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Introduction, cont’dTPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Introduction1-2IntroductionAbout the TPX 88 ManualThis manual provides installation, operation, and main

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1-5TPX 88 Matrix Switchers • IntroductionTransmission distancesThe minimum reliable transmission distance between transmitters and receivers is50 feet

Introduction, cont’dTPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Introduction1-6About Both TPX Switcher ModelsThe TPX switchers are single box solutions to simple twiste

1-7TPX 88 Matrix Switchers • IntroductionThe TPX switcher can be remotely controlled via its Remote (RS-232/RS-422) port.The switchers are programmed

Introduction, cont’dTPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Introduction1-8FeaturesInputs — These switchers accept 8 sets of TP signals that are input from Extrontw

1-9TPX 88 Matrix Switchers • IntroductionAudio output volume (TPX 88 A only) — The audio level of each local output canbe adjusted through a range of

Introduction, cont’dTPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Introduction1-10Global memory presets — 16 global memory presets are a time-saving feature thatlets you

TPX 88 Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers2Chapter TwoInstallationMounting the SwitcherCabling and Rear Panel Views

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Installation, cont’dTPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Installation2-2InstallationMounting the SwitcherThe TPX switchers are housed in rack-mountable, 1U high,

2-3TPX 88 Matrix Switchers • InstallationCabling and Rear Panel ViewsAll connectors are on the rear panel. The switcher can connect to as many as eig

Installation, cont’dTPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Installation2-45Remote configuration DIP switches — Set these DIP switches toselect either RS-232 or RS-

2-5TPX 88 Matrix Switchers • InstallationEnhanced Skew-free A/V cable is not recommended for Ethernet/LANapplications.This cable is specially designed

Installation, cont’dTPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Installation2-6The Microtest OMNI SCANNER 2 performs comprehensive certification testing tothe proposed

2-7TPX 88 Matrix Switchers • InstallationTP T 15HD ATP R BNC ATPX88 ACAT5 T 15HD AH-SHIFTBUFFEREDCOMPUTERINPUTAUDIOID PIN 4ID PIN 11LOCAL MONITORRS-23

Installation, cont’dTPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Installation2-8When making connections for the TPX 88 A from existing audio cables, seefigure 2-6. A mo

TPX 88 Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers3Chapter ThreeOperationFront Panel Controls and IndicatorsOperationsTroubleshootingWorksheets

Operation, cont’dTPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation3-2OperationFront Panel Controls and IndicatorsThe front panel controls (figure 3-1) are grouped i

3-3TPX 88 Matrix Switchers • OperationControl buttons3Preset button and LED — The Preset button saves a configuration as a preset,or recalls and makes

QS-1TPX 88 Matrix Switcher Quick StartQuick Start — TPX Matrix SwitchersInstallationStep 1 — Turn off powerStep 2Cable the switcher for twisted pair i

Operation, cont’dTPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation3-4I/O controls (TPX 88 A only)When creating or viewing a configuration, you must specify whether

3-5TPX 88 Matrix Switchers • OperationButton iconsThe numbered translucent covers on the pushbuttons can be removed and replacedto insert labels behin

Operation, cont’dTPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation3-6I/O groupingI/O grouping is an RS-232/RS-422 controlled feature that allows you to subdividethe

3-7TPX 88 Matrix Switchers • OperationThe I/O groups created under RS-232/RS-422 control can result in front panelindications that are different from

Operation, cont’dTPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation3-8Example 1: Creating a set of video and audio tiesThe following steps show an example in which i

3-9TPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation5. Press and release the Enter button (figure 3-8).The current configuration is now defined as video and audio (

Operation, cont’dTPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation3-104. Press and release the output 1 button (figure 3-11). The output 1 button blinksgreen to in

3-11TPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation3. Press and release the input 5 button (figure 3-14).1 2 3 4 5 6 7 81 2 3 4 5 6 7 8INPUTOUTPUTINPUTOUTPUTPress

Operation, cont’dTPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation3-12Example 3b: Removing a tie from a set of ties (TPX 88 only)This example can be performed on a

3-13TPX 88 Matrix Switchers • OperationViewing a configurationThe current configuration can be viewed using the front panel buttons. The view-only mo

Quick Start — TPX 88 Matrix Switchers, cont’dTPX 88 Matrix Switchers Quick StartQS-2View button selects a view-only mode that prevents inadvertent con

Operation, cont’dTPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation3-14A tie can also be viewed by selecting a tied output. To demonstrate this, notethe number of a

3-15TPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation5. Press and release the I/O button to deselect audio (figure 3-23).1 2 3 4 5 6 7 81 2 3 4 5 6 7 8INPUTOUTPUTIN

Operation, cont’dTPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation3-16Example 4b: Viewing ties (TPX 88 only)The following steps show an example of viewing the ties

3-17TPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation5. Press and release the View button to exit view mode (figure 3-28).VIEW1 2 3 4 5 6 7 81 2 3 4 5 6 7 8INPUTOUT

Operation, cont’dTPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation3-183. Press and release the Input 1 button (figure 3-30).1 2 3 4 5 6 7 81 2 3 4 5 6 7 8INPUTOUTPU

