Extron electronic MTP 4T 15HD RS - Manual (Page 6)

MTP 4T 15HD RS • Introduction
Introduction
MTP 4T 15HD RS • Introduction 1-2 1-3
The RS-232 portion of the TP link:
• Can be bidirectional in each system that consists of just
one receiver (not a daisy chain); that is, the receiver can
receive commands from the transmitter and pass RS-232
responses back to the transmitter.
N By default, the RS-232 portion of the TP link is
unidirectional only, from the transmitter to the
receiver. If there is only one receiver in the system, you
can configure that receiver for bidirectional RS-232
communications. Refer to the MTP 15HD RS Series
manual.
• Supports software flow control (XON, XOFF).
N Hardware flow control is not supported.
• Supports full duplex and half duplex operation.
• Supports any baud rate (up to 38,400), data bits, parity,
stop bits, and data format without configuration.
N Higher rates are possible, but performance will vary as a
function of baud rate and TP cable length.
Up to eight receivers can be connected in series to a single
transmitter, provided that the total distance from the
transmitter’s TP output to the last receiver in the chain does not
exceed the recommended distance for the resolution being used.
N Each individual transmitter provides pre-peaking, which
boosts the signal before it is transmitted. The receiver
does not provide any pre-peaking control. The total
recommended distance (see page 1-4) for an entire daisy
chain is the same as for a single transmitter and receiver.
The transmitter’s Pre-Peak switch has the same affect on
the recommended transmission distance for a daisy chain
as for a single transmitter and receiver.
The SEQ version of the receiver also corrects the skew delay
(misconvergence) commonly encountered when using CAT
5, 5e, or 6 TP cables for RGB video and component video
transmission.
N An SEQ receiver should not be necessary when Extron
Enhanced Skew-Free A/V UTP cable is used.
All four transmitters in the MTP 4T 15HD RS are powered by a
single internal 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 20 watts power
supply that provides worldwide power compatibility.
C Do not connect this device to a computer data or
telecommunications network.
About the MTP 4T 15HD RS
The Extron MTP 4T 15HD RS consists of four MTP T 15HD RS
transmitters in a single enclosure. This set of transmitters
and the Extron MTP RL 15HD RS and MTP RL 15HD RS SEQ
receivers provide a means to distribute VGA or other high
resolution video and RS-232 serial communications across long
distances.
The MTPs transmit and receive over Extron’s Enhanced Skew-
Free A/V UTP cable or over CAT 5, 5e, or 6 shielded twisted
pair (STP), unshielded twisted pair (UTP), or foil shielded
twisted pair (FTP) cable.
The MTP 4T 15HD RS can support four transmitter/receiver
systems . Each system requires a transmitter and at least one
connected compatible MTP receiver. Additional receivers can be
daisy chained.
N In this manual the term "transmitter assembly" refers to
the MTP 4T 15HD RS.
Each of the MTP transmitters in the assembly inputs a set
of high resolution or low resolution video signals (RGB,
component video, S-video, or composite video) on a 15-pin HD
connector. Each transmitter also passes RS-232 serial data or
control signals on 3.5 mm 3-pin captive screw connectors. The
transmitters convert the video and RS-232 signals to proprietary
signals and each outputs its set of signals to the compatible
MTP receivers on an RJ-45 connector. The transmitters also
make each video input available for local use on 15-pin HD
connectors.
Each receiver inputs the transmitted proprietary signal on an
RJ-45 connector, converts the signal back into its high resolution
video and serial data components, and outputs it locally.
About this Manual
This manual details the installation and operation of the:
• MTP T 15HD RS twisted pair (TP) transmitter
• MTP RL 15HD RS receiver with loop-through
• MTP RL 15HD RS SEQ receiver with loop-through and skew
equalization
In this manual:
• The term “transmitter” refers specifically to the MTP T 15HD RS
transmitter.
• The term “receiver” refers to either of the receiver models, the
MTP RL 15HD RS or MTP RL 15HD RS SEQ.
• The term “SEQ receiver” refers specifically to the
MTP RL 15HD RS SEQ receiver with skew equalization capabili-
ties.