Extron electronics MTP SW6 User Manual
Extron electronics MTP SW6 User Manual

Extron electronics MTP SW6 User Manual

6-input, 1-output, mini twisted pair switcher
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User's Manual
6-Input, 1-Output, Mini Twisted Pair Switcher
MTP SW6
68-1462-01 Rev. A
11 08

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  • Page 1 +65.6383.4664 FAX +1.714.491.1517 FAX © 2008 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved. User’s Manual Extron China Extron Middle East +400.883.1568 +971.4.2991800 Inside China Only +971.4.2991880 FAX +86.21.3760.1568 +86.21.3760.1566 FAX MTP SW6 6-Input, 1-Output, Mini Twisted Pair Switcher 68-1462-01 Rev. A 11 08...
  • Page 2 Safety Instructions • English Warning Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source This symbol is intended to alert the user of important indicated on the product. This equipment is intended to be used with a main power operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in system with a grounded (neutral) conductor.
  • Page 3 安全须知 • 中文 这个符号提示用户该设备用户手册中 有重要的操作和维护说明。 这个符号警告用户该设备机壳内有暴 露的危险电压,有触电危险。 注意 阅读说明书 • 用 户 使 用 该 设 备 前 必 须 阅 读 并 理 解 所 有 安 全 和 使 用 说 明 。 保存说明书 • 用户应保存安全说明书以备将来使 用。 遵守警告 • 用户应遵守产品和用户指南上的所有安 全和操作说明。...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Installing the software ... 3-15 Using the software ... 3-16 Using the help system ... 3-17 Contact Closure Remote Control ... 3-18 IR 102 Infrared Remote Control ... 3-18 MTP SW6 • Table of Contents ... 1-4 ... 2-1 ... 3-1 ... 3-15...
  • Page 5 Part Numbers ...A-5 Included parts...A-5 Accessories ...A-5 Cables...A-6 Connectors...A-6 All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners. MTP SW6 • Table of Contents ...A-1 68-1462-01 Rev. A 11 08 MTP SW6 Chapter One Introduction About the MTP SW6 Switcher...
  • Page 6: About The Mtp Sw6 Switcher

    Introduction About the MTP SW6 Switcher The Extron MTP SW6 is a 6-input, 1-output mini twisted pair (MTP) switcher that is compatible with the entire line of Extron MTP transmitters and receivers. The Extron MTP transmitters and receivers are a system for long-distance distribution of video and either audio or RS-232 communications.
  • Page 7: Twisted Pair (Tp) Cable Advantages

    .5A MAX INPUT MONITOR OUTPUT Figure 1-2 — Transmission cables MTP SW6 • Introduction VGA video transmitters provide pre-peaking, which boosts the signal before it is transmitted. It is possible to exceed the recommended distance; however, image quality may be reduced.
  • Page 8 Recommended transmission distances at 60 Hz Video MTP SW6 Pre-Peak format Component, S-video, <300' (90 m) >350' (105 m) composite 640 x 480 <300' (90 m) >350' (105 m) 800 x 600 <300' (90 m) >350' (105 m) 1024 x 768* <300' (90 m)
  • Page 9: Chapter Two

    Introduction, cont’d MTP SW6 Chapter Two Installation and Operation Mounting the Switcher Connectors and Settings Operation Optimizing the Video MTP SW6 • Introduction...
  • Page 10: Mounting The Switcher

    Installation and Operation Mounting the Switcher The MTP SW6 can be set on a table, mounted on a rack shelf, or mounted under a desk, podium, or tabletop. Tabletop use Four self-adhesive rubber feet are included with the switcher. For tabletop use, attach one foot at each corner of the bottom side of the unit and place the unit in the desired location.
  • Page 11: Furniture Mounting

    Installation and Operation, cont’d 1U Universal Rack Shelf Figure 2-2 — Mounting the MTP SW6 on a 1U, 9.5" deep universal rack shelf MTP SW6 • Installation and Operation Furniture mounting For furniture mounting, do not attach the rubber feet. Furniture...
  • Page 12: Connectors And Settings

    PRE-PEAK MONO AUDIO OUTPUT For low resolution MTPs (S-video and composite video) used as the TP inputs, the MTP SW6 audio circuits are only compatible with the newer generation, mono audio models. See the MTP transmitter/ receiver to determine which MTP models you have.
  • Page 13: Making Connections

    See chapter 3, "Remote Control", for details. You can also connect a KP 6 remote control keypad (part #60-111-20) or an IR 102 Kit infrared remote control (part #70-224-01) system to this connector. MTP SW6 • Installation and Operation — Connect a ™...
  • Page 14: Tp Cable Termination

    The audio data that is carried on wire pair 3 and 6 is incompatible with the Extron TPX 88A, which cannot switch the audio, output it locally, or break it away. MTP SW6 • Installation and Operation 2-10 Enhanced Skew-...
  • Page 15: Receiver Considerations

    The LEDs continue to indicate the selected input when the auto switch mode is on. If no input LED is lit, no input has active sync pulses and no input is selected. Front panel input selection cannot be performed when the auto switch mode is on (Auto Switch [ Mode button —...
  • Page 16: Switch Mode

