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1. Estron Audio System No noticeable volume differences between sources Pro CD Player Figure 1 2 Audio gain and attenuation TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Introduction Audio output volume TPX 88 A only The audio level of each local output can be adjusted through a range of 100 no attenuation to 0 full attenuation The audio level can be adjusted under front panel or RS 232 RS 422 control Switching flexibility Provides individually buffered independent matrix switched outputs with audio follow and audio breakaway for the TPX 88 A e Any input to any or all outputs e Quick multiple tie Multiple inputs can be switched to multiple outputs simultaneously This allows all displays outputs to change from source to source at the same time e Audio follow TPX 88 A The audio portion of the TP link input can be switched with the corresponding video portion of the input TP link This feature allows any audio signal to be selected with any video signal simultaneously to one or all outputs in any combination Audio follow switching can be done via front panel control or under RS 232 RS 422 remote control e Audio breakaway TPX 88 A The audio portion of the TP link input can be broken away from its corresponding video portion of the input TP link Audio breakaway switching can
2. 4 Slowly rotate the volume knob counterclockwise figure 3 37 Note the output button indication changes that occur as you rotate the knob dech Turn the volume knob slowly The encoder will not reliably recognize the level change if you turn the knob too quickly Figure 3 37 shows the result of reducing the audio level a total of 9 dB Note that the level is now displayed in red to indicate a negative level Rotate the volume knob 1 N P U T o U T P U U ACUACO ACUZ VOLUME Red The output buttons display the selected input s audio level and polarity gain or attenuation When the buttons are lit green they indicate a gain audio level When the output buttons are lit red they indicate an attenuation level In this example the output buttons display an audio gain level of 1 dB Unlit 0 dB LS ARE B2 Fast blink 2 dB C Lit 3 dB 1 cj Th SAY Slow blink 1 dB Figure 3 37 Adjust the input audio level dech another input button is pressed and released the level value for the current input is saved and the level value for the newly selected input is displayed TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation 3 21 Operation cont d 5 Press and release the I O button figure 3 38 Press the I O button to exit audio adjust mode UO E VIDEO EM AUDIO 50 input and output buttons return to unlit or background
3. RX Not used RX Receive data RX RX Receive data RX Receive data Step 5 Set the rear panel Remote DIP switches RS 232 All switches up for RS 232 Default Switches 1 amp 2 down RS 422 3 up for RS 422 Step 6 Plug the switcher and input and output devices into a grounded AC source and turn on the input and output devices Definitions Tie An input to output connection Set of ties An input tied to 2 or more outputs Configuration One or more ties or sets of ties Current configuration The currently active configuration also called configuration 0 Global preset A configuration that has been stored One preset can be assigned to each input button When a preset is retrieved from memory it becomes the current configuration Front Panel Controls Input and output buttons and LEDs select and identify inputs and outputs Input buttons also select presets On the TPX 88 A the input and output LEDs also display the audio levels Enter button saves changes when you change the configuration Preset button saves a configuration as a preset or recalls a previously defined preset Y TPX 88 Matrix Switcher Quick Start QS 1 attenuation settings audio level adjust mode Create a tie 1 Press and release the I O button to select audio and or video vo E2VIDEO Lights green when video is selected AUDIO Lights red when audio is
4. TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Matrix Software lt jExtron s MATRIX SWITCHERS Control Program ver 6 1 1996 2003 Extron Electronics iof x File Tools Audio imput Config Preferences IN VIDEO OUT IN AUDIO OUT Power lo Executive I RUE mi Sea CJ Chl O da O Os Ce as GO 5 5 5 5 gt Save as DD CN u CHANGES fi 7 7 7 TERE Cancel 8 8 8 8 l o Follow jExtron s MATRIX SWITCHERS Control Program ver 6 1 1996 2003 Extron Electronics ax Power le Executive Mode 9 PRESETS CHANGES Take Cancel I Follow Figure 5 2 Sample program window complete 4 To make the control program easier to use assign a device icon to each input and output Click on a box that represents an input or output and drag the desired icon onto the box from the icon palette that appears 5 To create a tie drag an input box to one or more output boxes To remove a tie drag the output box to its tied input box TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Matrix Software 5 3 Matrix Software cont d Firmware upgrade The Matrix Switcher control program provides a way to replace the firmware that is coded on the switcher s control board Perform a firmware upgrade as follows 1 Visit the Extron web site www extron com select the TPX product category and select the latest firmware file for download Note the folder to which you save the firmware
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6. 600 185 m 1280 x 1024 200 60 m 450 135 m 1600 x 1280 150 45 m 450 135 m Neji lt is possible to exceed the recommended distances however image quality may be reduced Extron recommends using the highest quality cable available and affordable with less than 8 nanoseconds 100 meters of skew see Termination of TP cable in chapter 2 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 Extron Skew Free A V UTP cable is recommended for most applications CAT 5 cable can be satisfactorily used for some products refer to each product s user manual The system can be used with cable other than that recommended but video performance will be compromised and maximum cable lengths and video resolutions must be decreased TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Introduction 1 5 Introduction cont d About Both TPX Switcher Models The TPX switchers are single box solutions to simple twisted pair routing applications figure 1 1 Each input and output is individually isolated and buffered and any input s can be switched to any one or all outputs with virtually no crosstalk or signal noise between channels Extron ANE Video Camera Pair Transmitter CODEC 0 Extron IN1404XT Video Scaler w UTP Output Extron CPM101 Connector Plate rg E U La Ae Document Camera w High Res Output
7. Operation cont d Example 3b Removing a tie from a set of ties TPX 88 only Nou This example can be performed on a TPX 88 only The following steps show an example in which an existing tie is removed from the current configuration Where an explanation is helpful the steps show the front panel indications that result from your action dech This example assumes that you have performed example 1 and example 2 1 Press and release the Esc button 2 Press and release the input 5 button figure 3 17 Press and release the input 5 button The button lights green lt cv co ACUZ ACUACO ACUZ The output 1 output 3 output 4 and output 8 buttons light green to indicate the ties created in example 1 and example 2 Figure 3 17 Select an input 3 Press and release the output 4 button figure 3 18 e The Enter LED blinks to indicated the need to ij push the Enter button to Press and release the output 4 button create the potential tie The button returns to unlit or background illumination to indicate that the input will be untied HERE acuz cv co cvz tt Blinking LED Figure 3 18 Deselect an output 4 Press and release the Enter button figure 3 19 The current configuration is now defined as input 5 tied to output 1 output 3 and output 8 I N N E P U U Press the Enter button to m d confirm the configuration i 9 change d T U U u T T 5 input and output
8. Skew Free Plenum 26 570 08 150 Skew Free Plenum 26 570 09 200 Skew Free Plenum 26 570 10 250 Skew Free Plenum 26 570 11 300 Skew Free Plenum 26 570 12 Bulk cable Part Skew Free A V UTP 1000 Bulk non plenum 22 141 03 Skew Free A V UTP 1000 Bulk plenum 22 142 03 A 4 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Reference Information RJ 45 connectors CAT 6 jack black CAT 6 jack red CAT 6 jack blue CAT 6 jack orange CAT 6 jack gray CAT 6 jack white CAT 6 jack ivory Skew compensation cable 2 skew cable Red Green Blue 4 skew cable Red Green Blue 6 skew cable Red Green Blue 8 skew cable Red Green Blue skew cable Red Green Blue skew cable Red Green Blue skew cable Red Green Blue skew cable Red Green Blue skew cable Red Green Blue 20 skew cable Red Green Blue 10 112 14 16 18 Part 10 463 10 10 463 11 10 463 12 10 463 13 10 463 14 10 463 15 10 463 16 Part 26 524 01 26 525 01 26 526 01 26 524 02 26 525 02 26 526 02 26 524 03 26 525 03 26 526 03 26 524 04 26 525 04 26 526 04 26 524 05 26 525 05 26 526 05 26 524 06 26 525 06 26 526 06 26 524 07 26 525 07 26 526 07 26 524 08 26 525 08 26 526 08 26 524 09 26 525 09 26 526 09 26 524 10 26 525 10 26 526 10 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Reference Information A 5 Reference Information cont d Button Labels Figure A 1 provides blank button labels If desired photo
9. a Speakers Ne A Ea p Extron VTTO001 Twisted Extron Pair Transmitter Laptop TP T 15HD A Twisted Pair Sound System Transmitter 2 System aon Control Extron Twisted TPX 88 A e Dr Pair Receiver Twisted Pair a gt Extron VTROO1 Twisted 2 Es gt R S Stereo Audio Pair Receiver Extron S TP T 15HD A Twisted Pair an Transmitter BEDE Ze A Stereo Twisted Pair d Audio a Receiver ae K LCD Projector 2 Presenters TP R15HD A N aa Twisted Pair q Receiver Y LCD Projector 1 Figure 1 1 Typical TPX 88 A matrix switcher application The TPX 88 switchers support I O grouping a feature that lets you virtually divide the matrix into up to four smaller sub switchers making installation and control easier O grouping allows you to separate different signal types to avoid connecting signal types from different incompatible transmitter receiver families The TPX matrix switchers are housed in rack mountable 1U high 17 wide metal enclosures The appropriate rack mounting kitis included with each switcher allowing you to mount the switcher in a standard 19 rack Each model has an internal 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 25 watts auto switchable power supply that provides worldwide power compatibility Meng Many twisted pair transmitters and receivers have the ability for one component of the pair to provide power for the other suc
10. Foo gt Ss Extron Electronics s a INTERFACING SWITCHING AND DISTRIBUTION euro User s Manual AUDIO PRESET TPX 88 and TPX 88 A Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher with Local Audio Outputs 68 733 01 Rev C 12 05 Precautions Safety Instructions English d This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature provided with the equipment This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock Caution Read Instructions Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using the equipment Retain Instructions The safety instructions should be kept for future reference Follow Warnings Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the equipment or in the user information Avoid Attachments Do not use tools or attachments that are not recommended by the equipment manufacturer because they may be hazardous Consignes de S curit Francais Cesymbole sert avertir l utilisateur que la documentation fournie avec le mat riel contient des instructions importantes concernant l exploitation et la maintenance r paration A Ce symbole sert avertir l utilisateur de la pr sence dans le bo tier de l appareil de tensions dangereuses non isol es posant des risqu
11. Increase volume by 2 Example 1 V Out01eVol52 1 Audio output 1 level incremented from 50 to 52 Decrease volume ma V Outa e Volk7 4 Decrease volume by 2 Example 1 V Out01eVol50 Audio output 1 level incremented from 52 to 50 Read output volume bah a Example V Vol50 Audio output 1 level is 50 Audio mute commands Audio mute ak z Amtx3 1 J Mute output K3 audio audio off Example 3312 Amt03 4 Mute output 3 audio Audio unmute s 0Z AmtK3 0 4 Unmute output K3 audio audio on Read audio mute Kaz xs LI 1 mute on 0 mute off Global audio mute rz Amtld Mute all audio outputs The front panel Mute All LED lights Global audio unmute OZ Amt Unmute all audio outputs The front panel Mute All LED goes out 4 6 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Programmer s Guide Command response table for SIS commands Cont d Command ASCII Command Response Additional description host to switcher switcher to host I O Grouping Meni The group that is assigned al must be 0 not grouped 1 2 3 or 4 Write input grouping Esejrxe bat ba Grlu Each o9 entry is the group number assigned to an input position starting from input 1 Example Esc 140234133 Gril Input 1 Group 4 Input 2 Group 0 not grouped Input 7 Group 3 Input 8 Group 3 Write output grouping Esc bal af Grou Each x9 entry is the group number assigned to an output position starting from output 1 Rea
12. Preset button and LED The Preset button saves a configuration as a preset or recalls and makes active a previously defined preset The Preset LED indicates save mode when it is blinking and recall mode when it lights steadily Enter button The Enter button saves changes when you set up a new configuration To create a simple configuration e TPX 88 A only specify video audio or both see the I O button and the Video and Audio LEDs e Press the desired input button e Press the desired output buttons e Press the Enter button View button and LED The View button selects a view only mode that allows the display of the current configurations The view only mode helps prevent changing configurations by accident When lit the View LED indicates that the switcher is in view only mode In view only mode pressing any input button or output button lights the buttons for the input and all outputs that are a part of that set of ties Pressing the button for any unassigned output lights only the buttons for all of the unassigned outputs No input button is lit Esc button The Esc button cancels operations or selections in progress and resets the front panel button indicators The Esc button does not reset the current configuration or any presets On the TPX 88 A the Esc button does not reset the video and or audio selection or any audio gain or attenuation settings TPX 88 Matrix Switchers e Operat
13. too large E10 Invalid command E11 Invalid preset number too large E12 Invalid output number too large E13 Invalid value out of range E14 Illegal command for this configuration E17 Timeout only caused by direct write of global presets TPX 88 Matrix Switchers e Programmer s Guide 4 3 Programmer s Guide cont d Using the Command Response Table The command response table begins on page 4 5 Lower case letters are acceptable in the command field except where indicated for the gain and attenuation commands The table below shows the hexadecimal equivalent of each ASCII command amp 2a 28 29 i I ER 30 1 31 6 7 BA 8 38 9 39 gt BR 40 A 41 F G 47 H 48 I 49 N O 4F P 50 SH V W 57 X A Bel BE f 66 g 67 n 6E o 6F v 76 w 77 Symbols are used throughout the table to represent variables in the command response fields Command and response examples are shown throughout the table Symbol Definitions Carriage return line feed Carriage return no line feed e Space Nou Input and output numbers in commands may be entered as either 1 digit 2 digit or 3 digit numbers All input and output numbers are reported as 2 digit numbers in the response Pa Input number 01 08 K Input number for tie 00 08 O disconnected K Output number 01 08 xa Numeric dB value 18 to 24 43 steps of gain or attenuation ks
14. 26 Press the button to select view mode E The View LED lights when view mode is selected 1 1 N N P P U u T T o o U u T T P P U U T T The buttons for all untied outputs button light until you select an input The lit indications indicate the untied outputs after performing example 1 example 2 and example 3b Figure 3 26 Select view mode A tie can also be viewed by selecting a tied output To demonstrate this note the number of an output button that is lit and then press and release the output button for an untied unlit or background illumination output Observe that all of the untied outputs light Then press the output button noted previously and observe that the selected output button and the tied input button input 5 light 3 Press and release the input 5 button figure 3 27 Press and release the input 5 button The button lights J i gt R El 3 OO The output buttons for outputs that are not tied to input 5 are either unlit or background illuminated The output buttons for outputs that are tied to input 5 light Figure 3 27 Select an input 3 16 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation 5 Press and release the View button to exit view mode figure 3 28 1 I N N P P u uU T T Press the View button i o to exit view mode Y U T T lt gt input and output buttons return to unlit or background illumination VIEW The View LED goes out Figure 3 28 Press th
