Page 2 - Instrucciones de seguridad • Español; 安全须知; 注意
This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk o...
Page 3 - FCC Class A Notice; click here
FCC Class A Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:This device may not cause harmful interference. 1. This device must accept any interference r...
Page 4 - Conventions Used in this Guide; Variables are written in slanted form as shown here:; ping; File; Copyright; © 2011 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved.; Trademarks
Conventions Used in this Guide In this user guide, the following are used: NOTE: A note draws attention to important information. TIP: A tip provides a suggestion to make working with the application easier. CAUTION: A caution indicates a potential hazard to equipment or data. WARNING: A warning war...
Page 5 - Contents; MTPX Plus Series • Contents
Contents Introduction ............................................ 1 About this Manual ........................................... 1About the Matrix Switchers .............................. 1 TP Cable Advantages ................................... 4 Features ............................................
Page 7 - Introduction; About this Manual; MTPX Plus MTP Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers.; About the Matrix Switchers; The matrix switcher is a single box solution (see; figure 1; on the next page) to complex TP; MTPX Plus Series • Introduction
Introduction • About this Manual • About the Matrix Switchers • TP Cable Advantages • Features About this Manual This manual contains installation, configuration, and operating information for the Extron ® MTPX Plus MTP Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers. About the Matrix Switchers The MTPX Plus matrix s...
Page 8 - Typical MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher Application
MTP T SV A OUTPUT 12V 0.5a MA X INPUT L R S-VIDE O INPUT AUDI O MONITO R POWER 12V .5A MAX OUTPUT M T P T 1 5 H D A PRE -PE AK ON OFF ETHERNET AC T INPU T SELECTLO CA L RJ-4 5 LOCAL INPUTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ...
Page 10 - TP Cable Advantages; Transmission distances; table 1; ]), whether the transmission line consists of the switcher and a
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 t...
Page 11 - specifications at 75 Hz.
Table 1. Recommended maximum TP transmission distances at 60 Hz, 1 MTP transmitter to switcher when the display is on the MTPX Plus local (VGA) output ETHERNET ACT INPUT SELECT LOCAL RJ-45 LOCAL INPUTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 1 2 3 4 5 6...
Page 12 - Composite
Table 2. Recommended maximum TP transmission distances at 60 Hz, — transmitter to receiver using MTPX Plus TP inputs and outputs ETHERNET ACT INPUT SELECT LOCAL RJ-45 LOCAL INPUTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ...
Page 13 - Video format
Table 3. Recommended maximum TP transmission distances at 60 Hz, — VTT transmitter to VTR receiver using MTPX TP inputs and outputs ETHERNET ACT INPUT SELECT LOCAL RJ-45 LOCAL INPUTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ...
Page 14 - Skew equalization; Features; Twisted pair inputs and outputs; — The switchers input and output TP signals on; Local video inputs and outputs; — The switchers directly input and output RGBHV or; Local audio inputs; — The volume of each audio input can be adjusted so; Audio output volume; — The volume of each audio signal that is output on the 5-pole,
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 ali...
Page 16 - — If a matrix; Power
Rack mounting — The 1U high (MTPX Plus 128), 2U high (other matrix sizes 1616 and smaller), or 3U high (matrix sizes 1632 and larger) enclosure is rack mountable in any conventional 19-inch wide wide rack. The 2U and 3U enclosures are mountable without extra hardware. The 1U enclosure is rack mounta...
Page 17 - Installation; Mounting the Switcher; Detailed mounting instructions; The 1U; Rear Panel Cabling and Settings; MTPX Plus 128 Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher; MTPX Plus 1616 Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher; MTPX Plus Series • Installation
Installation This sections details the installation of the MTPX Plus Matrix Switchers, including: • Mounting the Switcher • Rear Panel Cabling and Settings • Front Panel Configuration Port Mounting the Switcher CAUTION: Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only. Detaile...
Page 18 - MTPX Plus 3232 Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher; Signal Inputs; — Connect the TP outputs of compatible MTP or VTT; Programming Guide; HTML pages (see the “; HTML Operation
Figure 4 shows the rear panel of the MTPX Plus 3232. ETHERNET ACT INPUT SELECT LOCAL RJ-45 LOCAL INPUTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 1 2 2 1 3 4 5 6 RS-232...
Page 19 - Connector; TP Cable Termination; — Connect analog computer-; RGB; transmitters in your system.; Other Video Formats on a VGA Connector
Figure 5 shows the recommended termination of TP cables in accordance with the TIA/EIA T568A or TIA/EIA T568B wiring standards. You can use either standard with CAT 5, 5e, or 6 cable, but use the same standard on both ends of the cable. 5 Pin 1 Red+/V. sync+ 2 Red–/V. sync– 3 RS-232+ Green- 6 RS-232...
Page 20 - Captive Screw Connector Wiring for Audio Inputs; Typical Audio Connectors; You can also use SIS commands (see the “; Input Select switches (switchers other than the
c Audio Inputs (local audio) connectors — Connect balanced or unbalanced stereo audio inputs to these 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connectors. Connectors are included with each switcher, but you must supply the audio cable. See figure 7 to wire a connector for the appropriate input type and impedanc...
Page 21 - RS-232 Output Inserts; RS-232 Output Insert connectors; — For bidirectional RS-232 data that is routed; RS-232 Output Insert Wiring; The length of exposed wires is critical (see the; CAUTIONS; on page 14 for; Switchers Control Program (see the “; Matrix Software; When an RS-232 output insert is enabled, any content on the
RS-232 Output Inserts e RS-232 Output Insert connectors — For bidirectional RS-232 data that is routed to a specific (unswitchable) TP output, connect a serial device to one of these 3.5 mm, 3-pole captive screw connectors. Figure 9 shows how to wire the connectors. Receive (Rx) Transmit (Tx) Ground...
Page 22 - Signal Outputs; — Connect the TP inputs of compatible MTP or VTR; item; ) in the “Signal inputs” section, for detailed pin; figure 6; on page 13 to identify the; Local video output sync polarity; SIS commands on
Signal Outputs f Outputs (MTP) connectors — Connect the TP inputs of compatible MTP or VTR receivers to these RJ-45 female connectors.See the Inputs connector ( item a ) in the “Signal inputs” section, for detailed pin assignments for the RJ-45 connectors. CAUTION: Do not connect this device to a co...
