Altinex MT115-111 User's Manual
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1. OUTPUT 2 WED DUTBUT 3 Eg 2225 QUALIZATION 5 lt o L Vx LI PA fa a Bg 0 107 FOR INPUT 2 ATP INPUT 2 E N BOTTOM RETAINER SCR 400 0443 004 SiGNAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS E Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER APPLICATION DIAGRAMS 5 DIAGRAM 1 TYPICAL SETUP MT115 111 400 0443 004 6 8 4 SIGNAL x A MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER DIAGRAM 2 INTERNAL VIEW 115 111 CH1 SIGNAL yy DETECT POWER PS MP CH2 SIGNAL yy DETECT POWER MONO PARA 8 gt AUDIO o R 3 5 SYNC INPUT 1 SEPARATOR 2 4TP lt _ RGBHV 8 45 2 R Pr YPbPr VIDEO e B Pb 15 PIN HD e G Y 2 PAIR4 gt gt AUDIO R 3 5 SYNC INPUT 2 SEPARATOR gt RGBHV R Pr YPbPr HESS VI2. 19 DISPLAY IS TOO BRIGHT 19 NO DISPLAY 20 ALTINEX POLICIES 20 LIMITED WARRANTY RETURN POLICIES 20 CONTACT INFORMATION 20 400 0443 004 ZALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER PRECAUTIONS SAFETY WARNINGS 1 Please read this manual carefully before using your 115 111 and keep it handy for future reference These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your MT115 111 and to prevent fire and shock hazards Please read them carefully and heed all warnings 1 1 GENERAL e Qualified ALTINEX service personnel or its authorized representatives must perform all service 1 2 HANDLING e Handle the MT115 111 carefully Dropping or jarring can damage the card e The MT115 111 contains components that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge ESD Always use ESD safety precautions when touching the card e To prevent fire or shock do not expose this unit to water or moisture Do not place the 115 111 in direct sunlight near heaters or heat radiating appliances or near any liquid Exposure to direct sunlight smoke or steam can harm internal components e Do not pull any cables that are attached to the 115 111 1 4 CLEANING e Clean only the connector area with dry cloth Never use strong detergent
3. Each command consists of three parts Function Card ID and Unit ID Function Card ID Unit ID Example VERC3U2 VER Function C3 Card ID or Group ID U2 Unit ID optional for Unit ID 0 For Function see a detailed explanation under each command description The card ID is a unique identifier It is equal to the enclosure slot number or it may be an assigned value As the slot number the value can range from 1 4 up to 1 20 depending on the enclosure If the value is assigned the ID may be a maximum of 99 Card ID 0 CO is used for the controller and cannot be reassigned The group ID is a number representing a group of cards defined with the WR command When using the group ID all cards in the group will perform the given instruction NOTE In this guide cards are referenced by their IDs C1 2 99 Typically the ID number will be equivalent to the slot number Groups will be referenced by their IDs G1 G8 Changing the position of a card will significantly affect the commands recorded software definitions or third party control systems The unit ID has a range from UO to 020 UO should be used for single unit operation If the ID is set to UO each command may be used without Ui Use the command SETUO as explained in the MT101 101 User s Guide Example VERC3 For 0 VERC3Ui For ID other than UO VERC3 Equivalent to VERC3U0 400 0443 004 ZALTINEX COMMAND ORGANI
4. command enables automatic feedback from the front panel The command affects any card with auto feedback capability not just the 115 111 The power on default or reset is STAO off For more details see the Cn command definition Command Format STA1 ZALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER Feedback Prefix Definitions MT Card Model Number VR Firmware Revision GN Video Gain Levels EQ Equalization Levels Example Command EQ1 1C4 Feedback EQ0132C04 EQ Equalization 01 Input 1 Equalization 32 Input 2 Equalization 004 Card ID 12 STAO This command disables automatic feedback from the card and front panel The command affects all cards with auto feedback capability not just the MT115 111 The default at power on or reset is STAO OFF Command Format STAO 13 EQ This command displays the equalization setting for an input and selects that input for adjustment using the and commands Command Format EQmCn m m 1 or 2 Cn Card ID n slot from 1 to max slots Example Display the equalization setting for Input 1 of C4 then increase the equalization level by 3 from a starting value of 12 Send the command EQ1C4 and the current setting for Input 1 will be displayed 12 Next send the commands and to increase the s
