Overview The CTP-1301 is an advanced switching extender kit featuring four inputs and includes a UHD scaler. The TX offers two HDMI inputs and one VGA input with stereo audio, and the RX offers an HDMI input, enabling an additional AV source to be connected at the display location.
Pinout Information The following figures show the pinouts of the Phoenix Connectors. RS232 Connects to an RS232-enabled device with the 3-pole, 3.5mm captive screw connectors. Wire as shown below: RELAY Connects to a projector screen with the 3-pole, 3.5mm captive screw connectors. Wire as shown below:. User Manual - CTP-1301...
Wiring Warning: • Before wiring, disconnect the power from all devices. • Connect and disconnect the cables with care. Connect video source Connect the VGA and HDMI sources (such as PC, Blu-ray player, Apple TV, 4K media player, etc) to the VGA IN and HDMI IN ports of the CTP-1301 TX respectively.
The CTP-1301 supports OSD (On Screen Display) to display its IP address. Follow these steps to initiate OSD: Press and Hold the front panel buttons Input 1 and Input 2 for at least 3 seconds. The IP address of the CTP-1301 will display on the upper right of the connected display’s screen for about 15s and then disappear.
NetLinx Control Controlling the CTP-1301 through NetLinx Studio. Before launching NetLinx Studio, connect the CTP-1301 RX, PC, control system (e.g. NX-3200) to the same network. Note: IDs and IP addresses in the following illustrations are examples. Check the Online Tree in NetLinx Studio to find the correct addresses for your device.
Send command to control a device Click “Diagnostics” on the menu bar, select “Control a Device”. A window will display as follows, type the Device number, System and command respectively, and click “Send To Device”. (For additional NetLinx API commands, see API NetLinx Command Set.) Telnet Control To launch Telnet Window, Right click the Device Number in NetLinx Studio’s Online Tree, select “TELNET Window”...
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The Telnet window opens. At the prompt (>), type the Telnet command and press Enter. * Selecting “Launch TELENT Window via User Defined Program”, may require enabling Telnet by completing the following: (1) go to Start/Control Panel/Programs and Features; (2) on the left, select “Turn Windows features on or off”; (3) select the check-boxes Telnet Client and Telnet Server, and click OK.
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Web UI Control To launch the Web control page, Right click the Device Number in NetLinx Studio’s Online Tree, select “Web Control Page” – “Launch Web Control Page via NetLinx Studio” or “Launch Web Control Page via Default Browser”. User Manual - CTP-1301...
Web UI Control The Web UI designed for the CTP-1301 allows basic controls and advanced settings of the device. The Web UI page can be accessed through NetLinx Studio. To access the CTP-1301 Web UI: Connect your PC and the LAN port of the CTP-1301 RX to the same local area network. In NetLinx Studio’s Online Tree, select “Web Control Page”...
A successful reset will restore all the device settings to their factory defaults and the device will reboot automatically. Allow at least 2 minutes for the reboot to complete. : Reboot button, click to reboot the device. Steps to reboot the device: Click “Reboot”...
Key Lock Key Lock allows locking of the buttons on the CTP-1301 to prevent accidental or unwanted switching. • ON: Click to enable Key Lock. • OFF: Click to disable Key Lock (default setting). HDCP Support HDCP Support allows enabling or disabling HDCP compatibility of each input and HDMI output. •...
Display Auto Display Control allows control of CEC-enabled displays connected to the CTP-1301 through HDMI. • ON: Click to enable the Auto Display Control. • OFF: Click to disable the Auto Display Control. (Default setting) • DELAY TIME (1~30 min): Click the down arrow to set the time for the display to power off automatically when no signal is present.
Relay • RELAY Controller: : Click to raise the projector screen. : Click to lower the projector screen. • RELAY MODE: Click the down arrow to select the Relay mode. Available modes are LATCH and MOMENTRAY. Default setting is LATCH. Audio •...
Logo Logo section allows display content configuration for the display screen when there’s no signal output to the display. • BLACK COLOR/LOGO: BLACK: Select to set the display screen as black when there’s no signal output to the display. LOGO: Select to set the display to show a logo picture when there’s no signal output to the display. •...
• Static: When the CTP-1301 fails to obtain or detect an IP address from the network to which it is connected, select “Static” to set up the IP address manually. • APPLY: Click to set the network setting. Note: Allow 2-3 minutes for the device’s LAN module to reboot and reconnect after the network setting is changed. System The system section is used to configure the ICSP Parameter, login password, Telnet/SSH account and upload certificate.
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• CONNECTION MODE: includes four options: NDP, Auto IP, URL/TCP, URL/UDP. The default setting is NDP. • CONTROLLER URL: Input the connected contoller’s URL. • SYSTEM NUMBER: Use the Online Tree to determine the system number. By default, it is disabled to be configured. •...
Firmware Upgrade CTP-1301 uses KIT files for firmware upgrade. Before Starting Verify that you have the latest version of NetLinx Studio on your PC. Download the latest firmware (KIT) file to your PC. (Place KIT files on a local drive for the fastest throughput.) Verify the following: a) Verify that an Ethernet/RJ-45 cable is connected from the CTP-1301 RX to the same network as the control system.
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Select the appropriate KIT file from the File Name list. Check the number of the Device to be upgraded in the Device text box. • The device number is 32002. • The system number is 3. (Use the Online Tree to determine the system number.) Click “Send”...
Troubleshooting Power: Ensure all devices are powered on. Indicator: Ensure all LED indicators of the CTP-1301 are normal according to the user manual. Devices: Ensure picture can be shown normally when directly connecting a source a display device. Cable: Plug the HDMI/Cat X cable in and out or connect a different HDMI/Cat X cable. Ensure the specific cable length is within the available transmission range according to the Specifications Section.
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About AMX by HARMAN Founded in 1982 and acquired by HARMAN in 2014, AMX® is dedicated to providing AV solutions for an IT World. AMX solves the complexity of managing technology with reliable, consistent and scalable systems comprising control, video switching and distribution, digital signage and technology management. AMX systems are deployed worldwide in conference rooms, classrooms, network operation/command centers, homes, hotels, entertainment venues and broadcast facilities, among others.
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