15. 6 so the TPX 88 switches this audio The TPX 88 cannot output the audio locally or break it away The TPX 88 A switches and processes wire pair 3 and 6 o The TPX 88 A switches and processes the proprietary digital audio link that is associated with the TP transmitter receiver family which is carried on wire pair 3 and 6 Cable testing No Systems that use Extron s skew free UTP cable do not need to be tested for skew To ensure proper cable termination each transmission cable system that uses CAT 5 cable should be tested Testing the cable between the RJ 45 connections at the transmitter and TPX 88 transmitter cable system and between the TPX 88 and the receiver receiver cable system gives the most accurate indications of cable problems There are two varieties of cable runs simple runs in which a single cable is terminated only at the transmitter TPX 88 and receiver and complex runs which can include patch bays and multiple terminations and lengths of cable In either case the entire transmitter cabling system and receiver cabling system should be tested A complete test measures cable length and tests the wire map attenuation NEXT PSNEXT ELFEXT PSELFEXT return loss ACR and PSACR All of these tests are critical for digital data transfer but not for analog video While all of these tests are important indicators of the quality of the cable termination the most critical testing parameters for video transfer are wire m
16. A Request part number XX XXX XX el See appendix A for part s Example 60 542 01 4 TPX 88 A part is 60 542 01 Query firmware version X12 I Example 1 231 The installed firmware version is 1 23 sample value only 4 8 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers e Programmer s Guide Chapter Five Matrix Software Matrix Switchers Control Program Button Label Generator Matrix Software 5 2 Two software programs accompany the TPX 88 switchers The Extron Matrix Switcher Control Program Extron part 29 015 01 which communicates with the switcher via the RS 232 RS 422 port provides an easy way for you to set up ties and sets of ties iech The TPX switcher can communicate using either the RS 232 or RS 422 serial communication protocol The protocol is DIP switch selectable See chapter 2 Installation to configure the DIP switches The Extron Button Label Generator which allows you to design and print labels for the TPX switcher s front panel buttons Both programs are compatible with Windows 95 98 Windows NT Windows ME and Windows 2000 Updates to these programs can be downloaded from the Extron Web site http www extron com Matrix Switchers Control Program Installing the software The program is contained on a set of 3 5 inch diskettes and you should load and run the program from the hard drive To install the program from the floppy disk to the hard drive run Setup exe from the floppy disk and follo
17. Audio gain 0 24 1 dB step xs Audio attenuation 1 18 1 dB step Kl Volume adjustment range 0 to 100 xe Mute executive mode 0 off 1 on ks Group for I O grouping 1 through 4 groups 0 no group Ko Global preset 16 maximum 0 current configuration kn Video audio mute 0 no mutes 2 audio mute kie Controller firmware version number to second decimal place 4 4 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers e Programmer s Guide Command Response Table for SIS Commands Command ASCII Command Response Additional description host to switcher switcher to host Create ties dech 1 Commands can be made back to back with no spaces For example 1 1 02 02 amp 003 003 4 6 2 The quick multiple tie and tie input to all output commands activate all I O switches simultaneously 3 The TPX supports 1 2 and 3 digit numeric entries 1 1 02 02 or 001 001 Tie input x2 to output x3 video V h K3 Outlx3 e In x2 e All Tie input X2 s video and audio and audio A to output xa Example 1 31 Out03 eIn01 All Tie input 1 V amp A to output 3 Tie input x2 to output X3 video only h amp Out X3 e In x2 Vid a Audio breakaway Example see Note 8 4 amp Out04eIn08e Vid 4 Tie input 8 video to output 4 Tie input x2 to output K3 video only x2 x3 Qutlx3 eIn x2 e Vid Audio breakaway Example see Note 7 5 Out05eIn07e Vid Tie input 7 video to output 5 The 6 tie command and the tie command ca
18. Example Esd VM 0e0 0 0e2e0e0e0eMut l Output 5 audio is muted All other outputs are unmuted View global preset configuration Esc X10 VC lt kz e x2 X2 o x2 o xa e x2 o Ra e x2 5 0 Vido xa 0 X2 20 XZ e o xZPoAud I Show preset X10 s configuration Show the video input tied to each output and then the audio input tied to each output Response description input E tied to output O 1 e E tied to O 2 1 tied to O 8e Videl tied to Cie D tied to O 8e Aud l Example Esd4VC lt input 6 video tied to output 2 no tied video input audio input 8 tied to output 5 Response tied input 03 06 03 04 04 02 02 00sVidl 03 06 08 08 08 04 0400 Aude Output 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 i 27 30 55 16 87 38 Each position shown in the response is an output left output 1 right output 8 The number in each position is the input that is tied to that output Video Input 2 is tied to outputs 6 and 7 input 3 is tied to outputs 1 and 3 input 4 is tied to outputs 4 and 5 input 6 is tied to output 2 No input is tied to output 8 Audio Input 3 is tied to outputs 1 and 3 input 4 is tied to outputs 6 and 7 input 3 is tied to output 2 and input 8 is tied to outputs 4 and 5 No input is tied to output 8 Information requests Information request V xz X x3 e A x2 X x3 I Vhe xXfx3 V size A X2 X X3 A Size Example I V08X08e A08X08 1 8 video and 8 audio inputs by 8 video and 8 audio outputs TPX 88
19. Preset9 Preset10 Preset11 Preset12 Preset13 Preset14 Preset15 Preset 16 Unlit input buttons indicate no preset is assigned to those location Recalling an unlit preset clears all ties E PRESET O ACUACO acuz 1 N P U T o U T P U T Figure 3 32 Select recall preset mode 3 18 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation 3 Press and release the Input 1 button figure 3 33 Press and release the input 1 button to select preset 1 The button blinks red Any other buttons with stored presets return to unlit or background illumination R L Preset2 Preset3 Preset4 Preset5 Preset6 Preset7 Preset8 ENTER The Enter button blinks to indicate the need to recall the preset ACTUACO SF AER ACTUZ Preset9 Preset10 Preset11 Preset12 Preset13 Preset14 Preset15 Preset 16 Blinking button at A NEM G Blinking LED Figure 3 33 Select the preset 4 Press and release the Enter button figure 3 34 The configuration stored in memory location 1 is now the current configuration and can be viewed in the view only mode see example 4 Press the Enter button to recall the preset PRESET GE H input and output buttons return to unlit or background illumination ENTER The Enter LED returns to unlit The Preset LED returns to unlit ACUACO ACUZ 1 N P U T o U T P U T Figure 3 34 Press the Enter button TPX 88 Matrix Switchers e Operation 3 19 Operation cont
20. Press and release the desired input Press and release an input button The button lights The buttons for all tied outputs light The buttons for all untied outputs are unlit 3 Press and release the View button to exit view mode Save or recall a preset 1 Save a preset Press and hold the Preset button for 2 seconds Recall a preset Press and release the Preset button Co Save a 2 seconds preset O PRESET Press and hold PRESET Preset LED blinks E Recall a preset PRESET Press and release PRESET Preset LED lights Press and release the desired input or output button Press and release the input 1 button to select preset 1 The button blinks Preset2 Preset 3 TAE The Enter button blinks to indicate the need to save or recall the preset Preset9 Preset10 Preset 11 Press and release the Enter button QS 2 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Quick Start Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction oo cccssssessessseseesesesnessesussnssnseseeseesesssnssseanesneansaneenes 1 1 About the TPX 88 Manual nono coronar rro norris 1 2 About the TP A V System ccicociococccocoocccoconccccocnconocconorocnrnnr corno 1 2 Trcable advantages ui ia 1 2 Transmision dista GES asm A Tra 1 5 About Both TPX Switcher models A 1 6 About the TPX 88 A Switchers snnsnnnnsnesrinsresiesresrrsnrarenresrenrenrerenrnnnnnrenrenrenrene 1 7 ell 1 8 Chapter 2 Installation 00 00
21. Title Worksheet Example Video Audio Fill in the preset number use colors or dashes etc to make connecting lines Indicate if the configuration is for Video Audio or both Figure 3 49 Worksheet example 3 Test configuration TPX 88 Matrix Switchers e Operation 3 29 Operation cont d 3 30 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation uloq 10 olpny oapi 10 SI UOeINGYUOS ay Byed pU Soul Guqosuu09 SyEW 0 2 8 SOUSEP JO elo SN pue Jequunu jess d y U IL DD A 08PIA LL Asa suoneunsap 1ndjino ey le Lol te ey Le Ee LE ey ley Le EJ Lo Ley e LE sanos indu J994SA10M UORREJNGIJUOJ 3 31 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation Operation cont d 3 32 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation o tur Chapter Four Programmer s Guide Host to Switcher Instructions Switcher Initiated Messages Switcher Error Responses Using the Command Response Table Command Response Table for SIS Commands Programmer s Guide The switcher s rear panel 3 5 mm 5 pole captive screw connector figure 4 1 can be connected to the RS 232 or RS 422 serial port output of a host device such as a computer running the HyperTerminal utility an RS 232 capable PDA or a control system This connection makes software control of the switcher possible Pin RS 232 Function RS 422 Function ox x lt Se Gnd Gnd Signal ground Gnd Signal ground E TX Notused TX Transmit data A a E TX T
22. and release the Enter button figure 3 12 The current configuration is now video input 5 tied to video output 1 output 3 output 4 and output 8 and TPX 88 A only audio input 5 tied to audio output 3 output 4 and output 8 1 2 3 4 5 e 7 18 u 6 05 input and output buttons return to unlit or background illumination ENTER The Enter LED goes out Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change HERE acuz 1 N P U T o U T P U T Figure 3 12 Press the Enter button Example 3a Removing an audio tie from a set of ties TPX 88 A only Mi This example can be performed on a TPX 88 A only The following steps show an example in which an existing audio tie is removed from the current configuration Where an explanation is helpful the steps show the front panel indications that result from your action dech This example assumes that you have performed example 1 and example 2 1 Press and release the Esc button 2 To select audio only for the tie if necessary press and release the I O button until only the audio LED lights figure 3 13 vo maaviDEO The video LED is unlit when video is deselected GAUDIO The audio LED lights red when audio is selected Press the button to cycle gt C through the selections Figure 3 13 Select audio only 3 10 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation 3 Press and release the input 5 button figure 3 14 Press and release th
23. be done via front panel control or under RS 232 RS 422 remote control Noya Audio from a transmitter in the MTP family cannot be broken away Operational flexibility Operations such as input output selection setting of presets and adjustment of audio output levels TPX 88 A only can be performed on the front panel or over the RS 232 RS 422 link The RS 232 RS 422 link allows remote control via a PC or control system e Front Panel Controller The TPX front panel controller feature supports touch of a button input and output selection preset creation and selection and TPX 88 A only audio output volume control The front panel features large positive touch illuminated input and output pushbuttons that can be labeled with text or graphics e Windows based control program For RS 232 RS 422 remote control from a PC Extron includes its Windows based control software with every matrix switcher The control program provides a versatile range of operational options with its graphical interface and drag and drop point and click operation The Windows based control program also has an emulation mode that lets you create a switcher configuration file at the home office and then download it for use by the switcher on site e Simple Instruction Set SIS The remote control protocol uses Extron s SIS for easy programming and operation e Remote control The matrix switchers are remote controllable using the MCP 1000 master
24. connect to as many as eight compatible twisted pair transmitters for input and twisted pair receivers for output The TPX 88 A has output connections for eight local audio outputs See the tables on page 1 3 and page 1 4 for audio compatibility Figure 2 2 shows the rear panel of a TPX 88 A twisted pair matrix switcher dech The rear panel of the TPX 88 has most of the same features as the TPX 88 A but without the local audio connectors e LLL UI LLL LLT CELLET E GER CH SEES NECIE OUTPUTS LU HILL ET ST A gw e JAJ A a ira E s p Figure 2 2 TPX 88 A twisted pair matrix switcher with audio Ale Do not connect this device to a computer data or telecommunications network Neji RJ 45 termination must comply with the TIA EIA T 568A or TIA EIA T 568B wiring standards for all connections O Inputs connectors Connect one end of a TP cable to each of these RJ 45 female connectors Connect the other end of each cable to a compatible twisted pair transmitter See Termination of TP cable in this chapter O Outputs connectors Connect one end of a TP cable to each of these RJ 45 female connectors Connect the other end of each cable to a compatible twisted pair receiver See Termination of TP cable in this chapter Neji Extron skew free A V cable is recommended for all applications CAT 5 and CAT 6 cable can be used for TP and VTT trans
25. control panel and any combination of MCP 1000 slave control panels and or MKP 1000 slave control keypads The remote control devices are easy to use and provide tactile buttons for quick selection Each MCP 1000 can be used for one touch switching for a particular output and selecting global presets Each MKP 1000 dedicated to an output can be used to select a different input for that output or to select a preset Labeling Extron s label software ships with every Extron matrix switcher You can create labels to place in the front panel I O buttons with names alphanumeric characters or color bitmaps for easy and intuitive input and output selection Alternatively labels can be made with any Brother P Touch or comparable labeler TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Introduction 1 9 Introduction cont d Global memory presets 16 global memory presets are a time saving feature that lets you set up and store input output configurations in advance and then recall those configurations when needed with a few simple steps I O grouping Allows the matrix to be virtually divided into up to four smaller sub switchers making installation and control easier I O grouping allows specific outputs such as those for a specific family of twisted pair receivers with a specific signal format to be grouped together Switching between I O groups is not possible from the front panel Rack mount Rack mountable in any conventional 19 wide rack Fr
26. conventional coaxial cable The similarity in NVP means that when all transmitter cables systems use the same cable type and are approximately equal in length by adding an additional length of coax equal to the length of pair skew placed on the receiver s output you can equalize the effects of pair skew figure 2 4 If UTP cable test measurement cannot be done pair skew can still be equalized assuming that all of the transmitter cable systems are equal by viewing a crosshatch test pattern with a critical eye Examine the test pattern for loss of horizontal registration and through a process of trial and error equalize any pair skew with coax extensions on the red green and or blue outputs Extron skew compensation coax cables are available in lengths of 2 through 20 feet see Appendix A for part numbers TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Installation IF cable measurement of all cables indicates that the pair with wires 1 and 2 is three feet shorter than the other signals total for all cables TPX88 A PC Computer GAT 6 TP Cable THEN insert a three foot r A extension cable to equalize UTP skew for red video LCD Projector Figure 2 4 Pair skew equalization Audio outputs connectors TPX 88 A only The Audio Outputs connectors are 3 5 mm 5 pole captive screw connectors that output unamplified line level audio The local audio outputs follow the RJ 45 outputs that is if input 6 is
