Extron Electronics MTPX Plus 6400 User Manual

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MTPX Plus 6400 Series

MTP Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers

User Guide

Twisted Pair

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Safety Instructions • English

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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。

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.

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

por el fabricante, ya que podrian implicar riesgos.

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:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

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.

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

Introduction

This section introduces the Extron MTPX Plus 6400 Series MTP Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers, including:

 About this Guide  About the Matrix Switchers  Features

About this Guide

NOTE: Throughout this guide all models are referred to as "MTPX Plus matrix

switchers" unless a signiﬁcant difference is noted in their input and output matrix size.

This manual contains installation, conguration, and operating information for the Extron

MTPX Plus 6400 Series MTP Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers (see ﬁgure 1 on the next page).

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 4848 (48 inputs by 48 outputs)  MTPX Plus 4864 (48 inputs by 64 outputs)  MTPX Plus 6432 (64 inputs by 32 outputs)  MTPX Plus 6448 (64 inputs by 48 outputs)  MTPX Plus 6464 (64 inputs by 64 outputs)

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

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Introduction 1

MAX.

STED

™

Rack Mounted PC

VCR

TouchLink

DVD

DOC CAM

Control

LAPTOP

System

OFF

DISPLAY

MUTE

SCREEN

SCREEN DOWN

TCP/IP

Display Control

100

RELAY

LINK

ACT

INPUT

COM

TXRX

IPL 250

1 2 3 4

INPUT SELECT LOCAL

123 4

17 18 19 20

LOCAL INPUTS

RJ-45

34 35

FAN ASSEMBLY

INPUT SELECT

50 51

LOCAL 567 8

RJ-45

21 22 23

37 38

Switcher/Display Control

Extron MTP U R RSA SEQ

RS-232

Universal Receiver

SPACE

Tx Rx

OUTPUTS

MONO AUDIO

VID

B-Y

Y/C

R-Y

RGB

POWER

12V .5A MAX

INPUT

14 15

31 32

11 12

INPUTS

28 29

46 47

7 8 9

42 43 44

15 16

60 61

39 40 41

58 59

12 13

9 10

29 30 31 32

R-Y

POWER

12V .5A MAX

INPUT

RS-232

Tx Rx

OUTPUTS

MONO AUDIO

VID

B-Y

Y/C

RGB

Extron MTP U R RSA SEQ

SPACE

Universal Receiver

S-video

RGBHV

RS 232

Audio

Flat Panel Display

RS 232

Audio

RGBHV

S-video

AUDIO IN

COMPUTER IN

Extron MTPX Plus 6400

Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher

INPUT

L R

OUTPUT

Extron MTP T SV A

Transmitter

MTP T SV A

S-VIDEO

12V

0.5aMAX

6.4A MAX.

N15779

LISTED

1T23

POWER

12V .5A MAX

Extron MTP T 15HD A

Transmitter

Extron

XPA 1002

2 1

LIMITER/PROTECT

SIGNAL OVER TEMP

Extron

Extron SI 28

Surface-mount

MTP T 15 HD A

PRE-PEAK

OUTPUT

AUDIO

OFF

MONITOR

INPUT

Speakers

XPA 1002

Power Amplier

MTP T 15HD A D

Transmitter

Laptop

Projector

DVD

Figure 1. Typical MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher Application

Additionally, inputs 1 through 8 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.

Outputs 1 through 4 feature 15-pin HD output connectors local RGB (VGA) output without

an MTP receiver. Outputs 1 through 8 feature 5-pole 3.5 mm captive screw ports for mono audio output without an MTP receiver.

The local input and output 15-pin HD connectors can also support HD-YUV (component) video, YUV video, S-video, and composite video.

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 see the associated manual to determine which MTP models you have.

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Introduction 2

The matrix switcher can be remotely controlled via its rear panel Remote (RS-232/RS-422)

port and its front panel Conguration (USB) port using either the Extron 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.

The switcher can be operated remotely by any of the following when that device is connected to either MTPX Plus port:

 A control system  A PC  An Extron MKP 2000 remote control panel  An Extron MKP 3000 remote control panel

Outputs 1 through 16 support bidirectional pass-through RS-232 signals from a dedicated source (rather than from the selected input), which 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 for 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 switchers can also switch RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, HDTV, component video, S-video, and

composite video.

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • 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.

• You can 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.

• 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 500 feet (150 m) (table 1 [2]) or 450 feet (135 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 PrePeak function and the function is turned on.

• For daisy-chained units, the rst 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 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Introduction 4

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

AUDIO

MTP T 15HD A

PRE-PEAK

POWER

12V .5A MAX

INPUT

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

MTP Transmitter

OFF

OUTPUT

MONITOR

FAN ASSEMBLY

LOCAL INPUTS

LOCAL OUTPUTS

1234

RJ-45

17 18 19 20

33 34 35 36

RJ-45

49 50 51 52

1234

17 18 19 20

INPUTS

5 678 910111213141516

21 22 23 242526 27 28 29 30 31 32

37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48

53 54 55 565758 59 60 61 62 63 64

OUTPUTS

5678 910111213141516

21 22 23 242526 27 28 29 30 31 32

conﬁgurations

MTPX Plus

and

MTPX Plus

LOCAL INPUTS

FAN ASSEMBLY

LOCAL OUTPUTS

LR1LR

Switcher to MTP receiver when the video source is on the

AUDIO INPUTS

LR3LR4LR5LR

RJ-45

1234

17 18 19 20

33 34 35 36

49 50 51 52

1234

17 18 19 20

33 34 35 36

49 50 51 52

LR7LR

INPUTS

5 678 910111213141516

21 22 23 242526 27 28 29 30 31 32

37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48

53 54 55 565758 59 60 61 62 63 64

OUTPUTS

5678 910111213141516

21 22 23 242526 27 28 29 30 31 32

37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48

53 54 55 56 58 59 60 61 62 63 64

MONO AUDIO OUTPUTS

LR1LR2LR3LR4LR5LR

MTPX Plus local (VGA) input

LR7LR

MTP Receiver

OUTPUTS

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' (245 m) 1,000' (300 m)

composite video 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 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Introduction 5

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

transmitter to receiver using MTPX Plus TP inputs and outputs

MTP Transmitter

AUDIO

MTP T 15HD A

POWER

12V .5A MAX

PRE-PEAK

OFF

OUTPUT

INPUT

MONITOR

LOCAL INPUTS

FAN ASSEMBLY

LOCAL OUTPUTS

RJ-45

5678 910111213141516

1234

21 22 23 242526 27 28 29 30 31 32

17 18 19 20

37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48

33 34 35 36

53 54 55 565758 59 60 61 62 63 64

49 50 51 52

5678 910111213141516

1234

21 22 23 242526 27 28 29 30 31 32

17 18 19 20

MTPX Plus

INPUTS

OUTPUTS

MTP Receiver

MTP U R A

POWER

12V

0.5A MAX

OUTPUTS

VID

MONO AUDIO

Y/C

RGB

INPUT

Video

format

Component, S-video

Composite video

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'

MTPX Pre-Peak Maximum Distance

High Quality Variable Quality

Off On MTPX

Input

<300' (90 m)

(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) >300'

(90 m) >250'

(75 m) >300'

(90 m) >250'

(75 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

specications at 75 Hz.

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Introduction 6

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

VTT transmitter to VTR receiver using MTPX TP inputs and outputs

VTT Transmitter

POWER

VIDEO INPUT

640 x 480 <300'

800 x 600 <250'

1024 x 768 <150'

1280 x 960 <150'

1280 x 1024 <150'

1360 x 765 <150'

1365 x 768 <150'

1366 x 768

1440 x 900 <150'

1400 x 1050 <150'

1600 x 1200 <100'

Video

Format

9VDC-12VDC

500mA

FAN ASSEMBLY

LOCAL INPUTS

LOCAL OUTPUTS

RJ-45

5678 910111213141516

1234

21 22 23 242526 27 28 29 30 31 32

17 18 19 20

37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48

33 34 35 36

53 54 55 565758 59 60 61 62 63 64

49 50 51 52

5678 910111213141516

1234

21 22 23 242526 27 28 29 30 31 32

17 18 19 20

MTPX Plus

INPUTS

OUTPUTS

VTR Receiver

VIDEO OUTPUT

9VDC-12VDC

500mA

POWER

MTPX Pre-Peak Maximum Distance

High Quality Variable Quality

Off On MTPX

Input

(90 m)

(75 m)

(45 m)

(45 m) <150'

(45 m)

(30 m)

>350'

(105 m)

>300' (90 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)

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.

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Introduction 7

Features

The MTPX Plus has a skew equalizer function that is available using SIS, the Windows-based 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

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.

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. Local audio outputs — The switchers directly output balanced or unbalanced stereo mono

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.

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.

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Introduction 8

Operational reliability — The MTPX Plus matrix switcher can support round-the-clock

operation in mission-critical applications, through the use of redundant power supplies and modular fans.

 Primary and redundant, hot-swappable power supplies — The hot-swappable,

redundant power supplies are conﬁgured to automatically take over the load from the primary supplies in the case of a failure.

The complete power circuit, from the plug, through the power supply, to the insertion of the power onto the power distribution plane, is separate and redundant (see ﬁgure 2). If the installation includes uninterruptible or completely separate power sources, the switcher remains powered up through any power interruption except a simultaneous loss of power on both power sources.

Power

AC Power

Primary

Power

Supply 1

Primary

Power

Supply 2

Redundant

Power

Supply 1

Redundant

Power

Supply 2

Figure 2. Redundant Power Supply Backs up Primary

Should a primary power supply fail, the redundant power supply immediately assumes the load of the failed primary supply with no down time. A failed power supply is easily replaceable from the rear at any time without powering down the matrix.

 Hot-swappable fans — The hot-swappable fans allow quick replacement to avert

overheating in the case of a failure. Fans can be replaced without powering down the switcher.

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.

 Windows-based control program — For serial port remote control from a PC, the

Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program provides a graphical interface and drag-and-

drop/point-and-click operation. The control program also has an emulation mode that lets you create a switcher conﬁguration ﬁle at the 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.

Rooming — The switcher can be programmed to group multiple outputs to speciﬁc “rooms,” allowing them to have their own presets.

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Introduction 9

EDID Minder — 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 le for the display connected to output 1 can be stored in the EDID table

(four user-assigned locations are 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 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 presets — 64 global presets are a time-saving feature that lets you set up and store

input/output congurations in advance. You can then recall those congurations, when

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

Rack mounting — The 10U high enclosure has mounting anges that make it rack

mountable in any conventional 19-inch wide wide rack without extra hardware. 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 supplies provides worldwide power

compatibility.

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Introduction 10

Installation

This section details the installation of the MTPX Plus matrix switchers, including:

 Setup and Installation Checklist  Rear Panel Cabling and Features  Front Panel Features

Setup and Installation Checklist

Get Ready

c Familiarize yourself with the matrix switcher. c Obtain IP setting information for the matrix switcher from the local network

administrator. Read “Ethernet Connection.”

Perform Physical Installation

c If desired, install the switcher in a rack (see page 140). c Cable input and output devices (see page 13). c As desired, connect computers, control systems, or both to the rear panel Remote

port (see page 17), LAN port (see page 18), and front panel Conﬁguration port (see

page 20).

c Connect power (see page 19). c Test the switcher by creating a tie (see page 31).

Install Software

c Install the Matrix Switchers Control Program (see page 87).

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Installation 11

Rear Panel Cabling and Features

2 4

FAN ASSEMBLY

LOCAL INPUTS

LOCAL OUTPUTS

LR1LR

Tx Rx1Tx Rx2Tx Rx3Tx Rx

LR3LR4LR5LR

Tx Rx5Tx Rx6Tx Rx7Tx Rx

INPUT SELECT LOCAL 1234

RJ-45

INPUT SELECT LOCAL 5 678

RJ-45

AUDIO INPUTS

1 234

17 18 19 20

33 34 35 36

49 50 51 52

1234

17 18 19 20

33 34 35 36

49 50 51 52

RS-232 OUTPUT INSERTION

Tx Rx9Tx Rx10Tx Rx11Tx Rx

PRIMARY POWER SUPPLY 1

LR7LR

5 678 910111213141516

21 22 23 24

37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48

53 54 55 56

5 678 910111213141516

21 22 23 24

37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48

53 54 55 56

LR1LR2LR3LR4LR5LR

Tx Rx13Tx Rx14Tx Rx15Tx Rx

INPUTS

26 27 28 29 30 31 32

58 59 60 61 62 63 64

OUTPUTS

26 27 28 29 30 31 32

58 59 60 61 62 63 64

MONO AUDIO OUTPUTS

PRIMARY POWER SUPPLY 2

REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY 1

REMOTE

RS232/RS422

LR7LR

LAN

RESET

ACT

LINK

11 10

REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY 2

PRIMARY

100-240V 50/60Hz

1.2A MAX.

ANAHEIM, CA

LISTED

1T23

REDUNDANT

100-240V 50/60Hz

6.4A MAX.

N15779

13 13 13 1312

Figure 3. MTPX Plus Switcher Rear Panel

NOTE: All matrix sizes are housed in the same 10U enclosure, but have fewer input or output

connectors to accommodate their smaller matrix sizes.

a Inputs (TP) connectors (see page 13) h Mono Audio Outputs (see page 16) b Local Inputs (VGA) connectors (see page 14) i Remote RS232/RS422 connector (see page 17) c Audio Inputs connectors (see page 14) j LAN port (see page 18) d Input Select switches (see page 15) k Reset button and LED (see page 19) e RS-232 Output Insertion connectors (see page 15) l AC power connectors (see page 19) f Outputs (TP) connectors (see page 16) m Power supply indicator LEDs (see page 19) g Local Outputs (VGA) connectors (see page 16) n Fans (see “Removing and Installing a Fan

Module” in the Maintenance section)

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Installation 12

Signal Inputs

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

CAUTIONS: • Use electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions (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 all connections.

transmitters to these RJ-45 female connectors.

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

network.

NOTES: • Congure the switcher for the appropriate content on the audio/RS-232

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

RS-232 Wire Pair“ on page 55). You can also use SIS commands (see

the “Programming Guide” section, page 73) or the Matrix Switchers Control Program (see the “Matrix Software“ section, page 105).

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

between the transmitter and the MTPX input.

• RJ-45 termination with CAT 5, CAT 5e, or CAT 6 cable must comply with the TIA/EIA T568A or TIA/EIA T568B wiring standards for all connections. RJ-45 termination with Enhanced Skew-Free A/V UTP cable must comply with TIA/EIA T568A only.

• 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.

Figure 4 shows the recommended termination of TP cables. . You can use either the TIA/EIA T568A or TIA/EIA T568B wiring 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

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

S-video

Chroma (C)+ Chroma (C)–

Luma (Y)+ Luma (Y)–

Reserved Reserved

Stereo audio

Mono audio+

Mono audio–

RS-232

Figure 4. TP Cable Termination

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Installation 13

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

RGB

Unbalanced Stereo Input

Balanced Stereo Input

Ring

Sleeve (s)

Tip

Sleeve

Tip

Sleeve

Tip

Ring

Do not tin the wires!

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.

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 a 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 5. No conﬁguration of the switcher

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

15 11

610

Female

* You can input and output additional, genlocked, composite video pins 1, 3, 6, and 8.

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

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*

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

Figure 5. Other Video Formats on a VGA Connector

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 6 to wire a connector for the appropriate input

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

connector.

Figure 6. Captive Screw Connector Wiring for Audio Inputs

CAUTION: 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 circuits. Ensure that the

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

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Installation 14

NOTES: • The length of exposed wires is critical. The ideal length is 3/16 inch (5 mm).

Tip (+)

Sleeve ( )

Ring (-)

Tip (+)

RCA Connector

3.5 mm Stereo Plug Connector

(balanced)

INPUT

RxTx

 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.

• Figure 7 identiﬁes the tip, ring, and sleeve. A mono audio connector consists of the tip and sleeve. A stereo audio connector consists of the tip, ring and sleeve. The tip, ring, and sleeve wires are also shown on the captive screw audio connector diagrams (see ﬁgure 6 on the previous page and ﬁgure 9 on the next page).

Figure 7. Typical Audio Connectors

The audio level for each input can be individually set via the front panel or Ethernet or

RS-232 control to ensure that the level on the output does not vary from input to input (see the “Operation” section, page 46; the “Programming Guide” section, page 76; the “Matrix Software” section, page 105; and the “HTML Operation” section, page 136).

d Input Select switches — For inputs 1 through 8, set these DIP switches to

the Local (up) position to select the local (RGB video and audio) input. Set the

SELECT LOCAL

1234

DIP switches to the RJ-45 (down) position to select the MTP input.

RJ-45

LOCAL

5678

RS-232 Output Inserts

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

RJ-45

routed to a speciﬁc (unswitchable) TP output, connect a serial device to one of these 3.5 mm, 3-pole captive screw connectors. Figure 8 shows how to wire the connectors.

Do not tin the wires!

Figure 8. RS-232 Output Insert Wiring

For the RS-232 Output Insert to be available on the TP output, the insert must be

enabled via an SIS command, the Windows-based control program, or an MTPX Plus HTML page (see the “Programming Guide” section, page 734; the “Matrix

Software” section, page 106; and the “HTML Operation” section, page 134).

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.

RS-232

Device

Transmit (Tx) Receive (Rx) Ground ( )

Bidirectional

Transmit (Tx) Receive (Rx)

Ground ( )

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Installation 15

Signal Outputs

f Outputs (TP) connectors — Connect the TP inputs of compatible MTP or VTR receivers

g Local Outputs (VGA) connectors — Connect up to four RGBHV video displays to

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 length of exposed wires is critical. The ideal length is 3/16 inch (5 mm) (see the audio input connector NOTES for more information).

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

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 minimum cable length of at least 25 feet (7.5 m)

between the TP output connector and the receiver

these 15-pin HD female connectors for each output.

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

NOTES: • The video that is output on these connectors is converted from the tied

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

you duplicates of outputs 1 through 4 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.

• 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 shown in ﬁgure 5 on page 14. No conﬁguration of

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

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 gure 9 to wire an output connector. Use the

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

Sleeve(s)

Tip

Do not tin the wires!