3-19TPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation3. Press and release the Input 1 button (figure 3-33).1 2 3 4 5 6 7 81 2 3 4 5 6 7 8INPUTOUTPUTINPUTOUTPUTENTER

Operation, cont’dTPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation3-20Viewing and adjusting the input audio level (TPX 88 A only)On the TPX 88 A, the audio level of

3-21TPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation3. Press and release the input 5 button (figure 3-36).1 2 3 4 5 6 7 81 2 3 4 5 6 7 8INPUTOUTPUTINPUTOUTPUTGreen

Operation, cont’dTPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation3-225. Press and release the I/O button (figure 3-38).1 2 3 4 5 6 7 81 2 3 4 5 6 7 8INPUTOUTPUTINP

3-23TPX 88 Matrix Switchers • OperationExample 8: Viewing and adjusting an output volume levelThe following steps show an example in which the audio o

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Operation, cont’dTPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation3-244. Slowly rotate the volume knob clockwise (figure 3-41). Note the outputbutton indication ch

3-25TPX 88 Matrix Switchers • OperationMuting and unmuting the local audio (TPX 88 A only)You can mute all local audio (captive screw connector) outpu

Operation, cont’dTPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation3-26System reset to factory defaultsTo reset the switcher to the factory default settings, press a

3-27TPX 88 Matrix Switchers • OperationTroubleshootingThis section gives recommendations on what to do if you have problems operatingthe TPX switcher.

Operation, cont’dTPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation3-28Worksheet example 2: Daily configurationFigure 3-48 continues from worksheet example 1 by show

3-29TPX 88 Matrix Switchers • OperationWorksheet example 3: Test configurationThe A/V system in our fictional organization needs to be fine tuned on a

Operation, cont’dTPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation3-30

3-31TPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation1 2345678Input sourcesOutput destinations Preset # Title: Video: Audio:Fill in the preset number and use co

Operation, cont’dTPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation3-32

TPX 88 Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers4Chapter FourProgrammer’s GuideHost-to-Switcher InstructionsSwitcher-Initiated MessagesSwitcher Error ResponsesUs

ii TPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Table of ContentsTable of Contents, cont’dViewing and adjusting the input audio level (TPX 88 A only) ...

Programmer’s Guide, cont’dTPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide4-2Programmer’s GuideThe switcher’s rear panel 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw conn

4-3TPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s GuideOutnn VolxxThe switcher initiates the Aud message when a front panel audio volume leveloperation has oc

Programmer’s Guide, cont’dTPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide4-4Using the Command/Response TableThe command/response table begins on page 4-5

4-5TPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s GuideCommand ASCII Command Response Additional description(host to switcher) (switcher to host)Command/Respo

Programmer’s Guide, cont’dTPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide4-6Command/response table for SIS commands (Cont’d)Command ASCII Command Respons

4-7TPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s GuideCommand/response table for SIS commands (Cont’d)Command ASCII Command Response Additional description(h

Programmer’s Guide, cont’dTPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide4-8Command/response table for SIS commands (Cont’d)Command ASCII Command Respons

TPX 88 Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers5Chapter FiveMatrix SoftwareMatrix Switchers Control ProgramButton-Label Generator

Matrix Software, cont’dTPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software5-2Matrix SoftwareTwo software programs accompany the TPX 88 switchers:• The Extron Ma

5-3TPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Matrix SoftwareFigure 5-1 — Extron Matrix Switcher+ Control Program window (blank)Figure 5-2 — Sample program window (com

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Matrix Software, cont’dTPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software5-4Firmware upgradeThe Matrix Switcher+ control program provides a way to replace the

5-5TPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Matrix SoftwareWindows buttons, drop boxes, and trashThe buttons, drop boxes, and trash can on the right side of the prog

Matrix Software, cont’dTPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software5-6Mute-Output settings — Displays the audio output level setting for a singleinput or

5-7TPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Matrix SoftwareLimit ties to same group — Allows you to limit the creation of ties using theprogram to within the same gr

Matrix Software, cont’dTPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software5-8Button-Label GeneratorThe program is contained on the same set of 3.5-inch diskette

TPX 88 Twisted Pair Matrix SwitchersAAppendix AReference InformationSpecificationsPart NumbersButton Labels

Reference Information, cont’dTPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Reference InformationA-2Reference InformationSpecificationsVideoRouting...

A-3TPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Reference InformationGain error... ±0.1 dB channel to channelMaximum level (Hi-Z) ...

Reference Information, cont’dTPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Reference InformationA-4Part NumbersTwisted Pair Matrix Switcher part numbersModel Part #TPX 88

A-5TPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Reference InformationRJ-45 connectors Part #CAT 6 jack (black) 10-463-10CAT 6 jack (red) 10-463-11CAT 6 jack (blue) 10-46

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Reference Information, cont’dTPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Reference InformationA-6Button LabelsFigure A-1 provides blank button labels. If desired, phot

A-7TPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Reference InformationFigure A-1 — Button label blanks

Reference Information, cont’dTPX 88 Matrix Switchers • Reference InformationA-8

TPX 88 Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers1Chapter OneIntroductionAbout the TPX 88 ManualAbout the TP A/V SystemAbout Both TPX Switcher ModelsAbout the TPX