Document Outline

• Introduction
  • About this Manual
  • About the Matrix Switchers
    • TP Cable Advantages
      • Transmission distances
      • Skew equalization
  • Features
• Installation
  • Mounting the Switcher
  • Rear Panel Cabling and Settings
    • Signal Inputs
    • RS-232 Output Inserts
    • Signal Outputs
    • Remote Connection
    • Ethernet Connection
      • Cabling
      • RJ-45 connector wiring
    • Reset Button
    • Power Connection
  • Front Panel Configuration Port
• Operation
  • Front Panel Controls and Indicators
    • Input and Output Buttons
    • Control Buttons and LEDs
    • I/O Controls
    • Button Icons
  • Front Panel Operations
    • Definitions
    • Power
    • Front Panel Security Lockouts
    • Creating a Configuration
      • Example 1: Create a set of video and audio ties
      • Example 2: Add a video tie to a set of video and audio ties
      • Example 3: Remove a tie from a set of ties
    • Viewing the Configuration
      • Example 4: Viewing video and audio (RS-232), audio (RS-232) only,and video only 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 Audio/RS-232 Outputs
      • Example 8: Muting and unmuting an audio/RS-232 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 a local 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 (Reset 1)
    • Performing Soft System Resets (Resets 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
    • 32-button Switchers Configuration Worksheet
    • 16-button Switchers Configuration Worksheet
• Programming Guide
  • Local Host-Control Ports
  • 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 and Response Tables
    • Symbol definitions
    • Command and Response Table for 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
      • Ethernet protocol settings
    • Using the Matrix Switcher Control Software
      • Activating a USB port for the first time
      • Starting and using the program
      • IP Settings/Options window
    • Updating the Firmware
      • Ethernet-connected firmware upload
      • Serial-port- or USB-port-connected firmware upload
    • Uploading HTML Files
    • Windows Buttons, Drop Boxes, and Trashcan
      • Windows menus
    • Using Emulation Mode
    • Using the Help System
  • Optimizing the Video
    • MTP Transmitter Pre-Peak Selection
    • MTPX Level/Peaking Setting
      • Auto calibration
      • Manual calibration
    • MTPX Skew Setting
      • Input skew
      • Output skew
    • MTPX Plus Pre-Peak Selection
    • MTP Receiver Level/Peaking Setting
  • Button-Label Generator Program
    • Using the Button-Label Generator Software
• HTML Operation
  • Download the Startup Page
  • Status Tab
    • System Status Page
  • Configuration Tab
    • System Settings Page
      • IP Settings fields
      • Date/Time Settings fields
    • Passwords Page
      • Resetting a password
    • Email Settings Page
      • Mail IP Address field
    • Firmware Upgrade Page
  • File Management Tab
    • File Management Page
  • Control Tab
    • User Control page
      • Creating a tie
    • Picture Settings Page
      • Changing the input level/peaking
      • Toggling output pre-peaking on and off
      • Changing the skew
    • MTPX Configuration 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
• Ethernet Connection
  • Ethernet Link
    • Ethernet Connection
    • Default IP Address
    • Pinging to Determine the Extron IP Address
    • Pinging to Determine the Web IP Address
    • Configuring the MTPX Plus switcher for Network Use via the ARP Command
    • Connecting as a Telnet Client
    • Telnet Tips
      • Open
      • Escape character and Esc key
      • Local echo
      • Set carriage return-line feed
      • Close
      • Help
      • Quit
  • 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 and Accessories
    • MTPX Plus Matrix Switcher Part Numbers
    • Included Parts
    • Replacement Parts and Accessories
    • Optional Accessories
    • Cables
  • Mounting the Switcher
    • Tabletop Use
    • UL Rack-Mounting Guidelines
    • Mounting Instructions
  • Button Labels
    • Installing Labels