NO GROUND HERE.

Unbalanced Stereo Output Balanced Stereo Output

Figure 9. Captive Screw Connector Wiring for Stereo Audio Output

Ring

Sleeve(s)

Ring

Tip

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

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

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Installation 16

NOTE: The length of exposed wires is critical. The ideal length is 3/16 inch (5 mm)

RS-232FunctionPin Function

—

Not used

—

Not used

RS-422

(see the audio input connector NOTES for more information).

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

NOTES: • The audio that is output on these connectors 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 congured 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 output can be individually set via the front panel or Ether

or RS-232 contr

ol (see the “Operation” section, page 48; the “Programming

net

Guide” section, page 75; the “Matrix Software” section, page 105; and the “HTML Operation” section, page 137).

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

created via the front panel or under remote control, allow you to select from any one of the audio input sources and route it separately from its corresponding video source (see the “Operation” section, page 32; the “Programming Guide” section, page 72; the “Matrix Software” section, page 91; and the “HTML Operation” section, page 128).

Remote Connection

i Remote RS232/RS422 connector — Connect a host device, such as a computer, touch

panel control, or RS-232 capable PDA to the switcher via this 9-pin D connector for serial RS-232 or RS-422 control (see ﬁgure 10).

—

REMOTE

RS232/RS422

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

—

Gnd

— — —

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

Figure 10. Remote RS232/RS422 Connector

—

Not used

Tx–

Transmit data (–)

Rx–

Receive data (–)

—

Not used

Gnd

Signal ground

—

Not used

Rx+

Receive data (+)

Tx+

Transmit data (+)

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

NOTE: The switcher can support either the RS-232 or the RS-422 serial

See the “Selecting the Rear Panel Remote Port Protocol and Baud

If desired, connect an MKP 2000 or MKP 3000 remote control panel to the Remote RS232/RS422 connector. See the MKP 2000 Remote Control Panel User Guide or the MKP 3000 User Guide for details.

communication protocol, and can operate at 9600, 19200, 38400, or 115200 baud rates.

Rate” in the Operation section to conﬁgure this port from the front panel.

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Installation 17

Ethernet Connection

Crossover Cable Straight-through Cable

j LAN port — For IP control of the system, connect the matrix switcher to a PC or to an

Activity

LED

Cabling

It is vital that your Ethernet cables be the correct cable type and that they be properly terminated with the correct pinout. Ethernet links use Category (CAT) 3, 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.

Ethernet LAN via this RJ-45 connector. You can use a PC to control 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 Matrix Switchers Control Program or has downloaded HTML pages from the

Link

LED

switcher.

Link LED indicator — The green (link) LED indicates that the switcher is properly connected to an Ethernet LAN. This LED should light steadily.

Act LED indicator — The yellow (activity) LED indicates transmission of data packets on the RJ-45 connector. This LED should icker 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 11).

 Crossover cable — Direct connection between the computer and the switcher  Patch (straight) cable — Connection of the switcher to a 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 11. RJ-45 Connector and Pinout Tables

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Installation 18

Reset Button and LED

Power

k Reset button and LED — The recessed Reset button initiates four levels of matrix

switcher reset. For four 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.

 Events (mode 3) reset — Toggles event monitoring on and off.  IP settings (mode 4) reset — Reset the IP functions of the switcher.

NOTE: The IP settings reset does not replace any user-installed ﬁrmware.

 Absolute (mode 5) reset — Restore the switcher to the default factory conditions.  Hard reset — Restore the switcher to the default factory conditions and return the

switcher to the default ﬁrware that shipped with the unit.

NOTES: • Factory loaded rmware is active until it is replaced or the power is

cycled.

• Hard reset does not clear the current conguration.

l Primary and Redundant AC power connectors — Plug standard IEC power cords

into these connectors to connect the switcher to 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz

power sources.

RESET

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

NOTE: For the most reliable power, connect the a power cord from the Redundant

power connector to either an uninterruptible power source or to a power source that is completely independent from the primary power source.

m Primary and Redundant power supply indicator LEDs —

Green — Indicates that the associated power supply is operating within normal

tolerances. Red — Indicates that the associated power supply is operating outside the normal

tolerances or has failed. See “Removing and Installing a Power Supply Module” in the “Maintenance and Modiﬁcations” section to replace the power supply.

Fans

n Primary and Redundant cooling fans — Cool the equipment. If a fan has failed,

replace it at your earliest opportunity. See “Removing and Installing a Fan Module” in the “Maintenance and Modiﬁcations” section to replace the fans.

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Installation 19

Front Panel Features

Figure 12. Front Panel Conﬁguration Port

o Conﬁguration port — This mini USB B port provides a communications function similar

to the rear panel Remote port, but it is easier to access than the rear port after the

matrix switcher has been installed and cabled. A standard USB cable, available locally,

can be used for this connection.

CONFIG

MTPX PLUS SERIES

POWER SUPPLY

PRIMARY 1 2

REDUNDANT 1 2

MTP MATRIX SWITCHER

NOTE: This port is independent of the rear panel Remote port and is not affected

by changes to the protocol of the rear panel port.

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Installation 20

Operation

This section describes the front panel operation of the MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers, including:

 Front Panel Controls and Indicators  Rear Panel Power 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 13) are grouped into two sets. The input and output

buttons are grouped on the left side of the control panel. The control buttons and I/O buttons are grouped on the right side of the panel.

22 23

N P U T S

CONTROL

ESC

VIEW

ENTER PRESET

U T P U T

CONFIG

MTPX PLUS SERIES

MTP MATRIX SWITCHER

I/O

VIDEO

POWER SUPPLY

PRIMARY 1 2

REDUNDANT 1 2

AUDIO

3 4 5 6 7

Figure 13. MTPX Plus 6400 Series Switcher Front Panel

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Operation 21

Input and Output Buttons

Primary functions

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

NOTE: On switchers with smaller matrix sizes, 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 either text or graphics. The buttons can be set to provide amber background illumination all the time or the background illumination can be turned off (see “Background Illumination”). The buttons blink or are lit at full intensity (depending on the operation) when selected.

NOTE: See “Front Panel Operations,” later in this chapter for detailed descriptions of

all of the following functions and operations.

Lit amber: current video and audio tie

Lit green: current video only tie

Lit red: current audio only tie

Secondary functions

I/O Grouping

Presets

Input audio level

Output audio volume

Audio/RS-232 mutes

Input conﬁguration

Background illumination

1 2 3

Action 1: Input 1 and Output 1:

Select I/O Group mode.

Action 2/ Indication:

Action Indication:

Action/ indication: (inputs)

Indication: (outputs)

Action/ indication: (outputs)

Indication: (inputs)

Action Indication:

Action/ indication:

Action: Input 1 and Input 2:

Press a button: Select an input for audio gain and attenuation adjustment.

Toggle between background illumination or

Assign an input or output to the selected group.

Lit: Input or output is assigned to the selected group.

Select a preset in Preset mode.

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

Blink: Preset location is selected to be saved.

Lit: An input is selected for audio adjustment

Indicate the gain or attenuation level.

Press a button: Select an output for volume adjustment.

Lit: An output is selected for audio adjustment.

Indicate the output volume level.

Outputs: Press and hold to mute the output.

Outputs, blink: Output is muted.

Toggle between RS-232 or audio as the pins 3 and 6 input

buttons unlit.

through

Lit: RS-232

Unlit: audio

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Operation 22

a Input buttons — The input buttons have one primary function (❏) and six secondary

functions (•):

❏ Select and identify an input.

 (Input 1 only) With the Output 1 button, select I/O Group mode.  Assign an input to the selected group in I/O Group mode and indicate its

assignment.

 Select a preset.  Display the output volume level.  Select and identify the audio/RS-232 wire pair as audio (unlit) or RS-232 (lit) in

Serial Port and Audio and RS-232 Input Configuration mode.

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

off.

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

secondary functions (•):

❏ Select and identify an output.

 (Output 1 only) With the Input 1 button, select I/O Group mode.  Assign an output to the selected group in I/O Group mode and indicate its

assignment.

 Mute the audio or RS-232 output.  Display the audio level of the selected input.

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Operation 23

Control Buttons

Primary functions

Action Save changes. Indication Blink: save needed Blink: Save preset

NOTE: See “Front Panel Operations,” later in this chapter for detailed descriptions of

all of the following functions and operations.

Select Preset mode. Select View mode.

View mode selected

Lit: Recall preset

Cancel/escape.

Flashes once

Secondary functions

I/O Grouping

Port conﬁguration

Front panel lock

Audio

ENTER PRESET

Action/ Indication

Action 1: Action 2/

Indication: Action With Video and

Action:

Select group 1.

Lit: group selected.

Select 9600 baud.

Blink: selected

Audio buttons,

selects Lock mode 2

or toggles between

mode 0 and mode 2.

Select group 2.

Lit: group selected.

Select Configuration mode

Select 19200 baud.

Blink: selected

VIEW

Select group 3.

Lit: group selected.

Select 38400 baud.

Blink: selected

In Audio mode,

decrease input level

or output volume.

Select group 4.

Lit: group selected.

Select 115200 baud.

Blink: selected

In Audio mode,

increase input level or

output volume.

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

functions (•):

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

simple conﬁguration:

 Press the desired input button (  Press the desired output buttons (  Press the Enter button (

❏ Indicates that a potential tie has been created but not saved. ❏ Indicates that a global preset has been selected to be saved or recalled but that the

preset action has not been accomplished.

 In the I/O Group mode, selects group 1 and indicates the selection.  With the Preset, View, and Esc buttons, selects Serial Port and Audio and

RS-232 Input Configuration mode.

 Selects 9600 baud for the rear panel Remote port in Serial Port and Audio

and RS-232 Input Configuration mode and indicates the selection.

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

toggles between mode 0 (unlocked) and mode 2.

ESC

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Operation 24

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

functions (•):

❏ Activates Save Preset mode to save a conﬁguration as a preset and Recall

Preset mode to activate a previously-deﬁned preset.

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

Preset mode is active.

 In the I/O Group mode, selects group 2 and indicates the selection.  With the Enter, View, and Esc buttons, selects Serial Port and Audio

and RS-232 Input Configuration mode.

 Selects 19200 baud for the rear panel Remote port in Serial Port and Audio

and RS-232 Input Configuration mode and indicates the selection.

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

functions (•):

❏ Selects and indicates View mode, which displays the current conﬁguration.

NOTE: View mode also provides a way to mute and unmute the outputs

(see “Muting and Unmuting Outputs”).

 In the I/O Group mode, selects group 3 and indicates the selection.  Decreases the audio level of the selected input.  Decreases the volume of the selected output.  With the Enter, Preset, and Esc buttons, selects Serial Port and Audio and

RS-232 Input Configuration mode.

 Selects 38400 baud for the rear panel Remote port in Serial Port and Audio

and RS-232 Input Configuration mode, and indicates the selection.

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

functions (•):

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

indicators.

NOTE: The Esc button does not reset the current conguration or any presets.

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

 In the I/O Group mode, selects group 4 and indicates the selection.  Increases the audio level of the selected input.  Increases the volume of the selected output.  With the Enter, Preset, and View buttons, selects Serial Port and Audio

and RS-232 Input Configuration mode.

 Selects 115200 baud for the rear panel Remote port in Serial Port and

Audio and RS-232 Input Configuration mode and indicates the

selection.

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Operation 25

I/O Buttons

NOTE: See “Front Panel Operations,” later in this chapter for detailed descriptions of

all of the following functions and operations.

Primary functions

Action Select video. Select audio. Indication Green when selected Red when selected

VIDEO AUDIO

Secondary functions

Front panel locks

Resets Port

conﬁguration Audio

Action 1:

Action 2:

Action: Perform a system reset Action/

indication: Action/

indication:

With Enter, select Lock mode 2 or toggle

between mode 0 and mode 2.

Select Lock mode 1 or toggle between

mode 2 and mode 1.

Select RS-232. Blink: selected

Select RS-422. Blink: selected

Select Audio mode.

Blinks red.

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

functions (•):

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

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

 With the Enter button and Audio button, selects between front panel locks (Lock

mode 2 and Lock mode 0).

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

mode 1).

 With the Audio button, initiates the system reset.  Selects the RS-232 protocol for the rear panel Remote port in Serial Port and

Audio and RS-232 Input Configuration mode and indicates the selection.

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

functions (•):

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

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

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

output audio volume.

 With the Enter button and Video button, selects between front panel locks (Lock

mode 2 and Lock mode 0).

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

mode 1).

 With the Video button, initiates the system reset.  Selects the RS-422 protocol for the rear panel Remote port in Serial Port and

Audio and RS-232 Input Configuration mode and indicates the selection.

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Operation 26

Power Indicators

i Primary and Redundant Power Supply LEDs —

Button Labels

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

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

labeled with names, alphanumeric characters, or color bitmaps for easy and intuitive input and output selection (see ﬁgure 14) (see “Button Label Generator Program“ in the “Matrix Software” section for details on using the labeling software, see “Removing And

Installing Button Labels“ in the “Maintenance and Modiﬁcations” section for blank labels

and a procedure for removing and replacing the translucent covers).

Green — Indicates that the associated power supply is operating within normal tolerances.

PRIMARY 1 2

REDUNDANT 1 2

Red — Indicates that the associated power supply is operating outside the normal tolerances or has failed (see the “Maintenance and Modiﬁcations“ section to replace the power supply).

Unlit — No power supply is installed.

VCR

Computer Computer

11 13

VTG 200

15 16

POWER SUPPLY

Document

Camera

Figure 14. Sample Button Labels and Icons

Rear Panel Power Indicators

The two power supply modules (primary power supply and redundant power supply,

see gure 15) each have a 2-color LED.

ANAHEIM, CA

Figure 15. Rear Panel Power Supply Indicators

a Primary and Redundant Power Supply LEDs —

Green — Indicates that the associated power supply is operating within normal

tolerances.

Red — Indicates that the associated power supply has failed (see “Maintenance and

Modiﬁcations“ to replace the power supply).

LISTED

2726 28 29 30 31 32

PRIMARY POWER SUPPLY 1

PRIMARY

100-240V 50/60Hz

1.2A MAX.

REDUNDANT

100-240V 50/60Hz

6.4A MAX.

N15779

1T23

PRIMARY POWER SUPPLY 2

REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY 1

11 1 1

REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY 2

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Operation 27

Front Panel Operations

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

 Creating ties, sets of ties, and conﬁgurations  Changing a conﬁguration  Viewing ties, sets of ties, and conﬁgurations  Creating I/O groups  Saving a preset  Recalling a preset  Muting and unmuting outputs  Viewing and adjusting the input audio level  Viewing and adjusting the local output volume  Locking and unlocking the front panel  Performing a front panel reset  Toggling background illumination on and off  Deﬁning the audio/RS-232 wire pair  Reading and setting the Remote RS232/RS422 port settings

Deﬁnitions

The following terms, which apply to Extron matrix switchers, are used throughout this

manual:

 Tie — An input-to-output connection.  Set of ties — An input tied to two or more outputs. (An output can never be tied to

more than one input.)

 Conﬁguration — One or more ties or one or more sets of ties.  Current conﬁguration — The conﬁguration that is currently active in the switcher

(also called conﬁguration 0)

 Global preset — A conﬁguration that has been stored. Up to 64 global presets can

be stored in memory. When a preset is retrieved from memory, it becomes the current

conﬁguration. Presets can be saved and recalled from the front panel and any of the serial or LAN ports. For front panel operations, preset locations are assigned to the input buttons.

 Room — A subset of outputs that are logically related to each other, as determined by

the operator. The switchers support up to 10 rooms, each of which can consist of from 1 to 16 outputs.

 Room preset — A conﬁguration consisting of outputs in a single room that has

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

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Operation 28

Power

Apply power by connecting one or both power cords between the Primary and Redundant AC power connectors and the AC sources. The switcher performs a self-test that ﬂashes the front panel buttons in a variety of patterns; then ﬂashes all buttons green, red, and amber; and then turns them either off or to background illumination. An error-free power up selftest sequence leaves all control buttons either unlit or showing background illumination.

The current conﬁguration and all presets are saved in non-volatile memory. When power is applied, the most recent conﬁguration is retrieved. The previous presets remain intact.

If an error occurs during the self-test, the switcher locks up and fails to respond to commands or button pushes. If your switcher locks up on power-up, call the Extron S3 Sales & Technical Support Hotline (see the last page of this manual for the phone number in your region of the world).

Front Panel Security Lockouts

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

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

mode 2). Some functions can be viewed.

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

are unlocked.

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

See “Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes)” for a detailed list of basic and advanced functions and the procedure to set the various front panel locks.

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Operation 29

Creating a Conﬁguration

The current conﬁguration can be changed using the front panel buttons. Change the current conﬁguration as follows:

1. Press the Esc button to clear any front panel button indications that may be lit.

2. Select video, audio, or both for conguration by pressing the Video button and Audio

button as necessary.

3. Select the desired input and outputs by pressing the input and output buttons.

 Input buttons and output buttons light or blink:

 Amber to indicate video and audio ties  Green to indicate video only ties  Red to indicate audio only ties.

 To indicate potential ties, output buttons blink the appropriate color when an

input is selected.

 To indicate current ties, output buttons light steadily the appropriate color when

an input is selected.

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

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

4. Press and release the Enter button to accept the tie.

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

conﬁguration is complete.

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

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

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

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

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

to indicate a tentative tie. Buttons for outputs that were already tied to

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

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

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

grouping”), you cannot select the output button for an output in a

different group. The associated input button remains lit.

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Operation 30

Example 1: Creating a set of video and audio ties

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

Press the Video button to toggle on and off.

The button lights green when selected.

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

O U T

C O N T R O L

PRESET

ENTER

ESCVIEW

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32

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

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

ENTER

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

Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change.

The Enter button returns to unlit or background illumination.

In the following example, input 5 is tied to outputs 3, 4, and 8. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action.

NOTE: This example assumes that there are no ties in the current conﬁguration.

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

Press the Esc button to clear all selections.

C O N T R O L

PRESET

ENTER

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

button as necessary to light both.

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

ESCVIEW

Press the button. The button lights amber.

The button flashes once.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32

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

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

the Esc button. The Esc button ashes once and all selected input and output

buttons return to unlit or background illumination.