27. d Viewing and adjusting the input audio level TPX 88 A only On the TPX 88 A the audio level of each input can be displayed and adjusted through a range of 18 dB to 24 dB to ensure that there is no noticeable volume difference among sources The audio level can be adjusted from the front panel or under RS 232 RS 422 control Mou The input level adjustment does not affect the audio portion of the twisted pair link output on RJ 45 connectors Mou The input level adjustment will not work for an input whose tied local output is muted If one or more local outputs are muted press the Mute All button once or twice as necessary to turn off the Mute All LED 1 Press and hold the I O button until the Audio LED begins to blink red then release the I O button 2 Press and release an input button to select an input The output buttons display audio level and polarity or for the selected input Green output buttons indicate a gain audio level and red buttons indicate an attenuation level 3 Rotate the volume knob to increase and decrease the audio level 4 Press and release the I O button to save the setting and exit the audio display and adjustment mode The Audio LED returns to unlit dech There is one audio level setting per input The audio level setting is shared by the left and right audio inputs e The audio level settings are stored in non volatile memory When power is removed and restored the audio level set
28. file 2 Connect the PC to the TPX switcher via the switcher s RS 232 RS 422 port 3 Start the Matrix Switcher Control Program See Using the software steps 1 and 2 starting on page 5 2 4 Click the mouse on Tools gt Update Firmware An open file window figure 5 3 appears a we My Network P Files of type Hex Files hex RETE Figure 5 3 Open window 5 Navigate to the folder where you saved the firmware upgrade file Select the file eyes Valid firmware upgrade files must have the file extension hex Any other file extension is not a firmware upgrade 6 Click the mouse on the Open button A status window which shows the progress of the upload appears The file s upload to the TPX switcher may take a few minutes 5 4 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Matrix Software Windows buttons drop boxes and trash The buttons drop boxes and trash can on the right side of the program window perform the following functions gt Power Unavailable for TPX switchers because the switcher power HE cannot be controlled via software Executive o e Executive mode Allows you to lock out front panel operations except for the view only mode functions Presets menu Displays a list of up to 16 global presets You can select a preset from the list to display it in the window and either activate it Go or delete it Delete PRESETS EEE Go Activates the selected preset as the cur
29. grouping I O grouping is an RS 232 RS 422 controlled feature that allows you to subdivide the front panel control of the matrix into up to four smaller functional sub switchers Inputs and outputs can be assigned to one of four groups figure 3 4 or not assigned to any group Once assigned to a group inputs and outputs can only be tied within that group from the front panel For example a front panel operator cannot tie an input that is assigned to group 1 to an output that is assigned to group 2 Ungrouped inputs and outputs can be switched to outputs and inputs in any group Computer 1 USP 405 2 input 3 output RGBHV matrix 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 24 3 4 5 6 7 18 4evico cvz 4evico cvz Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 ae o Computer 2 3 input 2 output 3 input 3 output a fron Or MTP composite matrix MTP S video matrix USP 405 a Input Input BBk dk a sikis EC JEGO Camera 1 123 i Monitor 456 DVS 406 2 Output EEE Output em S Group 1 Group 2 Camera 3 L Monitor Monitor Figure 3 4 I O grouping of compatible twisted pair transmitter receiver pairs Thel O groups can be set up only by using the RS 232 RS 422 port and either the SIS or the Windows control program see chapter 4 Programmer s Guide and chapter 5 Matrix
30. has occurred Rprnn y The switcher initiates the Rpr message when a memory preset has been recalled from the front panel nn is the preset number Sprnn y The switcher initiates the Spr message when a memory preset has been saved from the front panel nn is the preset number Innn Audxx y The switcher initiates the Aud message when a front panel audio level operation has occurred nn is the input number and xx is the dB level 4 2 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers e Programmer s Guide Outnn Volxx I The switcher initiates the Aud message when a front panel audio volume level operation has occurred nn is the output number and xx is the volume level Exen 41 The switcher initiates the Exe message when executive mode is toggled on or off from the front panel n is the executive mode status 1 on 0 off Amtn y The switcher initiates the Amt message when audio mute is toggled on or off for all local audio outputs from the front panel n is the mute status 1 on muted 0 off unmuted Switcher Error Responses When the switcher receives an SIS command and determines that it is valid it performs the command and sends a response to the host device If the switcher is unable to perform the command because the command is invalid or contains invalid parameters the switcher returns an error response to the host The error response codes are E01 Invalid input channel number
31. non volatile memory When you cycle power muted outputs remain muted Voy Individual audio outputs can be muted under RS 232 RS 422 control only See chapter 4 Programmer s Guide and chapter 5 Matrix Software for details Front panel security lockout executive mode The front panel security lockout limits the operation of the TPX matrix switcher from the front panel When the switcher is locked all of the front panel functions are disabled except for the view only mode functions See Viewing a configuration on page 3 13 Other than in view only mode if the user pushes a front panel button when the switcher is locked the button blinks twice and the switcher does not otherwise respond to the user s front panel operations To toggle the front panel lock on or off press and hold the Enter and Esc buttons for approximately three seconds figure 3 44 The Enter LED blinks to indicate the lock s state change Release the Enter and Esc buttons To toggle the front panel lock state again press and hold the Enter and Esc buttons again Press and hold the Enter and Esc buttons simultaneously to toggle the front panel lock on or ENTER ESC k seconds The Enter LED blinksto Si indicate the state change Release the buttons ENTER ESC ett Blinking LED Figure 3 44 Toggle the front panel lock on or off TPX 88 Matrix Switchers e Operation 3 25 Operation cont d System reset to factory defaults To reset the
32. output button and the tied input button input 5 light 3 To select both video and audio for viewing if necessary press and release the I O button until the LEDs light figure 3 21 Observe the indications shown in figure 3 20 1 0 CZVvDEO The video LED lights green when video is selected EJJAUDIO The audio LED lights red when audio is selected Press the button to cycle GD through the selections Figure 3 21 Select video and audio 4 Press and release the input 5 button figure 3 22 The input 5 button lights amber Press and release the input 5 button The button lights amber to indicate that the video and audio ties will be shown 1 N P u T o U T P U T ACUACO ACUZ Green Amber The output buttons for outputs that are not tied to input 5 are either unlit or background illuminated The output buttons for outputs that are tied to input 5 light the appropriate color Amber for audio and video ties audio follow Green for video ties audio breakaway Red for audio ties audio breakaway Figure 3 22 Select an input 3 14 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation 5 Press and release the I O button to deselect audio figure 3 23 Press the button to deselect audio ACUACO ACUZ ACUACO ACUZ Green Green Green Green The output buttons for outputs that do not have video ties to input 5 are either unlit or background illuminated The output buttons for outputs that are tied to
33. standard IEC power cord into this connector to connect the switcher to a 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz power source Termination of TP cable Figure 2 3 details the recommended termination of TP cables for the compatible twisted pair transmitters and receivers in accordance with the TIA EIA T 568A or TIA EIA T 568B wiring standards TP and VTT transmitters and receivers 568 A 568 B RGBHV and Composite video wire color wire color audio signal and audio signal 1 White green White orange Red V sync side Clip Down _ D Je Jee aos 12345678 7 White brown White brown Blue H sync No signal 8 Brown Brown Blue H sync No signal MTP transmitters and receivers 568A 568B Composite Wire Wire video MTP S video RGB video i color signal MTP signal MTP signal 1 White White Red E Red 2 Green Orange Video Luma Y V Sync Mono audio 3 White White or RS 232 orange green MTP 15HD only RJ 45 connector Aldi Cr 0 8 udio roma opo pie fep lo S White White Audio Chroma C 8 Pairs 1 amp 2 Mono audio or RS 232 386 485 7 amp 8 Orange Green MTP 15HD only White White Audio iori Blue Audio iariaht Blue epen om see Fos The TPX 88 A switches wire pair 3 and 6 The TPX 88 does not switch wire pair 3 and 6 Audio or serial data from an RGB video MTP is incompatible with both TPX models They cannot be switched Neji f you are usin
34. tied to output 1 then audio output 1 is the input 6 audio Connect audio devices such as an audio amplifier or powered speakers See figure 2 5 to properly wire an output connector Tip See caution Sleeve Tip See caution Tip Ring Sleeve s Unbalanced Output Balanced Output Figure 2 5 Captive screw connector wiring for audio output LOU Connect the sleeve to ground Gnd Connecting the sleeve to a negative terminal will damage the audio output circuits The audio level for each input can be can be individually set using the front panel or under RS 232 RS 422 control to ensure that the output level does not vary from input to input See chapter 3 Operation chapter 4 Programmer s Guide and chapter 5 Switcher Software for details By default the audio output follows the video switch Audio breakaway which can be commanded via the front panel or under RS 232 RS 422 control allows you to select from any one of the audio input sources See chapter 3 Operation chapter 4 Programmer s Guide and chapter 5 Switcher Software for details TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Installation 2 7 Installation cont d 2 8 When making connections for the TPX 88 A from existing audio cables see figure 2 6 A mono audio connector consists of the tip and sleeve A stereo audio connector consists of the tip ring and sleeve The ring tip and sleeve wires are also shown on the captive screw audio output connector diagr
35. to the left on the display Pair skew can be measured with test equipment UTP cable test equipment measures and reports wire pair length In certain circumstances the report on the various pair lengths can be used in equalizing pair skew If test equipment is not available skew can be identified by viewing a crosshatch test pattern with a critical eye to determine if either the red green or blue video image leads appears to the left of the other two video images For best results when using CAT 5 cable in A V applications pair skew needs to be equalized Extron suggests several ways to equalized the pair skew as follows Men The design of Extron s Skew Free A V UTP cable minimizes pair skew to the point that equalization is not required Noi I there are different cable types and or big differences in input cable length skew compensation will not work Equalizing pair skew with Skew Equalizers Try using the following methods to minimize or eliminate pair skew e If using MTP 15HD RGB video receivers switch to SEQ versions of the receivers e Install separate SEQ 100 15HD or SEQ 100 BNC Skew Equalizers on the receivers video outputs and adjust the skew for the leading video image Equalizing pair skew with skew compensation cables The nominal velocity of propagation NVP the speed at which the signal travels on the transmission line measured as a percentage of the speed of light of TP cable is very close to that of
36. 000 slave unit to the MCP 1000 master unit Refer to the connected device s manual for details See chapter 4 Programmer s Guide for definitions of the SIS commands and chapter 5 Matrix Software for details on how to install and use the control software TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Installation 2 TPX 88 Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers Chapter Three Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators Operations Troubleshooting Worksheets Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators The front panel controls figure 3 1 are grouped into four sets The input and output buttons are grouped on the left side of the control panel The control buttons are grouped in the middle of the panel On the TPX 88 A only the input output I O selection button and audio controls are grouped on the right side of the panel Mou The TPX 88 is identical to the TPX 88 A with the exception that it does not have I O selection or audio controls These controls are marked with an asterisk in figure 3 1 Extron Figure 3 1 TPX 88 A front panel Definitions The following terms which apply to Extron matrix switchers are used throughout this manual Tie An input to output connection Set of ties An input tied to two or more outputs An output can never be tied to more than one input Configuration Consists of one or more ties or one or more se
37. 2 1 Mounting the Switcher eee 2 2 Cabling and Rear Panel Views 2 3 Termination Of TP Cable da 2 4 Cable teL a Braid wii ki R A a a eee 2 5 Equalizing pair skew with Skew Equalizers aaa aaa aaa aaa aaa aaaa nn 2 6 Equalizing pair skew with skew compensation Cales 2 6 Audio outputs connectors TPX 88 A only cocooccccocccnocccinoninanannnnancnonanonancnnnnnnnann nc nancnnnnnnnns 2 7 Remote port configuration sassanida a zaawan AANA 2 8 Chapter 3 Operation Gao AE RAGE 3 1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators eueueuesee aaa 3 2 Def dodo 3 2 Input and output buttons eeee eee eee eee eee aaa aaa aaa rn nn r nn rra 3 2 Control ell LEET 3 3 O controls TPX 88 A ONY ya A GER aa 3 4 Audio controls TPX 88 A only eee seann aaa zaawan aaa aaa aaa aaa asinaaca 3 4 BUCCONI CONS acia adidas 3 5 o A 3 5 ue UE 3 5 O groupi dez waz ai WEW Sei see A oe ea A ie eee 3 6 Creating a configuration ENNEN 3 7 Example 1 Creating a set of video and audio es 3 8 Example 2 Adding a tie to a set of video and audio tieS euuesuaa aaa nanan inna 3 9 Example 3a Removing an audio tie from a set of ties TPX 88 A only 111111112 3 10 Example 3b Removing a tie from a set of ties TPX 88 only 3 12 Viewing a configuration eshesi narnii aaa aaa aaa aaa aaa aaa eaa raid A EA 3 13 Example 4a Viewing ties TPX 88 A only 3 13 Example 4b Viewing ties TPX 88 only
38. 4 Press and release the output 3 output 4 and output 8 buttons figure 3 7 No The entire set of ties can be canceled at this point by pressing and releasing the Esc button The Esc button flashes once Gariel zl 6 O ENTER The Enter LED blinks to indicated the need to push the Enter button to create the potential tie ACUACO ACTUZ HERE ACUZ KZ 7 Press and release the output 3 4 and 8 buttons The buttons blink amber to indicate that the selected video and audio input will be tied to these outputs vir S 7 Blinking button zi Blinking LED 4 p AA TER Figure 3 7 Select the outputs TPX 88 Matrix Switchers e Operation 5 Press and release the Enter button figure 3 8 The current configuration is now defined as video and audio TPX 88 A only input 5 tied to video and audio output 3 output 4 and output 8 Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change A CUACO ACUZ 1 N P U T o U T P U T En 00 input and output buttons return to unlit or background illumination ENTER The Enter LED goes out Figure 3 8 Press the Enter button Example 2 Adding a tie to a set of video and audio ties The following steps show an example in which a new video tie is added to the current configuration Where an explanation is helpful the steps show the front panel indications that result from your action dech This example assumes that y