5. menu is the Main Menu only The second listing is an expanded view of the card s sub menus The expanded menu contains values that indicate the current setting or value of a parameter The value is usually in parentheses or otherwise indicated at the top of a sub menu In some cases additional comments are provided for clarification and are not part of the menu feedback 115 111 MAIN MENU 1 EQUALIZATION CONTROL 2 GAIN CONTROL 3 SAVE CONFIGURATION 4 RESET CONFIGURATION TO DEFAULT 5 VERSION 6 STATUS 7 HELP ESC GO BACK 115 111 EXPANDED MENUS 1 EQUALIZATION CONTROL EQUALIZATION CONTROL 1 INPUT 1 1 EQUALIZATION CONTROL INPUT 1 32 1 INCREASE EQ LEVEL 2 DECREASE EQ LEVEL 2 INPUT 2 32 EQUALIZATION CONTROL INPUT 2 32 1 INCREASE EQ LEVEL 2 DECREASE EQ LEVEL 2 GAIN CONTROL GAIN CONTROL 1 INPUT 1 4 GAIN CONTROL INPUT 1 4 1 INCREASE GAIN LEVEL 2 DECREASE GAIN LEVEL 2 INPUT 2 4 GAIN CONTROL INPUT 2 4 1 INCREASE GAIN LEVEL 2 DECREASE GAIN LEVEL 3 SAVE CONFIGURATION SAVE CURRENT CONFIGURATION 1 YES 2 NO 4 RESET CONFIGURATION TO DEFAULT RESET CARD TO FACTORY DEFAULT 1 YES 2 NO 5 VERSION This selection displays the card firmware version and then redisplays the Main Menu It is equivalent to the VER command 6 STATUS This selection displays the card status and then redisplays the Main Menu It is equivalent to the Cn command 7 HELP This selection displays a list of co
6. the first unit may be numbered 1 10 and in the second unit 11 20 400 0443 004 17 RSI This command resets the card IDs in the system After sending this command each card ID in the system will match the slot number of the card If the card is moved to another slot its ID number will be the new slot number Command Format RSI Example Send the command RSI to the system with Unit ID 0 The card in slot 1 will have ID 1 the card in slot 2 will have ID 2 and so on If the card in slot 1 is then moved to slot 4 the card ID will then be 4 18 SIDn This command sets all the cards installed in the MultiTasker system to the same card ID After sending this command all cards will be addressed with the same ID Use caution when sending this command to a system with multiple board types Command Format SIDn n Card ID n from 1 to 99 Example Send the command SID1 to the system All the cards in the system now have ID 1 Any commands that are sent to card ID 1 will be received and executed by each card 19 SIDnCi This command sets the card ID of a single card to a number from 1 to 99 Command Format SIDnCi n Card ID n from 1 to 99 Ci Slot Number i from 1 to max slots Example Send the command SID50C10 to set the ID of the card in slot 10 to an ID of 50 ZALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions alt
7. to find the slot number of this card The system responds with the following feedback 4 GROUP COMMANDS Group commands allow several cards with the same functions to be controlled simultaneously with a single command Up to 8 groups G1 G8 may be defined These commands apply to all cards not only the MT115 111 22 WR This command adds cards to a group In MultiTasker systems with audio and video cards the groups are typically as follows Group 1 Video Cards Group 2 Audio Cards Group 3 Video and Audio Cards Command Format WRCn Cn Gk Cn Card ID n slot from 1 to max slots Gk Group ID k from 1 8 Example Add C2 C4 and C6 to G5 by sending the command WRC2C4C6G5 After executing this command G5 will consist of C2 C4 and C6 Now add C8 to G5 by sending WRC8G5 C8 is added to G5 and G5 is not overwritten View the contents of G5 by sending RDG5 and receiving the following feedback G5 C2C4C6C8 23 RMC This command removes one or more cards from a group Command Format RMCn Cn Gk Cn Card ID n from 1 to max slots Gk Group ID k from 1 8 Example G5 consists of C2 C4 C6 and C8 Remove C6 and C8 by sending RMC6C8G5 View the contents of G5 by sending RDG5 and receiving the following feedback G5 C2C4 400 0443 004 15 52 Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altin
8. DEO e B Pb 15 PIN HD G Y 400 0443 004 7 SALTINEX 1 Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER DIAGRAM 3 SWITCH SETTINGS SW8 SW6 SW3 SW rj SW ON GAIN2 _ GANT 5001 H H rue rece _ site 28 1 O o o BNSID SALTINEX S 502 EQ1 5092 HW HW SW7 SWA SW1 CONTROL OUTPUT CONTROL DESCRIPTION Video Gain 1 Set SW6 to SW for software or HW for a fixed gain 1 Set SW8 to SW for software or HW for a fixed gain 1 1 Set SW4 to SW for software or HW for hardware Equalization 2 Set SW2 to SW for software or HW for hardware V 1 Set SW3 to ON for a Sync on Green output Sync on Green 2 Set SW1 to ON for a Sync on Green output 400 0443 004 8 ZALTINEX S Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER INSTALLING YOUR MT115 111 6 1 Step 2 Step 3 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Determine the appropriate switch settings using DIAGRAM 3 on page 8 Turn off power to the MultiTasker system and disconnect from AC power Remove unused slot cover MT200 101 I