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

I N P

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Operation 31

The current conﬁguration is now input 5 tied to output 3, output 4, and output 8.

Input 5 (video/audio) tied

to outputs 3, 4, and 8

Input

Output

3 4

Video Audio

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

Press the Video button to toggle on and off.

The button lights green when selected.

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

I N P

1 2 3 4 5 6 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 31 32

O U T

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32

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

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

C O N T R O L

PRESET

ENTER

ESCVIEW

O U

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32

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

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

ENTER

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

Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change.

The Enter button returns to unlit or background illumination.

Example 2: Adding a video tie to a set of video and audio ties

In the following example, a new tie is added to the current conﬁguration. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action.

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

1. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button. The button ashes once.

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

button as necessary to light Video only.

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

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

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

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The current conﬁguration is now:

Input 5 video tied

to outputs 1, 3, 4, and 8

Input 5 audio tied

to outputs 3, 4, and 8

Input

Output

3 4

Video Audio

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

Press the Video button to toggle on and off.

The button is unlit or background illuminated

when deselected.

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

I N P

1 2 3 4 5 6 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 31 32

O U T

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32

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

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

The Output 1 button does not light to indicate the tie created in example 2 because that tie is video only.

C O N T R O L

PRESET

ENTER

ESCVIEW

O U

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32

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

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

 Video — Input 5 is tied to output 1, output 3, output 4, and output 8.  Audio — Input 5 is tied to output 3, output 4, and output 8.

Example 3: Removing an audio tie from a set of video and audio ties

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

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

1. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button. The button ashes once.

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

button as necessary to light Audio only.

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

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

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

ENTER

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

Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change.

The Enter button returns to unlit or background illumination.

Input 5 video tied

to outputs 1, 3, 4, and 8

Input 5 audio tied

to outputs 3 and 8

Input

Output

3 4

Video Audio

The current conﬁguration is now:

 Video — Input 5 video is tied to output 1, output 3, output 4, and output 8.  Audio — Input 5 audio is tied to output 3 and output 8.

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Viewing a Conﬁguration

The current conﬁguration can be viewed using the front panel buttons. The View mode prevents inadvertent changes to the current conﬁguration. View mode also provides a way to mute audio or RS-232 outputs (see “Muting and Unmuting Outputs”).

View the current conguration as follows:

1. Press the Esc button to clear any front panel button indications that may be lit.

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

as follows:

 Amber: No tied video or audio input  Green: No tied video input  Red: No tied audio input

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

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

both.

4. Select the desired input or outputs whose ties you wish to view by pressing the input

and output buttons. If you press an output button for which there are no ties, the output buttons light for all

outputs without ties.

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

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

button lit.

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

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

• After 30 seconds of front panel inactivity, View mode automatically ends.

Example 4: Viewing Ties

In the following example, the ties in the current conﬁguration are viewed. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action.

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

example 3.

1. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button. The button ashes once.

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

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

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

O U

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32

Until you select an input, the buttons for all untied outputs light amber if no video and audio inputs are tied, green if no video inputs are tied (only audio is tied), or red if no audio or RS-232 inputs are tied (only video is tied).

Press the Audio button to toggle on and off.

The button lights red when selected.

Press the Video button to toggle on and off.

The button lights green when selected.

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

O U

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32

Press the button. The button is unlit or

background illuminated when deselected.

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

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

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

button as necessary to light both.

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

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

as follows:

1. Note the number of a lit output button, and then press and release the

output button for an untied (unlit or background illumination) output.

2. Observe that all of the untied outputs light.

3. Press the output button that you noted previously.

4. Observe that the selected output button, the tied input button (input 5),

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

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

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6. Toggle the video and audio selection: Press and release the Video button and the

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

O U

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32

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

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

Press button. The button lights

green when selected.

Press the button. The button is unlit

or background illuminated when deselected.

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

VIEW

Press the button.

The View button returns to unlit or background illumination.

Audio button.

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

7. Exit View mode: Press and release the View button to exit View mode.

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I/O Grouping

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4 input, 2 output

composite video matrix

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3 input, 2 output

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Group 1

Group 2

Group 1 Group 2 Group 3

17 18 19

Input

1 2

Output

3 4

21 22 23

Input

Output

Monitor

USP 405

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

I/O grouping is a matrix switcher feature that allows you to subdivide the front panel controls of the matrix into up to four smaller functional subswitchers (see ﬁgure 16) and limit tie creation using the front panel only. The I/O group limitation applies to tie creation from the front panel only. Inputs and outputs can be assigned to one of four groups or not assigned to any group.

Figure 16. I/O Grouping Example

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

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

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

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

created under RS-232/RS-422, USB port, or Ethernet control.

Suggested applications for the I/O grouping feature include:

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

inadvertently applied to an output device that supports another video format (see ﬁgure 16).

 Segregating input and output devices that are in separate rooms  Segregating input and output devices on which you are distributing audio on the

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

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

reasons

The I/O groups can be set up on the front panel or via the serial port, the USB port, or the

LAN port and using either the SIS commands or the Matrix Switchers Control Program.

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

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

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

1324

•

O U

1 2 16

17 18 32

1 2 15 16

17 18 31

O U T

1 2 16

17 18 32

I N P

1 2 15 16

17 18 31

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

Release the Input 1 button and Output 1 button.

Ungrouped input and output buttons light.

2 seconds

1. Press the Esc button to clear any front panel button indications that may be lit.

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

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

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

ENTER

C O N T R O L

PRESET

ESCVIEW

 Press the Enter button to select group 1.

 Press the Preset button to select group 2.  Press the View button to select group 3.  Press the Esc button to select group 4.

Group #

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

output buttons.

5. Allow the I/O Group mode to time out after approximately 30 seconds.

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

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

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

if they include inputs and outputs in different groups.

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

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

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

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

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

Example 5: Grouping inputs and outputs

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

1. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button. The button ashes once.

2. Select I/O Group mode: Press and hold the Input 1 and Output 1 buttons

simultaneously for approximately 2 seconds and then release the buttons.

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3. Select an I/O group: Press and release the Enter button to select group 1.

C O N T R O L

PRESET

ENTER

ESCVIEW

1324

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

Group #

I N P

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32

Press the buttons. The selected buttons light green.

O U

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32

Press the buttons. The selected buttons light green.

C O N T R O L

PRESET

ENTER

ESCVIEW

1324

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

Group #

I N P

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32

Press the buttons. The selected buttons light green.

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

You can view the groups in Lock mode 2, but you cannot change them from the front panel (see “Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive

Modes)”).

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

actions are ignored and the Enter, Video, and Audio buttons ash.

4. Assign inputs and outputs: a. One at a time, press and release the input 1 through 4 buttons.

b. One at a time, press and release the output 1 through 4 buttons.

5. Select an I/O group: Press and release the Preset button to select group 2.

6. Assign inputs and outputs: a. One at a time, press and release the input 5 through 8 buttons.

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O U T

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32

Press the buttons. The selected buttons light green.

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

Using Presets

The current conﬁguration (conﬁguration 0) can be saved as a preset in any one of 64 global

preset memory addresses. Each preset is assigned to an input button and are available to be either saved or retrieved from the front panel. When a preset is retrieved from memory, it

becomes the current conﬁguration.

b. One at a time, press and release the output 5 through 8 buttons.

button.

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

and the switcher exits I/O Group mode.

In this example:

 Group 1 consists of inputs 1 through 4 and outputs 1 through 4.  Group 2 consists of inputs 5 through 8 and outputs 5 through 8.

NOTES: • Presets cannot be viewed from the front panel unless recalled as the current

conguration. Presets can be viewed using the Extron Matrix Switchers

Control Program.

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

When power is removed and restored, the current conguration is still active

and all presets are retained.

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

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Example 6: Saving a preset

PRESET PRESET

I N P U T S

Press and hold the Preset button until it blinks.

2 seconds

All input buttons with assigned presets light red.

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

configuration data at that preset location will be overwritten.

Preset Assigned

No Preset Assigned

C O N T R O L

PRESET

ENTER

ESCVIEW

•

I N P

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32

The Enter button blinks to

indicate the need to save the preset.

The Preset button continues to blink.

Press the button.

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

C O N T R O L

PRESET

ENTER

ESCVIEW

I N P

1 2 3 4 15 16

17 18 19 20 31 32

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

Press the button.

All input buttons return to unlit or background illumination.

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

1. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button. The button ashes once.

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

2 seconds until it blinks.

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

4. Conﬁrm the change: Press and release the Enter button. The current conguration is

now stored in the selected memory location.

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Example 7: Recalling a preset

PRESET

I N P U

All input buttons with assigned presets light red.

Preset Assigned

Press and release the Preset button.

The Preset button lights.

No Preset Assigned

C O N T R O L

PRESET

ENTER

ESC VIEW

I N P

1 2 3 4 15 16

17 18 19 20 31 32

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

preset number is selected but not recalled.

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

C O N T R O L

PRESET

ENTER

ESCVIEW

I N P

1 2 3 4 15 16

17 18 19 20 31 32

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

Press the button.

All input buttons return to unlit or background illumination.

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

1. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button. The button ashes once.

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

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

4. Conﬁrm the recall: Press and release the Enter button. The conguration stored in the

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

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Muting and Unmuting Outputs

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

O U

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32

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

Press the button. The button lights red

when selected.

Video cannot be muted. The lit

status of the button is unimportant.

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

NOTE: Mutes are protected when front panel Lock mode 2 is selected. You can view

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

Modes)”).

1. Press the Esc button to clear any front panel button indications that may be on.

2. Press and release the View button.

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

4. One at a time, press and hold the button or buttons for the desired output or outputs

for approximately 2 seconds. The output buttons for the selected outputs blink to indicate the mute or return to their previous state to indicate the unmute.

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

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

• When you enter View mode, the output buttons light for all outputs

without ties.

• If the audio/RS-232 wire pair of the selected input is dened as RS-232 (see

“Deﬁning the Audio/RS-232 Wire Pair”), the serial output is muted.

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

restored, the mute settings are retained.

Example 8: Muting and unmuting an output

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

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

example 3.

1. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button. The button ashes once.

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

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

Audio button.

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

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

2 seconds

Press and hold the Output 3 button.

2 seconds

Press and hold.

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

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

VIEW

Press the button.

The View button returns to unlit or background illumination.

until the button begins to blink. The output 3 signals are muted.

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

until the button lights steadily. The output 3 signals are unmuted.

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

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Viewing and Adjusting the Input Audio Level

Audio Inputs

VCR

No noticeable volume differences between sources

Audio System

CD Jukebox

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-3

-6

-9

-12

-15

Low Audio

Output Level

+4 +1

-2

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-8

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Output Level

+4 +1

-2

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-8

-12

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-21

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6 +10

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O U T P U T S

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The audio level of each input can be displayed and adjusted through a range of -18 dB to +24 dB to ensure that there is no noticeable volume difference among sources (see

ﬁgure 17). The audio level can be adjusted from the front panel or under remote control.

The default audio level is 0 dB.

Figure 17. Audio Gain and Attenuation

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

may be lit.

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

red, then release the button.

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

audio level and polarity (+ or –) for the selected input:

 Each output button indicates 1 dB of gain or attenuation when lit.  Green output buttons indicate a gain (+) audio level.  Red output buttons indicate an attenuation (–) level.

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

level.

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

blinking.

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

• There is one audio level setting per input. The audio level setting is shared

• The audio level settings are stored in non-volatile memory. When power

• Exiting Audio mode by pressing the Audio button always returns the I/O

Preset button changes to Recall Preset mode.

by the left and right audio inputs.

is removed and restored, the audio level settings are retained.

conguration to video and audio selected for conguration (Video and

Audio buttons lit).

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Example 9: Viewing and adjusting an input audio level

AUDIO

Press and hold the Audio button until it blinks.

2 seconds

I N P

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32

Press the button. It lights green.

Each output button indicates 1 dB when lit. When the buttons are lit green, they indicate a gain (+) audio level. When the output buttons are lit red, they indicate an attenuation (-) level.

In this example, the output buttons display an audio gain level of +8 dB.

•

The output buttons display the audio level and polarity (gain or attenuation) of the selected input.

VIEW

O U T

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32

Press the button.

The output buttons display the audio level and polarity (gain or attenuation) of the selected input.

Each output button indicates 1 dB when lit. When the buttons are lit green, they indicate a

gain (+) audio level. When the output buttons are lit red, they indicate

an attenuation (-) level. In this example, the output buttons display an

audio attenuation level of -1 dB.

•

NOTE: This procedure can only be performed if the audio/RS-232 wire pair of the input

is deﬁned as audio (see ”Deﬁning the Audio/RS-232 Wire Pair”).

In the following example, an audio level is viewed and adjusted. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action.

1. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button. The button ashes once.

2. Enter Audio mode: Press and hold the Audio button for approximately 2 seconds until

it blinks.

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

4. Change the input level: Press and release the View (<) button once to decrease the

input audio level by 1.0 dB (see gure 18). Press and release the View (<) button several more times to decrease the input audio

level by 1.0 dB per button press. Note the output button indications that change each time the View (<) button is pressed.

The gure below shows the result of pressing the View (<) button a total of 9 times.

Note that the level is now displayed in red to indicate a negative (attenuation) level.

Figure 18. Adjust the Input Audio Level

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5. Deselect Audio mode: Press and release the Audio button.

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

The Audio button stops blinking and lights steadily.

Press the button.

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

The Video button lights green.

Viewing and Adjusting the Local Output Volume

The audio level of each local output can be displayed and adjusted through a range of

100% (no attenuation) to 0% (maximum [76 dB] attenuation). The audio level can be adjusted from the front panel or under serial port, USB port, or Ethernet control. The default

volume is 100% (no attenuation).

NOTE: Output volume is protected when front panel Lock mode 2 is selected. You can

view the volume in Lock mode 2 but you cannot adjust it from the front panel (see “Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes)”).

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

may be lit.

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

red, then release the button.

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

volume level for the selected output. As a general rule, the more buttons that are lit, the higher the volume. The fewer buttons that are lit, the lower the volume.

For a more detailed analysis of decoding the displayed value, see “Reading the

displayed volume” on the next page.

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

volume.

5. Press and release the Audio button to save the audio settings and exit the Audio mode.

The Audio button stops blinking.

NOTES: • Only the volume for the local audio outputs (outputs 1 through 8) is

• There is one audio volume level setting per local output. The audio level

• The audio volume levels are stored in non-volatile memory. When power is

• Exiting Audio mode by pressing the Audio button always returns the I/O

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

adjustable. Outputs outside the local range cannot be selected in step 3.

setting is shared by the left and right audio inputs.

removed and restored, the audio level settings are retained.

buttons to Video lit green and Audio lit red.

button changes to Recall Preset mode.

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Operation 48

Reading the displayed volume

NOTE: This section is a detailed look at reading the output volume display on the front

panel of the switcher. If you do not need to read the exact value of the volume setting, skip this section.

There are 65 steps of volume attenuation, with 1 dB per step (button push).

 At maximum attenuation, no input buttons are lit, 64 dB of attenuation is applied,

and the audio output is effectively muted.

 At no attenuation, all input buttons are lit and the output volume is equal to the input

signal plus any gain or attenuation that is applied to that speciﬁc input using the input audio level adjustment (see “Viewing and Adjusting the Input Audio Level”).

The input buttons light sequentially to indicate the approximate volume of the selected

output. Volume is dened as a percentage of the input audio signal that is applied to the output. From 0% of volume, the rst Esc (>) button push applies 5.5% of the input audio signal and the Input 1 button lights. From 5.5% on, each Esc (>) button push applies 1.5%

more of the input audio signal to the output and the number of lit output buttons increases:

 Push Esc (

button lit.

 Push Esc (

the Input 1 through Input 4 button lit.

 Push Esc (

volume, indicated by the Input 1 through Input 23 buttons lit.

When all input buttons are lit, the audio output is 100% of the audio input level.

Another way to view the volume level is to think in terms of the attenuation that is applied to the output. Attenuation is indicated by the lit input buttons: when fewer input buttons are lit, attenuation is greater (and the volume is quieter).

 At minimum volume, all input buttons are unlit or background illuminated and 64 dB of

attenuation is applied to the output. The audio output is effectively muted.

 The ﬁrst step of volume increase causes the Input 1 button to light. Attenuation is

reduced by 1 dB (63 dB of attenuation is applied to the output).

 The second step of volume increase reduces the attenuation by an additional 1 dB

(62 dB of attenuation is applied to the output). (The Input 2 button lights.)

 Successive steps of volume increase cause consecutive buttons to light. Each consecutive

lit button indicates a full 1 dB of attenuation reduction.

 The volume indications of the buttons are additive.  At full volume, no attenuation is applied to the output and all input buttons are lit

steadily.

See the table on the next page to read the volume display for each display scheme.

) button again — 5.5% + 1.5% = 7% volume, indicated by the Input 2

) button twice more — 7% + 1.5% + 1.5% = 10% volume, indicated by

) button nineteen more times — 10% + (19 times 1.5%) = 38.5%

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Operation 49

Highest

# input

button lit

dB of

attenuation

Output volume

Highest

# input

button lit

dB of

attenuation

Output

volume

Highest

# input

button lit

dB of

attenuation

Output

volume

Highest

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button lit

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Output

volume

0%None

63 5.5% 47 29.5%31 53.5% 15 77.5% 62 7% 46 31% 30 55% 14 79% 61 8.5% 45 32.5%29 56.5% 13 80.5% 60 10% 44 34% 28 58% 12 82% 59 11.5% 43 35.5%27 59.5% 11 83.5% 58 13% 42 37% 26 61% 10 85% 57 14.5% 41 38.5%25 62.5% 9 86.5% 56 16% 40 40% 24 64% 8 88% 55 17.5% 54 19% 53 20.5%

52 22% 51 23.5% 50 25% 49 26.5% 48 28%

39 41.5%23 65.5% 7 89.5% 38 43% 22 67% 6 91% 37 44.5%21 68.5% 5 92.5%

36 46% 20 70% 4 94% 35 47.5% 34 49%

19 71.5% 3 95.5%

18 73% 2 97% 33 150.5%17 74.5% 98.5% 32 52% 16 76% 0 100%

Table 4. Audio volume adjustment settings

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Operation 50

Example 10: Viewing and adjusting an output volume level

AUDIO

Press and hold the Audio button until it blinks.

