Document Outline

• Chapter 1 • Introduction
  • About this Manual
  • About the MTPX Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers
    • Twisted pair (TP) cable advantages
      • Transmission distances
  • Definitions
  • Features
• Chapter 2 • Installation
  • Mounting the Switcher
    • UL guidelines
    • Mounting instructions
  • Rear Panel Cabling and Views
    • Signal inputs
    • Signal outputs
    • RS-232/RS-422 connection
    • Reset button
    • Power connection
  • Front Panel Configuration Port
• Chapter 3 • Operation
  • Front Panel Controls and Indicators
    • Input and output buttons
    • Control buttons
    • I/O controls
  • Front Panel Operations
    • Definitions
    • Power
    • Creating a configuration
      • Example 1: Creating a set of video and audio ties
      • Example 2: Adding a tie to a set of video and audio ties
      • Example 3: Removing a tie from a set of video and audio ties
    • Viewing a configuration
      • Example 4: Viewing video and audio, audio only, and video only ties
    • Muting and unmuting audio/RS-232 outputs
      • Example 5: Muting and unmuting an audio or RS-232 output
    • Using global presets
      • Example 6: Saving a preset
      • Example 7: Recalling a preset
    • Viewing and adjusting the TP input audio level
      • Example 8: Viewing and adjusting an input audio level
    • Viewing and adjusting the local output volume
      • Reading the displayed volume
      • Example 9: Viewing and adjusting an output volume level
    • Defining the Audio/RS-232 wire pair
    • 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
    • Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate
  • Rear Panel Operations
    • Performing an absolute system reset from the rear panel
    • Performing a hard reset from the rear panel
  • Optimizing the Audio
  • Video Adjustments
  • Troubleshooting
  • Configuration Worksheets
    • Worksheet example 1: System equipment
    • Worksheet example 2: Daily configuration
    • Worksheet example 3: Test configuration
    • 32-button switchers configuration worksheet
    • 16-button switchers configuration worksheet
• Chapter 4 • Programmer’s Guide
  • Serial Ports
    • Rear panel Remote port
    • Front panel Configuration port
  • 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
• Chapter 5 • Matrix Software
  • Matrix Switchers Control Program
    • Installing the software
    • Using the Matrix Switcher Control software
    • Updating firmware
    • Windows buttons, drop boxes, and trashcan
    • Windows menus
      • File menu
      • Tools menu
      • Audio-input Configuration selection
      • Preferences menu
      • Master-Reset selection
    • Using Emulation mode
    • Using the help system
  • Optimizing the Video
  • Button-Label Generator Program
    • Using the Button-Label Generator software
• Appendix A • Reference Information
  • Specifications
  • Part Numbers and Accessories
    • MTPX matrix switcher part numbers
    • Included parts
    • Accessories
    • Cables
    • Connectors
  • Button Labels