Extron Electronics TPX 88 A User Guide - Manual (Page 10)

Introduction, cont’d
TPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Introduction 1-2
Introduction
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.
About 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.