2 seconds

I N P

1 2 15 16

17 18 31 32

O U T

1 2

91011121314

25 26 27 28 29 30

Press and release the Output 1 button. The button lights.

The input buttons display the selected output's audio volume level. Each lit input button beyond input 1 indicates 1.5 percent of the total input volume is

applied to the output. In this example, the lit input buttons indicate 41.5 percent of the applied audio input.

The unlit input buttons indicate an audio volume attenuation of 39 dB.

39 dB attenuation,

41.5% volume

ESC

I N P

1 2 15 16

17 18 31 32

91011121314

25 26 27 28 29 30

The input buttons display the selected output's audio volume level. Each lit input button beyond input 1 indicates 1.5 percent of the

total input volume is applied to the output. In this example, the lit input buttons indicate 50.5 percent of the

applied audio input. The unlit input buttons indicate an audio volume attenuation of 31 dB.

33 dB attenuation,

50.5% volume

Decrease the audio attenuation (thereby increasing the audio level) that is applied to the output volume level by 1.5% (1 dB) per button push.

Press the Esc button

In the following example, the audio output volume is viewed and adjusted. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your actions (see the table on the previous page).

1. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button. The button ashes once.

2. Enter Audio mode: Press and hold the Audio button for approximately 2 seconds until

it blinks.

3. Select an output: Press and release the Output 1 button.

NOTE: Volume is protected when front panel Lock mode 2 is selected. You can view

the volume in Lock mode 2 but you cannot change it from the front panel (see “Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes)”).

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

actions are ignored and the Enter, Video, and Audio buttons ash.

4. Change the volume: Press and release the Esc (>) button once to increase the volume

by 1.5%.

Press and release the Esc (>) button several more times to increase the volume by 1.5%

per button press. Note the input button indication changes that occur each time the

Esc (>) button is pressed and released.

NOTE: You can press and hold the Esc (>) or View (<) button to ramp the level up

or down by 3 dB per second to the high or low limit.

Figure 19 shows the result of pressing the Esc (

volume displayed after step 3.

Figure 19. Adjust the Output Volume

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Operation 51

) button a total of 6 times from the

5. Deselect Audio mode: Press and release the Audio button.

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

The Audio button stops blinking and lights steadily.

Press the button.

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

The Video button lights green.

Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes)

The matrix switcher has three levels of front panel security lock that limit the operation of the switcher from the front panel. The three levels are:

 Lock mode 0 — The front panel is completely unlocked. All front panel functions are

available.

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

mode 2). Some functions can be viewed.

 Lock mode 2 — Basic functions are unlocked. Advanced features are locked and can be

viewed only.

Basic functions consist of:

 Making ties  Saving and recalling presets  Setting input audio gain and attenuation  Changing Lock modes

Advanced functions consist of:

 Creating I/O groups  Setting audio output mutes  Setting audio output volume  Setting the rear panel remote port protocol and baud rate  Setting the audio/RS-232 input format (audio or RS-232)

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

Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 0

NOTE: If the switcher is in Lock mode 0 or mode 1, this procedure selects mode 2.

If the switcher is in Lock mode 2, this procedure selects mode 0 (unlocks the

Toggle the lock on and off by pressing and holding the Enter button, the Video button, and

the Audio button simultaneously for approximately 2 seconds (see ﬁgure 20).

Press and hold the Enter, Video, and Audio buttons simultaneously to turn on Lock mode 2 or to toggle between mode 2 and mode 0.

ENTER

Figure 20. Toggle Front Panel Lock Between Mode 2 and Mode 0

switcher).

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

2 seconds

The Enter, Video, and Audio buttons blink twice to indicate the mode change. Release the buttons.

ENTER

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Operation 52

Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 1

NOTE: If the switcher is in Lock mode 0 or mode 1, this procedure selects mode 2. If the switcher is in Lock mode 2, this procedure selects mode 1.

Toggle the lock on and off by pressing and holding the Video button and the Audio button

simultaneously for approximately 2 seconds (see ﬁgure 21).

Press and hold the Video and Audio buttons simultaneously to turn on Lock mode 2 or to toggle between mode 1 and mode 2.

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

2 seconds

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

The Video and Audio buttons blink twice to indicate the mode change. Release the buttons.

Figure 21. Toggle Front Panel Lock Between Mode 2 and Mode 1

Performing a System Reset from the Front Panel

The front panel reset is identical to the EZXXX} SIS command. A system reset performs all of the following functions:

 Clears all ties and presets  Clears all audio or RS-232 mutes  Resets all I/O grouping  Resets all input level and peaking to zero  Resets all input and output skew adjustments to zero.  Resets all output pre-peaking to off  Disables all RS-232 output inserts  Sets all audio/RS-232 wire pair inputs to audio  Resets all input audio levels to unity gain (0 dB)  Sets all output volume levels to 100% (0 dB of attenuation)

NOTES: • System reset does not reset the Internet protocol (IP) settings or replace

user-installed ﬁrmware.

• The system reset clears most image and audio adjustments. If you want

to save these settings, use the Windows-based Matrix Switchers Control

Program and the File > Save MATRIX settings as... selection before you perform this reset (see the “Matrix Software” section).

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Operation 53

Reset the switcher to the factory default settings by pressing and holding the Video button

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

Press and hold the Video and Audio buttons simultaneously while you apply power to the switcher.

Release the Video and Audio buttons.

Power

The switcher flashes the button indicators and then turns them off.

Continue to hold the Video and Audio buttons until all input and output buttons return to unlit and the Video and Audio buttons turn on.

— and —

1 2 15 16

17 18 31 32

Press and hold the buttons.

After the illumination status of the buttons change (after approximately 2 seconds), release the buttons.

and Audio button simultaneously while you apply AC power to the switcher (see ﬁgure 22).

Figure 22. System Reset

Background Illumination

The buttons on the front panel can be set to provide amber background illumination at all times or the background illumination can be turned off. To toggle the background illumination on or off, press and hold the Input 1 and Input 2 buttons simultaneously for approximately 2 seconds (see ﬁgure 23).

Figure 23. Toggle Background Illumination On or Off

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Operation 54

Deﬁning the Audio/RS-232 Wire Pair

2 seconds

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

C O N T R O L

PRESET

ENTER

ESCVIEW

C O N T R O L

PRESET

ENTER

ESCVIEW

I N P

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32

Press and hold the buttons.

All Control buttons light with one flashing.

Both I/O buttons light with one flashing.

Unlit input buttons indicate that the input’s audio/RS-232 twisted wire pair is configured as audio. Red input buttons indicate that the input’s audio/RS-232 twisted wire pair is configured as RS-232.

Unlit Unlit Unlit Unlit Unlit Unlit

Red

Unlit Unlit Unlit

NOTE: The Control and I/O buttons indicate the baud rate and protocol. See “Selecting

the Rear Panel Remote Port Protocol and Baud Rate”, later in this chapter.

I N P

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32

Press the button to toggle the audio/RS-232 wire pair configuration (to audio, in this example).

C O N T R O L

PRESET

ENTER

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

ESCVIEW

All Control, I/O, Input, and Output buttons return to unlit or background illumination.

Press an

output button.

NOTE: The TP audio/RS-232 input wire pair conﬁgurations are protected when front

panel Lock mode 2 is selected. You can view the congurations in Lock mode 2

but you cannot adjust them from the front panel (see “Setting the Front Panel

Locks (Executive Modes)”).

The switcher is compatible with MTPs that transmit and receive mono audio and those that

transmit and receive RS-232 serial data. You must congure the switcher for the appropriate

audio/RS-232 input for each TP input. The audio/RS-232 settings for each TP input can be viewed and changed from the front panel.

View and congure the TP input audio/RS-232 conguration settings for the switcher as follows:

1. Select Serial Port Selection and Configuration mode: Simultaneously

press and hold all Control buttons (Enter, Preset, View, and Esc).

2. Release the Control buttons.

NOTE: If front panel Lock mode 2 is selected and you try to perform step 3, the

actions are ignored and the Enter, Video, and Audio buttons ash (see

“Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes)”).

3. Change the audio/RS-232 wire pair conﬁguration for an input: Press and release

the button for that input.

4. Exit the Serial Port and Audio and RS-232 Input Configuration

mode: Press and release an output button.

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Operation 55

Selecting the Rear Panel Remote Port Protocol and Baud Rate

2 seconds

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

•

C O N T R O L

PRESET

ENTER

ESCVIEW

C O N T R O L

PRESET

ENTER

ESCVIEW

The flashing Control button indicates the baud rate as follows: Enter — 9600 Preset — 19200 View — 38400 Esc — 115200

The flashing I/O button indicates the protocol as follows: Video — RS-232 Audio — RS-422

In this example, the port is set to RS-232 at 9600 baud.

All Control buttons light with one flashing.

Both I/O buttons light with one flashing.

Press and hold the buttons.

NOTE: The Input buttons indicate

the configuration of the secondary wire pairs. See “Selecting the TP Wire

Pair Secondary Input,”

earlier in this chapter.

C O N T R O L

PRESET

ENTER

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

ESC VIEW

Press and release the button(s) to configure the port as follows: Baud rate: Enter — 9600 Preset — 19200 View — 38400 Esc — 115200

Serial protocol: Video — RS-232 Audio — RS-422

The selected buttons blink and the others remain lit. In this example, the port is set to RS-422 at 38400 baud.

C O N T R O L

PRESET

ENTER

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

ESCVIEW

All Control, I/O, Input, and Output buttons return to unlit or background illumination.

Press an

output button.

NOTE: The port protocol and baud rate are protected when front panel Lock mode 2 is

selected. You can view the congurations in Lock mode 2 but you cannot adjust

them from the front panel (see “Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive

Modes)”).

The switcher can support either RS-232 or RS-422 serial communication protocol and can operate at 9600, 19200, 38400, and 115200 baud rates. The settings of these variables can be viewed and changed from the front panel.

View and congure the serial communications settings of the switcher as follows:

1. Select Serial Port Selection and Configuration mode: Simultaneously

press and hold all Control buttons (Enter, Preset, View, and Esc).

2. Release the Input buttons.

NOTE: If front panel Lock mode 2 is selected and you try to perform step 3, the

3. Change a value: Press and release the button that relates to the desired value.

4. Exit Serial Port Selection and Configuration mode: Press and release

any output button.

actions are ignored and the Enter, Video, and Audio buttons ash (see

“Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes)”).

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Operation 56

Rear Panel Operations

Power

RESET

Press and hold the button while you apply power.

Release the Reset button.

The switcher flashes the front panel buttons green, red, and amber and then turns them off.

Continue to hold the Reset button until all input and output buttons return to either unlit or to background illumination and the Video and Audio buttons turn on.

— and —

The rear panel has a Reset button that initiates four levels of resets (identiﬁed as modes

1, 3, 4, and 5 for the sake of comparison with an Extron IPL product). The Reset button is

recessed, so use a pointed stylus, ballpoint pen, or small screwdriver to access it. For different reset levels, press and hold the button while the switcher is running or press

and hold the button while you apply power to the switcher. See the table on the next page for a summary of the modes.

CAUTION: Review the reset modes carefully. Using the wrong reset mode may result

NOTE: The reset modes listed below close all open IP and Telnet connections and close

Performing a Hard Reset (Mode 1)

The hard reset function restores the switcher to the base ﬁrmware that it was shipped with. After a hard reset, events do not automatically start, but user settings and ﬁles are restored.

Perform a hard reset as follows:

NOTE: The hard reset restores the factory-installed ﬁrmware. The switcher reverts

in unintended loss of ﬂash memory programming, port reassignment, or a controller reboot.

all sockets. Also, the following modes are separate functions, not a continuation from Mode 1 to Mode 5.

to that factory ﬁrmware the next time power is cycled off and on unless a ﬁrmware update is performed before the power cycle.

1. If necessary, turn off power to the switcher.

2. Press and hold the Reset button on the rear panel while you apply AC power to the

switcher (see ﬁgure 24).

Figure 24. Hard Reset

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Operation 57

Reset Mode Comparison/Summary

Mode Activation Result Purpose/Notes

1 Hold down the recessed Reset button

while applying power to the switcher.

NOTE: After a mode 1 reset is

performed, update the switcher ﬁrmware to the latest version. Do not operate the switcher ﬁrmware version that results from the mode 1 reset. If you want to use the factory default ﬁrmware, you must upload that version again (see “Matrix Software” for details on uploading ﬁrmware).

The switcher reverts to the factory default rmware. Event

scripting will not start if the switcher is powered on in this mode. All user settings and ﬁles, such as the current conﬁguration and IP settings, are maintained.

NOTE: If you do not want to update ﬁrmware, or you

performed a mode 1 reset by mistake, cycle power to the switcher to return to the ﬁrmware version that was running before the mode 1 reset. Use the 0Q SIS command to conﬁrm that the factory default ﬁrmware is no longer running (look for the asterisk [*] following the version number.

Use mode 1 to revert

to the factory default ﬁrmware version if incompatibility issues arise with user-loaded ﬁrmware.

3 Hold down the Reset button for

about 3 seconds, until the Reset LED

ﬂashes several times, then press Reset momentarily (<1 second) within 1 second.

4 Hold down the Reset button for

about 6 seconds, until the Reset LED

ﬂashes several times at 3 seconds and again at 6 seconds. Then press Reset momentarily (<1 second) within 1 second.

5 Hold down the Reset button for about

9 seconds, until the Reset LED ashes

several times at 3 seconds, again at 6 seconds, and then again at 9 seconds. Then press Reset momentarily (<1 second) within 1 second.

Mode 3 turns events on or off. During resetting, the Reset

LED ashes when events are starting and stopping.

Mode 4:

Enables ARP capability.

•

• Sets the IP address to the factory default.

• Sets the subnet address to the factory default.

• Sets the gateway address to the factory default.

• Sets port mapping to the factory default.

• Turns DHCP off.

• Turn events off.

The Reset LED ashes three times in quick succession

during the reset. Mode 5 performs a complete reset to factory defaults

(with the exception of the ﬁrmware):

•

Does everything mode 4 does.

• Resets most settings including:

clears all ties and presets clears all audio or RS-232 output mutes clears all I/O grouping clears all input level and peaking clears all skew adjustments clears all output pre-peaking disables all RS-232 output inserts sets all audio/RS-232 wire pairs to audio clears all audio settings

• Resets all IP options.

• Removes/clears all ﬁles for the switcher.

The reset LED ashes three times in quick succession

during the reset.

Mode 3 is useful for troubleshooting.

Mode 4 enables you to set IP address information using ARP and the MAC address.

Mode 5 is useful if you want to start over with conﬁguration and uploading or to replace events. This is the same as the EZQQQ} SIS command.

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Operation 58

Performing Soft System Resets (Modes 3, 4, and 5)

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

RESET

Release, then immediately press and release again.

IP Settings

Reset

Absolute Reset

Press and hold the Reset button.

Events Reset

(Mode 4)

(Mode 5)

(Mode 3)

Front panel I/O buttons flash once.

Reset LED flashes several times at 3 seconds.

Release, then immediately press and release again.

Reset LED flashes several times at 3 seconds, and again at 6 seconds.

Press and hold the Reset button.

Reset LED flashes several times at 3 seconds, at 6 seconds, and again at 9 seconds.

Press and hold the Reset button.

Front panel I/O buttons flash twice.

Front panel I/O buttons flash three times.

Release, then immediately press and release again.

Perform a soft reset of the switcher as follows:

1. Use an Extron Tweeker or other small screwdriver to press and hold the rear panel

Reset button until the rear panel Reset LED and the front panel Preset and View

buttons blink once (events reset), twice (IP settings reset), or three times (absolute reset) (see ﬁgure 25).

2. Release the Reset button and then immediately press and release the Reset button

again. Nothing happens if the second momentary press does not occur within 1 second.

Figure 25. Soft System Resets

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Operation 59

Optimizing the Audio

Each audio level for each input can be adjusted within a range of -18 dB to +24 dB, so there are no noticeable volume differences between sources and for the best headroom and signal-to-noise ratio. The volume for each local audio output can be adjusted from full loudness to effectively muted. Adjust the levels as follows:

1. Connect audio sources to all desired inputs and connect the local audio outputs to

output devices such as audio players (see “Signal Inputs,” in the Installation section). For best results, wire all of the inputs and the outputs balanced.

2. Power on the audio sources, the switcher, and the audio players.

3. Switch among the inputs (see “Creating a Conﬁguration”on page 30), listening to the

audio with a critical ear or measuring the output audio level with test equipment, such as a VU meter.

4. As necessary, adjust the input audio level of each input (see “Viewing and Adjusting

the Input Audio Level” on page 46) so that the approximate output level is the same

for all selected inputs.

5. Tie an audio input to each local audio output.

6. As necessary, adjust the output audio level of each output (see “Viewing and

Adjusting the Local Output Volume”on page 48).

Video Adjustments

Image adjustments are available via SIS commands, the Windows-based control program, and the built-in HTML pages (see “Optimizing the Video,” in the Matrix Software section).

Troubleshooting

This section gives recommendations on what to do if you have problems operating the switcher.

 Ensure that all devices are plugged in and powered on. The switcher is receiving power

if one of the front panel Power Supply LEDs is lit green.

 Check to see if one or more outputs are muted.  Ensure an active input is selected for output on the switcher.  Ensure that the proper signal format is supplied.  Check the cabling and make corrections as necessary.  Call the Extron S3 Sales & Technical Support Hotline if necessary (see the last page of

this manual for the phone number in your region of the world).

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Operation 60

Conﬁguration Worksheets

nput sources

Rather than trying to remember the conﬁguration for each preset, use worksheets to record this information. The worksheet accommodates all of the matrix sizes available with the MTPX Plus series models documented in this guide. Make copies of the blank worksheet on

page 64 and use one for each preset conﬁguration. Cross out all unused or inactive inputs

and outputs. Use different colors for video and audio.

Worksheet Example 1: System Equipment

Figure 26 shows a worksheet for a switcher conﬁgured as a 48-input by 48-output matrix in a ﬁctional organization with the system hardware annotated.