39. Figure 3 39 Select audio view and adjust mode 3 Press and release the output 7 button figure 3 40 The input buttons display the selected output s audio volume level Each lit input button indicates up to 14 percent of the total input volume is applied to the output Each unlit or background illuminated input button indicates 1 dB to 7 dB of attenuation is applied to the output In this example the green input buttons indicate that the switcher is outputting approximately 28 percent of the applied audio input The unlit input buttons indicate an audio volume attenuation of approximately 42 dB 14 28 4cv4co ACTUZ 1 N P U T o U Li P U T Press and release the output 1 button The button lights to indicate that the output 1 audio is selected Unlit Lit up to 7 dB of attenuation up to 14 of input signal output Figure 3 40 Select an output TPX 88 Matrix Switchers e Operation 3 23 Operation cont d 4 Slowly rotate the volume knob clockwise figure 3 41 Note the output button indication changes that occur as you rotate the knob flach Turn the volume knob slowly The encoder will not reliably recognize the level change if you turn the knob too quickly Figure 3 41 shows the result of increasing the audio volume level by a total of up to 56 percent The input buttons display the selected output s audio volume level Each lit input button indicates up to 14 percent of the total input volu
40. Optional Optional Optional MTP RL 15HD A SEQ Optional Optional Optional MTP R 15HD RS Optional Optional Optional MTP RL 15HD RS Optional Optional Optional MTP RL 15HD RS SEQ Optional Optional Optional MTP RSV Yes MTPRSVA Yes MTP RSV ARCA MTP RCV MTP R AV MTP R AV RCA Receivers VTT001CM Transmitter VTT001 AAP IN1404XT VTR001CM VTROO1 AAP MTP transmits or receives audio but the TPX 88 and TPX 88 A cannot switch this TP device s audio t The TPX 88 and TPX 88 A switch the audio but cannot process it or output it locally Receiver 1 4 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Introduction Transmission distances The minimum reliable transmission distance between transmitters and receivers is 50 feet for most models The maximum distance is determined by the output frequency resolution and the transmitter receiver family The table below lists the recommended maximum transmission distances for most transmitter receiver families using Extron Enhanced Skew Free A V UTP cable terminated with CAT 5 rated connectors Ne Refer to each product s user manual to determine the ranges for that family of products Recommended transmission ranges at 60 Hz Video format Maximum ranges Composite video S video and component video and audio 800 245 m 1000 300 m 640 x 480 500 150 m 1000 300 m 800 x 600 400 120 m 800 245 m 1024 x 768 300 90 m
41. SIS CommandS 111111 4 5 Chapter 5 Matrix Software aaa anna aan 5 1 Matrix Switchers Control Program 5 2 Installing the software eeueeee aaa aaa aaa aaa aaa 5 2 Using the e ue 5 2 Firmware Upgrade ici dei de SHG MRR ee ds 5 4 Windows buttons drop boxes and trash cece ee cece tent e tenet eens eteee ete eeeeeeeeteeeeteaeetaas 5 5 Vulle ene E 5 5 Fd CUM EE 5 5 TOOIS MENU iia 5 5 Preferences Men isa a dida a Arde eee 5 6 Using emulation mode oe eee ce ne eee een conan nc nn nn eee eae aaa aaa narra rannncnn 5 7 Using the help E EE 5 7 Button Label Generator 5 8 leie hee TE 5 8 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Table of Contents Appendix A Reference Information n 1sessr11111sssrrrrritessrrrrrnsssssrrrrrenssenrren A 1 SPECIICAUON S ys cite A 2 Part Numbers cocineta iia A 4 Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher part NUMDerS eee aaa aaa aaa aaa aaa nei A 4 Optional acessories ery gei a AG AAAA RRT PAP EGER APA RADE A 4 CADIS aw A EE EE A 4 Button E Saisie eee ect dsl Aaaale A 6 Installing labels in the matrix auvitcherebuttons aaa aaa A 6 Button label Dlanke eee eee eee eee aaa aaa aaa aaa aaa aaa aa naknan aeaii A 7 68 733 01 Rev C ee E 1205 All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Table of Contents iii Table of Contents cont d iv TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Table of Contents lt
42. Software Ties between groups an input in group 1 tied to an output in group 2 can be created under RS 232 RS 422 control Presets can also be created under RS 232 RS 422 control that tie inputs and outputs across group boundaries These presets are selectable from the front panel Suggested applications for thel O grouping feature include Segregating specific twisted pair transmitter and receiver formats to prevent a transmission from one family of twisted pair transmitters from being inadvertently applied to a twisted pair receiver from an incompatible family See the table on page 1 3 and page 1 4 for twisted pair transmitter and receiver compatibility Segregating specific video formats to prevent an input in one video format from being inadvertently applied to an output device that supports another video format Segregating input and output devices that are in separate rooms Isolating video from being displayed on specific output devices for operational security reasons 3 6 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation The I O groups created under RS 232 RS 422 control can result in front panel indications that are different from indications when grouping is not used In the following paragraphs the effects of I O grouping on the front panel indications are included where applicable Creating a configuration The current configuration can be changed using the front panel buttons To change the current configuration do the
43. This happens when the switcher is accessing its flash memory and is normal 3 26 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation Troubleshooting This section gives recommendations on what to do if you have problems operating the TPX switcher 1 Ensure that all devices are plugged in and powered on The switcher is receiving power if one of the input LEDs is lit Ensure an active input is selected for output on the switcher Ensure that the proper signal format is supplied Check the cabling and make corrections as necessary g Ae N Call the Extron S Sales amp Technical Support Hotline if necessary Worksheets Rather than trying to remember the configuration for each preset use worksheets to record this information Make copies of the blank worksheet on page 3 31 and use one for each preset configuration Cross out all unused or inactive inputs and outputs If applicable use different colors for video and audio Worksheet example 1 System equipment Figure 3 47 shows a worksheet for a TPX 88 A in a fictional organization System hardware is annotated Input 6 has no connection so it has been crossed out Inputs include PCs a CD player cameras and a VTG 300 all connected through TP transmitters Output devices include monitors front and rear projectors a stereo and a VCR for recording presentations all connected through TP receivers The Extron VTG 300 video test generator connected to input 8 enables a video test patte
44. X Transmit data TX Transmit data RX Not used RX Receive data RX RX Receive data RX Receive data RS 232 RS 232 ll i RS 422 RS 232 i i i mi Settings Settings RS 422 RS 422 Figure 4 1 Remote connector pin arrangement Moi The TPX switcher can communicate using either the RS 232 or RS 422 serial communication protocol The protocol is DIP switch selectable See chapter 2 Installation to configure the DIP switches The protocol is 9600 baud 8 bit 1 stop bit no parity and no flow control Host to Switcher Instructions The switcher accepts SIS Simple Instruction Set commands through the RS 232 RS 422 port SIS commands consist of one or more characters per command field They do not require any special characters to begin or end the command character sequence Each switcher response to an SIS command ends with a carriage return and a line feed CR LF 4 which signals the end of the response character string A string is one or more characters Switcher Initiated Messages When a local event such as a front panel operation occurs the switcher responds by sending a message to the host The switcher initiated messages are listed below underlined c Copyright 2003 Extron Electronics TPX 88 Vx xx 4 The switcher initiates the copyright message when it is first powered on Vx xx is the firmware version number Qik 1 The switcher initiates the Qik message when a front panel switching operation
45. am figure 2 5 Tip Tip Ring Sleeve Sleeve RCA Connector 3 5 mm Stereo Plug Connector balanced Figure 2 6 Typical audio connectors Remote port configuration The Remote port is a 3 5 mm 5 pole captive screw connector for serial RS 232 RS 422 control of the TPX 88 Wire the connector as shown in figure 2 7 and connect a host device such as a computer touch panel control or RS 232 capable PDA Pin RS 232 Function RS 422 Function 2 x Ra x lt s Gnd Gnd Signal ground Gnd Signal ground O mae X Notused TX Transmit data l LI TX TX Transmit data TX Transmit data RX _ Not used RX Receive data RX RX Receive data RX Receive data RS 232 RS 232 ll i RS 422 RS 232 i i i Settings Settings RS 422 RS 422 Figure 2 7 Remote connector RS 422 implementation may vary between computers or controls systems Connect the control cable as shown in figure 2 7 If the serial communications link with the TPX switcher does not work try reversing the polarity of the TX and RX signal lines Set Remote Configuration DIP switches 1 and 2 either both down to select RS 422 serial control protocol or both up to select RS 232 DIP switch 3 should always be up If desired connect an MCP 1000 remote control panel master unit or MKP 2000 or MKP 3000 remote control panel to the switcher s Remote connector You can also connect an MKP 1000 remote keypad or MCP 1
46. ap T 568 A or T 568 B termination and pair length measurements The largest concern is equalization of skew between cable pairs Cable systems of 300 feet 91 meters or less should exhibit no transmission problems if they pass at least CAT 5e or preferably CAT 6 D5 channel certification testing TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Installation 2 5 Installation cont d 2 6 The Microtest OMNI SCANNER 2 performs comprehensive certification testing to the proposed CAT 6 standards Other manufacturers also make testing equipment The tests include advanced diagnostics for troubleshooting the cause and location of many cable and termination problems For simple installation testing the Microtest MICRO SCANNER PRO tests wire map and cable length including individual cable pair length The manufacturing process for network CAT 5 UTP cable leads to a condition called pair skew Skew exists between pairs when the physical length of one wire pair is different from another As the transmission cable length increases the amount of skew increases Skew affects the displayed image when the differential length between wire pairs exceeds 2 feet causing the timing of the red green and blue video signals to appear out of alignment horizontal registration errors A white vertical line on a black field can appear as individual red green and blue lines that are close together the signal transmitted on the shortest wire pair leads the other colors and appears
47. buttons return to unlit or background illumination ENTER The Enter LED goes out Figure 3 19 Press Enter 3 12 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation Viewing a configuration The current configuration can be viewed using the front panel buttons The view only mode prevents inadvertent changes to the current configuration To view the current configuration do the following 1 Press the Esc button to clear any input button indications output button indications or control button indications that may be on 2 Press and release the View button 3 TPX 88 A only Select video audio or both to view by pressing the I O button The Video and or Audio LEDs light to indicate that video and or audio are selected 4 Select the desired input or output whose ties you wish to view by pressing the input or output buttons NOTE To see all ties of the current configuration press and release each input and output button one at a time TPX 88 A only with the Video and Audio LEDs lit TPX 88 A only In view only mode you can view video and audio video only or audio only ties Pressing and releasing the Video and Audio buttons toggles each on and off When you enter view only mode the output buttons light for all outputs without ties Likewise when an output button for which there are no ties is pushed the output buttons turn on for all outputs without ties TPX 88 A only The output buttons colors indicate audio br
48. copy them or cut them out of the manual write button information in each button area as desired and put them in the switcher s input or output buttons windows Installing labels in the matrix switcher s buttons Use the following procedure to install new labels in the matrix switcher s front panel buttons 1 Make new labels using either the blanks on page A 7 or the Button Label Generator software see chapter 5 Matrix Software Cut them out 2 Remove the button from the switcher by grasping the button firmly and pulling it away from the front panel Mei There are different button models available Your buttons may appear different R Use notch to remove button za A Extron Electronics 3 Use an Extron Tweeker to gently lever the button cap off of the white backing plate 4 Insert a button label into the cap and gently but FON firmly press the cap onto the white backing plate KIS Separate two 5 Press the button into place in the matrix switcher piece button here A 6 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Reference Information TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Reference Information A 7 Figure A 1 Button label blanks Reference Information cont d A 8 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Reference Information
49. d input grouping EsdI xo pepe ke U One xa entry for each input starting from input 1 Example Eed See below Input 5 in group 3 Input 1 in group 1 Input 8 not grouped Response group 1 1 1 3 3 0 0 0 e Input 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 Read output grouping EsqdO xo xo KO a U One x entry for each output starting from input 1 Save recall and direct write global presets dech lf the user tries to recall a preset that is not saved the matrix switcher responds with the error code E11 Save current ties as a global preset X10 Spro Command character is a comma Example 9 Spr09 Save current ties as preset 9 Recall a global preset x10 Rprkxiq I Command character is a period Example 5 Rpr05 Recall preset 5 which becomes the current configuration Direct write a global preset Esc x10 P x2 x3 x2 x3 x2 x3 x2 x3 amp Enter as many ties as are valid SprlX10 I for this model Tie all tie RGBHUV amp tie video and tie audio commands are all valid Example Esc 15P08 5 5 2 3 3 3 86 lt Brackets are shown to separate Spr15 1 ties for clarity only Create global preset 15 which ties video and audio input 8 to output 5 RGBHV input 5 to output 2 video input 3 to output 3 and audio input 3 to output 8 Executive mode Lock front panel Enable executive mode Unlock front panel Disable executive mode View executive mo
50. de Resets Reset global presets and names EsdZG Clear all global presets Reset an individual global preset Esd ZG Clear global preset Pao Reset audio input levels EsdZA lt Reset all audio input levels gain and attenuation to 0 dB TPX 88 Matrix Switchers e Programmer s Guide 4 7 Programmer s Guide cont d Command response table for SIS commands Cont d Command ASCII Command Response Additional description host to switcher switcher to host Resets continued Reset audio output levels EsdZV Reset all audio output levels volume to 100 no attenuation Reset all mutes EsdZZ Reset all audio mutes Reset whole switcher EsJZXXX Clears all ties and presets resets all audio gains to 0 dB and resets volume to 100 View ties gain volume and presets View video output tie K l be l Example D 074 Input 7 video tied to output 5 View video output tie bald be Example 7 02 4 Input 2 video tied to output 7 Ne The amp read tie command and the read tie command can be used interchangeably for video on the TPX switcher View audio output tie bal ef Example 3 064 Input 6 audio tied to output 3 View input gain Kar ba Example 4G 02 Gain for input 4 is 2 dB View output volume ES x7 4 Example 7V 554 Volume for output 7 is 55 View output mutes Es VM Kn pa baa Mut e Each X response is the mute status of an output starting from output 1
