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68-1383-01 Rev. E 08 11 MTP Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers MTPX Plus Series User Guide Twisted Pair.
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Contents Introduction ............................................ 1 About this Manual ........................................... 1 About the Matrix Switchers .............................. 1 TP Cable Advantages ................................... 4 Features .
Using Emulation Mode ............................. 119 Using the Help System ............................. 120 Optimizing the Video ................................... 121 MTP T ransmitter Pre-Peak Selection .......... 121 MTPX Level/Peaking Setting .
Intr oduction • 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 T wisted Pair Matrix Switchers.
MTP T SV A OUTPUT 12V 0.5aMAX INPUT L R S-VIDEO INPUT AUDIO MONITOR POWER 12V .5A MAX OUTPUT MTP T 15HD A PRE-PEAK ON OFF ETHERNET ACT INPUT SELECT LOCAL RJ-45 LOCAL INPUTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 .
The switcher can be operated remotely by any of the following when that device is connected to either MTPX Plus serial port: • A control system • A PC • An Extron MKP 2000 r emote contr ol panel.
TP Cable Advantages T wisted pair cable is much smaller , lighter , more flexible, and less expensive than coaxial cable. These TP products make cable runs simpler and less cumbersome. T ermination of the cable with RJ-45 connectors is simple, quick, and economical.
T able 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 INPU.
T able 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 12 34 56 78 91 01.
T able 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 12 34 56 78 91.
Skew equalization Skew exists between wire pairs when the physical length of one wir e pair is dif ferent fr om another . Skew affects the displayed image when the dif fer ential length between wire pairs exceeds 2 feet. This causes the timing of the red, gr een, and blue video signals to appear out of alignment (horizontal registration err ors).
Switching flexibility — The switcher provides individually buf fer ed, independent, matrix switched outputs with audio follow and audio breakaway . • Tie any input to any or all outputs. • Quick multiple tie — Multiple inputs can be switched to multiple outputs simultaneously .
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 ar e mountable without extra hardwar e.
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 .
Figure 4 shows the r ear panel of the MTPX Plus 3232. ETHERNET ACT INPUT SELECT LOCAL RJ-45 LOCAL INPUTS 12 34 56 78 91 01 11 21 31 41 51 6 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 12 34 56 78 .
Figure 5 shows the r ecommended termination of TP cables in accor dance with the TIA/EIA T568A or TIA/EIA T568B wiring standards. Y ou can use either standar d with CA T 5, 5e, or 6 cable, but use the same standard on both ends of the cable. 5 Pin 1 Red+/V .
c Audio Inputs (local audio) connectors — Connect balanced or unbalanced stereo audio inputs to these 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive scr ew connectors. Connectors are included with each switcher , but you must supply the audio cable. See figure 7 to wir e a connector for the appr opriate input type and impedance level.
RS-232 Output Inserts e RS-232 Output Insert connectors — For bidirectional RS-232 data that is r outed to a specific (unswitchable) TP output, connect a serial device to one of these 3.5 mm, 3-pole captive screw connectors. Figur e 9 shows how to wir e the connectors.
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.
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 wir e an output connector .
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 .
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 contr ol of the switcher , connect the switcher to a PC or to an Ethernet LAN via this RJ-45 connector .
Reset Button l Reset button — The Reset button initiates two levels of reset to the matrix RESET switcher . For two differ ent r eset 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.
6 feet (1.8 m) Pa rt # 70-335-01 5 1 9 6 Slee ve (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 Slee ve Figure 15.
Operation This section describes the front panel operation of the MTPX Plus Matrix Switcher , including: • Front Panel Contr ols and Indicators • Front Panel Operations • Rear Panel Operations .
AUDIO VIDEO I/O CONTROL ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 INPUTS OUTPUTS CONFIG MTPX PLUS SERIES MTP MATRIX SWITCHER 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 Figure 17.
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.
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 Gr oup mode and indicate its assignment.
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 V iew mode Canc.
d Preset button — The Pr eset button has two primary functions ( ❏ ) and thr ee secondary functions (•): ❏ Activates Save Preset mode to save a configuration as a preset and Recall Preset mode to activate a previously-defined pr eset. ❏ Blinks when Save Preset mode is active and lights steadily when Recall Preset mode is active.
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 W ith Enter , select Lock mode 2 or toggle between mode 0 and mode 2.