9. MULTITASKER Mult Tasker MANUAL PART NUMBER 400 0443 004 MT115 111 DUAL TWISTED PAIR RECEIVER TO COMPUTER COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO USER S GUIDE ZALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER TABLE OF CONTENTS Page PRECAUTIONS SAFETY WARNINGS 2 GENERAU Q 2 HANDLING 2 ei 2 POC NOTICE 2 ABOUT YOUR 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIQRBS iiteesisckie head 3 PRODUCT DESGRIPTIGON isi nacre eritis 5 APPLICATION DIAGRAMS eterna reor 6 DIAGRAM 1 TYPICAL SETUP 6 DIAGRAM 2 INTERNAL VIEW 7 DIAGRAM SWITCH SETTINGS 8 INSTALLING YOUR MT115 111 e 9 OPERATION 9 RS 232 CONTROL 9 DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS 10 COMMAND ORGANIZATION 10 BASIC COMMANDS 10 FEEDBACK CONTHRODL 12 CARD CONTROL 13 ID COMMANDS 14 GROUP COMMAND 15 SUMMARY OF COMMANDS 16 MENU 17 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 19
10. SKER 16 GAIN This command sets the gain level for an input to a value specified by the user A gain setting of 4 is equivalent to unity gain Command Format GAINm xCn m Input m 1 or 2 x Gain level m from 1 to 11 4 unity Cn Card ID slot from 1 to max slots Example Set the gain level for Input 2 of C4 to a value of 4 by sending the command GAIN2 4C4 The card will respond with feedback of once the command is executed ID COMMANDS The default card ID is the same as the card slot number The next several commands allow the user to change the card ID to a value other than the slot number Once the ID is changed moving the card to another slot will not change the card ID If a card in slot 4 is set to ID 1 then moved to slot 10 its ID will remain 1 The RSI command forces each installed card to take its slot number as its ID number regardless of the slot in which it is installed Some cards require more than one slot in the MultiTasker system As an example some matrix switcher cards require 4 slots If 5 of these cards are installed they would be numbered C4 C8 C12 C16 and C20 Changing the ID allows the user to define the cards as C1 C2 C3 C4 and C5 Another use for changing the card ID is to be able to use multiple systems without having to set each unit to a different unit ID All systems may be left as unit ID for ease of programming The cards in
11. T115 111 unit However we would like to offer the following suggestions 8 1 LEDs ARE OFF Cause 1 There is no power to the card Solution 1 Make sure the card is plugged all the way into the enclosure If an LED is still not on see Cause 2 Cause 2 The card is not initialized Solution 1 Turn the system power off and then back on again If one of the LEDs is still not on please call ALTINEX at 714 990 2300 8 2 DISPLAY IS TOO BRIGHT Cause 1 software gain 15 too high Solution Set the gain control to 4 using the RS 232 commands in Section 7 2 If the display is still too bright see Cause 2 Cause 2 The gain switch set correctly Solution Set the gain control switch to the HW hardware position for a fixed gain of one If the display is still too bright see Cause 3 Cause 3 The receiver video gain is too high Solution Set the gain control switch to the HW hardware position for a fixed gain of one If the display is still too bright please call ALTINEX at 714 990 2300 400 0443 004 19 Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER 8 3 NO DISPLAY Cause 1 Solution Cause 2 Solution 1 Solution 2 Cause 3 Solution Cause 4 Solution 400 0443 004 The source has a problem Check the source and make sure that there is a signal prese
12. ZATION The RS 232 commands in this section are organized into the following 5 categories Basic Commands Feedback Control Card Control Card IDs Groups See the SUMMARY OF COMMANDS Section 7 3 for one line descriptions of each command BASIC COMMANDS The basic commands are used to provide general information about the card These commands are most useful during the initial stages of setting up and operating the card 1 VER This command displays the software version and card type for the MT115 111 card Command Format VERCn Cn Card ID n slot from 1 to max slots Example An MT115 111 card is in slot 4 Send the command VERC4 and the system will return feedback similar to the following MT115 111 690 0231 001 C04 MT115 111 Card model number 690 0231 001 Firmware version C04 Card ID Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER 2 C This command receives the status of the card Command Format Cn Cn Card ID n from 1 to max slots Example There is one MT115 111 card in slot 4 Sending the command C4 to the system will yield feedback similar to the following INPUT 1 VIDEO GAIN 4 EQUALIZATION 32 INPUT 2 VIDEO GAIN 4 EQUALIZATION 32 In this case both card inputs are set for a video gain of 4 and an equalization of 32 If there is no card in slot 4 sending