51. dlichen Teile im Inneren Diese ffnungen d rfen niemals von anderen Objekten blockiert werden Litium Batterie Explosionsgefahr falls die Batterie nicht richtig ersetzt wird Ersetzen Sie verbrauchte Batterien nur durch den gleichen oder einen vergleichbaren Batterietyp der auch vom Hersteller empfohlen wird Entsorgen Sie verbrauchte Batterien bitte gem den Herstelleranweisungen Advertencia Alimentaci n el ctrica Este equipo debe conectarse nicamente a la fuente tipo de alimentaci n el ctrica indicada en el mismo La alimentaci n el ctrica de este equipo debe provenir de un sistema de distribuci n general con conductor neutro a tierra La tercera pata puesta a tierra es una medida de seguridad no puentearia ni eliminaria Desconexi n de alimentaci n el ctrica Para desconectar con seguridad la acometida de alimentaci n el ctrica al equipo desenchufar todos los cables de alimentaci n en el panel trasero del equipo o desenchufar el m dulo de alimentaci n si fuera independiente o desenchufar el cable del recept culo de la pared Protecci n del cables de alimentaci n Los cables de alimentaci n el ctrica se deben instalar en lugares donde no sean pisados ni apretados por objetos que se puedan apoyar sobre ellos Reparaciones mantenimiento Solicitar siempre los servicios t cnicos de personal calificado En el interior no hay partes a las que el usuario deba acceder Para evitar riesgo de electrocuci n no in
52. e A A Figure 3 3 Sample button icons See chapter 5 Matrix Software for details on using the labeling software See Appendix A Reference Information for blank labels and procedures for removing and replacing the translucent covers Operations Power The following paragraphs detail the power up process and provide sample procedures for creating ties sets of ties and configurations changing a configuration viewing ties sets of ties and configurations saving a preset recalling a preset and viewing and adjusting the audio level Power is automatically applied when the power cord is connected to an AC source When AC power is applied the switcher performs a self test that cycles the front panel I O button indicators on and off from left to right lit green right to left lit red and left to right lit amber An error free power up self test sequence leaves the Video and or the Audio LEDs on TPX 88 A only all other LEDs unlit and all I O buttons either unlit or showing background illumination The current configuration and all presets are saved in non volatile memory When power is applied the last current configuration is retrieved The previous presets remain intact If an error occurs during the self test the switcher locks up and will not operate If your switcher locks up on power up call the Extron S Sales amp Technical Support Hotline TPX 88 Matrix Switchers e Operation 3 5 Operation cont d I O
53. e View button to exit view mode Using presets The current configuration configuration 0 can be saved as a preset in any one of 16 preset memory addresses or as many presets as the switcher has input and output buttons eyes Only the audio and video ties are stored and recalled audio gain settings are not saved and they do not change when a preset is recalled e Presets cannot be viewed from the front panel unless recalled as the current configuration Presets can be viewed using Extron s Windows based control program See Chapter 5 Matrix Software for more details e The current configuration and all presets are stored in non volatile memory When power is removed and restored the current configuration is still active and all presets are retained e When a preset is recalled it replaces the current configuration which is lost unless it is also stored as a preset The recalled preset overwrites all of the current configuration ties in favor of the preset configuration ties Example 5 Saving a preset The following steps show an example in which the current configuration is saved as a preset Where an explanation is helpful the steps show the front panel indications that result from your action 1 Press and release the Esc button 2 Press and hold the Preset button for approximately 2 seconds figure 3 29 Press and hold the button la C gt 2 seconds PRESET PRESET s Blinking LED Figure 3 29 Enter sa
54. e input 5 button The button lights red to indicate that only the audio inputs are selected audio breakaway sacvsqco acuz ACUACO ACUZ 2101411511817 8 The output 3 output 4 and output 8 buttons light red to indicate the audio ties created in example 1 The output 1 button remains unlit because the output 1 tie is video only and audio is selected Figure 3 14 Select an input Mei The output 1 button does not light even if the steps in example 2 have been completed because example 2 added a video tie only 4 Press and release the output 4 button figure 3 15 e The Enter LED blinks to indicated the need to push the Enter button to Press and release the output 4 button create the potential tie The button returns to unlit to indicate that the audio input will be untied ACUACO ACUZ 1 N P U T o U T P U T 13 Blinking LED Figure 3 15 Deselect the output 5 Press and release the Enter button figure 3 16 The current configuration is now video input 5 tied to video output 1 output 3 output 4 and output 8 and audio input 5 tied to audio output 3 and output 8 Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change 4cvico acuz 1 N P U T o U T P U T E QO input and output buttons return to unlit or background illumination ENTER The Enter LED goes out Figure 3 16 Press the Enter button TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation 3 11
55. eakaway for one or more of those outputs Example 4a Viewing ties TPX 88 A only The following steps show an example of viewing the video and audio audio only and video only ties in the current configuration Where an explanation is helpful the steps show the front panel indications that result from your action Meni This example assumes that you have performed example 1 example 2 and example 3a 1 Press and release the Esc button 2 Press and release the View button to enter view only mode The View LED lights figure 3 20 Press the button to select view mode The View LED lights when view mode is selected 1 N P U T o U T P U y cv co ACUZ The buttons for all untied outputs light amber until you select an input The lit indications indicate the untied outputs after performing example 1 example 2 and example 3a Figure 3 20 For the TPX 88 A step 3 has also been performed Select view mode TPX 88 Matrix Switchers e Operation 3 13 Operation cont d A tie can also be viewed by selecting a tied output To demonstrate this note the number of an output button that is lit the same color as the input button amber for video and audio green for video or red for audio and then press and release the output button for an untied unlit or background illumination output Observe that all of the untied outputs light Then press the output button noted previously and observe that the selected
56. es This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product This equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded neutral conductor The third grounding pin is a safety feature do not attempt to bypass or disable it Power disconnection To remove power from the equipment safely remove all power cords from the rear of the equipment or the desktop power module if detachable or from the power source receptacle wall plug Power cord protection Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on or pinched by items placed upon or against them Servicing Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel There are no user serviceable parts inside To prevent the risk of shock do not attempt to service this equipment yourself because opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Slots and openings If the equipment has slots or holes in the enclosure these are provided to prevent overheating of sensitive components inside These openings must never be blocked by other objects Lithium battery There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace it only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Avertissement Alimentationse Ne faire fonctionner ce mat riel qu avec la source d alimentation indiqu e sur l a
57. es CE FCC Class B VCCI AS NZS ICES RRE 30 000 hours Wa ra ty suc achat seta 3 years parts and labor Wo All nominal levels are at 10 Moya Specifications are subject to change without notice TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Reference Information A 3 Reference Information cont d Part Numbers Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher part numbers Model Part TPX 88 A 60 542 01 TPX 88 60 542 02 Rack desk mounting kit 70 077 03 Five pole 3 5 mm captive screw connectors 9 TPX 88 A only 10 319 10 Matrix Switchers Control Program and Button Label Generator TPX 88 Matrix Switchers User s Manual Optional accessories Model Part MKP 1000 Gray 60 239 01 Black 60 239 02 White 60 239 03 MCP 1000M master 60 298 01 MCP 1000S slave 60 298 02 Cables Skew Free A V UTP cables are not recommended for Ethernet LAN applications Skew Free A V cable Part 3 Skew Free A V UTP 26 569 01 6 Skew Free A V UTP 26 569 02 12 Skew Free A V UTP 26 569 03 25 Skew Free A V UTP 26 569 04 35 Skew Free A V UTP 26 569 05 50 Skew Free A V UTP 26 569 06 75 Skew Free A V UTP 26 569 07 100 Skew Free A V UTP 26 569 08 150 Skew Free A V UTP 26 569 09 200 Skew Free A V UTP 26 569 10 250 Skew Free A V UTP 26 569 11 300 Skew Free A V UTP 26 569 12 Skew Free A V plenum cable Part 25 Skew Free Plenum 26 570 04 35 Skew Free Plenum 26 570 05 50 Skew Free Plenum 26 570 06 75 Skew Free Plenum 26 570 07 100
58. es d lectrocution Attention Lire les instructions Prendre connaissance de toutes les consignes de s curit et d exploitation avant d utiliser le mat riel Conserver les instructions Ranger les consignes de s curit afin de pouvoir les consulter a l avenir Respecter les avertissements Observer tous les avertissements et consignes marqu s sur le mat riel ou pr sent s dans la documentation utilisateur Eviter les pi ces de fixation Ne pas utiliser de pieces de fixation ni d outils non recommand s par le fabricant du mat riel car cela risquerait de poser certains dangers Sicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch A Dieses Symbol soll dem Benutzer in der im Lieferumfang enthaltenen Dokumentation besonders wichtige Hinweise zur Bedienung und Wartung Instandhaltung geben Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer darauf aufmerksam machen daf im Inneren des Geh uses dieses Produktes gef hrliche Spannungen die nicht isoliert sind und die einen elektrischen Schock verursachen k nnen herrschen Achtung Lesen der Anleitungen Bevor Sie das Ger t zum ersten Mal verwenden sollten Sie alle Sicherheits und Bedienungsanleitungen genau durchlesen und verstehen Aufbewahren der Anleitungen e Die Hinweise zur elektrischen Sicherheit des Produktes sollten Sie aufbewahren damit Sie im Bedarfsfall darauf zuriickgreifen k nnen Befolgen der Warnhinweise Befolgen Sie alle Warnhinweise und Anleitungen auf dem Ger t oder in der Benutze
59. ferential analog audio on the proprietary signal TP outputs These switchers output 8 sets of TP signals for use by Extron twisted pair receivers TPX 88 The output proprietary signal includes the encoded video RGBHV RGBS RGsB RsGsBs HDTV component video S video or composite video but not the audio output by most TP transmitters However if the input TP link originated from an MTP transmitter with audio the output proprietary signal also includes the audio portion of the link TPX 88 A The output proprietary signal includes the encoded video RGBHV RGBS RGsB RsGsBs HDTV component video S video or composite video and audio Audio outputs TPX 88 A only If the input TP link originated from a member of the TP family of transmitters see the table on page 1 3 and page 1 4 the TPX 88 A outputs 8 stereo audio outputs balanced or unbalanced on 3 5 mm 5 pole captive screw terminals Audio gain and attenuation TPX 88 A only Users can set the input level of Low Audio Output Level High Audio Output Level dBv audio gain or attenuation 18 dB to 24 dB for the signal that is output locally Gain and attenuation can be set via the RS 232 RS 422 link or from the front panel Individual input audio levels can be adjusted so there are no noticeable volume differences between sources figure 1 2 dBu dBv 7 5 4 2 1 d
60. following 1 Press the Esc button to clear any input buttons output buttons or control buttons that may be lit TPX 88 A only Select to configure video audio or both by pressing the I O button The Video and or Audio LEDs light to indicate that video and or audio are selected Select the desired input and output s by pressing the input and output buttons Input and output buttons light amber to indicated video and audio ties The buttons light green to indicated video only ties The buttons light red to indicate audio only ties To indicate current ties the buttons for tied outputs light the appropriate color amber green or red when an input is selected To clear unwanted outputs press and release the associated lit output buttons Press and release the Enter button Repeat steps 1 through 4 to create additional ties until the desired configuration is complete Mau Only one video input and one audio input can be tied to an output but multiple outputs can be tied to a single input e Ifa tie is made between an input and an output and the selected output was previously tied to another input the older tie is broken in favor of the newer tie e Ifan input with no tie is selected only that input s button lights The button lights the appropriate color for the video and or audio selection e When the Video and Audio LEDs are lit if an input with an audio tie but no video tie is selected the input s button li
61. g Enhanced Skew Free A V cable use the TIA EIA T 568A standard only Figure 2 3 TP cable termination 2 4 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Installation Neji Enhanced Skew free A V cable is not recommended for Ethernet LAN applications This cable is specially designed for compatibility with Extron s Twisted Pair products that are wired using the TIA EIA 568 A standard The green brown and blue pairs of this cable have virtually identical lengths and should be used to transmit the RGB signals The orange pair of this cable has a different length and should not be used to transmit the RGB signals e You can use either wiring standard but ensure that you use the same standard on both ends of both cables the cable from the transmitter and the cable from the receiver e Ensure that you terminate the RJ 45 connectors for each cable properly for the family TP VTT MTP of transmitter or receiver connected e On RGB video MTPs the audio or serial data that is carried on wire pairs 3 and 6 is incompatible with the TPX 88 A The TPX 88 A cannot switch the audio or serial data output the audio locally or break the audio away e The TPX 88 does not switch or process wire pair 3 and 6 o Most TP transmitter receiver audio audio that is associated with the RGBHUV link is carried on wire pair 3 and 6 so the TPX 88 cannot switch this audio o OnS video and composite video MTPs audio is carried on wire pairs other than pair 3 and
62. ghts amber and the output button lights red e Ifthe input button for a grouped input is pressed and then the output button for an output in a different group is pressed the associated output button does not light That output cannot be tied to an input from a different group using the front panel The associated input button remains lit TPX 88 Matrix Switchers e Operation 3 7 Operation cont d 3 8 Example 1 Creating a set of video and audio ties The following steps show an example in which input 5 is tied to outputs 3 4 and 8 Where an explanation is helpful the steps show the front panel indications that result from your action Mou This example assumes that there are no ties in the current configuration 1 Press and release the Esc button 2 TPX 88 A only To select video and audio for the tie if necessary press and release the I O button until the LEDs light figure 3 5 vo E2VvIDEO The video LED lights green when video is selected AUDIO The audio LED lights red when audio is selected Press the button to cycle through the selections Figure 3 5 Select video and audio 3 Press and release the input 5 button figure 3 6 Press and release the input 5 button The button lights amber to indicate that the video and Je inputs are selected audio follow 278 4 E 6 7708 s4cvico acuz 4ev4CcO ACTUZ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 3 6 Select an input