Button Icons The numbered translucent covers on the input and output pushbuttons can be r emoved and replaced to insert labels behind the covers. Input and output labels can be created easily with the Extr on Button-Label Generator software, which is shipped with every Extr on matrix switcher .
Definitions The following Extron matrix switcher terms ar e used thr oughout this manual: Tie — An input-to-output connection Set of ties — An input tied to two or more outputs.
Creating a Configuration The current configuration can be changed using the fr ont panel buttons. Change the curr ent 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.
Example 1: Create a set of video and audio ties 1. Clear all selections : Press and r elease 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 r elease the the Video button and the Audio button to light both.
The current configuration (see figur e 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.
5. Confirm the change : Press and r elease the Enter button. ENTER All input buttons and output b uttons return to unlit or background illumination. Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change. The Enter button returns to unlit or background illumination.
3. Select an input : Press and r elease the input 5 button. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 32 I N P U T S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 32 O U T P U T S The Output 1 button does not light to indicate the tie created in example 2 because that tie is video only .
The current configuration (see figur e 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 Video Audio Figure 22.
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 fr ont panel indications that result fr om your action.
NOTE: Y ou 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 r elease the output button for an untied (unlit or background illumination) output. • Observe that all of the untied outputs light.
I/O Grouping I/O grouping is a matrix switcher featur e that allows you to subdivide the fr ont panel controls of the matrix into four smaller functional sub-switchers and limit tie cr eation using the front panel only . Inputs and outputs can be assigned to one of four gr oups or not assigned to any group.
Y ou can break audio away fr om the video for a given input or output (assign video and audio to differ ent gr oups) 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).
Example 5: Grouping inputs and outputs In the following example, several switcher inputs and outputs are assigned to gr oups. The steps show the front panel indications that r esult fr om your action. 1. Clear all selections : Press and r elease the Esc button.
b. Press and r elease 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 O U T P U T S Press the buttons . The selected buttons light green. 5. Select group 2 : Pr ess and r elease the Preset button. C O N T R O L PRESET ENTER ESC VIEW 13 24 Press the button.
Using Presets The current configuration (configuration 0) can be saved as a pr eset in any one of 32 pr eset memory addresses. All 32 pr esets ar e assigned to the input buttons and (where necessary) output buttons and are available to be either saved or r etrieved fr om the front panel.
Example 6: Saving a preset In the following an example, the current configuration is saved as a pr eset. The example shows the front panel indications that r esult fr om your actions.
Example 7: Recalling a preset In the following example, a preset is r ecalled to become the curr ent configuration. The steps show the front panel indications that r esult fr om your action. 1. Clear all selections : Press and r elease the Esc button.
Muting and Unmuting Audio/RS-232 Outputs Individual audio or RS-232 outputs can be muted or unmuted as follows: NOTE: Output mutes are pr otected when fr ont panel Lock mode 2 is selected.
Example 8: Muting and unmuting an audio/RS-232 output In the following example, a switcher output is muted and unmuted. The steps show the front panel indications that r esult fr om your action. 1. Clear all selections : Press and r elease the Esc button.
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 ther e is no noticeable volume dif ference among sour ces (see figure 25). The audio level can be adjusted fr om the fr ont panel or under remote control.
5 6 7 8 12 13 4 3 2 1 10 9 11 0 = unlit button = lit button Green indicates a positive (gain) le vel. Red indicates a negative (attenuation) le vel. 123456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24.
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 61 2 7 8 9 1.
Example 9: Viewing and adjusting an input audio level NOTE: This procedur e can only be performed if the audio/RS-232 wir e pair of the input is defined as audio (see ” Defining the Audio/RS-232 Wire Pair ” on page 62).
Figure 28 shows the same +8 dB level as figur e 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 r elease the View ( < ) button once (see figure 29) to decrease the input audio level by 1 dB.
Viewing and Adjusting the Local Output V olume 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 fr ont panel or under serial port, USB port, or Ethernet control.
Reading the displayed volume This section is a detailed look at reading the output volume display on the fr ont 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, which is 13 dB.
5 Highest # input bu tton lit 32-input switcher dB of attenuation Output v olume 76 0% None 16-input switcher None 12-input switcher None Highest # input bu tton lit 32-input switcher dB of attenuation Output v olume 16-input switcher 12-input switcher 17 1 1 63 62 1 1 5.
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 compar ed to the Input 3 button blinking quickly (48 dB to 50 dB of attenuation).
3. Select an output : Press and r elease the output 1 button. In figure 32 thr ough figur e 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 figur e 34 show the same 41.