13. ay be accomplished through a computer control system or any device capable of RS 232 communication 7 1 1 RS 232 INTERFACE The control commands for the MT115 111 are in a simple ASCII character format Square brackets are part of the command Use uppercase letters for all commands Spaces are not legal characters The cards in a MultiTasker are capable of performing various functions as well as providing feedback to the user or control system Commands instruct a card to perform specific actions or request information from the card Some commands do both simultaneously A command that instructs the card only to perform an action will generate feedback of The open bracket immediately followed by a closed bracket indicates the card received a valid command the command requested information from the card the feedback generated by the card is the acknowledgement of having received a valid command Invalid commands generate feedback that includes plus an error code Example 1 ERROO1 Error number Example 2 ERRCO4 Card error C4 Commands ending in S will be saved into memory Commands not ending in S will still be executed but will not be restored when the system is reset or powered off then on ZALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER 7 2 DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS
14. cks all MultiTaskers on the RS 232 bus and displays a list of available Systems Example 1 U1 2 U2 3 U3 400 0443 004 4 Enter the ID number of the desired system In the example above enter a 1 for the MultiTasker with unit ID 1 5 The system then interrogates all the cards available in its enclosure and displays a list of available cards 01 MT103 122 02 MT103 123 04 MT115 111 6 Enter the 2 digit ID and a menu for the card will be displayed In the example above enter 04 for the MT115 111 7 The system will prompt for selections specific to the selected card Example 8 Read each menu carefully and continue selecting keys as prompted NOTE Menus for data entry have two prompts and ESC escape Press the escape key to return to the previous menu 7 4 3 MENU TYPES 1 MAIN MENU The first menu displayed after selecting the card is the Main Menu This menu provides access to the key functions related to the card Press the key representing the menu item for access and a sub menu will appear 2 SUB MENUS Each menu item will display either a sub menu or a list of options Press the key corresponding to the desired choice ZALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER 7 4 4 115 111 MENUS Following are the menus available to the 115 111 The first
15. dentify the slot number and note that it is for RS 232 control Slide the MT115 111 into the enclosure in order to connect it to the bus Make sure that the card fits into place and secure the card by tightening its retainer screws Restore power to the MultiTasker enclosure The LEDs for each input should be on and red Connect the computer component video and audio devices to Outputs 1 and 2 Connect the 4TP IN1 to the output of its Twisted Pair transmitter If a properly formatted input signal is available the input LED will turn green Connect the 4TP IN2 to the output of its Twisted Pair transmitter If a properly formatted input signal is available the input LED will turn green The MT115 111 is ready for operation Video equalization is provided to fine tune the displayed image on the remote display The equalization adjustments on the MT115 111 Twisted Pair transmitter work together Adjust equalization by setting both the transmitter and receiver to minimum Then slowly increase the equalization on the receiver until an image is present Then adjust the equalization on both units for the best image The 115 111 also has video gain adjustment capability through RS 232 control See the following section for RS 232 command details 400 0443 004 OPERATION 7 7 1 RS 232 CONTROL The 115 111 85 many advanced remote control capabilities accessible through standard RS 232 communication Control m