Inputs 10 and 11 have no connections in this organization, so they have been crossed out on the worksheet. Inputs 49 through 64 do not exist on this model, so they are also crossed out.

Similarly, outputs 7, 14, 15, 16, and 17 through 47 and 33 through 48 have no connection and are crossed out on the worksheet. Outputs 49 through 64 do not exist on this model, so they are also crossed out

Inputs include PCs, an audio CD player, cameras, and an Extron VTG 400D. Output devices include monitors, front and rear projectors, a stereo, and a VCR for recording presentations.

The VTG 400D video test generator connected to input 12 generates a video test pattern to

be sent to one, several, or all output devices for problem isolation or adjustment purposes. An audio test tape or CD could be used in a similar manner to check the audio components.

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#7-2

wallbox

#8-1

Demo

wallbox

#8-2

42 43 44 45 46 47 48 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41

58 59 60 61 62 63 64 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57

Output destinations

Preset # Title:

Fill in the preset number and use colors, or dashes, etc. to make connecting lines. Indicate if the configuration is for Video, Audio, or both.

Figure 26. Worksheet Example 1: System Equipment

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Operation 61

Worksheet Example 2: Daily Conﬁguration

nput sources

Figure 27 continues from worksheet example 1 by showing the ties that make up the

conguration of preset 1. Black lines shows one conguration, green lines a second

conﬁguration, red lines a third conﬁguration, and blue lines a fourth. In this example:

 The image of the presenter, from the main podium camera (input 1), is:

 Displayed in the main hall (output 1)  Displayed in the conference room (output 4) to the overﬂow crowd  Displayed in the lobby (output 8)  Tied to the VCR (output 6)

 The presenter’s microphone (input 3) is routed to the main hall, conference room, and a

VCR (outputs 1, 4, and 6):

 The presenter has a presentation on her laptop computer (input 4) that is:

 Displayed in the main hall (output 2)  Displayed locally on the podium (output 3)

 Music from the CD player (input 5) is:

 Played in the background in the main hall on sound system #2 (output 5)  Played in the lobby (output 8)

Camera

main

podium

Camera

Podium

mic

Laptop

RGB 201

Audio

Classrm #1 VCR

DVS 406

Classrm #2 VCR

DVS 406

PC1

RGB 201

Rack DVD

(DVS)

VTG

400

Floorbox

#1-1

Floorbox

#1-2

Floorbox

#1-3

Floorbox

#1-4

10 11 12 13 14 15 16123456789

Floorbox

#2-1

Floorbox

#2-2

Floorbox

#2-3

Floorbox

#2-4

Demo rk

USP 405

Demo rk

USP 405

Demo rk

USP 405

Demo rk

USP 405

Floorbox

#3-1

Floorbox

#3-2

Floorbox

#3-3

Floorbox

#3-4

Floorbox

#4-1

Floorbox

#4-2

26 27 28 29 30 31 3217 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

Floorbox

#4-3

Floorbox

#4-4

Floorbox

#5-1

#5-2

Floorbox

#5-3

Floorbox

#5-4

Demo rk

USP 405

Demo rk

USP 405

Demo rk

USP 405

Demo rk

USP 405

42 43 44 45 46 47 4833 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41

58 59 60 61 62 63 6449 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Main

hall

PJ#1

Demo

wallbox

#1-1

Main

hall

PJ#2

Demo

wallbox

#1-2

Podium

monitor

Demo

wallbox

#2-1

Conf. room

Demo

wallbox

#2-2

Sound

system

Demo

wallbox

#3-1

VCR

(USP 405)

Demo

wallbox

#3-2

Demo

wallbox

#4-1

Lobby

monitor

Demo

wallbox

#4-2

Class

room #1

monitor

Demo

wallbox

#5-1

Class

room #2

monitor

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

Demo

wallbox

#5-2

42 43 44 45 46 47 48 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41

wallbox

Demo room

PJ#!

Demo

#6-1

Demo

rack

monitor

Demo

wallbox

#6-2

Demo

rack

switcher

Demo

wallbox

#7-1

Demo

wallbox

#7-2

Demo

wallbox

#8-1

Demo

wallbox

#8-2

58 59 60 61 62 63 64 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57

Output destinations

Preset # Title:

Fill in the preset number and use colors, or dashes, etc. to make connecting lines. Indicate if the configuration is for Video, Audio, or both.

Figure 27. Worksheet Example 2: Daily Conﬁguration

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Operation 62

Worksheet Example 3: Test Conﬁguration

Input sources

The A/V system in our ctional organization needs to be ne tuned on a regular basis. Figure 28 shows a typical test conguration, with an Extron video test generator (input 12)

generating a test pattern to all outputs that have connected monitors and wall boxes. An audio CD (input 5) is used for evaluating the audio outputs.

Camera

main

podium

Floorbox

#2-1

Floorbox

#4-3

Main

hall

PJ#1

Demo

wallbox

#1-1

Camera

Floorbox

#2-2

Floorbox

#4-4

Main

hall

PJ#2

Demo

wallbox

#1-2

Podium

mic

Floorbox

#2-3

Podium

monitor

Demo

wallbox

#2-1

Audio

Laptop

RGB 201

Demo rk

Floorbox

#5-1

Demo

wallbox

#2-2

#2-4

Conf. room

USP 405

Floorbox

#5-2

Sound

system

Demo

wallbox

#3-1

Classrm #1 VCR

DVS 406

Demo rk

USP 405

Floorbox

#5-3

VCR

(USP 405)

Demo

wallbox

#3-2

Classrm #2 VCR

DVS 406

Demo rk

USP 405

Floorbox

#5-4

Demo

wallbox

#4-1

PC1

RGB 201

Demo rk

USP 405

Lobby

monitor

Demo

wallbox

#4-2

Rack DVD

(DVS)

Demo rk

USP 405

Class

room #1

monitor

Demo

wallbox

#5-1

10 11 12 13 14 15 16123456789

Floorbox

#3-1

26 27 28 29 30 31 3217 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

Demo rk

USP 405

42 43 44 45 46 47 4833 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41

58 59 60 61 62 63 6449 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Class

room #2

monitor

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

Demo

wallbox

#5-2

42 43 44 45 46 47 48 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41

58 59 60 61 62 63 64 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57

Floorbox

#3-2

Demo rk

USP 405

Demo room

PJ#!

Demo

wallbox

#6-1

VTG

400

Floorbox

#3-3

Demo rk

USP 405

Demo

rack

monitor

Demo

wallbox

#6-2

Floorbox

#1-1

Floorbox

#3-4

Demo

rack

switcher

Demo

wallbox

#7-1

Floorbox

#1-2

Demo

wallbox

#7-2

Floorbox

#1-3

Floorbox

#4-1

Demo

wallbox

#8-1

Floorbox

#1-4

Floorbox

#4-2

Demo

wallbox

#8-2

Preset # Title:

Fill in the preset number and use colors, or dashes, etc. to make connecting lines. Indicate if the configuration is for Video, Audio, or both.

Output destinations

Figure 28. Worksheet Example 3: Test Conﬁguration

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Operation 63

Input sources

10 11 12 13 14 15 16123456789

26 27 28 29 30 31 3217 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

42 43 44 45 46 47 4833 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41

58 59 60 61 62 63 6449 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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

42 43 44 45 46 47 48 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41

58 59 60 61 62 63 64 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57

Output destinations

Title:

Preset #

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Operation 64

Fill in the preset number and use colors, or dashes, etc. to make connecting lines . Indicate if the configuration is for Video, Audio, or both.

Conﬁguration Worksheet

Programming Guide

This section describes the operation of the MTPX Plus Matrix Switchers using the Simple Instruction Set, including:

 Local Control Ports  Ethernet (LAN) Port  Host-to-Switcher Instructions  Switcher-Initiated Messages  Switcher Error Responses  Using the Command/Response Tables  Special Characters

Local Control Ports

The switcher has two local ports that can be directly connected to a host device such as a

computer running the Extron DataViewer utility or the HyperTerminal utility, or a control

system. These ports make remote control of the switcher possible using a direct connection. The local ports are:

 The rear panel Remote (RS-232 or RS-422) port, a 9-pin D female connector  The front panel Conguration port, a mini USB B port

NOTE: These two ports are independent of one another. A front panel Conﬁguration

port connection and a rear panel Remote port connection can both be active at the same time.

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Programming Guide 65

Rear Panel Remote Port

The default protocol for the 9-pin D female Remote port (see item i and “Remote

Connection” on page 17) is as follows:

 9600 baud • no parity • 8 data bits  1 stop bit • no ow control

The port can be conﬁgured to operate at the 9600, 19200, 38400, or 115200 baud rate.

NOTE: Extron recommends leaving this port at 9600 baud only.

Front Panel Conﬁguration Port

A standard USB cable and the Extron DataViewer utility, version 2.0 or newer, can be used for connection to the Conguration port. The USB cable, available at any local electronics store, should be terminated on one end with a mini USB B male connector

NOTE: Before you use the Conguration (USB) port for the rst time, you need to install

Ethernet (LAN) Port

The rear panel Ethernet connector on the switcher can be connected to an Ethernet LAN or WAN (see item j and “Ethernet Connection” on page 18). Communications between

the switcher and the controlling device is via Telnet (a TCP socket using port 23). The TCP port can be changed if necessary, via SIS. This connection makes SIS control of the switcher

possible using a computer connected to the same LAN or WAN. The SIS commands and the

actions of the switcher are identical to the commands and actions the switcher has when communicating with it via RS-232.

and activate the USB driver on your computer. The simplest way to do this is to

install version 8.0 or newer of the Matrix Switchers Control Program and then run the Found New Hardware Wizard (see “Installing the Software“ and “Activating a USB port for the ﬁrst time”).

Default IP Addresses

To access the MTPX Plus matrix switcher via the LAN port, you need the Extron IP address,

and may need the subnet mask and the gateway address. If the IP address has been changed to an address comprised of words and characters, you can determine the actual numeric IP address using the ping utility (see “Ethernet Connection” for more details). If the addresses have not been changed, the factory-speciﬁed defaults are:

 IP address: 192.168.254.254 • Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0  Gateway address: 0.0.0.0 • DHCP: off

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Programming Guide 66

Establishing a Connection

Establish a network connection to an MTPX Plus matrix switcher as follows:

1. Open a TCP socket using the IP address of the switcher.

NOTE: If the local system administrators have not changed the value, the factory-

speciﬁed default, 192.168.254.254, is the correct value for this ﬁeld.

The switcher responds with a copyright message including the date, the name of the product, ﬁrmware version, part number, and the current date/time.

NOTE: If the switcher is not password-protected, the device is ready to accept SIS

commands immediately after it sends the copyright message.

If the switcher is password-protected, a Password prompt appears below

the copyright message.

2. If the switcher is password protected, enter the appropriate administrator or user

password. If the password is accepted, the switcher responds with Login User or Login

Administrator. If the password is not accepted, the Password prompt reappears.

Connection Timeouts

The Ethernet link times out after a designated period of time of no communications. By

default, this timeout value is set to 5 minutes but the value can be changed. See the “Conﬁgure port timeout” SIS commands on page 85.

NOTE: Extron recommends leaving the default timeout at 5 minutes and periodically

issuing the Query (Q) command to keep the connection active. If there are long idle periods, Extron recommends disconnecting the socket and reopening the

connection when another command must be sent.

Number of Connections

A MTPX Plus matrix switcher can have up to 200 simultaneous TCP connections, including

all HTTP sockets and Telnet connections. When the connection limit is reached, the switcher

accepts no new connections until some have been closed. No error message or indication is given that the connection limit has been reached. To maximize performance of an IP Link device, the number of connections should be kept low and unnecessary open sockets should be closed.

Using Verbose Mode

Telnet connections to an MTPX Plus matrix switcher can be used to monitor for changes that occur on the switcher, such as front panel operations and SIS commands from other Telnet sockets or a serial port. For a Telnet session to receive change notices from the switcher, the Telnet session must be in verbose mode 1 or 3 (see the “Set verbose mode” SIS command on page 85).

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Programming Guide 67

Host-to-Switcher Instructions

SIS commands consist of one or more characters per ﬁeld. No special characters are required

to begin or end a command character sequence. When a command is valid, the unit

executes the command and sends a response to the host device. All responses from the unit

to the host end with a carriage return and a line feed (CR/LF = ]), which signals the end of

the response character string. A string is one or more characters.

Switcher-initiated Messages

When a local event, such as an equipment power-up, occurs, the unit responds by sending a

message to the host. The unit-initiated messages are listed below:

The switcher issues the Copyright message (above) when it rst powers on. Vx.xx is the rmware version number; 60-xxxx-xx is the part number of the connected unit.

NOTE: <Day, date, time> are reported only if the connection is via the LAN port.

]

Password:

The switcher initiates the the controlling system is connected using TCP/IP or telnet and the switcher is password protected. This message means that the switcher requires an administrator or user level password before it will perform the commands entered via this link. The switcher repeats the password message response for every entry other than a valid password until a valid password is entered.

]

The switcher initiates the Login message when a correct administrator or user password has been entered. If the user and administrator passwords are the same, the switcher defaults to administrator privileges.

]

Qik

The switcher initiates the Qik message when a front panel switching operation has occurred.

]

Sprnn

The switcher initiates the Spr message when a global preset has been saved from the front panel. nn is the preset number.

]

Rprnn

The switcher initiates the Rpr message when a global preset has been recalled from the front panel. nn is the preset number.

InnnAudxx

The switcher initiates the Aud message when a front panel input audio level change has occurred. nn is the input number and xx is the dB level.

OutnnVolxx

The switcher initiates the Vol message when a front panel output audio volume change has occurred. nn is the input number and xx is the volume level.

Amtnn*x

The switcher initiates the Amt message when an audio or RS-232 output mute is toggled on or off from the front panel. nn is the output number and x is the mute status: 1= on,

0 = off.

]

Password message immediately after the copyright message when

]

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Programming Guide 68

]

ASCII to Hex Conversion Table

•

Space

Exen

The switcher initiates the Exe message when the Executive mode is changed from the front panel. n is the Executive mode is: 0, 1, or 2.

Switcher Error Responses

When the switcher receives a valid SIS command, it executes the command and sends a

response to the host device. If the unit is unable to execute the command because the command is invalid or it contains invalid parameters, the unit returns an error response to the host. The error response codes are:

E01 — Invalid input channel number (too large) E10 — Invalid command E11 — Invalid preset number E12 — Invalid output number (too large) E13 — Invalid value (out of range) E14 — Illegal command for this conﬁguration E17 — Timeout (caused only by direct write of global presets) E21 — Invalid room number E22 — Busy E24 — Privilege violation (Ethernet, Extron software only) E25 — Device not present E26 — Maximum number of connections exceeded E27 — Invalid event number E28 — Bad lename or le not found

Using the Command/Response Tables

The command/response table begins on page 72. Either uppercase or lower case letters

are acceptable in the command ﬁeld except where indicated for the audio level (gain and attenuation) commands. Symbols are used throughout the table to represent variables in the command/response ﬁelds. Command and response examples are shown throughout the

table. The ASCII to HEX conversion table below is for use with the command/response table.

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Programming Guide 69

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands

Symbol Deﬁnitions

] = CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) (hex 0D 0A) } = Carriage return (no line feed, hex 0D)

| = Pipe (can be used interchangeably with the } character)

• = Space character

E = Escape key (hex 1B) X! = Input number (for tie) 00 – (maximum number of inputs for your matrix size) (00 = untied) X@ = Output number 01 – (maximum number of outputs for your matrix size) X# = TP input number 01 – (maximum number of TP inputs for your matrix size) X$ = Audio / RS-232 wire pair input type 0 = audio

1 = RS-232

X% = RS-232 output insertion port number 01 – 16 X^ = RS-232 output insert status 0 = disabled

1 = RS-232 enabled 2 = UART enabled

X& = Input level and peaking range 000 – 255 X* = Threshold 0 = outside of threshold

1 = within threshold

X( = Skew adjustment range 00 – 31 (each step = 2 ns) X1) = Video plane 0 = red

1 = green 2 = blue

X1! = Input number 01 – (maximum number of inputs for your matrix size) X1@ = DDC value (EDID) 00 = Automatic 18 = 1366 x 768 @ 60 Hz

01 = Output 1 19 = 1400 x 1050 @ 50 Hz 02 = Output 2 20 = 1400 x 1050 @ 60 Hz 03 = 800 x 600 @ 50 Hz 21 = 1440 x 900 @ 50 Hz 04 = 800 x 600 @ 60 Hz 22 = 1440 x 900 @ 60 Hz 05 = 1024 x 768 @ 50 Hz 23 = 1600 x 1200 @ 50 Hz 06 = 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz 24 = 1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz 07 = 1280 x 720 @ 50 Hz 25 = 1680 x 1050 @ 50 Hz 08 = 1280 x 720 @ 60 Hz 26 = 1680 x 1050 @ 60 Hz

X1# = Mute, pre-peaking, Lock mode 0 = off / Mode 0 / not OK or not installed

X1$ = Local video output number 01 – 04 X1% = Local output sync polarity 0 = H– / V– (default)

X1^ = TP output number 01 – (maximum number of TP outputs for your model) X1& = Local audio output number 01 – 08 X1* = Volume adjustment range 00 – 64 (1 dB per step) (default = 64 [0 dB])

X1( = Audio gain 00 – 24 (1 dB per step) X2) = Numeric dB value –18 to + 24 (45 steps of gain or attenuation (default = 0 dB) X2! = Audio attenuation 01 – 18 (1 dB per step)

09 = 1280 x 768 @ 50 Hz 27 = 1920 x 1080 @ 50 Hz 10 = 1280 x 768 @ 60 Hz 28 = 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz 11 = 1280 x 800 @ 50 Hz 29 = 1920 x 1200 @ 50 Hz 12 = 1280 x 800 @ 60 Hz 30 = 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz 13 = 1280 x 1024 @ 50 Hz 31 = User dened 14 = 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz 32 = User dened 15 = 1360 x 768 @ 50 Hz 33 = User dened 16 = 1360 x 768 @ 60 Hz 34 = User dened 17 = 1366 x 768 @ 50 Hz

1 = on / Mode 1 / OK 2 = Mode 2

1 = H+ / V– 2 = H – / V+ 3 = H+ / V+ 4 = No sync processing (composite, S-video, YUV)

(see the table on page 75)

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Programming Guide 70

X2@ = Global or room preset number 00 – 64 (global) (00 = current default) or 01 – 10

NOTE: A room preset is a stored conﬁguration with all of the outputs assigned to a single room. When a room preset is recalled from

memory, it becomes the current conﬁguration.

