Document Outline

• Introduction
  • About this Guide
  • About the Matrix Switchers
    • TP Cable Advantages
      • Transmission distances
      • Skew equalization
  • Features
• Installation
  • Setup and Installation Checklist
    • Get Ready
    • Perform Physical Installation
    • Install Software
  • Rear Panel Cabling and Features
    • Signal Inputs
    • RS-232 Output Inserts
    • Signal Outputs
    • Remote Connection
    • Ethernet Connection
    • Reset Button and LED
    • Power
    • Fans
  • Front Panel Features
• Operation
  • Front Panel Controls and Indicators
    • Input and Output Buttons
    • Control Buttons
    • I/O Buttons
    • Power Indicators
    • Button Labels
  • Rear Panel Power Indicators
  • Front Panel Operations
    • Definitions
    • Power
    • Front Panel Security Lockouts
    • Creating a Configuration
      • Example 1: Creating a set of video and audio ties
      • Example 2: Adding a video tie to a set of video and audio ties
      • Example 3: Removing an audio tie from a set of video and audio ties
    • Viewing a Configuration
      • Example 4: Viewing Ties
    • I/O Grouping
      • Example 5: Grouping inputs and outputs
    • Using Presets
      • Example 6: Saving a preset
      • Example 7: Recalling a preset
    • Muting and Unmuting Outputs
      • Example 8: Muting and unmuting an output
    • Viewing and Adjusting the Input Audio Level
      • Example 9: Viewing and adjusting an input audio level
    • Viewing and Adjusting the Local Output Volume
      • Reading the displayed volume
      • Example 10: Viewing and adjusting an output volume level
    • Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes)
      • Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 0
      • Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 1
    • Performing a System Reset from the Front Panel
    • Background Illumination
    • Defining the Audio/RS-232 Wire Pair
    • Selecting the Rear Panel Remote Port Protocol and Baud Rate
  • Rear Panel Operations
    • Performing a Hard Reset (Mode 1)
    • Performing Soft System Resets (Modes 3, 4, and 5)
  • Optimizing the Audio
  • Video Adjustments
  • Troubleshooting
  • Configuration Worksheets
    • Worksheet Example 1: System Equipment
    • Worksheet Example 2: Daily Configuration
    • Worksheet Example 3: Test Configuration
• Programming Guide
  • Local Control Ports
    • Rear Panel Remote Port
    • Front Panel Configuration Port
  • Ethernet (LAN) Port
    • Default IP Addresses
    • Establishing a Connection
    • Connection Timeouts
    • Number of Connections
    • Using Verbose Mode
      • Host-to-Switcher Instructions
      • Switcher-initiated Messages
      • Switcher Error Responses
      • Using the Command/Response Tables
  • Host-to-Switcher Instructions
  • Switcher-initiated Messages
  • Switcher Error Responses
  • Using the Command/Response Tables
    • Command/Response Table for SIS Commands
      • Symbol Definitions
      • Command/Response Table for SIS Commands
    • Command/Response Table for IP-Specific SIS Commands
      • Symbol definitions
      • Command/Response Table for IP-Specific SIS Commands
  • Special Characters
• Matrix Software
  • Matrix Switchers Control Program
    • Installing the Software
    • Software Operation via Ethernet
    • Using the Matrix Switcher Control Software
      • Activating a USB Port for the First Time
      • Starting the program
      • Using the program
    • IP Settings/Options Window
      • Address and Name fields
      • E-mail Addressee fields
    • Updating Firmware
      • Ethernet-connected firmware upload
      • Serial-port-connected firmware upload
    • Uploading HTML Files
    • Windows Buttons, Drop Boxes, and Trash Can
    • Windows Menus
      • File menu
      • Tools menu
      • Preferences menu
      • Master-Reset selection
    • Using Emulation Mode
    • Using the Help System
    • Optimizing the Video
      • MTP Transmitter Pre-Peak Selection
      • MTPX Level and Peaking Setting
        • Auto calibration
        • Manual calibration
      • MTPX Skew Setting
        • Input skew
        • Output skew
      • MTPX Plus Pre-Peak Selection
      • MTP Receiver Level and Peaking Setting
  • Button Label Generator Program
    • Installing the Button Label Generator Software
    • Using the Button Label Generator Software 
• HTML Operation
  • Opening the Embedded Web Pages
  • Status Tab
    • System Status Page
  • Configuration Tab
    • System Settings Page
    • Passwords Page
    • Email Settings Page
    • Firmware Upgrade Page
  • File Management Tab
    • File Management Page
  • Control Tab
    • Set and View Ties Page
      • Creating or deleting a tie
    • Picture Settings Page
      • Changing the input level and peaking
      • Toggling output pre-peaking on and off
      • Changing the skew
    • MTPX Configuration page
    • RS-232 Port Settings page
    • I/O Settings page
      • Changing the input gain and attenuation
      • Changing the output volume level
      • Muting and unmuting an audio or RS-232 output
    • Global Presets page
      • Saving a preset
      • Recalling a preset
  • Special Characters
• Maintenance and Modifications
  • Mounting the Switcher
    • UL Guidelines
    • Mounting Instructions
  • Removing and Installing a Power Supply Module
    • Removing a Power Supply Module
    • Installing a Power Supply Module
  • Removing and Installing a Fan Module
    • Removing a Fan Module
    • Installing a Fan Module
  • Removing and Installing Button Labels
    • Installing Labels in the Buttons
    • Button Label Blanks
• Ethernet Connection
  • Ethernet Link
    • Default IP Address
    • Pinging to Determine the Extron IP Address
    • Pinging to Determine the Web IP Address
    • Configuring the Matrix Switcher for Network Use via the ARP Command
    • Connecting as a Telnet Client
    • Telnet Tips
  • Subnetting — A Primer
    • Gateways
    • Local and Remote Devices
    • IP Addresses and Octets
    • Subnet Masks and Octets
    • Determining Whether Devices Are on the Same Subnet
• Reference Information
  • Specifications
  • Part Numbers
    • MTPX Plus Matrix Switcher Part Numbers
    • Included Parts
    • Replacement and Parts
    • Optional Accessories
    • Cables, Cable Assemblies, and RJ-45 Connectors
• Rear.pdf
  • Inside rear cover: warranty