16. etting by 3 Send the EQ command again to receive new value 15 CARD CONTROL Card control commands allow the main functions of the card to be executed over the RS 232 bus or from the front panel s programmable keys 14 EQ This command sets the equalization for an input to a value specified by the user Command Format EQm xCn m 1 m 1 or 2 x Equalization level m from 1 to 64 Cn Card ID n slot from 1 to max slots Example Set the equalization on Input 2 of C4 to a value of 32 by sending the command EQ2 32C4 The card will respond with feedback of once the command is executed 15 GAIN This command displays the gain setting for an input and selects that input for adjustment using the and commands A gain setting of 4 is equivalent to unity gain Command Format GAINmCn m m 1 or 2 Cn Card ID n slot from 1 to max slots Example Display the gain setting for Input 2 of C4 then decrease the gain level by 3 from a starting value of 10 Send the command GAIN2C4 and the current setting for Input 1 will be displayed 10 Next send the commands and to decrease the setting by 3 Send the GAIN command again to receive new value 7 400 0443 004 13 ZALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITA
17. ex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER 24 RMG 7 3 SUMMARY OF COMMANDS This command deletes one or all groups Basic Commands Command Format RMGk 1 VER Display firmware version Gk Group ID k from 1 8 for all 2 Display card status Example 3 CnS Save card settings Remove all cards from G52 by sending RMG5 4 5 Save current setting The system will return the following feedback 5 CLR Reset card to defaults G5 0 6 TEST Test internal memory ICs Example 2 7 HELP Display available commands Remove all cards from all groups effectively F k deleting all groups by sending RMG The Feedback Commands system will return the following feedback 8 FBD Feedback delay on off G1 G8 EMPTY 9 Display system cards 25 RD 10 C Display card information This command reads and then displays the 11 STA1 Auto feedback on members in a group 12 STAO Auto feedback off Command Format RDGk Card Commands Gk Group ID k from 1 8 13 EQ Select equalization adjustment Example 14 0 Set equalization level C2 C4 and C6 make up G5 Read the member 15 GAIN Select video gain adjustment data for G5 by sending the command The system will return feedback as follows 16 GAIN Set video gain level G5 C2C4C6 ID Commands The feedback shows G5 and then the cards that 17 RSI Reset Card IDs to defaults make up 35 In this case G5 includes C2 C4 18 SIDn Se
18. has a front panel with part number MT101 101 and contains an MT103 122 and 115 111 Send the command U1 and receive the following MT101 101U1 MT103 122C01 MT115 111C04 MT101 101U1 Panel number unit ID MT103 122C01 MT103 122 is in slot 1 MT115 111C04 MT115 111 is in slot 4 400 0443 004 10 C This command will return general information about the card and its status Command Format Cn Cn Card ID n from 1 to max slots Example The MT115 111 in slot 4 has Inputs 1 and 2 set to their default values Send the command C4 to receive feedback similar to the following MT115 111C04 VR690 0231 001C04 GN0404C04 EQ3232C04 All feedback is enclosed in square brackets Each data field in the status is in parentheses The first two characters identify the status type and the last three are the card s ID MT115 111 Card model number VR690 0231 001 Firmware version GN0404 Video gain levels EQ3232 Equalization settings The video gain levels are displayed for both Input 1 and Input 2 The first 2 digits are the setting for Input 1 and the last 2 digits are the setting for Input 2 In this case both are set to a level of 4 out of 11 The equalization levels are displayed for both Input 1 and Input 2 as well The first 2 digits are the setting for Input 1 and the last 2 digits are the setting for Input 2 In this case both are set to a level of 32 out of 64 11 STA1 This
19. inex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER 20 SID This command sets the card ID of all cards ina system to their slot number plus the offset value Command Format SID n Offset amount n from 0 to 99 The maximum card ID is 99 so subtract the highest slot number from 99 to find the maximum offset For example in an 8 slot enclosure the maximum offset would be 91 The slot number 8 plus the offset 91 equals 99 Example There are two 20 slot enclosures to be connected together during normal operation The first unit will use the default IDs where the card ID is equal to the slot number The second unit will have the same unit ID but each card ID will be offset by 20 Connect the computer to the second unit only and send the command SID 20 to set the of all the cards in the second enclosure to their slot number plus 20 then reconnect both units The cards in the first unit will be referenced as card IDs 1 20 and the cards in the second unit will be referenced by card IDs 21 40 21 RSN This command displays the slot number of a card with a specified ID number If more than one card has the same ID each slot number will be displayed Command Format RSNCi Ci Card ID i from 1 to 99 Example The card in slot 4 takes up four slots in the enclosure Its ID was set to 1 since it is the first card installed in the system reading from left to right Send the command RSNC1
