Milestone pro MP-SC-5TDS User Manual

MP-SC-5TDS

Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoH)

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Version: MP-SC-5TDS_2016V1.0

User Manual

Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoH)

Preface

Read this user manual carefully before using this product. Pictures shown in this manual
is for reference only, different model and specifications are subject to real product.

This manual is only for operation instruction only, not for any maintenance usage. The
functions described in this version are updated till August 2016. In the constant effort to
improve our product, we reserve the right to make functions or parameters changes
without notice or obligation. Please refer to the dealers for the latest details.

All product function is valid till 2016-8-13.

Trademarks

Product model and logo are trademarks. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual
are acknowledged as the properties of the trademark owner. No part of this publication
may be copied or reproduced without the prior written consent.

FCC Statement

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial
installation.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which
case the user at their own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be
necessary to correct the interference.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacture would void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

To insure the best from the product, please read all instructions carefully before using
the device. Save this manual for further reference.

 Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packing material for

possible future shipment

 Follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury

to persons.

 Do not dismantle the housing or modify the module. It may result in electrical shock

or burn.

 Using supplies or parts not meeting the products’ specifications may cause damage,

deterioration or malfunction.

 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
 To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain, moisture or install this

product near water.

 Do not put any heavy items on the extension cable in case of extrusion.
 Do not remove the housing of the device as opening or removing housing may

expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

 Install the device in a place with fine ventilation to avoid damage caused by

overheat.

 Keep the module away from liquids.
 Spillage into the housing may result in fire, electrical shock, or equipment damage. If

an object or liquid falls or spills on to the housing, unplug the module immediately.

 Do not twist or pull by force ends of the optical cable. It can cause malfunction.
 Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to

the device before cleaning.

 Unplug the power cord when left unused for a long period of time.
 Information on disposal for scrapped devices: do not burn or mix with general

household waste, please treat them as normal electrical wastes.

Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoH)

Contents

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

1.1 Introduction to MP-SC-5TDS ............................................................................. 1

1.2 Features ............................................................................................................ 1

1.3 Package List ...................................................................................................... 2

2. Panel Description ........................................................................................................ 3

2.1 Front Panel ........................................................................................................ 3

2.2 Rear Panel ......................................................................................................... 4

3. System Connection ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 6

3.1 Usage Precautions ............................................................................................ 6

3.2 System Diagram ................................................................................................ 6

3.3 Connection Procedure ....................................................................................... 6

3.4 Connection of Microphone ................................................................................. 7

3.5 Application ................................ ......................................................................... 9

4. System Operations ................................................................................................... 10

4.1 Front Panel Buttons ......................................................................................... 10

4.1.1 Manual-Switching .................................................................................. 10

4.1.2 Auto-Switching ....................................................................................... 10

4.1.3 Volume Adjusting ................................................................................... 10

4.2 IR Control ........................................................................................................ 11

4.2.1 IR Remote ............................................................................................. 11

4.2.2 Control far-end device from local ........................................................... 12

4.2.3 Control local device from remote ........................................................... 12

4.2.4 CEC Function ........................................................................................ 13

4.3 RS232 Control ................................................................................................. 14

4.3.1 Installation/uninstallation of RS232 Control Software ............................ 14

4.3.2 Basic Settings ........................................................................................ 14

4.3.3 RS232 Communication Commands ...................................................... 16

4.3.4 Control MP-SC-5TDS or 3rd Party Device from Local ........................... 24

4.3.5 Control MP-SC-5TDS or 3rd party device form Remote ........................ 24

4.4 OSD Menu Control .......................................................................................... 25

4.4.1 OPTIONS .............................................................................................. 26

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4.4.2 PICTURE ............................................................................................... 26

4.4.3 SETUP .................................................................................................. 28

4.5 Web-based GUI Control .................................................................................. 29

4.5.1 Control Menu ......................................................................................... 29

4.5.2 Configuration Menu ............................................................................... 31

4.5.3 RS232 Control Menu ............................................................................. 33

4.5.4 Password Menu ..................................................................................... 34

4.5.5 Web-based GUI Update ........................................................................ 34

5. Specification ............................................................................................................. 35

6. Panel Drawing .......................................................................................................... 37

7. Troubleshooting & Maintenance ............................................................................... 38

8. After-sales Service .................................................................................................... 40

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1. Introduction

1.1 Introduction to MP-SC-5TDS

MP-SC-5TDS is a compact mini scaler switcher with 5 video inputs (1 HDMI/MHL, 2
HDMI, 1 DP, and 1 VGA) and 3 audio inputs (1 DP external audio, 1 VGA auxiliary audio,
1 MIC audio). The VGA input supports VGA, YPbPr and C-video, so MP-SC-5TDS is
compliant with multiple video signals.

