Twisted Pair (Tp) Cable Advantages - Extron electronics MTPX Series User Manual

The MTPX switchers input and output TP signals on RJ-45 connectors.
N For best results, use a cable length of at least 50' (15 m) between the TP inputs
and outputs and the transmitter and receiver.
Additionally, three or six (depending on the matrix size) 15-pin HD and 5-pole
3.5 mm direct insertion input connectors are available for direct RGB (VGA) or
other video inputs and stereo audio inputs without an MTP transmitter. One or
two (depending on the matrix size) 15-pin HD output connectors are available for
direct RGB (VGA) output to a video device without an MTP receiver. Four or eight
(depending on the matrix size) 5-pole 3.5 mm direct insertion input connectors
are available for direct mono audio outputs to an audio device without an MTP
transmitter. The direct input and direct output 15-pin HD connectors can also
support HD-YUV video, YUV video, S-video, and composite video
When audio is part of the TP input signal, the audio switching can either be linked
with the video (audio follow) or be independent of the video (audio breakaway).
Adjustable audio input levels, gain and attenuation, compensate for level
differences between audio inputs.
The matrix switcher can be remotely controlled via its rear panel RS-232/RS-422
Remote port and its front panel Configuration (RS-232) port using either Extron's
Windows -based Matrix Switchers Control Program or the Simple Instruction Set
®
(SIS ). The SIS is a set of basic ASCII code commands that provide simple control
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through a control system or PC without programming long, obscure strings of code.
The switcher can be operated remotely by any of the following when that device is
connected to either MTPX serial port:
• A control system
• A PC
• An Extron MKP 2000 remote control panel
• An Extron MKP 3000 remote control panel
The matrix switcher is housed in a rack-mountable, 2U high metal enclosure with
mounting flanges for standard 19" racks. The appropriate rack mounting kit is
included with each switcher.
The switcher has an internal 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 30 watt power supply
that provides worldwide power compatibility.
The switchers can also switch RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, HDTV, component video,
S-video, and composite video.

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 cable with RJ-45 connectors is simple, quick, and economical.
C Do not connect this device to a computer data or telecommunications
network
MTPX Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Introduction 1-3