20. mation available for the MultiTasker interface commands Command Format HELPCn Cn Card ID n from 1 to max slots Example In order to display the RS 232 commands available for the MT115 111 card in slot 4 send the command HELPC4 The commands along with a brief description will be displayed in the Terminal Window 400 0443 004 11 ZALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER FEEDBACK CONTROL The next commands are a function of both the card and the front panel and allow flexibility over when and how card information is displayed 8 FBD This command turns feedback delay on or off It is necessary when installing some newer cards in older systems If the system does not receive all of the feedback from the card the card may be communicating too fast This command will slow down the card s communication rate Command Format FBDm m Delay 0 no delay 1 delay 100mS Example The command HELPC4 is sent to the card in slot 4 Some of the HELP file is displayed on the screen but most is missing Send the command FBD1 to slow down the rate at which the card sends feedback to the system 9 7 This command will return general information about the MultiTasker and cards installed in the unit Command Format 201 Ui Unit ID i from 0 to 9 Example A MultiTasker with unit ID 1
21. mmands available for the MT115 111 along with a brief description ESC This selection returns you to the parent menu with the listing of all cards 400 0443 004 18 ZALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER 7 4 5 MENU MODE EXAMPLES All Menu Mode examples assume 115 111 is installed in slot 4 of unit ID 1 NOTE The communication software you use may echo each character as it is typed when entering numeric values not selecting menu items For example entering a value of 03 may appear as 0033 on the screen Set Video Equalization Follow the keystrokes below to set the video equalization for Input 1 to 16 with a starting level of 12 Enter List available systems 1 Select unit ID 1 04 Select MT115 111 in slot 4 1 Select EQUALIZATION CONTROL The current gain level will be displayed in the menu for example 12 1 Select INPUT 1 for adjustment 1111 Select increment 4 times After each increase the new level will be displayed in the menu ESC Return to EQUALIZATION Menu ESC Return to the Main Menu 2 Display Card Status Start from the MT115 111 s Main Menu follow the keystrokes below 6 Display card status NOTE status will be displayed followed by the Main Menu being redisplayed TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 8 We have carefully tested and found no problems in the supplied M
22. mputer Component Video Audio The MT115 111 provides a means of receiving computer or component video and audio signals over Twisted Pair type CAT 5 cable when used together with an ALTINEX Twisted Pair Video Transmitter such as the MT115 110 or TP115 110 The MT115 111 offers two 15 pin HD female outputs and two 3 5mm audio outputs one for each of the inputs The RJ 45 inputs receive the differential video and audio signals generated by the Twisted Pair transmitter The MT115 111 also offers video equalization for long cable lengths The equalization adjustment may be set for either hardware or software RS 232 control Additionally the MT115 111 offers the option for video gain adjustments through RS 232 control or the gain may be set to a value of one for hardware control As an added feature the MT115 111 offers the option of selecting a Sync on Green SOG output The SOG feature is a simple switch setting that may be set for SOG or standard RGBHV The latest generation of Twisted Pair devices uses an innovative patented technology developed by ALTINEX The new signal processing technology allows transmitting and receiving fully equalized computer video signals stereo and audio signals over long distances US Patent 7 065 190 400 0443 004 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3 Specifications are subject to change See www altinex com for up to date information FEATURES DESCRIPTION MT115 111 CAT 5 6 Twisted Pai
23. nt and all source connections are correct If the source is working and there is still no display see Cause 2 Signal is bad or missing Make sure the input is connected to the TP transmitter If there is still no display see Solution 2 Bypass the MT115 111 and TP transmitter and connect the output of the source directly to the monitor If the display is good then call ALTINEX at 714 990 2300 If there is still no display see Cause 3 Cable connections are incorrect Make sure the cables are properly connected Also make sure that the continuity and wiring are good If there is still no display present see Cause 4 The display has a problem Make sure the display is powered applied and turned on If there is still no display please call ALTINEX at 714 990 2300 20 ALTINEX POLICIES 9 9 1 LIMITED WARRANTY RETURN POLICIES Please see the ALTINEX website at www altinex com for details on warranty and return policies 9 2 CONTACT INFORMATION ALTINEX Inc 592 Apollo Street Brea CA 92821 USA TEL 714 990 2300 TOLL FREE 1 800 ALTINEX WEB www altinex com E MAIL solutions altinex com ZALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com
