Extron Electronics MTP 15HD RS Series User Guide Rev. C - Manual (Page 7)

Introduction
This section gives an overview of the user guide and describes the
MTP 15HD RS series of transmitters and receivers. Topics covered include:
• About this Guide
• About the MTP Transmitters and Receivers
• Transmission Distance
About this Guide
This guide contains installation, configuration, and operation information for
Extron MTP transmitters and receivers that are compatible with:
• Extron Enhanced Skew-Free AV UTP cable
• Category (CAT) 5, 5e, and 6 shielded twisted pair (STP), unshielded twisted pair (UTP),
or foil shielded twisted pair (FTP) cable.
This guide details the installation and operation of the following products:
• MTP T 15HD RS twisted pair (TP) transmitter
• MTP RL 15HD RS receiver with loop-through output
• MTP RL 15HD RS SEQ receiver with loop-through output and skew equalization
In this guide:
• 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 capabilities.
About the MTP Transmitters and Receivers
The Extron MTP T 15HD RS transmitter and MTP RL 15HD RS and MTP RL 15HD RS SEQ
receivers are a system for long-distance distribution of VGA or other high resolution video
and RS-232 serial communications.
The MTPs are a part of the Extron compact line of basic distribution amplifiers, switchers,
transmitters, receivers, and associated video accessories.
High resolution video is sent to the MTP transmitter on a 15-pin HD connector. The
transmitter passes RS-232 serial data or control signals on a 3.5 mm 3-pin captive screw
connector. The video is converted by the transmitter and RS-232 signals to proprietary
signals and outputs them to the compatible MTP receiver on an RJ-45 connector. The
transmitter also makes the input video available for local use on a 15-pin HD connector.
The transmitted proprietary signal is sent to the receiver on an RJ-45 connector and is
converted back into its high resolution video and mono audio components. The receiver
auto-detects the incoming video format, enabling the signal to be output on the appropriate
pins of the 15-pin HD connector, while the two sets of identical mono audio signals are
output on a single 3.5 mm captive screw connector (A series only; RS series outputs on an
RS-232 connection).
MTP 15HD RS Series • Introduction 1