63. h asa TP RBNC A providing the power for a TPT BNC The TPX 88 cannot power connected twisted pair transmitters and receivers The TPX 88 cannot switch the power that a twisted pair transmitter or receiver supplies to a twisted pair receiver or transmitter In a twisted pair system that includes a TPX 88 both the twisted pair transmitter and the twisted pair receiver must be powered locally The appropriate power supply is included with the transmitters and receivers 1 6 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Introduction The TPX switcher can be remotely controlled via its Remote RS 232 RS 422 port The switchers are programmed with Extron s Simple Instruction Get SIS a set of basic ASCII code commands that provide simple control through a third party control system or PC without programming long obscure strings of code The Remote port can be connected to a control system a PC or an Extron MCP 1000 remote control panel and or MKP 1000 remote keypad MKP 2000 remote control panel or MKP 3000 remote control panel About the TPX 88 A Switchers Local audio outputs have volume and mute controls The switcher s local audio outputs are on 5 pole 3 5 mm captive screw connectors These local outputs follow the RJ 45 outputs For example if audio input 6 is tied to audio output 1 then the TPX s local audio output 1 is the input 6 audio This is true regardless of whether the audio follows the video or is broken away from the video in the rou
64. i ipasa 8 8 pin RJ 45 female Sync ae id RGBHV RGBS RGsB Output type ninia RGBHV RGBS RGsB follows input type Standards cococcooccccnconoonconconcnnonnnnnonos NTSC 3 58 NTSC 4 43 PAL SECAM Input level essay 0 5 V to 5 0 Vp p 4 0 Vp p normal Output level AGC to TTL 4 to 5 Vp p unterminated Audio TPX 88 A only A ae 8 x 8 stereo matrix GA esun AAA Unbalanced output 6 dB balanced output 0 dB Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 05 dB TAD NOISE EE 0 03 1 kHz at nominal level S N iega gt 90 dB output 21 dBu balanced unweighted Crosstalk ze LA lt 80 dB 1 kHz fully loaded Stereo channel separation gt 90 dB 1 kHz ERR as gt 75 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz Audio input TPX 88 A only Number signal type 8 stereo balanced unbalanced Connectors rats 8 8 pin female RJ 45 IMpeEdance issii gt 10k ohms balanced unbalanced DC coupled Nominal level o onsennnnnenen0000000e Proprietary signal level Maximum level 1 11 11 1 Proprietary signal level Input gain adjustment 18 dB to 24 dB adjustable per input by RS 232 or front panel Voy 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms 0 dBV 1 Vrms 0 dBV 2 dBu Audio output TPX 88 A only Number signal type 11111 8 stereo balanced unbalanced CONMMECtOTS nicotina 8 3 5 mm captive screw connectors 5 pole for local audio output 1 8 pin female RJ 45 connector IMmPEdA CE ege 50 ohm
65. illumination The Audio LED goes out ACUACO acuz 1 N P U T o U T P U T Figure 3 38 Deselect audio mode Viewing and adjusting the output volume TPX 88 A only On the TPX 88 A the audio level of each local output the output on the captive screw connectors can be displayed and adjusted through a range of 100 no attenuation to 0 full attenuation The audio level can be adjusted from the front panel or under RS 232 RS 422 control Moi The volume adjustment does not affect the audio portion of the twisted pair link output on RJ 45 connectors Nou The output level adjustment will not work for a local output that is muted If one or more local outputs are muted press the Mute All button once or twice as necessary to turn off the Mute All LED 1 Press the Esc button to clear any input buttons output buttons or control buttons that may be lit 2 Press and hold the I O button until the Audio LED begins to blink then release the I O button 3 Press and release an output button to select an output The input buttons display the volume level for the selected output Each unlit or background illuminated input button indicates approximately 7 dB of volume attenuation whether there is an input associated with the button or not There are eight steps displayed from full attenuation applied no input buttons lit or 50 dB of attenuation to the full volume output all input buttons lit or output volume equal
66. input 5 light green to indicate video ties audio breakaway Figure 3 23 Deselect audio to view video only 6 Press and release the I O button to deselect video and select audio figure 3 24 Press the button to deselect video and select audio ACUACO ACUZ cv co ACUZ The output buttons for outputs that do not have video ties to input 5 are either unlit or background illuminated The output buttons for outputs that are tied to input 5 light red to indicate audio ties audio breakaway Figure 3 24 Deselect video and select audio to view audio only 7 Press and release the View button to exit view mode figure 3 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 18 E 6 QO input and output buttons return to unlit or background illumination VIEW The View LED goes out Press the View button to exit view mode 4acvico ACUZ 1 N P U T o U T P U T Figure 3 25 Press the View button to exit view mode TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation 3 15 Operation cont d Example 4b Viewing ties TPX 88 only The following steps show an example of viewing the ties in the current configuration Where an explanation is helpful the steps show the front panel indications that result from your action Mou This example assumes that you have performed example 1 example 2 and example 3b 1 Press and release the Esc button 2 Press and release the View button to enter view only mode The View LED lights figure 3
67. ion 3 3 Operation cont d 3 4 I O controls TPX 88 A only When creating or viewing a configuration you must specify whether the configuration applies to video audio or both This is done with the I O selection button and indicated by the Video and Audio LEDs K I O button The I O button selects video audio or video and audio for input selection Video and Audio LEDs The Video and Audio LEDs indicate whether video audio or video and audio will be selected using the Input and output buttons and Pressing the I O button advances through a cycle of video and or audio selection as follows default video and audio press video only press audio only press video and audio and so on figure 3 2 UO UO 1 0 1 0 VIDEO 1VIDEO EM VIDEO VIDEO C1 AuDIO E AUDIO CIAUDIO AUDIO Default Press Press Press Video 8 Video Audio Video 8 audio only only audio O Lit LED EM unlit LED Figure 3 2 Video and or audio selection cycle Audio controls TPX 88 A only Mute All button and LED The Mute All button toggles the mute function on and off for all of the local audio outputs those on the rear panel 3 5 mm captive screw connectors 0 Volume knob The volume knob sets the audio gain or attenuation level for the selected input and the volume level for the selected output The level and volume adjustments affect only the local audio outputs those on
68. itcher Control Program press the Fl key TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Matrix Software 5 7 Matrix Software cont d 5 8 Button Label Generator The program is contained on the same set of 3 5 inch diskettes as the Matrix Switcher Control Program and is installed automatically when you install that program By default the Windows installation goes in either the C MTRX50 directory if it is installed automatically with the Matrix Switcher Control Program or the C BUTTONS directory if it is installed as a stand alone program The Button Label Generator icon is placed in the Extron Electronics group or folder Using the software 1 To run the Button Label Generator program double click on Ch the Button Label Generator icon shown at right in the Extron H Electronics group or folder and click OK when prompted The Button Label Extron s Button Label Generator window appears figure 5 5 Generator Er Extron s BUTTON LABEL Generator ver2 1 1999 2001 Extron Electronics File Tools Options NAO Makes 20 button labels 50 x 50 PRINT C MCP1000 C sti C System 10 C Mtr 50 MAV XPoint Print 1 Gei 2 gt C MYP1I04 re C System 75C SCP200 SCP250 20 From EXIT Auto Number D Auto Letter Clear All U Top Line Fr Centered e En f 8p C 10pt 12pt E Help ja Picture for Button SP None bom Palette from File Click on BEES below to Select B
69. m her microphone input 3 is played in the hall output 1 in the conference room output 4 and sent to the VCR Classical music from the CD player input 5 is being played in the background in the main hall on sound system 2 output 5 and in the lobby output 8 Camera Classroom l Camera le r to Audi X VCR main podium e i 0 DVS406 V7 300 IC Hall Hall monitor room E SP 405 monitor 7 Main Main Tor ST El K d PIE Hai 1X Output cm Preset 4 Title Worksheet Example Video Audio Fill in the preset number use colors or dashes etc to make connecting lines Indicate if the configuration is for Video Audio or both Figure 3 48 Worksheet example 2 Daily configuration 3 28 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation Worksheet example 3 Test configuration The A V system in our fictional organization needs to be fine tuned on a regular basis Figure 3 49 shows a typical test configuration with an Extron video test generator input 8 generating a test pattern to all monitors outputs 1 2 3 4 and 8 Sound checks are run from the CD player input 5 to all audio systems outputs 1 2 4 5 and 8 Input sources Camera 2001 i Camera Podium ei to me x main i 2 im Mic UA 6 AA vaa 630 A EL el eb SE 1 2 4 5 Main Main Podium Conf und VCR Lobby jad a monitor room E use X mont Output destinations Preset 1
70. me is applied to the output Each unlit or background illuminated input button indicates 1 dB to 7 dB of attenuation is applied to the output In this example the green input buttons indicate that the switcher is outputting approximately 84 percent of the applied audio input The unlit input buttons indicate an audio volume attenuation of approximately 14 dB 14 28 42 56 70 84 Rotate the volume knob gt Unlit Lit up to 7 dB of attenuation up to 14 of input signal output Figure 3 41 Adjust the output audio volume VOLUME ACUACO ACUZ ACUACO ACUZ 5 Press and release the Audio button figure 3 42 Press the I O button to exit audio adjust mode VO VIDEO EE AUDIO lt gt input and output buttons return to unlit or background illumination The Audio LED goes out 1 N P U T o U T P U T 4cvico acuz Figure 3 42 Deselect audio mode 3 24 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation Muting and unmuting the local audio TPX 88 A only You can mute all local audio captive screw connector outputs from the front panel Mute or unmute the audio outputs by pressing and releasing the Mute All button figure 3 43 Press the button to toggle audio mute on or off for all outputs The Mute LED lights when audio is muted The Mute LED is unlit when audio is unmuted MUTE ALL Figure 3 43 Muting and unmuting outputs Nou The mute all function is saved to
71. mitters and receivers CAT 6 cable is not recommended for MTP transmitters and receivers Wo The TP R receivers automatic level and peaking and signal detect features 0 P 8 8 require the use of a TPX 88 A To support TP R receivers level and peaking features either the automatic or manual adjustment use TP cables of approximately the same length on all TP inputs and on all TP outputs Gi Audio Outputs connectors TPX 88 A only These 3 5 mm 5 pole captive screw connectors output unamplified unbalanced or balanced line level audio The local audio outputs follow the RJ 45 outputs that is if input 6 is tied to output 1 then audio output 1 is the input 6 audio See Audio outputs connectors TPX 88 A only in this chapter Me These audio outputs are not available if the TP input is from an MTP family transmitter Remote connector Connect a host device to the TPX 88 via this 3 5 mm 5 pole captive screw connector for serial RS 232 RS 422 control See Remote port configuration in this chapter TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Installation 2 3 Installation cont d Remote configuration DIP switches Set these DIP switches to RS 232 select either RS 232 or RS 422 serial control protocol Set DIP switches iii 1 and 2 both down for RS 422 or set switches 1 and 2 both up for RS 232 DIP switch 3 should always be up See Remote port configuration in this chapter RS 422 AC power connector Plug a
72. n be used interchangeably for video on the TPX switcher Tie input 2 to output K3 audio only Xx2 x3 Out X3 In x2 e Aud J Audio breakaway Example 6 7 Out07eIn06e Aud 4 Tie input 6 audio to output 7 Quick multiple tie Esc Qkz pal x2 x3 Out I Example Escl Q3 4 3 5 3 6 Qik Tie input 3 to outputs 4 5 and 6 Tie input to all outputs V amp A Kaj Jolie All I Example 5 In05e All Tie input 5 video and audio to all outputs Tie input to all outputs video only Kale Infx2 e Vid 4 Example see Note 8 8z In08e Vid 4 Tie input 8 video to all outputs Tie input to all outputs video only bald Inlx2 e Vid J Example see Note 4 In04eVid Tie input 4 video to all outputs NeoN The tie all command and the tie all command can be used interchangeably for video on the TPX switcher Tie input to all outputs audio only k4 In X2 e Aud 4 Example IS In 01eAud 4 Tie input 1 audio to all outputs Read ties Read video output tie Kale ba Video input X2 tied to output al Example 3 amp 1d Video input 1 tied to output 3 Read video output tie bah K l Video input 2 tied to output K3 Example 5 4d Video input 4 tied to output 5 The amp read tie command and the read tie command can be used interchangeably for video on the TPX switcher Read audio output tie Kale pa Audio input x2 tied to output K3 Example 7 74 Video input 7 tied to
73. n the 1 ties as lines window figure 5 2 You can place icons in the E boxes Numbers in I O boxes Erases any icons in the I O boxes in the 1 1 ties as lines window and fills each box with the associated input or output number Using emulation mode Emulation mode allows you to set up the software without attaching the switcher to the computer To use emulation mode do the following 1 Double click on the MATRIX Switcher Control Program icon in the Extron Electronics group or folder 2 Choose Emulate and click OK 3 Choose an emulation file to open and click OK The file DEMO MTX provides a sample of a completed matrix setup Selecting the file NEW INI or clicking Cancel provides a blank setup to get you started 4 Enter the file name under which you want to save any changes to the file and click OK 5 Select the number of video boards audio boards and matrix model for which you are preparing a configuration and click OK 6 Continue using the program as described in steps 3 through 5 beginning on page 5 2 Using the help system For information about program features you can access the help program in any of the following ways e From the Extron Electronics program folder or group double click on the MATRIX Switcher Control Help icon shown 5 2 at right MATRIX Switcher e From within the Matrix Switcher Control Program click on the Help Help menu on the main screen e From within the Matrix Sw
74. nal TP T 460 468 Optional Optional Optional Stereo TP T AV TP R BNC AV No Optional No Optional Yes Stereo 1 Optional Stereo 1 Yes 2 TPRBNCA Optional Optional Optional Stereo TP R15HD A Optional Optional Optional Stereo TPRAV MTP T 15HD A No Optional No Optional Yes Stereo Optional SW2 4 6 MTP T 15HD A Optional Optional Optional MTP T 15HD RS Optional Optional Optional MTP TSV Yes MTPTSVA Yes MTP TSV A RCA Yes MTP T SV A AAP Yes MTP TSV A 45 MTP T CV MTP T AV MTP T AV RCA MTP T AV AAP MTP T AV 45 MTP DA4 8 MTP transmits or receives audio but the TPX 88 and TPX 88 A cannot switch this TP device s audio The TPX 88 and TPX 88 A switch the audio but cannot process it or output it locally Video and audio capabilities are dependent on the MTP transmitter providing the input The TPX 88 does not support the TP R receivers automatic level and peaking feature or the input signal detect feature the receiver s power LED lights amber only Support of the automatic level and peaking and the signal detect features requires the use of a TPX 88 A TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Introduction 1 3 Introduction cont d Extron twisted pair products attributes continued Component e e MTP R 15HD A Optional Optional Optional MTP RL 15HD A
75. ons preset titles icon names and icons Audio config Displays the audio gain level settings for each input and allows you to change them Preferences menu Immediate changes Causes configuration changes to take effect immediately Hold verify changes Delays implementation of configuration changes until the Changes Take button is pressed Ties as lines Displays ties as lines figure 5 2 Ties as crosspoints Displays ties as a grid of inputs and outputs figure 5 4 Made ties are indicated as blue boxes New ties that will take effect when you click the mouse on the Take button are indicated by Ties that will be broken when you click the mouse on the Take button are indicated by extron s MATRIX SWITCHERS Control Program ver 6 1 1996 2003 Extron Electronics File Tools Audio input Config Preferences DUT TI 2 4 5 3 ENE Power o Executive Mode 9 m FE Follow O DC Video OC Audio O PRESETS mal Current Config z DW GO Save as z on o U 2 w N CHANGES Take Cancel lt Figure 5 4 Ties shown as crosspoints 5 6 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Matrix Software Limit ties to same group Allows you to limit the creation of ties using the program to within the same group similar to front panel operation Icons in I O boxes Erases any numbers in the I O boxes i
