Extron Electronics MTP DA8 User Guide - Manual (Page 7)

Introduction
This section introduces the MTP DA4 and MTP DA8. Topics include:
• About the MTP DA4 and MTP DA8
• TP Cable Advantages
• Termination and Mute Jumpering — MTP 15HD Systems Only
About the MTP DA4 and MTP DA8
The Extron MTP DA4 and MTP DA8 twisted pair (TP) distribution amplifiers (DAs) distribute
a single TP input signal to four or eight MTP receivers. The TP input can be from any of the
following MTP transmitter and switcher families:
• MTP T SV — S-video transmitter (all models)
• MTP T 15HD A — RGB/high resolution video and audio transmitter (all models)
• MTP T 15HD RS — RGB/high resolution video and serial link transmitter (all models)
• SW MTP T 15HD A — Video and audio switcher with built-in TP transmitter
• VTT001 — RGB/high resolution video transmitter
The MTP DAs are part of a system (see figure 1) used for long-distance distribution of VGA
or other high resolution video. The MTP DAs can also distribute audio or a serial link over
TP cable. The Extron Enhanced Skew-Free
™ AV UTP cable is preferred, but Category (CAT) 5
shielded twisted pair (STP), unshielded twisted pair (UTP), and foil shielded twisted pair (FTP)
cable are also acceptable.
0.9 3A MA X 12V
PO WE R + -
OU TP UT MU TE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 A
A/V IN PU T
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
A/V OU TP UT S
INPUT
AU DIO
MO NIT OR
PO WER
12V .5A MA X
OU TP UT
MT P T 15 HD A
PRE -PE AK
ON
OFF
INPU T OUTPU T
PO WER
12V .5A MA X
MT P R 15 HD A
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 H SYNC
+
V SYNC
+
C SYNC SO G VIDE O SP ARE
1 MO NO AU DIO 2
Plasma/LCD Projector
Extron
MTP T 15HD A
Twisted Pair
Transmitter
Extron
MTP R 15HD A
Twisted Pair
Receiver
Extron
MTP DA8
Twisted Pair DA
PC Sound System
Extron
Skew-Free A/V
UTP Cable TM
Up To
8 Receivers
Figure 1. Typical TP Distribution System
The MTP DA inputs a proprietary signal on an RJ-45 connector, buffers it, and distributes
four or eight identical proprietary signals on RJ-45 connectors.
1 MTP DA4 and MTP DA8 • Introduction