X2# = Name 12 characters maximum for input, output, and global preset names

11 characters maximum for room preset names Upper- and lower-case alphanumeric characters and _ / and spaces are valid.

NOTE: The following characters are invalid or not recommended in the name: {space} ~ , @ = ‘ [ ] { } < > ’ “ ” ; : | \ and ?.

X2$ = Room number (for room presets) 01 – 10

NOTE: A room is a subset of operator selected outputs that relate to each other. The MTPX matrix switcher supports up to 10 rooms, each

of which can consist of from 1 to 10 outputs.

X2% = Group number (for I/O grouping) 1 – 4 or 0 = no group X2^ = Audio or RS-232 mute 0 = no mutes

2 = audio or RS-232 mute

X2& = Local input select DIP switch position 0 = RJ-45 position

1 = local input position

X2* = Number of inputs 48 or 64 X2( = Number of outputs 32, 48, or 64 X3) = Part number See “Part Numbers” X3! = Firmware version number to second decimal place (n.nn) X3@ = Verbose rmware version-description-upload date and time See the “Query ﬁrmware version (verbose)“ command on page 81. X3# = Voltage Voltage, polarity (positive or negative) and magnitude X3$ = Internal temperature Degrees Fahrenheit X3% = Fan speed (in RPM) X3^ = Power supply status 0 = Out of tolerance or failed

1 = Ok

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Programming Guide 71

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands

Command ASCII Command

(Host to Unit)

Create ties

NOTES: • The matrix switchers support 1- and 2-digit numeric entries (1*1 and 02*02).

• Commands can be entered back-to-back in a string, with no spaces. For example: 1*1!02*02&3*03%.

• The quick multiple tie and tie input to all output commands activate all I/O switches simultaneously.

• The ! tie command, & tie command, and % tie command can be used interchangeably.

• The ! tie all command, & tie all command, and % tie all command can be used interchangeably.

Tie input

video (V) and audio (A)

Example:

Tie input

RGB (video) only

Example (see 4th Note, above):

Tie input video only

Example (see 4th Note, above):

Tie input audio only

Example:

Quick multiple tie

Example:

Tie input to all outputs, video and audio

Example:

NOTE: 0*! clears all ties.

Tie input to all outputs,

RGB (video) only

Example (see 5th Note, above):

Tie input to all outputs, video only

Example (see 5th Note, above):

Tie input to all outputs, audio only

to output

to output X@,

X!*X@

! Out

1*3!

X!*X@

& Out

10*4&

X!*X@

% Out

7*5%

X!*X@

$ Out

12*4$

E+QX!*X@ E

+Q3*4!4*5%4*6$

*! In

5*!

*& In

8*&

*% In

1Ø*%

*$ In

Read ties

NOTES: • The ! read tie command for RGB and the % read tie command for video can be used interchangeably.

• When the switcher is in verbose mode 2 or 3, the response is Out

Read tied input

Read tied input, RGB output

Read tied input, video output Read tied input, audio output

X@ X@

! &

! ... X!*X@$

}

Response

(Unit to Host)

•

In01•All

Out03

•

Out04

In10•RGB

•

Out05

In07•Vid

•

Out04

In12•Aud

•

]

Qik

]

Qik

]

All

•

]

All

In05

•

]

RGB

•

RGB

Vid

Aud

]

InØ8

In1Ø

X!] X!]

X!]

All

RGB

Vid

Aud

]

(All)(RGB) or (Vid)].

•

Additional Description

Tie the video and audio for input X! to output

. Tie input 1 video and audio to output 3. Tie the video for input X! to output X@. Video is broken away.

Tie input 10 RGB to output 4.

Tie the video for input X! to output X@. Video is broken away. Tie input 7 video to output 5.

Tie the audio for input X! to output X@. Audio is broken away. Tie input 12 audio to output 4.

Tie input 3 video and audio to output 4, tie input 4 video to output 5, and tie input 4 audio to output 6.

Tie input 5 video and audio to all outputs.

Video is broken away.

Tie input 8 RGB to all outputs.

Video is broken away.

Tie input 10 video to all outputs.

Audio is broken away.

Input X! video and audio is tied to output X@. Input X! video is tied to output X@.

Input X! video is tied to output X@.

Input X! audio is tied to output X@.

NOTE: X! = Input number 00 – maximum number of inputs for your matrix size (00 = untied)

X@ = Output number 01 – maximum number of outputs for your matrix size

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Programming Guide 72

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)

Command ASCII Command

(Host to Unit)

Audio/RS-232 TP input (wire pair 3 and 6) conﬁguration

NOTE: The RS-232 output insert ports, when enabled (

Conﬁgure input as audio

Conﬁgure input as RS-232

Read TP input conﬁguration

*Ø\ TypX#*Ø

*1\ TypX#*1

EX%

RS-232 output inserts and UART port enable

Enable an RS-232 output

insert port

Enable a UART port

Enable the input on the

output (disable both the RS-232 output insert and

any UART port)

Enable or disable all ports

Read the RS-232 output

insert and UART port status

EX%

EX@

EX^ EX@

}

*1Lrpt

}

*2Lrpt

}

*ØLrpt

}

*Lrpt

} X^]

Lrpt

Input signal level and peaking and auto calibrating

Set input signal peaking Increment input peaking Decrement input peaking Read input peaking setting

Execute auto calibration

NOTES: • Before issuing the auto calibration command:

• The MTP signal generator does not work on cable lengths over 400 feet

EX#*X& EX#

+Ipek

EX#

-Ipek

EX#

Ipek

EX#

*ØAADJ

Disconnect the power and RJ-45 cables at the MTP transmitter connected

to X#.

2. Connect the cables removed in step 1 to the included MTP signal generator.

3. If the input cable is longer than 200 feet (60 m), place the Pre-Peak switch

on the MTP signal generator to on (up when the RJ-45 connector on the signal generator is to the right as shown at right). If the cable is shorter than 200 feet (60 m), place the switch down.

(120 m). Set the level and peaking to its maximum value of 255.

}

Ipek

} }

} X&]

}

Response

(Unit to Host)

*1Lrpt}), override the audio/RS-232 TP input configurations.

]

X$]

LrptX%*1

LrptX%*2

LrptX%*Ø

LrptØØ*

IpekX#* IpekX#* IpekX#*

AadjX#*2] {start} Qik] {tie creation} AadjX#* IpekX#* Iseq

]

X@]

X&] X&] X&]

X*]

{ﬁnished}

X&]

{new value}

X#*X(*X(*X(]

{new value}

Additional Description

Deﬁne the audio/RS-232 input as audio, such

as provided by an MTP 15HD A transmitter.

Deﬁne the audio/RS-232 input as serial communications, such as provided by an

MTP 15HD RS transmitter.

Show the audio/RS-232 wire pair input deﬁnition.

Enable the RS-232 insert on the X% output. This disables the UART port. Enable the UART port on the X@ output. This

disables the RS-232 output insert. Default condition. Disable the RS-232 insert

and UART port on the

passes the audio or RS-232 on wire pair 3 and 6 of the tied input.

Enable or disable all RS-232 ports or UARTs

Show the status of the RS-232 output insert

port and the UART port.

Set a speciﬁc pre-peak level for the TP input. Increase the input pre-peaking level by 1. Decrease the pre-peaking level by 1.

Tie input peaking on input response reports whether the adjustment value was within or outside of the threshold.

to output 1 and auto adjust the

output. The switcher

. The X* value in the

Pre-Peak is on

NOTE: X@ = Output number 01 – (maximum number of outputs for your matrix size)

X# = TP input number 01 – (maximum number of TP inputs for your matrix size) X$ = Audio / RS-232 wire pair input type 0 = audio 1 = RS-232 X% = RS-232 output insert port number 01 – 16 X^ = RS-232 output insert status or port 0 = disabled 1 = RS-232 enabled 2 = UART enabled X& = Input level and peaking range 000 – 255 X* = Threshold 0 = outside of threshold 1 = within threshold X( = Skew adjustment range 00 – 31 (each step = 2 ns)

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Programming Guide 73

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)

Command ASCII Command

(Host to Unit)

Input skew adjustment

Set all input skew adjustment values

Example:

Increment one input skew adjustment value

Example:

Decrement one input skew adjustment value Read input skew adjustment values

EX#*X(*X(*X(

2*Ø*Ø*4Iseq

EX#*X1)

2*2+Iseq

EX#*X1)

EX#

Iseq

EDID commands

Assign EDID data to an

input

Assign EDID data to all

inputs

Save output 1 EDID data to

a user-deﬁned space

View EDID data assigment

EAX1!*X1@

EA*X1@

ES*X1@

EA*X1!

*EDID

EDID

Output pre-peaking

Set output pre-peaking on Set output pre-peaking off Read output pre-peaking

setting

EX@ EX@ EX@

*1Opek *ØOpek Opek

Local video output sync polarity

Set local output polarity

Example:

Read local output sync settings

Output skew adjustment

Set all output skew adjustment values

Example:

Increment one output skew adjustment value Decrement one output skew adjustment value

Example:

Read output skew adjustment values

EX1$*X1%

2*ØOpol

EX1$

Opol

EX1^*X(*X(*X(

2*Ø*Ø*4Oseq

EX1^*X1)

2*2-Oseq

EX1^

Oseq

Response

(Unit to Host)

}

Iseq

}

+Iseq

}

-Iseq

}

EDID

}

} X1@]

} }

} X1#]

}

Opol

}

} X1%]

Oseq

}

+Oseq

}

-Oseq

}

} X(*X(*X(]

IseqX#*X(*X(*

IseqØ2*ØØ*ØØ*Ø4

IseqX#*X(*X(*

IseqØ2*ØØ*ØØ*Ø5

IseqX#*X(*X(*

X(*X(*X(]

EdidA

EdidAØ*

EdidS

OpekX@*1 OpekX@*Ø

Opol

Opol2*Ø

}

Oseq

OseqØ2*Ø*Ø*4

Oseq

OseqØ2*Ø*Ø*3

X1$*X1%]

X1^*X(*X(*X(]

X1!*X1@]

X1@]

] ]

]

X(]

]

Additional Description

Set a speciﬁc skew adjustment for the TP

input. Set input 2 skew settings as follows:

Red = 0 ns

Increase the input Increase the blue skew for input 2 by 2 ns to 10 ns. Decrease the input

For this command, the 31 to 34.

Show the EDID setting for input

Pre-peak the TP output. Do not pre-peak the TP output.

Set the horizontal and vertical sync polarity for local output Set local output 2 to output negative horizontal and vertical sync.

Set a speciﬁc skew adjustment for the TP output. Set the output 2 skew settings as follows:

Red = 0 ns

Increase the output Decrease the output Decrease the output 2 blue skew by 2 ns to 6 ns.

values are listed in RGB order.

Green = 0 ns Blue = 8 ns.

X1)

plane skew adjustment for

by 1 step (2 ns).

X1)

plane skew adjustment for

by 1 step (2 ns).

X1@

value must be from

X1!

X1$

values are listed in RGB order.

Green = 0 ns Blue = 8 ns.

X1)

plane skew adjustment

X1^

by 1 step (2 ns).

X1)

X1^

plane skew adjustment

by 1 step (2 ns).

NOTE: X@ = Output number 01 – (maximum number of outputs for your matrix size)

X# = TP input number 01 – (maximum number of TP inputs for your matrix size) X( = Skew adjustment range 00 – 31 (each step = 2 ns) X1) = Video plane 0 = red 1 = green 2 = blue X1! = Input number 01 – (maximum number of inputs for your matrix size) X1# = Pre-peaking status 0 = off 1 = on X1@ = DDC value (EDID) See the complete denition on page 71. X1$ = Local video output number 01 – 04 X1% = Local output sync polarity 0 = H– / V– (default) 2 = H – / V+ 4 = No sync stripping

1 = H+ / V– 3 = H+ / V+

X1^ = TP output number 01 – (maximum number of TP outputs for your model)

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Programming Guide 74

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)

Command ASCII Command

(Host to Unit)

Audio output volume

NOTE: The table below the commands deﬁnes the value of each audio volume step.

dB of

X1&*X1*

V Out

1*5Øv

X1&

+V Out

1+V

X1&

-V Out

X1&

Output

volume

Set the audio volume to a speciﬁc value

Example:

Increment volume

Example:

Decrement volume Read output volume

X18 value/

# of steps

attenuation

64 0%00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

5.5% 7%

8.5%

10%

11.5% 13%

14.5% 16%

17.5% 19%

20.5% 22%

23.5% 25%

26.5% 28%

29.5% 31%

32.5% 34%

35.5% 37%

X18 value/

# of steps

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44

Response

(Unit to Host)

X1&

•Vol

OutØ1•Vol5Ø

X1&

•Vol

OutØ1•Vol51

X1&

•Vol

X1*]

dB of

attenuation

41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20

X1*]

]

X1*]

]

X1*]

Output

volume

38.5% 40%

41.5% 43%

44.5% 46%

47.5% 49%

50.5% 52%

53.5% 55%

56.5% 58%

59.5% 61%

62.5% 64%

65.5% 67%

68.5% 70%

Additional Description

Set output 1 volume to 79%. Increase volume by 1 step.

Decrease volume by 1 step.

X18 value/

# of steps

45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64

dB of

attenuation

19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10

9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Output

volume

71.5% 73%

74.5% 76%

77.5% 79%

80.5% 82%

83.5% 85%

86.5% 88%

89.5% 91%

92.5% 94%

95.5% 97%

98.5%

100%

NOTE: X1& =

X1* =

Local audio output number 01 – 08 Volume adjustment range

00 – 64 (see the table above)

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Programming Guide 75

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)

Command ASCII Command

(Host to Unit)

Audio input gain and attenuation

NOTE: The set gain (G) and set attenuation (g) commands are case sensitive.

Set input audio gain to +dB

value

Example:

Set input audio attenuation

to -dB value

Increment gain

Example:

Decrement gain

Example:

Read input gain

X1!*X1(

G In

1*2G

X1!*X2!

g In

X1!

+G In

5+G

X1!

-G In

7-G

X1!

Audio or RS-232 mute commands

Audio or RS-232 mute Audio or RS-232 unmute Read audio or RS-232 mute

Global audio or RS-232 mute Global audio or RS-232

unmute

*1Z AmtX@*1

*ØZ AmtX@*Ø

Z 1*Z Ø*Z

Names

NOTE: The following characters are invalid in names: + - , ` @ = [ ] { } ‘ “ ” ; : | \ and ?.

Write global preset name

Example:

Read global preset name

Example:

Write room preset name

Example:

Read room preset name

NOTES: • If a preset is unassigned, the

• If a global preset is saved, but not yet named, the default name is Preset

• If a room preset is saved, but not yet named, the default name is Rm

Write input name

Example:

Read input name

Write output name

Example:

Read output name

EX2@,X2#NG} E

1,Security 1NG

EX2@

}

2NG

}

EX2$*X2@,X2#NP} E

1*3,Podium_DVDNP

EX2$,X2@NP}

EX1!,X2#NI} E

1,Podium camNI

EX1!NI} X2#] EX@,X2#NO}

1,Main PJ1NO

EX@NO} X2#]

}

X2#

displays [unassigned].

}

Response

(Unit to Host)

X1!

•Aud

InØ1•Aud+Ø2

X1!

•Aud

X1!

•Aud

InØ5•Aud+Ø3

X1!

•Aud

InØ7•Aud-Ø9

X2)]

] ]

X1#]

]

Amt1

]

AmtØ

X2@,X2#]

Nmg NmgØ1,Security 1

X2#]

Security 2

X2$*X2@,X2#]

Nmp

}

NmpØ1*3,Podium_DVD

X2#]

X1!,X2#]

Nmi NmiØ1,Podium cam

X@,X2#]

Nmo NmoØ1,Main PJ1

X2)]

]

X2)]

]

X2)]

]

X2$

X2@

Prst

]

X2@

]

Additional Description

Set input 1 audio gain to +2 dB.

Increase gain by 1 dB. Increase audio input 5 level from +2 dB to +3 dB. Decrease gain by 1 dB. Decrease audio input 7 level from -8 dB to -9 dB.

Mute output X@ audio or RS-232 (audio off).

Unmute output X@ audio or RS-232 (audio on). 1 = mute on, 0 = mute off.

Mute all audio or RS-232 outputs.

Unmute all audio or RS-232 outputs.

Name global preset 1 “Security 1.”

Name room 1, preset 3 “Podium_DVD.”

]

Name input 1 “Podium cam.”

Name output 1 “Main PJ1.”

NOTE: X@ = Output number 01 – (maximum number of outputs for your matrix size)

X1! = Input number 01 – (maximum number of inputs for your matrix size) X1# = Mute status 0 = off (unmuted) 1 = on (unmuted) X1( = Audio gain 00 – 24 (1 dB per step) X2) = Numeric dB value –18 to + 24 (45 steps of gain or attenuation (default = 0 dB) X2! = Audio attenuation 01 – 18 (1 dB per step) X2@ = Global or room preset number 01 – 64 (global) or 01 – 10 (room) X2# = Name 12 characters maximum for input, output, and global preset names

11 characters maximum for room preset names Upper- and lower-case alphanumeric characters and _ / and spaces are valid.

X2$ = Room number (for room presets) 01 – 10

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Programming Guide 76

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)

Input 1 in group 4

Input 2 not grouped

Input 48 in group 3

Input 1 in group 1

Input 9 not grouped

Input 48 in group 3

Command ASCII Command

(Host to Unit)

I/O Grouping

NOTES: • The group (

• You must enter an

• If verbose mode is off (see the “Set verbose mode” SIS command on page 85), the Gri preface is omitted in the response.

Write input grouping

Example: MTPX Plus 4848

Write output grouping

Read input grouping

Example: MTPX Plus 4848

Read output grouping

X2%

) that is assigned in each of the following I/O grouping commands must be 1, 2, 3, 4, or 0 (not grouped).