4. Change the volume : Press and r elease the Esc ( > ) button once (see figur e 35) to increase the volume by 1.5%. Press and r elease the Esc ( > ) button several mor e times (figure 3-57) to incr ease the volume by 1.
Setting the Front Panel Locks ( Executive Modes) The matrix switcher has three levels of fr ont panel security lock that limit the operation of the switcher from the fr ont panel. The thr ee levels are: • Lock mode 0 — The front panel is completely unlocked.
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 procedur e selects mode 2. If the switcher is in Lock mode 2, this procedur e selects mode 1.
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 A UDIO Press and hold the Video and A udio buttons simultaneously while y ou apply power to the s witcher .
Defining the Audio/RS-232 Wire Pair NOTE: The TP audio/RS-232 input wire pair configurations ar e pr otected when front panel Lock mode 2 is selected. Y ou can view the configurations in Lock mode 2 but you cannot adjust them from the fr ont panel (see “ Setting the Fr ont Panel Locks (Executive Modes) ” on page 59).
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 fr om the fr ont panel.
Rear Panel Operations The rear panel has a Reset button that initiates four levels of r esets (number ed 1, 3, 4, and 5 for the sake of comparison with an Extron IPL pr oduct). The Reset button is r ecessed, so use a small screwdriver , a pointed stylus, or a ballpoint pen.
T able 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 results fr om the mode 1 reset.
Performing Soft System Resets (Resets 3, 4, and 5) Perform a soft reset of the switcher as follows: 1. Use a small screwdriver to pr ess and hold the r ear panel Reset button until the front panel Vid.
Optimizing the Audio Each audio level for each input can be adjusted within a range of -18 dB to +24 dB, so there ar e no noticeable volume dif ferences between sour ces and for the best headr oom and signal-to-noise ratio. The volume for each local audio output can be adjusted from full loudness to effectively muted.
Configuration W orksheets Rather than trying to remember the configuration for each pr eset, use worksheets to recor d 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 preset configuration.
Worksheet Example 2: Daily Configuration Figure 45 continues fr om worksheet example 1 by showing the video and audio ties that make up the configuration of preset 1.
Worksheet Example 3: T est 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 Extr on video test generator (input 12) generating a test pattern to all monitors (outputs 1, 2, 3, and 8).
1 2 345 67 8 91 01 11 21 31 41 51 6 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Input sources Output destinations Preset # Title: Video: A udio: Fill in the preset number and use colors, or dashes , etc. to make connecting lines . Indicate if the confi g uration is f or Video , A udio , or both.
16-button Switchers Configuration Worksheet 1 23 4567 8 12 34 56 78 91 01 1 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 12 13 14 15 16 9 Input sources O utput destinations Preset # Title: Video: A udio: Fill in the preset number and use colors, or dashes , etc. to make connecting lines .
Pr ogramming 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 Instruc.
Local Host-Contr ol 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 HyperT erminal utility , an RS-232 capable PDA, or a control system. These ports make r emote contr ol of the switcher possible using a direct connection.
Ether net (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 — Dir ect connection between the computer and the MTPX Plus switcher .
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 connection limit has been reached.
Qik ] The switcher initiates the Qik message when a front panel tie cr eation has occurr ed. Spr nn ] The switcher initiates the Spr message when a memory preset has been saved fr om the fr ont panel. “ nn ” is the preset number . Rpr nn ] The switcher initiates the Rpr message when a memory preset has been r ecalled fr om the front panel.
Using the Command and Response T ables The command and response table begins on page 80 . Symbols used in the table repr esent variables in the command and response fields. Command and response examples are shown thr oughout the table. With the exception of the audio input gain and attenuation commands, the SIS commands are not case sensitive.
X1% = TP output number 01 – ( maximum number of TP outputs for your model) X1^ = Local video output number 1 or 2 NOTE: X1^ is applicable to MTPX Plus 128 and matrix sizes 1632 and larger only .
Command and Response T able 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$.
Command/Response T able for SIS Commands (continued) Command Function SIS Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description Audio/RS-232 TP input (wire pair 3 and 6) configuration NOTE : The RS-232 output insert ports, when enabled ( EX% *1Lrpt } ), override the audio/RS-232 TP input configurations.
Command/Response T able for SIS Commands (continued) Command Function SIS Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description Input skew adjustment NOTE : For the MTPX Plus 128, these commands are valid for inputs 5 through 12 only .