Page 23 - — Connect audio devices, such; Captive Screw Connector Wiring for Audio Output; For unbalanced audio, connect the sleeves to the ground contact.
h Mono Audio (local audio) outputs — Connect audio devices, such as an audio amplifier or powered speakers, to these four or eight 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connectors. These connectors output the selected unamplified, mono line level audio. See figure 10 to wire an output connector. Use the supp...
Page 24 - Remote Connection; Selecting the Rear Panel Remote Port; MKP 2000 Remote Control Panel User Guide; Controlling; Cross the Tx and Rx lines once between the source and the target.; MTPX Plus 128 Remote Connector; Remote Connector for all Other Models
Remote Connection Connect a host device, such as a computer, touch panel control, or RS-232 capable PDA to the switcher via the remote port of your switcher. NOTE: The port can operate at 9600, 19200, 38400, or 115200 baud rates. Models other than the MTPX Plus 128 can support either the RS-232 or R...
Page 25 - Ethernet Connection; This port and TP cable carries control signals,; not; — The Link and Activity LEDs indicate; Cabling; Ethernet or Fast Ethernet.; RJ-45 connector wiring; must be properly terminated for your application (see figure 13).; Crossover cable; — Direct connection between the computer and the switcher; RJ-45 Connector and Pinout Tables
Ethernet Connection NOTE: This port and TP cable carries control signals, not the video, audio, serial signals carried by the RJ-45 ( item a ). k LAN port — If desired, for IP control of the switcher, connect the switcher to a PC or to an Ethernet LAN via this RJ-45 connector. You can use a PC to co...
Page 26 - Reset Button; Reset button; Rear Panel Operations; Hard reset does not clear the current configuration.; Power Connection; AC power connector; — Plug a standard IEC power cord into this connector to; WARNING; Front Panel Configuration Port; — A mini USB B port.; Configuration port
Reset Button l Reset button — The Reset button initiates two levels of reset to the matrix RESET switcher. For two different reset levels, press and hold the button while the switcher is running or while you power up the switcher.See “ Rear Panel Operations ” in the “Operation” section for details. ...
Page 27 - Set serial port parameters; , in the “Programming Guide” section to configure all ports
6 feet (1.8 m) Part # 70-335-01 5 1 9 6 Sleeve (Gnd) Ring Tip 9-pin D Connection TRS Plug Pin 2 Computer's RX line Tip Pin 3 Computer's TX line Ring Pin 5 Computer's signal ground Sleeve Figure 15. Optional 9-pin TRS RS-232 cable NOTE: The stereo jack Configuration port (item o ) protocol can be cha...
Page 28 - Operation; Front Panel Controls and Indicators; Front Panel, MTPX Plus 128; MTPX Plus Series • Operation
Operation This section describes the front panel operation of the MTPX Plus Matrix Switcher, including: • Front Panel Controls and Indicators • Front Panel Operations • Rear Panel Operations • Optimizing the Audio • Video Adjustments • Troubleshooting • Configuration Worksheets Front Panel Controls ...
Page 29 - Front Panel Operations
AUDIO VIDEO I/O CONTROL ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 INPUTS OUTPUTS CONFIG MTPX PLUS SERIES MTP MATRIX SWITCHER 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 Figure 17. Front Panel, MTPX Plus 816, 168, 1616 MTPX PLUS SERIES MTP MATRIX SWITCHER 1...
Page 30 - Input and Output Buttons; Secondary functions; Presets
Input and Output Buttons NOTE: See “ Front Panel Operations ” for detailed descriptions of the following operations. Primary functions Action Select input or output for tie being created. Indication Blink : potential tie/untie. Lit : current tie Amber : video and audio tie Green : video only tie Red...
Page 31 - Serial; Output buttons
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 p...
Page 32 - Control Buttons and LEDs; View mode; ENTER; Port; Enter button; — The Enter button has two primary functions (; Press the Enter button.
Control Buttons and LEDs NOTE: See “ Front Panel Operations ” for detailed descriptions of the following operations. Primary functions Action Save changes Select Preset mode Select View mode Cancel/Escape Indication Blink : Save needed Blink : Save preset Lit : Recall preset View mode selected Flash...
Page 33 - Preset button; Blinks when
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 Re...
Page 34 - VIDEO; Resets; Video button; — The Video button has one primary function (; With the Video button, selects between front panel locks (; Switchers other than MTPX Plus 128
I/O Controls NOTE: See “ Front Panel Operations ” for detailed descriptions of the following operations. Primary functions Action Select video Select audio Indication Green : selected Red : selected VIDEO AUDIO Secondary functions Front panel locks Action 1 With Enter, select Lock mode 2 or toggle b...
Page 35 - Button Icons; ” section for details on; Sample Button Icons
Button Icons The numbered translucent covers on the input and output pushbuttons can be removed and replaced to insert labels behind the covers. Input and output labels can be created easily with the Extron Button-Label Generator software, which is shipped with every Extron matrix switcher. Each inp...
Page 36 - Definitions; — A configuration that has been stored. Up to 32 global memory; end; Front Panel Security Lockouts; Setting the
Definitions The following Extron matrix switcher terms are used throughout this manual: Tie — An input-to-output connection Set of ties — An input tied to two or more outputs. NOTE: An output can never be tied to more than one input. Configuration — One or more ties or one or more sets of ties Curre...
Page 37 - Creating a Configuration; Amber
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 input button indicators, output button indicators, or control button indicators that may be lit. 2. Select video, audio, ...
Page 38 - Example 1: Create a set of video and audio ties; Clear all selections; Select video and audio for the tie; : If necessary, press and release the the Video; Select an input; Confirm the change
Example 1: Create a set of video and audio ties 1. Clear all selections : Press and release the Esc button. C O N T R O L PRESET ENTER ESC VIEW Press the Esc button to clear all selections . The button flashes once . 2. Select video and audio for the tie : If necessary, press and release the the Vid...
Page 39 - Input 5 video and audio are tied to output 3, output 4, and output 8; Input; Example 1, Final Configuration; Example 2: Add a video tie to a set of video and audio ties; This example assumes that you have performed; example 1; : Press and release the Video button and the Audio; Select the output
The current configuration (see figure 20) is now: • Input 5 video and audio are tied to output 3, output 4, and output 8 Input 5 (video/audio) tied to outputs 3 , 4 , and 8 Input Output 3 4 8 5 Video Audio Figure 20. Example 1, Final Configuration Example 2: Add a video tie to a set of video and aud...
Page 40 - — Input 5 audio is tied to output 3, output 4, and output 8.; Example 3: Remove a tie from a set of ties; and; example 2
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. The current configuration (see ...