X2%

value for each input in your matrix size, such as 48 inputs for an MTPX Plus 4864.

EX2%1X2%

401330 ... 04440443I

EX2%1X2%

EI} X2%1X2%2X2%

EI}

Response = group:

EO} X2%1X2%2X2%

Save, recall, and directly write presets

NOTES: • If you try to recall a preset that is not saved, the matrix switcher responds with the error code E11.

• If a room is not defined (does not exist in the switcher), the matrix switcher responds with the error code E11.

• The following characters are invalid or not recommended in preset names: + - , ` @ = [ ] { } ‘ “ ; : | \ and ?.

Save current conﬁguration as a global preset

Example:

Recall a global preset

Example:

Direct write process —

NOTE: The direct write of a global preset should always be preceded by a clear global preset ties command of that same preset number,

If you do not clear the ties in a global preset number before you directly write a global preset to that number, ties that are part of

Clear ties of a global preset Directly write a global

preset

Example:

as shown below. In a directly-written preset, the tied input of each output position (or no tied input) remains unchanged unless overwritten or cleared.

the previous version of the speciﬁed preset with the same number can unexpectedly become part of the newly-created preset.

X2@

, Spr

X2@

. Rpr

E+X2@

PØ*!

E+X2@PX!*X@!X!*X@%X!*X@

+27PØ*!

Esc

+27P12*5!10*09%3*2!3*8&

Response

(Unit to Host)

X2%

}

...

X2%1X2%2X2%

Gri

...

X2%n]

Additional Description

n = the maximum number of inputs. Each

X2%

entry is the group number assigned to an

input position, starting from input 1.

}

See below

GriResponse = group:

4Ø133ØØØØ4444121223333

01 Input:

02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12

13 14 15 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42

21223333

43 44 45 46 47 48

Input 1 - Group 4, Input 2 - Group 0 (not grouped), ... Input 48 - Group 3.

X2%

}

...

X2%1X2%2X2%

Gro

...

X2%n]

n = the maximum number of outputs. Each

X2%

entry is the group number assigned to an

output position, starting from output 2.

X2%n]

...

n = the maximum number of inputs. Each

X2%

entry is the group number assigned to an

output position, starting from input 1.

See below

11133ØØØØ444411

01Input:

02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12

X2%n]

...

13 14 15

X2@]

]

Spr9

X2@]

]

RprØ5

1223333

353436 37 38 39 40 41

2 122333

42 43 44 45 46 4748

n = the maximum number of outputs.

Command character is a comma.

Save current ties as preset 9. Command character is a period. Recall preset 5, which becomes the current

conﬁguration.

}

X2@]

Spr

$ ... X!*X@%

X2@]

Spr

}

Clear all ties in preset

X2@

Enter as many ties as are valid for this

conﬁguration. The ! tie command, & tie, and % tie commands are all valid.

}

Spr27

]

Clear all ties in preset 27.

Brackets are shown to separate ties for clarity

Spr27

]

only. Create global preset 27, which ties input 12 to output 5, input 10 to output 9, input 3 to output 2, and input 3 to output 8.

NOTE: X! = Input number 00 – maximum number of inputs for your matrix size (00 = untied)

X@ = Output number 01 – maximum number of outputs for your matrix size X2@ = Global or room preset number 01 – 64 (global) or 01 – 10 (room) X2% = Group number (for I/O grouping) 1 – 4 or 0 = no group

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Programming Guide 77

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)

Command ASCII Command

(Host to Unit)

Save, recall, and directly write presets (continued)

Write room outputs

NOTES: • A room can contain a maximum of 16 outputs (X@s).

• An output can belong to only one room.

• The maximum number of rooms (

Example:

Read room outputs

NOTE: If no outputs have been assigned to the room, the switcher returns [unassigned]].

Example:

Save current ties as a room preset

NOTE: You must have assigned outputs to a room (

Example:

Recall room preset Read room outputs

NOTE: The default name (

Example:

Clear room preset ties Directly write a room preset

Example:

Lock (executive) modes

NOTE: See “Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes)” in the Operation section for more information on the Lock modes.

Lock all front panel functions Lock advanced front panel functions

Unlock all front panel

functions

View lock status

EX2$,X@

8,3,Ø4,5,6MR

EX2$MR} X2$,X@

3MR

X2$*X2@

3*9,

X2$*X2@ EX2$MR} X2#,X@

X2#

) is the room number with four trailing spaces: “Room•#

3MR

E+X2$*X2@ E+X2$*X2@PX!*X@!X!*X@%X!*X@

Esc

+7*3P12*7&11*5&4*5%6*6!

ØX

, ...

X2$

s) is 10.

}

, Rmm

. Rmm

}

]

PØ*!

Response

(Unit to Host)

]

Mpr

Mpr8,Ø3,Ø4,Ø5,Ø6

Room•#Ø3••••,Ø1,Ø2,Ø8,Ø9

EX2$

,MR}) before you can save a room preset.

RmmØ3•SprØ9

Room•#Ø3••••,Ø1,Ø2,Ø8,Ø9

Rmm

RmmØ7•SprØ3

Exe1

Exe2

ExeØ

X1#]

X2$,X@

X2$

$ ... X!*X@!

X2$

•Spr

•Rpr

•Spr

, ...

X2@]

, ...

X2@]

]

, ...

X@n]

}

X@n]

]

Additional Description

See notes.

Outputs 3, 4, 5, and 6 are assigned to room 8.

]

Outputs 1, 2, 8, and 9 are assigned to room 3. Command character is a comma.

Save current ties as preset 9 for room 3. Command character is a period.

X2$

••••.”

]

Outputs 1, 2, 8, and 9 are assigned to room 3. Clear all ties in room

Enter as many ties as are valid for this

conﬁguration. The ! tie command, & tie, and % tie commands are all valid and equivalent.

Brackets are shown to separate ties for clarity

only. Create preset 3 for room 7, which ties input 12 to output 7, input 11 to output 5, input 4 to output 5, and input 6 to output 6.

Enable Lock mode 1.

Enable Lock mode 2.

Enable Lock mode 0.

X2$

preset

X2@

NOTE: X! = Input number 00 – maximum number of inputs for your matrix size (00 = untied)

X@ = Output number 01 – (maximum number of outputs for your matrix size) X1# = Lock status 0 = Lock mode 0 1 = Lock mode 1 2 = Lock mode 2 X2@ = Global or room preset number 01 – 64 (global) or 01 – 10 (room) X2# = Name 12 characters maximum

Upper- and lower-case alphanumeric characters and _ / and spaces are valid.

X2$ = Room number (for room presets) 01 – 10

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Programming Guide 78

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)

Command ASCII Command

(Host to Unit)

View ties, gain, volume, mutes, and presets status

NOTE: The & read RGB tie command and % read video tie command can be used interchangeably.

View output video (RGB) tie

Example:

View output video tie

Example:

View output audio tie

Example:

View output volume

Example:

View input gain

Example:

View output mutes

Example:

MTPX Plus 6432

NOTE: The Mut portion of the response appears only when the switcher is in Verbose mode 2 or 3 (see the “Set verbose mode” SIS

View global video preset

conﬁguration

Command description:

Response description: Example

MTPX Plus 6432

NOTE:

command on page 85).

EX2@

*1*1VC} where

& 15&

% 7%

$ 3$

X1&

X1!

EVM} X2^1X2^

EVM}

EX2@*X@

preset # (

input # (

23*25*1VC

Each position shown in the response is an output: left = output 25 (the starting output number), right = output 32.

(Outputs 33 through 40 are not present on this matrix switcher.) The number in each position is the input tied to that output.

In this example, video input 8 is tied to outputs 25, 26, 28, and 29; input 2 is tied to output 27; and input 1 is

tied to output 30. No inputs are tied to outputs 31 and 32.

X2@

} X!

*1VC

X2@

)*starting output # (X@)*1 (= video)VC

) tied to X@•

}

= 0 returns the current video conﬁguration of the switcher.

Response

(Unit to Host)

X!]

]

X!]

]

Ø2

X!]

]

Ø6

X1*]

]

X2)]

-Ø2

Mut022020 ... 02202000

•

tied to X@+1•

Response = tied input:

Additional Description

Input 27 is tied to output 15.

Input 2 is tied to output 7.

Input 6 audio is tied to output 3.

Volume for output 7 is 55%.

]

X2^n]

...

n+1

• ... •

input 2 tied to output 27

Output:

n+15

•Vid]Show the conﬁguration of preset

tied to X@+2• ... •X! tied to X@+15•Vid

input 8 tied to output 28

Ø8•Ø8•Ø2•Ø8•Ø8•Ø1•ØØ•ØØ

Gain for input 4 is -2 dB. Each

output, starting from output 1. n is the highest-numbered installed output.

]

Output 2, 3, 5, 27, 26, and 29 audio or RS-232 are muted. All other outputs are unmuted.

the input tied to 16 sequential outputs, starting from output output number.

X2^

response is the mute status of an

. n is the starting

]

no tied input

31302928272625

outputs do not exist

•--•--•--•--•--•--•--•--•

37 38 39 4033 34 35 36

X2@

. Show

•Vid

NOTE: X! = Input number 00 – maximum number of inputs for your matrix size (00 = untied)

X@ = Output number 01 – (maximum number of outputs for your matrix size) X1! = Input number 01 – (maximum number of inputs for your matrix size) X1& =

Local audio output number 01 – 08

X1* =

Volume adjustment range

00 – 64 (see the table above)

X2) = Numeric dB value –18 to + 24 (45 steps of gain or attenuation( (Default = 0 dB) X2@ = Global or room preset number 01 – 64 (global) or 01 – 10 (room) X2# = Name 12 characters maximum

Upper- and lower-case alphanumeric characters and _ / and spaces are valid.

X2$ = Room number (for room presets) 01 – 10 X2^

= Audio or RS-232 mute 0 = no mutes 2 = audio or RS-232 mute

MTPX Plus 6400 Series Matrix Switchers • Programming Guide 79

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)

input 1 tied to output 19

no tied input

Command ASCII Command

(Host to Unit)

View ties, gain, volume, mutes, and presets (continued)

View audio global preset

conﬁguration

Command description:

Response description: Example:

(64 x 32 matrix)

NOTE:

View video room preset

conﬁguration

View audio room preset

conﬁguration

View Input Select DIP

switch positions and level and peaking status

EX2@

*1*2VC} where

Command description: Response description:

EX2@*X@

preset # (

Input # (

15*17*2VC

Each position shown in the response is an output: left = starting output (17), right = starting output +15 (32).

The number in each position is the input tied to that output.

In this example, preset 15, audio input 1 is tied to outputs 17, 18, 19, 20, and 29; input 2 is tied to output 21; input 12 is tied to outputs 22 and 23; input 8 is tied to output 30; input 15 is tied to output 31; and input 16 is

tied to output 32. No input is tied to output 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28.

X2@

EX2$*X2@

room # ( input # (

EX2$*X2@

room # ( Input # (

Stat

} X!

*2VC

X2@

)*starting output # (X@)*2 (= audio)VC

) tied to X@•

tied to X@+1•

}

Response = tied input:

= 0 returns the current audeo conﬁguration of the switcher.

} X!

*1*1VC

X2$

)*preset # (

) tied to X@•

*1*2VC

X2$

)*preset # (

) tied to X@•

X2@

)*starting output # (X@)*1 (= video)VC

tied to X@+1•

} X!

X2@

)*starting output # (X@)*2 (= audio)VC

tied to X@+1•

}

Resets

Reset all input level and peaking adjustments Reset all input and output skew adjustments Reset global presets

Reset one global preset Reset audio input levels

Reset audio output levels

Reset all mutes Reset room map (outputs) Reset individual room Reset all room presets Reset individual room preset

EZT}

EZK}

EZG} EX2@ZG} EZA}

EZV}

EZZ} EZR} EX2$ZR} EZP} EX2$*X2@ZP}

Response

(Unit to Host)

n+1

•

•...•

tied to X@+2• ... •X! tied to X@+15•Aud

Ø1•Ø1•Ø1•Ø1•Ø2•12•12•ØØ•ØØ•ØØ•ØØ•ØØ•Ø1•Ø8•15•16•Aud

17Output:

n+1

•

•...•

X2&

Zpt

Zpk

Zpg Zpg

Zpa

Zpv

Zpz Zpr Zpr Zpp Zpp

tied to X@+2• ... •X! tied to X@+15•Vid

n+1

•

•...•

tied to X@+2• ... •X! tied to X@+15•Aud

X2&

...

]

] X2@] ]

]

] ] X2$] ] X2$*X2@]

Additional Description

n+15

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

n+15

•Aud

•Vid

•Aud

]

Show the audio conﬁguration for preset Show the input tied to 16 sequential outputs, starting from output output number.

. n is the starting

]

Show the video conﬁguration for room

X2@

preset outputs assigned to room

. Show the input tied to up to 16

X2$

]

Show audio conﬁguration for room

X2@

. Show the input tied to up to 16 outputs

assigned to room

X2$

]

X2&

Each

panel Input Select DIP switch from 1 to 8.

peaking is within the pre-determined threshold for the input tied to output 1 only.

Clear all level and peaking adjustments to their default (0) values. Clear all input and output skew values to 0 ns.

Clear all global presets and their names. Clear global preset Reset all audio input levels

(gain and attenuation) to 0 dB.

Reset all audio output levels (volume) to 100% (no attenuation).

Unmute all outputs.

Clear all room deﬁnitions. Delete room Clear all room presets and names. Clear an individual room preset and name.

is the switch position for that rear

indicates whether the input level and

X2@

X2$

X2@

X2$

, preset

NOTE: X! = Input number 00 – maximum number of inputs for your matrix size (00 = untied)

X@ = Output number 01 – (maximum number of outputs for your matrix size) X% = RS-232 output insert port 01 – 16 X* = Threshold 0 = outside of threshold 1 = within threshold X2@ = Global or room preset number 01 – 64 (global) or 01 – 10 (room) X2$ = Room number (for room presets) 01 – 10 X2&

Local input select DIP switch position 0 = RJ-45 position 1 = local input position

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Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)

- 2.5 V power system at 2.49 V Internal temperature at sensor 2 is 77.0° F

Command ASCII Command

(Host to Unit)

Resets (continued)

Reset whole switcher

Absolute reset

ZXXX

ZQQQ

}

Information requests

Information request

Request part number

NOTE: There are up to three separate sets of ﬁrmware on which the switcher can report: the controller ﬁrmware, which is the overall

Query rmware version

Query controller rmware

version (verbose)

Request system status

control rmware; the Ethernet protocol rmware, which handles the Ethernet interface; and the latest optional controller

ﬁrmware update, which is available at www.extron.com.

Example:

Response description: Example:

1.00-1.23(1.81-MTPX 64 Series -Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT)-1.13*(1.81-MTPX 64 Series -Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:39:21 GMT)

Ethernet protocol firmware

Q Q

ØQ

Ethernet protocol ﬁrmware version-controller ﬁrmware version-updated ﬁrmware version

Øq

Description

MTPX firmware version

X3#•X3#•X3#•X3#•X3#•X3#•X3$•X3%•X3%•X3#•X3#•X3#•X3$•X3%•X3%•X3%•X3%•X3%•X3^•X3^•X3^•X3^]

Response description:

+5V•–5V•+12V•–12V•+2.5V•–2.5V•Temp 1•Fan 1 RPM•Fan 2 RPM•+9V•–9V•+3.3V•Temp 2•Fan 3 RPM•Fan 4 RPM•Fan 5 RPM•

Example:

Response

(Unit to Host)

]

Zpx

]

Zpq

X2*XX2(•AX2*XX2(]

X3)]

Additional Description

Clear all ties and presets, reset all all audio

gains to 0 dB, and reset volume to 100%.

Similar to Reset whole switcher, plus

clear all UART ports, reset the IP address to

192.168.254.254, and reset the subnet mask to 255.255.000.000.

X2*XX2(

V A

See “Part Numbers.”

shows the video matrix size.

X2*XX2(

shows the audio matrix size.

X3!]

]

1.23

X3!-X3@-X3@]

The factory-installed controller ﬁrmware version is 1.23 (sample value only).

Provide a detailed status of the Ethernet protocol

ﬁrmware, the controller ﬁrmware, and any ﬁrmware upgrade. An asterisk (*) marks the ﬁrmware that is running. A caret (^) marks that the ﬁrmware has a bad checksum or an

invalid load. ?.?? marks that rmware is not

loaded.

]

* indicates the version running Upload date and time

Updated firmware version

Fan 6 RPM•Fan 7 RPM•Pri 1 PS status•Red 1 PS status•Pri 2 PS status•Red 2 PS status

]

5.06•-5.03•12.02•-11.90•2.50•-2.49•+77.00•02766•02812•8.94•-8.90•3.31•+77.00•02766•02766•02721•02812•02766•1•1•1•1

Fan 4 rotating at 2,766 RPM12.00 V power system at 12.02 V

NOTE: X2* = Number of inputs 48 or 64

X2( = Number of outputs 32, 48, or 64 X3) = Part number See “Part Numbers” X3! = Firmware version number to second decimal place (n.nn) X3@ = Verbose rmware version-description-upload date and time (see above). X3# = Voltage Voltage, polarity (positive or negative) and magnitude X3$ = Internal temperature Degrees Fahrenheit X3% = Fan speed RPM X3^ = Power supply status 1 = Ok 0 = Out of tolerance or failed

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Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued)

Command ASCII Command

(Host to Unit)

Response

(Unit to Host)

Additional Description

File directory

NOTE: The response to the View File Directory command differs, depending on whether the command is sent via an RS-232/RS-422 or

View le directory RS232/RS422 port and Telnet

Telnet connection, or sent via a web browser connection.

EDF}

] ] ]

• •

]

View le directory web browser

EDF}

<filename n>,<date/time>,<length> <# of Bytes>•Left

Var file = new array (); File [1] = ‘<filename1>,<date1>,<filesize1>‘;

File [2] = ‘<filename2>,<date2>,<filesize2>‘; File [3] = ‘<filename3>,<date3>,<filesize3>‘;

]]

List user-supplied ﬁles.

• •

filename<n>File [<n>] = ‘<filenamen>,<daten>,<filesizen>‘; File [<n+1>] = <# of Bytes>•Left

List user-supplied ﬁles.