Command/Response T able for SIS Commands (continued) Command Function SIS Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description Local video output sync polarity NOTE : The command structure differs, depending on the size of the matrix.
Command/Response T able for SIS Commands (continued) Command Function SIS Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description Audio output volume NOTE : The table below the commands defines the value of each audio volume step.
Command/Response T able for SIS Commands (continued) Command Function SIS Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description Audio input gain and attenuation NOTE : The set gain ( G ) and set attenuation ( g ) commands a re case sensitive.
Command/Response T able for SIS Commands (continued) Command Function SIS Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description Names (continued) Write input name EX* , X2$ NI } Nmi X* , X2$] Example: E 1 , Podium camNI } Nmi01 , Podium cam ] Name input 1 “Podium cam”.
Command/Response T able for SIS Commands (continued) Command Function SIS Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description Save, recall, and dir ectly write global presets (contin.
Command/Response T able for SIS Commands (continued) Command Function SIS Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description Resets Reset all input level and peaking adjustments E ZT } Zpt ] Clear all level and peaking adjustments to their default (0) values.
Command/Response T able for SIS Commands (continued) Command Function SIS Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description View ties, gain, volume, mutes, pr esets, and DIP switch status (continued) View output mutes E VM } X2& 1 X2& 2 .
Command/Response T able for SIS Commands (continued) Command Function SIS Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description View ties, gain, volume, mutes, pr esets, and DIP switch status (continued) View audio global preset configuration EX2# * X@ *2VC } X! n • X! n+1 • X! n+1 • X! n+2 •.
Command/Response T able for SIS Commands (continued) Command Function SIS Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description View ties, gain, volume, mutes, pr esets, and DIP switch.
Command Function SIS Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description Information requests (continued) Request system status S See below MTPX Plus 128 : X3$ • X3$ • X3$ • X3.
Symbol definitions X4) = Matrix name (Up to 240 alphanumeric characters) NOTE: T he HTML language reserves certain characters for specific functions (see “ Special Characters “ on page 95).
X6# = V erbose mode 0 = clear/none (default for T elnet connection) 1 = verbose mode (default for RS-232/RS-422 connection) 2 = tagged responses for queries 3 = verbose mode and tagged for queries NOT.
Command/Response T able 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.
Matrix Softwar e This section introduces the softwar e that is included with the MTPX Plus Matrix Switchers and details how to use it to optimize the video signal.
Installing the Software NOTE: For an MTPX Plus 128, you must use version 8.0 or newer of the Matrix Switchers Control Pr ogram. The program is contained on the Extron Software Products DVD.
Software Operation via Ethernet When an MTPX Plus switcher is connected to an Ethernet W AN or LAN, up to 200 users can be connected to operate it, locally or remotely , using the Matrix Switchers Control Pr ogram (see “ Ethernet Connection ” in the “Installation” section for installation details).
Using the Matrix Switcher Control Softwar e Many items found in the Matrix Switchers Control Pr ogram ar e also accessible via front panel controls (see “ Fr ont Panel Operations ” in the ”Operation” section) and under SIS contr ol (see the “ Programming Guide ” section).
Starting and using the program 1. T o run the Matrix Switchers Control Pr ogram, click Start > Programs > Extron Electronics > Matrix Switchers > MATRIX Switcher + Control Pgm . The Comm Port Selection window (figure 50) appears. Figure 50.
3. If you selected IP [LAN] in step 2 , the IP Connection window appears (see figure 51). Figure 51. Address and Passwor d Entry a. Examine the Matrix IP Address field in the IP Connection window . The field displays the last Matrix IP address enter ed.
Figure 52. Extr on Matrix Switchers Contr ol Program Window (no Icons or Ties) Figure 53. Sample Pr ogram Window (Icons Assigned and Ties Cr eated) MTPX Plus Series • Matrix Software 102.
IP Settings/Options window The IP Settings/Options window (click Tools > IP options , see figure 54 ) pr ovides 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.
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 contr olling PC to be used if the matrix switcher and the mail server are not on the same subnet.
Hardwar e Addr ess field The hardwar e addr ess 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 ignor e any enter ed IP addresses and to obtain its IP address fr om a Dynamic Host Configuration Pr otocol (DHCP) server (if the network is DHCP capable).
E-mail Addressee fields The eight E-mail Addressee fields permit the administrator to identify the e-mail addr esses of the personnel to whom the MTPX Plus switcher e-mails notification of its failure and r epair status. Figure 55 shows a typical e-mail fr om the switcher .