Page 42 - Viewing the Configuration; Outputs; View the current configuration as follows:
The current configuration (see figure 22) 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. Input 5 video tied to outputs 1 , 3 , 4 , and 8 Input 5 audio tied to outputs 3 and 8 Input Output 1 3 4 8 5 Vide...
Page 43 - and video only ties; : Press and release the View button. The View button lights; Select video and audio for viewing; : Press and release the Video button and the
Example 4: Viewing video and audio (RS-232), audio (RS-232) only, and video only ties In the following example, we view the video and audio (or RS-232), audio- (or RS-232) only, and video-only ties in the current configuration. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action....
Page 44 - Deselect video; Toggle audio off and video on:; Press and release the Video button and the Audio; Exit; : Press and release the View button
NOTE: You can also view a set of ties by selecting a tied output. Demonstrate this as follows: • Note the number of a lit output button, and then press and release the output button for an untied (unlit or background illumination) output. • Observe that all of the untied outputs light. • Then press ...
Page 46 - Press the Enter button to select group 1.; Press the View button to select group 3.
You can break audio away from the video for a given input or output (assign video and audio to different groups) by isolating only video or only audio using the front panel Video and Audio buttons after you select I/O Group mode (between steps 2 and 3 , below). Audio breakaway across different group...
Page 47 - Example 5: Grouping inputs and outputs; Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes); actions are ignored and the Enter, Video, and Audio buttons flash.
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. 2. Enter I/O Group mode : Simultaneously p...
Page 48 - Press and release the Output 1 through 4 buttons.; Select group 2; Assign inputs and outputs to group 2; Press and release the Input 5 through 8 buttons.; : Simultaneously press and release the Video button and Audio
b. Press and release the Output 1 through 4 buttons. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32 OU TP U TS Press the buttons. The selected buttons light green. 5. Select group 2 : Press and release the Preset button. C O N T R O L PRESET ENTER ESC VIEW 1 3 2 4 Press the button.The button li...
Page 49 - Using Presets; preset; be viewed using the Extron Matrix; Preset Locations
Using Presets The current configuration (configuration 0) can be saved as a preset in any one of 32 preset memory addresses. All 32 presets are assigned to the input buttons and (where necessary) output buttons and are available to be either saved or retrieved from the front panel. Up to 20 (MTPX Pl...
Page 50 - Example 6: Saving a preset; Save Preset; : Press and release the Enter button to save the preset. The current
Example 6: Saving a preset In the following an example, the current configuration is saved as a preset. The example shows the front panel indications that result from your actions. 1. Clear all selections : Press and release the Esc button. 2. Select Save Preset mode : Press and hold the Preset butt...
Page 51 - Example 7: Recalling a preset; Recall Preset; mode; Select the preset; Recall the preset
Example 7: Recalling a preset 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. 2. Select Recall Preset mode : Press and release the ...
Page 52 - Setting the Front Panel Locks; control button indications that may be on.
Muting and Unmuting Audio/RS-232 Outputs Individual audio or RS-232 outputs can be muted or unmuted as follows: NOTE: Output 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 p...
Page 54 - Viewing and Adjusting the Input Audio Level; table 4; Audio
Viewing and Adjusting the Input Audio Level 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 25). The audio level can be adjusted from the front panel or under remote cont...
Page 55 - 2-output Button Audio Gain and Attenuation Display; Pressing the Enter or Preset button also exits
5 6 7 8 12 13 4 3 2 1 10 9 11 0 = unlit button = lit button Green indicates a positive (gain) level. Red indicates a negative (attenuation) level. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 17 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27...
Page 56 - - and 16-output Button Audio Gain and Attenuation Display
MTPX Plus 816, 168, 1616 MTPX Plus 128 dB dB 9 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 17 15 13 11 24 23 21 19 11 2 1 9 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 17 15 13 11 24 23 21 19 3 4 5 6 12 7 8 9 10 = Unlit button = Blinking button = Lit button 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 11...
Page 57 - Example 9: Viewing and adjusting an input audio level; Pr
Example 9: Viewing and adjusting an input audio level 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 ” on page 62). Because of the different gain and attenuation display schemes, the input audio lev...
Page 58 - Figure 29 through figure 31 show the result of pressing the View (
Figure 28 shows the same +8 dB level as figure 26, but displayed on an 8-output-button MTPX Plus 128. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 F Figure 28. Level Display on an 8-Output-Button Switcher 4. Change the audio level : Press and release the View ( < ) button once (see figure 29) to decrease the input audio leve...
Page 59 - Viewing and Adjusting the Local Output Volume; mode 2 is selected. You can; Press and release the Esc (
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...
Page 60 - Reading the displayed volume; Viewing and Adjusting; indicates a 1 dB
Reading the displayed volume This section is a detailed look at reading the output volume display on the front panel. 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), except for 0-to-1, wh...
Page 61 - Audio Volume Display
5 Highest # input button lit 32-input switcher dB of attenuation Output volume 76 0% None 16-input switcher None 12-input switcher None Highest # input button lit 32-input switcher dB of attenuation Output volume 16-input switcher 12-input switcher 1 7 1 1 63 62 1 1 5.5% 7% 2 2 6160 8.5% 10% 3 1 3 5...
Page 62 - Example 10: Viewing and adjusting a local output volume level; Because of the different
For example : When lit steadily, the Input 3 button indicates the following, depending on the number of input buttons the switcher has: • Switchers with 12 input buttons — 47 dB of attenuation when compared to the Input 3 button blinking quickly (48 dB to 50 dB of attenuation). The blinking Input 4 ...
Page 63 - Volume Display on a 16-Input-Button Switcher; Volume is protected when front panel; ” on
3. Select an output : Press and release the output 1 button. In figure 32 through figure 34, the lit or blinking input buttons indicate 41.5 percent of the applied audio input. The unlit input buttons indicate an audio volume attenuation of 39 dB. Figure 33 and figure 34 show the same 41.5 percent, ...
Page 65 - Setting the Front Panel Locks (; Executive; mode 0; Lock; mode 1; Lock; mode 2; Basic functions consist of:; Selecting; Lock; mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 0; Lock; Toggle Front Panel Lock Between Mode 2 and Mode 0
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. • L...
Page 66 - mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 1; Toggle Front Panel Lock Between Mode 2 and Mode 1; Performing a System Reset from the Front Panel; ZXXX; Resets all input audio levels to unity gain (0 dB)
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 sim...
Page 67 - holding; the Video button; while; System Reset; illumination returns to as selected.; Background Illumination; Toggle Background Illumination on or off
Reset the switcher to the factory default settings by pressing and holding the Video button and Audio button simultaneously while you apply AC power to the switcher (see figure 40). I / O VIDEO AUDIO Press and hold the Video and Audio buttons simultaneously while you apply power to the switcher. Rel...
Page 68 - Setting the Front; Serial Port and Audio/RS-232 Input Configuration
Defining the Audio/RS-232 Wire Pair NOTE: The TP audio/RS-232 input wire pair configurations are protected when front panel Lock mode 2 is selected. You can view the configurations in Lock mode 2 but you cannot adjust them from the front panel (see “ Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes) ”...
Page 69 - Selecting the Rear Panel Remote Port Protocol and Baud Rate; Release the Control buttons.; : Press and release the button that relates to the desired value.
Selecting the Rear Panel Remote Port Protocol and Baud Rate All switchers can operate at the 9600, 19200, 38400, and 115200 baud rate. Switchers other than the MTPX Plus 128 can support either RS-232 or RS-422 serial communication protocol. The settings of these variables can be viewed and changed f...
Page 70 - table 7; Hard Reset
Rear Panel Operations The rear panel has a Reset button that initiates four levels of resets (numbered 1, 3, 4, and 5 for the sake of comparison with an Extron IPL product). The Reset button is recessed, so use a small screwdriver, a pointed stylus, or a ballpoint pen.See table 7 on the next page fo...
Page 71 - Reset Mode Comparison/Summary; Matrix
Table 7. 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 resul...
Page 72 - the rear panel Reset button until the front; Soft System Resets
Performing Soft System Resets (Resets 3, 4, and 5) Perform a soft reset of the switcher as follows: 1. Use a small screwdriver to press and hold the rear panel Reset button until the front panel Video and Audio buttons blink the number of times for the desired reset: once (events reset), twice (syst...
Page 74 - Configuration Worksheets; different colors for video and audio.; Worksheet Example 1: System equipment; Worksheet Example 1: System Equipment
Configuration Worksheets Rather than trying to remember the configuration for each preset, use worksheets to record this information. Make copies of the blank worksheet on page 71 (32-input button and -output button switchers) and page 72 (16-button and 12-button switchers) and use one for each pres...
Page 75 - Worksheet Example 2: Daily Configuration; Displayed in the lobby via a distribution amplifier (output 8)
Worksheet Example 2: Daily Configuration Figure 45 continues from worksheet example 1 by showing the video and audio ties that make up the configuration of preset 1. Black lines shows video ties and red lines show the audio ties. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 12 13 10 9 Input sources Ou...
Page 76 - Worksheet Example 3: Test configuration; Worksheet Example 3: Test Configuration
Worksheet Example 3: Test configuration The A/V system in our fictional organization needs to be fine tuned on a regular basis. Figure 46 shows a typical test configuration, with an Extron video test generator (input 12) generating a test pattern to all monitors (outputs 1, 2, 3, and 8). Sound check...
Page 77 - Preset; 2-button Switchers Configuration W
1 2 345 67 8 91 01 11 21 31 41 51 6 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Input sour ces Output destinations Preset # Title: Video: A udio: Fill in the preset number and use colors , or dashes , etc. to mak e connecting lines . Indicate if the confi guration is f or Video , A udio , or both. 1 2 345 67 8 91 01 11 21...
Page 78 - Input sour
16-button Switchers Configuration W orksheet 1 23 45 67 8 12 34 56 78 91 01 1 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 12 13 14 15 16 9 Input sour ces O utput destinations Preset # Title: Video: A udio: Fill in the preset number and use colors , or dashes , etc. to mak e connecting lines . Indicate if the configuration...
Page 79 - MTPX Plus Series • Programming Guide
Programming Guide This section describes the operation of the MTPX Plus Matrix Switchers via SIS commands, including: • Local Host-Control Ports • Ethernet (LAN) Port • Host-to-Switcher Instructions • Switcher-Initiated Messages • Switcher Error Responses • Using the Command/Response Tables • Comman...
Page 80 - Local Host-Control Ports; Extron recommends leaving the serial ports at 9600 baud only.; — A mini USB B port. A standard USB cable and the Extron; Installing the Software
Local Host-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, an RS-232 capable PDA, or a control system. These ports make remote control of the switcher possible using ...
Page 81 - Default IP addresses; Ethernet Link; Establishing a Connection; password; Connection Timeouts; Configure port timeout
Ethernet (LAN) Port The Ethernet cable can be terminated as a straight-through cable or a crossover cable and must be properly terminated for your application (see “ Ethernet Connection “ in the “Installation” section). • Crossover cable — Direct connection between the computer and the MTPX Plus swi...
Page 82 - Verbose Mode; SIS command on; Switcher-initiated Messages; yy; xx; day
Number of Connections An MTPX Plus 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 ...
Page 83 - Switcher Error Responses; — Busy
Qik ] The switcher initiates the Qik message when a front panel tie creation has occurred. Spr nn ] The switcher initiates the Spr message when a memory preset has been saved from the front panel. “ nn ” is the preset number. Rpr nn ] The switcher initiates the Rpr message when a memory preset has b...
Page 84 - Using the Command and Response Tables; With the exception of the audio; case sensitive. The ASCII to; Symbol definitions; ASCII to Hex Conversion Table
Using the Command and Response Tables The command and response table begins on page 80 . Symbols used in the table represent variables in the command and response fields. Command and response examples are shown throughout the table. With the exception of the audio input gain and attenuation commands...
Page 86 - Command and Response Table for SIS Commands
Command and Response Table for SIS Commands Command Function SIS Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description Create Ties NOTES: • Commands can be entered back-to-back in a string, with no spaces. For example: 1*1!02*02&003*003%4*8$. • The quick multiple tie and tie inpu...
Page 92 - Save, recall, and directly write global presets
Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued) Command Function SIS Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description Names (continued) Write input name EX* , X2$ NI } Nmi X* , X2$] Example: E 1 , Podium camNI } Nmi01 , Podium cam ] Name input 1 “Podium cam”. Read input name...
Page 97 - Information requests
Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued) Command Function SIS Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description View ties, gain, volume, mutes, presets, and DIP switch status (continued) NOTE : The response to the View File Directory command differs, depending on wheth...
Page 100 - Command/Response Table for IP-specific SIS Commands; Command Function
X6# = Verbose mode 0 = clear/none (default for Telnet connection) 1 = verbose mode (default for RS-232/RS-422 connection) 2 = tagged responses for queries 3 = verbose mode and tagged for queries NOTE: If tagged responses is enabled (modes 2 and 3), all read commands return the constant string and th...
Page 101 - are
Command/Response Table for IP Setup SIS Commands (continued) Command Function SIS Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description IP setup commands (continued) Set e-mail events for recipient E F , X5! , X5$ , X5# EM } IpeF , X5! , X5$ , X5#] You must first have set an e-mail r...
Page 102 - Matrix Switchers Control Program; Rear panel LAN port —; A mini USB B port (see “; Front Panel Configuration port (all other models) —; MTPX Plus Series • Matrix Software
Matrix Software This section introduces the software that is included with the MTPX Plus Matrix Switchers and details how to use it to optimize the video signal. This section includes: • Matrix Switchers Control Program • Optimizing the Video • Button-Label Generator Program Matrix Switchers Control...
Page 103 - Software DVD Window; Software; Software Installation; Program Files; MATRIX Switcher + Control Program
Installing the Software NOTE: For an MTPX Plus 128, you must use version 8.0 or newer of the Matrix Switchers Control Program. 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 Ma...
Page 104 - Software Operation via Ethernet; ” in the “Installation” section for installation details).; Ethernet protocol settings; on page 103) provides a location for viewing; window
Software Operation via Ethernet When an MTPX Plus switcher is connected to an Ethernet WAN or LAN, up to 200 users can be connected to operate it, locally or remotely, using the Matrix Switchers Control Program (see “ Ethernet Connection ” in the “Installation” section for installation details). Con...
Page 105 - Using the Matrix Switcher Control Software; For the MTPX Plus 128; Activating a USB port for the first time; No, not this time radio button
Using the Matrix Switcher Control Software Many items found in the Matrix Switchers Control Program are also accessible via front panel controls (see “ Front Panel Operations ” in the ”Operation” section) and under SIS control (see the “ Programming Guide ” section). The Matrix Switcher+ Help icon o...
Page 106 - Starting and using the program; Comm Port Selection Window
Starting and using the program 1. To run the Matrix Switchers Control Program, click Start > Programs > Extron Electronics > Matrix Switchers > MATRIX Switcher + Control Pgm . The Comm Port Selection window (figure 50) appears. Figure 50. Comm Port Selection Window 2. Choose either the C...
Page 107 - the last Matrix IP address entered.; If the IP address is correct; : Either click in the Matrix IP Address field and enter
3. If you selected IP [LAN] in step 2 , the IP Connection window appears (see figure 51). Figure 51. Address and Password Entry a. Examine the Matrix IP Address field in the IP Connection window. The field displays the last Matrix IP address entered. If the IP address is correct : Proceed to step 3b...
Page 108 - Sample Program Window (Icons Assigned and Ties Created)
Figure 52. Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program Window (no Icons or Ties) Figure 53. Sample Program Window (Icons Assigned and Ties Created) MTPX Plus Series • Matrix Software 102
Page 109 - IP Settings/Options window; Tools; cannot edit any of the fields on this screen.; Control Program IP Setting/Options Window
IP Settings/Options window The IP Settings/Options window (click Tools > IP options , see figure 54 ) provides a location for viewing and, if connected via the either serial port or if you are logged on via the LAN port as an administrator, editing settings unique to the Ethernet interface. See t...
Page 110 - Address and Name fields; Subnetting — A Primer; xxx
Address and Name fields The Matrix IP Address field contains the IP address of the connected matrix switcher. This value is encoded in the flash memory in the switcher.The Gateway IP Address field identifies the address of the gateway to the controlling PC to be used if the matrix switcher and the m...
Page 111 - field displays the current date in the Greenwich Mean Time zone.; Sync Time to PC button; check box. When Daylight Saving Time is turned on,
Hardware Address field The hardware address is hardcoded in the MTPX Plus switcher and cannot be changed. Use DHCP check box The Use DHCP check box directs the MTPX Plus switcher to ignore any entered IP addresses and to obtain its IP address from a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server ...
Page 112 - E-mail Addressee fields; Typical MTPX Plus E-mail; Edit these fields and controls as follows:; Fans
E-mail Addressee fields The eight E-mail Addressee fields permit the administrator to identify the e-mail addresses of the personnel to whom the MTPX Plus switcher e-mails notification of its failure and repair status. Figure 55 shows a typical e-mail from the switcher. Miles Standish From: MTPX-FF-...
Page 113 - Updating the Firmware; Update the switcher firmware as follows:; Location of Firmware Upgrade Files; Enter the requested personal information and then click
Updating the Firmware The firmware upgrade utility provides a way to replace the firmware that is coded on the control board of the switcher without taking the switcher out of service. NOTE: Upgrading the firmware does not overwrite the current configuration, presets, or the audio settings. Update t...
Page 114 - Downloading Firmware Upgrade Files
6 4 5 4 Folder wherefirmware isinstalled NOTE: The version and file size shown are sample values only. Figure 57. Downloading Firmware Upgrade Files MTPX Plus Series • Matrix Software 108
Page 115 - If the switcher is connected via the LAN port; Ethernet-connected firmware upload; Select File Window; Open
7. Connect the computer to either the serial port , USB port , or LAN port of the switcher (see the “Installation” section for more details). 8. Start the Matrix Switchers Control Program and connect to the matrix switcher (see “ Starting and using the software ,” on page 100). 9. Click Tools > U...
Page 116 - Extron Firmware Loader Window; Choose Firmware File Window
Serial-port- or USB-port-connected firmware upload 10 Figure 59. Extron Firmware Loader Window 10. Select the MTPX Plus switcher and click File > Open . The Choose Firmware File screen appears (see figure 60). 11 11 Figure 60. Choose Firmware File Window 11. Navigate to and select the new firmwar...
Page 117 - Begin; Complete; Firmware Loader Screen; Selecting the Rear Panel Remote Port Protocol and
12. In the Firmware Loader window, click Begin (see figure 61). The Total Progress and Progress status bars show the progress of the upload. The firmware upload to the switcher may take several minutes. Once the status bars have progressed from 0% to 100% , and Status is listed as Complete , the fir...
Page 118 - Uploading HTML Files; and to upload custom HTML pages to the switcher.; HTML Files List Window; Upload HTML pages as follows:; Starting and using the software; If you want one of the custom HTML files that you created to be the; button to exit the HTML Files List window.
Uploading HTML Files You can create customized HTML pages for the switcher to display. The HTML Files List window (see figure 62) provides a way to view the contents of the file system of the switcher and to upload custom HTML pages to the switcher. Figure 62. HTML Files List Window NOTES: • The fil...
Page 119 - Windows Buttons, Drop Boxes, and Trashcan; — Unavailable for MTPX Plus Twisted Pair switchers, because the; Room; Windows menus; File menu
Windows Buttons, Drop Boxes, and Trashcan The buttons, drop boxes, and trash can on the right side of the program window perform the following functions: Power — Unavailable for MTPX Plus Twisted Pair switchers, because the switcher power cannot be controlled via software. Executive Mode — Allows yo...
Page 120 - Tools menu; — Displays the complete set of input and; — Displays the Mute/Output-Volume Adjust window; Configure Audio Options Window; see
Tools menu Assign Device Icons — Displays the complete set of input and output device icons. You can drag any of these icons to the input and output boxes. Edit Device Palette — Allows you to add your own device icon graphics. Audio-Input-Gain settings — Displays the Configure Audio Options window (...
Page 121 - MTPX configuration settings; — Displays the MTPX Configuration Settings window; MTPX Configuration Settings Window; MTPX Picture settings; — Displays the MTPX Picture Settings window (see figure 66),; Optimizing the
MTPX configuration settings — Displays the MTPX Configuration Settings window (see figure 65), which allows you to define the content of the audio/RS-232 input, enable the RS-232 output inserts, and tailor the output sync. Figure 65. MTPX Configuration Settings Window MTPX Picture settings — Display...
Page 122 - EDID settings; — Displays the EDID Configuration window (see; EDID Configuration window; Update; — Allows you to replace the firmware that is coded on the control; Updating the; IP options; — Allows you to set IP options (see “; HTML file manager; — Displays a list of HTML files installed on the switcher and allows; Uploading
EDID settings (MTPX Plus 128 only) — Displays the EDID Configuration window (see figure 67), which allows you to set each input to a specific EDID value and to save the output resolution to the user-configurable EDID slots. NOTE: This selection is unavailable for switchers other than the MTPX Plus 1...
Page 123 - Hardware status; Status window; Name Presets; The HTML language; in the “Programming Guide” section; Initialize; Audio Input Configuration selection; Displays the Configure Audio Options window (
Hardware status — Provides an overall view of the status of the matrix switcher, including the power supply voltages, the temperature status, the Remote RS-232/RS-422 port configuration, and the installed and updated firmware status (see figure 68). Fan is operating properly.Fan has failed. The MTPX...
Page 124 - Preferences menu; — Causes changes to take effect immediately.
Preferences menu Immediate Changes — Causes changes to take effect immediately. Hold/Verify Changes — Delays implementation of changes until the Changes – Take button is clicked. Ties as Lines — Displays ties as lines (see figure 69). Figure 69. Ties Shown as Lines Ties as Crosspoints — Displays tie...
Page 125 - Catch FPC/others changes; — When checked, sets the switcher to report all; Master-Reset selection; Sets all input audio levels to unity gain (0 dB); Using Emulation Mode; Emulation; Emulation Mode Configuration
Catch FPC/others changes — When checked, sets the switcher to report all configuration and setting changes to the serial port or Ethernet connection that turned this selection on. These reports allow the Matrix Switchers Control Program to track the changes that occur in the configuration and settin...
Page 126 - Using the Help System; From within the Matrix Switcher Control Program, click; Help
Using the Help System For information about program features, you can access the help program in any of the following ways: • From the Extron Electronics program folder or group, double-click the MATRIX Switcher Help icon (shown at right). • From within the Matrix Switcher Control Program, click Hel...
Page 127 - Optimizing the Video; transmitter; MTP Transmitter Pre-Peak Selection; For inputs from MTP T 15HD products only; MTPX Level/Peaking Setting; Auto calibration; Manual calibration; MTP Signal Generator
Optimizing the Video Each TP input has a level and peaking adjustment. Most MTP transmitters and half of the MTPX Plus TP outputs have a pre-peaking feature. TP inputs and outputs have skew adjustments. Set these adjustable features as follows for the best image quality: NOTES: • For all of the sett...
Page 128 - MTPX Skew Setting; Input skew
5. Click the Auto-Calibrate Level/Peaking button. After a few moments, the program reports whether or not the calibration succeeded and the original and new settings for the input Pre-Peaking adjustment. 6. Disconnect the power and RJ-45 cables from the MTP signal generator and reconnect them to the...
Page 129 - Output skew; Apply a crosshatch test pattern to one the local (VGA) inputs.; MTPX Plus Pre-Peak Selection; If using an oscilloscope; , apply a white field test pattern to one the local (VGA) inputs; If using a monitor; , apply a Color Bars test pattern to one the local (VGA) inputs on the; Connections for Setting the Level and Peaking on the Receiver
Output skew 1. Connect an oscilloscope (preferred) or a monitor (acceptable) to the TP output to be adjusted, via an MTP receiver. 2. Apply a crosshatch test pattern to one the local (VGA) inputs. 3. Tie the local input receiving the test pattern signal to the output to be optimized. 4. Use the test...
Page 130 - Button-Label Generator Program; Button Labels; “ in the “Reference Information” section for the; Location of Software on the Website; Products Disk that accompanied the switcher.; ButtonLabelGenerator; directory and places the Button Label Generator icon into a group
Button-Label Generator Program The Button Label Generator software creates labels that you can place in the translucent covers of the input and output selection buttons. You can create labels with names, alphanumeric characters, or even color bitmaps for easy and intuitive input and output selection...
Page 131 - Using the Button-Label Generator Software; To run the Button-Label Generator program, click; Extron Button-Label Generator Window; To access the help program, click the Help menu.
Using the Button-Label Generator Software 1. To run the Button-Label Generator program, click Start > Programs > Extron Electronics > Button Label Generator > Button Label Generator . The Button-Label Generator window appears (see figure 75). Figure 75. Extron Button-Label Generator Wind...
Page 132 - Download the Startup Page; be erased or overwritten.; box, and then click; OK
HTML Operation This section introduces using the built-in HTML pages to operate the MTPX Plus Matrix Switchers, including: • Download the Startup Page • Status Tab • Configuration Tab • File Management Tab • Control Tab The switcher can be controlled and operated through its LAN port, connected via ...
Page 133 - Access the switcher using HTML pages as follows:; Enter the Matrix IP address in the; Address; A User name entry is not required.; Password; If so; MTPX Plus Series • HTML Operation
Download the Startup Page Access the switcher using HTML pages as follows: 1. Start the Web browser program. 2. Click in the Address field of the browser. 3. Enter the Matrix IP address in the Address field of the browser. NOTE: If the local system administrators have not changed the value, the fact...
Page 134 - Status Tab; The System Status page (see; System Status Page
Status Tab System Status Page The System Status page (see figure 77 ) provides an overall view of the status of the matrix switcher, including individual voltages, and the serial port status. The System Status page is the default page that the switcher downloads when you connect to the switcher. Acc...
Page 135 - Configuration Tab; Configuration; System Settings Page; IP Settings fields; Submit; Unit Name field; “ in the “Programming Guide” section
Configuration Tab System Settings Page The MTPX Plus switcher downloads the System Settings page (see figure 78 ) when you click the Configuration tab. The screen consists of fields in which you can view and edit IP administration and system settings. You can access the Email Settings and Passwords ...
Page 136 - Subnetting — A
DHCP radio buttons The DHCP On radio button directs the switcher to ignore any entered IP addresses and to obtain its IP address from a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server (if the network is DHCP capable). The DHCP Off radio button turns DHCP off. Contact the local system administrator...
Page 137 - Date/Time Settings fields; Date/Time Settings Fields; GMT international time reference.
Date/Time Settings fields The Date/Time Settings fields (see figure 79) provide a location for viewing and setting the time functions. Figure 79. Date/Time Settings Fields Change the date and time settings as follows: 1. Click the drop box for the desired value. The adjustable variables are month, d...
Page 138 - Passwords; Passwords Page; Resetting a password; Enter a single space character in the
Passwords Page Access the Passwords page (see figure 80) by clicking the Passwords link on the System Settings page. Select Passwords Refresh Select Firmware Upgrade Select Email Settings Figure 80. Passwords Page NOTE: If the switcher is password protected, fields on this page can be edited only by...
Page 139 - Reach the Email Settings page (see; Email Settings Page; Mail IP Address field
Email Settings Page Reach the Email Settings page (see figure 81 ) by clicking the Email Settings link on the System Settings page. The Email Settings page has fields for setting up the e-mail notification capabilities of the switcher. For the e-mail settings and for each row of the e-mail notificat...
Page 140 - Setting up SMTP authorization; Enter a user name and a password in the; Deselecting SMTP authorization; Email Address fields
Setting up SMTP authorization If desired, set the MTPX Plus to require SMTP authorization before accepting any e-mail as follows: 1. Click Edit . The button changes to Save . 2. Check the SMTP Authorization Required check box, located below the Domain Name field. This enables the User Name and Passw...
Page 141 - Firmware Upgrade Page
Firmware Upgrade Page The Firmware Upgrade page provides another way to replace the firmware that is coded on the control board of the switcher without taking the switcher out of service.. Access the Firmware Upgrade page (see figure 82) by clicking the Firmware Upgrade link on the System Settings p...
Page 142 - File Management Tab; files to the switcher, click the; File Management; tab. The switcher downloads the file; File Management Page; Upload your own files as follows:; Browse; Browse through your system and select the desired file of files.; Upload File
File Management Tab File Management Page To delete files such as user-supplied HTML pages from the switcher or to upload your own files to the switcher, click the File Management tab. The switcher downloads the file management HTML page (see figure 83). Figure 83. File Management Page NOTE: The file...
Page 143 - Control Tab; User Control page; Control
Control Tab User Control page You can create ties on the User Control page (see figure 84). Access the User Control page by clicking the Control tab. Picture Settings Refresh I/O Settings Global Presets MTPX Configuration Figure 84. User Control Ties page The page consists of a matrix of input (rows...
Page 144 - Creating a tie; Picture Settings Page
Creating a tie Select and switch an input as follows: 1. Click the Video Only , Audio Only , or Video & Audio button to select video, audio, or both for switching (audio follow or audio breakaway). Each mouse click on a button toggles the other two buttons off. 2. Move the mouse over the matrix ...
Page 145 - Changing the input level/peaking; Use the auto calibration function as follows:; MTP signal generator; Auto; Watch a display as you make adjustments.; Toggling output pre-peaking on and off; Changing the skew; correct skew delay (misconvergence) problems
Changing the input level/peaking Users can set the level/peaking value (from 000 through 255) for each input from the Picture Settings page. Level/peaking can be adjusted to compensate for longer cable runs on the inputs. Change the level/peaking setting for an input in any of the following three wa...
Page 146 - cannot
Change skew setting for an input or output as follows: NOTE: For best results, set all three skew values to 0 ns (see steps 2a and 2b below) before adjusting for misconvergence. 1. Use UTP cable test equipment or examine the displayed video image with a critical eye to determine which video signal, ...
Page 147 - MTPX Configuration; link on the; MTPX Configuration Page
MTPX Configuration Page The MTPX Configuration page provides a way to define the content of the audio/RS-232 input, enable the RS-232 output inserts, and tailor the output sync. Access the MTPX Configuration page (see figure 87) by clicking the MTPX Configuration link on the Control page. Picture Se...
Page 148 - link on the Control page.; Changing the input gain and attenuation; As an alternative to steps
I/O Settings Page The I/O Settings page provides a way to set the input audio gain and attenuation and the output volume. Access the I/O Settings page (see figure 88) by clicking the I/O Settings link on the Control page. Picture Settings Set and View Ties Refresh Global Presets MTPX Configuration F...
Page 149 - Changing the output volume level; Volume; Table 8; Muting and unmuting an audio or RS-232 output; associated Audio Mute button. Each click toggles the mute status.
Changing the output volume level Users can set the volume level for each local audio output volume level from the I/O Settings page. Volume is adjustable through a range of zero steps of attenuation (full attenuation, minimum volume) to 64 steps of attenuation (no attenuation, full volume).Change th...
Page 150 - Audio volume adjustment settings
41 40 38.5% 40% Number of steps dB of attenuation Output volume 63 61 62 60 59 57 58 56 55 53 54 52 51 49 50 48 5.5% 8.5% 7% 76 0% 00 10% 11.5% 14.5% 13% 16% 17.5% 20.5% 19% 22% 23.5% 26.5% 25% 28% 47 45 46 44 43 42 29.5% 32.5% 31% 34% 35.5% 37% dB of attenuation Output volume 39 38 37 35 36 34 33 3...