76. ont panel security lockout executive mode If a TPX switcher is installed in an open area where operation by unauthorized personnel may be a problem a security lock out feature can be implemented When the front panel is locked a special button combination is required to unlock the front panel controller before it can be operated Power supply Includes an internal 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 25 watts auto switchable power supply which provides worldwide power compatibility 1 10 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Introduction Chapter Two Installation Mounting the Switcher Cabling and Rear Panel Views Installation Mounting the Switcher The TPX switchers are housed in rack mountable 1U high 17 wide metal enclosures The appropriate rack mount kit is included with the switchers allowing you to mount the switcher in a standard 19 rack Rack mount the switcher as follows 1 If rubber feet were installed on the bottom of the switcher remove them 2 Attach the rack mount brackets to the switcher with eight 8 machine screws provided figure 2 1 Figure 2 1 Rack mounting a TPX switcher 3 Insert the switcher into the rack align the holes in the mounting bracket with those of the rack 4 Secure the switcher to the rack using the supplied machine screws 2 2 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Installation Cabling and Rear Panel Views All connectors are on the rear panel The switcher can
77. ou can drag any of these icons to the input and output boxes Edit device palette Allows you to add your own device icon graphics Audio Input gain settings Displays the audio gain level setting for a single input or for all inputs and allows you to change it Audio Output volume settings Displays the audio output level setting for a single input or for all inputs and allows you to change it The level is expressed as a percentage of the input audio volume that is applied to the output 0 is full attenuation audio is silent 100 is full volume TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Matrix Software 5 5 Matrix Software cont d Mute Output settings Displays the audio output level setting for a single input or for all inputs and allows you to change it The level is expressed as a percentage of the input audio volume that is applied to the output 0 is full attenuation audio is silent 100 is full volume Update firmware Allows you to upload replacement firmware files to upgrade the switcher s operating system See Firmware upgrade in this chapter Name presets Allows you to name each of the 16 memory presets Show RS 232 strings Displays the ASCII commands that are used by the current configuration You can refer to these for RS 232 programming I O group settings Allows you to establish I O groups Initialize Initializes and clears any or all of the following ties presets groups audio configurati
78. ou have performed example 1 1 Press and release the Esc button 2 TPX 88 A only To select video only for the tie if necessary press and release the I O button until only the video LED lights figure 3 9 vo E2VvIDEO The video LED lights green when video is selected mm AUDIO The audio LED is unlit when audio is deselected Press the button to cycle L gt C gt through the selections Figure 3 9 Select video only 3 Press and release the input 5 button figure 3 10 Press and release the input 5 button The button lights green to indicate that only the video inputs are selected audio breakaway 4cvico ACUZ ACUACO acuz R f The output 3 output 4 and output 8 buttons light green to indicate the video ties created in example 1 Figure 3 10 Select an input TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation 3 9 Operation cont d 4 Press and release the output 1 button figure 3 11 The output 1 button blinks green to indicate a tentative video tie e The Enter LED blinks to indicated the need to push the Enter button to Press and release the output 1 button create the potential tie The button blinks green to indicate that only the selected video input will be tied to this output ACUACO ACUZ I N P U y o U i P U T GAJ T 1 Y Blinking button R ZEIT Blinking LED N EEE 4 Figure 3 11 Select the output 5 Press
79. out the TP A V System The Extron twisted pair transmitters twisted pair receivers and TP matrix switchers provide a system for long distance distribution of video and stereo or mono audio over Extron s Enhanced Skew Free A V unshielded twisted pair UTP cable or over Category CAT 5 UTP shielded twisted pair STP or foil shielded twisted pair FTP cable The table on the following page lists the Extron transmitters and receivers that are compatible with the TPX units and their video and audio capabilities With adapters many RGBHV twisted pair products can also distribute component S video and or composite video TP cable advantages Extron s Enhanced Skew Free A V UTP cable and CAT 5 cable are a fraction of the size of coaxial cable as well as being much lighter more flexible and far less expensive These TP products make cable runs simpler and less cumbersome Termination of the cable with RJ 45 connectors is simple quick and economical TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Introduction Transmitters Receivers Transmitters tet TP T 15HD AV Extron twisted pair products attributes Component HDTV Optional S video Optional Composite Audio 1 Optional Stereo 1 Yes 2 TP T15HD A Optional Optional Optional Stereo TP T 15HD 45 TPT A 45 Optional Optional Optional Stereo TP T BNC Optional Optional Optional TP T BNC DA4 Optional Optional Optio
80. output 7 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers e Programmer s Guide 4 5 Programmer s Guide cont d Command response table for SIS commands Cont d Command ASCII Command Response Additional description host to switcher switcher to host Audio input gain and attenuation Mou The set gain G and attenuation g commands are case sensitive Set audio input gain to dB value Ral ks G Inde Aud 4 1 Example AG In01e Aud 02 41 Set input 1 audio level to 2 dB gain Set audio input attenuation to dB value Pa x6 g Toile Aud 4 I Example 3 5g In03 Aud 05 1 Set input 3 audio level to 5 dB attenuation Increment gain xa G Toile Aud x4 4 Increase gain by 1 dB Example 5 G In05e Aud 03 4 Audio input 5 level incremented from 2 dB to 3 dB Decrement gain xi G Inf Aud kaje Decrease gain by 1 dB Example 7 G In07e Aud 09 4 Audio input 7 level decremented from 8 dB to 9 dB Read input gain KG xa LI Example 2G Input 2 audio level is 11 dB gain Audio output volume Neji The adjustment range is between 0 and 100 audio output volume in 1 dB steps of attenuation Each 1 dB equals approximately a 2 reduction in audio output volume Set audio volume to of max value xal x7 V Out x3 e Vol x7 4 Example 1 50v Out01eVol50 Set output 1 volume to 50 NOTE Odd numbered ka values are rounded up to even numbered values Increase volume Kofi Outlx3 e Vol X7
81. ppareil Ce mat riel doit tre utilis avec une alimentation principale comportant un fil de terre neutre Le troisieme contact de mise a la terre constitue un dispositif de s curit n essayez pas de la contourner ni de la d sactiver D connexion de I alimentation Pour mettre le mat riel hors tension sans danger d connectez tous les cordons d alimentation de l arri re de l appareil ou du module d alimentation de bureau s il est amovible ou encore de la prise secteur Protection du cordon d alimentation Acheminer les cordons d alimentation de mani re A ce que personne ne risque de marcher dessus et a ce qu ils ne soient pas cras s ou pinc s par des objets R paration maintenance Faire ex cuter toutes les interventions de r paration maintenance par un technicien qualifi Aucun des l ments internes ne peut tre r par par l utilisateur Afin d viter tout danger d lectrocution l utilisateur ne doit pas essayer de proc der lui m me ces op rations car l ouverture ou le retrait des couvercles risquent de l exposer de hautes tensions et autres dangers Fentes et orifices Si le bo tier de l appareil comporte des fentes ou des orifices ceux ci servent emp cher les composants internes sensibles de surchauffer Ces ouvertures ne doivent jamais tre bloqu es par des objets Lithium Batterie Il a danger d explosion s ll y a remplacment incorrect de la batterie Remplacer uniquement avec une batte
82. rdokumentation Keine Zusatzger te Verwenden Sie keine Werkzeuge oder Zusatzger te die nicht ausdr cklich vom Hersteller empfohlen wurden da diese eine Gefahrenquelle darstellen k nnen Instrucciones de seguridad Espa ol A A Precaucion Leer las instrucciones Leer y analizar todas las instrucciones de operaci n y seguridad antes de usar el equipo Conservar las instrucciones Conservar las instrucciones de seguridad para futura consulta Este s mbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre instrucciones importantes de operaci n y mantenimiento o cambio de partes que se desean destacar en el contenido de la documentaci n suministrada con los equipos Este s mbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre la presencia de elementos con voltaje peligroso sin protecci n aislante que puedan encontrarse dentro de la caja o alojamiento del producto y que puedan representar riesgo de electrocuci n Obedecer las advertencias Todas las advertencias e instrucciones marcadas en el equipo o en la documentaci n del usuario deben ser obedecidas Evitar el uso de accesorios No usar herramientas o accesorios que no sean especificamente recomendados por el fabricante ya que podrian implicar riesgos REM HZ J IER se RAO A SOBERANA REO AREA E PUE E AIDA RRA Ze AE FN o REAR RT E BARR HH o BFE NEIRA ARA ERE ESEJ o AE AEF THREE EEK Warning Power sourc
83. rent configuration Save as Allows the current set of ties to be saved as a preset Enter _Save as the preset number when prompted to do so Changes Take Allows you to save to file any changes made to Delete the displayed configuration CHANGES Take EZ MEE w Changes Cancel Returns to the previous screen undoing any changes you have made Cancel Trash can Drag and drop from an input or output button to the trash can to unmake all ties associated with that input or output Windows menus File menu Save matrix settings as Saves a complete set of up to 16 presets plus the last active setting preset 0 to a file Saved settings include audio gain settings if specified assigned icons and icon captions Restore matrix settings from Loads and activates a previously saved setting file Save this session s settings Saves the current assigned icons and icon captions Restore last session s settings Loads the icons and icon captions that were saved during the last session If you saved the previous session s changes to disk the last time you exited the program the ties from that session are also loaded Select printer Selects the target printer Print tie map Prints the tie set that is displayed on the screen Exit Closes the Extron MATRIX Switcher Control Program Tools menu Assign device icons Displays the complete set of input and output device icons Y
84. rie du meme type ou d un ype equivalent recommande par le constructeur Mettre au reut les batteries usagees conformement aux instructions du fabricant Vorsicht Stromquellen Dieses Ger t sollte nur ber die auf dem Produkt angegebene Stromquelle betrieben werden Dieses Ger t wurde f r eine Verwendung mit einer Hauptstromleitung mit einem geerdeten neutralen Leiter konzipiert Der dritte Kontakt ist f r einen Erdanschlu und stellt eine Sicherheitsfunktion dar Diese sollte nicht umgangen oder au er Betrieb gesetzt werden Stromunterbrechung Um das Ger t auf sichere Weise vom Netz zu trennen sollten Sie alle Netzkabel aus der R ckseite des Ger tes aus der externen Stomversorgung falls dies m glich ist oder aus der Wandsteckdose ziehen Schutz des Netzkabels Netzkabel sollten stets so verlegt werden daf sie nicht im Weg liegen und niemand darauf treten kann oder Objekte darauf oder unmittelbar dagegengestellt werden k nnen Wartung e Alle WartungsmaBnahmen sollten nur von qualifiziertem Servicepersonal durchgef hrt werden Die internen Komponenten des Ger tes sind wartungsfrei Zur Vermeidung eines elektrischen Schocks versuchen Sie in keinem Fall dieses Ger t selbst ffnen da beim Entfernen der Abdeckungen die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlags und oder andere Gefahren bestehen Schlitze und ffnungen Wenn das Ger t Schlitze oder L cher im Geh use aufweist dienen diese zur Vermeidung einer berhitzung der empfin
85. rn to be sent to one several or all output devices for problem isolation or adjustment purposes An audio test tape or CD could be used in a similar manner to check out the audio components Input sources Camera e SE l l Camera Podium Lapto p mim 2 Mie US Ua A disan 630 eloo Ge Gre Ea bel Pe pal eee Main Main Podium Conf Sound VCR Lobby Hall Hall monitor room sen uses A mont Output destinations Audio Preset 1 Title Worksheet Example Video Fill in the preset number use colors or dashes etc to make connecting lines Indicate if the configuration is for Video Audio or both Figure 3 47 Worksheet example 1 System equipment TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation 3 27 Operation cont d Worksheet example 2 Daily configuration Figure 3 48 continues from worksheet example 1 by showing the video and audio ties that make up the configuration of preset 1 a solid ink line shows video ties and a dashed pencil line shows the audio ties In this example the image of the presenter from the main podium camera input 1 is displayed in the main hall output 1 to the overflow crowd in the conference room output 4 and in the lobby output 8 The image is also tied to the VCR output 6 The presenter has a presentation on her laptop computer input 4 that is scan converted and displayed in the main hall output 2 and locally on the podium output 3 The audio fro
86. s unbalanced 100 ohms balanced 100 ohms for RJ 45 connectors GAM a Selectable output level Unbalanced 6 dB balanced 0 dB A 2 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Reference Information Gam Error AAA 0 1 dB channel to channel Maximum level Hi Z gt 21 dBu balanced or unbalanced at 1 THD N Maximum level 600 ohm gt 15 dBm balanced or unbalanced at 1 THD N Control Remote switcher Serial control port 1 111111111111111 RS 232 or RS 422 5 pole captive screw connector Baud rate and protocol 9600 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity Pin configurations EIA 3 TX 5 RX 1 GND IO 2 TX 3 TX 4 RX 5 RX 1 GND Program control sisisi Extron s control program for Windows Extron s Simple Instruction Set SIS General Po Wei 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 25 watts internal autoswitchable Temperature humidity Storage 40 to 158 F 40 to 70 C 10 to 90 noncondensing Operating 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C 10 to 90 noncondensing Rack Mount wsad A Yes with optional brackets Enclosure typ wsze Metal Enclosure dimensions 1 75 H x 17 5 W x 9 5 D 1U high full rack wide 4 4 cm H x 44 5 cm W x 24 1 cm D Depth excludes connectors and knobs Product weiht 3 5 Ibs 1 6 kg Shipping weiht 7 Ibs 3 2 kg DIM weights 25 Vibration pi ISTA 1A in carton International Safe Transit Association IEN UL CUL Complianc
87. selected C gt e Press the button to cycle through the selections 2 Press and release the desired input button Amber indicates video and audio audio follow Green indicates video only audio breakaway Red indicates audio only audio breakaway y 5 3 Press and release the desired output button s Amber indicates video and audio tie Green indicates video tie Red indicates audio tie AA A Eras Y 1 AKAD BS 3 3 ER A ER 8 D 4 4 4 y 1 ETKEN FAN CANS 4 Press and release the Enter button View ties 1 Press and release the View button Press the button to select view mode The View LED lights when view mode is selected The buttons for all untied outputs light until you select an input Quick Start TPX 88 Matrix Switchers cont d View button selects a view only mode that prevents inadvertent configuration changes Esc button cancels selections in progress and resets the front panel LEDs The Esc button does not reset the current configuration the Video and Audio LEDs any presets or any audio gain TPX 88 A only I O button selects deselects video and or audio The I O button also selects the TPX 88 A only Video and audio LEDs indicate that video and or audio is selected for configuration TPX 88 A only Mute All button mutes and unmutes all audio outputs TPX 88 A only Volume knob adjusts the input level or output volume in audio level adjust mode 2