MP-SC-5TDS scales & switches any video signal to HDMI output and HDBaseT output
(supports PoH and connects to an HDBaseT Receiver, up to a maximum transmission
distance of 70 meters.

With 1 IR IN, 1 IR OUT & 1 RS232, the IR & RS232 signals can be transmitted
bi-directionally between MP-SC-5TDS and the HDBaseT Receiver.

In addition, MP-SC-5TDS can be controlled via front panel buttons, IR remote, RS232
commands and web-based GUI.

1.2 Features

 Compliant with HDMI1.4& HDCP2.2.
 Supports CEC, with commands to enable/disable this function.
 Supports video source auto-switching function.
 Bi-directional IR & RS232 control.
 Output resolutions selectable to assure preferred output, and supports various

output resolutions, such as 1920x1200, 1920x1080, 1600x1200, 1600x900,
1360x768, 1280x800, 1280x720, 1024x768.

 VGA video supports C-video, YPbPr and VGA.
 48V phantom power to support condenser microphone.
 MIC port supports balance/unbalance signal, suppress the external noise

effectively.

 3-level MIC input, supports condenser microphone, dynamic microphone and

wireless microphone.

 Controllable via buttons, IR remote, RS232 & Web-based GUI.
 Powerful OSD function.
 Supports online software upgrading.

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1.3 Package List

 1 x MP-SC-5TDS
 2 x Mounting Ears with 4 screws
 2 x Long Mounting Ears with 6 screws (Optional)
 1 x Power Adapter (24VDC,2.71A)
 4 x Plastic Cushions
 1 x IR Remote
 1 x VGA converting cable (VGA to YPbPr)
 1 x HDBaseT Receiver
 2 x Mounting Ears with 4 screws for HDBaseT Receiver
 4 x Plastic Cushions for HDBaseT Receiver
 1 x RS232 cable (3-Pin phoenix connector to DB9)
 2 x 3-Pin phoenix connectors
 1 x 5-Pin phoenix connector
 1 x IR Emitter
 1 x IR Receiver (with carrier wave)
 1 x User Manual

Note

：

Please confirm if the product and the accessories are all included, if not, please

contact with the dealers.

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2. Panel Description

2.1 Front Panel

① Built-in IR Receiver
② Power indicator

 Off when there is no power to the device
 Green when the device is in standby mode
 Red when the device is powered on.

③ 1-HDMI/MHL input Selector & Activity LED
④ 2-HDMI input Selector & Activity LED
⑤ 3-HDMI input Selector & Activity LED
⑥ 4-DisplayPort input Selector & Activity LED
⑦ 5-VGA input Selector Activity LED
⑧ Auto-Switching Mode Selector& Activity LED

 Press this button to enter or exit Auto-switching mode, in this mode, select

input source via front panel button is not available, but RS232 command and IR
remote are able to switch mode. The auto LED turn green and keep on.

Note: When you set any VGA port to C-video or YPbPr in Manual-switching mode,
the system will not be able to enter Auto-switching mode.

⑨ Volume Knob

Note: Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only, different model and
specifications are subject to real product.

MP-SC-5TDS

SOURCE

MIC

VOLUME

IR 1-HDMI/MHL 5-VGA4-DP

3-HDMI

2-HDMI

AUTO

1

2

7

6

5

4

3

8 9

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2.2 Rear Panel

① INPUTS

 Video input ports: 1 HDMI/MHL input, 2 HDMI inputs, 1 DP and 1 VGA
 Audio input ports: 1 DP external audio input and 1 VGA auxiliary audio input.