    The maximum setting (at the clockwise limit) provides 100% peaking. Adjust this control while viewing the displayed image to obtain the optimum picture sharpness. MTP SW6 • Installation and Operation 2-14 ) (whichever is selected) Switch mode In auto switch mode, the switcher automatically switches to the highest-numbered input with video sync signals present.
  • Page 17: Optimizing The Video

    > 300', turn the transmitter’s Pre-Peak switch on. For shorter cables, turn the switch off. For the output — If the cable between the MTP SW6 and the receiver is > 300', turn the switcher’s Pre-Peak switch on. For shorter cables, turn the switch off.
  • Page 18: Simple Instruction Set Control

    10-second timeout to elapse. If one of the remaining colors is left shifted, repeat steps 3 and 4. Repeat step 1 through 5 for each input. MTP SW6 • Installation and Operation 2-18 MTP SW6 Chapter Three Remote Control...
  • Page 19: Host-To-Interface Communications

    Otherwise, either cut the wires to these pins in hard-shelled connectors or remove these pins from molded plugs. See "Contact Closure Control", beginning on page 3-18, for information on how to make a remote contact closure device. MTP SW6 • Remote Control Contact Closure Function In #1 Input #1 —...
  • Page 20: Unit-Initiated Messages

    Remote Control, cont’d Unit-initiated messages When a local event, such as a front panel operation, auto switch, or error condition, occurs, the unit responds by sending a message to the host. The unit-initiated messages are listed below: (c)COPYRIGHT 2008, EXTRON ELECTRONICS "MTP SW6", x.xx]]...
  • Page 21: Input Selection

    Command/response table for SIS commands Command ASCII Command (host to unit) Input selection N The switcher supports 1-, 2-, and 3-digit numeric entries (1!, 02&, or 003%). The switcher reports all selections with 1-digit numbers. N The & select and the % select commands for video can be used interchangeably. Select input output video and audio...
  • Page 22 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII Command (host to unit) Skew adjustment Set all skew adjustment values for an input Example: 2*0*0*4Iseq Increment one input's +Iseq skew adjustment value Decrement one input's -Iseq skew adjustment value Example: 2*2*-Iseq Read input skew Iseq adjustment values...
  • Page 23 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII Command (host to unit) Audio input gain and attenuation N The set gain (G) and set attenuation (g) commands are case sensitive. The increment, decrement, and read commands are not case sensitive. Set input audio gain to +dB value Example:...
  • Page 24 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII Command (host to unit) Switch mode Set normal (manual) switch mode Set auto switch mode Lock (executive) modes Lock front panel functions Unlock front panel functions View lock status = Front panel lock...
  • Page 25 •A •F •Vmt •Amt V (selected video input)•A (selected audio input)• F (switch mode)•Vmt (video mute — not supported by this switcher)•Amt (audio mute)•Exe (front panel lock). See appendix A for part numbers. 68-928-01 X1%] The factory-installed controller firmware version is 1.23 1.23...
  • Page 26: Windows ® -Based Program Control

    The Windows-based Extron Universal Switcher Control Program, which communicates with the switcher via the Remote port, provides an easy way to configure and operate the MTP SW6 switcher. The program is compatible with Windows 2000 and Windows XP or higher versions. Installing the software The program is contained on the Extron Software Products CD-ROM, disk B.
  • Page 27: Using The Software

    The Extron Universal Switcher Control Program window (figure 3-4) displays the selected video and audio input. Figure 3-4 — Universal Switcher Control program window MTP SW6 • Remote Control 3-16 To set up for audio follow switching (the output has the same •...
  • Page 28: Contact Closure Remote Control

    MONO AUDIO OUTPUT 0.5A MAX 6' Cable IR 102 Remote IR Detector IR 102 Remote Control Control Receiver Figure 3-6 — IR 102 Remote application MTP SW6 • Remote Control 3-18 Input #1 Transmit data Receive data Input #2 Ground Input #3...
  • Page 29: Appendix A • Reference Information

    Connectors ... (1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole Impedance... 50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced Gain error ... ±1 dB channel to channel MTP SW6 • Reference Information Maximum level (Hi-Z) ... >+18 dBu, balanced or unbalanced at 1% THD+N Maximum level (600 ohm)...
  • Page 30: ParT NumberS

    All nominal levels are at ±10%. Specifications are subject to change without notice. MTP SW6 • Reference Information Part Numbers Included parts These items are included in each order for an MTP SW6: Included parts MTP SW6 switcher IEC power cord Tweeker (small screwdriver) MTP SW6 User’s Guide...
  • Page 31: Cables

    CAT 6 jack (orange), qty. 10 CAT 6 jack (gray), qty. 10 CAT 6 jack (white), qty. 10 CAT 6 jack (ivory), qty. 10 MTP SW6 • Reference Information Enhanced Skew-Free™ A/V UTP cables are not recommended for Ethernet/LAN applications. Part number...

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