Tp Cable Advantages; Transmission Distance; Mtp 15Hd A And Mtp 15Hd Rs Transmission Distances - Extron electronics VersaTools MTP DA4 User Manual

VersaTools ® MTP DA4 and MTP DA8, cont'd
The MTP DA inputs a proprietary signal on an RJ-45 connector,
buffers it, and distributes four or eight identical proprietary
signals on RJ-45 connectors.
The MTP DA does not support the remote power feature
of the MTP SV, MTP CV and VTT001. You will have
to power the transmitter and all connected receivers.
A contact closure connector on the rear panel provides the
ability to mute individual outputs or all outputs.
The MTP DAs are members of the Extron VersaTools
basic distribution amplifiers, DAs, transmitters, receivers, and
associated video accessories.
The MTPs ship with external desktop 12 V power supplies that
accept 100 to 240 VAC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz input.

TP cable advantages

Twisted pair cable is smaller, lighter, more flexible, and less
expensive than coaxial cable. Termination of the cable with
RJ-45 connectors is simple, quick, and economical.

Transmission distance

The maximum distance for the entire transmission system is
determined by the output frequency and resolution and the
position of the transmitter's Pre-Peak switch (if equipped). The
total recommended distances are not affected by the presence or
absence of an MTP DA in the transmission system. The
following sections specify the recommended transmission
distances using Extron Enhanced Skew-Free A/V UTP cable or
UTP CAT 5 cable, terminated with CAT 5 rated connectors
It is possible to exceed the recommended distance;
however, image quality may be reduced.
The DA is designed for and performs best with Extron
Enhanced Skew-Free A/V cable terminated in accordance
with the TIA/EIA T 568 A wiring standard. CAT 5
cables are acceptable but less preferable. We also
recommend the use of pre-terminated and tested cables.
Cables terminated on site should be tested before use to
ensure that they comply with Category 5 specifications.
The recommendations apply to a complete
transmission system, which can include a single
transmitter, one or more DAs, and one or more daisy-
chained receivers. For example, the maximum suggested
range for 1024 x 768 video is 300' with Pre-Peak off in
an MTP 15HD system. This suggested range is the
same for either of the following two examples:
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2 VersaTools MTP DA4 and MTP DA8 • TP Cable Advantages
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System 1 components: System 2 components:
One MTP T 15HD A transmitter One MTP T 15HD A transmitter
One MTP DA4 One MTP DA8
Four MTP R 15HD A receivers Four MTP RL 15HD A receivers
Four daisy-chained MTP R 15HD receivers

MTP 15HD A and MTP 15HD RS transmission distances

If you are using the DA as part of an MTP 15HD RS
(serial data) transmission system, be aware that the DA
routes the serial link one way only, from the transmitter
to the receiver(s).
Also, the transmitter and receiver must be jumper
configured to pass the serial link one way only. Refer to
the MTP 15HD RS user manual.
The table below specifies the recommended transmission
distances and transmitter Pre-Peak switch positions for
MTP 15HD RGB transmission systems.
Recommended transmission ranges at 60 Hz,
MTP 15HD A and MTP 15HD RS systems
Video Pre-Peak Pre-Peak
format off on
Composite,
S-video,
Component
<300' >350'
640 x 480
(91.4 m) (106.7 m)
<300' >350'
800 x 600
(91.4 m) (106.7 m)
<300' >350'
1024 x 768
(91.4 m) (106.7 m)
<250' >300'
1280 x 1024
(76.2 m) (91.4 m)
<250' >300'
1600 x 1200
(76.2 m) (91.4 m)
MTP SV and MTP CV transmission distances
Extron suggests a minimum transmission distance of at least 50
feet. The maximum transmission distance is 1000 feet.
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VersaTools MTP DA4 and MTP DA8 • Installation
Max. range Max. range
(high quality) (variable quality)
800' 1000'
(243.8 m) (304.8 m)
700' 750'
(213.4 m) (243.8 m)
550' 650'
(167.6 m) (198.1 m)
500' 600'
(152.4 m) (182.9 m)
350' 450'
(106.7 m) (121.9 m)
300' 450'
(91.4 m) (137.1 m)
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