88. switcher to the factory default settings press and hold the Esc button on the front panel while AC power is being applied figure 3 45 System reset clears all ties and presets and resets all I O grouping On the TPX 88 A system reset also sets all input audio levels to unity gain 0 dB Press and hold the Esc button while you apply power to the switcher ESC The switcher cycles the input and output button indicators green from left to right amber from right to left and red from left to right and then turns them off Continue to hold the Esc button until all input and output buttons return to either unlit or to background illumination and the Video and Audio LEDs turn on Release the Esc button ESC Figure 3 45 System reset Background illumination The buttons on the front panel can be set to provide amber background illumination at all times or the background illumination can be turned off To toggle the background illumination on or off press and hold the Input 1 and Input 2 buttons for approximately half a second figure 3 46 Press and hold the Input 1 and Input 2 buttons simultaneously to toggle background illumination mode on or off 2 u Half second 1 2 M Release the Input 1 and Input 2 buttons Figure 3 46 Toggle background illumination on or off Ney When background illumination is on the button indicators may momentarily go out intermittently when you are performing front panel operations
89. tentar personalmente la reparaci n mantenimiento de este equipo ya que al abrir o extraer las tapas puede quedar expuesto a voltajes peligrosos u otros riesgos Ranuras y aberturas e Si el equipo posee ranuras o orificios en su caja alojamiento es para evitar el sobrecalientamiento de componentes internos sensibles Estas aberturas nunca se deben obstruir con otros objetos Bater a de litio Existe riesgo de explosi n si esta bater a se coloca en la posici n incorrecta Cambiar esta bater a nicamente con el mismo tipo o su equivalente recomendado por el fabricante Desachar las bater as usadas siguiendo las instrucciones del fabricante m Re US ek ARA REUE DIE bh m tu ASH BAKER SHAR EZER AREA o BGS NES HARM o FBIRZE RI ZEMER ELA RENE MERA e FATA Bic EAS BET BE PBB A AE EEE Dm DERE A CUR TIP at FAB o IBRA HER SLE LG CAME AAA LA BUC Est ASE JAR PEPE WE XFL SERB e AER EHO IL AEN AE AES SHEE OA ak A SH tho REPT ROBA ZE Jo SR RA Quick Start TPX Matrix Switchers Installation Step 1 Turn off power Step 2 Cable the switcher for twisted pair input and output See Termination of TP cable in chapter 2 Installation to properly terminate the RJ 45 connectors Side Clip Down 12345678 TP VTT transmitters and receivers 568A 568 B RGBHV Video Pin color color audio in 1 White White Red i green orange V s
90. the rear panel 3 5 mm captive screw connectors The current input audio level setting for the selected input is displayed by the output buttons A more detailed explanation of audio gain adjustment is included in Viewing and adjusting the input audio level TPX 88 A only beginning on page 3 20 The current output volume level setting for the selected output is displayed by the input buttons A more detailed explanation of audio volume adjustment is included in Viewing and adjusting the output volume TPX 88 A only beginning on page 3 22 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers e Operation Button icons The numbered translucent covers on the pushbuttons can be removed and replaced to insert labels behind the covers Input and output inserts can be created easily with Extron s Button Label Generator software which ships with every Extron matrix switcher Each input and output can be labeled with names alphanumeric characters or even color bitmaps for easy and intuitive input and output selection Figure 3 3 shows a sample set of button inserts in a typical configuration The icons in the input buttons show the video sources that drive the TP transmitters that are connected to the inputs The TP receivers that are connected to the outputs drive the video displays that are shown by the icons in the output buttons zz TZ a Document N Sr 5 computer VTG 200 IN Camera Projector Picture Plasma Pictur
91. ting of signals between twisted pair transmitters and receivers Nou The TP transmitters and receivers distribute audio in a proprietary digital channel of the TP link The TPX 88 cannot switch this audio The TPX 88 A can switch this audio and extract it for the local connectors iech The audio distributed by certain VersaTools MTP transmitter receiver pairs is incompatible with the audio extraction and processing capabilities of the TPX 88 A The TPX 88 and the TPX 88 A cannot switch the audio that is distributed by MTP RGB transmitters and receivers The TPX 88 can switch the audio that is distributed by MTP S video and composite video transmitters and receivers The TPX 88 A can switch the audio that is distributed by MTP S video and composite video transmitters and receivers but cannot extract it for the local connectors On the TPX 88 A the switching of the audio portion of the TP link can either be linked with the video portion audio follow or independent of the video portion audio breakaway TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Introduction 1 7 Introduction cont d 1 8 Features Inputs These switchers accept 8 sets of TP signals that are input from Extron twisted pair transmitters on TP cable terminated with RJ 45 connectors Each transmitter creates the proprietary signal from its RGBHV RGBS RGsB RsGsBs HDTV component video S video or composite video input Most transmitters also include either digital or dif
92. tings are retained Example 7 Viewing and adjusting an input audio level The following steps show an example in which an audio level is viewed and adjusted Where an explanation is helpful the steps show the front panel indications that result from your action Nou The input level adjustment will not work for an input whose tied local output is muted If one or more local outputs are muted press the Mute All button once or twice as necessary to turn off the Mute All LED 1 Press and release the Esc button 2 Press and hold the I O button for approximately 2 seconds figure 3 35 Press and hold the button VO 10 CA VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO STUDIO 2 seconds Blinking LED Figure 3 35 Select audio view and adjust mode 3 20 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation 3 Press and release the input 5 button figure 3 36 Press and release the input 5 button The button lights to indicate that the input 5 audio is selected RUR SS Sp The output buttons display the selected input s audio level and polarity gain or attenuation When the buttons are lit green they indicate a gain audio level When the output buttons are lit red they indicate an attenuation level In this example the output buttons display an audio gain level of 8 dB Unlit 0 dB puta CLAS Bo Fast blink 2 dB E Lit 3 dB A St UN yv Figure 3 36 Select an input A Slow blink 1 dB
93. to the input signal plus any gain or attenuation Another way to view the volume level is to realize that each lit input button indicates up to 14 percent of the input volume is applied to the output When all 8 input buttons are lit the switcher is outputting 100 of the audio input 4 Rotate the Volume knob to increase and decrease the audio volume Press and release the I O button to exit the audio display and adjustment mode The Audio LED stops blinking dech There is one audio volume level setting per output The audio level setting is shared by the left and right audio inputs e The audio volume levels are stored in non volatile memory When power is removed and restored the audio level settings are retained 3 22 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation Example 8 Viewing and adjusting an output volume level The following steps show an example in which the audio output volume is viewed and adjusted Where an explanation is helpful the steps show the front panel indications that result from your action Nou The output level adjustment will not work for a local output that is muted If one or more local outputs are muted press the Mute All button once or twice as necessary to turn off the Mute All LED 1 Press and release the Esc button 2 Press and hold the I O button for approximately 2 seconds figure 3 39 Press and hold the button VO vo VIDEO VIDEO C7 aupIo0 AUDIO 2 seconds 3 Blinking LED
94. ts of ties Current configuration The configuration that is currently being used also called configuration 0 Global memory preset A configuration that has been stored Up to sixteen global memory presets can be stored in memory The input buttons select the desired preset memory location to load or retrieve a preset When a preset is retrieved from memory it becomes the current configuration One preset can be assigned to each input button Input and output buttons The large illuminated input and output pushbuttons can be labeled with text and or graphics The buttons can be set to provide amber background illumination all the time or the background illumination can be set off The buttons blink or are fully illuminated depending on the operation when selected O Input 1 through 8 buttons The input buttons have three independent functions to select an input to identify the selected inputs and to select a preset A more detailed explanation of these functions is included in Operations beginning on page 3 5 O Output 1 through 8 buttons The output buttons have four independent functions to select an output to identify the selected outputs to select a preset and on the TPX 88 A to display the user adjustable audio level of the selected input A more detailed explanation of these functions is included in Operations beginning on page 3 5 3 2 TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation Control buttons
95. ur Chapter One Introduction About the TPX 88 Manual About the TP A V System About Both TPX Switcher Models About the TPX 88 A Switchers Features Introduction 1 2 About the TPX 88 Manual This manual provides installation operation and maintenance information for the Extron TPX 88 and TPX 88 A matrix switchers The TPX switchers are 8 input by 8 output matrix switchers for routing the signals that Extron twisted pair TP transmitters and receivers use to distribute video and audio signals in an A V system In this manual the term TPX 88 is generally used to identify both twisted pair matrix switchers If a specific discussion relates to the audio version only the term TPX 88 A is used In this manual the terms twisted pair transmitter and twisted pair receiver refer to any transmitter or receiver listed in the table on the following pages the terms TP transmitter and TP receiver refer specifically to members of the TP family of Extron twisted pair transmitters and receivers such as the TP T 15HD A and the TP R BNC A Besides the TPX 88 s video signal routing capabilities the TPX 88 A can route the TP transmitter family s digital audio outputs switching the audio with the video audio follow or separate from the video audio breakaway The TPX 88 A can also process the audio adjusting the gain and attenuation and output the audio locally on the switcher s rear panel Ab
96. utton for Editing Program Gg Gg k MALL Figure 5 5 Extron s Button Label Generator window 2 Under System selection choose SGS 408 this selection matches the button size of the TPX 88 3 Using normal Windows controls you can create and print labels that can be placed in the label windows on the front panel of the switcher For information about using the program you can access the help program by clicking on the Help menu on the main screen and choosing Show Help You can also see an example of a completed Extron s Button Label Generator window by clicking on the Help menu on the main screen choosing Show Help and clicking on the Load Demo button TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Matrix Software Appendix A Reference Information Specifications Part Numbers Button Labels Reference Information Specifications Video entgegen aaa dA 8 x 8 matrix Gai a ii RAE Unity Crosstalk ii deta Geen 55 dB 10 MHz 45 dB 30 MHz 37 dB 100 MHz Switching speed s ssnssnssss115511 200 ns max Video input from an Extron or Inline transmitter Number signal type 111111 8 RGBHV RGBS RGsB HDTV component video S video composite video Connectors iii 8 8 pin RJ 45 female Video output to an Extron or Inline receiver Number signal type 111111 8 RGBHV RGBS RGsB HDTV component video S video composite video CONTE CEOTS 3440843300 ssszesszes
97. ve preset mode TPX 88 Matrix Switchers Operation 3 17 Operation cont d 3 Press and release the Input 1 button figure 3 30 Press and release the input 1 button to select preset 1 The button blinks red Preset2 Preset3 Preset4 Preset5 Preset6 Preset7 Preset8 ENTER The Enter button blinks to indicate the need to save the preset cv co ACUZ cv co ACUZ Blinking button p h KE Blinking LED Figure 3 30 Select the preset 4 Press and release the Enter button figure 3 31 The current configuration is now stored in memory location 1 Press the Enter button U N N to save the preset p D E T T Oo o U u T T P P PRESET U u T Sg N input and output buttons return to unlit or background illumination ENTER The Enter LED returns to unlit The Preset LED returns to unlit Figure 3 31 Press the Enter button Example 6 Recalling a preset The following steps show an example in which a preset is recalled to become the current configuration Where an explanation is helpful the steps show the front panel indications that result from your action 1 Press and release the Esc button 2 Press and release the Preset button figure 3 32 The input 1 button lights to indicate that there is a configuration assigned to preset 1 Press and release Preset2 Preset3 Preset4 Preset5 Preset6 Preset7 Preset8 the Preset button ENIE malaa
98. w the instructions that appear on the screen The program occupies approximately 1 MB megabyte of hard drive space By default the Windows installation creates a C MTRX50 directory and it places two icons MATRIX Switcher Control Program and MATRIX Switcher Help into a group or folder named Extron Electronics No The program was designed to control most Extron matrix switchers but its operation is limited to the features and configuration of your TPX switcher Using the software This section is an overview of the Extron Matrix Switcher Control Program The help function contains additional information See Using the help system on page 5 7 for details 1 To run the Matrix Switcher Control Program double click on the Matrix MTRX Switcher Control Program icon shown at left in the E Extron Electronics group or folder MATRIX Switcher Control bom 2 Click on the comm port that is connected to the RS 232 RS 422 port of the switcher To set up the software without attaching the switcher to the computer see Using emulation mode on page 5 7 The Extron Matrix Switcher Control Program window figure 5 1 and figure 5 2 displays the current configuration of the attached matrix 3 To set up audio in follow mode audio and video have the same tie configuration select the Follow box at the bottom of the window To set up audio in breakaway mode audio and video have different tie configurations deselect the Follow box
99. ync V sync 3 White White Aucie NIC orange green 4 Blue Blue Green N C White White blue blue Green N C Orange Green Audio NC Blue H sync Blue H sync The TPX 88 A switches pair 3 and 6 The TPX 88 does not switch pair 3 and 6 Audio or serial data from an RGB video MTP is incompatible with both TPX models They cannot be switched lau f you are using Enhanced Skew Free A V cable use the TIA EIA T 568A standard only MTP transmitters and receivers 568A 568B Video S video RGB video Pin Color Color MTP MTP MTP Red V Sync Red V Sync Luma Y Orange Video Luma Y Mono audio White or RS 232 green PORE MTP 15HD only Chroma C amp audio left White Chroma C blue amp audio left Blue Green or RS 232 MTP 15HD only Green NONE White brown Audio right Brown Audio right Step 3 TPX 88 A Cable the switcher for stereo audio output Ses caus HUGO Connect the RECH sleeve to ground Ses caiton Connecting the sleeve to a x negative sion l terminal will AL damage the audio g output circuits Step 4 If desired connect a control system or computer to the Remote RS 232 RS 422 port D Pin RS 232 Function RS 422 Function Gnd Gnd Signal ground Gnd Signal ground TX Not used TX Transmit data TX TX Transmit data TX Transmit data

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