② OUTPUTS

 HDMI output: HDMI video output port
 HDBaseT output: Support PoH. Connect with an HDBaseT Receiver to

transmit AV signal or IR/RS232 control signal.

HDBaseT output boasts green and yellow indicator. The green indicator will blink
when power. If connect an HDBaseT receiver to this output successfully, the yellow
indicator will light up, and the green indicator will keeps blinking.

③ MIC INPUT

 MIC audio port: connect to Microphone.
 Dial switch: including 3 level

 48V phantom power mode (connect with condenser microphone);
 MIC mode (connect with dynamic microphone);
 LINE mode (connect with wireless microphone or line audio).

④ CONTROL

 RES RESET: press this button to reset the output resolution to 1280×720p.
 IR IN: connect with IR receiver (with carrier wave only) to receive IR signal to

control far-end device which was connected to HDBaseT Receiver via
HDBaseT output port.

 IR OUT: connect with IR emitter to control local source devices from remote.
 IR EYE: connect with IR receiver (with carrier wave only) to receive IR signal

send by IR remote to control MP-SC-5TDS.

 FIRMWARE: Type-A USB port for updating system firmware or loading

customized EDID data.

DC 24V 48V

LINE IR EYEIR IN IR OUT

MIC INPUT

MIC

FIRMWARE

AUDIO OUT

L R

RES RESET

RS232

Tx

Rx

INPUTS OUTPUTS

3-HDMI

2-HDMI1-HDMI / MHL 4-DP 5-VGA HDMI

HDBT

CONTROL

1

2

3

4

5

6

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 RS232: Serial port, 3-pin phoenix connector, connect with a control device

(such as PC) to control MP-SC-5TDS or other devices connected with
HDBaseT Receiver.

 TCP/IP: Ethernet port, connect with PC to control MP-SC-5TDS via

Web-based GUI.

⑤ AUDIO OUTPUT

 Audio output port, the audio comes from the input audio corresponding to the

selected video source and is mixed with MIC audio.

⑥ DC 24V

 Power port, connect with DC 24V power adapter.

Note: Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only, different model and
specifications are subject to real product.

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3. System Connection

3.1 Usage Precautions

 System should be installed in a clean environment and has a prop temperature

and humidity.

 All of the power switches, plugs, sockets and power cords should be insulated and

safe.

 All devices should be connected before power on.

3.2 System Diagram

3.3 Connection Procedure

Step1. Connect HDMI source devices (e.g. Blue-ray DVD) to 1~3 HDMI input ports with

HDMI cable

Step2. Connect a DisplayPort source device (e.g. MAC MINI) to DP input port with

DC 24V 48V LIN E IR EYEIR IN IR OUT

MIC INPUT

MIC

FIRM WARE AUDIO O UT

L R

RES RES ET

RS23 2

Tx

Rx

INPU TS OUTP UTS

3-HDM I

2-HDM I1-HDMI / MHL 4-DP 5-VG A HDMI

HDBT

CONT ROL

Laptop

IR Receiver

Microphone IR Remote

S
t
a
n
d
b

y

AV amplifier

Mac Mini

Blu ray DVD-

Blu ray DVD-

RS232

Tx Rx

IR Emitter

HDBaseT Rec eiver

HDTV

Projector

PC

Cellphone(MHL)

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DisplayPort cable and DP audio input port with audio cable.

Step3. Connect a VGA source device (e.g. Laptop) to VGA input port with VGA cable

and VGA audio input port with audio cable.

Step4. Select MIC level and connect right microphone to MIC input port. MIC audio will

be transmitted to AUDIO OUTPUT port and mixed with source audio.

Step5. Connect a HDMI display device to HDMI output port with HDMI cable.
Step6. Connect HDBaseT Receiver to HDBT output port with twisted pair.
Step7. Connect speaker, headphone or AV amplifier to AUDIO OUTPUT port.
Step8. Connect control device (e.g. PC) to the TCP/IP port, MP-SC-5TDS can be

controlled via web-based GUI.

Step9. Connect control device (e.g. PC) to the RS232 port of MP-SC-5TDS or the

HDBaseT Receiver (bi-directional RS232 control, either end is available).