24. r 2 RJ 45 female 2 15 pin HD female 2 3 5 mm jack ALTINEX Standard for Twisted Pair VGA through UXGA 480p through 1080i VGA 640x480 60Hz 900 ft 274 m Resolutions Recommended Max Cable Lengths XGA 1024x768 60Hz Note Measurements 700 ft 213 m made using ALTINEX XGA 1280x1024 60Hz low skew cable 650 ft 198 m CB3150PV UXGA 1600x1200 60Hz 600 ft 183 m Table 1 115 111 General 10 C 35 C T Maximum 50 C Humidity MTBF calculations Table 2 MT115 111 Mechanical T Operating 90 non condensing 40 000 hrs min ZALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER ELECTRICAL 115 111 Input Signal Video Sync Audio Signals CAT 5 6 Twisted Pair ALTINEX Standard Audio Output Signal 0 dB 0 5 dB 1 0 Vp p max 1 0 Vp p max 75 ohm ISYNC Signal ISYNC Signal TTL Video Resolutions Power from enclosure from enclosure Table 3 115 111 Electrical 400 0443 004 4 ZALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 4 D C AUDIO 7 6 6 6 6 0000
25. s or solvents such as alcohol or thinner Do not use a wet cloth or water to clean the card Do not clean or touch any component or PCB 1 5 FCC NOTICE e This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that cause undesired operation 400 0443 004 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions found herein may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his expense Any changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by ALTINEX Inc could void the user s authority to operate the equipment ZALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER MT115 111 Dual Twisted Pair Receiver to Co
26. t all Card IDs and C6 19 SIDnCi Set one Card ID 20 SID Set all Card IDs to an offset 21 RSN Display card slot number Group Commands 22 WR Add card s to a group 23 RMC Remove card s from group 24 RMG Delete group 25 RD Display group members 400 0443 004 16 22 Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MULTITASKER 7 4 MENU MODE Menu Mode commands allow virtually the same functionality as programming commands Unlike the programming commands in the previous sections menu commands prompt the user to select from a list of available options The system then responds based upon selections made by the user 7 4 1 MENU COMMAND DEFINITIONS Refer to section 7 2 for details on card functions and examples Following is a cross reference between menu programming commands MENU Equalization EQ Gain GAIN ons COMMAND Status C Help HELP 7 4 2 USING MENU MODE Do NOT press any keys except those relating to the current menu If you press the ENTER key after entering a letter or digit the original list of systems will be displayed 1 In order to enter Menu Mode the system needs to be connected to a computer running RS 232 control software 2 In the Terminal Window press the ENTER key on the keyboard 3 The system che
27. the C4 command will not return any feedback CnS This command saves the card settings and displays the status After the system is reset or powered off and on the settings are restored Cn card number S save configuration Example Save the status by sending C4S The feedback returned will be similar to the following INPUT 1 VIDEO GAIN 4 EQUALIZATION 32 INPUT 2 VIDEO GAIN 4 EQUALIZATION 32 SAVED 4 L S This command will save the configuration command being sent in memory When sending the command EQ1 16C4S after reset or power up the equalization for Input 1 will be set to 16 5 CLR This command clears the card settings and returns it to the factory default values The defaults gain setting is 4 and the default equalization setting is 32 for each input Command Format CLRCn Cn Card ID n slot from 1 to max slots Example In order to clear the card in slot 4 send the command CLRC4 The card will respond with the following feedback when complete FACTORY RESET COMPLETED TEST This command performs a series of tests on the internal memory and displays a pass message if successful Otherwise failures are indicated Command Format TESTCn Cn Card ID slot from 1 to max slots Upon completion the system will display the results This feedback will be similar to the following MEMORY IC TEST RESULTS MEMORY IC PASS HELP This command displays infor
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