Erase user-supplied web

pages and ﬁles

<filename>EF

}

Del<filename>

]

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Command/Response Table for IP-Speciﬁc SIS Commands

Symbol deﬁnitions

X4) = Matrix name (Up to 240 alphanumeric characters)

NOTE: The following characters are invalid or not recommended in the name: {space} + ~ , @ = ` [ ] { } < > ‘ “ ” ; : | \ and ?.

X4! = Default name MTPX- + last 3 pairs of MAC address X4@ = Time and date (for set) In the format: MM/DD/YY•HH:MM:SS where: MM = month: 01 (Jan) through 12 (Dec)

DD = day: 01 through 31 YY = year: 00 through 99 HH = hour: 00 through 23 MM = minutes: 00 through 59 SS = seconds: 00 through 59

X4# = Time and date (for read) In the format: Day,•DD•Mmm•YYYY•HH:MM:SS where: Day = weekday: Mon through Sun

DD = date: 01 through 31 Mmm = month: Jan through Dec YYYY = year: 2000 through 2099 HH = hour: 00 through 24 MM = minutes: 00 through 59 SS = seconds: 00 through 59

X4$ = GMT offset –12.0 through +14.0. Hours and minutes removed from GMT X4% = Daylight Saving Time 0 = Daylight Saving Time off/ignore 2 = Daylight Saving Time on (Europe)

1 = Daylight Saving Time on (North America) 3 = Daylight Saving Time on (Brazil)

X4^ = IP address nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn X4& = Hardware (MAC) address nn-nn-nn-nn-nn-nn X4* = Number of open connections 0 – 255 X4( = Password 12 alphanumeric characters

NOTE: The following characters are invalid or not recommended in passwords: {space} + ~ , @ = ` [ ] { } < > ‘ “ ” ; : | \ and ?.

X5) = Domain name Standard domain name rules apply (for example: xxx.com)

NOTE: The following characters are invalid or not recommended in a domain name: {space} + ~ , @ = ` [ ] { } < > ‘ “ ” ; : | \ and ?.

X5! = E-mail account 65 - 72. 65 = e-mail recipient 1, 66 = 2, 67 = 3, ... 72 = recipient 8

The @ character is acceptable only as the lead-in to the domain name (such as @extron.com).

X5@ = E-mail address Typical e-mail address format (for example: nnnn@xxx.com) X5# = Notication selections, part 1 F = fans P = power supply X5$ = Notication selections, part 2 If X5# = F, then X5$ = 00 (all fans)

If X5# = P, then X5$ = 00 (all power supplies)

X5% = Notify when? 0 = no response 1 = fail/missing 2 = xed/restored

3 = both 1 & 2 4 = suspend

X5^ = DHCP 0 = off, 1 = on X5& = Port number 01 = Remote RS233/RS422 port

02 (unused)

03 – 66 = UARTs 1 through 64

X5* = Baud rate 9600, 19200, 38400, 115200 X5( = Parity odd, even, none, mark, space (Only the ﬁrst letter is required.) X6) = Data bits 5 – 8 (8 = default) X6! = Stop bits 1, 2 (1 = default) X6@ = Port type 0 = RS-232, 1 = RS-422 X6# = Verbose mode 0 = clear or none (default for Telnet connection) 2 = tagged responses for queries

1 = verbose mode (default for RS-232 or RS-422 connection) 3 = verbose mode and tagged for queries

NOTE: If tagged responses is enabled, all read commands return the constant string and the value as the set command does

(for example, the read matrix name command ECN}, returns Ipn•X4)]).

X6$ = Port timeout interval 1 (= 10 seconds) – 65000 (default is 30 = 300 seconds = 5 minutes)

(in 10-sec. increments)

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Command/Response Table for IP-Speciﬁc SIS Commands

Command ASCII Command

(host to unit)

IP setup commands

Set matrix name Read matrix name Reset matrix name to factory

default Set time and date Read time and date

Set GMT offset

Example:

Set Daylight Saving Time Read Daylight Saving Time Set IP address Read IP address Read hardware address Read # of open connections Set subnet mask Read subnet mask Set gateway IP address Read gateway IP address Set administrator password Read administrator password Reset (clear) administrator

password Set user password

Read user password Reset (clear) user password Set mail server, domain name, and

password Read mail server, domain name, and password

EX4)CN} ECN} X4)] E

}

•CN

EX4@CT} ECT} X4#] EX4$CZ}

8.0CZ

EX4%CX} X4%] ECX} X4%] EX4^CI} ECI} X4^] ECH} X4&] ECC} X4*] EX4^CS} ECS} X4^] EX4^CG} ECG} X4^] EX4(CA} ECA} X4(] E

}

•CA

EX4(CU} ECU} X4(] E

}

•CU

EX4^,X5),X4(CM}

ECM} X4^,X5),X4(]

}

Response

(unit to host)

Ipn•

X4@]

Ipt

X4$]

Ipz

Ipz+08:00

X4^]

Ipi

X4^]

Ips

X4^]

Ipg

Ipa•

Ipu•

X4^,X5),X4(]

Ipm

X4)]

X4!]

X4(]

]

X4(]

]

Additional Description

“MTPX-” plus the last 3 pairs of the MAC address.

In the command, the divider between hours and minutes can be either a colon (:) or a period. In the response, the divider is a colon.

]

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Command/Response Table for IP-Speciﬁc SIS Commands (continued)

Command ASCII Command

(host to unit)

IP setup commands (continued)

Set email recipient

Example:

Read email recipient Set email events for recipient

Example:

Read e-mail events for a recipient

Set DHCP on or off Read DHCP on/off status

Set serial port parameters Read serial port parameters Set serial port mode Read serial port mode Set verbose mode Read verbose mode Conﬁgure current port timeout

View current port timeout

Conﬁgure global IP port timeout

View global IP port timeout

EX5!,X5@CR}

72,Jsmith@folklore.netCR

EX5!CR} X5@,] EX5#X5!,X5$,X5%EM}

I72,0,3EM

EX5#X5!,X5$EM} X5%,X5%,X5% EX5^DH} EDH} X5^] EX5&*X5*,X5(,X6),X6!CP} EX5&CP} X5*,X5(,X6),X6!] EX5&*X6@CY} EX5&CY} X6@] EX6#CV} ECV} X6#] E0*X6$TC} E

} X6$]

0TC

E1*X6$TC} E

} X6$]

1TC

}

Response

(unit to host)

X5!,X5@,]

Ipr

}

Ipr72,Jsmith@folklore.net,

X5#,X5!,X5$,X5%]

Ipe

IpeI*72*0*3

X5^] X5^

Idh

X5&

Cpn

X5&

Cpn

X6#]

Vrb

Pti0*

Pti1*

]

X5%]

, ... ,

X5*,X5(,X6),X6!]

•Ccp

X6@] X6@

•Cty

X6$]

Additional Description

This command sets the recipient. To receive email notiﬁcations, you must then set the events that the switcher reports, using one or more separate

Set email events (EM) commands

(see below).

You must rst have set an e-mail

recipient for the email account number ( email recipient (CR) command.

Email account 72 (recipient 8),

JSmith, will receive fail/missing and ﬁxed/restored messages for all inputs.

]

X5!

), using the separate Set

: 0 = off, 1 = on

: 0 = RS-232, 1 = RS-422,

Special Characters

The HTML language reserves certain characters for specic functions. The switcher

does not accept these characters as part of preset names, the name of the switcher, passwords, or locally created ﬁle names.

The switcher rejects the following characters or they are not recommended: {space (spaces are ok for names)} + ~ , @ = ‘ [ ] { } < > ’ “ semicolon (;)

colon (:) | \ and ?.

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Matrix Software

This section describes using software to operate the DMS 1600 and DMS 3600, including:

 Matrix Switchers Control Program  Optimizing the Video  Button Label Generator Program

Matrix Switchers Control Program

The Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program communicates with the switcher via the Ethernet LAN port, the serial port, or the USB port to provide an easy way to set up ties and sets of ties. The program is compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 2000, Windows XP, Windows 7, and newer operating systems. Updates to the Matrix Switchers Control Program can be downloaded from the Extron website (www.extron.com).

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Installing the Software

The program is contained on the Extron Software Products DVD. Install the software as

follows:

NOTE: For full functionality, install both of the following programs:

• The Matrix Switchers Control Program

• The Firmware Loader

1. Insert the DVD into the drive. The Extron software DVD window should appear

automatically (see ﬁgure 29).

Figure 29. Software DVD Window

NOTE: If the window does not self-open, run Launch.exe from the DVD.

2. Click the Software tab (see ﬁgure 29).

3. Scroll to the desired program and click Install (see ﬁgure 30).

Figure 30. Software Installation

4. Follow the on-screen instructions. By default, the installation of the Matrix Switchers

Control Program creates a C:\Program Files\Extron\ Matrix_Switchers directory, and it places the following four icons into a group folder named “Extron

Electronics

 MATRIX Switcher + Control Program  MATRIX Switcher + Help  Check for Matrix Updates  Uninstall MATRIX Switcher

\Matrix Switchers:”

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NOTES: • For Windows 7, the folder is C:\Program Files (x86)\Extron\Matrix_

Switchers

• The MTPX Plus matrix switcher can support remote control via any of the

following three ports:

 Rear panel LAN port — For IP control of the system via an Ethernet

LAN, via this RJ-45 connector from anywhere in the world.

 Rear panel Remote RS-232/RS-422 port — The port can be conﬁgured

for either the RS-232 or RS-422 serial communication protocol and operate at the 9600, 19200, 38400, or 115200 baud rate (see the “Set

serial port parameters” SIS commands on page 85 to conﬁgure the

port).

 Front panel Conﬁguration port — A mini USB B port.

Software Operation via Ethernet

When a matrix switcher is connected to an Ethernet WAN or LAN, up to 200 users can

operate it, locally or remotely, using the Matrix Switchers Control Program. See “Ethernet Connection” on page 18 for installation details.

Connection to the switcher via the Ethernet is password protected. There are two levels of

password protection: administrator and user. Administrators have full access to all switching

capabilities and editing functions. Users can select inputs and outputs, recall presets, and

view all settings with the exception of passwords. If the same password or no password is required for logging on, all personnel log on with administrator privileges. Fields and functions that exceed user privileges are not selectable in the Matrix Switchers Control Program when the operator is logged on as a user.

The IP Settings/Options window (see ﬁgure 36 on page 94) provides a location for viewing

and, if the PC is connected via the RS-232 link or if you are logged on via the Ethernet port as an administrator, editing settings unique to the Ethernet interface.

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Using the Matrix Switcher Control Software

Many items found in the Matrix Switchers Control Program are also accessible under SIS control (see Programming Guide). The Matrix Switcher + Help Program provides information on settings and on how to use the control program, itself.

NOTE: The rst time you connect to the Conguration (USB) port, the Found New

Hardware Wizard appears (see gure 31) (see “Activating a USB Port for the

First Time,” below).

For other connections, proceed to “Starting the program“ on the next page.

Figure 31. Found New Hardware Wizard

Activating a USB Port for the First Time

The rst time you connect to the Conguration (USB) port, the Found New Hardware Wizard appears (see gure 31). Activate the connected USB port for your device as follows:

NOTE: If you have not installed the latest Matrix Switchers Control Program (version 8.0

1. Select the No, not this time radio button and click Next.

2. Select the Install the software automatically radio button and click Next.

3. Click Finish to exit the wizard.

4. Proceed to “Starting the program“ on the next page or return to “Programming

or newer), click Cancel and install the program. Reconnect the switcher to the Conﬁguration port.

Follow the on-screen instructions. The wizard assigns the driver necessary to access the

switcher to the connected Conguration (USB) port (this may take a few minutes).

Guide.”

NOTE: You may need to repeat these steps if you subsequently connect the

switcher to a different USB port on the same computer.

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Starting the program

1. To run the Matrix Switchers Control Program, click Start > Programs > Extron

Electronics

The Comm Port Selection window (see ﬁgure 32) appears.

Figure 32. Comm Port Selection Window

2. Choose among the comm port that is connected to the serial port of the switcher, USB,

IP [LAN], or Emulate.

 If you selected a comm port, check the baud rate displayed in the Baud Rate

ﬁeld. If you need to change the baud rate, click the Baud button and double-click on the desired baud rate.

Click OK. The Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program window (see ﬁgure 34 and ﬁgure 35) appears, displaying the current conﬁguration of the attached matrix. Proceed to “Using the

program.”

If you selected USB, select the MTPX Plus matrix switcher in the

drop-down window and click OK. Proceed to “Using the program.”

 If you selected IP [LAN], click OK and proceed to step 3.

If you selected Emulate, click OK and see “Using Emulation Mode“ on page 110.

3. If you selected IP [LAN] in step 2, the IP Connection window appears (see ﬁgure 33).

> Matrix Switchers > MATRIX Switcher + Control Pgm.

Figure 33. Address and Password Entry

a. Examine the Matrix IP Address eld in the IP Connection window.

The eld displays the last Extron IP address entered.

If the IP address is correct, proceed to step 3b. If the address is not correct, either click in the Extron IP Address ﬁeld and

enter the IP address or click on the scroll down button ( ) and select from among the recently used addresses. Proceed to step 3b.

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NOTE: If the local system administrators have not changed the value, the

factory-speciﬁed default, 192.168.254.254, is the correct value for this ﬁeld.

b. If the switcher is password protected, click in the Password ﬁeld and enter the

appropriate administrator or user password.

c. Click Connect.

If you logged on with the administrator password, the program connects you to

the matrix switcher with all of the administrator rights and privileges. The Extron

Matrix Switchers Control Program window (see ﬁgure 34 and ﬁgure 35) appears, displaying the current conﬁguration of the attached matrix. Proceed to “Using the

program,” below.

If you logged on with the user password, the program connects you to the matrix switcher with only user capabilities.

If an incorrect password was entered, the computer beeps and the program returns to the password entry display.

 If you logged on using the administrator password or if no password was

required, the program connects you to the matrix switcher with all of the

administrator rights and privileges. The Extron Matrix Switchers Control

Program

window (see ﬁgure 34 and ﬁgure 35) appears, displaying the current

conﬁguration of the attached matrix. Proceed to “Using the program,” below.

 If you logged on using the user password, the program connects you to the

matrix switcher with only user capabilities.

 If an incorrect password was entered, the computer beeps and returns to the

password entry display.

Using the program

 To create a tie, drag an input box to one or more output boxes. To remove a tie, drag

the output box to its tied input box or to the trash can.

 To set up audio in Follow mode (audio and video have the same tie conﬁguration),

select the Follow box at the bottom of the window (see ﬁgure 34). To set up audio in breakaway mode (audio and video have different tie conﬁgurations), deselect the

Follow box (see ﬁgure 35).

 To make the control program easier to use, assign a device icon to each input and

output. Click on a box that represents an input or output, and drag the desired icon onto the box from the icon palette that appears.

 For quick display of information on a speciﬁc input or output device, position the pointer

tool over that input or output in the control program window. The program opens a pop-up window that details the connections to that device and the status of the optical link (present or missing) input from or output to that device (see the inset box in

ﬁgure 35).

TIP: You can print a map of the current conguration by clicking

File > Print Tie Map.

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Figure 34. Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program Window (Blank)

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Figure 35. Sample Program Window (Complete)

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IP Settings/Options Window

The IP Settings/Options window (see ﬁgure 36), accessible via the Tools menu, provides a location for viewing and, if connected via either serial port or if logged on via

the Ethernet port as an administrator, editing settings unique to the Ethernet interface (see

“Ethernet Connection” on page 146 for basic information about IP addresses). None of the ﬁelds on this screen can be edited while you are logged on as a user.

Figure 36. Control Program IP Setting/Options Window

NOTES: • Editing variables in the IP Settings/Options window while connected via

the Ethernet port can immediately disconnect the user from the switcher. Extron recommends editing the settings on this screen using the serial port or USB port and protecting the Ethernet access to this screen by assigning an

• When the control program is connected to the switcher via the serial port or

administrator’s password to qualiﬁed and knowledgeable personnel only.

USB port, the Administrator Password and User Password ﬁelds are not masked. If a password has been inadvertently changed to an unknown value, you can look up and, if desired, change a password in this window without knowing the current password.

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Extron Electronics MTPX Plus 6400 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

About this Guide

About the Matrix Switchers

TP Cable Advantages

Transmission distances

Skew equalization

Features

Installation

Setup and Installation Checklist

Get Ready

Perform Physical Installation

Install Software

Rear Panel Cabling and Features

Signal Inputs

RS-232 Output Inserts

Signal Outputs

Remote Connection

Ethernet Connection

Reset Button and LED

Power

Fans

Front Panel Features

Operation

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Input and Output Buttons

Control Buttons

I/O Buttons

Power Indicators

Button Labels

Rear Panel Power Indicators

Front Panel Operations

Power

Front Panel Security Lockouts

Example 1: Creating a set of video and audio ties

Example 2: Adding a video tie to a set of video and audio ties

Example 3: Removing an audio tie from a set of video and audio ties

Example 4: Viewing Ties

I/O Grouping

Example 5: Grouping inputs and outputs

Using Presets

Example 6: Saving a preset

Example 7: Recalling a preset

Muting and Unmuting Outputs

Example 8: Muting and unmuting an output

Viewing and Adjusting the Input Audio Level

Example 9: Viewing and adjusting an input audio level

Viewing and Adjusting the Local Output Volume

Reading the displayed volume

Example 10: Viewing and adjusting an output volume level

Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes)

Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 0

Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 1

Performing a System Reset from the Front Panel

Background Illumination

Selecting the Rear Panel Remote Port Protocol and Baud Rate

Rear Panel Operations

Performing a Hard Reset (Mode 1)

Performing Soft System Resets (Modes 3, 4, and 5)

Optimizing the Audio

Video Adjustments

Troubleshooting

Worksheet Example 1: System Equipment

Programming Guide

Local Control Ports

Rear Panel Remote Port

Ethernet (LAN) Port

Default IP Addresses

Establishing a Connection

Connection Timeouts

Number of Connections

Using Verbose Mode

Host-to-Switcher Instructions

Switcher-initiated Messages

Switcher Error Responses

Using the Command/Response Tables

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands