Page 2 - Achtung; Vorsicht; Instrucciones de seguridad • Español; Precautions; 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
FCC Class A Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any inte...
Page 5 - MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Table of Contents; Table of Contents
i MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter One • Introduction ...................................................................................................... 1-1 About this Manual .......................................................................
Page 6 - Table of Contents, cont’d; Executive; Selecting; Chapter Four
Table of Contents, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Table of Contents ii Using presets ............................................................................................................................ 3-28 Example 6: Saving a preset ...........................................
Page 7 - Chapter Five; Emulation
iii MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Table of Contents Using the Command/Response Tables ........................................................................... 4-8 Command/Response Table for SIS Commands ......................................................... 4-8 Symbol definitions ....
Page 8 - Chapter Six
Table of Contents, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Table of Contents iv Special Characters ................................................................................................................... 5-27 Button-Label Generator Program ...........................................
Page 9 - Appendix A; Ethernet Link; Appendix B; Specifications
v MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Table of Contents Appendix A • Ethernet Connection .................................................................................... A-1 Ethernet Link .........................................................................................................
Page 11 - MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers; Chapter One; Introduction; About this Manual
MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers 1 Chapter One Introduction About this Manual About the MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers Definitions Features
Page 12 - MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Introduction; route multiple input/output configurations simultaneously.; US; Extron; Twisted Pair; size is the number of inputs and outputs):
MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Introduction 1-2 Introduction About this Manual This manual contains installation, configuration, and operating information for the Extron MTPX Plus Twisted Pair (TP) Matrix Switchers. About the MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers The MTPX Plus matrix sw...
Page 14 - • For both tables, the minimum TP cable length should be 50
Introduction, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Introduction 1-4 Twisted pair (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 cabl...
Page 15 - Recommended maximum TP transmission distances at 60 Hz, —; — or —; if the output is has the Pre-Peak function that is
1-5 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Introduction Recommended maximum TP transmission distances at 60 Hz, — a MTP transmitter to switcher when the display is on the MTPX Plus local (VGA) output INPU T AUDI O MONITO R POWER12V .5A MAX OUTPUT M T P T 1 5 H D A PRE-PEAK ON OFF 1 ETHERNET ACT I...
Page 16 - Composite
Introduction, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Introduction 1-6 Recommended maximum TP transmission distances at 60 Hz, — transmitter to receiver using MTPX TP inputs and outputs INPU T AUDI O MONITO R POWER12V .5A MAX OUTPUT M T P T 1 5 H D A PRE-PEAK ON OFF ETHERNET ACT INPUT SELEC...
Page 17 - Definitions; consist of from 1 to 16 outputs.
1-7 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Introduction 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, causing the timing of the ...
Page 18 - Features; with or without
Introduction, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Introduction 1-8 Features Twisted pair inputs and outputs — The switchers input and output TP signals on female RJ-45 connectors. N For low resolution MTPs (S-video and composite video) on the TP inputs, the MTPX Plus audio circuits are ...
Page 19 - The 2U high (matrix sizes 1616 and smaller) or 3U high (matrix
1-9 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Introduction Operational flexibility — Operations such as input/output selection, setting of presets, and adjustment of audio levels can be performed on the front panel or via either serial port. The serial ports allow remote control via a PC or a contro...
Page 21 - Chapter Two; Installation; Mounting the Switcher
MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers 2 Chapter Two Installation Mounting the Switcher Rear Panel Cabling and Settings Front Panel Configuration Port
Page 22 - MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Installation; UL guidelines; Elevated operating ambient temperature; Mounting instructions; switcher for ventilation.
MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Installation 2-2 Installation Mounting the Switcher UL guidelines The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the installation of the MTPX Plus into a rack. 1 . Elevated operating ambient temperature — If the equipment is installed in ...
Page 23 - Rear Panel Cabling and Settings; Figure 2-2 shows the rear panel of the MTPX Plus 1616.; Figure 2-2 — MTPX Plus 1616 twisted pair matrix switcher; Figure 2-3 — MTPX Plus 3232 twisted pair matrix switcher
2-3 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Installation Rear Panel Cabling and Settings Figure 2-2 shows the rear panel of the MTPX Plus 1616. RESET ETHERNET ACT LINK MONO AUDIO OUTPUTS O U T P U T S RGB RGB 1 2 3 1 2 3 Tx Rx 1 L R 2 L R 3 L R 4 L R LOCAL INPUTS RGB RGB LOCAL OUTPUT INPUT SELECT ...
Page 24 - Signal inputs; Connect the TP outputs of compatible MTP or VTT; Connector; Figure 2-4 — TP cable termination
Installation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Installation 2-4 Signal inputs a Inputs (TP) connectors — Connect the TP outputs of compatible MTP or VTT transmitters to these RJ-45 female connectors. C Do not connect this device to a computer data or telecommunications network. N • Y...
Page 25 - The video that is input on this connector is converted; Unbalanced Stereo Input; Figure 2-5 — Captive screw connector wiring for audio inputs; RCA Connector; Figure 2-6 — Typical audio connectors; RGB
2-5 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Installation b Local Inputs (VGA) connectors — Connect analog computer- video (RGB) sources to these 15-pin HD female connectors. N • The video that is input on this connector is converted to the proprietary TP signal output by the MTP 15HD transmitters,...
Page 26 - and chapter 6, “HTML Operation”; Input Select switches —; For inputs 1 through 3 (matrix sizes 1616; RS-232 output inserts; RS-232 Output Insert connectors —; wire pair for the TP input tied to that output is disabled.; Signal outputs; See the Inputs connector, item
Installation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Installation 2-6 The audio level for each local input can be individually set via the front panel or serial port control to ensure that the level on the output does not vary from input to input. See chapter 3, “Operation”, chapter 4, “Pr...
Page 27 - Extron recommends; Mono Output; Figure 2-8 — Captive screw connector wiring for audio output
2-7 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Installation N • Matrix sizes 1616 and smaller have one local video output. Matrix sizes 1632 and larger have two local video outputs. • These outputs are always outputs 1 and 2, with the same inputs tied to them as to TP outputs 1 and 2. • The video tha...
Page 28 - Panel User’s Manual; Ethernet connection; LAN port
Installation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Installation 2-8 By default, the audio ties follow the video ties. Audio breakaway, which can be activated via the front panel or under serial port or Ethernet control, allows you to select from any one of the audio input sources and rou...
Page 29 - Do not stretch or bend cables. Transmission errors can occur.; RJ-45 connector wiring; Crossover cable; — Direct connection between the computer and the
2-9 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Installation 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) 5e or CAT 6, unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP...
Page 30 - Figure 2-10 — RJ-45 connector and pinout tables; Reset button; Hard reset; Hard reset does not clear the current configuration.; Power connection; AC power connector —; connect the switcher to a 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz power source.
Installation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Installation 2-10 Patch (straight) cable Side 1 Side 2 Pin Wire color Pin Wire color 1 White-orange 1 White-orange 2 Orange 2 Orange 3 White-green 3 White-green 4 Blue 4 Blue 5 White-blue 5 White-blue 6 Green 6 Green 7 White-brown 7 Whit...
Page 31 - Front Panel Configuration Port; Figure 2-11 — Front panel configuration port; Configuration port —; This 2.5 mm mini stereo jack serves the same serial; Connection; connection can both be active at the same time.
2-11 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Installation Front Panel Configuration Port AUDIO VIDEO I/O CONTROL ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC MTPX PLUS SERIES SWITCHER CONFIG 13 Figure 2-11 — Front panel configuration port m Configuration port — This 2.5 mm mini stereo jack serves the same serial communi...
Page 33 - Chapter Three; Operation
MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers 3 Chapter Three Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators Front Panel Operations Rear Panel Operations Optimizing the Audio Video Adjustments Troubleshooting Configuration Worksheets
Page 34 - MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation; Front Panel Controls and Indicators; input and output buttons,
MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-2 Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators The front panel controls (figure 3-1 and figure 3-2) are grouped into two sets. The input and output buttons, a and b , are grouped on the left side of the control panel. The control buttons and vid...
Page 35 - Input and output buttons; Primary functions; Presets
3-3 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation Input and output buttons Primary functions Action: Select input or output for tie being created. Indications: Blink : potential tie/untie Lit : current tie Amber : video and audio tie Green : video only tie Red : audio only tie 1 2 3 through 1 ...
Page 36 - Input buttons —; The input buttons have two primary functions (•) and six; Output buttons —; The output buttons have two primary functions (•) and
Operation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-4 N If the switcher has fewer inputs or outputs than input or output buttons, only the buttons for which the switcher has an input or output select and identify that input or output. a Input buttons — The input buttons have two ...
Page 37 - Control buttons; ENTER; Secondary functions; Port and input; Enter button —; The Enter button has two primary functions (•) and four
3-5 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation Control buttons 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 Flashes once ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC Secondary fun...
Page 38 - Preset button —; Recall
Operation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-6 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 pr...
Page 39 - not
3-7 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 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. N The Esc ( > ) button does not re...
Page 40 - VIDEO; Video button —; The Video button has two primary functions (•) and four
Operation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-8 I/O controls Primary functions Action/ indication: Select video. Green when selected Select audio. Red when selected VIDEO AUDIO Secondary functions Front panel locks Action 1: With Enter, select Lock mode 2 and/or toggle betw...
Page 41 - Audio button —; The Audio button has two primary functions (•) and five; Button icons; Figure 3-3 — Sample button icons
3-9 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation h Audio button — The Audio button has two primary functions (•) and five secondary functions ( ❏ ): • Selects and deselects audio (or RS-232 if the audio/RS-232 wire pair is set for RS-232) for a configuration that is being created or viewed. •...
Page 42 - Front Panel Operations; which can consist of from 1 to 16 outputs.
Operation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-10 Front Panel Operations The following sections detail the power-up process and then provide sample procedures for the following actions: • Creating ties, sets of ties, and configurations • Changing a configuration • Viewing ti...
Page 43 - Front panel security lockouts; modes)” on page 3-46 for a detailed list; Power
3-11 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 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 fron...
Page 44 - Creating a configuration; • Only one video input and one audio input can be tied to an output.
Operation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-12 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 indica...
Page 45 - front panel indications that result from your action.; Figure 3-4 — Clear all selections; Figure 3-5 — Select video and audio; Figure 3-7 — Select the outputs
3-13 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation Example 1: Creating a set of video and audio ties 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. N This example assumes that there are no ties in the c...
Page 46 - Esc button. The Esc button flashes once.; Figure 3-8 — Press the Enter button
Operation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-14 N You can cancel the entire set of ties at this point by pressing and releasing the Esc button. The Esc button flashes once. 5 . Press and release the Enter button (figure 3-8). ENTER All input buttons and output buttonsretur...
Page 47 - This example assumes that you have performed example 1.; Figure 3-10 — Clear all selections; Figure 3-11 — Select video only; Figure 3-12 — Select an input; Figure 3-13 — Select the output
3-15 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation Example 2: Adding a tie to a set of video and audio ties In the following example, a new video tie is added to the current configuration. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. N This example assumes that you ...
Page 48 - Figure 3-14 — Press the Enter button; Input 5 video tied; Input
Operation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-16 5 . Press and release the Enter button (figure 3-14). ENTER All input buttons and output buttonsreturn to unlit or background illumination. Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change. The Enter button returns ...
Page 49 - Figure 3-16 — Clear all selections; Figure 3-17 — Select audio only
3-17 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation Example 3: Removing a tie from a set of video and audio ties In the following example, an existing audio tie is removed from the current configuration. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. N This example ass...
Page 50 - Figure 3-19 — Deselect the output; Figure 3-20 — Press the Enter button; Video; — Input 5 video is tied to output 1, output 3, output 4, and; Audio; — Input 5 audio is tied to output 3 and output 8.
Operation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-18 4 . Press and release the output 4 button (figure 3-19). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 5 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32 OU TP U TS C O N T R O L PRESET ENTER ESC VIEW Press and release the Output 4 button.The button blinks red to indic...
Page 51 - Viewing a configuration; • When you enter
3-19 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation Viewing a configuration The current configuration can be viewed using the front panel buttons. The View-only mode prevents inadvertent changes to the current configuration. View-only mode also provides a way to mute audio or RS-232 outputs (se...
Page 52 - Figure 3-22 — Clear all selections; Figure 3-23 — Select video and audio
Operation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-20 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 configurati...
Page 53 - Figure 3-24 — Select an input; Figure 3-25 — Deselect video to view audio ties only
3-21 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 4 . Press and release the input 5 button (figure 3-24). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 6 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 32 I NPU TS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 6 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 32 U O TPUTS Green Green Amber Amber The output buttons for outputs that are not tied t...
Page 54 - Figure 3-26 — Deselect audio and select video to view video ties only; Figure 3-27 — Press the View button to exit
Operation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-22 6 . Press and release the Video button and the Audio button to toggle the Video button on green and the Audio button either unlit or background illuminated (figure 3-26). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 5 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32 O...
Page 55 - using the front panel only; Figure 3-28 — I/O grouping of incompatible video formats
3-23 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation I/O grouping I/O grouping is a matrix switcher feature that allows you to subdivide the front panel controls of the matrix into four smaller functional sub-switchers and limit tie creation using the front panel only . Inputs and outputs can be...
Page 56 - hold; • Press the Enter button to select group 1.; • Ties between groups (an input in group 1 tied to an output in group 2)
Operation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-24 The I/O groups can be set up on the front panel or by using RS-232/RS-422 and LAN ports and either the SIS or the Windows control program (see chapter 4, “Programmer ’s Guide”, and chapter 5, “Matrix Software”). Create I/O gr...
Page 57 - Figure 3-29 — Clear all selections; the Input 1 and; Figure 3-30 — Select
3-25 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation Example 5: Grouping inputs and outputs In the following an example, several switcher inputs and outputs are assigned to groups. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. 1 . Press and release the Esc button (figu...
Page 58 - Figure 3-32 — Assign inputs and outputs; Figure 3-34 — Assign inputs and outputs
Operation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-26 4 . Press and release the Input 1 through 4 and Output 1 through 4 buttons (figure 3-32). 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 I NPU TS OU TP U TS Press and r...
Page 59 - switcher exits; Figure 3-35 — Deselect
3-27 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 7 . Simultaneously press and release the Video button and Audio button (figure 3-35). The switcher exits I/O Group mode. N If you do nothing for approximately 30 seconds, the front panel times out and the switcher exits I/O Group mode. • Group...
Page 60 - Using presets; front panel. When a; preset; is retrieved from memory, it becomes the; current; not saved, and they do not change when a preset is recalled.; Figure 3-36 — Preset locations
Operation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-28 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 output buttons and are available to be either s...
Page 61 - show the front panel indications that result from your action.; Figure 3-37 — Clear all selections; the Preset button for approximately 2 seconds until it blinks; Save Preset; mode; Figure 3-39 — Select the preset
3-29 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation Example 6: Saving a preset 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 . Press and release the Esc button (figure 3-37). C O N T R O L PRE...
Page 62 - now stored in the selected memory location.; Figure 3-40 — Press the Enter button; Example 7: Recalling a preset; Figure 3-41 — Clear all selections; Recall Preset
Operation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-30 4 . Press and release the Enter button (figure 3-40). The current configuration is now stored in the selected memory location. C O N T R O L PRESET ENTER ESC VIEW 1 2 3 4 15 16 17 18 19 20 31 32 I NPU TS The Enter and Preset ...
Page 63 - Figure 3-43 — Select the preset; Figure 3-44 — Press the Enter button
3-31 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 3 . Press and release the input or output button for the desired preset (figure 3-43). 1 2 3 4 15 16 17 18 19 20 31 32 I NPU TS C O N T R O L PRESET ENTER ESC VIEW Press and release the Input 1 button. The button blinks red to indicate that th...
Page 64 - Mutes are protected when front panel; mode, the output LEDs turn; Figure 3-45 — Clear all selections
Operation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-32 Muting and unmuting audio/RS-232 outputs Individual audio or RS-232 outputs can be muted or unmuted as follows: N Mutes are protected when front panel Lock mode 2 is selected. You can view the status of the output (muted or u...
Page 65 - Figure 3-46 — Select audio only; Figure 3-47 — Mute the outputs; One at a time; Figure 3-48 — Unmute the outputs
3-33 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 5 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32 OU TP U TS I / O VIDEO AUDIO Until you select an input, the buttons for all outputs with no audio ties light amber if no inputs are tied or red if only video is tied. Press the Audio button ...
Page 66 - Press and release the View button to exit; Figure 3-49 — Press the View button to exit; Viewing and adjusting the TP input audio level; Figure 3-50 — Audio gain and attenuation; the Audio button until the button begins
Operation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-34 6 . Press and release the View button to exit View-only mode (figure 3-49). All input buttons and output buttonsreturn to unlit or background illumination. VIEW Press the View button to exit View-Only mode. The View button re...
Page 67 - • Pressing the Enter or Preset button also exits; Example 9: Viewing and adjusting an input audio level; Figure 3-51 — Clear all selections; Figure 3-52 — Select
3-35 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation Audio gain and attenuation is displayed differently on different models. • Switchers with 32 output buttons — Each output button indicates 1 dB when lit steadily. See the table on page 3-36. • Switchers with 16 output buttons — Each output but...
Page 68 - dB; MTPX Plus; 2-output button audio gain and attenuation display
Operation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-36 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 3...
Page 69 - 6-output button audio gain and attenuation display
3-37 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation MTPX Plus 816, 168, 1616 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 3 4 5 6 12 7 8 9 10 = Unlit button = Blinking button = Lit button 11 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 11 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 11 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10...
Page 70 - Figure 3-53 — Select an input; Press and release the View (
Operation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-38 3 . Press and release the Input 5 button (figure 3-53). Press and release the Input 5 button.The button lights green. Each output button indicates 1 dB when lit. When the buttons are lit green, they indicate a gain (+) audio ...
Page 71 - Figure 3-55 — Adjust the input audio level; Figure 3-57 — Deselect
3-39 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 5 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32 OU TP U TS VIEW • • • Press the View button to decrease the input audio level by 1 dB per button push. The output buttons display the selected input's audio level and polarity (gain or atten...
Page 72 - Viewing and adjusting the local output volume; Reading the displayed volume
Operation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-40 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 fr...
Page 73 - None; Audio volume display
3-41 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 32-input switcher dB of attenuation Output volume 76 0% None 16-input switcher None Highest # input button lit Highest # input button lit 32-input switcher dB of attenuation Output volume 16-input switcher 1 7 1 1 63 62 1 1 5.5% 7% 2 2 61 60 8...
Page 74 - buttons lit steadily and the Input 6 button blinking
Operation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-42 Depending on the switcher model, the input buttons blink or light sequentially to indicate the approximate volume of the selected output. Volume is defined as a percentage of the input audio signal that is applied to the outp...
Page 75 - show the volume display only, not the actions that lead up to it.; Figure 3-58 — Clear all selections; Figure 3-59 — Select; Figure 3-60 — Select output 1
3-43 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation Example 10: Viewing and adjusting a local output volume level In the following example, the audio output volume is viewed and adjusted. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. N Because of the different volume ...
Page 76 - Volume is protected when front panel; Figure 3-62 — Adjust the output audio volume
Operation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-44 Figure 3-61 shows the same volume (41.5%) as in figure 3-61, but displayed on a 16-input-button switcher, such as an MTPX Plus 1616. 11 16 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 14 12 13 15 • • • INPUTS Blinking button –39 dB attenuation, 41.5...
Page 77 - Figure 3-64 — Deselect
3-45 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation Figure 3-63 shows the same volume (61%) as in figure 3-62, but displayed on a 16-input-button switcher, such as an MTPX Plus 168. INPUTS 11 16 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 14 12 13 15 ••• Lit Buttons Unlit Buttons Blinking Button The input LEDs displa...
Page 78 - Setting the front panel locks; mode 0 —; mode 1 —; mode 2 —
Operation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-46 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 ...
Page 79 - mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 0; Figure 3-65 — Toggle front panel lock between mode 2 and mode 0; mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 1; Figure 3-66 — Toggle front panel lock between mode 2 and mode 1
3-47 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 0 N 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 switcher). Toggle the lock ...
Page 80 - Performing a system reset from the front panel; File; selection before you perform this reset; holding; Figure 3-67 — System reset; Background illumination
Operation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-48 Performing a system reset from the front panel The front panel reset is identical to issuing the E ZXXX } SIS command (see chapter 4, “Programmer ’s Guide”). A system reset performs the following functions: • Clears all ties ...
Page 81 - Figure 3-68 — Toggle background illumination on or off; If front panel
3-49 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 1 2 3 16 17 18 19 32 I NPU TS Press and hold the Input 1 and Input 2 buttons simultaneously to toggle background illumination mode on or off. After approximately 2 seconds, release the Input 1 and Input 2 buttons. Figure 3-68 — Toggle backgrou...
Page 82 - To change an input’s audio/RS-232 wire pair configuration; 2 Input Configuration; Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate
Operation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-50 3 . To change an input’s audio/RS-232 wire pair configuration , press and release the input button to toggle that input’s configuration (figure 3-70). 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 16 INPUTS Press and release the Input 8 button to toggle...
Page 83 - Release the Control buttons.; To change a value; , press and release the button that relates to the desired; Press and release an output button to exit the; Rear Panel Operations
3-51 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 2 . Release the Control buttons. N 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 flash. See “Setting the front panel Locks ( Executive modes)” on page 3-4...
Page 84 - Reset Mode Comparison/Summary; Mode; Mode 3 turns events on or off.; press and hold the button while you apply power to the switcher.
Operation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-52 Reset Mode Comparison/Summary Mode Activation Result Purpose/Notes 1 Hold down the recessed Reset button while applying power to the switcher. N After a mode 1 reset is performed, update the switcher’s firmware to the latest ...
Page 85 - that factory firmware the next time power is cycled off and on; the Reset button on the rear panel; while; you apply AC power; Figure 3-75 — Hard reset
3-53 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation Performing a hard reset (reset 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...
Page 86 - Perform a soft reset of the switcher as follows:; the rear; Figure 3-76 — Soft system resets
Operation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-54 Performing soft system resets (resets 3, 4, and 5) 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 front panel Vide...
Page 87 - Optimizing the Audio
3-55 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation Optimizing the Audio Each local input’s audio level 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. Each local audio output’...
Page 88 - Configuration Worksheets; outputs. Use different colors for video and audio.; Worksheet example 1: System equipment; outputs 7 and 9 through 16 are crossed out.; Weekly status mtg; Figure 3-77 — Worksheet example 1: System equipment
Operation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-56 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 3-59 (32-input button and -output button switche...
Page 89 - Worksheet example 2: Daily configuration; dashed lines show the audio ties.; Figure 3-78 — Worksheet example 2: Daily configuration
3-57 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation Worksheet example 2: Daily configuration Figure 3-78 continues from worksheet example 1 by showing the video and audio ties that make up the configuration of preset 1. Solid lines shows video ties and dashed lines show the audio ties. 1 2 3 4 ...
Page 90 - Worksheet example 3: Test configuration; Figure 3-79 — Worksheet example 3: Test configuration
Operation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-58 Worksheet example 3: Test configuration The A/V system in our fictional organization needs to be fine tuned on a regular basis. Figure 3-79 shows a typical test configuration, with an Extron video test generator (input 12) ge...
Page 91 - In; re; 2-button switchers configuration worksheet
3-59 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 In p u t s o u rc e s O u tp u t d e s ti n a ti o n s P re s e t # T it le : V id e o : A u d io : F ill in t h e p re s e t n u m b e r a n d u s e c o lo rs , o r d a s h e s, e tc...
Page 93 - 6-button switchers configuration worksheet
3-61 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation 16-button switchers configuration worksheet 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 12 13 14 15 16 9 In p u t s o u rc e s O u tp u t d e s ti n a ti o n s P re s e t # T it le : V id e o : A u d io : F ill in t h e p re s...
Page 95 - Programmer’s Guide
MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers 4 Chapter Four Programmer’s Guide Serial Ports Ethernet (LAN) Port Host-to-Switcher Instructions Switcher-Initiated Messages Switcher Error Responses Using the Command/Response Tables Command/Response Table for SIS Commands Command Response Table for IP-specif...
Page 96 - MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide; Serial Ports; The default protocol for both ports is as follows:; Rear panel Remote port; Figure 4-1 — Remote connector pin assignments
MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide 4-2 Programmer’s Guide Serial Ports The switcher has two serial ports that can be connected to a host device such as a computer running the HyperTerminal utility, an RS-232 capable PDA, or a control system. These ports make serial control ...
Page 97 - Front panel Configuration port; This port is hardwired for RS-232 only.
4-3 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide Front panel Configuration port N This port is hardwired for RS-232 only. The optional 9-pin D to 2.5 mm mini jack TRS RS-232 cable, part # 70-335-01 (figure 4-2) can be used for connection to the Configuration port. 6 feet (1.8 m) Part...
Page 98 - Programmer’s Guide, cont’d; Figure 4-3 — RJ-45 Ethernet connector pin assignments
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide 4-4 Ethernet (LAN) Port The rear panel Ethernet connector on the switcher can be connected to an Ethernet LAN or WAN. Communications between the switcher and the controlling device is via telnet (a TCP socket usi...
Page 99 - Default IP addresses; • IP address; Establishing a connection; commands immediately after it sends the copyright message.; Connection timeouts; Configure port timeout; Number of connections
4-5 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide Default IP addresses To access the MTPX Plus switcher via the LAN port, you need the unit’s 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 chara...
Page 100 - Using Verbose Mode; Verbose; Switcher-Initiated Messages
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide 4-6 Using Verbose Mode Telnet connections to an MTPX Plus 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 ser...
Page 101 - Switcher Error Responses; E26 — Maximum number of connections exceeded
4-7 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide In nn Aud xx ] 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. Out nn Vol xx ] The switcher initiates the Vol message when a front panel ou...
Page 102 - Using the Command/Response Tables; ASCII character used in the command/response table.; ASCII to HEX Conversion Table; Command/Response Table for SIS Commands; Symbol definitions
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide 4-8 Using the Command/Response Tables The command/response tables begin on page 4-10. Lower-case letters are acceptable in the command field except where indicated for the gain and attenuation commands. The table...
Page 104 - Command; Create ties; Read ties; Command/response table for SIS commands
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide 4-10 Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description Create ties N • Commands can be entered back-to-back in a string, with no spaces. For example: 1*1!02*02&003*00...
Page 105 - RS-232 output inserts enables
4-11 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description Audio/RS-232 TP input (wire pair 3 and 6) configuration N The RS-232 output insert ports, ...
Page 106 - Input skew adjustment
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide 4-12 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description Input skew adjustment Set all input skew adjustment values EX# ...
Page 107 - Local video output sync polarity; Output skew adjustment
4-13 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description Local video output sync polarity N The command structure differs, depending on the size of...
Page 108 - Audio output volume
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide 4-14 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description Audio output volume N The table below defines the value of each...
Page 109 - Audio input gain and attenuation; Audio or RS-232 mute commands
4-15 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description Audio input gain and attenuation N The set gain ( G ) and set attenuation ( g ) commands a...
Page 111 - Direct write; write
4-17 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description Save, recall, and directly write presets (continued) Direct write process — N The direct w...
Page 112 - Resets; one
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide 4-18 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description Lock (executive) modes N See “Setting the front panel locks ( E...
Page 116 - Information requests
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide 4-22 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description Information requests Information request I V X2^ X X2& •A X...
Page 117 - Command/Response Table for IP-specific SIS Commands
4-23 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide Command/Response Table for IP-specific SIS Commands Symbol definitions X4) = Matrix name (Up to 240 alphanumeric characters) N The following characters are invalid in the name: {space} ~ , @ = ` [ ] { } < > ‘ “ ; : | \ and ?. X4...
Page 119 - Command/response table for IP-specific SIS commands; IP setup commands
4-25 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide Command/response table for IP-specific SIS commands Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description IP setup commands Set matrix name EX4) CN } Ipn• X4)] Read matrix name (location E CN } X4...
Page 120 - Special Characters
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide 4-26 Command/response table for IP-specific SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description IP setup commands (continued) Set e-mail events for...
Page 121 - Matrix Software; Matrix Switchers Control Program
MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers 5 Chapter Five Matrix Software Matrix Switchers Control Program Optimizing the Video Special Characters Button-Label Generator Program
Page 122 - MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software; Installing the software; Install the software as follows:
MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 5-2 Matrix Software Matrix Switchers Control Program The Windows-based Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program communicates with the switcher via the Ethernet LAN port, the rear panel Remote RS-232/ RS-422 port, and the front panel Configurat...
Page 123 - folder named “Extron Electronics\Matrix Switchers”:; Software operation via Ethernet; when the operator is logged on as a user.; Ethernet protocol settings
5-3 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 4 . Follow the on-screen instructions. By default, the Windows 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 ...
Page 124 - Matrix Software, cont’d; Using the Matrix Switcher Control software; Figure 5-3 — Comm port selection window; If you selected a comm port; Figure 5-4 — Address and password entry
Matrix Software, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 5-4 Using the Matrix Switcher Control software Many items found in the Matrix Switchers Control Program are also accessible via front panel controls (see chapter 3, ”Operation”) and under SIS control (see chapter 4, “P...
Page 125 - If the IP address is correct; Figure 5-5 — Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program window (blank)
5-5 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 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 . If the address is not correct: Either click in the Matrix IP A...
Page 126 - To set up audio in; Follow; desired icon onto the box from the icon palette that appears.; IP Settings/Options window; any of the fields on this screen while you are logged on as a user.
Matrix Software, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 5-6 Figure 5-6 — Sample program window (complete) • 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 (figure 5-5). To set up audio in b...
Page 127 - Figure 5-7 — Control program IP setting/options window; Matrix IP Address field; and above are invalid.; Take; button to make the address change take affect.
5-7 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software Figure 5-7 — Control program IP setting/options window N When the control program is connected to the switcher via a serial port, the Administrator and User Password fields are not masked. If a password has been inadvertently changed to a...
Page 128 - Gateway IP address field; Subnet Mask field; Hardware Address field
Matrix Software, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 5-8 Extron Name/Descriptor field The Extron Name/Descriptor field contains the name used as the “from” information when the MTPX Plus switcher e-mails notification of its failed or repaired status. This descriptor can ...
Page 129 - Use DHCP; Rather than the following procedure, your can click the; button to set the switcher to your computer’s internal time.; Date; • The; Sync Time to PC button; Sync Time to PC; Use Daylight Savings check box; Use Daylight Savings
5-9 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 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 (if the network is DHCP capable). Contact th...
Page 130 - Mail Server Domain Name field; xxx; E-mail Addressee fields; Typical MTPX Plus e-mail
Matrix Software, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 5-10 Mail Server IP Address field The Mail Server IP Address field displays the IP address of the mail server that handles the e-mail for the facility in which the MTPX Plus switcher is installed.Valid IP addresses con...
Page 131 - nnnnn
5-11 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software Edit these fields and controls as follows: 1 . Click in the desired E-mail Addressee field. The graphic cursor becomes a text cursor. 2 . Edit the e-mail address as desired. Standard e-mail address conventions (for example: nnnnn @ xxx ....
Page 132 - Updating firmware; Figure 5-9 — Location of firmware upgrade files
Matrix Software, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 5-12 Updating firmware The firmware upgrade utility provides a way to replace the firmware that is coded on the switcher ’s control board without taking the switcher out of service.Update the switcher firmware as follo...
Page 133 - Figure 5-10 — Downloading firmware upgrade files
5-13 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 6 4 5 4 Folder wherefirmware isinstalled This sequence is shown forexample only.For the MTPX Plus,the firmware file selected andshown is “MTPX Plus”. NOTE Figure 5-10 — Downloading firmware upgrade files
Page 134 - Tools; Ethernet-connected firmware upload; Figure 5-11 — Select file window; Open
Matrix Software, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 5-14 7 . Connect a Windows-based computer to either switcher serial port or the switcher LAN port. See chapter 2, “Installation”, for more details. 8 . Start the Matrix Switchers Control Program and connect to the matr...
Page 135 - Figure 5-12 — Firmware loading; Browse; extension is; Upload
5-15 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software Serial-port-connected firmware upload This screen is shown forexample only.For the MTPX Plus,the firmware file selected andshown is “MTPX Plus”. NOTE 10 11 Figure 5-12 — Firmware loading 10 . Click Browse . The open file window appears. ...
Page 136 - Figure 5-13 — Confirm window; OK; This process could take; Exit; button
Matrix Software, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 5-16 12 14 13 13 This sequence is shown forexample only.For the MTPX Plus,the firmware file selected andshown is “MTPX Plus”. NOTE Figure 5-13 — Confirm window 13 . If necessary, change the port number in the device po...
Page 137 - Uploading HTML files; HTML Files List window
5-17 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software Uploading HTML files You can create customized HTML pages for the switcher to display. The HTML Files List window (figure 5-14) provides a way to view the contents of the switcher ’s file system and to upload custom HTML pages to the swi...
Page 138 - Windows buttons, drop boxes, and trashcan; menu —; Windows menus; File menu
Matrix Software, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 5-18 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, b...
Page 139 - Assign device icons; Figure 5-15 — MTPX Configuration Settings Window
5-19 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 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 custom device icon graphics. Aud...
Page 140 - MTPX Picture settings; — Displays the MTPX Picture Settings window; Update firmware; Allows you to replace the firmware that is coded on the; IP options; Allows you to set IP options. See “IP Settings/Options window” on; HTML file manager; Displays a list of HTML files installed on the switcher and
Matrix Software, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 5-20 MTPX Picture settings — Displays the MTPX Picture Settings window (figure 5-16), which allows you to set the input picture adjustments (level/ peaking and skew) and the output picture adjustments (pre-peaking and ...
Page 141 - Hardware status; Provides an overall view of the status of the matrix switcher,; Not displayed for the MTPX Plus.; Figure 5-17 — Status window; Name presets; Allows you to assign a name to each of the 32 memory presets.; Initialize; Audio-input Configuration selection
5-21 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 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 (fig...
Page 142 - Figure 5-18 — Ties shown as lines; amber; button are indicated by +. Ties that will be broken when you
Matrix Software, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 5-22 Preferences menu Immediate Changes — Causes configuration changes to take effect immediately. Hold/Verify Changes — Delays implementation of configuration changes until the Changes – Take button is pressed. Ties a...
Page 143 - Master reset does not reset the Internet protocol (IP) settings.; Using; Using the help system; • From the Extron Electronics program folder or group,
5-23 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 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 ...
Page 144 - Optimizing the Video; For all of the settings in this section (with the exception of the; Before you start optimizing,; MTP transmitter Pre-Peak selection; For inputs from MTP T 15HD products; only; MTPX level/peaking setting; To manually set the input level/peaking, proceed to step; Power LED; Figure 5-20 — MTP signal generator
Matrix Software, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 5-24 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 ...
Page 145 - MTPX skew setting; rightmost video image to the left.
5-25 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 6 . Disconnect the Power and RJ-45 cables from the MTP signal generator and reconnect them to the MTP transmitter. 7 . Repeat steps 1 through 6 for each input. If, for any reason, you choose not to auto calibrate, or if you want to fine ...
Page 146 - MTPX Plus Pre-Peak selection; If using an oscilloscope; Figure 5-21 — Connections for setting the receiver’s level/peaking
Matrix Software, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 5-26 10 . Tie the local input receiving the test pattern signal to the output to be optimized. 11 . Use the test equipment or examine the displayed video image with a critical eye to determine which video signal — red,...
Page 147 - Button-Label Generator Program; Download Center; link
5-27 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software Special Characters The HTML language reserves certain characters for specific functions. The switcher does not accept these characters as part of preset names, the switcher ’s name, passwords, or locally created file names.The switcher r...
Page 148 - Using the Button-Label Generator software; Figure 5-23 — Extron’s Button-Label Generator window
Matrix Software, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 5-28 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...
Page 149 - HTML Operation
MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers 6 Chapter Six HTML Operation Download the Startup Page System Status Page System Settings Page File Management Page User Control Page Special Characters
Page 150 - MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • HTML Operation; Download the Startup Page; optional
MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • HTML Operation 6-2 HTML Operation The switcher can be controlled and operated through its LAN port, connected via a LAN or WAN, using a web browser such as Microsoft’s Internet Explorer. The browser ’s display of the switcher ’s status or operation has the a...
Page 151 - . Is there a file in the switcher ’s memory that is named “index.html”?; If so; System Status Page; Status; System Status page
6-3 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • HTML Operation 7 . The switcher checks several possibilities, in the following order, and then responds accordingly: a . Does the address include a specific file name, such as 10.13.156.10/file_name.html? If so , the switcher downloads that HTML page. b ...
Page 152 - HTML Operation, cont’d; System Settings Page; Configuration; System Settings page; IP Settings fields; Submit; Unit Name field; The following characters are invalid in the matrix name:; DHCP radio buttons; DHCP On
HTML Operation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • HTML Operation 6-4 System Settings Page The MTPX Plus switcher downloads the System Settings page (figure 6-3) when you click the Configuration tab. The screen consists of fields in which you can view and edit IP administration and sys...
Page 153 - administrators should change IP addresses.
6-5 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • HTML Operation IP Address field The IP Address field contains the IP address of the connected switcher. This value is encoded in the switcher ’s flash memory.Valid IP addresses consist of four 1-, 2-, or 3-digit numeric octets separated by dots (periods)...
Page 154 - Date/Time Settings fields; Zone; Zone; international time reference.; Daylight Savings
HTML Operation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • HTML Operation 6-6 Date/Time Settings fields The Date/Time Settings fields (figure 6-4) provide a location for viewing and setting the time functions. Figure 6-4 — Date/Time Settings fields Change the date and time settings as follows:...
Page 155 - System Settings page.; Passwords page; fields, and click the
6-7 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • HTML Operation Passwords page Access the Passwords page (figure 6-5) by clicking the Passwords link on the System Settings page. Select Passwords Refresh Select Firmware Upgrade Select Email Settings Figure 6-5 — Passwords page The fields on the Password...
Page 156 - of the e-mail notification settings, click the; Edit; button to make the fields available; Save; Save; Email Settings page; Mail IP Address field
HTML Operation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • HTML Operation 6-8 Email Settings page Reach the Email Settings page (figure 6-6) by clicking the Email Settings link on the System Settings page. The Email Settings page has fields for setting up the switcher ’s e-mail notification ca...
Page 157 - name and password can each be from 1 to 30 characters.; Domain Name field; Email address fields; EMail Options
6-9 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • HTML Operation 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 belo...
Page 158 - Access the Firmware Upgrade page (figure 6-7) by clicking the; Firmware Upgrade page; download the file
HTML Operation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • HTML Operation 6-10 Firmware Upgrade page The Firmware Upgrade page provides another way to replace the firmware that is coded on the switcher ’s control board without taking the switcher out of service.. Access the Firmware Upgrade pa...
Page 159 - File Management Page; your own files to the switcher, click the; File Management; File Management page; Delete Files; The following characters are invalid in file names:; Click the; Upload File
6-11 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • HTML Operation 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 (figure 6-8). Figure ...
Page 160 - User Control Page; Control; Figure 6-9 — User Control Ties page
HTML Operation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • HTML Operation 6-12 User Control Page You can create ties on the User Control page (figure 6-9). Access the User Control page by clicking the Control tab. Picture Settings Refresh I/O Settings Global Presets MTPX Configuration Figure 6...
Page 161 - Creating a tie; Video Only; on figure 6-9) that identifies the input and output for that button.; Picture Settings page; Figure 6-10 — Picture Settings page
6-13 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • HTML Operation 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 toggle...
Page 162 - Auto; Watch a display as you make adjustments.; Toggling output pre-peaking on and off
HTML Operation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • HTML Operation 6-14 Changing the input level/peaking Users can set each input’s level/peaking value (from 000 through 255) from the Picture Settings page. Level/peaking can be adjusted to compensate for longer cable runs on the inputs....
Page 163 - correct; Figure 6-12 — Skew selection drop box
6-15 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • HTML Operation Changing the skew Users can individually set the red, green, and blue skew setting for each input and/or output from the Picture Settings page. The skew settings correct skew delay (misconvergence) problems commonly encountered when using...
Page 164 - MTPX Configuration page; MTPX Configuration; link on the Control page.; Figure 6-13 — MTPX Configuration page
HTML Operation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • HTML Operation 6-16 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 (...
Page 166 - Figure 6-15 — Input Audio Level drop box
HTML Operation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • HTML Operation 6-18 Changing the input gain and attenuation Users can set each input’s level of audio gain or attenuation (-18 dB to +24 dB) from the I/O Settings page. Audio levels can be adjusted so there are no noticeable volume dif...
Page 167 - Figure 6-16 — Volume drop box; Muting and unmuting an audio or RS-232 output; Audio Mute button. Each click toggles the mute status.
6-19 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • HTML Operation Changing the output volume level Users can set each local audio output’s volume level through a range of zero steps of attenuation (full attenuation, minimum volume) to 64 steps of attenuation (no attenuation, full volume) from the I/O Se...
Page 168 - Audio volume adjustment settings
HTML Operation, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • HTML Operation 6-20 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...
Page 169 - Global Presets; Global Presets page; Saving a preset; Accept; Recalling a preset
6-21 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • HTML Operation Global Presets page You can save and recall global presets from the Global presets page (figure 6-17). Access the Global presets page by clicking the Global Presets link on the left of the Control page. Picture Settings Set and View Ties ...
Page 171 - Ethernet Connection
MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers A Appendix A Ethernet Connection Ethernet Link Subnetting — A Primer
Page 172 - MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Ethernet Connection; Figure A-1 — RJ-45 connector pinout tables; Default address
MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Ethernet Connection A-2 Ethernet Connection Ethernet Link The rear panel Ethernet connector on the MTPX Plus switcher can be connected to an Ethernet LAN or WAN. This connection makes SIS control of the switcher possible using a computer connected to the sam...
Page 173 - Figure A-2 — Ping response; Pinging to determine the Web IP address; Connecting as a Telnet client; command
A-3 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Ethernet Connection Pinging to determine the Extron IP address The Microsoft ® Ping utility is available at the DOS prompt. Ping tests the Ethernet interface between the computer and the MTPX Plus switcher. Ping can also be used to determine the actual n...
Page 174 - Ethernet Connection, cont’d; Figure A-3 — Telnet screen; Telnet tips; open; If the switcher is not password protected
Ethernet Connection, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Ethernet Connection A-4 Microsoft (R) windows 2000 (TM) Version 5.0 (Build 2195) Welcome to Microsoft Telnet Client Telnet Client Build 5.00.99203.1 Escape Character is 'CTRL+]' Microsoft Telnet> Figure A-3 — Telnet screen Teln...
Page 175 - Local echo; admin; Set carriage return-line feed; set crlf; Close; close; Help; quit
A-5 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Ethernet Connection Local echo Once connected to the MTPX Plus switcher, by default, Telnet does not display your keystrokes on the screen. SIS commands are typed in blindly and only the SIS responses are displayed on the screen. To command Telnet to sho...
Page 176 - Subnetting — A Primer; sub; Gateways; Values of 256 and above are invalid.; IP address and octets; Subnet masks and octets; Subnet mask and octets
Ethernet Connection, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Ethernet Connection A-6 Subnetting — A Primer It is not the purpose of this manual to describe TCP/IP protocol in detail. However, some understanding of TCP/IP subnetting (a subnet is a sub set of a net work — a set of IP devices ...
Page 177 - Determining whether devices are on the same subnet; Example 1; Comparing the IP addresses
A-7 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Ethernet Connection Determining whether devices are on the same subnet To determine the subnet, the local device’s IP address is compared to the remote device’s IP address (figure A-6). Each address’s octets are compared or not compared , depending on th...
Page 179 - Reference Information
MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers B Appendix B Reference Information Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories Button Labels
Page 180 - MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Reference Information; Routing
MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Reference Information B-2 Reference Information Specifications Video Routing MTPX Plus 816 ................... 8 x 16 matrix, 3 x 1 local MTPX Plus 168 ................... 16 x 8 matrix, 3 x 1 local MTPX Plus 1616 ................. 16 x 16 matrix, 3 x 1 loca...
Page 182 - Reference Information, cont’d; Serial control pin configurations; Control/remote — external device; 6 connectors; Protocol is mirrored between the switcher and the receiver.; General; Product weight
Reference Information, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Reference Information B-4 Serial control pin configurations 9-pin female D connector . RS-232: 2 = TX, 3 = RX, 5 = GND RS-422: 2 = TX-, 3 = RX-, 5 = GND, 7 = RX+, 8 = TX+ Mini stereo jack .................. Tip = TX, ring = RX, ...
Page 183 - Specifications are subject to change without notice.; Part Numbers and Accessories; MTPX Plus matrix switcher part numbers; Matrix switcher part numbers; Included parts; MTPX Plus User’s Manual
B-5 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Reference Information DIM weight (International) 1632, 3216, 3232 models .... 26 lbs (11.8 kg) 816, 168, 1616 models ........ 18 lbs (9 kg) Vibration ......................................... ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association)Regu...
Page 184 - Accessories; These items can be ordered separately:; MKP 2000 matrix switcher X-Y remote control panel; Cables; xx
Reference Information, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Reference Information B-6 Accessories These items can be ordered separately: Adapters, power supplies, labels Part number MKP 2000 matrix switcher X-Y remote control panel Black 60-682-02 White 60-682-03 RAL9010 white 60-682-05 ...
Page 185 - Part number; Connectors
B-7 MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Reference Information Male-to-male VGA molded connector cables Part number VGA M-M MD/3, 3' (0.9 m) 26-238-14 VGA M-M MD/6, 6' (1.8 m) 26-238-01 VGA M-M MD/10, 10' (3.0 m) 26-238-07 VGA M-M MD/15, 15' (4.5 m) 26-238-02 VGA M-M MD/25, 25' (7.6 m) 26-238-0...
Page 186 - Button Labels; Installing labels in the matrix switcher’s buttons; For best results, print on transparent or translucent material.; Figure B-1 — Illuminated button label replacement
Reference Information, cont’d MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Reference Information B-8 Button Labels Page B-9 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 switcher ’s input or ou...
Page 189 - Extron’s Warranty
Extron’s Warranty Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Extron Electronics will,...
Page 190 - EMEA; Asia; Japan; Middle East
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