the transmitter and outputs the
received video and RS-232 commands. The receiver outputs the following signals
on the following connectors:

Control

90-260VAC; 0.25A; 47-63Hz

TECHNICAL SUPPORT:

ME DELAY

[phone]

TI

[phone]

250V;

www.Extroninc.com

MADE IN U.S.A.

FUSE: 1.6A;

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System

Extron

VOLUME

CTP150CM

INPUT 1

VOLUME

INPUT 2

OR

PROJECT

INPUT 3

POWER

Control

FUSE: 1.6A; 250V; TIME DELAY

:

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

[phone]
[phone]

REMOTE
CONTROL

GND

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RS-232 PORT

PROJ PWR
VOL DN
VOL UP

OUTPUT

IN4

IO

IN3

AUD

+
R

IN2

-

IN1

IO

AUD

UPT LINK

-

L

L
+

R-Y

INPUT 4

R

VIDEO

B-Y

AUDIO

L

S-VIDEO

R-Y

INPUT 3

Y

R

VIDEO

IO

B-Y

AUD

L

S-VIDEO

INPUT 2

Y

R

IO

RGB / VGA

AUD

L

R

Laptop
Input 2

INPUT 4

Panel

VCR
Composite
Video
Input 3

Sound
System

DVD
Componen
Video
Input 4

• High-resolution RGB video on one female 15-pin HD connector

• Component video (Y, R-Y, B-Y) on three female RCA connectors

• S-video on one female 4-pin mini DIN connector

• Composite video on one female RCA connector

• Serial (RS-232) commands on one male DB9 connector

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Introduction, cont’d

TP Cable Advantages

Twisted pair cable is much smaller, lighter, more flexible, and less expensive than
coaxial cable. The TPT150 makes cable runs simpler and less cumbersome.
Termination of the cable with RJ-45 connectors is simple, quick, and economical.

Transmission distance

The maximum distance is determined by the output frequency and resolution. The
following table specifies the recommended maximum transmission distances using
CAT 5/5e/6 cable, terminated with the appropriate connectors.

Recommended transmission ranges at 60 Hz

Video format Maximum range

640 x 480 500 feet
800 x 600 500 feet
1024 x 768 500 feet
1280 x 1024 300 feet
1600 x 1200 250 feet

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

We recommend the use of pre-terminated and tested cables. Cables terminated
on site should be tested before use.

Features

Four input A/V switcher — Accepts, switches, and transmits RGBHV, component

video (Y, R-Y, B-Y), S-video, composite video, and RS-232 serial content.
Accepts and switches unbalanced line level stereo audio.

Buffered monitor output on input 1 — Provides for local monitor output on a

15-pin HD female VGA connector, enabling a signal to be easily monitored
locally without the need for a separate distribution amplifier.

Universal projector control — The TPS150 provides universal projector control via

serial commands entered by the installing technician. Commands are
automatically sent when the input selection or Projector Power buttons are
pressed. The included ICS100 control software makes storing projector or
display control codes easy.

Skew compensation control — Individual red, green, and blue skew controls

adjust for the timing delays commonly encountered when CAT 5, CAT 5e, or
CAT 6 cable is used.

Sharpness control — Provides video equalization with individual low frequency

and high frequency adjustments. The low frequency control helps remove
image smearing. The high frequency control restores image sharpness and
detail.

Audio input level adjustment — Each individual input has a level adjustment via

the front panel and RS-232 control. Audio levels are saved for each input and
are automatically recalled when that input is selected.

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Audio output volume adjustment and muting — The output has volume control

adjustment via the front panel, RS-232 control, or optional contact closure
panel control.

Control — Switcher control is available through the front panel, an RS-232 port

serial link, and an optional contact closure control panel. Serial control is
provided with the Extron ICS 100 control software and/or a control system
issuing serial commands.

Custom engraved front panels — The front panel controllers include attachment

posts to hold an optional custom-engraved name plate. Extron can create a
custom front plate to neatly and professionally label each input button.

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Contact the Extron S

Sales & Technical Support Hotline to order the custom

plate.

Optional CTP150CM control panel — Seven soft-touch buttons control the input

selection, volume up and down, and display power on and off. The
CTP150CM is available in a black or white finish and installs in CPM Series
modular connector panels that accept a quad-size Mini Architectural Adapter
Plate (MAAP).

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Introduction, cont’d

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TPS150 Switching and Transmission System

Chapter Two

2

Installation

Mounting the Transmitter and Receiver

Cabling and Rear Panel Views

TP Cable Termination

Installation, cont’d

Installation

Mounting the Transmitter and Receiver

The TPS150 comes with rubber feet for the transmitter and receiver, a set of
MTR102 rack ears for the transmitter, and a set of mounting brackets for the
receiver.

Rack mounting the transmitter

UL requirements

The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) requirements pertain to the
installation of the transmitter into a rack (figure 2-1).

1. Elevated operating ambient temperature — If installed in a closed or multi-

unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack
environment may be greater than room ambient temperature. Therefore,
install the transmitter in an environment compatible with the maximum
ambient temperature (Tma = +122 °F, +50 °C) specified by Extron.

2. Reduced air flow — Install the equipment in a rack so that the amount of air

flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.

3. Mechanical loading — Mount the equipment in the rack so that a hazardous

condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.

4. Circuit overloading — Connect the equipment to the supply circuit and

consider the effect that circuit overloading might have on overcurrent
protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment
nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

5. Reliable earthing (grounding) — Maintain reliable grounding of rack-

mounted equipment. Pay particular attention to supply connections other
than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g. use of power strips).

Mounting instructions

If desired, rack mount the transmitter as follows:

1. Remove the rubber feet from the bottom of the transmitter.

2. Attach the 992546-2 rack mounting ears to the transmitter with the six

provided #8 machine screws (figure 2-1).

MUTE POWER

VOLUME

PROJECTOR

POWER

BLANK

4

3

1 2

INPUT SELECT

/ Twisted Pair Transmitter

A/V Switcher

# 8 Screw (6 Plcs)
Each Side

0

TPT15

Figure 2-1 — Mounting the transmitter

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3. Insert the transmitter into the rack, aligning the holes in the mounting bracket

Projector Mounting

with those of the rack.

4. Secure the transmitter to the rack using the supplied machine screws.

Projector mounting the receiver

If desired, projector mount the receiver as follows:

1. Remove the rubber feet from the bottom of the receiver.

2. Attach the supplied 992547-2 projector pole mounting bracket to the receiver

with the four provided #8 machine screws.

3. Place a locally-obtained U-bolt around the projector pole and through the

slotted holes in the bracket (figure 2-2). Secure the bracket in place with
locally-obtained bolts.

TPR150

Twisted Pair Video Receiver

Bracket

Figure 2-2 — Projector mounting the receiver

- ADJUST + SELECT

CABLE EQUALIZATION

HIGH FREQ.

LOW FREQ.

POWER

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Installation, cont’d

INPUT 3

C

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INPUT 3

Cabling and Rear Panel Views

Transmitter connections

All connectors are on the rear panel (figure 2-3).

INPUT 2INPUT 1 INPUT 3

AUDIO

LOCAL MONITOR

OUTPUT

RGB / VGA RGB / VGA

L

R

AUDIO

VIDEO

L

S-VIDEO

R

1 12 4 4 5 84 4 1096 7

AUDIO

R-Y

B-YY

3 3

VIDEO

L

S-VIDEO

R

INPUT 4 OUTPUT

Figure 2-3 — TPT150 transmitter rear panel connectors

Video and audio input connections

Input 1 and Input 2 RGB/VGA video connectors — Connect RGBHV or

1

RGBS sources to these 15-pin HD female connectors.
Input 1 local monitor output connector — If desired, connect a local monitor

2

or other device to this 15-pin HD female connector.
Input 3 and Input 4 video connectors — Connect either component video,

3

S-video, or composite video sources to these BNC and 4-pin mini DIN
connectors.

For proper system operation, connect only one video format to input 3 and
input 4.

Connect the various video formats as shown in figure 2-4.

omponent

video

VIDEO

R-Y

CONTACT

UTP LINK

CLOSURE

GND

PROJ PWR

AUDIO

VOL DN

-

VOL UP

R

+

IN4

IN3

-

IN2

L

+

IN1

AUDIO

R-Y

L

R

B-YY

VIDEO

R-Y

100–240 V .3A

50–60 Hz

S-vide

S-VIDEO

Composite

video

B-YY

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

B-YY

INPUT 3

R-Y

S-VIDEO

B-YY

Figure 2-4 — Input 3 and input 4 video format connections

Input audio connectors — Connect unbalanced stereo or mono audio sources

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to these pairs (left and right) of RCA connectors for audio input.

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TP and audio output connections

R

C

Output UTP Link connector — Connect one end of a TP cable to this RJ-45

5

female connector on the transmitter.
Connect the free end of the same TP cable from the transmitter to the RJ-45

female connector on the receiver.
See TP cable termination, on page 2-8, to properly wire the RJ-45 connector.

The TPS150 works with either shielded or unshielded cables. However, to
comply with FCC rules, shielded (STP or FTP) cables must be used.

Output Audio connector — Connect an audio device, such as powered

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speakers, to this 3.8 mm, 5-pole captive screw connector for balanced or
unbalanced audio output.

Figure 2-5 shows how to wire the captive screw audio connector. The
connector is included with the transmitter, but you must obtain the cable.
Insert the wires into the appropriate openings in the captive screw connector.
Tighten the screws on top to fasten the wires.

Tip

NO GROUND HERE.

Sleeve(s)

Tip

NO GROUND HERE.

0.2” (5 mm) max.

Do not tin the wires!

Unbalanced Stereo Output

Figure 2-5 — Wiring the audio output connector

CAUTION

Connect the sleeve to ground (Gnd). Connecting the sleeve to a negative
(-) terminal will damage the audio output circuits.

CAUTION

The length of the exposed (stripped) copper wires is important. The ideal
length is 0.2" (5 mm). Longer bare wires can short together. Shorter

wires are not as secure in the direct insertion connectors and could be
pulled out.

The audio output always follows the video switch.

Remote control connections

Contact Closure — If desired, connect an optional

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CTP150CM control panel module or other contact closure
device to this 8-pin 3.5 mm captive screw connector. Refer to
the CTP150CM manual.

To make your own contact closure device, wire the connector
as shown at right. To issue a switching, volume, or projector
power command, momentarily short the appropriate pin to
ground.

LR

Left

Right

Tip

Ring

Tip

Ring

Balanced Stereo Output

CONTACT

LOSURE

GND
PROJ PW
VOL DN
VOL UP

IN4
IN3
IN2
IN1

LR

Left

Right

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