Updating the Firmware The firmware upgrade utility pr ovides a way to r eplace the firmware that is coded on the control boar d of the switcher without taking the switcher out of service. NOTE: Upgrading the firmware does not overwrite the curr ent configuration, presets, or the audio settings.
6 4 5 4 Fo lder where firmware is installed NOTE: The version and file size shown are sample values only . Figure 57. Downloading Firmware Upgrade Files MTPX Plus Series • Matrix Software 108.
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 Pr ogram and connect to the matrix switcher (see “ Starting and using the software ,” on page 100).
Serial-port- or USB-port-connected firmware upload 10 Figure 59. Extr on Firmwar e Loader Window 10. Select the MTPX Plus switcher and click File > Open . The Choose Firmwar e File screen appears (see figure 60). 11 11 Figure 60. Choose Firmware File Window 11.
12. In the Firmwar e Loader window , click Begin (see figure 61). The T otal Progr ess and Progr ess status bars show the pr ogress of the upload. The firmware upload to the switcher may take several minutes.
Uploading HTML Files Y ou can create customized HTML pages for the switcher to display . The HTML Files List window (see figure 62) pr ovides a way to view the contents of the file system of the switcher and to upload custom HTML pages to the switcher .
Windows Buttons, Drop Boxes, and T rashcan The buttons, drop boxes, and trash can on the right side of the pr ogram window perform the following functions: Power — Unavailable for MTPX Plus T wisted Pair switchers, because the switcher power cannot be controlled via softwar e.
T ools menu Assign Device Icons — Displays the complete set of input and output device icons. Y ou can drag any of these icons to the input and output boxes.
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.
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 128.
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 figur e 68).
Prefer ences 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.
Catch FPC/others changes — When checked, sets the switcher to report all configuration and setting changes to the serial port or Ethernet connection that tur ned this selection on.
Using the Help System For information about program featur es, you can access the help pr ogram in any of the following ways: • From the Extr on Electr onics program folder or gr oup, double-click the MA TRIX Switcher Help icon (shown at right). • From within the Matrix Switcher Contr ol Pr ogram, click Help > Contents on the menu bar .
Optimizing the V ideo Each TP input has a level and peaking adjustment. Most MTP transmitters and half of the MTPX Plus TP outputs have a pre-peaking featur e.
5. Click the Auto-Calibrate Level/Peaking button. After a few moments, the program r eports 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 r econnect them to the MTP transmitter .
Output skew 1. Connect an oscilloscope (preferr ed) 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.
Button-Label Generator Pr ogram The Button Label Generator software cr eates labels that you can place in the translucent covers of the input and output selection buttons.
Using the Button-Label Generator Software 1. T o 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).
HTML Operation This section introduces using the built-in HTML pages to operate the MTPX Plus Matrix Switchers, including: • Download the Startup Page • Status T ab • Configuration T ab • File.
Download the Startup Page Access the switcher using HTML pages as follows: 1. Start the Web br owser pr ogram. 2. Click in the Address field of the browser . 3. Enter the Matrix IP address in the Address field of the br owser . NOTE: If the local system administrators have not changed the value, the factory- specified default, 192.
Status T ab System Status Page The System Status page (see figure 77 ) pr ovides 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 .
Configuration T ab 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.
DHCP radio buttons The DHCP On radio button directs the switcher to ignor e any enter ed IP addresses and to obtain its IP address fr om a Dynamic Host Configuration Pr otocol (DHCP) server (if the network is DHCP capable). The DHCP Off radio button turns DHCP off.
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 desir ed value.
Passwords Page Access the Passwords page (see figur e 80) by clicking the Passwords link on the System Settings page. Select P ass words Refresh Select Firmw are Upgrade Select Email Settings Figure 80. Passwor ds Page NOTE: If the switcher is password pr otected, fields on this page can be edited only by people logged in as administrators.
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 .
Setting up SMTP authorization If desired, set the MTPX Plus to r equir e 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.
Firmware Upgrade Page The Firmware Upgrade page pr ovides another way to r eplace the firmware that is coded on the control boar d of the switcher without taking the switcher out of service.. Access the Firmware Upgrade page (see figur e 82) by clicking the Firmware Upgrade link on the System Settings page.
File Management T ab File Management Page T o 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).
Contr ol T ab User Control page Y ou can create ties on the User Contr ol page (see figur e 84). Access the User Control page by clicking the Control tab.