Page 151 - Global; Global Presets Page; Saving a preset; Accept; Recalling a preset
Global Presets Page You can save and recall global presets from the Global presets page (see figure 89). Access the Global presets page by clicking the Global Presets link on the left of the Control page. Picture Settings Set and View Ties I/O Settings Refresh MTPX Configuration Figure 89. Global Pr...
Page 152 - computer connected to the same LAN.; must be properly terminated for your application (see; Crossover cable —; Direct connection between the computer and the; RJ-45 Connector Pinout Tables; Default IP Address; MTPX Plus Series • Ethernet Connection
Ethernet Connection This section provides a high level discussion of the Ethernet connection to the switcher and a primer on the subject of subnetting. Topics that are covered, include: • Ethernet Link • Subnetting — A Primer Ethernet Link The rear panel Ethernet connector on the MTPX Plus switcher ...
Page 153 - Pinging to Determine the Extron IP Address; On the Windows task bar, click on; Start; Typical Ping Response; Pinging to Determine the Web IP Address; IP address; Use ARP to configure the IP address as follows:; Performing Soft System Resets
Pinging to Determine the Extron IP Address The ping utility is available at the Command prompt. Ping tests the Ethernet interface between the computer and the MTPX Plus switcher. Ping can also be used to determine the actual numeric IP address from an alias and to determine the web address.Ping the ...
Page 154 - arp –s; You; Ping with New Address; or
NOTE: The MTPX Plus switcher must be configured with the factory default IP address (192.168.254.254) before the ARP command is executed, as described below. 4. At the PC, access the Command prompt (see “ Pinging to Determine the Extron IP Address ” on the preceding page, steps 1 through 3 ), then e...
Page 155 - Connecting as a Telnet Client; On the Windows task bar, click; Telnet Window; Telnet Tips; If the switcher is not password protected; carriage return
Connecting as a Telnet Client The Microsoft Telnet utility is available from the Command prompt. Telnet allows you to input SIS commands to the MTPX Plus switcher from the PC via the Ethernet link and the LAN.Access the Command prompt and start Telnet as follows: 1. On the Windows task bar, click St...
Page 157 - Gateways; IP Settings/Options Window; IP Addresses and Octets; ). Each octet can be numbered from 000 through; Typical IP Address; Subnet Masks and Octets; The subnet mask (see; Typical Subnet Mask
Subnetting — A Primer It is not the purpose of this guide to describe TCP/IP protocol in detail. However, some understanding of TCP/IP subnetting (a subnet is a subset of a network — a set of IP devices that have portions of their IP addresses in common) is necessary in order to understand the inter...
Page 158 - Determining Whether Devices Are on the Same Subnet
Determining Whether Devices Are on the Same Subnet To determine the subnet, the IP address of the local device is compared to the IP address of the remote device (see figure 96 ). The octets of each address are compared or not compared, depending on the value in the related subnet mask octet. • If a...
Page 159 - Specifications; Routing; Video input — local; Vp-p for Y of component video and S-video, and for composite video; MTPX Plus Series • Reference Information
Reference Information This section discusses the specifications, part numbers, and accessories for the MTPX Matrix Switchers. Topics that are covered include: • Specifications • Part Numbers and Accessories • Mounting the Switcher • Button Labels Specifications Video Routing MTPX Plus 816 .............
Page 160 - Video output — local; <±40 mV with input at 0 offset; Sync — local inputs and outputs only; Audio input — local
Video input — main (see transmitters' output specifications) Number/signal type ..................... 8, 16, or 32 proprietary analog signalsConnectors ................................. 8, 16, or 32 (depending on configuration) female RJ-45 connectors Video output — local Number/signal type ...........
Page 162 - Protocol is mirrored between the switcher and the receiver.; General; Product weight
Control/remote — external device (pass-through, unidirectional, or bidirectional) Serial control ports ...................... RS-232, 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 3 pole 3232 and 1632 models .... 16 connectors3216, 1616, 128, and 816 models ..... 8 connectors168 models ...................... 4 c...
Page 163 - NOTES; Specifications are subject to change without notice.; Part Numbers and Accessories; MTPX Plus Matrix Switcher Part Numbers; MTPX Plus Matrix Switcher Setup Guide; Replacement Parts and Accessories; Button and cap diffuser kit
Regulatory compliance Safety ............................... CE, c-UL, UL EMI/EMC .......................... CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, VCCI Class A Environmental .................. Complies with the appropriate requirements of WEEE. MTBF .......................................... 30,000 hours W...
Page 164 - Optional Accessories; These items can be ordered separately:; Cables
Optional Accessories These items can be ordered separately: Adapters, mounting, controllers, connectors Part Number MBD 149 1U through desk and rack mounting kit (for MTPX Plus 128 only) 70-077-03 MKP 2000 matrix switcher X-Y remote control panel Black 60-682-02 White 60-682-03 MKP 3000 Black 60-708...
Page 165 - Connectors; The 2U and 3U enclosures are mountable; Tabletop Use
Connectors Connector Part Number CAT 6 jack (black), qty. 10 100-476-01 CAT 6 jack (red), qty. 10 100-477-01 CAT 6 jack (blue), qty. 10 100-478-01 CAT 6 jack (orange), qty. 10 100-479-01 CAT 6 jack (gray), qty. 10 100-480-01 CAT 6 jack (white), qty. 10 100-481-01 CAT 6 jack (ivory), qty. 10 100-482-...
Page 166 - Mounting Instructions; If desired, rack mount the unit as follows:; Attaching the Mounting Brackets; Secure the switcher to the rack using the supplied bolts.
Mounting Instructions If desired, rack mount the unit as follows: 1. If feet were installed on the bottom of the transmitter assembly, remove them. 2. MTPX Plus 128 only — Fasten the optional MBD 149 rack mounting brackets (part number 70-077-03 ) to the unit using eight machine screws supplied with...
Page 167 - Button-Label Generator; Installing Labels; Make new labels using either the blanks on; Illuminated Button Label Replacement; Repeat steps
Button Labels Page 162 provides strips of blank button labels. If desired, copy them or cut them out, write button information in each button area as desired, and put them in the input or output button windows. You can also create labels using the Button-Label Generator software (see “ Button-Label ...
Page 169 - Extron Warranty; and Central America:; Extron; USA; xtron
Extron Warranty Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Extron Electronics will, a...
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