Step10. Connect IR receiver to the IR EYE port, MP-SC-5TDS can be control via IR

remote. For more details, please refer to 4.2.IR Control.

Step11. Both the MP-SC-5TDS and the HDBaseT Receiver have IR IN and OUT.

When one model is connected with IR receiver, the other model should connect
with an IR transmitter.

For example: When “IR IN” of MP-SC-5TDS connects with an IR receiver, the IR
transmitter must connect to IR OUT of HDBaseT Receiver.

The IR signal can be transmitted bi-directionally between the MP-SC-5TDS
and the HDBaseT Receiver.

Step12. Connect DC24V power adaptor to the power port (HDBaseT Receiver can be

powered by the MP-SC-5TDS with PoH function).

Note: If the power adapter is connecting with HDBaseT Receiver, the MP-SC-5TDS

can’t be powered from HDBaseT Receiver.

3.4 Connection of Microphone

MP-SC-5TDS provides with one 3-level microphone input port, to accommodate different
microphone input modes, including 48V phantom power mode, MIC mode & LINE mode.

 48V phantom power Mode
48V phantom power input has a good frequency characteristic, high input impedance
and high sensitivity.

When switching to “48V”, the MIC input will provide a 48V phantom power. This is only
used for condenser microphone.

Connect the microphone in this way: “+” connects to positive, “-” connects to negative
and “ ” to ground.

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 MIC Mode
MIC input has a low frequency characteristics, and wide frequency response.

When switch to “MIC”, the microphone input is used for connecting with dynamic

microphone. There are two different connection methods:

1) Unbalanced connection:

“+” and “ ” connect to ground, and “-” connects to signal.
“-” and “ ” connect to ground, and “+” connects to signal.

2) Balanced connection: “+” connects to positive, “-” connects to negative and “ ”
connects to ground.

 LINE Mode
LINE input has a low frequency characteristics, and wide frequency response.

When switch to “LINE”, the microphone input is used for connecting with line audio or

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wireless microphone output. There are two different connection methods:

1) Unbalanced connection:

“+” and “ ” connect to ground, and “-” connects to signal.
“-” and “ ” connect to ground, and “+” connects to signal.

2) Balanced connection: “+” connects to positive, “-” connects to negative and “ ”

connects to ground.

3.5 Application

MP-SC-5TDS has a good application in various occasions, such as computer realm,
monitoring, conference room, big screen displaying, television education, command &
control center and smart home etc.

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4. System Operations

4.1 Front Panel Buttons

Front panel buttons can be used for switching operations and volume adjusting.

4.1.1 Manual-Switching

Press 1-HDMI/MHL, 2-HDMI, 3-HDMI, 4-DP, 5-VGA on front panel to select the
corresponding input source.

4.1.2 Auto-Switching

Press AUTO to enter in auto-switching mode.
The auto-switching mode abides by the following principles:
 New input

Once detecting a new input signal, the switcher would switch to this new signal
automatically.

 Rebooting device

MP-SC-5TDS have the ability to save the last configuration before losing power. If
the last switching mode is auto-switching, once rebooted, the switcher will
automatically enter auto-switching mode, then detect all inputs and memorize their
connection status for future rebooting using. If the last displayed signal is still
available, the unit will output the signal. If not, the unit will detect all the input signals
wit priority from 1-HDMI/MHL to 5-VGA. When detected the first signal, it will transfer
to output.

 Signal removing

Once removing the current display signal, MP-SC-5TDS will detect all input signals
with priority from 1-HDMI/MHL to 5-VGA. It will transfer the signal firstly detected to
be available to output devices.

Note:

 When the DP signal is switched as input, the DP source device may not read the

EDID data from display device, at this point re-plug the DP source device to solve
this phenomenon.

 Auto-switching function works only when inputting new signal, removing a signal or

power rebooting. With any VGA port set to C-video or YPbPr, the system will be not
able to enter in Auto-switching mode.

4.1.3 Volume Adjusting

Press Volume Knob to choose MIC/Source audio needed to be adjusted, the
corresponding LED will turn green and keep on.

 Adjusting the Volume Knob in clockwise direction to increase sound volume.
 Adjusting the Volume Knob in anti-clockwise direction to decrease sound volume.