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.
Changing the input level/peaking Users can set the level/peaking value (from 000 thr ough 255) for each input fr om the Picture Settings page. Level/peaking can be adjusted to compensate for longer cable runs on the inputs.
Change skew setting for an input or output as follows: NOTE: For best results, set all thr ee skew values to 0 ns (see steps 2a and 2b below) before adjusting for misconvergence.
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.
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 Vie w Ties Refresh Global Presets MTPX Configuration Figure 88.
Changing the output volume level Users can set the volume level for each local audio output volume level from the I/O Settings page. V olume is adjustable through a range of zero steps of attenuation (full attenuation, minimum volume) to 64 steps of attenuation (no attenuation, full volume).
41 40 38.5% 40% Number of steps dB of attenuation Output v olume 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 v olume 39 38 37 35 36 34 33 31 32 30 29 27 28 26 41.
Global Presets Page Y ou can save and recall global pr esets fr om the Global presets page (see figur e 89). Access the Global presets page by clicking the Global Presets link on the left of the Contr ol page. Picture Settings Set and Vie w Ties I/O Settings Refresh MTPX Configuration Figure 89.
Ether net Connection This section provides a high level discussion of the Ethernet connection to the switcher and a primer on the subject of subnetting.
Pinging to Determine the Extron IP Addr ess 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 fr om an alias and to determine the web addr ess.
NOTE: The MTPX Plus switcher must be configured with the factory default IP address (192.168.254.254) befor e the ARP command is executed, as described below . 4. At the PC, access the Command prompt (see “ Pinging to Determine the Extr on IP Address ” on the pr eceding page, steps 1 thr ough 3 ), then enter the arp –s command.
Connecting as a T elnet Client The Microsoft T elnet utility is available from the Command prompt. T elnet 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 T elnet as follows: 1.
Escape character and Esc key When T elnet is first started, the utility advises that the Escape character is ‘Ctrl + ]’. Many SIS commands include the keyboard < Esc > key . Consequently , some confusion may exist between the Escape character and the Escape key .
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 .
Determining Whether Devices Are on the Same Subnet T o determine the subnet, the IP address of the local device is compar ed to the IP address of the remote device (see figur e 96 ). The octets of each addr ess are compar ed or not compared, depending on the value in the r elated subnet mask octet.
Refer ence Information This section discusses the specifications, part numbers, and accessories for the MTPX Matrix Switchers. T opics that are cover ed include: • Specifications • Part Numbers and Accessories • Mounting the Switcher • Button Labels Specifications Video Routing MTPX Plus 816 .
Video input — main (see transmitters' output specifications) Number/signal type ..................... 8, 16, or 32 proprietary analog signals Connectors ................................. 8, 16, or 32 (depending on configuration) female RJ-45 connectors Video output — local Number/signal type .
Audio input — main (see transmitters' output specifications) Number/signal type ..................... 8, 16, or 32 proprietary analog signals Connectors ................................. 8, 16, or 32 (depending on configuration) female RJ-45 connectors Audio output — local Number/signal type .
Control/r emote — external device (pass-through, unidir ectional, or bidir ectional) Serial control ports ...................... RS-232, 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 3 pole 3232 and 1632 models .... 16 connectors 3216, 1616, 128, and 816 models .
Regulatory compliance Safety ............................... CE, c-UL, UL EMI/EMC .......................... CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, VCCI Class A Environmental .................. Complies with the appropriate r equir ements of WEEE. MTBF ......
Optional Accessories These items can be order ed separately: Adapters, mounting, controllers, connectors Part Number MBD 149 1U through desk and rack mounting kit (for MTPX Plus 128 only) 70-077-03 MK.
Connectors Connector Part Number CA T 6 jack (black), qty . 10 100-476-01 CA T 6 jack (red), qty . 10 100-477-01 CA T 6 jack (blue), qty . 10 100-478-01 CA T 6 jack (orange), qty . 10 100-479-01 CA T 6 jack (gray), qty . 10 100-480-01 CA T 6 jack (white), qty .
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 the kit (see figure 97).
Button Labels Page 162 provides strips of blank button labels. If desir ed, copy them or cut them out, write button information in each button area as desir ed, and put them in the input or output button windows.
Button label blanks, 16-button strips MTPX Plus Series • Reference Information 162.
Extr on W arranty Extron Electr onics warrants this pr oduct against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of pur chase.
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